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LALA ArtFest on Nov. 10th, 2018

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LALA ArtFest on Nov. 10th, 2018

The Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage is a group of women artists from Loxahatchee and the Acreage who have come together to sell their art and showcase their unique talents.

LALA is holding its first ARTFEST on November 10, 2018 from 9AM to 3PM at 12106 Orange Blvd.

The talented women artisans will be selling their artistic creations which include their pottery, reclaimed wood art, jewelry, painting, glass, handmade cards, ornaments, angels, bee t-shirts, hairbows, candles, wire-wrapped utensils, goat milk soap, acrylic window art, embroidered linens and quilts and much more. This is the perfect place to get your holiday shopping done and support local women artists in our community.

Along with handmade creations, LALA is proud to host the Venturing Scouts who will be selling homemade baked goods and drinks. The Scouts are fundraising to support their scouting adventures. Come out and show the Scouts that you support their troop.

For more information please see the LALA Facebook page.

Unsafe Spaces – Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment

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Unsafe Spaces – Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment

Calendar Listing / Media Alert

Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches and Junior League of the Palm Beaches Host “Unsafe Spaces – Addressing Workplace Sexual Harassment” Event on Oct. 24 at Mounts Botanical Gardens

 

Interactive Panel Discussion to Focus on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Who:
Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF) and Junior League of the Palm Beaches

 

What: 
JWF and Junior League of the Palm Beaches will host an interactive panel discussion at Mounts Botanical Gardens in West Palm Beach. The discussion will focus on current events surrounding the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment in the workplace and provide resources to community members who have experienced these issues.

 

The event will be moderated by attorney Adam Myron and speakers on the panel include South Florida attorneys Cathleen Scott of Scott Wagner and Associates, Stephanie Cagnet Myron of Cagnet Myron Law, P.A. and Robyn Hankins of the Law Office of Robyn S. Hankins.

 

When:
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

 

Where:
Mounts Botancial Gardens
531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415

 

Cost:
No cost to attend 

 

How:
To register to attend, visit https://www.jwfpalmbeach.org/events/unsafespaces/. You can find more information on upcoming events at https://www.jwfpalmbeach.org/events-2/. With any questions, call 561.275.2200 or email info@jwfpalmbeach.org. 

 

About Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches
Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF) works to advance the status of women and girls in the U.S. and Israel through strategic grantmaking, advocacy and education, and leadership development programs to create long-lasting social change. JWF is an inclusive organization open to anyone who supports the mission and values. For more information, visit www.jwfpalmbeach.org, call (561) 275-2200 or email info@jwfpalmbeach.org.

 

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WPB Screen on the Green Triple Feature

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WPB Screen on the Green Triple Feature

SCREEN ON THE GREEN  in West Palm Beach

Friday, December 14, 2018  

TRIPLE FEATURE Holiday movies: Kung Fu Panda Holiday, Arthur Christmas, and Fred Claus 

Free family fun starts at 5:30 p.m. | Great Lawn on the West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (N. Clematis St., just west of Flagler Drive)  

Since the weather outside is delightful, not frightful, visitors are encouraged to bring their blanket for a snuggle under the stars during the City of West Palm Beach’s monthly Screen on the Green! In addition to the holiday feature film, December’s Screen on the Green event is always a gift that keeps on giving, with a triple showing of movies and the City’s famed “Present Parade,” where children turn into walking presents by decorating cardboard boxes with wrapping paper and ribbon. Additionally, there will be a special appearance by Santa himself!  

 

5:30 p.m. FREE kids’ activities and holiday-themed surprises begin on the Great Lawn  

Before the Great Lawn transforms into a theater under the stars, and the feature films begin, families are encouraged to arrive early for family-friendly activities. Kids will also have the opportunity to decorate their presents for the present parade, which is scheduled to happen between the showings of Arthur Christmas and Fred Claus.  

 

Movie line up:  

  • Kung Fu Panda Holiday (PG) – Po is responsible for hosting the annual winter holiday feast and he struggles to meet his friends’ expectations. 
  • Arthur Christmas (PG) – Santa’s clumsy son Arthur sets out on to save the day with St. Nick’s father. The duo only has 2 hours to give a present to a young girl that was misplaced. The hope is she still believes in Santa.   
  • Fred Claus (PG) – In need of some extra cash, Fred Claus, Santa’s grumpy older brother, reluctantly moves to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas. 

 

 

Florida Intergenerational Orchestra Open House Rehearsal

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Florida Intergenerational Orchestra Open House Rehearsal

Open House and Youth Scholarship Auditions

 Bring your instrument, a music stand, and enjoy playing in a Symphony Orchestra

 

Boca Raton, Florida-The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra is set to celebrate its 14thseason in Boca Raton, with an open house to be held at Edgewater Point Estates Ballroom , 23315 Blue Water Circle both on Thursday, November 1stand November 8that 7 P.M. Edgewater Point Estates is located on the Southeast Corner of Powerline Road and 18thStreet in Boca Raton.

 

“Come and play! The FLIOA members invite new and returning musicians to its open house/rehearsal to play, explore, listen and learn. Through this event, we are delighted to welcome the community to “Come Be Inspired” by sampling all that FLIOA has to offer, experiencing it hands-on and up close.This engaging, power-packed rehearsal encourages participation from our members as well as prospective musicians and audience. All ages are welcome.. Our eldest member just turned 100 and we will be celebrating him at all of our concerts this season.   You will find Mel in our percussion section. The FLIOA  a  working model of ”Healthy Aging with Music” Young and old, experienced veterans, and anxious rookies, we are waiting for you with open arms.  “

 

The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to blend the generations through music. Consisting of a 65 piece full symphony orchestra and smaller chamber orchestra its players presently span the ages from 10 to 100 years of age. They all enjoy playing and working together creating beautiful music.  The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra is the only orchestra that offers full scholarships for all students 18 and under who are accepted.  

 

Lorraine Marks-Field is the founder and conductor of the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra.  She is a music educator as well as a music therapist. She also was the founder and conductor of the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra that is still flourishing in New Jersey.  Lorraine has worked for many years bringing the generations together and creating a perfect tapestry of music for all the ages. She even brought her music concept working with the United Nations to the World Conference on Aging. Some of our players have been honing their skills for many years, and others have just picked up an instrument that has lain dormant in a closet for decades. 

 

New members are given two rehearsals to decide if they wish to join and pay the fee.  The orchestra is similar in style to the Boston Pops Orchestra in repertoire. Light classics, Broadway, some jazz, and popular music, plus an array of surprises often fills our programs which this season will consist of two major concerts at O’Shea Hall on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Boca Raton.  Parents of students and family members in the orchestra are encouraged to help out on various committees.  

 

If you would like more information about the orchestra, or to schedule an interview with Lorraine Marks-Field, our conductor, or to consider joining the orchestra, please call Bob Field at 561-482-8206 or e-mail strings4all@aol.com. Check out our website at www.flioa.org.  Visit and like us on FACEBOOK

Kretzer Music Fndn’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Series to Present The Irwin Solomon Jazz Trio in CityPlace, Nov 20

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Kretzer Music Fndn’s MUSIC FOR THE MIND Series to Present The Irwin Solomon Jazz Trio in CityPlace, Nov 20

Kretzer Music Foundation’s

MUSIC FOR THE MIND Concert Series

to Present The Irwin Solomon Jazz Trio

in CityPlace on November 20

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – October 18, 2018) The Kretzer Music Foundation today invited fans to the next concert in its popular MUSIC FOR THE MIND series which is presented in the Harriet Himmel Theatre at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.

November 20 at 7 pm  (Tuesday)

Irwin Solomon Trio

This crowd-pleasing group consists of pianist Irwin Solomon, Dave Tomasello on bass, and drummer Mike Dorfman. The Irwin Solomon Jazz Trio will captivate the audience with a unique presentation of jazz classics from the Great American Songbook. Plus, a special surprise performance by a multi-talented Kretzer Kid.

“This trio is known as one of South Florida’s best, so it is advisable to get tickets early,” recommends Kathi Kretzer, founder of the Kretzer Music Foundation.

Tickets to attend are $15 for Adults and $5 for Students, and are available by calling CTS Tickets at 866-449-2489. Profit from this concert will enable the Kretzer Music Foundation (KMF) to expand its music education programs for children in need.

About the Kretzer Music Foundation:

Formerly known as the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, KMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children and seniors. “We are passionate about music being a part of every child’s life and the Foundation provides performance opportunities so young artists can share their talents with others,” says Kathi Kretzer.

In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating pianos to disadvantaged children and local children’s charities, KMF’s popular programs include:

+ The KRETZER KIDS, gifted young people who have performed over 60 concerts annually for 16 years in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, community events and at children’s hospitals.

+  The Music for the Mind concert series presented the third Tuesday of every month at CityPlace in West Palm Beach.  These concerts feature various musical groups from our area.  Beginning in 2002, Music for the Mind has provided more than 12,000 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising over $650,000 to help promote music in our schools and community.

 

+ The Keyboards for Kids group piano classes were given to underprivileged children at Adopt-a-Family, the Boys and Girls Club and the Center for Creative Education.

 

+ The headline-grabbing Keys to the Cities campaign placed 18 whimsically painted pianos in public spots from Jupiter to Delray Beach (and winner of the 2014 Bernays Award for Best Special Event from the Gold Coast PR Council). Afterwards, the pianos were donated to worthy local nonprofit organizations, including Adopt-a-Family, Quantum House, Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s, Grandma’s Place, Lighthouse for the Blind, Opportunity, Inc., Palms West Pediatric Oncology, Salvation Army and the YWCA, where they continue to brighten lives.

 

+  The PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE concerts held for five years featured a group of talented medical doctors and raised funds for local children’s charities and music education.

 

For more information about KMF, please visit www.kretzerpiano.com/KPMF.

WOOF! Burger Bar’s Howl-o-ween Pawty and Canine Costume Contest (October 26)

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WOOF! Burger Bar’s Howl-o-ween Pawty and Canine Costume Contest (October 26)

CALL ME WOOF, MAN!
Howl-o-ween Pawty and Canine Costume Contest at Burger Bar

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Cute and creepy or kooky and spooky? On Friday, October 26, fidos of all sizes will suit up for Burger Bar’s annual Howl-o-ween Pawty and Canine Costume Contest.

 

Prized pooches can strut their stuff for a chance to win exciting cash prizes while pawrents will enjoy a medley of Halloween-inspired sips, raffles, and live music on the patio by The Mechanical Hearts.

 

Cost is $15 per person and includes two complimentary drinks. All proceeds benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

 

Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., customer-judged costume contest from 6-7:30 p.m., and awards ceremony at 8 p.m.

 

Cash prizes include $250 for first place, $100 for second place, $50 for third place, and two $25 runner up prizes.

 

For more information or to make a reservation, call (561) 630-4545 or visit burgerbar.com.

 

Burger Bar is located in Donald Ross Village at 4650 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

 

Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday through Saturday,     11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

 

About Burger Bar

Burger Bar, owned and operated by Heaton Companies, headquartered in Palm Beach, Fla., is a full service, ‘classy casual’ restaurant located conveniently at Donald Ross Road and Military Trail in the Donald Ross Village Shopping Center, Palm Beach Gardens. Burger Bar offers 20+ varieties of burgers, top-notch entrées, salads, snacks, wings, and a broad selection of domestic, international and craft beer, fine wine, and premium spirits.

TooJay’s Donates $25,000 to Feeding Florida

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TooJay’s Donates $25,000 to Feeding Florida

TooJay’s Donates $25,000 to Feeding Florida

Donation will fund more than 275,000 meals for families in need

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (October 16, 2018) – TooJay’s held its second annual “Too+You” campaign and raised $25,000 for Feeding Florida, a statewide network of Feeding America food banks providing a healthy, adequate and consistent food supply to those in need.

Throughout the month of September, $1 of every cake slice sold was donated to Feeding Florida. Guests also made donations by rounding up their checks throughout the month. Through the buying power of Feeding Florida, $1 provides 11 meals to those in need across the state. TooJay’s donation will fund more than 275,000 meals for food insecure families.

“We are pleased to partner with and support Feeding Florida as a part of our commitment to give back to the local communities where we do business,” said Max Piet, President and CEO of TooJay’s. “Thanks to the efforts of our team members and guests, we surpassed our fundraising goal for this amazing cause.”  TooJay’s team members across its 28 locations also got involved by collecting enough canned food to provide an additional 2,500 meals.

“Feeding Florida is grateful to the TooJay’s community for their role in the fight to end hunger in our communities.” said Robin Safley, executive director of Feeding Florida. “This donation will allow us to continue to provide a healthy, adequate and consistent food supply to the 3.3 million Floridians facing hunger every day.”

Founded in 1981, TooJay’s currently serves guests in Palm Beach and Broward counties, the Treasure Coast, the West Coast of Florida, the Orlando area, The Villages, and Polk County. Three new restaurants are expected to open in Naples, Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach during the first half of 2019.

TooJay’s received the 2018 and 2017 Dining Award for Best Deli from Orlando Magazine, two Foodie Awards for Best Deli and Best Take-Out from the Orlando Sentinel, the 2016 Best of South Florida Award for Best Deli from the Sun Sentinel and ranked eighth in the country for Family Dining by Consumer Reports.

For more information about TooJay’s, visit TooJays.com. Follow TooJay’s at twitter.com/therealTooJays and instagram.com/toojaysdeli or visit the Facebook fan page, which has over 89 thousand fans, and become a fan at facebook.com/TooJaysDeli.

Wellington Hometown Holiday Food Drive Underway

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Wellington Hometown Holiday Food Drive Underway

Wellington Hometown Holiday Food Drive Underway
 

Do you want to help make the holiday season bright for families in need this year?  Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure no Village resident goes without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Donations will be accepted Thursday, October 18th through Friday, November 16th. Residents are encouraged to contribute the following food items:

  • Boxed mashed potatoes
  • Boxed stuffing mix
  • Cornbread mix
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Turkey gravy
  • Canned vegetables (Green beans, corn)

Food may be dropped off at the Village of Wellington’s Municipal Complex (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way) Ultima Fitness, Schaefer Drugs, and all Palm Beach County Fire stations in Wellington.
 
Food collected through the Holiday Food Drive will be distributed to residents on November 17, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard). Residents may pre-register to receive food, by contacting the Community Services Department at 561-791-4796, or in person at 1092 Wellington Trace.  Pre-registration ends on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
 
A big thank you to our community partners: Wellington’s Interfaith Council, The Christopher Aquirre Memorial Foundation, The Mall at Wellington Green, Florida Crystals, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Solid Waste Authority, and RC Hatton Farms. 
 
Special thanks to Don Chepo’s Taco Shop and Oli’s Fashion Cuisine who will be donating 10% of all sales back for the purchase of turkeys for the food drive.  Their holiday give-back campaign will take place on October 24th and November 7th at Oli’s Fashion Cuisine located at 10610 Forest Hill Blvd #20 and October 29th and November 5th at Don Chepo’s Taco Shop located at 10660 Forest Hill Blvd.
 
Partnership opportunities are still available. If you are interested in partnering with the Village for this drive. Please contact Morgan Cintron, Senior Program Coordinator at (561) 791-4102 mcintron@wellingtonfl.gov for more information. 
 
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews. 
 
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

Wellington Ranks Among Best Places to Retire 2018!

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Wellington Ranks Among Best Places to Retire 2018!

Wellington Ranks Among Best Places to Retire Nationwide


Wellington ranks as one of The Best Places to Retire in the U.S. Right Now in a recently published list by MONEY Magazine.

 The article highlights Wellington as the best place for golfers to retire, stating, “Thanks to its 234 days of clear skies and proximity to Palm Beach County’s plethora of golf courses and country clubs, Wellington is a golfer’s paradise.”

In their quest to find the best places to retire, researches with MONEY, looked at data on more than 500 cities across the country. They focused on metrics like economic health, cost of living, health care, crime, diversity, quality of living, and amenities.

Wellington’s abundant amenities and popular family-friendly activities played a major factor in the ranking. MONEY noted the Lakeside Family Fun events as one of the Village’s best assets, saying “Bring the grandchildren to the Lakeside Family Fun Days, which offer free kayaking and other activities.” Read the full article here:The Best Places to Retire in the U.S. Right Now.

Wellington’s Council is proud of this recognition and continues to support the Village’s mission of A Great Hometown: Great Neighborhoods, Great Schools, and Great Parks, by creating programs and events for residents of all ages.

As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates atwww.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

G-Star’s X-Scream Halloween Posts Largest Opening Night Crowd

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G-Star’s X-Scream Halloween Posts Largest Opening Night Crowd

Horror Event Theme brings Guests inside a Cursed Egyptian Pyramid!  

Palm Springs, Florida (10/16/18) – The last 15 years X-Scream Halloween has brought incredible haunted houses to South Florida – from 1890s London (Jack the Ripper), Serial Killers, and Space Aliens to Pirate Ships, Ghosts and Haunted Movie Studios to the G-Star Studios Motion Picture complex.  This year the renowned X-Scream Haunted House brings you Ancient Egypt and an adventure worthy of Indiana Jones and Lara Croft Tomb Raider.  Enter a 3,000 year old pyramid with King Tut’s Chariot taking him to the ever-after, tomb raider’s camps, and the Great Hall of the Pharaohs. 

X-Scream Halloween takes place in the largest single haunted building in all of Florida – the G-Star Studios Sound Stage One!  Looking for more horrifying adventure?  Walk over to the Insane Clown Circus Haunt where your senses are twisted by a psychedelic milieu abounding with malevolent clowns who want to scare the laughs right out of you.  The Mummies Dancing and Singing Showstarts at 7:45 PM, the haunt opens at 8 PM and the last ticket is sold at 11 PM.  All tickets are $13.  Come early.  The crowds will be huge!

          Do you have little ones from 10 years old and under?  Don’t know where to take them for Halloween?  We do!  We have a special “Lights on, No-scare” show just for them filled with candy, balloons and lots of gentle, non-scary fun.  One day only on October 27, the last Saturday before Halloween, from 2 PM to 4 PM.  Child tickets are $5 with accompanying parent or sibling over 13-years old FREE!   

          X-Scream Halloween Haunted House is conceived, constructed and produced by G-Star School of the Arts students exclusively.  It is a horrifying night to remember!

          Beat the lines!  Tickets and much more information can be found online.

www.xscreamhauntedhouse.com.

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