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Palermo’s Bakery Celebrates Grandparents Day

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Palermo’s Bakery celebrates the ‘sweetness’ of

Grandparents on Sunday, September 9, 2018

for National Grandparents Day

Free Cooking Decorating Activity for Grandkids

What:

Palermo’s Bakery is a premier family-owned neighborhood bakery in Boynton Beach, Florida.  Their cakes and pastries recipes represent generations of the family-runs business which originated in Sicily, Italy. On Sunday, September 9, 2018, Palermo’s Bakery is celebrating National Grandparents Day. In 1978, US President Jimmy Carter designated National Grandparents Day to honor them.   

Free cookie decorating activity for grandkids will be hosted plus two free pastries are included with the purchase of any item at Palermo’s. To add, for any grandparent that brings a grandchild they receive 1 free extra pastry.

 

Who:

Palermo’s Bakery in Boynton Beach, Florida is a premier neighborhood and authentic Italian bakery with a vast assortment of sweet treats, cookies, pastries and custom cakes. On Sunday, September 9, 2018, Palermo’s Bakery is celebrating National Grandparents Day. In 1978, US President Jimmy Carter designated National Grandparents Day to honor them.   Free cookie decorating activity for grandkids will be hosted plus two free cookies are included with the purchase of any item at Palermo’s.   The family business is owned by Chef Anna Orlando and her husband Domenic Orlando. Chef Anna’s family immigrated from the Village of Bagheria in the City of Palermo in Sicily, Italy where her family established a bakery more than 100 years ago. Her family’s Sicilian culinary traditions continue in Boynton Beach at Palermo’s Bakery.  Domenic Orlando’s side of the family also hails from Sicily, Italy where his grandfather opened their first bakery in the 1920s.  Upon coming to America, Domenic and his family opened their first U.S. bakery in 1961. Palermo’s in Boynton Beach is the number one neighborhood bakery locally-owned and family-operated.

 

When:

On Sunday, September 9, 2018, Palermo’s Bakery is celebrating National Grandparents Day. Free cookie decorating activity for grandkids will be hosted from 12 noon to 2pm plus two free cookies are included with the purchase of any item at Palermo’s. Call to RSVP at 561-737-8500. 

 

Where:

Palermo’s Bakery is located at 140 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL. Phone: 561-737-8500.  Visit the site at palermositalianbakery.com 

Race for the Red and Blue – First Responders 5K

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RACE FOR THE RED & BLUE – FIRST RESPONDERS 5K

Wellington, Florida 
August, 2018

Every year near 9/11, there are races across America to pay tribute to our First Responders. The Race for the Red & Blue First Responders 5K supports and honors Palm Beach County fire rescue and law enforcement charities. These brave men and women are pillars of our communities, and we are honored to give back to them.

 

WHAT: The Rotary Club of Wellington invites you the Inaugural Race for the Red & Blue First Responders 5K Run/Walk, formerly called the Jeff Annas Memorial 5K. 

 

WHEN: The race will be held September 8th, 2018. Starting time is 7:30 am. 

 

WHERE: Wellington Amphitheater – Forest Hill and South Shore Blvd.

 

WHO: Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem solvers who come together to make positive, lasting change in communities at home and abroad. Our main objective is service – in the community, in the workplace and throughout the world. The Rotary Club of Wellington, and its foundation, develop and support community service projects that raise awareness, raise funds and inspire others to give back to our communities.

 

ADDITIONAL INFO: The event is a family-friendly walk/run for all ages. Proceeds benefit Palm Beach County First Responders and charities of Wellington Rotary. All are welcome to participate either as a walker, runner, or volunteer. Shirts and awards for participants will be provided. The “Kids Corral” opens at 6:30 am in the Community Center for parents in need of childcare during event. Kids will enjoy games, activities and videos. Kid-friendly food and beverages will be served. 

 

Thank you to our following sponsors:

 

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Winter Equestrian Festival-Belissimo Family

Palms West Hospital

South Florida Fair

Original Wellington Mall

Palm Beach Kennel Club

Lesser, Lesser,Landy & Smith Law

Medivalue

MedExpress

Oil Change Services

Florida Public Utilities

Premier Family Health

Caregiver Services

ESPN 106.3 FM

 

For race and sponsorship information, go to www.wellington5k.com

 

Follow us on Facebook

 

RACE CONTACT:

Jonathan Chung

wellington5krace@gmail.com

(954) 649-4507

 

SPONSORSHIP CONTACT:

Larry Kemp

larry.kemp@comcast.net

(561) 818-4491

Limoncello and Mascarpone Cake

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Two Orgasm Cake: LIMONCELLO and MASCARPONE CHEESE YumYum!!!

By Frannie Sheridan and Dani Michaeli

https://youtu.be/wRaVs89YUJc

Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

Find this cake at:

https://www.lynoras.com/

Phone(561) 899-3117

3 Locations: Clematis, Dixie, Jupiter, FL

We are pleased to have Real-Life married sweethearts Frannie and Dani, who are also Dessert Critics appropriately called ‘The Sweethearts’, add a little sweetness to Around Wellington with their playful, yummy weekly 3-5 minute dessert video reviews.  

Their online dessert critiques have been transformed into a Reality Food Show/Sitcom called ‘SWEETHEARTS’, now in development with 2-A-Listers attached. More info viewable at https://www.franniesheridan.com/  Frannie and Dani can currently be seen in several TV commercials in which they play themselves as Dessert Critics for Aztil air conditioning.

YWCA Seeks Nominations for 2018 Grace Dodge Award

The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2018 Grace Hoadley Dodge Award. The award is presented annually to a woman residing in Palm Beach County who has overcome adversity and in the process has not only empowered herself but also created opportunities for and led other women toward their own empowerment. These accomplishments have been achieved with dignity and a commitment to peace, justice and freedom.

Grace Hoadley Dodge benefited greatly from the wealth and business acumen of her family. In 1874 at the age of 18, she dropped out of Miss Porter’s School, determined that her interests were not in the program offerings but in helping people in need. She began her career as a social worker and philanthropist teaching Sunday school and sewing classes. She taught for five years at the Children’s Aid Society in New York. She initiated tenement reform in 1879 from her position as Chairperson of the Working Girl’s Society’s Committee on Elevation of the Poor. She was instrumental in the development of the Kitchen Garden Association in New York, later reorganized into the Industrial Education Association that in 1889 became Teachers College. The college became a part of Columbia University in 1889. In 1886 she was given one of the first two seats for women on New York City’s Board of Education. She help establish the Girls’ Public School Athletic League in 1905, acted for six years as the first President of the YWCA of the USA, and was influential in the consolidation of church groups into the New York Travelers Aid Society in 1907 and in the organization of the American Social Hygiene Association in 1912.

Information required on the application includes the nominee’s name, address phone number, and current occupation as well as the adversity she has overcome, how she overcame it and how she has helped empower others. The name and contact information about the person making the nomination is also needed.

The award will be presented at the YWCA’s “Down South” Luncheon on October 10, 2018, at the Kravis Center.

Applications must be received by the YWCA no later than September 19, 2018 at: Grace Dodge Award Committee, YWCA of Palm Beach County, 1016 N. Dixie Highway, W. Palm Beach, FL 33401.

For more information or to request an application, please contact the YWCA, 561-640-0050, Ext. 115.

Applications Now Open for STEM Innovation Awards

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER PRESENTS THE STEM INNOVATION AWARDS
Applications are now open in several categories

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, in partnership with the Stiles Nicholson Foundation, is now accepting applications for the STEM Innovation Awards recognizing leadership, service and collaboration in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

“We are looking for individuals, corporations, educators, scientists and non-profit organizations who have been instinctive partners in advancing STEM education throughout our region,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. “Our mission is to open every mind to science, and we want to recognize and honor those in the community who inspire a passion for STEM by encouraging lifelong learning.”

Scheduled for Saturday, September 29 from 6-9 p.m. at the Science Center in West Palm Beach, the event will include a cocktail reception, dinner, music, unique science demonstrations and an award ceremony to celebrate the honorees.

“We are very pleased to partner with the Science Center to recognize champions of STEM education in our community,” said David Nicholson, BSc., LLD, CFA, chairman and founder of the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation. “There is a critical need to stimulate STEM disciplines in the United States as we are ranked 25th in science and 35th in math out of 72 countries in the developed world. Students are only 25% of our population, but they represent 100% of our future. These STEM Innovation awards will recognize and highlight the importance of STEM education leaders in South Florida.”

The event will feature awards in several categories:
• Corporate Innovator – A corporation whose unique approach to business integrates creative ideas, enhancements, outreach, and concepts incorporating STEM into unique and innovative products and ideas that improve quality and/or operations.
• Individual Leader– A person who has demonstrated leadership in developing STEM teams, providing guidance and leading STEM events and programs. This award recognizes achievement in prominent strategic STEM initiatives, inspiring others to follow, and implementing methods to improve STEM education.
• Business Visionary – A company who has made extraordinary contributions to the creation, facilitation or continuation of a STEM program directly impacting early childhood education.
• Educator/Collaborator – An educator who develops strategic partners that further STEM education and awareness to advance quality STEM education by creating and facilitating STEM programs.
• STEAM/Arts Partner – An organization who champions the inclusion of the arts in STEAM education. (STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math – is a variation of STEM education that uses a variety of arts mediums to help teach STEM principles.)
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Honoring an individual who has shown an extraordinary commitment to science, education, youth, and the Science Center’s mission throughout their life.
Anyone interested in nominating a STEM champion can apply online at https://www.sfsciencecenter.org/stem-awards. The deadline to apply is September 1.
Tickets are $65 per person or $650 for a table of 10 during presale. Prices will increase to $75 and $750 after September 1. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Attire will be business casual.

The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and in addition to its fresh and saltwater aquarium, the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium during “Travel Adventure” is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Center members and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.

Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
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August, 2018 Mayor’s Column

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AUGUST 2018 MAYOR’S COLUMN

August! The heat is on!  I hope everyone is having a great summer so far. It’s hard to believe the new school year starts again in just a few weeks. School safety is a top concern. I want you to know for those of us who serve you at the Village of Wellington, it is our number one priority.

Our staff continues to work closely with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the School Board of Palm Beach County.  Our top budget priorities include improving traffic circulation around our schools, funding the Keeli Spinelli school grant program to help our students, installing automated license plate readers to help PBSO with public safety, and funding our PBSO school crossing guards.

Speaking of our schools, we are very proud to congratulate all 11 Wellington schools on their recent ‘A’ rating. Our schools are a primary driver for families to move to Wellington.  We will continue to work to help our schools maintain their ‘A’ ratings in the Village as our educators and parents work together to ensure the highest quality education for students.

School starts August 13. Take extra care in the mornings and afternoons. School zones are strictly enforced and we want to make sure that our kids are safe and ready to learn. Councilman John McGovern offers school drop-off and pick-up tips for busy parents in this Public Service Announcement: http://bit.ly/2uDJcWE.

As part of our annual preparation for going back to school, our Community Services Team joined local organizations to collect school supplies during our Back to School Supply Drive. Those supplies were distributed to students during the 2018 Back to School Community Block Party. We are proud to report that this year’s supply drive was a tremendous success.  Our joint efforts made it possible for more than 400 local students to receive a backpack filled with school supplies. Three hundred and twenty five children received new shoes and socks to start the new school year on the right foot, and 250 students also received new school uniforms. Wellington is very grateful for the community’s assistance with this project.  It is truly amazing to see the accomplishments a community can make when working together.

We are in the midst of our rainy season. Make sure to protect yourself from mosquitos and eliminate standing water on your property. Our Environmental Services Department is stepping up their defenses throughout the summer months, with regular mosquito spraying, application of larvicides to standing water, and responding to resident requests. If you are outside at dusk, wear clothing and repellant, just to be on the safe side. Visit our Mosquito Control webpage to find out when they will be in your area.  Also, Councilman Michael Napoleone offers tips to help keep you and your family safe from mosquitos in the Public Service Announcement: https://bit.ly/2dg8pyB     

This month, we continue to focus on the safety of our residents and our businesses. We’re reminding everyone to avoid becoming a victim of crimes of opportunity. Whether at the grocery store or in your driveway, remember to always lock your car door, and put valuables out of sight. Take a look at this message by Councilwoman Tanya Siskind; it includes simple steps we can all take to stay safe: http://bit.ly/2tHPm3X

Get involved in keeping your community safe by joining a Neighborhood Watch and coming out to our monthly Walk & Talk events. Take a look at our web calendar for upcoming dates.  From working with our communities, residents, businesses, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, we appreciate everyone’s efforts to improve safety awareness.

Finally, work is well underway on our Fiscal Year 2019 Budget.  As part of the Village’s budget process, an important element is public input on spending priorities for the upcoming budget. Wellington offers many high-quality programs and services and this is a unique opportunity for you to give Village leaders your feedback as to which services are most important to you.  If you haven’t done so already, head to our website, take the Budget Challenge Survey and let us know how you want your money spent.

Food trucks and entertainment continue on Thursday afternoons starting at 5:00 p.m. as part of our Food Truck Invasion.  Come out and enjoy some trendy foods and local talent. Concerts and movies are free but you need to bring your own seating. Check the amphitheater calendar to keep up to date.

For information about our Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov, watch Wellington TV for the latest happenings, and register for our Enewsletters.

I also encourage you to follow the Village of Wellington’s official Facebook and Twitter pages to remain up-to-date about news and events in our community.

The Applause Inside

Cantankerously Yours

The Applause Inside

By Wendell Abern

 Dear Readers,

          The following scene includes material from a column I wrote a few years ago. I have since decided to re-write that column as a two-act play.

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ACT ONE, SCENE ONE

A ROOM WITH BARE WHITE WALLS.  NO PAINTINGS OR DECORATIONS OF ANY KIND. A MAN BEHIND A BARE DESK FACES TWO SEATED ACTORS.

MAN BEHIND DESK: Good morning. My name is Rudy. I am the Chairman of the                        Intergalactic Development Committee. You, Malcolm, and you, Beth,                     have been selected after an exhaustive twenty-million year search for                             two outstanding universe innovators.

RUDY:          You two will be instrumental in the first project of its kind. As you                            know, it takes 53 billion years to bring a nascent planet into Oneness                      with the rest of the Universe. To qualify, a planet must have reached                              global love by itself. So far, only four planets have succeeded.

                   You two will find ways to achieve Global Oneness on the newly-                              emerged X8635 … in fifty billion years.

MALCOLM & BETH (TALKING OVER EACH OTHER)

BETH:          Only fifty billion! …                            

MALCOLM:   That’s impossible! … You can’t expect! us! …

BETH:          No one has ever! …

RUDY:          Quiet! (GLOWERS) Your planet is now about four billion years old. On          planets that are more than 60% water, such as yours, life begins in the sea. Since that life is already underway, whatever you concoct must expedite traditional development. And remember, you two were chosen because you both have exhibited a penchant for risk-taking, experimental thinking. (PAUSE) I expect a progress report in eight                  million years.

MALCOLM & BETH TALKING OVER EACH OTHER AGAIN:

BETH:          But that’s only …!

MALCOLM:   We need at least 20 million …!

RUDY:          (VERY LOUD) Eight million years. Not a millennium less. And give this                     new planet a name.

                                                THIRTY-SECOND BLACKOUT.

SAME SCENE AS THE FIRST.

RUDY:          Well?

BETH:          Our working name for the new planet is Gazilkus. And we’ve cut the                        number of species from usual 36 million to about 8 and-a-half.

MALCOLM:   And most of those 8-1/2 billion will be tiny to microscopic.We                                estimate that alone will cut about 200 million years to attain                                   love throughout the planet.

RUDY:          Good.

BETH:          And we have doctored the DNA make-up of our top choice – we call              them humanoids — to make it easier for them to eventually bring Oneness to the planet.

RUDY:          Wait, wait. Go back. Doctored their DNA how?

MALCOLM AND BETH LOOK AT EACH OTHER.

RUDY:          (LOUDER) Doctored it how?

MALCOLM:   They will have the biggest and most formidable brains in the Universe.

RUDY:          WHAT?! WHAT? NO! We tried that on the planet Zelgorm and we had            to eradicate all life because its inhabitants ended up with the two prime leaders who were ready to carve the planet in half!

BETH:          We know about Zelgorm. We know how to prevent that.

RUDY:          This ought to be good.

MALCOLM:   We make sure our humanoids discover nuclear power at least a million          years earlier than the Zelgormites. These humanoids will develop and learn from their own histories. Our projections indicate that Gazilkans will also end up with two primary leaders dictating how all life should be lived. 

RUDY:          But that’s what happened on Zelgorm!

BETH:          Yes, but our humanoids have the biggest brains ever conceived. They                     will know better than to endanger their entire planet.

RUDY:          Oh, Lord. (PAUSE) What else? Will Gazilkans be able to fly?

BETH:          No. They will learn how to fly.

RUDY:          Really. What, are they going to sprout wings?

MALCOLM:   No. With their brains, they will soak up more and more knowledge.                          They will learn exponentially. They willl learn from what they’ve                                 learned!  This will enable them to invent heavier-than-air vessels.

RUDY:          To use a phrase yet to be invented … “oy vay.” What else?

PAUSE AS MALCOLM AND BETH LOOK AT EACH OTHER. BETH NODS.

MALCOLM:   To give credit where it is due, Beth came up with a brilliant idea when                      we were manipulating the humanoids’ DNA, And it is brilliant because                     it’s so simple. Tell him, Beth.

BETH:          We’re giving all these humanoids an Applause Gene. They’ll all hear                        applause inside themselves … and crave hearing it from others.

MALCOLM:   It’ll motivate them to do great things! This gene alone will lead to great                    leaders, thinkers, creators, doers!

RUDY:          Yes, and it could also lead to arrogant pigheads who bluster their way                     into leadership roles through bullying, lies and hyperbole. Now … what                    about genders?

MALCOLM:   Two. A man and a woman.

RUDY:          Two? TWO?! Standard number of genders on a planet is six.

BETH:          Yes, but no one has ever tried to bring a planet into Oneness in just 50          billion years. Just think of all the in-fighting, the arguments, the bickering we’ll avoid with only two genders instead of six.

MALCOLM:   Not to mention all the murders and mayhem.We think we’ll knock off                       at least five million years with two-thirds fewer genders.

RUDY:          It is unique, I’ll give you that. And propagation?

MALCOLM AND BETH LOOK AT EACH OTHER.

BETH:          Copulation.

RUDY:          Copu – WHAT? Copulation? Sex? Sexual intercourse? Absolutely not!                      Remember the planet Xilican? The sex gave so much pleasure they                         fornicated themselves into extinction in 23 billion years!

MALCOLM:   Yes, but on Xilican, there were six genders copulating all over the                            planet. We’ll have only two.      

BETH:          And we have come up with a concept that has worked only once in                         the history of the Universe. (LOOKS AT MALCOLM.) Tell him.

MALCOLM:   You tell him! It was your idea.

BETH:          It wasn’t my idea. We tried it once, on the planet Karjon.

RUDY:          The planet Kar – wait a minute. You mean marriage? Marriage? Like                        they tried on Karjon?

MALCOLM:   Marriage with a wrinkle. And please note I have not agreed to this.

BETH:          No copulating until after marriage.

RUDY:          What? What? No copulating until … that’s … blackmail! That’s sexual                     blackmail!

MALCOLM:   That’s what I said.

BETH:          Rudy, please. Please be reasonable. We’re trying to find a way to lop                      off two billion years and …

RUDY:         Enough! That’s enough! (PAUSE) We’ll know more when we meet                again. In two hundred million years. By that time, your humanoids should be up and walking. And by that time, we should know how they feel about fornication … before, during and after marriage.

                                                          CURTAIN

Cantankerously Yours,

Wendell Abern

Community Art Project with the Arc

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Be a Piece of the Big Picture 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Unleash your inner artist by joining The Arc of Palm Beach County in a community art project. On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the public is invited to help bring a mosaic to life. The Arc and the Schumacher Automotive Group are creating a giant community art piece to express their shared vision of inclusion and acceptance. The finished mosaic will be displayed in the Schumacher showroom at 3031 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.  

Artisans from The Arc will collaborate with guests as they place tiles in the design. The art party, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., includes music, food, raffle prizes, and items for purchase made by artisans at The Arc. The Arc’s Artisan Program allows clients to use their creativity to earn an income when their art is sold.  

“We are very grateful to Schumacher for hosting this event,” said Kimberly McCarten, CEO and president of The Arc of Palm Beach County. “We are always looking to align ourselves with local businesses that want to empower people with developmental disabilities. Getting the community involved with our artisans helps further that goal.” 

“We have been in business for more than 47 years. Giving back to the community has always been an integral pillar of Schumacher Automotive,” Schumacher Auto President Chuck Schumacher said. “Our employees and family of dealerships do much throughout the year in donating time and money for a variety of charities.”

Express your creativity and be a part of the big picture. Space is limited, so please RSVP to the Schumacher location in West Palm Beach at 561-935-4471. 

ARDEN ADDS COMMUNITY MANAGER TO ITS GROWING AGRIHOOD

Community life continues to bloom at Arden, South Florida’s only “agrihood” and among the few places in the country to feature a farm as a central component to community life. The master-planned community in western Palm Beach County recently added John Thompson to serve as Community Manager. With residents now moved into their beautiful new homes and more families visiting each week, he will be responsible for welcoming and supporting all current and prospective homeowners.

Thompson brings to Arden extensive experience in community association management, previously serving as general manager of a property owners association in Georgia, executive director of an association in South Carolina and general manager of an outdoor resort in Long Key, FL. He additionally served as vice chair and chairman of the Community Associations Institute’s National Large-Scale Managers Committee and South Carolina’s Legislative Action Committee. He earned his associate’s degree in agriculture and bachelor’s degree in business entrepreneurship from Ferrum College, and a master’s degree in project management from The Citadel.

“Arden is by far one of the most exciting new communities being developed in Florida, with new thinking and the best of everything. I’m looking forward to putting down roots here and managing the day-to-day operations,” said Thompson. “With my professional experience and personal interest in agriculture, this is a dream job for me.”

Developed to promote healthy living, community engagement and a connection to the great outdoors, Arden will eventually include 2,000 homes that will back up to a community green space, including parks, playfields, greenways, nature trails or lakes. The scenic property features 20 miles of expertly mapped walking and biking trails; a central lake for fishing, kayaking or canoeing; parks; playfields; a two-story recreation center; and a five-acre working farm and event barn.

Arden’s focus on healthy living is enhanced by its farm and event barn. Under the direction of two skilled Farm Directors, the five-acre parcel will produce tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs to be shared among residents. The farm will also feature an event barn where residents can gather for seasonal themed events, market days and classes on a range of topics, from organic gardening to flower arranging to healthy cooking. Residents can also dig into the experience by participating in volunteer days and farm tours. Now underway, the farm and barn are expected to open later this year.

The heart of recreational activity at Arden will be the gracious two-story clubhouse, complete with a resort-style pool that cascades over two levels. The peaceful upper pool and spa are surrounded by private cabanas for those who want some quiet time, while the lower pool offers water play areas perfectly suited for families. There will also be plenty of separate indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for all ages to enjoy.
The upper level of the clubhouse will have an inviting Wi-Fi café serving coffees, lattes, juice and grab-and-go food items, including frozen treats; meeting and event rooms; and an outdoor, covered patio with a fireplace. The lower level will include a large fitness room and a private exercise studio with Wellbeats™ virtual trainers on demand.

Freehold Communities is the visionary development team behind Arden and is currently developing over 10,000 residential lots in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, California and Florida.

Arden is located at 19425 Southern Boulevard just west of the new Palm Beach State College campus and Publix shopping center. The impressive collection of top-quality homebuilders at the 1,200-acre master-planned community includes Ryan Homes, Lennar, Kennedy Homes and Kenco Communities. Between the four builders, there are more than 20 innovative floor plans to choose from in a wide range of sizes, styles and design. For more information, please visit www.ArdenFL.com

Go Plastic Free with LMC at Marinelife Day at The Gardens Mall

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Go Plastic Free with LMC at Marinelife Day at The Gardens Mall
Sixth Annual Marinelife Day and Shop & Share at The Gardens Mall to benefit
Loggerhead Marinelife Center, educate public on ocean conservation

For the sixth year in a row, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) will partner with The Gardens Mall to provide turtle lovers with an interactive afternoon at Marinelife Day at The Gardens Mall on Saturday, Aug. 18. The free exhibition, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grand Court of The Gardens Mall, will highlight sea turtles and ocean conservation. This year’s theme is #PlasticFreeWithLMC which will emphasize the importance of reducing single-use plastics from our everyday routines.

 

With a special appearance by LMC’s mascot, Fletch, ocean-themed activities and exhibits that highlight the conservation, rehabilitation and research work carried out at Loggerhead Marinelife Center – plus chances to win exciting prizes – Marinelife Day is perfect for the whole family. Little “hatchlings” will also be able to enjoy LMC programs including Jr. Vet Learning Labs, Conservation Corner, Sea Turtle Story Time and much more.

 

Of course, the fun doesn’t stop there. LMC will also announce winners of LMC’s fourth annual Juno Beach Pier Photo Contest, a community photography contest powered by Facebook and Instagram with an independent panel of judges including: Michael Brown, Local photographer; Eric Call, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation; Lori Griffith, Local photographer; Mayor Jason Haselkorn, Town of Juno Beach; Ben Hicks Local photographer; Greg Lovett, Palm Beach Post; Fatima NeJame, Palm Beach Photographic Center; Nancy Politsch, Lighthouse ArtCenter; Scott Simmons, Florida Weekly; and Mayor Todd Wodraska, Town of Jupiter. Guests will also enjoy a luxury raffle featuring donations from retailers and The Gardens Mall.

 

Additionally, for those needing an excuse to shop, The Gardens Mall will host a Shop & Share, donating five percent of the day’s total logged shopping receipts to Loggerhead Marinelife Center. At Marinelife Day, participants can contribute to Ocean Conservation and Sea Turtle Rehabilitation in these two “fintastic” ways:

 

 

LMC would like to thank The Gardens Mall and PNC Bank for sponsoring Marinelife Day. For more information, visit www.thegardensmall.com/events/loggerhead-marinelife-day–shop-and-share.

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About Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a nonprofit sea turtle hospital that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The Center features an on-site campus hospital, research laboratory, educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge each year. The Center is expanding and has launched their Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners. For more information, visit marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.

 

About The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com.