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May 2018

Mayor’s Column

May 2018

By Anne Gerwig

Spring is a busy time around Wellington. It is difficult to believe summer is just around the corner. With Hurricane Season officially starting next month, this is a great time to begin your preparations; these include completing tree trimming projects, cleaning out your garage, and other projects that produce bulk waste. If you haven’t done so already, follow us on social media to stay connected, before, during, and after Hurricane Season. All of our social media links are listed on Social Media webpage. 

Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Wellington is currently accepting for appointment to one of our boards or committees. Village Boards and Committees are: Architectural Review Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Education Committee, Equestrian Preserve Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board, Public Safety Committee, Senior Advisory Committee, and the Tree Board.   Volunteers wishing to serve may download an application here: https://bit.ly/2JQXk3U. Once completed, you can send your application either via mail, e-mail, or fax to: Rachel Callovi, Deputy Village Clerk, Village of Wellington, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414; email: rachelc@wellingtonfl.gov or fax 561- 791-4045. The deadline for submitting your response is May 7, 2018.  For additional information, please call Rachel Callovi at (561) 791-4784 or Chevelle Nubin, Village Clerk at (561) 791-4118.

On May 4th, Council and Staff held the 2018 Directions Workshop discussing a broad range of topics – the Housing and Economic Impact Studies, long-range financial planning, redevelopment, sustainability, and marketing and branding.  This workshop is just one of the many ways we set goals for the upcoming year and beyond. The Directions process is collaborative and designed to foster an informed discussion that allows us to make rational and disciplined decisions for the community. To view previous Directions Workshops click here: Wellington Directions Workshops.

The conversation continues as we develop the FY 2018-2019 Budget. We are finding ways to fund programs and incentives to keep Wellington a Great Hometown. Visit our website wellingtonfl.gov/budget  to stay updated about Wellington’s Budget and the process. 

While we are on the subject of the Village’s budget, here is an update of a few capital improvement projects budgeted for this year. 

• Big Blue Trace/Barberry: construction scheduled to start in May/June 2018.  

• Utility Plant Improvements: Multiple projects underway. Details here: https://bit.ly/2EhgpNG

• Forest Hill Boulevard/C-8 Canal Improvements: Construction scheduled to commence May/June 2018.

• Forest Hill Blvd./Montauk Drive Drainage Repair: Construction scheduled after the conclusion of this equestrian season.

• Binks Pointe Multi-Use Pathway: Construction planning continues for a new multi-use pathway and canal crossing. 

• Village Park Baseball Field Drainage Improvements and Dugout Replacement:  scheduled for June 2018.

• Dorchester Neighborhood Park Project: A new observation deck and added park amenities are in the final stages of construction. 

• Greenbriar Park – Dog Park Pathway Improvements: construction currently underway.

• Brown Trail Expansion (C-11/C-15 Canal/Wellington Trace Improvements): Construction scheduled to commence May 2018.

• Tennis Center Parking Improvements: construction scheduled for May 2018.

• For a complete list of our capital improvement projects taking place around Wellington, please click this link: Capital Improvement Projects 

Spring is in full swing and there is no shortage of exciting things to do around town. Take the family and enjoy the sunshine at one of our great neighborhood parks or catch a family-friendly movie at the Amphitheater. Speaking of the Amphitheater, Food Trucks are still rolling in every Thursday through June.

Schools let out for the summer on June 1st. If you are looking for fun, safe activities for your kids, consider the Summer Camp program offered by Parks & Recreation.  Summer Camp operates in week-long segments and takes place at Village Park and the Aquatics Complex, and runs from June to the middle of August.  From sporting events to arts and crafts, to movies, swimming, games and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy.  Registration is open at Village Park, and more information can be found on our website. Summer Camp activities are designed for children from five to fifteen and some scholarships are available.

We offer a wide variety of camps, academies, and classes for kids, teens, adults, and seniors.  Some of these are circus arts, sports, cheerleading, gymnastics, martial arts, and fitness classes.  To find more information, take a look at the Summer Program Guide. 

This month, we also remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in our armed forces defending our nation. Memorial Day is more than a day off from work. Memorial Day is the day we remember all of our fallen service men and women.  Traditionally starting summer, Memorial Day also is a solemn day on which we pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much for our country.  

Our Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony takes place on Monday, May 28th.  The parade begins at 8:15 am at the Village Hall parking area and makes its way east along Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Southshore Boulevard and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony. 

We thank all the members of our armed services and their families for their sacrifices, courage, and dedication. We salute you, not just today, but each and every day of the year. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for all your service to this great nation. 

Finally, I want to remember all of our mothers. To all those strong women who have nurtured us, taught us, cared for us, and loved us, on behalf of Council and me, we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. 

I look forward to seeing you around the Village this summer, enjoying our Great Hometown.  

Discovering Rockland, Maine: An Ideal Summer Destination

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Discovering Rockland, Maine: An Ideal Summer Destination

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Story & Photos by Terri Marshall

Few places on the east coast conjure up iconic images the way Maine does. Lighthouses dot the rocky coastline, lobster roll stands line the roads and sailboats cruise through the waters offshore. It’s easy to see why this region inspires artists.

Located on the central coast, the small town of Rockland, Maine embodies all of these images. From the boutique hotel 250 Main that showcases work from local artists to the best breakfast you’ll ever eat in your life at the Home Kitchen Café, Rockland is a quiet little town that will leave you wanting more. And if sailing is on your agenda, a windjammer schooner cruise is waiting for you. Rockland isn’t as well-known as some Maine communities, but it is definitely worth discovering. These were some of my favorite experiences.

Rockland Maine on Travel with Terri in Around Wellington
The Harbor in Rockland

Artful Lodging at 250 Main

Overlooking the harbor and within walking distance of the Rockland’s charming restaurants, galleries, museums and shops, 250 Main is an intimate art hotel showcasing the work of local artists. Built to showcase the regions shipbuilding tradition, the hotel features 26 rooms designed for the discerning traveler with unique, reclaimed, and industrial décor. Most rooms have water views. And, it’s worth getting up early to catch the brilliant sunrise over the harbor from the hotel’s rooftop deck. Enjoy a light breakfast each morning and in the evening a glass of wine.

Be sure to browse each floor to check out the artwork—and if you see something you like, you can make a purchase. It’s also fine to bring along your furry children, 250 Main is pet-friendly.

250 Main Hotel in Rockland Maine featured in Travel with Terri on Around Wellington
250 Main Hotel

Classic and Contemporary Art on Display

Rockland is home to the famed Farnsworth Art Museum where 20,000 square feet of gallery space displays over 15,000 works of art. The museum is home to an extensive collection of works by the Wyeth family featuring works of Andrew, N.C. and Jamie Wyeth. It’s also home to one of the nation’s largest collections of works by sculptor Louise Nevelson.

Housed in a striking new Toshiko Mori building with an iconic sawtooth roofline, the nearby Center for Maine Contemporary Art displays works by contemporary artists. The CMCA complex includes an ArtLab classroom, gift shop and a courtyard that is open to the public.

CMCA in Rockland Maine featured by Travel with Terri in Around Wellington
Center for Maine Contemporary Art

Small Town with Big Taste

For a small town, Rockland delivers big when it’s time to eat. Check out the lobster club sandwich at a local favorite, the Brass Compass. The sandwich famously bested Bobby Flay on the Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.” Don’t be surprised to find local fisherman hanging out for breakfast and lunch—it’s a Rockland institution. If you’re in the mood for Italian, Rustica delivers traditional Italian dishes with a contemporary flair. The Bacon and Bleu white pizza with caramelized onions is hard to beat.

At the Home Kitchen Café you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to breakfast entrees. Choose from a variety of pancakes, traditional breakfasts, or “homelets.” Be sure to try the “Sinnies” – cinnamon rolls that are so delicious they’re sinful. And whatever you do, don’t miss the home fries. (I recommend adding the onions and peppers, trust me on this.)

For the ultimate farm to table experience, head to Primo where the produce is grown on site and the animals are raised on the property. Chef Melissa Kelly has been dazzling guests with her creativity for 17 seasons at this award-winning eatery.

Plenty of good eats in Rockland Maine featured on Travel with Terri in Around Wellington
Plenty of Good Eats

Set Sail on a Windjammer Cruise

Step back to a simpler time aboard the J&E Riggin windjammer. Originally built in 1929 by Charles Riggin, a fisherman who named the ship after his two sons Jacob and Edward, the J&E Riggin began as an oyster schooner. Now a National Historic Landmark, the J&E Riggin is owned by Captain Jon Finger and his wife, Chef-Captain Annie Mahle who offer three, four or six-day windjammer cruises.

This is a true sailing vessel with no motor. Setting sail from Rockland in the Penobscot Bay, you’ll go where the wind blows you, literally. Besides the rocky shoreline, endless blue horizon and millions of stars overhead at night, a windjammer cruise brings something intangible. There’s a transformation in all who climb aboard.

I joined the boat for the last night of a four-day cruise. It was evident that those already on board had bonded through their experiences. The camaraderie was contagious. Everyone joined in the daily tasks of hoisting the sails, maneuvering into the harbor and helping with the clean-up after the meals.

J&E Riggin from Rockland Maine featured on Travel with Terri in Around Wellington
Hoisting the Sails on the J&E Riggin

And speaking of meals…

Chef-Captain Annie—an accomplished chef and cookbook author—prepares three healthy and incredibly delicious from-scratch meals daily. This despite the ship having no power and a galley that makes my New York City apartment kitchen look big.

The vessel accommodates up to 24 passengers plus the crew. Space is tight, but that adds to the authenticity of the experience—and no doubt the immediate bonding with other passengers.

Somehow it works for everyone, so much so that many passengers return each year for more time on the open waters. And with the picturesque views that Maine has to offer, I can understand why.

Simply Spring

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Simply Spring

Cultural Corner

Simply Spring

By Lori Hope Baumel

As sung in the musical Camelot, “It’s May, it’s May!” The equestrians have packed up and school is winding down. In south Florida, this month celebrates local events like Sunfest (May 3 – 6 in downtown West Palm Beach) and offers a wide variety of opportunities to simply relax. While those up north (after experiencing four nor’easters) are finally enjoying gentler weather, those who remain in the Wellington area brace themselves for the heat of the summer months to come. In May, there’s still a chance to get outdoors, enjoy free concerts and participate in entertaining events right here in Wellington.

This month, I’m encouraging you to do the research yourself. Included in my “Top 5” below are a variety of resources that include both indoor and outdoor happenings to enjoy before the summer rains and extreme heat sets in. You can look up a number of local things to do on Mother’s Day or Memorial Day weekend. So, plan ahead! Make the most of springtime and all it has to offer. With so much turmoil going on in the world and the daily news stressing everyone out… it’s time to turn off the electronics and watch the sunset. Perhaps, head east to the beach and read Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring – a book that calls for humans to act responsibly, carefully and as stewards of the living earth.

There you have it… simplify spring and simplify your life.

Live… Go… Do!

 

Top 5 for May

1) The Village Music and Café offers a wide variety of cultural events. Located near the Wellington Mall, this venue provides live music every Friday night with a weekly calendar of featured artists, Singer/Songwriter Night on Mondays, Ukulele Circle on Wednesdays, Trivioke on Saturdays (their own creation of karaoke combined with music trivia) and Open Mic on Sundays. Check out their calendar at:

villagemusicwellington.com

10410 West Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414

Phone: (561) 798-5334

2) Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County invites the public to fun and informative horticultural events:

Beautify Your Garden with South Florida Native Plants

Sunday, May 6 – 10 to 11:30 am

Mounts Exhibit Hall A

$15 for members; $20 for nonmembers

Instructor: Jeff Nurge, Florida Native Gardening & Native Choice Nursery

Learn about the selection and placement of Florida native plants to maximize their beauty using the principles of texture, color and hardscape and to minimize the use of water and pesticides. In addition, participants will review best practices for maintaining native plants once they have incorporated them in their own landscape.

14th Annual Connoisseurs Garden Tour

by Art By Nature Garden Center

Saturday, May 12 – 9 am to 4 pm

Sunday, May 13 – 11 am to 4 pm

$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes admission to WASHED ASHORE at Mounts Botanical Garden)  

Spend Mother’s Day weekend with family and friends touring a variety of beautiful private gardens in Palm Beach County. The owners of each individual garden are giving people a unique opportunity to visit at their own pace and sequence, so take one day or two for this memorable self-guided tour.

Note: Tickets are available for purchase at Art By Nature Garden Center and at the Mounts Garden Shop, or online at www.mounts.org/events.

Plants Can’t Run Away … But They Have Awesome Coping Skills

Tuesday, May 22 – 10 to 11:30 am

Mounts Auditorium

$15 for members; $20 for nonmembers

Instructor: George Rogers, Ph.D, Palm Beach State College

Using PowerPoint and walking around the Garden, participants will look at some of the surprising and complex ways plants have of dealing with all of the stresses of life – poor soils, too much and too little water, wind, sun and shade, heat and frost, competition, microbes, fungi and the thousand things that want to eat them.

3) Go local!

Walkabout Wellington provides a list of events in and around the Wellington Area. From food truck fun and concerts to equestrian events, Walkabout Wellington will always recommend something fun to do. Before you make your weekend plans, be sure to check out this website:

walkaboutwellington.com 

4) Kravis On Broadway: SOMETHING ROTTEN!

May 1-6

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 pm, Wednesday, Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm, Sunday at 2 pm

Welcome to the ’90s — the 1590s — long before the dawn of premium tickets, star casting and reminders to turn off your cell phones. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard”. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! But amidst the scandalous excitement of Opening Night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self … and all that jazz. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is an uproarious dose of pure Broadway fun and an irresistible ode to musicals — those dazzling creations that entertain us, inspire us, and remind us that everything’s better with an exclamation point! From the director of Aladdin and the co-director of The Book of Mormon, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (NY Post). 

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $28

Beyond the Stage: On May 1, the Kravis Center hosts a free performance by the Turtle River Concert Choir at 7:00 pm in the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby . Beyond the Stage is sponsored by Nancy and Jay Parker.

5) The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County promotes and provides a plethora of events within the Palm Beach County area. Located in Lake Worth, the council houses both their offices and a museum with special exhibitions. Keep this website on hand to find out about the various cultural events going on year-round:

www.palmbeachculture.com

Fifteen “Fairy Tale Playhouses” Will Make the West Palm Waterfront Feel Like Home 

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Fifteen “Fairy Tale Playhouses” Will Make the West Palm Waterfront Feel Like Home 

Fifteen “Fairy Tale Playhouses” Will Make the West Palm Waterfront Feel Like Home 

City of West Palm Beach’s “Summer in Paradise” Campaign is Shaping Up with Selection of Artists and Nonprofits 

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West Palm Beach, Fla. (April 24, 2018) Fifteen child-size playhouses, collectively referred to as the “Fairy Tale Playhouses,” are moving in downtown. To raise awareness of affordable housing while providing entertainment and shade to the smallest of waterfront visitors, the miniature homes carry a meaningful message. Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, whose mission is to build simple, decent and affordable housing for low to very low-income families around the world, the City of West Palm Beach will continue to include philanthropy in its seasonal “Summer in Paradise” campaign. The unique community element matches Palm Beach County artists with local nonprofits who will come together to build the homes. The artists will then transform the playhouses into unique representations of popular fairy tales. The playhouses will be complete and on display on the Great Lawn of the West Palm Beach waterfront, 101 N. Clematis Street, from Thursday, June 7 through Thursday, July 26, when they will be auctioned off to support the corresponding nonprofits. 

 “In West Palm Beach, we are putting people and their quality of life at the forefront of not only its design but also everything that we do,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio. “I am so pleased that this year’s ‘Summer in Paradise’ will deliver measurable impact, and — through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County– it continues the community conversation about the need for affordable housing for all.”

The 15 artists and nonprofits were selected through a competitive application process and, once matched, were assigned a fairy tale. The artists will interpret their fairy tale, with stories spanning the globe to reflect Habitat for Humanity’s worldwide reach. Featured fairy tales include “Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox,” from North America; “The Boy and the Dragon,” from Canada; “Rapunzel,” from Germany; “Anasi, and the Turtle: Jamaican Folk Tales,” from Jamaica, as well as many others.

In addition to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, participating nonprofits include Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., Autism Speaks, Children Seen and Heard, Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Habilitation Center, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Police Athletic League of West Palm Beach, Take Heed Theater Company, Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County, The Arc of Palm Beach County, The Lord’s Place, Inc., United Way of Palm Beach County, Urban Youth Impact, and Vita Nova, Inc..

Local artists include Steve Brouse, Marcos Conde, Sylvain Copon, Jason Fleurant, Freddy Hennevelt, William Joyner, Jr., Batia Lowenberg, Grace McGann, Craig McInnis, Erick Marquez, Mayling Marquez, Melissa Mastrangelo, Frank Navarrete, Missy Pierce, and Renata Rodrigues.

“We are so pleased with the continued goodwill ‘Summer in Paradise’ is able to bring to the local community,” said Mary Pinak, Community Events Manager for the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation. “Our response to ‘Aesop’s Tables’ last year was so incredible – we raised more than $11,000 for our local community – so we knew we had to carry on this tradition and do something similar. The ‘Fairy Tale Playhouses’ will not only raise money for our community, much of which will support organizations addressing homelessness and affordable housing, but they will also encourage unity, through their creation, design and display.”  

In addition to the “Fairy Tale Playhouses,” guests can take a “sip” of summer with additional waterfront activities, including a “Big Storybook” photo opportunity, with a newly crafted chapter; “StoryVille,” a create your own life-size fable activity; “FlaminGO Croquet,” complete with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and flamingo mallets; and “Fairy Tale Trivia Tuesdays.” As is summer tradition, the City will expand its Clematis by Night offerings, booking two times the bands and extending entertainment hours to 10 p.m. 

The “Fairy Tale Playhouses” will be on display on the West Palm Beach waterfront at 101 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach Florida. For more information about “Summer in Paradise,” and other waterfront events, visit wpb.org/events, call 561-822-1515 or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch. 

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Sponsors-to-date include: Discover the Palm Beaches, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Daily News, Hilton West Palm Beach, WPBF News 25, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, 103.1 WIRK, X 102.3, Beatz 96.3, News Talk 850 WFTL & 640 The Hurricane Sports Radio, West Palm Beach Marriott, Jet Ride, Jimmy Johns, The Town of Palm Beach, Rhythm and Hues and Related.

About the City of West Palm Beach’s Summer in Paradise: 

“Summer in Paradise” is a partnership between the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Arts & Entertainment District, Visit Palm Beach, Palm Beach Outlets, SkyBike, Northwood Village, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, Historic Northwest Neighborhood, Northwood Village Main Street, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, and Magic Garden, to showcase West Palm Beach as an international destination full of events, activities, art, entertainment, shopping, dining and overall fun. “Summer in Paradise” collectively includes two months of events and happenings in the Northwest Neighborhood, Northwood Village and Downtown West Palm Beach from June 7 – July 26. 

FREE Adopt-a-Pet Days

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FREE Adopt-a-Pet Days

FREE Adopt-a-Shelter Pet Day!

Christie’s Critters Golf Tournament

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Christie’s Critters Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament to Benefit Christie’s Critters

Volleyball Tournament at Village Park on May 5th

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Volleyball Tournament at Village Park on May 5th

Volleyball Tournament at Village Park on May 5th

Calling all Creative Types! Science Center Hosts Maker Faire

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Calling all Creative Types! Science Center Hosts Maker Faire

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SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM HOSTS MINI MAKER FAIRE
Creative Types Wanted for The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is hosting the third annual Mini Maker Faire Saturday, April 28th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event embraces the spirit of the do-it-yourself movement and features local and regional makers sharing emerging tech, hobbies and experiments across a variety of categories.

This family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness celebrates the Maker Movement by dedicating a place for people to show what they are making and share what they are learning with like-minded people. Tech enthusiasts, crafters, visual artists, scientists and tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to connect and grow together.

“This event will be part science fair, part county fair, and part educational,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. “We’re always looking for ways to open every mind to science, and this is the perfect place to engage the community to tinker, build and grow their curiosity. This is an important opportunity to encourage makers of all ages and backgrounds to solve problems and engage their creativity, and we are so grateful to our sponsors for making this day happen.”

All ages are invited to experience DIY robotics, maker workshops, 3D printing, live science demos, local artists and so much more. Some featured Maker projects include bottle rocket launches by Aerojet Rocketdyne and Resource Depot, drone obstacle courses by FAU’s Tech Garage, and woodworking workshops by the Delray Beach Children’s Garden.

The original Maker Faire was held in San Mateo, CA in 2006, and has grown to more than 1,100 makers and 145,000 attendees. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to include more than 600 makers and 80,000 attendees. Cities all over the world, including Atlanta, Orlando, San Diego, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, and more, are home to larger-scale Maker Faires. In addition, more than 120 community-driven, independently organized “Mini Maker Faires” are now being produced around the United States and the world—including right here in Palm Beach County.

Sponsors for the Mini Maker Faire include Palm Beach Tech Association, Resource Depot, FAU’s Tech Garage, AR Design, MAKE: Magazine, Jaycon Systems, PCBWay, MaKey MaKey, Palm Beach County, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and Discover the Palm Beaches.

This event is included in regular admission to the Science Center, which is $16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors, $12.95 for children (3-12), FREE for children under 3, and FREE for members.

The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, 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. 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.

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 Astronaut 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.

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World’s Most Famous Hacker Headlines Science Center’s Annual Benefit

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World’s Most Famous Hacker Headlines Science Center’s Annual Benefit

SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM HOSTS WORLD FAMOUS HACKER
Kevin Mitnick spoke at Center’s Annual “Smarty Party” Benefit April 4th

(Palm Beach, Fla.) – Former FBI Most Wanted criminal, Kevin Mitnick shocked guests at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s annual benefit at The Breakers Palm Beach when he demonstrated just how easily personal information can be acquired through little effort from a hacker, eliciting gasps from the crowd. Through his demonstrations, Mitnick explained the most vulnerable area of a security system is the human element.

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Unlike a traditional dinner/dance benefit, the annual “Smarty Party” features a well-known guest speaker for an informative and entertaining evening. This year, the notorious hacker shared how he invaded nearly 40 major corporations just for the challenge, and how he has moved on from the FBI’s Most Wanted to a most-wanted cyber security speaker and top selling author.

“Kevin Mitnick was a fascinating and perfect fit for our mission to ‘open every mind to science,” said Kate Arrizza, newly promoted CEO of the Science Center while current president, Lew Crampton, does double duty for the community as a newly elected Town Council member. “His presentation resembled a technology magic show, including the latest techniques that educated, informed and likely terrified those in attendance, while keeping them on the edge of their seats.”

At the event, Crampton introduced Arrizza, congratulating her on her new position as CEO. “I am honored and humbled in my new role,” Arrizza said. She continued her speech, giving a call to the heart to raise funds for the Florida Forever Backyard at the Science Center, which will feature a Physics Forest, human sundial, dinosaurs and an Environmental Amphitheater, providing space for unique programs and seating for 300.

Guests took home a copy of Mitnick’s best-selling book, Ghost in the Wire: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker along with a raised awareness of security.

Event chairwomen were Mary Freitas, Elizabeth Gordon and Caroline Cummings Rafferty. Honorary chairs were Kathleen and Lew Crampton, Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Helene and Matthew Lorentzen, and Heidi and John Niblack.

Other guests included Christine and Robert Stiller; Lynn and David Nicholson; Jeff Greene; LeeAnne LaBanz; Julie and Peter Cummings; Christina and Benjamin Macfarland; Suzanne and David Frisbie; Christopher Goldberg and Juliana Gendelman; Harvey Oyer; Lesley, Rick and Bennett Stone; Lucinda and Eric Stonestrom; Cathy and Dale Hedrick; Caroline and Tom Forrest; Barb and Dave Nuti; Nick Manifold and Kelly Klein; Sara and James McCann; Maggie Zeidman; Pandora and Robert Crippen; Deborah and Dan Cane; Sarah and Robb Allan; and Kate and Evan Arrizza.

Major sponsors of “The Science of Invisibility: An Evening with Kevin Mitnick” include Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. John Niblack, the Stiles Nicholson Foundation, Palm Beach Illustrated, PNC Bank, Mr. and Mrs. Robb Allan, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Crampton, Mr. and Mrs. Llwyd Ecclestone, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Freitas, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Haft, Mr. Amin Khoury, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lorentzen, Mr. and Mrs. James McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rafferty.

The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, 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. Astronaut, the blockbuster exhibit on display until April, immerses visitors in life on board the International Space Station. 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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Wellington Celebrates Earth Day & Arbor Day this Weekend

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Wellington Celebrates Earth Day & Arbor Day this Weekend

Wellington Celebrates Earth Day & Arbor Day this Weekend

Enjoy a free day of fun and learning at Wellington’s Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration, at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard), on Saturday, April 21st, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The event features more than 20 local vendors, earth-friendly products and demonstrations, free seedlings, give-a-ways, face painting, food trucks, a coloring mural, kids’ activities, and more. See a demonstration of proper tree pruning techniques, and enter a free raffle for a tree in a 15-gallon container. Children will also enjoy meeting Smokey the Bear and learning about recycling, composting, and respecting the Earth. 

Visitors may also stop by booths highlighting the Wellington Garden Club, the Wellington Art Society, and Wellington’s Tree Board. This year, join the Village of Wellington Council as they plant a Bald Cypress Tree, provided by the Rotary Club of Wellington, in honor of Arbor Day. 

Attendees are invited to remain at the Wellington Amphitheater for a Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Dreams: Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac, immediately following the Earth Day festivities. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and guests are encouraged to bring their own seating.
 
Find more family-friendly events coming up in Wellington at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Events.
 
Wellington would like to thank Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial for their support of this event.
 
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 visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

  

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