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April Mayor’s Column

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April Mayor’s Column

Mayor’s Column

April

By Mayor Anne Gerwig

Spring is the season of new beginnings. We are kicking off this month in high gear, as we prepare for the 2018-2019 Budget. We are completing our budget and will soon focus on the capital plan. We will present a balanced budget that continues to keep Wellington a great hometown.

Wellington’s Council joins staff for the 2018 Directions Workshop which is an integral to formulating the budget. The workshop takes place at Village Hall in early May. Directions is where Council sets our goals for the upcoming year and beyond. Council considers a broad range of topics focusing on sustainability within the Village, community improvement strategies, and planning for the impacts of growth outside of the Village. The Directions process is collaborative and is designed to foster an informed discussion that allows us to make rational and disciplined decisions for the community.

Several more of our major capital projects included in the current budget are underway. We are gearing up for some other major capital projects with construction anticipated to start mid-year.

• Tennis Center Parking Improvements – Spring 2018
• Brown Trail Expansion and Wellington Trace Improvements – starting Spring 2018
• Renewal/Replacement and Expansion of the Water Treatment Plant – starting Summer 2018
• Peaceful Waters Boardwalk Replacement, Phase I – starting Summer 2018
• Big Blue Trace/Barberry Turn Lane Improvements – starting June 2018
• Village Park Baseball Field Drainage Improvements and Dugout Replacements – June 2018

Stay up-to-date with our social media and website updates for these major projects.

If you enjoy the Wellington Green Market, or if you haven’t had a chance to experience it yet, you still have a few weeks left to stop by. The Green Market runs through April 28th, and then returns again in October. The market opens at 9 am every Saturday this month at the Amphitheater.

Summer Camp registrations is now open! Summer is just around the corner, register now before it’s too late. Last year camps filled up fast and we are expecting the same this year. Don’t hesitate and register online today! Wellington’s Summer Recreation Program Guide is available online, so make sure to head to our website www.wellingtonfl.gov to learn more.

Join us Sunday, April 21st starting at 4:00 pm at the Wellington Amphitheater as we celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness for environmental protection. During this free event, you will learn about recycling, composting, and respecting the earth. The celebration features live music, local vendors showcasing earth friendly products, free samples, and giveaways. We will recognize volunteers over the past year for their steadfast commitment to keep our Village green. In doing our part, this year we will plant a Bald Cypress Tree in honor of Arbor Day.

Lastly April brings to a close our Lakeside Family Fun Days and Nights events. Join us on April 14th to close out the Lakeside Family Fun Days events. Stop by for a variety of activities between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., which include kayaking, paddle boarding, bounce houses, lawn games, and demonstrations with local organizations under the pavilion. Additional scheduled activities include yoga, meditation, Zumba, art activities with the Wellington Art Society, a reptile meet and greet, and more! Then join us on April 26th for the last Family Fun Nights on the Lakeside Lei’d Back Luau event starting at 4:30pm to 7:30pm. This event features live Island-style music, food trucks from Wellington’s Thursday night Food Truck series, Hula dancers, face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games, and a Polynesian show featuring dances from Hawaii and Tahiti starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to learn how to hula with the dancers, and remain after the show for photo opportunities!

In terms of the environment, the Village takes immense pride in its parks, wetlands, and environmental preserves. We recognize the importance of preserving all of nature’s habitats. We must continue to ensure that we protect the environment and the rural charm of our Village. As we look towards the future, Council will continue to focus on the principles of preservation, stewardship, and accountability. Our primary goal is always to deliver for our residents.

A drive around our wonderful Village reveals great neighborhoods, great schools, and outstanding parks. My fellow Council members and I strive to listen to you and our Community. We work to ensure that we sustain and strengthen Wellington because it is our great hometown.

Have a great month. I look forward to seeing you at our events!

April, 2018 – Tiptoe through the Tulips with Me

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April, 2018 – Tiptoe through the Tulips with Me

April, 2018 – Tiptoe through the Tulips with Me

When was the last time you tiptoed through the tulips?  Welcome to another fun month of articles from our talented writers, including Terri Marshall, who writes, “Celebrate the World’s Friendliest Flower at these Tulip Festivals” and takes us all over the world.  Check out “Travel with Terri.”

 

And if you are need of a tasty dessert and some good laughs, check out our newest writers (and video stars) the Sweethearts by going to “Yummy Treats.”  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.  Also, don’t miss Frannie’s well-supported “Argument for Rugelach,” the article which accompanies the video. 

 

This year one of our advertisers, That’s Dancing, celebrates 20 years in business!  Congratulations to owners Andrea LaMaina and Michele Walsh on their wildly successful dance studio, where over 800 students come to dance each week.  Read our “AW Spotlight” story this month. 

 

I’m so happy to report that our Cantankerously Yours writer Wendell Abern is now recovering from a frightening experience, which landed him in the hospital.  He had a seizure and spent 17 days unconscious.  He writes about it this month with “And You Thought I Couldn’t Get Any Crankier – Part 1.”  There’s a photo of him sneaking a Steak-n-Shake cheeseburger into the hospital too.  Way to go, Wendell! 

 

In “Cultural Corner,” Angela Shaw lets us know what’s going on over at the Society of the Four Arts.  “Whether it’s Drama, Art, Music or Literature that strikes your fancy—or all four—make this unique center your cultural destination all year-round,” says Shaw.  Check out “The Society of the Four Arts – Your Cultural Destination.”

 

It’s personally been a challenging month for me.  But we press on.  As Julie Andrews said, “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” 

 

Wishing you a wonderful month!  Please check out all of our other articles and latest press releases by going to AroundWellington.com.

 

Sincerely,

 

Krista Martinelli

Publisher/ Owner

AroundWellington

Celebrating 12 years!

  

Flavors 2018

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Flavors 2018

Flavors 2018

MAX PLANCK FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE SCIENCE MEETS MUSIC

Stephania Conti
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MAX PLANCK FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE SCIENCE MEETS MUSIC

WHAT: The last “Science Meets Music” lecture and performance of the season has been announced! “Science Meets Music” aims to bring the community together for a night of virtuosic music and scientific discovery, offering guests an innovative and creative program featuring a scientific lecture accompanied by a classical music performance.

WHO: Dr. Manfred Gahr, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology in Munich, will discuss how the brain regulates sexual behaviors and sex-specific brain functions, with his presentation entitled “Seasonal Singing of Birds: From Gonads to the Brain.” He will discuss which genetic and hormone-dependent mechanisms are involved in the development and seasonal plasticity of these neural circuits.

Following Dr. Gahr’s presentation, enjoy a musical performance by the Palm Beach Symphony Chamber Ensemble. The mission of the Palm Beach Symphony is to engage, educate and entertain the greater community of the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring orchestral music.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Doors open at 6 PM, science and music presentation will begin at 6:15 PM

WHERE: The Benjamin Upper School; 4875 Grandiflora Road; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

HOW MUCH: Free admission; seating is limited, so RSVP is required

MORE INFO: RSVP at http://mpfi.org/rsvpsmm or call 561-972-9027 for more information

WHY:

“To my knowledge, there is nothing else like our Science Meets Music program – not in La Jolla, not in Silicon Valley and not in the northeast. This program offers a unique opportunity to explore similarities between the awe-inspiring attributes of both science and music while learning more about how scientists and musicians alike are breaking toward new frontiers.”

– said Dr. David Fitzpatrick, MPFI CEO and Scientific Director, when welcoming the crowd at the first SMM in the 2016 – 2017 season

About the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), a not-for-profit research organization, is part of the world-renowned Max Planck Society, Germany’s most successful research organization with over 80 institutes worldwide. Since its establishment in 1948, 18 Nobel laureates have emerged from the ranks of its scientists. It has produced over 15,000 publications, more than 3,000 inventions and over 90 spin-off companies, putting it on par with the best and most prestigious research institutions in the world. As its first U.S. institution, MPFI brings together exceptional neuroscientists from around the world to answer fundamental questions about brain development and function and to develop new technologies that make groundbreaking scientific discoveries possible. Their research is shared publicly with scholars, universities and other organizations around the globe, providing the necessary foundation of knowledge to develop treatments and cures for brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, visit www.maxplanckflorida.org.

Applications Now Available for West Palm Beach GreenMarket 2018-2019 Season

Maria Cardenas
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Applications Now Available for West Palm Beach GreenMarket 2018-2019 Season

As current season comes to a close, City encourages local vendors to apply for next year; announces “Make Like a Tree and Leave” promotion on final day of 2017 – 2018 season

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – The City of West Palm Beach is calling all vendors! Whether it’s sugar, spices or all things that are nicest, the City is looking for new and returning vendors to participate in the 2018 – 2019 GreenMarket season. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket, the premier Saturday spot to gather fresh food and local goods, will kick off the 24th season on Saturday, October 6, 2018 and applications to participate are currently available on the City’s website. One of the largest markets in the region, the GreenMarket features a variety of products, including fresh produce, exotic plants and flowers, herbs and spices, baked goods, gourmet and specialty foods, coffee and teas, and much more. It will run weekly through Saturday, April 20, 2019.

“As we near 25 years of offering our community the freshest and most unique products, we are excited to see what the next season holds,” said Mary Pinak, Community Events Manager for the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation. “This year we had more than 90 vendors on the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Now is the time for returning and new vendors to submit their applications, so we can create an even better market next season.”

It is estimated that more than 130,000 people will have attended the weekly GreenMarket during the 2017-18 season by the time in wraps in late April. In celebration of the season’s success, and Earth Day, the final GreenMarket on Saturday, April 21, will give a gift to market goers – and growers – a free tree of their very own to plant and appreciate. The “Make Like a Tree and Leave” promotion is in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and will be available while supplies last.

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, Community Events, and its mission is to provide the community with seasonal access to locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants and agricultural products. The market supports the southeast Florida agricultural community and stimulates agricultural development, particularly in Palm Beach County, by providing an outlet for locally grown crops and specialty products. The 2017 – 2018 GreenMarket features more than 90 local vendors, live music, unlimited mimosas for $10, free activities for kids, and plentiful green space and seating for a morning of fun and relaxation.

GreenMarket sponsors to date include: Schumacher Automotive, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Daily News, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, 103.1 WIRK, X 102.3, Beatz 96.3, News Talk 850 WFTL, 640 Hurricane Sports Radio, Vital Health Chiropractic, Palm Beach Medical, Marriott WPB, Jupiter Medical Center, WPB Hilton and JetRide.

For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, or to apply to be a vendor, visit www.wpb.org/greenmarket. The application deadline is Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 9 a.m.

For more information on other Waterfront events, please 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.

Vinceremos Launches Summer Camps for 2018

Susan Guinan
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Vinceremos Launches Summer Camps for 2018

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center has been serving those with disabilities in Palm Beach County for 36 years. This summer they will be offering Horsemanship and Leadership, Camps and Lessons for ALL children ages 8-16, beginner to advanced.These programs will be inclusive for children of all abilities.

The Horsemanship Programs will focus on grooming, equipment and riding instruction. The Leadership Programs will be unmounted and concentrate on participants building social and life skills. The horses will be their partners in solving challenges and puzzles designed to build confidence, trust and teamwork, recognizing the talents and skills of others.

For more information on camp and lesson schedules please contact Vinceremos at 561 792-9900

What are Antioxidants?

Sabeen Faquir
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What are Antioxidants?

Natural Insight

What are Antioxidants?

By Sabeen Faquir

Antioxidants are the natural residue of unicorns, what rainbows are made of and what the Easter Bunny brought you this year. Ok, so that’s not true. But, it seems, pop culture has only provided us with a limited view of the chemistry, mechanisms and variety of antioxidants.

To understand antioxidants, we should first know oxidation. In my experience, oxidation is defined in two ways. One definition is for biologists: the process or result of oxidizing or being oxidized. The other is for chemists: any chemical reaction that involves the donation of electrons (a “redox reaction”). These definitions are like different sides of the same coin. But, the biological definition may be misleading. An oxidation reaction need not require the oxygen molecule.

Animal biochemistry is, in part, governed by redox reactions. The problem with oxidation, however, is the formation of free radicals, another term that has reached the ears of consumers without clear definition. Does the sudden awareness and simultaneous clueless-ness of gluten, a decade ago, ring any bells?

Free radicals are highly reactive, short-lived, uncharged molecules with an unpaired valence electron – essentially an extra electron that throws the molecule off-keel. Such a molecule is normally found within a physiological balance in any animal. But, according to researchers, “If free radicals overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate them, a condition known as oxidative stress ensues,” (Lobo et al., 2010). Imagine these free radicals as tiny needles or knives that stab flesh with their unpaired electron.

In fact, they are known to damage nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids – so, every type of biological molecule (Lobo et al., 2010). Some researchers conjecture that because damage from free-radicals accumulates with age, oxidation causes aging. Free-radical damage is also associated with inflammatory conditions.

So, how do an antioxidants work? Well, ANTI-oxidants block the transfer of electrons in a redox reaction. This month, I leave you with this teaser. More on antioxidants to come.

Disclaimer: The content of this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure disease.

V. Lobo, A. Patil, A. Phatak, N. Chandra. Free radicals, antioxidants and functional foods: Impact on human health. Pharmacognosy Review. 2010 Jul-Dec; 4(8): 118–126.

This is Me (Lyrics)

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This is Me (Lyrics)

This is Me 

Lyrics from The Greatest Showman

 
I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
‘Cause we don’t want your broken parts
I’ve learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one’ll love you as you are
But I won’t let them break me down to dust
I know that there’s a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I’m meant to be, this is me
Look out ’cause here I come
And I’m marching on to the beat I drum
I’m not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away ’cause today, I won’t let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades
And reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that’s what we’ve become
Won’t let them break me down to dust
I know that there’s a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
Gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I’m meant to be, this is me
Look out ’cause here I come
And I’m marching on to the beat I drum
I’m not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh
This is me
And I know that I deserve your love
There’s nothing I’m not worthy of
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
This is brave, this is proof
This is who I’m meant to be, this is me
Look out ’cause here I come (look out ’cause here I come)
And I’m marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)
I’m not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
I’m gonna send a flood
Gonna drown them out
 
Songwriters: Justin Paul / Benj Pasek
This Is Me lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Water and Sky

Bryan Hayes
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Water and Sky

Living Green

Water and Sky

By Bryan Hayes

Do you remember a time when across the skyline of pretty much any city there was a cloud of smoke across any city skyline? A haze hovered over the city that could be seen miles away.

Have you ever gone somewhere where smog was so thick that you would cough?, You might have seen people routinely walking around with masks on to protect themselves from the air.

Often, we do not miss something until it’s gone.  It is so easy to take something (or someone) for granted. You may not truly appreciate it (or them) until it they’re gone.  

There isn’t much thought that goes into the daily routine of grabbing your keys and wallet before heading out the door to work every morning.  But, when they’re misplaced it becomes extremely urgent to find them. Suddenly, everything in the wallet is incredibly valuable.  And if you cannot find your lost item, you may only just realize what the item functioned as.

With the ever-changing climate (pardon the pun) on the political landscape, it is easy to lose sight of what we have in our proverbial wallet:  clear air and clean water.    

While we can argue on the short-term benefits and losses of keeping and enhancing current regulations or rolling them back (which seems to be the current course or regulation), it is safe to say that we can all agree that clean air and clean water is something we all want.

How we get there is another story, but it is our story to write.  It is not only for ourselves, but for our children, their children, their children, and theirs.   What we do today will impact future generations.

While we may take it for granted every time we walk outside, or drink a glass of water, there are many areas of the world that are not so fortunate.  We may feel like it couldn’t happen here and that we would not have those basic necessities snatched from us, but for those of us who have gone through a hurricane, we know the effects of living without running water for extended periods of time.

Again, we often do not give turning on the faucet (or the lights) much thought until we no longer have it available to us. 

Clean water and clean air are too important for us to take lightly.   They are only two issues regarding sustainability: our natural resources, and how much value and priority we put on them.  While they may not make the headlines, there has been a lot of priority change, policy modification, and shifts in focus in a relatively short period of time.  

The National Geographic website is tracking the administration changes regarding science and internet.  You can follow along as well.

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/how-trump-is-changing-science-environment/

While these changes are ongoing, and then some, what proactive steps are we doing to ensure that we have clean water and clean air not only for ourselves but for future generations?

We all know that feeling of having misplaced our keys and/or our wallet and how lost we feel without them.  Hopefully, when it comes to our most basic needs, we have the infrastructure in place to not have to realize what it is like to lose them.  

Living in a free society each one of us is a voice. We can exclaim what are our priorities and what we value, not just nationally, but within our own community.   We can work together to find solutions.  We are more like than we realize, and while we do have differences, we all share the same water and the same sky.

The Society of the Four Arts – Your Cultural Destination

Angela Shaw
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The Society of the Four Arts – Your Cultural Destination

Cultural Corner

The Society of the Four Arts – Your Cultural Destination

By Angela Shaw

It was one of those picture-perfect Palm Beach days in March when the sunshine glitters on every fluttering palm frond. We parked at the back of the Four Arts Theater near Lake Trail that borders the sparkling intracoastal. With time before our show, we walked straight to the glorious botanical garden. It’s amazing that this sanctuary of flora and sculpture is available to anyone for a calming stroll.

A Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini’s La Boheme was the cultural fare for the day, and we couldn’t have been more excited. The Met has been recording their live operas and adding commentary, actor interviews and behind-the-scenes secrets, making it possible for far-away viewers to feel as if they are right there at Rockefeller Center. The high-definition technology brings the opera and its creation to vivid life. A host moderates conversations about the opera itself, its world-class performers, staging and production, creating a multi-faceted entertainment experience.

The Four Arts sculpture garden was established in 1938 for the purpose of showing local home-owners what plants thrive in South Florida. There are plantings that compliment Spanish, Chinese, and Colonial-style homes, all maintained by the Garden Club of Palm Beach. Sculptures dot the landscape.

What are the four arts that are celebrated by this organization? They are drama, art, music, and literature, which are showcased in stage productions, concerts, exhibits and lectures. Take a look at April’s schedule:

DRAMA

Additionally from the Met, the Four Arts Theatre will offer Mozart’s Cosi fan tutti on April 7th, Luisa Miller singing Verdi on April 14, and Massenet’s Cendrillon on April 28th, all showing at 1:00 pm.
Film

Weekly movies are shown in the Walter S. Gubelmann Theater. Special documentaries are featured on the first two Thursdays. The Opera House, presented April 5th at 5:30pm, tells the story of the Metropolitan Opera House. Using interviews, rare photos and film, see how its advent, destruction and re-birth shaped the culture of not only New York City, but America, as well.

ART

Currently on exhibit until Sunday, April 15th is the exquisite paper art of Isabelle de Barchgrave called Fashioning Art from Paper.

And for the children, on display in the Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery enjoy “Illustrating Words: The Wondrous Fantasy World of Robert L. Forbes, poet and Ronald Searle, artist”

MUSIC

The Four Arts features world-class musicians that perform classics such as this season’s Back to Bach series. Experience the best in bluegrass from award-winning Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out on April 8th at 3:00 pm. more details

LITERATURE

Participate in a book discussion on Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade on April 3rd at 5:30 pm, Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple on April 11th at 1:30pm, and the Gen Z Effect: The Six Forces Shaping the Future of Business.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lecture Series includes a talk on New York City, the art, architecture and culture of Spain, shell arts and crafts (Robin Grubman, April 19th, 10 am), as well as a choral workshop (April 16th, 5:30 pm).

My New York
My Spain: A Visual Memoir of Art

 

 

 

 

And for the children, each week there are multiple story times including an end-of-the-season party on April 30 at 10:30am. more details…

Season is far from over at the Society of the Four Arts. Whether it’s Drama, Art, Music or Literature that strikes your fancy—or all four—make this unique center your cultural destination all year-round.  

www.fourarts.org.                                                                                                          

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