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Green Market at Wellington Opening Day

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Green Market at Wellington Opening Day
 

The Green Market at Wellington will celebrate its season opening on Saturday, October 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., next to the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard). 

The market features a wide selection of produce ranging from fruits and vegetables – many of which are harvested or handcrafted by local farmers – to everyday favorites like homemade salsa, baked goods, and local honey. Visitors will also find a unique selection of artists and crafters selling jewelry and handicrafts.

Visitors can relax and spend time with family and friends while supporting the community by shopping local. Convenient nearby amenities include a shaded sitting area, lush green space, restrooms, and Scott’s Place; a barrier-free playground designed to meet the needs of all children.

The market will be open, weather permitting, on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., October 20, 2018 through April 27, 2019. The market will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weekends, in addition to January 26th, and March 23rd.

The Green Market at Wellington is pet-friendly. Admission and parking are FREE.

The Green Market at Wellington is produced and hosted by POTTC Events. For more Information please visit www.GreenMarketatWellington.com or call POTTC Events at (561) 792-9260.

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.

Kids Eat FREE

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Kids Eat FREEShawnThompson-2013

Compiled by Shawn Thompson

Kids Eat FREE! This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free!  All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary).  Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.

Shawn Thompson

If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

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MONDAY

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  (561)296-4563

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Shane’s Rib Shack  11051 Southern Blvd., RPB (561) 333-7427

All Day – drink included

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TUESDAY

Alabama Joe’s 6316 Lantana Rd. #45 Pinewood Square, Lantana (561)963-3393

All day – drink included

BurgerFi Wellington, 12836 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414.  (561) 612-7853. Free Kid’s Custard with the purchase of a Kid’s Meal (one per child under 10 years old).

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561) 798-6227     All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

CJS Island Grill, 606 Lake Ave, Lake Worth FL 33460
561-249-6131 Kids Eat free with an Adult purchase.

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  (561)793-7050

From 4-10 p.m.  – no drink included (2 kids per one adult meal)

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)790-2771

From 5-9 p.m. – drink included, (Thursdays 1/2 off)

Hurricane Grill & Wings  4075 State Rd. 7 (441), Lake Worth  (561) 318-6107

All Day – drink included

Rosalita’s Tex Mex Grill  5949 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis – corner of Lantana & Congress (561) 964-5747

After 5 p.m. – drink includedCaptain Cartoon, aka Dick Culpa, does FREE kids’ caricatures at Rosalita’s on Tuesday nights! Check out his website too.

Texas Roadhouse 8865 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411

561-651-0400, $2 off meal plus kids can play games to earn a free meal

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 WEDNESDAY

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7, Bay 410   (561)792-5712

After 5 p.m. – drink, cookie + chips included

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB   (561)792-4045

All day – drink included

TooJay’s (moved from Wellington Green Mall to Wellington Green Commons)
2605 S. State Road 7, Wellington (561) 784-9055
Every Wednesday through August 31st: one free kid’s meal with one paid adult entree

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THURSDAY

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FRIDAY

See Everyday section

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SATURDAY

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)333-6474

All day – drink included

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SUNDAY

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB (561) 333-6474

All day – drink included

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EVERYDAY (and Almost Everyday)

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB  (561)792-8723.  (Monday thru Saturday.  Restaurant closes on Sundays at 3pm).

4-8 p.m. every day – no drink included

The Original Pancake House    105 South State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)296-0878

Until 2 p.m. Mon. – Friday – drink included

Arnold Drapkin on Famous Pictures & the Stories Behind the Photos

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Palm Beach Photographic Centre to Present

Legendary Picture Editor Arnold Drapkin on

Famous Pictures & the Stories Behind the Photos

Friday, October 19, at 6 pm

 

Free Lecture During Fall Open House Will Include a Tour of the Photo Centre

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – September 20, 2018) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today invited camera buffs to a free lecture by the legendary Arnold Drapkin, who spent 10 years as Picture Editor of TIME Magazine and is a recipient of the National Press Photographers Association’s Sprague Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

At the Photo Centre on Friday, October 19, at 6 pm, Drapkin will discuss “Famous Pictures and the Stories Behind the Photos.”  And he has plenty of juicy inside stories to tell.

 

During his years at TIME, the publication won more than 200 awards for photographic excellence. In addition, Drapkin was Director of Photography for the Inauguration of President George H.W. Bush in 1989, and served as consultant for the swearing-in ceremonies for both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. He was also Photo Manager for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

 

Following the free lecture, Fall Open House attendees are invited to tour the Photo Centre and learn about classes and workshops for all levels and ages of photography, senior and home school group workshops, membership and its benefits, the upcoming Fotofusion, and more. There will also be a free drawing for prizes and refreshments will be served.

 

Now on exhibition at the Photo Centre through October 22 is the 22nd Annual Members’ Show featuring pictures by more than 70 photographers from Florida, as well as Massachusetts and New York. The juror for this show was media industry leader and photojournalist Scott Mc Kiernan.

 

Also running is The FOTOcamp Exhibition, showcasing works by the talented young people, ages 10 to 17, who participated in this summer’s FOTOcamp for Kids.

 

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:

The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

 

The Palm Beach Photographic Center, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.

The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

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A SEA OF PINK, WALKING TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

Join Us For the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Did You Know the $$$$$ raised stays in Boca Raton/Delray Beach/Boynton Beach?

 

WHO:                  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, is an annual non-competitive walk organized by a committee of volunteers and the American Cancer Society to raise money to further research and support numerous programs and services for breast cancer patients. This walk has grown to one of the largest in Palm Beach County with 20,000 – 25,000 participants.

 

WHAT:                Our goal is to eliminate breast cancer in our lifetime by furthering research and to support breast cancer patients and their families in our area through free programs and services to raise awareness and educate on screening tests that can save lives.   

 

WHY:                   A breast cancer diagnosis is numbing.  Many patients are in shock and have no idea of what lies ahead.  With the support of our programs and services, a newly diagnosed patient has 24/7 access to our cancer information hotline, free rides to treatment if needed through Road to Recovery and our Lyft partnership, free wigs, headscarves and more through Look Good Feel Better, Patient Navigators to help determine their course of care and treatment, free lodging and support for patients requiring treatment at facilities away from their home through Hope Lodge. ALL THIS AND MORE thanks to money raised by local participants.

 

WHEN:                 Sunday, October 14, 2018

                              6:30 a.m. Check in/8:30 a.m. Walk

               

WHERE:               FAU Campus

                             777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida

 

To register as a survivor or fundraising participant go to: www.makingstrideswalk.org/bocadelrayboyntonfl  

To Like Us on Facebook go to @MSABCSouthPalm                                               

 

Bob Woodward at Coral Springs Center for the Arts

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Coral Springs Center for the Arts to Present the

Exclusive South Florida Appearance of

BOB WOODWARD

Legendary, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist &

Author of America’s No. 1 Best Seller

FEAR: Trump in the White House

Monday, October 15, at 7 pm

 

Tickets Go On Sale This Friday for Woodward’s Presentation on The State of the American Presidency

 

(Coral Springs, FL – September 19, 2018) The Coral Springs Center for the Arts today announced that Bob Woodward, the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, associate editor of The Washington Post, and author of FEAR: Trump in the White House, the explosive Number One best seller that is rocking the national media, will be making his exclusive South Florida appearance on Monday, October 15, at 7 pm. The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive (33065).

 

Tickets for Bob Woodward go on sale this Friday, September 21, at 10 am by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.TheCenterCS.com.

 

October 15 at 7 pm (Monday)

BOB WOODWARD

The State of the American Presidency

Everywhere legendary journalist Bob Woodward goes, he says people ask to know what’s really going on in Washington. Their questions fall into four categories:

1) The presidency: How is President Trump doing and surviving? How does Trump compare with the eight presidents – Nixon to Obama – that Woodward has reported on for The Washington Post and in his bestselling books?

2) The investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller: is it like Watergate or will it fade away like Reagan’s Iran-Contra scandal?

3) Conflict: What is the likelihood of a new war? What are the goals with North Korea, in the Middle East, with the Islamic state, and on terrorism? Will there likely be a major escalation in one of the current conflicts?

4) The economy: Is the American/global economy sound or are we headed for trouble? How is Trump’s America First agenda playing out with our allies and enemies around the globe?

In Woodward’s speeches, the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning associate editor of the Post offers some well-reported answers to these questions that audiences won’t learn from any other source. As he reported on previous presidents, for 46 years Woodward has immersed himself in their decision-making, scandals, wars, and economic policy like no other reporter. He leveraged a rich network of sources – applying his signature aggressive but fair and non-partisan reporting method for his book on President Trump, his administration, and its many controversies. As with his 19 bestselling books – 13 of which have been No. One (including his most recent book, FEAR: Trump in the White House) – Woodward provides a behind-the-scenes examination of what’s really going on and what it means.

 

In 2014, Robert Gates, former director of the CIA and secretary of defense, said of Woodward, “He has an extraordinary ability to get otherwise responsible adults to spill [their] guts to him.” That is Woodward’s true gift and audiences at his speeches leave transfixed by what they’ve learned.

Tickets start at $39.50 plus fees/taxes

 

About Bob Woodward:

Former CIA director and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates wished he’d recruited Woodward into the CIA, “His ability to get people to talk about stuff they shouldn’t be talking about is just extraordinary and may be unique.”

 

Therein lies the genius of Bob Woodward – a journalistic icon who gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein broke the deeply disturbing news of the Watergate scandal. The book they wrote – All the President’s Men – won a Pulitzer Prize.

 

Watergate’s theme of secret government is a common thread throughout Woodward’s career that has spawned 19 books – all national bestsellers – 13 of them Number One – more than any other contemporary nonfiction author.  His 19th book, FEAR: Trump in the White House, was published on September 11, 2018.

 

In the process Woodward became the ultimate inside man.  No one else in political investigative journalism has the clout, respect, and reputation of Woodward.  He has a way of getting insiders to open up – both on the record and off the record – in ways that reveal an intimate yet sweeping portrayal of Washington and the budget wrangling, political infighting, how we fight wars, the price of politics, how presidents lead, the homeland security efforts, and so much more.  His work is meticulous and draws on internal memos, classified documents, meeting notes and hundreds of hours of interviews with most of the key players, including the president.

 

The Weekly Standard called Woodward “the best pure reporter of his generation, perhaps ever.” In 2003, Al Hunt of The Wall Street Journal called Woodward “the most celebrated journalist of our age.”  In listing the all-time 100 best non-fiction books, Time magazine has called All the President’s Men, by Bernstein and Woodward, “Perhaps the most influential piece of journalism in history.”

 

About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts (also known as THE CENTER) brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. It is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.

 

In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.

 

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.TheCenterCS.com.

 

Wellington Celebrates World Peace Day

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Wellington Proclaims World Peace Day
 

Wellington’s Council has proclaimed Sunday, September 23, 2018 as United Nations Day of Peace in Wellington.
 
During the month of September, International Peace Day is celebrated across the country and around the world. 
 
Wellington and the Wellington Rotary Club will hold the International World Peace Day Ceremony on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rotary Peace Park located at the intersection of Royal Fern Drive and Birkdale Drive.    

The ceremony commemorates and strengthens the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. 
 
For further information about the ceremony, or to sponsor the Peace Park, please contact Larry Kemp, with the Wellington Rotary Club, at (561) 333-2770.
 
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.

THE PALM BEACH POST SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT

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THE PALM BEACH POST SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Sunday, November 18, 2018
4 – 7 p.m. FREE | Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
This Palm Beach Post Sunday on the Waterfront will be a tribute show to two music legends, Elton John and Billy Joel. The two acts, Turnstiles and Absolute Elton, will make guests feel like they are watching the real “Face 2 Face” tour – when the “Piano Man” and the “Rocket Man” take over the Meyer Amphitheatre stage. After performing their own songs, “Billy” and “Elton” get together for an encore, featuring hits like “Crocodile Rock,” “I’m Still Standing, “Allen Town,” “Big Shot,” and many more!

Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this outdoor event.

Screen on the Green: Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13)

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SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Friday, November 9, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War
Free family fun starts at 6 p.m. | The Great Lawn, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

6 p.m. FREE Kids Activities on the Great Lawn
Before the Great Lawn transforms into a theater under the stars, and the feature film begins, families are encouraged to arrive early for family-friendly activities.

Sunset: Avengers: Infinity War
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality.

Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Clematis by Night

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CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Free Weekly Concert Series
Every Thursday
6 – 9 p.m. FREE | Great Lawn on the West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (N. Clematis, just west of Flagler Drive)
West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition proves why it has been the “Hot Spot to Chill” for more than 20 years. During Clematis by Night, guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched seaside happy hour setting.

In addition, Clematis by Night is not only the “Hot Spot to Chill,” but it is now also the “Hot Spot to Shop.” The “Antique and Flea Market at Clematis by Night,” debuted in August and concert goers now have a one stop to shop and chill. The market is an addition to the Saturday staple that has been downtown for more than 8 years and it features a variety of antiques and unique finds. The market is set up under the trellises along South Clematis Street and stationed under the shaded treetops. Vendors sell a variety of antiques and crafts, including, jewelry, clothes and decorative items. The flea market will take place and keep the same hours as Clematis by Night, 6 – 9 p.m. with the exception of special Clematis by Night events, such as Clematis by Fright and the Holiday Tree Lighting. The Antique and Flea Market at Clematis by Night is run by First Choice Antiques who also runs the well-known seasonal Saturday market.

For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.

Thursday, November 1: Roots Shakedown (Reggae)
Get down with the Roots Shakedown! Formed in 2009, the Roots Shakedown creates original music with a variety of influences, including rock, reggae and dub. The local band has captured listeners from all over the globe with the release of its first EP, Mash Up The Sound, in 2010 – and never looked back. While the band’s full-length album is in production, fans should plan to get their fill at this rockin’ Clematis by Night.

Thursday, November 8: The Groove (Funk/Dance)
Clematis by Night concert goers better plan to move with The Groove! Known as one of South Florida’s premiere funk and dance bands, The Groove’s five-person band carefully selects the best funk and dance tunes to keep people on their feet and dancing. In addition to a memorable audio experience, The Groove is also known for its equally appealing visual performance. Plan to hear hit after hit from Stevie Wonder, Rick James, Bobby Brown, James Brown, and many, many more. And don’t forget your dancing shoes!

Thursday, November 15: Terry Hanck (Soul Rockin’ Blues)
Terry Hanck proves that sax and soul are still the rage, most recently winning the 2017 Blues Music Award for “Best Horn.” Known for writing songs that “you think you’ve heard for years,” the South-Florida based musician takes inspiration from Fats Domino, Ray Charles, B. B. King, Lee Allen and King Curtis. Hanck’s topnotch band also includes “Johnny Cat” Soubrand on guitar, Tim Wagner on bass and Butch Cousins on drums. Guests should plan to relax to the sounds of the sax during this nostalgic-inducing Clematis by Night.

10 Signs You Need to Practice Yoga

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If you’ve never stepped onto a yoga mat, or only tried practicing yoga once or twice, here are a few good reasons to start a regular yoga practice now.

1. High anxiety or stress. Ever wonder why people tell you to “just breathe” when you’re feeling anxious or stressed? Because it works! Yoga is a mind-body practice that incorporates breath and mindfulness principles, which typically results in reduced levels of stress and anxiety. Certain poses (like forward bends and corpse pose) help soothe the nervous system, calming the mind and body. For me, spending time on the yoga mat is a respite from the world of being overworked and overstimulated.

2. You can’t touch your toes. I always hear from people, “I’m not flexible, I can’t do yoga.” But that is one reason you should! Yoga poses stretch your muscles and increase your joints’ range of motion. As we age, our joints get stiffer and we lose flexibility. Gaining flexibility happens over time with regular yoga practice. There are still some poses I am not able to get into, but as someone who is not naturally flexible, I’ve seen improvements with my flexibility through my own yoga practice.

3. Trouble sleeping. Yoga disciplines teach us to quiet the mind and release the chatter from within, also known as “monkey brain.” We practice this at the end of each yoga session with Savasana (corpse pose). From yoga practices, we learn how to release mind and body and enter a state of rest and relaxation.

4. You want to strengthen and tone your muscles. Moving in and out of yoga postures requires muscular strength, flexibility, and balance. Depending on the type of yoga practice you choose, it can actually be hard work! An article published in February 2015 by Harvard Health Publishing of Harvard Medical School stated, “researchers studied a small group of sedentary individuals who had not practiced yoga before. After eight weeks of practicing yoga at least twice a week for a total of 180 minutes, participants had greater muscle strength and endurance, flexibility and cardiorespiratory
fitness.”

5. Better sex, please. Engaging Mula Bandha (root lock) brings awareness to and strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor, enhancing sensation during intercourse and orgasm. Some poses, like bound angle pose and bridge pose, increase libido. Practicing yoga also boosts self-esteem, increasing positive body image and awareness. It’s always fun to incorporate yoga poses in the bedroom!

6. Your health needs improvement. Studies have shown that practicing yoga boosts the amount of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the blood, which carry oxygen to your muscles and organs. Dr. Timothy McCall states, “when you contract and stretch muscles, move organs around, and come in and out of yoga postures, you increase the drainage of lymph (a viscous fluid rich in immune cells).

This helps the lymphatic system fight infection, destroy cancerous cells, and dispose of the toxic waste products of cellular functioning.” And an article issued through YogaJournal.com reported, “at the University of Wisconsin, Richard Davidson, Ph.D., found that the left prefrontal cortex showed heightened activity in meditators, a finding that has been correlated with greater levels of happiness and better immune function.”

7. Poor posture. A well-rounded yoga practice includes flexion, extension, and twisting of the spine, keeping the discs between your vertebrae supple and the supporting musculature strong. The muscles of the core are also strengthened during asana practice which support the spine, allowing you to stand up taller without slumping or slouching.

8. You have a hard time controlling or communicating your emotions. Yoga builds awareness of both the physical body and mental states. Pranayama, or breathing techniques, used during yoga practice help calm the mind and put you in tune with how you are feeling. Yoga teaches us to stay in the present moment, letting go of old thoughts and old habits that no longer serve us. I used to have very little patience before practicing yoga, now friends and family comment on how calm and more patient I’ve become.

9. You’re looking for a cross-training workout to supplement your current routine. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Yoga is a great way to balance that long distance run or keep the flexibility in your muscles after lifting heavy weights. Cyclists, golfers, tennis players, etc. turn to yoga to supplement the skills needed for their sport performance. I even incorporate plyometric and abdominal work into my own yoga practice on the mat.

10. You heard it was good for you, but _______ (fill in your excuse here). Now let that excuse go. It’s easy to find excuses, especially if fear of the unknow or “what ifs” are swirling around your head. Whether it’s starting a yoga practice, losing 10 pounds, or any other objective, make the conscious choice to just go for it. If a group class setting is intimidating, start with private one-on-one sessions. Human beings tend to have more ability than willpower, taking the first step is all we need. Stephanie Bogdan is a 200-hour RYT and has been teaching yoga for over five years. She is the author of Beyond
the Pose: How to Awaken Your Creativity and Design Your Own, Unique Yoga Sequences, which peppers her personal stories with yoga instruction. Stephanie’s easy to use formula guides you on how to create your own authentic yoga sequences and can be purchased at www.Amazon.com.