Lake Worth Rotary Club and City of Lake Worth Officials to Dedicate Armed Forces Memorial
LAKE WORTH, FL – (November 3, 2017) – The Lake Worth Rotary Club invites the community to the dedication ceremony for the new Armed Forces Memorial on Saturday November 11, 2017 to be held at the Lake Worth Cultural Plaza, located at 414 Lake Avenue. The dedication ceremony will begin immediately following the completion of the City of Lake Worth Veterans Day parade which begins at 11:00am.
The Lake Worth Rotary Club has been planning this special project for the past two years. Club representatives were able to solicit funds and gain the support of City of Lake Worth officials to make this project possible. The memorial pays homage to the five United States branches of service: Air Force, Army, Marine Corps., Navy & Coast Guard in addition to the United State Merchant Marines.
The Rotary Club would like to extend their deep appreciation to the following individuals and organizations who donated time and resources to this project, specifically: Congressman Mark Foley and Donna Foley Winterson (primary sponsor); Jack Richmond friends and family; William Earl friends and family; the Satter family; Drs. Arnold and Howard Greene; Ramiro Rodriguez and family; Karl Easton Jr. friends and family; Henry Stevens Jr. and the Stevens family; Dr. Isaac Marcadis; Mr. Ronald Leeds; Ms. Retha Lowe; Dr. John Endruschat; A-1 Paint Inc.; LULA Lake Worth Arts; Phil Albertz of the Albertz Insurance Agency; the Kruger brothers of Master Brick Pavers; Fred & Ann Menor of Lake Worth Monument and the wonderful City of Lake Worth.
This project, which demonstrates our support for the military, has been a community-led effort made possible by the generous assistance from the community; without their support, this memorial would not have been possible. We encourage the public to attend the dedication of this amazing addition to the community.
For additional information, visit http://www.lakeworth.org/events/ or like us on Facebook at Lake Worth Rotary.
About the Lake Worth Rotary Club
The Lake Worth Rotary Club is about service before self. Our local club represents, a fraction of an international organization which is made up of approximately 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in local communities and in communities around the world. Our club is a diverse and multicultural group consisting of various professionals including physicians, lawyers, business owners, educators, emergency personnel, government and students. The Lake Worth Rotary is active in contributing to the local community which includes sponsoring elementary schools, providing scholarships, donating time and funds to organizations that share common beliefs of world development.
CENTRAL PALM BEACH (October, 2017) — The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, Florida Farm Bureau and the South Florida Fair, will host the annual Farm City luncheon. Farm City annually highlights local agribusiness, as Palm Beach County is one of the largest agriculture counties in the country. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker, Mike Joyner, Florida Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, who will discuss why it is more important now than ever to buy local and support Florida’s agriculture post-Irma. In addition, we will have special remarks from John Hoblick, President of Florida Farm Bureau.
The event will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Networking will take place from 11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. and the program will run from 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds located at 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida. Tickets can be purchased online at www.cpbchamber.com, or call the Chamber office (561) 790-6200 for more information.
This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors:
Sponsors: Florida Crystals, South Florida Fair, U.S. Sugar, Wells Fargo
About the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to business advocacy, economic development, and education. From Cane-to-Coral the communities located within the Chamber’s footprint are: Acreage, Atlantis, Belle Glade, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington, Westlake and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.cpbchamber.com.
November is when we give thanks for our health, families, jobs, and our great hometown. As we approach the end of the year, the days get shorter while Wellington gets busier. Please remember to “fall back” by setting your clocks back one hour on November 5th for the change to Daylight Savings.
You are also seeing why Wellington is known as “The Winter Equestrian Capital of the World.” As many of our seasonal friends return, join me in welcoming them and their four-legged friends. Please check out the equestrian venues for current and upcoming events schedules. With a busy season approaching, we hope you enjoy all the events and activities. This also brings increased traffic on the roads, so stay safe.
Throughout this busy time and holiday season, stay involved with the Village. Please make sure your voice is heard by participating in our Village’s decision-making process. Click here for complete list of meetings and agendas: http://wellingtonfl.gov/government/agendas, or visit our website, and social media pages (Facebook: Village of Wellington and Twitter: @wellingtonflgov).
Wellington has a great slate of upcoming events that you and your family may find interesting. On behalf of Council and staff, please join me at the following:
Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11th. Each year, the Village and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 honor all current and former members of the armed forces with a Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade begins at 8:15 a.m., commencing at Village Hall, located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade is followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard. Join me in showing our support for our returned troops and honor those in our community who have served our country.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, please accept our thanks for your service. We invite you to join us as we honor you and your fellow service men and women. You will have an opportunity to add your name to our roll call the morning of the event at the Wellington tent.
The Green Market at Wellington is open Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm. Please mark your calendars and make sure you do not miss out. Join us by the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard).
Holiday season officially begins early this November around Wellington, as we begin decorating all around the Village. Please bring your family and friends to the Annual Tree Lighting event on December 8th and Winterfest at the Wellington Amphitheatre. For more information, please make sure to visit our website: www.wellingtonfl.gov, and follow us on Facebook: Village of Wellington and on Twitter: @wellingtonflgov.
The Village continues its tradition of partnering with InterFaith and other local partners for the annual “Hometown Holiday Food Drive.” Please drop off donations by November 17 at Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way) Ultima Fitness, The Goddard School, and Schaefer Drugs. Non-perishable items such as instant mashed potatoes, packaged stuffing, and canned vegetables are appreciated.
The day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. As we enjoy the fall season, our thoughts turn to cooler weather and the holidays. Keep things close to home during this festive time of year and enjoy shopping and dining with our local merchants.
As the summer heat gives way to crisp autumn air, there is no better time to get the family outdoors to see movies at the Amphitheater, enjoy our weekly, Thursday food truck invasion, or go nature-spotting at one of our beautiful natural preserves. There are so many great programs and events happening around our Village. I encourage you to check them out on our community calendar available at www.wellingtonfl.gov/discover-us/calendar.
With no shortage of family-friendly fun around the Village, I am thankful to call Wellington home, and I look forward to seeing you around our Great Hometown this month.
With the holidays approaching, we begin to reminisce about the tastes of home. My original home was in the Deep South—a region with a culture all its own. And, like many places, a big part of that culture centers on food. I grew up on this cuisine and always look forward to my visits back home to indulge in biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, fried chicken and all that goes with it—things like fried green tomatoes. Yum! Here are some of my favorite spots for indulging across the South—other than my Mama’s kitchen table.
Biscuit Head
Starting your day with biscuits and gravy is a long time tradition in the South. Biscuit Head in Asheville, North Carolina kicks that tradition up a notch. Husband and wife team, Jason and Carolyn are good people. Aiming to leave as small a carbon footprint on the planet as possible, everything used in their restaurants is either compostable or recyclable. They also work as much as possible with local providers and participate in community projects to help feed the hungry. Biscuit Head was born as a way for them to share their love of southern cooking.
The menu has all kinds of delicious choices. Indulge in the big flaky biscuits by ordering a gravy flight. Choose from three of these incredible options: pork espresso red eye gravy, fried chicken gravy, pork sausage gravy, house-made veggie “chorizo” gravy, sweet potato coconut gravy and mushroom medley gravy. If you’d prefer a breakfast sandwich, give the biscuit, country ham and fried green tomato sandwich a try. And whatever you do, don’t leave without trying the biscuit donut—trust me on this one.
Mama Dip’s
Mildred Cotton Council opened Mama Dip’s on a Sunday in November 1976 with just $40 for purchasing food and $24 to make change. It worked out just fine and now over 40 years later, Mama Dip’s is one of the most beloved restaurants in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mama Dip (Mildred) is still working there alongside her children and grandchildren.
I visited with a group of writers from around the country—none of them southern. So it was up to me to explain what they needed to try. Things like fried okra, squash casserole, lima beans, pulled pork barbecue, fried chicken and fried catfish. And when it was time for dessert, of course they had to sample the pecan pie and banana pudding.
Located on a shady lot in downtown Chapel Hill just blocks from the University of North Carolina, Mama Dip’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come hungry—you definitely won’t leave that way.
Dandgure’s Cafeteria
Meat and three restaurants are a time-honored tradition in Nashville, Tennessee, and one of the best in the city is Dandgure’s Cafeteria. A meat and three is exactly what it sounds like: choose a meat and three sides and they’ll slap it on the tray for you. Add to that some cornbread and sweet tea, and you have yourself an abundance of good “vittles” to get you through the day. Opened since 1991, Dandgure’s doesn’t look like anything special with a smattering of tables with mismatched chairs and a cafeteria line. Pick up your tray just like when you were in elementary school, choose your meat from the daily offerings (things like country ham, fried whiting, meatloaf, beef tips and rice and fried chicken) noted on the chalk board above the line and pick your three vegetables. It’s simple, delicious food just like your mama would make—if your mama was from the South that is.
Jestine’s Kitchen
If you’ve ever been to Charleston, South Carolina, you know that it is a foodie’s dream. But if you’re looking for good basic southern fare, look no further than Jestine’s in downtown Charleston on Meeting Street. You’ll know it by the line of hungry locals and tourists waiting outside for a table. It’s worth the wait.
Jestine’s is named for Jestine Matthews who was born in the low country in 1885. Her mother was a Native American and her father was the son of a freed slave. Jestine went to work for the Ellison family in Charlotte and became a life-long friend of the family. Dana Berlin, owner of Jestine’s Kitchen, is the Ellison’s granddaughter and the restaurant is her way of sharing the home cooking and warm atmosphere Jestine provided for generations of friends and family.
On the menu you’ll find sweet chicken and lima beans, sausage gumbo, shrimp and grits, meatloaf and pecan fried chicken and catfish. Sandwich choices include a BLT made with fried green tomatoes and a true southern choice: peanut butter and banana. The beverage menu includes southern classics like YooHoo, RC Cola, Cheerwine and Jestine’s “Table Wine” a/k/a sweet tea. Save room for dessert because Jestine’s Sweet Shop has daily choices you won’t want to miss—it’s a slice of pie heaven.
Over Yonder
When Over Yonder is the restaurant’s name, you just know it’s going to be serving up some tasty southern specialties. Through his creations, Chef Andy Long tells the story of historic Appalachian cuisine. Located in the pretty little village of Valle Crucis, North Carolina, Over Yonder is housed in the former homestead of the Taylor family, one of the founding families of Valle Crucis. Chef Andy says his mission is to source the best products he can then do his best not to screw it up. He’s definitely not screwing it up.
Menu choices include such good things like Iron Grilled Pork and Beef Meatloaf with cheesy grits and butter beans. And if you want something truly decadent, order the tomato cobbler—stewed tomatoes and onions layered with cheddar, parmesan, and a biscuit crust. It’s like an upside down southern pizza in a bowl.
The drink menu has a selection of refreshing cocktails with a moonshine base. I tried the Shinearita—the South’s version of a margarita made with paw paw’s moonshine, orange liqueur, Meyer lemon and key lime sour topped with a pickled okra. Oh my!
Husk
James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock’s restaurant, Husk in Nashville, Tennessee has one rule about food: if it isn’t from the South, it’s not coming through the door. Located in Rutledge Hill just a few blocks south of Historic Broadway in the heart of downtown Nashville, Husk is housed in the former home of Dr. John Bunyan Stephens. Built between 1879 and 1882, the home’s history includes such important residents as Mayor Richard Houston Dudley when he was elected in 1897. Husk’s interior space enhances the building’s roots with a cosmopolitan flair.
And the food, well, let’s just say it elevates those traditional southern favorites to an entirely new level. The menu changes daily but there are a few things that are always present—things you shouldn’t miss like the housemade pimento cheese topped with pickled jalapenos and served with Benne wafers. The menu always includes fish, chicken and beef options: things like “Supper Grilled NC Catfish” or some of the best shrimp and grits you’ll ever taste. Look for the daily menu on Husk’s website along with featured suppliers. At Husk no matter what’s for supper, it’s going to be incredible.
For the gladness here where the sun is shining at evening on the weeds at the river,
Our prayer of thanks.
For the laughter of children who tumble barefooted and bareheaded in the summer grass,
Our prayer of thanks.
For the sunset and the stars, the women and the white arms that hold us,
Our prayer of thanks.
God,
If you are deaf and blind, if this is all lost to you,
God, if the dead in their coffins amid the silver handles on the edge of town, or the reckless dead of war days thrown unknown in pits, if these dead are forever deaf and blind and lost,
Our prayer of thanks.
God,
The game is all your way, the secrets and the signals and the system; and so for the break of the game and the first play and the last.
Our prayer of thanks.
“Pete Souza served as Chief Official White House Photographer for President Obama’s full two terms. He was with the President during more crucial moments than anyone else–and he photographed them all. Souza took nearly two million photographs of President Obama, capturing moments both highly classified and disarmingly candid.” – Amazon.com
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, I was fortunate to witness a conversation with Pete Souza, photographer for President Ronald Reagan and President Barack Obama. The moderator was Mr. Michael Shaw. This event was part of the largest photo festival in the country, Photoville, and held at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York. It was presented in partnership with Reading the Pictures and United Photo Industries.
Souza was not the first presidential photographer I had ever met. Thanks to the incredible programming at the Palm Beach Photographic Center, I met David Hume Kennerly, President Gerald Ford’s photographer, at one of their annual Fotofusion lectures. Souza appeared as part of a book tour for Obama: An Intimate Portrait, which will be available on November 7, 2017. This oversized 12”x10” hardcover exquisite photo biography includes a foreword by the President himself.
During the SRO event at St. Ann’s Warehouse main stage, I learned that Mr. Souza considers himself a visual storyteller. His photos encompass symbolism, composition and body language. During the eight-year period he spent with the Obama administration, he took approximately two million photographs. Souza spoke of his ability to establish a sense of invisibility while in the room with the President and world-renowned dignitaries. Selected photos were projected on a screen while he described them. They included pictures of the BP oil spill, the President meeting with prisoners, and the situation room during the capture of Bin Ladin. Often pressed for time, one would think that Souza was a master of his craft. His images told both painful and admirable stories. Souza’s humility filled the room when he admitted that often his best images were simply good luck. He (only) carried two cameras and three lenses at all times. During his tenure, upon approval, he posted most of his images on the once popular FLIKR, and later Instagram – giving the public access to daily life at the White House. The humility of President Obama is depicted over and over, particularly when he defers his seat (at the head of the table) to the general monitoring the mission to capture Bin Ladin. Souza had positioned himself in a corner while the most powerful people in our government gathered to watch the events unfold in real time.
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, May 1, 2011. Please note: a classified document seen in this photograph has been obscured. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
Souza’s commentary was fascinating. Although the pictures were quite descriptive, he told us what was left unseen. For example, in the picture above, we see the final hours of months of planning and calculation. At this point, all they could do was sit, wait and watch. What we don’t see is that Vice-President Joseph Biden had rosary beads in his hands.
Souza described his relationship with the President as “a professional friend.” As his
photographer, Souza spent more waking hours with the President than Obama was able to
spend with his own family. The only sick day Souza took was to have a colonoscopy.
Souza firmly believed that each picture should depict something historic about the presidency. Very few photos of the Obama children were permitted. At the end of each day, he would turn in his digital images to be reviewed for security purposes. They would then be edited by his assistant, Alice Gabriner, who sat in the audience right in front of me. When asked, “Would you ever take on the role of presidential photographer again?” He replied, “No, it wore me out.”
On a more positive note, Souza was not treated like a fly on the wall. He truly enjoyed when the Obama family dogs, Bo and Sunny were out and about. They seemed to lighten up the moment. One day, activists/singers Alicia Keys and Bono came to the White House for lunch in the private dining room adjacent to the Oval office. Bono saw a guitar case in the corner of the room, a memento from a Rock the Vote event. He tuned the guitar and started to play and sing the Beatles song Norwegian Wood. In the midst of this, the President turned to Souza and said, “How cool is this?” It reminded Souza that he was not just President Obama’s photographer, he was his friend.
Live…. Go… Do!
Top 5 for November 2017
1) Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music announces their November concerts:
Mostly Music Series
This unique concert series better acquaints audiences with not only music, but also the lives and artistic development of the Western world’s great composers. These concerts feature the conservatory’s artist-faculty and students. Actors bring the composers to life through the reading of their letters. Mostly Music was conceived and is hosted by Marshall Turkin and is staged by Jan McArt. Series tickets are $45.
Nov. 2 Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn lived in an era when musicians were considered servants like other hired help in the household, but he lived on to play an integral role in the creation and development of the great Classical style, inspiring Mozart and teaching Beethoven.
• Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall Tickets: $20
Nov. 9 The Wildacres Bassoon Trio
Lynn faculty member Eric Van der Veer is joined by special guest bassoonists Sasha Gee Enegren and Lisa Alexander.
• Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall Tickets: $20
Nov. 11–12 Lynn Philharmonia No. 3
• Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 4 p.m.
• Conductor: Guillermo Figueroa
• Featuring the winners of the Annual Concerto Competition Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson World Performing Arts Center Tickets: $50 for box, $40 for orchestra, $35 for mezzanine
Nov. 30 Dean’s Showcase No. 2
• Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall Tickets: $10
To view the concert schedule through May in the World Performing Arts Center, the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall or the Snyder Sanctuary, all located on Lynn’s Boca Raton campus go to: www.lynn.edu/events.
2) Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach PUTTING IT TOGETHER November 6, 2017 A Conversation about the Birth & Growth of The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Cultural Council, two of our founders and
earliest supporters will share behind-the-scene stories and amusing anecdotes
about how it all began.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos
Entrepreneur, Inventor, Photographer and Cultural Philanthropist
George T. Elmore
Founder & President of Hardrives, Inc. & Former Board Chair of the Cultural
Council
Interviewed by Bill Bone
Trial Lawyer & Partner at Larmoyeux & Bone, P.L.
CULTURE & COCKTAILS is generously sponsored by The Roe Green Foundation, Roe Green, Founder and The Milton and Tamar Maltz Family Foundation.
Additional support for the series is provided by the Palm Beach Daily News, First Republic Bank, and PR-BS, a Boca-based public relations firm.
Admission is $65 for advance RSVPs, $85 at the door, and FREE for members of
the Cultural Council ($250 level and above). All proceeds go to support artist
programs of the nonprofit Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. For
membership information, please contact Debbie Calabria at (561) 472-3330.
Each event will run from 5 to 7 pm, with registration and cocktails from 5 to 5:45
p.m., and the “Conversation” from 5:45 to 7 pm, including audience Q&A. The
Colony will serve complimentary beverages and an array of specially prepared
hors d’oeuvres before each CULTURE & COCKTAILS conversation.
3) Mandel JCC Hosts Eclectic Art and Cultural Events
Ellen Wedner, Vice President of Arts & Culture at Mandel JCC and Director of the
Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, today invited the book buffs and
movie fans to several literary and cinematic events this fall in Boynton Beach and Palm
Beach Gardens.The Mandel JCC is located at 8500 Jog Road, in Boynton Beach and at
5221 Hood Road in Palm Beach Gardens. For more information or to register for any of
the following book events, please go to: www.JCCOnline.com/bookfestival.
Holocaust Memorial Week, November 6-9
Monday, November 6
4:30 pm at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach NOT THE LAST BUTTERFLY PROJECT
The Mandel JCC is inviting people to sip some wine, nibble on some munchies, and
unleash the artist within by painting ceramic butterflies. The butterflies will
commemorate the 1.5 million children lost during the Holocaust. The painted butterflies
will become part of a large visual arts installation at both of the Mandel JCC Locations
(Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach). Be part of this international project of hope and
remembrance. Butterfly Donation: $14 Film and Literary Society and JCC Members;
$18 Nonmembers
Tuesday, November 7
10 am at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach
7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens Book: A WORLD ERASED: A Grandson’s Search for his Family’s Holocaust Secrets Author: Noah Lederman Synopsis:
This poignant memoir, by the grandson of Holocaust survivors, transports readers from
his grandparents’ kitchen table in Brooklyn to World War II Poland. In the 1950s, Noah’s
grandparents raised their children on Holocaust stories. But these Holocaust tales gave
his father and aunt constant nightmares, so in Noah’s adolescence his grandmother
used a PG version. When his Poppy died, it seemed Grandma could do little more than
mourn. Then Noah travels to Poland, and cautiously told Grandma about his time in
Warsaw, fearing this would bring up painful memories. But, instead, remembering the
Holocaust unexpectedly rejuvenated her, ending five years of mourning. Together, they
explored the memories that his grandmother had buried for decades. Following his
presentation, Lederman will sign copies of his book. Tickets: $12 Literary Society and JCC Members; $14 Nonmembers
Wednesday, November 8
7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach Thursday, November 9
7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens YIDDISHKAYT, GOD AND THE HOLOCAUST Presenters: Avi Hoffman & Miriam Hoffman Synopsis:
A multimedia presentation, including film clips, on life in the European Jewish world both
pre and post-war. A highlight of this evening focuses on the depiction of God in
Holocaust literature and the arts. Presenters are renowned entertainer and Jewish
cultural activist Avi Hoffman, and his mother, author, journalist and playwright, and
retired Columbia University Professor Miriam Hoffman. Tickets: $12 Literary Society Authors & Readers, and Film Society Actors; $14
Nonmembers
Note: Special Combo Ticket Discount for both A World Erased and Yiddishkayt: $20
Literary Society Authors & Readers, and Film Society Actors; $24 Nonmembers
(To order tickets for Holocaust Memorial Week events, please call 561.509.0117 or
561.712.5232.)
Signature Book Festival Luncheon with a Special Performance
Wednesday, November 15 Book Luncheon at the Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion
11 am for shopping boutique; noon luncheon Book: AFTER ANATEVKA Author & Broadway Performer: Alexandria Silber Synopsis:
A sweeping historical novel in the grand tradition of Russian literature that imagines
what happens to the characters of Fiddler on the Roof after the curtain falls. The world
knows well the tale of Tevye, the beloved Jewish dairyman from the shtetl Anatevka of
Tsarist Russia. In stories originally written by Sholem Aleichem and then made worldfamous in the celebrated musical Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye, his wife Golde, and their
five daughters dealt with the outside influences that were encroaching upon their
humble lives. But what happened to those remarkable characters after the curtain fell? Tickets: $136 Literary Society Members; $136 Guest
Note: All tickets include a copy of the book. Co-Chairs: Sheila Engelstein and Zelda Mason
The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Reel Matters: Issues, Heroes & Happenings
Tuesday, November 28
7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach Thursday, November 30
7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens Film: AN AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story Director: Martin Doblmeier Synopsis:
Reinhold Niebuhr’s Serenity Prayer remains one of the most quoted writings in
American literature. Yet Niebuhr’s impact was far greater, as presidents and civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. often turned to Niebuhr’s writings for guidance and inspiration. Niebuhr rose from a small Midwest church pulpit to become the nation’s
moral voice – an American conscience – during some of the most defining moments in
American history. From award-winning director Martin Doblmeier comes this powerful,
insightful and inspiring documentary, rich in archival material and featuring interviews
with a host of notable historians and theologians. As David Brooks wrote in The New
York Times, “Niebuhr had audacity. He wrote big books on big subjects. He took big
public stands.” (USA, 2017, 60 minutes plus after film discussion.) Tickets: $10 Film Society Member; $12 Nonmembers
(For Tickets, call 877-318-0071 or visit www.pbjff.org.)
Wednesday, November 29
+ 10 am at Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach
+ 7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens Book: TWENTY-SIX SECONDS: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film Author: Alexandra Zapruder Synopsis:
On November 22, 1963, Abraham Zapruder left his office hoping for a glimpse of
President John F. Kennedy’s motorcade as it passed by Dealey Plaza. A Russian
Jewish immigrant who wholeheartedly loved his home in America, Abe thrilled at the
chance to see the young president in person – and perhaps to bring back a home movie
of this once-in-a-lifetime moment for his family. The 26 seconds of Abraham Zapruder’s
footage depicting the JFK assassination is now iconic, forever embedded in American
culture and identity. The first major instance of citizen journalism, this amateur film
forced Abraham Zapruder to face unprecedented dilemma: how to handle his
unexpected ownership of a vitally important yet unspeakably terrible piece of American
history? Tickets: $14 Literary Society Member; $16 Nonmembers
(For Tickets, call 561-509-0117 or 561-712-5232.)
5) Watch the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Yes! It’s that happy time again. Before the turkey goes in the oven, stay in your pajamas, put up the coffee, and bring in the holiday season with my favorite parade of the year. Watch it at 9 AM on your NBC station. For a terrific interactive map and website about the parade see: https://www.macys.com/social/parade/
The sheer idea makes me completely anxiety ridden. From the laundry to the packing, to making sure my kids don’t get sick before we leave. Food shopping…who food shops before they go on vacation, right? It’s supposed to be a vacation! Well all you mommas know that if you don’t have a copious amount of snacks, activities and possible bribe toys, you may as well just stay home, because traveling with two kids is NO JOKE. I pray for those who have more than two!
As much as I don’t want to do this, I have to rewind to the beginning of September, I know all of my Florida people will understand…IRMA. She totally killed my vibe and everyone else I was in contact with. Whether it was to get prepared, to stay or to go, or receiving message after message from your distant aunt urging you to flee the state, the stress level was sky high! So my husband and I made the call. We were going to take our 4-year-old and 1-year-old (on her first flight) to New York City, to get out of dodge, 2 days shy of what was said to be the storm of the century. A catastrophic category-5 hurricane, coming right for us! After spending several hours not getting kicked out of travel sites and tons of prayers, I managed to get a flight out of Orlando (that’s about a 2 and a half hour drive from us). Enter “Mama Prep Mode.”
Laundry, laundry, laundry, who knew the next time we would be back, (although we had a flight out five days later…that never happened! Ha!), running to the store to stock up on food for travel and upon arrival, packing up clothes and toys, getting the dog to our moms (because they stayed put and did us an enormous solid). Oh and heaven forbid, I forget our babies that we sleep with at night! (Enter rolling eye emoji here).
Ok, we were all packed up and ready to rock. After not sleeping for 2 straight nights, eating half of the snacks we were supposed to take with us and being stood up by our shutter guy (Honey, you’re super cute on a ladder trying to put up a shutter with one hand. LOL). We were off! What was supposed to be 2 and a half hour drive turned into 4 (from what I hear we got lucky), we spent the night at our best bachelor friend’s house…love you Uncle Tom! We happened to get the last bit of gas from a random gas station and parked illegally at the airport because at that point who cared, the apocalypse was coming and we would be darned if we were going to miss that flight! Right?
Phew! We were on the plane! Of course, the four of us had to split up. Baby with me, big boy with dad. As the boys had their feet up, headphones on and snacks in hand, the girls walked up to a 97-year-old lady with a breathing mask and a freaking cat underneath her seat, who made it very apparent she really shouldn’t be sitting next to any babies, because she was very old and had an oxygen mask. (NOT MAKING THIS UP!) After a two hour delay, thanks to thunderstorm and rain, tons of awkward complaints from the crazy cat lady (who thank goodness had enough oxygen in her tank and was assured several times we were on a full flight) and a baby who was most definitely a rock star for the most part, but had a few major meltdowns (thanks for the free cookies steward lady), we finally made it to the Big Apple. We had a welcome committee (thanks, cousin Stevie) and an incredible family who took us into their home and did everything in their power to make us feel comfortable. To whom we owe an enormous debt and an incredible Florida family vacation to.
Although we forfeited our 7-year anniversary trip to Cali, it ended up being the best “mistake vacation” we ever had. It was a chance to see old friends and family, bring our kids to the very place we were engaged at, on my birthday 8-years ago, make some incredible memories and come back with one heck of a story to tell. Yes, flights were delayed and we ended up overstaying our welcome an extra two nights. We had a downed fence and a broken roof upon return, (flight was way better on the way back), but deep down we were saying our prayers about how very lucky we made out.
So, at the end of the day, I know it takes what seems like moving mountains to make those vacations that seem so daunting happen, but the moral of the story is to put your big girl panties on, put things into perspective and consider yourself lucky you have the option to do so!
Once again I have asked my friend, Dr. Michele Tucker of Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists to assist with this sensitive subject.
When someone receives the news that their pet has an illness or disease that is fatal, they will experience something called anticipatory grief. Unlike grief after a loss that becomes less intense over time, anticipatory grief becomes more intense as the loss approaches. This is because it is very difficult for us to watch our beloved pet’s quality of life decrease over time and to be reminded that death is inevitable.
If you receive news from your veterinarian that your pet is terminally ill, you will experience a tirade of emotions. This will include anxiety in anticipation that you will have goodbye to your pet. You may feel anger that your pet is sick. Denial about the seriousness of your pet’s condition may affect your ability to be rational when it comes time to making sensitive decisions. There may also be a level of guilt that you begin to feel as you wonder if there is something more you could have done or not done that would contribute to your pet’s condition.
Anticipatory grief is a normal and necessary part of the grief process, and so is the emotional pain that comes along with it. During this difficult time, try to focus on the time you do have left with your pet. Consider spending more quality time with your pet by sharing special moments that will celebrate your relationship. Take pictures and carry them with you. Talk about your pet and tell stories. Videotape your pet doing anything, even simple things like running around the yard or sitting in front of a window. Write down these special memories of your pet by keeping a journal.
When the time comes to say goodbye, believe in your special bond that you and only you have with your pet and trust that the outcome will become clear at the proper time. Obtain guidance from your veterinarian and speak openly about your pet’s prognosis. Trust your judgment. In your time together with your pet, you have learned to recognize your pet’s needs and you will be able to face the next difficult steps.
At Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists there are free pet loss support group meetings on the first Monday and third Thursday of every month.
At Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists, Michele Tucker is the Director of Florida Animal Blood & Tissue Bank.
BYOD – Bring Your Own Dog. People and pooches gathered Oct 26th at the Polo Bar & Grill in Wellington for the “Big Dogs Night Out” to benefit the Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Throughout the evening local dog trainers offered classes in obedience, agility, and scent training. This terrific event will be held every Thursday night at starting at Polo Bar & Grill in Wellington starting at 5:30 pm. For additional information please visit www.polobarandgrille.com
FIRST RESPONDERS TO BE HONORED AT THE 34th WELLINGTON HOLIDAY PARADE, DECEMBER 10th
CENTRAL PALM BEACH (October 30, 2017) — The Central Palm Beach County Chamber and Village of Wellington are proud to announce the 34th Annual Wellington Holiday Parade. Schumacher Family of Dealerships, long- time supporter of this event, will return as the Automotive Presenting Sponsor along with Presenting Sponsor Wellington Regional Medical Center.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and PBSO Representatives will serve as the parade Grand Marshalls for 2017 as a way to thank them for all there service not only during natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma, but throughout the year.
The event, which draws 20,000 spectators, will take place on Sunday, December 10th at 1:30 pm. This year’s theme, “A World of Make Believe”, will be on display as participants ride and walk the route of the parade up Forest Hill Boulevard. To ensure a safe path for pedestrians, road closures will begin at 1:00 pm.
The Holiday Park, located in the Wellington Amphitheater, will feature local Elementary Schools choruses, a string ensemble and Anna and Elsa will make an appearance, performing on stage and greeting children in The Holiday Park before the parade. The Holiday Park also includes exhibitors offering arts and crafts, food, face painting, games, local businesses and more. The Holiday Park is sponsored by Waste Management, Retreat Palm Beach, and Equestrian Sports Production. It will be open from 11:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
The day of festivities would not be possible without the invaluable co-operation of Wellington, PBSO, the Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue and the generosity of our presenting sponsors Schumacher Family of Dealerships, and Wellington Regional Medical Center. Holiday Park Sponsors: Waste Management, Retreat of Palm Beach, and Equestrian Sports Production.
Other Community Sponsors include: Center for Bone and Joint, The City of Greenacres, Minto Communities of South Florida, Republic Services of Palm Beach, The Mall at Wellington Green, TD Bank, J&J Produce, Wellington Golf Cars, Boynton Financial Group, Whole Foods Market, Two Men and a Truck, Carrabbas, Starbucks, Hill Audio Visual, JJ Muggs Stadium Grill, Print-it Plus PCI, Prime America, AGTS Insurance and Walgreens.
Media Partners include: The Palm Beach Post, Town Crier, Sun Sentinel, Wellington, the Magazine, The Around Wellington, ESPN West Palm Beach, WRMF, SCORE-ing Your Business, 900 AM.
About the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to business advocacy, economic development, and education. From Cane-to-Coral the communities located within the Chamber’s footprint are: Acreage, Atlantis, Belle Glade, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington, Westlake and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.cpbchamber.com.
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