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ROSE, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF ROSE KENNEDY, OPENS FORUM PRODUCTIONS’ INAUGURAL 2017-18 SEASON AT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER FROM NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 23

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ROSE, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF ROSE KENNEDY, OPENS FORUM PRODUCTIONS’ INAUGURAL 2017-18 SEASON AT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER FROM NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 23

ROSE, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF ROSE KENNEDY, OPENS FORUM PRODUCTIONS’ INAUGURAL 2017-18 SEASON AT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER FROM NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 23

December 5 special performance of best-selling author Laurence Leamer’s acclaimed drama to benefit Unicorn Children’s Foundation

ROSE, by best-selling author Laurence Leamer, will kick-off the inaugural 2017-18 South Florida Season from Forum Productions, in conjunction with the Greenhouse Theater Center NFP. ROSE will run from November 29 – December 23 at Mizner Park Cultural Center (201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton).

ROSE, presents an intimate portrait of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Camelot’s “queen mother,” as she retraces the rise and fall of her great family. Set in 1969 at the Kennedy’s Hyannis Port compound, one week after Teddy Kennedy’s infamous car accident on a bridge in Chappaquiddick, Mass, Rose reflects on her life and her family’s triumphs and tragedies.

The play is based on never-before-heard interviews conducted by Robert Coughlan, the ghostwriter of Rose Kennedy’s 1974 memoir, and compiled by distinguished Kennedy biographer and Palm Beach resident Laurence Leamer. A renowned Kennedy expert, Leamer has penned three best-selling tomes: “The Kennedy Women: The Saga of an American Family,” “The Kennedy Men” and “Sons of Camelot.”

ROSE is directed by revered Chicago director Steve Scott and stars Linda Reiter, a Chicago theater veteran who originated the role at The Greenhouse Theater and who’s currently nominated for a Jeff Award as best actress for her portrayal. Her numerous credits also include the television dramas Chicago Med (NBC), Chicago PD (NBC) and The Beast (A&E). Her voice can be heard in over 30 episodes of The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas (Falcon Picture Group) and she has received 13 Jeff Award nominations (Equity and non-Equity) and garnered six non-Equity Awards.

The play’s South Florida debut follows a sold-out Chicago and Off-Broadway run. ROSE has been universally praised and recommended by The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, Showbiz Chicago, Time Out Chicago, Stage and Cinema and The New York Times.

Forum Productions will also present a special performance of ROSE on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m., to benefit the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, a Boca Raton-based, international nonprofit organization dedicated to building communities of acceptance, support and opportunity for individuals and families challenged by special needs and neurodiversity. This performance will feature a special V.I.P. ticket with a Pre-show Champagne Reception and a show-only ticket.

“Forum Productions is delighted to bring the best of critically acclaimed Chicago theater to South Florida for the first time,” said William Spatz, playwright, producer and co-owner of Forum Productions with his wife, Wendy. “The Kennedy family has strong ties to Palm Beach and Rose Kennedy was a huge advocate for and champion of children’s rights. By partnering with the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, we are honoring her inimitable spirit and providing theater patrons with an incredible evening of poignant storytelling at its best. This will be the first in a series of charitable initiatives that we hope will unite the community to embrace the arts.”

Forum Productions’ 2017-18 Season will also feature the 1950s noir thriller BLOODSHOT by Douglas Post, directed by Patrick Sandford and starring British film and TV star Simon Slater (January 24 through February 18), the world premiere of TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL written by William Spatz and directed by Clayton Phillips (March 21 through April 8) and the tell-all no-holds-barred, tour-de-force performance of SQUEEZE MY CANS, a cautionary tale of Scientology by Cathy Schenkelberg (April 11 through April 22).

Season tickets are $28 – $66 each and are available on the Mizner Park Cultural Center website at miznerparkculturalcenter.com/greenhouse-theater. Tickets for the Tuesday, December 5, special performance to benefit The Unicorn Children’s Foundation are $65 each (includes a V.I.P. Pre-show Champagne Reception) or $50 each (show only). Season subscribers can save up to 40% with a 4-play flex pass for $158 or save up to 33% with a 3-play flex pass for $132. Subscribers are invited to opening night events and rehearsals plus receive additional exclusive discounts and invitations. Additional discounts and dinner arrangements are available for groups by contacting Alexis Radeke via email at alexisradeke@gmail.com.

For more information, please call Mizner Park Cultural Center at 844-MPCC-TIX (844-672-2849) or email miznerboxoffice@gmail.com. Patrons may also visit www.forumproductions.net and www.greenhousetheater.org.

About the Unicorn Children’s Foundation
Unicorn Children’s Foundation is a non-profit organization providing education, awareness and funding opportunities to organizations for special needs children in an effort to help kids excel in the community. For millions of special needs children with developmental, communication and learning challenges, finding a cure is like chasing a rainbow in that a cure remains elusive. The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is expanding the collective special needs community to help acknowledge, celebrate and integrate the special qualities possessed by neurodiverse children with Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Asperger’s, Dyslexia and other learning disorders. For more information, please call (561) 620-9377 or visit www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

About Forum Productions
Forum Productions is a highly acclaimed comprehensive stage and theater company based in Chicago. Founded in 2014, the company has produced or co-produced 17 plays including the well-regarded Churchill (Producer: Chicago, 2014; Producer: Off-Broadway, 2015) and Solo Celebration!, a series of one-actor plays all staged at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago. Forum Productions’ performances received praise from the Chicago Tribune, WGN NPR, the Sun Times and more. Past illustrious productions have been positively received by audiences and applauded by Theater Chicago, Broadway World, Chicago Magazine and The New York Times. For more information, please visit us online at www.forumproductions.net on Facebook at facebook.com/greenhousetheatercenter and on Twitter at @greenhouse2257.

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Astronaut Launches at the Science Center

Jennifer Cope
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Astronaut Launches at the Science Center

 

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXHIBIT LAUNCHES AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
Guests get a front-row seat to life in space with “Astronaut”

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Visitors at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium are over the moon about the newest blockbuster exhibit, Astronaut. Select visitors got a sneak peek with a VIP preview Friday, October 13.

“We’re now open to the public, and we’re thrilled to offer an out-of-this-world experience,” said Lew Crampton, President and CEO of the Science Center. “On display until April 22 of 2018, the exhibit is a space lab full of science fun.”

Astronaut boasts 26 hands-on, interactive exhibits which relay the physical and psychological effects of living in microgravity and the technology required to complete space missions.

The immersive experience surrounds guests with life-sized living quarters necessary to survive outside of Earth’s atmosphere. Anyone who has ever wondered what it is like to sleep, eat, shower and use the toilet in space will get their questions answered at this blockbuster exhibit. Visitors will also experience the importance of science in space and the future of space exploration.

“This exhibit really makes you feel like you’re in the International Space Station, and it’s incredible,” said Crampton. “You don’t have to be a space junkie to have fun, and there’s something for everyone, old and young. We are thrilled to be able to open every mind to science and host Astronaut for an extra-terrestrial experience for families.”

The exhibit’s “Training Zone” features some of the challenges involved in becoming an astronaut. Visitors may try their hand at assembling nuts and bolts while wearing a space suit, complete a successful mission and even try to overcome G-forces.

A “Rocket Launch” area simulates blast-off, allowing guests to climb into a rocket and countdown while sitting on a huge chair. This area also shows visitors what it is like to sleep in space as well as how to grow foods in zero gravity conditions.

A live feed will show astronauts on board the International Space Station during their daily routines. This is just one feature in the “Space Lab” portion of the exhibit.

“The Science Center has cultivated partnerships with local, retired astronauts, and we are thrilled to team up with them to add their personal journeys to the exhibit,” Crampton said. “They are excited to serve as guest lecturers throughout the display and share their unique knowledge and experiences with guests.”

The exhibit is fresh off a successful stop in Houston, Texas, and West Palm Beach is just the third location for this exhibit’s orbit around North America. Astronaut is produced by Imagine Exhibitions and designed and produced by Scitech of Perth, Australia with the help of NASA.

The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium during Astronaut is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Center members and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing.

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Grant Offers Help Navigating Healthcare-Related Legal Issues

Jennifer Cope
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Grant Offers Help Navigating Healthcare-Related Legal Issues

Quantum Invests in Medical-Legal Partnership
Local health foundation awards $200,000 to the Legal Aid Society to assist people in Palm Beach County with legal issues related to healthcare.

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: The board of trustees of Quantum Foundation, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Donna Mulholland, recently approved a new grant to Palm Beach County-based Medical Legal Partnership project run by the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. The private West Palm Beach-based foundation funds projects that help improve the county’s health in fresh and innovative ways.

This brings the total grants awarded to the project by Quantum Foundation to $1.87 million.

Since 1949, the Legal Aid Society has been ensuring equal access to the justice system for low-income, disadvantaged and traditionally underserved residents of Palm Beach County, with more than 8,000 clients served annually through 21 various projects. Legal Aid Society addresses a broad range of legal needs through the following program areas: Family Advocacy, Children’s Advocacy, Individual Rights Advocacy, Elder Advocacy, Health Advocacy, and Community Outreach.

Uninsured and underinsured patients at free clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout Palm Beach County face barriers to proper care and coverage. Barriers such as loss of insurance coverage, denial of benefits, financial hardship due to medical bills, and immigration issues impacting access to healthcare all adversely affect access to care. Of course, this challenge is amplified by the ongoing uncertainty regarding healthcare, the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and federal and state public benefits.

The Medical-Legal Partnership improves the health and well-being of low-income uninsured and underinsured patients receiving care at designated primary care clinics throughout Palm Beach County. Currently, the MLP provides services on-site at: C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics (Delray, Lantana, West Palm Beach, and Belle Glade), Foundcare, Genesis, MyClinic, Community Health Center of West Palm Beach, and Caridad Center. By providing free legal consultation, education, and representation centered around the patient’s medical home, the MLP increases access to, and utilization of, healthcare services by addressing barriers such as loss of insurance coverage, denial of benefits, financial hardship due to medical bills, and immigration issues affecting access to healthcare.

The project employs two attorneys and a paralegal. One of the attorneys, Christina Russo is a graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law and has been with the organization for more than four years. She loves the work she does, using her law degree to help those who often don’t have a voice. She enjoys interacting with her clients. “They’re from every background, every walk of life, and every age group,” she says. “Everyone’s situation and story is unique but they’re all facing this incredibly complicated system. People give up hope but we are expert navigators, appealing decisions and getting them the benefits they’re entitled to. It’s very gratifying work. A lot of people are intimidated and don’t have much faith in the system but there are often ways we can help.”

In addition to direct client services, the Legal Aid Society provides training to clinic staff and medical professionals to identify health-harming social conditions and legal barriers to health and healthcare, and how to recognize when legal intervention should be incorporated as part of a patient’s treatment plan.

Eric M. Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation explains the organization’s commitment to the project: “For many years we’ve been the principal supporter of this invaluable service,” he says. “As a health foundation, we’ve always been a major funder of the community clinics which serve all County residents but we’re also aware that our commitment doesn’t stop at physical health. There’s a huge demand for ancillary services that relate to ‘whole-person health’. We like the innovative approach of funding those projects, too.”

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BACKGROUND:

Quantum Foundation is a private grantmaking organization that funds approved charities and certain government agencies in Palm Beach County, Florida. Quantum Foundation’s mission is to fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm Beach County. The foundation has assets of approximately $140 million and since its inception in 1997 has awarded over $125 million to hundreds of nonprofit grantees in Palm Beach County. Every dollar the foundation grants stays in the County to benefit local communities. www.quantumfnd.org

STOCK CUSTOM HOMES HONORED WITH FOUR SAND DOLLAR AWARDS

Vanessa Fernandez
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STOCK CUSTOM HOMES HONORED WITH FOUR SAND DOLLAR AWARDS

Stock Custom Homes, Stock Development’s luxury custom homebuilding division, received four awards for Product Design at the Collier Building Industry Association’s 2017 Sand Dollar Awards. The highly coveted awards mark excellence in building, development, interior design and marketing in Southwest Florida.

Known for their grandiose and well-appointed models, Stock won Best Product Design of the Year in the $5.5 million or more category for the Aqualane in Estuary at Grey Oaks; in the $3.5 to $4 million category they won for the Sophia II in Quail West; in the $3.25 to $3.5 million category for the Astoria in Crayton Cove; and in the $3 to $3.25 million category for the Atherton in Quail West. Stock Development also notably received its unparalleled eighth Community of the Year Award for Lely Resort.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition for the quality product we have become known for, especially from our peers,” said Matt Sellick, Vice President of Stock Custom Homes. “As we expand the Custom division, we will continue our evolution of excellence in home building throughout Florida.”

To learn more about Stock Custom Homes, explore services and view project photos, visit StockCustomHomes.com.

ABOUT STOCK CUSTOM HOMES
Now celebrating its 16th year as Southwest Florida’s pre-eminent homebuilder, Stock Development has completed more than 4,200 homes along the Gulf Coast and beyond. Continuing to expand, the award-winning luxury homebuilder’s custom homes division, Stock Custom Homes, is actively working on custom estates on Marco Island, Pine Ridge, and in the Wellington area of Palm Beach. With more than seven decades of building experience, Stock Development is one of the most dynamic and innovative development companies in Southwest Florida. Their superb craftsmanship, originality and vibrant outdoor living designs are the hallmarks of distinctive communities from Naples to Sarasota. For more information about Stock Custom Homes’ visit stockcustomhomes.com or call (239) 249-6400.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Calendar Listings 

Mikayla Carroll
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center Calendar Listings 

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Calendar Listings 

Turtle Talk – Every Sunday @ 10:30 a.m.

FREE

Sue Thompson sthompson@marinelife.org

Turtle Talk is an interactive way to engage visitors 8 years and older in a lecture style program and tour. The program will be 30 minutes and is designed to educate young adults and adults about sea turtle biology, ecology, and conservation. The presentation will be 20 minutes followed by 5 minutes in the Rinker Breezeway to discuss the Rescue to Release wall and 5 minutes outside of the Hospital to discuss sea turtle rehabilitation. The program will be free to the public. The program will run every Sunday from October until April. The program will begin at 10:30am and conclude at 11:00am.
No pre-registration is required.
Contact: Sue Thompson at sthompson@marinelife.org
https://www.marinelife.org/event/turtle-talk/?instance_id=9552

Mommy & Me Paint! – Every Thursday @ 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $8 for one Painter; $12 for two painters

Sue Thompson sthompson@marinelife.org

The Mommy & Me Paint program is offered each Thursday morning during the winter season at 10:30 a.m. and designed to introduce basic sea turtle conservation and biology to young children. The program begins with a brief ocean-themed story and includes a hands-on biofact lesson following a painting activity. Participants have an opportunity to take home their painted turtles and their new sea turtle knowledge.

https://www.marinelife.org/event/mommy-me-paint/?instance_id=9630

Astronomy Nights – November 10 @ 6 – 9 p.m.

Cost: $10 adults, $5 children

Ages 8+

Sue Thompson sthompson@marinelife.org

Our Astronomy Nights program is offered once a month based on the activity of the night sky. Aside from learning about the stars and planets, this program also touches on light pollution and sky glow, encouraging guests to increase their awareness of their impact on the environment. The night will begin with a seminar led by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches, featuring highlights of the current night sky and end with a look through powerful telescopes and binoculars to get a closer view.

https://www.marinelife.org/event/astronomy-nights-at-lmc-2/?instance_id=9665

Eco Adventure Series: Wild Child – November 18 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $5

Hannah Campbell hcampbell@marinelife.org

Bring out their inner explorer as your wild child explores the Florida outdoors through hands-on, sea turtle-approved activities. Ages 2-5.

Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) biologists on local eco excursions and explore the diverse coastal ecosystems of Florida. From river to reef, participants will learn about local flora and fauna as well as gain an insight into the importance of these delicate ecosystems in their community.
https://www.marinelife.org/event/eco-adventure-series-wild-child-2/?instance_id=8263

Hatchling Tales – Every Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

FREE

Sue Thompson sthompson@marinelife.org

Our Hatchling Tales program is geared towards toddlers with a natural curiosity for marine life and sea turtles. In this free, ocean-inspired program, children will enjoy an ocean-themed story coupled with a themed craft to create and take home. This program is designed to cater to young families in the community by offering a new story and craft each session, encouraging frequent visits and support.

https://www.marinelife.org/programs-events/visitor- experiences/

Living Beaches – Every Monday @ 10:30 a.m.

Free – Sign-up at Guest Services Desk

Sue Thompson sthompson@marinelife.org

Join Loggerhead Marinelife Center staff and discover just how alive our beaches are with an interactive presentation and backyard beach expedition. Over this hour-long course, we will discuss the common residents of Florida’s coastal ecosystems and discover how these curious creatures make their long journey from the ocean to our beautiful beaches.

https://www.marinelife.org/programs-events/visitor- experiences/

Hammock Hike – Every Friday @ 10:30 a.m.

Free – Sign-up at Guest Services Desk

Sue Thompson sthompson@marinelife.org

Led by an experienced naturalist, our hammock hikes are an excursion through some of Florida’s most precious habitat. Navigating through the rare coastal hammock and natural dune systems, you will learn the birds in the trees all the way to the grains of sand on the beach. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Guest Services desk in the main lobby.

https://www.marinelife.org/programs-events/visitor- experiences/

The 8th Annual Chef Event returns this year to Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m. 

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The 8th Annual Chef Event returns this year to Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m. 

The 8th Annual Chef Event returns this year to Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa on Friday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m. 

Seagull Services is pleased to announce that Douglas C. Lane & Associates Inc, and Publix Super Markets Charities are presenting sponsors for the event. All proceeds benefit the programs of Seagull Services for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities.

The highlight of the Chef Event is a culinary demonstration from a pastry chef at the hosting venue – a delight for all the senses as the chef’s creation is the final course of the gourmet luncheon. The Chef Event also features a silent auction and raffles.

Tickets are $95 and $125. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Elizabeth McDermott at 561-845-5814, ext. 111, or email emcdermott@seagull.org

WHAT: The 8th Annual Chef Event benefitting Seagull Services

WHERE: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2017

HIGHLIGHTS:  Gourmet luncheon and culinary demonstration, silent auction and raffles.

PRESENTING

SPONSORS: Douglas C. Lane & Associates, Inc.

Publix Super Markets Charities

TICKETS: $95 AND $125. Call Elizabeth McDermott at 561-845-5814, ext. 111 or

emcdermott@seagull.org.

MIAMI CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM TO BE RENAMED NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM

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MIAMI CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM TO BE RENAMED NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM

MIAMI CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM TO BE RENAMED NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM

MIAMI – Miami Children’s Health System will undergo a name change to align the health system with the branding and identity of its flagship, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Effective November 1, the health system—which includes the nonprofit hospital, its network of outpatient centers, a research institute, a fundraising arm, an employed physician practice and more—will become Nicklaus Children’s Health System in recognition of the continued support from the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation and its founders, golf icon Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara. The hospital became Nicklaus Children’s in 2015, following a multi-million-dollar commitment from the Nicklaus family and its foundation.

In addition, Miami Children’s Health Foundation, the health system’s fundraising arm, will soon become Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, furthering the system-wide branding alignment.

“As an extension of our appreciation for the generosity and unwavering support of Jack and Barbara and their Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, we are proud to further cement the legacy of these exceptional philanthropists who are so committed to offering a better future for children everywhere,” said Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of the soon-to-be Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “The new name will support our leadership as a global resource for children and families.”

The system-wide re-branding was unveiled Saturday night in Miami at the Diamond Ball, one of South Florida’s most anticipated galas of the year. The event gathers the most influential philanthropists, community leaders and celebrities to celebrate the mission of helping the children and families of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Jack and Barbara Nicklaus were in attendance.

“We are incredibly honored and blessed to be a part of this fantastic institution,” Jack and Barbara Nicklaus said in a combined statement. “Helping children has been our dream since we sat across from each other in our baby daughter’s hospital room, praying for her recovery. That was over 50 years ago, and now, through the partnership with this amazing hospital, health system, assemblage of doctors and specialists, and leadership such as Dr. Kini and Mario Murgado (chairman of the health system board), we treasure our commitment and responsibility to our children.

“To pull together these critical elements and under a single brand is the utmost compliment, and further motivates us to raise awareness and donors for the work being accomplished. We believe we are now on a global map, and we can and will reach new heights in pediatric care.”

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, formerly, Miami Children’s Hospital, has a long and distinguished tradition of serving children. Founded in 1950, the 289-bed private, non-profit freestanding hospital receives children from throughout Florida, the U.S. and more than 75 countries. It is renowned for excellence in all pediatric specialties and has more pediatric programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report than any other hospital in Florida.

About Nicklaus Children’s Health System (Name effective November 1)

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with more than 740 attending physicians and over 220 pediatric subspecialists. The 289-bed nonprofit hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and routinely has many programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. The organization grew and evolved into Nicklaus Children’s Health System, which includes Miami Children’s Health Foundation (soon to be Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation), the organization’s 501c3 fundraising arm; a network of 10 nonprofit outpatient centers situated in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties; Pediatric Specialists of America, a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary; a management services organization, and an

ambulatory surgery center, as well as an e-commerce line of children’s wellness and safety products that support the hospital’s mission of serving the region’s pediatric population. Nicklaus Children’s Health System is the region’s only healthcare system exclusively for children.

About Miami Children’s Health Foundation (Soon, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation)

Miami Children’s Health Foundation (MCH Foundation) is a not-for profit 501©(3) organization established to support the creation of a world-class pediatric hospital so no child needs to leave South Florida for superior medical care. “Funding World-Class Care” and following the principle that all children deserve state-of-the-art pediatric care, MCH Foundation, now a part of the Miami Children’s Health System, has helped the 289-bed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital become a leader in pediatric healthcare with more than 650 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric sub-specialists. Currently, MCH Foundation is dedicating all its resources to Together For The Children, The Campaign For Miami Children’s, which aims to raise $150 million by 2017 and help fund priorities such as the expansion of the Emergency Department, construction of a new Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion, enhancements to its three centers of excellence, and expanding global/telehealth endeavors. Other campaign priorities include research, pediatric outreach and special programs.

About the Nicklaus Children’ Health Care Foundation

Jack and Barbara Nicklaus founded the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation in 2004, in an effort to provide families access to world-class pediatric healthcare in their own communities. The Foundation has grown from a vision to reality, supporting innovative programs focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood illnesses. For more information about the Foundation, please visit nchcf.org

Hometown Holiday Food Drive

Mikayla Carroll
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Hometown Holiday Food Drive

Hometown Holiday Food Drive
Do you want to help make the holiday season bright for families in need this year?  Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure no Village resident goes without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Donations will be accepted Thursday, October 19th through Friday, November 17th. Residents are encouraged to contribute the following food items:

  • Boxed mashed potatoes
  • Boxed stuffing mix
  • Cornbread mix
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Turkey gravy
  • Canned vegetables (Green beans, corn)

All food donations will go directly to local families in need in our community. Residents looking for assistance are asked to contact Gregg Harr with Christ Community Church at (561) 307-2900, Dee Aubry with Christ CommunityChurch at (561) 793-1007 or their local house of worship. All requests must be made prior to Wednesday, November 15th at noon.

Food can be dropped off 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.

A very special thanks to our community partners, including Wellington’s InterFaith, Christopher Aquirre Memorial Foundation, the Mall at Wellington Green, Ultima Fitness, Walmart, The Goddard School, and Schaefer Drugs.  Partnership opportunities are still available. If you are interested in partnering with us for this event, please contact Meridith Tuckwood, Senior Services Specialist at (561) 753-2476 for more information.

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.govor watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

Heat up your Halloween 50 Ocean offers cocktails with a kick

Mikayla Carroll
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Heat up your Halloween 50 Ocean offers cocktails with a kick

Heat up your Halloween
50 Ocean offers cocktails with a kick

Delray Beach, Fla. – Get ready for a howling good time this Halloween at 50 Ocean with the Mango Chili Margarita ($14). The award-winning, oceanfront restaurant is sure to scare up quite a following with the sweet and spicy flavors in this holiday brew.

“The combination of colors and flavors in this margarita celebrates the season,” says general manager, Mark DeAtley. “The ancho chili liqueur and tequila deliver quite a kick, which is then soothed by the mango. The experience is topped off with the sweet, yet spicy surprise of the pepper garnish.”

Mango Chili Margarita
1.25 oz. Herradura Reposado Tequila
.75 oz. Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur
1.5 oz. Ripe Margarita Mix
.05 oz. Mango Real

To mix: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; cover and shake (about 30 seconds). Pour black salt onto a plate and dip the rim of a large goblet into the salt to coat the edge. Strain margarita into the glass, garnish with a peppadew, and enjoy!

50 Ocean is located at 50 South Ocean Blvd. A1A, Delray Beach, Florida. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit 50ocean.com or call 561.278.3364.

 

About 50 Ocean
Located above Boston’s on the Beach, the casually elegant 50 Ocean offers spectacular, panoramic ocean views through a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, and exquisite cuisine with exciting, local influences, beautifully presented by a knowledgeable and seasoned staff. 50 Ocean also includes the chic Hemingway Lounge, a private dining/wine room perfect for special events, business lunches, and celebrations. An outside patio with understated style is the hot spot for a weekend brunch, featuring bottomless mimosas and a build-your-own Grey Goose Bloody Mary bar.

Don Chepo’s Taco Shop Opening in November

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Don Chepo’s Taco Shop Opening in November

Don Chepo’s Taco Shop Opening in November

The Fashion Cuisine Group is at it again with the opening of their newest restaurant, Don Chepo’s. The taco shop is located at the former Seahorse restaurant and will open in early November. Don Chepo’s is the latest addition to the Fashion Cuisine Group, with co-owners, Dustin Parfitt and Juan Gando, leading the way. Unlike its predecessors, Oli’s, The Grille and Whitehorse, Don Chepo’s will have a much lower price point and have a completely different concept. “They want this to be something where a family can swing by after practice and have four or five people eat affordably,” says Kelly Colbath, Fashion Cuisine Group marketing manager.

The restaurant is laid back with a family friendly atmosphere. Guests outside will be surrounded by herbs that are grown on site and used in Don Chepo’s kitchen, while patrons inside will be mesmerized by urban graffiti artwork while choosing a cocktail from the extensive tequila bar. Parfitt says, “We loved the feel of the taco shops we frequented down in Miami and wanted to bring a little bit of that to the suburbia of Wellington.”

Everything in Don Chepo’s is homemade, including corn tortillas that are made first from corn, then formed into masa dough and most importantly–hand pressed daily! There are no easy shortcuts taken by this group. They will serve traditional Mexican cuisine, with a flair of creativity. There will always be a vegan option, such as the Fried Avocado tacos that are accompanied by the restaurant’s very own guacamole and homemade hot sauce. 

Parfitt and Gando want the community of Wellington to know they are trying to make this an “affordable, family friendly and casual” restaurant that is very different from their other restaurants. They are currently at the Wellington Green Market on Saturdays, if you need your taco fix before their November opening.

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