Fall Festival in Wellington
Opening Day of Stickball
Nostalgia and a Blast from the Past!!!! Through Stickball
Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League Commissioner Steve Wechsler, announces the opening of its 16th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017.
Games are played on Tuesdays and start at 1PM and 2:45PM on Stickball Blvd. in Wellington Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Welington, just minutes from the Wycliffe CC Gates.
This seasons five teams are: Bronx Clippers, Capt. Al Lebowitz, Bklyn Bums, Capt. Mike Schweiger, Dukes of Flatbush, Capt. Howard Novick, Long Island Whalers, Capt. Harvey Glicker, NY Egg Creams,Capt. Arnie Slutskin.
Come on out, and cheer your friends and neighbors on, and even take a few swings during pre game practice 45 minutes before scheduled games.
Need more details, write to Steve Wechsler, Commissioner at Swechsler@wassociatesNY.com.
PS The 15 Game regular season runs through March. Playoffs follow.
FPL Invites Broward County Residents to Learn from Energy Experts
On Saturday Oct. 21, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is partnering with Home Depot stores in Broward County to help customers learn ways to save energy and money. FPL Energy Experts will be at four Home Depot locations guiding customers on how to use FPL’s energy-saving tools – such as the Online Home Energy Survey and the new mobile app – to help them take control of their usage and bill.
Customers can also win exciting prizes by using FPL’s smart tools. By taking the Online Home Energy Survey this month, customers will be entered to win weekly prizes including the ecobee4 Smart Thermostat and the grand prize, a $10,000 Smart Home Energy Makeover.
This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 21
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Various Locations:
Home Depot
750 North University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Home Depot
4450 North State Rd. #7
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Home Depot
1951 South State Rd. #7
Hollywood, FL 33023
Home Depot
1000 N.E. 4th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches Announces Men as Allies
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – On Thursday, November 9, men will open their hearts – and two will open their restaurant – to join forces with Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches (JWF). “JWF Men as Allies: Why Feminism is Good for Men,” is the first event in an overall campaign to educate and engage men about gender equality. The cocktail reception and program is being hosted by Eddie Schmidt and Ozzie Medeiros at their restaurant, Table 26, and will feature a presentation and discussion by Jeffrey Nall, Ph.D., a thought leader in philosophy and humanities. The program begins at 6:30 p.m.
“We are thrilled to be launching our ‘Men as Allies’ campaign,” said Jay Bauer, chair of the “JWF Men as Allies” committee. “It is critical men understand the opportunity they have to participate in improving the lives of women and girls. As an inclusive organization, JWF relies on the voices of many, who stand to improve the lives of all.”
“JWF Men as Allies: Why Feminism is Good for Men” will examine one of JWF’s core beliefs – that when women and girls are supported and empowered, the entire community benefits – men and boys included. Jeffrey Nall, Ph.D., an author, speaker and interdisciplinary scholar, who is currently a Master Instructor of Philosophy at Indian River State College where he teaches courses in philosophy and humanities, will lead the discussion. Nall plans to focus on how societal norms limit the ability of men and women to be safe and reach their full potential.
“We are sincerely alarmed by current conditions and trends in our country and around the world,” said Tami Lesser Baldinger, CEO of JWF. “This discussion is relevant and timely, because it is obvious there is still so much work to be done to create a just and fair society for all. We hope men – and women – will come together at this first program with open minds and thoughtful ideas.”
“JWF Men as Allies” committee members include: Nir Buchler, Richard Comiter, Gary Lesser, Rabbi Yaron Kapitulnik, Brahm Levine, Brian Lowenthal, Adam Myron, Andrew Reitman, Eddie Schmidt, Herb Siegel, Jason Stuhmer and Joel Yudenfreund.
Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches is a nonprofit grant making and advocacy organization established to improve the lives of women and girls. Guided by Jewish values, JWF advocates for advancing all women and girls, and funds projects that have long-term effects for societal change on local, national and international levels by placing an unwavering focus on the root cause of issues. An inclusive organization, JWF welcomes members of all beliefs and genders who believe that when women and girls are empowered, the entire community benefits.
Tickets to the “Men as Allies” reception are $40. To purchase tickets, or for more information about Jewish Women’s Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches, please visit www.jwfpalmbeach.org, call 561-275-2200 or email Miriam Laing at Miriam@jwfpalmbeach.org.
Award-Winning Public Relations Firm Making Monumental Moves in West Palm
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Moore Communications Group (MCG), a full-service marketing and public relations firm headquartered in Tallahassee, is gaining momentum in its South Florida office with the addition of West Palm Beach native Christy Fox. Fox, who has more than 15 years of experience working on local, national and international public relations campaigns, marketing partnerships and events for top global brands, was most recently an executive vice president of the Monuments Men Foundation, where she helped share the story of the men and women who volunteered for service during World War II to rescue artistic and cultural treasures stolen by the Nazis. Under Fox’s leadership, MCG is the new agency of record for the City of West Palm Beach’s events department.
“We are so thrilled to welcome Christy to the team,” said Karen Moore, founder and CEO of MCG. “Her local perspective and years of experience bring incredible value to our growing South Florida presence. Her leadership has already provided big company wins, which we know will only continue to multiply.”
Fox, who grew up in West Palm Beach and still lives downtown, has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Boston University. While in her role with the Monuments Men Foundation, which became the major motion picture “The Monuments Men” in 2014 when George Clooney bought the rights to the book, Fox specialized in pitching national print, broadcast and online media. She secured coverage in outlets such as Charlie Rose, CBS Sunday Morning, NBC Nightly News, Morning Joe, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post and Reddit “Ask Me Anything.” Prior to her role with the Monuments Men Foundation, Fox worked in the marketing department of CityPlace coordinating and implementing special events and sponsorship initiatives to increase visibility and traffic to the West Palm Beach shopping, dining and entertainment center. She also held a position planning special events for the Norton Museum of Art, and its young professionals group, the Young Friends of the Norton.
“I am excited to be back in South Florida full time,” said Fox. “I have always been passionate about West Palm Beach, so to be charged with growing MCG’s presence in West Palm and South Florida, it is a perfect intersect of my passion and experience.”
In her new role, Fox is responsible for business development and account servicing, including on media relations, advocacy and branding projects.
Fox helped land the firm a contract with the City of West Palm Beach earlier this year as the agency of record for the City of West Palm Beach events department. MCG is responsible for the promotion of the City’s free events on the Waterfront throughout the year, including Clematis by Night, Screen on the Green, Sunday on the Waterfront, GreenMarket, Sandi Land, 4th on Flagler and more.
“As someone who has attended the City’s beloved events, like 4th on Flagler and Clematis by Night for years, I am thrilled to be collaborating on the marketing side,” continued Fox. “I look forward to the events – and MCG – continuing to grow.”
Headquartered in Tallahassee with offices in Denver, West Palm Beach and New Orleans, MCG is one of the largest independently-owned agencies in the Southeast. MCG has been awarded for its commitment to a top-notch work atmosphere by organizations such as the American Psychological Association’s (APA), as Psychologically Healthy Workplace, and Florida Trend, as a Best Place to Work seven years in a row. The company has also been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation by Inc. 5000.
For more information about Moore Communications Group, or to speak with Fox, please visit moorecommgroup.com or call 850-224-0174.
Clematis By Fright with live music all night long by The Spam Allstars (Latin/Funk)
Thursday, October 26. 6-9 p.m. FREE. West Palm Beach Waterfront
Creep, crawl or float down to Clematis by Fright for a FREE frightfully fantastic time! Thousands of dollars in prizes will be awarded in the annual costume contest in categories for kids, adults, families and pets. Returning this year is the Haunted Hallows where children can safely Trick-or-Treat with free candy bags provided by the City. Lots of spookily spectacular family await you at the best place to celebrate Halloween in West Palm Beach!
Also enjoy live music all night long by The Spam Allstars. (Latin/Funk) http://www.spamallstars.com/
DJ Le Spam & Spam Allstars blend improvisational electronic elements and turntables with Latin, funk, hip hop and dub to create what they call an electronic descarga. It’s not a known genre. It’s hard to describe. It attracts many types of people. But as they look out and see people dancing salsa, next to break-dancers, and festival-goers driving for hours to catch a show — they know something very special is going on.
Sunday On The Waterfront: Simply Tina
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Sunday, October 15, 2017
4 – 7 p.m. FREE | Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
“Simply Tina” (Tina Turner Tribute) | https://simplytinatributeband.com/
Simply Tina, Tina Turner Tribute Band, as seen at Disney World’s Epcot World Stage Theater, recreates all the professional musicianship, glitz & glamour found in a Tina Turner concert along with beautiful dancers and a full live band.
Lead singer Karena Korokous transforms into Miss Tina on stage and wears exact duplicate dresses that Miss Tina has worn during her live shows.
You will love this concert, including audience participation, as Simply Tina plays all Miss Turner’s best hits and cover songs she has performed throughout her career including Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High, What’s Love Got to do With It, Private Dancer, James Bond movie theme song Goldeneye, Nutbush City and many more.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this outdoor event. 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.
BrightStar Care Wellington/Palm Beach Using Music to Fight Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, music has a profound effect on people with Alzheimer’s because “rhythmic and other well-rehearsed responses require little to no cognitive or mental processing.” With that in mind, BrightStar Care of Wellington/Palm Beach, a home care agency that also provides medical staffing solutions, is supporting a music therapy program to help its residents who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia.
“People with Alzheimer’s or dementia are influenced by the motor center of the brain that responds directly to auditory rhythmic cues,” noted Nick Matzirakis, owner of BrightStar Care of Wellington/Palm Beach. “Our residents express happiness and gratitude for the music program.”
BrightStar Care of Wellington/Palm Beach sponsors music therapy provided by the Palm Beach Music Therapy Institute at The Carlisle Legacy Court Community.
The sessions are provided weekly. “This is an interactive session in which elderly participants engage in making music, singing and dancing along,” added Matzirakis. “Music helps stimulate their cognitive awareness, enables memory recall, and enhances their mood and emotional state by relieving stress.”
Music also offers a sense of control, provides movement and vocal fluency and fosters social interaction. “I can see an instant change and improvement in their moods as soon as the music starts,” concluded Matzirakis. “Some residents who are traditionally less active will even get up and start dancing, clapping and playing simple music instruments.”
About BrightStar Care of Wellington/Palm Beach
BrightStar Care of Wellington/Palm Beach provides quality home care, senior care, caregivers and medical staffing solutions to families and businesses in Wellington, Greenacres and West Palm Beach. Its home care agency services include companion care, skilled care, personal care, neurological disorder care, child care, transportation services and more. For more information, please call (561) 515-4477, or visit http://www.brightstarcare.com/wellington.
Blockbuster Space Exhibit to Launch at the Science Center
OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXHIBIT TO LAUNCH AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
Guests get a front-row seat to see what it’s like to live in space with “Astronaut”
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Jump into your space suit and report for training, because the newest addition to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has landed and it’s out of this world! The Astronaut exhibition has touched down, bringing with it a whole space lab full of science fun, on display October 14, 2017 until April 15, 2018.
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 Lew Crampton, President and CEO of the Science Center. “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 stimulates 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.
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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City of West Palm Beach Community Events for November 2017
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Free Weekly Concert Series
Every Thursday; 6-9 p.m. FREE
West Palm Beach Waterfront
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. 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 2: Heritage (Reggae) http://www.heritageband.com
A reggae feel, an island rock vibe, funk and R&B… mix them together and you get Heritage, a bunch of guys just doing what they love – making music and having fun! When their cultural backgrounds and individual flavors fuse together, it just flows, creating a significant sound that can only be known as Heritage.
• Thursday, November 9: Professor Pennygoode’s Mighty Flea Circus (Jump, Rockabilly, Swing) http://mightyfleacircus.com/
Starting with a low rumble in the distance and a slight vibration of the ground beneath your feet, you can feel it in your bones that something is headed your way. When you see the lights, hear the music, and the excitement begins to bubble down deep inside, you know… The Mighty Flea Circus is coming to town.
Professor Pennygoode’s Mighty Flea Circus is a non-stop good time ‘Swingabilly’ band from South Florida with one mission: To get you moving! This five-piece, well-oiled machine blends together a unique take on music from the forties and the fifties, Rockabilly, Jump and Swing artists of today, with original material that you can’t get out of your head.
The swinging rhythm section of Richie Molal on drums and Kenny Z on bass lays down a foundation that is guaranteed to get your inner “Lindy Hopper” moving while the intertwining guitars of Greggor Lee and StingRay keep the music flying and open for the sometimes sultry, sometimes raucous vocals of the dynamic and beautiful Chrystine to soar above. With a repertoire of familiar tunes from artists like Louis Jordan, Wanda Jackson, Brian Setzer Keely Smith, Louis Prima, and an ever-growing list of new artists and original music, this band is sure to keep the joint jumping. Do yourself a favor and run away with Professor Pennygoode’s Mighty Flea Circus next time they stop into your town.
• Thursday, November 16: Terry Hank (Soul Rockin’ Blues) www.terryhanck.net
Terry Hanck is well known for his hard-blowing sax, incredible range and gusty vocals. He draws on a vast repertoire of songs, including many originals, and his energetic performances spotlight an artist at the peak of his craft. His topnotch band includes “Johnny Cat” Soubrand on guitar, Tim Wagar on bass, and Butch Cousins on drums. Terry Hanck brings a polished “festival” show that has wowed audiences throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
• Thursday, November 23: Happy Thanksgiving! – No Clematis by Night
• Thursday, November 30: Special Clematis by Night – Holiday Tree Lighting. Guests are invited to the annual City of West Palm Beach Holiday Tree Lighting featuring “Sandi,” the world’s ONLY 35-ft-tall holiday tree sculpted from 600 tons of sand! Sandi will make her 2017 debut at approximately 7:00 p.m. on the Waterfront during Clematis by Night.
As with every year, Sandi’s story will unfold a little bit more this season and the Holiday Tree Lighting will unveil a “big” and new part of her personality. Be sure you don’t miss the fun! *Additional entertainment to be announced, including Clematis by Night bands/music.
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Friday, November 10, 2017
“The Lego Batman Movie”
7 – 11 p.m. FREE – *starts earlier due to kid-friendly activities*
7:00 PM – Fun Kids Activities on the Great Lawn
Before great lawn transforms into a theater under the stars, kids are welcome to come down to the Waterfront and enjoy fun, kid activities, including big blocks, art activities, an over-size Connect Four, and maybe even some Legos!
8:00 PM – “The Lego Batman Movie” [PG] There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker’s (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) can show him a thing or two.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this theater under the stars. 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.
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Sunday, November 19, 2017
4 – 7 p.m. FREE | Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
The Wildflowers (Tom Petty Tribute) | http://www.thewildflowersband.com/
The Wildflowers bring you the ultimate Tom Petty tribute experience like no other! Imagine it’s the late 80s and you are seeing Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at their very best!
The Wildflowers will take you back to when Rock was cool and huge hits like “American Girl,” “Free Fallin’” and “Don’t Do Me Like That,” ruled the airwaves! They have a front man that looks, sounds, and plays just like Tom Petty and the band is made up of some of the Southeast’s finest musicians.
There are so many hits, including “Refugee,” “The Waiting,” “Breakdown,” “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” “Runnin’ Down A Dream,” “Even The Losers,” “Here Comes My Girl,” “You Got Lucky,” “I won’t Back Down,” “Learning To Fly,” “Into The Great Wide Open,” and so many more!
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this outdoor event. 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.
***activities are subject to change and cancellation***