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Palm Beach Zoo Releases Statement, Announces Gala Venue Change

Palm Beach Zoo Releases Statement, Announces Gala Venue Change

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society announces its decision to move its upcoming 2018 annual fundraiser from the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

“We have an unyielding commitment to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world,” said Zoo CEO & President, Andrew Aiken. “After thoughtful consideration by Zoo leadership, we have decided it is important that we not allow distractions to deter us from our mission and culture.”

The Zoo’s Tropical Safari Gala, held on the island with limited venue options, is the only black tie event where more than 400 guests mingle with wildlife.

“It is critical that the focus of this special night remains on saving species and raising awareness and money for the hundreds of animals, many of them endangered, in our care.”

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

As a home to over 550 animals, the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. An unwavering commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Saluting Branches

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Six Local Tree Service Companies Support

SALUTING BRANCHES

Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance

September 20, 2017

 

Numerous Local Arborists Will Spend Day Sprucing Up South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth 

(Lake Worth, FL – August 22, 2017) Tree care professionals from six local tree service companies will unite at the South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth for a volunteer day of service dedicated to our veterans. Saluting Branches, Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance is a nonprofit organization honoring veterans by donating tree care at veteran properties. Celebrating the third annual day of service on September 20, 2017, nearly 1500 tree industry professionals across the nation will donate a full day by doing what they do best: caring for trees.

Participating local companies include Jason Arborcare Service in West Palm Beach, Mignano Landscape & Tree Care in Boynton Beach, Only Trees of Jupiter, Southern Arbor Services of Pompano Beach, Stephen’s Tree Service in Palm Beach Gardens, and Zimmerman Tree Service in Lake Worth.

Volunteer tree work at the 313-acre cemetery will begin by 8:30 am that Wednesday with arborists providing expertise in tree structure, invasive insects, diseases, and best management practices for tree health.

“We join with tree care companies around the country to honor our Nation’s veteran’s by providing free tree care services,” says James Mitchum, director of South Florida National Cemetery. “Together we make these cemeteries safer, more beautiful resting places for those veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”

“I look forward to giving back and taking care of the place where those that gave their life have their final resting place,” shared one previous volunteer, while others declared, “What an outstanding way to honor our country’s veterans,” and “Our actions and participation in this event is a small token of our thanks to the men and women who served. We are proud to be a part of an industry that recognizes our veterans and the sacrifices they made.”

 

About SALUTING BRANCHES:

SALUTING BRANCHES began in 2015 as an idea from a group of Minnesota tree professionals looking to give back to our military troops, and has evolved into a national project of caring for trees at veteran properties. In the past two events, there have been over 2,400 participants contributing close to $2,500,000 in donated services at 39 veteran sites. For more information, please visit www.SalutingBranches.org.

 

Annual Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale

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Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County Invites the Public to Annual Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale and Indoor Arts & Craft Fair – September 16-17

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 21, 2017) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will soon be hosting one of its most popular annual 2-day events:

Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale

And Indoor Arts & Craft Fair

Plant lovers of every age are invited to stroll throughout Mounts Botanical Garden and enjoy the new and improved sale featuring an amazing selection of more than 25 rare and unusual orchids, plus a wide assortment of exotic plants.

The indoor/air-conditioned Arts & Craft Fair will feature numerous vendors selling orchid jewelry, orchid supplies, locally produced honey, a variety of gourmet teas – including the exclusive Mounts Botanical Tea; plus, Palm Beach County WoodTurners, and a festive Beer & Wine Garden.

“South Florida is home to more than 50 native species of orchids,” says Rochelle Wolberg, Curator-Director at Mounts. “The joy of growing orchids is in the spike – watching it flourish and blossom is truly a natural wonder – and we will have more than two dozen different varieties of orchids available for purchase.”

“This popular annual event is also the perfect opportunity for plant lovers to walk through the Garden, take-in the horticultural beauty, and even visit both our new Windows on the Floating World: Blume Tropical Wetland Garden and a preview of our next bit exhibition, WASHED ASHORE: Art to Save the Sea,” she adds.

The Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale and Indoor Arts & Craft Fair will be open from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, September 16; and from 9 am to 3 pm on Sunday. Like all events at Mounts Botanical Garden, this is accessible to people with disabilities.

Admission is FREE for Mounts members and children 12 and under, $10 for nonmembers.

Coming Soon to Mounts Botanical Garden

WASHED ASHORE:

Art to Save the Sea

Opening December 2, 2017

Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the first of 10 larger than life sea creatures, all made from plastic debris found in the ocean, is already on display at Mounts – the other nine WASHED ASHORE sculptures will arrive later this year. For a preview glimpse, check out Grace now on display by Lake Worth in the Garden.

For more information about this exciting, upcoming exhibition at Mounts, please visit www.mounts.org/event/washedashore/.

About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:

With a mission to inspire the public, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden, offering gorgeous displays of tropical and sub-tropical plants, plus informative classes, workshops, and other fun-filled events. The Garden contains more than 2,000 species of plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, bromeliads and more. Mounts Botanical Garden is a facility of the Palm Beach County Extension Service, which is in partnership with the University of Florida and the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden. Mounts is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach.

Mounts Botanical Garden is open everyday (except Palm Beach County recognized holidays) from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

 

Sublime Chaos: A Journey from Realism to Abstraction

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Sublime Chaos:

a journey from realism to abstraction

Paintings by Deborah Bigeleisen

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Exhibition will Run August 24-26 at The Gallery at the Wine Scene in Downtown WPB

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 14, 2017) Internationally renowned artist Deborah Bigeleisen today announced that her 25-piece exhibition Sublime Chaos: a journey from realism to abstraction will run August 24-26 at The Gallery at the Wine Scene, 501 Fern Street in downtown West Palm Beach.  The original opening scheduled for August 10 was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

The public is invited to the opening reception for the colorful and dynamic new exhibition on Thursday, August 24, from 5 to 10 pm. Wine and tapas will be served by The Wine Scene and entertainment will be provided by two extraordinary musicians: pianist Dr. Robin Arrigo and cellist Dr. Claudio Jaffe.

About the Exhibition:

“After working for more than four years on groups of conceptual paintings in analogous tonalities, tones of grays and beiges, and blacks and whites, I was looking for what’s next, says Bigeleisen. “This was the time to break away from the subtle transitions of color that I had worked with for so long and go after something completely new – creating bold multi-color vibrant paintings.”

“By emulating (artist Paul Jenkins’) bold splashes of color, the bleeding water color effects, the drippy paint, and other elements of his work, I found a freedom with the paint that I had never experienced before… The more I played with the paints and became more comfortable with the mediums, I started letting go; my own voice was emerging with an entirely new spontaneity and artistic inventiveness,” she adds. “It’s a whole new creative paradigm for me and I love the newness, the challenge, the unending discoveries, and the unpredictability of what’s down the road.”

Fans of Bigeleisen’s works can experience her new style and share her artistic stretch August 24-26 at The Gallery at the Wine Scene. For more information, please visit www.deborahbigeleisen.com.

Note: A portion of the proceeds from all sales from this exhibition will be donated to Soroptimist International of the Palm Beaches.

About the Artist:  

Flowers and nature have been the inspiration for Deborah Bigeleisen’s artistic expression since childhood, and are the common thread that weave through both her careers: first as a textile print designer and founder of her own global design company in NYC, and later as a fine artist which she began in 1998 upon moving to West Palm Beach, FL. In the early years of her painting career she was mentored by acclaimed technical master Sam Perry and guided by renowned visionary Gordon Parks.  She also completed rigorous training through Master Artist Workshops.

From early on, Ms. Bigeleisen’s work gained the attention of fine art dealers across the U.S. from San Francisco and Austin to New York City and Southampton. Her paintings are collected worldwide both privately and publicly, enhancing the corporate collections of American Airlines, Beauté Therapies Inc., Hilton International, The Koury Corporation and more. Her paintings have been accepted into numerous museum exhibitions including the Society of the Four Arts, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and the Williamsburg [Brooklyn, NY] Art and Historical Center; have received awards in international competitions; and have graced the covers and interior pages of publications including Michael K. Corbin’s three part series “A Collector’s Journal,” Florida Design, New Art International, and Art & Antiques. In addition, her conceptual work in fractals has been published in the prestigious journal Science Creative Quarterly.

Ms. Bigeleisen’s paintings are sold through fine art dealers, and have been prominently exhibited in international Contemporary and Fine Art fairs including the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, ArtHamptons, the Chicago International Art Show, the LA Art Show, the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show and the Shanghai Art Fair. For more information, please visit www.deborahbigeleisen.com.

 

Sunday On The Waterfront: Purple Masquerade

SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Sunday, September 17, 2017
4 – 7 p.m. FREE | Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St.; West Palm Beach, FL 33401
“Purple Masquerade” (Prince Tribute) | https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Masquerade-Tn-1642799932653015/

Purple Masquerade is a high-performance tribute celebration of the musical icon known as “Prince”. Expect a high energy concert, with an amazing front man who looks and sounds just like Prince in his prime in the late 80s, plus the band’s tribute to his backing band “The Revolution”, performing Prince’s greatest hits! The elaborate costumes and awesome stage presence will take you back to 1999!

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.

Screen On The Green: Beauty and the Beast

SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Friday, September 8, 2017
Screen on the Green, September 8th
8 – 11 p.m. FREE
Beauty and the Beast 2017 version, rated PG

A tale as old as time will come to life on the lawn in September, as the City of West Palm Beach shows the most recent version of the beloved “Beauty and the Beast.” The adaptation of the fairy tale details the story of a young woman, Belle, who is held captive in place of her father by a terrifying beast. Unaware that her captor is actually a prince, Belle falls in love, which breaks the decades-long magic spell that made him a beast.

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.

FPL Invites Families this Labor Day to Beat the Heat at Palm Beach Zoo with an Innovative Cooling Station

WHAT: Palm Beach County residents are invited to cool off and join the fun at Florida Power & Light Company’s Cooling Station during the Palm Beach Zoo’s Kids Free Labor Day Weekend event.

Guests will take a moment to “chill” out by walking into a larger-than-life ice cube that refreshes with music and a cold blast of CO2, along with a video souvenir of their experience.

The Cooling Station is the perfect way to recharge the family during a hot day at the zoo. It showcases how customers can beat the heat this summer with FPL’s energy-saving tips and tools – including the new mobile app and the Online Home Energy Survey – and turn themselves into energy experts by taking control of their usage and bill.

This event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 3 and Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day

WHERE: Palm Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

WHO: Sponsored by FPL in partnership with the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

URL: http://www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events

Hundreds Receive Free Healthcare

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FoundCare Inc. Hosts 17th Annual Back-to-School Community Health Fair
Thanks To Partnership With T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society, Local Families Receive Free Care

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – More than 350 people received health care services at the 17th Annual Back-to-School Community Health Fair over the weekend. The T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society (TLJMS) and FoundCare, Inc. partnered to host the event at the health center’s West Palm Beach location to kick off National Health Center Week, August 13-19.

Designed to offer free health services to meet the growing needs of the community, the event offered immunizations, screenings, physicals, dental checkups, health education and more. In addition, families who participated in the free medical screenings received backpacks filled with school supplies.

“We are proud to have partnered with the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society for another successful year of serving underserved, underinsured and at-risk community members,” said Dr. Oneka Marriott, Chief Medical Officer for FoundCare. “In advance of National Health Center week, we were happy to let people know that our Federally Qualified Health Center can assist families with affordable healthcare and serve as a patient-centered medical home. We are here to offer these services year-round, and are pleased to have helped families who might not otherwise get this opportunity to receive care.”

FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services and X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy, all in one location. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on family size and income.

“We were thrilled to collaborate with FoundCare to invest in the health and welfare of vulnerable families to cultivate a healthy community,” said Dr. Litzrudy Justinvil, Health Fair Committee Chair for T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. “We know that the cost of healthcare can be stressful for families, and access to culturally competent physicians and other clinical specialists can be limited. That’s why we love putting on this event every year.”

FoundCare staff and T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society members volunteer their time to provide services completely free of charge. TLJMS has been organizing the Community Health Fair for 17 years, offering locals comprehensive primary care at no cost, which they might not otherwise receive, from predominantly minority physicians and other clinical specialists who donate their services.

Sponsors of this year’s health fair included Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, Merrill Lynch, UBS Financial Services and Guardians Credit Union. Funders that made the health fair possible included Jack & Jill Foundation of America, Pfizer Foundation, and Quantum Foundation.

For more information about FoundCare or to schedule an appointment, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org. For more information about TLJMS, please visit www.tljmedicalsociety.org.

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FPL Invites Families to Beat the Heat at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science with Innovative Cooling Station

Visitors are invited to cool off and join the fun at Florida Power & Light Company’s Cooling Station this Sept. 9-10 at the Museum Plaza of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. It’s the perfect location to cool down during some of the city’s hottest events including: Free Second Saturdays at the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), DWNTWN Art Days and the Arsht Center’s ArtsLaunch.

Guests will take a moment to “chill” out by walking into a larger-than-life ice cube that refreshes with music and a cold blast of CO2, along with a video souvenir of their experience. The Cooling Station is the perfect way to recharge during an exciting weekend of local events. It showcases how customers can beat the heat this summer with FPL’s energy-saving tips and tools – including the new mobile app and the Online Home Energy Survey – and turn themselves into energy experts by taking control of their usage and bill.

Guests can also participate in “Take Flight with Kites” with Frost Science, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, as they learn about the history of kites and how they fly, plus make and decorate their own kites.

This event is free and open to the public.

YWCA Seeks Nominations for 2017 Barry Krischer Award

The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2017 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award. Established in 2008 to honor the then-retiring State Attorney, the award recognizes a law enforcement, social services or health care professional or organizational unit that has gone beyond the normal “call of duty” or what normally would be expected of the current job responsibilities to assist or advocate for a victim of domestic violence.

As State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit, Krischer made domestic violence a priority by establishing the Domestic Violence Elimination Program (DOVE) providing advocacy to battered women upon their entry into the criminal justice system; drafting and lobbying for domestic violence legislation; and helping create the Simon C. Fireman Home Safe Center for Children.

The commended service must have taken place between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, title, place of employment with phone number, supervisor’s name with phone number, a one-page description of the activity or activities with the victim, and the name and phone number of the person(s) making the nomination.

The award will be presented during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

The deadline for nominations is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

For more information or to request a nomination form, please contact the YWCA at 561-640-0050, Ext. 115 or 137.