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Inaugural “Mallets & Martinis” Event to Benefit Vita Nova

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Inaugural “Mallets & Martinis” Event to Benefit Vita Nova

Inaugural “Mallets & Martinis” Event to Benefit Vita Nova

April 1, 2017 at the National Croquet Center

WEST PALM BEACH, FL- (February 5, 2017) Vita Nova, the leader in helping young adults transition to independence, will host their inaugural event “Mallets and Martinis” at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach on Saturday, April 1, 2017.  Co-Chairs are Shannon and John Favole, Sandy and Jose Coto.

Photo by Joy Lynne Photography

This exciting event will take place from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm as guests experience culinary delights, fanciful beverages, extraordinary auction items, croquet fun and so much more! “Mallets and Martinis” will help raise funds for the residents of Vita Nova Village located in West Palm Beach.

Each year approximately 26,000 young adults “age out” of foster care in the United States, per the Annie E Casey Foundation.  Four years after aging out, 60 percent have been homeless, less than half have graduated from high school and more than 80 percent are unable to support themselves.

 

 If a foster youth has not been adopted by age 18, and doesn’t have family to go home to, they are suddenly left on their own.  They must figure out all by themselves where to live, how to finish high school, start college and find a job. This is where Vita Nova steps in and helps teens leaving foster care find safe places to live (including Vita Nova Village in West Palm Beach), succeed in school, and obtain their first jobs.  Through a wide array of unique programs and services provided by Vita Nova, young adults ages 18-25, receive a stable, nurturing environment that everyone deserves.  

 

For the last 10 years, Vita Nova has positively impacted hundreds of young adults with success stories around every corner that are awe-inspiring. Stories such as the young man who was lost, scared and homeless to recently being accepted into college and realizing his true potential, to the young girl who finished high school and secured her first job. These are the young people that didn’t have the chance of a forever family and with Vita Nova, now have the chance and opportunity to succeed and be fulfilled.

For those wishing to make a difference in a young adults life, supporting this event will allow Vita Nova to become bigger and better for the youth they serve by rebuilding futures- one life at a time. ​ 

 

Tickets to “Mallets & Martinis” are $125 each.  VIP Table Service is $2,000 for a table of 10.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and Vita Nova is currently seeking donations for the auction. For more information, request an invitation, and/or to learn about sponsorship opportunities visit www.MalletsAndMartinis.com. 

About Vita Nova:

Since 2006, Vita Nova, Inc. has been the leader in helping young adults transition to independence by providing a stable, nurturing environment that includes housing, counseling, and education. A wide array of unique programs and services are offered to young adults ages 18-25.  Vita Nova, Inc, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, is comprised of four components:  Vita Nova Life Coaches; Oasis Center (Outreach, Advocacy and Support for Independence and Self-Sufficiency); Vita Nova Village; and Vita Nova Thrift Store.

 

Vita Nova means “new life” in Latin and through the efforts of the Vita Nova staff, its volunteers and its benefactors, youth who leave foster care are given the opportunity to lead lives characterized by independence, self-determination and personal responsibility. 

 

To learn more about Vita Nova visit www.vitanova.org or call 561.689.0035.

JustWorld and the CP Palm Beach Masters Brought Fun and Entertainment at the JustWorld Kid Zone!

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JustWorld and the CP Palm Beach Masters Brought Fun and Entertainment at the JustWorld Kid Zone!

JustWorld and the CP Palm Beach Masters Brought Fun and Entertainment at the JustWorld Kid Zone!

Deeridge Farms, a 300-acre oasis of serenity and beauty set in the Village of Wellington, hosted the CP Palm Beach Masters Presented by SOVARO®. This year’s event featured a popular schedule and showcased one of the final two East Coast qualifying events in the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League to qualify for the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals in Omaha, Nebraska, in March.

JustWorld was thrilled to partner with the CP Palm Beach Masters for the second year to bring exciting entertainment to Wellington at The JustWorld Kid Zone. The JustWorld Kid Zone was held during the CP Palm Beach Masters on Saturday, February 4th, and Sunday, February 5th, from 11:00-2:00 pm. JustWorld ran their signature horseless horseshow, an event which allows kids to gallop over a course of miniature jumps and test their skills like the top riders. JustWorld mascots, mini ponies Domino and Tootsie, tried out the course as well. Other fun activities included a balloon artist, face painting, a jumbo slide, and bounce house.

Special guest performer Johnny Rez, from the hit NBC show The Voice, sang the National Anthem on Sunday, February 5th, before the Grand Prix and his new single “Lifted High” from the movie “The Lachance Kids,” which will be released in April. Johnny Rez, a singer/songwriter from Miami, is a JustWorld Ambassador who recently traveled to Guatemala with JustWorld to spend time with students and Ambassadors at JustWorld’s partner project, Los Patojos. Johnny also performed at the 14th Annual JustWorld Gala, sharing with JustWorld’s Gala guests his personal story of how music changed his life and his new connection to Los Patojos before hitting the dance floor while he sang live. Johnny stopped by the JustWorld Kid Zone to join in on all the festivities as well. 

The CP Palm Beach Masters believes in JustWorld’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by funding local partners around the world to benefit children. As the Presenting Sponsor of JustWorld’s 14th Annual Gala, the CP Palm Beach Masters made a generous donation to help support JustWorld’s life-sustaining projects in Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras. These projects help sustain programs that provide basic needs to more than 6,500 children with little opportunity to receive support from other sources. With their donation, thousands of children will be supported through education, nutrition, health and hygiene, and leadership and cultural development programs.

 

ABOUT JUSTWORLD INTERNATIONAL 

JustWorld International is devoted to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding local partners around the world helping children thrive.

JustWorld International is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States and a registered Association 1901 in France. Tax-deductible donations are accepted in Switzerland and JustWorld’s supporters may send their donations to Fondation Philanthropia, a Swiss public-benefit umbrella foundation. JustWorld International has no political or religious affiliation.

Hospice of PBC Foundation Resale Shops Celebrate 30 Years

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Hospice of PBC Foundation Resale Shops Celebrate 30 Years

Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation Resale Shops Celebrate 30 Years of Fashion and Philanthropy

 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2017) – Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation Resale Shops are celebrating their 30 year anniversary of providing fashionable finds, all while giving back to the community.

The upscale, newly renovated shops will be hosting quarterly customer appreciation days which will include complimentary bites and beverages, along with discounts and prizes for customers who attend. Store locations throughout the Palm Beaches are in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Juno Beach.

The first event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 12 – 4pm at all three shop locations.

Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation Resale Shops have been an integral part of not only the communities that they serve, but in helping patients receive the hospice care that they deserve. The organization receives donations of all types from charitable community members, including clothing, houseware, furniture and vehicles, which are then sold to the public. The proceeds from the goods sold directly benefit hospice patients and their families, including extraordinary comfort care, music therapy and individual and family bereavement services.

Tax-deductible donations are accepted at all three locations and large items are available for pickup at your home at no cost, by trusted employees. For information on how to donate or to locate your nearest Resale Shop, please visit www.hpbcf.org/resale or call 561-494-6814.

About Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation

The Foundations are the philanthropic arms of Trustbridge. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by supporting services that go above and beyond what Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance provide under the normal hospice benefit. For more information, please call (561) 494-6888 or visit www.hpbcf.org.

Splash Art Class

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Splash Art Class

At the Mall at Wellington Green, Splash Art Class

Paragon Wellington 10 Movie Theater Grand Opening

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Paragon Wellington 10 Movie Theater Grand Opening

PARAGON WELLINGTON 10 MOVIE THEATER GRAND OPENING

Weekend Activities Include Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser and Kid Friendly Fun.

 

(Deerfield Beach, FL, February 1, 2017) –When Florida-based Paragon Entertainment celebrates the grand opening of its newest movie theater on February 10th – 12th (Paragon Wellington at the Mall at Wellington Green), it will also open the doors of its newly launched restaurant concept located adjacent to the theater: Cask + Shaker Craft Bar and Kitchen (caskandshaker.com).

 

The theater’s state of the art amenities include electric leather recliners with footrests in every auditorium, a Dolby Atmos Extreme Theater featuring immersive sound and a Clarus™ wall to wall 65′ Screen with 4k Digital Projection. Guests can purchase beer and wine at concession, or a meal and drinks from the full bar at Cask + Shaker, all of which can be enjoyed in the comfort of an electric recliner while watching a movie.

 

Grand Opening festivities are set for Friday, February 10 – Sunday, February 12, 2017 and include:    

 

Feb. 11 | 10 AM                           Sensory Friendly Screening of ‘The Lego Batman Movie’  

Feb. 11 & 12 | 12 PM – 2 PM      Exclusive Meet & Greet with Batman

Feb. 11 & 12 | 12 PM – 2 PM      Interactive Lego Experience with Bricks 4 Kidz

 

The first 100 children on both Saturday and Sunday will receive a free Batman mask. The fun is free; movie tickets are sold separately and can be purchased at paragontheaters.com or at the box office.  

 

In addition, guests will have the opportunity to help fundraise for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club by way of participating in a gift basket raffle (valued at $500), or by purchasing theater concessions throughout the weekend.  Raffle tickets are $2 for one, $5 for three or $10 for seven ($10 donations receive a free Paragon Theaters popcorn voucher). All raffle proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club, along with a percentage of grand opening weekend concession sales.

 

“We are thrilled to partner with the Boys & Girls Club to help raise funds for their organization alongside the grand opening of Paragon Wellington and Cask + Shaker,” stated Michael Whalen, CEO of Paragon Theaters. “Giving back has always been a cornerstone of our company, and we look forward to helping many more charities in the area with fundraisers now that we are officially open for business.” 

 

Cask + Shaker features classic favorites with an all-new twist in a great gastropub setting. Meals are prepared with care, passion and innovation, using high quality ingredients each step of the way. The food menu is matched by an outstanding selection of beers, wines and alcoholic beverages. Guests can enjoy a world-class cocktail, made to perfection, or discover the best South-Florida brews with 30 locally-sourced beers available right on tap.

 

Guests can dine indoors, or in the open-air bar and patio. Cask + Shaker’s convenient location also lets guest easily pick up carryout orders to enjoy while watching a movie. “Timeless. Heart-warming, delicious. These are the things we love about great food with a special flare,” stated James Herd, COO of Paragon Theaters.

 

Learn more about Paragon Theaters at paragontheaters.com/aboutus 

Western Academy Charter School announced as a Project Child® National Demonstration Site

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Western Academy Charter School announced as a Project Child® National Demonstration Site

Western Academy Charter School announced as a Project Child® National Demonstration Site

 

Royal Palm Beach, FL- Innovative Programs, LLC recently announced that Western Academy Charter School (WACS) in Royal Palm Beach has been selected as one of Project CHILD® National Demonstration Sites for the 2016-2017 school year.  WACS has used Project CHILD® since 2003 and have been a National model site since 2010.   The selected schools are sites that will host visitors to showcase innovative methods for school improvement and reform.

National Demonstration Sites are schools that have been successfully implementing CHILD as a school wide model for at least three years.  These schools have documented success with student achievement and school reform indicators. 

Project CHILD® is a 21st century research-based instructional model for K-5 schools.  The focus is on professional collaborative teaming, teacher instructional expertise, differentiated learning, student engagement and technology infusion. 

The schools, including Western Academy Charter School, have demonstrated positive results with CHILD in the following areas that are aligned with 21st Century Skills: Documented academic success for students; High degree of student involvement using technology and hands-on learning; Professional leadership by highly qualified teachers and administrators; Collaborative team teaching; Strong focus on core subjects of reading, writing and mathematics and positive student behavior and accountability. This model uses a multi-sensory approach that taps into the type of learner a student is and allows for them to use their strengths to be successful.

“WACS has been implementing CHILD since we opened our doors in 2003,” said Linda Terranova, Principal of Western Academy Charter School. “Our students are truly taught how to think for themselves and how to work cooperatively with others to solve problems and create solutions. We love CHILD and how it transforms our classrooms.  It is a hands-on model that puts the students in control of their learning and provides many activities and opportunities for them to think, question, explore and problem solve in the learning process.”

About Western Academy Charter School:

Western Academy was designed as an innovative alternative to traditional public school education. Designated by the Florida Department of Education as a High Performing Charter School and a 5 Star School, it has been an “A” school since 2006.  It is also “A+” rated by the Florida Consortium of Charter Schools.  The school currently serves 500 students in Kindergarten through 8th grade who reside in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Western Lake Worth and Lantana. Western Academy Charter School, ranked in the top 17 percent of all schools in the state of Florida, addresses the whole child through a multi-sensory approach to learning.  Western Academy is located at 650 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Suite 300, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. 

 

For more information please call (561) 792-4123 or visit www.westernacademycharter.com

Romancing the Rhine on a Scenic River Cruise

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Romancing the Rhine on a Scenic River Cruise

Travel with Terri

Story and Photos by Terri Marshall

 

There are people in this world who live for cruising aboard mega ships filled with thousands of passengers, massive casinos and enough space to ensure you never see the same people twice. That’s not my idea of a romantic getaway. It’s not that I have an issue with cruising, I just prefer a more refined, intimate experience. That’s why I fell in love with river cruising after traveling with Scenic along the Rhine River in Germany. Seriously, in love.

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The Scenic Opal

For seven glorious days, I woke each morning and dialed the direct number to my butler, Mari. The conversation was always the same, “Good Morning, Ms. Marshall, would you like me to bring your tea this morning?” Each afternoon, my cabin attendant, Therry, would seek me out to tell me he had re-stocked my all-inclusive mini bar with more white wine—apparently someone kept drinking mine. That was my life aboard the Scenic Opal on my recent cruise along the Rhine River from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam—and it was fabulous.

But it was more than the personal service and extra wine, the Scenic cruise along the romantic Rhine River glided past UNESCO World Heritage sites, fairytale castles, picturesque villages and historic cathedrals: an unforgettable journey.

Experiences Along the Rhine

With a route beginning in Basel, Switzerland and ending in Amsterdam, there are more than enough dreamy experiences to bring a bit of romance to your life. For my journey it began with a stroll in Strasburg, France past half-timbered houses to the stunning Gothic cathedral.
The following day, having already visited Heidelberg, Germany (one of my favorite German cities), I opted for an excursion to the riverside town of Speyer to check out the unique array of rare technological exhibits at the Technik Museum.

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Cologne, Germany

In Manheim, a private tour of a Baroque-period Palace was followed with a classical concert by a couple who clearly knew and embraced the essence of romance. In Rüdesheim we explored the Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum, home to over 350 mechanical music instruments spanning three centuries. Afterwards, I enjoyed a cable car ride suspended above local vineyards to the Niederwald Monument.

Arriving in Koblenz, we traversed the Rhine River to the impressive Ehrenbreitstein Fortress where we were treated to traditional entertainment which proved to be a good time for all.
Exploring in Cologne brought me up close to the filigree twin towers of the famous cathedral followed by a walk along the bridge where thousands of couples have declared their love with locks.

Our final port in Amsterdam yielded the opportunity to explore Volendam, a charming community complete with a quaint wooden church. From there it was off to to the equally charming village of Edam, famous for its round cheese where our group had the unexpected pleasure of joining the taping of a music video by a popular local band, the Sammies.

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The Sammies in Edam

Onboard the Scenic Opal

There’s no shortage of river cruise companies to choose from and Scenic is one of the best. I cruised on the Scenic Opal, one of the company’s newest sleek luxurious “spaceships” featuring panoramic views of the river with floor to ceiling windows throughout. The artwork was well chosen and touches of luxury were evident throughout.

Suites and staterooms included retractable windows that allow the conversion of the private balcony into an all-weather sun lounge with the touch of a button. Typically, I’m not one that spends a lot of time in my room when I travel. But I could have spent hours just hanging out in my suite.

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Junior Suite on the Scenic Opal

At the heart of the ship is the Panorama Lounge and Bar—a place to relax, meet up with friends, old and new, and the place of the ship’s evening entertainment. Catch a few rays of sunshine on the Sun Deck or relax in the Jacuzzi. There’s also a Fitness and Wellness Center for your workouts or a massage.

And you will eat well…very well…with a varied selection of dining options. Crystal is the main dining room serving extensive buffets for breakfast and lunch with a la carte selections also available. Dinners are full service with a varied and delicious array of menu choices. For more casual bites, River Café serves a range of light meals, snacks and beverages daily including personal pizzas and addictive desserts.

Guests of the Diamond Deck and in Junior Balcony Suites on the Sapphire Deck have the option of dining at Table La Rive, the Executive Chef’s table. This elegant experience features a six-course menu with sommelier paired wine.

For exclusive and intimate dining, make a reservation at Portobellos for fine Italian dining, or L’Amour where fine French cuisine is the star.

At least once on each cruise, an old-fashioned barbeque is served on the Sun Deck Barbeque – weather permitting. And although it was raining on barbeque day for my cruise, the barbeque theme was brought inside to the Crystal dining room complete with German sausages and a decadent Strawberry Buffet.

In the End, It’s All About Romance

If you, like me, haven’t been a huge fan of cruising, a river cruise is likely to change your mind. Let’s face it, travel can be stressful—trying to manage a number of countries with varying road rules, constant packing and unpacking at each destination and dealing with the cultural preferences of tipping or not tipping. On a Scenic river cruise all of that disappears and you can focus on romance. Isn’t that what you wanted in the first place?

www.scenicusa.com

Three Upcoming Musical Productions

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Three Upcoming Musical Productions

MNM Productions Announces Casts for

Three Major Musical Productions This Year

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

 

All Three Shows will be Presented at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse

The team at MNM Productions: Bruce Linser, Marcie Gorman-Althof, Michael Lifshitz, Kimberly Dawn Smith, Paul Reekie (Photo Credit: Jacek Gancarz)

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – February 3, 2017) Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, one of South Florida’s hottest new theatre companies, today announced the leading cast members and production teams for its first three productions in 2017, each of which will be presented at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse.

 

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

May 19 to June 4

The hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical about King Arthur and his rollicking round table will be headlined by Johnbarry Greene as King Arthur, Laura Hodes as the Lady of the Lake, Joshua McKinney as Lancelot, Sahid Pabon as Robin and Andrew Shultz at Patsy, along with two MNM favorites, Michael Scott Ross (HAIR, The World Goes ‘Round) and Mike Westrich (HAIR). The show will have a total cast of 20 singing, dancing performers.

 

SPAMALOT is being directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Kimberly Dawn Smith, with Silver Palm Award-winner Paul Reekie serving as musical director.

 

Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY

July 21 to August 6

One of the best loved musicals by Broadway’s preeminent composer/ lyricist, COMPANY will spot an all-star cast of 14 South Florida theatre favorites, including Robert Johnson as Bobby, along with Larry Alexander, Amy Miller Brennan, Clay Cartland, Lindsey Corey, Jinon Deeb, Laura Hodos, Nicole Kinzel, Joshua Kolb, Wayne LeGette, Joshua McKinney, Mallory Newburgh, Leah Sessa and Erika “Citron” Scotti. Cartland, Deeb and Sessa were all part of the Carbonell nominated ensemble for MNM’s The World Goes Round.

 

Bruce Linser, who directed both Side By Side By Sondheim and The World Goes ‘Round, will direct COMPANY, with the talented Paul Reekie again serving as musical director.

 

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

October 6-22

“The Best of Times” is back with this Tony Award-winning smash hit that will feature Michael Ursua (Albin), Larry Alexander (Georges), Elijah Word (Jakob), Clay Cartland (Jean-Michel), Kimmi Johnson (Anne) and Leah Sessa (Jacqueline). MNM fans will remember Word’s standout performance in HAIR.

 

The 22-member cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will be directed and choreographed by Kimberly Dawn Smith, with musical direction by Paul Reekie.

 

How to Get Tickets for All Three Musicals:

Reserved seating tickets for SPAMALOT, COMPANY and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES are $45 each, and are now available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach; by phone at 561.832.7469; or online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org.

 

About MNM Productions:

This production company is the latest venture by two experienced theatrical producers and arts consultants: Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz. The fledgling theatrical company has so far produced four major musical productions (A Chorus Line, Side By Side By Sondheim, HAIR and The World Goes ‘Round), three of which received “recommended” status for Carbonell Awards and two (Side by Side by Sondheim and The World Goes ‘Round) received nominations for Best Ensemble. In addition, MNM Productions recently received The Silver Palm Awards for Outstanding New Theatre Company and Outstanding Ensemble for The World Goes ‘Round, while Paul Reekie was named Outstanding Musical Director for The World Goes “Round and HAIR.

3rd Annual Ladybug Release Party

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3rd Annual Ladybug Release Party

Palm Beach Zoo

3rd annual Ladybug Release Party

Bring the family for a day full of ladybug fun on Saturday, February 11th! Kids will enjoy ladybug crafts, face painting, and of course…ladybug releases!

Children are encouraged to come dressed as a ladybug for a chance to win a special Palm Beach Zoo prize pack during our Ladybug Costume Contest!

The Schedule for Ladybug Day is as follows:

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  DJ, Face Painter, Air Brush Artist & Craft Station

11:30 a.m.           First Ladybug Release

12 p.m.                Ladybug Costume Contest

12:30 p.m.          Second Ladybug Release

1:30 p.m.             Third Ladybug Release

 

Please note that there will be sign up sheets for each of the ladybug releases as you enter the Zoo. Participants will receive a colored wristband corresponding to their chosen time.

 

Ladybugs are a natural pest control insect and are great for your garden and lawn.  They eat damaging aphids and plant mites.

 

Included in regular Zoo admission.  See www.palmbeachzoo.org/ladybug-release-party-2017.

Wellington Garden Club Meeting

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Wellington Garden Club Meeting

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, February 6 in the Lakeview Room at the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W.Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. and a program at 11:30 a.m. on “Gardening with Native Plants,” presented by Susan Lerner.
Lerner ,a Florida Master Gardener, is President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and a Past President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International. Lerner’s personal half acre garden has hundreds of Florida native plants, over two dozen fruit trees and other edibles. As Secretary of the Florida Backyard Beekeepers Association, Lerner has integrated her knowledge of pollinators with native plants.
Guests are welcome, but seating is limited. RSVP to Doreen Baxter at doreenspot@comcast.net or (561)793-6013.

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