HANLEY FOUNDATION HAVING A FIELD DAY NAMING CHAIRS FOR 22nd ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC

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HANLEY FOUNDATION HAVING A FIELD DAY NAMING CHAIRS FOR 22nd ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC
Honorary Chairmen Michelle and Bob Diffenderfer and Chairmen Kai Li Fouts and Chris Jette to lead February 12 family-friendly benefit at new location

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(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Hanley Foundation is proud to announce that long-time supporters Michelle and Bob Diffenderfer will be this year’s honorary chairs with Kai Li Fouts and Chris Jette serving as the event co-chairs for the 22nd Annual Family Picnic. The event includes lunch, games, craft activities and two separate silent auctions. One for adults and another with incredible items specifically for children. The benefit takes place at a new location this year, the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, on Sunday, February 12, 2017, from noon to 4 p.m.

“I am honored to be chairing this important benefit event with my husband Chris Jette for Hanley Foundation,” said Fouts. “I believe that educating our children and instilling a high expectation of themselves is the best path to drug and alcohol prevention. I look forward to attending this fun event with my husband and three children, as family time is time well spent and a key activity for preventing future substance abuse.”

In addition to the Diffenderfers, Fouts and Jette, the committee includes Jenny Alcebo, Lyanne Azqueta, Turner Benoit, Tory Miller Casey and Mike Casey, Hailey Emmett, Robin and Scott Hansel, Kim Kozlow, Fran Marcone, Holly O’Neill, Michele Poole, Taylor and James Schneider, Candy Sykes, Catherine Warren, Krissy Webb and Jereann Zann.

“We are so grateful to the 22nd Annual Family Picnic leadership for all they are doing to raise awareness of this event,” stated Jan Cairnes, director of prevention services for Hanley Foundation. “Funds raised at this important benefit event will go towards substance abuse prevention programs in local schools. Last year’s funding assisted our mission by impacting the lives of more than 18,000 State of Florida students, parents, teachers, caregivers, and community members. Through the help provided by donations, we are empowered to meet our mission of preventing kids’ experimentation with drugs and alcohol through active talk; educating medical and paraprofessionals about the signs of substance use disorders; improving access to quality treatment and recovery resources; and advocating positive change through local and national thought-leadership.”

Tickets to the Family Picnic are $195 for adults (18 and over), $50 per child (4-17 years of age), and children 3 and under are free. If you wish to purchase Family Picnic tickets or reserve a table, please call 561-841-1212 or go to our website hanleycenterfoundation.org/familypicnic. Sponsorships for the event are still available. For more information about substance abuse prevention and education programming, please visit our website hanleycenterfoundation.org.

The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Announces Opening & Closing Movies for 27th Annual Festival

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The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival Announces Opening & Closing Movies for 27th Annual Festival

(West Palm Beach, FL – November 28, 2016) Ellen Wedner, Director of The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, today announced the opening and closing films of the upcoming 27th annual festival that will present 30 movies from around the world.

The opening night screening on January 19 will be held at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion and it will be the Palm Beach Premiere of ON THE MAP, from Israel. This is the true story of Israel’s 1977 basketball team, the first team to bring the European Cup to Israel, just a few years after the Yom Kippur War. When this ragtag team of Israelis and Americans won, Israel was placed firmly on the map. With incredible footage of 1970s Israel and interviews with Bill Walton and the other athletes who made history, ON THE MAP honors Israeli heroes and mesmerizes fans of the game.

ON THE MAP was directed by Dani Menkin, who will attend the opening night screening and participate in a post-film discussion along with basketball legend Tal Brody. Filmed in English and Hebrew with subtitles, the 85-minute movie was produced by Nancy Spielberg and Roberta Grossman, who produced and directed ABOVE AND BEYOND, the Festival’s opening night film in 2015.

The Premiere Partner for the opening night film is Jupiter Medical Center, with the Rubens Family Foundation serving as Film Guests Partner. Film Partners include Barbara Mines, Linda & Ray Golden, Barbara Kay, The Liman Foundation and Bente Lyons. For the third year, the Festival Season Partner is Howard Kaye Insurance Agency, LLC.

The closing film and awards ceremony will be held on February 12 at the Muvico Parisian at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. The film will be the Palm Beach Premiere of the 2016 Israeli film THE WOMEN’S BALCONY, which was directed by Emil Ben Sharon and is presented in Hebrew with subtitles.

The movie shows what happens when the synagogue’s women’s balcony comes crashing down during a bar mitzvah. A charismatic young rabbi offers to repair the damage and lead the community. But soon, the new rabbi is promoting a stricter interpretation: maybe the balcony crashed because the women of the congregation are not modest enough? This is a warm, poignant portrait of a modern Orthodox community struggling to balance protocol with practical, progressive values. A rousing, good-humored tale of women speaking truth to power, the film is at once rebellious and respectful in spirit.

THE WOMEN’S BALCONY has been charming Israeli filmgoers and critics alike and was a big hit at the Toronto International Film Festival 2016. It was nominated for five Ophir (Israeli Academy) Awards, and Variety raves, “Viewers will leave the theater in a joyous mood.” The Film Partners for the closing movie of The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival 2017 are the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Howard Kaye Insurance Agency, LLC and the Donald M. Ephraim Family Fund.

Between the opening night and closing films, the 2017 Festival will present 30 memorable movies at the Cinemark Palace in Boca Raton, January 21-27; Cobb Theatres in Palm Beach Gardens, January 28-February 4; and the Frank Theatres in Delray Beach, February 5-11.

On Sale Information:
Opening Night tickets are $20 for Film Society members and $25 for nonmembers. For the rest of the Festival, film tickets range from $7 to $15 for Film Society members and $9 to $18 for nonmembers. They will be available for purchase in December through the website or by calling 877-318-0071.

For more information on membership, sponsor partnerships, pre-festival screenings and events, or to sign-up for the mailing list, please visit pbjff.org. The 2017 festival films, trailers and complete schedule will be live on the website in December 2016.

About the Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival:
Presented by the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches, The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival strives to bring to South Florida the finest examples of cinema from around the world. Founded in 1990 the festival continues to grow and evolve as it continues to expand the selection of narrative features, short films and documentaries to reflect the tastes and needs of its audience. The 26th annual The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival will be held Jan. 19 through Feb. 12, 2017. For more information, please visit www.PBJFF.org.

About the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches:
The Mandel JCC has two locations in Palm Beach County. The Boynton Beach building is at 8500 Jog Road and the Palm Beach Gardens building is at 5221 Hood Road. For more information about the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches, visit www.jcconline.com.

The mission of the Mandel JCC of the Palm Beaches is to build community and enhance connection to Jewish life. The Mandel JCC is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

This program was made possible through a grant from the Palm Beach Jewish Boomer Platform and an Innovation Grant from the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.

Lynn University will present three of Jan McArt’s New Play Readings in 2017

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Lynn University will present three of Jan McArt’s New Play Readings in 2017

Tickets on sale for Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center performances

· The Long Reunion: Jan. 23
· Love and Other Unnatural Acts: Feb. 13
· The Camp: March 6

BOCA RATON, Florida, Dec. 1, 2016 Lynn University and Producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program development, will present three of Jan McArt’s New Play Readings in 2017. Under the leadership and guidance of McArt, this program develops new plays by highly acclaimed playwrights through staged readings.

Sponsored by Beth Holland, Dr. Donald Janower, Florence Carples, Harriet and Joshua Kalin, Rhea and Morton Mandell, Joan and Art Landgren, Mary Anna Fowler and Jim Davis, and Ruth Wright, this series present three play readings January through March 2017 at the university’s Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center.

Jan. 23
The Long Reunion
A seriocomedy by Jack Gilhooley
Directed by Peter Pileski
· Monday: 7:30 p.m.
Daisy, Billy and Jimmy have attended their high school reunions for 65 years, sharing magic moments, laughter, grievances and more than a little animosity.
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $10

Feb. 13
Love and Other Unnatural Acts
A new play by Don Webster
Directed by Wayne Rudisill
· Monday: 7:30 p.m.
We first meet Jan and Ed Hubble early in their marriage, when Ed has just had his head turned by another woman. Five vignettes follow the couple through various stages of intimacy, all while gently growing old together.
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $10

March 6
The Camp
A new drama by Michael McKeever
Directed by Margaret M. Ledford
· Monday: 7:30 p.m.
With the war over and the camps of Eastern Europe liberated, a Pandora’s box is opened. Disgusted by the Nazis’ crimes against mankind, a U.S. Army general ignites a battle of wills with a village of “good people” who claim to have known nothing of the horrors in their own backyard.
Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $10 each

How to purchase tickets
Tickets may be purchased in person at the Lynn University box office, located in the Wold at 3601 N. Military Trail, online at events.lynn.edu or by phone at +1 561-237-9000.

About Lynn University
Lynn University is an independent college based in Boca Raton, Florida, with approximately 3,000 students from 100 countries. U.S. News & World Report ranks Lynn among the top three most innovative and international schools in the region. Lynn’s NCAA Division II Fighting Knights have won 23 national titles, its Conservatory of Music features a world-renowned faculty of performers, and its nationally recognized Institute for Achievement and Learning empowers students with learning differences. The school’s Dialogues curriculum and award-winning iPad program help Lynn graduates gain the intellectual flexibility and global experience to fulfill their potential in an ever-changing world. For more information, visit lynn.edu.

About the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University
The 750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center, located on Lynn’s campus in the heart of Boca Raton, is easily accessible by both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. Recently ranked by Best Value Schools, an online publication, as one of the “25 Most Amazing University Performing Arts Centers,” the Wold features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system, a large, light-filled lobby, and flexible space well-suited for dramatic productions, concerts and other cultural events. With an elegant salon, outdoor sunset terrace and intimate black-box studio, this new center is home to numerous concerts and events, including professional theatrical performances by the theatre arts program’s Libby Dodson’s Live at Lynn Theatre Series, the Live at Lynn American Songbook Series, and Jan McArt’s New Play Reading Series, as well as performances from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music and the drama department in the College of International Communication. For more information, visit lynn.edu/events.

Meric Tunca of Banzai Magazine

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Meric Tunca of Banzai Magazine

By Sabeen Faquir

Have you met Meric Tunca, the Publisher of Banzai Magazine? He’s a very interesting fellow with a diverse background and dedication to the dissemination of health information. Back in college in Turkey, Meric was a professional volleyball player. He played for indoor clubs and his university, Dokuz Eylül University. After college, Meric ran a fitness center. Naturally, he worked as a personal trainer. But, he noticed there was no fitness magazine at the time. This inspired him to begin one but during the move to the United States, his aspirations were delayed.

In America, he found a new language and a new culture. He had learned English but as it is in a lot of countries, he learned British English. So, he found the idioms were different. Regardless, he worked as a sales and marketing specialist at Staying Alive Fitness in Lake Worth. The passion to help people get and stay fit has always been with Meric.

At Staying Alive Fitness, he fortuitously met Krista Martinelli, the Editor and Publisher of AroundWellington.com. She had just stopped her print magazine and was transitioning to digital when Meric expressed interest in starting a magazine, himself. He just didn’t know where to begin. “Krista was a great mentor. She helped me with the basics,” said Meric.

He admitted it was hard starting off. Finding a printer was not the difficult part; it was finding a target audience or “finding who can most benefit from it.” About the print magazine business, Meric says that it’s stressful meeting the deadline every month. Often, doctors have a busy schedule and so it’s not always easy meeting with them for interviews or photos. “Things never go how you want, but it is rewarding work,” said Meric.

So, for seven and half years, Meric has published Banzai Wellness Magazine. It’s a very interesting name so I inquired about its origins. Meric told me “It is Japanese for ‘long, healthy life, a thousand years of good health.’ It’s also a battle cry.” He thought of the name while he was helping the Healthcorps fight childhood obesity. He got involved in order to help create health events and festivals that teach children healthy eating and exercise. He felt the institution was a battle cry and so, the name was fitting. Now, Meric works with the Arthritis Foundation and American Heart Association.

Banzai Wellness Magazine’s territory stretches among the Western Communities from Delray to Royal Palm Beach. In the last few years, Meric has ventured further east into West Palm Beach and Atlantic Avenue, too. To begin with, he was only covering Lake Worth so in his earlier editions, you will find very localized advertisers and features. But, he has always been dedicated to featuring only local health professionals and healthy eating habits.

Often, readers call to find out about doctors and have questions. Banzai Wellness Magazine obliges and gives them the contact information. Banzai also receives a lot of phone calls thanking them for the information they provide. Meric is happy to receive the positive feedback. “I try to change people’s lifestyle. I want to inspire them to live a better life.” Readers especially appreciate the features on local doctors because they feel they know them before meeting them.

Because there are not that many health and wellness magazines in the area, Meric likes to give advertisers space to write about their business. No one knows better about a business than its proprietor. Through Banzai Magazine, advertisers are benefitted greatly. Meric distributes to doctor’s offices and medical buildings. What he feels increases his readership is that because the magazines are in these waiting areas, people don’t take them; they leave them for the next reader. This way, advertisers too, get a wide scope of customers.

To know more about Meric personally, you should know he met his wife, Ferah, back in Turkey and has been in Florida for the past 23 years. He has one daughter, Lara, (12), who loves to play tennis and is learning the violin. His free time revolves around his daughter and keeping her busy. She even helps with editing the magazine and the photography! With his family, Meric loves to go out to local events. Because most of his clients are from Wellington, Meric loves to hang out here.

Meric left me with the idea that his magazines don’t expire. Just as Banzai means 1,000 years of good health in Japanese, his stories about good health are timeless.

Banzai Wellness Magazine

www.banzainetwork.com

BanzaiWellness@hotmail.com

Tip Top Drycleaners Holiday Special 2016

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Tip Top Drycleaners Holiday Special 2016

Happy Holidays to everyone from Tip Top Dry Cleaners. Tip Top Dry Cleaners is the leading dry cleaning and laundry valet service in Palm Beach and Broward Counties. We bring the dry cleaners to your office or home. We pick up and deliver 5 days per week and offer convenient credit card on file billing. We handle any type of clothing that needs to be dry cleaned or laundered. We also do wash and fold laundry by the pound.

From now until the end of 2016, we are offering all our customers and prospective customers, 50% off of your order !! (maximum discount is $50.00). We are showing our holiday appreciation to our current customers and hope some of our prospective customers will use this opportunity to try us out.

To take advantage of this promotion, please reply to this email or sign up for our service at www.tiptopdrycleaners.net and “sign up” for valet services. Please act now because the promotion ends on December 31, 2016. We wish everyone a happy holiday season and a happy new year !!

December

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Mayor’s Column

December

By Mayor Anne Gerwig

This is one of my favorite times of the year. As we prepare for the holiday season, I am looking forward to the many family and community events ahead.

One of the best parts of living in Wellington is enjoying our family focused holiday events. This year, the Village kicks off the season with our annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on December 2^nd, starting at 7:00 pm at the Amphitheater.

Marching in on the heels of this event, join me and the rest of Council at the 33^rd Annual Holiday Parade on December 11, starting at 1:30 pm. Enjoy this festive day with a judged parade of imaginative floats featuring school bands, local organizations, baton twirlers, and the biggest celebrity of all, Santa Claus! Vendors will be on-site with goodies available for purchase. Grab your family and your sneakers and come on out for this fantastic holiday event! The route begins at Wellington Trace and continues down Forest Hill Boulevard, ending at the Wellington Amphitheater.

It is easy to see why Wellington is named “The Winter Equestrian Capital of the World.” The holiday season heralds the return of our winter residents, both people and horses. There are more cars on our roads and more horses everywhere. It is a time for increased caution, especially as we get closer to the Holidays, and the beginning of the winter equestrian season.

Winter break for our schools begins Friday, December 23, 2016. That means more children out enjoying our Great Hometown. Remember to watch out for our youngest residents and take a little extra time to be aware of your surroundings on the road.

Safety doesn’t stop at your driveway. Christmas tree fires are responsible for untold damages, injuries and even deaths every year. If you’re using a live tree water it daily to keep it moist and remember to keep it away from open flames and heat sources. The greatest gift you can give our local firefighters is a day off.

Let’s not forget that the Holidays are a time of giving as well as receiving. By all means, visit Wellington’s fine shops and find that perfect gift for your loved ones. But remember to take some time to help our neighbors in need. This year, you can make a child’s holiday brighter by participating in the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. Drop off your unwrapped toys by Wednesday, December 21^st at Village Hall, the Wellington Community Center, Parks and Recreation, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, and any Fire Rescue station.

Writing this column and sharing a few of the ways that we can gather and give as a community this holiday season is one more blessing I can count in my own life. I am very grateful for the privilege of serving as your Mayor. The past year has been filled with many accomplishments. I want to personally thank the volunteers, members of our boards and commissions, Village staff, and Council members for their dedication.

I want to wish you and yours a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and many blessings in the year to come.

WinterFest 2016 a Smashing Success

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WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2016 a Smashing Success

Vanilla Ice on stage. Photo by Carol Porter.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce another smashing success! WinterFest with Vanilla Ice 2016 drew record breaking crowds on December 3rd at the Wellington Amphitheater.

Presented by The Wellington Chamber of Commerce, The Village of Wellington, Chukker TV and Grand Champions Polo Club, The Royal Inn and The Original Wellington Mall, Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West as well as Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC., the event provided a line up of holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, boutique shopping, business and service vendors, Potions in Motion Lounge and Blizzard Beach.

Local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and DIY Network television star (Emmy Award Nominated) “Vanilla Ice” performed his iconic celebrated musical hits to an overflowing crowd.

Winterfest is the most anticipated holiday event of the season. The exceptional hard work and dedication of sponsors, vendors and the professionals at the Village of Wellington made this event a success.

The Chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without who we could not host such a spectacular event.

Host Venue

The Village of Wellington

Title Sponsors

Grand Champions Polo Club and CHUKKER TV

The Royal Inn and The Original Wellington Mall

Blizzard Beach Sponsor

Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West

Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC

Drone Sponsor

PYRA Promotions and PYRA 360.com

Photo Booth Sponsors

Arden

Florida Sugar Cane League

Fusion AV Solutions

Greenstein & Lubliner

MEDIA SPONSOR

CHUKKER TV

LUXURY AUTO SPONSOR

Braman Motorcars

Our exceptional VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS were BJ Events LLC, Bolay, Braman BMW, Chappy’s Food Cart, Chick-fil-A, CHUKKER TV, CJR Fine Arts & Frame, CLOTHED4APURPOSE, Coldwell Banker- Rommel Torres, Cruise Planners, Elysa Suzanne Couture Clothing, Family Vision Center, Greenstein & Lubliner, Hard Exercise Works, HealthSource of Royal Palm Beach, HNM Menswear, Homes for Heroes, Hurricane Grill & Wings, HW Interiors, Ice Cream Express, India Bar and Grill, Jessie’s Girl, Jordan’s Steak Bistro. Kiwanis of Wellington, Kona Ice of Palm Beach, Lively Lights, Lularoe, Max Health Chiropractic, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Palm Beach Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine LLC., Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, Palm Beach Health Center, Palm Beach Int. Academy, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club, Palms West Hospital, Paradise Kettle Corn, Peak Profit Global, Perfect Smile Dentistry, Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach, PNC Bank, Potions In Motion, Pretty Deliveries, PYRA/ PYRA 360, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, SANTA, Sarah Spiritual, Shullman Orthodontics, Starbucks, Stonewood Grill and Tavern, Teds Take Out, The Art Cellar, The Beach Buffalo, The Children’s Hospital at Palms West, The Original Wellington Mall , The Quaye at Wellington Luxury Rentals, The Royal Inn, The UPS Store, The Wellness Experience, TITLE Boxing Club, Vanilla Ice Merchandise and .Wellington High School.

Thank you to your Backstage Sponsor Party Vendors- the exceptional establishments of Hurricane Grill & Wings- Wellington, Jordan’s Steak Bistro, Romano’s Macaroni Grill , The Art Cellar and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. If you have not yet visited these establishments or utilized their catering services we strongly encourage you to do so!!!

Our performers could not have been more phenomenal! The talents of our local superstars are amazing. If you have not heard or seen of the following please make it a point to check them out. They are exquisite each in their own….

Thank you to our Master of Ceremonies Wes Kain,

Alex Shaw, Aliyah Pike, Alyssa Marie Coon, Binks Forest Elementary Choir, Donna Tucci School of Dance, Jasmin Thomas, Kayden Muller, Latillia Jackson, Michaela Paige, Nicky Greed, Palm Beach Mako Cheerleaders, Palm Beach Opera, Precision Dance Conservatory, Sarah Spiritual, Vell P., and the Wellington High School Chamber Chorus.

This event could not be possible without the exceptional volunteers from Wellington Community High School, Palm Beach Central High School Key Club, and Bak Middle School of the Arts.

A very special thank you to Alyssa Morrow, to Joe Piconcelli for his talents and expertise, his amazing staff especially Rick Febles, Debbie Liquoiri and the Public Works Logistics Team, The Village of Wellington Mayor Gerwig, Vice- Mayor McGovern and the Village Council, The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and our President Debbie Crompton for their leadership, Richard C. Bogatin, Kevin Shapiro, Wilson Junior Jean, Lisa Banionis, Sharon Lasko, Stuart and Diann Hack as well as Former- Mayor Darell Bowen and our own Roxanne Stein who kicked off our 2016 event.

Our local superstar and philanthropist “Vanilla Ice” astounds us each year. His spirit of giving and dedication to our community is outstanding. His efforts and those of his team make this event possible. Each is to be commended and thanked for their generosity and for giving back to Wellington. The Chamber is grateful to have the privilege of working with them!

The Chamber salutes all the exhibitors, sponsors and performers for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event! And to each of you for attending… for being part of this event and for being a part of our community. We look forward to seeing you all next year! Happy Holidays!

Michela Green

Executive Director

Wellington Chamber of Commerce

The Eau Spa VIP Black Card

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The Eau Spa VIP Black Card

The holidays are in full swing, and Eau Spa at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is offering an over-the-top gift indulgence for very lucky spa lovers – the Eau Spa VIP ‘Black Card,’ Day Pass Program, which entitles the bearer to 365 day passes to Eau Spa, a free birthday spa treatment and 10 percent off all Spa services and products for one full year. With a retail value of $26,000, the Black Card’s special price of $10,000 saves you more than 50 percent on a year’s worth of Forbes Five-Star Eau Spa luxury! The best part is, the day passes can be shared with friends, family – anyone you wish to give the gift of ultimate relaxation.

And, even a Black Card holder needs a stocking stuffer! Tuck in a bottle of Eau Spa Honey – it’s the bee’s knees! This exclusive signature local honey is bottled for Eau Spa by a Delray Beach beekeeper.

Every guest at Eau Spa receives a spoonful of this healthful honey when they arrive for their spa treatment. It retails for $40 and comes already wrapped in a lovely Eau Spa wooden box, perfect for gift-giving! Eau Spa Honey is sold at Eau Spa and online at Eau Spa Boutique . For more information about the Eau Spa VIP Black Card Program, please call 561-540-4960.

Producer Dick Arlett to Present Best Film

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Producer Dick Arlett to Present Best Film

Famous Producer Dick Arlett presents “Best Film” Award at 2^nd Annual Cell Phone Film Festival for Middle School Students

Academy Award Winner, Famous Producers are judges!

Palm Springs, Florida (12/1/16) – The Cell Phone Film Festival for middle school students is the only one of its kind anywhere in the world. This free one-day event is held in October and is open to all middle school students in Palm Beach County, FL. The 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th graders learn how to shoot, act in and edit a short film using sets that were already constructed for the school’s X-Scream Halloween show. “There is nowhere else in the world that kids this age would get to shoot their own films in a state-of-the-art sound stage other than here at G-Star Studios (named one of the seven best sound stages in the world),” says Dawn Hauptner, founder of the festival. “The kids had so much fun. They wrote some terrific scripts and we had almost 20 final films submitted from our middle schoolers. The films were so well-done, too. We’ve got some really talented young film-makers, actors, and cinematographers.” Judge and producer, Dick Arlett stated, ”This is so cool that G-Star Studios and the Palm Beach International Film Festival has joined this worldwide cell phone trend and recognizes the enormous benefits that a Cell Phone Film Festival has for young aspiring film makers… especially 11-13 year olds.”

“This is the only Cell Phone Film Festival for Middle School Students that we know of in the world. Next, we are planning a Cell Phone Commercial Challenge for middle and high school students. This event will require them to write, shoot and edit a commercial on their cell phone,” Hauptner said.

Dick Artlett, former Producer of The Today Show, the Bob Hope TV Specials and numerous award winning documentaries, will be presenting the 2^nd annual Cell Phone Film Festival “Best Film” award this year for middle school students. The Red Carpet Gala and Awards Ceremony will be a formal affair held at G-Star Studios in Palm Springs, Florida on December 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Eleven categories will be awarded and the winner of the “Best Film” will receive a second award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival Student Showcase of Films at Lynn University in March.

The judges for this year’s entrants were Bobby Moresco, the Academy Award winning Co-writer and Producer of CRASH and Million Dollar Baby; Dean Lyon, a Special Visual Effects Supervisor of all three Lord of the Rings movies; Jeff Davis, the Film and Broadway Producer of Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise, Legally Blonde; Dick Arlett, world traveling Field Producer of NBC’s The Today Show; and Arthur Bernstein, Writer and Producer of the film Walt Before Mickey.

For more information, contact Dawn Hauptner at 561-818-6534 or dawnhauptner@gmail.com.

How to Make a Traveler Happy this Holiday Season

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Travel with Terri

How to Make a Traveler Happy This Holiday Season

Story by Terri Marshall

I share travel experiences with you all year long—and I LOVE doing it. But I thought this month I’d give you a little insight into a traveler’s brain. Those of us who travel are an interesting bunch. Given the choice of jewelry or plane tickets, we typically opt for the latter.

Know anyone like that? Chances are you do and if that person is on your holiday gift list, I’m here to show you how to make your traveling friends and family happy this holiday season. Here are some of my picks for traveling souls.

Grab and Go Travel Trays

My husband has become obsessed with products by Red Oxx. This Montana based company offers an abundance of high quality hand-crafted luggage bags and accessories. At the helm is CEO Jim Markel, an avid adventurer who has tested his gear all over the world. Thanks to Greg’s obsession (that would be the husband) we now have an assortment of tote bags, duffels and other items from Red Oxx in our travel gear inventory. Recently Greg presented me with a travel tray—and I have to admit, I had no idea why I would need one. Now I get it.

The Travel Tray is a portable valet tray catchall that’s the perfect size for storing larger items like your Passport, keys, hotel room key, smartphone and wallet. Before using the Travel Tray, I was constantly looking for my hotel room keys and earrings in my travels. Now, I just keep this little tray on the nightstand beside the bed and everything is right beside me. Should I be forced to evacuate my room in the middle of the night, I can just grab it and go. Check out the video demos and other details for this and all Red Oxx products on the website at www.redoxx.com.

Tidy Up The Suitcase with Packing Cubes

Some love them, some don’t but I recently started using packing cubes to keep my luggage organized and compact during my travels—and I’ve become a fan. Obsessed really. Many styles have an extra compression zipper to flatten out clothes taking up less space in the carryon. There are several types of packing cubes available so consider a variety of sizes including smaller cubes for jewelry and designs with compartments for all those electronic chargers. You’ll find some excellent choices by Eagle Creek and Red Oxx.

gift guide — Training her early, traveling with my granddaughter.

Celebrate Hands Free Sightseeing

It seems when I’m out exploring a new city I always have too much stuff to carry! From my cell phone to my camera, and all the other necessities, I end up being a bit of a juggler. As a result, I’m always on the lookout for a tote bag I can access easily and that’s easy to carry. Well, I’ve found one. Ameribag’s Healthy Back Bag has entered my life and saved the day! The Healthy Back Bag® has safe and convenient places for all your stuff and its ergonomic design is easier on your back than a traditional backpack. You’ll find several colors and sizes on their website here.

You’ve Got the Power

Tired of lugging around bulky laptop chargers and numerous other USB charges in your travels? I know I am and that’s why I was very happy to discover Dart, the world’s smallest laptop charger. Introduced on the market just a couple of months ago, this handy little device also comes with a USB port giving you the option of simultaneously charging your laptop and smartphone. With Dart, it’s true: good things come in small packages. Check it out here.

Personalize The Basics

Luggage tags and passport covers are pretty basic travel staples, but basics don’t have to be boring. Give them a boost with personalization. One of my favorite gifts last holiday season was a luggage tag: but not just any luggage tag. My daughter made a collage from photos of my grandkids and had a luggage tag designed from the collage. Now I can take the little ones with me on every trip.

Multi-purpose Clothing is the BEST Thing EVER

With baggage fees levied on most flights, packing light is becoming a necessary skill. Multi-purpose clothing and accessories help keep luggage lightweight. I’ve discovered skirts that can be worn three or four different ways from long, to shorter, or even as a sundress.
Recently, I discovered SHOLDIT. This innovative company makes pocketed scarves: This means I can stick a little cash and my cell phone into a pocket on the scarf, zip it up and put it around my neck. And, the lightweight version of the scarf even converts to a clutch. If you’re looking for warmth, their fleece scarves are ideal for outdoor cold weather fun like skiing, football games and winter hikes. Check out the whole collection on their website www.sholdit.com.

Stop The Pick Pocket

If your traveler is heading to the wide open space of a Dude Ranch, he can wear his wallet in whatever pocket of his Wrangler jeans he wants. But if he’s heading to the crowded city streets, that wallet needs to be in a front pocket. Look for slim wallets designed specifically for front pockets with RFID protection. The slim style lies flat inside the front pocket for a comfortable fit. The RFID-blocking material is stitched directly into the lining of the wallet, protecting credit cards from unauthorized access. Maine based Rogue Industries has an excellent selection along with plenty of other quality leather products.

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Encouraging Future Wanderlust

As a globetrotting grandmom, encouraging my little ones to learn about cultures from around the world is important to me. Even though I can’t always take them with me, I can introduce them to other cultures with gifts of toys from around the world. Another way to provide a cultural introduction is with National Geographic’s Little Passports program. Every month a package arrives from a different country with activities to introduce customs and cultures around the world. Pretty soon they will be feeding their own wanderlust and I’ll be right there beside them.

Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons and many happy trails in the New Year!

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