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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries holds 50th Anniversary Gala

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Gulfstream Goodwill Industries holds 50th Anniversary Gala

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries holds 50th Anniversary Gala 

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Nearly 300 community leaders, sponsors, program participants and employees gathered Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center in celebration of Gulfstream Goodwill Industries’ 50th anniversary.

The anniversary gala began with a cocktail reception, during which guests mingled and marveled at a photo exhibit of archival images from the 1960s through today. Many took their turn for a photo in front of the event’s official backdrop.

Guests entered an elegantly appointed, blue uplit ballroom as images from throughout Gulfstream Goodwill’s 50-year history scrolled across two large screens. The Dee Dee Wilde Band played a cover of “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge as the video rolled on.

The song, as explained by Gulfstream Goodwill Industries president and CEO Marvin Tanck in his remarks later in the evening, was chosen by the non-profit organization’s Adult Day Training (ADT) Program participants as the theme song for their annual talent show. “It has become somewhat of an unofficial theme song for the entire organization,” Tanck said.

As guests enjoyed a three-course sit-down dinner, catered by The Breakers, they heard from several speakers.

Among those who have been helped by Gulfstream Goodwill’s programs and services is assistant administrator of St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital Don Chester.

“Goodwill is one of those organizations that is synonymous with quality of service to people,” Chester said. “Being asked to speak at the 50th anniversary of Gulfstream Goodwill Industries is truly one of the great honors of my life. I have the highest regard for the Goodwill staff and its volunteer leadership.” In his remarks, Chester noted he is “so very grateful” for the help he received from Gulfstream Goodwill after the 2004 accident that left him critically injured.

Following his personal story of being the first person who is blind to graduate with a master’s in business administration at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration (Cambridge, Massachusetts) and difficulties finding work as a blind person, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International Jim Gibbons spoke about Goodwill’s ability to help people reach their highest levels of personal and economic independence.

“You tell your kids to go clean their stuff out of the basement. You drop it off at Goodwill,” said Gibbons. “All of a sudden, that act that helps you helps others. Goodwill takes that and they turn it into value. They turn it into value for your community through direct employment of 1,200 people, and through services, more than 10,000 people, and they do it in a way that offers stability and sustainability in an extraordinarily powerful way.”

“Think about every time you drop something off,” he continued.” Think of that as an investment. Think differently. Are you just cleaning out your closets and dropping stuff off? Are you donating? Are you investing? Am I a donor? Or am I an investor of Goodwill? When you’re an investor you’re a part of the solution.”

Among those who also made remarks was Gulfstream Goodwill Industries board chairperson Denise McDonald, RN, CLNC. McDonald spoke of her interaction with Goodwill first as a nurse, and later as the mother of a student enrolled in the organization’s charter school for students with disabilities.

Tanck, who recently celebrated 42 years of service with the Goodwill family, 26 of which have been with Gulfstream Goodwill, was honored by Gibbons with an American flag made by workers with disabilities at Goodwill of South Florida for his many years of success at Goodwill.

Chester also presented Tanck with a “Making a Difference” keychain.

Tanck closed the program by calling guests to the dance floor to sing and dance to “We Are Family,” and they danced the night away.

The night was a heartwarming celebration of 50 years of providing opportunity, purpose and hope to our community by integrating people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Gulfstream Goodwill’s Deaf Services staff provided interpretation services for the Deaf and hard of hearing in attendance.

Gulfstream Goodwill Industries would like to thank event chairpersons Richard Rampell and Carol Roberts, and committee members Margaret Donnelley, Vincent Elhilow, Mark Foley, Dennis Grady, Denise McDonald, Bert Premuroso, Sophia Stone and Bonnie Weaver.

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About Gulfstream Goodwill Industries:
For 50 years, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries has been a leading non-profit organization that assists people with disabilities and other barriers to employment to become self-sufficient, working members of our community. We provide more than two dozen health, human and social service programs for individuals in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.

Beach Clean-Up

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Beach Clean-Up

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Let’s keep Juno Beach Clean! Bring your friends, family and colleagues for our monthly clean up on November 19 at 8:30 a.m. Don’t forget to bring a bucket to collect the trash, we have eliminated the use of plastic bags. Meet at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center back gate to sign in and for clean up announcements. After cleaning for one hour we will return to weigh our collected trash and enjoy a light breakfast compliments of Whole Foods Market and Oceana coffee.

Thanksgiving Interfaith Gratitude Service

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Thanksgiving Interfaith Gratitude Service

Thanksgiving Interfaith Gratitude Service

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The Lake Worth Interfaith Network (LWIN) invites people of all faiths to attend its twelfth annual Thanksgiving Day Service of Gratitude. United in the spirit of the holiday, join area representatives from local faith communities including Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, Jewish, Native American, Muslim, Bahá’í and Buddhist traditions for an uplifting hour of music and shared inspiration.

This year’s service will be held on Thursday, November 24th at 10 AM at First Congregational Church, 1415 North K Street in Lake Worth.

 

In collaboration with CROS Ministries, a opportunity to support  END HUNGER program is being organized after the service. Volunteers will package rice and beans in one pound bags that will be given to food pantries and needy families. (Time: 20 – 30 minutes)

 

LWIN is a group of individuals and faith-based communities dedicated to promoting acceptance and understanding among our diverse spiritual traditions through devotions, education and compassionate action.

 

Diabetes Approaches Epidemic Proportions Locally, Expert Available For November’s National Diabetes Month

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Diabetes Approaches Epidemic Proportions Locally, Expert Available For November’s National Diabetes Month

 

FOUNDCARE, INC. OFFERS SCREENING AND HEALTH TIPS FOR NOVEMBER’S NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH

(West Palm Beach, FL) – With a simple needle prick, Palm Beach County residents can be screened for diabetes – a disease reaching epidemic proportions locally, according to FoundCare staff physician, Dr. Serge Thys, Jr. In honor of November’s National Diabetes Month, FoundCare, Inc. is calling attention to disease screening, management and prevention. The Federally Qualified Health Center provides medical care for everyone in the community, regardless of health insurance status.

“Our priority is making sure everyone in the community is healthy, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status” said Dr. Thys, Jr. “If we can detect diabetes early, we have a much better chance of properly managing the disease and staving off some of the complications. The screening process is simple, and we encourage Palm Beach County residents to learn their risk with a simple blood test to measure blood sugar levels.”

The American Diabetes Association reports that Florida is dealing with a diabetes epidemic. Nearly 40 percent of the adult population in Florida has pre-diabetes with blood glucose levels higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. In addition, every year an estimated 129,000 people in Florida are diagnosed with diabetes. However, according to Dr. Thys, a few lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes in most patients, noting “Early screening is critical.”

Diabetes is defined as a problem with the body that causes blood sugar levels to rise higher than normal and often affects minorities more than Caucasians. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, causing the body to not use insulin properly. The serious complications include heart disease, stroke, amputation, end-stage kidney disease, blindness – and death.

“I think it’s very important for people to know that this is something they can easily overlook, but it’s important to catch early,” Dr. Thys said. “It should be treated as early as possible to prevent further complications.”
Common symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, feeling very thirsty and very hungry, extreme fatigue, blurry vision, cuts and bruises that are slow to heal. Many people with type 1 diabetes also experience weight loss even though they are eating more and many with type 2 diabetes experience tingling, pain or numbness in their hands and feet. However, some people with type 2 diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed.

Dr. Thys explained that diabetes is manageable and often preventable. He offers the following tips:
Get active – exercise can help lower blood sugar and boost sensitivity to insulin
Eat right – fiber and whole grains may reduce risk of diabetes and help maintain blood sugar levels, and studies have shown that a low-fat, reduced calorie eating plan can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes.
If diagnosed, get to know everything you can about the disease to make informed decisions with your doctor. A great tool is to know your diabetes ABCs:
A: A1C tests measure average blood sugar levels to keep them at reasonable levels.
B: Blood pressure regulation is key.
C: Cholesterol levels need to be kept low.
Learn to manage stress and reach out to counselors.
Follow a daily plan with healthy choices, monitoring your body for any changes.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the symptoms of diabetes, or if you wish to work with a physician to help lower your risk of developing the disease, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) to make an appointment with one of FoundCare’s outstanding providers.

FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatrics, adult medicine, chronic disease management, mental health services, dentistry, laboratory work and X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561-432-5849) or visit www.foundcare.org.

The Big Fall Issue

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The Big Fall Issue

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The Big Fall Issue

By Melanie Lewis

I just received my new BIG FALL ISSUE of my favorite magazines in the mail.  Promises of delightful makeovers for home and body, beautification, and de-cluttering prospects galore!  It’s loaded with beautiful, colorful, glossy and crisp designs splashed on the pages.  It’s an escape from reality.  I’m overdue for a makeover.  Can I turn my closet chaos into California Closet or my mish-mash stuff into Shabby Chic?

Where to begin?  I start by opening the pages of the magazines and it appears that I need to take stock of who I am, what I love and how I live.  There were many tips online that seem to follow suit.  My kids offered the most practical solutions for their own spaces.  At camp one of the counselors offered a trunk makeover as a prize for best bed-making. The kids learned all kinds of nifty folding tricks to make the space look neater and make the items easier to find.  T-shirts are folded with the sleeves in thirds, then half and half again so that it’s a little bundle, socks are rolled into little balls, underwear is folded.  It really is a space- saver to rid the unmatched and unraveling items.  They are very proud of their drawers!

Apparently, I’m not the only one struggling with the Placement for my possessions. At the top of the best-selling list for many weeks has been, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, by Marie Kondo.  Better known as the KonMarie method.

Some KonMarie tips:

* Discard unwanted items first, and consider your items in order from clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous items to those with sentimental value.

* If you are organizing your books, get every single book from around your home and pile them up in one place. Pick each one up and ask “Does this bring me joy?”

If not, thank the item for the role it’s played in your life and throw it away.

* There is no need for special storage containers, hiding things from view only creates the illusion of decluttering.

* Get rid of mobile phone packages, manuals, and CDs, if you need help you can always go online or ask at the shop you bought it.

* Don’t feel guilty for throwing a gift away, the purpose of a present is for it to be received

* The entire process of decluttering usually takes between six months to a year

* Once you have discarded all your items, then make sure you designate a place for the things you have left, this helps to keep your home clutter free.

I find this process very difficult.  For starters, I have trouble putting things in the trash, they need to be sold, recycled, repurposed or given away.  Those activities are much more time-consuming.  I love storage bins for keeping items.  I whole-heartedly agree with getting rid of manuals and packaging.  All manuals are online.  Packaging is a fire-hazard.  Recycle them.  Recently a friend was moving and she paid $1500 for a dumpster to remove 20 years of clutter.  So much for saving money if in the end, you’re paying to top-off the landfill.

So I’m grabbing some stuff for the flea market from shelves, boxes, and drawers. I’m going to let the universe resolve the dilemma. I keep what doesn’t sell after a day in the fairgrounds.  I had the perfect garage sale one time.  Everything but 2 suitcases of clothes and a box of my photos was up for sale.  I was moving where everything would have to be put in storage.  At the end of the day; a bed, some dishes and a box of floatsum and jetsum remained.  It turned out that after I settled in my new place, that’s all I needed.

I’ve churned through piles for donation with a carload to go and decided to put my chips all in for painting the dining room.  According to the magazine, painting gives the most bang for the buck to freshen up a space.  It’s a makeover that I hope will help the house feel more like a home.

Risë Siegrist and Her Family

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Risë Siegrist and Her Family

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By Sabeen Faquir

To describe the Siegrists, I can only think of one word, charming. I got the opportunity to sit down with Gene, Risë, Sean, and Jennifer Siegrist. Previously, AroundWellington visited Risë and Sean, a mother-son duo at the top of the real-estate game in Wellington, FL in 2013. We learned about Wycliffe, one of the most exclusive communities in South Florida and how they were its preferred realtors. The family loved to be together and among the chatter, I got to ask them about what they did.

This time, AroundWellington got to hear more from Gene Siegrist and his daughter-in-law, Jennifer. Unlike his wife and son, Gene doesn’t work as a realtor. He works in property management, contract renovation, and home remodeling. A lot of his work comes through Risë’s referrals both inside Wycliffe and outside. Gene does the work because he has a great eye for interior design. He’s never once had to face a customer who was unhappy with his work. He is meticulous and geared toward an end product. As Jennifer put it, “He finds the good in the house.” It’s interesting to know Gene was previously a policeman.

Last time, we briefly visited Jennifer who did administrative work. She is now a real estate agent and works alongside both Risë and Sean. She works on listing appointment preparations and took over many of Sean’s “behind the scenes” duties like photography, advertising and updating technological communications for the family.

siegrist1I asked Risë what brought her to the real-estate industry and she told me she thought she would originally work part-time and get to spend time with her husband. Before that, she worked as a real estate paralegal for 30 years. To become a realtor, she needed time but luckily her background lent her to it, well. She said it was an easy transition. At the time, her son Sean did the communications and marketing for the company, both online and through paper.

So how did Sean get into the business, you might ask. “I saw that Mom was really good at her job and started working part-time.” He would come up on weekends from college in Florida International University and found himself staying longer and longer. So, he decided to transfer to Florida Atlantic University where he completed his degree in Finance and minor in real estate.

Each Gene, Risë, Sean, and Jennifer finds their work very satisfying. “You don’t do it because you hate it. It’s about helping people find what they’re looking for,” said Jennifer. Together, they find the appreciation of the clients rewarding. The Siegrists go above and beyond for their customers, too. They are known to do things like meet with Comcast or open the door. Other real estate agents don’t do this. Risë told me their motto: “You are never alone when buying or selling a home.”

Not only is Gene meticulous, but the other Siegrists follow suit. When it comes to preparing for a client, they prepare all paperwork and ensure everything is in order. “The buyer or seller needs to know what they are getting into,” said Risë.

I noticed on her website, RiseatWycliffe.com, Risë lists communities she serves. I asked her which community stood out in her mind, for its amenities and location, and she answered Olympia. “They have family houses with amenities for kids like a playground, basketball court, volleyball, as well as a great clubhouse where many community events are hosted.” Risë’s territory extends from Okeechobee Blvd to Atlantic Blvd.  Yes, she does do real-estate as far south as Boca Raton, should you need assistance there.

But, she loves Wycliffe for the family-friendly resort-style living it affords. According to Risë, houses in Wycliffe are approximately $300,000 less than other communities of its sort but keep in mind there is a minimum $44,000 buy-in.

You may be wondering what’s changed at Wycliffe in the past few years. Well, the Siegrists informed me Wycliffe is under all new management and is slowly renovating many areas of the clubhouse like the lobby and the cardroom. They have introduced bocci and pickleball, as well. Wycliffe showcases its new changes through their new magazine and newsletter, appealing to a younger demographic.

The Siegrists keep healthy relationships with other agents. In fact, real estate agents are known to call them for their advice on what to show! What Risë has to offer is a thorough knowledge and experience. She said, “You don’t look better by comparison but you look worse by association.”

Sean said the best feedback a customer can provide them with is a referral. Among their customers, Risë, Sean, and Jennifer are known to be knowledgeable about school districts, dues, laws and all aspects of the business, inside and out. The Siegrists still work out of an office outside the Wellington Green Mall, to serve the Wellington area. They also have 4 other offices in Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Boca Raton.

And, Risë is heavily involved in the community. She is now the Communications Vice President for the Hadassah Chapter at Wycliffe. With Jennifer, she arranges the bulletin, posters, and mailings like holiday greetings. In her spare time, Risë is still involved with Wycliffe Charities, 1001 Lights, and Play for Pink.

siegrist3When asked why they are perfect for Wellington residents, Jennifer answered: “Because we live, work and play here.” Siegrist knowledge and shared experience is not a secret. They share with buyers, sellers, and other agents and their office in Wellington is a team production. They consider themselves very lucky. Risë is still the top producer in Wycliffe and top 100 in the state for Re/Max. To learn more about the Siegrists, visit them at SiegristRealtyGroup.com.

Siegrist Realty Group, REALTOR®
(561) 889-6873
risesiegrist@hotmail.com
RE/MAX DIRECT
10240 Forest Hill Blvd Ste 180
Wellington, FL 33414

Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival

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Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival

Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival Slated for November 26 & 27, 2016

Vast Array of Original Art – Diverse Styles & Artistic Media – Unique & Affordable Holiday Gift Items

Alternative to Crowded Mall Shopping

 

WHAT: 17th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival

WHEN:  Saturday & Sunday, November 26 – 27, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

WHERE:  Intersection of 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach

(Along NE & SE 4th Avenue, north and south of Atlantic Avenue)

Navigational Address: 330 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483

ADMISSION:  Free and open to the public

WEBSITE:  www.artfestival.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:  info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615

By Wesley Rasko
By Wesley Rasko

CALENDAR LISTING:  November 26 & 27, 2016, the 17th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival. 200 artists from the US will transform 4th Avenue, intersecting Atlantic Avenue, in Downtown Delray Beach into an outdoor art gallery with original fine artwork on display and for sale. The artistic media includes paintings, life size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and mixed media. Kick off the holiday shopping season while exploring the eclectic exhibits and unique gift items. Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. www.artfestival.com – 561-746-6615.  Free.

 

Delray Beach, FL (August 24, 2016) – This signature fall art event showcases the work of 200 of the finest artists in the country.  A wide array of original art in diverse styles and artistic media, with broad appeal, will be on display and for sale.  Prices will be suitable to all budgets. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. Admission is free and open to the public.

 

The artists, selected from hundreds of applicants, will be set up along 4th Avenue, one block north and south of Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. The artistic media includes paintings, life size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and mixed media. This art show is an ideal opportunity for shoppers who are eager to kick off the season and get a jump-start on their holiday shopping while exploring the eclectic exhibits in a stress-free family friendly setting.

 

Information At-A-Glance:

  • 17th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival
  • November 26 & 27, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Intersection of 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach

(Along NE & SE 4th Avenue, north and south of Atlantic Avenue)

  • Navigational Address: 330 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483
  • Free Admission
  • Produced by Howard Alan Events
  • Juried outdoor art showcase
  • Original Art Handmade in America
  • 200 artists from 30 different states
  • Prices set to suit all budgets – ranging from as little as $25 to $30,000
  • Artists are hand-selected by an independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants
  • All artists are on site for duration of festival
  • Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media

 

About Howard Alan Events:

Howard Alan Events, a Florida-based company, develops and presents art and craft shows throughout the country. For the past 32 years, Howard Alan Events has produced some of the nation’s finest juried art shows, including more than 40 venues each year such as the Downtown Aspen Art Festival (Aspen, CO), Beaver Creek Art Festival (Beaver Creek, CO and the Las Olas Art Fairs, (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Several shows are ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.

 

For additional information on the 17th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

Mandel JCC Launches Annual Book Festival with Events with Four Different Authors During November & December

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Mandel JCC Launches Annual Book Festival with Events with Four Different Authors During November & December

Mandel JCC Launches Annual Book Festival with Events with Four Different Authors During November & December

Jane L. Rosen, author of NINE WOMEN, ONE DRESS

(West Palm Beach, FL – November 3, 2016) Lois Steinberg, Chair of the Mandel JCC Book Festival today announced 2016-2017 Festival will begin with four different events in November and December. At each event, the author of the featured book will be on hand to discuss his/her work and respond to comments and questions from the audience.

The Mandel JCC is located at 8500 Jog Road in Boynton Beach and at 5221 Hood Road in Palm Beach Gardens. For more information or to register for any of the upcominh book events, please go to: www.JCCOnline.com/bookfestival.

Monday, November 7
Anniversary of Kristallnacht
+ 10 am at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach
+ 7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens
Book: THE GERMAN GIRL
Author: Armando Lucas Correa
Synopsis: A searing tale of the St. Louis, a transatlantic line that can provide Jews safe passage to Cuba 1939. As seen through the eyes of young Hannah Rosenthal and her best friend Leo Martin.
Tickets: $10 Literary Society Reader & Author Levels; $12 Member; $14 Guest

Wednesday, November 16
Book Luncheon at the Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion
+ 11 am in West Palm Beach
Book: NINE WOMEN, ONE DRESS
Author: Jane L. Rosen
Synopsis: How the perfect little black dress that everyone wants impacts nine different women, including a Bloomingdale’s salesgirl mooning over her lawyer ex-boyfriend , a lady in love with her boss, a private detecting checking on cheating husbands and more.
Tickets: $95 Literary Society Reader Level; $118 Guest

Saturday, December 10
+ 7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach
Book: THE BORSCHT BELT
Author: Marisa Scheinfeld
Synopsis: This book features essays by Stefan Kanfer and Jenna Weissman Joselit, plus Marisa Scheinfeld’s photographs of abandoned sites where resorts, hotels and bungalow colonies once boomed in the Catskill Mountain region of upstate New York. The evening includes a dessert reception with author Marisa Scheinfeld.
Tickets: $16 Literary Society Author & Reader Levels; $20 Guest

Thursday, December 15
+ 7 pm at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens
Book: THE ORCHESTRA OF EXILES
Author: Josh Aronson
Synopsis: The compelling biography of the violinist who founded the Palestine Symphony Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitler – as seen in Josh Aronson’s documentary Orchestra of Exiles.
Tickets: $16 Literary Society Author & Reader Levels; $20 Guest

This year’s Mandel JCC Book Festival will continue with another 13 author events scheduled through April 2017.

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 .

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.

Florida’s Water Future

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Florida’s Water Future

Florida’s Water Future

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CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, November 2, 2016- The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, Florida Farm Bureau and the South Florida Fair, will host the annual Farm City luncheon on November 16th. Farm City annually highlights local agribusiness, as Palm Beach County is one of the largest agriculture counties in the country.

The event’s keynote speaker will be Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. The Florida Chamber of Commerce created an educational partnership with Dr. Brian Lapointe, Research Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, to help secure Florida’s water future.

With six million more residents expected to call Florida home by 2030, and our state’s water demand expected to increase by 20 percent by 2030, strong, science-based water quality standards will continue to play a vital role in Florida’s economy and quality of life. “At the Florida Chamber, we remain committed to Florida’s environment, and look forward to sharing Dr. Lapointe’s research and further securing Florida’s water future” said Mark Wilson

Dr. Lapointe has extensive experience in water quality research in South Florida and the Caribbean region. His research has led to greater nutrient removal from sewage effluents in Monroe County. His long-term water quality monitoring at Looe Key reef in the Florida Keys represents the longest low-level nutrient record for a coral reef anywhere in the world. “I’ve been studying issues surrounding marine pollution and various land-based sources that contribute to the problems we’re seeing around the state,” said Dr. Lapointe. “This is a whole new paradigm shift for me, to take what I’ve learned over 30 years and educate the public about these issues and they’re big issues.”

With the belief that knowledge is power, the event will feature a panel of experts that will share important information, scientific research and possible solutions. The panel includes Dr. Brian LaPointe, Mark Wilson, John Mitnik, Director of Operations for South Florida Water Management District and Keith Wedgworth, Manager of Wedgworth Farms and Wedgworth’s Inc.

As is tradition, each guest can expect to walk away with a box of local grown produce, courtesy of our local farmers, and the lunch menu will feature some of this freshly grown produce.

Farm City will be held on Wednesday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fair Grounds Expo Center located at 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411. Tickets are on sale now! To register, visit the Chamber website at www.cpbchamber.com and click on the Business Calendar.

South Florida Fair prepares for New Orleans theme in 2017

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South Florida Fair prepares for New Orleans theme in 2017

South Florida Fair prepares for New Orleans theme in 2017

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West Palm Beach, Fla. –– The South Florida fair is planning to bring its own version of Mardi Gras to life — complete with elaborate floats and daily parades, colorful beads and Louisiana-style entertainment and food — as it carries out a New Orleans theme for the 2017 fair, Jan. 13-29. The fair will continue its tradition of kicking off the night before, 5 to 10 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 12, with its popular Ride-A-Thon.

To prompt early online ticket sales, the fair is offering a limited “Power of Gold” promotion on Fri., Nov. 4, Sat., Nov. 5 and Sun., Nov. 6 only. Those who purchase fair tickets online at www.southfloridafair.com during this time period will receive a free Gold Access Pass, which has a value of up to $20. This free pass will allow guests to move to the front of any line at the rides on the day of their visit to the fair. Ride tickets are sold separately.
In addition to the usual fried fair food, there will be New Orleans cuisine, including fried catfish and boiled crawfish. Chef Landry, who hails from Louisiana, also will entertain audiences by bringing an interactive show of Cajun cooking, stories, jokes and authentic bayou cuisine.
The fair’s entertainment will include the legendary Dr. John, a six-time Grammy Award-winning musician and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Known throughout the world as the embodiment of New Orleans, Dr. John is a true icon in American culture. His blend of snaky rhythms, Crescent City funk, and voodoo flair make him one of the city’s prime musical ambassadors.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, whose name is derived from the venerable Preservation Hall, located in New Orleans’ French Quarter, will bring the unmistakable sound of the Crescent City, performing its vibrant, enthralling, and irresistibly danceable style of New Orleans Jazz.
A number of New Orleans-styled bands also will perform. The band, Crawdaddio, brings the spirit and rhythm of the bayou to life with its driving zydeco beat. Funky Gumbo, a zesty, good time jazz band, will lift the audience’s spirits with toe tapping street­beats, familiar swing tunes, and New Orleans rhythm and blues. The Jazz Phools are devoted to the energetic performance of hot jazz of the 1920s and 1930s, Dixieland classics, and New Orleans second line jazz — all delivered with vintage flair. The Orlando-based band, The Porchdogs, has been known as “Florida’s Mardi Gras Band” since 1992. They specialize in Louisiana Cajun and zydeco, two styles of music that developed in southern Louisiana among the Cajun and Creole people.
Additional entertainment will include professional singers who will impersonate B.B. King, Harry Connick Jr., Fats Domino, Louis Amstrong and Irma Thomas.
Multiple ice skating shows themed “New Orleans on Ice” will take place daily and the fair will set up a replica of historic Jackson Square, one of the most popular attractions in New Orleans’ French Quarter, where local artists create artwork and show their work on the square’s iron fence while visitors enjoy nearby merchants, museums and restaurants.
Ghost tours will be conducted in Yesteryear Village every night at 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and at 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday for an additional $10, which will include walking quietly through two on site houses and the bait and tackle shop where guests will hear stories about fishing accidents and New Orleans swamp stories. Perhaps they’ll even spot or hear a ghost weighing in!
The fair’s adult admission, 12 and older, is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. A child’s admission, under 12, is $5 in advance and $8 at the gate (5 years and younger are free). Those who are 60 years of age and older pay $7 in advance and $9 at the gate.
Tickets will be available at Palm Beach County Publix supermarkets beginning November 12 and online advance discount ticket sales will continue through Jan. 12 at midnight. Bud’s Chicken & Seafood and Palm Beach County BB&T Bank branches also will sell advance discount tickets beginning December 2.
Tickets for the Ride-A-Thon are $20 and $15 with a coupon, which will be available at the South Florida Fair’s booth during local community events and on the fair’s website, www.southfloridafair.com, starting Jan. 6.
The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair/Palm Beach County
Expositions, Inc., a nonprofit organization, and is located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The 2017 dates are Jan. 13-29. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, www.southfloridafair.com.

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