August! The heat is upon us and the rains have returned. Make sure to protect yourself from mosquitos and eliminate any standing water on your property. I have a bird bath, so I need to be mindful of changing out the water so that mosquitos don’t have a place to hatch. We are stepping up the defense so that no dangerous diseases can be spread here. If you are outside at dusk, wear clothing and repellant, just to be on the safe side.
School starts again on August 15, so be extra careful in the mornings and afternoons. School zones are strictly enforced and we want to make sure that our kids are safe and ready to learn.
The long awaited Wellington Community Center opens on Saturday, August 6th with a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 9:00 followed by an open house. Come and see this fantastic new addition that is in the center of the municipal complex. It has a magnificent view of the lake and will be the home of many great celebrations.
Work is well underway on the budget with a workshop for council scheduled on Monday, August 8th. Tune in and watch on Channel 18 or stop by and sit in at City Hall. You can also let us know your thoughts by taking the Budget Challenge on our website. The budget must be adopted in September, so make sure that you let us know how you want your money spent!
Food trucks with entertainment continue on Thursday afternoons starting at 5:00 pm. Come out and enjoy some trendy foods and local talent. There are also two tribute concerts scheduled on Saturday Nights in August: a Bruce Springsteen tribute on the 13th, and A Tina Turner tribute on the 20th. Concerts and Movies are free but you need to bring your own seating. There are vendors at the events too and the sales help to provide funding for the events, so we encourage you to grab some food too. Check the amphitheater calendar to keep up to date.
Our website has up to date information on Walk & Talk events in the neighborhoods, along with a Block Party and Game night at Tiger Shark Cove Park on August 6th. Get to know us at www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Kretzer Piano Music Foundation To Present Fifth & Final
PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE
At The Harriet Himmel Theater on August 16
Pre-Concert Cocktail Party at Brand New CITY TAP in CityPlace will Kick Off Fun-Filled Benefit to Expand the Foundation’s Music Education Programs for Children
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 4, 2016) The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation today announced that the brand new City Tap in CityPlace would be hosting a pre-concert cocktail party prior to the fifth and final annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE, which will be held at The Harriet Himmel Theater on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:30 pm.
The theme of this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE is We Are Family, and the show will feature numerous local medical professionals, many accompanied by talented family spouses and offspring.
This year’s pre-show cocktail party for performers and VIP sponsors will be held from 6 to 7 pm at City Tap at City Place. Palm Beach County’s hottest new gastropub offers craft brews from around the country – and the world – along with authentic, brick oven-cooked pizza and elevated, American pub fare. Focusing on a rustic yet comfortable bar and dining atmosphere featuring reclaimed barnwood and repurposed steel, guests can enjoy private dining as well as a lively bar scene.
“City Tap is honored to sponsor this group of physicians who give so much to our community on a daily basis,” says Kimmie Amezcua, Sales & Catering Manager. “Just as they are experts at their craft, City Tap strives to perfect the kitchen and craft experience for our guests. We are excited to give back to this group of professionals while benefitting the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation at the same time.”
“It has been a delight to work with Kimmie on this special pre-concert cocktail party for our performing physicians and sponsors,” says Kathi Kretzer, founder of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation. The new restaurant design is impressive and the menu looks absolutely yummy – City Tap is definitely a great addition to CityPlace. I can’t wait to try it out.”
William Hayes, Producing Artistic Director and founding member of Palm Beach Dramaworks, will once again be staging this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE that will feature musical performances by doctors affiliated with 11 local hospitals and medical facilities, including five from Jupiter Medical Center, four with Wellington Regional Medical Center, two from JFK Medical Center and one each from Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches, Jupiter Plastic Surgery, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Surgical Associates, Palms West Hospital, Sebastian River Medical Center, St. Mary’s Hospital and JFKNorth (formerly West Palm Hospital).
Among the talented doctors and medical professionals scheduled to perform are Dr. Kenneth Fuquay from West Palm Beach who is affiliated with the Pulmonology Departments at both the Jupiter Medical Center and the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center; Dr. Gordon Johnson, a retired Pathologist and former Chief of Staff of Wellington Regional Medical Center who will perform with his wife (Dr. Linda Johnson, pianist) and sons Gareth Johnson, the highly acclaimed violinist, and Grant Johnson of Merrill Lynch; Dr. Linda Kiley, an OB/GYN who will play the piano with Ophthalmologist Dr. Antonio Bolet; Dana Oaks, the CEO of JFK Medical Center – North Campus, who will sing, accompanied by his piano-playing wife and two talented children; and Dr. Jill Rodila, an Ophthalmologist associated with the Jupiter Medial Center. A talented harpist, she will be playing as her ballet-dancer daughter performs.
Additional performing physicians include Dr. Lyda Rodriguez, a Pediatrician affiliated with both St. Mary’s Hospital and the Jupiter Medical Center, who will be ballroom dancing with Alex Foraponov from Dance With Us Studios; Dr. Thomas Rowe, who is Chief of Staff at Jupiter Medical Center who plays the bass guitar in the doctor band; Dr. Robin Shecter, a gifted vocalist who is affiliated with both the Wellington Regional Medical Center and JFK North, who will be singing with her talented daughter and Kretzer Kid Emily; Dr. Robin Sykes, a Plastic Surgeon at both Jupiter Plastic Surgery and the Jupiter Medical Center, as well as a talented flautist who will be performing with her husband Dr. Rowe and their two children; Dr. Maureen Whelihan, who is affiliated with Elite GYN Care of the Palm Beaches and Wellington Regional Medical Center, and will once again serve as co-emcee of the concert along with Dr. Gordon Johnson; and Dr. Jack Zeltzer, an extraordinary drummer who is also a Vascular Surgeon associated with Palm Beach Surgical Associates, Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center and JFK Medical Center.
The one non-medical doctor is Dr. Robin Arrigo, a concert pianist who earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree from the University of Miami. She will perform piano with her talented daughter on cello and also play with the doctor’s band.
Another special performer at this year’s PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will be singer Avery Sommers, who starred on Broadway in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Showboat, in the national touring companies of Chicago (with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (with Ann-Margaret), and in shows at ArtGarage, Palm Beach Dramaworks and The Colony’s Royal Room Cabaret.
Also on the bill are several talented Kretzer Kids including Broadway veteran Ben Krieger (Finding Neverland) and his sister Charlotte Krieger; vocalist Ashlyn Taylor, who will sing a duet with former Kretzer Kid Matthew Bischoff; and 13-year-old award-winning pianist Zachary Williams.
Tickets for PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE2016 are $75 each (tax deductible) and may be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at 866.449.2489. Profit raised from this year’s concert will enable KPMF to expand its music education programs for many more deserving children.
About the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation:
KPMF is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to children and seniors. “We believe that music enriches lives. Together we can provide music education to underprivileged children, and performance opportunities for music students,” says founder Kathi Kretzer.
In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating more than 30 pianos to disadvantaged children and local nonprofit organizations, KPMF’s popular programs include:
+ Keyboards for Kids: Group piano lessons for 100-plus inner-city school children at the Center for Creative Education in Pleasant City.
+ Kretzer Kids: 35 gifted young musicians who performed over 50 concerts every year for the past 13 years in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and children’s hospitals.
+ Music for the Mind: Concert series at CityPlace held the third Tuesday of every month for the past 15 years. Concerts have featured over 11,000 young musicians and raised $580,000 for music in our schools and community.
+ Physicians Talent Showcase: Annual concert featuring a group of talented medical doctors, raising much-needed funds for children’s charities.
+ Keys to the Cities: Placed 18 whimsically painted pianos in public spots from Jupiter to Delray Beach for public enjoyment; pianos were then donated to local children’s charities.
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM ANNOUNCES FALL BLOCKBUSTER
“Our Body: The Universe Within” gives guests insight to the inside
Guests intrigued by three-dimensional human specimen. Our Body: The Universe Within will be on display at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium from October 22 – April 23, 2017. For more information, guests should call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Photos: courtesy of South Florida Science Center.
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Getting a glimpse of the body’s inner workings won’t require an anatomy class this fall – just a trip to the leading informal science education center in the South Florida region. The West Palm Beach-based South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will let visitors see more than skin deep when the world-renowned Our Body: The Universe Within exhibit debuts on Saturday, October 22. The seasonal exhibition includes approximately 200 real-life human specimens in a fascinating, artful, educational and dignified display. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. and will be on display through April 23, 2017.
“Our mission is to care for the health and wellness of our community, and education is crucial to the cause,” said Jupiter Medical Center President and CEO John Couris. “When we heard the Science Center was working on this project, we were immediately enthusiastic about the opportunity to partner because this is sure to be a blockbuster exhibit, one that will raise awareness about health, wellness and the unlimited potential of science.”
Appropriate for all ages, Our Body literally goes “under the skin” on an organ and systematic level to reveal the mysteries of human anatomy. Visitors will tour more than 5,00-square-feet of three-dimensional human bodies, specimens and organs, which were preserved using a process known as polymer impregnation.
Polymer impregnation is a relatively new method of preservation whereby bodily fluids are replaced by liquid plastic, which is then hardened to create a solid, durable anatomic specimen that will last indefinitely. Most impressively, the process leaves even the finest, most delicate tissue structure virtually intact, down to the microscopic sphere, making the process invaluable for medical study.
The goal of Our Body: The Universe Within is for exhibit-goers to leave with a deeper understanding of the body’s form and function. Guests will connect on a very personal level with these human artifacts as they use them to better understand their own bodies.
“We hope people walk away with a much stronger appreciation for staying fit and healthy,” said Andrea Bradley, President and CEO of Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. “One way we work to improve the health of our Palm Beach County residents is by providing health information and resources so they have the tools to incorporate healthy behaviors into their daily lives.”
“This is one of the most popular and most riveting traveling exhibitions on the museum circuit, and we know guests will be lining up to get a glimpse of the science beneath the skin,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “Normally only doctors and scientists are allowed to see this extraordinary in-depth look at the human anatomy, which makes this a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
As guests enter the exhibit, they will have the opportunity to examine the human body as a whole. The exhibit continues by examining, in depth, each of the body’s major systems, allowing visitors to see firsthand how they function and relate to other systems. In the human body there are 11 organized “systems” to ensure an individual’s survival, with such functions as metabolism, responsiveness, movement, reproduction, growth, differentiation, respiration, digestion and excretion. The systems are muscular, skeleton, nervous, digestive, respiratory, defense, reproductive, urinary, circulatory, endocrine and hematologic. Each is detailed through beautiful and intricate displays of the human body, paired with signage explaining functions and processes.
“This rare opportunity to see the human body from the inside – to see real-life examples – is also likely to spark an interest in children to seek careers in science and medicine,” continued Crampton. “It is an honor to partner with Jupiter Medical Center and Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. to bring ‘Our Body’ to South Florida. Both organizations are well-respected leading authorities in the health and wellness of our community, so having their partnership and support is invaluable.”
Our Body: The Universe Within was developed and provided by the Anatomical Sciences & Technologies Foundation in Hong Kong. The specimens in the exhibition were provided by various accredited Chinese universities, medical schools, medical institutions, research centers and laboratories to further the goals of the Anatomical Sciences & Technologies Foundation which are to promote educational and medical research of the human body.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium during Our Body: The Universe Within is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12 and $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older. Science Center members and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows are not included in general admission pricing.
The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science.” Named the 2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ Nonprofit of the Year, the Science Center features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center” and an interactive Everglades exhibit. In an effort to continue to meet the informal science education needs of the community, the Science Center will soon open an 18-hole mini-golf course, the “Conservation Course,” and more than 25 interactive exhibits in the Science Center’s “backyard.”
For more information about Our Body, or other Science Center programming, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
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About Jupiter Medical Center:
A not-for-profit 327-bed regional medical center consisting of 207 private acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore the community’s health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class partnerships and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health, emergency services, lung & thoracic, women’s health, weight management and men’s health.
Founded in 1979, Jupiter Medical Center has approximately 1,500 team members, 575 physicians and 640 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center continues to perform in the top 10% of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction. For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit Jupitermed.com.
About Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc.:
Founded in 2001, Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc. is known for solving critical healthcare issues through creative community-wide collaboration. The foundation’s “Healthier Together” initiative strives to improve the quality of life in targeted neighborhoods.
The foundation is committed to finding ways for inspired giving and thoughtful funding to generate lasting change. It has invested more than $67 million to support more than 100 organizations. For more information about Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc., visit www.palmhealthcare.org or call (561) 833-6333.
Life has loveliness to sell,
All beautiful and splendid things,
Blue waves whitened on a cliff,
Soaring fire that sways and sings,
And children’s faces looking up,
Holding wonder like a cup.
Life has loveliness to sell,
Music like the curve of gold,
Scent of pine trees in the rain,
Eyes that love you, arms that hold,
And for your spirit’s still delight,
Holy thoughts that star the night.
Spend all you have for loveliness,
Buy it and never count the cost;
For one white singing hour of peace
Count many a year of strife well lost,
And for a breath of ecstasy
Give all you have been, or could be.
July/August, 2016 – Staying Cool and Keeping Busy in the Hot Summer Months
Happy Summer! If you are a parent with kids spending at least some of the summer at home, you are looking for things to do. This is so basic, but maybe helpful for someone who’s new to Florida. A good rule of thumb is that there must be a pool or water attraction, if you’re going to do anything outdoors. As you might have noticed, Lion Country Safari has a water park and the Palm Beach Zoo has a fountain up front.
The Splash Park at Lion Country Safari. Photo: Lion Country Safari.
My kids, who are 11 and 9 years old, enjoy time at the pool. It’s something that never gets old. When the sun is going down, they also like playing kickball, practicing for baseball and yes, hunting for Pokemon characters. We’ve been seeing a good amount of walkers, runners and Pokemon finders on the exercise trail at Okeeheelee Park at night. The bad news is that people are starting to walk around dangerously, not looking where they are going in parking lots, for example. The good news is that this Pokemon craze is getting people, young and old, to walk more. And walking is one of the best forms of exercise.
We highlight a couple of great businesses in our July and August “AW Spotlight” articles. Sabeen Faquir interviewed Sherri Mraz, the Cookin’ Yogi, in July. She interviewed Patti Neri of U.S. Building Inspectors for August.
Check out “Travel with Terri” as she recommends that you “Immerse Yourself in Local Culture Throughout Europe with an Eating Europe Food Tour.” She tag teams the story with foreign correspondent George Medina, so they can cover both Amsterdam and Italy. Yum to both of these destinations!
If you happen to be stocking up on school supplies and school uniforms, remember that the weekend of August 5th to 7th is Florida’s tax-free, back to school shopping weekend. You’re welcome.
Don’t miss the opening of the new Wellington Community Center. I’m sure that Mayor Anne Gerwig will be there for the festivities. Hope you’ll be there too. It’s on Tuesday, August 9th at 9am in Wellington.
Up and coming independent filmmakers premiering sequel to award winning short film
PURE
West Palm Beach, Florida – Completing an independent feature film with a crew of three people sounds like an impossible task for any young filmmaker. This team wasn’t phased one bit. Local aspiring award winning director, Raymond Knudsen, will be premiering his first feature length film in Wellington, Florida this August. The film is titled, Pure, which is the sequel to the award winning short film called Clean, which won Best Short Narrative at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The film follows a rehabilitating drug addict through his journey of recovery, greed, and addiction.
Knudsen, who is the writer, producer, and director of this project, has been heavily involved throughout Palm Beach County’s film scene as a former intern at the Palm Beach Film and Television Commission, 2014 Burt Reynolds Scholarship winner, and winner at the Palm Beach International Film Festival Student Showcase of Films.Knudsen (pictured above, second from right and holding award) and his team of young promising filmmakers in Wally Aime and Jesse J. Miller stresses the importance in sticking with your artistic vision, even during tough times. “The beginning of our production turned into a near disaster. Our film had to stop shooting for almost half a year due to the crew schedules with young adult obligations like college, work, etc. The odds were certainly against getting our film back on track. I know this film has a strong combination of character development, story, and visual effects. This film makes an impact on the lives of not only individuals who can relate to a story of drug addiction, but aspiring artists around the world who need an example to never give up on your vision. “I am very proud of this team of artists and that we’re going to be able to show the community what we’re made of,” Knudsen says.
Knudsen and his team plan to screen Pure at Wellington’s Cinema 8 on August 4th at 6:30PM. Admission is free and the team encourages the entire community to join them. The premiere will be sponsored by Romeo’s Italian Cuisine of Wellington.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL– H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) recently announced 10 students that will each receive a scholarship of $3,000 after completing their four-week program shadowing a gynecologic oncologist.
Students selected for this prestigious scholarship include: Misha Armstrong, Daniela Diego and Adriana Wong from the University of Miami; Leah Cohen, Lauren Dittman, Andrew Quinn and Jessica Seigel from Florida International University; Arielle Schultz from Florida Atlantic University; Ashley Franklin from University of Central Florida; and Camila Cabrera from University of South Florida.
“These outstanding students will be exposed to a wide array of gynecologic oncology practice activities and advanced research experience,” said Jennifer McGrath, Executive Director of H.O.W.. “We hope these students will be inspired to consider a career in gynecologic oncology.”
For additional information regarding this program and the specific application guidelines, please visit www.howflorida.org.
H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) raises money to support basic or translational research in ovarian cancer through the Jacquie Liggett Research Fellowship. Women with ovarian cancer experiencing financial need are helped through the Jacquie Liggett Angel Fund. H.O.W. is dedicated to promoting awareness and recent advances in ovarian cancer by presenting educational programs to women primarily in our area. H.O.W. also provides scholarships to medical students interested in gynecologic oncology by working with a Gynecologic Oncologist during their elective time in medical school through the Dr. Robert C. Knapp Medical Student Award.
For more information please call (561) 406.2109 or visit www.howflorida.org.
Prepare For World Tour – With The Help Of G-Star Students!
“It’s a privilege to be here,” says Rob Thomas’ Production Manager!
Palm Springs, FL (August 1, 2016) – G-Star Studios played host to Counting Crows and Rob Thomas as they prepared for their upcoming U.S. tour. Dozens of G-Star students aided the crew in the set up and tear down of sound, video and the instruments needed to make the rehearsal possible – 6 semi-trucks in total! In addition, over 100 G-Star X-Scream summer camp participants were given the opportunity to view the production. Students were brought into the Sound Stage in small groups expecting to be limited to the back of the room for a brief look. However, that was not the way Rob Thomas’ crew and band members decided it should go! Each group was treated to a true “behind the scenes” experience with road personnel showing them how the tour went together, how it worked and what it took to make the show happen. Some students were actually given the chance to pick up and play the bands’ instruments! To top it all off, Rob’s Production Manager had Rob and the band autograph a table top donated to the school by the crew (see photo below). Rob and his entourage were incredibly open and caring, making the students experience a true “once in a lifetime” experience. “This place is awesome!” said Rob Thomas, formerly of Matchbox 20 and lead singer/writer for Carlos Santana’s mega-hit Supernatural – Smooth. “These are great kids. I truly enjoyed talking to them. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back.” Production Manager Andrew Crow said, “Where was this place when I was going to high school? I would have gone here in a heartbeat. What you have here is incredible!”
The G-Star Studios, owned and operated by the G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and Performing Arts, continues to be very busy this summer and so have the G-Star students. Starting with a multi-million dollar NIKE commercial starring Tiger Woods, Michele Wie, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy, 120 G-Star students were on set meeting and working with the cast and crew. Then Midas Muffler had over 50 students build a scene for a national commercial about helping feed hungry children. G-Star high school students joined G-Star Alumni in their first full-length feature film titled, The Awakening, while several short films were shot by students from Palm Beach State College and Florida State University with G-Star students on board.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Offering $2,500 Scholarship to Winner of Best Cover Design Contest
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 1, 2016) – Organizers of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) have announced a call for entries to all South Florida art students currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college art program to submit their original design for the cover art of the official 2016 FLIBS program and a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship.
The contest begins on August 1 and ends on September 1. The winner will be contacted by September 12. Entrants must submit their design electronically, along with their name and contact information by September 1 to [email protected]. Official contest rules, specifications and brand guidelines can be found at ShowManagement.com/Cover_Contest.
“By crowdsourcing the show program cover art, we’re tapping into boundless creativity and inviting new visions of what the world’s largest in-water boat show means to South Florida,” said Brett Keating, vice president of consumer marketing for Show Management, the company that manages and produces the boat show. “We also reached out to the community for the design of a new show entrance feature, which we are excited to unveil at this year’s show.”
The 57th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set to take place November 3-7 at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel & Yachting Center, the Hall of Fame Marina, Las Olas Municipal Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Sails Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Marina and the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.
The world’s largest in-water boat show, FLIBS covers seven locations with nearly 1,500 boats displayed across more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space. The show draws approximately 1,000 exhibitors from more than 30 countries that display an amazing array of boats, marine products and accessories, from astonishing super-yachts, fishing boats, runabouts and boats for every budget, to fishing gear, marine art, jewelry and more, all valued at more than $4 billion. FLIBS is owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and managed and produced by Show Management.
Date and Time: Sunday October 16, 2016 8:a.m.-1:00 p.m. Check–in is at 8:00 a.m.; opening ceremony at 8:45/ walk start at 9:15 a.m.; all activities open 8:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: John Prince Park, Center Drive Pavilion, 4759 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461.
Registration Information $15.00 through 10/2; $20.00 after 10/2; participants may register day of the walk. Fee includes a t-shirt, walk, continental breakfast, and multiple activities for children. Hot dogs, drinks and additional food will be available for a small donation with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Gold Coast.
Description: The Buddy Walk is a Family Fun Event which includes a one mile walk, free breakfast, bounce houses, petting zoo, rock wall, pony rides, young children’s games, face painting, dunk tank, live entertainment, dj and dancing and a raffle and silent auction. The event raises funds for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome’s educational, social and advocacy programs (serving all of Palm Beach County) and promotes awareness of the capabilities and talents of persons with Down syndrome. The walk attracts 2500 people and in 2015 raised over $175,000.
School starts again on August 15, so be extra careful in the mornings and afternoons. School zones are strictly enforced and we want to make sure that our kids are safe and ready to learn.
Knudsen (pictured above, second from right and holding award) and his team of young promising filmmakers in Wally Aime and Jesse J. Miller stresses the importance in sticking with your artistic vision, even during tough times. “The beginning of our production turned into a near disaster. Our film had to stop shooting for almost half a year due to the crew schedules with young adult obligations like college, work, etc. The odds were certainly against getting our film back on track. I know this film has a strong combination of character development, story, and visual effects. This film makes an impact on the lives of not only individuals who can relate to a story of drug addiction, but aspiring artists around the world who need an example to never give up on your vision. “I am very proud of this team of artists and that we’re going to be able to show the community what we’re made of,” Knudsen says.
