THE PALM BEACH WRITERS GROUP
will meet October 16th
in the Chesterfield’s Pavilion Room
at 11:45.
By Rollin McGrail.
Renowned cartoonist Rollin McGrailwill speak
on her 40 years of publishing in Paris, London, and New York. Her images are recognizable both for style and content.
“An Analogue Girl in a Digital World”
If you would like to attend, reservations are required. Please respond to Cathy at chelow@comcast.net before October 14th. Very important to RSVP in advance for this event, thank you.
The cost is $40.00. Please pay in the lobby and pick up your lunch ticket.
Check-in at the Pavilion Room for name tags.
The Palm Beach Pops Launches ‘Music & You’ Program This Week Promoting Music Education in Elementary Schools in Boynton Beach, Greenacres and Lake Worth
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL – October 7, 2015) Jon Lappin, President of The Palm Beach Pops, today announced that South Florida’s most loved pops orchestra has once again launched the popular Music & You In-School Youth Education Program for Palm Beach County underserved school districts.
Now in its 15th year and designed for children up to age 12, the popular four-week Music & You program started this week at four local schools:
+ Cholee Lake Elementary School in Greenacres
+ Citrus Cove Elementary School in Boynton Beach
+ Indian Pines Elementary School in Lake Worth
+ Liberty Park Elementary School in Greenacres
Following the four weekly sessions – which include in-school lessons from each section of the orchestra (brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion) – a Finale concert will be held on October 30 at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth. This concert is a major event because all of the young students, who spent the previous month studying the importance of the rudiments of music, will then have the opportunity to actually experience a live orchestral concert that wraps up all of the concepts that were taught in the schools.
The Palm Beach Pops will bus all of the students to the venue for concert at no cost to the schools or taxpayers.
Please note that all of the Music & You in-school sessions and the finale concert are for children only and are not open to the public.
The Music & You Program correlates music with social studies, literature, character education science and math. It enables students to develop an understanding of the rudiments of melody, harmony and rhythm by listening to a variety of music, from the classics to the Great American Songbook, including Bach, Mozart, Gershwin, Duke Ellington and more – all of which conveys to students how the history of American music relates to modern musical genres. In fact, all participating students are tested both before and after the Music & You program – before, to gauge their base line of knowledge; and after, to measure learning results. So far, nearly 90,000 local school children have already attended and actively participated in these program concerts.
To sponsor or underwrite this popular in-school music education series or for more information about The Palm Beach Pops or The Music & You Program, please visit www.palmbeachpops.org/donation or call 561.832.7677.
The Fall Growing Season is here. Are you READY to start a raised bed /container organic PRODUCTIVE garden? If not , please check with us to show you HOW WE CAN BE OF HELP starting with taking a Basic Gardening Class.
I recommend that you join us this Sunday for a Learn and Lunch class on the Raised Bed and Soil Prep. More details at our website:
Basic Organic Composting and Soil Preparation -101. For beginners.
Oct 18, 2015
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Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.
Pink Strydes Fashion Show at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. See related photos under “Photo Galleries.” Photo by Krista Martinelli.Farmer Tone, the Tropical Urban Farmer, teaches his organic backyard gardening class. Visit Tropical-Urban-Farmer.comA fun day at Wycliffe Golf and Country Club.“Pleasure Horses” by Rollin McGrail. Visit RollinMcGrail.com.
Producers Michael Lifshitz and Marcie Gorman-Althof (Photo Credit: Michiko Kurisu)
Tribal Rock Musical Will Run for 20 Performances at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse, Starting May 19, 2016
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 6, 2015) Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz, the producing partners behind MNM Productions, today announced that auditions would be held on November 16-17 for the world’s most famous tribal rock musical HAIR, which will run for three previews and 20 performances at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse in West Palm Beach, starting on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
MNM Productions’ critically acclaimed presentation of Side By Side By Sondheim, recently completed a successful run at both the Delray Beach Center for the Arts and the Rinker Playhouse.
HAIR will be helmed by director-choreographer Kimberly Dawn (KD) Smith, who directed MNM Productions’ A CHORUS LINE last December at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Paul Reekie will serve as musical director, the same role he played for the recent production of Side By Side By Sondheim.
Auditions for HAIR
When:
November 16-17, 2015
Where:
Organic Movements Dance Studio
2400 NW Boca Raton Boulevard in Boca Raton
Audition Appointments:
To schedule an audition, please email producer Michael Lifshitz at mnmprods@gmail.com and put “HAIR Auditions” in the subject line.
Audition Requirements:
Any one auditioning needs to come prepared with:
+ One minute song (rock, rock ballad, folk) and one minute monologue.
+ Sheet music in his/her key. An accompanist will be provided. No recorded accompaniment or a cappella singing.
+ If you can play acoustic guitar, be prepared to show your stuff.
+ Be prepared to move.
+ Headshot and resume.
+ Equity Membership Card if applicable.
Notes:
+ MNM Productions seeks local Florida actors only and does not make casting decisions based on video submissions.
+ Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
+ While all performers will be paid, housing will not be provided for out-of-town performers.
+ Rehearsals will begin on or about April 23, 2016.
About MNM Productions:
This production company is the latest venture by two experienced theatrical producers and arts consultants: Marcie Gorman-Althof and Michael Lifshitz. MNM’s first show, the landmark musical A CHORUS LINE, was both a popular and critical success when it ran for 12 performances last December at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Recently, MNM Productions wowed audiences at both the Delray Beach Center for the Arts and the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse with Side By Side By Sondheim.
Wellington celebrated National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with approximately 50 volunteers planting more than 700 pine seedlings at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve.
On Saturday, September 27, more than 175,000 volunteers nationwide visited their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chipped in to help improve these treasured places. Wellington residents did their part in the 21st annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. The group included members of the Wellington Garden Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts.
The seedlings planted were “South Florida” Slash pines, which are specifically adapted to our local environment. This marks Wellington’s 2nd year planting for NPLD. The Village is pleased to report that 95% of the seedlings planted last year are still thriving. Special thanks to the volunteers who planted seedlings for a greener tomorrow. (See photos below)
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
November, 2015 – New Dog Obedience Classes in Wellington, FL
Wellington is excited to offer new dog obedience classes for you and your furry, four-legged friends.
Instructor Barb Forgash will lead the classes. She comes to us with a passion for dogs, a wealth of information, and over 35 years of experience in the dog training field, including as founding member and training director of two obedience clubs. Barb’s classes require active participation from handlers, using the praise method of training paired with homework activities. Barb will target specific needs and address requested issues. Whether you plan to show off your prized pal or simply need to control their behavior, this class is for you. Pre-vet students from Wellington High School will also be on site to assist in making sure all participants receive the best, and most successful, one-on-one training experience.
Classes are held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., beginning November 2, 2015. The program is open to participants ages 16 or older, who have never titled a dog in obedience. Class options include a “Blended” class that combines Puppy Kindergarten (for dogs under 6 months) and Basic Home Obedience (for dogs over 6 months) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Following this class is the Basic Home Obedience Class (for dogs over 6 months) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Class sizes are limited. Registration is $40 for an 8-week session, and must be done in person at the Village Park Gymnasium, 11700 Pierson Road. Actual classes will take place in a safely sectioned-off area of the Wellington Municipal Complex parking lot, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard (nearest Montauk Drive).
For more information on registration, contact Community Programs Coordinator, Julie Strow, at (561) 753-5262. For questions about specific program details, please contact instructor Barb Forgash, at bforgash@bellsouth.net.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
October 24th from 10am – 2pm Located at 9176 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, Fl 33411 in the Kobosko’s Crossing Shopping Plaza.
Come take a tour of our beautiful salon and bring your fur babies along. We will be having refreshments for all, along with some great giveaways. To top it off we will be having live entertainment courtesy of Richard Frank!
Luv A Pet Rescue will be joining us hoping to find loving people to open their hearts and homes to a new fur baby. Any animal that is adopted will get a free nail clip and $10 off a groom at our salon!
In September, Wellington’s Council adopted an $85.4 million balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2015 -2016. The Village’s budget is one of the most concrete expressions of public policy, as it sets forth the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016. The adopted budget will serve as a road map for how funds will be allocated, and as a checks and balances system to make sure we are spending Village funds properly. With Wellington property values up almost 11% for the second year in a row, and the economic outlook improving, we were able to balance the budget and increase spending on important capital improvements without increasing the tax rate.
This year’s budget calls for total spending of approximately $85.4 million, about $8.5 million more than last year, at the same property tax rate of 2.45 mills. Total Wellington taxes, including ACME assessments and solid waste collection, comprise only 17% of the average resident’s tax bill. I am happy to report that solid waste collection assessment is down by $20, which may mean an overall reduction in the average homesteaded property tax bill.
The Village’s most significant area of expenditures is maintenance of streets, parks, trails, and stormwater management system. Also included in the new budget, is additional spending for law enforcement as we continue to focus on safety and maintaining the outstanding services provided by PBSO. This year’s budget calls for Capital Project spending of approximately $9.7 million, up from $7.7 million in the prior fiscal year. Major projects slated for this year’s budget include paving 120th Avenue South from 50th street to Lake Worth Road, construction of 2 miles of pathways in the Aeroclub community, and a roundabout for traffic control at the intersection of Pierson Road and Stribling Way. The budget also includes $275,000 in contributions to reading and math programs in our local schools, $51,500 for the Wellington Senior’s Club, and $53,000 toward the County paratransit service.
Additionally, we are making progress in the construction of our new Community Center, set to open in 2016. Speaking of next year, the Village will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in a BIG way. We look forward to sharing stories of Wellington’s history, and celebrating this milestone throughout the community. Click the link below to view a brief video of the 20th anniversary budget presentation:
Thank you to everyone who participated in our many outreach efforts. From attending the K-Park and Equestrian Town Hall meetings, the Equestrian Forum, participating in the Budget Challenge, the Charter Review process, and completing our planning and senior surveys, to tweeting and following us on Facebook. I encourage you to take part in our many outreach options including attending Council meetings and public hearings as they are announced.
In the meantime, feel free to contact me or any member of Council with questions or input. You can find a copy of the final budget for 2015-2016 and updated fee schedule at www.wellingtonfl.gov.
I encourage you to sign up for our monthly newsletter, where we keep you up to date on matters that affect our community. Click on the following link to begin receiving updates: http://wellingtonfl.gov/living/wellington-newsletter/signup.
I look forward to seeing you around our Great Hometown this month.
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Bob Margolis, recently elected as Mayor of the Village of Wellington, was first appointed to the Village Council in April of 2003, and was then elected to a four-year term in March, 2004. Prior to that initial appointment, he had proven his community spirit many times over by a long list of community endeavors and volunteer efforts.
Wellington Makes Strides at 2015 Palm Beach County Heart Walk
Wellington employees accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke at this year’s Palm Beach County Heart Walk. The Wellington team raised more than $3,000 toward the promotion of the American Heart Associations’ mission of building healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke — the nation’s No.1 and No.5 killers. A few writers for AroundWellington.com joined the Village of Wellington team this year too.
The walk took place in downtown West Palm Beach, where more than 2,000 walkers, donors, and volunteers helped bring awareness to this cause. Wellington team members also learned how to save lives through hands-only CPR training led by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
“This is one of my favorite events because people are actually walking the talk,” said Wellington Councilman John Greene, a passionate advocate for the walk. “We talk about getting active and improving our heart health, and this is the event where we actually do that while raising funds at the same time.”
The American Heart Association hosts more than 300 Heart Walk events across the country, with hopes of improving the cardiovascular health of Americans by 20 percent, while reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent by 2020. For more information on AHA, visit http://heart.org/HEARTORG/.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
