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August, 2015 – Status of American Women Seminar

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August, 2015 – Women’s Seminar

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Tentative Schedule

Seminar on Women’s Status in the USA

 

Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens Campus

Friday, August 28, 2015

1:00 – 5:00PM, Room SC 127

 

1:00     Welcome and Introductions: Dr. Jean Wihbey, Provost and Edward Willey, Dean of Academic

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1:15     “Steps toward Equality” – Karen Wilkerson, League of Women Voters, PB County

 

1:35    “Reproductive Rights” – Joan Waitkevicz, National Organization for Women, PB County

 

1:55     “Economic Inequality” – Shirley Herman, National Organization for Women, PB County

 

2:15     “Title IX and Sex Discrimination” – Mareta Iosia-Sizemore, Palm Beach State College

 

2:35     BREAK

             

2:50     “Women and Education” – Eliana Mukherjee, Palm Beach State College

 

3:15     “Women in the Sciences I” – Lilian Jordan, Palm Beach State College 

 

3:35      “Women in the Sciences II” – Becky Mercer, Palm Beach State College

 

3:55     “Gender and the Media” – Mary Pernal, Palm Beach State College

 

4:15     “Breast Cancer” – Ann Fonfa, National Organization for Women, PB County

 

4:35     “Sex Trafficking in the US” – Rosalie Alborg, National Organization for Women, PB County 

August, 2015 – Texting and Driving Info Session

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Texting & Driving Informational Session

 

Wellington’s Community Services Department has partnered with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club to host a “Texting and Driving Informational Session.”

 

The event will take place Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club located at 1080 Wellington Trace.  The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will educate residents on the dangers of texting & driving. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will carry out an extraction demonstration, showing residents what it takes to save a life as a result of a texting and driving accident.

 

Bring your entire family for this informative event.  If you have any questions contact Community Services at 561-791-4764.

 

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, 2015 – 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament for Hope 4 Mobility

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Hope 4 Mobility is holding its 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at The Fountains Country Club in Lake Worth, FL.  We hope you will support our cause by joining us for a full round of golf, lunch, raffles and a silent auction. For more information and to register please go to http://birdeasepro.com/Hope4Mobility

 

Hope 4 Mobility is also actively looking for sponsors and donations for this event, as well as volunteers.  We are a grassroots organization that wants to meet all the requests we get from parents and guardians of special needs children, but we can only do this with your help.

 

Hope 4 Mobility provides people with developmental disabilities and special needs financial assistance for essential equipment, products and therapy services to help improve their health, mobility and quality of life. We believe that all children deserve a chance to reach their full potential.

 

One of our primary goals is to help children with physical disabilities avoid or delay certain types of orthopedic surgeries through required equipment and services and help improve their quality of life. Your donations can help improve the life of a child with special needs.  To learn more about Hope 4 Mobility please go to http://www.hope4mobility.org/

August, 2015 – Back to School Shoe & Backpack Giveaway

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Back to School Shoe & Backpack Giveaway

 

Wellington’s Community Services Department is giving away backpacks filled with school supplies, and shoes – just in time for the new school year. Community Services staff will give away more than 200 pairs of shoes, of all sizes, to residents in need. The team will also handout dozens of backpacks stocked with school essentials to local children.

 

The giveaway will take place Friday, August 14th, 2015 from 9:00am – 11:00am at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace).

 

The giveaway is the result of a partnership between the Community Services team, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, the Lake Worth Scottish Rite Masonic Center, B/E Aerospace, and the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club.

 

Due to a limited number of supplies, residents are encouraged to come early.

If you have any questions contact Community Services at 561-791-4764.

 

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.

August, 2015 – Furry Friends Presents 1st Annual Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic

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Furry Friends Presents
The 1st Annual
Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic

Carlin Park Beach – Civic Center
400 S. S.R. A1A, Jupiter, Florida 33477
Saturday, August 29, 2015
8:00am – 2:30pm

This event is going to be the talk of the town and we can’t wait!!

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Imagine dogs on surfboards… catching the waves, enjoying the sunshine, and trying to win the coveted “Top Dog” surfing trophy! Be there to experience this plus a beautiful beach venue, great food, vendors, live music, kid’s activities, doggie yoga, Navy SEAL dog performance, dog demonstration by K9 Services Unlimited and more!

Enroll your pooch in surf lessons taught in the month preceding the event so your pooch can shine in the surfing contest on August 29th! (CLICK HERE) Does your dog already surf?  Then register for the contest (CLICK HERE).

Interested in sponsoring the event? Want to volunteer?  Sorry… vendor spaces are SOLD OUT!

Contact hang20surfdog@gmail.com for more information

THANKS to ooshirts.com for printing our t-shirts for the event.

August, 2015 – Kravis Center Announces America’s Got Talent Live

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Announces the Presentation of
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE:
The All-Stars Tour!
Featuring Taylor Williamson, Emily West, KriStef Brothers and Recycled Percussion
Sunday, November 1 at 8 pm
 
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, August 28 at 10 am
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 10, 2015)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the addition of a major new addition for the whole family.
November 1, 2015 at 8 pm (Sunday)
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE:
The All-Stars Tour!
This fall, America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour! featuring some of the most popular performers from the hit NBC variety competition series, will launch its first ever all-stars tour.  Top acts from 10 years of the #1 rated summer reality television series are coming to a theater near you, providing the ultimate variety show experience.  The 42-city tour will include some of the show’s most captivating and entertaining talent, including Season 8’s favorite comedian, Taylor Williamson, Season 9’s powerhouse performer Emily West, Season 8’s comedic hand balancing duo The KriStef Brothers, and the memorable “junk rock” performers Recycled Percussion from Season 4, with more acts to be announced soon.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
 
About AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE: The All-Star Tour:
“America’s Got Talent has been showcasing the country’s best talent for the past decade,” said Jeff Palmer, Vice President of Live Entertainment, FremantleMedia North America. “Creating a touring stage show that highlights the best acts throughout the history of AGT is the perfect way to celebrate our milestone Season 10.”
+ Taylor Williamson
Comedian Taylor Williamson was the runner-up on the eighth season of “America’s Got Talent”. Taylor started his stand-up career at the age of 17, and has since gone to perform throughout the world, telling original jokes at shows and festivals including the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Montreal), with appearances on MTV’s TRL and Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham. Taylor was the youngest comedian to ever perform on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and was a semi-finalist on the seventh and final season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
+ Emily West
Emily West is a musical maverick in the masquerade of pin-up perfection. Musically captivating and innovative, she knows she has been a hard case for the industry to define. “I’m a Jessica Rabbit/Tom Waits kinda-something. I love hearing beautiful melodies telling me horrible things. I wear my heart on my sleeve. Judy, Barbara, Patsy, Rufus Wainwright, Antony & the Johnson’s. I love to interpret a song. I love to sing stories.” In 2014, she made the decision to try out for America’s Got Talent. “I thought maybe if I audition in front of the world, I could save time and see where it takes me. “ It was a wise decision. West excelled on the National stage and came in second in the renowned competition- a result she hopes will allow her to play to the breadth of audience she’s always wanted, and to take them with her on this exciting journey.  Emily’s debut album will be released on August 14.
+ The KriStef Brothers
The KriStef Brothers (Kristofer and Stefan) placed among the top 12 finalists on season 8 of America’s Got Talent. They have been performing acrobatics together since childhood, both coming from generations of circus families and performance talents. Taught by various family members, they grew up learning Hand-to-Hand, acrobatic skills, ballet training, jazz training, and clowning skills, often in their own backyard. The KriStef Brothers began performing for audiences by the age of 10, and have continued to develop new talents and tricks, adding to their act over the years. The Brothers have performed worldwide, with major appearances including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Today Show.
+ Recycled Percussion
Since Justin Spencer formed Recycled Percussion in 1995, the band has been unstoppable. Their junk rock music became a national phenomenon week after week during their smash hit performances on America’s Got Talent in 2009. Playing over 4,000 shows and over 400 corporate events in over 15 countries, the group has also done guest appearances on Carson Daly, The Today Show, China’s Got Talent and the Latin Grammy Awards. After being featured on the cover of USA Today and being voted National Act of the Year a record-breaking six times, the band gained worldwide recognition.
America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour is a Faculty production in association with FreemantleMedia North America and Syco Entertainment.
 
America’s Got Talent is produced by FreemantleMedia North America and Syco Entertainment. Simon Cowell, Sam Donnelly, Jason Raff, Trish Kinane and Richard Wallace are the executive producers.
 
America’s Got Talent airs on NBC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 pm.
 
How to Get Tickets:
A pre-sale to Kravis Center Donors is currently available to AMERICA’S GOT TALENT LIVE: The All-Stars Tour. For more information about becoming a Kravis Center donor, please call 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org/membership.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 28, at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach; online through the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org; by phone at 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471.
For Group Sales, please call 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304.
About FreemantleMedia North America:
FreemantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. arm of global media giant FremantleMedia, which includes a distribution arm, FremantleMedia International, a digital and branded entertainment division and a kids & family entertainment business.  As one of the world’s largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of TV brands in the world, FremantleMedia’s comprehensive global network has operations in 28 countries, creating over 10,000 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 45 formats and managing over 350 individual titles. The company also distributes more than 20,000 hours of content in over 200 territories. FMNA and its portfolio of companies, including Original Productions and 495 Productions, produce entertaining and innovative scripted and alternative programs for network, cable, syndicated and online platforms. Their slate includes a diverse range of both critically-acclaimed and award-winning successes including American Idol (FOX), America’s Got Talent (NBC), Family Feud (SYN), Let’s Make A Deal (CBS), The Price Is Right (CBS), The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC), Deadliest Catch (Discovery), Married to Medicine (Bravo), Party Down South (CMT), Ice Road Truckers (HISTORY), Storage Wars (A&E), Celebrity Family Feud (ABC), Celebrity Name Game (SYN), American Gods (STARZ), among others.
About Syco Entertainment:
Syco Entertainment, a joint venture between Simon Cowell and Sony Music, is one of the world’s leading global music, film and television production companies responsible for some of the most successful global TV and music franchises and is the world’s most successful producer of international talent. Syco Music was named the UK’s number 1 record label for both A&R and sales in 2014 and is home to internationally successful artists who have sold more than 300 million records to date. Syco is the record label home to Labrinth, One Direction, Susan Boyle, Little Mix, IL Divo, Fifth Harmony, and Ella Henderson amongst others. Syco’s television assets include the global franchises The X Factor and Got Talent. Around the world, The X Factor airs in 168 countries and is watched by more than a half billion people. Artists discovered by the format have sold more than 180 million records worldwide, including 200 number ones and 380 top 10 records. The Got Talent format officially holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for highest number of adaptations, making it the “Worlds Most Successful Reality TV Format,” having been commissioned in an impressive 68 territories worldwide. America’s Got Talent airs in 186 countries around the globe and has been the #1 US summer reality series for the past decade. Syco Film produced the 2013 #1 global box office hit One Direction: This Is Us, a 3D concert movie with Sony Pictures and have recently partnered with Animal Logic (The Lego Movie, Happy Feet) to produce a  number of music-based live action-hybrid animated movies.
For more information, please visit www.agtlivetour.com.

 

For the latest America’s Got Talent news, videos and photos, please like on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nbcagt), subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/agt) and follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nbcagt), Instagram (https://instagram.com/nbcagt)  and Google+ (https://plus.google.com/+nbcagt).

 

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit the Kravis Center’s official website at kravis.org.


August, 2015 – Equestrian Master Plan Survey for Wellington

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Resident Input Wanted for Equestrian Master Plan

The Village of Wellington is inviting residents to participate in an online survey to gain insight on equestrian topics. The survey will assist Village staff in gathering data related to traffic and seasonal fluctuations of horses and people. In an ongoing effort to provide better service for residents, staff is also seeking input on a range of topics related to the Equestrian Master Plan. All responses to the survey are anonymous. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey online on Wellington’s website www.wellingtonfl.gov or at https://epajuly.surveyanalytics.com/

 

As a way of staying 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.

December, 2015 – Upcoming Events Around Wellington

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A Diversity of Exciting Upcoming Events in our Area Around Wellington
Photo: LILA Photo.
Photo: LILA Photo.
Event: Beach Bash
Organization: American Red Cross
Date: Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 8 p.m.
Location: The Beach Club, Palm Beach
Major Sponsor: Lilly Pulitzer
Tickets: $250 and up
Phone: 561-650-9105  
Photo: Beach Bash 2014 (Photo by: LILA Photo)

 

Event: 2016 Palm Beach Scopus Award Gala
Organization: American Friends of the Hebrew University
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2016
Location: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach
Honorary Chairs: Roberta and Stanley Bogen, Barbara and Richard Rothschild
Honorees: Joseph and Michelle Jacobs
Tickets: $1000
Phone: 561-750-8585

 

Event: Annual Leadership Education Forum
Organization: American Friends of the Hebrew University
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2016, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: The Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach
Tickets: $180
Phone: 561-750-8585

 

Event: The 9th Annual Palm Beach Wine Auction
Organization: Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 6 p.m.
Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach
Chairs: Ted Mandes, Chair; Patrick Park, Co-Chair and International Ambassador
Honorees: Barbara Evans Golden, Jane M. Mitchell, Monika E. Preston, Laurie S. Silvers, Kathryn C. Vecellio and Lee Wolf
Committee: Amos Dare, Ed Dudnyk, Susan Esson, Roderic R. Fink, Steven M. Gottlieb, Ashley D. Hoffman, John H. Kessler, Shelley Menin, I. Jeffrey Pheterson, Martin Rivard, Jeffrey Sabean, Lewis M. Schott, Richard Sloane, Daniel J. “Rusty” Staub, Michael Troise, Jill Wachter
Sponsors: Susan Hurley Esson; Madeline & Roderic Fink; First Republic Bank; Barbara & Jerome Golden; Stephen M. Gottlieb & Laurie Raber-Gottlieb; Harriet & Ashley Hoffman; Jaguar Palm Beach, Land Rover Palm Beach, Aston Martin Palm Beach; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bill & Marilyn Lane; Craig & Rochelle Menin, Menin Development, Inc.; Jane M. Mitchell, Park Foundation; Christine & Martin Rivard; Lewis M. Schott, Laurie Silvers & Mitchell Rubenstein; Carolyn & Richard Sloane; Table 26 Palm Beach and Tiffany & Co.;  Media Support: Gulfstream Media Group.
Tickets: $1000, by invitation
Phone: 561-651-4320
 

 

Event: A Woman’s Journey
Organization: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach
Honorary Chairs: Susan Keenan and Susan Telesco
Chairs: Mary Freitas, Betsy Meany, Erin McGould and Debra Vasilipoulos
Major Sponsor: Palm Beach Daily News
Tickets: $150; premium tables for 10 guests and a Hopkins faculty member at lunch are available for $2,500
Phone: 410-955-8660

 

Event: The Fifty-Ninth International Red Cross Ball
Organization: American Red Cross
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Location: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach
Tickets: $1000
Phone: 561-650-9105

August, 2015 – Whole Foods Hosts Back to School Dinners

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WHOLE FOODS MARKET PALM BEACH COUNTY STORES TO HOST FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR TEACHERS

Palm Beach County, FL (Aug 12, 2015) – Four Whole Foods Market locations – Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach – will each be hosting a spaghetti dinner on Friday, August 21st from 6-8 PM. Teachers will receive a free meal by presenting their school ID and non-teachers can still partake for a $5 donation to the Whole Kids Foundation. To RSVP or for store-specific questions, please visit the events calendar on your store’s website or call and speak with your store’s customer service.

 

Whole Foods Market – Wellington is located at 2635 Florida 7 in Wellington. Telephone: (561) 904-4000.

 

Whole Foods Market – Palm Beach Gardens is located at 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens. Telephone: (561) 691-8550.

 

Whole Foods Market – Boca Raton is located at 1400 Glades Road in Boca Raton. Telephone: (561) 447-0000.

 

Whole Foods Market – West Palm Beach is located at 1845 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard in West Palm Beach. Telephone: (561) 471-3800.

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About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 69,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 16 consecutive years. The company currently has 345 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

August, 2015 – Food Truck Safari at the Palm Beach Zoo

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August, 2015 – Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo

Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo…Saturday, August 22nd.  Feed your inner animal at some of South Florida’s best food trucks inside the Zoo.  Gates open at 4:30pm, truck windows open at 5:30pm, last ticket sold at 8:15pm, Zoo closes at 9:00pm.  Enjoy live music by Steve Chumley and Andre Michaud along with exciting zookeeper talks and up-close animal encounters.

 

See www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events for the latest truck list update.  As part of our commitment to the environment, we limit the number of miles driven and amount of carbon emissions related to the Food Truck Safari by booking trucks based within 30 miles of the Zoo (whenever possible).

 

Beer & Wine is available for those 21 and older.  (No service without legal photo ID.)

 

Zoo admission for the Food Truck Safari is $10 adult non-members, $9 adult members, $7 child non-members, $6 child members, under 3 free.  Wildlife Carousel and Safari Train rides are $3 (2 for $5).  Net proceeds support regular Zoo operations.

 

Food and beverage purchases are NOT included in admission.  Trucks accept cash and most credit cards.

 

The Palm Beach Zoo encourages all food trucks to apply sustainable practices in their daily operations and we’ll once again give a “Sustainability Award” to the truck that excels in the most environmental and conservation sustainability categories in our checklist.  Past winners include CheeseZilla, Flour Power, The Beach Buffalo, The Daily Special, Food Island, Pescados Unidos and Tacos Veracruz.

 

This is what the Food Truck Safari looks like… http://youtu.be/ReHd_6-9bYg and http://youtu.be/Xm06QgjM6Bg