Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all veterans with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25th. Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 am at Wellington Village Hall, located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent to be recognized during the ceremony. To become a part of this event or to walk in the parade, please contact Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.
The American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will hold its annual Veterans Open House on Thursday, June 4th from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Village Park Gymnasium located on 11700 Pierson Road. This event will feature guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and the services offered to veterans. For more information about the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, please contact wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, Junior Summer Golf Camps Start Monday, June 8
The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will be starting their 21st AnnualJunior Summer Golf Camp, MondayJune 8,at Binks Forest Golf Club, in Wellington, Florida.
The Junior Summer Golf Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-17 and will take place weekly from June 8 through August 14th. Each weekly camp is conducted Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm daily.
Binks Forest Golf Club is located at 400 Binks Forest Drive, just off Southern Blvd. in Wellington.
For more information about the Junior Summer Golf Camp and other programs provided by the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, please visit their website at www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call 561 301-3783.
First Annual March Against Monsanto in Wellington on Saturday, May 16th
Group in Wellington Brings the Issues of GMOs, Pesticides in our Food Supply and Non-Sustainable Practices to Light
Wellington, FL – The first annual March Against Monsanto will be held in Wellington on Saturday, May 16th with a rally beginning at 9am in the center court of the original Wellington Mall on Forest Hill Blvd. The rally will be followed by a March along Forest Hill Blvd at approximately 10am and end at around 11:30am. The public is invited to join in and learn more about this important subject. There are currently close to 300 people coming to the march.
Organizers have set up a Facebook page, with daily information related to how Monsanto is affecting our food supply and our farmers in the US, as well as pertinent information about the upcoming March Against Monsanto.
Those planning on joining the event can also click “going” on the set up on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1617434468471306/
“I think people are often surprised when they hear that 80% of our processed food in the USA contains GMOs (Genetically-Modified Organisms),” says Krista Martinelli, Editor of and one of the group’s organizers. One of the goals of the march is to get GMO labeling on all food products, as GMOs are banned or restricted in 62 other countries, but not even labeled on our food here in the United States. The only city in South Florida to require GMO labeling is Margate, FL; however, Wellington organizers are aiming for Wellington to be the next in line.
“I just recently learned about GMOs and all of the health issues linked to them. I have kids and grandkids who I love dearly, and I don’t want them eating that poison,” says Rise Siegrist of Re/Max Direct.
Schedule on May 16th: The group plans to have a rally from 9am to 10am inside the original Wellington Mall (located at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace in Wellington), featuring a few key speakers on the subject of GMOs and how Monsanto is poisoning our food supply. Peter Wein of the WEI Network will serve as the MC for the rally. The rally will be followed by a peaceful march along sidewalks. The March will proceed East along Forest Hill Blvd. and be less than one mile total. People are invited to bring their kids, their pets and reminded to bring water and sunscreen.
“I’m amazed at the amount of support our team is receiving from the Village of Wellington, community leaders, outstanding business owners and residents who care about what’s in their food and good health. I invite every single resident in Wellington to at least come to the rally and learn more about this fairly hidden but important issue of GMOs. After they hear our speakers, they are going to want to march.” says Monica Kallas of SharpShooter Marketing Group.
Sponsors for the event are Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air, Rise and Sean Siegrist of Re/Max Direct and The Wellness Experience. In-kind sponsors include: Banzai Wellness Magazine, My Community Pharmacy, Norman Gitzen Gallery, Bootz Culture Camp, the WEI Network, The Cookin’ Yogi, Certified Florida Plumbing, and LS Photos. The event is “fueled by” SharpShooter Marketing and .
The event team includes Monica Kallas of SharpShooter Marketing, Krista Martinelli of , Dr. Randall Laurich of the Wellness Experience, Jathy Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air, Rise and Sean Siegrist of Re/Max Direct, Krista Martinelli of , Johnny Meier of My Community Pharmacy (and current President of the Wellington Chamber), Peter Wein of the WEI Network, Danna Torres of Palm Beach Health Center, Jeanne Bootz of Bootz Culture Camp, Lois Spatz of LS Photos, Meric Tunca of Banzai Wellness Magazine, Sculptor/Artist/Environmentalist Norman Gitzen, Sherri Mraz (the Cookin’ Yogi), Suzanne Suarez of Certified Florida Plumbing and local mom-activist Crissy Peacock.
One of the group’s organizers, who will also be speaking at the rally, is a business owner and a recent breast cancer survivor Jathy Garcia. She says, “We’re inviting everyone to come out and support this important cause. We want to bring to light the dangers of GMOs in our foods. Our team from Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air will be there, excited to take a stand!”
“We are very concerned with GMOs and Monsanto’s product Round-Up, which has proven negative affects on people’s health,” says Dr. Randy Laurich, owner of The Wellness Experience in Wellington.
“My wife Meroe and I are very much against Monsanto and their unsustainable practices that threaten human health and, eventually, our entire food supply,” says Johnny Meier, current President of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and owner of My Community Pharmacy.
In case of rain, the group plans to still hold the rally at 9am and then continue the rally for a longer time inside the original Wellington Mall. “We are very appreciative of the public space in the center court of the Original Wellington Mall where all kinds of ideas can be shared and discussed,” says Martinelli. “It’s just another great thing about Wellington and not something you see in every town.”
A NewsSpot video about the day’s rally and march will be produced by SharpShooter Marketing Group and launched via and other social media platforms on May 23rd, which is the International March Against Monsanto date.
For more information or interviews, call Monica at (561) 762-1713 or Krista at (561) 389-0252.
“Someday we shall look back on this dark era of agriculture and shake our heads. How could we have ever believed that it was a good idea to grow our food with poisons?” – Jane Goodall
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.
By Rollin McGrail. Visit RollinMcGrail.com.At the Wycliffe Stiffs annual stickball luncheon…a very funny luncheon indeed. Former TV anchorman Jim Sackett served as the key note speaker. Photo by Krista Martinelli.
Hereos in Medicine luncheon. Photo by Carol Porter.
Are you in need of a fun summer camp for your kids? We have some great options from our advertisers with AroundWellington.com. Click on their sites below to see what they have to offer this summer! Tell ’em you found it on AroundWellington!
Fun at Village Music Camp, where kids learn two new instruments (and the history of that instrument) per day
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Looking for free and cheap fun stuff to do with the kids this summer?
Here’s a great FREEBIE for the summertime – KidsBowlFree.com. Just sign up your kids and you get coupons for FREE bowling emailed to you each week.
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Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics
From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, “I built it!”, our Build and Grow kid’s clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Bring the kids into any Lowe’s store and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project.
Certain Saturdays at 10 a.m. (Visit their website for more info).
Build. Learn. Create. Designed for children ages 5-12 – FREE.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. This fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and achievement pin.
First Saturday of every month
For more information call (561) 793-7048
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Norton Museum of Art
Palm Beach county residents get free admission to the entire museum (proof of residency) on the first Saturday of every month.
FREE Admission for Florida School Teachers and Administrators.
West Palm Beach residents receive FREE admission every Saturday.
Come check out the chickens, ducks, a goat, Red the dwarf mule, George the pig, Bubba the giant cat, and five turkeys. Enjoy the beautiful selection of flowers, trees, mulch, produce and fresh eggs. Step inside the air conditioned building and purchase a delicious smoothie!
13415 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee (561) 790-4222
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Revolutions Bowling at City Place
Kids bowl 2 free games 4 p.m. – close on Monday nights all summer
477 S Rosemary Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 203-6188
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Regal Summer Movie Express
During festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated movies for only $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for 9 weeks. Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18
A 10 Week Series of fun surprise and activities with great movies! (See schedule below)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 10 a.m. & noon
Series Tickets $5 for all 10 weeks!
$4 popcorn & soft drink combo
13881 Wellington Trace (561) 792-7334
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California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Kid’s Tour
Kids can be a chef for a day! Get a tour of the restaurant, find out how the food is made and then make your own pizzas! A drink and dessert is included and costs approximately $10 per child. Call and ask for a manager 3 weeks ahead of time to schedule your group.
The Mall of Wellington (561)793-1601 (Tues., Wed. or Sun. at 9:30 a.m.)
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Wellington Amphitheater
Various free events! Listen to local musicians, see a car show, watch a movie or laugh out loud with a comedy act. Bring your own seating.
Programs like these are a great way to encourage our children to continue reading throughout the summer months!
All Palm Beach county library locations have reading programs. Kids will receive a free ticket to a Roger Dean stadium game, end of summer reading program party and a chance to win free goodie baskets!
Barnes and Noble is having a Summer Reading Program again this year and your kids have a chance to earn a FREE Book. All you have to do is download the Reading Journal and read 8 books that you record in the journal. There is a list of free books the kids can choose from when they return the completed form this summer! See your local Barnes and Noble or their website http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreadingfor details.
Local store (Wellington): (561)792-1292
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Here is some more information about other Summer Reading Programs:
Krista Martinelli is the editor of AroundWellington.com, which has been in business for 9 years, and the mother of two kids, who have been around for about the same amount of time. Along with some other nice folks, she is organizing the 1st Annual First March Against Monsanto in Wellington, which will begin at 9am on Saturday, May 16th at the center court of the original Wellington Mall. She recommends that local moms get involved!
