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April, 2015 – Culture, Career & Beauty Weekend

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April, 2015 – Culture, Career & Beauty Weekend

Culture, Career & Beauty Weekend hosted for prestigious African American debutant program

Two-day program featured the Taste History Culinary Tour to Lake Worth and Lantana; and a Career & Beauty Day at Macy’s Boynton Beach. Sponsored by Macy’s and Iris Apfel

 Photo: At Hoffman’s Chocolates in Downtown Lake Worth for the Taste History Culinary Tour hosted for the debutants of the Frances J. Bright Woman’??s Club. L-R: Chelsea Maloney, Jacobi Peavy, Annabelle Dormescar, Dawnesha Williams, A’??Lexus Garnett, Tyler Grant and Ariel Williams with Lori J. Durante, Executive Tour Director for Taste History Culinary Tours.  The Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History hosted the Culture, Career & Beauty Weekend Seminar for the 2015 debutants of the Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club (FJBWC).   The program included a two-day agenda that started on March 14th with MLFH’??s Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Lake Worth & Lantana where the debutants tasted new foods; met local artists and learned about other cultures, history and Viva Florida.  On the second day of March 15th the Career Day was held at Macy’s Boynton Beach with a stellar line-up of speakers representing creative and medical professions who came from Washington, D.C., New York City, N.Y.; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Pembroke Pines, Florida and Boca Raton, Florida.  The FJBWC was established in 1959 in honor of one of the first black woman teachers in southern Palm Beach County, Frances J. Bright.   The prestigious debutant program and the annual cotillion were created in 1967 to offer striving African American high school girls etiquette training and raise monies for scholarships.

Palm Beach County, Florida – – – The Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History hosted the Culture, Career & Beauty Weekend Seminar for the 2015 debutants of the Frances J. Bright Woman’s Club (FJBWC).   The program included a two-day agenda starting on March 14th with MLFH’??s Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Lake Worth & Lantana where the debutants tasted new foods; met local artists and learned about other cultures, history and Viva Florida.  On the second day of March 15th the Career Day was held at Macy’??s Boynton Beach with a stellar line-up of speakers representing creative and medical professions who came from Washington, D.C., New York City, N.Y.; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Pembroke Pines, Florida and Boca Raton, Florida.

The FJBWC was established in 1959 in honor of one of the first black woman teachers in southern Palm Beach County, Frances J. Bright.   The prestigious debutant program and the annual cotillion were created in 1967 to offer striving African American high school girls etiquette training and raise monies for scholarships.  The current 2015 class of debutants attend AtlanticCommunityHigh School in Delray Beach and Palm BeachCentralHigh School in Wellington, Florida.

“??Career, Culture & Beauty weekend was created especially for the debutants with the objective of exposing these striving young ladies to new cultural foods, emerging artists, other Florida history and unique careers”?, says Lori J. Durante of the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History, who developed the program.

The MLFH Taste History Culinary Tour featured international food tastings at the Cheese & Wine Café  in Lantana; and in downtown Lake Worth at South Shores Tavern, Brogues Downunder, The Java Juice Bar and Hoffman’s Chocolates.  The debutants also met local artists at the Lake Worth Art League Gallery, the Artisans on the Ave Gallery and met Finnish artist Sami Makela at his namesake gallery Makela Art Studio.  The debutants were also excited about the Going A-Wall murals created by Tekk 6 and Ruben Ubiera which was organized by the Bruce Webber Gallery.  The walking component of the tour traveled thru Lake Worth’??s LULA Arts District that featured the 1941 Lake Worth Public Library, 1924 Lake Worth Playhouse and the James Monument.

The roster of speakers at the Career Day were interior designer Angela S. Colley, President of the American Society of Interior Designers-South Florida Chapter; David Green, Vice President at Macy’s; eye Dr. LaMia Jones of Novi Eye Associates; Pharmacist Dr. Renee Jones of Nova Southeastern University; Megan Mikailonis of Macy’s; and Architect Vicki Soderlund of Soderlund Architecture.  At the conclusion of the program, each debutant received a makeover in Macy’??s beauty department.

The has rated Taste History as one of the “established food tours in Florida”.?  VisitFlorida said about Taste History “the mission is both education and entertainment”.?  Created in 2011 as the first culinary history tour of its in kind in Palm Beach County, Taste History has grown to feature five cities that are West Palm Beach; Lake Worth and Lantana; and Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. The tour partners include family-owned eateries, cafes, markets, bakeries, juice bars, tea bars; art galleries and non-profit cultural centers highlighting local artists. Lori J. Durante, Executive Tour Director, developed the Taste History Culinary Tours as an extension of the Narrated Bus Tours of Historic Delray Beach that began in 2004 which has hosted more than 8,000 people.  Combining the culinary and narrated tours, more than 10,000 people have been hosted, to date. “I took the Narrated Bus Tour and enriched it by adding food tastings which morphed into the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County”, says Lori J. Durante, Executive Tour Director of the Taste History Culinary Tours.

Sponsored by Macy’??s,  Kingston Fresh, Carl and Iris Apfel, the 2015 dates are set for the Taste History Culinary Tour delivering an engaging taste of the cuisine, culture, art and history of the main streets and historic districts in Northwood Village/West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach; and Lake Worth and Lantana.

Offered year-round, the Taste History is a four-hour food-centric narrated excursion of bus riding and four to six blocks of walking through historic districts for alternate visits to eateries, markets, and an urban farm for food history, food culture facts, foodways information and food tastings. At least three to four eateries are visited per Taste History tour along with trips to historic buildings, cultural centers or art galleries.  Tour guests meet the restaurant owners and chefs; and directors and artists of the cultural centers and art galleries. Florida history is narrated by a guide.

The international news agency has included the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County in its roundup of . Taste History landed in good company too.  The Culture Trip is a global online news agency, showcasing the best of art, food, culture and travel for every country in the world.

Effective January 1, 2015, rates changed to $45 to $50 per person; free for children under age 14 (accompanied by a paid adult family member). Tickets can be purchased at tastehistoryculinarytours.org. Pre-payment is required.  For information, call 561-243-2662 or E-mail . Private group tours are also available at special rates.

The food tours board at Macy’s (Outside at the East Entrance) located at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL.

The Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County program is a food eating, art and history experience offered by the non-profit Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History (MLFH) and sponsored by Macy’s,  Kingston Fresh and Carl and Iris Apfel; and bequests from the late Patricia Ann Ravo and the late Boris & Edith Rueger.  This culinary tour primarily consists of travels to historic West Palm Beach on the first Saturdays of each month;  Lake Worth and Lantana on the second Saturday of each month; and historic Delray Beach and Boynton Beach on the third and fourth Saturdays of each month, year-round at 11am plus private tours are offered during the weekday.

The Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County premiered in October 2011 as the first food tour of its style in Palm Beach County, Florida. Originally, this gastronome tour program was designed to visit historic Delray Beach and Boynton Beach but when the first seven-months sold-out it was expanded to offer more dates and in April 2012 to include historic Lake Worth and Lantana, Florida. The premiere December 6, 2014 West Palm Beach Taste History Culinary Tour featuring Northwood Village sold-out in 72-hours.   

Taste History incorporates a rotation of cuisine tastings representing varied cultures that are American Fusion, African American, Southern American, Asian, Brazilian, Caribbean, Continental, Greco-Roman, Italian, English, French, French Canadian, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, Hungarian, Turkish and Ancient Mexican along with farm-to-table and organic tastings. Taste History combines history, culture and cuisine therefore this gastronomy tour infuses food tastings with the history of the State of Florida and the local area along with visits to historic buildings and art galleries.

The non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County, Florida has been designated one of the official community event partners for the State of Florida’s Viva Florida initiative.

 

2015 Dates (revised/more dates added)-Taste History Culinary Tours

 

Saturday, January 3, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana-Special New Year’s Weekend Tour

Saturday, January 10, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, January 17, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach (January 17, 2015 is sold-out)

Saturday, January 24, 2015 – Delray beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, January 31, 2015 â?? Lake Worth/Lantana (extra date added)

 

Saturday, February 7, 2015 – Northwood Village/West Palm Beach (February 7, 2015 is sold-out)

Saturday, February 14, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana (February 14th is Valentine’s Day Tour)

Saturday, February 21, 2015 – ?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, March 7, 2015 â?? Northwood Village/West Palm Beach (March 7, 2015 is sold-out)

Saturday, March 14, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, March 21, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, March 28, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, April 11, 2015 -?? Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, April 18, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, April 25, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, May 2, 2015 â?? Northwood Village/West Palm Beach (May 2, 2015 is Sold-out)

Saturday, May 9, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, May 16, 2015 -? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, May 23, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, June 6, 2015 – Northwood Village/West Palm Beach

Saturday, June 13, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, June 20, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, June 27, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, July 11, 2015 -?? Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, July 18, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, July 25, 2015 –  Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, August 1, 2015 – Northwood Village/West Palm Beach

Saturday, August 8, 2015 -?? Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, August 15, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, August  22, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, September 5, 2015 -?? Northwood Village/West Palm Beach

Saturday, September 12, 2015 -?? Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, September 19, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, September 26, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, October 3, 2015 – Northwood Village/West Palm Beach

Saturday, October 10, 2015 -?? Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, October 17, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, October 24, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, November 7, 2015 – Northwood Village/West Palm Beach

Saturday, November 21, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, November 28, 2015 -?? Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

 

Saturday, December 5, 2015 – Northwood Village/West Palm Beach

Saturday, December 12, 2015 – Lake Worth/Lantana

Saturday, December 19, 2015 – Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

Saturday, December 26, 2015 – Day After Christmas Tour to Lake Worth/Lantana

 

About MLFH

The Museum of Lifestyle& Fashion History (MLFH) is a non-profit 501c3 organization as designated by the IRS. MLFH was established in year 1999 in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Mission of MLFH is to offer educational programs, and history and retrospective anthropology exhibits showcasing lifestyle, cultures, people, places, fashion trends, clothes, architecture, furnishings, decorative arts, interior designs, locomotives and toys, and information about popular uses of artifacts by people/events of various periods of time. In year 2004, MLFH premiered the Narrated Bus Tours of Historic Delray Beach, Florida. The tours have been hugely popular and rated the Most Unique Travel Gem by AAA Travel Home & Away Magazine. The Historic Tours have hosted more than 7,000 passengers. The mission of the tours is to showcase the historic cultural lifestyle, people, and places. American Express was a sponsor of the Narrated Bus Tours of Historic Delray Beach in year 2007. In October 2011, MLFH premiered its newest program the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County. The purpose of the Taste History Culinary Tours is to infuse food history, food culture, foodways and food tastings into facts about the historic districts and pioneer people of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and Lantana, Florida (Palm Beach County) along with highlighting art galleries, historic buildings and showcasing the contributions of early settlers. There are more than thirty culinary partners for this program that include restaurants, cafes, an urban farm, historic buildings and art galleries.

 

About Macy’??s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks(R) and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade(R), as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

 

About Viva Florida

In 2013, Florida reached a significant milestone, the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León’s arrival on Florida’s east coast. Building on the success of Viva Florida 500 in 2013, The Florida Department of State continues to work with partners statewide to promote cultural and historical experiences through a multi-year campaign called Viva Florida, which promotes 12,000 years of Floridaâ??s people, places and cultural achievements.  For more information visit

April, 2015 – Flavors Announces Its Winners

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Flavors, 2015 Announces the Winners

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce 12th ANNUAL FLAVORS 2015 was once again a smashing Success.  Our event attracted over 1000 + attendees!  We wish to thank our Chairman Michael Ferriera, host venue, host committee, our vendors, our sponsors, our members, our volunteers and our residents for this success!

FLAVORS of Wellington brings together the best of the best Wellington Chamber Members Restaurants/Catering Venues/Wholesale and Gourmet Markets as well as Country Clubs who showcase their businesses, products, menus and exceptional service staff.  This event could hot happen without their participation and we are so grateful to each of them for joining us on Friday evening!

THANK YOU to Roxanne Stein and WPTV NEWSCHANNEL 5 for live pre event broadcasts as well as Dean Piper TALK4MEDIA, Mike Ferrier- CHUKKER TV and Dawn Rivera- Wellington the Magazine and The Town Crier for their exception pre-event media coverage as well as The Palm Beach Post, Around Wellington Magazine and South Florida Dines in their support in the promotion of Flavors.  With their consideration, many residents learned of our event and attended as a result of their efforts.

Congratulations to our “winners” of the Evening-  Stonewood Grill and Tavern -“Best Taste”, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza of Wellington-“Best Plate Presentation”,  Trader Joe’s  -“Best Display” and Chef Shannon Atkins-“Best Dessert” as well as all our fantastic showcase vendors ; Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Costco Wholesale, Greenacres Bowl, Herdade Do Esporao, Hurricane Grill and Wings- Wellington, Jimmy Brooklyn’s Pizza Parlor, Jordan’s Steak Bistro, Jos A. Banks, Kona Ice, New World Wines & Spirits, Posch Boutique Palm Beach, Rudino’s  Pizza & Grinders , Smoke Inn Wellington Cigar Lounge, Starbucks ,Stonewood Grill & Tavern, The Winey Wench, Trader Joes , Whole Foods Market Wellington and Wild West Diner.  If you have not visited any of these establishments in the past- PLEASE make it a point to stop in and try them out! Each one offers a unique flair and why go anywhere else when we have so many exceptional choices right here!  Plus you will be supporting our local economy!

The Event Staff at Equestrian Sport Productions are nothing less than superb.  Without the exceptional generosity of the Bellissimo’s and the logistical expertise of Patti Meile and the exemplary event staff at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, this event could not be possible.  This group of consummate professionals allowed this evening to happen without fail and our gratitude to them is beyond measure.

We could not be a success without our sponsors and host committee.  Our deepest gratitude goes out to Mark and Katherine Bellissimo and Michael Stone of Equestrian Sport Productions,  Melissa Ganzi and Grand Champions Polo Club, Stephanie Mitrione and FPL, Dr. Randy Laurich and the Wellness Experience and Johnny Meier- My Community Pharmacy, Carlos Andara and Leo Romero-Divo from MAACO Wellington, Leslie Olbrys and Associated Estates/ Waterstone at Wellington and Alec Domb, The Law Offices of Alexander L. Domb, P.A.

Thank you to our VIP table sponsors; 5 STAR BUILDERS, DISTINCTIVE TITLE , EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS

EQUESTRIAN FOOTINGS & SERVICES , EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS, FPL,  GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB, HARRINGTON LAW ASSOCIATES, KEARNEY REO, KEYES REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND TITLE, THE LAW OFFICES OF ALEC DOMB, MAACO, MY COMMUNITY PHARMACY, PRESCRIPTIONS PLUS, TD BANK, THE KROUPA TEAM LLC, THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE, WATERSTONE AT WELLINGTON and WELLINGTON THE MAGAZINE/TOWN CRIER.

Celebrating his 12 years as founder of Flavors was John Mercer.  He and his wife Saundra chaired the judging portion boasting our fantastic celebrity judges, Michael Stone, Roxanne Stein, Mike Ferriera, Stephanie Mitrione, Johnny Meier,  Councilwoman Anne Gerwig,  and Jose Costa.  Michaela Paige as always is the most exceptional celebrity emcee and brings a smile to everyone she meets.  We are thrilled to have the honor of working with such professionals.

Thank you Sal Lucca and Music Masters International Stage Band as well as our mentalist/magician Gary Goodman for providing exceptional entertainment all evening.

A very special thank you to our Flavors Event Specialist  Nina Anschuetz as well as Board Member Debbie Crompton and Ambassadors and Volunteers for all their hard work on the event! Thank you Judith Lauro, Kathleen Williams, Denise Carpenter, Sheldon and Mrs. Laskin, Sharon Lasko, Karen Gorham, Jen and Kim Hernandez and Tracy Thomas as well as our students from our exceptional Wellington Schools. Last but not least we want to thank the Wellington Residents and Wellington Chamber of Commerce Members who support this event each year! You make it a pleasure hosting Flavors and with your participation, we can only grow this event each year and make it the “Signature Tasting Event” in Wellington!

For more information on the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and upcoming Chamber Events, please contact the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at 561-792-6525 for further information.

April, 2015 – Royal Palm Quarters Auction

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Royal Palm Quarters Auction

Wednesday, April 15th – 6pm to 9pm

At the Village of RPB Cultural Center

151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Join us all to help support and raise funds to help families pay for services for their children dealing with Autism. Blooming With Autism is an awesome organization from a very courageous woman wanting to make a difference. Tara(our 31 bags vendor) helped us get her to come to our event. So please tell all your friends and neighbors, co-workers, everyone you know to come out and have a great time. Must be 18 or older please!!!

Just bring a little cash for bidding paddle, table raffles, food, and of course Quarters!!! We will have 20 exciting vendors for you to choose to bid on and yell when you’ve won!!! : )

Doors open @ 6:00 and Auction begins @ 7:00p.m.
We do have food and drink for purchase as well as some of our vendors have desserts for purchase. Such as Dove Chocolate, Moniques’s Sweets and Treats.

For more info, email Julia at: julia@ulsprouts.com

 

April, 2015 – Swing for Habitat

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April, 2015 – Swing for Habitat

 

Dear Friends,

 

We are looking forward to seeing you for an evening of dinner, drinks and music to benefit the South Palm Beach Habitat for Humanity. The evening will feature the Garrison Elliott Band, a great swing band  from Atlanta. http://www.garrisonelliott.com.

We will hear about Habitat’s local projects from Scott Sullivan, board chair. There is limited seating and we expect a big turnout from Habitat supporters, so we encourage you to purchase tickets this week. Click the link at the bottom of this page to purchase tickets. Please forward this invite to a friend! See you there at the Arts Garage on the 23rd of April, 2015.

 

Best regards,

Jean and John Sullivan

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swing-for-habitat-tickets-16030555824

April, 2015 – Hi-Tech’s First Monthly Winner!

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April, 2015 – Hi-Tech’s First Monthly Winner!

April, 2015 – Hi-Tech Celebrates 15 Years and Announces First Winner!

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Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air is celebrating its 15th anniversary serving Palm Beach County Residents by holding a thank you contest. With more than 20,000 clients, Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air is entering any and all customers who receive services from now through Dec. 31 to be one of 15 lucky duos to receive a complimentary dinner for two at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar, valued at up to $100, in Royal Palm Beach.

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Starting March 30, and each month after, a customer name will be drawn from the service list of the month and the winner will be announced on the company’s Facebook page.

“Like” Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air on Facebook for an additional entry. All paying customers who Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air provides service for from March 1 to Dec. 31 will be automatically entered in the drawing. Hi-Tech will announce the winners each month via social media until 15 winners are reached, on or before January 15, 2016 (approximately 2-4 winners per month). Winners give consent for Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air to release names & pictures to media for promotional purposes. If you wish to be removed from the contest, e-mail Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air your name & address.

Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air are considered the experts when it comes to plumbing and air conditioning service. They are a licensed and insured service company that has been serving residential and commercial customers throughout Palm Beach County since 2000. They understand the needs of their customers and because of that, offer same day service, 24/7 emergency service with up front pricing and they guarantee your satisfaction or they do the work again for free!

Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air works hard to earn your business and goes the extra mile to keep it. They can be reached by phone at (561) 790-5556 or on the web at WWW.Hi-TechPlumbingandAir.com.

Congrats to our March winner – Kay Doyle from Wellington, Florida!

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Rules: All paying customers who Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air provides service for from March 1st to December 31st  2015, will be automatically entered in the drawing. Hi-Tech will announce the winners each month via social media until 15 winners are reached, on or before January 15, 2016 (approximately 2-4 winners per month). Winners give consent for Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air to release names & pictures to media for promotional purposes. If you wish to be removed from the contest please email us your name & address .

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April, 2015 – Wellington Debate Team Heading to National Championships

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April, 2015 – Wellington Debate Team Heading to National Championships

SEVEN MEMBERS OF WELLINGTON DEBATE

HEADING TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

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Wellington Debate Team: (front) Michael Leatherman; (back) Connor Yeackley, Wellington Coach Paul L. Gaba, Caramen McDaniel, Greg Foster, and Kwadjo Walker.

 

West Palm Beach, FL, April 8, 2015 – 

Seven high school debate students will represent Wellington High School at two national championship tournaments this summer.

Competing at the 2015 National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Speech and Debate Championship Tournament  in Dallas, Texas, from June 14-20, are five students: seniors Greg Foster, Michael Leatherman and Kwadjo Walker; and sophomores Caramen McDaniel and Connor Yeackley.

Walker will be the third-ever Wolverine to be part of the NSDA National Senate, a mock student congress where students debate and cross-examine each other over proposed federal legislation. Foster-Leatherman and McDaniel-Yeackley will compete in Public Forum Debate a two-on-two current event debate format modeled after CNN’s “Crossfire.”

“This ties the record for the most Wellington students to compete at the NSDA national championship,” said Wellington Debate Coach Paul L. Gaba, who has coached the team since 2002. “This is the fifth straight year Wellington has attended the NSDA championships as well, so we are definitely continuing to represent Wellington High School and the community at a high level.”

Walker, who was recognized as the Florida Oceanfront NSDA District’s “Graduating Senior of the Year,” is also in the running for National Student of the Year, a debater who best embodies the traits of the NSDA’s Code of Honor: humility, integrity, leadership, respect, and service.

Wellington also qualified four students to compete at the 2015 National Catholic Forensic League’s “Grand Nationals” championship, taking place on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale May 23-24: Foster and Leatherman in Public Forum Debate; junior Victor Sanchez in Congressional Debate; and junior Savannah Race in Dramatic Performance.

With the double national qualification, Leatherman will have competed at six national championship tournaments during his four-year debate career, a school record. Both he and Foster will eclipse 2,000 NSDA Honor Points by the time their tenure with Wellington Debate concludes, the top two in program history.

“We’ve had a strong year,” Gaba said. “Greg and Mike won the UPenn Liberty Bell Classic round robin tournament, placed third at our state championship, and were consistently in ‘break’ rounds on the national circuit. Kwadjo advanced to the finals at the Sunvitational tournament at University School in Ft. Lauderdale. Victor was 11th in the state in Congress.”

The two national championship tournaments are estimated to cost $5,000, with the week in Dallas comprising most of the total. As such, Wellington Debate is seeking financial assistance from the public sector. Donations can be made online at http://www.gofundme.com/reddawndebaters., or by sending a check payable to “Wellington Debate,” 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Room 4-104, Wellington FL 33414. Awards packages range from “shout-outs” on Wellington Debate’s social media networks to your name being included on a classroom plaque to renaming the debate room in your honor.

For more information please contact Wellington Debate Coach Paul L. Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org or 561-795-4911.

April, 2015 – VOW Celebrates National Volunteer Week

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The Village of Wellington Celebrates National Volunteer Week

 

The Village of Wellington will take the opportunity during National Volunteer Week, April 12th through the 18th to thank all of the volunteers that have given their time and efforts to improve the community. Whether you volunteer at special events such as the upcoming Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 18th, or participate on one of the boards or committees, please know that your service is appreciated. Volunteers continue to play an important role in contributing to our vibrant community and are part of what makes Wellington a Great Hometown. From all of us here at the Village of Wellington, Thank You.

 

Those interested in volunteering with the Village of Wellington can contact Meridith Tuckwood, Community Services Specialist, at 561-753-2476 or mtuckwood@wellingtonfl.gov

 

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

April, 2015 – Wycliffe’s Director of Tennis Makes USA Proud

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April, 2015 – Wycliffe’s Director of Tennis Makes USA Proud

WYCLIFFE’S DIRECTOR OF TENNIS MAKES USA PROUD PLAYING IN ITF SENIORS TOURNAMENT

Submitted by Brad Lieberman 

Wellington, FL, March 26, 2015 – Kam Kuchta, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club’s Tennis Director, just returned from representing the USA at the 2015 ITF Young Seniors World Team Championships in Antalya, Turkey.  Kam Kuchtawon two matches but came up short with a 3rd loss when playing against #1 seeded Great Britain. The Men’s 45’s Team USA had a great competition with an 8th place finish out of the 18 teams competing. Having red or green clay courts, plays a strong factor in determining the way you play the game.   In this tournament, players like Kam had to perform on red clay, which can be much slower, but for Eastern Europeans and South American players like the ones competing, it can be an advantage. At Wycliffe, we have green courts for quicker movement.

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A majority of players had been on major tours around the world, but that didn’t deter Pros like Kam Kuchta from playing their absolute best throughout each match. In total, there were about 60 spectators in the stands cheering for the USA, including photographers, massage therapists and other contingencies cheering for USA.

“It was an incredible honor to be selected to represent my country and to be able to play against other top players from around the world.  Wearing a jacket with USA on the back, really makes you want to play even harder and be more competitive than ever. This was a big step up in the level of play in competition and overall intensity, but I enjoyed every moment of it” says Kam.

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Kam Kutcha representing the US in Turkey

The 2016 ITF Seniors tournament will be held in Umar, Croatia. We’ll know soon enough if Kam is selected again to represent the USA.  If he is, not only will the USA be proud, but Wycliffe will support him the entire way.

Since being the Director of Tennis for Wycliffe Golf & Country Club for the past 10 years, Kam Kuchta has won 12 national championships and has been an instrumental leader in developing various tennis programs.

 

About Wycliffe Golf & Country Club:
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is a private golf community real estate property that offers luxury living for its club members. Located in Wellington, FL, the gated community boasts lush landscapes that host impressive homes, two 18-hole golf courses, 16 Har-Tru tennis courts, numerous activities and clubs, an expansive clubhouse with two dining venues and more. For more information, please visit http://www.wycliffecc.com.

April, 2014 – Kids Eat FREE

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April, 2014 – Kids Eat FREE

Kids Eat FREE! 

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Compiled by Shawn Thompson

Kids Eat FREE! This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free!  All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary).  Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.

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If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

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MONDAY

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  (561)296-4563

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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TUESDAY

Alabama Joe’s 6316 Lantana Rd. #45 Pinewood Square, Lantana (561)963-3393

All day – drink included

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  (561)793-7050

From 4-10 p.m.  – no drink included (2 kids per one adult meal)

Shane’s Rib Shack  11051 Southern Blvd., RPB (561) 333-7427

All Day – drink included

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)790-2771

From 5-9 p.m. – drink included, (Thursdays 1/2 off)

Hurricane Grill & Wings  11071 Southern Blvd, RPB  (561)753-4868

All Day – drink included

Hurricane Grill & Wings  4075 State Rd. 7 (441), Lake Worth  (561)318-6107

All Day – drink included

Rosalita’s Tex Mex Grill  5949 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis – corner of Lantana & Congress (561)964-5747

After 5 p.m. – drink included. Captain Cartoon, aka Dick Culpa, does FREE kids’ caricatures at Rosalita’s on Tuesday nights! Check out his website too.

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 WEDNESDAY

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7, Bay 410   (561)792-5712

After 5 p.m. – drink, cookie + chips included

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB   (561)792-4045

All day – drink included

Tequila Cancun  2202 Jog Rd., Greenacres (561) 641-5100
Kids Eat FREE with adult meal purchase

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THURSDAY

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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FRIDAY

See Everyday section

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SATURDAY

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)333-6474

All day – drink included

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SUNDAY

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB (561) 333-6474

All day – drink included

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EVERYDAY (and Almost Everyday)

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB  (561)792-8723.  (Monday thru Saturday.  Restaurant closes on Sundays at 3pm).

4-8 p.m. every day – no drink included

The Original Pancake House    105 South State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)296-0878

Until 2 p.m. Mon. – Friday – drink included

March, 2015 – March Madness Spring Break Camp

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March, 2015 – March Madness Spring Break Camp

March Madness Spring Break Camp a HUGE SUCCESS at Tiger Shark Cove Park

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More than 50 Wellington children participated in this year’s “March Madness” Spring Break Camp at Tiger Shark Cove Park. This is the camp’s fourth year, providing free activities to Wellington youth ages 5 – 16 from 10:00am to 1:00pm during Spring Break.

The event was organized by Wellington’s Interfaith Group. Children and teens in attendance participated in flag football, kickball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, and various arts & crafts. Lunch was provided by Interfaith and community partners such as Walgreens, Wellington Preservation Coalition, the Mall at Wellington Green, Jet Hauling, Tara Management, and the Young Professionals of Wellington.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

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