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March, 2015 – Great American Cleanup

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Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful
Launches 2015 Great American Cleanup,
Nation’s Largest Community Improvement Program

 

Local non-profit Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Partners with the
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County to Engage and Educate Volunteers to Improve Their Community’s Environment 

 

[West Palm Beach, FL] (March 2015) – Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc., which builds and sustains clean, green and a more beautiful Palm Beach County, announced today the launch of the 2015 Great American Cleanup. Entering its 17th year, the Great American Cleanup is the country’s largest community improvement program that kicks off in more than 20,000 communities each spring.
Each year, the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup engages more than 4 million volunteers and participants across the country to take action in their local communities to create positive change and lasting impact.
Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, along with other organizations in Keep America Beautiful’s national network of community-based affiliates, are planning volunteer events structured to beautify neighborhoods, parks, trails and recreation areas, clean shorelines and waterways, reduce waste and increase recycling, remove litter and debris, plant trees and build community gardens, among other events, to inspire generations of environmental stewards.
The Great American Cleanup will take place in Palm Beach County officially on Saturday, April 18, with additional dates prior to and after the main date. Volunteers can visit the Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful website at www.keepPBCbeautiful.org for further details including dates and sites or call (561) 686-6646 for more information. Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register by contacting the volunteer coordinator at their chosen location. Most supplies will be available and commemorative t-shirts will be given away to volunteers while supplies last. Community service hours will be given.
 
“As the season turns to spring, we’re excited to launch another year of America’s largest community improvement program,” said Jennifer M. Jehn, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. “In 2014, the work of volunteers during Great American Cleanup events returned $179 million in measurable benefits across the participating communities. The Great American Cleanup makes a meaningful difference to the places in which we all live, work and play.”
National sponsors of the 2015 Great American Cleanup include Altria, BNSF Railway, Dow, The Glad Products Company, Lowe’s and Niagara Bottling.  Local Palm Beach County sponsors include the Florida Department of Transportation, Pratt & Whitney, Comcast, Publix Super Market Charities, Office Depot Foundation, Southern Waste Systems, Arcadis, Waste Management, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, Attorneys at Law, and Cabot Cheese.
About Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc.
Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc., established in 1988 is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based non-profit organization which serves as the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. The mission of Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County through programs and partnerships that encourage public agencies, private entities, residents and visitors to reduce litter and waste, increase recycling, beautify and maintain public spaces, and inspire generations of environmental stewards.   www.keepPBCbeautiful.org
About the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is the governmental agency responsible for providing an economical and environmentally conscious integrated solid waste management system for Palm Beach County, FL.  www.swa.org
About Keep America Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful is the nation’s leading nonprofit that brings people together to build and sustain vibrant communities. With our national network of community-based affiliates, we work with millions of volunteers who take action in their communities to transform public spaces into beautiful places. Through our programs and public-private partnerships, we engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community’s environment. To learn how you can donate and take action, visit kab.org and follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, or view us on YouTube.

March, 2015 – Kravis Center and Pratt Institute

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March, 2015 – Kravis Center and Pratt Institute

KRAVIS CENTER AND PRATT INSTITUTE TO UNVEIL DESIGNS

FOR SCULPTURE ON KRAVIS GROUNDS    

Pratt Trustee/Alumnus and Kravis Center Founder Member Bruce M. Newman brings real-world creative challenge to students for a site-specific work to be judged by a local panel of leading design, art, and community officials

Photo: CAPEHART
Photo: CAPEHART

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – March 13, 2015 – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a growing national and international reputation, and Pratt Institute, a renowned New York City-based college that educates creative thinkers from around the world, have partnered in a competition in which eight select Pratt students have been invited to design a site-specific donor recognition sculpture for the Kravis Center.

 

Six art and design leaders and one elected official will serve as judges for the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute Sculpture Competition, which will culminate in an invitation-only awards ceremony and dinner hosted by the Kravis Center. The jury includes Norton Museum of Art Director and CEO Hope Alswang, Palm Beach County Cultural Council President and CEO Rena Blades, former Tiffany & Co. Design Director John Loring, City of West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, landscape architect Mario Nievera, Executive Vice President of D Stephenson Construction, Inc., Kravis Center board member and Pratt alumnus Joseph Sanches and interior designer Scott Snyder.

 

The partnership and creative vision behind the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute Sculpture Competition was conceived by Pratt Institute Trustee/Alumnus and Kravis Center Founder Member Bruce M. Newman, a former antiques gallery owner and well-known collector who authored two books, “Fantasy Furniture” (Rizzoli, 1989) and “Don’t Come Back Until You Find It” (Beaufort, 2006). Designs will be presented by the students in person in West Palm Beach on April 7.

 

“The partnership between the Kravis Center and Pratt Institute is a unique opportunity for Pratt’s talented students to channel their creativity into designs for a site-specific piece of art,” said Newman. “The competition provides students with access to a distinguished performing arts organization where they can apply 21st century technologies to address real-world design challenges,” he added.

 

A multidisciplinary group of Pratt industrial design and architecture students was selected to participate in the competition, which began in fall 2014. Guided by Associate Industrial Design Professor Robert Langhorn, the students were invited by the Kravis Center to incorporate lighting and seating elements into their artistic designs, and to find compelling ways to honor donors to the Center’s Helen K. Persson Society which recognizes donors to the Center’s Permanently Restricted Endowment Fund. The student design proposals take inspiration from the Kravis Center site and the various performances regularly featured at the venue. Collectively, the projects include a creative blend of traditional and digital technology and fabrication techniques.

The judges will be able to view each design at an exclusive breakfast on April 7. The students will be recognized at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and Pratt Institute Sculpture Competition Awards Ceremony.

 

“At the Kravis Center, we believe in supporting the next generation of artists across every discipline,” said Kravis Center CEO Judith A. Mitchell. “Partnering with Pratt Institute for the sculpture competition underscores Kravis Center’s commitment to supporting the world of art beyond live performance, and showcases our mission to provide arts education to our community. For more than 20 years, the Kravis Center has helped students of all ages fuel their imaginations and expand their lives through comprehensive arts education programs such as this one with the prestigious Pratt Institute.  We look forward to seeing the proposals by these gifted students, and we are grateful to the members of this judging panel for lending their expertise and supporting the arts in our region.”

 

Since opening in 1992, the Kravis Center has provided access to the performing arts for approximately two million schoolchildren. Last year alone, the nonprofit Kravis Center provided comprehensive arts education programs to nearly 65,000 children from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties through the its S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series. In addition, more than 3,000 adults attended ArtSmart continuing education classes and lectures – with topics ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Cuban folklore music.

 

March, 2015 – Happening at the South FL Science Center

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Events at the South FL Science Center and Aquarium

MARCH

 

Mummies and Merlot – March 12 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Happy Hour gets a monthly upgrade at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! On the second Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Science Center is open to guests 21 and older for extended hours of exploration and a special wine tasting event.  Each month the Science Center will bring in an Egyptian expert to discuss the Center’s newest traveling exhibition, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt. In between sips and swirls guests will learn about Egyptian customs, dynasties, politics and archaeology. The March presentation is “The Egyptian Netherworld” – presented by Dr. Stephen Thompson, Egyptologist. Admission is $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for seniors 60 and older; members are free.  Admission includes access to Afterlife, special lecture and wine tasting, presented by sponsor Vinoutlet. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Mystery in the Tomb – March 13 – 14 from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following day

Families are welcome to join the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for an overnight sleepover in the “Tomb of Doom.” The overnight adventure, from 8 p.m. – 8 a.m. the following day, focuses on a priceless missing artifact – will it be found before the light of day? Kids and parents can get in on the fun by sifting through forensic clues – including fingerprints, fibers, hair samples and a synthetic blood lab. Admission to the sleepover is $35 per person and includes pizza dinner, continental breakfast and a planetarium show. One adult chaperone is required per five children. For more informaiton or to reserve your space, please call 561-832-2026.

 

Laser Concerts – March 14 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy all the musical classics from such legends as Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and more while lasers, stars and other special effects have guests dancing in their seats.  This event takes place every second Saturday of the month.  Laser Concerts: $8 members, $10 non-members. For more information about laser concert schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Spring Break Camp – March 16 – 20

Spring into science during the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s Spring Camp for young scientists ages 4-12!

 

  • Crash Course: Science (Ages 4-12):

This Crash Course in Science allows campers to immerse themselves into a variety of scientific fields and disciplines – no helmet required! Get your hands dirty as you learn about botany in our garden or solve mysteries in archaeology by exploring the life-size tomb in our Egypt exhibit. If space is your speed, our Astronaut Boot Camp is the perfect setting to learn about zero gravity!  Campers can also explore the ocean as a marine biologist as they meet and touch echinoderms, crustaceans, and mollusks.

 

  • Total Tech  (Ages 8 – 14) :

Get ready to tinker, solder and engineer your way into the future! Build with mechanical parts, experiment with electronics, solder your own circuits and learn about computer programming. By the end of the camp, students will be able to program their very own video game!

 

The camp sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, with before and after care offered from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional charge.  Cost is $235 for non-members, $210 for members.  One free camp t-shirt per camper.  Register online at sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-2026.

 

Mummy and Me – March 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join us for an enriching and unique play date at the Science Center on the third Tuesday of every month! Enjoy story time, a special science-themed activity and socialization time geared for children ages 18 months-4 and their caregiver. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children 4 years old and younger. Admission to Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt is included with admission. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org

 

Science on Tap: The Buzz on Bees – March 19 at 7:00 p.m. *Please note this is at O’Shea’s Irish Pub

Honey bees are among the best studied — and most intriguing — animals on the planet. Honey bees are also an integral component of agriculture, providing pervasive and largely under-appreciated pollination benefits to crops and wild plants, as well as the economies and ecosystems that depend on them. Get the buzz on bees during the always educational and interesting Science on Tap event at O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown West Palm Beach on March 19th at 7pm. This event is sponsored by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority.

 

Guest speak Lee Wisnioski is a long-time resident of Palm Beach County.  He received his Bachelors of Science degree with dual majors in biology and psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic College.  Additionally, he participated in graduate education at Nova Southeastern University and the University of Miami.  Lee then earned his doctoral degree in Osteopathic Medicine from Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine where, after internship at Pikeville Methodist Hospital, he returned in the capacity of assistant professor to teach Osteopathic Practice and Principals.  Currently, he practices medicine in Palm Beach Gardens.
Lee has been a member of the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association for three years and is active on many committees.  He manages twenty hives at Running Water Farm, his five acre coffee plantation.

 

The lively presentation will offer a Q&A session and happy hour specials are available. The event is FREE. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Archaeo Fest – March 21 from 10 – 3 p.m.

With the Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt exhibition on display at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, it is clear that exploration of early civilizations is at the heart of the Center’s mission this year. And to take it a step further, the Science Center will host Archaeo Fest on Saturday, March 21, 2015, with the intention to explore pre-historic people and places a bit closer to home.

Guests can participate in a variety of crafts and activities; many designed to bring out their inner archaeologist.  Visitors can learn about flint knapping, the shaping of obsidian and stone to create arrowheads and points – often used to hunt or carve; or they can participate in an atlatl throwing demonstration, with the assistance of the Archeological Society.

 

The special event, which takes place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is free with paid Science Center admission, coincides with Florida’s archaeology month.  Activities include a fossil finders lab, make your own T-Rex tooth mold, volcanic eruption demonstration, shark tooth lab, touch tank demos, gem panning, Egyptian crafts, Spanish Colonial re-enactors, face painting and more.  In addition, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Archaeological Society of the Palm Beaches and the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History will be on site leading special presentations and discussions.  Lectures are scheduled to begin at noon.

 

Admission to the Science Center is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3 to 12, and $14.95 for seniors over the age of 60. Science Center members are free. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Nerd Nite – March 26 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Adults from all over will join the “herd of nerds” for this fun night from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Proceeds are earmarked to support the Science Center’s new robotics club!

 

  • SciFi Pop culture trivia (7:30 p.m.) – including everyone’s favorite Star Trek and Star Wars
  • “Put Your Thinking Cap On” station
    • Guests will assemble their own brain cap and learn about different areas of the brain
  • Planetarium show: Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Show at 7 and 8 p.m.
  • Rubik’s cube demo and contest – winner takes home a 3D printed brain!
  • 3D printer demo
  • Nerd Costume contest – come dressed to impress!
  • Popcorn station
  • Liquid nitro merlot ice cream demo at 8:30

 

General admission is $12; Members and students with valid ID are $10. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Fantastic Flights Nights at the Museum – March 27 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Are you ready for lift off?  Launch into an exploration of the science behind flight! Learn the ins and outs of how and why things fly and launch your own rockets, make an aerodynamic paper airplane and more. On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.  Each “Nights at the Museum” is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory!  Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Admission is $13.95 for adults $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for member adults and includes entry into Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt. For more information, please call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

 

GEMS Club – March 31 from 5 – 7 p.m.

“You’re a gem” takes on a whole new meaning for participants at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s monthly GEMS Club.  Standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, the club meets every last Tuesday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m.  The program is open to girls in grades 3 – 8 and gathering is an opportunity to empower young girls to explore STEM fields.  High school girls can volunteer to be mentors in the program.  Every month is a different theme and in March’s theme is “Amazing Archeaology.” Each program includes an appearance and presentation from a local female scientists. Registration is $5 per child and includes lite snacks. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems or call 561-832-1988.

 

APRIL

 

Hack Shack Tech Club – April 2 from 5 – 7 p.m.

“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics.  Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m.  Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games.  The April 2015 topic explores LEGO Mindstorms, a line of LEGO-based robots that present a perfect teaching opportunity for many of the skills required for effective computer programming. In this session, students will build a simple robot and learn how to program it to accomplish a set of challenges.  Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call: 561-832-2026.

 

Parents Night Out – April 3 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Calling all parents… Drop your kids at the South Florida Science Center once monthly for “Parents Night Out” – a fun opportunity for you and your kids! From 6 – 10 p.m., while you enjoy a night on the town, small scientists will enjoy hours of fun-filled activities.  Open to children ages 4 -12, the evening includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center, and its current exhibit Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show! Each month has a different theme and April is Gross-ology!  Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15.  For more informaiton, please email programs@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Silver Science Day – April 8 from 2 – 5 p.m.

Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5pm guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center.  Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits.  Admission for seniors 60 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4 p.m. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Mummies and Merlot – April 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Happy Hour gets a monthly upgrade at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium! On the second Thursday of the month from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Science Center is open to guests 21 and older for extended hours of exploration and a special wine tasting event.  Each month the Science Center will bring in an Egyptian expert to discuss the Center’s newest traveling exhibition, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt. In between sips and swirls guests will learn about Egyptian customs, dynasties, politics and archaeology. The April presentation is “Napoleon’s Invasion of Egypt” by David Spector.  Admission is $11.95 for adults and $9.95 for seniors 60 and older; members are free.  Admission includes access to Afterlife, special lecture and wine tasting, presented by sponsor Vinoutlet. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Laser Concerts – April 11 at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy all the musical classics from such legends as Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley and more while lasers, stars and other special effects have guests dancing in their seats.  This event takes place every second Saturday of the month.  Laser Concerts: $8 members, $10 non-members. For more information about laser concert schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org

 

Drop it, Build it – April 11

Free to enter!  Calling all budding builders and emerging engineers! The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium invites you to join us for the 29th Annual Drop It, Build It, Float It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition. $5,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to 1st- 4th place winners in elementary, middle and high school categories. Students develop engineering ingenuity and creative skills through five different design contests. For more information or to register, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Silver Science April 18 from 2 – 5 p.m.

Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5 p.m. guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center.  Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits.  Admission for seniors 60 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4 p.m. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Robotics Nights at the Museum – April 24 from 6 – 9 p.m.

Get your gadgets and gizmos in gear for a night of robotics fun! Explore the engineering principles behind robotics with hands-on demonstrations, workshops and more! On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.  Each “Nights at the Museum” is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory!  Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Admission is $14.50 for adults $13 for seniors, $11 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for member adults.  For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

 

GEMS Club – April 28 from 5 – 7 p.m.

“You’re a gem” takes on a whole new meaning for participants at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s monthly GEMS Club.  Standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, the club meets every last Tuesday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m.  The program is open to girls in grades 3 – 8 and gathering is an opportunity to empower young girls to explore STEM fields.  High school girls can volunteer to be mentors in the program.  Every month is a different theme and in April’s theme is “Investigating Insects.” Each program includes an appearance and presentation from a local female scientists. Registration is $5 per child and includes lite snacks. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems or call 561-832-1988.

 

MAY

 

Parents Night Out – May 1 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Calling all parents… Drop your kids at the South Florida Science Center once monthly for “Parents Night Out” – a fun opportunity for you and your kids! From 6 – 10 p.m., while you enjoy a night on the town, small scientists will enjoy hours of fun-filled activities.  Open to children ages 4 -12, the evening includes hands-on science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the Science Center, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show! Each month has a different theme and May is “Buggin’ Out!”  Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15.  For more informaiton, please email programs@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.

 

Ladies Night Out – May 7 from 6 – 9 p.m.

$10 in advance, $15 day of the event. While mixing and mingling, guests will enjoy an evening of excitement and entertainment – all with a science twist, including cocktail concoctions, lotion-potion labs, gem and mineral presentations, beauty demonstrations, food and wine samples, raffle prizes and giveaways.  Participants Include: Tambela Natural Perfumes, Alex and Ani, Shoppe 561, Onli Beverages and more!

 

Open to women 21 and over,  funds raised will support the Science Center’s newest education program, GEMS Club, standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Eww! What’s Eating You? traveling exhibition opens to the public

Leadership at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium says their next exhibit will be creepy and crawly, but curated just right!  Eww! What’s Eating You?, open to the public on Monday, May 11, is a parade of parasites, including preserved and live specimens – specifically those that enjoy feasting on humans.  The highly-interactive summer exhibit will dig into the history of human and parasite interaction from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, leading up to a more modern tale of sinister and saint critters that live to hitch a ride on human hosts – for the good or the bad.  The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, September 27.

 

During Eww! What’s Eating You? admission to the Science Center is $15.00 for adults, $11.00 for children ages 3 to 12, and $13.00 for seniors over the age of 60. Children under 3 and Science Center members are free.  For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Silver Science May 13 from 2 – 5 p.m.

Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2-5 p.m. guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center.  Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits.  Admission for seniors 60 and older is $10 and includes a free planetarium show at 3 or 4 p.m. For more information about Silver Science Day schedules, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.

 

Festival del Mar – May 12 from 12 – 2 p.m.

A celebration of the ocean and Latin American cultural traditions.

Activities include:

  • Live Music
  • Cultural Dance Performances
  • Bilingual Feeding Shows and Touch Tank demonstrations
  • Story Time with the PBC Library System
  • Arts And Crafts

 

Admission for this special event is $16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors 60 and over, and free for children under 12. Science Center members are free.  For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988

 

GEMS Club – May 26 from 5 – 7 p.m.

“You’re a gem” takes on a whole new meaning for participants at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s monthly GEMS Club.  Standing for Girls Excelling in Math and Science, the club meets every last Tuesday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m.  The program is open to girls in grades 3 – 8 and gathering is an opportunity to empower young girls to explore STEM fields.  High school girls can volunteer to be mentors in the program.  Every month is a different theme and in May’s theme is “Bloomin’ Botany.” Each program includes an appearance and presentation from a local female scientists. Registration is $5 per child and includes lite snacks. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems or call 561-832-1988.

 

Eek-streme Nights at the Museum – May 29 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Bug out at the Science Center! Get up close and personal with creepy crawlies, worms, butterflies and other bugs for a fun night of investigating insects. On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 p.m., guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.  Each “Nights at the Museum” is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory!  Dress up to match the theme for a special prize! Admission is $12 for adults $10 for seniors, $8 for children ages 3-12 and $6 for member adults and includes entry to the Science Center’s current exhibit, Eww! What’s Eating You?  For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.

March, 2015 – Daniel Burger, Runner-Up at Honda Classic

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Former Student at Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, Daniel Berger, Runner-Up at PGA Tour-Honda Classic

Wellington, Florida, March 11, 2015

PGA Tour rookie Daniel Berger, 21, of Jupiter, Fla., is off to a great start, earning over $1.2 million so far in his first year. His recent runner-up finish at this year’s Honda Classic was a thrill for his fans, friends and family – and for Kevin Perkins, the PGA Master Professional who took the young man under his wing when he was just 10 years old.

“I had the privilege and blessing of getting Danny started in this great game,” said Perkins, who runs the nationally known Kevin Perkins Golf Academy at Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. “Danny’s dad, Jay Berger, brought Danny to me at my golf academy on Key Biscayne in the spring of 2003. Jay said to me, and I remember it very clearly, that Danny had tried tennis like his dad, and most recently soccer, and that Danny had not fallen in love with either. Jay, who loves golf, wanted to see if golf would be a good fit for Danny. Jay was hoping that Danny would really like golf.” And he did. During that first lesson, Perkins also learned that Jay was a former ATP tennis pro who rose as high as seventh in world rankings. Jay was also one of the directors of the U.S. Tennis Association.

“So naturally my immediate thoughts were that Danny, coming from a world-class athletic dad, and someone who understood the developmental process of high achievement and all that it takes, might have a great chance to become a professional golfer. As you could imagine, I was very thrilled to have the chance to work with Danny.”

So Perkins worked with the young Berger at least once a week for the next three years.

“Jay along with Danny’s mom Nadia were amazing parents over that three-year period,” said Perkins. “They always attended his lessons, dropped him daily for his three hour practice sessions. They were super in helping Danny and really supporting his desire to become a great player. I am so proud of Danny and feel very blessed to have played a role in his current success.”

And it looks like there could be a lot of future success for Danny.

For more information please contact the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, by visiting their website at www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com  or calling 561 301-3783. 

March, 2015 – 2nd Annual Artists for Others Event

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March, 2015 – 2nd Annual Artists for Others Event

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL “ARTISTS FOR OTHERS” TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY AND HOLY GROUND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS

Artist lineup to include Lincoln Brewster, Kelly Lang, Kerrie Roberts, T.G. Sheppard, Kip Winger, Glen Duncan, Guitar Town and performance painter David Garibaldi. 

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(Manalapan, Fla.,)  The performance lineup for the second annual Artists for Others, a benefit event for Children’s Home Society of Florida, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm County and Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless, is shaping up to be an amazing night of artistry. Guitarist Lincoln Brewster will take the stage on Thursday, March 26th from 6 to 10 p.m. at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, along with Kelly Lang, Kerrie Roberts, T.G. Sheppard, Kip Winger, Guitar Town, Glen Duncan and American performance painter David Garibaldi.

 

“‘Artists for Others’ is the resort’s way of giving back to our community,” stated Eva H. Hill, president of Britannia Pacific Properties Inc., owner of Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa.  “The benefit on March 26th will be our second annual event with funds raised for three charities who do so much for children and families in Palm Beach County.”

 

Co-Chairmen for 2015 are Jan Kranich, president of Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless, Michael Campbell, executive director for Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, and John Patten, board member for Children’s Home Society of Florida. The Honorary Chairmen include Dennis Crowley, Kelly Lang, Beverlee Miller Raymond, Greg Rice, T.G. Sheppard and Kip Winger.

 

The host committee includes Laurel Baker, John Bradway, Tish Carlo, Jami Claypoole, Christine Galenski, Coleen Hanamura, Barbara Katz, Kimberly Kosanovich, Mindi Lambert, Marianne Lentini, Donna Lewis, Becky Moore, Anne Moran, Ron and Yvonne Parker, Tito Rodriguez, Patricia Rowan, Julie Rudolph, Sherry Schlueter, Valerie Siefert, Elaine Taule, Andrea Tomasek and Catherine Warren.

 

“Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is proud to host this event again,” concluded Ms. Hill. “We are excited to have Kelly Lang, T.G. Sheppard, Kip Winger and David Garibaldi back with us again this year. And with the addition of Lincoln Brewster, Kerrie Roberts and Guitar Town, it’s going to be a fun-filled evening with magnificent music and talented performances. Please mark your calendars and plan to be with us on March 26th to help make a difference in Palm Beach County.”

 

In addition to the performers, the evening will include a cocktail reception, a silent and live auction, a display of lavish hors d’oeuvres and a dessert buffet.

 

Last year, approximately 275 guests attended the inaugural Artists for Others considered by many to be among the “most fun event” of the Palm Beach social season. Nearly $100,000 was raised in 2014 for Agape International Missions (AIM), which rescues children from sex trafficking. Grammy award winner Amy Grant headlined the event and shared the stage along with Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Kip Winger, Buddy Hyatt, T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang, “The Voice” finalist Celica Westbrook, “American Idol” finalist Danny Gokey and “America’s Got Talent” painter David Garibaldi.

 

Tickets for the event are $295 per person, $500 per couple or $2500 for a VIP table of 10.  Special priced hotel accommodations are available for those attending the event.

 

Sponsors for Artists for Others to date include Cheney Brothers and Perfect Vodka. Media sponsors include Jupiter Magazine and The Palm Beacher as well as Florida Weekly newspapers.

 

For tickets and additional information on Artists for Others, please contact Nick Gold, director of public relations at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa at 561.540.4931 or Nick.Gold@eaupalmbeach.com.

 

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About Children’s Home Society of Florida

On the front lines since 1902, Children’s Home Society of Florida is the oldest and largest statewide organization devoted to helping children and families. Children’s Home Society of Florida offers services that help break the cycles of abuse in more families, heal the pain for traumatized children, guide teens to successfully transition into adulthood and create strong, loving families. Children’s Home Society of Florida serves approximately 17,000 children and families throughout Palm Beach County each year. Visit: www.chsfl.org.

 

About Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County                            

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization that works to provide affordable homeownership opportunities for hardworking and deserving families in the cities of Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton, Florida. We build homes in partnership with families who demonstrate a need for housing and a willingness to work with us to purchase a home of their own. With the help of our generous supporters and volunteers, since our establishment in 1991, we have empowered over 120 families in our community to achieve their dream of owning a safe, decent and affordable new home. Visit http://www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.org/

 

About Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless

The ultimate goal of Holy Ground Shelter for Homeless, Inc., is to provide these young mothers with the necessary love, support, education, and skills to become good parents and productive members of the community through a unique long-term program of 2 to 4 years.  We work individually with each client to assist them in developing their full potential and providing a brighter future for them and their children. Visit http://holygroundpbc.org/

 

About Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa injects fun, passion and style into the world of Five Diamond beach resorts. We are purveyors of a new-fashioned luxury: one that is smart, sophisticated, and witty. We create unforgettable custom adventures that stand-out from the traditional. Part intimate ocean retreat, part social hub, Eau Palm Beach is a breezy, blissful outpost where relaxed elegance, thoughtful service, and artfully-unexpected spoils combine to create a wonderland of joy.

 

Situated on a secluded private beach on seven acres of the Atlantic coast, Eau Palm Beach welcomes guests with breathtaking ocean views and lush tropical gardens. The AAA Five-Diamond resort offers spacious accommodations with private balconies, suites with personalized service, the award-winning 42,000 square foot Eau Spa, three Har-tru tennis courts, two pools, and outstanding child and teen clubs and programs. With over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa accommodates groups from 10 to 1,000 and offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues for private events. Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa has four restaurants and is just minutes from the lively Palm Beach nightlife and shopping. For more information, please visit www.eaupalmbeach.com, contact your travel professional or call 1.800.EAU.0170 or 561-533-6000.

March, 2015 – WEF World Cup

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March, 2015 – WEF World Cup

March, 2015 – Winter Equestrian Festival, World Cup

Georgina Bloomberg with Blanca Greenstein. Photo by Lois Spatz.
Georgina Bloomberg with Blanca Greenstein. Photo by Lois Spatz.

March, 2015 – Joey’s Outback Events

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March, 2015 – Joey’s Outback Events

March, 2015 – Joey’s Outback Events 

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April, 2015 – YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Luncheon

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April, 2015 – YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Luncheon

April, 2015 – YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Luncheon

Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the first female president of Alabama State University, will be the featured speaker at the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s annual “Stand Against Racism” Luncheon to be held on Friday, April 24, 2015, 11:45 a.m. at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion.

Dr GE Boyd

 

A native of Montgomery, Alabama, Boyd earned her undergraduate degree from ASU with a major in mathematics and a double minor in physics and music.  Upon graduation, Boyd received a fellowship to pursue graduate work at Yale University, where she was the first African-American female to earn a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.  She also has earned both the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Howard University.

 

Boyd took the helm at ASU after more than three decades of extraordinary leadership and public service in Washington, D.C.  A noted engineer, Boyd began her tenure at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory as an analyst in the Strategic Systems Department, where she worked on evaluations of Strategic Weapons Systems on Polaris, Poseidon and Trident submarines.  In 1999, she became the Assistant for Development Programs and was later named Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff at APL.  In 1997, Boyd was selected to become a member of the Johns Hopkins Diversity Leadership Council and served as chair from 2001-2104.

 

An internationally recognized champion of education, especially as it relates to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines, Boyd was nominated by President Barack Obama and received senate confirmation to serve as a trustee to the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation in 2009.  President Obama has appointed Boy to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African-Americans.

 

Boyd’s accomplishments also include serving as the 22nd National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and as the chairperson of the sorority’s Centennial Celebration in 2013.  Boyd’s remarkable list of achievements includes two honorary doctorates, Congressional recognitions, 23 keys to various cities throughout the country, declarations of Gwendolyn E. Boyd Day in eight cities, civic citations, and various leadership and volunteer awards, as well as professional awards for her achievements in the fields of engineering and higher education.

 

“We are thrilled to have Dr. Boyd as our guest for this event,” said Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA.  She added, “Her presentation is certain to be a fascinating view of a very interesting life journey.”

 

“Stand Against Racism” is a national program of the YWCA, taking place from April 23-26, with the goal of bringing together people across the country to raise awareness about racism, take steps to eliminate it, and celebrate diversity.  Organizations that share the YWCA’s vision can participate as a partner agency; to get additional information and register, please visit www.standagainstracism.org.

With the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, the YWCA is committed to fostering greater community unity among the various races and ethnicities in Palm BeachCounty.  The luncheon will include the presentation of the YWCA’s Annual Racial Justice Awards.

Presenting Sponsor is FPL.

Tickets for the luncheon are $50, and reservations can be made by calling 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.

March, 2015 – A Walk on the Wild Side

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March, 2015 – A Walk on the Wild Side

March 15, 2015 – Walk on the Wild Side

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Endangered cheetah cub with Marcella Leone – founder/director LEO Zoological Conservation Center and wife of equestrian Peter Leone LEO Zoological Conservation Center. LEO is a nonprofit, off exhibit, accredited breeding reserve, in Greenwich, Connecticut, for rare and endangered animals. They are proud to aid in wildlife conservation through captive breeding programs for zoological populations, captive bred for wild release programs, conservation based research, youth education programs and education outreach programs. LEO is unique from other zoological institutions and fills a dire and growing need for an off-exhibit breeding center by providing vast, natural and quiet habitats uninterrupted by the constant pressure of human crowds. For more information on LEO:
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March, 2015 – Lollipop Fundraiser for a Sick Panther

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March, 2015 – Lollipop Fundraiser for a Sick Panther
Audrey Raises Money for a Sick FL Panther
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We are so proud of you, Audrey Thompson!  Audrey is the daughter of one of our advertising sales reps Shawn Thompson at AroundWellington.com.

The Thompson family was invited by the owner at Panther Ridge Conservation Center for a private tour…Audrey raised $100 for this amazing place by selling lollipops! It was all her idea after she read that the center needed to raise money for a sick panther. She was excited to meet Judy, the owner, and all of her beautiful big cats – especially a 21-year-old Florida Panther named Audrey! Judy is such an amazing person for how she takes care of these endangered cats that needed a home. And this place is in our hometown of Wellington! Audrey has such a big heart for animals too and hopes to one day volunteer here!
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