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March, 2015 – Science Center’s 29th Annual Engineering Contest

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March, 2015 – Science Center’s 29th Annual Engineering Contest

SCIENCE CENTER IS SEEKING STUDENTS FOR 29th ANNUAL ENGINEERING CONTEST

$5,000 in cash and prizes is up for grabs at annual Drop it, Build it, Float it, Launch it, Thrill it

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Andrew Richards, 18, from West Palm Beach and Jerone Lane, 18, from Riviera Beach, cheer on their boat in the “Float it” competition. Boats are made on-site with everyday household items. The 29th annual competition takes place on Saturday, April 11. Photo credit: provided by the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium/Esteban Parchuc

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) –  Calling all eager student engineers! Now is your chance for hands-on, minds-on science exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s 29th annual Drop it, Build it, Float it, Launch it, Thrill it Engineering Competition.  Elementary, middle and high school students from all over South Florida are invited to compete for $5,000 in cash and prizes.  The competition takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and the deadline to register is April 8.

The contest celebrates engineering ingenuity with entrants able to participate in five different design contests.  Competitors will see if they have a good egg or Humpty Dumpty after their egg container takes a three-story drop from a cherry picker in the Drop It competition; or if their bottle rocket will blast off or fizzle out during the Launch It competition.  Bridges will be built, floatable boats will be crafted and roller coasters will operate as students compete for prize money, awarded to the first through third place winners in each category.  The competition will be judged by the Florida Engineering Society.

“We are very excited to be celebrating nearly 30 years as the host of the annual Drop it, Build it, Float it, Launch it, Thrill it Engineering Competition,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO.  “Over the last year, we have tremendously increased our educational offerings to get students interested in careers in science.  Drop it, Build it has always been a popular annual contest, but now we have monthly programs like Hack Shack for computer coding and GEMS Club for young girls.  As part of our mission to ‘open every mind to science’ we are certainly serving as the local hub for informal science education.  We would especially like to thank the Florida Engineering Society for their long-standing partnership and support, as they too recognize the importance of getting kids involved in science.”

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, named the 2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ nonprofit of the year, features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit.  Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, the Science Center’s newest traveling exhibit, features more than 200 ancient and authentic artifacts.  All exhibits are on display during Afterlife’s special showing.  In true Science Center style, the highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition has interactive components, making it feel like guests have taken a trip to Egypt to explore ancient artifacts and tombs.

Thanks to support from the Florida Engineering Society, and the support of generous sponsors, students will have the opportunity to take home nearly $5,000 in prize money.  Event sponsors include Alvin I. Brown & Peggy S. Brown Charitable Foundation, The Weiss School, Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County Inc., Florida Power & Light, Aerojet Rocketdyne, B/E Aerospace, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Tourist Development Council.

To register, and for competition rules and regulations, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-370-7710.  Contest entry is $3 to each registrant and includes a complimentary lunch for the participant, along with complimentary admission for the participant and one adult. The community is invited to watch the excitement as local kids demonstrate their ingenuity and science skills.  In addition to individual prizes, a special prize will be awarded to the school with the most participants.

For more information on the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s upcoming events, like the Science Center on Facebook and follow it on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

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March, 2015 – Lake Worth Playhouse Scholarship

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Lake Worth Playhouse to Provide a Scholarship to Prospective Performing Arts Students 

The Lake Worth Playhouse is proud to announce a new scholarship made possible by Support Dance, Inc. In conjunction with Support Dance, Inc. the Playhouse will provide a scholarship to assist a deserving student who plans to pursue higher education in the fine arts (including dance, theatre, and backstage/production tech). Scholarship candidates must participate in at least one Lake Worth Playhouse production whether as a performer or member of the crew.

Support Dance, Inc. has a rich history of providing financial assistance to organizations and individuals who further the education and advancement of dance, especially for today’s youth, “tomorrow’s audiences.” They have chosen to continue their legacy by providing the Lake Worth Playhouse with the resources to further education of the arts in the community.

ABOUT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE     

Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a diverse array of offerings, including award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children’s shows, ballets and operas on film, live concerts, improv comedy and alternative programming. In addition to its main stage theatrical fare, the Playhouse presents year-round independent and foreign films in the Stonzek Theatre, an intimate black-box style theatre equipped with a large viewing screen and high-definition projection. The Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of educational programs for adults and children, as well as community outreach initiatives that bring cultural programs into the neighborhoods of underserved youth and also make theatre available free of charge for disadvantaged citizens in the community.

April, 2015 – Wellington Garden Club Meeting

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WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
     April 6, 2015

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday,
April 6, 2015, at Wellington’s Village Park on
11700 Pierson Road.   A business meeting will
start at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30
a.m., and a program at 12:15p.m. on Coral Reef Restoration efforts, presented by Ashley Hill.

As Education  and Volunteer Coordinator at the  Coral Restoration Foundation in Key Largo, Ms. Hill, who resides in Key Largo, schedules volunteers, and outreach projects. She also manages the Foundation’s internships and communications.

The coral reef restoration and conservation effort
Is one that has been embraced by the Florida
Federation of Garden Clubs, and serves to protect
our natural resources and environment. It creates off-
shore nurseries for threatened coral species.

Join us for an informative presentation on how to
plant and grow coral. Learn how you can help.
Guests are welcome, but seating is limited.  To
reserve a seat, call Carol Coleman at 561-792-2290.
For more information, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org

March, 2015 – Spring Break Dance Party for Teens

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March, 2015 – Spring Break Dance Party for Teens

SPRING BREAK DANCE PARTY at the German American Club

Under 21 teen party in a family environment

Event Date: Saturday, March 21, 2015

Event Time: 6pm to 10pm

Admission: Free

Lake Worth, FL – The American German Club of the Palm Beaches will be hosting its second “Electric New Year” dance party for teens ages 13 and up with “DJ Love” playing age-appropriate popular music.

This FREE family friendly party will be held inside the clubhouse on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 6pm to 10pm. Security will be present to ensure the safety of the children. Soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase in the range of $1 to $5.

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March, 2015 – Star Power Fuels Summer Camp Dreams

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March, 2015 – Star Power Fuels Summer Camp Dreams

Star Power Fuels Summer Camp Dreams at International Polo Club

When the star power of polo icon, Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, and America’s Most Wanted host, John Walsh, partnered as the honorary event chairs for a fundraiser to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club in Wellington, the tables went quickly for the March 15 event. Early revenue reports show that the event surpassed last year’s proceeds of $175,000 by a strong margin.

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Titled the “Great Futures Brunch at Polo,” the second-year fundraiser, hosted by the International Polo Club (IPC) on the Mallet Grille patio overlooking the-Engel & Völkers Field, made a sizable impact in raising the dollars needed for 150 children to attend camp this summer.

“Sunday, March 15 was Boys & Girls Club Day at IPC,” said John Wash, president of the International Polo Club. “Both Nacho Figueras and John Walsh have played polo at IPC many times, and we knew that our members and guests would want to make summer camp a reality for local children.

“The International Polo Club is committed to youths in our community,” Wash continued. “The Boys & Girls Club is in the perfect location for our neighborhood children, and is able to provide a place for them to go this summer so they aren’t home alone.” The Boys & Girls Club emphasizes educational, vocational, social, recreational, leadership, and character-building skills, while providing trained adult supervision.

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Nacho Figueras and his wife Delfina have four children, and family is of paramount importance to them. According to Figueras, “Helping others is a big part of my life.” He is well known for participating in charitable polo events that benefit children. The annual polo event for the Robin Hood Foundation that funds over 200 charities in New York was his brainchild. He also plays polo alongside Prince Harry to raise funds for Sentebale, the charity that directs aid to the 400,000 orphans and vulnerable children in Lesotho.

America’s Most Wanted host John Walsh and his wife Reve, also have four children, including their son Adam, who was killed after being abducted from a suburban mall. He co-founded the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and his commitment to bringing fugitive criminals to justice is legendary. Walsh proudly calls the game of polo “his sport” and is a regular at the International Polo Club. He competes worldwide and often combines his two passions by hosting benefits that help children.

“We hosted over 300 sponsors and guests for a lavish Sunday brunch, followed by the quarterfinals of the prestigious Piaget Gold Cup,” said Ray Mooney, IPC’s director of facilities, and a board member of the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club. “A silent auction included some incredible jewelry, a mink stole, exquisite equestrian art, trips, polo lessons, and golf foursomes.” Mooney continued, “Nacho Figueras even auctioned off the shirt he wore earlier in the celebrity polo match.”

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership, and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun, and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youths build skills, self-esteem, and values during critical periods of growth. The 13 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 6,000 children ages 6-18. After more than 13 years serving children throughout Wellington, and more than eight years of tireless efforts to build a new clubhouse, in May 2013, the doors opened for the 22,570-square-foot, Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club. The $3.5 million facility is a true public-private partnership. Thanks to Neil’s lead gift, the project became a reality for the Wellington community. For more information, please visit bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.

About International Polo Club Palm Beach

The International Polo Club Palm Beach is the premier polo destination in the world, hosting the largest field of high-goal teams and the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. Polo enthusiasts descend upon Wellington, Fla., each winter season to enjoy their love of the sport in the most prominent and well-equipped polo facility. The Palm Beach Polo Season annually opens the first Sunday in January, and concludes 16 weeks later with the U.S. Open Polo Championship® final in April. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating that includes elegant grandstand viewing, field tailgating, lawn seating, field-side champagne brunch at The Pavilion, and exclusive sponsor boxes. Tickets start at $10. For ticketing and sponsorship information, or to book a special event year-round, please call 561-204-5687 or visit InternationalPoloClub.com.

March, 2015 – Two Part Event to Benefit Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue

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Two-Part Event to Benefit Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue – March 22, 2015

Run-Walk Four Paws 5k and Doggone Easter Eggstravaganza Announced

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, Inc. is announcing a two-part event: the first annual “Run-Walk Four Paws 5k” and The Grife Law Firm’s “Doggone Easter Eggstravaganza” on March 22, 2015 at Bryant Park in downtown Lake Worth. People and pets are invited to attend the brand-new fundraising event, which will include live music, food, vendors, and shopping all day.

 

Run-Walk Four Paws 5K

The Run-Walk Four Paws 5k will open registration at 6 a.m. with the pre-race warmup beginning at 6:30 a.m. The 5k race kicks off at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 8:30 a.m. The awards ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Dogs are encouraged to participate, with a $5 per dog fee on run or walk. Goody bags are available for well-behaved four-legged racers.  Shirt and goody bag included for runners and walkers.

 

Doggone Easter Eggstravaganza

The Doggone Easter Eggstravaganza will feature two Easter egg hunts for a $5.00 participation fee per child to benefit the non-profit animal rescue, adults are free. Live music, food, vendors, pet adoptions, and fun all day.  Event highlights will be a Pet Easter Bonnet Parade and Contest, which will be free for all pet participants, as well as photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Any participant who locates a hidden golden egg will win a grand prize. Space is limited for egg hunt, and pre-registration is suggested at www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org.

WHAT: Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue’s 1st Annual Run-Walk Four Paws 5k race

WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 2015

Registration – 6 a.m

Pre-Race Warm-up – 6:30 a.m.

5k Race – 8 a.m.  Followed by runners with dogs

Walk – 8:30 a.m.  Followed by walkers with dogs

Awards Ceremony – 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Bryant Park, 100 South Gulfview Road, Downtown Lake Worth, FL

 

WHAT: Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue’s 1st annual Doggone Easter Eggstravaganza

Egg Hunt, Live Music, Food, Vendors, Pet Adoptions, Photos, Contests, Raffles, & more!
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Bryant Park, 100 South Gulfview Road, Downtown Lake Worth, FL

 

About Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, Inc.

The Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, Inc. is an all-volunteer, all foster-based animal rescue group.

More than 3,000 animals have been saved to date through the organization.

 

On April 2nd, 2012 in memory of an animal lover, Justin Bartlett, who tragically lost his life at a young age, the Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue was formed. The Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, together with the already established, The Justin Bartlett Foundation, will continue its mission to not only rescue, foster, and adopt, but will also promote humane animal education for the prevention of animal cruelty and provide veterinary medical assistance to the local communities. For more information, visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org

April, 2015 – Earthquake, a new Comedy

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Mad Cat Theatre Company at the Tenth Annual South Beach Comedy Festival

EARTHQUAKE

A NEW COMEDY

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JESSICA FARR

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR PAUL TEI

ONE NIGHT ONLY BENEFIT PERFORMANCE – WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2015 – 8:30 PM

THE GLEASON ROOM BACKSTAGE @ The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL33139

MIAMI BEACH, FL –

Mad Cat Theatre Company returns to the South Beach Comedy Festival with a new play “Earthquake” written and directed by company member Jessica Farr.   In an attempt to crawl out of obscurity and find himself relevant once again, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Trevor Winston writes a new “hard hitting, important play” bent on changing the lives of its audience members.  But as the play passes through the producer’s fingers, the rehearsal process, and the egos of those presenting the work onstage, Trevor discovers he is creating “sensationalist disaster porn disguised as altruism.”  With his eyes set on a successful Broadway opening that doesn’t completely overlook his original intentions, Trevor finds himself compromising his work for all the wrong reasons. What happens in the eleventh hour when all of his choices hang in the balance and fate grasps him in its hands? Earthquake may just shake up Broadway after all.

Mad Cat first took part in the festival in 2010 with the reincarnated story of St. Patrick, “Shepherd’s Pie” by Ivonne Azurdia and Paul Tei.  In 2011 they inaugurated the Gleason Room Backstage at the SBCF with “The Preservation Society” by Paul Tei.  Yes, leave it to Mad Cat to turn a wake into a comedy. The troupe returned in 2013 with an eccentric cast that brought fashion icon Isabella Blow back to life in “Charming Acts of Misery”, which later developed into the internationally buzzed about “Blow Me” by Jessica Farr. In 2014, the company presented the doozy “Gerald Ford Superfreak” by Jessica Farr, Theo Reyna and Paul Tei.  So whether it’s how snakes were really driven out of Ireland, figuring how to get a coffin into a comedy festival, helping an ex-president get his freak on, or finding humor in existential plight, Mad Cat is sure to make you laugh, think, and laugh some more, and is thrilled to be back at the 10th Annual South Beach Comedy Festival with its irreverent sense of humor.

Featuring Antonio Amadeo† as Trevor Winston, Noah Levine (company member) as Pete Doherty, Bonnie Sherman†  (company member) as The Secretary and Erica Medley, Andres Maldonado as Mario Fuentes, Carey Hart (company member) as Mercedes Rundle, Caiti Wiggins as Arizona Cumin, Michael Gioia as Jack Halloway and The Homeless Guy and Amanda Corbin† as PSM and the actual stage manager for the show.

  † Member Actors’ Equity Association.

Sound Design by Matt Corey and Costume Design by Karelle Levy (company members).

We wish to express gratitude to the Performers’ Union:  Actors’ Equity Association through Theatre Authority, Inc. for their cooperation in permitting the union Artists to appear on this program.  All proceeds benefit Mad Cat Theater Company, Inc.

About the playwright and director:

 

JESSICA FARR is a playwright, actress and comedian from Miami. She is a proud member of Mad Cat Theatre Company and Actors’ Equity Association. She is an alumni of FordhamUniversity (B.A.LincolnCenter) and has studied at Moscow Art Theatre (MXAT). She has performed in two continents and is responsible for such works as EARTHQUAKE: or how natural disasters can make you instantly rich (South Beach Comedy Festival 2015), Hey Girl (City Theatre Swamp Series), Clay The Moment (Girls Club Fort Lauderdale), Blow Me (Mad Cat), Charming Acts of Misery (Mad Cat/South Beach Comedy Festival 2013), Gerald Ford Superfreak (co-written with Paul Tei and Theo Reyna, Mad Cat/South Beach Comedy Festival 2014) and The Hamlet Dog and Pony Show (co-written with Paul Tei, Mad Cat). She has performed standup at The Comedy Store in LA, The LA Improv, Ha Ha Comedy Club and Flappers in Burbank. Her short play NADIE was a finalist in City Theatre’s National Playwriting Competition. She currently lives in Little Haiti.

“EARTHQUAKE” is made possible by the South Beach Comedy Festival, The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre, LiveNation, Barry University, Theatre Authority and with the support the City of Miami Beach, Cultural Affairs Program, Cultural Arts Council and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners.

Tickets are on sale now!  General Admission Tickets $30 plus applicable service fees and VIP $60 plus applicable service fees.   VIP tickets include premium table seating and a Mad Cat Shot Glass & Button.

Tickets may be purchased online at .  Tickets may also be purchased at The Fillmore box office located at 1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.  Telephone number 305-673-7300.  For all festival information and tickets visit .  The festival runs from April 8th to 11th, 2015 featuring Hannibal Buress, Bill Burr, Mark Normand, Patton Oswalt, and Michael Yo with more shows to be announced soon!

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Mad Cat Theatre at the SouthBeach Comedy Festival

EARTHQUAKE

A new play shakes up Broadway.  One casualty at a time.

Written and Directed by Jessica Farr

Artistic Director Paul Tei

One Night Only Benefit Performance

Wednesday April 8, 2014 at 8:30 pm (bar opens 7:45 pm)

The Gleason Room Backstage @ The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater

1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

Tickets and info at or

Tickets may also be purchased at The Fillmore box office located at 1700 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.  For all festival and ticket information visit .

ABOUT THE SOUTH BEACH COMEDY FESTIVAL:

The South Beach Comedy Festival is one of the premiere entertainment events in the country. Now in its 10th Year, SBCF is a comedy extravaganza taking place in the iconic Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre. SBCF features an extensive variety of acts from the top performers in the world to up and coming and new, emerging stars. There is literally something for everyone! Live Nation, the world’s largest live performance promoter, acts as the producing partner of the festival. Treat yourself to a laugh a minute experience at the South Beach Comedy Festival!

For more information go to: or . 

Or go to SBCF Social Networking sites:

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Prices, artists, dates, times, and programs are subject to change without notice.

MORE ABOUT MAD CAT:

Visit for all information regarding Mad Cat Theatre Company.

March, 2015 – Kravis Center’s Persson Society Luncheon

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March, 2015 – Kravis Center’s Persson Society Luncheon

KRAVIS CENTER’S PERSSON SOCIETY LUNCHEON HONORS ENDOWMENT SUPPORT FROM DONORS

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Brian Wodar, Judy Mitchell, Jane Mitchell, Evan Deoul. Photo: Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach.

 

(West Palm Beach, Fla.)  More than 100 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts supporters gathered recently in the Center’s Gimelstob Ballroom for a special event honoring members of the Helen K. Persson Society.  Held on March 3, the luncheon celebrated Society members for their confidence, trust and investment in the Kravis Center and featured a presentation by Bernstein Private Wealth Management, sponsor of the event.

 

Named for the Kravis Center’s ardent supporter, the late Helen K.  Persson, the Society now has 127 members. Last spring, the Center received a $5 million gift from the estate of Mrs. Persson. With that contribution and recent new member gifts, the current market value of the Center’s Permanently Restricted Endowment Fund is $19 million.

 

In 2008, Mrs. Persson lent her name to establish the Helen K. Persson Society, recognizing members whose financial commitments to the Endowment will keep the Center fiscally sound for generations to come. Mrs. Persson was a Life Trustee, who served as a member of the Board of Directors from 1992 to 2007.

 

“Mrs. Persson’s leadership, service and commitment to the Kravis Center were truly inspirational, and for decades she was a shining example of generosity to her community,” said Chief Executive Officer Judith Mitchell in her welcome address.  “With a substantial endowment come endless opportunities for the Center to expand its vision, raise its sights and continue its mission of making the best in arts programming and educational services accessible to the entire community for many generations to come.”

 

Mrs. Mitchell then introduced the afternoon’s guest speakers, Evan Deoul, Senior Managing Director of Bernstein Private Wealth Management and Brian Wodar, National Director of Philanthropic Services, who provided a presentation focused on efficient and effective charitable giving techniques in the current economic environment.  Mr. Wodar has spearheaded the firm’s research on the interplay between spending, investment policies and fundraising for nonprofits. He also provides customized consultation on complex financial issues facing Bernstein’s high-net-worth investors and their professional advisors.

 

Society members in attendance at the luncheon included: Ilene Arons, Dr. Nettie Birnbach, Rose Price Cooley, Margaret May Damen, George Elmore, Maureen Gardella, Dr. Theodore Gerson, Christine and John Howard, Dr. Elliot and Fruema Klorfein, Elinore Lambert, Jane Mitchell, Judy and Jim Mitchell, Aline Raisler, Irving and Barbara Reifler, Beth Schwartz, and Lee Wolf.  Three new members in attendance  were honored with a presentation of a commemorative memento, Denise Ghattas, niece of Helen Persson; John Kessler; and Christine Sorgini, who represented the Hazel B. Bundy Memorial Fund.

 

The Center’s Board Chair, Jane Mitchell, closed the program for the luncheon and shared the following words of gratitude, “I want to thank each one of you for the many ways you so generously support the Center – through your purchase of tickets and subscriptions, your donations, your volunteer service and your current or deferred gifts to the Permanently Restricted Endowment Fund.  We are most grateful for your continued support of the Kravis Center.”

 

Centrally located in West Palm Beach, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a renowned national and international reputation. Established as a leading force in the social fabric of the community, its many outreach programs are as broad and varied as the community itself. To date, the Center has opened the door to the performing arts for approximately 2 million school children.

 

Members of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Helen K. Persson Society receive invitations to special events, acknowledgment in Kravis Center publications and other benefits based on level of commitment.  For more information about the Helen K. Persson Society, please call Margaret May Damen CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, Planned Giving and Endowment Officer at 561-651-4230. For general information about the Kravis Center performances and benefit events, please visit kravis.org or call the box office at 561-832-7469 (561-832-SHOW).

March, 2015 – Sold-Out Science Center Benefit

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March, 2015 – Sold-Out Science Center Benefit

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!

Jeremy Wade of “River Monsters” tells fish tales at sold-out Science Center benefit

(Palm Beach, Fla.)  When the Circle Dining Room at The Breakers was transformed for the occasion on March 5 – outfitted with grass couches and planted palms – the more than 200 guests attending the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s annual benefit event felt as though they had really stepped into an Amazon rain forest.  Once Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet’s wildly-popular show “River Monsters,” began his lively and interactive discussion about conservation, guests knew they had surely snagged a “big fish.” Wade’s presentation included personal anecdotes from his world-wide travels, including surviving a near-fatal dose of malaria in the Congo, being arrested for spying in South-East Asia and experiencing a plane crash in the Amazon.

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Jeremy Wade, Elizabeth Gordon , Lew Crampton. Photo: CAPEHART

 

Jeremy Wade is a biologist, extreme angler and writer specializing in travel and natural history. He is best known for using fishing as a means to look beneath the surface of human life in remote places.  An expert in ecology, rivers and conservation, Wade’s objective is to teach about animals which people are unfamiliar, his philosophy being “you can’t care about what you don’t know about.”  Animal Planet’s most popular show, “River Monsters” was created to advocate for an appreciation of animals, delivering ecological and environmental lessons with a fine mix of suspense-filled entertainment.

 

“Jeremy Wade was a perfect fit for our annual benefit,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO.  “As the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium continues to live its mission to ‘open every mind to science,’ conservation and preservation is a central theme. We are especially looking forward to expanding our educational outreach to tourists and locals with the addition of our new 18-hole miniature-golf course, appropriately named ‘The Conservation Course.’ Scheduled to break ground later this year, the course will educate users at each stop about Florida habitats, specifically the Everglades.”

 

In addition to several exciting raffle items, Crampton made a “call to heart” for sponsorship of the Science Center’s mini-golf course, a collaboration between famed golf families Fazio and Nicklaus. Donating their time and talents, and for the first time ever, Jim Fazio and Gary Nicklaus are designing the course, with the goal of appealing to both kids and serious Palm Beach putt-putt enthusiasts. Hole sponsorships are available for those who want to get in on the action at $10,000 each, with additional sponsorship opportunities available for $1,000 and $2,500.  Fundraising efforts are focusing on the back nine, as more than half of the hole sponsors are already sold-out, so interested donors must act quickly to sink a hole-in-one for science.

 

In addition to the March 5 benefit, Wade made a special appearance at the Science Center on March 6 for “Explorers’ Night Out,” a family event which served as an additional benefit. Wade’s presentation to families highlighted the importance of ecology and conservation.  Reaching children of all ages is a personal goal because, as he says, “they really get into strange names and obscure facts, becoming an ideal audience for conservation messages.”

 

“We were grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s growth with the re-opening of their Hall of Discovery and the introduction of plans for the miniature golf course – The Conservation Course,” said co-chair Frances Fisher.  “We were also grateful to Jeremy Wade for his compassion and interest in getting our children excited about conservation, as he was certainly a hit at our family-night benefit the following evening. I am thankful to our co-chairs and committee for all of their hard working planning not just one, but two successful benefits!”

 

Frances and Jeffrey Fisher. Photo: CAPEHART
Frances and Jeffrey Fisher. Photo: CAPEHART

Chairmen for the spring-time benefit included: Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Jeffrey and Frances Fisher, Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon, Matthew and Heléne Lorentzen and John and Heidi Niblack.  Host committee chairmen were: Howard Cox, Stuart and Allison Haft, Dr. Carter and Afsy Pottash, Heath and Karly Randolph, Eric and Lucinda Stonestrom.  Stewardship council chairmen were Dale Hedrick and Harvey Oyer, III.

 

Conservationists sponsors included Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Frances and Jeffery Fisher and John and Heidi Niblack.  Preservationist sponsors included Benjamin and Elizabeth Gordon and Matthew Heléne Lorentzen. Adventurists sponsors included Howard Cox, Stuart and Allison Haft and Gerald Seay and Pauline Pitt. Explorer sponsors included B/E Aerospace, Amin Khoury, Chairman; Hedrick Brothers, Dale and Kathy Hedrick; KLX, Amin Khoury, Chairman and CEO; James and Sara McCann; Modernizing Medicine, Dan Cane; and Sally and Bill Soter.  Corporate sponsors were Barton & Gray, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, PNC Private Bank and Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach.

 

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, named the 2014 Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ nonprofit of the year, features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit.  Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, the Science Center’s newest traveling exhibit, features more than 200 ancient and authentic artifacts.  All exhibits are on display during Afterlife’s special showing.  In true Science Center style, the highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition has interactive components, making it feel like guests have taken a trip to Egypt to explore ancient artifacts and tombs.

 

For more information about the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988. For more information about benefit events, mini-golf course sponsorships or how to get involved, please contact Marcy Hoffman, Director of Institutional Advancement at mhoffman@sfsciencecenter.org or 561-370-7738.  Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow it on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

April, 2015 – Wellington Egg Hunt

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Egg Hunt Returns to Wellington’s Village Park

 

Get your baskets ready for Wellington’s Annual Egg Hunt!  The event begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4th on the softball fields at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. The Egg Hunt will be divided into four age groups: ages 2 and under; ages 3 to 4; ages 5 to 7; and ages 8 to 10. At each egg hunt, two eggs will have a pink bunny ticket inside, indicating a special prize.

Families are encouraged to arrive early as traffic congestion may occur. This event is made possible by our egg sponsor, the Wellington Preservation Coalition.

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

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