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March, 2015 – Great Expectations at the IPC

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March, 2015 – Great Expectations at the IPC

March 13, 2016 from 6PM-11PM

An Evening of Great Expectations at the International Polo Club Palm Beach

Buy Tickets Here: http://grandmasplacepb.org/2015-polo-gala/

When you purchase tickets to this event expect a night filled with great food, dancing, and exciting auction items! All proceeds go to Grandma’s Place and St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church Outreach. More information can be found about these charities on the link to purchase tickets, or our facebook pages. Please contact sarah@grandmasplacepb.org with any questions, event sponsorship/advertising inquiries, or donations.

 

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Event Committee hard at work planning
“An Evening of Great Expectations 2015”

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On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, Committee Members assembled at St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church to continue planning the 3rd Annual “An Evening of Great Expectations”, which will be held on Friday, March 13th at International Polo Club, Mallet Grille & Patio.

The evening – which is Key West Casual – will start at 6:00 pm with a silent auction, informal modeling by Alease Fisher Designs of Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, and a cocktail reception.  During dinner there will be a live auction and after dinner dancing to the music of Parisi Events until 11:00 pm.

The event is being chaired by Mr. & Mrs. Bertram R. Firestone.  The Host Committee includes Dr. & Mrs. James Belden, Laura Kraut, and Jennifer & Roger Smith.  Event Committee includes Christina Anzures, Brianne Ford of Unbridled Wedding & Events, Courtney Phibbs Boyd, Sally Chester RN, Karlene Kiminyo, Michele Poole, Lou Ann Wilson Swan, Rev. Steven Thomas, Damon Webb, and Karen Vaughan.

Proceeds of the event will benefit Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter that provides a safe haven and loving care to 16 children – from birth to the age of 12 – who have suffered abuse and/or neglect and have been removed from their own homes by the Department of Children & Families and St. David’s in the Pines’ vital ministries, which provides meals to the community via their soup kitchen, organizes blood drives, and school supply drives for those in need in our community.

Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased by called 561-408-3060, e-mailing roxanne@grandmasplacepb.org, or on the website at grandmasplacepb.org

February, 2015 – Kennetth Kennerly at the Kravis

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February, 2015 – Kennetth Kennerly at the Kravis

HONDA CLASSIC LEADER DISCUSSES REBRANDING WITH KRAVIS CENTER CORPORATE PARTNERS

Corporate Partners members and guests treated to special discussion by Kenneth Kennerly(West Palm Beach, Fla.)

Photo: LILA PHOTO.
Photo: LILA PHOTO.

Kenneth Kennerly, Executive Director of The Honda Classic, received an impressive round of applause recently when he provided an overview and lively question and answer session at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Corporate Partners Business and Breakfast Series. Held in the Khoury Family Dance Rehearsal Hall, Kennerly gave an in depth presentation of one of the premier events on the PGA TOUR.

With more than 27 years in the sports marketing industry, Kennerly founded his own firm IGP Sports & Entertainment Group in 1996, which was acquired by IMG Worldwide in April 2013. IMG is the global pioneer and leader in the sports, fashion, media and entertainment industry with more than 3,500 employees operating in more than 30 countries around the globe.  In addition to serving as the Executive Director of The Honda Classic, Kennerly also oversees the new IMG Golf Palm Beach office, and is the Senior Vice President of IMG Golf and Director of the North America Event Group.

Judith Mitchell, the Kravis Center’s CEO, introduced Corporate Partners Executive Committee Chair, Jeffrey Stoops, President and CEO of SBA Communications and Kravis Center Board member and welcomed Corporate Partners members to the second and final breakfast specifically targeted to that membership. More than 110 guests attended, including George Elmore, Life Trustee and Corporate Partners Executive Committee Honorary Chair; Bill Meyer, Board Treasurer, immediate past Board Chair and immediate past Corporate Partners Executive Committee Chair; Jane Mitchell, current Board Chair, and additional Board members, John Jenkins and John Kessler

After being introduced by Jeffrey Stoops, Kennerly began his presentation by saying, “We are in the entertainment business, which is why it is great that we are here today at the Kravis Center – we are in the same business.” He then continued by explaining how he transformed The Honda Classic into more than just a professional golf tournament, ultimately rebranding the event to an annual “must attend” Event.

In 2006, Kennerly was recruited by the PGA TOUR to resurrect The Honda Classic, which benefits 135 charities.  Since rebranding the event, the attendance has soared to a record breaking 160,000 spectators in 2013, with more than $8 million in charitable contributions given in the last seven years, including the primary beneficiary, The Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.  While continuing to rebrand, The Honda Classic has received numerous awards, including the 2014 Providencia Award, which acknowledges tourism impact.

Kravis Center Corporate Partners members are the corporate and professional leadership in Palm Beach County whose mission is to support and enable the Kravis Center to continue its extensive educational and community outreach programs. Corporate Partners membership offers business leaders the opportunity to act as an integral part of the Kravis Center, building awareness of the Center within the business community. The breakfast series is one of many benefits for this sponsorship level.

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.

For general information about the Kravis Center performances and events, or to inquire about Corporate Partner membership, please visit www.kravis.org or call 561-651-4320.

February, 2015 – Art Scholarships

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Wellington Art Society Offers Art Scholarships  

The Wellington Art Society is currently accepting applications for its one-time $500 to $1,000 college art scholarships for graduating seniors who live in and attend high school in Palm Beach County.

The scholarship is available to students planning a college major in visual arts at either a 2 or 4-year institution. Applications may be obtained from their school art teachers or from the Wellington Art Society by contacting Suzanne Redmond at sredmond75@comcast.net.

Requirements for the scholarship are as follows: Students must reside in and attend high school in Palm Beach County. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in visual arts and an overall GPA of 2.0. Three art classes in high school must have been completed. An artist’s statement and career goal must be submitted along with 7-10 photographs for viewing, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and the transcript of the student.

The application package for the scholarship is due March 25, 2015 and should be sent to the Wellington Art Society, P.O. Box 212943, Royal Palm Beach, FL  33421-2943.

The Wellington Art Society Scholarship, established in 2001, has provided 30 talented young artists with funds for their art-related expenses such as art/photographic supplies and books or tuition for visual art classes. Proceeds from the Art Society’s annual art exhibitions and sales, such as ArtFest on the Green and Whole Foods Market Art Shows, support the scholarship fund and its other programs.

For more information about the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Program, please email Suzanne Redmond at sredmond75@comcast.net.

February, 2015 – Leaky Pipes

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February, 2015 – Leaky Pipes

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Leaky Pipes

By Bryan Hayes

 

“You have a fountain in your front yard?”   He said as I opened the door.

What? I thought.  “I don’t have a fountain.”

Stepping outside, I noticed the water gushing in the middle of my yard.

“You do now.”  From behind me, he said.

The fountain was the product of an underground busted pipe.   When they came to fix the issue, it became a rather interesting learning opportunity for me.  I was educated not only about my problem, but the issue of the deteriorating infrastructure that is not only a local but national issue.

With time there is the normal wear and tear that affects everything.  When it comes to water mains, pipes crack and eventually break as was the case in my yard.   My fix though, luckily, was rather simple.  They replaced the piece of pipe that had cracked and eventually burst.   There are also other options available, according to fellow Living Green writer Jathy Garcia who provided additional insight.

Often times, home owners do not realize the consequences of planting trees close to their house, according to Jathy.   As the Vice President of Hi-Tech Plumbing and Air, Jathy sees it all too often.   Often times it is out of sight, out of mind.

We have beautiful trees growing throughout Florida and on both residential and industrial property.   Those same trees can be problematic, because trees are living organisms.  Trees need four things in order to survive:  sunlight, soil, water and air.

While trees provide incredible benefits, they also can pose a potential danger when planted close to homes.  As I have witnessed firsthand at another house I was living at, the roots of trees will literally seek out water.

We had a rather large ficus tree in our front yard.   The tree stretched outwards providing some much pleasant shade.   While the tree was rather beautiful, it also had a hidden secret.

Below ground the tree was thirsty and literally sought out a water source.   The water came in the form of the pipes where when they dug they found that the roots had literally encircled the pipes in one area to the point where they had cracked them.   What was most surprising to me is how far away from the base of the tree the roots had traveled underground.

The sewer pipes were made out of clay, and the combination of their age coupled by the root intrusion were too much.  It was an older home, and it is a pretty simple equation.  The older the home is the more likely that the sewer and water pipes are also old.

The most common types of water pipes are made out of PVC, CPVC, PEX, Copper, and Galvanized.   Each has its advantages and disadvantages.  If you have new or older property, a recommendation is to contact a trained professional to ensure that your underground infrastructure is sound.

In the event that your pipes need replacement there are options.  One is to have the pipes lined. This is a process whereby the existing pipe is fitted with an epoxy liner that seals and reinforces thereby strengthening the pipe.   This is not a budget-friendly option, but does offer a long-term solution which may be beneficial especially in commercial developments where cost is not as much an issue.

For the more traditional fix, Jathy Garcia with Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air, understands the dynamics and complexities of plumbing and can provide further insight.    They can help not only by diagnosing an issue but by resolving it in the most professional manner.   So if you are wondering if your trees may be posing a potential danger to your infrastructure, give Your Plumber in a Skirt a call at Hi-Tech! (561) 232-3288.

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Bryan Hayes is an actor, amateur photographer, business consultant and full-time lover of all things living.  To check out more from Bryan Hayes, please visit his blog at:http://outofthehaze.wordpress.com/

February, 2015 – Arsenic & Old Lace

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February, 2015 – Arsenic & Old Lace

February, 2015 – Arsenic & Old Lace at the Lake Worth Playhouse

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March, 2015 – March Events at Barnes & Noble

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March In-Store Events

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Barnes & Noble

10500 W Forest Hill Boulevard

Wellington, Florida, 33414

 

Date:  Monday, March 2nd, 5-8PM

Event: Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss – Enjoy a night of storytimes, crafts, activities and more as we celebrate all things Seuss. The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, as well as several local schools, will receive a percentage of sales as well as donated books.

Date:  Thursday, March 5th, 6-9PM

Event: The local chapter of the SCBWI Children’s Writers and Illustrators group meets on the first Thursday of each month at Barnes & Noble Wellington.

Date:  Friday, March 6th, 7PM

Event: Bestselling author, sportswriter and commentator Mike Lupica visits Barnes & Noble Wellington to discuss and sign his new book, The Only Game.

Date:  Saturday, March 7th, 11AM

Event: Once Upon a Cloud storytime, activity and snack.

Date:  Saturday, March 14th, 11AM

Event: Mustache Baby storytime, activity and snack. Guest Hosts: Big Dog Ranch Rescue with special canine helper!

Date:  Tuesday, March 17th, 7PM

Event: Saint Patrick’s Day storytime featuring the history of Ireland and Irish folklore storytime, activities and snack.

Date:  Friday, March 20th, 7PM

Event: The First Day of Spring storytime, activity and snack.

Date: Saturday, March 21st, 11AM

Event: Edmund Unravels storytime, activity and snack.

Date:  Saturday, March 28th, 11AM

Event: Duck & Goose storytime, activity and snack. Guest Hosts: Big Dog Ranch Rescue with special canine helper!

 

***ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

February, 2015 – Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens News

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February, 2015 – Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens News

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS NAMES INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Marketing and communications specialist takes over leadership role

Karen Steele headshot_photo credit is CAPEHART
Photo: CAPEHART

(WEST PALM BEACH) – Karen L. Steele has been named interim executive director of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, according to David Miller, president of the organization’s board of trustees. In this role, Steele will be responsible for overall strategy and operations for the Gardens, including oversight of its art, gallery and garden, financial development, human resources, programming and execution of its mission.

The historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501 (c) (3) operating foundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are located at 2051 South Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.

According to Miller, Steele’s experience as an independent marketing and communications consultant and executive with corporations, government-regulated entities, advertising agencies and nonprofit organizations is a great fit for this leadership position.  Her long-time relationship with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens made her an ideal candidate for the role.

“Karen’s more than 25-year association with the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens as a member, donor and volunteer will allow her to easily jump into this leadership role,” said Miller. “She brings tremendous strength in strategic planning and management, marketing and communications skills through her professional background. Her nonprofit expertise has been showcased with a series of workshops she developed and presented for the Community Foundation, Nonprofits First and other organizations. Her love of art and antiques, gardens and historic homes is a great fit for us. ”

Steele has past experience serving in interim management roles for companies in transition, and has developed full-service marketing departments for multiple organizations.

“It will be a privilege to honor the important legacy of Ann Norton through this very special garden and museum,” said Steele. “I look forward to working with the great staff here, a wonderful board of committed trustees, a dedicated executive committee, the community-minded patrons of the Gardens Conservancy and the Gentlemen of the Garden, and all of the Gardens’ donors, members and volunteers to explore continued opportunities for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.”

In addition, Steele has served her community in volunteer roles with the El Cid Neighborhood Association, Rosarian Academy and St. Andrews Episcopal School, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Bethesda by the Sea, the Norton Museum and the American Red Cross.

The West Palm Beach resident received her BA from Rider University in New Jersey. Her husband J. Rodman Steele, Jr. is an intellectual property attorney, former president of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens’ Board of Trustees, and long-term member of the Gentlemen of the Garden.

The 1.7-acre Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens are currently open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more information about the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5238.

February, 2015 – Science Center’s One Day Camp

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February, 2015 – Science Center’s One Day Camp

February, 2015 – Science Center’s One Day Camp on Feb. 16th

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January, 2015 – Illustrator Rollin McGrail’s Book Signing

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January, 2015 – Illustrator Rollin McGrail’s Book Signing

Photos by Monica Kallas

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On January 31st at Sandpiper’s Cove Restaurant and Bar, Illustrator Rollin McGrail held a book signing. Participants were served a lovely afternoon tea and enjoyed the waterfront view in North Palm Beach, FL. New York native, Rollin McGrail has been featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, Vogue, Allure and Esquire and is recognized for her illustrations of several publications including children’s books. For more about Ms. McGrail, visit her website www.RollinMcGrail.com.

February, 2015 – Valentine’s Day…Make it Eau So Special!

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February, 2015 – Valentine’s Day…Make it Eau So Special!

Galentine’s Day – Friday, February 13, 2015

Who said Valentine’s Day activities are just for couples?  Whether there is romance in the air, or a date with your BFF sounds like a better plan, February 13, 2015 is the perfect chance to pamper your friendships with a day of deals at Eau Spa! The Lovefest activities are open to girls and guys – and couples activities follow through the weekend.

Galentine’s Room Night Special – $699 (which is $100 off)

Activities include:

  • 9:30am-11am – Bootcamp with Jason $35
    • Jason’s beach bootcamp class is a high energy and challenging, fueled by endless motivation to sweat, move and release endorphins that will keep you feeling in love with your body all the day long.
  • 11am – Brunch at Temple Orange $32
  • 12pm – Eau Spa Access $50, or free with treatment purchase of $100+
  • 3pm – Sexy Chair Dance Class with Barbara $25
    • Learn a sexy dance routine while incorporating the ‘core moves’ with a chair and getting a full body workout by using your body weight for resistance. You will be guided through a series of chair warm-ups and sultry dance choreography while using the chair as a prop.
  • 4pm – Vision Board with Andi Bond – attract your perfect valentine $25
    • Visualize your LOVE!!! This workshop is designed to give you clarity about who you are in this world, and who is your perfect partner in love!   We will take part in an inspired process in order to clearly visualize and create a powerful reality in our life to receive love.  The process will include a meditation, guidance from the enlightened knowledge of Vedic Astrology, and a powerful creative process to make your dreams come true.  Come and clarify who and what you would like to attract into your life. You will be led through some exercises to help you be clear about who you are attracting into your life and what that will look like.  Vision boards help you define and get clear about what you desire for yourself.  They help you make your dreams and goals more tangible and solid.  You form an energetic bond with what you really, really desire.
  • 7pm – EAUmmm with Barbara & Brian $40
    • This class will explore the practice of asana with a partner. Seated, standing, and flying guests will break through their personal-space bubbles, inviting others into their comfort zone to play.  Guests will learn partner stretching techniques, counter balancing and flying asana in a safe environment. Come laugh and get upside in the most fun class you will take this year.  No partner or experience required! Beginners are encouraged to come play!

Valentine’s Day – Saturday, February 14, 2015

Couples Villa Treatment Room

Been hit by Cupid’s arrow this year? Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa has a lineup of some “eau” so special ways to celebrate!

Love Fest – $699 per night (which is $100 off)

  • 9am – Pranayama and mantra Meditation class $25
    • This is a weekly scheduled class – An alternate form of Meditation which practices breathing techniques to calm the body, mind, and emotions. The use of the healing sound and vibrations of Mantra is used to access a state of deep Meditation. These techniques are profound in their ability to reduce stress, bring about peace and reach a state of calm awareness in our own lives.
  • 10am – Chakra Flow Yoga $25
    • This is a weekly scheduled class – ChakraFlow ignites and balances the energetic body through sound healing and Lauren’s own style of challenging Vinyasa sequencing through the seven main Chakras (energy centers) of the body. By bringing awareness of the properties of each Chakra, Lauren invites an inner development of mind and spirit and a dissolution of energy blockages leaving the yogi with a profound transformation of healing, enlightenment, freedom and joy.
  • 11am-1pm – Sensual Partner Thai Yoga stretching with Barbara and Brian $50
    • Thai Yoga Massage is a modern modality of healing with ancient roots in Buddhism, Yoga and Ayurveda from India; Traditional Medicine from China; and Shamanism from the indigenous tribes of Thailand.  Combining rhythmic acupressure, assisted Yoga stretching exercises, gentle twisting, joint mobilization, energy work and meditation, it results in a blissfully integrated experience that is revitalizing, yet deeply relaxing. This work profoundly enhances intimacy – without venturing into the zone of erotic massage.
    • In this workshop participants are led through an experiential journey, using assisted Yoga stretches and therapeutic Thai bodywork techniques that can be done by, and to, most people without requiring any prior experience of yoga or massage. The partners work, comfortably clothed, on special mats on the floor while the instructor carefully demonstrates each move.
  • Access to Eau Spa $50 (free with couples treatment)

 

On-site dining includes:

  • $32 per person Brunch at Temple Orange
  • $75 per person Seafood Buffet and Chocolate Bar in Temple Orange
  • $125 per person 5 course dinner in Angle, recent recipient of AAA’s Four Diamond recognition
  • $100 off Ocean front Cabana Package

About Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Situated on a secluded private beach on seven acres of the Atlantic coast, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa 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.

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