Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Please check out our January articles, as listed below.
This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Jathy Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing and Air. She also goes by the name “Your Plumber in a Skirt.” If you’re interested in how to save a few bucks on your plumbing or air conditioning, you should read our “AW Spotlight” article. Another area of interest is how she deals with a male-dominated industry and does so, swimmingly well!
THANKS to Massage Envy of Wellington & Royal Palm Beach for doing a contest with us each month, allowing one of our lucky readers to win a gift certificate for a one-hour massage! I’m also pleased to present a contest for a healthy cookbook this month, “The Cookin’ Yogi’s More Energy, Less Waist” cookbook. See our “Contest” page for details.
If you haven’t checked out our recent videos, visit our “Videos” page! On January 10th, the L-Dub Film Festival at the Lake Worth Playhouse presented our short video about sculptor Norman Gitzen! Thanks to the great work of film maker Monica Kallas, we are getting recognition for our videos on a variety of subjects. Just ask if you need a video ad created or if you’d like information about sponsoring a featured story video!
Without further ado, here is the Table of Contents for this month!
SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM PLANS SWEETEST EVENT IN TOWN
10th annual “Science of Chocolate” event proves science is sweet!
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Science gets sweet at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s 10th annual “Science of Chocolate” event. From 11 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, both science-lovers and chocoholics will delight at the delicious sights, sounds – and of course tastes – of science!
At the day-long event, guests will experience instant chemistry with a variety of interactive chocolate experiments and activities, including liquid nitrogen chocolate, learning how to paint with M&M’S, make and take cocoa lip balm, face painting and more! New this year, “Chocolate Taste Testing” is sure to be a hit with guests, as taste tests are used to sweetly explore the solvent and solute relationship. Testing the theory that chocolate “melts in your mouth,” the chocolate will act as the solute, with saliva acting as a solvent. The experiment will test three different methods of dissolving. Additionally, a variety of tasting stations, including Hoffman’s Chocolates’ famed chocolate fountain, will offer guests the opportunity to sample the cocoa creations, while learning the history, science and health benefits of one of the world’s oldest and most-loved treats.
“The annual ‘Science of Chocolate’ event continues to help us achieve our new mission to ‘open every mind to science,’” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “It is a fun and tasty reminder that science is all around us and enjoyable teaching opportunities can be created at any moment. We are grateful to Hoffman’s Chocolates for their continued sponsorship of this event, as their support allows ‘Science of Chocolate’ to be educational, unique and delicious!”
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, recently named the 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.
“Science of Chocolate” is free with paid Science Center admission. During Afterlife: Tomb & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, 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.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.
January 23, 2015 – Ethics and the Transformation of Healthcare
Dr. Otis Brawley, Chief Medical and Scientific Officer for the American Cancer Society provides an unflinching, guided tour of the back rooms of American medicine.
Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.
The 2015 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was kicked off in a very pink way at the Waterfront Commons in West Palm Beach on January 8. During the event PBC Palm Tran unveiled the Komen South Florida official pink bus featuring this year’s super hero theme and also provides an information station for its passengers as well as invite participants in the year’s Race for the Cure. Photo by Lois Spatz.On January 10th, the Healthy Strydes Summit took place at the Oasis Health & Rehabilitation Center. Organized by Pink Strydes, a variety of vendors offered mammogram screenings, breast cancer workshops, HIV/AIDS education and testing, nutrition information and more. Photo by Carol Porter.Nothing’s Going to Stop Us, a rally in support of marriage for gays and lesbians in the State of Florida, and in particular in Palm Beach County, took place on Monday, January 5, at the Metropolitan Community Church in Palm Beach Gardens. The ceremony took place that evening and was followed by marriages at the South County Courthouse at midnight on January 6, and a rally in West Palm Beach on January 6. Speaking at the MCC event in Palm Beach Gardens were Rev. Dr. Lea Brown, of MCC Church; Allan Hendricks of Equality Florida Palm Beach County; Meredith Ockman of NOW; Sloan Grimsley and Joyce Alba; Lake Worth City Commissioner Andy Amoroso; Rabbi Barry Silver and Tony Plakas of Compass in Lake Worth. Rev. Elder Troy Perry, founder, of MCC Churches spoke to attendees via skype. Photo by Carol Porter.
Wycliffe Golf Director Lynn Stebbins and 11-year-old golf sensation Nick Staub at the Wycliffe Annual Junior Golf Clinic, which was held on Dec. 30th. Photo by Steve Hollander.
By Rollin McGrail.
A brief narrative of the illustration…By Rollin McGrail.
Marianne is the symbol of liberty for France and the French dating back to the French Revolution. She is a proud and determined woman wearing a Phrygian cap. She symbolizes liberty, egalitarianism and fraternity, probably one of the most recognizable and distinctive symbols of France. The Phrygian cap was worn by freed slaves in Roman society, so that they were readily identifiable, and as a result, they have come to be associated with freedom.
After hearing about the horrible attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, this simple red stocking cap came to me, after hours of scratching my head – what to do. Comme d’habitude, I had to take the proverbial pencil from behind my ear in order to wash my hair, et voila, I got my concept.
Lake Worth will honor the transformative power of Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, January 18th and 19th under the theme, United We Continue To Serve.
The commemoration will begin with the performance of Ebony Embers – Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance on Sunday, January 18th at 3 PM at St. Andrews Episcopal Church (Lucerne Avenue and Palmway). The dramatic work for actor and trio (cello, piano & percussion) celebrating the lives of the great African-American poets, Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay as seen through the eyes of the great muralist and painter Aaron Douglas. The musical score includes works by jazz giants Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Billy Strayhorn, Thelonius Monk and Charles Mingus. Admission is free.
On Monday, January 19, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 10th Avenue South and E Street, will host the Unity Interfaith Breakfast from 7:30 – 9 AM. Food is provided by donation and is free to the public. The program will feature music and prayers from twelve diverse faith traditions, including Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Bahá’í representatives.
The highlight of the day will be the 21st annual Candlelight March through downtown Lake Worth. Participants will gather at 5 PM at City Hall and parade down Lake Avenue to the MLK “Ball” Memorial. A brief commemorative program at the Memorial will recognize the progress that the City of Lake Worth has made over its 100 year history toward fulfillment of Dr. King’s dream of equal opportunity for all.
Following the March, a Fellowship Dinner will be enjoyed at First Baptist Church. The church is located at Second Ave. South and M Street, just a block south of the Memorial. Light entertainment is planned. The free dinner will provide an opportunity for warm fellowship across religious and racial lines in the spirit of Dr. King. Sponsoring religious and civic organizations will provide the food and beverages. Members of the general public are invited to help with the dinner preparations which will begin at First Baptist at 4 PM or to contribute a dessert.
Dr. King’s Dream encompassed the hopes and dreams of all Americans. Members of every racial, religious and ethnic group in Palm Beach County are invited to join Lake Worth residents in their celebration of the diversity of our community.
All events are free of charge to the public, sponsored by the City of Lake Worth, Kiwanis Club, Lake Worth Interfaith Network and the Lake Worth MLK Committee.
BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE ORCHESTRA WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE AT 2015 KRAVIS CENTER GALA
“America’s Orchestra” will treat Gala guests to The Very Best of the Boston Pops
Kravis Gala 2015 Chairs, Front from L- Tara Vecellio, Monika Preston, Cameron Preston; Back from L – Katie Vecellio, Angela Vecellio. Photo: CAPEHART
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) The world-renowned Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, fondly referred to as the Boston Pops, will take the stage for a spectacular performance when the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts holds its annual Gala on Sunday, February 8, 2015.
Chaired by Monika Preston, the elegant affair will begin with a reception in the Shapiro Founders’ Room, followed by the Boston Pops performance in Dreyfoos Hall and a dinner dance in the Gimelstob Ballroom, located in the Cohen Pavilion. Kathryn Vecellio is Honorary Chair, with Cameron Preston, Angela Vecellio and Tara Vecellio serving as Vice Chairs.
Setting an international standard for performances of lighter music and currently under the direction of Keith Lockhart as conductor, the Pops are affectionately known as “America’s Orchestra.” Founded in 1885, the Boston Pops became a national icon under Arthur Fiedler. The most recorded, and arguably the most beloved orchestra in the country, the Pops will treat the audience to a collection of hits, performing The Very Best of the Boston Pops.
“The Boston Pops will mesmerize guests attending the Kravis Center Gala,” notes Ms. Preston. “Now in its 129th season, the Pops reaches millions of listeners, not only through its concert performances in Boston, but also via the internet, radio, television, educational programs, recordings and tours. They are an American treasure, drawing talent from all over the globe, and we are delighted they will take center stage at the 2015 Kravis Center Gala.”
Gala sponsors include Dr. Nettie Birnbach, The Breakers Palm Beach, Stephen Brown and Jamie Stern, Sanford and Isanne Fisher, Alec and Miriam Flamm, Diane and Bruce Halle, Harless & Associates, Jim and Irene Karp, Henni and John Kessler, Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, Dorothy and Sidney Kohl, Ingrid and David Kosowsky, Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund, Jane M. Mitchell, Neiman Marcus, Monika and John Preston, Sabadell Bank & Trust, SBA Communications Corporation, Laurie Silvers and Mitchell Rubenstein, Kathryn and Leo Vecellio, and Lois Silverman Yashar and Dr. James Yashar. Special support is provided by Tiffany & Co. Media support is provided by Classical South Florida 90.7 FM.
“The Kravis Gala is one of the most fun events of the season, with a young group of supporters,” Ms. Preston said. “Everyone is invited to join us at this year’s gala, which is predicted to be one of the most enjoyable of the season. Our supporters recognize the importance of raising funds to promote the arts as an experience for everyone in Palm Beach County, which was recently named Florida’s Cultural Capital®.”
Tickets for this year’s Gala are $750 for the Gala Patron and $375 for the Young Gala Patron (45 and younger). Dress is cocktail attire.
For more than 20 years, the not-for-profit Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has helped students of all ages fuel their imaginations and expand their lives through comprehensive arts education programs. Last season, nearly 45,000 children from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties attended numerous performances through the Kravis Center S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series. More than 3,000 adults attended ArtSmart continuing education classes and lectures – with topics ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Cuban folklore music.
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 more information and to purchase tickets visit www.kravis.org/gala or call (561) 651-4320.
1-2 tbsp of tamari or Bragg’s Liquid Amino Acids (a high grade soy sauce, non-GMO)
1 tbsp of fresh grated ginger
2 chopped scallions
1 small tomato (optional)
Few sprigs of fresh mint (optional)
Directions: Heat up a dry skillet on high, rinse quinoa in a small strainer (this eliminates any residue bitter taste from the naturally occurring saponin) drain and then add directly to hot skillet to toast. You will begin to notice a nutty smell. Add garlic over the top, stir and immediately add the water or broth. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. Add the carrots and the chopped kale stalks stirring and cooking with cover on for 3 minutes. Then add the finely chopped kale leaves at the end and simmer for another minute or two until you reach the consistency of cooked rice (all liquid will be cooked out). Uncover and add the cilantro, lemon or lime juice, tamari sauce, and the scallions all at once.
Serve in a bowl with chopped fresh tomato and fresh mint on top.
Quinoa contains all eight amino acids to make it a complete protein, equal incontent to milk. It is high in B vitamins, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium, vitamin E and magnesium. It is a pseudo grain which is actually a seed. It is not a carbohydrate and does not elevate your blood sugar; it is gluten free and easy to digest. By adding in the kale which is a cruciferous veggie you are adding the extra antioxidants and cancer fighting properties. The addition of garlic and scallion which both come from the alliums family are also powerhouses full of antioxidants. Ginger is also an excellent antioxidant, alleviates gastrointestinal distress and has anti-inflammatory effects. The minimal cooking time maintains their phytochemical properties which help to boost the immune system.
If you do not like kale choose broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, or bok choy. These veggies are also from the cruciferous family. Use what you have; you can add something in, leave something out, just be creative and have fun.
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Annie Appleseed Project hosts 9th Evidence-based Complementary & Alternative Cancer Therapies conference. Organic food, exhibits, photo booth, giveaways, speakers from 3 continents, great networking and information. Feb 26-28, 2015 in WPB. MUST register by Feb 10 latest (sooner if filled up). $249 for 2 /12 days including 3 organic meals, snacks, much more.
February 26-28, 2015 in West Palm Beach, FL.
It will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL. (HOTEL RESERVATION is accessed by clicking HERE)
$249 is full entry including 2 organic lunch buffets, all access, snacks, giveaways in a reusable bag, great networking, and warm Florida weather. RESERVATIONS will CLOSE on Feb 10th.
