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December, 2014 – Free Gift Wrapping to Benefit Clinics Can Help

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Free Gift Wrapping Benefits Clinics Can Help This Holiday Season

Shoppers at the Wellington Barnes & Noble on December 21 and 23 Can Cash in on Great Deals While Helping Florida’s largest nonprofit medical reuse organization

WELLINGTON, FL. – Clinics Can Help, the largest nonprofit medical reuse organization in the state of Florida, will be wrapping gifts and collecting donations at the Wellington Barnes &Noble on Sunday, December 21 and 23 from 10:00am – 3:00 pm.  

The gift wrapping program allows selected non-profits the chance to raise funds through a free, donation-only service to all Barnes & Noble shoppers. Nonprofits apply to participate in the program, which can raise hundreds of dollars for the chosen organization. Clinics Can Help was the local charity selected for two of the highest shopping days of the year, in the ever-busy Wellington bookstore. Shoppers cashing in on the great deals offered on all books, sundries and selected gift items, can take their purchases to the wrapping table, conveniently located by the exit door, to have gifts festively wrapped, and make a donation that goes directly towards helping those in the community who need it most.

In the last twelve months Clinics Can Help has donated durable medical equipment and supplies to more than 1450 children and adults. In addition to the standard items the organization collects year round, they are also asking community members to consider donating wheelchairs for both children and adults as they have seen a greater increase in need.

To learn more about this event, to make a donation, or for additional information about Clinics Can Help does in the community, please visit the organization’s new website www.clinicscanhelp.org or call (561) 640-2995.


ABOUT CLINICS CAN HELP

Clinics Can Help, a grass roots organization founded by local hospice nurse Owen O’Neill, who started donating wheelchairs and hospital beds to needy patients in 2005.  CCH now assists over 1,450 clients annually by donating over $600,000 worth of recycled medical equipment. To donate medical equipment or to ask for assistance simply call Clinics Can Help at (561) 640-2995 or visit their West Palm Beach office 1550 Latham Rd., Unit #10 in West Palm Beach for more information or to complete a simple application.

December, 2014 – Hometown Holiday Toy Drive

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December, 2014 – Hometown Holiday Toy Drive

December, 2014 – Hometown Holiday Toy Drive

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January, 2015 – New Year’s Potluck at Good Earth

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January, 2015 – New Year’s Potluck at Good Earth

New Year’s Potluck at the Good Earth Farm

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Let’s spend New Years day on the farm, at Our First

VEGETARIAN /VEGAN POTLUCK!

We at THE GOOD EARTH FARM are promoting healthy eating and a healthy life style. If you would like to experience a vegetarian/vegan potluck and join us, please register at WEST PALM BEACH VEGETARIAN /VEGAN MEETUP AT MEETUP.COM. It’s FREE to join. Tell us who you are and follow the instructions on what to bring and what to do.

Cost for the potluck is $8 for adults and $4 for kids under 12. It will not be a zoo day, but we will have a DJ and lots of food and dancing. Please do not bring pets.

WE START AT 12 NOON

BRING A DISH. LABEL IT VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN AND LABEL INGREDIENTS.

You can pay at the door but you must register online. visit our meetup @ west palm beach vegetarian/vegan meetup.We are planning to have a potluck every few months.

See ya soon, Nancy from the Good Earth Farm.

For more info call 561-792-2666.

December, 2014 – The Good Earth Farm

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December, 2014 – The Good Earth Farm

December, 2014 – The Good Earth Farm

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Come to the Children’s Zoo at The Good Earth Farm on B Rd. in Loxahatchee, FL! Every Sunday until April from 10 am to 3 pm, we have lots of farm fun… pony rides, petting zoo hayrides, make and take plantings, paint a pony, visit Ozzie the Zebra and see Teddy the baby pony playing ball.  Check out our 80 parrots and Starbucks the Cockatoo that sings Happy Birthday with you.

Have your Birthday with us too!  Enjoy our café and our 150 animals that you can touch! Price $16 for kids 6 months up to 90 lbs.  Everyone else $12.

THE GOOD EARTH FARM 2141 B Rd.,  LOXAHATCHEE  FLORIDA  33470 (9.5 MILES WEST OF The Turnpike, EXIT 99). (561) 792-2666.

December, 2014 – Structural Chiropractic Care with Dr. Jon Chung

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December, 2014 – Structural Chiropractic Care with Dr. Jon Chung

Dr. Jon Chung of Keystone Chiropractic

Structural Chiropractic Care

By Krista Martinelli, Editor of AroundWellington.com

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Keystone Chiropractic is making a difference in people’s lives and in their spines. Dr. Jon Chung sees bad posture as a symptom of a bigger problem. They have black t-shirts that say “Got Posture?” The shirts are meant to prompt the question about why posture is important. “Poor posture is a symptom linked to poor neurological health,” says Chung.

At Keystone Chiropractic, they focus on Structural Chiropractic care. With state-of-the-art equipment, they use – precise digital x-ray equipment, advanced assessment tools, scans that assess how the nervous system is working, and digital structural analysis of how the spine is looking. Dr. Chung is able to examine the spine and measure in small degrees how the spine has shifted out of place.

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Having advanced tools and an in-depth knowledge of the spine and nervous system brings great success stories. Chung tells about a 16-year-old equestrian girl who had fallen off of her horse and suffered from a concussion. She had lingering headaches and dizziness and was showing no progress after three months under a neurologist’s care. The accident had forced her to give up horse back riding and she could study for only 10 – 20 minutes at a time. After six weeks (7 visits) with Dr. Chung at Keystone Chiropractic, she was able to ride again and able to study beyond 45 minutes at a time. After this, she continued to improve.

Another patient came in with Meniere’s disease, a condition which includes ringing in the ears, vertigo and loss of hearing. After just three visits to Keystone Chiropractic, the dizziness was gone and hearing improved by 70%. The other conditions and his overall health improved as well.

The main difference between Dr. Chung and a traditional chiropractor are the tools he uses. “I’m a Structural Chiropractor and we use gentle tools for measurement.” One of Chung’s primary methods is a procedure called NUCCA, which is very gentle and precise. It is especially safe and helpful for kids and older patients.

As of November of 2014, Keystone Chiropractic has been in business in Wellington for one year. Dr. Chung enjoys the variety of events that Wellington has to offer. He’s very involved in the Wellington Rotary Club and CrossFit training.

Also well-known in the chiropractic field for his published works, Dr. Chung has written about Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, scoliosis, traumatic brain injury, hemifacial spasm and trigeminal neuralgia, just to name a few topics. “All of these studies have been related to how the structure and motion of the neck can impact the nervous system,” explains Chung. He’s invited to many conferences throughout the year to present his findings and research that he writes about in chiropractic research magazines.

Dr. Jon Chung believes in giving back to the community. He has been impressed with the work at the Lord’s Place in West Palm Beach. “It’s not just about giving people handouts, but it’s empowering people to be productive in society,” he says. His work with the Lord’s Place began with the Wellington Rotary Club. Through the Florida Chiropractic Society, Dr. Chung has been coordinating different chiropractors to volunteer a couple of hours per week – at the Lord’s Place in West Palm Beach and at Berkel Place, a home for single women.

He stays in shape and his training is a big part of his overall lifestyle. Chung goes to CrossFit Hardcore the Locker room and also enjoys running with the Fit to Run Club, based at the Mall at Wellington Green.

What are some of the most important things you can do to strengthen your spine? According to Dr. Chung, it’s all about finding the right exercises and doing them with the proper form. “The biggest detriment to our spines is the amount of sitting we do.” So, naturally, exercises are a recipe for success for preventing degeneration. Leg strength and ab strength are very important to build upon. Dr. Chung recommends yoga and pilates, in particular.

“A lot of people have the misconception that chiropractic care is risky and dangerous. However, when you look at large studies, you’ll see that we’re one of the safest forms of care available,” says Dr. Chung. Another misconception is that you’ll have to go back for more and more appointments for the rest of your life to feel good, once you get started. “This is not true. Structural chiropractic is all about fixing problems and not becoming dependent on it,” he explains. At Keystone Chiropractic, they are more interested in solutions and have great success in restoring health to the overall spine and nervous system.

For more information about Dr. Chung and Keystone Chiropractic, call (561) 247-0044.

Keystone Chiropractic

ChiropractorWellington.com

420 S. State Road 7, #170

Wellington, FL33414

Located just North of Toys R Us on 441.

(561) 247-0044

December, 2014 – ‘Tis the Season for Science

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December, 2014 – ‘Tis the Season for Science

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SCIENCE

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium offers up holiday-themed science through New Year’s

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(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Snow fall is in the forecast this season, if you take a trip to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. The Science Center’s holiday line up is sure to have elves of all ages kicking up their heels. Beginning on Saturday, December 6 and running through the first weekend in January, the Center will offer plenty of winter wonders including snow, atomic ornaments and much, much more!

“We are continually striving to be a busy hub of informal science education opportunities,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO.  “Aside from bringing in blockbuster traveling exhibits, such as our current exhibit Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt, we are constantly wrapping education lessons into themed weekend events.  The holidays offer an excellent opportunity to engage young minds about relevant topics, such as how snow is created. Science is truly all around us, and we are routinely following our mission to ‘open every mind to science.’”

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.

Holiday activities include a daily showing of Let it Snow planetarium show at 3:00 p.m., along with several make-and-take activities, including geometric paper snowflakes, sun catcher snowmen, atomic ornaments, crystal cryogenics and more. Additionally, the Science Center will be hosting “Noon Year’s Eve” on Wednesday, December 31.  “Noon Year’s Eve” is a special opportunity for young Einsteins to partake in a family-focused and festive celebration of New Year’s – without straining to keep their eyes open hours past their bedtime.  Special activities begin at 11 a.m. and include bubbling apple juice, flameless fireworks and firework rings.

During Afterlife’s special showing, admission to the exhibit and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits is $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $17.95 for seniors aged 60 and older, and children under 3 are free.  Admission for Science Center members is $8. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing. Guests are also able to select a Science Center-only pass, granting access to the Center’s general offerings for a reduced admission price.

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.

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Let it Snow planetarium show – runs daily at 3:00 p.m. Weekends and December 22 – January 2, also showing at 3:30 p.m.

Holiday activities include:

Geometric Snowflakes

Visitors will craft their very own paper snowflakes!

Suncatcher Snowmen

Using all the colors of the rainbow, guests will create beautiful multi-color snowmen suncatchers to brighten up their space.

Atomic Ornaments

Ever thought your home needed a more scientific touch? Well, now you can with clay: atomic style!

Make-N-Take Snow

Snow in Florida? Yes! Guests can watch as their own winter snow forms right before their eyes!

Crystals Cryogenics

Learn about the “coolest” science with liquid nitrogen demonstrations, showing physical changes right before your eyes! At the end of the program, visitors will make polymer crystals that grow up to 20 times its size!

All activities take place at the Student Science Showcase exhibit, except Crystals and Cryogenics, which takes place in the Dekelboum Motorola Theater

Saturday, December 13

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

2:30 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

Sunday, December 14

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Saturday, December 20

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

2:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Sunday, December 21

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Monday, December 22

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Tuesday, December 23

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Wednesday, December 24

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

Friday, December 26

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Saturday, December 27

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

2:30 p.m. – Suncatcher Snowmen

Sunday, December 28

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Monday, December 29

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

Tuesday, December 30

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Wednesday, December 31

Noon Year’s Eve

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Bubbling Apple Juice, Flameless Fireworks, Firework Rings

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Friday, January 2

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Saturday, January 3

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:30 p.m. – Geometric Snowflakes

2:30 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

Sunday, January 4

10:15 a.m. – Make Your Own Snow

11:00 a.m. – Crystals and Cryogenics

1:00 p.m. – Atomic Ornaments

December, 2014 – Circus at the Center Wows the Crowd

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December, 2014 – Circus at the Center Wows the Crowd

COLORFUL, CRAZY “CIRCUS AT THE CENTER” WOWS THE CROWD

Center for Creative Education kicks off 20 year anniversary

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(West Palm Beach, Fla.)  The high-flying fun never stopped at the Center for Creative Education’s second annual “Circus at the Center.”  Staged at the Center’s Northwood Village home, which was transformed into a fantastical circus tent by Bruce Sutka, the action included clowns, acrobats, rocking live music and a special sneak peek of a new Broadway-bound musical.  The colorful, costumed crowd had much to celebrate, as the Center celebrated two decades of serving children in Palm Beach County.

“We are so grateful to be surrounded by so many supporters tonight for our 20th anniversary kickoff!” said CEO Robert Hamon.  “’Arts Integration’ is a very powerful tool which allows students who lag behind academically to catch up and for those who excel; it takes them to a new level. By raising critical funds and awareness, even more kids can be exposed to CCE’s unique instruction, which teaches kids core subjects in an engaging and inspiring format.” Mayor Jeri Muoio presented CCE with a proclamation honoring the occasion.

The Center for Creative Education uses the arts as a vehicle to teach children science, math, literacy and other areas of learning. Traditionally, CCE works with disadvantaged students at school sites all over Palm Beach County, providing after-school and in school programming to many students considered “at risk.”  In addition, they are hired by private and independent schools to provide arts integrated instruction.  During the cocktail hour guests were able to see projects from CCE’s recent collaboration with the Benjamin School.

They then moved into the “Center Ring” where aerialists performed from wheels and rings, jugglers juggled and Motown music by James Brown Tribute band rocked the house.

“Arts certainly took center stage at our benefit tonight,” said Bruce Helander, event ringmaster with co-chairs Cheryl Gowdy and Vicki Halmos.  “Our guests were also treated to a variety of art-themed entertainment, notably the well-received cast of Tuck Everlasting.  But more importantly, events such as this allow us to call attention to the important need for arts integration in our community.  The Center for Creative Education served more than 12,000 children last year, and they could not have done it without private support from this community.  We look forward to continuing to expand our role as we celebrate this important 20th anniversary milestone!”

Circus attendees got a rare sneak peek at songs from the new musical Tuck Everlasting, based on the best-selling novel by Natalie Babbitt, in advance of the show’s upcoming world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw, known for his work on The Book of Mormon, Aladdin and more, the musical is about a young girl dreaming of adventure, when a chance encounter takes her on an exhilarating journey. Eleven-year-old newcomer Sarah Lewis wowed the crowd, teamed up with Broadway pro Andrew Keenan-Bolger.

“Tuck Everlasting was a perfect fit for our benefit,” said Hamon.  “The book will cause you to think and imagine….which is what we do every day at CCE.  We use all of what art has to offer to encourage students to image what they can do.”

The exciting action continued, as guests bid on a variety of exclusive auction items, including an original Bruce Helander collage – commemorating the Center’s 20th anniversary, four days and three nights at the world-renowned Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, two weeks in the Swiss Alps with Village Camps for one lucky child and an original artwork by Nadine Kalachnikoff.

The three co-chairmen, along with honorary co-chairs and mother-daughter duo Donna Long and Wendy Fritz, led a host committee which included Maribel Alvarez, Carl Bartel, Gigi and Harry Benson, Jackie and Beau Breckenridge, Peter Burrus, Susie Dwinell, Camila Helander, Claudia Helander, Vicki and Chris Kellogg, Margaret Luce, Pamela Miller, Morgan O’Connor, Pamela O’Connor, Jim Pappas, Aeyung Park de Melo Pam Paton, Jillian Percella, Lisa Rowan, Tyler Sargent, Linda Soper, Carol Anne and John Stiglmeier, Bruce Sutka, Butch and Melinda Trucks, Michele Vogel, Lynne Wise Smith.

Sponsors for the event included Altima International, Wilmington Trust, Field of Greens, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Provident Jewelry.

Last year, the Center worked with children in more than 50 school sites all over Palm Beach County, providing after-school and in school programming to many students considered “at risk” or those in low socio-economic circumstances. Research shows that arts-integrated programs like those offered by the Center for Creative Education improve a child’s learning potential and academic performance; and that increases their overall enthusiasm about school.  Working on projects with CCE artists also builds children’s self-esteem and encourage cooperation, team-building and creative thinking.

The Center for Creative Education is a not-for-profit 501(C) (3) organization, relying on grants and donations from private individuals and community organizations to support its work with the children.  For more information please call 561-805-9927.

December, 2014 – Are Carbs Really Bad for You?

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December, 2014 – Are Carbs Really Bad for You?

Are Carbs Really Bad For You?

By Jon LipshawJonLipshaw

Carbs seem to have a bad reputation but are they really bad? The truth is some are bad and some are actually good for us and vital for bodily function. According to Healthyeating.sfgate.com, “carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source. The brain and nervous system require a constant supply of glucose from carbohydrates in order to function optimally.”

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There are three types of carbs: sugars, starches and fiber. All these carbs are made of sugar molecules. According to Livestrong.com, “sugars, or simple carbohydrates, contain just one or two molecules of sugar. The complex carbohydrates — starch and fiber — consist of many molecules of sugar.” According to Atkins.com, “The best kinds of carbohydrates are those that do not raise blood sugar quickly, nor raise it too high but provide lots of nutrition.”

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The carbs that are bad for us are much more abundant than the good carbs. Bad carbs to  stay away from are foods like pizza, bread and french fries just to name a few. Basically anything that contains enriched flour is not an ideal carb to be eating. Enriched flour is bad for many reasons; one of the reasons is that if you live in America then the enriched flour that you eat is likely bleached and processed to the point of no nutrition. Flour companies compensate for the lack of nutrients such as iron by putting it back in. It’s interesting to note that in the European Union (EU) they don’t allow bleached flour. If a farmer in the EU wants enriched flour he or she must let the processed wheat sit out for 10 days to naturally turn white without bleach.

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Healthy carbs aren’t hard to get into your diet.  Some of these include quinoa, oats, whole grains, beans, vegetables, and fruits. All these healthy carbs contain fiber which tends to stay in the stomach longer and they slow down the absorption of sugars and starches. Refined carbs such as enriched flour have been striped down of all its nutrients and fiber which is why it’s an unhealthy carb.

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So don’t feel bad about eating those good carbs.

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http://www.atkins.com/Science/Nutrition-and-Exercise/Good-Carbs.aspx

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/carbohydrates?page=2

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You can contact Jon Lipshaw at: JonLipshaw@gmail.com or 561.602.5853

Or visit Jon’s Blog: JonLipshaw.com.

December, 2014 – Happy Holidays

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December, 2014 – Happy Holidays

December, 2014 – Happy Holidays!

I hope you are all having a wonderful December!  Check out our articles this month by clicking on the links below or just going to AroundWellington.com and exploring. Don’t miss our “AW Spotlight” article about Eric Light, an attorney who specializes in “Personalized Proactive Protection Planning.”

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Our videos are a big hit!  THANKS to over 14,000 of you who have viewed our recent video about the Wycliffe Stiffs and their stickball league.  See our “Videos” page for this fun video and other videos too.  THANKS to Monica Kallas of SharpShooter Marketing for doing a terrific job with these videos!

We have two contests going on this month, one for a gift certificate at Massage Envy and one for 4 tickets to a pirate cruise with Black Sparrow Pirate Adventures. So please see our “Contest” page to enter!

Welcome to our two new writers Dr. Jonathon Chung of Keystone Chiropractic and Dr. Randall Laurich of The Wellness Experience.  They will be taking turns writing our “Ask the Docs” column.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and a terrific New Year!!

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Cheers,

Krista Martinelli

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December, 2014 – Rudolph the Musical

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December, 2014 – Rudolph the Musical

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL

Kicks Off North American Tour and Soars into the 
Kravis Centre on December 23
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(West Palm Beach, FL — December 9, 2014) Fifty years after the beloved stop-motion animated television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer made its network television debut, the longest running and highest rated television special comes to life, live on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com). Just in time for the annual CBS broadcast airing December 9, the tour visits 25 North American cities through December 27. The world’s most famous reindeer and his holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster star in a musical so faithful to the original show that it practically transports audience members into a television special.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is a new tradition for families and theatregoers of all ages,” says Producing Partner Jonathan Flom. “Audience feedback has been overwhelmingly positive thanks to our creative team and the incredibly talented cast lead by Lexy Baeza starring as Rudolph.  Lexy won the role not only because of her experience and talent, but because she was able to emulate Rudolph’s voice better than anyone else,” says Flom.
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the Reindeer Games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
This year, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is encouraging parents to use the relatable story of Rudolph to address the issue of bullying with their children. Flom says, “Just like Rudolph, each of us shines bright in our own way. If we can embrace things that make us different, the world will be a brighter place.” To help guide a discussion before or after watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, parents and educators can access resources that use the story as a platform for teaching important lessons by visiting http://PACER.org/ShineBright.The touring version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is directed by Dana Solimando and produced by Michael Cohl & S2BN’s  Alison Spiriti and Justin Sudds.
For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.
About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2014 is the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the longest running and highest rated holiday special of all time. The anniversary celebration also includes a major tie-in with the U.S. Postal Service, tribute promos from CBS, new products and programs across all retail channels, a collector’s edition DVD and Blu-ray with new bonus material, new theme park and in-mall attractions, a Carnegie Hall concert tribute and a social media campaign – #ShineBright – that celebrates uniqueness in association with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at The Kravis Center:
Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center’s Official Website kravis.org; by calling the Box Office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471; or in person at the Kravis Center Box Office located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit the official website at kravis.org.
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