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December, 2014 – City Christmas Concert

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KRETZER PIANO MUSIC FOUNDATION PRESENTS…..

THE KING’S ACADEMY

Tuesday, December 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm

Be sure not to miss this festive performance that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!

 Kretzer Piano presents this concert as part of their ongoing Music for the Mind concert series to benefit music education and children’s charities.

“City Christmas” will feature TKA’s Award Winning Vocal Arts & Dance Programs.  This upbeat and joyous Christmas celebration featuring music from the motion picture Polar Express, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas and more will have you feeling as if you’re walking through a winter wonderland.  Grab your hot chocolate and climb aboard!

This special holiday concert will be held on the SECOND Tuesday in December.

The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace
700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling CTS at 866-449-2489.

Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm

CONTACT:     For information call Kathi Kretzer, Kretzer Piano Music Foundation
561-748-0036   kkretzer@kretzerpiano.com

About Kretzer Piano Music Foundation: Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm Beach County.  Beginning in 2002, Music for the Mind has provided 9,600 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising over $450,000 to help promote music in our schools and community.  Learn more at www.kretzerpiano.com/kpmf.

December, 2014 – Joey’s Outback Events

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December, 2014 – Joey’s Outback Events

Joey’s Outback Events in December, 2014

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December, 2014 – Hometown Holiday Food Drive

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Hometown Holiday Food Drive Provides Meals to Over 130 Families

This year, with generous donations provided by the community, the Hometown Holiday Food Drive was able to provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal to over 130 local families totaling more than 700 adults and children. Wellington would like to thank not only our residents, but also our partners that made this food drive a resounding success:

  • Wellington’s InterFaith Group
  • Wellington Preservation Coalition
  • PBSO
  • Ultima Fitness
  • Walgreens
  • Whole Foods
  • Tera Management

Thank you for all that you do to support the struggling families in our community each and every year; these events would not be successful without your help. In addition, we would like to extend a special thanks to the community members who volunteered during the sorting and distribution process.

With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday season is upon us and Wellington would like to remind you that the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive is now under way. Please consider donating a new unwrapped toy at any Village location; together we can ensure a gift for every child.

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

March, 2014 – 4th Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon

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Fourth Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon

Calling all young athletes! Get ready to swim, bike and run in the Fourth Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon! This exciting and challenging endurance event takes place on Sunday, March 1st, 2015 and begins at the Wellington Aquatics Complex located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard.  As of Monday, December 1st, you can register on-line at www.active.com!

The Wellington Kids Triathlon is limited to children born between 2001 and 2011 and is designed as an introduction to a multi-sport endurance event within a safe and positive environment. The top male and female finishers in each age group will receive a trophy and all participants will receive a medal. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt for each competitor.

Age Division Year Born Swim Distance Bike Distance Run Distance
Super Seniors 2001-2002 200 yards 4.0 miles 1.25 miles
Seniors 2003-2004 150 yards 4.0 miles 1.25 miles
Super Juniors 2005-2006 100 yards 2.0 miles 0.7 miles
Juniors 2007-2008 50 yards 2.0 miles 0.7 miles
Trikes 2009-2011 25 yards 0.4 miles 0.25 miles

Participants can register online at www.active.com, and must do so no later than Monday, February 23rd, 2015. No race day registrations will be accepted. All competitors must be current USA Triathlon (USAT) members. Registration is limited to the first 250 entries, so register early to secure your spot!

We are accepting sponsors for this “Hometown” event at this time.  The Title Sponsor for this year’s race is the Wellington Preservation Coalition and Palm Beach Skate Zone is one of our Silver sponsors.  For additional details, visit

http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/special-events/wellington-kids-triathlon.html.

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

December, 2014 – It’s What You See Luncheons

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Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to Host

It’s What You See Luncheons 
With Distinguished Art Collectors:
+ Ambassador Nancy Brinker – January 5
+ Philanthropist Beth Rudin DeWoody – February 9
(Lake Worth, FL – December 1, 2014) The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County will be hosting two It’s What You See Luncheons in early 2015, featuring distinguished art collectors sharing the secrets behind their personal collections. Sponsored by the JP Morgan Chase Foundation, both of the exclusive, catered luncheons will be held at the Cultural Council’s office at 601 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth.
“This is the perfect opportunity to hear from two extraordinary collectors about the art work they own and love, and their motivation and insights about personal favorites,” said Rena Blades, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cultural Council.
Ambassador Nancy Brinker
Monday, January 5 – 11:30 am to 2 pm
The 23rd United States Ambassador to Hungary, former Chief of Protocol of the United States and founder of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest breast cancer charity in the world that has raised more than $2.6 billion for research, education and health services, Nancy Brinker is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book Promise Me – How a Sister’s Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer. Currently, she is serving as the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control. In addition, in 2009 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barak Obama.
Ambassador Brinker will discuss her extensive collection of Hungarian Art that spans 100 years from just before the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the present. This collection has been on display at several museums around the United States and is one of the largest outside of Hungary. An exhibition of her paintings from Hungary will be on display at the Boca Museum of Art in 2015.
Beth Rudin DeWoody
Monday, February 9 — 11:30 am to 2 pm
A world renowned collector, curator and philanthropist, Beth DeWoody is President of the Rudin Family Foundation and Executive Vice President of Rudin Management Company. She has curated shows in art galleries in New York, New Orleans, and Palm Beach. Some of her many affiliations include the Whitney Museum of American Art, New Yorkers for Children, Inc., New York Children’s Foundation, Creative Time, Find Your Voice, Inc., the New School University, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Design Museum Holon Israel, Save A Child America Inc., and The Police Foundation. She serves on the Parsons Board of Governors of the New School University, is a Member of the Committee for the University Art Collection, and is on the Photography Steering Committee at the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Norton will be presenting the exhibition The Triumph of Love: Beth DeWoody Collects from February 8-May 3, 2015.
DeWoody will discuss her collecting philosophy, experiences with buying art and speak to the process of cultivating young and emerging artists and helping to shape their careers
How to Get Tickets:
The cost to attend each of the It’s What You See Luncheons is $125 per person. RSVPs may be made by calling (561) 472-3342 or by email atksmiley@palmbeachculture.com. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit programs for and about artists in Palm Beach County. Valet parking will be provided at the luncheons.
About the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County:
The Cultural Council is the official support agency for arts and culture for Palm Beach County serving non-profit organizations, individual artists and arts districts. The Council promotes the county’s cultural experiences through an integrated program of advertising, public relations and marketing activities to both visitors and residents. Each year, the Council administers more than $3.5 million in grants, supports arts and cultural education, provides capacity building training and advocates for funding and arts-friendly policies. Located in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in downtown Lake Worth, the Council mounts a series of group and solo exhibitions featuring Palm Beach County artists and provides other programming.
Connect with the Council at palmbeachculture.com, or (561) 471-2901.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

December, 2014 – Hack Shack

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December, 2014 – Hack Shack

SCIENCE CENTER CREATES NEW EDUCATIONAL CLUB, “HACK SHACK”

Curious minds have opportunity to explore computers and coding once monthly

Chris Pait
Chris Pait

(West Palm Beach, Fla.)  “Hack Shack,” the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s newest education initiative, is just as the name implies – a technology getaway for curious minds to explore computers and coding.  Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m.  Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games.  The tech team is led by long-time Science Center educator, Chris Pait, who was recently promoted to Technical Programs Coordinator.

“After the successful launch of our GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club, which sells out monthly, we wanted to have a learning opportunity that included science minded girls AND boys,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO.  “’Hack Shack’ expands our educational opportunities with a focus on technology. Along with our other programming, it keeps us ahead of the curve and instrumental in developing young talent!”

“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics.  The December theme, “Scratch Music,” experiments with digital sounds and music making within the Scratch environment. The January theme, “Intro to Coding,” explores the basics of computer coding, offering students the opportunity to write a few basic programs in several different coding languages.  Due to the holiday, the January club will meet on Thursday, January 8.

Chris Pait is in newly in charge of the Science Center’s ever expanding technical programs, including “Hack Shack,” Lego League, Robotics and Maker Camps and robotics programming.  Pait, a West Palm Beach native who has fond memories of the Science Center as a child, has a bachelor’s degree in music, with an outside field in zoology, from the University of Florida.  He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marine environmental science at Nova Southeastern University.

“It is important to have a space for young curious minds to explore the wonders of technology,” said Pait.  “You never know what an introduction to science can do for a young child. I can attest to this myself, as I grew up coming to the Science Center, which I have now turned into a life-long passion and career.  The first ‘Hack Shack’ meeting was a blast and we expect continued enthusiasm surrounding computers and coding.”

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 will be 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.

“Hack Shack” is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers and snacks are provided.  Space is limited and reservations are required. To sign up, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org, call 561-832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org.

Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

December, 2014 – All About the Wycliffe Stiffs

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December, 2014 – All About the Wycliffe Stiffs

December, 2014 – All About the Wycliffe Stiffs

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December, 2014 – Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

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December, 2014 – Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

Yummy Treats

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

(Ready in 50 Minutes)

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Ingredients

Original recipe makes 30 cookies

3/4 cup butter

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

December, 2014 – Wellington Holiday Parade Announces Celebrity VIP

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WELLINGTON HOLIDAY PARADE ANNOUNCES FEATURED CELEBRITY VIP 

Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing-Miami Star, Chris Leavitt

WELLINGTON, FL – The organizers of the 31st Annual Wellington Holiday Parade, the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington, announce the 2014 featured celebrity VIP, Chris Leavitt, the star of hit TV show Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing-Miami and local Palm Beach resident. Leavitt’s recent $50 million dollar penthouse listing at Miami Beach’s anticipated ‘Bath Club Estates,’ made national headlines in The Wall Street Journal and his sales for 2014 top $200 million. The series chronicles Leavitt’s life as one of the top brokers in the world and provides international exposure for his record breaking listings. Leavitt has emerged as a global luxury real estate expert and has recently been profiled by top-tier outlets such as Forbes, Success, Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal.

The Parade will take place on Sunday, December 14. This year’s theme, Peace on Earth, will be on display as parade participants walk the 1.3 miles of the parade route beginning at Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Boulevard. They will walk down Forest Hill and end at Wellington’s Town Center and the Wellington Amphitheater. In an effort to provide a safe procession for the parade, Forest Hill Boulevard will be closed from the north intersection at Wellington Trace to South Shore Boulevard beginning at 2:00 pm. The parade will begin at 2:30pm.

“The Village of Wellington is happy to participate in the annual Wellington Holiday Parade in partnership with Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce,” said Mayor Bob Margolis, Village of Wellington. “The parade is a wonderful opportunity for families in our community to come together and share in the delight of the season. I hope to see everyone there.”

Before the parade begins, Holiday Park will be open to the public and feature exhibitors offering arts and crafts, food, back massages and face painting.  Holiday Park takes place at the Wellington Amphitheater and will include music from noon to 2:30pm.

“The day of festivities would not be possible without the invaluable cooperation of the Village of Wellington, the Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the generosity of our presenting sponsors, Schumacher Family of Dealerships, Wellington Preservation Coalition, Waste Management and our community partners,” says Wayne Burns, CEO, Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. “We feel so fortunate to have this parade committee, led by Chairman Dennis Witkowski and made up of prominent business leaders who all work tirelessly to provide this annual gift to the community.

Parade Committee Chair, Dennis Witkowski adds, “I urge all parade participants to please get their entries in as quickly as possible because the staging process has begun.  This year’s parade promises to be yet another fantastic community event showcasing the high quality of life in Palm Beach County that we all enjoy.”

For groups wishing to participate in the parade or for vendor opportunities, applications can be downloaded from the Chamber’s online calendar at www.CPBChamber.com or by calling (561) 790-6200.

Presenting Sponsors of the Parade:

Wellington Preservation Coalition

Schumacher Family of Dealerships

Presenting Sponsor of Holiday Park:

Waste Management

Community Partners include:

AGTS Insurance Company

City of Greenacres

Costco

Everglades Farm Equipment

Hill Audio Visual

JJ Muggs Stadium Grill

J&J Produce

Mid Florida Golf Carts

Palm Beach Fire and Rescue

Palm Beach Sherriff’s Office

Primerica Financial Services

Print-it Plus

Professional Concessions Inc.

Republic Services

South Florida Fairgrounds

Southern Waste Systems

Starbucks

TD Bank

The Center for Bone and Joint

The Mall at Wellington Green

TKM-Bengard Farms

Two Men and a Truck

Valic Financial Advisors

Whole Foods Market

Media Partners include:

Around Wellington

Palms West Monthly

Sun-Sentinel

The Forum Group

The Palm Beach Post

The Town-Crier

Wellington The Magazine

Parade Fun Facts:

1.3            Miles of parade route

10             Fire trucks present

25             Horses in parade or working

31             Years parade has been produced

80             Number of volunteers

111           Number of parade entries in 2013

500           Number of musical instruments in parade

2,500        Number of people walking or riding in parade

25,000      Estimated number of spectators

About the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce

The geographic footprint of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber extends from the sugar cane fields near Lake Okeechobee to the coral reefs of the Atlantic Ocean, encompassing 15 municipalities and serving a population of more than 490,000 residents, roughly 36 percent of the population of Palm Beach County.  From Cane-to-Coral the communities located within the chamber’s footprint are: Acreage, Atlantis, Belle Glade, Greenacres, Lake Clarke Shores, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, Manalapan, Palm Springs, Royal Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Wellington and West Palm Beach.  Over 1,000 business members receive benefits through the Chamber’s programs and services.  The Chamber also produces marquis events such as Economic Forums and the Wellington Holiday Parade.  Visit www.cpbchamber.com.

 

December, 2014 – Breakfast with Santa at the Zoo

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December, 2014 – Breakfast with Santa at the Zoo

Breakfast with Santa at the Palm Beach Zoo 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ring in the holidays at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society with amazing animals and breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Santa and Mrs Claus

“Breakfast with Santa” will feature a scrumptious hot buffet breakfast that includes waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, omelets, pastries, coffee and juice with mimosas available for purchase. The event also features private, up-close animal encounters, a meet and greet plus photo opportunities with Santa and all-day admission to the Zoo. The event kicks off on Saturday, December 13th, and goes through Sunday, December 21st.

Advance reservations are required and most seats sell out, so guests are encouraged to register online early at www.palmbeachzoo.org/santa.

Event Dates & Times

Saturday, December 13th at 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, December 14th at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 20th at 8:30 a.m. or 10 a.m.

Sunday, December 21st at 8:30 a.m. or 10 a.m.

Pricing

Zoo Members:

Adults (13+)  $22.95

Children (3-12)  $14.94

Toddlers (0-2)  $4.95

Non-members:
Adults (13+)  $32.95

Children (3-12)  $24.95

Toddlers (0-2)  $4.95

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others.

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

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