Are you aware that your Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League, in memory of David Hamburger, past Dir. of Announcers and Scorekeepers, in 2012 helped create the Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, partnership with Wycliffe CC Play for P.I.N.K.?
The support by Wycliffe Stiffs and eventually Wycliffe CC led to the success and a win, win for everyone involved. This program from our impetus and success , helped moved the program to NY and NJ.
You went to dinner at Anthony’s, and they gave 20% of your check to Play for P.I.N.K. ,Wycliffe CC Play for P.I.N.K. Program. So easy, so enjoyable, rewarding and so helpful. A piece of cake we would say!!!!!!!!!
So it’s real simple- If you go to Anthony’s in Wellington on 441, in the Isla Verde Shopping Center opposite Total Wine – on any or all of the following dates, Anthony’s will make the same donation. You must tell your server that you are there for the Wycliffe CC Play for P.I.N.K. Program.
Dates: Mondays in October – Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
If you are up North, in NY or NJ the same applies.
We trust that you will want to enjoy yourself at Anthony’s as we do every time we go there, and will share this with your friends, even if they are not “Geezer Jocks “like you.
Calling all South Florida Superheroes… Grab your cape and fly on over to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium for this month’s Superhero Nights at the Museum! Superheroes will learn the science behind their super powers, with facilitated hands on exploration and fun!
Activities include:
Supersonic Hearing Lesson with Mr. Why
Costume Parade with prizes offered by Tate’s Comics at 8 p.m.
Exciting Electrons Demo
Color Your Own Superhero Mask
Spider Dissection
Non-Newtonian Fluid Lab
Enter for a chance to win a 3D printed prize
HOW MUCH:
Members: Adults – $4.50 and Children – FREE
Non-Members: Adults – $11.50, Seniors – $10, Children – $8, Children under 3 – FREE
* FREE planetarium show and miniature golf included
** Don’t forget! Bring your Frequent Friend Card, as three hole-punches equal a FREE Nights at the Museum visit.
WHERE: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium | 4801 Dreher Trail North | West Palm Beach, FL 33405
WHEN: Friday, September 26, 2014 – from 6-9 p.m. with the observatory remaining open until 10 p.m. – weather permitting.
WHO: On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts a themed ‘Nights at the Museum’– a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Science Center’s typical offerings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Science Center’s observatory. Once monthly, weather permitting, the Science Center opens its observatory dome, which rotates to allow for the best views. Guests will be treated to craters, comets and galaxies visible by the telescope.
Monthly ‘Nights at the Museum’ events run from 6pm – 9pm, with the observatory remaining open until 10pm, and every month there is a different theme. Activities often include arts and crafts, animal dissections and dry ice experiments.
WHY: With a new mission to “open every mind to science,” the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium 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.
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at (561) 832 -1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org
Pre-Event Press Conference Announcing Exotic Pet Amnesty Day
A pre-event press conference will take place on September 25, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the Baum Conference Room within the Melvin J. & Claire Levine Animal Care Complex at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.
WHO: Representatives from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) and the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
WHAT: Press conference announcing the Second Annual Exotic Pet Amnesty Day for Palm Beach County
WHEN: Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach,Baum Conference Room within the Melvin J. & Claire Levine Animal Care Complex, located directly behind the main Zoo, next to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
VISUALS: Zoo officials will present animals to demonstrate examples of what would be exotic pets typically released into the wild in South Florida
Sunday, September 21, 2014
3:00 p.m.
Wellington Rotary Peace Park
Wellington’s Council has proclaimed September 21, 2014 as United Nations Day of Peace in Wellington. During the month of September, International Peace Day is celebrated across the country and around the world. Wellington and the Wellington Rotary Club will hold the International World Peace Day Ceremony on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 3:00p.m. The ceremony will take place at the RotaryPeacePark, located at the intersection of Royal Fern Drive and Birkdale Drive. The ceremony commemorates and strengthens the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.
For further information about the ceremony or to sponsor the PeacePark, please contact Dr. Wes Boughner with the Wellington Rotary Club, at (561) 791-2060.
CENTRAL PARK HORSE SHOW PRESENTED BY ROLEX DONATES TO FIVE NEW YORK CITY CHARITIES
New York, NY (September 19, 2014) – As part of its charitable component for the Central Park Horse Show, Presented by Rolex, Mark Bellissimo, owner and publisher of event organizer Chronicle of the Horse magazine and CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, owner operator of the renowned Winter Equestrian Festival, the world’s largest show jumping equestrian competition located in Wellington, FL, today presented a total of $80,000 in charitable donations to five different New York City not-for-profit organizations designated as official beneficiaries of first-ever, outdoor four-day equestrian sporting event in Central Park.
“Each of these charities do incredible for work their communities and help the City of New York in innumerable ways, ” said Mark Bellissimo. “New York has welcomed the Central Park Horse Show unconditionally and in an amazing way, and we are proud to be able to give back to the city that has helped us chart new territory for equestrian sport.”
Since 1914 the Police Athletic League has been serving New York City’s youth with safe, structured programming designed to engage boys and girls in positive activities that improve their quality of life, present developmental opportunities, and offer the prospect of a brighter future. PAL is New York City’s largest independent youth development not-for-profit organization that operates head start/day care, after-school, evening teen, summer day camp, youth employment, truancy prevention, juvenile justice and re-entry, city-wide sports, play streets and part-time centers, food service, and adventure learning programs for pre-school kids, children and adolescents ages 3 to 19. In its 100th year of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remaining a vibrant and vital NYC institution.
City Parks Foundation is the only nonprofit organization to create programs in parks throughout all five boroughs of New York City, enriching and connecting New Yorkers through free and accessible arts, sports, education and community-building initiatives.
GallopNYC brings the proven benefits of therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults with disabilities in NYC. Through weekly riding sessions with PATH-certified instructors, GallopNYC helps riders walk, talk, connect, focus, behave, and learn, encouraging each one to live life as fully, productively, and independently as possible. Executive Director Alicia Kershaw accepted the check for GallopNYC (photo available).
NYC PEP Mounted Auxiliary was founded in 1996 by a small group of volunteers who wanted to give their time and energy to provide a service to New York City. Today its provides a clearly visible presence in the NYC Parks and monitor those areas that are not accessible by vehicles. We deter, identify, and report illegal or unsafe activities and are an informational resource to the public. President Mark Elkins accepted the check for NYC PEP Mounted Auxiliary (photo available).
The New York City Police Foundation, Inc. was established in 1971 by business and civic leaders as an independent, non-profit organization to promote excellence in the NYPD and improve public safety in New York City. The Police Foundation supports programs designed to help the NYPD keep pace with rapidly evolving technology, strategies and training. The New York City Police Foundation provides resources that are not readily available through other means – to date over $120 million has been invested in 400+ innovative NYPD programs. Sgt. Dan Hussey and Chairperson Susan Birnbaum accepted the check for NYC Police Foundation, Inc. (photo available)
The Central Park Horse Show, presented by Rolex, is the first-ever outdoor, four-day equestrian sporting event showcasingsome of the best show jumpers and dressage riders in the world as they vie for top prizes against a backdrop of skyscrapers in one of the world’s most iconic venues, the Trump Rink in New York City’s Central Park. Highlights of the event have included the $210,000 Rolex Central Park Grand Prix, presented by Rolex on Thursday September 18; Friday Night’s “NYC vs. the World” pro/am team speed challenge presented by Donald J. Trump; Saturday’s Central Park Dressage Challenge presented by Axel Johnson Group; and finally, Sunday will include the U.S. Polo Assn. Central Park Polo Challenge featuring some of the world’s top players. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 9 am and 12 pm feature different equestrian performances and exhibitions, featuring Australian horseman extraordinaire Guy McLean, that celebrate the magic and majesty of the horse.
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida– At Monday’s City of West Palm Beach Commission meeting, Mayor Jeri Muoio awarded Quantum Foundation the Key to the City, in recognition of the foundation’s 17-year commitment to improving the county’s health.
Mr. Stephen Moore, Mrs. Donna Mulholland, Mr. Eric M. Kelly, Mayor Jeri Muoio, Mr. William A. Meyer and Mr. Michael Dixon.
Quantum Foundation was founded in 1997 as a private grantmaking organization based in West Palm Beach with a vision for the people of Palm Beach County to enjoy a better life through quality health. In the 17 years since its founding, Quantum Foundation has given away more than $115 million in grants in pursuit of better health for all who call Palm Beach County home.
“Quantum Foundation has worked with well over 100 community partners and nonprofits in pursuit of our mission,” said Eric Kelly, Quantum president. “By making strategic grants, sponsoring workshops, hosting meetings and convening stakeholders, we have focused efforts to address health issues and meet health-related challenges in Palm Beach County. It is our honor to be recognized for this important mission.”
In addition, the foundation has invested over $5 million in an LEED Silver-certified building located at 2701 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, bringing regeneration to the City’s neighborhood and creating a venue from which to work with other organizations in the area for the benefit of the community.
The Key and proclamation were accepted by Quantum Foundation President, Eric M. Kelly and the Chair of Quantum Foundation’s Board of Trustees, William A. Meyer. Also in attendance were Quantum Foundation Board Members Mr. Stephen Moore, Mr. Michael Dixon and Mrs. Donna Mulholland.
Quantum Foundation is a private grantmaking organization that funds approved charities and certain government agencies serving Palm Beach County, Florida. Quantum Foundation’s mission is to inspire and fund bold initiatives that improve health care in Palm Beach County. The foundation’s funding supports those organizations which provide health care, help people who need health care, and educate others about health care.
According to the latest data compiled by the Florida Philanthropic Network (FPN), Quantum Foundation is the largest Palm Beach County-based health funder with 100% of grant dollars used to support local communities.
For more information on the work of Quantum Foundation, please visit the organization’s website at www.quantumfnd.org,
KRAVIS CENTER HITS THE JACKPOT WITH A SEASON-OPENING YOUNG FRIENDS EVENT
22nd Annual Reach for the Stars Celebrates with Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching Party!
Celebrity guest dealer Josh Cohen, ESPN Radio, will again be treating guests to a fun night of card games on November 8, 2014. Photo by CORBY KAYE’S STUDIO PALM BEACH.
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Young Friends of the Kravis Center had so much fun at Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching Party! in April, they just couldn’t wait to do it again! Coming off the incredible success of the annual Reach for the Stars benefit this past spring, the Young Friends are excited to move the event to Saturday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m., and kick off the social season in “Royale” style.
Guests will love the high-energy and wallet-friendly Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching Party! — an evening filled with great entertainment, gourmet food and cocktails on all four floors of the Kravis Center’s elegant Dreyfoos Hall lobby. Table games, live Latin music and dancing will set the festive backdrop for the event, which benefits the Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series and education programs.
Celebrity blackjack dealers will keep the action sizzling! Manning the tables are Tim Byrd “The Byrdman,” PalmBeachLiveWorkPlay.com; Josh Cohen, ESPN Radio; Jamie Gold, “World Series of Poker” Winner; Deena Lang and Bill Adams from the morning show with Jennifer Ross at Sunny 107.9; and Jay Zeager, 95.9 FM Seaview Radio.
Local restaurants will host stations throughout the lobby area featuring neat eats and cool drinks, including Aioli, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Brio Tuscan Grille, Cabo Flats Cantina and Tequila Bar, Café Chardonnay, Del Frisco’s Grille, Echo, Flagler Steakhouse, Havana Restaurant, PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar, Paneterie, Pistache French Bistro, Serenity Garden Tea House & Restaurant and more.
The event is sponsored by Platinum Sponsor, Marcie Gorman-Althof, and Gold Sponsor, Jane M. Mitchell. The Young Friends Executive Committee members are:
Zachary Berg and Cory Valentine, Co-Chairs; Hector Alzate, Rachel Azqueta, Zachary Brinkman, Cristina Ciolacu, David Darby, Kristin T. Demeritt, Debra Elmore, Dr. Barry A. Frankel, O.D., Jose Fregoso, Brent Fykes, Alan Gallardo, Bradley Hurston, Travis Husk, Joshua M. Koenig, Dr. Andrew H. Krinsky, Adriana Luchechko, Max Macon, Loretta Neff, Patricia Romeo, Aaron Seitz, David Silvers, Kevin Sloane, Bill Stellway, Christine Wang, Melissa Wilson and Gaida Zirkelbach.
“The Young Friends of the Kravis Center is a giving group of young professionals, 25ish to 49ish, committed to supporting arts and culture in Palm Beach County,” said Co-Chair Zachary Berg. “And you can bet we know how to have fun! Our group organizes events throughout the year to support education programs, which enable the children of our community to be exposed to the arts. Membership in the Young Friends group at the Kravis Center is a fantastic way to network with other young professionals and to make an important difference in the lives of area kids, all while having a great time.”
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.
Tickets for the benefit are $60 per person and $50 for Young Friends members. For tickets, please visit kravis.org/reachforthestars or contact the Kravis Center Box Office at 561-832-SHOW (7469).
DISCOUNT TREASURES AVAILABLE FOR NEW AFTERLIFE EXHIBIT
“Mummy and Me,” “Pharaoh Thursdays” and “Mummies and Merlot” top opportunities to save during Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt
This mummy masks shows an ideally young and beautiful woman. Egyptians described gold as being like the flesh of the gods. Giving the mummy gilded features symbolized the deceased joining with the god Osiris and becoming a transfigured spirit (akh) in the afterlife.
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) Egyptian treasure is now available online, in the form of $2 discounts to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt. Advance tickets are on sale, available for purchase at www.sfsciencecenter.org, now through Friday, October 3, 2014. Making its North American premier, Afterlife opens on Saturday, October 11, 2014 and runs through Sunday, April 18, 2015.
“The afterlife is thrilling,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “Every culture has particular beliefs and customs about what happens when we die and the Egyptians were known for some of the most interesting and elaborate traditions. Knowing the popularity of the exhibition world-wide, we anticipate a great showing in South Florida. Most importantly, we want to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to experience the awe-inspiring moments. We are selling tickets in advance at a discount and creating several on-going opportunities for exploration at a reduced admission.”
In addition to advance ticket sales, science seekers will have opportunities to save throughout the exhibition run dates with regular discount days and special events, including:
“Mummy Mondays,” the Science Center is offering $4.95 off admission from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“Pharaoh Thursdays,” weekly from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., guests also have an opportunity for reduced admission, at $4.95 off.
“Mummy and Me” series, taking place on the third Tuesday monthly, is open to caregivers with children 18 months – 4 years-of-age and includes story time, a special science-themed activity and socialization opportunities. Admission for “Mummy and Me” is $10 for adults and free for children 4 years-of-age or younger.
“Mummies and Merlot,” beginning in January 2015 on the second Thursday of the month, is happy hour with an upgrade! The monthly lecture series and wine tasting will educate guests about Egyptian customs, dynasties, politics and archeology.
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. All exhibits will be on display during Afterlife’s special showing.
General admission to Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits will be $19.95 for adults, $15.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $17.95 for seniors aged 62 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 will also be able to select a Science Center-only pass, granting access to the Center’s general offerings for a reduced admission price. Exhibition pre-sale discounted tickets are available by visiting: https://www.sfsciencecenter.org/eventregform/90
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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About Afterlife:
In true Science Center-style, Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt will have interactive components, making guests feel like they have stepped into a time machine, warping them to an elaborate ancient empire. Most notably, guests can step into the centerpiece of the exhibition, a full- size reconstruction of the burial chamber of the great Pharaoh Thutmose III.
On tour for more than 10 years, and seen by more than 4.5 million people worldwide, Afterlife will be coming from a wildly-popular tour in Asia, where science seekers lined up for more than 6 hours for a glimpse at the largest current touring exhibition of authentic Egyptian material. Winning the International Award at the UK Museum and Heritage Awards ceremony in 2012, visitors will be mystified by 200 exquisite and original artifacts, all of which are on display in North America for the first time ever.
Among the most significant artifacts making its debut, is the Ramesside male mummy believed to be the son of Ramses II, often referred to as “Ramses the Great.” The identity of this 3000-year-old mummy was most recently revealed through an advance Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan carried out during an episode of “Mummy Forensics” on The History Channel. Additionally, there are several other mummies in the exhibition, including a wrapped mummy of a woman and a mummy of a young girl believed to be about 4 – 8 years old.
