September, 2014 – Youth Empowerment Luncheon’s “Happy”
September, 2014 – College Planning Masters Free Workshop
College Planning Masters Free Workshop at
St. Michael Lutheran Church
Helped Educate Students and their Families
In College Preparation
St. Michael Lutheran Church hosted a free college planning workshop last 
Wednesday evening, September 10th in their sanctuary. David Eisenson of College Planning Masters gave an hour long, information packed presentation which was well received by those attending – especially those with several kids in college at once. Parents and students got to de-stress a bit while they learned how to maximize financial aid and minimize out of pocket expenses.
Topics that were covered included: how to affordably send one’s child to his/her “first choice” school; creating a comprehensive college search plan; debunking common college planning myths; understanding how private “big ticket” universities can actually cost less in the long run than a state college; how to manage time and avoid procrastination; a review about the new changes in Bright Futures, explanation of FAFSA and Florida Pre-Paid and how that can actually cost students more money; a reviews of how to avoid common Financial Aid Application traps that lower aid eligibility and strategies to increase free money from colleges – regardless of income or student achievements. Eisenson covered a lot of territory during the presentation as students and families took notes and asked questions.
St. Michael Lutheran Church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive in Wellington. The church is situated at the corner of Birkdale Drive and Forest Hill Boulevard. They have other events coming up soon and all residents are invited to attend. They encourage people to visit their website at www.stmichaelelc.com for more information.
College Planning Masters offers other workshops as well. For further information, visit www.CollegePlanningMasters.com or email to Rona@CollegePlanningMasters.com. To register for an upcoming workshop call (800) 776.6445 ext, 217. RSVP’s are required.
September, 2014 – Fiesta Cultural
Inaugural “Fiesta Cultural” Celebrated at Palm Beach Zoo During Hispanic Heritage Month
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is announcing its first-ever “Fiesta Cultural,” celebrating Hispanic heritage on September 20, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event includes a bilingual Story Time at the Zoo in the morning, and an evening Roar & Pour event.
WHAT: Fiesta Cultural
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, all day
10:30 a.m., Bilingual Story Time at the Zoo
4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Roar & Pour featuring the Moska Project
WHERE: Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
WHY: Celebrating Hispanic heritage during National Hispanic Heritage Month
Fiesta Cultural is in partnership with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. The multi-cultural, family-friendly event will highlight the colorful culture, diverse music with a Latin DJ and two live bands, and the delicious food from the Hispanic and Latin American heritages. Regular Zoo admission prices apply during the day.
The event includes a bilingual Story Time at the Zoo book reading at 10:30 a.m. in the Zoo’s Conservation Station. Story Time at the Zoo will feature the book “’Slowly, Slowly, Slowly,’ said the Sloth,” by Eric Carle, read in both Spanish and English. Children will be brought to the sloth habitat after the book is read.
Fiesta Cultural also includes a Roar & Pour event from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. featuring live Latin and reggae-infused music by Moska Project. The Zoo will have some café tables and chairs in the Fountain area during the event, and guests are invited to bring folding lawn chairs for comfort while listening to bands. Admission for Roar & Pour is as follows: Adult Non-Member (13 and older) $10, Adult Member (13 and older) $9, Child Non-Member (ages 3 through 12) $7, Child Member (ages 3 through 12) $6, Children under 3 are free. Admission prices start at 4:30 p.m. and live music begins at 5:30 p.m. Food and drinks are not included in the cost of admission.
“We are proud to honor Hispanic and Latin American heritage and culture with our inaugural Fiesta Cultural,” said Ron Brooks, events manager for the Zoo. “This event will place a special focus on our animals whose species originate from South and Central America. Stop by and visit with them in our Harriet & George D. Cornell Tropics of the Americas section, then enjoy some authentic, flavor-filled dishes to the tunes of live Latin music from multiple bands!”
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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October, 2014 – Wellington Garden Club Meeting
WELLINGTON GARDEN CLUB TO MEET
OCTOBER 6, 2014
The Wellington Garden Club will meet
Monday, October 6, 2014 in the Greenview
Room at the Wellington Community Center
(12159 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), with a business
meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at
11:30a.m., and a program at 12:15 p.m. on
farmhouse tomatoes presented by Walter
Ross.
Farmhouse Tomatoes in Lake Worth is the
“original” hydroponic greenhouse grower of
heirloom tomatoes in the U.S. Walter Ross
owner and grower, went from producing
rock ‘n’ roll concerts in the 1980s to producing
the finest gourmet heirloom tomatoes in Florida.
Come hear his fascinating story and taste
tomatoes grown from seed varieties dating
back generations. Learn how antique meets high
tech to produce a backyard flavor desired by
celebrity chefs.
Guests are welcome and there is no admission
fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call
Mary Ann Hesser at 561-792-6690. For more
information about the Wellington Garden Club,
visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org
March, 2015 – SFSC and Aquarium Annual Benefit
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Annual Benefit
Thursday, March 5, 2015
WHO: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, along with benefit co-chairs, Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Jeffrey and Frances Fisher, Elizabeth and Benjamin Gordon, Matthew and Heléne Lorentzen and John and Heidi Niblack, invite science supporters to the Center’s annual benefit, with special guest speaker Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet’s River Monsters.
Sponsors include: Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach
WHAT: Benefit guests will be treated to an intimate discussion and Q&A from biologist Jeremy Wade, host of River Monsters on Animal Planet. He will also make a special appearance at the Science Center on 3/6 for a kid-friendly benefit.
WHEN: Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $500
WHERE: Flagler Pavilion, Palm Beach
WHY: 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 next traveling exhibition, will open to the public on October 11, 2014, running through April 18, 2015. In true Science Center-style, the highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition will have interactive components, making it feel like guests have taken a trip to Egypt to explore ancient artifacts and tombs.
FOR MORE INFO: Please contact Marcy Hoffman, Director of Institutional Development, at (561) 370-7738 or email mhoffman@sfsciencecenter.org
October, 2014 – Be there or Be Scared
BE THERE OR BE SCARED!
The Village of Royal Palm Beach Fall Festival RIGHT to FRIGHT 5K Costume Run presented by Hugs and Kisses, Inc.
Check in at 6:00 AM.
Race Time at 7:00 AM.
October 25 at the Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach.
For DETAILS and to REGISTER, go to this link: RIGHT to FRIGHT.