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June, 2014 – Florida Panther Conservation Leadership Lecture Draws Crowd

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Florida Panther Conservation Leadership Lecture Draws Crowd,

Next Lecture Announced

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A crowd of 130 attendees enjoyed a Conservation Leadership Lecture featuring “Florida Panther Habitat Conservation and Connectivity” given by Dr. Richard A. Hilsenbeck at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society on June 12, 2014. Guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Zoo animal encounters and the sounds of a string quartet from the Palm Beach Public Schools Orchestral Strings.

Dr. Hilsenbeck, who spent more than 23 years as a conservation biologist with The Nature Conservancy, said Florida panthers now live in less than 5% of their historic range, with mortality locations typically along roadways. “The recovery strategy for the Florida Panther is to maintain, restore and expand the panther population and its habitat in South Florida,” said Hilsenbeck.

The first Conservation Leadership Lecture for the new season was announced by Andrew Aiken, President & CEO for the Zoo. The public is invited to attend a September 18th lecture from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Zoo, featuring Mallory Dimmitt, Executive Director at the Legacy Institute for Nature & Culture (LINC). Dimmitt coordinates the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition project team, and she participated in six weeks of the 100-day, 1000-mile Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition trek from the Everglades to the Okefenokee in Spring of 2012.

Seating for the Conservation Leadership Lecture Series is limited. Tickets are $20.00 per person per event. Cocktails & passed hors d’oeuvres will be served. To purchase your tickets online, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. If you have any questions about the event, please call the Zoo, at (561) 547-WILD ext. 285.

June, 2014 – Wellington Holds FREE Water Safety Event

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June, 2014 – Wellington Holds FREE Water Safety Event

Wellington Holds Free Water Safety Event at the Wellington Aquatics Complex

Wellington, Fla. – Summer time is pool time!  Before jumping in, we should all know how to stay safe, that’s why the Wellington Aquatics Complex is hosting the Make a S.P.L.A.S.H. (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) event on June 28th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Pediatric Residents from Palms West Hospital and First Responders from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue will be on-hand to discuss water safety and more.  There will also be lifeguards demonstrating a near-drowning scenario with PBC Fire Rescue.

The Wellington Aquatics Center is located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. This event is free to the public.

June, 2014 – Wellington to Host Veterans Open House

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Wellington to host Veterans Open House

Wellington, Fla. – Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 would like to cordially invite all Veterans and their loved ones to attend the Veterans Open House at the Wellington Community Center, upper level, on Thursday, June 19th, 2014 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This event features guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and the services offered to Veterans.

The Wellington Community Center is located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. For more information about the event or the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390, contact the organization at [email protected].

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

July, 2014 – July 4th Celebrations in Wellington

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July 4th Celebrations at the Wellington Aquatics Complex and Village Park

Wellington, Fla. – If you’re looking for family-friendly Fourth of July entertainment, look no further than the Village of Wellington! Join us from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) for a patriotic pool party. There will be free activities scheduled on the hour.  Admission is free for children ages two and under, $3 for juniors ages three to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54 and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older.

Next, get your red, white and blue ready for Wellington’s annual “Family Fourth Celebration” from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). This event includes free bingo sponsored by Humana Inc., traditional games, inflatable rides, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo and food vendors on site!  Live music, sponsored by the Schumacher Family of Dealerships, will be provided throughout the event with performances by The Brass Evolution Band and the Turnstiles “Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute” Band.

Stick around for Wellington’s Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Zambelli Fireworks International, which begins at 9:15 p.m. at Village Park. This spectacular display can be seen for miles and will be sure to please the entire family.

Free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop at the Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information about this event, call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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

June, 2014 – Talk Back with Dancers at Bak

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TALK BACK SESSION WITH
CAROLYN ADAMS & CARLA MAXWELL
MODERATED BY RIC BLACKWELL

Nationally lauded American Dance Legacy Initiative (ADLI) return to Palm Beach County for a special one-week summer workshop with renowned guest artists Carolyn Adams and Carla Maxwell
WHO: Middle School of the Arts Foundation – ADLI
WHAT: Talk Back Session with ADLI Guest Artists Carolyn Adams
             and Carla Maxwell
WHERE: Bak Middle School of the Arts
WHEN: June 19, 2014,  2:00pm in the Bak MSOA Studio Theatre
WHY: Open to area Dance Professionals, Arts Philanthropists,
          Community Leaders and Members of the Press

West Palm Beach, FL.  The Middle School of the Arts Foundation and American Dance Legacy Initiative (ADLI) have teamed up once again to bring world renowned guest artists to Palm Beach County.

As part of the ADLI Summer RepEtudes Workshop, guest artists Carolyn Adams, ADLI Co-Founder, Paul Taylor Alumna, and founding Artistic Director of the New York State Summer School of the Arts School of Dance and  Carla Maxwell, Artistic Director of the José Limón Dance Company will participate in a Talk Back Session moderated by Ric Blackwell, with the School District of Palm Beach County Education Network and weekend anchor of CBS12 News.   The event will occur on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 2:00pm at the Bak MSOA Studio Theatre and is open to area dance professionals, arts philanthropists, community leaders and members of the press.  Both women will be available for private interviews following the talk back session during a meet and greet reception hosted by the Middle School of the Arts Foundation.

Those wishing to observe the ADLI Summer RepEtudes Workshop, currently the only one of its kind in South Florida, can make arrangements to do so prior to the Talk Back, from 12:30pm – 2:00pm.  To RSVP for the Talk Back, email [email protected] or call 561-882-3828. Space is limited.

About the Workshop: Students in grades 7 – 12 throughout Palm Beach County will participate and explore the unique ADLI Repertory Etudes in this six day program which features signature works of American choreographers, while learning advanced dance techniques in this small, focused workshop. Participants will receive unprecedented access to national artists in their only South Florida workshop this summer.  Limited spaces remain to participate in the workshop.  For additional information or to register call 561-882-3828 or email msoafoundation.org.

The mission of the Middle School of the Arts Foundation is to develop permanent resources to ensure world-class standards of excellence in arts and academics at Bak Middle School of the Arts, which serves Palm Beach County. The Foundation’s purpose is to identify and secure funding to meet needs beyond those that can be funded by the District. In keeping with the district’s magnet goals, the Foundation provides financial and volunteer support for Bak’s efforts to promote and expand diversity, improve achievement and focus on a unique arts curriculum. Specifically the Foundation funds Artists in Residence, which provide industry professional teachers and consultants for each of the Arts areas, as well as the unique supplies and instruments required for the students to excel in their disciplines. Bak MSOA serves over 1,350 students.

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Media Contact:
Susy Diaz
561-882-3828
[email protected]

July, 2014 – Comparing Worker Conditions in Different Countries

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July, 2014 – Comparing Worker Conditions in Different Countries

Comparing Worker Conditions in Different Countries

By Jon LipshawJon Lipshaw

Some people in America believe the employee and employer relationship could be better. According to RT.com the US’s top CEO’s makes 330 times that of an average employee. There are no laws in America requiring that an employer provide an employee with paid sick days. A large number of people work more than 40 hours a week; 85.8 percent of males and 66.5 percent of females. According to 20somethingfinance.com “Using data by the U.S. BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), the average productivity per American worker has increased 400% since 1950.”  This is despite the fact that pay hasn’t gone up relative to inflation during that time and the ILO (International Labor Organization) states that, “Americans work 137 more hours per year than Japanese workers, 260 more hours per year than British workers, and 499 more hours per year than French workers.”

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According to Reuters.com, in Denmark “an agreement between our union and the company guarantees that workers older than 18 are paid at least $21 an hour. Employees younger than 18 make at least $15 — meaning teenagers working at McDonald’s in Denmark make more than two times what many adults in America earn working at the Golden Arches.” This is a vast difference in pay compared to an average Chicago McDonald’s employee.  When discussing a female worker, Reuters.com notes “after working four years at McDonald’s, she makes $8.98 an hour and has no stable work schedule.” The cost of living in Denmark is slightly higher, however McDonald’s employees still get paid significantly higher there than they would in the US. That $21 an hour would equate to around $16.50 here in the US.

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Countries like France have made changes as well to make the worker more comfortable and hopefully more productive. According to TheGuardian.com, “A new labour agreement in France means that employees must ignore their bosses’ work emails once they are out of the office and relaxing at home – even on their smartphones.” It is actually law that French citizens don’t work more that 35 hours a week and don’t have to answer their phones or emails after or before they’re at work.

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Gothenburg Sweden is experimenting with 6 hour work days this summer with the same pay as if workers were putting in 8 hours. Netherlands also has shorter work weeks than the US; their work week is 29 hours with the average annual pay being $47,000. According to CNN.com, “About 86% of employed mothers worked 34 hours or less each week last year, according to Dutch government statistics. Among fathers, about 12% also worked a shortened work week.”

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In Germany the average work week is 35 hours a week and the average pay is $40,000 a year.  According to TheNation.com, “In Germany, union representatives also sit on the powerful supervisory board that makes Volkswagen’s major decisions (a practice unheard of in US boardrooms).” The Canadian providence of Quebec also has fair working conditions relative to other Canadian Provinces. According to www4.Hrsdc.gc.ca “workers of Quebec spent the least time in the workplace in 2012 with an average work week of 35.4 hours.”

The big question is whether or not reduced work weeks and more comfortable working conditions improve or at least keep current production levels.  Feel free to share your thoughts on this.

http://rt.com/business/163052-us-ceo-330-earn/

http://20somethingfinance.com/american-hours-worked-productivity-vacation/

http://www.thenation.com/article/178696/can-germany-reform-american-labor-relations#

http://www4.hrsdc.gc.ca/[email protected]?iid=19

http://geneva.angloinfo.com/information/working/employment/hours-salary/

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/news/economy/2013/07/10/worlds-shortest-work-weeks/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/05/sweden-work-hours_n_5446579.html

http://www.chch.com/sweden-moving-six-hour-work-day/

http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2014/05/15/fight-for-15-try-21/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/15/global-mcdonalds-protests_n_5324938.html

http://www.mnn.com/money/green-workplace/photos/the-10-best-countries-to-work-in/the-perfect-balance

http://www.theguardian.com/money/shortcuts/2014/apr/09/french-6pm-labour-agreement-work-emails-out-of-office

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/apr/09/new-work-life-balance-france-sweden-laws-countries-better-job-hours-work

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You can contact Jon Lipshaw at: [email protected] or 561.602.5853

Or visit Jon’s Blog: JonLipshaw.com.

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June, 2014 – Legally Blonde The Musical

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Legally Blonde The Musical 

Struts Its Stuff At The Lake Worth Playhouse

Synopsis:

The international award-winning hit Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to the Lake Worth Playhouse. Winner of 7 major awards including the coveted Best Musical 2011 (Olivier Awards) this all singing, all dancing romantic comedy is about knowing who you are and showing what you’ve got!

Elle Woods can handle anything. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her she decides to follow him to HarvardLawSchool and win him back. With some help from new-found friends Paulette, Emmett and her chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart.

Legally Blonde The Musical is the funniest and most fabulous musical around. The best show in town, case closed

History:

Legally Blonde the Musical opened on Broadway in 2007. Based on the 2001 novel by Amanda Brown and the subsequent MGM film of the same name, the show was a popular addition to the 2007 Broadway season. The show went on to be a commercial and critical success in London’s West End, where it opened at The Savoy Theatre in 2009. It has since generated many international productions, including those in South Korea, the Philippines, Netherlands, Paris and Finland.

During its first year on Broadway in 2007, Legally Blonde the Musical earned seven Tony Award nominations, 10 Drama Desk Award nominations and an Outer Critics Circle Award. The show also ranked in the top 10 for the most requested Ticketmaster “Arts & Theatre Events” for 2007.

Schedule:

  • Preview Night is Thursday, July 10 at 8:00 p.m. ($23 & $27)
  • Opening Night is Friday, July 11 at 8:00 p.m. ($38 – includes Opening Night Elegance)
  • Evening and Matinee Performances will run July 12 – July 27 at 8pm and 2pm. ($29 & $35)
  • Dinner & Show Night is July 10th and includes a 6:00 p.m. pre-show dinner at Paradiso, an upscale Italian restaurant in downtown Lake Worth, prior to the 8:00 p.m. performance. The all-inclusive dinner/show package price is $55 and includes a three-course meal and premium seats for the preview performance.

Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave in Downtown Lake Worth.  Valet Parking is available for $5. Street and lot parking is also available.

ABOUT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE     

Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a diverse array of offerings, including award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children’s shows, ballets and operas on film, live concerts, improv comedy and alternative programming. In addition to its main stage theatrical fare, the Playhouse presents year-round independent and foreign films in the Stonzek Theatre, an intimate black-box style theatre equipped with a large viewing screen and high-definition projection. The Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of educational programs for adults and children, as well as community outreach initiatives that bring cultural programs into the neighborhoods of underserved youth and also make theatre available free of charge for disadvantaged citizens in the community.

August, 2014 – Kretzer Foundation’s 3rd Annual Physicians’ Talent Showcase

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August, 2014 – Kretzer Foundation’s 3rd Annual Physicians’ Talent Showcase

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation to Present 3rd Annual

PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE

At the Harriet Himmel Theatre on August 19

Up to 20 Talented Doctors to Perform in Benefit for

Adopt a Family of the Palm Beaches, Faith’s Place

& Kretzer Piano Music Foundation

Photo Credit: Tracey Benson Photography.
L to R: Dr. John Fernandez with guitar, Dr. Robin Shecter, Dr. Robin Arrigo (sitting on piano) and Dr. Xavier Garcia.

(West Palm Beach, FL – June 10, 2014)  The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, sponsor of last fall’s hugely successful “Keys to the Cities” campaign (painted pianos), will be presenting the 3rd annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE, featuring the musical talents of up to 20 local doctors and medical professionals. This fun-filled event will be held at The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $75 each (tax deductible) and can be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at 866.449.2489. Profit raised from the PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE will benefit three valuable local nonprofit organizations:

+ Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to restoring formerly homeless families in crisis to stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services to families and their children. ()

+ Faith’s Place Center for Education in Pleasant City prepares young minds for the future by providing educational services in the form of preschool, tutorials, extended care and college prep programs. ()

+ Kretzer Piano Music Foundation provides performance opportunities for young musicians by sponsoring music events and aid/scholarships for music instruction to children from low-income families. ()

“The PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE is part of Kretzer Piano’s ongoing ‘Music for the Mind’ concert series benefitting children’s charities and music education,” said founder Kathi Kretzer. “This exciting concert will feature ballroom dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, a doctor band and even a comedian. Among the talented performers are the guitar-playing Dr. John Fernandez (Emergency Medicine), dermatologist Dr. Robin Shecter, pianist Dr. Robin Arrigo (Doctor of Music) and the always-popular opera-singing veterinarian Dr. Xavier Garcia. This music-packed event is truly the perfect prescription for a great evening.”

“Best of all, the first two Showcases raised more than $90,000, with 80 percent of the profit going to Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches,” she added. “Of course, we’re still looking for sponsors for this fundraising concert. Anyone interested can call me at 561.748.0036.”

June, 2014 – YWCA Announces Finalists

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YWCA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR GRACE DODGE AWARD

West Palm Beach ……June 10, 2914

The YWCA of Palm Beach County has announced the three finalists for the annual Grace Dodge award. They are:

Dena Foman, Attorney with McLaughlin & Stern LLP – Partner, Personal Injury Division

Suzanne Holmes, Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager, PNC Wealth Management;

Veronica Limia – Attorney with MSP Enterprises specializing in business and real estate litigation

The award is given annually to a woman residing in Palm Beach County who has overcome adversity and in the process of doing so has not only empowered herself but has also created opportunities for and lead other women toward their own empowerment. “These three women, explained Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA, are certainly tremendous role models for women of all ages in understanding regardless of how great the hurdles in life, they can be overcome”.

The finalists will be honored and the winner announced at the YWCA’s annual Major Donor and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon being held on Tuesday, June 17th at Bear Lakes Country Club. Tickets are still available by calling 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.

July, 2014 – Summer with the Cookin’ Yogi

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July, 2014 – Summer with the Cookin’ Yogi

Cookin’ Yogi, will host its Summer Yoga and Cooking School Camp, for ages 6 to 12, July 29 – Aug. 1st, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to noon. Campers will participate in morning yoga, creating their own lunch each day with the focus on picking and preparing healthy ingredients, kitchen safety, cooking skills and healthy eating practices. Each day campers will also enjoy creating their own, apron, recipe box and other goodies.  Daily cooking builds kitchen and food awareness and instills confidence. On the last day parents are invited to join in on a fun treat and celebration with the children.  The cost is $225 per child. Register early as space is limited by calling 561-791-6455 or register at www.CookinYogi.com/events

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