Dogs and cats are considered overweight when they are 5%-19% overweight. Obesity begins at 20% above their ideal weight. You may wonder how to know your pet’s ideal weight. Their weight at one year old is usually a good gauge to what is their ideal weight. Other methods include the rib test. Place your hands on your dog or cat’s rib cage, one on each side. If you can’t easily feel their ribs they’re probably obese. Do they have “love handles” (extra fat on each side just in front of their hind legs)? Can you find a waist on them? These are some guidelines to determine if you pet needs a diet. If you’re still unsure if your dog is overweight, take the quiz at the end of this newsletter.
Obesity results from mainly two causes: overfeeding or inadequate exercise. Some dogs have medical issues such as hypothyroidism that causes excessive weight gain, but the majority is due to consuming more calories than burned.
Obesity can cause many health problems for pets. They can have breathing problems, heart disease, skin and hair coat issues, arthritis, diabetes and cause a decrease in activity which only makes the problem worse.
To prevent these medical problems calories ingested needs to be reduced and increase calories burned. In a severely overweight pet, getting started is the challenging part. It takes commitment by you to want to prevent these problems. It can be difficult to get cats to exercise and getting cats to eat diet food can be a real challenge. Dogs are easier, but the first pounds are the hardest. Once they start losing the weight they will feel better, become more active, burn more calories and lose more weight. With any exercise program, start slowly and steadily increase. If you have difficulty keeping your dog or cat from being overweight or need help with the proper diet contact your veterinarian to create a plan.
BARC Quiz
Is your dog a Beagle, Golden or Labrador retriever, Basset hound, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, or Sheltie?
Do you have more than one dog?
Is your dog over 5 years old and is still eating the same type of food and amount as when he or she was younger?
Is it difficult to tell where one rib ends and the next begin?
Does your dog fail to taper between the ribs and hindquarters?
Do you feed your dog table scraps or multiple treats per day?
Do you fill the bowl with food rather than measure the amount?
Does your dog have difficulty standing up or jumping?
Does your dog get less than 30 minutes exercise per day?
How many times did you answer “yes”?
1-3 times- Low risk for being overweight or obese.
4-6 times- May be overweight or at risk for being overweight or obese as he or she ages.
7-9 times- High risk for being overweight or obese.
If you have any questions regarding spaying or neutering your dog or cat please call 795-9507.
Dr. Mark Planco’s compassion for animals has been a lifelong labor of love. He earned both his undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at the University of Florida. Dr. Planco has treated small and large animals since 1991, and has been in Palm Beach County since 1994. Dr. Planco is a member of the Palm Beach Veterinary Society, American Veterinary Medical Association and the Florida Veterinary Medical Association. Visit PlancoVetCare.com for further information or call 561-795-9507.
Disclaimer: This column is not intended to provide information on which you should use to diagnose or treat a medical condition or delay seeking medical attention. This column is of no value with respect to any medical condition that needs prompt attention. If you have a question that needs an immediate answer, you should call your own veterinarian or emergency animal hospital, especially if you are confronting a medical emergency!
Furthermore, we urge you to always seek the advice of your own veterinarian, and you should not disregard, discount, or delay seeking the advice of your veterinarian because of any response posted in this column.
One day, about a month ago, I took a look around my condo and realized I didn’t like any of my paintings. I mean, they were okay. Some landscapes and cityscapes. Handsome enough, but lacking in color.
I decided they all had to go. And since I can’t afford to go buy a whole slew of new ones, I decided to paint my own. What the heck, I could always draw pretty well as a kid. I figured I’d take a few art lessons and then I’d be Rembrandt.
I called my kids in Chicago. “I’m about to become famous,” I said.
Daughter Amy: “Dad, are you in jail?”
“No, I’m not in jail! I’m going to take some art lessons and start painting some bright, colorful stuff to hang on the walls here.”
Son Joel: “Good for you, dad.”
“And I’m going to use a nom de plume. I never used a pen name as a writer, but now that I’m a painter, I’m going to call myself Henri Matisse the Third.”
Together: “Dad.”
“You know, with three Roman numerals after the name.”
“Dad.”
“Who would know? Let people think I’m his grandson, what could it hurt?”
“DA-ad!”
“A basketball player changed his name to World Peace, you know.”
“Joel,” Amy said as if I weren’t even there, “I told you he can’t be our real father. Tomorrow, we’re going for DNA testing.”
“Very funny,” I said. “But when you see what I come up with, you’re going to want me to sell my paintings for ten grand apiece.”
Coincidentally, my friend Jon Kitner was giving art lessons to members of my Unitarian Universalist congregation, River of Grass. Jon, a superb artist, retired from MiamiDadeCollege a few years ago, where he had taught art for 37 years, which included one year in England on a Fulbright Teaching Fellowship. Renowned in South Florida art circles, Jon has won numerous awards, exhibited at many one-person shows, and many of his paintings now reside in private collections.
Imagine how lucky we all felt to have such a renowned artist as our teacher! But I secretly thought to myself, some day, Jon will brag to everyone about having me as his student. And he’ll probably steal the line Haydn used after instructing Beethoven for about a year: “There’s nothing more I can teach him.”
As part of our preparation, Jon had made a drawing of a studio set-up. I rearranged my small office accordingly, setting up an easel next to my small desk, moving my sofa bed against the wall, and exulting in my metamorphosis into a neo-Renoir,
According to Jon’s instructions, we were to use a large piece of glass for a palette. He suggested asking a glass retailer for leftovers … or even a car dealership. I had a better idea. I went to Good Will, where I bought a large clear serving tray for only one dollar because it was senior-discount Tuesday, and I’m old.
Time to paint! Jon said we should have all of our paints available on our palettes, so I dutifully squeezed all fourteen of my colors onto my serving tray. However, when I picked it up to move it, it slipped out of my grasp. Trying to catch it, I only managed to turn it upside down so it landed face down on my carpeting, thereby emblazoning it with fourteen bright colors in an almost perfect circle.
Later, when I told my son about this accident, he said, “See, dad, most people put an old sheet or something on the floor before they start painting.”
“Most people,” I said, “would not have the kind of vision that I have. I did that deliberately! I now have a spectacular design on my carpeting. I’m going to cut it out, frame it and submit it to the Museum of Modern Art.”
Long pause. Finally, “Who are you, and what have you done with my father?”
I spent the rest of that afternoon cleaning off my carpeting.
The next day, I started again (spreading an old sheet on the carpeting first). Then I propped my small canvas against my easel, ready to join Monet, Picasso and other peers.
I stared at my canvas. It was white. Very white. Terrifyingly white. I went to the pool and smoked a cigar.
The next day, I replaced the canvas with a large tablet of drawing paper, thinking I’d start slowly with rough ideas. I opened the tablet to the first page. It was white. Horribly white. Ugly white. Cigar time.
The next day, I decided to get serious. I set up my tablet of drawing paper on the easel, dipped my brush into my paints and began a simple abstract: an oblong box with a few ornaments on its side. I worked furiously for fifteen minutes, stepped back and stared. I had painted a Rorschact Test.
I tore the sheet off and threw it away. I looked around. I thought I’d paint Murray, my cat, who was asleep on the small sofa-bed. After a few hesitant strokes, I kind of got into the swing of things. My daughter called just as I was finishing up.
“Hi dad, how’s the painting going?”
“Actually, I’m painting right now. I just painted Murray.”
“Great!”
“Right now, he looks like an anteater with a goiter.”
“It’s okay, dad. Keep at it. I’m sure you’ll do fine.”
Later, I tried other abstracts. I looked at them carefully and decided it’s going to take me a while before I master the art of painting. Perhaps another 60 or 70 years. Since I’m now 81, that’s going to be tricky.
Cantankerously Yours,
Wendell Abern
Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@gmail.com.
Beth Nguyen, the original owner of Tipsy, is back!
The original owner of Tipsy Salon & Spa Beth Nguyen is back, and Tipsy is better than ever! “You can get a drink and get multiple services done.” That’s one of the things that make Tipsy unique. “You can get your hair blown out, make-up done, hands manicured – all while having a drink,” says Beth Nguyen.
Tipsy, known for their hair department and ten pedicure stations, is a franchise, with other locations in Jupiter and Boynton Beach.
Another thing that makes Tipsy special is their commitment to medical grade cleanliness. “We autoclave all of our instruments,” explains Beth. With her whole family coming from the medical field, it’s an innovation that sterilizes all of their mani/pedi and other instruments. They also have liners for their ten pedicure foot baths.
“We have a friendly staff in a fun and upscale atmosphere,” says Beth. It’s a gorgeous spa, featuring a bar in the middle of the space. Services include:
Manicures
Pedicures
Nail Extensions
Dip-It
Hair Services
Hair Color
Hair Treatments (like Express Blowout Keratin)
Waxing
Sugaring
Threading
Eyelash Extensions
Permanent Make-up
Facials
Massage
Botox (parties once a month)
Cheers! Only at Tipsy can you get a drink at the bar, get a manicure and get a blow dry all at once.
With such a large space and a liquor license, Tipsy is the ideal place for baby showers, bridal showers, tennis teams, bridge clubs and other ladies’ groups in search of a good girls’ night out. They offer Botox parties once a month, offering Botox at $10 per unit, a price that cannot be beat. For larger parties, they recommend making the appointment about two weeks in advance.
At Tipsy, the pedicure stations are lined and the instruments are cleaned through an autoclave system, providing the best in cleanliness.
You can take advantage of their weekly specials too. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, pedicures are $20. On Thursdays, it’s half off drinks. It’s $25 blow dry services for first-time clients. They also offer a free haircut with any color service for first-time clients. And 50% OFF massages (with a coupon, which you can find on our “AW Coupons” page). The most popular special is the $20 pedicure and the blow dry.
I got the chance to sample their signature drink, called the Lychee Momo (a lychee mimosa), made with lychees and prosecco. They also have wine, beer, champagne, mimosas and sake.
When it comes to their staff, Beth ensures that everyone speaks English well and she hires a diversity of people. “We have a very educated staff,” says Beth, “They have been schooled by cosmetic companies and hair care companies.” Many of their nail techs have worked at Tipsy, at Jupiter and Wellington, for as many as eight years.
Tipsy also offers an innovative nail service called “Dip It.” Some of the benefits of “Dip It” are…
Stronger and better than gel
More natural than fiberglass
No lifting and non-yellowing
Safer than acrylic
At Tipsy, they are both educators and developers of this product, which is taking off in New York and other locations. It’s a dipping powder that extends the nails (like acrylics), but it’s non-damaging to your original nails.
Beth Nguyen enjoys her family time too and is the mother of a two-year-old and a four-month-old. Her brother Tuan is a hospitalist in Naples. Her sister Thuy is an orthodontist in Louisiana. And Beth just recently finished medical school and will be taking the med boards soon. She feels that their strong medical background helps make the salon a better, cleaner venue.
As the Wellington location is now re-opened under the original ownership, Beth is enjoying re-connecting with old clients. “I want everyone to know that we are back, bigger and better than ever!” So many clients have expressed their gratitude, finding that their favorite salon is back again.
So what are you waiting for? Stop by Tipsy Salon & Spa, located by Stonewood Tavern just outside of the Mall at Wellington Green, and pamper yourself!
The very day this article is launched into cyberspace I will be turning 55. I am elated. It’s a pinnacle age. Old enough to mentor and teach others what I’ve learned, yet young enough to continue to intellectually grow. My old companion, the Barbie doll, will be featured in a special exhibit at the Norton Museum this summer and, like many women of my era, it will bring back wonderful memories.
You see… Barbie and I were born the same year. By the time I was old enough to play with her she had become the doll every little girl wanted. The toymaker, Mattel, whose owners named her after their own daughter, hit the jackpot with their new product. The first dolls sold for $3 each. She was my companion during rainy summers when we couldn’t go outside or when no one could come over and play.
Barbie and I have seen so much change over the years. Unlike the children of today, I only had ONE Barbie, as did most of my friends. I was lucky, because, over time, I was given a Ken doll and eventually a red haired “Midge” (Barbie’s best friend). I was content to dress and create imaginary scenarios with my three, approximately, 11.5 inch tall pals. When asked what I wanted for my birthday, I often answered, “a new outfit for my Barbie.” The tiny clothes were sold in thin flat boxes that displayed the dress and matching accessories.
Controversies would ensue when little boys wanted to play with her as well. She grew up in the fastest changing era of our times and certainly had her critics. “Too perfect” the naysayers would complain. “Not a good influence” the women’s rights advocates exclaimed. Most of them were right. But, back in the 1960’s, I was a curly haired little girl who simply felt like Barbie was my confidant. She was the first to hear my stories, listen to my made-up songs and danced to “The Twist” or the latest Beatles hit right alongside me.
Over the years, Barbie wore more than dresses. She seemed to evolve as my own life and times evolved. When the feminist movement grew stronger, she wore bell-bottomed pants, an astronaut suit, became a doctor, drove a Harley, and sang Karaoke and rap. Her abilities seemed limitless. I would drop by the “Barbie aisle” in department stores and amaze myself at how far she had come up in the world.
In the mid-1990’s, my own daughter amassed her own Barbie collection. No longer did we buy one doll and outfits separately. It became the trend to buy one doll per outfit. Also a favorite birthday party gift, I’m almost certain we had at least 40 Barbie dolls by the time our daughter, Rachel, was six years old. As a matter of fact, in 1997, I remember reading an article stating that Mattel decided Barbie’s waist size was unrealistic and they actually widened it. This comforted me, because after delivering three children, my waist had widened as well.
Due to the advent of video games and all the devices that currently are over stimulating the youngsters of today, Barbie’s popularity has waned. Her appeal has been limited to preschoolers and kindergarten age children. A multitude of new trends have taken over the hearts and minds of the elementary school set.
So Barbie… dear old friend, as they say in the theater business, “we’ve had a good run.” You’re old enough to warrant a museum exhibit now. I look forward to reminiscing and visiting with you and your friends at the Norton Museum. I am sure you will continue to entertain generations of young children for years to come. Just keep evolving. Everyone remembers “his or her” first Barbie.
Live… Go… Do!
Top 5 for July and August 2014
1) Visit:
Wheels and Heels
At the
Wheels and Heels Guest Curator Matthew Bird, Associate Professor of Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Some 55 years after arriving on store shelves, Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars, and (a decade later) Hot Wheels cars, remain not only popular, but relevant. That’s quite an accomplishment in this digital era.
The NortonMuseum of Art’s 2014 Summer Exhibition takes a playful and in-depth look at these iconic toys – the miniature car, epitomized by the Matchbox and Hot Wheels brands, and the “teenage doll,” Barbie. The exhibition, Wheels & Heels: The Big Noise Around Little Toys, is on view through Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.
The exhibition will fascinate audiences of all ages while looking at the history and impact of these beloved toys, which first found popularity in the years following World War II. “In many ways, these toys helped teach Boomers to be consumers,” says Guest Curator Matthew Bird, Associate Professor of Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design. “The first car or dress that a child fell in love with was a miniature, but the thrill of ownership was enduring, and informed how that child became an adult. Although we accept these toys as familiar parts of our cultural landscape, they were nothing short of revolutionary at the time they were created.”
To tell these toy stories, Bird has assembled numerous editions of the toys themselves, as well as vintage advertisements, design drawings, television commercials, and the marketing publications that helped fuel the feverish desire to have or collect these toys.
Visitors young and old will enjoy the nostalgia that this story invokes. As cultural icons, these toys are not uncontroversial; the exhibition will also look at their impact on society, contemporary art, and media.
Also, visitors will be able to view hundreds of related objects, including Barbie’s 1964 theater, 1964 college dorm, and a number of her houses, horses, and dogs. There are Matchbox racetracks from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s.
As with last summer’s popular LEGO® exhibition, Block by Block: Inventing Amazing Architecture, Wheels and Heels will feature an interactive playroom. To add to the excitement, Museum admission will be free to Florida residents every from Thursday until Sept. 4, 2014. – Norton Museum Press Release
2) Listen to the Audie Award winning “Audio Book of The Year” by Billy Crystal:
Still Foolin’ ‘Em
(Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?)
Screenshot from my iPhone – as shown on Audible.com app
Hilarious and heartfelt observations from one of America’s favorite comedians. A look back at a remarkable career. Including the story behind his famous line, “You look mahvelous,” made popular by his appearances on Saturday Night Live. As wise and poignant as they are funny, Crystal’s reflections are an unforgettable look at an extraordinary life well lived. Narrated by Mr. Crystal himself! Also available in hard cover and eBook formats.
Audible.com is perfect for the beach or relaxing on a hammock this summer. I highly recommend downloading the audible.com app and catch up on your summer “reading” – the audible way.
3) Check out what’s happening at:
TheCultural Council of the Palm Beaches
Current & Upcoming Gallery Exhibitions 601 Lake Avenue
At the Cultural Council’s home in downtown Lake Worth, 2,500 square feet of flexible gallery space showcases ongoing temporary exhibitions focused on art made in or unique to Palm Beach County. The exhibitions educate the public about art and artists, and provide exposure to artists in Palm BeachCounty so they can be more successful. The gallery features long exhibitions and each month will also showcase additional, one-person exhibitions.
Southern Exposure: New Work Now
&
Solo Exhibitions: Three Figuratively
Figurative artwork has been practiced since man first began to draw primitively on stone. This exhibition examines the work of Yury Darashkevich, Jacques de Beaufort and Scherer/Ouporov who paint the human form in varying media and style. Working on canvas, wood and glass, each artist paints figurative images that are purely representational, fixed in an emotive state, or derived from a mythological construct.
Through August 16, 2014
For more information go to:
www.palmbeachculture.com/current-exhibitions
4) Go to a summer movie:
Summer movies are often fun and lighthearted. There’s a wide array of offerings for all ages this July and August. To see what’s coming up soon go to:
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 newfound friends Paulette, Emmett and her Chihuahua Bruiser, she learns that it’s so much better to be smart. – LW Playhouse press release
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.
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Lori Hope Baumel and her husband Eric live in Wellington and have three children.
Their eldest, Sam, 27, is a media producer and conceptual artist who currently resides in (extremely hipster) Brooklyn, NY. Her younger children, Evan and Rachel, wrote the Around Wellington “Teen Talk” column in previous years. Rachel, 24, lives and works in Boston, MA and Evan, 21, is a senior at American University in Washington DC. Eric has practiced radiology in Wellington since 1991. His many talents include artist, cook, photographer and, recently, medical app developer. You can learn more about Lori at www.loribaumel.com or read her blog:www.grownupcamp.tumblr.com
Troy’s BBQ is the quintessential road side, no frills, smoked-meat lover’s mecca. I grew up just a block down the road from this long-standing brick-red hut on the corner of Federal Hwy and MLK Blvd in Boynton Beach. I must have passed by a thousand times over the years and, for some reason, I never went to try their offerings. With age comes wisdom and the small unassuming shack with no dining room, only a small pick-up window where food and money are exchanged, that once was daunting to me as a young girl, now beckoned me as the adventurous foodie I had grown into. The large custom drum smokers that sit off to the side, lovingly tended to by a group of older and experienced men, was like a tractor-beam, pulling me into the tiny parking lot and taking my place in the long, winding line of hungry patrons waiting their turn at the window. These are the pastoral scenes I seek out now in my adulthood; smoke permeating the air, glistening charred meat revealed when the hood is opened, and a long line of locals, jewelry-clad Palm Beachers, and suit & tie businessmen, all comingled together and waiting for food.
Nothing is hidden at Troy’s. You can walk right up to the giant grills and chat with the master’s at work. They are a wise bunch of seasoned and passionate BBQ craftsmen. They inspect the meat as if it were a fine piece of art, gently picking up the molten halves of chicken and full slabs of ribs between their fingers to get a feel for its progression from raw to heavenly food. You see, BBQ is really in the feel rather than a specific temperature or look. I knew right away I was in good hands here at Troy’s. A thin film of regret came over me for having wasted so many years passing by rather than stopping in.
Perfectly smoky and delicious ribs.
The menu is simple and posted to the side of the small red hut. Your classic BBQ items are there along with South Florida’s beloved conch fritters. Most items come al a carte, allowing you to select your sides and meats in various sizes. When my turn came, I stuck my head into the cool darkness on the other side of the order window and spoke my desires for a full BBQ experience. I was delighted rather than disappointed when the gentleman said I may have to either wait for a half chicken (which could be a long wait) or forgo ordering one altogether. You see, at Troy’s nothing is cooked early and then left to sit around in warming trays. Warming trays are the norm at most of your typical, dismal BBQ joints. This is my biggest problem with one of South Florida’s beloved BBQ institutions – Park Avenue BBQ- which, sadly, has fallen victim to chain restaurant syndrome and no longer has my respect. The food at Troy’s is either cooking out back on the smoker or ready to be passed out to the crowd of people patiently waiting.
The Food:
Hits: Perfectly smoky and delicious ribs. These ribs are more in-line with competition BBQ quality than your restaurant style. This means the meat has a bit of resistance, it does not fall off the bone, but it is still super tender and the fat is rendered flawlessly from having a full-cook on the grill. Most places will steam or boil their ribs before throwing on the grill for the last few moments to set the sauce and give a nice char to the meat. Troy’s does the hard work of fully cooking on the grill. This is not an easy task and why so many do not do it, you risk drying out the meat. It takes a master to achieve such divine ribs, consistently. The pulled pork sandwich was enormous, nearly the size of my face! The pork was sliced rather than chopped without any traces of fat, yet the meat was super moist and rich. Troy’s thin vinegar-based sauce is not cloyingly sweet or tongue tingling, it is merely a spotlight for highlighting the meat. I was pleased to be asked if I wanted my meat sauced or on the side. This shows me that Troy’s is not out to hide their product, they have a confidence in their food that I admire and truly miss from other dining establishments. Even the chicken, the one menu item that seems to disappoint me over and over again, was perfect.
Misses: The mac & cheese was okay. Compared to the rest of the offerings, the mac and cheese was rather bland. Maybe I want too much from my mac & cheese, desiring bold flavor and intense cheesiness. I will continue my quest for this side dish, it seems. The baked beans were okay, but be warned, they are super sweet and fortified with cinnamon. I kept evoking Christmas in my mind when I took a bite, or maybe, those sugared pecans you buy at the fair. If you like that type of bean, then you will be happy with Troy’s. I like my beans smoky and meaty so I am pretty neutral on Troy’s version.
On my list of what makes a great BBQ place great, Troy’s comes the closest to meeting my high expectations. It is worth a pilgrimage to Boynton (caution, Troy’s is only open Tuesday through Saturday!). There really is nowhere to eat at Troy’s, so take your food to go and head over the OceanAveBridge. Make a picnic on the beach at Boynton’s OceanFrontPark. You may just want to tailgate it in Troy’s parking lot. However you eat it, one taste of Troy’s BBQ and I’m sure I will see you time and time again in the long line waiting for BBQ.
In her previous life, Sarah, a Palm Beach County Native, spent ten years working in various high-end eating establishments around South Florida. She is currently a fiction thesis candidate in the MFA program at Florida International University where she also teaches creative writing and rhetoric. If that is not enough, Sarah is also the owner of Cakes by Sarah, a local custom cake shop. Sarah lives in Lake Worth with her husband and two beautiful boys. “Food, fiction, and family are my life.”
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They say Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. We feel this Jewelry created by the talented hands of 10 Diva artists is the best Bling you can find. Jewelry is the way to a women’s heart, enjoy our opening night, and fall in love. Our jewelry artists will wow you with their imagination. From fine silver, gold and gems to wire, paper, metal, clay and glass including creations made from the sea and found objects. Visit this opening night for an evening of Glam, strawberries, chocolates and bubbly. Have some fun!! Count our jewels to win art donated by Artisans On The Ave. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to the charity of your choice.
Our featured artists for the evening are:
Gabriele Kraus, Irene Jalowayski, Mary Catello, Amelia Costa, Debra Kashdan, Julie Sylvester,Rickie Leiter, Marsha Balbier, Lori Axelrod, and Linda Manganaro
This event is free and open to the public
For more Information call 561-762-8162 Betty Wilson or 561-308-7263 Linda Manganaro
The Village of Wellington will be hosting their annual 4th of July celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2014. The celebration will start at the Wellington Aquatic Complex and will continue on at Village Park where Zambellis Fireworks International will end the evening with a great fireworks display that the entire family is sure to enjoy.
Wellington Florida 2014 Fourth of July Events:
Patriotic Pool Party @ 12:00pm-5:00pm
Start your afternoon off with fun in the sun at theWellington Aquatic Complex, which is located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, Florida 33414.*Admission fees apply
FREE Family Fourth Celebration @ 6:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy live entertainment, food, games, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable rides, face painting and bingo at the Village Park, which is located 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington, Florida33414.
2014 Fireworks Extravaganza @ 9:15pm
The Wellington fireworks display for 2014 will be held at Village Park.
We encourage Wellington residents who live in nearby neighborhoods like Grand Isles, the Isles or Equestrian Club ride their bike, scooters or drive a golf cart over if the weather permits.
Don’t forget 4th of July takes place on Friday this year!
All events, dates and times may change without notice. For more information about Wellington’s 2014 4th of July celebration call 561-791-4005.
Royal Palm Beach resident Maggie Zeller was elected to the Board of Directors of the YWCA of Palm Beach County and installed by West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio at the Y’s Annual Major Donor and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held on June 17, 2014 at Bear Lakes Country Club.
Zeller is an Account Executive with Evergreen Insurance in Royal Palm and specializes in finding health insurance for seniors.
In the financial services industry for more than 25 years, Zeller previously worked for Morgan Stanley, Sterling Bank, Iberiabank, and Gateway Insurance. She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Newton College of the Sacred Heart and moved from Westchester County, New York to Florida in 1991.
She is very active in the Western Communities, volunteering with numerous charitable organizations including the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Wellington, Little Smiles, Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Women of the Western Communities, The Lord’s Place, American Cancer Society, Junior Achievement, Palms West Community Foundation, Kids Cancer Foundation, Back to Basics, and My Brothers Sisters Keeper. She was the recipient of the 2011 Palms West Community Foundation Stiletto Award and is the 2012 Wellington Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year. She has two grown sons, Christopher and Adam, who both live locally. She is expecting her first grandchild very soon, and when she is not volunteering or traveling, she can be found reading a book on the beach.
“I am so honored to be part of such a worthwhile organization,” said Zeller of the YWCA. “I look forward to contributing to their programs that help women and children, especially Harmony House, their domestic abuse shelter, and the two Child Development Centers, one of which is located in Royal Palm Beach,” she added.
For more information on the YWCA, please visit www.ywcapbc.org or call 561-640-0050.
4 slices of pre-cooked thick cut bacon cut into small pieces
1 cup baby spinach chopped semi fine
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms chopped
1/4 white onion diced
2TB butter
Cooking Spray
salt and pepper to taste
6 eggs
2 TB grated sharp cheddar cheese for each muffin tin (12 TB total)
In a skillet saute the bacon, onion, spinach, and mushrooms in the butter until soft. Spray muffin tins with cooking spray and add a couple of tablespoons of veggie mixture to each tin. Add one egg to each tin and mix with veggie mixture in each tin using a fork. Top each one with cheese and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Yummy!
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