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April, 2014 – 17th Annual Magic of Caring Children’s Fashion Show

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April, 2014 – 17th Annual Magic of Caring Children’s Fashion Show

MAGIC OF CARING EVENT RAISES $50,000 TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH ARTHRITIS 

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Models strutting their stuff…..Gabrielle Ferraiolo, Ethan Abramowitz, Ava Obeso, Casey Trotter, Leeah Rath, Hudson Domb, Bailey Zajc, Lauren Andres.

The Arthritis Foundation’s 17th Annual Magic of Caring Children’s Fashion Show, featuring children who have arthritis as the models, was held on Sunday, April 6 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott.  This event, which raised $50,000 to benefit children with arthritis,  allows these kids who live with daily pain, to shine in the spotlight while spreading the word that ‘Kids Get Arthritis, Too’.  Nearly 200 attendees enjoyed a savory lunch, preceded by a fabulous Silent Auction.  Shawna Lamb shared her story about living with arthritis, and about having a child with arthritis.  Dr. Steven Goodman, pediatric Rheumatologist, was honored for his continued support and dedication to children with juvenile arthritis.

Following the luncheon, Emerson Lotzia, Sports Anchor/Reporter ESPN West Palm, WPTV, Fox 29, emceed the fashion show, featuring fashions from H&M Department Store.  16 models, between the ages of 3-16, strutted their stuff on the runway and were surprised by the news from David Donten that they could keep their outfits, compliments of the C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation.   “To see the smiles on their faces, makes the time and effort of planning this event all worthwhile”,  says Cheryl Cummings, Chairwoman.

Proceeds from the Magic of Caring will support research aimed at discovering a cure for juvenile arthritis, and help to send children with arthritis to one of three special summer camps in Florida.  This camp experience gives these children an opportunity to interact with other children affected by arthritis, and affords them the chance to momentarily forget their illness.  The cost to send one child to camp is $1,000.

The success of this event depends on the generosity of  our sponsors and we want to thank them:  C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation, Arthritis Associates of S. Florida, Doreen & Steven Goodman, M.D., Genentech, Florida Crystals, Mark & Lisa Delevie, Delray MRI, Toshiba Business Solutions, Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach, Davinci Radiology Group, Dr. Michael Roseff, Drs. Carrie & Charlton Stucken, Dr. & Mrs. Howard Busch, Philip Whitacre.  We also want to thank the Event Committee:  Andrea Abramowitz, Rose Marie Boyle, Kelly Ferraiolo, Terry Gearing, Justin Grandic, Shawna Lamb, Christine Pitts, Margaret Rath,  Patricia Rath, & Sarah Salvador.

If you would like to be a part of the Magic of Caring planning committee, please call 561-833-1133 or email [email protected].

May, 2014 – i9 Sports Carnival on May 10th

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May, 2014 – i9 Sports Carnival on May 10th

May, 2014 – i9 Sports Carnival on May 10th

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May, 2014 – Kravis Center Offers 2 Family Friendly Events

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KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Offers Two Fun & Family-Friendly Events in May 2014

  • Spotlight on Young Musicians – May 9
  • Video Games Live – May 17

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – April 22, 2014)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performance Arts offers two fun events for the whole family in May:

 

May 9, 2014 at 7 p.m.  (Friday)

A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event

Spotlight On Young Musicians

In partnership with The School District of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Music Educators’ Association and the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, Inc. Crossing the threshold from practice to performance is every performer’s dream. The KravisCenter’s annual Spotlight On Young Musicians turns that dream into reality for hundreds of talented student musicians.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets $10 in Advance and $12 Day of Performance

(Sponsored by The Meshberg Family in loving memory of Julia and Philip Meshberg)

 

May 17, 2014 at 8 p.m.  (Saturday)

Video Games Live

with Orchestra and Choir

(Family Fare)

Power up for an immersive concert featuring music from the most popular video games of all time. It’s the power and emotion of a

symphony orchestra mixed with the excitement of a rock concert

and the technology and interactivity of a video game, all completely

synchronized to cutting-edge visuals, lighting and special effects on three giant screens. Segments include Zelda, Warcraft, Mario, Halo, Final Fantasy and more! “Captivating! Bombastic!” (The New York Times)

Note: Come early for a pre-show Guitar Hero and costume contest in the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby.

Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall

Tickets start at $20

 

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.

 

The KravisCenter is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit the official website www.kravis.org.

 

For Photos:

To download accompanying images or video, go to the KravisCenter’s online pressroom at http://pressroom.kravis.org.

 

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

[email protected]

May, 2014 – Wellington Christian School’s Open House

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May, 2014 – Wellington Christian School’s Open House

Wellington Christian School Holds Open House

WELLINGTON – April 22, 2014 Wellington Christian School will hold an open house on Thursday, May 1, for parents of prospective students of the school’s Early Childhood Education program.

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The open house takes place from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Wellington Christian School, 1000 Wellington Trace in Wellington.

While the elementary and secondary school will close at the end of this school year, the Early Childhood Education program will continue and include Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten program. In addition to the VPK program, it will serve 2, 3, and 4-year-olds with a variety of schedule options. It will share the location with Eagle Arts Academy, an arts-themed charter elementary and middle school that will open for the 2014-2015 school year.

Wellington Christian’s Early Childhood program is a Gold Seal Quality Care program. The Early Childhood program focuses on developing the whole child in a nurturing, Christian environment. Children progress in an age-appropriate curriculum of pre-reading, pre-math, pre-writing and science through hands-on multisensory activities.

Wellington Christian School will hold open house meeting on the first Thursday of each month throughout the summer until classes are full. For more information, visit www.wellingtonchristian.org or contact Patricia McCaulley at 561-793-1017.

April, 2014 – Nights at the Museum…Totally 80’s

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April, 2014 – Nights at the Museum…Totally 80’s

Nights at the Museum

Totally 80’s

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Friday, April 25th from 6-9 p.m. 

WHAT:  Nights at the Museum – Totally 80’s

Flash back in time with the decade’s most popular styles, games and, of course, neon everything!  Activities include:

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    • Exciting Electrons Demo
    • Skate Dissection
    • Glow Grow Crystal Making
    • Michael Jackson Laser Concert
    • Music & Dancing
    • Prizes will be awarded for the best 80’s costumes.

HOW MUCH:  Members: Adults and Children – FREE

Non-Members: Adults – $12.50, Seniors – $11, Children – $9, Children under 3 – Free

WHERE:  SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium | 4801 Dreher Trail North | West Palm Beach, FL33405

WHEN:  Friday, April 25, 2014 – from 6-9 p.m. with the observatory remaining open until 10 p.m. – weather permitting.  The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches will be on-site to assist stargazers with any questions.

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 SouthFloridaScienceCenter 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

 

May, 2014 – Do at the Zoo

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May, 2014 – Do at the Zoo

Palm Beach Zoo News

Supporters to Head South of the Border

in Support of the Palm Beach Zoo’s “Do at the Zoo” Fundraiser 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society supporters will be heading “south of the border” for the always-popular annual spring fundraiser, “Do at the Zoo.” The fiesta-casual event takes place on Friday, May 9, 2014, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Zoo.

Attendees can enjoy a movable feast from nine participating restaurants, sip on fiesta-themed cocktails, dance to the musical sounds of a local mariachi band and DJ Vlad, and participate in a silent auction with a “stay-cation” theme. Guests will come face-to-face with some of the Zoo’s most fascinating animals roaming the Zoo with zookeepers. Guests can also watch a jaguar feeding, and even participate in safely feeding organic honey to the Zoo’s two North American black bear brothers, Lewis and Clark. As part of the Zoo’s mission of reducing its overall carbon footprint, select lighting for the evening will come from solar-powered lanterns.

Whitney Bylin, Thomas C. Quick and Samantha Storkerson are serving as Event Committee Chairmen. Whole Enchilada Sponsors are Michele and Howard Kessler, as well as Thomas C. Quick. Tijuana Special Sponsors are Christie’s and the Palm Beach Kennel Club. El Taquito Sponsors are Whitney and Eric Bylin, Maura Ziska Christu and Eric Christu, Lillian and Luis Fernandez, Susanna Hager, Samantha and Chris Storkerson, John and Eddy Taylor, Rod and Carole Hartless/The Hartless Foundation and Lucia Musso. Host Committee members are H. Loy Anderson, Mary and Kane Baker, Fletcher Baker, Lori Bernstein, James Berwind, Amanda Boalt, Mary Cheatham, Maura Ziska Christu and Eric Christu, Kevin Clark, Alex Coleman, Lillian and Luis Fernandez, Susanna Hager, Ashley and Scott Harcourt, Debbie Dunkin, Lourdes Fanjul, Mary Freitas, Annabelle Garrett, Mei Sze and Jeff Greene, Michele Kessler, Patrick Killian, Lilly Leas, Emily Mateer, Minnie and Kevin McCluskey, Jeremy Myers, Ashley Ramos, Lauriston and Richard Segerson, Maura Smith, Lizzi and Trey Sned, Linda Soper and Kellie Stenzel.

BACARDÍ is the exclusive spirits sponsor, and will provide a full bar with specialty cocktails, made by BACARDÍ’s own bartenders, which will then be served up by lovely BACARDÍ models. The bars will feature classic cocktails such as the Cuba Libré and hand-shaken daiquiris, in celebration of BACARDÍ’s true rums.

Participating restaurants are Echo, Imoto, Nick & Johnnie’s, Paneterie, PDQ food truck, Rooney’s Public House, Table 26, Table 427 and the Palm Beach Zoo’s Tropics Café.

Silent Auction Donors are Florida Power & Light Company, Al Fresco, Keylypso Charters, The Omphoy Ocean Resort & Spa Palm Beach, Palm Beach Executive Services, Palm Beach Zoo, Kellie Stenzel and TooJay’s.

Auction items up for silent bid during “Do at the Zoo” include the following “stay-cation” packages:

  • Katy Perry’s Prismatic Tour at the BB&T Center on Wednesday, July 2nd is sure to be the biggest sell-out summer concert of 2014. Package includes four suite-level tickets and a VIP parking pass provided by Florida Power & Light Company.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable four-hour snorkeling experience for ten people this summer onboard the Keylypso catamaran. Captain Gary and his crew will give you all the equipment and instructions you need. Transportation to and from your house to the Lake Park Marina will be provided by Palm Beach Executive Services, and Toojay’s will provide a delicious box lunch. You just bring the swimsuit and suntan lotion, and tons of fun is guaranteed!
  • Do you know what a fried egg is? A slice? A gimme? Be sure to ask top PGA professional Kellie Stenzel as she gives you and five friends a one-hour golf lesson at the Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course. Golf crazies wait months to get a lesson from Stenzel, and now you can get one hour of her coaching to share (or not). Included in this package is a $100 gift certificate to Al Fresco restaurant, right there at the Par 3 course, to enjoy lunch afterwards.
  • Steal a weekend away from the kids at The Omphoy Ocean Resort & Spa in Palm Beach. The amazing hotel keeps the Atlantic Ocean close to heart, and is a true retreat for mind and body.
  • A two-hour trip around the world, right here at home – at the Palm Beach Zoo! If you like wildlife and continent hopping (without the jetlag), this experience is for you. The first stop is North America, where you will have the opportunity to feed two adult male black bears. Next, you will travel to Asia, where you will walk among giants – the Zoo’s Aldabra tortoises. You will be able to feed them, bathe them and give them some welcome neck scratches! Next, it’s on to Africa to have your picture taken with the servals of the savanna — these aren’t your ordinary house cats! There will be a quick stop in Australia to meet a lovable dingo, and then on to South America, where you will hand-feed the largest species of rodent – the capybara sisters! This amazing tour package is expected to take two hours, and is offered for a group of one to six people, ages 10 and up.

Proceeds from “Do at the Zoo” will help the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society to advance its mission of inspiring people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. The Zoo is home to more than 800 animals, and is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums.

Ticket prices for “Do at the Zoo” start at $200, and sponsorships are still available by contacting Pam Viscusi at (561) 533-0887 ext. 285, or emailing [email protected].

 

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 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. 

April, 2014 – Kids in the Kitchen

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.
HOSTS “KIDS IN THE KITCHEN”
AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014

A Free, Fun-Filled Day of Nutrition, Fitness, and Health Activities for Children Ages 4-12

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On Saturday, April 26, 2014, children ages 4-12 and their parents are invited to participate in the Junior League of the Palm Beaches annual Kids in the Kitchen, a free, family-friendly event held in conjunction with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Kids in the Kitchen presents interactive nutrition, fitness and health-focused activities as well as information booths designed to teach children how to live a healthy lifestyle. This free event is open to the public and more than 250 children and their families are expected to attend.

Children attending this event will:

  • learn simple recipes for healthy snacks and be encouraged to try new healthy foods
  • get active at a variety of fitness booths led by local fitness and health coaches
  • participate in a short class sponsored by the SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium focused on the digestive system and healthy eating

CampGladiator, Ultima Fitness, Joe Knows Gym, and Haute Yoga will participate as fitness vendors, teaching simple daily fitness activities. Cynthia C. DiMarco, RD, LD/N will provide health tips and Dr. Mimy’s Children’s Dentistry will discuss how to keep teeth healthy. Nu Skin, Pediatric Associates, and Palm Beach Pediatrics will also be represented at the event.

The Kids in the Kitchen event includes favors for every child who attends.  In addition, each child will receive a passport booklet upon arrival and can obtain stamps as they complete the various event activities.

The event sponsors include: The Breakers Palm Beach, Lowe’s, The Bushel Stop, Dr. and Mrs. Bradley Lauer, Ritter & Ramsey General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Staples, Kashi, Lunsford Orthodontics, Petals with a Purpose, BethesdaHospital, Morton’s Steakhouse, Cooper Orthodontics, and After Hours Pediatrics.

To register for this free event, parents must e-mail their name and their child’s name and age to [email protected] or go to www.jlpb.org/our-events/kitk/ to register online.  Registration will be open through Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Please sign up in advance, tickets will not be available at the door. For every child who attends Kids in the Kitchen, one complimentary adult ticket to the SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium will be provided. Additional adult attendees can purchase tickets to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium at a $3.00 discount.

The SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach.

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The Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

470 Columbia Drive, Building F

West Palm Beach, FL33409

(561) 689-7590

www.jlpb.org

[email protected]

twitter@JLPalmBeaches   #KidsintheKitchen #JLKITK

facebook.com/JuniorLeaguePB

The Junior League of the Palm Beaches is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

 

 

April, 2014 – A New Junk Adventure

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April, 2014 – A New Junk Adventure

Lake Worth Couple Takes On New Junk Adventure

A couple years ago, Dave Archer was on a jet headed to London for his company’s annual corporate meeting.  A marketing executive with more than thirty years experience, Archer served as Vice President for a global medical technology business. But last year all that changed when he traded in boardrooms for living rooms.  Today you’ll more likely find him on a bright red junk truck!

Dave and Toni Archer.
Dave and Toni Archer.

Archer and his wife, Toni, recently purchased a Junk King franchise and set up shop in Lake Worth, Florida.  The couple, who have been married for over 40 years, were looking to take on a new adventure.  They had been splitting time between Memphis, Tennessee and Lake Worth and were ready to be permanently back in Florida.  Archer knew it was time to start his own business in the place they’ve called home for the last 11 years.

After researching many options, Archer decided on the junk removal company called Junk King.  It was Junk King’s commitment to customer service and detail that sold the former marketing executive. He appreciated a company that identified its brand as customer-driven and eco-friendly.  He knew that whatever business he brought to his town had to be the best in its field.  Junk King of Palm Beach opened for business in 2013.  Toted as “America’s best junk removal and hauling service,” Junk King will remove junk and provide peace of mind.  The junk haulers strive for excellence with every interaction.  Every employee wears a uniform, maintains a professional attitude and stays until the job is done.  “Simply put, we want to be the best at what we do.” says Archer.

Archer’s wife helps run the back end of the business.  Toni Archer formerly worked as a preschool teacher.  She, too, is enjoying her new role.  “The skill sets are really transferable,” says Mrs. Archer.  “I help with organization, relationship management and educating our customers.  The only difference is my audience is a little older!”

Junk King of Palm Beach is located in Lake Worth.  The junk removers will take just about anything and everything from your property.  From electronics, to concrete pavers, to hot tub removals to estate cleanouts, Junk King will do it all.  “The goal,” says Archer, “is to make junk removal easier, eco-friendly and cost effective.”

To schedule a free estimate or learn more, go to www.junk-king.com or call 1-888-888-JUNK (5865).

 

April, 2014 – Earth Day in Lake Worth

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April, 2014 – Earth Day in Lake Worth
Lake Worth Earth Day Fest 2014
 
 
Earth Day Fest returns to downtown Lake Worth on Saturday, April 26th featuring family fun, kids’ games, make and take crafts, tree giveaway, eco-exhibits, art show, and an exciting line up of live acoustic and jam bands.
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The festival runs from noon – 9 PM with featuring children’s activities from noon to 5 PM including flower planting, Earth Ball Games, a scavenger hunt, prizes and an a “all-in” kids’ drum circle. Plan on a day of celebration, music, green exhibits, art sale, healthy food and earth-friendly fun. The Cultural Plaza is located at Lake Avenue and M Street across from the Lake Worth library. Admission is free.
 
Exhibits will range from county wide water conservation projects to solar energy, home gardening, rain barrels and Florida wildlife.
 
Don’t miss the tree-giveaway (Lake Worth residents only) at 4:30pm by the Lake Worth Tree Board.
 
Earth Day Fest is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Lake Worth, the Downtown Cultural Alliance and the City of Lake Worth.

April, 2014 – Tipsy Salon Specials

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April, 2014 – Tipsy Salon Specials

Specials at Tipsy Salon & Spa in Wellington

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