Speed Networking with the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
May, 2014 – Calling All CSI Fans and Geeks
CALLING ALL CSI FANS AND GEEKS WHO LOVE INVESTIGATIONS
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium to host second in series of ‘drink up – get smart’ discussions
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) As a chaser to its inaugural ‘Science on Tap’ event, which drew more than 100 self-proclaimed science geeks together for an evening of “drinking up to get smart,” the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium announced a CSI-focus for its second event. Scheduled from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15 at O’Shea’s Irish Pub in downtown West Palm Beach, ‘Science on Tap’ will gather detective, lab assistant and crime scene investigative wannabes for a discussion on the “CSI Effect: Forensic Science, Not Made for TV.” Cecelia Crouse, Ph.D, who serves as Crime Laboratory Director for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, has promised to share the science secrets and juicy stories about the popular topic under a microscope, as the Science Center continues its community outreach with this second in a series of ‘Science on Tap’ events.
“We think people are going to love Dr. Crouse!” said Kate Arrizza, South Florida Science Center COO. “Her stories are riveting and she makes crime scene science seem so cool. We hope this topic brings back ‘Science on Tap’ fans from the inaugural event, and introduces even more people to this great event concept. As part of our Science Center’s mission to ‘open every mind to science,’ these opportunities for informal science education allow us to reach a broader audience in a laid back session. They simply make science fun, sexy and cool!”
Modeled after “Science Cafés,” a trend sweeping pubs throughout the country, the Science Center’s ‘Science on Tap’ is the first registered Science Café between Vero Beach and Fort Lauderdale. According to Arrizza, it will be the only place in Palm Beach County where for the price of a cup of coffee, a quality craft beer, or a smooth glass of wine, anyone can come to discuss the latest trends in science and technology with a world-class scientist. With a motto to ‘drink up – get smart,’ you know you are in for a casual-education session, as the goal of the program is for guests to have fun while learning a little bit more about everyday curiosities.
In addition to being a great story teller, with plenty of sensational details with an affinity for figuring out ‘who-done-it,’ Dr. Crouse knows her stuff. She has been with the PBSO laboratory for 22 years, including 16 years as Manager of the Forensic Biology Unit. She has authored or co-authored more than 40 scientific manuscripts and invited book chapters, and presented research and forensic validation studies at more than 60 meetings both nationally and internationally. With a series of memberships and credentials spanning from the FBI’s Scientific Working Group on DNA to the Journal of Forensic Science’s editorial board, Dr. Crouse received a BS from Michigan State University and Ph.D from the University of Miami, Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
‘Science on Tap’ is a free event, and patrons can enjoy O’Shea’s happy hour specials, which include $1 off well drinks, $3 draft beers, $4 bottle beers and $3 Irish Car Bomb drinks (starting at 7 p.m.). ‘Science on Tap’ is being co-sponsored by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority.
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. Located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, the Science Center is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm. For more information on the ‘Science on Tap’ series, 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.
May, 2014 – AW in Pics
Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.
Above cartoon by Krista Martinelli, c – 2014.
March, 2014 – Lake Worth Playhouse’s 62nd Season
LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES ITS
62nd SEASON (2014 – 2015)
March 20, 2014 (Lake Worth) – As the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse is pleased and proud to announce our 62nd season.
Located in the heart of Palm Beach County, Florida’s Cultural Capitol, the Lake Worth Playhouse has become an artistic milestone. We are proud to be called the home of talented artists and performers, dedicated volunteers and a loyal and ever-growing population of patrons and donors.
Our 62nd season will be no less than the highest caliber of excellence you have always enjoyed and come to expect from our theatre. This season of grand theatrical entertainment draws across every taste from the beloved Broadway classic, Mame to the beloved Neil Simon comedy, The Odd Couple to the rare enchantment of South Pacific, to the devilish comedic wit of Arsenic and Old Lace to the haunting spectacle of Cabaret, all preceded by the delightfully charming, modern hit, Legally Blonde:The Musical, this summer. Every show is an award winning icon we are proud to bring to our South Florida stage.
2013 – 2014 Season Lineup
Legally Blonde
July 10 – 27.
Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get into Harvard Law. At school, she struggles with peers, professors, and Warner Huntington. With the help of Paulette and Emmett, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Mame
October 9- 26.
Mame is based on the 1955 novel and subsequent play ‘Auntie Mame’ by Patrick Dennis. The musical version features a book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The show is set in New York during the Great Depression and focuses on the eccentric Mame Dennis as her bohemian, intellectual arty clique is disrupted when her deceased brother’s 10-year-old son Patrick is entrusted to her care. Rather than bow to convention, Mame introduces the boy to her free-wheeling lifestyle, instilling in him her favorite credo, “Life is a banquet, and most poor sons-of-bitches are starving to death.”
The Odd Couple
November 20 – December 7.
This classic American comedy written by Neil Simon features Felix, a neurotic, neat freak news writer who is thrown out by his wife, and moves in with his friend, a messy sportswriter named Oscar. Despite Oscar’s problems – careless spending, excessive gambling, a poorly kept house filled with spoiled food – he seems to enjoy life. Felix, however, seems utterly incapable of enjoying anything and only finds purpose in pointing out his own and other people’s mistakes and foibles. Even when he tries to do so in a gentle and constructive way, his corrections and suggestions prove extremely annoying to those around him, especially his new roommate Oscar.
South Pacific
January 15 – February 1.
This epic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical romance centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. Arkansas native Nellie Forbush befriends and quickly falls for Emile de Becque, a French expatriate and plantation owner, and Lt. Joe Cable finds himself in a passionate affair with Liat, the young daughter of Bloody Mary, the local grass-skirt peddler. As the war against Japan escalates, reality sets in for both Forbush and Cable, who struggle to reconcile their unconventional love affairs with their long-held prejudices and insecurities.
Arsenic and Old Lace
February 26 – March 15.
This farcicalblack comedy revolves around Mortimer Brewster, a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. His family includes two spinster aunts who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and “just a pinch” of cyanide; a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the cellar of the Brewster home (which then serve as graves for the aunts’ victims); and a murderous brother who has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein.
Opening Nights
Opening Nights Galas are the perfect, high style theatre evening. With a pre show champagne and hors d’oeurve reception and post show dessert spread catered by Callaro’s, Opening Nights are a truly unique show experience.
Preview Nights
Looking for a sneak peek at our mainstage shows before they open? Preview Night offers the opportunity to see one of our mainstage shows before everyone else and at a discounted rate!
Dinner & Show Packages
Dinner & Show Packages enliven all the senses with a winning combination of culture and cuisine. Each package comes with discounted, premium Playhouse seats to any main stage showing, a three course meal, coffee and soft drinks.
Tickets
- Preview Night: $23 & $27
- Opening Night: $38 (includes Opening Night Elegance)
- Evening and Matinee Performances: $29 & $35
- Dinner & Show Preview Night: The all-inclusive dinner/show package price is $55 and includes a three-course meal and premium seats for the preview performance.
- Full Season Dinner & Show Packages: The all-inclusive dinner/show package price is range from $50 – $67 and includes a three-course meal and premium seats for the preview performance. (Price varies depending on the restaurant chose. Available restaurants include: Paradiso Ristorante, Couco Pazzo, Brogues Down Under, South Shores Tavern, and Dave’s Last Resort )
Subscribing
Subscriptions are now available and seating is limited in our intimate and visually astounding historic theatre built in 1924. Patrons can save more than $45 when subscribing with additional ticket discounts available. With subscriptions starting as little as $76 up to $265, there is a package available for everyone.
Subscriber Benefits Include:
- Preferred Seating
- Guaranteed Renewal
- 10% Off Ticket Prices
- Advanced Ticket Access to Special Events
- Free Valet Parking
- Ticket Exchange Privileges
- Ticket Insurance
Call our box office and enjoy all that we have to offer. Subscription information is available by phone at 561.586.6410, by walk up at our box office or online at www.lakeworthplayhouse.org/subscribe.html
Location
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.
CONTACT: Daniel Eilola
Tel: 561-586-6169 (ext. 210)
E-mail: daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org
May, 2014 – Save the Tiger 5K
“Save the Tiger 5K” Pledges Sustainability with “Athletes For a Fit Planet”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —The “Save the Tiger 5K” race at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, presented by Sagicor Life Insurance Company, is now certified through the “Athletes For A Fit Planet” sustainability pledge program.
The pledge seal indicates the Zoo pledges to incorporate the following green or sustainable practices in the running event, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 7:30 a.m.:
1. Reduce paper waste by requiring at least 80% online registration. The Zoo will only use paper registration for a limited number of race day registrations.
2. Provide recycling bins at the event for recycling paper, cardboard, plastic, etc. There are currently recycling bins all around Zoo grounds.
3. Use recyclable goodie bags. The Zoo will use recyclable envelopes with at least 20% post-consumer recycled materials for registration packets/goodie bags.
4. Use green portable toilets. The portable toilets in the southwest corner of the main parking lot, provided by In & Out Portables of West Palm Beach, use non-toxic chemicals and recycled paper products.
5. The Zoo is reusing signage from the “Save the Panther 5k” January race during the “Save the Tiger 5k” May event to reduce waste and the impact of additional production.
6. Local-sourced materials. The “Save the Tiger 5k” awards are sourced locally from Awards Etc. in Jupiter, FL, and are made of recycled metals.
7. All food waste (banana peels, orange peels, un-eaten bagel portions, etc.) will be composted.
8. All unused food will be donated to the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
9. A collection station for used running apparel and shoes will be donated for recycling, courtesy of the Nike store at the Palm Beach Outlets.
10. All athletes will receive information in their packets regarding everyday practices that can help protect endangered species, such as the Malayan tiger. The Zoo will have keepers with up-close animal encounters sharing information on how race participants can help protect the species displayed.
Registration is now open for the “Save the Tiger 5k” race, with the first 500 runners receiving a free t-shirt featuring a photo of the Zoo’s male Malayan tiger, Mata. To register for the race, visit https://register.racepartner.com/SaveTheTiger5K/.
For more information on the race’s green certification, visit http://www.afitplanet.com/.
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.
May, 2014 – National Campaign to Stop Violence
The National Campaign to Stop Violence
Announces Local Teen Recipients in the
Do the Write Thing Challenge
More than 25,000 Palm Beach County Students Participate
Top Two go to Washington DC
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, April 29, 2014 – One eighth grade student, from Royal Palm Beach, wrote about her drug addicted mother, whose boyfriends would physically abuse her and her older sister. A sixth grade boy, from Boca Raton, wrote about his older brother who was shot and killed for the $50 dollars he had in his pocket. The act robbed him of ever getting to know his older brother.
This is just a sampling of the compelling essays written by more than 25,000 Palm BeachCounty middle-school students in their efforts to stop youth violence in the Do the Write Thing Challenge (DTWT), a program from the National Campaign to Stop Violence. However, the program does not focus on the poignant stories that often come to light in essays and in-class discussion. The focus is to help students identify the causes of bullying and violence, examining the impact it has on them and most important…what each student can do to help prevent it.
Ten students – five girls and five boys – selected by the Palm Beach County Steering Committee of the National Campaign to Stop Violence will be recognized Monday, May 12 at a recognition luncheon held at the KravisCenter for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. The top boy and girl will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 14-18, where they and other “Ambassadors” from around the country will be honored in a national ceremony. From the 25,000 Palm BeachCounty middle school students who participated in the Do the Write Thing Challenge, 292 were selected as finalists, who, with their parents, teachers and principals will attend the May 12 recognition luncheon.
The top five girl recipients are:
Rank and Name Residence School Grade___
1. Kennedy Thomas Royal Palm Beach Crestwood Middle 8th grade
2. Kaitlyn Adams West Palm Beach Conniston Middle 6th grade
3. Caira Palmer Greenacres Lantana Middle 8th grade
4. PatriciaWilloughbyLake Worth Christa McAuliffe 8th grade
5. Manuela Leyva Boca Raton Boca Raton Middle 7th grade
The top five boy recipients are:
1. Michael Lesh Boca Raton Don Estridge 6th grade
2. Dakota Downs Pahokee Pahokee Middle 7th grade
3. Keimoni Hunter West Palm Beach JFK Middle 6th grade
4. Josue Rendon Greenacres L.C. Swain 7th grade
5. Jamarian Green Lake Shore Lake Shore Middle 8th grade
At the luncheon, a video produced by the West Palm Beach Youth Empowerment Center (YEC) Audio and Video Program will present the experiences of the top ten recipients and the ways they are stopping bullying and teen violence. Led by tech guru and media educator Dwayne Taylor, the YEC program invites teens, many of whom live in neighborhoods directly affected by violence, to commit to his program of rigorous technical training and artistic development to reach the goal of producing professional-quality television and video programs.
Surprise celebrity guests appearing at the luncheon include NFL super-star Anquan Boldin and the Harlem Globetrotters. Boldin, one of the greatest athletes in Florida history, was the star, wide receiver in Super Bowl 2013, playing for the Baltimore Ravens. Last year, he went with the San Francisco 49ers and was voted by the coaching staff and players the Team MVP.
Known worldwide as the “Ambassadors of Goodwill”™, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters is one of the most recognizable franchises in sports. Players from the team will demonstrate their basketball finesse and give their message about bullying.
For the seventh consecutive year, the luncheon will be underwritten by West Palm Beach-based Florida Crystals Corporation, North America’s largest sugar producer. More than 850 guests are expected at the Kravis event.
The William H. Pitt Foundation will provide $500 grants to the school principals who had the highest participation in the program. The law firm of Larmoyeux & Bone, P.L. is providing administrative support for organizing and directing the efforts of the Steering Committee.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has underwritten the entire cost of publishing all of the writings of the 292 students from the 29 traditional schools that fully participated in the program and two alternative schools who selected one of their best submissions.
“The program’s goal is to reduce youth violence in schools, neighborhoods and at home,” explained West Palm Beach trial lawyer Bill Bone, chairman of the local steering committee of the Do the Write Thing Challenge. “Many young teens have been bullied by the way they look or talk or act and that can be very traumatic sometimes resulting in enormous pain and even suicide.”
Not all students who submitted writings are at risk or have had experience with violence in their lives. Others may have witnessed it.
All of the entries were read by multiple panels of volunteer judges representing a cross section of Palm BeachCounty educators, law enforcement and judicial leaders. Submissions were evaluated for content, not grammar, spelling or structure.
The Palm Beach County Steering Committee for the 2014 Do the Write Thing Challenge includes: Bill Bone, Esq. Civil Trial Lawyer, Larmoyeux & Bone; Pepe Fanjul, Jr., Executive Vice President, Florida Crystals Corporation; Honorable Dave Aronberg, State Attorney and Lynn Powell, Esquire, Office of the State Attorney, 15th Judicial Circuit Court; Honorable Ronald Alvarez, Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge, Juvenile Division; Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Captain William Kenny, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; Honorable Paulette Burdick, Palm Beach County Commissioner, District 2; Don Carson, Retired Executive Vice President, Florida Crystals Corporation; Honorable Ted Deutch, Member of Congress, 19th District of Florida and Darcy Farnan, District Representative for Congressman Deutch; Honorable Lois Frankel, Member of Congress, 22nd District of Florida and Felicia Goldstein, District Representative for Congresswoman Frankel; Honorable Carrie Haughwout, Public Defender and Jennifer Loyless, Office of the Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit Court; Sandra Jinks, Principal, Palm Springs Community Middle School; Honorable Jeri Muoio, Mayor, City of West Palm Beach; E. Wayne Gent, Superintendent and Diana Fedderman, Director of Secondary Education and Kim C. Williams, Asst. Director, Single School Cultural Initiatives at Palm Beach County School District.
For more information about the Do the Write Thing Challenge or the KravisCenter event, call Bill Bone at (561) 832-0623. The recognition luncheon is by invitation only.
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Backgrounder: There are 36 middle schools in Palm Beach County with a total enrollment of 36,620 students. Palm Beach County is the 12th largest school district in the nation and the 5th largest school district in Florida. Because of encouragement and support from the district administration virtually every middle school student had the chance to participate in classroom discussions centering on the problem of youth violence. There were 25,167 students who took the “Challenge” and submitted essays, poems and graphic designs addressing the three questions about the causes, personal effects and solutions for this problem. The 25,167 submissions were narrowed down to the 10 best student writings from each of 29 traditional middle schools, and the single best student writing from two alternative middle schools that committed to offer the program to all of the students enrolled in those schools. Those 292 submissions were published in a book that will be given to all participants, their teachers, law enforcement, members of the criminal justice system and each school library. The 292 submissions were narrowed down to the “Top 10” best writings in the District and a panel of local dignitaries personally interviewed those 10 students to select a boy and girl Ambassador to represent Palm BeachCounty at the National Recognition Program.
May, 2014 – Cougar the Musical
Cougar The Musical Prowls On Stage at The Plaza Theatre May 22 – June 29
Off-Broadway hit features original music, imaginative script
MANALAPAN – A trio of women – single, divorced, vulnerable and searching for their identity and self-esteem – are ripe to fall under the life-affirming spell of newfound love and hot younger men in COUGAR THE MUSICAL, running May 22 – June 29 at the Plaza Theatre.
This hilarious musical comedy tells the story of Mary-Marie, a “cougar bar only” proprietor; Lily, the betrayed woman who spurns the younger men advances, and Clarity, the successful businesswoman who left her job to pursue “women’s studies.” Each faces different challenges and benefits in dating younger men (all played by the same male character), and find resolution in their lives through a musical journey of love and laughter. Unlike other ladies’ musicals, COUGAR features original melodies from six composers, along with a script that “reflects considerable imagination and contains a few knowing jokes.” (New York Times)
Starring Margot Moreland as Mairy, Katie Angell Thomas as Lily, Shelley Keelor as Clarity, and Clay Cartland as all the men. Directed by Dodd Loomis and choreographed by Lix DeMarco, with music direction by Mark Galsky, and a live three piece combo.
COUGAR THE MUSICAL runs May 22 – June 29 Wednesdays & Sundays at 2 p.m., Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 each, with special group and student rates available. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office located at 262 South Ocean Blvd Manalapan, FL 33462, on-line at www.plazatheatre.net or by calling 561-588-1820.
ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE: The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows, with an occasional gripping drama, that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and is bringing quality entertainment to all. The Plaza Theatre is located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan, FL. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.
May, 2014 – Wellington Today and Tomorrow
Wellington Council Workshop: Today and Tomorrow
Wellington’s 2014 Direction Workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7th in Village Hall room 1E/1F.
The workshop is designed to establish the direction for Wellington’s future. This workshop will focus on future strategies and actions that further the great hometown character and keep Wellington a premier, family-oriented community.
Workshop topics will include:
– Aging In Place
– Public Schools
– Infrastructure
– Key land issues/uses (i.e. land development, neighborhood parks)
To view the 2014 Direction booklet, click on the 2014 Direction Workshop image in the rotating events section on the Village website at 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.
May, 2014 – Whole Foods Market Events
Whole Foods Market®
Wellington May 2014 Calendar of Events
Wellington, Florida –
All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visit www.Facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketWellington page or our website www.wholefoods.com/events
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
2635 State Road 7 Wellington, FL33414
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the LifestyleCenter and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-Register for events at the customer service desk or by phone (561-904-4000) for Free Classes Only. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled. Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited.
Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures
Thirsty Thursdays!
Every Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE
Thinking of drinking? Stop by on Thursdays to taste some of the hidden gems on our shelves!
Cheese Cutters Corner
Every Saturday 2:00-4:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE
Taste and learn all about the handcrafted cheeses we offer with Jose, your Cheese Expert!
Glorious Grains and Gastronomy!
Every Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, FREE
Stop by our Specialty Department every Sunday afternoon to experience exquisite beer pairings with artisan cheeses. Our pairing experts are ready to excite your palate and broaden your tasting horizons! No registration necessary, just come on by!
Block Parties in May!
Wednesday, May 7th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, May 14th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE Featuring Local Products
Wednesday, May 21st 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Wednesday, May 28th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE
Join us every Wednesday for a sampling frenzy! Take a tasty stroll around the store and enjoy a unique bite from every department. It’s also a competition, so please pickup a voting ballot at the first tasting station near the produce department and let us know your favorite bite of the night! No registration necessary, just stop by!
Burgers and Beer-B-Q
Friday, May 2nd 5:00-7:00 PM, $6.99/Plate
Let us entertain you with our most popular burger of the day, The Rancher Burger, featuring smoked mozzarella spicy mayo; seasonal beers and live music. You are invited to enjoy a burger, slaw, and beer for only $6.99! Veggie substitute and bottled water will also be available. No registration necessary, just stop by the patio.
Book it to a Healthier Lifestyle!
Thursday May 8th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Hold on to your Frigiderriere, we’re reviewing cookbooks! By tastings of course…who has time to read these days? Join in the fun as we review recipes from our top-selling healthy cookbooks.
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist
Seasonal Sensations: May’s Bounty
Friday, May 9th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Seasonal foods are tastier, fresher and more nutritious. Why? It’s because the produce has been harvested in the last few days and has only travelled a short distance to market. Better for the environment, better for your health. This month’s picks: strawberries, rhubarb & spinach.
Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist
Mostly Homemade Mothers Day
Saturday, May 10th
Whole Body Vendor Fair
Saturday, May 10th 12:00-3:00 PM, FREE
Stop by our Whole Body Department to learn why your body choices count inside and out! Enjoy free samples around the department, talk with product representatives to learn about products, and enter to win prizes (No Purchase Necessary)! No registration required, just stop on by.
Free Flower Wrapping
Saturday, May 10th & Sunday, May 11th, 11:00-7:00 PM, FREE
Stop by our floral department and have that bouquet beautifully wrapped for that special lady!
Kid’s Club: Gifts for Mom- Full
Saturday May 10th, 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Expensive is out and upcycled is in! Calling all kids age 5 and up, bring in a clean Mason jar or recycled pasta sauce jar and learn how to make it into something fantastic for Mom’s gift this year. Hint: it involves beautiful flowers! Shhh…. Don’t tell, it’s a surprise!
Instructors: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist
Mothers Day Brunch- Full
Sunday May 11th, 1:00-2:30 PM, $10 per adult, $5 per child
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Bring that special lady in your life out to enjoy a delicious brunch on the patio! Menu: Orange Mimosas, Fresh Fruit Parfaits, Spinach and Feta Frittata and a build-your-own waffle bar!
Space is limited! Please register at Customer Service, payment is collected upon registration.
All About Red Wine Dinner
Thursday, May 15th 6:30-8:00 PM, $20 per person
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Join us as we wine and dine with our wine expert! Each of the four courses will be perfectly paired with a unique wine from our favorite regions! Menu will be available on our facebook page: Facebook.com/wholefoodsmarketwellington and at Customer Service by May 5th.
Chef: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist, and Expert Wine Partner, Mike Gavin from Premier Beverages
Gluten Free Fair
Saturday, May 17th 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Bootin’ the gluten but not sure where to start? Stop by and taste all our favorite gluten free products, while asking any gluten free questions that you might have! No registration necessary, just stop by.
NOTE: All ingredients used are gluten-free, however, our facility is not certified gluten free.
Healthy Road Map- The Great Outdoors
Saturday, May 17th 2:00 – 4:00 PM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Hey, what’s canoe with you? Is your new amazing, healthy lifestyle cramping your camping or outdoor picnic fun? Stop by the patio to learn how to throw down some healthy fare inspired by the great outdoors…it will be in-tents.
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist
5% Day benefiting The PB&J Project
Tuesday May 20th
Shop any Whole Foods Market in Broward or Palm Beach on May 20th as 5% of the day’s net sales will be donated to The PB&J Project. This new project, developed by local Wellington resident Ryan, a 12-year-old customer, specifically works to support The Pantry of Broward County to collect peanut butter and jelly. According to Ryan, “Over the past six months, I have been busy baking cookies and making lemonade to sell in front of my house in order to raise money. I look at this as turning lemons into lemonade and into PB&J.” The Pantry of Broward County serves seniors in need on low fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren throughout BrowardCounty.
Pop Up Cart: Peanut Butter Jelly Time
Tuesday, May 20th 12 noon-2:00 PM, $2.00 each or $6.00 ‘The Works’
Raising funds for the PB&J Project, order a $2.00 custom Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich with your choice of nut butter, jelly and toppings including bananas, strawberries, potato chips, cocoa crisp cereal and even bacon. For $6.00, order The Works with all the toppings…Hey, it’s for a great cause!
Potty Training Tips: “It Takes a Village” Parenting Group Series
Tuesday, May 20th 10:00-11:30 AM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Are you counting down the days to the toilet transition? Or maybe you’ve already dabbled in a few less-than-successful attempts? Either way, we heard one thing again and again: Your kid has to be good and ready. Join Jenn Cohen, of It Takes a Village Parenting Group, to sit and chat about some tips and tricks to make sure you and your child make a smooth transition.
Fondue-It-Yourself
Tuesday, May 20th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Do you find yourself constantly ‘pinning’ do-it-yourself projects on Pintrest? Are you a serious cheese lover? Then this is the class for you! We will be teaching you all the tips and tricks to a perfect, silky fondue with all the accompaniments! We will also showcase the best chocolate to use for dipping!
Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist, and Jose Samour, Cheese Buyer
Gluten Free Cooking with Chef Joe
Friday, May 23rd 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to prepare a Gluten Free meal that tastes great and is easy for anyone to prepare! Bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions. Samples will be served. NOTE: All ingredients used are gluten-free, however, our facility is not certified gluten free.
Support Our Troops Cookout!
Saturday, May 24th 12:00 – 3:00 PM, $5 Donation to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Stop by our giving grill for a great cause! Enjoy a hamburger, hotdog or vegetarian burger along with a side and choice of drink for a $5 donation. 100% of the money raised will go to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, to ship care packages to our troops. To learn more, visit the information table or go to www.forgottensoldiers.org. Customers are invited to write letters of encouragement to our troops at the info table or donate toiletries to be included in the care packages.
Small Budget, Big Flavor!
Tuesday, May 27th, 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Welcome, Value Shoppers! Make the most of your grocery dollar and join us in exploring all Whole Foods Market has to offer for our budget conscious shoppers. We will begin with a store tour, highlighting our weekly sales, everyday values, and Whole Deal savings. Then meet up in our LifestyleCenter to share valuable meal planning ideas and exciting new recipes. Samples provided.
Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist
DIY: Fresh Goat Cheese
Friday, May 30th, 6:30-7:30 PM, $10 per person
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Ever wonder what it takes to make fresh goat cheese? Join our cheese expert as he walks you step-by-step through the cheese making process! Each student will go home with a goat cheese making kit that can be used for future delicious endeavors!
Instructor: Jose Samour, Cheese Buyer
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, May 30th 9:00-11:00 AM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar. Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for your treats. Dr. Laura Valhuerdi of Practical Wellness Solutions, a Chiropractic Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist with a degree in Kinesiology, will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Vegan Cooking with Mohila
Saturday May 31st 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE
Please register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000
A vegan diet doesn’t have to be difficult! Join Mohila, one of our bakery team members and former restaurant owner; as she guides us through the ins and outs of cooking some of the best veggie-friendly recipes from her repertoire, including her homemade vegan baklava!
Coming Soon…
Kid’s Cooking Camp
July 7th -11th
August 4th -8th
Kid’s Camp is back and better than ever! This year, the theme is “Color Me a Chef” and we will be exploring all things colorful and healthy! The kids will participate in hands-on cooking and crafts while learning how to build a better, more colorful plate!
Both weeks run Monday-Friday and 9:00 am- 1:30 pm.
$179 per child includes one five day camp of your choice. Pre-registration required at Customer Service, payment collected upon registration.
May, 2014 – Jack Van Dell Delivers Exquisite Equestrian Sport Trophies
Jack Van Dell Delivers Exquisite Equestrian Sport Trophies
Wellington, FL (April 1, 2014) – While Jack Van Dell has many talents and interests, one of his strongest passions has always been for horses. Van Dell is a successful businessman, devoted to catering to his customers at the popular Van Dell Jewelers in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Besides the equestrian-themed jewelry that Van Dell sells, he also designs beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports.
Jack Van Dell is the president of Van Dell Jewelers, which was started by his father John Van Dell in 1935 in Salem, Massachusetts. The store now has two locations in Florida to accommodate its customer base. Besides his business, John Van Dell passed on his talent for designing and creating fine jewelry and trophies and his love for horses to his son Jack. Jack Van Dell now manufactures jewelry featuring exquisite pendants in such shapes as saddles, boots, horses, and bits. Van Dell’s trophies are just as intricate and well-made as his jewelry.
“We’ve been doing trophies for probably the last 40 years. It’s been a big part of the business for a long time,” Van Dell explained. “It started out with yacht racing because I used to sail boats a long time ago, so we did a lot of yachting trophies. Then it went from there to horse shows then to polo. When I started playing polo we started doing polo trophies, and now we do trophies for the U.S. Open, the Cartier, and the Piaget Cups here at IPC (International Polo Club Palm Beach) as well as Grand Champion Polo Club.”
Jack Van Dell takes great pride in his trophies, forming each one with careful precision. “Each one is handmade, and we have probably the best workshop for this type of trophy in the country. We can produce things that are really high-quality out of silver and other precious medals for a very reasonable price and do it very quickly. That’s sort of the hook—we can do it for a good price and do it quickly.” Prices for Van Dell’s trophies start as low as $35.00 and go up to nearly $5,000.00 depending on the trophy. Artfully designed trophies at a low price and completed in a timely manner certainly makes Van Dell’s customers glad they chose his business.
For more information on Jack Van Dell’s beautiful trophies and Van Dell Jewelers, visit vandell.com or call (561) 753-7937.
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Photo: Jack Van Dell is the president of Van Dell Jewelers, designs beautiful, high-quality trophies for equestrian sports.