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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 pviscusi@palmbeachzoo.org.

 

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 JLPBKITK@GMAIL.COM 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

JLPBKITK@gmail.com

twitter@JLPalmBeaches   #KidsintheKitchen #JLKITK

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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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April, 2014 – Spamalot at Lake Worth Playhouse

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April, 2014 – Spamalot at Lake Worth Playhouse


Spamalot at the Lake Worth Playhouse

April 10-27

 

The cast of Monty Python's Spamalot. Photo by Scott Suchman.
The cast of Monty Python’s Spamalot. Photo by Scott Suchman.

Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

Spamalot hilariously though not-so-accurately retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people.

Did we mention a bevy of beautiful show girls?

Read on . . .

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April, 2014 – Hanley Center’s Annual Golf Classic

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April, 2014 – Hanley Center’s Annual Golf Classic

 HANLEY CENTER’S 15TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC IS A SWINGING SUCCESS

Supporters hit the links for Hanley Center’s Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund

© 2014 LILA PHOTO. Dr. Rachel Docekal, Mike Gibson and Sarah Alsofrom
© 2014 LILA PHOTO. Dr. Rachel Docekal, Mike Gibson and Sarah Alsofrom

(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.)   Hanley Center’s 15th Annual Golf Classic took place at the prestigious Old March Golf Club in Palm BeachGardens.  The new venue served as a backdrop for the 18-hole tournament, awards ceremony, luncheon and silent auction – all to benefit Hanley Center’s Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund.

Part of the Caron Treatment Centers Network, Hanley Center is a nonprofit residential substance abuse treatment center established by the Hanley family as a community resource nearly 30 years ago. The Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund provides scholarship assistance to support people who want help, but need financial assistance.

“Participation in the Golf Classic helps to bring hope into our patients’ lives and the lives of their families,” said Dr. Rachel Docekal, Hanley Center Foundation CEO.  “We are grateful to the Golf Classic chairmen for recognizing how important the Lifesaver Patient Aid Fund is, as their commitment to this cause helps to save lives.  About 40 percent of patients receive some financial assistance.”

Led by chairmen Gary Harris, Suzanne Holmes and Maria Marino, along with junior chairman Jason Schweriner, the 2014 Golf Classic committee included Jack Barrett, Dorothy Bradshaw, Lena Braswell, Mike Gauger, Linda and Mike Hanley, Marti LaTour, Tom McNicholas, Val Perez, Chandler Pettit, Dan Thomas, Mike Tommeraas, Patti Travis and Dr. Jean Wihbey.  Guests of the awards luncheon also included representatives from companies such as Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Florida Power & Light Company, Gunster, Max Planck Florida Foundation and Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

Winners of the Hanley Center Golf Classic were:

First place gross – Jack Barrett, Cressman Bronson, Graham Davidson and Scott Wilson

Second place gross –Tom Balling, Bob Raynes, Mike Tommeraas and Chris Walsh

First place net – Jacques Houvis, Hanneke Van Don Bommen and Dr. Meredith & Barry Snader

Sponsors for the event included Braman Motorcars; Hanley Family Foundation; The Harris Land Company; Hedrick Brothers Construction; PNC Wealth Management; Weiner, Lynne & Thompson, P.A.; Bloomingdale’s Palm Beach Gardens; Habaneros Cigars and Southern Wine & Spirits.  Media Sponsor was Palm Beach Illustrated.  Hole in One Sponsor was Braman Motorcars.

Part of the Caron Treatment Centers nationwide network, Hanley Center is a residential addiction treatment center offering a broad spectrum of programs based on the most advanced research in the disease of addiction. Together, Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers comprise one of the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit addiction treatment providers in the country, focused on a 12-Step recovery program with a powerful clinical component. In South Florida, Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers operate lifesaving addiction treatment centers at Hanley Center, Caron Ocean Drive and Caron Renaissance in Palm Beach County; and Gate Lodge in Vero Beach.  For more information on Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers please call 866-4HANLEY (866-542-6539), visit www.hanleycenter.org or follow @HanleyCenter.

 

April, 2014 – Speed Networking with Welly Chamber

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April, 2014 – Speed Networking with Welly Chamber

Speed Networking Event on Thursday, April 24th

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May, 2014 – In and Out of Time

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May, 2014 – In and Out of Time

In and Out of Time

By Maya Angelou

 

 

Read more about poet Maya Angelou.

May, 2014 – CureSearch Walk

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Children with Cancer to be Honored, Remembered, and Celebrated at West Palm Beach CureSearch Walk

Friends, Supporters, Survivors, and Families Raise Funds for Critical Children’s Cancer Research 

The West Palm Beach CureSearch Walk on May 17, 2014 at Meyer Amphitheatre will bring together the local community to celebrate and honor the 42 children diagnosed with cancer every day. Funds raised at the CureSearch Walk will help fund research that accelerates the cure for children with the greatest risk of losing their battle with cancer.

During this unique event’s opening ceremony, survivors will be called to the stage to state their name and receive a medal, while those who lost their battle will be remembered during a memorial ceremony.  After the opening ceremony, survivors, supporters, families, friends, and medical professionals will walk for approximately a mile and a half before returning for the closing ceremonies.

This year’s walk is sponsored by St. Mary’s MedicalCenter and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital and Titan Florida, both silver level sponsors. The West Palm Beach CureSearch Walk has a goal of $38,000 to reach through the efforts of fundraising, donations and event sponsorship. To help reach this goal, please sign-up as a participant or donate to the walk at www.CureSearchWalk.org/WestPalmBeach To be a part of the event committee or give donated items/services to the walk, please contact Community Development Manager, Betsy Langan at Betsy.Langan@CureSearch.org.

Every day 42 children are diagnosed with cancer. Children’s cancer affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups equally and is the leading cause of death by disease in children.  During the last 25 years the overall survival rate for children’s cancer has increased from 40% to nearly 90%, but for many rare cancers, cure rates remain unchanged. Furthermore, the number of diagnosed cases annually has not declined in nearly 20 years.

“At CureSearch, we are committed to changing the odds for children most at risk for losing their battle with cancer.  We know that the 15,500 infants, children, and adolescents diagnosed with cancer each year deserve new and better treatments, faster than at a pace of 2 in 25 years,” says Laura Thrall, president and CEO of  CureSearch for Children’s Cancer. “That is why we fund novel research and support clinical trials at hospitals across the country.  We’re fighting for the future every child deserves and every parent dreams of”.

Join the CureSearch Walk at Meyer Amphitheatre or at any one of our 60 Walks across the country and become part of a highly visible, incredibly powerful team fighting courageously for a cure.

To learn more about the West Palm Beach CureSearch Walk on May 17, 2014 visit www.CureSearchWalk.org/WestPalmBeach .

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About CureSearch for Children’s Cancer

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to fund and support targeted and innovative children’s cancer research with measurable results, and be the authoritative source of information and resources for all those affected by children’s cancer.  CureSearch accelerates the cure by driving innovation, eliminating research barriers and solving the field’s most challenging problems; annually funding clinical trials and scientific research questions that challenge the status quo to push the field closer to a cure.  Ultimately, CureSearch is working to change the odds for those children most at risk.

 

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