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April, 2014 – 21st Annual Reach for the Stars

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April, 2014 – 21st Annual Reach for the Stars

KRAVIS CENTER HITS THE JACKPOT WITH YOUNG FRIENDS EVENT

21ST Annual Reach for the Stars Celebrates with Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching!

Zachary Berg and Cory Valentine. Photo by Corby Kaye's Studio Palm Beach
Zachary Berg and Cory Valentine. Photo by Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach

 

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) — When you leave the planning for their annual benefit up to the Young Friends of the Kravis Center, you can gamble that the theme will hit the jackpot — with great entertainment, an easy-on-the-pocket ticket price, incredible food and drink, and a super time for all. This year’s Reach for the Stars turns 21 and is celebrating with its own coming-of-age party at Kravis Royale: Cha Cha Ching!  Set for Saturday, April 26 throughout all three floors of the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall lobby, the benefit will feature gourmet foods, fine wines and dance numbers by local dance companies, along with table games, Latin music and dancing. Reach for the Stars benefits the Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series and education programs.

Committee chairs for the 2014 event are Zachary Berg and Cory Valentine. Committee members include Rachel Azqueta, Zachary Brinkman, Anika Campbell, Cristina Ciolacu, Laura Clark, Kristin T. Demeritt, Christine DiRocco, Jackie Eckstein, Debra Elmore, Dr. Barry A. Frankel, O.D., Alan Gallardo, Bradley Hurston, Joshua M. Koenig, Dr. Andrew H. Krinsky, Max Macon, Loretta Neff, Brian Pantaleo, Cari M. Rentas, Patricia Romeo, Jayme Santa, Aaron Seitz, Greg Silpe, David Silvers, Kevin Sloane, Bill Stellway, Sarah Templeton, Jessica Walters, Christine Wang, Melissa Wilson, Gaida Zirkelbach. CBS 12 News anchor and past Reach for the Stars participant Liz Quirantes will be guest emcee.  Event sponsors include Marcie Gorman-Althof, Sydelle and Arthur I. Meyer Foundation and Jane M. Mitchell.

“The Young Friends of the Kravis Center is a giving group of young professionals, 25ish to 49ish, committed to supporting arts and culture in Palm Beach County,” said Berg.  “And you can bet that we know how to have a fun time! Our group organizes events throughout the year to support education programs, which enable the children of our community to be exposed to the arts. Membership in the Young Friends group at the Kravis Center is a fantastic way to network with other young professionals and to make an important difference in the lives of area kids, all while having a great time.”

Local restaurants will provide stations throughout the lobby area to feature their own favorite menu items for the event. Participants to date include Aioli, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Brio, Cabo Flats, Decks, Echo, Havana, Off the Hookah, Palm Beach Catch, Pampas Grille, Paneterie, Pistache, Serenity Tea Garden, Vic & Angelo’s and more.

Centrally located in West Palm Beach, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of the premier performing arts centers in the Southeast with a renowned national and international reputation. Established as a leading force in the social fabric of the community, its many outreach programs are as broad and varied as the community itself. To date, the Center has opened the door to the performing arts for approximately 2 million school children.

Tickets for the benefit are $125 per person and $100 for Young Friends members. For tickets or membership information, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org

April, 2014 – 15th Annual Luncheon for Center for Creative Education

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April, 2014 – 15th Annual Luncheon for Center for Creative Education

 

 15TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS ‘A NEW DAY’ AT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION

CCE shines a light on new programming initiatives for supporters at spring event

Kenn Karakul, Susan Miller, Maura Ziska and Talbott Maxey. Photo by Christopher Fay.
Kenn Karakul, Susan Miller, Maura Ziska and Talbott Maxey. Photo by Christopher Fay.

 

(PALM BEACH, Fla.)  The sun was shining, a crisp sea-breeze was in the air and spring flowers were sprouting on the tables at the recent Center for Creative Education 15th Annual Spring Luncheon.  More than 200 supporters gathered at the lakefront home of Darlene and Jerry Jordan to learn more about the Center’s new programming initiatives.  The luncheon was chaired by Susan Miller and Maura Ziska Christu, with long-time supporters Kenn Karakul and Talbott Maxey as honorary chairs.

”It is a new day at CCE and the Center continues to expand its reach with new programs and initiatives,” said Robert Hamon, CEO.  This year we have done new work with children in Pre-K programs because we know that across our local communities many students are not kindergarten ready.  Our concern is that if they start behind, they will stay behind.  We are also working with students along the Autism Disorder Spectrum and the school is thrilled that we are making a meaningful impact with these students.   Hamon added, “We are sincerely grateful for the support of our luncheon leadership and committee, our sponsors, and our luncheon guests, for their time and donations.”

Seated at tables adorned with the vibrant colors of spring – bright oranges, yellows and pinks, luncheon supporters watched intently as the Center creatively showcased its work and future goals.  A video produced by students showcased CCE’s projects, and a variety of experts highlighted the need for impactful education initiatives.

“The collaboration between the Center for Creative Education and the Palm BeachSchool for Autism has given our children an educational opportunity that builds confidence, keeps them engaged, and provides an outlet for self-expression, and more,” said Abby Girton, director of development and marketing at the Palm BeachSchool for Autism.  “I would love to see more of these programs in all schools.”

CCE supporters included: Ashton Battle, Veronica Bauer, Eileen Berman, Vanessa Beyer, Lore Moran Dodge, Susie Dwinell, Jack Elkins, Sarah Fabrizio, Frances Fisher, Vicki Halmos, Danielle Hickox, Darlene Jordan, Irene Karp, Darcie Kassewitz, Ellen Kaufman, Susan Keenan, Frannie Kettenbach, Jessica Koch, Helene Lorentzen, Rose McEwen, Erin McGould, Gail McMillan, Pamela Miller, Steve and JoAnna Myers, Mario Nievera, Pamela O’Connor, Kit Pannill, Dan Ponton, Marzia Precoda, Tommy Quick, Amanda Schumacher, Elizabeth Wetherell, Penny Williams.

Sponsors included: Susan and Lloyd Miller, Patricia Quick, Jack Elkins and Bunny Hiatt, Kochman and Ziska, Nievera Williams Design, Amanda and Charles Schumacher, Randall and Barbara Smith Foundation, Elizabeth and David Wetherell, Irene and Jim Karp, Gail and Steve McMillan, Smith and Moore Architects, Fidelity Investments, Weekes & Callaway, First Republic Bank, Thompson & Frank Galley, Loro Piana, HIVE Home, Gift & Garden, Sup ATX and Onli.

The Center for Creative Education’s mission is to open a child’s mind to art and learning through innovative programming – increasing their potential and overall academic performance.  CCE’s arts integrated classes encourage creative thinking, confidence building and problem solving throughout life.  Last year, the Center worked with more than 12,500 children throughout Palm BeachCounty – teaching many kids considered at risk for academic failure and those in low socio-economic circumstances.

For more information about the Center for Creative Education and its upcoming events, please visit www.cceflorida.org or call (561) 805-9927.

 

April, 2014 – Wellington Children’s Theatre

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April, 2014 – Wellington Children’s Theatre

Wellington Children’s Theatre presents Two Shows!

 

“LES MISERABLES” Presented by The Wellington Children’s Theatre.   Friday, April 11th,  @ 7:30pm, Saturday, April 12th @ 2 and 7:30pm, Sunday, April 13th  @ 3pm. Tickets are $19 Adults, $12 Children. At Palms West Alliance Church, 16401 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee.

561-223-1928 or visit our website

www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com

 

DISNEY’S “SLEEPING BEAUTY”  Presented by the Wellington Children’s Theatre, Junior Musical Theatre Workshop.  Saturday, April 19th, @ 2pm & 7pm.      Tickets:  $14 Adults, $8 Children

For ticket purchse and location information, please call 561-223-1928 or visit our website

www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com

 

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April, 2014 – Healey Center Celebrates 1st Year in New Facility

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April, 2014 – Healey Center Celebrates 1st Year in New Facility

HEALEY CENTER CELEBRATES FIRST YEAR OF PROVIDING QUALITY
SKILLED NURSING CARE IN NEW FACILITY

Peggy Mallon, MBA, NHA, RD, Administrator (back row, far left) celebrates the Healey Center’s 1st anniversary with residents and staff at the skilled nursing home.

Riviera Beach, FL – Residents and staff at the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had cause for celebration on Thursday as they marked the one-year anniversary of the move to their new home in Riviera Beach. Residents enjoyed a barbeque lunch along with family and friends who were invited to share in the milestone. When it opened April 3rd, 2013, the new 120-bed facility replaced the former facility in West Palm Beach, which had served the needs of the community since 1917.

“For many years, the HealeyCenter has been an important part of the health care safety net in Palm BeachCounty,” said Ronald J. Wiewora, MD, MPH, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer. “We are proud that this new, modern facility has allowed our staff to continue to provide high-quality, skilled nursing care to our community’s most vulnerable and needy residents.”

The Health Care District began operating the HealeyCenter in 1995. The HealeyCenter serves eligible Palm BeachCounty residents with traumatic injuries or debilitating illnesses, and also cares for residents with dementia and complex medical issues. While the nearly 100 residents range in age from 22 to 85, the majority are under 64 years old.

“For many of our residents, the HealeyCenter is not just a facility where they receive care, it is their home,” said Peggy Mallon, MBA, NHA, RD, Administrator. “Our new Center allows the residents to have some of the conveniences of home, such as more privacy inside their rooms, as well as more personal dining spaces. Over the past year, residents have enjoyed these enhancements the most.”

The new building’s modern and spacious design gives residents more privacy, brings common areas like dining and day rooms close to the residents’ rooms and enables staff to provide more care inside the rooms. Residents now enjoy semi-private rooms with space to store their wheelchairs, and specialized room lighting allows residents to control various settings, which is important to residents with head injuries who need softer lighting.

“It’s awesome,” said David Terry, a 16-year HealeyCenter resident.  “I love the view from my room and the privacy.”

The HealeyCenter’s professional staff delivers more than 6,000 hours of occupational, physical and speech therapy services each year, giving long-term patients a second chance at quality of life. Staff members are proud of their success in returning residents—many who arrive without the ability to walk or to speak—to their highest optimal capabilities and they refer to residents who have moved out and on with their lives as “walking miracles.”

“They really do a fantastic job,” said Eugene Williams, a HealeyCenter resident. “I’ve witnessed two or three people who came in in wheelchairs, and now they’re walking.”

“We get to really impact someone so that they don’t just have a lifelong illness that puts them in a facility forever or a devastating accident and injury where they’re separated from their families,” said Dotty Olsen-DeHon, the HealeyCenter’s Director of Rehabilitation. “Now that’s the best part, when the families get to reunite, they get to go back into the community, be with them.”

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About the Health Care District:

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County, which is marking its 25th anniversary, provides adult and pediatric care at the four C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics, health coverage programs for eligible uninsured residents, a pharmacy operation, a nationally-recognized Trauma System, registered nurses in nearly 170 public schools, short and long-term skilled nursing at the Edward J. Healey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Riviera Beach, and acute care at Lakeside Medical Center, the county’s only public hospital, serving the rural Glades’ communities. 

April, 2014 – Jazz under the Stars

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April, 2014 – Jazz Under the Stars

The Wellington High School Band invites you to a night of Jazz Under the Stars during the second annual Spring Concert/Scholarship Benefit and Bake Sale being held at the Village of Wellington Amphitheater on April 26, 2014. Performances start at 7:00 PM and will feature both WHS Jazz bands and the Wellington Landings Middle School Jazz band. Admission is free, however the Wolverine Band Boosters will be collecting donations to benefit summer music and auxiliary camps as well as for the Erin Fernandez Memorial Scholarship Fund. With the help of our community, theWolverine Band Booster Association has been supporting students with various band and auxiliary camp scholarships since 1998; while the Fernandez scholarship has been awarded to WHS band students since 2004. Various baked goods will also be available for purchase during the evening. For more information please contact Joe Piconcelli at (561) 791-4756.

Lois Spatz

Wolverine Band Booster Board Public Relations Committee Chair

(561) 797-1056

Loisinfla@mac.com

April, 2014 – Conservation Leadership Lecture Series at the Zoo

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April, 2014 – Conservation Leadership Lecture Series at the Zoo

 Conservation Leadership Lecture Series at Zoo Expands

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is announcing the first-ever expansion of the Conservation Leadership Lecture Series for 2014, generously sponsored by Florida Crystals Corporation. In the second lecture in the series, “An Evening with Carlton Ward, Jr.,” guests will hear from native Floridian and environmental photojournalist Carlton Ward, Jr., on Thursday, April 10, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Zoo’s Tropics Café. Because of the series’ popularity, the Zoo is adding a third lecture in the series for the first time ever. The third lecture will occur on Thursday, June 12, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., also in the Zoo’s Tropics Café, titled “Florida Panther Habitat Conservation and Connectivity.” The third lecture will feature conservation biologist, Richard A. Hilsenbeck, Ph.D. Guests are invited to enjoy cocktails and Zoo animal encounters before each lecture presentation begins, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

In “An Evening with Carlton Ward, Jr.,” Ward will discuss his passion for nature, which was born from the Florida landscape where eight generations of family history have grounded his perspective. For his first book, “The Edge of Africa,” Ward spent eight months in the tropical rain forests of Gabon with the Smithsonian Institution documenting the region’s unseen and undiscovered biological diversity. The photographs were exhibited in Gabon, London and at a United Nations reception in New York. Carlton’s work documenting endangered desert elephants in Mali was on the cover of Smithsonian Magazine and comprised a chapter in the National Geographic book, “Great Migrations.”

Ward’s current focus is the Florida Wildlife Corridor Initiative, which he co-established in 2010. In 2012, he co-led the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition—a 100-day, 1000-mile trek from the Everglades to Okefenokee, to raise awareness for the opportunities to protect a corridor of connected lands and waters throughout the Florida peninsula.

“Our three-part lecture series has highlighted sustainable development in wildlife sensitive areas, like Babcock Ranch in the middle of panther country, and will later look at the assembly of conservation land throughout south Florida through the Nature Conservancy,” said Andrew Aiken, President & CEO for the Zoo. “But our upcoming leadership lecture with photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. is perhaps the most emotionally-uplifting moment in this year’s series.”

“Ward’s photographs and his Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition story are an absolute inspiration to anyone even remotely interested in nature,” Aiken continued. “His work simply takes us to a timeless place we all seek – even if just for a moment – of wild and natural beauty, something we all deeply aspire to preserve right here in our state. Don’t miss it!”

In “Florida Panther Habitat Conservation and Connectivity,” guests will hear from Dr. Hilsenbeck, who has more than 35 years of experience in conservation biology, including nearly 23 years with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). He is currently Director of Conservation Projects for the Florida Chapter of TNC and has statewide responsibilities for project initiation, design and implementation. He is the author/co-author of more than 60 Preservation 2000, Save Our Rivers and Florida Forever projects, with many focused on the conservation of Florida’s ranch and timberlands. Dr. Hilsenbeck is considered an expert in the area of conservation easements, ecological assessments and descriptive ecology of Florida’s natural communities. He has primary responsibility within TNC for land acquisition issues before the state’s Acquisition and Restoration Council and has been successful in guiding scores of projects through the State of Florida’s initial land acquisition process. He is the author of more than 30 peer-reviewed articles published in scientific journals, chapters in several books, as well as numerous technical reports to private, state and federal agencies.

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

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.

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April, 2014 – Thriving not just Surviving your Life

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April, 2014 – Thriving not just Surviving your Life

THRIVING not just Surviving your LIFE!

A humorous and compelling lecture

with 20+yr veteran of international Truthtelling Frannie Sheridan

Closing Breakfast and Fabulous Boutique for the

Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research.

Frannie Sheridan

 

On Friday April 25 @ 8:30A.M. We are delighted to be presenting Frannie Sheridan as our Guest Speaker. Sylvia Brauner will be honored.

 

The couvert is $25 for Pap Members/Advance Registration, $28 Pap Member at the door. $30 for a non member at the door. Send checks to Pat Van Gorp, 10704 Fairmont Village Drive, Wellington, Fl 33449

April, 2014 – Science Center’s Farewell to Titanic Exhibit

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April, 2014 – Science Center’s Farewell to Titanic Exhibit

DON’T MISS THE BOAT!

Science Center to host final event on April 15th before Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition sets sail

(West Palm Beach, Fla.)  The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is preparing to bid a proper farewell to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition by throwing the exhibit its own bon voyage on April 15, 2014, the 102nd anniversary of the sinking of Titanic.  Taking place from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., guests will be treated to Titanic reenactors, including the infamous Molly Brown, crew from the Marconi Radio Room and a special panel discussion given by local residents with direct connections to the famous Ship. The panel discussion will begin promptly at 11 a.m.

Molly Brown reenactor.
Molly Brown reenactor.

On April 15, 1912, RMS Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world’s confidence in modern technology. The South Florida Science Center is currently hosting nearly 100 legendary artifacts conserved from the Ship’s debris field, offering a poignant look at this iconic Ship and its passengers.  Officially setting sail on April 20, the Science Center’s first blockbuster exhibit in its expanded space will offer visitors a last chance to step back in time and become part of Titanic’s 102nd year journey. Artifacts on display include perfume vials, china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line and a chandelier, among others. The objects offer a haunting and emotional connection to the lives that were abruptly ended or forever altered.

As part of the anniversary festivities, a panel of three local residents will share their stories about their direct personal connections to the infamous Ship.  Randi Lundi, a Tequesta resident, recalls hearing his grandmother, third-class passenger Anna Sophia Turja, openly speak about her experience on board and her reason for traveling to the United States – to meet her sister, who had sent her an $18 ticket.  Jane Napier, a resident of Jupiter, is the granddaughter of Stanley Henry Fox, a second-class passenger whose story was made famous by the mysterious events that took place after his untimely death on board Titanic.  Trish Rowland, a Delray Beach native, is the granddaughter of Frederick James McCarty, a first-class petty steward that left behind a wife and three children, along with a photograph taken the day the Ship set sail, which Trish still possesses.

“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is the largest exhibit we have ever hosted,” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO.  “It seemed only appropriate that we host one more event as a ‘last call’ to anyone who still has not had an opportunity to see the exhibit.  Involving locals with a Titanic connection adds yet another emotional and human layer to the collection of artifacts. As a whole, Titanic attracted a broader audience than we have seen in any other exhibit here, and we look forward to expanding that reach with future blockbuster exhibits. On May 5 we debut Mazes and look forward to hosting new audiences for this fun and interactive new exhibit.”

With a mission to “open every mind to science,” the Science Center 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.   All exhibits are open during the Titanic’s special showing.

For more information about the anniversary event, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.  The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.  Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

April, 2014 – Events at Joey’s Outback

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April, 2014 – Events at Joey’s Outback

April Events at Joey’s Outback

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April, 2014 – Whole Foods Calendar of Events

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Wellington April 2014 Calendar of Events – Whole Foods

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.

 

Block Parties in April!

Wednesday, April 2nd 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE

Wednesday, April 9th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE

Wednesday, April 16th 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE

Wednesday, April 23rd 5:30-7:00 PM, FREE (Special Earth Day Block Party!)

Wednesday, April 30th 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!

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!

Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures

Specialty Raw Milk Cheese Night

Tuesday, April 1st 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM

Come to our Specialty Cheese Corner to taste and learn all about Raw Milk Cheeses with Jose, your Cheese Expert!

Friday Fish Fry!

Friday, April 4th 4:30-6:30 PM, $6.99 per person

Let us entertain you with our fish sandwich, coleslaw, seasonal beers and live music for only $6.99!  Veggie substitute and bottled water will also be available.  No registration necessary, just stop by the patio.

Local Artist Celebration

Friday April 11th, 6:30-8:00 PM, $5/donation per person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000.  Payment will be collected at event entrance in the Café.

Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Sandra Barbieri, and enjoy her incredible ecology inspired art! Guests will have the chance to ask the artist questions, taste fine wines, and enjoy delicious small bites.  One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund.

Gluten Free Shopping Tour

Friday April 11th 6:30- 7:30 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join us for an informative tour of our Gluten Free products around the store and enjoy samples of Chef Joe’s top picks!  Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.

Instructor: Chef Joe Colavito, Demo Specialist and Gluten Free Guru

Kid’s Club: Hello Herbs!

Sunday, April 13th 2:00-3:30 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

In honor of Earth Month, bring the kiddos out to learn what plants need to grow! They will be planting their own potted herbs to take home, as well as helping us to plant herbs for the store windowsill garden! Snacks will be served.

Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist

Healthy Road Map Cooking Class

Thursday, April 17th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

England is known for their colorful and nutritious foods, said no one. Let’s change that perception and pump up the veg whilst enjoying classical English fare.

Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist

Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!

Saturday, April 19th 1:00 – 2:30 PM, FREE

Spring has officially sprung and flowers are in bloom, but, when greenery starts growing in the bathtub you know it is time to bust out the old scrub brush! Join Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, out on the patio and explore environmentally friendly cleaning options sure to transform a boring cleaning routine into super sudsy eco-friendly fun…rubber ducky optional. No registration necessary, just stop on by.

Seasonal Sensations: Springtime

Friday April 18th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Cooking with the seasons means choosing fruits and vegetables that are at the peak of freshness and flavor. Menu: Thai Papaya Salad, Savory Thyme and Turnip Cupcakes, Salmon with Strawberry Avocado Salsa, and Penne with Asparagus, Sage & Peas.

Instructor: Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist

It Takes a Village: Baby Food 101

Tuesday April 22nd 10:00 AM-11:30 AM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join us as we explore and discuss your baby’s transition into solid foods. Jenn Cohen of It Takes a Village will lead an open forum discussion about making your own baby foods and what works best. Amanda will be presenting a short cooking demonstration and hands-on mashing! In celebration of Earth Day, please bring your own container to take home the baby food that you made!

Facilitators: Jenn Cohen and Amanda Smith, LifestyleCenter Specialist

Shakespeare in the Dark

Thursday, April 24th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

The Bard had a wondrous food lust. Let’s celebrate his birthday and springtime with famous foods featured throughout his tales.
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist

Mom’s Morning Escape

Friday, April 25th 9:00-11:00 AM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 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, 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

Gluten Free Cooking

Saturday, April 26th 4:00-5:30 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.

Instructor: Chef Joe Colavito, Demo Specialist and Gluten Free Guru

Meditation Presentation

Sunday, April 27th 2:00-4:00 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Explore the healing power of meditation and learn how to create peace in your life in spite of the stress around you. This simple technique can be practiced daily for health, serenity and joy. You will be able to have a firsthand demonstration and try the techniques for yourself! Stress be gone!

Instructor: John M. Bednarik, is the Assistant Area Director for the OSHA Long Island Area Office.

SOS: Sustainable Outstanding Seafood

Tuesday April 29th 6:30-7:30 PM, FREE

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join our Seafood Expert, Garrett as he walks you through the benefits of our responsibly-farmed seafood. We will end the class with a cooking demonstration and tasting.

Instructors: Garrett Wanamaker, Seafood Team Leader & Amanda Smith, Lifestyle Center Specialist

COMING IN MAY AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET WELLINGTON

Mothers Day Brunch

Sunday May 11th, 1:00-2:30 PM, $10 per adult, $5 per child

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.

Kid’s Club: Gifts for Mom

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 and Lily Sehim, Floral Designer

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Flavors: Wellington Food & Wine Festival

Friday April 4th

At the Palm BeachInternationalEquestrianCenter, www.flavorswellington.com

Village of Wellington Triathalon

Sunday April 6th 6:30 AM- 12:00 PM

The Annual Wellington Kids Triathlon is an introduction for children born between 2000 and 2010 to a Multi-Sport Endurance Event within a safe and positive environment.

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