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January, 2014 – MLK Day Commemorates Its 20th Celebration In Lake Worth

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MLK Day Commemorates Its 20th Celebration In Lake Worth

 

A full slate of activities will be held this year in Lake Worth in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 20th under the theme, Twenty Years of Making the Dream Real. MLK Day Festivities were first organized in Lake Worth in 1995 through the cooperation of then-Mayor Rodney Romano and newly elected city commissioner Retha Lowe. The neighborhood group, Citizens on Task (COT), played a vital role in mobilizing community support.

This year’s celebration will begin at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 10th Avenue South and E Street with an interfaith prayer breakfast from 7:30 – 9 AM. In addition honoring Dr. King with prayer and choir performances, founding members of COT will share their recollections.

The annual Candlelight March through downtown Lake Worth will follow at 5 PM as participants gather at City Hall and parade down Lake Avenue to the MLK “Ball” Memorial. Included will be young and old; veterans of the civil rights movement as well as a multitude of church and school groups. A brief commemorative program at the Memorial will recognize the progress that the City of Lake Worth has made over its 100 year history toward fulfillment of Dr. King’s Dream.

Following the March, a Fellowship Dinner is planned at First Baptist Church. The church is located at Second Ave. South and M Street, just a block south of the Memorial. Light entertainment is planned. The free dinner will provide an opportunity for warm fellowship across religious and racial lines in the spirit of Dr. King. Sponsoring religious and civic organizations will provide the food and beverages. Members of the general public are invited to help with the dinner preparations which will begin at First Baptist at 4 PM or to contribute a side dish or a dessert.

Dr. King’s Dream encompassed the hopes and dreams of all Americans. Members of every racial, religious and ethnic group in Palm Beach County are invited to join Lake Worth residents in their celebration of the diversity of our community. All events are free of charge to the public, sponsored by the City of Lake Worth, Kiwanis Club, Lake Worth Interfaith Network and the Lake Worth MLK Committee.

January, 2014 – Village Music Nominated for Music and Sound Award

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January, 2014 – Village Music Nominated for Music and Sound Award

January, 2014 – Village Music Nominated as the Best in Music Stores

Congratulations to Village Music of Wellington, located in the Fresh Market plaza on Forest Hill Boulevard.  Village Music Wellington has been nominated by the major national music trade publication (Music & Sound Retailer) as Best New Dealer in the Nation. They are among four other stores who were nominated to win the Best in the Nation Award at the Music Convention in LA at the end of this month.

Village Music teaches over a hundred music students, hosts a large team of talented music teachers and offer lessons in guitar, ukulele, piano, violin, drums, trumpet, clarinet, bass, voice and synthesizer.

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Village Music owners Donna and Steve Willey, recently nominated as best music store in the nation.

For more of the story of Village Music and owners Steve and Donna Willey, check out their “AW Spotlight” article.

Contact Village Music if you are interested in music lessons or in buying musical instruments.  They have it all!

Village Music

10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd. #150

(Between Fresh Market and Joey’s Outback)

Wellington, FL33414

(561) 798-5334

www.villagemusicwellington.com

Open Monday thru Saturday

January, 2014 – Amin Khoury Kicks Off Kravis Center Corporate Partners Business & Breakfast Series

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January, 2014 – Amin Khoury Kicks Off Kravis Center Corporate Partners Business & Breakfast Series

Amin Khoury Kicks Off Kravis Center Corporate Partners Business & Breakfast Series
Kravis Center Director at Helm of B/E Aerospace with 10,000 employees and $3.1 Billion Revenue

WEST PALM BEACH – Amin J. Khoury, Founder, Chairman and CEO of B/E Aerospace, Inc. and member of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Board of Directors, received an impressive round of applause recently when he provided an overview and a lively question and answer session of his Wellington-based manufacturing firm at the season’s first Kravis Center Corporate Partners Business and Breakfast Series, held in the Center’s Khoury Family Dance Rehearsal Hall.

With over 10,000 employees and revenues last year topping $3.1 billion; B/E Aerospace manufactures aircraft cabin seating, lighting systems, oxygen systems, food and beverage preparation and storage equipment, galley systems and modular lavatory systems, and distributes aerospace fasteners and consumables globally.

Judith Mitchell, the Kravis Center’s CEO, introduced the Series welcomed nearly 100 guests and recognized Founding Chair of the Board Alexander Dreyfoos, immediate past Chair William Meyer and new Chair Jane Mitchell. 

“To experience growth and sustained profitability in all global markets, we must invest in advanced education,” noted Khoury.  “In particular, if the United States is to continue to set the standard for excellence, we must provide education for future engineers, chemists and physicists.”

Kravis Center Corporate Partner members are the corporate and professional leadership in Palm Beach Countywhose mission is to support and enable the Kravis Center to continue its extensive educational and community outreach programs. Corporate Partner membership offers this dynamic group of business leaders the opportunity to act as an integral part of the Kravis Center, building awareness of the Center within the business community. 

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, 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 as well as thousands of economically disadvantaged senior citizens, minorities and community groups. For general information about the Kravis Center performances and events, please visit www.kravis.org or call the box office at 561-832-7469 (561-832-SHOW).

More information on the Corporate Partners Program is available by calling Julie Hetherington, Development Officer and Sponsorship Manager, at 561.651.4201 or at Hetherington@kravis.org.

Photo Credit: Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach

  Jim Harpel and Bill Meyer

 

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January, 2014 – Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo

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January, 2014 – Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo

Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo

 

Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday, January 18th!  Feed your inner animal at some of South Florida’s best food trucks inside the Zoo.  Enjoy live music from Bobby G in the Interactive Fountain Plaza and Andre Michaud in the MayanPlaza, along with exciting Zoo Keeper talks and up-close animal encounters.

 

Food truck line-up coming soon to www.palmbeachzoo.org !  Thanks to our new partner, Food Truck Collective, for scheduling the trucks.

 

Beer& Wine is available for those 21 and older.  (The Palm Beach Zoo has a zero-tolerance policy against underage drinking.  Absolutely no service without legal ID.)

 

Zoo admission for the Food Truck Safari is $9 adult members, $10 adult non-members, $6 child members, $7 child non-members, under 3 free.  Gate proceeds support regular Zoo operations. 

 

Food and beverage purchases are NOT included in admission.  All food trucks are donating a portion of their proceeds toward Zoo operations.  Trucks accept cash or credit.

 

The Palm Beach Zoo encourages all food trucks to apply sustainable practices in their daily operations and we’ll once again give a “Sustainability Award” to the truck that excels in the most environmental and conservation sustainability categories in our checklist.  Past winners include The Daily Special, Food Island and Pescados Unidos.

 

This is what the Food Truck Safari looks like… http://youtu.be/ReHd_6-9bYg

January, 2014 – Start with the Y” Breakfast Series

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Start with the Y” Breakfast Series

 

The YWCA of Palm Beach County will host the second in a series of four “Start with the Y” breakfasts on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 7:30 a.m., at the Airport HiltonConference Center, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach.

In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, this event features a panel discussion on racial justice obstacles in Palm Beach County over the years through the eyes of local intergenerational women: Dr. Catherine Lowe, MD, PA; Chrichet Mixon, Office of the State Attorney; and Ethel Isaacs Williams, Florida Power & Light. Alexcia Cox, Esq., will serve as moderator.

A special attraction will be an exhibit from the collection of Ineria Hudnel, “a keeper of local black history.”

Tickets are $25 per person, a table of 10 is $250, and a Friend of the YWCA is $50.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 561-640-0050, Ext. 134, or visit www.ywcapbc.org.

January, 2014 – Thriving Not Just Surviving

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January, 2014 – Thriving Not Just Surviving

Thriving Not Just Surviving Your Life
A Lecture by Frannie Sheridan

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February, 2014 – Saxophonist Luis Alas Concert to Benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand

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Saxophonist Luis Alas Hosts Concert to Benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand February 1
Smooth jazz artist to lead band of national musicians in fight against childhood cancer at West Kendall Amphitheater
Miami, FL – January 7, 2014 – In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, South Florida smooth jazz artist Luis Alas will host a concert at the Miami Baptist Church West Kendall Amphitheater on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a 501 (3) non-profit organization started in memory of Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who succumbed to the disease in 2004.
 
“I have had a blessed life, not of money and wealth but of amazing opportunities and this talent which I always love to put it to use to help others,” shares Alas. “Cancer took my father from me and it was a tragic loss, but when I read about stories like Alex’s and Bella it hurts me, not only the suffering the children go through, but of the parents, family and loved ones around them.”
Alas and a cast of amazing musicians and vocalists from around the country will be performing in a romantic, smooth jazz at the concert deemed “Romance by Sax.” He released two singles in 2013, one called “Mr. Magic” and the other instrumental remake of the pop ballad “You’re My Everything”, which got as high as #55 on the ReverbNation Jazz chart.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope.
To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $60 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 275 research projects nationally. Alas adds, “I felt I had to do something and teaming with Alex’s Lemonade Stand felt like the perfect fit so hopefully we can put an end to this horrific illness.” Tickets are $10 for general admission / lawn seating, $20 for VIP (includes reception); military discount available – 15% off with I.D.
The event is generously being sponsored by Miramar Auto Service, SmartSource, Miami Baptist Church, the Downtown Miami & Brickell Chamber of Commerce and T.R.A.P.S. Tactical Response & Protection Services. For more information and tickets, navigate to: www.RomanceBySaxMiami.Eventbrite.com. For more on Luis, visit www.LuisAlas.com.
WHAT: LUIS ALAS HOSTS ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND TO TIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER CONCERT
WHEN: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2014; DOORS AT 7 P.M., CONCERT BEGINS AT 7:45 P.M.
WHERE: MIAMI BAPTIST CHURCH AMPHITHEATER, 14955 SW 88 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33196

January, 2014 – Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall Grand Opening

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Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall Grand Opening
On the 9th of January 2014, the Wellington Equestrian Gallery & Mall will have its Grand Opening.  There is to be live music, drinks, and live painting, held from 5-8:30 at night.  Come view fine art, antiques and collectables, jewelry, clothing and fun accessories.  Please join us to kick-start yet another wonderful season at the Wellington Equestrian Gallery.
Gallery Address:
13889 Wellington Trace. Suite A8-A12
Wellington, Florida 33414
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January, 2014 – Tipsy Salon’s Mom’s Pampering Morning

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January, 2014 – Tipsy Salon’s Mom’s Pampering Morning

Back to School Mom’s Pampering Morning

At Tipsy Salon & Spa in Wellington

Thursday, January 9th, 9am to noon

Ladies! Enjoy an after-the-holidays Mom’s Pampering Morning at Tipsy!

Free mimosas, a light breakfast, every service discounted by 20%!  Just bring in this coupon (or show it on your phone).

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Tipsy Salon & Spa Re-Opens Under Original Ownership

    • The original owner is back!
  • Gift cards make perfect holiday / New Year’s presents!
  • Appointments are available for New Year’s Eve
  • Check our AW Coupons page (soon) for special savings!!
  • Blow Dry Bar membership package available!
  • Same Day Appointments
  • Walk-ins Available

 

Call Tipsy of Wellington for your appointment today (561) 791-5603.  See “AW Coupons” for three other great Tipsy coupons!

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January, 2014 – Martha 4 Mayor

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Martha 4 Mayor

Time for Positive Change

Join me and my friends as we kick off the 2014 Royal Palm Beach Mayoral Campaign.

January 21st 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Carrabba’s

Southern Blvd. – RPB

Invitation Attached

Visit the website at www.marthawebster.org to RSVP

Happy 2014 – Wishing all Health & Happiness

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