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April, 2014 – Junior League of the Palm Beaches

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.

“New Member Mingle for the 2014-15 League Year, Thursday, April 3, 2014”

WHO: Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

WHAT: “New Member Mingle for the 2014-15 League Year”

WHEN: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Junior League of the Palm Beaches Headquarters, 470 Columbia Drive, Building F, West Palm Beach, FL33409

DETAILS: Junior League of the Palm Beaches will be hosting a “New Member Mingle Event” Thursday, April, 3, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at 470 Columbia Drive, Building F, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409. The Junior League is welcoming all women who have reached their 22nd birthday by May 31, 2014 and who possess an interest in volunteer work and a commitment to community service.

At the New Member Mingle, current League members will be on hand to provide membership information for the upcoming 2014-15 year, as well as provide insight on the various community programs the League is involved in throughout Palm BeachCounty. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the League in an informal setting. Light refreshments will be served.

CONTACT:  561-689-7590, heartoftheleague@jlpb.org, www.jlpb.org & https://www.facebook.com/JuniorLeaguePB

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

 

March, 2014 – New Wellington Chamber President

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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Has a New President

By Monica Kallas, SharpShooter Marketing

At a bright and sunny luncheon on March 26th, at the exclusive International Polo Club Palm Beach, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce installed Dr. Randy Laurich of The Wellness Center as the next President.  A new board of directors was also inducted during the ceremony which was conducted by Carmine Priore.

LED Source was the presenting sponsor of the elegant event.  They are a dynamic and innovative local company that focuses on providing full-service, state-of-the-art LED lighting solutions to commercial clients. Celebrity emcee was Brandon Phillips who is considered to be one of the top polo players at this time.  Phillips currently carries a 5-goal handicap and has captured some of the sport’s most coveted trophies

President Victor Connor handed over the helm to Incoming President Dr. Randy Laurich and the 2014-2015 Directors and Officers were inducted.  In attendance were Alec Domb, Dale W. Grimm, Johnny Meier, Former Mayor Darell Bowen, Blanca Greenstein, Mike Nelson and Bill Tavernise.  Joanne Dee and Michael Stone were unable to attend.  See related Photos.

March, 2014 – Wellington Debate Team

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Wellington Debate Team sets Multiple Records

Wellington Debate set multiple team records at the 2014 Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League “Grand Finals” national championship qualifier tournament Saturday, March 29, at William T. Dwyer High School.

A dozen Wolverines will invade the Windy City over Memorial Day Weekend to compete at this year’s NCFL national championship – the most ever to represent Wellington at CatNats.

In addition, Wellington took first place overall in three events at Grand Finals – Congressional Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, and Public Forum Debate. It was the most first-place finishes Wellington has achieved at the national qualifier.

In Congressional Debate, junior Michael Leatherman earned the top spot among nearly 50 students, 19 of whom advanced to the final round. Three other Wellington debaters – junior Kwadjo Walker, sophomore Victor Sanchez, and freshman Pallavi Taneja – also advanced to the finals of Congressional Debate.

In Lincoln Douglas Debate, senior Yourui Ruan went 5-0 in taking first place. And in Public Forum Debate, the team of seniors Vinnie Gasso & Caitlyn Konopka also went 5-0 in taking top honors.

In PFD, seniors Greg Foster & Kevin Murphy, and freshmen Gillian Kruisland & Caramen McDaniel, also qualified.

Wellington also has a pair of Duo Interpretation competitive acting teams qualify for Chicago: senior Dylan Race & sophomore Savannah Race (performing “Employees Must Wash Hands … Before Murder” by Don Zolidis), and sophomores Antoinette Gray & Cameron Harker (performing Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park”).

Three additional National Forensic League honor degrees were earned by Wellington. Dylan Race surpassed 500 points (Degree of Special Distinction), Olivia Davy passed the 250-point level (Degree of Distinction), and Pallavi Taneja earned her Degree of Honor by passing hte 75-point mark. Wellington now has 266 total degrees, most in the Florida Oceanfront NFL District.

Wellington Debate is coached by Paul L. Gaba.

April, 2014 – Dog Photography Event Fundraiser

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Dog Photography Event Fundraiser

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Petco in Boynton Beach from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

To Book in Advance Call or email:
Phone:  267.968.9973  or email:  info@melissashouse.com 

 

DOG PHOTOGRAPHY EVENT FUNDRAISER for JUSTIN BARTLETT ANIMAL RESCUE.  Come GET YOUR DOG PHOTOGRAPHED by Melissa McDaniel, author/photographer of the rescue dog photo book series The Photo Book Projects (http://www.thephotobooks.com).  Melissa will be in town for one day only to hold a dog photo event fundraiser at the Petco in Boynton Beach on Sunday, April 6 (11am-5pm). 100% of the sitting fees ($15 for 1 dog, $25 for 2) will be donated to Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue.  Prints are additional and start at $18.75 for a 5″x7″.

Call 267.968.9973 or email  info@melissashouse.com today to book your session in advance to get your dog photographed by Melissa! 

April, 2014 – Arts Group Presents

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Arts Group Presents – April 9th

Jupiter, FL –.  The Artists Association of Jupiter (AAOJ) proudly presents:     “Farm to Table” An Artists Interpretation. Wednesday April 9, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 at A Unique ArtGallery, 226 Center St #8 in Jupiter.  A portion of proceeds from sales of artworks created by the Artists of AAOJ, 50/50 Raffle and donations of non-perishable foods will benefit the St Peter’s Food for Family Ministry. Free to Public.

For additional information call the Gallery at 561-529-2748 or emailinfo@artistsassociationofjupiter.com

March, 2014 – PB County’s Dark Sky Festival

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Palm Beach County’s Dark Sky Festival

Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Free Family Event – March 29th from 6PM to 10 PM

Stargazing, Wildlife Presentations, Food Trucks, Exhibitors, Nature Walks, Children’s Activities, Campfire, and more.

For more information (561) 233-2461 or www.pbcgov.org/erm/darkskyfest

April, 2014 – Kids Eat FREE

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April, 2014 – Kids Eat FREE

Kids Eat FREE! 

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Compiled by Shawn Thompson

Kids Eat FREE! This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free!  All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary).  Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.

Shawn Thompson

If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

Editor’s note: Scroll down below to also find great deals on Kids’ Summer Movies! And other FREE summer stuff!

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MONDAY

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  (561)296-4563

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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TUESDAY

Alabama Joe’s 6316 Lantana Rd. #45 Pinewood Square, Lantana (561)963-3393

All day – drink included

Centanni Italian  10107 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)792-7677

Dinner only – drink not included 

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  (561)793-7050

From 4-10 p.m.  – no drink included (2 kids per one adult meal)

Shane’s Rib Shack  11051 Southern Blvd., RPB (561) 333-7427

After 4 p.m. – drink included

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)790-2771

From 5-9 p.m. – drink included

Hurricane Grill & Wings  11071 Southern Blvd, RPB  (561)753-4868

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Hurricane Grill & Wings  4075 State Rd. 7 (441), Lake Worth  (561)318-6107

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Rosalita’s Tex Mex Grill  5949 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis – corner of Lantana & Congress (561)964-5747

After 5 p.m. – drink included. Captain Cartoon, aka Dick Culpa, does FREE kids’ caricatures at Rosalita’s on Tuesday nights! Check out his website too.

Green Salsa Mexican Grill (inside Wellington Green Mall, 2nd floor by Macy’s) (561)798-2521After 5 p.m. – drink included

DiSalvo’s Trattoria   1760 Jog Rd., WPB  (561)275-7000

After 5 p.m. – drink included

Golden Corral – Kids 4 to 10 years old eat for $3.99, ages 3 and under are always free.  Royal Palm Beach, (561) 793-0201.

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 WEDNESDAY

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7, Bay 410   (561)792-5712

After 5 p.m. – drink, cookie + chips included

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB   (561)792-4045

All day – drink included

Mellow Mushroom  (City Place) 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (561) 653-1351
Dinner only – drink included (adult must buy $10 or more)

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THURSDAY

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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FRIDAY

See Everyday section

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SATURDAY

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)333-6474

All day – drink included

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine   10610 W. Forest Hill Blvd. #20, Wellington  (561)792-2220

Every Saturday for lunch

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SUNDAY

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB (561) 333-6474

All day – drink included

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EVERYDAY

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB  (561)792-8723.  (Monday thru Saturday.  Restaurant closes on Sundays at 3pm).

4-8 p.m. every day – no drink included

The Original Pancake House    105 South State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)296-0878

Until 2 p.m. every day – drink included

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Royal Palm Beach Regal Cinema

The 2014 Summer Movie Express runs for 9 weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Please see your local theatre for program start date. Admission to these films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.

 

Week Title Rating Start Time
1 Hotel Transylvania PG 10am
1 The Smurfs 2 PG 10am
2 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 PG 10am
2 The Pirates: Band of Misfits PG 10am
3 Arthur Christmas PG 10am
3 Despicable Me 2 PG 10am
4 Lego PG 10am
4 Free Birds PG 10am
5 Adventures of TinTin PG 10am
5 Rise of the Guardians PG 10am
6 Kung Fu Panda 2 PG 10am
6 Madagascar 3 PG 10am
7 The Croods PG 10am
7 Epic PG 10am
8 Turbo PG 10am
8 Walking with Dinosaurs PG 10am
9 Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG 10am
9 Rio 2 PG 10am

 

Read on . . .

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Here’s another great FREEBIE for the summertime – KidsBowlFree.com. Just sign up your kids and you get coupons for FREE bowling emailed to you each week.

 

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Shawn Thompson is a local Wellington Mom and has two children, Aaron and Audrey.  She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, attending their activities, working for a polo player, working for AroundWellington.com, plus taking evening walks with her family. Please e-mail her any free deals you find and would like to have included to shawn.srt@gmail.com

 

 

April, 2014 – AW in Pics

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April, 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.

The Stiletto Awards. Photo by Carol Porter.
The Stiletto Awards. Photo by Carol Porter.

 

Panther Ridge’s Walk on the Wild Side Event. Photo by Carol Porter.
Panther Ridge’s Walk on the Wild Side Event. Photo by Carol Porter.

 

The Wellington Chamber's March Luncheon
The Wellington Chamber’s March Luncheon

April, 2014 – Coast Guard Boating Safety Class

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Coast Guard Boating Safety Class to be held on Saturday, April 12th

The Village of Wellington has partnered with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer residents a certified Boating Safety Class.  The cost is $35 per person and there is a multi-family discount.  The examination will take place in the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd.  The Coast Guard will conduct the class on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00am- 4:00pm, with a break for lunch.  This course is designed for individuals aged 17 and older and will teach how to safely operate a boat and local laws and regulations.  Participants will receive a certification at the conclusion of the course.  Please call (561) 791-4082 to register for this important certification.  No payment necessary to register- please bring it with you on the day of the class.

To register for the Boating Safety class, please call (561)791-4082.  For more information on boating and water safety, please contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary at (561) 818-7905.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

March, 2014 – Community Services Open House

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COMMUNITY SERVICES’ OPEN HOUSE

The Village of Wellington, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, and the Boys & Girls Club, is hosting an open house at the Community Services Office, located at 1100 Wellington Trace, on Saturday, March 29th from 10am – 12pm.

Residents will have the opportunity to meet staff and discover the numerous programs and opportunities offered through Community Services and its partners. Various Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue vehicles will be on hand to explore as well as information on crime prevention programming such as the Defensive Measures Grant, starting a neighborhood watch group, and a meet and greet with Community Policing Deputies. In addition, there will be materials provided on youth outreach programming for the summer including the Boys & Girls Club summer programming, the summer REACH (Recreation and Education Activities for Children) scholarship, and tours of the Boys & Girls Club facility.

We encourage the residents join us for free refreshments, a bounce house for kids, and to learn what Community Services has to offer!

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

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