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November, 2013 – BRIZZLY BUBBLE BLOW LAUNCHES ANTI-BULLYING PILOT PGROGRAM AT ODYSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL – November 21, 2013

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BRIZZLY BUBBLE BLOW LAUNCHES ANTI-BULLYING PILOT PROGRAM AT ODYSSEY MIDDLE SCHOOL – November 21, 2013

 

The Brizzly Bubble Blow Foundation, in community partnership with Palm Beach County Schools Safe & Drug-Free Advisory Council and Odyssey Middle School is excited to announce the Brizzly Bubble Blow Anti- Bullying Program! The first implementation is set to launch at Odyssey Middle School in Boynton Beach, FL with a rally for the students on Friday, November 22, 2013.

Everyday in America, a child is faced with bullying, domestic violence, peer violence, low self-esteem and confidence, and the desire to belong and “fit in.” Instead of enjoying life as a kid, youths in today’s society are now targets of abuse or are indirectly impacted by abuse in schools, the community, and in their homes. They are charged with the annoying task of being picked on and made fun of at school, in their neighborhood, on social media websites, and even through the use of cell phones! These abuses are such a heavy and significant burden on children and greatly affect their academic lives and their futures.

In more recent years, there have been a increasingly, ever-growing need to address harassment, bullying and cyber-bullying. According to a federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, bullying is, “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.

The Brizzly Bubble Blow Anti-Bullying program is a 12-week pilot program that promotes awareness and safe, effective practices against bullying in schools. The program will include classes that will be offered afterschool. Odyssey School Administration will select student to participate in the program using a selection process at their discretion. More details regarding the program, including dates, times, and location of the program classes, and any associated costs and fees, will be provided to the parents of the selected students.

Beatrice Parker Williams is the President and Founder Rock Logic, Inc., the parent copany of Brizzly Bubble Blow® and the Brizzly Bubble Blow Foundatiion. She is also the founder and CEO of Spring Time Consulting Services, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Certified to train, motivate, and instruct others, Mrs. Williams was inspired to develop and conduct seminars, workshops and classes for individuals, couples, groups, and organizations. These classes provide insight and tools for personal and professional development and are geared to those who:

ß Recognize a need for improvement

ß Have personal and/or professional goals and want to achieve them

ß Desire financial discipline and economic empowerment

ß Want to learn, grow, and succeed

Ms. Williams extends her expertise and training classes to small business and religious organizations as well. Her outstanding reputation for delivering cutting-edge, life-changing results has gained her the trust and respect of many well-known and well-established organizations within the South Florida community and abroad. Mrs. Williams and her husband, Pastor Curtis Williams, currently reside in Palm Beach County, FL. They have four children.

For More Information, Contact: Karen Hughes – 561-931-4191 or [email protected]

 

November, 2013 – JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. Helps Brighten Thanksgiving for the Needy

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. “Boys Town Basket Brigade” to be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 Partnership with Junior League Helps Brighten Thanksgiving for the Needy

 

Robbins Foundation and Accurate Glassworks, has partnered with Boys Town South Florida to help assemble Thanksgiving baskets for needy children and families in the local community. This year, the cost of feeding one family is around $35. According to the Boys Town South Florida Website, “Every dollar raised is used to purchase food; costs associated with assembling the baskets are kept to a minimum as more than 150 volunteers donate their time and skills.” Volunteers, including Junior League members, will be helping to assemble baskets, as well as deliver them throughout the area. Last year, Boys Town was able to feed more than 600 families in our area who were unable to provide a Thanksgiving meal for themselves—and they are aiming to break that record this year.

“Boys Town South Florida provides a model of care that works,” states Amy Simpson, Executive Director of Boys Town South Florida. “With the high cost of essential items like food, gas and housing, many families are unable to keep up, so they give up. Now, America’s families need us to work harder, especially during these trying economic times. We must raise hope for children and families whose struggles seem too difficult to overcome, especially at the holidays.” The rapid fire, assembly line style system of compiling each Thanksgiving basket will take place this Saturday at Boys Town South Florida Headquarters, located at 3111 S. Dixie Hwy Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL, 33405 from 9 until 11 a.m. Delivery drop-off locations are divided into South County (Lantana, Lake Worth, Green Acres), Central County (Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach), and North County (North Palm Beach, Lake Park, Jupiter). Donations are still being accepted at the Boys Town website, which can be visited at https://secure.boystown.org/donate/?id=10.

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.

November, 2013 – Equestrian vaulting at The Good Earth Farm for kids 6yrs to 100lbs

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Equestrian vaulting at The Good Earth Farm for kids 6yrs to 100lbs

 

We are the only certified vaulting class in all of Florida. Come join us once

a week on Mondays at 4:30pm. It’s seasonal, so don’t wait. We start

December 2. If you like horses, dance, music and acrobatics, or you just

want to try, try it. This is a beginners class of 6 kids. You don’t have to know

how to ride, or anything we start from scratch…it’s fun and easy and safe.

Call Nancy and sign up. Each class is $40. We sell a package of 6.

561-792-2666 2141 B rd Loxahatchee at the good earth farm, The Fun

Farm!!!

January, 2013 – Anthony’s and Wycliffe Plays for Pink

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January, 2013 – Anthony’s and Wycliffe Plays for Pink

January, 2013 – Playing for Pink

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Wycliffe Country Club partner for a special cause on Monday nights!

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November, 2013 – First Fall Family Festival to be held at ZooWEST

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First Fall Family Festival to be held at Zoo

 

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Zoo is announcing its first annual Fall Festival on Friday, November 22, 2013. From 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, guests can experience up-close animal encounters, a hay stack hunt and create their own sand art. Families can dance the evening away to music from a kids’ DJ and enjoy more entertainment in the Fountain Plaza.

“We are excited to offer this first-ever opportunity for guests to celebrate fall with us,” said Claudia Harden, Marketing Manager for the Zoo. “By offering extended hours, we hope people can enjoy the Zoo with a different, more fall-type experience as the weather cools off.”

A series of keeper talks featuring the Zoo’s big cats will take place throughout the night to ensure this is not only a fun but educational experience for the entire family. Guests can also take a trip to Asia in the Australia/Asia section of the Zoo at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about Malayan tigers, visit the Florida Wetlands at 7:00 p.m for an informative panther talk, then cruise over to the Tropics of the Americas at 7:30 p.m. to learn how jaguars roam.

Pricing:

Members: Adults/Seniors $9.00 / Children 3-12: $5.00

Non-Members: Adults/Seniors: $15.95 / Children 3-12: $9.95

Children Under 3 Free

About the Palm Beach Zoo

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife. 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 a 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.

December, 2013 – Merchants of Downtown Lake Worth this December

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Merchants of Downtown : Lake Worth

The MOD Squad

A Norman Rockwell December in Lake Worth

Filled with Arts, Food, Ornaments and Strolls

In December in Downtown Lake Worth, this little village beside the sea becomes the town that time forgot.  Strolling down Lake and Lucerne Avenues and exploring all of the side streets in-between has become a holiday tradition.  The Arts and Design district comes to life with unique exhibits only this gem of a town can cater to.  The restaurants, from Brogue’s to SouthShores Tavern and all the many in-between are filling their menus with foods for the holidays. LakeWorth is a true outdoor international food court serving main courses to desserts from around the world.

‘Tis the Season to be Arty: The Fine Art Galleries of LakeWorth are showing new works throughout this holiday season.  Special exhibits are being held throughout the town.

Strike Up A Conversation at the Bruce Webber Gallery, 705 Lucerne Avenue. A unique collection of matchbook covers from the international travels of a successful Dutch businessman during the period 1917 – 1957.  Opening reception with the collector’s grandson Kersen J. De Jong Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Exhibit continues through Christmas

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery 15 South J Street, has a month’s worth of new art works and treasures on display.  Friday, December 6th brings The Silence of the Clams, with art that springs full blown on the Clam Shell.  Artists Julie Sylvester and Valerie Brotherton scavenge the beaches finding exotic natural treasures and turning them into art.  Each artist approaches her subject in a unique way.  Valerie creates framed and staged natural specimen phenomena using her finds to create works that could live on the walls of a Natural  HistoryMuseum.  Julie creates works from shells that include huge sailing schooners, Christmas trains, Hanukah Menorahs and beautiful and intricate holiday ornaments.  Her collection of much sought after jewelry has increased in anticipation of the season. The gallery’s newest artists Gail Erickson and Vandy will be joining in with figurative ceramic works and large Papier Mache creations.

Art Gallery Designs, 630 Lake Avenue, is Lake Worth’s newest gallery and arts workshop. They are starting art classes on Dec. 3rd . You can drop in and paint projects from $10.00 to $15.00 from paper mache fish to silk painting  every Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Their Grand opening is this Sat. Nov. 15th!

Throughout the Month of December most of Lake Worth shops will be celebrate the Lake Worth version of Boxing Day.  They have put aside beautiful boxes and papers and ribbons so that all of your presents can be prepared wrapped for you while you wait.

The Lake Worth Playhouse and the Stonzek Movie Theater: The LakeWorth Playhouse has more fun in its theater per square foot than any other arts entertainment center in the region.  A beautiful setting with the best of local talent, it is an experience not to be missed.

For children: December 18: 11AM and 3:30PM Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

For Adults: December 13: 8PM  Diva’s Holiday Party $15 / December 31 8PM New Year’s Eve Celebration $35

Stonzek Movie Theater: Whole new schedule every month, the Stonzek shows films that you will not see anywhere else in the county.

Dec 6: Bastards – Claire Denis’ latest
Blue is the Warmest Color – controversial hit of Cannes

Dec13:Bettie Page Reveals All – oh Bettie what you do to these men!
Broken Circle Breakdown – Official Belgian entry to Oscars

Dec 20:At Berkeley – Fredrick Wiseman’s 4 hr documentary epic
Nutcracker – from Mariinsky Ballet St. Peterberg- a sugar plum
Rolling Stones at Hyde Park 2013 – still rockin’ after all these years

Dec 27:I am DIVINE – bring in the new yr with Divine, John Waters star and cinema anarchist.
If you are a lover of art films and unusual and original presentations, make sure you get onto the Stonzek mailing list.

Friday, December 6th : Evening on the Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth. LakeWorth’s shops and restaurants welcome you will holiday festivities.  Look for artists and musicians on the streets throughout town and in most of the local restaurants. La Bonne Bouche is back from summer vacation with the best French menu ever.

Saturday, December 7th: Trinkets and Treasures and the Bees Knees hold their monthly Parking Lot Sales. Both shops are loaded with treasures they clear out at phenomenal prices.  Enjoy their barbeque and drinks as you rummage through their unusual finds.

Sunday, December 8 – The Palm BeachMarathon takes place from 6AM-2PM.  Line the streets and cheer the runners on.

Monday December 9- Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion: Sponsored by South Shores Tavern (502 Lucerne Avenue), this newest of Lake Worth events has grown each month.  The invasion will take place from 6-10 PM on the parking lot of PNC Bank.  Eat first and then visit the Patio Bar behind South Shores Tavern for an evening of wonderful entertainment. SouthShores is now open for Lunch in the Garden  11:30 – 3p everyday.

 

Thursday, December 12 and Friday December 13 enjoy the Downtown Holiday Stroll through all of the shops and restaurants in town. Look for carolers and hot toddies everywhere.

Thursday, December 12 South Shores Tavern presents 7PM-9PM  Art Reception  Der Kleine Gemalde the small works show by the artists of The Local on Lucerne Art Project

Friday, December 13- The Victorian Tea Tour- Sign up with Barbara at 1-800-838-5931 for the tour of the season.  Visit the quaint garden at SouthShores Tavern for an afternoon tea served on the patio.  Enjoy mini-pastries, desserts and assorted teas as costumed hostesses present an interactive playlet set in 1859.

Friday, December 13th–   The 700 block of Lake will be holding its block party from 6-9.  Ramon from the Unknown Boutique will be in charge of organizing the merchants for this event. Michael Puccio from StudioDanceLakeWorth will be leading the sidewalk dancing.

South Shore Tavern: Iron Mike Norton  8PM-12AM

Saturday, December 14: 11:00 AM – The Lake Worth Holiday Parade. Bring your lawn chairs and line the streets of Lake and Lucerne for this exciting yearly parade.  Wind up in the Cultural Plaza with the Kiwanis Club who will be presenting this year’s Santa’s Workshop, a fun filled day for children of all ages.

After the parade join us at SouthShores Tavern for the 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and the 4th Annual Holiday Oke Show.

LDUB Grinchmas Pub Crawl 7PM to Midnight

South Shores Tavern- Joel Da Silva and The Midnight Howl   8PM-12AM

Friday, December 27: South Shores: Blues Dragon Acoustik

Saturday December 28: SouthShores Tavern : Bonefish  Johnny and his Funky Roots Revue

Tuesday, December 31: New Year’s Eve Celebrations all over town, from J Street where Propaganda will be block off the entire street to South Shores for their annual New Year’s Eve Gala ($75 per person includes 3 Course Meal, Cocktails and Champagne, Party Hats and Noise Makers. Reservations Required. Call 561-676-7698  or email [email protected]) to every other restaurant in town.

 

Wednesday, January 1- The Dawn of Lake Worth’s 101st Year- Look for a whole year of special events as we mark our 2nd Century.

The Merchants of Downtown is a group that meets weekly to make DowntownLakeWorth a welcoming destination for neighbors and visitors alike.  The MOD Squad, as they fondly refer to themselves, organizes block by block bringing activity, unity and camaraderie to the DowntownLakeWorth Business District.

For additional information contact [email protected] .

November, 2013 – Looking for an Intern/ Teen Talk Writer

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Attention High School Juniors and Seniors!

AroundWellington.com is looking for someone who is interested in focusing in writing and journalism to write our monthly “Teen Talk” and be our next intern, beginning January, 2014!

Please email your resume to Krista Martinelli, subject “Internship” – to [email protected].  Please include your email address and phone number.  Thank you for your interest!

November, 2013 – JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. “Deck the Palms Holiday Market

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.

“Deck the Palms Holiday Market this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013”

 

WHO: Junior League of the Palm Beaches

WHAT: “Deck the Palms Holiday Market”

WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 2013, VIP Shopping 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., General Admission, 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

DETAILS: The Junior League of the Palm Beaches will host its annual Deck the Palms Holiday Market on November 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee
Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Deck the Palms is an all-day upscale shopping extravaganza featuring 120 local and international merchants, each selling unique items including: high-end apparel, children’s clothing, jewelry, handmade gifts and more. The event also includes gourmet concessions, 10 local holiday performances to entertain guests throughout the day and a visit from Santa.
General Admission tickets are $7 for a 10:30 a.m. entry, or a $25 VIP ticket allows guests to shop before the doors open to the public from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The VIP ticket also includes a brunch, mimosas,
holiday cocktails, a complimentary chair massage, a private special holiday performance, photos with Santa and more. Both tickets include free parking, and the first 100 VIP shoppers will receive a swag bag.
Deck the Palms is one of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches’ biggest fundraisers, and all proceeds go to the community programs the League supports, such as the Nelle Smith Residence for Girls, Vita Nova
and mentoring sessions at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover Deck the Palms. Interview opportunities include a Deck the Palms vendor and/or the president of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Pam Schanel.
Relevant high-resolution images are available upon request.
For more information, see: http://www.jlpb.org/our-events/deck-the-palms-holiday-market-2013.
CONTACT: Tickets can be purchased at http://www.jlpb.org/dtptickets. For media inquiries, contact
Jennifer Pfaff at [email protected], 904-710-0055.
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.

November, 2013 – Think Pink

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November, 2013 – Think Pink

Think Pink

 

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November, 2013 – Ripples

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November, 2013 – Ripples

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Ripples

By Melanie Lewis

As I write this, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are approaching.  I’m reflecting on the year going quickly by.  One thing that really stands out to me is the 30-day-gratitude project Krista Martinelli, our AroundWellington editor started.  I was inspired and felt I could use a mental boost.  I was having a parenting crisis.  My oldest was starting to rebel against chores and cooperation in general.  My husband and I were at a standoff on different parenting approaches, and the inharmony of it all broke my heart.  When Krista started the 30-day challenge, there didn’t seem to be a reason not to do it.

The first day, I spent some time whittling down my selection. I found that I was grateful for so many things and people in my life that it was hard to choose.  I heard from others who participated that they experienced similar surprises.  Once I did it for a couple of days, I just chose the first random thing that popped into my head or that was happening at that moment.  For example, I had come back from a long walk with the dog and was grateful for my dog.  In the next moment, I was grateful for the hot shower.  I was hungry and thirsty and became extremely grateful for cold water and a crunchy apple.  Everyday things became more meaningful and delightful when I thought about them and expressed that wonderment aloud.  That was the first of many “aha” moments with the 30 days of gratitude.

The next thing that happened was a “lightness of life.”  The burden of chores, cooking, and other “mundane” things didn’t seem as strenuous.  Personally, I don’t find cooking my highest level of service to my family. However, Julia Roberts’ philosophy is, “It’s my privilege and honor to cook three meals a day for my family, and it’s a luxury on a level that I didn’t even realize, because it can be relentless for me on some days,” she said. “You have pride in how you take care of your family.” However, I can say that my family is a great joy and grateful to be able to share moments and activities.  We are able to enjoy the simplest things – watching a football game, going to the playground, and playing hide-n-seek in the backyard. Aah, so grateful for the backyard.

Gratitude isn’t just an exercise it’s as powerful tool.  In a recent Yahoo news story, “How gratitude benefits your love life” by Margot Carmichael Lester, she shares details of how a positive outlook creates an open mindedness towards different people and enhances your relationships.  You gain confidence and self-esteem.  The gratitude effect snowballs into all different sectors of your life.

One of my Facebook friends posted the following as a day of gratitude.

“My heart is full today, for the children who feel so alone and disconnected that they see no hope, and for the children who have lost friends in the past fortnight. I am appreciating my friends, loving those whom I love all the more, and cherishing each moment with my students and daughters and hoping that something will continue to matter to them. Please, let life go on, and the healing begin.”  Kathryn

Being grateful doesn’t cost anything and yet has the same effect as the also powerful “Pay It Forward” movement.  Being good to yourself and grateful for the people and things in your life benefits those around you.  Thank you, dear readers, for giving me the opportunity to share my stories and insights with you. I’m grateful for you too.

Melanie Lewis is the mother of 2 active young boys.  She is married and works part-time as Silpada representative and a weight loss consultant. She enjoys book club, and playing with her Blue-mitted Ragdoll, Percy and Golden Retriever, Rosie.  She can be reached at [email protected].

 

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