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November, 2013 – Norton Celebrates the Holiday Season with its Annual Holiday Family Festival

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November, 2013 – Norton Celebrates the Holiday Season with its Annual Holiday Family Festival

 

Norton Celebrates the Holiday Season with its annual Holiday Family Festival – Enjoy Art, Dance, Music, Magic, and More!

 

 

St_ Edward's Children's Choir HFF12 LILA PHOTO rsWEST PALM BEACH, FL (Nov. 8, 2013) – Once again, the Norton Museum of Art’s annual, entertainment-filled Holiday Family Festival offers families a joyous way to kick off the winter season. Set for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, the Festival features music and dance performances, a magic troupe, art activities and tours, treasure hunts, storytelling, and more. Regular Museum admission applies. The merriment occurs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., but the Museum café, Fratelli Lyon, will be serving a holiday brunch beginning at 11 a.m.

“Each year, the Holiday Family Festival presents terrific performers from our area,” says GlennTomlinson, the Norton’s William Randolph Hearst Curator of Education. “Visitors are thrilled by the quality of the musicians and dancers, and they love the activities and family tours that take place throughout the Museum.”

Visitors are sure to be uplifted by the graceful dancers of the Palm Beach Atlantic DanceEnsemble and the sounds of Women of Note. The House of Flying Cards is also set to thrill with its bag of tricks and illusion. Storyteller Monica Ladd will share exciting tales, and the St. Edwards Children’s Choir and Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company will sing holiday classics. Complimentary refreshments come courtesy of Whole Foods Market. And the Museum Store is offering Norton Members a 20-percent discount and free gift wrapping.

The schedule of activities and performances is as follows*:

1 – 5 p.m. Children’s art activities and gallery treasure hunts

1-1:30 p.m. St. Edwards Children’s Choir

1:15 -2:15 p.m. House of Flying Cards Magicians

1:30-2 p.m. Family Tour

1:30-4:30 p.m. Face Art by Daisy

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1:30-5 p.m. Pianist Kelly Walsh

1:45-2:15 p.m. Palm Beach Atlantic University Dance Ensemble

2-2:30 p.m. Storyteller Monica Ladd

2-3 p.m. Adult Tour

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Dave Gibble Brass Quintet

2:30-3:30 p.m. Appearance by Santa Claus

3-3:30 p.m. Family Tour

3:15 – 4 p.m. Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company

4 – 4:30 p.m. Women of Note

For more information visit Norton.org. *Please note the schedule is subject to change. About the Norton Museum The Norton Museum of Art is a major cultural attraction in Florida, and internationally known for its distinguished Permanent Collection featuring American Art, Chinese Art, Contemporary Art, European Art and Photography. The Norton is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, FL., and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major Holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students with a valid ID, and free for Members and children ages 12 and under. Special group rates are available. On Thursdays, admission is half price for everyone. West Palm Beach residents receive free admission every Saturday with proof of residency. Palm Beach County residents receive free admission the first Saturday of each month with proof of residency. For additional information, please call (561)832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

November, 2013 – Candy Crowley will address the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

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Candy Crowley Will Address the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

 

TO:  Assignment Editors

FROM:  Forum Club of the Palm Beaches

RE:  CNN’S Candy Crowley

WHEN:  Noon — Monday, Nov. 18, 2013

WHERE:  Palm Beach County Convention Center          

650 Okeechobee Blvd.,  West Palm Beach

CONTACT PERSON:  Exec. Dir.  Gayle Pallesen

PHONE:  (561) 304-0570

 

    Award-winning CNN journalist Candy Crowley will address the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Monday, Nov. 18 during a noon luncheon at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.  Crowley is CNN’s chief political correspondent and Sunday morning anchor of State of the Union with Candy Crowley.

 

    Public tickets are $60 and must be ordered in advance by calling the Forum Club ticket line: (561) 881-9977.  Luncheon tickets are also on sale to hear former U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe on Nov. 25 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.  Snowe, who quit the Senate because of gridlock, will do a book signing of Fighting for Common Ground.

November, 2013 – Residents Encouraged to Donate to Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive

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Residents Encouraged to Donate to Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive

 

The holidays are all about the three F’s: family, friends, and food. But for some of  our neighbors, there’s the added stress of not knowing whether they can afford  to get a hot Thanksgiving meal on the table. That’s why Wellington is partnering  with local faith based organizations, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office,  Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Whole Foods, Publix, Ultima Fitness, and  Walgreens for its annual Hometown Holiday Food Drive. Donations are being  accepted through Monday, November 18th, with residents encouraged to  contribute the following food items:

  • Instant  mashed potatoes
  • Packaged  stuffing (mix)
  • Cornbread  mix
  • Cranberry  sauce
  • Turkey  gravy
  • Canned  vegetables

Food  can be dropped off at Village Hall, the Safe Neighborhoods Office, the  Wellington Community Center, Village Park, Ultima Fitness, PBSO’s District 8  office, and Walgreens located in the Wellington Market Place.  Residents  wishing to make a cash donation to fund a complete dinner may contact the  Community Services department at (561) 791-4796.

All  food donations will go directly to local families in need. Residents looking for  assistance can contact Wellington’s Community Services department at  (561)791-4796 or their local house of worship.

Special  thanks to our community sponsors Whole Foods Market, Ultima Fitness, the  Wellington office of Keller Williams Realty, and Walgreens. Sponsorship  opportunities are still available. Contact Scott Campbell, Community Projects  Manager, at (561) 791-4105 for more info!

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

David  Feliciano | Digital Media Manager | Village of Wellington | 12300  Forest Hill Boulevard | Wellington, FL 33414

Tel:  561-791-4185 | Fax: 561-791-4045 | [email protected] | www.wellingtonfl.gov

November, 2013 – Bloomingdale’s Shopping Event Nov.16th Benefiting the Junior League of the Palm Beaches

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MEDIA ALERT

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES

“Bloomingdale’s Shopping Event Nov.  16th

 Benefiting the Junior League of the Palm  Beaches”

WHO:  Bloomingdale’s,  Palm Beach Gardens

WHAT:  “Bloomingdale’s Shopping Event Benefiting the Junior League of the Palm  Beaches”

WHEN:  Saturday,  November 16, 2013, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE:  Bloomingdale’s  at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida  33410

DETAILS:  Bloomingdale’s  will be hosting an exclusive all day shopping event which will benefit the  Junior League of the Palm Beaches on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 10 a.m.  until 8 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s at The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm  Beach Gardens, Florida 33410.

Shop the  latest collections including specialty trunk shows by Ted Baker and Kate Spade.  Shoppers who arrive between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. can enjoy a signature drink,  sponsored by Onli, and a variety of sweet treats. Bloomingdale’s will donate 10%  of the proceeds from all “checked-in” receipts to the Junior League. All  shoppers can “check-in” their receipts at the reception table on Level  2.

CONTACT:  For more  information call (561) 625-2200.

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.

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Meredith  Cruz
JLPB PR Chair

November, 2013 – Walk to Cure Diabetes – West Palm Beach 2014 FACT SHEET

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Walk to Cure Diabetes – West Palm Beach – 2014 FACT SHEET

Greater Palm Beach County Chapter

1641 Worthington Road, Ste. 340

West Palm Beach, FL 33409

P: 561.686.7701 F: 561.686.7702

www.jdrf.org/greaterpalmbeach

When: Saturday, March 1, 2014

What: 3 Mile Walk (rollerblade, skateboard, bike) along Flagler Drive.

Walk Registration: 9:00 a.m. Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast and lunch provided for walkers. Various sponsor booths; entertainment,

team T-shirt contest. Dogs (on leashes) welcome!

Where: Meyer Amphitheatre, Downtown West Palm Beach

To benefit: JDRF is one of the most cost-effective agencies in the world! More than 80 percent of

Who: Corporations, organizations, schools, vendors, families, friends, volunteers… all are

expenditures support research and research-related education. This ratio is above industry

standards, and illustrates the efficiency with which JDRF works to achieve its goal of

better treatments and a cure for type 1 diabetes.

welcome!

Corporate Chairman: Yvette Trelles, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, LLP

Family Chairmen: Debbie Zimmerman and Cindy Martinez

Logistics Chairmen: Dan and Dawn Malloy, Realtors, FloridaBestHomeBuys.com

Logistics Co-Chair: Kevin Logsdon

2014 Media Sponsors: ESPN 106.3 FM ● Sunny 107.9 FM ● WIRK 103.1 FM ● WRMF 97.9 FM ● X 102.3 FM

2014 Local Sponsors: Bluegreen Corporation;

(as of 10/29/14) Diamond Family; EcoPlex (A Navarro Lowrey Property); Florida Crystals Corporation; Kubicki

Draper; Mittleman Eye Center; Sal Senzatimore Jr., M.D.; Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart &

Shipley; Shutts & Bowen, LLP; South Florida Foot and Ankle Centers; Squire, Sanders &

Dempsey Your Name Here!

In-Kind Sponsors: Balloons by Ken; Firehouse Subs; Fitness Redefined; Fresh Point; Pizza Girls; Say

Cheezz Photography; www.stayforeverphotography.com

National Partners: Medtronic ● Lilly ● Advance Auto Parts ● Ford Motor Company ● Marshalls ● Walgreens

No registration fee required… walkers collect donations in honor of their participation.

For more information, please contact Anne Noble at the JDRF Chapter Office

Register today on www.walk.jdrf.org!

561●686●7701 or [email protected]

 

November, 2013 – Veterans Day Open House at Karen’s Equine Intervention

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Veterans Day Open House at Karen’s Equine Intervention

 

 

In honor of this year’s Veterans Day Karen’s Equine Intervention, Inc.; a Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center that is a local affiliate of the National Horses 4 Heroes organization will host an Open House for our Military and their families on Saturday November the 9th. Both active and retired personnel are invited to enjoy an afternoon with the horses and other animals of KEI, Inc .

Special Musical Dressage Freestyle presentation by Olympian rider Bent Jensen in addition to other equestrian exhibits and a view of how the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department canines perform a few of the planned events.

The first 25 families to arrive will receive a door prize of the Secretariat Movie Poster. Thoroughbred Racehorse Rescue is a secondary goal of the FL non-profit’s organization and visiting children will get the chance to ride a former race winner and other ponies. A treasure hunt and other surprises should delight the kids and food and refreshments will be provided.

Many local businesses have donated wonderful raffle items, whose proceeds will benefit the horses.

Karen’s Equine Intervention, Inc. is an organization whose members are R.N.s, Physicians, and Teachers whose goal is to utilize horses in an individualized approach to therapeutically assist persons suffering from depression, anxiety, post- traumatic stress disorder, grief, or any similarly related condition. Horses 4 Heroes is a national non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth, adults and families and enriching their lives through recreational, instructional and morale-boosting health and wellness programs that emphasize fun and safe activities with horses. This gives our Military, First Responders, Nurses, caregivers, etc. the opportunity to enjoy horses or just the farm at a special rate for members of the program. Information and applications will be available for those interested.

 

The farm is located on Calder Dr. off Seminole-Pratt Whitney Rd. between Southern and Okeechobee

Blvds. Just look for the RED, WHITE, and BLUE balloons.

 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

November, 2013 – YWCA Harmony House Celebrates 20 Years

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November, 2013 – YWCA Harmony House Celebrates 20 Years

Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House Celebrates 20 Years of Operation

Jacki Ojakian
Jacki Ojakian

The “20th Anniversary Soirée” will be held on Thursday evening, December 12th, at The Breakers – Palm Beach celebrating the 20th year of the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, the larger of two state-certified domestic violence centers located in Palm Beach County.  Since the opening of the center in 1993, over 10,000 women and children have been provided safety and security as well as assistance with a variety of needs at the undisclosed location.  Founding Benefactor Mary Rubloff Schott and Capital Campaign Chairwoman Anita Dubnoff had the vision of providing a most secure and supportive environment for single women and women with children who were being battered in their home.

Felicia Taylor
Felicia Taylor

The black tie optional event will include a reception and dinner in the Circle Ballroom with music, entertainment and a live auction. Grand Honorary Chairwoman for the evening is Felicia Taylor, daughter of the late Mary Rubloff Schott.  Jacki Ojakian is serving as Chairwoman.  Serving as Honorary Chairwomen for this special occasion are former Chairwoman of the traditional annual Harmony House luncheon:  Catherine Adler, Gale Brophy, Frances Fisher, Florence Free, Susan Keenan, Sonja Stevens, Karen Swanson and Teri Wolofsky.

Saks Fifth Avenue – Palm Beach is the Corporate Sponsor; Grand Benefactors are Lewis Schott and PNC Wealth Management; and Circle of Friends include Mary Ann and Stephen Ehrlich, Frances and Jeffrey Fisher, Judy and Jim Harpel, Joyce McLendon, Jacki Ojakian, Karen and Dan Swanson, Laura and Fred Tanne, Teri Wolofsky and Larry Witte.

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

November, 2013 – Kids Launch an iPad Lending Library System for Hospitals

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November, 2013 – Kids Launch an iPad Lending Library System for Hospitals

Kids Launch an iPad Lending Library System for Hospitals

Aaron Pinsky & Sarah CleinI’m writing you this letter on behalf of my 11-year-old daughter Sarah Clein who is a student at Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington. Sarah’s 6-year-old cousin Aaron was treated last year for cancer (stage 4 Ewing’s Sarcoma) at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. I’m happy to report that Aaron is 1 year disease free. Sarah has decided that she would like to help other children like Aaron by setting up iPad Lending Libraries in local hospitals throughout Palm  Beach, Broward and Dade counties. Children on oncology floors have to stay long term in the hospital some even staying for years while enduring painful procedures. Aaron was very lucky to have an iPad but unfortunately most hospitals throughout South Florida do not have iPads for children to use. Most parents do not have the resources available to them to purchase iPads while they are dealing with such difficult situations. Sarah was unable to see Aaron because of his compromised immune system during his 7 months of treatment so they interacted via Facetime. She would take Aaron in her playroom on the iPad and play Legos while he was in his hospital bed playing right along with her.

Last month with the help of the Little Smiles, the Hollywood Police Department and private contributors we donated 16 iPads to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital oncology floor in Hollywood.  This month we are donating 10 iPads to the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Sarah’s dream is to set up Aaron’s iPad Lending Libraries in honor of her cousin and we would like to ask the Around Wellington community to consider helping us with this important endeavor.

We have become a 501 (c)(3) public charity under the name Team Aaron Inc. our website address is www.teamaaron.org. Please see Aaron’s story in a 2 minute movie that Sarah made on YouTube: Team Aaron Inc. and  http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Aarons-iPad-Lending-Library-at-Joe-DiMaggio-Childrens-Hospital-Honors-6-Year-Old-Cancer-Survivor-229023491.html 

 

 Thank you from a very proud Mom,

 Deborah Clein

(954) 682-3816

November, 2013 – Joey’s Outback November Events

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November, 2013 – Joey’s Outback November Events

Joey’s Outback November Events

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November, 2013 – Wellington to Host Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

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Wellington to Host Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

 

 

Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will be honoring all current and former members of the armed forces at Wellington’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11th.  The activities begin with a parade at 8:15 a.m. beginning at Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard.

 

If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent and your name will be recognized during the ceremony.

 

For more information about the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, please contact [email protected]. 

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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