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November, 2013 – Women On The Run Seminar

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Women On The Run Palm Beach Seminar

 

 

 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC.

“Women on the Run Palm Beach” to hold final seminar of 2013

 Nov. 21 from 1-5 pm at Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Headquarters

 

Throughout this fall, the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, in conjunction with the Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County and the Political Institute for Women, has been hosting a series of training initiatives for women interested in running for elected office or a public service leadership position.

The last event for the year, covering “Media Skills & Campaign Strategy,” will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Junior League of the Palm Beaches Headquarters, 470 Columbia Dr. , Building F, West Palm Beach , FL 33409 . Cost for admission is $60.

Prior to this course, tune in to Blogtalkradio.com at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 to hear Junior League members and Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County representatives Shelly Albright & Samantha Schosberg Feuer discuss “Building Political Coalitions Among Women” alongside host and course instructor Kimberly Mitchem-Rasmussen, and guests Kalinthia Dillard and Judith Selzer.

For more information about “Women on the Run Palm Beach,” please contact Jennifer Mahoney of the Women’s Foundation of Palm Beach County at [email protected], or visit http://www.jlpb.org/our-events/women-on-the-run-palm-beach/.

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 charitabl

November, 2013 – League Of Women Voters Presentation & Discussion

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League Of Women Voters Presentation & Discussion

 

CLIMATE CHANGE: 

How Will It Impact What You Love?

 

What:

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is hosting a FREE multimedia presentation and discussion: CLIMATE CHANGE: How Will It Impact What You Love?

Co-sponsored by Palm Beach State College, this FREE public event will focus on the impact that climate change will have on our water and food supply, homes and property, children and grandchildren, personal health and wealth, extreme weather and the environment.

When:

Thursday, November 21 /  6 to 8 p.m.

Where:

Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus

Stage West, 4200 South Congress Avenue , Lake Worth 33460

Why:

Learn about how four counties in Southeast Florida are banding together to plan, mitigate and adapt to the detrimental results of climate change, including public health issues, polluted water supply, extreme weather conditions and financial implications.

Hear from elected officials on local and state plans regarding the expected negative impacts from climate change, and what communities and individuals should be doing right now to prepare.

 

About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County :

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.lwvpbc.org or www.facebook.com/lwvpbc.

 

Available for Interview:

Barbara Eriv,Co-Chair

Kathe Thompson, Co-Chair

 

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

October, 2013 – Speed Networking

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October, 2013 – Speed Networking

Press Release From:                         The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Regarding:                                            Speed Networking Event  – October 24th

Date:                                                      October 27, 2013

Written By:                                             Jon Lipshaw – SharpShooter Marketing Group

Photograph By:                                    Jon Lipshaw- SharpShooter Marketing Group

Contact Info:                                         Monica Kallas – 561.762.1713

 

A Successful Night Of Speed Networking Presented By
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and
The Small Business RoundTable

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People looking to make new, quick business contacts got what they were looking for Thursday night October 24th at the Wanderers Club in Wellington.  The Wellington Chamber of Commerce – Small Business RoundTable had a good crowd of people who came prepared with business cards and a quick speech in mind to share with others about themselves and their business.  Sponsors included: The Law Offices of Greenstein & Associates; Green Group Studio – The Big Deal Book; Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. – Connor Financial Group; and Dr. G’s Weightloss & Wellness.  Prizes were given out throughout the night and were provided by: Tresses Color Bar Salon; Duffy’s Sports Grill; Whole Foods Market; Park Avenue BBQ Grill; Dr. G’s Weightloss & Wellness; The Estate Settlers; and SharpShooter Marketing Group.

The Emcee for the event was Wellington Chamber’s President, Victor Connor who kept the evening fun and exciting.   To start out, all attendees were standing, wearing a number and holding a score card and pencil. Everyone was told to check off the number (person) on their score card as they spoke to them.  Connor instructed everyone that they had 90 seconds to converse with each person in the group and then, when given the signal to switch, find a new person they hadn’t spoken to yet.  The goal was to speak with everyone in the room using the score card to keep track of things.

Conner did well moving everyone in the room in an organized but sometimes chaotic manner which overall worked well with the participants.  Once coached, everyone appeared proficient at speaking and moving fast – ready to fire off a business card in a quick flip of the wrist.  At the end of the night, people left smiling with new connections and stacks of business cards.

The committee was pleased that the evening was a success and that people enjoyed themselves while making new business contacts.  Dr. Randy Laurich of The Wellness Experience noted that he alone picked up four new patients that night.  The Small Business RoundTable will be offering a Public Speaking workshop November 21st   to help benefit members.  The committee is committed to educating and assisting area businesses to flourish in the community by offering monthly sessions.

For more information contact Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at 561. 792.6525 or write to [email protected].  Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce online at http://WellingtonChamber.com.

November, 2013 – Fall Fun Event

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November, 2013 – Fall Fun Event

Fall Fun Event

At Kobosko’s Crossing in Wellington

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November, 2013 – Soft Snickerdoodles

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Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies

Prep time: Approx. 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl.

Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.

Blend dry ingredients into butter mixture.

Chill dough, and chill an ungreased cookie sheet for about 10-15 minutes in the fridge.

Meanwhile, mix 3 tablespoons sugar, and 3 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl.

Scoop 1 inch globs of dough into the sugar/ cinnamon mixture.

Coat by gently rolling balls of dough in the sugar mixture.

Place on chilled ungreased cookie sheet, and bake 10 minutes.

Remove from pan immediately.

Eat yummy cookies!

November, 2013 – Mourning Grace

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Mourning Grace

By Maya Angelou

If today I follow death,
go down its trackless wastes,
salt my tongue on hardened tears
for my precious dear time’s a waste race
along that promised cave
in a headlong
deadlong
haste,
Will you
have
the
grace
to mourn for
me?

October, 2013 – Wellington Whole Foods November Events Calendar 2013

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October, 2013 – Wellington Whole Foods November Events Calendar 2013

Wellington Whole Foods November Events Calendar 2013

 

 

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Wellington November Calendar of Events 2013

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

2635 State Road 7 Wellington , FL 33414

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center 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. All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visit www.Facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketWellington  pageor our website www.wholefoods.com/events

 

Join us for 5 Days of Sales, Events, and Giveaways November 1st-5th for our 5th Anniversary!

Free Holiday Item Drawing everyday!  Enter to win one holiday item each day of the anniversary celebrations.  No purchase necessary to enter; entry box available at each event during the 5 days.  Official Rules and Regulations are available at our Customer Service Desk.

 

Burgers and Beer-B-Q

Friday, November 1st 5:30-7:30 PM, $5/Plate 

Let us entertain your taste buds with our most popular burger of the day, “The Rancher”, featuring Spicy Ranch, smoked mozzarella, lettuce & tomato, seasonal beers and live music.  You are invited to enjoy a burger, slaw, and beer for only $5!  Veggie substitute will also be available.  No registration necessary, just stop by the patio.

Free Sampling Fair

Saturday, November 2nd 12:00-3:00 PM, FREE

Enjoy an assortment of samples around the store and enter to win a variety of gift baskets near the customer service desk!

Juice Bar Name Unveiling and Smoothie Tasting

Sunday, November 3rd 11:00-1:00 PM, Free

Join us as we unveil the new name of our juice bar and celebrate our signature smoothies. Fans will enjoy free samples of our top 5 smoothies, including a special 5thanniversary smoothie created just for the month of November with $1 being donated to the Whole Kids Foundation for the whole month!

Customer Appreciation Dinner

Monday, November 4th 5:30-7:30 PM, $5 Donation per Ticket

We love our customers and are excited to treat you to a delicious pre-holiday dinner featuring our favorite dishes and a holiday wine tasting.  The menu will include an assortment of items from our Holiday Menu and will be served buffet style in the café with live music to get us in the mood.  Space is Limited. Tickets will be available for purchase at the customer service desk beginning Oct. 28th.  100% of donations will be given to the Palm Beach County Food Bank.

Kids Appreciation Day &

5% Day Benefiting Wellington Garden Club’s Youth Programs!

Tuesday, November 5th

·         8:00 AM                First 100 customers of the day to check out will receive a reusable bag

·         3:00 PM                 First 50 kids will receive a goodie bag beginning at 3:00 PM in the lifestyle center (children must be present to receive a bag)

·         3:00- 4:30 PM        Free trail mix station in the lifestyle center

·         5:00 PM                 Anniversary Cake cutting and sampling in the café

·         6:00-6:30 PM         “How to make a Vegetable Container Garden ” by the Wellington Garden Club

5% of the Day’s Net Sales will be donated to the Wellington Garden Club’s Youth Programs.  Please visit the Wellington Garden Club information table in the produce department 10-7 PM for more information.

 

Announcements:

Order Your Thanksgiving Meal Online: Wholefoodsmarket.com/shop

or In-Store at Our Holiday Ordering Table 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Daily

Ordering begins November 1st and ends Sunday, November 24th.  All orders must be picked up by Thursday, November 28th.  All cancellations must be made no less than 24 hours prior to scheduled pick up time.

 

Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures:

The Sushi Stop

Look for Lina in our Prepared Foods Department to taste Genji’s featured sushi prepared fresh daily!  No registration necessary, just stop by during the times below:

Tuesday November 5th 3:00-4:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Cold Noodle Salad with Tofu Edamami

Tuesday, November 19th 3:00-4:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Japanese Chicken Curry.

HOP-ulent Brews

Thursday November 7th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.

See, smell, and taste the Hop experience and join us for an evening of beer, food pairings, and of course HOPS.  We will taste some of the best U.S. craft examples of pale ales, India pale ales, imperial IPAs, and other hop-forward specialty beers.

Instructor: Chris Whaley, Brew Specialist

Local Artist Celebration: Adrianne Hetherington

Friday, November 8th, 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.

Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Adrianne Hetherington, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are displayed in our café. Wine tasting, cheese, and refreshments will be served, with live music. 100% of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Cash donations will be accepted at the entrance. Held in the café and Lifestyle Center .

Taste of Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 12th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free

Taste your way around the store and enjoy samples from our Thanksgiving Holiday Menu and enter to win an organic turkey at our Holiday Ordering Table!  You are also invited to vote for your favorite sample of the evening by picking up a voting ballot/entry form at our Holiday Ordering Table in the Produce Department.  No registration necessary, just come by!

 

In The Community:

FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Annual Learn Green Conference

Monday, November 11th 8:00- 4:00 PM, Dreyfoos School for the Performing Arts

Learn Green is a unique opportunity for schools to gather information, connect with other schools, discover many green products, programs and community resources from local and national companies and organizations, and develop next steps for going green.  For ticket information visit: www.learngreenconference.com

Symphony of the Soil Movie Screening:

November 17th 3:00-6:00 PM, Muvico Parisian City Place , West Palm Beach

If you grow things, heck, if you EAT, you’ll want to see Symphony of the Soil! This 2013 documentary from award winning filmmaker and Palm Beach county native Deborah Koons Garcia will be screened in Palm Beach County for the first time. For tickets visit:

www.graymockingbird.com/SymphonyoftheSoil

 

 

October, 2013 – Emergency Medical Assistance, Inc. and Presidential Women’s Center Present Film

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Emergency Medical Assistance, Inc. and Presidential Women’s Center Present Film

 

 

AFTER TILLER

 

 

When: October 25-27 & 30-31

Where: Mos’ Art Theatre
700 Park Avenue – Lake Park , FL 33403

              Since the assassination of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas in May 2009, there are only four American doctors left who openly provide third-trimester abortions. After Tiller paints a complex, compassionate portrait of these physicians—Dr. LeRoy Carhart, Dr. Warren Hern, Dr. Susan Robinson and Dr. Shelley Sella—who have become the new number-one targets of the anti-abortion movement, yet continue to risk their lives every day to do work that many believe is murder, but which they believe is profoundly important for their patients’ lives. The film weaves together revealing, in-depth interviews with the doctors with intimate vérité scenes from their lives and inside their clinics, where they counsel and care for their anxious, vulnerable patients at an important crossroads in their lives. By sharing the moving stories of several of these patients, After Tiller illuminates the experiences of women who seek late abortions and the reasons why they do so.

 

Reviews:

“Intimate and heartfelt…Brings an emotional clarity to an issue in which every nuanced turn of phrase has been made politically complicated.”

– Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times

“Whether one is pro-life, pro-choice or without an opinion on the issue, After Tiller provides personal insight into a heart-wrenching, complex reality.”

– Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter

“After Tiller presents its extremely divisive and controversial subject matter with remarkable sensitivity.”

– Anthony Kaufman, Screen Daily

Directions to theater:  I-95 to Northlake, exit east about 1 mile.  Just after crossing railroad track, turn right (south) onto 10th St .  In about 1/2 mile turn left (east) onto  Park Avenue .  You will be in downtown Lake Park .  Theater is on the right, at the far end of the last little shopping plaza.

November, 2013 – Orchids 101

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November, 2013 – Orchids 101
November 4, 2013 (Monday) – Wellington Garden Club Meeting
 
The Program: Orchids 101 – Learn the Basics and More About Orchid Carepresented by Hyla Levine
The Wellington Garden Club, www.wellingtongardenclub.org, will hold its November meeting on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. A business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 and at 12:30 a special program by Hyla Levine, co-owner of Green Barn Orchid Supplies in Delray Beach.
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Ms. Levine’s program will solve the dilemma faced by orchid lovers who don’t know what to do when they arrive home after purchasing an irresistibly gorgeous orchid. Hyla will start with Orchid 101 and introduce multiple types of orchids, their care, watering, potting mixes and more so that they will continue to grow and thrive for many years. She will have orchids and supplies available for purchase after the meeting.
Hyla Levine’s contact information follows:
Phone:  (561) 499-2810       Website:  www.greenbarnorchid.com
Address:  5185 Conklin Drive, Delray Beach, FL  33484
Guests are welcome and there is no admission fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Carol Coleman (561) 792-2290.
Submitted by,
Sandy Sklar
Publicity
561-798-1307
561 889-4291 (cell)

October, 2013 – History of Halloween

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October, 2013 – History of Halloween
Jon Lipshaw
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By Jon Lipshaw

Halloween is a time most of us enjoy once a year, but not many people actually know the history of how modern day Halloween came to be.  This festive holiday has a darker history that most people are probably unaware of, as they happily celebrate this ghoulish night.  It is also a much anticipated time for retailers since Americans spend $6 billion annually on Halloween, making it the second largest revenue-generating holiday.

Pumpkins at the Farmer's Daughter farm stand in Loxahatchee.
Pumpkins at the Farmer’s Daughter farm stand in Loxahatchee, FL.

It all started 2000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France with a group known as Celts. On the night of October 31st, the Celts celebrated Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year. This was believed to be the last day of harvest before a long dark winter. It was also believed that on this night the dead returned to earth. The Celts also believed that since spirits were more prevalent on this night, it would make it easier for Celtic priests and the Druids to make predictions regarding the future. The prophecies from the Celtic priests and the Druids helped comfort the Celts for the long dark winter to come.  During this night the Druids built large bonfires to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Gods.

By 43 A.D., the Roman Empire had conquered the majority of the Celtic territory.  The Romans also had their version of Halloween. The first day was called Feralia which was a day in late October where the Romans paid respect to the dead. The second day they honored Pomona who was the goddess of fruit and trees. The symbol of Pomona is an apple, which probably correlates with the tradition of bobbing for apples.

Pope Boniface IV wanted a holiday to honor saints and martyrs, so he created All Saints Day on November 1st and All Souls Day on November 2nd. He was likely trying to replace Samhain with a similar but holier holiday. All Saints Day was later renamed All Hallows. October 31st was a day before All Saints Da, so it got renamed again to All Hallows Eve. Then later it was renamed what we call it today – Halloween.

Here is an interesting contrast. The people who celebrated Samhain wore animal skins to bonfires and the people who celebrated All Souls Day were often dressed as Saints or Angels.

Halloween came to America in the late 1800s when the country was flooded with new immigrants. Millions of Irish immigrants who fled the potato famine in 1846 helped make Halloween popular in America.

So are you wondering when trick-or-treating started and how it evolved?  It came from an ancient Celtic tradition of leaving treats outdoors throughout the night on Samhain to appease the spirits. The first time the term “trick-or-treating” was used in North America was in Blackie, Alberta on November 4th 1927.

Modern day Halloween was made popular here in America in 1952 when Walt Disney portrayed the holiday in the cartoon Trick or Treat. In addition, the famous black and white TV show Ozzie and Harriet broadcast an episode where they were besieged by trick-or-treaters.  It appears this tradition caught on well with American children and adults as well.

Here are some interesting facts from around the world about Halloween. Yue Lan or the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts is Hong Kong’s version of Halloween. They celebrate by offering food and and gifts to angry ghosts and lighting fires. Mexico has its own version of Halloween – they call it The Days of the Dead. They celebrate on November 1st and 2nd and on the 2nd , the people dress like ghouls and parade down the streets. In case you’re wondering, the largest pumpkin ever was grown by Norm Craven and it weighed 836 pounds!

Little has changed since Halloween was first made popular here in America but it has evolved a lot since its start 2000 years ago.

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You can contact Jon Lipshaw at: [email protected] or 561.602.5853

Or visit Jon’s Blog: JonLipshaw.com.

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