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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!
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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 JennJLPB@gmail.com, 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.
Mommy Moments
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 melaniewlewis@yahoo.com.
Recent winner and finalist from NBC’s “The Voice,” Eddie Money and Fab Four
Among South Florida Fair’s Entertainers in 2014 West Palm Beach, Fla. — What do “The Voice,” the sound of the Beatles, country crooning and old time rock ‘n’ roll all have in common? The 2014 South Florida Fair. That’s where a variety of entertainment will be featured on the Coca-Cola Stage.
Wellington’s hometown favorite singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope — who gained national attention when she won season three of NBC’s “The Voice” — will take the stage on Wed., Jan. 22. Pope’s roots connected with the South Florida Fair when she won a talent contest in 2005. Another fan favorite from “The Voice,” The Swon Brothers, will perform on Tues., Jan. 28. The two brothers from Oklahoma were finalists on season four of “The Voice” and recently signed a record deal with Arista Nashville.
Country music artist Craig Morgan will kick off the national entertainment lineup on Tues., Jan. 21. He has been a mainstay on the charts with an impressive body of work that includes 14 top 10 hits, including fan favorites “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” and “Tough.”
The Beatles tribute band, The Fab Four,” will close out the Fair’s entertainment. Known for their uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ songs, the band will perform Thurs., Jan. 30. This stage show includes three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career. The band has wowed audiences around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. The Fab Four’s performance ties in with the Fair’s New York theme, considering the Beatles’ rich history with New York, including their first record-breaking performance at Shea Stadium in August 1965.
In addition to Cassadee Pope and the Swon Brothers, four other acts will perform in between the opening and closing concerts. Rock ‘n’ roll icon Eddie Money, whose hits included “Two Tickets To Paradise,” “Baby Hold On,” “Walk On Water,” “Think I’m In Love” and “Shakin,” will belt out his tunes on Thurs., Jan. 23, following the Bike Night Parade. He has recorded more than a dozen albums of his own and has completed numerous television and film projects.
The 5th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition on Sat., Jan. 25, will feature the Turnstiles, a Billy Joel tribute band; Smells Like Grunge, a Nirvana tribute band; Rocket to Russia, a Ramones tribute band; Crush, a Rush tribute band; Time with Tom, a Tom Petty tribute band; and Shot Down in Flames, an AC/DC Tribute to Bon Scott. The always popular Leroy Van Dyke Country Gold Tour will take place on Mon., Jan. 27. This grouping will feature one of the top-ranked female vocalists in any musical genre, Lynn Anderson; country hit maker T.G. Sheppard; longtime classic country singer Bobby Bare; and Leroy Van Dyke himself, known around the world as an entertainer, recording artist, radio and television star, actor, auctioneer and veteran of the Nevada circuit. He has recorded more than 500 songs and probably holds the record for most repeat-performance bookings of any working name country music entertainer. He has worked 40 to 70 fairs and livestock events per year.
The Lone Bellow, a Brooklyn-based indie trio featuring three-part harmonies, will perform on Wed., Jan. 29. Lead singer Zach Williams is a Palm Beach Atlantic University graduate. Earlier this year, the band performed on both “The Tonight Show” and “Conan.” All of the concerts begin at 8 p.m. except for The Leroy Van Dyke Country Gold Tour and the 5th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition, which both start at 2 p.m. General seating is free with a Fair admission ticket. Reserved seats also are available for $10 for these concerts, which is in addition to the Fair admission ticket.
The 2014 South Florida Fair, Jan. 17 – Feb. 2, is located at 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Advance discount tickets are on sale now at all Palm Beach County Publix Supermarkets and continue through Jan. 16. Adult admission, 12 and older: $10 advance, $15 gate. A child’s admission, under 12, is $5 advance, $8 gate (5 years and younger are free) and seniors 60 and older, pay $7 in advance, $9 gate. For more information, call 561-793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
2013 South Florida Fair Concerts on Coca-Cola Stage
Tues., Jan. 21 – 8 p.m. – Craig Morgan
Wed., Jan. 22 – 8 p.m. – Cassadee Pope
Thurs., Jan. 23 – 8 p.m. – Eddie Money
Sat., Jan. 25 – 5th Annual Rock Tribute Band Competition
2 p.m. – Turnstiles – Billy Joel Tribute Band
3 p.m. – Smells Like Grunge – Nirvana Tribute Band
4 p.m. – Rocket to Russia – The Ramones Tribute Band
5 p.m. – Crush – Rush Tribute Band
6 p.m. – Time with Tom – Tom Petty Tribute Band
7 p.m. – Shot Down in Flames – AC/DC Tribute to Bon Scott
8 p.m. – Winner performs
Mon., Jan. 27 – 2 p.m. – The Leroy Van Dyke Country Gold Tour – Leroy Van Dyke, Lynn Anderson, Bobby Bare, & T.G. Sheppard
Tues., Jan. 28 – 8 p.m. – The Swon Brothers
Wed., Jan. 29 – 8 p.m. – The Lone Bellow
Thurs., Jan. 30 – The Fab Four, The Ultimate Tribute
TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW: Please email Doreen Poreba, prczar@prczar.com, and I will contact the band’s management on your behalf. Thank you. TO DOWNLOAD PHOTOS OF THESE ACTS, GO TO: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uigizt34tja3ud5/2_pVrvbuy8
Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Summit
Hosted by Hanley Center and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office *FREE and Open to the Public Reservations are required Tuesday, December 3, 2013 From 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHO: and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: Four separate panel discussions will explore aspects of the drug abuse epidemic in West Palm Beach and beyond. The panels will feature experts in each of the following fields: criminal justice/law and order; legislative/elected officials; pharmaceuticals; and public health crisis/community outreach. Program highlights include judicial and legislative professionals presenting efforts to combat drug abuse; question and answer sessions with each panel; regional experts presenting proposals for the 2014 legislative calendar; and complimentary refreshments and lunch. The Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Summit’s mission is to effectively restrict the impact of the prescription and synthetic drug pandemic and its far-reaching effects through common awareness, communication and networking within our communities locally, regionally and nationally.
** This event is FREE and open to the public, but seating is LIMITED. Guests MUST RSVP in order to attend. To RSVP, please contact , or email to reserve your seat.
WHERE: Hanley Center Resource Center 933 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
WHEN: Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHY: Part of the Caron Treatment Centers nationwide network, Hanley Center is a residential addiction treatment center headquartered in West Palm Beach, offering a broad spectrum of programs based on the most advanced research in the disease of addiction. From detoxification and medical stabilization to individualized treatment and continuing-care planning, Hanley Center prides itself on offering the most innovative and effective treatment programs designed by professional experts in their respective fields. Unique to the center is the “Hanley Model of Care,” which includes age and gender-specific treatment programs, including the Center for Older Adult Recovery and the Center for Boomer Recovery – programs that are specifically designed to address the unique challenges facing older adults and boomers.
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CHILDREN LEARN TO MAKE KID FRIENDLY SALSA IN “LA COCINA DE NINOS”; CITY OFFICIALS “BURN THEIR BUDS” IN THE ANNUAL SIZZLING SALSA SHOWDOWN, AND LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL CULINARY STUDENTS VIE FOR “BEST STUDENT CHEF SALSA” AT CENTRAL PALM BEACH COUNTY CHAMBER’S 7TH ANNUAL SALSAFEST
GREENACRES COMMUNITY PARK, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23RD AND 24TH.
Just for kids at this year’s SalsaFest, LA COCINA DE NIÑOS (Kid’s Kitchen) is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 12 who will learn to make a delicious “kid friendly” salsa using delicious ingredients from Publix Sabor. This is a free activity and each child will receive a complimentary wrist band for unlimited children’s activities at the event. There are two sessions planned for each day beginning at 11:15 a.m. and applications are available at www.salsafest.com.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, city officials from Greenacres, Wellington, Loxahatchee Groves, Indian Trail Improvement District, Palm Springs, Lake Clarke Shores and Lake Worth will throw down the gauntlet in the annual “Battle of the Burgs – Sizzling Salsa Showdown” challenge, the winner taking home the trophy for their city.
Students from Lake WorthHigh School’s CulinaryAcademy will show off their cooking skills as they compete for the “Best Student Chef Sizzling Salsa” trophy and prizes. The contest begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 24th. All activities will take place in the Republic Services of Palm Beach tent on sponsor row.
SalsaFest is an annual event produced by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, the regional chamber for the central communities of Palm Beach County.
For further information: www.cpbchamber.com. Tel: 561-790-6200
AT THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER
Please join us this year for a FREE Chanukah Party that will have something for both kids and adults.
Chanukah Concert and Menorah lighting! Latkes, Doughnuts, Face painting, color your own Chanukah T-shirt, Games, Activities and Kosher food available for nominal fee.
Date: December 1, 2013
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: The Wellington Amphitheater
12100 Forest Hill Boulevard
Wellington, Fl. 33414
Cost: Free
Contact: Rabbi “Mendy” Muskal
(561) 333-4663
rabbim@bellsouth.net
www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org
The Rotary Club of Wellington Announce the 4th School Bus Poster Contest
The Rotary Club of Wellington is proud to announce the 4th School Bus Poster Contest is underway and will culminate with an awards ceremony on February 17,2014. Tom Carreras, member of Wellington Rotary and the lead volunteer on the project stated, “The contest is open to all Palm Beach County residents in grades K-12 and is designed to promote a positive, alcohol-free lifestyle for youth.” This is one of the many community service projects that the Rotary Club conducts during the course of the year.
“This educational campaign is truly unique’” Carreras shared, “as it brings the community together to help young people make healthy choices and avoid walking down the path of addiction.” Co-sponsored by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Adobe Corporation, The South Florida Fair, Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition, and the School District of Palm Beach County. Last year there were 1333 entries from 55 schools. The Top 350 entries are displayed during the South Florida Fair. Over 100 volunteers place the winning artwork on the Palm Beach County School District buses for 60,000 students to view daily. Prizes including software donated by Adobe Corporation and cash prizes will be awarded to the top six winners- two elementary, two middle school, and two high school students. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, December 6, 2013. For more information about the contest, or to learn about volunteering for the project, contact Alexa Lee at (561) 844-59552 or alexalee@pbcsac.org. For more information about the Rotary Club of Wellington, contact Bob Salerno at (561) 512-8247 or bobultracleaners@comcast.net. Annual Underage Drinking Prevention
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