Peter Robinson and Wellington Greenmarket to Sponsor September 30th “State of the City” Luncheon Featuring Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis as Key Note Speaker

September 19— Wellington- FL— The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Peter Robinson and the Wellington Greenmarket as sponsor of the Chamber’s September 30th “State of the City” with Mayor Bob Margolis.

The name Peter Robinson is practically synonymous with green markets in Palm Beach County. Peter made his (first)mark with the West Palm Beach Green Market in 1995, when he was hired by the City of West Palm Beach to head up its new outdoor market, which he grew from six vendors in its second year to more than 70 vendors less than a decade later.

Under Peter’s direction, the West Palm Beach Green Market became one of the top farmers markets in the country, owing to his exceptional sourcing and cultivating of the best regional farmers, local growers and boutique food businesses.  In 2005, Peter left to launch Oceanside Farmers Market at Lake Worth Beach, the first market designed and operated under the auspices of his company, Mildly Delirious Design.

A loyal faction of vendors followed Peter to his new ventures; the Lake Worth Farmers Market and the Wellington Green Market where he has helped incubate several specialty-food businesses over the years. A devotee of the Paris markets (both food and flea), Peter conceived and launched an artisan-driven flea market three years ago, adjacent to the Lake Worth Farmers Market, that he called, Canal St. South. Taking its name from lower Manhattan’s bargain-shopping mecca and its soul from the famed flea markets of Paris, Canal St. South was an instant hit among patrons and vendors alike it has been duplicated at the Wellington Green Market, which is in its third year with 60+ vendors providing the western Palm Beach County communities seasonal access to locally grown produce, plants, fresh artisan breads, herbs, seafood, cheeses and more.

The event will be at the Wanderer’s Club on September 30th, 2013. This event will sell out so please get your reservations in early!!!  

Cost to attend this luncheon is $ 20.00 for Chamber Members with RSVP and $30.00 for non-members and the general public.  Registration is 11:30 AM and the luncheon begins promptly at noon!  RSVP’s are required to attend this event.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Chamber or on line www.wellingtonchamber.com EVENTS page.

For further information on attending on this or any future Wellington Chamber of Commerce Luncheons or general information on the Chamber, please call 561/792-6525.

Press release issued by:

Michela Perillo-Green
Executive Director
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
561-792-6525
www.wellingtonchamber.com
info@wellingtonchamber.com

Women’s Self Defense Class Offered by Shulamit Hadassah October 16

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To RSVP – or for questions – contact Lorna at (561) 689-4137
or by e-mail at: LDubinsky2@aol.com

Standing Ovation Performing Arts Presents Into The Woods (Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim) beginning September 20 at the Mos’Art theatre in Lake Park

Tickets: WWW.MOSARTTHEATER.TIX.COM

“Fall For Courtyard” Champions Tailgate Party, September 28th from 11 AM to 3 PM

Wellington, FL (September 18, 2013) – Courtyard Shops at Wellington invites area football fans of all ages  to “get their game on” and celebrate the kick-off of high school, college and the NFL football season at the “Fall For Courtyard” Champions Tailgate Party, a free, special tailgate event on Saturday, September 28^th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tailgate-goers are encouraged to show off their team spirit to win prizes for the most FAN-atic attire, as Courtyard Shops’ merchants dress in their favorite team fashions and host fun activities.

The program schedule is jam-packed with family-friendly activities, including tailgate games; an inflatable
5-in-1 sports center and bounce house; a DJ playing music and spirited fight songs; a FAN-atic teamwear contest for adults, children and pups; a “find the football” scavenger hunt, and more. In addition, Courtyard Shops at Wellington merchants will be offering sidewalk specials, shopping discounts, demos and tastings, coupons, offers and promotional items from participating stores and restaurants. Courtyard Shops restaurants and a fleet of food trucks from Gourmet Truck Expo will serve up a “food fest” for visitors to tackle, serving delicious tailgate grub curbside and delivering an authentic tailgate atmosphere.

Furry Friends Can Also Get In On The Action
A special “Tail-gate For Tails” area will promote pet rescue and showcasing pets available for adoption through the Tri County Humane Society. In addition to prizes and treats for the pets donning the best “team spirited” attire, there will be “cool-down” watering and “dog pool” stations to keep your pet comfortable and refreshed.

Come Early To Shred-4-Ed To Benefit Area Schools
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, Courtyard Shops at Wellington will be continuing its free “Shred-4-Ed” program that invites area residents and businesses to “turn their trash into cash” to generate much-needed funds to support area schools. Event-goers can use the free shredding session to safely dispose of personal documents, credit card offers, receipts, check stubs, any other material with sensitive data, granting both security “peace of mind” and getting rid of unwanted clutter; a donation to their favorite school will be made by Courtyard Shops at Wellington for each container they bring to shred.

Conveniently located at 13860 Wellington Trace in Wellington at the corner of Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Blvd, the Courtyard Shops at Wellington is a retail destination with more than 30 shops and restaurants including Publix, Kontiki, Van Dell Jewelers, Eyes of Wellington, Lindburgers Restaurant, Tijuana Flats, and Sam Jon’s Salon.

For more information on this or other “Fall for Courtyard” events, visit courtyardshopsatwellington.com, become a fan at facebook.com/courtyardshopswellington, or
call (561) 347-6521.

Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. Sign On As Presenting Sponsor for Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s West Palm Beach Take Steps Walk

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA –  The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Florida Chapter is proud to announce that Joel and Irene Levine, and the firm, Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A. have signed on as presenting sponsor for CCFA’s upcoming Take Steps Walk in West Palm Beach.

The 2013 West Palm Beach walk will take place in City Place in West Palm Beach at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, and will feature activities for the entire family. The event, in its third year, serves as a major fundraiser for the organization and provides a platform to create awareness for the debilitating diseases that affect more than 1.4 million Americans (94,000 Floridians).

The Levine’s and Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A., selected CCFA for their charitable involvement when Rebecca, the daughter of Joel and Irene Levine, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2005.“As we learned more about the diagnosis, and that there was no cure, we knew that we wanted to do more than just sit back and accept what doctors and specialists were telling us,” Irene Levine said. “We wanted to learn more about the disease, we wanted to help others also living with this disease, and we wanted to do all that we could to work towards finding a cure.”

The West Palm Beach walk is part of more than 100 Take Steps walks that are taking place across the country to support those that are affected by digestive diseases. Supporters are encouraged to create a team and help change the lives of the thousands of people affected locally.

There is no registration fee to participate, but all fundraising participants are encouraged to make a donation to receive an event wristband entitling them to food and beverages. Raise $100 and you will receive a Take Steps T-shirt. All registrants raising a minimum of $500 are eligible to win a $500 Target Shopping Spree! Register at www.cctakesteps.org/wpb.

For more information about becoming involved in Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis, or to register for the walk, visit www.cctakesteps.org/wpb or call 917-828-3277.

About Take Steps
At over 100 Walk sites across the country, thousands of people will gather to join the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Together we’ll raise money for crucial research and raise awareness of these painful and unpredictable digestive diseases that afflict millions of people. After only 5 years, CCFA’s Take Steps Walk has raised over $40 million for research and patient service programs. Our goal is even higher in 2013. We’re committed to help transform the lives of those impacted by these diseases to one of a brighter future based on well-funded, cutting-edge scientific research. Join us now – register today and take a step toward a future free from Crohn’s and colitis!

About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.  These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.  Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 80 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including receiving the highest rating from the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org), and also has received a 4-star rating on Charity Navigator.

For more information, please contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org.

Wellington Chamber Political Action Committee Organizational Meeting – October 26

Please RSVP by Telephone – 561-792-6525 – by September 20th

Ted Allen Hosts James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Miami – Friday, September 20

For more information or tickets, see: http://tasteamerica.myshopify.com/collections/miami

Contact alexis@rockawaypr.com for Group Table Bookings.