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August, 2013 – Whole Foods Back to School Bonanza

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August, 2013 – Whole Foods Back to School Bonanza

Whole Foods Market® Wellington to host 5th Annual Back to School Bonanza Aug. 10 from 11 – 1 p.m.

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Wellington, Fla. – For the fifth consecutive year, Whole Foods Market Wellington – in partnership with the Village of Wellington, Safe Neighborhoods, PBSO, and Palm Beach Fire Rescue – will be kicking off the school year with a huge celebration of lunch box favorite foods, free ID cards for children and lots of fun around the store.

 

Emergency vehicles will be in the Whole Foods Market parking lot for families to explore, while free lunch box samples will be offered around the store.  The Free ID Card will be created in the back of the café (first come first served) by PBSO volunteers.  Resource Depot will also have a recycled craft activity for children to enjoy.

 

This year, Whole Foods and PBSO will be offering reusable lunch bags for a $5 donation to the Police Athletic League to purchase school supplies for local children in need.  Families are encouraged to walk around the store filling the lunch box with all sorts of lunch box delights. PBSO and their volunteers will be making FREE ID cards for children in the back of the café and Resource Depot will have recycled craft table to entertain the children while they are in line.

 

 

 

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About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM) is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 74,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 16 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of more than $11 billion and has more than 350 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

 

August, 2013 – Healthy Cooking and Healthy Wines

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August, 2013 – Healthy Cooking and Healthy Wines

 

August, 2013 – AW in Pictures

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August, 2013 – AW in Pictures

Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.

 

L to R: Jaene Miranda at her farewell party, along with Mary Lou Bedford, who will serve as interim CEO for the Central Palm Beach County Chamber. Photo: Carol Porter.
L to R: Jaene Miranda at her farewell party, along with Mary Lou Bedford, who will serve as interim CEO for the Central Palm Beach County Chamber. Photo: Carol Porter.
The father of Trayvon Martin visits a church in Riviera Beach. He gives a speech at a rally against the "Stand Your Ground" Law in FL. Photo: Carol Porter.
The father of Trayvon Martin visits a church in Riviera Beach. He gives a speech at a rally against the “Stand Your Ground” Law in FL. Photo: Carol Porter.

 

L to R: Taylor Hughes of Taylor Made Cafe in Wellington and Sherri Mraz, the Cookin' Yogi, presented a healthy cooking workshop on August 2nd, featuring Taylor's cafe recipes. Photo: Krista Martinelli.
L to R: Taylor Hughes of Taylor Made Cafe in Wellington and Sherri Mraz, the Cookin’ Yogi, presented a healthy cooking workshop on August 2nd, featuring Taylor’s cafe recipes. Photo: Krista Martinelli.
"The Wellington Room," a beautiful new meeting space/ classroom, available for functions at Lake Wellington Professional Centre. See related video.
“The Wellington Room,” a beautiful new meeting space/ classroom, available for functions at Lake Wellington Professional Centre. See related video –  link below.

Video introduction to “The Wellington Room” – http://youtu.be/PwKcBy8lL0s

 

August, 2013 – PB County Young Democrats Meeting

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Palm Beach County Young Democrats Meeting

The Palm Beach County Young Democrats hope to see you Tuesday, August 13th , 2013 for our August meeting.

*Representative Mark Pafford and

Allan Hendricks will be speaking

*Also please remember to bring your canned foods which we will donate to a local food shelter!!!!

*Networking will begin and complimentary Appetizers will be served at 6:30pm, with the Meeting starting at 7:00pm.

We hope to see you at The Living Room at 1709 North Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426

*Please Remember to bring your 2013 dues of $25 ($35 for Young at Heart members). We look forward to seeing you!

August, 2013 – 19th Annual Community Back to School Bash

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19th Annual Community Back to School Bash to Benefit Thousands of Palm Beach County Children

Fun and Exciting Events Help Underserved Kids and Families Prepare for School Success

 

WHAT:            The 19th Annual Community Back to School Bash is being held at various locations throughout Palm Beach County to provide school supplies and essential services for children in need.  The Bash is a public-private partnership presented this year by the Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and more than 65 non-profit agencies.  Each child is paired with a personal “shopper” who helps the child make selections and navigate the huge maze of new school supplies.  Participating children also receives free haircuts, health screenings, access to free immunizations and clothing.  The Community Back to School Bash is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing low income Palm Beach County children the tools they need to succeed in school.  Established in 1995, the Bash has grown to include more than 65 non-profit agencies serving more than 12,000 children.

                       

 

WHEN            Saturday, August 10

                           All BASH events begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

WHERE:         Palm Beach County Convention Center

                                650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL

 

Roger Dean Stadium

4751 Main St., Jupiter, FL

 

Village Academy School

400 SW 12th Ave., Delray Beach, FL

 

West Tech Education Center

2625 State Rd. 715, Belle Glade, FL

 

City of Pahokee

335 SW 2nd Avenue, Pahokee, FL

 

City of South Bay

                                335 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL

 

WHO:              More than 12,000 Palm Beach County School Kids

                           Hundreds of inspiring volunteers from more than 65 non-profit agencies

                           Deputy County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker (PBC Convention Center)

                               County Commissioner Mary Lou Berger (PBC Convention Center)

County Commissioner Hal R. Valeche (Roger Dean Stadium)

County Commissioner Mayor Steven Abrams (VillageAcademySchool)

Palm BeachCountySchool Superintendent Wayne Gent

U.S. Congressman Patrick E. Murphy

 

WHY:   Getting children ready to go back to school can be a difficult time for many families.  It is expensive for parents and an emotional challenge for children if they do not have the resources they need to feel positive about school.  The National Retail Federation says the average person with children in grades K-12 will spend &688.62 on their children, up from $603.63 last year.  Unfortunately, many families in Palm Beach County are in extreme financial situations, and available money must go first toward rent, utilities and food.  These families simply cannot afford to spend money on getting their children ready for school.  The Community Back to School Bash is a volunteer organization that exists to provide the supplies, information and resources to empower disadvantaged children to begin the school year with confidence and achieve academic success.

August, 2013 – GO for New Urban Arts Lofts in Lake Worth

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August, 2013 – GO for New Urban Arts Lofts in Lake Worth

New Urban Arts Lofts in Lake Worth

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August, 2013 – Craft Vendors Needed for Harvest Fest

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August, 2013 – Craft Vendors Needed for Harvest Fest

PRESS ADVISORY – Contact: Lori Maxwell 561-632-4484

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHarvest Fest vendor image

CRAFT VENDORS NEEDED FOR ST. PETER’S COMMUNITY HARVEST FEST ON OCT. 12, 2013 

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington is currently planning its BIGGEST yet Fall Community Harvest Fest to be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013.  The Community Harvest Fest will feature craft vendors, BBQ dinner, bake sale, on-stage entertainment, kids games and much more.

8’ x 8’ booth spaces are available to vendors in our air-conditioned building. Each booth space includes a 6ft. table and chair for $50.

Vendors…Don’t miss the chance to showcase your crafts at this huge event on Saturday, October 12th, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 12200 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

For further information or to request an application, call Lori Maxwell at (561) 632-4484 as soon as possible as there is limited space available.  

August, 2013 – Summer Shorts Festival

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Summer Shorts Festival 2013

Play Reading Series

 

Two Nights of FREE Readings

August 19 & 21, 2013

Empire Stage 1140 N. Flagler, Ft Lauderdale

 

Monday August 19, 2013 @ 7:30pm

Who Killed Joan Crawford? 

By Michael Leeds

On a dark stormy night, five men arrive at a cabin in upstate New York to celebrate the birthday of their friend, soap star, Trick Rogers. Each guest is dressed as Trick’s favorite actress and mentor, Joan Crawford, in one of her signature roles. But Trick is late, and while waiting for the birthday boy to arrive, the “Joans” begin drinking and dishing until dark secrets emerge, long-held resentments revealed and soon there’s one Joan less… and then another… and..  Who Killed Joan Crawford?

 

Wednesday August 21, 2013 @ 7:30pm

Summer Shorts 2014 – try outs?

Help us select next season’s Summer Shorts Festival plays! We will be trying out 5 short play comedy contenders. You listen, You Think, You let us know, do they make the show? You Decide! Preview strong finalists for the National Ten-Minute Play Contest, under production consideration for City Theatre’s acclaimed annual Summer Shorts Festival 2014.  Attendees will evaluate and discuss plays with company artists and Artistic Director John Manzelli.  

 

Wine and Cheese reception at both reading!  Free admission! Limited Seating!

For tickets call 954-519-2533 www.islandcitystage.org , www.citytheatre.com

This program is sponsored in part by:

 

The Summer Shorts Festival is made possible with the support of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council: Regional Investment Program Grant, Funding Arts Broward,

Citizens Interested in Arts, and Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, PA

August, 2013 – Happy August!

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August, 2013 – Happy August!

August, 2013 – Happy August to You!

 

August, 2013 – Healthy Portions

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August, 2013 – Healthy Portions

Health & Fitness

 

SherriMraz-CookinYogiHealthy Portions

By Sherri Mraz

The portions, servings, helpings, slices and amounts of what we eat have grown dramatically over the past two decades.

The bigger-is-better motto has taken over the food industry, in conjunction with mass marketing to convince us to buy bigger sizes in order to save money.

Supermarkets, wholesale clubs and restaurants use the promise of better value as a way of pushing extra food onto customers.

Watch the movie, “Super Size Me,” a 2003 American documentary film directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, an American independent filmmaker who follows a 30-day time period during which he eats only McDonald’s food. The film documents this lifestyle’s drastic effects on Spurlock’s physical and psychological well-being, and explores the fast food industry’s corporate influence, including how it encourages poor nutrition for its own profit. Spurlock dined at McDonald’s restaurants three times per day, eating every item on the chain’s menu. He also always “super-sized” his meal if given the option-but only if it was offered. As a result, the then-32-year-old Spurlock gained 24½ lbs, a 13% body mass increase, a cholesterol level of 230, and experienced mood swings, sexual dysfunction, and fat accumulation to his liver. It took Spurlock fourteen months to lose the weight gained from his experiment.

Food Facts

  • Pizzas went from 10 inches to 16-18
  • Hershey’s chocolate bar went from 0.6 oz. to 1.6 oz.
  • Burgers have gone from approx. 3.9 oz. to quarter pounders and double burgers
  • Starbucks “short” cup was 8oz. now the smallest is “tall” at 12 oz.
  • Even cook books have increased the amount of servings and increased serving sizes
  • Restaurants have larger portions and or “all you can eat”

Bigger portions mean we eat more than we need. When a larger portion is placed in front of us, we tend to eat 30% to 50% more! Most often we don’t even realize that we are eating more.

These are the Healthy Eating Rules I share with my clients: 

On a scale of 1 to 10 – eat to a seven

You feel satisfied but like you could eat more

You don’t feel over stuffed or hungry

Chew your food slowly

Be aware and grateful for each meal and each bite

The idea behind food manufacturers is to manipulate you into thinking you are getting more for your money. It is brilliant as far as advertising goes but what is it really doing to your psyche? You want to be very clear on their motive to make money and not allow yourself to be brainwashed.

The most dangerous fact about this marketing is what it does to children. They are subject to commercials that are very enticing. In Europe and Canada it is illegal to market to kids. The logo, “Trix are for kids” couldn’t state it better.

Eat with reverence and joy 🙂

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Sherri Mraz, The Cookin’ Yogi, works with individuals and groups to improve their health through nutrition programs, cooking classes and yoga. Board certified health coach and mentor. Winner of Flavors of Wellington’s Best Plate 2013. Sherri is also the chief editor for Banzai Wellness Magazine.

You can see more about Sherri and her classes at www.CookinYogi.com 

 

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