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August, 2013 – Stroller Daze

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August, 2013 – Stroller Daze

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Stroller Daze

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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

From 9am – 12pm

 

WHO: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (SFSCA), formerly the South Florida Science Museum (SFSM)

WHAT: South Florida Science Center’s Annual Stroller Daze

Calling all parents with small children… bring your baby Einsteins to the South  Florida Science Center for the annual Stroller Daze event!  Parents with children ages birth to 4 years are invited to participate in fun-filled and age-appropriate activities.  Activities include: storytelling, crafts, a child-friendly planetarium show, touch-tank demonstrations, science demos and much more! Special guest Patty Shukla, well-known for her children’s songs, will be performing, and Professor Clark the Science Shark will make a special guest appearance.  Child friendly vendors, including Big Fish Little Fish Swim School, PB Parenting and Macaroni Kid, will be at the Science Center for presentations, demonstrations, and raffle giveaways.

Preschool teachers, book your programs on this day and receive $25 OFF your total field trip, and no charge for chaperones.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 from 9am-12pm

WHERE:SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium (formerly the SouthFloridaScienceMuseum), 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach

HOW MUCH: $5 for adults; FREE for kids and members

WHY: The mission of the SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium (SFSCA) is to open every mind to science through the strategic programming of interactive exhibits, engaging community-based camps and events. Founded in 1959 and formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum, the new SFSCA features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, Conservation Research Station, Florida Exhibit Hall and an interactive Everglades Exhibit showcasing the richly diverse ecosystem that the Everglades water-environment supports. The SouthFloridaScienceCenter is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.  Effective August 12, 2013, the ScienceCenter is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.  General admission to the ScienceCenter is $13.50 for adults, $10.00 for children three and up, and $12.00 for seniors 62+.  ScienceCenter members and children under three are free.  Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission.

GENERAL INFO: For more information about the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.

Like the SouthFloridaScienceCenter and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

September, 2013 – 9/11 Annivesary Tribute

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9/11 Anniversary – A Decade Later
A Tribute to our Fallen Citizens and Their Families

August 12, 2013, Lake Worth, Florida – An act of benevolence overshadows an act of hatred. On this commemorative occasion we honor the victims, and support the families, affected by the horrific attacks on our nation on September 11, 2001. The upcoming networking-fundraiser will be held September 10, 2013 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm at Selinger Chiropractic and Acupuncture, 7749 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, FL 33467.

All attendees will be able to unite and offer contribution as they enjoy
business-to-business networking, complimentary h’ordeauvres, a signature “Red, White & Blue” cocktail, wines, raffle prizes and entertainment.
Educational dialogue will be offered by health care professionals- shedding light on the conditions of fatigue and achieving longevity. Everyone attending will receive a gift bag full of great gifts and gift certificates from area businesses.

All proceeds raised at event will go to Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund for financially needy dependents of those killed or injured in the 9/11 attacks and rescue efforts. www.familiesoffreedom.org

The 9/11 Anniversary Event was formed by Craig Selinger, president of
Selinger Chiropractic and Acupuncture, in an effort to raise funds and
awareness for such charities. “I recognized the unique occasion to
articulate the importance of the decade of remembrance for our fellow
citizens – disabled or killed on 9/11 “, said Dr. Selinger “I hope we could
all give our country and its victims the attention it needs on this special
day.” 

For more event information or sponsorship opportunities please contact:
Shana Overhulser at 561-496-2244 or view the web site at:
www.mylakeworthchiropractor.com

Charity: Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Scholarship America

http://familiesoffreedom.org

Sponsors:
Maxim Life – Page One Graphics  – Bocalocals.com – SOFUNN.com – Stepping Out Florida

 

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9/11 Anniversary: A Decade Later
WHEN: Tuesday, September 10th 6:00pm – 8:30pm
 – A FREE EVENT –
WHAT: A Tribute to Our Fallen Citizens – And Their Families
Hosted by Selinger Chiropractic & Acupuncture
WHERE: Selinger Chiropractic & Acupunture, 7749 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467
WHY: Join us in raising funds and recognition for our heros,
victims and their families while learning why health matters.
EAT, DRINK, BE HEALTHY
• Business Networking
• Health & Wellness Vendors
• H’ordeauvres
• Cocktails
• Raffles
CONTACT:  Phone: (561) 434-9949 / www.mylakeworthchiropractor.com
 

August, 2013 – Local Charity Receives $10K Grant

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August, 2013 – Local Charity Receives $10K Grant

Local charity receives $10,000 grant from Town of Palm Beach United Way

WEST PALM BEACH, FL –  (August 13, 2013) The Town of Palm Beach United Way recently did its part to help local people have increased access to medical equipment and supplies when it made a $10,000 donation to Clinics Can Help (CCH).

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Owen O’Neill, Kathy Tedesco, Pat Broderick, Monica Coons-Correal, Felicia Rodriguez, Maureen Huber and Willie James Ray celebrate the United Way grant in their Live United shirts!

Clinics Can Help, based in West Palm Beach, is a local nonprofit organization that donates surplus durable medical equipment and supplies to financially needy children and adults in the county.The grass-roots organization, founded by local nurse Owen O’Neill in 2005, started by collecting and donating wheelchairs and hospital beds to needy patients in Palm Beach County. Today, the organization has five full-time employees and a warehouse in West Palm Beach, and has, in the past twelve months, assisted close to 1,400 clients by donating more than $500,000 worth of recycled medical equipment.

“We are amazingly proud to be supported by Town of Palm Beach United Way,” said Owen O’Neill who serves as executive director of the organization.  “We’re confident that, with their help, we will be able to assist even more people in Palm Beach County have increased access to medical equipment and to medical care.”

The Town of Palm Beach United Way focuses on raising funds for programs that promote the building blocks for a better life, including improved health. Their donation to support CCH’s Lending Closet program helps to provide free medical supplies and equipment to individual patients.

“The Town of Palm Beach United Way is proud to be supporting Clinics Can Help,” said Beth Walton, chief executive officer. “Their Lending Closet program fills a much-needed gap in our community.”

Mr. O’Neill believes Clinics Can Help makes the community stronger by providing equal access to necessary medical equipment and supplies. “Access to quality medical equipment is a very critical part of accessing quality medical care,” Mr. O’Neill said. “This form of reuse helps to assure equality for everyone.”

For more information, including ways to get involved with Clinics Can Help, please call (561) 640-2995, or visit www.clinicscanhelp.org.

About Clinics Can Help:

Clinics Can Help is a nonprofit organization based in Palm Beach County that helps children, adults, and the elderly by redistributing surplus medical equipment and supplies to those in need. Through their support of free clinics, providing equipment to nursing schools, and the organization’s Lending Closet providing medical equipment to underserved patients, they are helping to enhance healthcare in the community. To learn more, visit www.clinicscanhelp.org or call 561-640-2995. 

August, 2013 – Congrats to Lourdese Marzigliano, the 2013 Ms. US Continental

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August, 2013 – Congrats to Lourdese Marzigliano, the 2013 Ms. US Continental

September, 2013 – Playmobil Pick of the Month

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September, 2013 – Playmobil Pick of the Month

September, 2013 – Playmobil Pick of the Month

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November, 2013 – Miami Book Fair International

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SAVE THE DATE!

 

MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL 2013

CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY! 

Presented and produced by The Center For Literature and Theatre @
Miami Dade College

 

Nov. 17 – 24, 2013

 

The nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC), turns 30 this year! The beloved festival will take place November 17 – 24, 2013, at Miami Dade MDC’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami.

In commemoration of the 500 years since Ponce de Leon landed in Florida, this year the Fair will celebrate the culture and literature of Spain. Some of the country’s most illustrious writers and artists will present their works at the Fair this year.

In addition, the artist of the official Book Fair poster is one of Spain’s most important illustrators and comics artists and winner of the 2007 Premio Nacional de Comic, Francisco Capdevila, better known as “Max.” The official poster, along with the Generation Genius Days poster by popular comics and graphic novels creator Paul Pope, will be unveiled September 20 at the College’s Historic Freedom Tower as part of a DWNTWN Arts Days celebration that will bring together all of the other MDCulture’s departments – Miami International Film Festival, MDC LiveArts, Galleries and Museum of Art + Design and Teatro Prometeo.

The Miami Book Fair, one of Miami’s flagship cultural events, will treat book lovers to eight days of cultural and educational activities, including the beloved Evenings With… series, the IberoAmerican Authors program, literacy and learning activities for children and teens during Generation Genius Days, and The Kitchen, demos and panels for food enthusiasts in partnership with the college’s Miami Culinary Institute. Fairgoers will also enjoy more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere and hundreds of author reading and discussing new books during the weekend Street Fair.

To celebrate the 30th, Fair organizers have launched a campaign that celebrates Miami’s love and involvement with their hometown jewel. Visit the Fair’s social media platforms for vintage photos, author Q&As (Including with authors who are already confirmed for this year!) and a sampling of the many reasons why Miami loves Book Fair:

ttps://twitter.com/miamibookfair

https://www.facebook.com/MiamiBookFair

http://thecenteratmdc.tumblr.com/

 

Miami Book Fair International 2013 promises to be another exceptional literary event!

For regular updates on the Miami Book Fair, please visit www.miamibookfair.com

MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL AND THE CENTER FOR LITERATURE AND THEATRE @ MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Miami Book Fair International, widely considered the largest and finest literary event in the U.S., is the premier event of The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College, a part of MDCulture, the Cultural Affairs Department of the College. The Center promotes reading, writing and theater at locations throughout South Florida by consistently presenting activities open to all. Its Generation Genius programs for children and teens promote literacy and learning. Its creative writing program has national appeal, and courses are taught by local and visiting authors. It is also home to Prometeo Theatre, the nation’s leading Spanish language, conservatory-style program offering training for actors, and featuring performances throughout the year. In 2012, the Center celebrated its tenth year with a renewed commitment to the advancement of literary and theater arts.

Miami Book Fair International is made possible through the generous support of the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts; the City of Miami; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Miami Downtown Development; and the Friends of the Fair; as well as many corporate partners.

Miami Dade College

Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings including The Miami Book Fair International, The Florida Center for the Literary Arts, The Miami International Film Festival, the MDC Live Arts performing arts series, The MDC Tower Theater Cinema Series, the Miami Leadership Roundtable speakers’ series, the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, numerous renowned campus art galleries and theaters, and the nationally recognized School of Entertainment and Design Technology. With an enrollment of more than 174,000 students, MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is a national model for many of its programs. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs including baccalaureate, Associate in Arts and Science degrees and numerous career training certificates leading to in-demand jobs. MDC has served nearly 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960.

August, 2013 – 2nd Annual Physicians Talent Showcase

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August, 2013 – 2nd Annual Physicians Talent Showcase

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation Presents…

The 2nd Annual PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE

To benefit Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches and the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation

Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 pm

A Prescription For A Great Evening!  We will be showcasing local doctors with real musical talents!

Your doctor may have skills you never dreamed of!   The concert will feature ballroom dancers, vocalists, an all-physician band, a classical guitarist and a country western singing Hospital CEO!  When they all share their talent onstage, you’re going to be impressed, delighted, and possibly fall out of your seat laughing.

Tickets for the Showcase are $50 each, payable to the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, Inc., a non-pro­fit 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing performance opportunities for young musicians by sponsoring music events and providing aid/scholarships to children from low-income families to receive music instruction.

Funds will be designated to Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to restoring FAMILIES IN CRISIS to stability and self-sufficiency.  Adopt-a-Family’s PROJECT GROW focuses on building social, emotional and educational skills for formerly homeless children who live in the agency’s housing programs.  In the past year, Adopt-a-Family has helped 543 families have a safe place to live.

80% of net proceeds will go to Adopt-a-Family and 20% to the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation.

 

The Harriet Himmel Theater at City Place,
700 S. Rosemary Ave, WestPalm Beach, FL33401

Tickets are $50. Call Complete Ticket Solutions at 866-449-2489.

Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 pm.

CONTACT:           For information call Kathi Kretzer, Kretzer Piano, 561-748-0036.

The “Physicians Talent Showcase” is part of Kretzer Piano’s ongoing “Music for the Mind” concert series benefitting children’s charities and music education.  Held on the third Tuesday of every month in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, the Music for the Mind concerts feature musical groups from Palm BeachCounty.  Beginning in 2002, Music for the Mind has provided 8,800 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising nearly $300,000 to help keep music in our schools and community.

August, 2013 – Physicians Showcase and their Hospital Affiliations

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PHYSICIANS TALENT SHOWCASE


PERFORMERS

 

Dr. Marie Ambroise Thigpen – Neonatology                                                                  Dance

St. Mary’s Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center

                       

Dr. Robin Arrigo   – Doctorate of Musical Arts                                                                Accompanist/Pianist

 

Dr. John Fernandez – Emergency Medicine                                                                    Ventriloquist, Vocals & Acoustic/Electric Guitar

West Palm Hospital, Martin Memorial

 

Dr. Sarah Ferrer-Bruker – Internal Medicine & Dermatology Resident                    Vocals

West Palm Hospital

 

Dr. Kenneth Fuquay – Pulmonology                                                                 Classical Guitar

Jupiter Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center                  

 

Dr. Xavier Garcia – Veterinary Medicine                                                                         Opera Singer

 

Dr. Jeronimo Guzman – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery                                                    New Age Piano

Jupiter Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

 

Dr. Linda Kiley – Obstetrics/Gynecology                                                                         Classical Piano

Jupiter Medical Center, St. Mary’s & Good Samaritan

 

Dr. Jose Navarro  – Plastic Surgery                                                                                   Dance

JFK, Jupiter Medical, Palms West, Wellington Regional,
St. Mary’s, Good Samaritan, West Palm & Bethesda Hospitals

 

Dana Oaks – CEO @ West Palm Hospital                                                                         Vocals

West Palm Hospital

 

Dr. Robin Shecter – Dermatology                                                                                     Vocals

Wellington Regional Medical Center

                       

Dr. Richard Wayne – Anesthesiology                                                                                Comedian

West Palm Hospital

 

BAND

 

Dr. Tim Abou-Sayed – Plastic Surgery                                                                               Keyboard, Guitar and Vocals

JFK, Jupiter Medical, Palms West, Wellington Regional,

St. Mary’s, Good Samaritan, West Palm & Bethesda Hospitals               

                       

Dr. Dan Higgins –   Vascular Surgery                                                                                  Guitar

Good Samaritan & West Palm Hospital

 

Dr. Thomas Rowe – General Surgery                                                                               Bass Guitar

Jupiter Medical Center

 

Dr. Robin Sykes – Plastic Surgery                                                                                      Keyboard and Vocals

Jupiter Medical Center

 

Dr. Jack Zeltzer – Vascular Surgery                                                                                   Drums

Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional, JFK Medical Center

 

EMCEES

 

Dr. David Soria –   Chief of Emergency Medicine                                                           Emcee

Wellington Regional Medical Center

 

Dr. Maureen Whelihan –    Obstetrics/Gynecology                                                       Emcee

Wellington Regional, Palms West, Good Samaritan, JFK

August, 2013 – Voting Rights

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Voting Rights

Have you lost your Right to Vote because of a conviction? 

Have you served your sentence?  Do you want to vote?

Come to a Free Restoration of Rights workshop!!!

 

When: Sunday September 22, 2013, 2:00 to 4:30 PM

Where:   St Paul AME Church, 3345 North Haverhill Road (between Okeechobee and Roebuck), West Palm Beach Florida

 

Free and Confidential Services available:

  • Look up– to see if you already have your rights restored!
  • Apply to Restore your Rights!
  • Apply to Seal and Expunge your record!
  • Voter Registration for your family and friends!

 

What to bring:

  • A photo ID or other identification
  • Your DOC Number

 

Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Palm Beach County and the American Civil Liberties Union, with help from Dante Bailey, Public Defender’s office. Voter Registration for Family & Friends by the League of Women Voters.

August, 2013 – Mallstars Activities

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August, 2013 – Mallstars Activities

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Don’t just go back to school…run, jump, and skip there with a Sportacular Back-2-School Send-Off!
Don’t forget to join The Mall at Wellington Green’s MallStars this Saturday, August 10 at 10:00 a.m. for fun activities for the whole family!

Kids will enjoy:

  • Juggling and fun sports activities
  • Dance with our interactive DJ
  • Get the scoop on back-to-school sales
  • Enter drawings for cool prizes like mall gift cards!

Plus, check out the Summer 2013 MallStars Kids Club newsletter! Download it now for summer fun ideas and activities.

Share the fun with your friends and family and tell them to sign up for MallStars Kids Club!

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