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July, 2013 – Maltz Jupiter Theatre Showings

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FLY ON A MAGIC CARPET AND SEE THE WORLD WITH ALADDIN JR. AT THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE!

July 2, 2013 (Jupiter) – This summer, join a fantasy magic carpet ride with Aladdin, Jr. and students who are learning from Broadway’s best at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s summer camp programs!

A full performance of the family-friendly musical will take place on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Jupiter Community High School. Fun for all ages, tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for children.

The show will star students from the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts’ three-week Junior Conservatory summer camp (grades 3-5), in which students learn all aspects of theatre such as acting, dance and voice, culminating in full performances of a musical.

One of the most beloved musical shows of our time, Disney’s Aladdin and the all-powerful genie come to life on stage in this high-flying musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides. Featuring the popular hit songs “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me,” Aladdin Jr. is a one-act, high energy theatre musical adapted from the popular animated Disney film, creating a version that’s perfect for the entire family.

“Aladdin, Jr. is a triumphant, joyful musical for all ages about celebrating our differences,” said Julie Rowe, the Theatre’s director of education. “It’s fast-paced, the characters are larger than life and it features infectiously fun production numbers, including the thrill of flying through the night sky on a magic carpet.”

Rowe is directing the production, with choreography by Broadway veteran and Conservatory instructor Brian Andrews and music direction by North Palm Beach composer, lyricist and writer John Mercurio.

During camp, Rowe will guide students through the process of auditioning for a Broadway show, a fast-paced rehearsal schedule and the opportunity to showcase all that they’ve learned onstage, complete with costumes, sets, professional lighting and a professional theater orchestra.

“The Junior Conservatory is a wonderful opportunity for local children to have the chance to experience what it’s like to work in professional theatre and perform in a full musical,” Rowe said. “There’s still time to sign up for camp, and we’d like to encourage parents to have their children join us this summer at the Conservatory.”

Other exciting camp options for grades K-12 include the upcoming one-week Dr. Seuss camp (grades K-5), one-week Super Sea Creatures camp (grades 3-5) and a two-week Dance Intensive camp (grades 6-12).

Students will perform Aladdin, Jr. on Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. onstage at Jupiter Community High School’s auditorium, located at 500 Military Trail, Jupiter. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for children.

To purchase tickets, call the box office at (561) 575-2223. For more information or to sign up for the Junior Conservatory and other camps, call 561-575-2672 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org/education/camps  for a complete camp schedule.

About the Conservatory

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts is a premiere professional Conservatory that offers a challenging, innovative and quality theatre experience to students of all ages and abilities. In addition to a full schedule of classes, the Conservatory’s hands-on workshops and master classes offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand from nationally known directors and Broadway performers, agents and local instructors.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre has become one of Florida’s preeminent professional theatres, committed to production and education through its collaborations with local and national artists. Currently the state’s largest award-winning regional theatre, the Theatre draws over 70,000 people annually, serves a subscription base of more than 7,530 and has world-class classroom facilities in support of its Paul and Sandra Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts, which serves hundreds of youth and adults. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence, including the prestigious Bill Von Maurer Award for Theatrical Excellence in 2012. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223. 

July, 2013 – Lake Worth History Book Release

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New Lake Worth History Book to be Released
 at City’s July 4th Centennial Celebration

The Lake Worth Centennial Committee is proud to announce the release of a new publication, Pioneers of Jewell. The 254-page book contains previously unknown stories about our city’s forgotten first settlers during the decades when the community was known as Jewell, prior Lake Worth’s incorporation in 1913.

Pioneers of Jewell will go on sale at the City’s exhibition booth in Bryant Park starting at noon on July 4th as part of the LW 100 Celebration. Author Ted Brownstein will be available to autograph copies from 5 to 6 PM. Rumors have been flying that first pioneer, Fannie James, and the Barefoot Mailman (in costume) may put in an appearance.

In 1885, Samuel and Fannie James, an African American couple, reported to be ex-slaves, fled the increasing racial polarization of Northern and Central Florida for the sparsely settled everglades frontier. They were the first to settle in the area that would later become the City of Lake Worth, arriving with just the clothes on their backs and $50 in their pockets. While local history buffs may have heard their names, until now virtually nothing was known of their doings, character, or relations with others in the Jewell community.  Their story is explored in Pioneers of Jewell in the context of their times. Details of their land dispute with Dr. Harry Stites, their friendship with original Barefoot Mailman Edwin R. Bradley and the quirkiness of hermit Michael Merkle are told for the first time. This motley collection of settlers braved the swamps, the floods, the mosquitos and the isolation to pave the way for later development.

Groundbreaking research reveals…

  • Biographies of more than a dozen previously unknown Jewell pioneers.
  • An in-depth look at the Jameses’ stunning financial success.
  • Investigation of the Jameses’ slave background.
  • The history of the segregated Osborne Colored Addition.
  • Klu Klux Klan activity in Lake Worth during the 1920s.
  • The fate of Jewell and its pioneers.

 

Pioneers of Jewell also goes on sale at Lake Worth City Hall after July 4th. Proceeds will benefit the Lake Worth Municipal Library.

July, 2013 – PBCHS Project Graduation

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383 PBCHS Seniors Celebrate Graduation at Project Graduation.

Graduation day is a celebration and for 383 seniors from Palm Beach Central High School, that celebration lasted until 5:00 a.m.  May 23, 2013, Palm Beach Central’s graduating seniors were treated to an all night party organized by their parents called Project Graduation. Audrey Valentine, PG co-chair explained, “Project Graduation is an all night alcohol and drug free party for graduating seniors.  Parents organize the event with help from teachers and staff.  Money is raised throughout the year to hold the 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. event at Wellington’s Village Park Gymnasiums.”

The event titled “Party in Paradise” had activities all night long.  Seniors could run through giant obstacle courses, test their skills at carnival games, play pool, ping pong, air hockey, and compete on an inflatable twister-like game for 10 people.  Seniors could get a temporary tattoo or have a caricature made of them and their friends. Over 100 volunteers of parents and teachers worked all night to make the event such a huge success.

There was plenty of food and drinks donated by restaurants and businesses in the community. Seniors danced to a DJ until 3:00 a.m. when the laughs began as a hypnotist put 20 seniors under his spell and entertained the crowd.

“This event couldn’t happen without the support from the parents, PBCHS staff and teachers, and the business community,” says Terri Priore, Sponsorship co-chair, “we received over $22,000.00 in cash donations and another $8,000.00 in donations of food and prizes for the seniors.”  

A big thank you goes out to our sponsors.  Our Marquee Sponsor was Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC and our Platinum Sponsor was FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge. Additional sponsors were Gold – Minto Communities, LLC; Wellington Dunkin’ Donuts; The Mall at Wellington Green; and Silver – MedExpress Urgent Care; Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC; City of Wellington; Buckeye Plumbing Inc.; Priore Family; Tahiti Joe’s Hot Sauces; Wellington Preservation Coalition, Inc.; Armand Professional Services, Inc.; Successful Women’s Mastermind Alliance, and Palms West Hospital. 

“Project Graduation kept our seniors safe graduation night with one last chance to be with friends before they start the next chapter in their lives,” Hellen Cook, PG co-chair said, “seeing the seniors dance, play, and laugh with their friends all night was an overwhelming experience that all parents should be involved with.” Anyone interested in more information about Project Graduation 2014 and getting involved as a sponsor or volunteer please contact Hellen Cook at 561-389-5083.

July, 2013 – Infocus Juried Show Winners

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July, 2013 – Infocus Juried Show Winners

Palm Beach Photographic Centre Announces Winners of INFOCUS Juried Show 2013

(West Palm Beach, FL – June 27, 2013)  Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), announced the winners of this year’s INFOCUS Juried Show, which is on exhibition through August 17.

A Best of Show cash prize of $950 was awarded to Debbie Gans from Palm Beach Gardens for her entry, Caught in the Fun.

Caught in the Fun by Debby Gans
Caught in the Fun by Debby Gans

Two Merit Awards for free tuition for a FOTOfusion Passport or a Master Workshop were awarded to:

+ Ni Rong from Maine and Palm Beach – The Gaze

+ Marjorie Neu from New York – Milky Way in Namibia

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 17th annual INFOCUS Juried Show showcases the work of its student members, both inside the Photo Centre and on its Web site, www.workshop.org.

The Gaze by Ni Rong
The Gaze by Ni Rong

This year’s INFOCUS Juror was Raymond Gehman, who has worked for the National Geographic Society since 1986. With three cover photographs and numerous books and articles, he has been on assignment in Yellowstone, Wyoming’s Bighorn Country, Florida’s Sanibel Island Gulf Coast, the Canadian Rockies, the rain forests of Belize, Icelandic glaciers and icebergs, dark Polish forests, and rural China during the People’s Republic 50th anniversary celebration. He has documented grizzly bears, the vanishing prairie dog and wetlands, the ecology of fire, the aftermath of hurricanes, hot pools and nocturnal Apache ceremonial dancers.

Also running through August 17 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre is PICTURE MY WORLD, an annual show that features photos and journal writings from local disadvantaged children, ages 8 – 17.

Milky Way in Namibia by Margorie Neu
Milky Way in Namibia by Margorie Neu

“A heartfelt thank you is given to all our generous members, private donors, and PNC Foundation, for enabling Picture My World to continue to provide a caring and healthy path for our next generation of community adults,” says Denise Felice, Picture My World Mentor.

 

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:

The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org

Attached Photos:  INFOCUS Winners

1. Caught in the Fun – by Debbie Gans

 

2. The Gaze – by Ni Rong

 

3. Milky Way in Namibia – by Marjorie Neu

July, 2013 – Edible Plant Sale

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Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale

Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale

at the South Florida Fairgrounds

AGRIPLEX BUILDING

Saturday July 20, 2013   9am to 2 pm

Enter through gate 5 on Southern Blvd.

Free admission and free parking

100’s of varieties, 1,000’s to choose from, including

Avocado, Bananas, Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel, Carambola, Citrus, Dragon Fruit, Figs, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, Herbs & Spices, Specially formulated Fruitilizer and much much more!

The Palm Beach RFC has been holding Tropical Fruit Tree and Edible Plant Sales twice yearly for more than 30 consecutive years (at the Fairgrounds since 2003)

Established in 1970, we are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in south Florida and throughout the world.

The organization includes several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits.

Monthly meetings are the 2nd Friday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Mount’s Building, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Each meeting has an educational lecture by a speaker in the field of fruit science or related field; a fruit tree auction; a seed & plant exchange; and our famous “tasting table” – a chance to taste various tropical fruits grown by our members.

Membership is $25 yearly. Member benefits include Monthly newsletter – filled with informative articles about growing rare fruits and related topics. Propagation classes – members learn how to graft & air-layer tropical fruit trees.  Annual Ice Cream Social – for members and their guests only; the ice cream is handmade with fruits grown by members. Plant Sales twice yearly – members can bring fruit trees and edible plants to sell to the general public. Organized field trips to regional fruit tree collections and plantings. Monthly field trips to member yards and local orchards. Volunteer opportunities for many interesting & exciting events and committees. Specially formulated fertilizer and pruning/grafting tools offered at a discount.

 

Available for interview:

Susan Lerner, Plant Sale Chairperson, Immediate Past President

561-478-7444 ~ VitalLongevity@comcast.net

July, 2013 – Whole Foods Events

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Whole Foods Market Events

All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visitwww.Facebook.com/WholeFoodsMarketWellington  page or our websitewww.wholefoods.com/events

 

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. 

 

Announcements:

The Cheese Corner

Every Saturday in July from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in our Specialty Department

Stop by the Specialty Department to taste new cheeses every Saturday, as well as learn about the origins and production of the selected cheeses.

 

 

Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures

5% Day Benefitting Paws 4 Liberty

Tuesday, July 2nd 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Shop for a Cause!  5% of the day’s net sales will be donated to Paws 4 Liberty which provides trained service dogs to disabled veterans and others that are in need.  Stop by the Paws4Liberty information table to learn more about their efforts and to meet a veteran – service dog team from 10:00 AM -7:00 PM.

The Sushi Stop

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

Tuesday, July 2nd 5:00-6:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Golden Tofu Teriyaki Roll with Brown Rice (Vegetarian) 

Saturday, July 20th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Tropical Shrimp with Sweet Chili Peanut Sauce

Juice, Smoothie, Ice-pop!

Saturday, July 13th 12:00-1:30 PM, Free

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

Love to juice but out of ideas? Perhaps a thicker smoothie is more your speed, or how about a refreshing ice-pop with summer’s best produce?

Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist

Kids’ Club: Cool-off Summer Recipes

Monday, July 15th, 3:00-4:30 PM, Free

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

We’ll keep cool with three no-bake recipes: Tropical Chicken Salad, Fruit Kebabs with Berry Dip, and Strawberry Lemonade Slushies. For Kids ages 6-12, class held in the Lifestyle Center.

Instructor: Suzanne Redmond, Lifestyle Center Specialist

*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

The Alkaline Diet

Wednesday, July 17th, 7:00-8:00 PM, Free

Discover more about alkaline diets, the PH level of your body, and whether or not an alkaline diet is right for you. Class held in the Lifestyle Center

Instructor: Dr. Ian Shtulman D.C. of Shtulman Family Chiropractic

Savory Summer Sorbets

Thursday, July 18th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

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

Celebrate summer’s seasonal fruits and fragrant herbs with these savory sorbet recipes: Tarragon Honeydew Sorbet and Basil-Lime Sorbet paired with Olive Oil Sugar Cookies.

Instructor: Suzanne Redmond, Lifestyle Center Specialist.

Gluten Free Shopping Tour

Tuesday, July 23rd 6:30-7:30 PM, Free

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

Tour the store to learn where to find gluten-free products, ask questions about best practices for cooking gluten free meals, and enjoy samples of our top picks.  Meet at the Customer Service Desk.

Instructor: Chef Joe, Demo Specialist

Gluten Free Cooking: Fire Up the Grill

Thursday, July 25th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

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

Cooking a backyard dinner that’s gluten free couldn’t be easier! You’ll taste Grilled Wild Atlantic Salmon with a Strawberry-Cucumber Salsa, Basmati Rice with Black-eyed Peas and Sunflower Seeds, and for dessert, Rice Flour Cake. 

NOTE: all ingredients used are gluten free; however, our facility is not certified gluten free.

Instructor: Chef Joe, Demo Specialist

 

Mom’s Morning Escape

Friday, July 26th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free

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

Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar.  Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for your treats. Dr. Laura Valhuerdi DLMV of Practical Wellness Solutions will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).

*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Ice Cream Social: Bring Your Own Reusable Spoon! (BYORS)

Saturday, July 27th, 2:00-5:00 PM, Free

Bring Your Own Reusable Spoon (BYORS) to help out the environment while you enjoy the highest quality non dairy and organic ice creams as well as a parlor full of non-dairy toppings to create the mini-sundae of your dreams!  No registration necessary, just come on by with your reusable spoon! One mini-sundae per customer, while supplies last. 

Pillars of Healthy Eating Cooking Class

Wednesday, July 31st 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

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

Ditch processed foods, enhance your favorite foods with nutrient packed plant superstars, embrace healthy fats, and get more of a nutritional bang for your buck! 

Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist

 

Coming in August:

Kids’ Cooking Camp (ages 6-12 yrs. old)

August 5th – 9th, 9:00-2:00 PM, $175/week

Pre-Registration Required at the Customer Service Desk.

Take a road trip around the U.S. as we cook regional foods, do crafts, and try lots of new foods.

Lead Instructor: Suzanne Redmond, Lifestyle Center Specialist

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 73,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 15 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of $11.7 billion and currently has more than 340 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

July, 2013 – In the Heights at the Lake Worth Playhouse

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July, 2013 – In the Heights at the Lake Worth Playhouse

In The Heights Heats Up The Summer 

July 2, 2013– The Lake Worth Playhouse sizzles this summer with In The Heights, a musical with contemporary dance including salsa, jazz and freestyle hip hop.

InTheHeights

From The Director

“This show is going to be electrifying! It is truly an honor to be celebrating the summer with this unique Hispanic show that reaches across all audiences to create a memorable experience across all generations.” – Jodie Dixon-Mears, Co-Director & Lake Worth Playhouse Artistic Director

Synopsis

In The Heights, a musical celebration, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures; where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. 

Schedule 

Preview Night is Thursday, July 11 at 8:00 p.m. ($23 & $27)

Opening Night is Friday, July 12 at 8:00 p.m. ($28 & $32 – includes Opening Night Elegance)

Evening and Matinee Performances will run July 13 – July 28 at 8pm and 2pm.  ($26 & $30)

Dinner & Show Night is July 11 and includes a 6:00 p.m. pre-show dinner at Paradiso, an upscale Italian restaurant in downtown Lake Worth, prior to the 8:00 p.m. performance. The all-inclusive dinner/show package price is $55 and includes a three-course meal and premium seats for the preview performance.

Tickets can be purchased through the Lake Worth Playhouse Box Office at 561-586-6410 or online at lakeworthplayhouse.org.

Location

Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave in Downtown Lake Worth.  Valet Parking is available for $5.  Street and lot parking is also available.

ABOUT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE              

Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a diverse array of offerings, including award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children’s shows, ballets and operas on film, live concerts, improv comedy and alternative programming. In addition to its main stage theatrical fare, the Playhouse presents year-round independent and foreign films in the Stonzek Theatre, an intimate black-box style theatre equipped with a large viewing screen and high-definition projection. The Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of educational programs for adults and children, as well as community outreach initiatives that bring cultural programs into the neighborhoods of underserved youth and also make theatre available free of charge for disadvantaged citizens in the community.

 

 

July, 2013 – SeaView Eyecare

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July, 2013 – SeaView Eyecare


SEAVIEW EYECARE WITH DR. AMANDA WEISS

by Sherri Mraz
“I am so debilitated by age that without the glasses known as spectacles, I would no longer be able to read or write.”

A monk in Pisa, Italy wrote this statement in 1289 A.D., and it is the earliest documented evidence of the existence of eyeglasses. 724 years later, it is still the most common complaint to be voiced in an eye exam.

It is estimated that 45% of the US population over the age of 40 years is

Amanda Weiss, optometrist and owner of SeaView Eyecare in Wellington

far-sighted, meaning they have the same difficulty that the monk in Pisa did in 1289, only now there are iPads and cell phones, and many more people working at desks where near vision is critical.

As much as I hate to admit being over 40, I must say I am all too familiar with these types of vision challenges. It was time to pay SeaView Eyecare a visit. One single step through the front door and I could see that the office provides a relaxing setting and care by patient and friendly professionals.

I met with optometrist and owner Amanda Weiss, who addresses computer vision problems for patients in their 40’s, treats the dry eyes of patients in their 60’s, and evaluates focusing problems for children, in summary providing eye care for patients of all ages. While some people may become apprehensive while visiting a doctor’s office, Dr. Weiss has such a pleasing personality that it would be nearly impossible to feel anything other than relaxed. Dr. Weiss told me that ever since completing her Family Practice Residency in 2005, she has sought to open a practice that provided for the eye care needs of families, in a setting that made patients feel at ease and offered exceptional care. She has done just that, since having opened the office in February of 2013.

Dr. Weiss decided to open in Wellington where her focus has been to provide routine eye care and emergency care for those patients with eye infections and superficial eye injuries. The office carries over 1500 brand name frames and offers the latest products in eyeglass lenses and contact lenses. Dr. Weiss is especially skilled in fitting multifocal contact lenses for those 40-something patients whom have experienced the incredible frustration of blurred reading and even for those who have been unsuccessful on previous occasions with other contact lenses.

Dr. Weiss is originally from the St. Louis area, and after completing her doctorate degree and residency at the Southern College of Optometry and VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee, she relocated to South Florida. In addition to providing routine eye care, Dr Weiss worked in a practice specializing in advanced glaucoma and macular degeneration, participating in clinical trials for new treatments. She also practiced in central Florida where she examined and treated children with vision, eye muscle, and focusing problems.

I asked Dr. Weiss why she chose the practice of optometry. “What fascinates me most is how much information can be obtained about a person’s general health during a dilated eye examination,” stated Dr. Weiss. She went on to say, “High blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, thyroid disease, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and carotid artery disease all have the potential to affect vision and show signs in the eyes. Many of these conditions do not produce symptoms.” This is the main reason Dr. Weiss recommends an annual exam for patients with these conditions, regardless of whether they are experiencing visual problems. “An eye examination could save your life.”

I asked Dr. Weiss what she loves most about her job. “Probably the impact that I can have on children and their ability to learn and succeed in school. Last week I examined a 7-year-old boy whose family had immigrated from Mexico. He had never worn glasses before, but was struggling in school and having trouble with his vision. When he first looked through his new prescription to read the letters on the chart, he cracked a huge smile and said, ‘I see pretty.’”

”Pretty,” clear, more comfortable, whatever improvements patients would like to see in their vision, Dr. Weiss is an expert in vision, and expresses a true passion for helping patients who seek better vision and assurance of the health of their eyes. The office also provides exams and glasses for children whose families could otherwise not afford to provide for these needs through the Heiken Children’s Vision Program, a referral-based program through the school district.

SeaView Eyecare is open Monday through Saturday with convenient evening and weekend hours in Wellington Green Commons, the Whole Foods Shopping Center. Most insurance plans are accepted. For more information, visit

SeaView Eyecare
2545 S State Road 7 #10 Wellington, FL 33414

561-790-7290

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Sherri Mraz 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 also writes for and sells advertising for .

 

July, 2013 – AW in Pictures

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July, 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.

 

Annie Junior at the Lake Worth Playhouse, starring Jackie Cohen as Annie (which ran in June, 2013).
Annie Junior at the Lake Worth Playhouse, starring Jackie Cohen as Annie (which ran in June, 2013).
Gregory Dillard from Grapeseeker and Carol O’Neil from CEO Financial Services, the winners of the CPBC Chamber’s 2013 Business of the Year awards for a business with gross sales less $2 million. Photo by Carol Porter.
Gregory Dillard from Grapeseeker and Carol O’Neil from CEO Financial Services, the winners of the CPBC Chamber’s 2013 Business of the Year awards for a business with gross sales less $2 million. Photo by Carol Porter.

 

Fundraiser night for Anne Gerwig's campaign in Wellington. Photo by Lois Spatz.
Fundraiser night for Anne Gerwig’s campaign in Wellington. Photo by Lois Spatz.

 

Grand Re-opening Day for the newly expanded South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Admission was FREE that day, June 7th. Photo by Krista Martinelli.
Grand Re-opening Day for the newly expanded South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Admission was FREE that day, June 7th. Photo by Krista Martinelli.
A celebration of the end of the stickball season at Wycliffe Country Club, including many toasts and roasts!
A celebration of the end of the stickball season at Wycliffe Country Club, including many toasts and roasts!

 

The cast and director of City Theatre's "Shorts 4 Kids" along with the Broward County Cultural Director after a show at the Broward County main library. "Shorts 4 Kids" is a fun, educational theatre program that spreads the word about bullying and self-esteem. For more information about City Theatre programs, visit CityTheatre.com
The cast and director of City Theatre’s “Shorts4Kids” along with the Broward County Cultural Chair, after a show at the Broward County main library. Left to right – Christian Vandepas, cast; McLey Lafrance, Director of Shorts4Kids; Mary Sansone, cast; Deborah Kerr, Broward Cultural Council Executive Committee Chair; and Jovon Jacobs, cast. “Shorts 4 Kids” is a fun, educational theatre program that spreads the word about bullying and self-esteem. For more information about City Theatre programs, visit CityTheatre.com

 

 

 

July, 2013 – Events at Joey’s Outback in July

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July, 2013 – Events at Joey’s Outback in July

July Events at Joey’s Outback

Note: Joey’s will also be offering a princess tea party on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:30 – must be registered and prepaid ($15.95 includes admission for all day play and the Princess tea party with refreshments, stories and games and our “Princess Parade”)!

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