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May, 2013 – Fifth Annual FL Green, Energy and Climate Conference

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May, 2013 – Fifth Annual FL Green, Energy and Climate Conference

Fifth Annual Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo

“100 Cities Summit” Another Successful Event

May 25, 2013 (Loxahatchee, Fla.)  The Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/ 100 Cities Summit presented another successful event  May 22nd and 23rd at the Palm Beach County Convention Center Beach.  The Conference was coordinated by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Palm BeachCounty and the United States Green Building Council.   Those attending included  municipal, county  and school district  sustainability leaders from throughout the state.  Attendees enjoyed  two days of intensive general sessions and panel discussions lead by experts in the field of sustainability.

Patrick J. Sheehan, Director of Florida’s Office of Energy  discussed the ways Florida is moving forward in its collective efforts to develop a meaningful energy policy for the state.  He was accompanied by a legislative panel, including Senators Joseph Abruzzo and Jeff Clemens and Representatives  Lori Berman and Mark Pafford  who provided updates on the 2013 legislative session in Tallahassee.  Other featured speakers included  the Mayor of Palm Beach County, Steven L. Abram,, Julio Fuentes, President of the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer Dunham of Florida Opportunity Fund,  Kim Delaney, TreasureCoast Regional Planning Council and Raphael  Clemente, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority.  

Among the many subjects featured this year at the conference was Balanced Energy.    Gordon Lambert, Executive Advisor on Sustainability and Innovation for SUNCOR  Energy, Canada,  joined a dynamic group of experts in their fields  who highlighted a portfolio of fuels that collectively promote fuel diversity and provide price stability for Florida families and business in an environmentally sensible manner.  The challenges of Florida’s regulatory environment was discussed and alternatives to conventional practices explored by a panel of industry experts.  Florida cities, including Wellington, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Fellsmere and Brooksville discussed their successful public/private partnerships which have provided environmentally sound solutions and economic sustainability for their cities.  The importance of promoting Florida’s assets and attracting investors to the state was also discussed.  Robin Safley, Director of the Florida Department of Agriculture’s  Division of Food, Nutrition & Wellness led a panel of experts from the health industry, farming, schools and government on raising a healthy generation of students. The economic impact of climate change was discussed by two of the county’s leaders on the subject.

Palm BeachCountySchool District joined in this year with a program designed specifically for their students.  There was also an essay contest with winners announced  in the ballroom by Missy Strauss of Our Greener World.  Graduate students from area universities were also in attendance  throughout  the conference.

To get more information about this event, visit  .

                                                    Central Palm  Beach County Chamber of Commerce

                                                                                    561.790.6200

May, 2013 – Wellington Memorial Day Parade

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Wellington Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Parade begins: 8:15am
Ceremony begins: 8:30am

Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 am at the Wellington Municipal Complex located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Memorial Day Ceremony. 
*All events, dates and times are subject to change. Call 561-753-2484 for more information

June, 2013 – Palm Stables’ Summer Camp

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June, 2013 – Palm Stables’ Summer Camp

Palm Stables’ Summer Camp

With Horseback Riding Each Day

PalmStablesSummerCamp

May, 2013 – Nights at the Museum – Polynesian Luau

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South Florida Science Museum

Nights at the Museum – Polynesian Luau

Friday, May 31, 2013

From 6pm-10pm

WHAT

Nights at the Museum – Polynesian Luau

Calling all kids and parents. Come unwind luau style by listening to the cool sounds of the island, learning the science behind volcanoes, taking part in demonstrations, and creating island themed crafts & more!  The night will include:

Hawaiian/Polynesian Dancing Show

Pig dissection

Alligator pettings

Erupting volcano lab & Liquid Nitro Show

Sand art and island crafts

COST

Members: Adults $5, Children: free

Non-Members: Adults $11, Children $7 (3 and under free)

* Planetarium shows and mini-golf are not included in event admission

WHO

On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Museum hosts a themed “Nights at the Museum” — a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Museum’s typical offerings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Museum’s observatory.  Once monthly, weather permitting, the SouthFloridaScienceMuseum opens its observatory dome, which rotates to allow for the best views. Guests will be treated to craters, comets and galaxies visible by the telescope. 

Monthly “Nights at the Museum” events run from 6pm – 10pm and every month there is a different theme.  Activities often include arts and crafts, animal dissections, and dry ice experiments.

WHEN

Friday, March 31, 2013 – 6-10pm

WHERE

The South Florida Science Museum

4801 Dreher Trail North

West Palm Beach, FL33405

WHY

Founded in 1961, the South Florida Science Museum is currently open during expansion construction.  Featuring fun and educational programming for all ages, the non-profit Museum is dedicated to opening every mind to science. The museum currently features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. Each year the museum welcomes more than 125,000 visitors and reaches more than 45,000 students through workshops at the museum and outreach programs to local schools.

The museum’s completed expansion will open to the public with a free community day on June 7, 2013. The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. Current museum admission through June 6 is: adults $11.95; seniors 62+ $10.50; and children ages three-12 $8.95, children under three years and Museum members are free. For more information about the South Florida Science Museum and upcoming events, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.

GENERAL INFO

For more information about the SouthFloridaScienceMuseum, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.

June, 2013 – Forbidden Holleywood at Lynn University

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LIVE AT LYNN Summer  Series to  Present FORBIDDEN HOLLYWOOD The Smash Hit Musical Comedy of  Movies At Lynn University in Boca Raton – June  1-2

(Boca  Raton, FL – May 23, 2013)  Lynn University and  producer Jan McArt, director of theatre arts program  development, are launching the LIVE AT LYNN Summer  Series on the weekend of June 1-2 with a popular  and hilarious spoof of song-filled scenes from the  cinema.   

Saturday, June 1 at 7:30  p.m.
Sunday, June 2 at 4  p.m.
FORBIDDEN  HOLLYWOOD
The Smash Hit Musical  Comedy of Movies
Jan  McArt was the first producer to bring Forbidden Broadway to  Florida more than 20 years ago — and through the years it proved to be such a  hit that creator Gerard Alessandrini now brings Forbidden  Hollywood to town with guns blazing and smokin’ with attitude. Cutting  through Tinseltown’s bombast and star power with surgical precision, a comic  once-over is given to blockbusters such as Star  Wars, Titanic, Harry Potter, Lord of the  Rings, Austin Powers and Moulin Rouge and  performers that include Cameron Diaz, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carrey, Tom Cruise and  legends Marlene Dietrich, Marlon Brando, Doris Day, Barbra Streisand and Louis  Armstrong. This tongue-in-cheek extravaganza provides an evening of laughter,  fun and no holds barred on some of the great musical icons of our  time.
(Sponsored by Len Camber  Charitable Trust – Sanford and Marion Goldstein, trustees)
How to Purchase  Tickets:
Tickets are $35 and are available for purchase at the  Lynn University Box Office, located in the Wold Performing Arts Center at 3601  N. Military Trail. Tickets also may be purchased online at http://our.lynn.edu or by phone  at 561.237.9000.
About the Keith C. and Elaine  Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University:    
The  750-seat Wold Performing Arts Center, located on Lynn’s campus in the heart of  Boca Raton, is easily accessible by both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. The Wold  Center features superb acoustics, a modern lighting system, a large,  light-filled lobby, and flexible space well-suited for dramatic productions,  concerts and other cultural events. With an elegant salon, outdoor sunset  terrace and intimate black-box studio, this new center is home to numerous  concerts and events, including live theatrical performances by the theatre arts  program and professional LIVE AT LYNN Theatre Series and  the LIVE AT LYNN American Songbook Series, as well as  concerts by the Lynn Conservatory of Music.

June, 2013 – Kids Fishing Day

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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Hosts 15th Annual Kids Fishing Day

On Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) will host its 15 Annual Kids Fishing Day in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week announced Serena Rinker, Interpretive Specialist.  Children aged 12 and under accompanied by a parent or guardian are encouraged to sign up for this fun filled rotation station event, which takes place at the boat ramp of the Refuge Headquarters Area.

Children are encouraged to bring their own equipment, however the Refuge will supply fishing poles for loan on event day. 

The refuge is located off U.S. 441/SR 7, two miles south of SR 804 (Boynton Beach Blvd.) and three miles north of SR 806 (Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue).  The refuge is currently open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week.  Refuge hours change seasonally and are posted at each entrance.  The VisitorCenter hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week.  An entrance fee of $5.00 per vehicle or $1.00 per pedestrian is charged.  A variety of annual passes, including a $12.00 refuge specific annual pass, are available.  Please visit the refuge website at http://www.fws.gov/Loxahatchee  or call the Administration Office at (561) 732-3684.  To signup for the Kid’s Fishing Day, please phone 735.6029 or email [email protected] and leave the complete spelling of the child’s name, parents name and a good working telephone number or email address. 

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service.

For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. Connect with our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usfwssoutheast, follow our tweets at

www.twitter.com/usfwssoutheast, watch our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast.

June 2013 – Free Water Safety Event

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WellingtonHolds Free Water Safety Event at the Wellington Aquatics Complex

Summertime is pool time!  But before jumping in, we should all know how to stay safe.  That’s why the Wellington Aquatics Complex is partnering with Palms West Pediatric Residents to hold a free water safety event on June 1st from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The event, called Make a S.P.L.A.S.H. (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy), will include vendors such as Palms West Hospital and the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue discussing water safety.  There will also be lifeguards demonstrating a near-drowning scenario with the PBC Fire Rescue.

About the Wellington Aquatics Complex: This facility is located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard and features an Olympic-sized swimming pool, diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground, baby pool, concession stand and locker rooms. For hours of operation and admission rates, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

May 2013 – Memorial Day Weekend event to benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

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Memorial Day Weekend event to benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – For the third consecutive year, Whole Foods Market stores in Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Wellington will host a Memorial Day Weekend fundraiser to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Military.

In partnership with the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, all three stores will host a Support Our Troops Cookout on Saturday, May 25 from noon – 3 p.m. During the cookout, customers can enjoy a hamburger, hotdog, vegetarian burger, choice of side and a drink for a donation of $5. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Forgotten Soldiers. Customers are invited to write letters of encouragement to our troops or donate toiletries or other items to be included in care packages, which will then be sent to U.S. soldiers serving overseas.

The three stores are located at:

·         Whole Foods Market Boca Raton – 1400 Glades Road (561) 447-0000

·         Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens – 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens (561) 691-8550

·         Whole Foods Market Wellington – 2635 State Road 7 (561) 904-4000

“We’ve been proud to partner over the years with such a wonderful organization as Whole Foods Market. It’s truly a way to support our troops,” said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, founder and executive director of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. “Our sole mission is to reach out to those troops who receive little to no support from the home front, and many of them are from our own backyards.”

Created in 2003, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is a nonprofit organization that ships care packages filled with donated items and letters to the men and women of the U.S. military serving overseas. Since its inception, Forgotten Soldiers has delivered care packages to more than 250,000 U.S. troops worldwide from all branches of the military.

 

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.

June, 2013 – Common Core Standards

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Common Core Standards

Are you interested in how your child will be affected by the new Common Core Standards that have been adopted by our local schools? Wondering what the difference between FCAT and Common Core Standards are?

An Area 3 representative from the Palm Beach County School District will be on hand to deliver a presentation about the Common Core Standards on Tuesday, June 4th at the quarterly Wellington Education Committee Meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard. The presentation is open to the public and parents, students and members of the community are encouraged to attend this informational session.

Common Core standards will be fully implemented in Wellington’s schools in the 2014-2015 school year. Common Core Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn in kindergarten through 12th grade in reading, language arts and mathematics, so students, teachers and parents can coordinate in working together for shared goals. The presentation is intended to provide an overview of common core standards and will address the timeline for Palm Beach County.

For more information on the presentation, please contact Kim Henghold, Community Projects Manager at 561-791-4137.

For information on other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit our website at www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

June, 2013 – West Palm Beach Salvation Army helps in Oklahoma

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The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County Responds to the Deadly Tornado in Oklahoma

West Palm Beach, FL (May 21, 2013) – Salvation Army personnel throughout Oklahoma are responding to the devastation left by Monday’s tornado. Currently, The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County has one local officer that has been called to active duty to provide emotional and spiritual care.

Captain Chris Farrell, Corps Officer in Lake Worth, FL was called to active duty this afternoon and will be en route to Moore, OK Wednesday morning.  Captain Farrell expects to be in Oklahoma for two weeks where he will attend to the emotional and pastoral needs of disaster workers and survivors.  “Often individuals affected by overwhelming events like this need someone to listen to them and as ministers of The Salvation Army, this is one of the best things we can do to help them out at this time,” says Captain Farrell.

Relief efforts will extend throughout the impacted region. In the short-term aftermath of the tornado, Salvation Army officers and staff will focus primarily on immediate needs providing food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care to impacted individuals and families.

Canteens (mobile feeding units) involved in the current response from Oklahoma include Central Oklahoma Area Command (Oklahoma City), Ardmore, Enid, Lawton, McAlester and Muskogee.  Also, initial disaster response teams from Pine Bluff, Jonesboro and Hot Springs, Arkansas to assist in response.

The best way to help survivors and relief workers is to make a financial contribution. Monetary donations allow disaster responders to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors.

The Salvation Army asks people who want to help those affected by Oklahoma Tornado to visit www.salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).  Donors may also contribute $10 via their phone bill by text messaging the word STORM to 80888, and confirming the donation with the word, “Yes.”   Checks may be made out to The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, PO BOX 12600, Oklahoma City, OK 73157.  Please designate Oklahoma Tornado on all checks.

* A $10 donation feeds a disaster survivor for one day

* A $30 donation provides one food box, containing staple foods for a family of four, or one household cleanup kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets and other cleaning supplies

* A $100 donation can serve snacks and drinks for 125 survivors and emergency personnel at the scene of a disaster

* A $250 donation can provide one hot meal to 100 people or keep a hydration station operational for 24 hours

* A $500 donation keeps a Salvation Army canteen (mobile feeding unit) fully operational for one day

At this point, in-kind donations are not being accepted.  Used clothing and used furniture are seldom required during an incident.  However, these gifts are vitally important in supporting the day-to-day work of your local Salvation Army. Please consider giving these items to your local Salvation Army Family Store or dial 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).

For the latest emergency disaster services news, please visit www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org and follow the EDS team on Twitter @SalArmyEDS.  Interested parties may also visit www.salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org, and follow www.Facebook.com/SalArmyPBCo

 

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

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