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April, 2013 – Palm Beach Photographic Center

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Palm Beach Photographic Center  Announces FOTOcamp for Kids 2013

Three Sessions Planned this Summer for

Children & Teens, Ages 9 to 17

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 28, 2013)  Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that this summer the nonprofit organization will be offering three age appropriate FOTOcamps for children and teens.

 

FOTOcamp for Kids

+ June 10-22  /  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

+ July 8-19  /  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

+ July 22 – August 2  /  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For ages 9-17

 

“FOTOcamp is for anyone between the ages of 6 and 17 that has an interest in photography and/or computers, and who are inquisitive and like adventure,” says NeJame.  “It is the perfect opportunity for youngsters and teens to gain knowledge in all areas of photography, beginning with the basics of picture-taking using SLR digital cameras and progressing to state-of the-art digital imaging, at each participant’s own rate of speed.”

 

“FOTOcamp is my favorite time of the year,” she adds. “I enjoy seeing the amazing images the kids come back with from their field trips, and I love to see their reactions when working in a real studio.”

 

FOTOcamp students are grouped by their level of experience, from beginner to advanced in each of three 2-week summer sessions. Students are each issued a digital SLR Camera and while exploring lens choices, lighting, and composition of photographs they will learn about photography and digital imaging, in a fun and fact-filled environment. Sessions in the computer lab will expose them to downloading images to the computer, saving and renaming files, burning CDs, and creating slide shows.

 

In addition, using Adobe Photoshop and Elements, they will learn image adjustment techniques such as color correction, compositing images, adjustment layers and layer masks and other digital imaging technology. The computer lab is set up so that each student has access to a computer ensuring the ultimate hands-on experience. Location shooting and photographic assignments give them the opportunity to practice their skills while acquiring new images.

 

Based at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre in downtown West Palm Beach, all sessions of FOTOcamp will include a professional instructor and an assistant, with opportunities for both individualized and group critiques for each student.

 

The culmination of all three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids will be a special exhibition of photos taken by the young students. At the exhibition’s opening in August, one talented FOTOcamper will be named Student of the Year and receive a free SLR Digital camera.

 

The cost to attend one of the three two-week session of FOTOcamp for Kids is only $695 for Photo Centre members and $745 for nonmembers.  This covers 10 6-hour sessions and includes use of digital SLR Cameras, transportation and admission fees for the fieldtrips, t-shirts, prints, etc. 

 

To register for one of the three sessions of FOTOcamp for Kids, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org.

 

Now running through June 1 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre is FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR EXPEDITION: The Exhibition by Carlton Ward, Jr. In 2012, the photographer and explorer led a small team through a 100-day, 1,000-mile trek — traveling by kayak, mountain bike, horse and by foot — from Everglades National Park north to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in southern Georgia.  The exhibition is the legacy of that journey.  More than 50 large photographs and maps document the landscape, flora and fauna of Florida’s interior and illustrate the interconnected, natural corridor that should be preserved for wildlife and future generations.

 

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. Admission is free. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

 

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:

Fatima NeJame

Palm Beach Photographic Centre

561.253.2600  /  fatima@fotofusion.org

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298  /  gary@pr-bs.net

 

April, 2013 – America’s Favorite Shark

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April, 2013 – America’s Favorite Shark

America’s Favorite Shark
Barbara Corcoran To Share
10 Ways To Lead Your Team To Greatness
At NWBOC Luncheon


Corcoran and Others to Speak at National Women’sCorcoran_Barbara_2006 Business Owners Corporation National Conference May 8-10, 2013

Local luncheon only option available to hear Corcoran

 

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (March 28, 2013) – Barbara Corcoran – America’s favorite shark from ABC’s hit television show Shark Tank, is coming to share her business knowledge and shark savvy in “10 Ways to Lead Your Team To Greatness” Keynote luncheon on Thursday, May 9, 12:15 pm at the PGA National Resort and Spa.
Corcoran is in the area to speak at the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) national conference, “Decades of Excellence,” May 8-10, 2013. Over the course of three days, 200-300 women Presidents & CEOs will arrive in the Palm Beaches for intense workshops, seminars, expositions and business to business opportunities at the world class resort destination. 
Local business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to take part in the lunch only portion of the conference so they too can learn from one of the best entrepreneurs in the country who was recently featured on the front cover of Entrepreneur Magazine, is a real estate expert on NBC’s Today Show and was the Founder of the Corcoran Group (one of the largest real estate companies in America).

The luncheon is $100 and includes the keynote address from Barbara Corcoran and a three-course lunch at the PGA National Resort and Spa. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 1-800-675-5066. Full conference registrations and more conference information is available at www.nwboc.org.

               
The NWBOC conference begins on Wednesday, May 8 at the PGA National Resort and Spa and runs through Friday, May 10 culminating with the “Decades of Excellence” Awards Gala and dinner. NWBOC provides WOSB and EDWOSB Certifications and has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to be a third-party certifier for the new women-owned small business federal contracting program, which will directly benefit many woman-owned companies across the nation.

 

NWBOC is a national 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation.  For more information, visit www.nwboc.org or call 800-675-5066.

Media Contact:

Terri Neil
Terri Neil PR and Marketing, Inc.
Terri@terrinpr.com
561-628-2538

 

 

 

April, 2013 – Kravis On Broadway

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Kravis On Broadway

Announces the 2013-2014 Series

 

*  RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR,

STARRING THE ROCKETTES

(November 29 – December 8, 2013)

 

*  THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS

(January 7-12, 2014)

 

*  WAR HORSE  

(February 12-16, 2014)

 

*  SISTER ACT

(March 4-9, 2014)

 

*  EVITA

(April 8-13, 2014)

 

* MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

(April 29 – May 4, 2014)

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 28, 2013)  The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce the sixth annual series of Kravis On Broadway, which will present six smash hit musicals.

 

“The 2013-2014 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line-up that includes some of the top, award-winning hits straight from the Great White Way: Best of all, five of the six shows are making their Kravis Center debut: the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Starring THE ROCKETTES, The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS, WAR HORSE, SISTER ACT and MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. Only EVITA is a returning audience favorite,” said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center’s Senior Director of Programming.

 

The 2013-2014 Kravis On Broadway series includes:

 

November 29 – December 8, 2013

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Starring THE ROCKETTES

Coming to the Kravis Center and West Palm Beach for the first time ever, this beloved family holiday tradition features dazzling scenery and special effects, glamorous Rockette costumes and a 50-foot LED screen that will enhance the show with breathtaking imagery, including the amazing “New York at Christmas” scene. The RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, Starring THE ROCKETTES is the perfect show for all ages.

 

January 7-12, 2014

THE GERSHWINS’

PORGY AND BESS

See what Time Magazine exclaims is, “A don’t miss theatre event! The #1 Broadway musical of the year.” Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS is hitting the road in a stunning and stirring new staging, including such legendary songs as “Summertime,” “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.” The Gershwins’ PORGY AND BESS features one of Broadway’s most accomplished creative teams, led by Tony-nominated director Diane Paulus (Hair), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog), and two-time Obie Award-winning composer Diedre L. Murray (Running Man), bringing George and Ira Gershwin’s legendary masterwork to the Broadway stage for the first time in more than 35 years.

 

Praised by the New Yorker as, “A great achievement!” and hailed by the Associated Press as, “a gorgeous version of the Gershwin masterpiece,” the classic story of The Gershwins’ PORGY AND  BESS is set in Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past, and the only one who can rescue her is the courageous Porgy. Threatened by her formidable former lover Crown, and the seductive enticements of the colorful troublemaker Sporting Life, Porgy and Bess’ relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater’s most exhilarating love stories.

 

February 12-16, 2014

WAR HORSE

A heart-warming tale of loyalty and friendship, and the winner of five 2011 Tony Awards®, WAR HORSE is a show of phenomenal inventiveness that is currently playing to packed houses around the world. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets that bring to life breathing, galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride.

 

March 4-9, 2014

SISTER ACT

SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash. The New York Post calls it, “Ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement. Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.  Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly discovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, this delightful show gives theater and music fans reason to rejoice.

 

April 8-13, 2014

EVITA

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award®-winning musical returns at last. Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world — while her greed, outsized ambition and fragile health made her one of the most tragic. EVITA tells Eva’s passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some of theater’s most beautiful songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “High Flying, Adored.”  Don’t miss the stunning new production of EVITA, directed by Michael Grandage and choreographed by Rob Ashford, that Channel 4 New York calls “The Hottest Ticket in Town!”

 

April 29 – May 4, 2014

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

A Tony® award-winning Broadway musical, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session where Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” brought together icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for one unforgettable night.

 

How to Get Tickets: 

Subscribers for the Kravis On Broadway series will receive their renewals in the beginning of April. Kravis Center donors will receive information on becoming a Kravis On Broadway subscriber for the 2013-14 series in the beginning of May. For more information about becoming a donor, log on to kravis.org/membership, or call (561) 651-4320.

 

Subscriptions for all six Kravis On Broadway productions are $174 to $492 and go on sale Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. to the general public. For information about purchasing a subscription to Kravis On Broadway, contact the Kravis Center box office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or log on to kravis.org/broadway.

For group sales contact Teri Reid at (561)-651-4338 or treid@kravis.org or Karen Farruggia at (561) 651-4304 or Farruggia@kravis.org

 

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. 

 

The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org/broadway

 

 

For Photos & Videos:

To download accompanying images & videos, go to the Kravis Center’s online pressroom at http://pressroom.kravis.org.

 

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

gary@pr-bs.net

April, 2013 – JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY INVITES
LOCAL RESIDENTS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON JEWISH COMMUNITY

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – March 28, 2013 – For those who haven’t yet supported Federation’s 2013 Annual Campaign, now’s the time! Phone calls will be made throughout the greater Palm Beaches on Sunday, April 14 through Thursday, April 18 – Sweeps Week!.

Gifts to Federation’s 2013 Annual Campaign do so much for so many in the greater Palm Beaches, in Israel and overseas. We feed the hungry, help the unemployed, provide crucial support for families with special needs, and so much more.

Additionally, volunteer callers are needed on Sunday, April 14 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Federation’s offices at 4601 Community Drive in West Palm Beach and the JCC at 8500 Jog Road in Boynton Beach, as well as Monday, April 15 through Thursday, April 18 from 9:00 am. to 7:30 p.m. at Federation. Register online at JewishPalmBeach.org.

 Sweeps Week will end with a community-wide Israel@65 celebration on Sunday, April 21 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public, and will feature live musical performances, children’s activities and food for purchase.

 The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County serves residents of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties as the central Jewish community-building organization. Federation strengthens Jewish identity, energizes the community’s relationship with Israel, and meets the human needs of Jews locally, in Israel and 70 countries around the world.

 

 

April, 2013 – Dealing with Aggressive Behavior as a Caregiver

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April, 2013 – Dealing with Aggressive Behavior as a Caregiver

Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips for Dealing with Aggressive Behavior Issued by National Institute on Aging

By Editor, HelpingYouCare.com

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has recently issued a tipsheet for Alzheimer’s caregivers on Coping with Agitation and Aggression.

As the tipsheet points out, agitation and aggressive behavior are common manifestations of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Agitated-Senior-Yelling

Coping with these behaviors in an effective and informed way is a key concern for family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s.
 

Focus First on Finding and Eliminating the Cause of the Behavior

“Most of the time, agitation and aggression happen for a reason,” the NIA explains. “When they happen, try to find the cause. If you deal with the causes, the behavior may stop,” the NIA tipsheet counsels.

Some examples of common causes for aggressive behavior or agitation in a person with Alzheimers, include:

  • “Pain, depression, or stress
  • Too little rest or sleep
  • Constipation
  • Soiled underwear or diaper
  • Sudden change in a well-known place, routine, or person
  • A feeling of loss—for example, the person may miss the freedom to drive
  • Too much noise or confusion or too many people in the room
  • Being pushed by others to do something—for example, to bathe or to remember events or people—when Alzheimer’s has made the activity very hard or impossible
  • Feeling lonely and not having enough contact with other people
  • Interaction of medicines”

The NIA advises the caregiver to look for signs of aggression or agitation early. When such behavior appears, focus first on trying to find and eliminate the cause of the behavior before it worsens.

“A doctor may be able to help. He or she can give the person a medical exam to find any problems that may cause agitation and aggression. Also, ask the doctor if medicine is needed to prevent or reduce agitation or aggression,” the NIA advises.

Tips for Coping with Agitation and Aggression in a Person with Alzheimer’s

Here are the NIA’s tips for the caregiver on how to deal with agitation and aggressive behavior of your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease:

  • “Reassure the person. Speak calmly. Listen to his or her concerns and frustrations. Try to show that you understand if the person is angry or fearful.
  • Allow the person to keep as much control in his or her life as possible.
  • Coping with changes is hard for someone with Alzheimer’s. Try to keep a routine, such as bathing, dressing, and eating at the same time each day.
  • Build quiet times into the day, along with activities.
  • Keep well-loved objects and photographs around the house to help the person feel more secure.
  • Try gentle touching, soothing music, reading, or walks.
  • Reduce noise, clutter, or the number of people in the room.
  • Try to distract the person with a favorite snack, object, or activity.
  • Limit the amount of caffeine, sugar, and “junk food” the person drinks and eats.
  • Slow down and try to relax if you think your own worries may be affecting the person with Alzheimer’s.
  • Try to find a way to take a break from caregiving.”

Safety Concerns

Finally, the NIA warns that safety concerns must take priority. “When the person is aggressive, protect yourself and others.”

“If you have to, stay at a safe distance from the person until the behavior stops. Also try to protect the person from hurting himself or herself,” the NIA’s tipsheet concludes.

More Information

You can download a PDF copy of the NIA’s tipsheet from their website.

See related HelpingYouCare® reports on:

FOUR STEPS TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT ELDERLY BEHAVIOR

5 Tips On Dealing With Violent Alzheimer’s Behavior

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease

See also: the HelpingYouCare® resource pages on How to Deal with Difficult Elderly Behavior, including Classic Sources and more sources (continually updated) on:

And see:

For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, see the HelpingYouCare® resource pages on Alzheimer’s/ Dementia, including:

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Copyright © 2013 Care-Help LLC, publisher of HelpingYouCare®. All rights reserved. Published with the permission of the editor of HelpingYouCare®. Visit HelpingYouCare.com for other health and care-giving related articles.

 

 

April, 2013 – Camp Oasis is the Place for Fun, Friends and Support

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Camp Oasis is the Place for Fun, Friends and Support

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Hosts Summer Camp for Children with Digestive Diseases

 

South Florida – March 27, 2013 Dealing with a disease, especially a digestive disease, is never easy. It is especially difficult when you are a child or teenager. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) can help to alleviate some of that stress,though! With CCFA’s fun-filled summer program, Camp Oasis, specifically for any child with medically stable Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, campers can enjoy incredible activities with people who truly understand them.   

 

The week-long sleep away camp is jam packed with fun such as swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as visual and performing arts, special events, team sports, and outdoor adventures. It is a safe environment where children are not defined by their illness, but instead are encouraged to try new things, make life-long friendships and have the time of their lives.

 

Camp Oasis will be held at Camp Will-a-Way, located in Winder, Georgia from July 14 through July 19, 2013. The camp is staffed with 24-hour on site medical supervision by healthcare professionals, as well as dedicated counselors, many of whom have IBD, to ensure the best possible care for campers while they are away from home. To be eligible for Camp Oasis, campers must be in grades 2 through 10 in 2013. Leaders in training must be in grade 11 – 12. Those interested in volunteering must be at least 19 years old, and meet additional requirements.

Applications are due by May 15, and space is limited. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee and $250 attendance fee. Parents are encouraged to apply online at www.ccfa.org/camps or contact 561-218-2929 for a hard copy of the application.

 

For additional questions, contact Katie Keohane at (561) 218-2929 or kkeohane@ccfa.org, or visit www.ccfa.org/camps for more details on Camp Oasis.

 

About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

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

 

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org. Join CCFA on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/supportccfa/and follow CCFA and Take Steps on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ccfa and www.twitter.com/takesteps.

April, 2013 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

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April, 2013 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades Adds Fredda Butowsky & Toni Mastrullo to Advisory Council

 

(Lake Worth, FL – March 25, 2013)  Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, which champions the restoration and preservation of the historic River of Grass ecosystem, today announced the addition of Fredda Butowsky and Toni Mastrullo to the nonprofit organization’s 25-person Advisory Council.

Fredda Butowsky

Fredda Butowsky joins the Advisory Council after serving as the organization’s Office Administrator over the last year.  She brings more than two decades of experience as a legal secretary, office manager and administrator, and has been a resident of Palm Beach County since 1997. Ms. Butowsky also serves as a Docent at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach and is on the screening committee for the Jewish Film Festival. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Fordham University where she earned a degree in Psychology, she is a stepmother of four and has eight grandchildren.

 

“Working with the Marshall Foundation means that I am, in some small way, helping to save the environment and secure the safety and well being of generations to come,” says Fredda Butowsky.

 

Toni_MastrulloToni Mastrullo

Toni Mastrullo is President & CEO of Telecom Resources of America, Inc. (TRA), a certified WBE (Women Business-Owned Entity) that concentrates on both communication products and product procurement and installation in the healthcare industry. Ms. Mastrullo has been active in ABWA and currently sits on the Board of the YWCA of Palm Beach County, where she is a member of the finance committee of that Board.  She also is on the Board of the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. “Keeping Music Alive” in our area schools. 

 

“As a firm believer in education who loves our environment, I look forward to working with the Marshall Foundation to help eliminate the epidemic of nature deficit disorder that is negatively impacting today’s children,” said Ms. Mastrullo. 

 

About the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades:

Based in Palm Beach County, the Marshall Foundation champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based education and outreach programs.   Annually, more than 25,000 elementary and high school students in Palm Beach County actively participate in the Marshall Foundation’s various education programs. 

 

Founded in 1998, the nonprofit organization has in recent years awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships and internships, planted nearly 100,000 native Florida trees in wetland areas, and involved more than 5,000 volunteers in hands-on restoration projects.

 

For more information about the Marshall Foundation, please call 561.233.9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.

April, 2013- Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington

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April 2013 Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington

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. 

Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures

Grapes, Grains and Gastronomy!

Every Friday Evening 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, Free

Stop by our Specialty Department every Friday evening to experience exquisite wine & beer pairings with artisan cheeses.  Our pairing experts are ready to excite your palate and broaden your tasting horizons!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

Meatless Monday Sampling

Every Monday in April at the Health Starts Here Station 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Free

Did you know you can start your week on a healthy note, reduce your carbon footprint by at least 8 pounds, and save half a gallon of gasoline with just one meal? Yup, Meatless Mondays are officially here and our Healthy Eating & Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, wants to show you some tricks of the trade.  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

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:

Thursday, April 4th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Green Spice Veggie Salad Roll

Friday, April 18th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Avocado with Cream Cheese Roll

 

Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!

Saturday, April 6th 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Free

Spring has officially sprung and flowers are in bloom, but, when greenery starts growing in the bathtub you know it is time to bust out the old scrub brush! Join Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, out on the patio and explore environmentally friendly cleaning options sure to transform a boring cleaning routine into super sudsy eco-friendly fun…rubber ducky optional. No registration necessary, just stop on by. 

Gluten Free Cooking: Food of the Earth

Thursday, April 11th 6:30-8:00 PM, $5/Person

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

April is Earth Month and to help celebrate our planet, Chef Joe will demonstrates how to prepare Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Bean Salad with Quinoa, and Kale, Mushroom, and Tomato Sauté with Polenta, all fresh, “from the earth” ingredients.  All participants will taste these amazing dishes and learn what our Planet Earth has to offer.  NOTE: Recipes are based on availability of ingredients and may change.  Also, all ingredients used are gluten-free; however, our facility is not certified gluten free. 

Kids’ Club: Earthling Cookie Decorating

Friday, April 12th 2:30–4:00 PM, Free

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

As earthlings, we have our own ideas of what an alien looks like. In this class for kids ages 6-12, we will have a variety of Earth inspired colored frostings for kids to create their own alien to take home. Join Suzanne, Lifestyle Center Specialist, any time between 2:30 and 4:00 in our Lifestyle Center to make and take home your own alien. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must be pre-registered.

Earthly Salad Creations

Tuesday, April 16th 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 spring with Suzanne Redmond, Lifestyle Center Specialist as she teaches you to make two salads fresh from the garden, including herb-inspired dressing recipes fresh baked zucchini muffins. Recipes include: Edamame and Pecorino Salad; Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries; and Incredibly Moist Zucchini Muffins.  Perfect for any spring lunch with friends or just for you!  Class will be held in the lifestyle center.

Dr Tim

Tuesday, April 17th 6:30 – 8:30 PM

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

Is your digestive system getting the best of you?  Did you know that you should have a bowel movement after every meal? If you are having gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and/or cramping come, then come learn the 5 keys to a healthy digestive system.  Instructor: Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker

Homeopathic and Nutritional therapies for Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dym

Wednesday, April 18th 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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

Join Michael Dym, VMD for an interactive discussion on keeping dogs and cats healthy through a more natural, holistic lifestyle.  Learn healthier alternatives to over-vaccination, nutritionally poor commercial pet foods, and overuse of chemicals and pesticides in our animal companions. Dr Michael Dym has over 21 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary medicine, and is one of 400 veterinarians trained in classical homeopathy by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, phd.

Gluten Free Shopping Tour

Thursday, April 18th 6:30 -7:30 PM, Free

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

Join Chef Joe for an informative tour of our gluten free products around the store and enjoy samples of Chef Joe’s top picks!  Participants will learn not only where to find these specialty products, but will also have the chance to ask questions about best practices for cooking gluten free meals.  Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.

Earthings Unite Block Party!

Saturday, April 20th 12:00 – 3:00 PM, Free

Our Team Members’ passion for the environment is out of this world! Can you count all the ways we embrace Green Mission and sustainability initiatives? Let us show you some of the amazing feats of earth-friendly strength our teams strive to achieve by joining in our eco-inspired block party! Teams will have eco-conscious treats to taste as well as Earth-inspired product demonstrations.  No registration necessary, just come on by.

HSH Pillar Power Class – Whole Foods, Plant-strong™, Healthy Fats, Nutrient Dense

Wednesday, April 24th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join Healthy Eating Specialist Amanda in the Lifestyle Center in this info packed class focused on the four pillars of healthy eating. Learn how to ditch processed foods, enhance some of your favorite foods with power packed plant superstars from our produce section, embrace healthy fats, and get more of a nutritional bang for your buck!

Food for Your Skin

Thursday, April 25th 7:00-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join us to learn about some of the best ways to feed your skin! Learn from two international skin experts from Revitese Spa.  Learn about skincare tips and tricks that really work and try a simple tasty mask you can make right at home. Take home some fun recipes to feed your skin, a topical recipe to put on your skin and special coupons for attendees only.

Mom’s Morning Escape

Friday, April 26, 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

Local Artist Celebration: Ursula Fernandez

Friday, April 26, 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person

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

Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Ursula Fernandez, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by Florida endangered species.  Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting and small bites from our Catering Menu.  One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Cash donations will also be accepted at the entrance.

Mango de Mayo Block Party!

Tuesday, April 30th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free

Taste your way around the store while you shop and vote for your favorite sample!  Each team will be making unique dishes featuring mangos!  Voting ballots will be available in the produce department and at each register.  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

In The Community:

Flavors of Wellington

Friday, April 5, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $25 – $30/person

Join us at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Festival for the 10th annual Flavors Wellington Food and Wine Festival. Over two dozen restaurants and food vendors, including your favorite natural foods store, Whole Foods Market, will create flavorful offerings for you to taste and enjoy. $25 tickets can be purchased until April at www.flavorswellington.com. Tickets are $30 the day of the event. 

Green Mission Beach Cleanup

Saturday, April 20th 8:00 – 10:00 AM, Free

Do you love long walks on the beach and helping out the environment at the same time? So do we! Be a part of the Great American Cleanup by joining Whole Foods Market Team Members in Delray Beach for an Earth Day Beach Cleanup on April 20th from 8am – 10am. For details please contact sandowayhouse@bellsouth.net or call 561-274-7263.  

 

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.

April, 2013 – Brew at the Zoo

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April, 2013 – Brew at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo

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April, 2013 – The William Wright Collection A New Member

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April, 2013 – The William Wright Collection A New Member

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Welcomes
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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently had a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The William Wright Collection located at 419 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, Florida. If you are looking for a showroom with fine furniture and accent pieces that are unique and eye catching, The William Wright Collection is your destination spot to browse and shop.
William Wright was born and raised in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He came from humble beginnings and a teacher at school noticed that he may like to earn a few extra dollars so she invited him to clean her house. Williams said that his teacher Mrs.Craig was “the teacher that changed my life.” While at her home, he was introduced to finer home furnishings. He learned how to care for and clean valuable antique items, expensive rugs, gold items; all of which he did not have in his own home. Because he did well at his work, other jobs followed. William noted that that one teacher offering him hid first job and taking him under her wing opened his eyes to the possibilities of things that he could have one day.
William later attended Western Kentucky University earned a B.A. in the Performing Arts. After graduating, he worked various jobs as a set designer. This was his focus and passion but it didn’t pay well. He then went into merchandising and sales for furniture stores and soon became a buyer. Years later, the store he was working for was being sold so he took the advice of a friend and moved to Florida in 1996. He quickly became a buyer for an interior design company in Jupiter. Over time he started managing designers so he went back to school to get a degree in management.
The next step for William was to open his own store which he did December 2012.
With 18 years of experience in furniture design William said that his store is a niche for interior designers to buy very popular items in scale and in a precise color for rooms they are creating. His showroom also allows him to make his items available to the public. He noted that his furniture and accessories are high quality with middle to low prices. He added that because of his design experience, there is “uniqueness and flash factor” to every piece.
For more information about The William Wright Collection call 561-379-9070. The email is thewilliamwrightcollection@yahoo.com and you can visit the website at thewilliamwrightcollection.com For more information about businesses in the Wellington Florida area, call 561.792.6525 or visit the NEW Wellington Chamber of Commerce website at www.WellingtonChamber.com.

Pictured L-R: Carmine Marino, Kathleen Birmingham, Bob Salerno, William Wright (with scissors) Joanne Dee, Denise Carpenter.

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