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January, 2013 – NRI Institute of Health Sciences Scholarship will be awarded to Wellington resident

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NRI Institute of Health Sciences Scholarship will be awarded to Wellington resident

 

The Village of Wellington is proud to join the NRI Institute of Health Sciences to announce a scholarship award of $15,000 to one Wellington resident.  The Licensed Practical Nurse program at the Royal Palm Beach campus of Nursing Resources International begins March 2013. The scholarship will cover the entire cost of the 10 ½ month training program offered by NRI. Applications for the scholarship will be available at Village Hall located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd in Wellington or can be downloaded from the Village website at www.wellingtonfl.gov. The completed application must be at Village Hall no later than February 14, 2013 at 5:00pm. The Village Council will make the final determination of the scholarship winner. If you have questions, please call 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.

January, 2013 – Student Artists Invited to Enter Artwork for New Display in Wellington

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Student Artists Invited to Enter Artwork for New Display in Wellington

 

There’s a new opportunity for youthful Wellington artists to see their creations on public display! The Village is teaming up with the Wellington Art Society for the “Student Art Program,” which puts youth artwork on display at the Wellington Community Center.

 

Middle school students who either live in Wellington or attend a Wellington school are invited to deliver their original works of art to the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 100) on Wednesday, January 23rd between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. All submitted artwork must be framed.  The Wellington Art Society will select the artwork for the exhibit.

 

The exhibit will open the following day on Thursday, January 24th and artwork chosen will be on display for a four-month rotation ending in May 2013.

 

Information and entry forms with program dates and guidelines are available from the Wellington Art Society (561-791-2194) as well as art teachers of Wellington’s middle schools.

 

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

January, 2013 – Mounts Botanical Garden

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Mounts Botanical Garden to Host

Palm Beach County’s Official Arbor Day Celebration: For the Love of Trees  January 18, 2013

 

Free Tree Seedlings for the First 100 Attendees

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – December 21, 2012)  The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will once again be hosting “Palm Beach County’s official Arbor Day celebration” next month:

 

Florida Arbor Day – For the Love of Trees

Friday, January 18 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Throughout the Garden

FREE for members and Suggested Donation of $5 for non-members

For the seventh year in a row, Mounts will celebrate Florida Arbor Day. The Garden will salute trees with the planting of a native mastic tree, guided tours and a special Tree Trek for children. Vendors will be on hand selling trees suitable to south Florida yards. Youngsters will enjoy the kids’ activities and the visit from Smokey Bear, who will share tips on fire prevention. Free tree seedlings will be given to the first 100 attendees, who can also picnic in the Pavilion and obtain the latest information on how to properly select and maintain trees.

 

At the 11 a.m. tree planting ceremony, Palm Beach County Commissioner Shelley Vana will issue the official Arbor Day proclamation.  Participating in Florida Arbor Day at Mounts Botanical Garden will be the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Inc., District X, a member of the Deep South Region and the National Garden Clubs.

 

In addition, Allen Sistrunk, Director of Mounts Botanical Garden, will introduce honoree Gloria Blake, the chairman of the NGC Deep South Region Penny Pines project and Director-elect of the Deep South Region.  The Penny Pines program of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs provides donated funds to plant trees in Osceola National and John Bethea State Forest that had more than 11,000 acres destroyed during the Okefenokee fires in 2010 and 2011.  Currently, the U.S. Forest Service is trying to reforest up to 500 acres per year to replace trees destroyed by these fires. 

 

About Mounts Botanical Garden:

With a mission to inspire the public, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden, offering gorgeous displays of tropical and sub-tropical plants, plus informative classes, workshops, and other fun-filled events. The Garden contains more than 2,000 species of plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, bromeliads and more.  Mounts Botanical Garden is a facility of the Palm Beach County Extension Service, which is in partnership with the University of Florida and the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden.

 

Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The suggested donation for entry to the Garden is $5 per person. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

 

Available for Interview:

Allen Sistrunk, Garden Director

561.233.1757

asistrun@pbcgov.org

 

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

gary@pr-bs.net

 

 

January, 2013 – JEANNE PHILLIPS TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL KIDSANCTUARY CAMPUS LUNCHEON

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JEANNE PHILLIPS TO SPEAK AT ANNUAL KIDSANCTUARY CAMPUS LUNCHEON ON JANUARY 22, 2013 IN PALM BEACH

PALM BEACH, FL (January 10, 2013) – Jeanne Phillips, aka writer Abigail Van Buren, author of the legendary “Dear Abby” syndicated advice column will be speaking at the Annual KidSanctuary Campus Luncheon January 22, 2013.  Billed as “the most widely syndicated newspaper columnist in the world” by Universal Syndicate, the Dear Abby daily advice column feature appears in 1,400 newspapers worldwide, boasting a daily readership of more than 110 million people.

The annual luncheon will take place from 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM at legendary Club Colette in Palm Beach.  Chair Persons for the event include Hayden Hosford, Jan Malley and Gail Worth with Honorary Chairs Connie M. Frankino and Karen Swanson serving as Advisory Chair.  Herme de Wyman is the Honorary International Chair and Donna Peters is the Grand Raffle Sponsor.

Says KidSanctuary Campus President Connie Frankino, “Jeanne was a natural choice to be the keynote speaker at our annual luncheon. Her commitment to children and families is what KidSanctuary is all about. With our mission to provide a safe home for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida, KidSanctuary wants to ensure that each child receives the benefits of a sense of belonging and permanency in a caring and positive environment that nurtures self-esteem and hope.”   

The “Dear Abby” advice column was founded in 1956 by Jeanne’s mother, Pauline “Popo” Phillips. As a teenager, Jeanne first began working with her mother and the now claim-to-fame advice column, providing clerical assistance and sorting the large volume of daily mail. By December 2000, Jeanne began sharing the column feature’s photo byline with her mother, credited as a collaborator.

Tickets for the event are $300.00 and can be purchased by calling Patrick M. DeSantis at: (561) 653-8274.  For more information on KidSanctuary, please visit the website at: www.kidsanctuarycampus.org.

About KidSanctuary Campus, Inc.:

KidSanctuary Campus, Inc. is a charitable organization located in Palm Beach County committed to assisting children who have been removed from their home because of neglect and abuse. With land donated by Palm Beach County, and a capital campaign currently in place, the first house, sponsored by the J.M. Rubin Foundation will open this December.  The Dodero Family Cottage will be the second home to be built on the property with a ground breaking estimated to take place in the early spring of 2013. The capital campaign, lead by Capital Campaign Chairman Edward M. Ricci, Esquire, will continue to raise the necessary funds for the construction of two additional homes and a recreational/ therapy building. 

If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (612) 308.4159 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com.

 

January, 2013 – Plaza Theatre Announces Additions To Winter Lineup of Shows

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January, 2013 – Plaza Theatre Announces Additions To Winter Lineup of Shows

Plaza Theatre Announces Additions To Winter Lineup of Shows

 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – (January 11, 2013) As a follow up tounknown-7 their successful run of cabaret shows this past Fall, the Plaza Theatre is bringing back fan favorites for another run this Winter.

Kicking off with A Tribute to Judy Garland, the Theatre will produce a fun-filled and moving tribute to one of the greatest singers of all time. Melissa Jacobson, one of South Florida’s top cabaret performers, will command the stage in this performance that runs at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29 and Monday, February 25, and features hits like The Trolley Song, Get Happy, You Made Me Love You, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, and many more.

Next up is The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Friends. Featuring music from Phantom of the Opera, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Song & Dance, and more. Jody Langel, who starred in several Andrew Lloyd Webber national tours and recently was awarded a Silver Palm Award for theatre excellence, will help you fall in love all over again with these … Performances are Monday, February 11 and Monday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m.

missy_mcardle_3aRounding out the cabaret performances is If They Could See Me Now: A Broad’s Way With Broadway! Featuring Missy McArdle, a seven time Carbonell Award nominee and favorite on the South Florida theatre scene, this performance will feature a hit parade of Broadway belt and comic songs including: Everything’s Coming Up Roses, Send in the Clowns, If They Could See Me Now, Anything Goes, When You’re Good to Mama, Don’t Rain On My Parade, and And The World Goes Round. Performances are Monday, March 4 and Monday, March 11 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets for all shows are $30 and $75 for all three shows. For more information, or purchase tickets, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.

ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE:                                                                                               The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat theatre, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows, with an occasional gripping drama, that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became an independent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and is bringing quality entertainment to all. The Plaza Theatre is located at 262 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan, FL. For more information, please call (561) 588-1820 or visit www.theplazatheatre.net.

 

January, 2013 – 8th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES

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GO GREEN   GO LOCAL

AT LAKE WORTH’S 8th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES

 

EVENT:  Festival of Trees

 

DATE:   Saturday, February 16, 2013

 

TIME:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

PLACE:  Lake Worth Cultural Plaza  – 414 Lake Avenue                                                                behind the City Hall Annex on M Street between Lake Avenue   and Lucerne Avenue

 

ADMISSION FREE

 

The Lake Worth City Tree Board, along with the City of Lake Worth, is proud to sponsor its 8th annual Festival of Trees on Saturday February 16th from 9 am to 4 pm. This is a free family event and will feature live music throughout the day and educational opportunities stressing the environmental benefits of trees and plants. Local nurseries and plant societies will sell a stunning array of plants, native trees and palms, flowering and fruit trees. 20 fruit trees will be given away to Lake Worth residents via drawing names.

 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the colorful nylon banners depicting native leafs and flowers which line the light poles on Dixie and Federal highways. These banners were commissioned by the Lake Worth City Tree Board and handcrafted by renowned American Artist Bill Godfrey.

 

Informational materials will be available to all and educational opportunities will be provided by the Sierra Club, Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and Energize Lake Worth to name a few.

 

This is one of Lake Worth’s most popular events.  It’s a great opportunity to green up your yard, get good quality plants at a good price, learn more about gardening, and have a good time meeting friends and listening to great live music!

January, 2013 – Everyone Is Irish at the 25th Annual Irish Fest on Flagler Set For March 9 and 10

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January, 2013 – Everyone Is Irish at the 25th Annual Irish Fest on Flagler Set For March 9 and 10

 

Everyone Is Irish at the 25th Annual Irish Fest on Flagler Set For March 9 and 10

Who: Irish Cultural Institute102_5056

What: 25th Anniversary of Irish Fest on Flagler

When: Saturday, March 9 noon – 11 pm; Sunday, March 10 noon – 8 pm
Gaelic Mass – Sunday 11 am

Where: Meyer Amphitheater; Datura and Flager, West Palm Beach

Details: Celebrate everything Irish at one of South Florida’s best family-friendly traditional Irish events. Enjoy continuous Irish entertainment, bagpipers, step-dancing, Gaelic food, Celtic marketplace, cultural exhibits, children’s area and more.

Entertainment: TIR NA GREINE DANCERS, ARANMORE IRISH DANCERS, SCREAMING ORPHANS, CELTIC TRIBE and U2 BY UV – A U2 TRIBUTE 

Admission only $5; children 14 and under are free 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.irishflorida.org or call 954-946-1093 

Media Contact:

Terri Neil

Terri Neil Public Relations & Marketing, Inc.

terri@terrinpr.com

561-628-2538

January, 2013 – January Events at Joey’s

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January, 2013 – January Events at Joey’s

Joey's Outback Events in January, 2013

January Events at Joey’s Outback

 

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January, 2013 – Super Baby Saturday at the Zoo

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January, 2013 – Super Baby Saturday at the Zoo

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Super Baby Saturday to feature new zoo babies

 

Contact: Aileen Van Pelt, Media Relations & Development Manager

   (561) 533-0887 x222, avanpelt@palmbeachzoo.org

 

January 16, 2013, WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Be one of the first visitors to see three new babies at the Palm Beach Zoo during a special event called Super Baby Saturday.

 

Baby giant anteater, Delilah, was born on September 28. A baby Chinese muntjac was born December 19. A baby spider monkey was born December 30. The muntjac and spider monkey have yet to be named.

 

Baby Muntjac. Courtesy of the Palm Beach Zoo.
Baby Muntjac. Courtesy of the Palm Beach Zoo.

 

 

 

Super Baby Saturday on January 26 will celebrate their births, the Zoo’s success in a national effort to increase the population of vulnerable species. The event will include family-friendly activities and conservation talks. Here’s the schedule:

 

·         9:30 a.m. – Giant anteater cloth-diapering contest. Prize from Lalabye Baby.

·         10:30 a.m. – Keeper talk on giant anteaters, check out Mom and baby, Delilah.

·         11:30 a.m. – Stroller walking race. Prize from The Learning Express.

·         1:30 p.m. – Keeper talk on Mexican spider monkeys, check out Mom and baby.

·         Safe Kids Palm Beach County will be at the Zoo all morning handing out information on how to keep your children safe in the car.

Baby Spider Monkey. Topanga Marie Photography.
Baby Spider Monkey. Topanga Marie Photography.

 

 

The event is included with regular admission. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org and click on the Events tab.

 

About the Palm Beach Zoo

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, just east of I‐95 between Southern and Forest Hill Boulevards. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. ### 

 

January, 2013 – The Sidekicks at the South FL Fair on Friday, Jan. 25

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January, 2013 – The Sidekicks at the South FL Fair on Friday, Jan. 25

January, 2013 – The Sidekicks

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“The Sidekicks,” a rocking teen sibling band, will be performing at the SFL Fair on Friday, Jan 25th from 8:30-10:30pm.


Featuring Ryan Medina, who is 13 on lead vocals and guitar, Melanie Medina, 17, on bass and Jean Paul Lemos on drums.  They will perform a wide range of classic rock, modern rock, and popular punk hits.

THE SIDEKICKS band is a rocking group that has performed throughout Florida.  The group includes two siblings, Ryan Medina, a multitalented 13 year old that started performing at the age of 11 is the lead singer and lead guitar player.  Melanie Medina, his 17 year old sister, owns the Bass as she commands the stage during the show. Jean-Paul Lemos, 20 and experienced beyond his years, is a master on the drums. Crowds of all ages are amazed as the young group performs a wide variety of music featuring Rock, Classic Rock, Alternative, and Punk hits. Original songs are currently being developed and recorded.  Recent performances include the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Murphy’s Law, Acreage Festival, Bru’s Room RPB, SFL Fair 2012, Cancer benefits and private events. More information at: 

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