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January, 2013 – South FL Fair Opens this Friday

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South Florida Fair Opens This Friday

          — Sneak Ride-A-Thon preview Thursday

 

Who/What:

The South Florida Fair will open its 101st edition this Friday with opening ceremonies and a preview Ride-A-Thon the night before.

 

When:

On Thurs, Jan. 17, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Fair will feature a Ride-A-Thon where guests pay just $10 with a coupon from www.southfloridafair.com to enjoy the rides and a fireworks display. Only the midway is open. The buildings and attractions will open the next morning at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18. Opening ceremonies will take place at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free for everyone attending the ceremonies. Those who use an advance admission ticket on opening day will be able to return another day for free. Advance tickets are on sale through Jan. 17.

 

Where:

The South Florida Fair, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Opening ceremonies will take place at the Ford Theatre in Expo West.

 

Details:         

Opening ceremonies will address an overview of the excitement that fair visitors can expect to see once the ribbon has been cut for the 101st South Florida Fair. The complete media kit — which includes news releases, photos, graphics and logos — may be accessed at http://bit.ly/SFF2013mediakit.

 

Contact:

If you plan to cover opening day, please call Doreen Poreba at 772-215-2333.

Phone number to publicize for the public: 561-793-0333.

 

Website:  http://www.southfloridafair.com

January, 2013 – Wellington Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for Supreme Lending

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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Has A
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Supreme Lending

Pictured L-R: Michela Perillo-Green, Bob Salerno, Larry Skarsten of Supreme Lending, Mark "Boz" Bozicevic, Denise Carpenter, and Carmine Marino.
Pictured L-R: Michela Perillo-Green, Bob Salerno, Larry Skarsten of Supreme Lending, Mark "Boz" Bozicevic, Denise Carpenter, and Carmine Marino.

 

 

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Supreme Lending is now a new member.  Supreme Lending, a Dallas based national mortgage lender, has recently opened up a new location at 12230 W. Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 208, Wellington, Florida.  The company has over 57 branches throughout the U.S. and employs over 500 people.   The man in charge of the Wellington branch is Senior Loan Officer Larry Skarsten  NMLS#143160.

Skarsten was born and raised in Flint, Michigan.  After graduating from High School, he worked in the nightclub industry as a DJ and lighting technician.  He moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 1994 and in 1997 became a mortgage broker.

Skarsten decided to step away from the nightclub industry in 2000 and focus on the mortgage business exclusively.  He was recruited by Homebanc Mortgage Corporation and worked with them for two years.  In 2002, Skarsten began working with Priority Mortgage which is a joint venture between Illustrated Properties and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.  There he ran their in-house mortgage division and was a top producer. 

Skarsten did so well with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage that in 2006 they gave him a branch in North Carolina to open and work from the ground up.  So he and his family moved to Greenville, North Carolina and the business opened their doors in 2007.  While in North Carolina, Skarsten served on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and the Pitt County Home Builders Association for 2 years.  In 2008, he won the prestigious Affiliate Of The Year award by the Pitt Country Board of Realtors.  A few years later in 2011, Skarten was given an opportunity to return to Florida.  He opened up the Wellington Supreme Lending branch in September 2012.

Supreme Lending provides residential mortgages.  When asked about the operation and how his company differs from other businesses offering the same service, Skarsten said, “We underwrite and fund our own loans.  We have in-house processing and underwriting which streamlines the process.  A lot of your bigger banks might take 45, 60, sometimes 90 days to close a loan while it takes us 26 days from start to finish.  In the mortgage business, bigger is not better.”  He noted that large banks are currently inundated with the Harp 2.0 Refinance Program and that they are spending a lot of time refinancing their current customer base.  His business is 98% purchase buyers and this allows for faster service. 

Skarsten stated that another feature that sets Supreme Lending apart from the others is their desire to cater to the customer.  He stated that Supreme Lending is completely paperless which adds to the efficiency and convenience of the loan process.  Loan applications are done electronically in the comfort of the customer’s home and at their chosen time, “It’s all about when it’s convenient to the client; maybe that’s after tucking in the kids”.  Skarsten added that the days of packing up the kids after work to go visit the loan officer at his office are long over.  The paperless process is what allows Supreme Lending to have a loan ready in 26 days. He mentioned that there have even been cases where a buyer has been fully approved in ten days.

If you would like more information on Supreme Lending contact Larry Skarston at 561.370.5224 or email him at Larry.Skarsten@supremelending.com.  Also visit his website at www.HomeLoansByLarry.com  For more information on the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, call 561.561.792.6525 or visit www.WellingtonChamber.com.

Press Release From Wellington Chamber of Commerce
January 7, 2013
Written by Monica Kallas of SharpShooter Marketing Group
Photo by Monica Kallas of SharpShooter Marketing Group
561.762.1713

February, 2013 – Just Fondue It

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Just “Fondue It”

 With Shulamit Hadassah!

 

Call your best girl friend and join us

for a delicious cheesy and chocolaty

Fondue Party

When: Wednesday, February 20th at 7pm

Where: At the home of Joyce Gropper

RSVP: (561) 791-2700

**$5 donation is waived for

Hadassah members

bringing a prospective member**

 

January, 2013 – Next Community Forum

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Commissioner Santamaria to Host Next Community Forum Jan. 16
 
County Commissioner Jess Santamaria will host his next monthly community forum on Wednesday, January 16, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the center court of the original Wellington Mall.
 
The main discussion topic will be what can be done about gun control. Other important topics will be addressed, time permitting.
 
The original Wellington Mall is located at the southeast corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. Refreshments will be served.
 
Who: Commissioner Jess Santamaria
What: Community Forum
Where: original Wellington Mall, 12974 Forest Hill Blvd. (southeast corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace)
When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 7-9 p.m.

January, 2013 – Intl. Polo Club PB Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Season

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International Polo Club Palm Beach Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Season

Bo Derek, the “Perfect 10,” Officiates Coin Toss

Coca-Cola Wins Herbie Pennell Cup in Sudden Death Overtime

 

WELLINGTON, FLA. (January 11, 2013) – The sunshine broke through the clouds and opening day at the International Polo Club (IPC) was as close to “perfect” as you could imagine. Celebrating the highly anticipated 10th anniversary of the polo club, equestrian-actress Bo Derek conducted the honors with the ceremonial coin toss and the trophy presentation to the winners of the Herbie Pennell Cup.

Bo Derek and a Polo Pony, kicking off the 10th Anniversary Season of Polo
Bo Derek and a Polo Pony, kicking off the 10th Anniversary Season of Polo

Polo fans and enthusiasts were treated to high-goal polo at its finest, with two competing teams made up of some of the world’s most elite players going into the finals. Julio Arellano, the highest rated American player, scored the winning goal 18 seconds into overtime to give defending champion Coca-Cola (Gillian Johnston, Sugar Erskine, Julio Arellano, and Tommy Collingwood) a 13-12 victory over Villa del Lago (Jim Zenni, Augustin Obregon, Polito Pieres, and Magoo Laprida).

Sunday Brunch and Polo

The high-goal polo action takes place every Sunday through April 21 at the International Polo Club. Ticket prices for Sunday polo range from $10 general admission to $120 box seating. Tickets for Sunday brunch at The Pavilion and its reception start at $55, upward to $330 for the Veuve Clicquot brunch package for two. Tickets can be purchased online at InternationalPoloClub.com or by calling 561-204-5687.

 

About International Polo Club Palm Beach

International Polo Club Palm Beach is located in Wellington, Florida, in TM. The world’s polo elite descends upon Wellington each season to enjoy their love of the sport – and the lifestyle – in the most prominent and well-­equipped polo facility in the nation. IPC features nine manicured polo fields, The Pavilion, private boxes and viewing stands, tennis courts, a croquet court, a state-­of-­the-­art spa, a lushly landscaped pool deck, après polo celebrations, and a fabled, gourmet Sunday brunch. The 2013 Palm Beach Polo Season began on January 6 and concludes on April 21.

Ruth and Tom Mansmith
Ruth and Tom Mansmith

 the heart of South Florida’s famed horse country. IPC is host to major, high-goal polo tournaments and the 20- and 26-goal series throughout the Palm Beach Polo Season, including the USPA C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA PIAGET Gold Cup, and the USPA Maserati 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship

 

Media Contact:

Enid Atwater, Venue Marketing Group

enida@venueadv.com

office: 561-844-1778, ext. 21; cell: 561-762-2141

January, 2013 – Mitzvah Day on Jan. 27th

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January, 2013 – Mitzvah Day

Members of Temple Beth Torah in Wellington are taking action to improve their community by partnering with Wellington for Mitzvah Day on Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 9:00 am to12:00 pm. Approximately 150 volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects, including beautifying section 24 in Wellington, sorting buttons for Hugs & Kisses, sewing Teddy Bears for children, making No Sew Blankets for our high school graduates, and the baking and delivery of cookies for our firefighters and police officers.
 
“Mitzvah is a Hebrew word that means doing a good deed,” said Rabbi Stephen Pinsky of Temple Beth Torah. “Our congregational effort to do good deeds for our community can make the community a better place for all of us and for our children.”
 
This is the fourth year Temple Beth Torah is partnering with Wellington for Mitzvah Day.

February, 2013 – Rare Species Conservatory Foundation Presents Wild Things

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Rare Species Conservatory Foundation

Presents

Wild Things

7th Annual Art Show and Sale

February 10 – 12

Opening Reception Sunday, February 10  5 – 10 PM

Pferdekamper Studio, 14281 Collecting Canal Road, Loxahatchee, FL  33470

2013wildthingsartshow

 

The artists of Wild Things invite you to celebrate our 7th annual wildlife-themed art show and sale benefiting the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, www.rarespecies.org.  This show brings together artists from around the country presenting works in all media inspired by nature.  The show is a celebration of all things wild and free interpreted in paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, fine jewelry, mixed media and more.  This show is graciously hosted by Gisela and Howald Pferdekamper, in their lovely private studio in Loxahatchee.  Sales proceeds benefit RSCF’s global wildlife conservation programs.

 

Artists participating in the show include Norman Gitzen, Melinda Moore, Anthony Burks, Rollin McGrail, Janet Heaton, Gisela Pferdekamper, Jean Hutchison, Mindy Colton, Donatella Linari, Sasha Lickle, Jill Elisofon, Karen McGovern, Jackie Harris, Maria Hayden, EarthART, and more.

 

Opening night special guests and sponsors include New York Times best selling author Tami Hoag, wild animal guests courtesy of Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, delicious “light bites” courtesy of International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Wanderers Club Wellington, and live music courtesy of Lake Worth artist and musician Rick Cohen. 

 

Live art demonstrations will be performed throughout the evening, including a raku ceramics firing by Jackie Harris.  Our raffle table will be filled with original artworks donated by participating artists and wonderful gifts from local businesses.  Raffle tickets will be available opening night, $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00.  If you cannot attend the opening night reception but would like to purchase raffle tickets, please contact Karen at info@rarespecies.org.

 

The show will remain open Monday, February 11 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday, February 12 by appointment.

 

For further information, please contact Karen McGovern at 561-790-5864.

January, 2013 – Wellington Idol Competition Returns

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Wellington Idol Competition Returns with more Cash Prizes Up for Grabs!

 

Enter now for your chance to win the $500 Grand Prize, or one of three $250 prizes for the runners-up!

 

Contestants must be individual singers at least eight years old as of February 1st, 2013, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school, and cannot be professional performers. All previous grand prize winners from Wellington Idol or Wellington Talent Search are ineligible to compete. Contestants will be divided into three age groups: ages 8 to 12; ages 13 to 17; and ages 18 and up.

 

To register, contestants must submit an application form, proof of age such as a birth certificate or Photo ID, one head shot, and a short performer biography, along with a non-refundable fee of $25 per individual payable to the Village of Wellington. Contestants must also submit a YouTube link of their performance to Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Programs and Facilities Manager, at jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov. Wellington will also accept non-returnable CDs or DVDs of a maximum three minutes in length in lieu of a YouTube entry. Please be sure to label your disc with your name, age group, title of the piece, and phone number. Registration can be completed at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday. The deadline to register is January 27, 2013.

 

For the official rules and application form, visit the Wellington Community Center, or go online to the Parks and Recreation Special Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. For questions, contact Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Program and Facilities Manager, at (561) 791-4756 or via email at jpiconcelli@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.

January, 2013 – PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY RECEIVES A PLAYGROUND SUNSHADE

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PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY RECEIVES A PLAYGROUND SUNSHADE

 

The students at Panther Run Elementary School will now be able to enjoy a newly shaded, and sun-safe playground, thanks to the work of the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA), local businesses and the many parents who donated both time and money to fund the sunshade project.

 

PTA Vice President of Business Partnerships, Amy Roberts, and Principal Pamela Strachan led the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school located in Lake Worth, FL.  Some of the school’s administration, along with members of the school’s PTA and their children, joined together to dedicate the sunshade to the school on Monday, January 7, 2013. 

 

“It’s amazing to see the project completed,” said Amy Roberts.  “It’s a great feeling to know that our community came together to fund this sunshade to protect our children from the sun and heat, and enhance their outdoor playtime so they remain active. The many hours we donated to raise money and fund the project are all worth it.”

 

The school’s PTA has held fundraisers over the past three years, supported by local businesses and community members, to raise 100% of the money to fund the construction of the sunshade. 

 

“Our PTA and parents have worked hard fundraising over the past few years,” said Melodie Brockway, PTA President.  “It’s great to have a permanent contribution like this to show what we can accomplish.”

 

“The sunshade is such a great addition to our school grounds,” said Principal Strachan. “I can say that we are truly blessed by the families at Panther Run and the dedication of our parents and our community to improve our school.”

 

For more information, contact Amy at asrfl@bellsouth.net.