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August, 2012 – The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Congratulates The UPS Store For Their New Location In Wellington

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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Congratulates The UPS Store For Their New Location In Wellington!!

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that The UPS Store has just opened  a new location at The Wellington Courtyard Shops, 13860 Wellington Trace #38 in Wellington, Florida.  They have another location at 11924 W. Forest Hill Boulevard #22 in Wellington.  The UPS Store has been a member of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce since 2011. 

The business is owned and operated by Mark Rosenthal who is from Bloomfield, New Jersey.  He lived there until he was 13 and moved with his family to Wellington, Florida.  His father opened up Mailboxes Etc. in Wellington Town Square in 1993 while Mark continued with his studies.  After graduating from Wellington High School with the class of ’99 he headed to the University of Central Florida to study business.  In 2003, Mark inherited his father’s business and came back to live in Wellington.   He is currently engaged to Andrea D’Addario and is planning a fall wedding next year.

The UPS Store offers many services such as:  UPS and Postal shipping both domestic and international ; regular, priority, and express mail;  insured shipments;  signatures and guarantees for packages if needed; faxing;  black/white and color copies; printing from paper or digital printing via computers and external hard drives;  computer area with internet for customers who come in and need a work space; binding and laminating reports; business cards; folded brochures;  direct mail where a person can physically choose an area on a map where to target the mailing; door hangers;  and mailboxes which are accessible 24/7.  They also sell office supplies, stamps, packing and moving materials, and greeting cards.

On the rare occasion that Mark is not working, he enjoys watching NFL games and rooting for the New York Giants.  He also carves out a little time each year to snowboard out west at Lake Tahoe or Aspen.  His 4-legged partner at the original location is a 3 year old Boxer named Brewskie who enjoys playing behind the counter and  greeting customers.  Mark has not properly trained Brewskie for the new location yet.  So, people there don’t know him, but I’m sure that will change sometime soon.

For more information about The UPS Store, visit www.theupsstore.com/6304.htm.  They can be contacted via email  at Store6304@theupsstore.com or by phone at 561.328.6271. Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce at http://wellingtonchamber.com.

August, 2012 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT THE PLAYERS CLUB BENEFITED SICKEL CELL FOUNDATION

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AUGUST’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT AT THE PLAYERS CLUB BENEFITED SICKEL CELL FOUNDATION

 

 

On the second Thursday of every month, you can expect to have a group of volunteers, from a local charity, greet you at the door of the Player’s Club as you come for the Girls Night Out event.  The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County was the selected charity for August, and they had a large group welcoming everyone to the festivities…and enticing everyone to buy some raffle tickets!

 

 “August was the third month that we  held the Girls Night Out, and each month we are amazed by the support offered by the community,” explains Maureen Gross, of Phelps Media Group, Inc.  “We weren’t sure how the turnout would be this month, with school starting the next week, but people still came out to relax with friends over a drink or two, enjoy some shopping and support a great local charity.”

 

Every month a wide assortment of juried vendors display their tempting merchandise on tables in the upper level of the Players Club. Dolores Schlick, Director of Catering at The Player’s Club, recounted, “We get more vendors every month and this past Girls Night Out was the biggest yet!  Actually, it was the first month that we sold out of vendor spaces, and we ended up having a waiting list!  There is always a wide selection of merchandise…purses, jewelry, spa treatments, clothing and even Ncognito was here giving free massages!   We have something for everyone!”

 

The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County was the real winner that night.  Since there is no cover fee to attend the event, everyone is encouraged to  buy raffle tickets to win prizes that are donated by the vendors.  The monthly charity receives the proceeds of the raffle ticket sales.   Frank Hayden, CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation, was present, along with many of his Board members and friends.  “This was a great night for us at the Sickle Cell Foundation,” explained Hayden, “we not only raised some money for our efforts, but we also created some community awareness of our mission—which is to improve the quality of life for persons with Sickle Cell Disease, and to educate the public about this devastating hereditary blood disorder.”

 

The next Girls Night Out will be at The Player’s Club on Thursday, September 13th, from 6:00p.m. ‘til 9:00p.m.  Back to Basics, Inc. will be the charity supported by September’s event.  Back to Basics, Inc., is an organization that supplies children in Palm Beach County with “basic” back to school supplies—uniforms, shoes, socks and underwear that they would otherwise not be able to afford.  “We thought that with the beginning of the school year, it would be fitting to support this charity that makes a huge difference in the lives of so many of our county’s children,” explains Gross, “it sounds ‘basic’, but many disadvantaged students have been able to attend school feeling proud, smart and prepared to learn because of this charity’s work.”

 

The Girls Night Out monthly event series is sponsored by The Players Club and Phelps Media Group, Inc., International.  For information about attending contact Schlick at pcrcatering@aol.com (561)795-0080, or for vendor information contact Gross at mbg@phelpsmediagroup.com (561)793-4926.

August, 2012 – Homeowners Association Symposium at Wellington Community Center

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Wellington, Korte & Wortman, P.A., hold first Homeowners Association Symposium at Wellington Community Center

 

Thirty residents active in their homeowners associations attended Wellington’s first HOA Symposium last week, taking advantage of an opportunity to ask legal, financial, procedural and maintenance questions of local experts serving homeowners associations throughout Palm Beach County.

            Members of every Wellington homeowners association were invited to the 2-hour symposium, which was sponsored in partnership with Korte & Wortman, P.A. Scott J. Wortman, Esq. a Board Certified Real Estate Attorney who specializes in representing homeowners and condominium associations, discussed important legal strategies in maximizing collection procedures and navigating the various issues associated with the mortgage foreclosure crisis.

            “Associations throughout the country are facing major issues of unpaid obligations,” Wortman said. “It’s obviously critical for HOAs to have a fine-tuned collection procedure.”

            Other panelists were Brian Tight and Paula Rappold of Campbell Property Management, and Seth Bernstein and Eric Wolkoff of Gerstle, Rosen & Goldberg, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. The residents also were able to ask questions about security and code enforcement from a Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Deputy and Wellington Code Enforcement Manager Steve Koch.

            “We realize many of our associations are struggling because of foreclosures and other economic issues,” said Meridith Tuckwood of Wellington’s Safe Neighborhoods Office, who arranged the symposium. “Our goal is to give the HOAs as much information and support as possible so they can successfully manage their communities. This not only helps them but Wellington as a whole.”

            Using a discussion format, residents asked questions about taking title to properties for non-payment, tax liability for collecting rental income, patrols, parking, governing document amendments, and even what do to about squatters in homes.

            Wellington plans to hold the seminar about once each quarter, Tuckwood said.

            “We had a very engaged group of participants, and hopefully more members of the HOAs will come out to the next one.”

August, 2012 – Dream Team Elite Sweeps the Wellington Talent Search

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August, 2012 – Dream Team Elite Sweeps the Wellington Talent Search

Dream Team Elite Sweeps the Wellington Talent Search

 

Wellington is proud to announce the winners of the Wellington Talent Search competition!

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Dream Team Elite –Grand Prize Winner

 

Runners-Up:

Megan Saslow – Singers Division Winner

Incync Dance Crew – Dance Division Winner

Christina Caperna and Nicky Wood – Other (Broadway/Musical) Division Winner

 

As the Grand Prize winner, the Dream Team Elite dance team won a $500 cash prize. In addition, one of the dancers has the opportunity to perform in front of talent agents thanks to a full scholarship sponsored by Talent INC. to attend the Talent INC. National Talent Convention and Showcase in Orlando – a prize valued at nearly $2,000. All three Division Winners received a $250 cash prize.

 

Wellington would like to thank our judges Fonda Cash, Rocky Duvall and Earleen “Lee” Carey-Marlow as well as our Master of Ceremonies, Kyle Compton.

 

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

September, 2012 – Wellington Water Disinfection

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Wellington Water Disinfection Begins September 1st

Wellington water utility customers may notice a slight chlorine taste and odor in their drinking water from Saturday, September 1st through Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 as the result of a temporary change in the water disinfection process. During this period, the disinfection process will change from the normal combined chlorine/ammonia treatment to a free chlorine treatment. Periodic use of this temporary treatment process is recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the American Water Works Association as a precautionary measure to ensure that water remains free of bacteria. These temporary conditions will not cause adverse health effects.

 

Due to this temporary change, specialized users of water, such as tropical fish owners, residents with pools, businesses, hospitals, and blood/dialysis clinics may need to make adjustments to maintain their present water quality parameters. Customers may also notice additional fire hydrant flushing by Wellington’s Water Utilities Department personnel during this period. Flushing ensures the free chlorine residual reaches all portions of the distribution system.

 

This process will be discontinued on September 23rd, 2012 and treatment will revert back to the normal combined chlorine/ammonia process.

 

For more information about Wellington’s water, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov, go to the Departments tab and select “Utilities.”

 

If you have any questions, contact Sean McFarland, Water Treatment Facility Supervisor, at (561) 791-4037 or Bill Riebe, P.E., Village Engineer, at (561) 753-2466.

 

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

August, 2012 – Kids Cancer Foundation’s End of Summer Party

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August, 2012 – Kids Cancer Foundation’s End of Summer Party

Kids Cancer Foundation hosts an “End of Summer Party”

for local kids battling cancer!

 

The Kids Cancer Foundation sponsored an “End of Summer Party” for local kids and their families battling childhood cancer. The young patients and their families were treated to an afternoon of family fun made possible by the following generous local sponsors:

Once a Month Charities

Joey’s Outback Adventures

Costco

Nutritionist: Cindy Collins, PhD, RD

Chef Debbie Appleseed

Girl Scout Troops 20100 & 20114

TJ Spirit Zone

American Heritage High School National Honor Society

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Thanks to Once a Month Charities and Costco there were plenty of cold drinks and tasty treats for the kids and families to snack on. Once a Month Charities also provided backpacks for the kids filled with school supplies. Joey’s Outback Adventures sent their mascot “Joey” the Kangaroo to pay a visit and hand out toys that they had collected at their “Christmas in July” Event. Nutritionist Cindy Collins & Chef Debbie Appleseed stopped in to talk about healthy school lunches & snacks and to bring some healthy treats for the kids and families to sample. The Girl Scouts and TJ Spirit Zone provided fun craft projects and American Heritage High Schools National Honor Society came by to lend a hand at the event.

 

All the children and families were able to enjoy an afternoon of fun far removed from the doctor’s office and hospital and best of all, they had an opportunity to just have a great time being a “kid”. The event was a pleasant reprieve for the children and their families to just relax and have fun and to, at least momentarily, forget their daily struggle battling childhood cancer.

 

If you wish to learn more about the Kids Cancer Foundation, a non-profit charity whose mission is to provides hope and support to local children and families battling childhood cancer and/or blood disorders, please visit the website at: www.kidscancersf.org  or contact Michelle O’Boyle at: (561) 371-1298.

August, 2012 – Peter Fogel, “The Reinvention Guy”

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August, 2012 – Peter Fogel, “The Reinvention Guy”

The Small Business RoundTable Presents

Peter Fogel – “The Reinvention Guy”

At Their September Session Titled

The Art of Self-Reinvention Through Motivation

 

 

The Small Business RoundTable is presenting a humorous, informative, and interactive session with Speaker, Author, Corporate Trainer, Andpeterfogelheadshot Reinvention Expert Peter Fogel – “The Reinvention Guy.”  Peter will discuss motivation, reinventing oneself, attaining goals, and coping with reality – all sprinkled with humor.  Blanca Greenstein of Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. will be the moderator.  The session takes place Thursday, September 13th from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm at the Binks Forest Golf Club, Wellington, Florida.  A mixer is scheduled at the beginning of the evening with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.  The presentation will begin about 6 pm.

Peter’s career started in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Years later, this same career took him into  Corporate America.  As a comedian in the nightclubs of Las Vegas years ago, he opened for such comedy luminaries as Jimmy “J.J.” Walker, Rita Rudner, and Louis Black.  He also performed on or worked for 22 shows including Married With Children, Unhappily Ever After, and Comic Strip Live plus performed on cruise ships.  Peter acknowledges that he was living a full life; he was having fun and taking on the all the risks that came along with that type of career.

After turning 40 however, Peter admits he had a mid-life crisis and  states, “I was successful, but yet, if you looked at my career it had more peaks and valleys than an EKG graph!”  He felt burned out from the gypsy lifestyle of a performer.  It was then he decided to make a drastic 180 degree change and reinvented himself into an advertising copywriter.

Using his background as an actor and writer, Peter discovered he had a knack for persuading people to buy products and he thereby became an in-demand  sales writer for such multi-million dollar companies such as Vital Max Vitamins, Renaissance Health, Bio-Centric Health, Gold and Energy Report, and Agora Publishing.

Later, Peter realized he wanted to help others reach true fulfillment through personal growth, change, and reinvention – so he became an author.  His first book is titled If Not Now… Then When – Stories and Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves.  His latest book is Reboot Your Career – 27 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in the Workplace (If You Still Have a Job).

Today Peter is a Reinvention Expert who teaches entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate managers, and employees how to tap into all of their available skills in order to achieve their business and life goals.

The cost for the session is $10.  Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by September 7th by calling 561.792.6525 or visiting www.WellingtonChamber.com.  For any questions, contact Michela Perillo-Green, Executive Director, Wellington Chamber of Commerce at info@WellingtonChamber.com.  Also visit www.reinventyourselfnow.com and http://www.reinventyourselfnow.com/speaker-demo/media-and-videos/ for information about Peter Fogel.

 

 

Press Release From:               The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and

                                                The Small Business RoundTable

Written By:                              Monica Kallas

                                                SharpShooter Marketing Group

Date:                                       08.14.2012

 

October, 2012 – Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa

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October, 2012 – Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa

Frannie Sheridan’s internationally lauded solo show
CONFESSIONS OF A JEWISH SHIKSA…Dancing On Hitler’s Grave!

 

This seeringly honest, moving, humourous, internationally-toured solo show based on Frannie’s truefranniesheridan-oct2012 family story has also been produced locally at The Kravis Center and The Colony in Miami. It was awarded mayoral proclamations from both WPB and NMB, broadcast on PBS and will continue to tour internationally in 2013.
Sunday October 28th at 7:00 PM @ Sloans Curve on Ocean Avenue in Palm Beach. Produced by Chabad of Palm Beach Island.

TICKET AND SHOW INFORMATION: 561.659.3884

August, 2012 – Tell the Truth Rally

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August, 2012 – TELL THE TRUTH RALLY

 

MONDAY, August 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

 Old Wellington Mall.

At corner of Forest Hill and Wellington Trace

This meeting is intended to present the facts about the new dressage venue and proposed changes to WEF show grounds.

Speakers will include:

County Commissioner Jess Santamaria

Past Commissioner Ken Adams and author of the Equestrian Element of the Comprehensive Plan


Past Mayor Tom Wenham

August, 2012 – Gems Rock Nights at the Museum

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August, 2012 – Gems Rock Nights at the Museum

August 31st, 2012 from 6 to 10 p.m. – Gems Rock Nights at the Museum

 

Gems rock at this Nights at the Museum! Come see all that glitters and discover gems and minerals in their natural form.  Guests will also learn how minerals are used in everyday life. The evening will feature panning for gemstones, Geode cutting, crafts and activities for guests of all ages. Activities end at 9 p.m. with the observatory open from sunset-10 p.m. (weather permitting). Museum Members: Adults $5.00, Children FREE.  Non-Members: Adults $11.00, Children $7.00.  Children under three are FREE. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included with admission. Visit www.sfsm.org for more information.

 

Photo by: Ian Holt holds an amethyst, a form of quartz and the February birthstone, that can be seen at the South Florida Science Museum’s Gems Rock Nights at the Museum on August 31.

 

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