Father Adolfo Cambiaso, considered by many to be the world’s best polo player, was matched up against his son Poroto, a newly rated 10 goaler at the age of 17 in the finals of the C.V. Whitney Cup on the main stadium field at the National Polo Center in Wellington.
This was the first time they played against each other as 10 goalers.
A very close game throughout this final was enjoyed by a full house.
In the sixth chucker Valiente tied the score at 10 and then went on to score the final two goals to give them the win 12-10 in the first of the Gauntlet Series over LaDolfina, the youngest team in the tournament.
The Valiente team was made up of patron Bob Jornayvaz, Jesse Bray, Paco Narvaez Jr. and the MVP Adolfo Cambiaso. Bray replaced starter Peke Gonzalz, due to a broken rib, in the semifinals.
La Dolfina team was comprised of Dillon Bacon, making his US debut, Quinn Evans, Poroto Cambiaso and Tomas Panelo.
A week’s wait due to rain and poor field conditions was well worth it for team Buena Vibra.
With the youngest team in the tournament, which included 13-year-old Valentina Tarazona along with teammates Cory Wilkliams, Clara Cassino and Milly Hine they were the only team to go undefeated at 5-0 for the entire event.
After a back and forth game into the middle of the final chucker and trailing 11-10 Buena Vibra ran off three straight goals to go ahead for good and won the championship 13-11.
Milly Hine was the leading scorer and awarded MVP.
The losing team of 90210 was made up of Winnie Branscum, subbing for patron Sarah Siegel-Magness, Meghan Gracida, Catalina Lavinia and Mia Cambiaso.
Above: Marvin Sotoloff chair of this event, bike store owner Rudy Zurita, and Alan Milberg
Marvin Sotoloff led the annual Bike event within Wycliffe, which was held on Sunday morning on February 25, 2024. We had 15 bikers riding to support our local charities and it was a beautiful morning. Also on hand were a number of staff members who work at the Wycliffe Spa & Fitness Center led by Daniel Low, Clubhouse Manager and Donna Forte, Director of Spa & Fitness. It was truly a wonderful experience to see how many individuals from Wycliffe come out and support our local charities.
Rudy Zurita and Mayra Zurita, co-owners of Cycle Fit Bicycles (formerly Wheels of Wellington), were there to assist bikers with any adjustments needed to their bicycles or equipment before we left on the 10 mile bike ride through the Wycliffe community.
Rudy and Mayra recently purchased Wheels of Wellington and they were pleased to support the charities.
Many thanks to all those who made the Wycliffe Charities Bike/Walk event a success.
Annual Juried Art Show Produced by Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation
Head in the Clouds by Susan Martin.
JUPITER, Fla. (March 5, 2024) – Florida Atlantic University’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will host “Insights at the Institute: Creativity and the Bipolar Brain,” a juried art exhibition designed to bring awareness to bipolar disorder, from Thursday, March 14 through Tuesday, March 19, at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter.
Private receptions will take place on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15, while the exhibition will be open to the public Saturday, March 16 from 1 to 5 p.m., as well as Monday, March 18 and Tuesday, March 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.
The annual “Insights” competition is hosted by the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation and features original artwork created by individuals living with bipolar disorder. This year’s theme is “What It Feels Like to Have Bipolar Disorder.”
“Art is a powerful form of expression, and we are thrilled to join forces with our friends at The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation in fighting social stigmas around this disease and underscoring the need for more early-onset bipolar disorder research,” said Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., executive director of the Brain Institute.
In the United States, the annual prevalence of bipolar disorder is estimated at 2.8 percent, though this number is likely underestimated due to a number of factors, including difficulty to diagnose. Joyce and Dusty Sang established their foundation in memory of their only child, Ryan, who struggled with the disease and passed away at 24 years old. The foundation is dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and research for earlier diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The foundation’s signature initiative, called “Quest for the Test,” is aimed at funding research to develop an empirical biomarker test for bipolar disorder to aid early detection and intervention.
“Understanding the mechanisms and causes of mood disorders will open an enormous door through which new therapies and treatments will be discovered,” said Dusty Sang. “The work of FAU’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, under the outstanding direction of Dr. Randy Blakely, has come online at a time when discoveries, once thought to be science fiction, are becoming a reality.”
The “Insights at the Institute” exhibition is part of the Brain Institute’s annual “Brainy Days” series, which includes free community events and educational lectures with world-renowned experts to promote brain health, share neuroscience discoveries, and reduce the stigma associated with brain dis orders.
“We are honored and excited to bring Insights VI to the institute,” said Joyce Sang. “Together, we are shining a bright light on the path to greater societal awareness and understanding of bipolar disorder.”
Being Bipolar in a Polarized World. By Kelly Matthews.
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About Florida Atlantic University: Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Through the coexistence of access and excellence, FAU embodies an innovative model where traditional achievement gaps vanish. FAU is designated a Hispanic-serving institution, ranked as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report and a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.
Images courtesy of the Ryan Licht Sang Foundation.
to Support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (March 6, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County invites the community to ReDiscover the ReStores! Beginning this month, shopping at and donating to any of the five local ReStores is now better than ever!
Visit Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores to find fantastic deals and donate your new or gently used items. You can expect better prices across all five locations, with discounts of up to 60% off daily. In addition, Habitat’s “Markdown Mondays” offer new discounts on most items every other Monday. Plus, the nonprofit now also offers a Membership Program that provides additional savings beyond the regular 60% off and a Free Rewards Program that rewards shoppers with points and coupons.
But that’s not all! Donating to the ReStore just got easier with the new online donation pick-up scheduling system. This self-service tool offers a better donation experience and faster pick-up times!
Shopping at the ReStore is a great way to support Habitat’s mission of building safe and affordable homes in our community. Every purchase you make is a building block toward a better future for local families. Additionally, every item you donate is given a new life and helps build homes, communities, and hope. This is a win for you, the environment, and the community as a whole.
ReDiscover the ReStores at all five locations: Delray Beach ReStore (1900 North Federal Highway); Boca Raton ReStore (272 South Dixie Highway); Riviera Beach ReStore (6831 N. Military Trail); Greenacres ReStore (4639 Lake Worth Road); and the Jupiter Thrift Store (1635 N. Old Dixie Highway).
To stay up-to-date on sales and everything happening at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s ReStores, connect with them on social media @HabitatGPBCReStore. To learn more, visit habitatgreaterpbc.org/rediscovertherestores
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of a global nonprofit, Habitat for Humanity International. Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1986, we have built 426 new homes, revitalized 749 existing homes, and partnered with over 1,170 families and individuals in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing in Palm Beach County. Habitat homeowners apply to qualify for the program, then help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, and shopping or donating to any of our five ReStore-Thrift Store & Donation centers, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To discover more, visit habitatgreaterpbc.org and follow us online at @HabitatGPBC.
From ArtsCamp to The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior: An Open Invitation for Aspiring Artists
(West Palm Beach, FL) -Prepare for a season brimming with vibrant creativity and boundless inspiration at the renowned Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, which proudly announces its summer education programming for 2024. Offering an array of programs that include singing, dancing, acting and music, teaching artists at the Kravis Center are presenting young people aged 9 to 13 with the opportunity for an unforgettable experience. This summer, young artists from Palm Beach County and surrounding areas are encouraged to dive into the world of performing arts and let their talents shine like never before.
ArtsCamp will be held June 3-21. ArtsCamp is an innovative, three-week summer camp that provides 70 young artists with a working knowledge of what it takes to bring a show from an idea to reality. The program offers an intensive performing arts approach focusing on dramatic composition and performance for students ages 9 to 11. No audition is required.
Under the guidance of seven professional teaching artists, campers will explore art, acting, dance, technical theater and vocal music, culminating in an ensemble piece produced by the young artists and performed for family and friends. For campers with a keen interest in the performing arts, this curriculum allows them to expand their experience and learn new technical and performance skills.
The cost for ArtsCamp is $725. Classes are held Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended care is available. To apply, please contact Keena Gumbinner at the Kravis Center at 561-651-4339 or at gumbinner@kravis.org. You may also visit kravis.org/artscamp to apply online.
ArtsCamp is sponsored by Rodney B. and Marjorie S. Fink Foundation, Rick and Rosemary Johnston, and NextEra Energy Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team in honor of Sherry Barrat. Additional support is provided by Jane Beasley and the George T. and Ruth C. Laboda Foundation.
The Broadway Artists Intensive Juniorwill be held June 24-28. Created by Broadway professionals Jason Gillman and Jackie Bayne Gillman, The Broadway Artists IntensiveJunior classes will be taught by an all-Broadway faculty, including a special guest artist. No audition is required.
The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior program is taught by the same professional Broadway faculty as the more demanding, by-audition-only three-week program. TBAI Junior allows students ages 9 to 13 to study all areas of the performing arts, with daily classes in ballet, jazz, tap, vocal technique, acting and improvisation.
“The Kravis Center is thrilled to provide young learners with the chance to engage and hone their skills under the guidance of accomplished teaching artists and Broadway professionals,” said Tracy C. Butler, the Kravis Center’s Director of Education. “Both ArtsCamp and The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior program offer enriching experiences, fostering friendships among students with a shared enthusiasm for the arts.”
The cost for The Broadway Artists Intensive Junior is $475 and $25 to register. No audition is required.To register, please visit thebroadwayartistsintensive.com. For questions, call 1-855-554-2929.
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts provides exceptional cultural experiences that entertain, inspire, and educate audiences across the entire community. For information, please visit kravis.org.
To learn more about the Kravis Center’s other education programs, visit kravis.org/education-community. To help support the Kravis Center’s education mission, please call the Development Department at 561.651.4320 or visit kravis.org and click on Giving and Support.
Students happily engage with Matrix, their newfound friend. Tori Repole Photo
The students at Pioneer Park Elementary School will never forget the day they saw Matrix. Not The Matrix, as in the 1999 sci-fi movie, but Maria Newman’s gorgeous gray gelding who paid them a visit on March 4 thanks to a collaboration by JustWorld International, Rodriguez Equestrian, StoryBook Treasures, and Belle Herbe Farm.
It’s not every day that the kids get to interact with a horse on the field of their Belle Glade, Florida, campus. For many, the interaction marked their first time seeing a horse in person, and Matrix brought their imaginations to life.
Volunteers and JWI Ambassadors at Pioneer Park Elementary School. Mike Souza/So Chill Media Photo
“It was a joy to see how excited the students were to see Matrix and how brave they were to approach him,” said Tori Repole, JustWorld’s Community Engagement Associate. “Matrix transformed the horse from a mythical creature into a living and breathing animal the students could approach, pat, and talk to. It was sweet hearing them comment about how soft he is. Or how loudly he sneezes, just like them. This trip was incredibly meaningful, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to witness the indescribable allure of horses time and time again.”
Pioneer Park Elementary is one of two Title 1 schools in JustWorld’s U.S.-based work, in partnership with StoryBook Treasures. The collaboration provides five literacy kits a year to children in pre-K through third grades, including lesson plans, books the children can take home, and small treasures designed to build a love of reading in all students.
We kicked off the day with a 45-minute commute from JustWorld’s Wellington headquarters to the Pioneer Park campus. Matrix traveled in a truck and trailer donated for the day by Olympian and JustWorld Ambassador Juan Andres Rodriguez, who owns and operates the Wellington-based Rodriguez Equestrian. As a treat to the Pioneer Park students and faculty, Juan Andres conducted four mounted sessions to showcase the horse and rider connection.
“We’re thrilled as Rodriguez Equestrian to [partner with JustWorld] at Pioneer Park Elementary School, bringing some happiness to these wonderful kids,” Juan Andres said. “We’re happy to share the passion we have for our sport and our horses.”
Juan Andres represented Guatemala at the 2008 Olympic Games with the Dutch Warmblood stallion Orestus VDL. At Pioneer Park, his twin daughters, Ana Sofia and Ana Cristina Rodriguez, took the initiative as JustWorld Ambassadors to warmly welcome each group of students, introducing them to Matrix and their father before narrating each mounted session to explain the horse gaits and rider aids. The children also had a chance to ask questions, and Juan Andres explained things such as how long it takes a horse to eat a carrot and demonstrated, at the children’s request, how fast Matrix could go.
March 4, 2024 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – This spring, the Armory Art Center will celebrate artworks by its two 2023-2024 artists in residence, John Lark and Ali Saunders. The exhibition will run from March 11 through April 30, 2024 at the Armory Art Center’s historic West Palm Beach campus.
The Armory Art Center’s highly competitive Artists-in-Residence program attracts a diverse group of emerging artists in varied disciplines who have at least a bachelor’s in fine arts degree. The Armory provides the artists with studio space and the freedom to develop their work, and all artists teach at least one class at the center during their residency.
“We can’t wait to celebrate these exceptionally talented working artists at the Armory Art Center this spring,” said Lianna Slater, exhibition and events coordinator. “Not only do they exemplify excellence, but they also have the ability and passion it takes to share their knowledge with our students—making them true master artists.”
The Armory will celebrate the exhibition’s opening with a free reception on Thursday, March 14 from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to join the celebration and meet John Lark and Ali Saunders during the reception.
If You Go (Calendar Item)
Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
March 11 through April 30, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 14, 5-7 p.m.
East Gallery and Greenfield Gallery, Armory Art Center
811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, 33401
For more information about the exhibition or to learn more about the classes that Lark and Saunders teach at the Armory, visit armoryart.org.
About the Artists
John Lark
Show Title: Measurements and Attachments
John Lark is an Artist-in-Residence in Painting, Drawing and 2D Media. He is a representational painter who creates oil paintings that depict interactions between figures and environments. In 2012 Lark received an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. His interest in art dates back to his childhood years in Michigan, where he frequently visited the Detroit Institute of Art and the Cranbrook Art Museum. There, he developed a connection with, and enthusiasm for, abstract expressionism, minimalism and pop art.
Lark graduated with a BFA, cum laude, in 2005 from the University of Michigan School of Art and Design, where his concentration was in figure painting and printmaking. He later studied abroad in Florence, Italy where his appreciation for Renaissance and Baroque periods blossomed. After graduation, Lark moved to New York City and took a post-baccalaureate semester at Columbia University. He realized his primary interests lay in representational painting and began graduate studies at the New York Academy of Art. There, he developed the style for which he is known today. Lark has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions in New York, including the Ethan Cohen Gallery, Untitled Space Gallery and Van Der Plas Gallery.
Ali Saunders
Show Title: Space Dots
Ali Saunders is an Artist-in-Residence in Ceramics. She is from Boerne, Texas, and makes functional pottery using repeated patterns and color. She received her BA from the University of St. Thomas (UST) and her MFA from Louisiana State University. After graduating from UST, she was a resident at Flower City Arts Center in Rochester, New York. Most recently, she has been the Salad Days Resident at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts, where she made 450 plates to be a part of the Salad Days event in July 2023.
Saunders is inspired by the growth and abundance in nature and makes work that connects to the legacy of female makers in her family, as well as the handmade, floral-decorated objects she made as a young girl. Lately, she has sought to locate and define her position on the spectrum of utility. She approaches the creation of ceramic vessels with a duality—making them functional and visually appealing in a way that celebrates connectivity with others, the dynamic simplicity of life, and embracing moments in the present.
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About the Armory Art Center:
Having served the community for over 30 years, the Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics and sculpture are held in twelve state-of-the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. The Armory’s exhibitions, lectures and special events are open to the public.
The Armory is proud to have been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including The Palm Beach Post’s Best of Palm Beach County (2022 Best Art Gallery), Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches (2021 Nonprofit of the Year), The Flamingos: Florida Weekly’s Best Awards (2021 Best Place to Create Art), the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Muse Awards (2020 Legacy Award) and more.
For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla., 33401.
Combining sport with social impact, the International Gay Polo Tournament (GPL) is proud to announce its partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation for its upcoming event: GPL Polotini WIGSTOCK on April 5th, 2024, at Patagones Polo Club, in Wellington, FL. This unique fundraiser is set to elevate the three-day affair, not only as a highlight of Wellington’s social calendar, but as a beacon of hope and inclusivity for the global LGBTQ+ community.
Celebrated as one of the most anticipated and vibrant events in Wellington, the International Gay Polo Tournament has carved a niche for itself by promoting awareness around inclusiveness and equality through the king of sports – polo. The tournament, known for its high-octane matches and colorful celebrations, has become a must-attend event that draws attendees from all corners of the globe.
A portion of ticket sales from the tournament will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, an international leader in the global fight against AIDS. GPL aims to harness the power of community and sport to raise critical funds and awareness for the Foundation’s lifesaving efforts. Last year, the Foundation launched The Rocket Fund to turbo charge their innovative work, targeting those most at risk of HIV/AIDS, including the LGBTQ+ community. Through this partnership, the GPL further solidifies its commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity, while contributing towards a cause that makes a positive impact in the lives of millions of people.
GPL Polotini Wigstock! promises to be an unforgettable night where sport meets spectacle, all in support of the mission to end AIDS. Guests can expect an evening filled with glamour, entertainment, and the spirit of giving, perfectly capturing the essence of both organizations’ dedication to making a difference.
“The Elton John AIDS Foundation proudly stands as the charitable beneficiary of the Gay Polo League in 2024,” said Anne Aslett, Chief Executive Officer of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. “Our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community extends beyond the polo fields, throughout the US South and around the world. From working tirelessly to challenge discriminatory laws, to championing equitable standards of HIV care, we are guided by our fundamental belief that everyone deserves a life free from judgment, no matter who they are or whom they love.”
The wildly popular GPL Polotini Wigstock party takes place on Friday, April 5, and features cocktails, light bites, a themed wig contest and fabulous entertainment that will captivate audiences.
Wellington is hosting a FREE Community Resource Fair for Uniquely Abled Children & Families on Saturday, March 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard).
Discover a variety of local activities, programs, and resources available for those with unique needs and abilities, while enjoying activities, giveaways, guest speakers, live performances, and visiting with over 35 vendors and informational booths.
