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June, 2012 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation Welcomes Five New Everglades Interns This Summer

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June, 2012 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation Welcomes Five New Everglades Interns This Summer

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation Welcomes Five New Everglades Interns This Summer

 

Interns Hail from Coral Springs, Fort Myers, Stuart and Sunrise, Florida and Georgetown, Texas

 

(Lake Worth, FL – June 22, 2012)  John Marshall, Chairman of the Board of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation & Florida Environmental Institute, Inc., which champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem, today announced that five new Everglades Interns are working this summer with the nonprofit organization.

 

“Now in its 11th year, the Everglades Interns project is a signature program of the Marshall Foundation,” said Mr. Marshall. “This summer’s interns are researching the economic and ecological value of restoring sheet flow in the Everglades to counter rising sea level and water intrusion. Not only is restoring sheet flow of great interest to both the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, but it also was one of Art Marshall’s original goals.”

 

The 2012 Everglades Interns for the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation include:

 

+ Mary Crider, 23, of Georgetown, TX. She earned a B.S. in Marine Biology and a B.S. in Environmental Sciences at Nova Southeastern University, and an M.S. in Environmental Sciences from Florida Atlantic University. She believes that working with the Marshall Foundation this summer will help become an environmental educator who will “teach the public about the importance of various ecosystems and help then understand ways to minimize negative impact.”

 

+ Kyle Dollman, 21, is from Fort Myers, FL and is a senior at the University of Florida, where he is studying environmental engineering. “Being an intern for the Marshall Foundation means being an ambassador for the wise use and overall welfare of the environment,” he says.

 

+ Danielle Koushel, 21, is from Sunrise, FL and is a senior at the University of Florida, where she is majoring in Forest Resources and Conservation. She believes being a summer intern with the Marshall Foundation “means the ability make a difference. The opportunity to get involved with Everglades restoration and all its components is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

 

+ James K. O’Connell, 19, is from Coral Springs, FL. A third year student at the University of Florida, where he is pursuing a major in environmental engineering, Mr. O’Connell is looking forward to “a summer of development, education and fun. We are being immersed in the complicated system of Everglades restoration, and I believe we are making a positive difference.”

 

+ Karl “Max” Wallace, 20, is from Stuart, FL, and is a junior at the University of Florida, where he is studying agricultural engineering with a specialization in land and water resources. He believes being an Everglades Intern with the Marshall Foundation will be “a wonderful opportunity to learn from numerous mentors with a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. My understanding of the history, politics, economic and science of restoring the Everglades grows tremendously each week. Hopefully, my fellow interns and I can continue Art Marshall’s legacy and help stress the need for restoration through our projects.”

 

The Marshall Foundation’s annual Summer Intern program started in late-May and runs through a special Graduation Celebration, which will be held on August 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lake Worth Golf Club.  The cost to attend the Graduation Celebration, which will include a light buffet, is only $50, with proceeds going to next summer’s intern program. To RSVP, please call 561.233.9004 or email [email protected].

 

“It is most gratifying to see the interns at graduation in the presence of proud parents, mentors and staff, and even more gratifying to see their work-products going out to the public and governmental agencies and influencing their actions,” added John Marshall. 

 

About the Marshall Foundation’s Summer Intern Program: 


Each year, several high-achieving, college-aged students participate in the Foundation’s award-winning summer internship program. The program is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in the environmental sciences. Participants explore the ecology, geology, history and hydrology of the unique Florida Everglades, conduct fieldwork at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach, and meet with key professionals and decision-makers involved in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

 

About the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation:

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 reservations for the Aug 2 Graduation Celebration or more information about the Marshall Foundation, please call 561.233.9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org. 



 

Photo: (L-R) Marshall Foundation’s Summer Interns 2012:

Karl “Max” Wallace, Danielle Koushel, Kyle Dollman, Mary Crider, James O’Connell

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July, 2012 – 4th of July Festivities

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July, 2012 – 4th of July Festivities

Lake Worth Downtown Cultural Alliance presents

A Full Day of 4th of July Festivities

An Old Fashioned Downtown Patriotic Explosion

Wednesday, July 4

Full Day of Down Town Lake Worth Fun

It’s All About the Children

Family day full of fun and entertainment

 

Downtown Lake Worth will be exploding with activity during the entire Fourth of July. From the early morning raft races to the end of the day Fireworks, Lake Worth will become the epicenter of the best holiday celebrations the region has to offer.  Lake Worth’s 4th of July represents an Old Fashioned Family Fun Event.

Programs of Events and Location of Events will be available throughout the entire town and in Bryant Park on the 4th of July.

Children’s Activities take center stage all over town.

Javier Del Sol, Children’s Pied Piper of the Lake Worth 4th of July Celebration, will be coordinating an Interdependence Day for all children who come to town.  Meet in the Cultural Plaza at noon for an abundance of activities.  Artists and musicians will greet your children with arts and crafts projects, games, contests, dance and music.  Children will make costumes for the costume contests, hats for the hat contests and decorate bikes for the bike and stroller contest.  Javier will lead groups of children through town to each of the contests during the day.  Artists and musicians will remain in the park with other children continuing the activities.

 

1:00 PM the children will go up to Bee’s Knees to participate in the Costume Contest.   

3:00 PM the children will attend the water melon eating contest at Nature’s Way Café.

4:00 PM the children will take their decorated hats to L-Brehm’s Hat Shop for the Hat Contest.

5:00 the children will be led to Bee’s Knees once again for the Bike and Stroller Decorating contest.

 

Throughout the day the children will be able to visit the petting zoo at Lake and L streets and feed the tortoises outside of Bee’s Knees.  Children will be able to work on the clay mural at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery.  This mural will be cut into tiles and donated to a local public school.

 

Lake Worth will be filled with events for adults as well.  Most shops and restaurants will be cooking in the streets and having holiday gifts and specials for visitors.  The day starts with the Great American Raft Race in Bryant Park and ends with spectacular fire works at the same location.

Additional Participating Shops:

Way Too Cute 617 Lake Avenue will be popping and giving away pop corn all day and holding a holiday sale at the store.

Arlex Jewelry & Clocks 808 Lake will be giving 20% off on all clocks the entire day.

Affluent Finds 810 Lake Avenue will be having a 15% off sale on all merchandise excluding already discounted wares.

 

The only place to be is Lake Worth for the 4th of July.

 

The Downtown Cultural Alliance (DCA) is a non-profit association of Downtown merchants and residents working together to keep Downtown Lake Worth vibrant and welcoming.  The DCA works hand in hand with The City of Lake Worth, LULA (The Lake Worth Arts Corridor) The Lake Worth CRA and The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce to produce 4th of July events, Evenings on the Avenue, Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales and all the events that make Lake Worth you Family Fun Destination.

 

For additional information contact:

Joyce Brown- Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery– 605 Lake Avenue – 215-205-9441

 

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July, 2012 – July 4th in the Village of Wellington

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July 4th Celebrations

at the Wellington Aquatics Complex and Village Park

If you’re looking for family-friendly Fourth of July entertainment, look no further than the Village of Wellington! Join us from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard for a patriotic pool party. Admission is free for children ages two and under, $3 for juniors ages three to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54 and $2 for seniors ages 55 and older.

Next, get your red, white and blue ready for Wellington’s annual “A Family Fourth Celebration” from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Village Park located at 11700 Pierson Road. This event includes free bingo sponsored by Humana Inc., traditional games, inflatable rides, face painting, and live music. Free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop at the Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 5:30 p.m. Stick around for Wellington’s Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by Zambelli Fireworks International, which begins at 9:15 p.m. at Village Park. This spectacular display can be seen for miles and will be sure to please the entire family. For more information about this event, call (561) 791-4005.

 

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

June, 2012 – Vacation Bible School

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Vacation Bible School at St. Michael’s

    Community children ages three through those having completed grade six are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School to be held at St. Michael Lutheran Church located at the corner of Birkdale Drive and Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington, from Monday, July 9 to Friday, July 13, 6:30 to 8:45 pm.  The theme is Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep with God.  

Through interactive lessons that are easy for kids to apply to their lives today, they will “go deep” into God’s Word, exploring Bible stories of people who revealed deep faith by knowing how to Depend on God, Dare to care, Claim Jesus, Choose to follow,  and Change the world. 

 

Pastor Marjorie Weiss says,  “Each evening kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games and be immersed in the imaginative environment of the ocean.”  The cost is $10 per student.  There will also be an offering received each night that will be used to for Oasis Compassion food Pantry in Greenacres.

 

To register, contact 561-793-4999 or e-mail [email protected].

July, 2012 – Community Health Fair

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Community Health Fair on July 21

COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR – Free back-to-school children’s immunizations and adult health care services, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21 by the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society, Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and FoundCare Health Center, 2330 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach. Call 561-318-0814, or 561-577-7162.

June, 2012 – 101 Dalmations at the Lake Worth Playhouse

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June, 2012 – 101 Dalmations at the Lake Worth Playhouse

101 Dalmations Kids

at the Lake Worth Playhouse

June 28 – 29 – 10am, 1pm

June 30, 10am

$8 Kids, $11 Adults


Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.  With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters and one of the most deliciously evil villians in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight. Visit the Lake Worth Playhouse website for more info or to buy tickets.

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July, 2012 – Ignite the Nite

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 Ignite the Nite & Fiesta de Pueblo 4th of July Celebration 2012 Free Admission!

July 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Greenacres Community Park 2095 Jog Road Greenacres, Florida, Greenacres

http://www.PRHChamber.com

Dear Chamber Friend:

The City of Greenacres is hosting the 21th annual Ignite the Nite, 4th of July celebration starting at 3 P.M. at the Greenacres Community Park on 2905 Jog. Road Greenacres, Fl 33463. It is the third year that the City and the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Chamber will be partnering up to bring a little of our Hispanic flavor to this celebration to remember all those that gave their life, time and resources to provide us with the opportunity to live in the United States of America. It is our humble way of expressing our gratitude to those that has fought for our freedom and equality.

Energizing the evening will be Fiesta De Pueblo playing the best Hispanic music and top 40s band; we will have traditional American and Hispanic Foods, Children Play Area, Clowns, Dance Workshop, Business Expo, Fireworks, and much more.

For those looking to market their products and services we have Business & (Vendor) Booths available. This event is very well attended by over 7,000 people.

For more information on how to be part of this wonderful celebration please call 561-889-6527 or visit PRHChamber.com

Your participation will help with our Back to School Event Fundraiser.

Sincerely;

Santos Arroyo

Founder/CEO

Happy 500th Discovery of Florida!

June, 2012 – Broadway Theatre Camp!

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June, 2012 – Broadway Theatre Camp!

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June, 2012 – Summer Happenings at the South FL Science Museum

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Summer Happenings at the South FL Science Museum

 

Through September 16, 2012 during normal Museum hours – Backyard Monsters Exhibit

Want to “get buggy” this summer?  The South Florida Science Museum is entering the outside world with a bugs eye view in Backyard Monsters, running from May 25 through September 16. This special summer exhibit features giant robotic insects — a butterfly, praying mantis, and a dragonfly — whose anatomical accuracy has been endorsed by the American Entomological Society; plus interactive, enlightening displays; a collection of exotic insects from around the world; and real live creepy-crawlies. Backyard Monsters vividly presents the fascinating world of Insects, up-close-and-personal… perhaps too up-close for the faint-hearted! Museum admission: Adults $11.95; Seniors 62+ $10.45; and children ages three-12 $8.95, under three years and Museum members are free.

 

Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 through Labor Day, September 3, 2012 – Blue Star Museums Program

The South Florida Science Museum is proud to support military personnel. The Blue Star Museums initiative is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 1,500 museums across America . The South Florida Science Museum will offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 through Labor Day, September 3, 2012. Also, Memorial Day weekend will mark the start of the South Florida Science Museum offering 20% off Museum admission for all military personnel (active, veterans and reservists) every day.

 

Through Aug 17, 2012 Summer Science Camp

South Florida Science Museum is offering 10, one-week sessions for young scientists ages 4 to 12. From outer space to the depths of the ocean, from dinosaur digs to wizarding adventures, each week will feature a different theme with hands-on science exploration. Days are filled with fun learning, exciting labs, crafts and outside activities led by Museum expert science educators. Camp is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m with before and after care available. Cost is $210 per week for Museum members and $235 per week for non-members.  Visit www.sfsm.org or call (561)832-2026 for more information and to register. 

 

 

June 29th, 2012 from 6 to 10 p.m. Superheroes Nights at the Museum

Grab a cape and fly over for Superheroes Nights at the Museum! Guests are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero and enter the Museum’s costume contest while learning the science behind superhero powers! Prepare for a heroic adventure as the evening includes demonstrations, crafts, movies and more.   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.

 

July  11th, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. Silver Science Days

The South Florida Science Museum presents a special afternoon for adults and retirees to explore space and astronomy, and how it really affects us every day. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning while exploring the Museum’s many exhibits including the current traveling exhibit “Backyard Monsters.” July’s Silver Science Day features an Old Fashion Ice Cream Social. Admission is only $5.00 and includes a complimentary planetarium ticket, refreshments and Museum admission! Silver Science Days is for adults ages 62 and older.  The program is held the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. The Silver Science Days program is funded by a grant from MetLife Foundation.

 

July 27th, 2012 from 6 to 10 p.m. Under the Sea Nights at the Museum

Celebrate shark week at the South Florida Science Museum ’s Under the Sea Nights at the Museum. Families will enjoy a JAWesome evening featuring ocean activities including petting a live shark!  Dive beneath the ocean surface and explore the wonderful world of science! 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.

 

August 8th, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. Silver Science Days

The South Florida Science Museum presents a special afternoon for adults and retirees to explore space and astronomy, and how it really affects us every day. Guests can enjoy an afternoon of fun and learning while exploring the Museum’s many exhibits including the current traveling exhibit “Backyard Monsters.” August Silver Science Day features Aquatic Criters.  Admission is only $5.00 and includes a complimentary planetarium ticket, refreshments and Museum admission! Silver Science Days is for adults ages 62 and older.  The program is held the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. The Silver Science Days program is funded by a grant from MetLife Foundation.

 

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

Gems rock at this Nights at the Museum! Guests can discover gems and minerals in their natural form while learning how minerals are used in everyday life. The evening will also feature Geode cutting, crafts and activities for guests of all ages. 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.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

General Museum Information:

The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach .

Museum hours: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday noon – 6 p.m.

Museum admission: Adults $11.95; Seniors 62+ $10.45; and children ages three-12 $8.95, under three years and Museum members are free.

 

For more information about the South Florida Science Museum , call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.

 

Nights at the Museum are held the last Friday of the month and are from 6 -10 p.m.  In addition to the Museum offerings and themed activities, guests can view the night sky in Palm Beach ’s only observatory open to the public.  Members from the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches will be on site to answer questions.  Nights at the Museum Admission: 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.

June, 2012 – Miami Book Fair International Save the Date

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SAVE THE DATE! MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL 2012

Presented and produced by The Center @ MDC

Nov. 11 – 18, 2012

 

MIAMI, June 19, 2012 – The 29th edition ofthe nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC), will take place November 11 – 18, 2012, at Miami Dade MDC’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave., in downtown Miami. The always-popular Street Fair runs Friday through Sunday, November 16 – 18, with more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmosphere.

 

The Fair, MDC’s flagship cultural event, will treat book lovers to eight days of cultural and educational activities, including the belovedEvenings With… series, the IberoAmerican Authors program, myriad learning activities for children, and programs for food enthusiasts in partnership with the college’s Miami Culinary Institute.

 

Back again this year is the fall edition of The Miami Writers Institute, with workshops taught by novelist Margot Livesey, literary agent Kimberly Witherspoon, and award-winning author Teresa Dovalpage with a workshop in Spanish, among others.

 

This year, the Fair continues to expand its children’s programming, extending the Street Fair to add an additional day of author readings for students on field trips, and a fourth day of readings, storytelling and entertainment on the two children’s stages.

 

The Fair also continues special programming for educators with the day-long School of Comics and Graphic Novels — a series of workshops on how to use comics in the classroom–and adds workshops on how to teach creative writing to K-12 students.

 

TOP CONFIRMED AUTHORS

 

The Fair continues to raise the bar of excellence by offering a fine roster of writers from the U.S. and abroad, and this year will be no exception.Confirmed authors include journalist Robert Caro, essayist and commentator Adam Gropnik, novelist Sandra Cisneros, novelist and essayistJoan Didion and novelist and journalist Tom Wolfe, to name a few.  

The IberoAmerican program will present an array of Spanish-speaking literary voices from around the world, including Homero Aridjis(Mexico), Mayra Santos Febres (Puerto Rico), Abilio Estévez (Cuba-Spain), Santiago Roncagliolo (Perú) and more.   

Miami Book Fair International 2012 promises to be another exceptional literary event!  For regular updates on the Miami Book Fair, please visit , call 305-237-3528 or email .

 

MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL AND The Center @ MDC

Miami Book Fair International is the largest and is regarded as the finest literary gathering in America . It is the premier event of The Center for literature and theatre at Miami Dade College . The Center promotes reading and writing throughout the year by consistently presenting quality literary activities open to all in South Florida . Literacy projects target children of all ages—from kindergarten to high school—as well as college students and adults. Established and emerging writers from South Florida and all over the U.S. read, lecture, and teach workshops. They work with K-12, MDC students, and diverse members of the community, helping to deepen their understanding of literature, and encouraging their work of writers at all stages of development. The Center envisions South Florida as a nexus of literary activity in the Americas and beyond, and will continue to champion its mission of promoting the advancement and appreciation of the literary arts in all forms.

 

Miami Book Fair International is made possible through the generous support of the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts; the City of Miami; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners; Miami-Dade County Public Schools; the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau; the Miami Downtown Development; and the Friends of the Fair; as well as many corporate partners.

 

ABOUT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Miami Dade College has a long and rich history of involvement in the cultural arts, providing South Florida with a vast array of artistic and literary offerings including The Miami Book Fair International, The Florida Center for the Literary Arts, The Miami International Film Festival, the MDC Live! performing arts series, The MDC Tower Theater Cinema Series, the Miami Leadership Roundtable speakers’ series, the National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, numerous renowned campus art galleries and theaters, and the nationally recognized School of Entertainment and Design Technology. With an enrollment of more than 174,000 students, MDC is the largest institution of higher education in the country and is a national model for many of its programs. The college’s eight campuses and outreach centers offer more than 300 distinct degree programs including baccalaureate, Associate in Arts and Science degrees and numerous career training certificates leading to in-demand jobs. MDC has served nearly 2,000,000 students since it opened its doors in 1960.

 

Media contacts: Juan Mendieta, MDC director of communications, 305-237-7611, ; Tere Estorino, MDC director of media relations, 305-237-3949, [email protected]; Sue Arrowsmith, 305-237-3710, ; Alejandro Rios, 305-237-7482, ; Lisa Palley, 305-642-3132, .  

 

This and other MDC releases are available on the web at .

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