Trunk Show and Art Show on June 20th
July, 2012 – 4th of July in downtown Lake Worth
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 Downtown Lake Worth Fun
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 on the 4th of July.
Contests:
12:00 PM: Costume Contest for Great American Raft Race: All rafters will be competing for the best raft. They will then come into town and compete for the best costumes. Contest will be judged at the Bee’s Knees, 704 Lake Avenue.
1:00 PM: Adult, Children and Animals are encouraged to wear Patriotic Costumes. Awards will be given for the best costumes.
2:00 PM: The 3rd Annual Pie Baking Contest has become one of the most popular and tasty events of the 4th of July Celebration. Each year Lake Worth Restaurants lend the talents of their top Chef’s as judges. Their job is to taste each of the dozens of submitted pies selecting first, second and third place winners. Judges this year are Curtis Hillard of South Shores Tavern, Pietro Priola of Pietro’s Plump Tomatoes, Joe Angelucci of Brogue’s Down Under and Rosanna Jimenez of Nature’s Way Café. Enter the contest by calling Michelle Bell, 531 East Boutique, 515 Lake Avenue.561-249-2524. All pies will be brought to Michelle on July 4 by 10:00 AM.
3:00 PM: Water Melon Eating Constest will be sponsored by Nature’s Way Café. It will take place if front of the Café at 513 Lake Avenue. A grand prize will be awarded for the person who can eat the most watermelon in the shortest amount of time.
4:00 PM: The Patriotic Hat Contest will be held on the Patio of E-Brehm’s Hats behind Sassy Kat, 609 ½ Lake Avenue. Compete with the fanciful and Art Deco Hats in one of Lake Worth’s newest stores. The setting for this event is an arts experience in itself.
5:00 PM: Bike and Stroller Contest at Bee’s Knees. Decorate bikes and strollers in in Patriotic Colors. The huge Tourtoises at Bee’s Knees will be there to award the prizes.
Pig Kissing Booth (Have yourself photographed while kissing the pig) and Petting Zoo will be found at all day at Paws on the Avenue, Lake and L Streets.
Children’s Fun: The Pied Piper of Lake Worth, Javier Del Sol, is planning a full day of exciting fun for children. The Cultural Plaza will be filled with music, games, face painters, dancers and arts and crafts. Children and their parents can wander in and out all day participating in the activities. They can go off to other contests, the petting zoo, the turtle races, the bike and stroller contests. They can come back to the Culural Plaza again and again for lots fun activity.
Contests will take place throughout the day judged by a much esteemed band of local celebrities and renowned chefs. Watermelon eaters, loosen your belts. Water balloon tossers, warm up your pitching arms. Pie bakers, pre-heat your ovens. Hat designers, get your red, white and blue feathers out. Costume makers, rev up your sewing machines. There will be contests for all of you.
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
June, 2012 – National Pink Day … June 23
June 23 is National Pink Day!
South Florida – June 14, 2012 –
In honor of National Pink Day in the U.S. – a day to simply celebrate the color pink, as well as Notte Rosa
BRIO guests can enjoy the unique Saturday drink specials all day on June 23. Distinctive in flavor and appearance, the specials include the delicious Pink Pear-Berry, Absolut Pear, Chambord, fresh lemon juice and cranberry juice, served up for $7; or the Pink Berry Dream, Sobieski Raspberry, Tuaca Vanilla Liqueur, fresh lemon juice and cranberry juice, served up for $5. Those who desire a spirit-free pink drink can enjoy BRIO’s refreshing Strawberry Basil Lemonade, basil, strawberries, housemade lemonade and lime juice for only $2.95.
Pink Day specials are available at all South Florida BRIO locations: The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton, and The Gardens Mall in PalmBeach Gardens.
“The Pink Day specials are our way of inviting guests to participate in NationalPink Day, in addition to the fun Italian and international celebration of the summer’s New Year’s Eve,” said BRIO Tuscan Grille Director of Marketing Nicole Roope.
National Pink Day in the U.S. is observed by “going pink” with pink clothing, eating pink food, drinking pink drinks, etc. Pink Night on the Riviera of Rimini celebrates the area’s standing as a place of nightlife and fun with features such as dramatic pink lighting, fireworks, theatre productions, concerts, and endless fun.
1 Serving
Ingredients:
1 ounce Absolut Pear
¾ ounce fresh Lemon Juice
¾ ounce simple syrup
¾ ounce Cranberry Juice
¼ ounce Chambord
Garnish:
Sugar
Lemon wheel
Instructions:
Shake the following together with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a sugar rim & a lemon wheel
Pink Berry Dream
1 Serving
Ingredients:
1 ounce Sobieski Raspberry
1 ounce Tuaca Vanilla Liqueur
½ ounce fresh Lemon Juice
½ ounce simple syrup
½ ounce Cranberry Juice
Garnish:
Sugar
Lemon twist
Instructions:
Shake the following together with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a sugar rim & a lemon twist
About BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park
BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park is located at 600 Silks Run, Suite 1205, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. The 13,734-square-foot restaurant is located directly in front of the internationally-acclaimed Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. BRIO at The Village at Gulfstream Park has indoor seating for 200 guests and al fresco dining for up to 120 on two Italian-style terraces. Three private dining areas accommodate groups ranging from 12–72, and the full-service bar area seats 32. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. For reservations, call The Village at Gulfstream Park restaurant at (954) 362-1600.
About BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
BRIO at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is located at 14576 SW 5th Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33082. The 8,400-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 260 guests and al fresco dining for 140 on its outdoor terrace, which includes a full-service bar. Hours of operation are Sunday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. For reservations, call The Shops at Pembroke Gardens restaurant at (954) 431-1341.
About BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center
BRIO at The Shops at Boca Center is located at 5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 239, Boca Raton, FL 33486. The 8,800-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 260 guests and al fresco dining for 100 on its outdoor terrace, as well as a full-service bar that seats 40. BRIO also offers a private dining area that seats 16-48 guests. Hours of operation are: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For reservations, call The Shops at Boca Center restaurant at (561) 392-3777.
About BRIO at The Gardens Mall
BRIO at The Gardens Mall is located at 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
The 7,500-square-foot restaurant has indoor seating for 300 guests and al fresco dining for 50 on its outdoor terrace, which includes a full-service bar. Hours of operation are: Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For reservations, call The Gardens Mall restaurant at (561) 622-0491.
BRIO Tuscan Grille
BRIO (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is an upscale affordable restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, “Tuscan Grille” is descriptive in the menu that features wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks,chops and seafood, similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO’s philosophy is “to eat well, is to live well;”which is why it only uses the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. BRIO is part of Columbus-based BRAVO|BRIO Restaurant Group (BBRG). Founded in 1992, BBRG currently operates more than 90 restaurants including BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, BRIO Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro. Please visit the website for BRIO locations at www.brioitalian.com and follow the restaurant on Twitter (twitter.com/brioitalian) and Facebook (facebook.com/brioitalian).
June, 2012 – Tapir Birth at the Palm Beach Zoo
Tapir Birth at the Palm Beach Zoo
On March 31st, 2012, the Palm Beach Zoo’s first-ever Baird’s tapir calf (Tapirus bairdii) was born to parents Alyssa and Spencer. The Baird’s
tapir is an endangered species, making this a significant conservation achievement. Unfortunately, shortly after the birth Alyssa began displaying poor maternal behavior and some aggression towards the calf which is not entirely uncommon for first-time mothers. Keith Lovett, Assistant Zoo Director made the decision to pull the calf to the veterinary hospital for hand-rearing. In the 60 days since the birth, the Zoo’s dedicated keeper staff has vigilantly milked Alyssa numerous times each day to provide a natural and nourishing food source to the calf. Today, the once small, weak calf has grown into a robust 30 kg (66 pound) animal. Keepers have also been able to entice the calf to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables that will comprise the majority of his adult diet at the Zoo.
Tapir parents Alyssa and Spencer were brought to the Palm Beach Zoo as a breeding recommendation in April 2003 from the Milwaukee Zoo in Wisconsin and Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas. After many years of failed introductions, failed breeding attempts, and a revised SSP recommendation for a new breeding male, Zoo staff decided to try one “last” introduction with Alyssa and Spencer. Surprisingly, the tapirs got along well and the rest, as they say, is history. Less than two years later, their first and much-awaited offspring was born.
Baird’s tapirs are native to portions of Mexico and Central America and are listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Their endangered status stems from habitat destruction, fragmentation and hunting. This species is also vulnerable to predation by jaguars and pumas and in more recent years (predominantly in Belize), death by collisions with automobiles.
June, 2012 – Volunteers Needed at the LW Playhouse
The Lake Worth Playhouse Needs Your Help!
The Lake Worth Playhouse is looking for volunteers available to usher for the upcoming shows of the Lake Worth Playhouse’s 60th season. If interested, we are currently looking for ushers for the upcoming performances of Hairspray, which will run July 5 – 29.
As an usher, you will be welcomed into the Playhouse family and in addition, would get to see the show for which you usher for free!
If you are available to usher for Hairspray, it would be very much appreciated.
If you are unavailable, but would like to be considered for other ushering opportunities, please let us know as well.
Thank you for your continued support of the Playhouse!
June, 2012 – Family Night Owls at the Zoo
FAMILIES CAN SPEND THE NIGHT AT THE ZOO
West Palm Beach, Florida, June 12, 2012 – The Palm Beach Zoo has announced plans
to offer two special “Family Night Owls” overnight programs to be held on Saturday, June 30th and Saturday, July 21st.
Family groups are invited to explore the Zoo after hours and participate in unique encounters with nocturnal animals such as bats, owls, fennec foxes, and many others. The evening will include a guided flashlight tour of the Zoo, a pizza party, and Zoo-themed games and activities, as well as a Continental breakfast the following morning.
The “Family Night Owls” program is designed for children ages six and over, accompanied by at least one parent. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. on each Saturday evening and end at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. The cost is $35 per person for Zoo members and $45 per person for non-members.
For more information about this program please visit www.palmbeachzoo.org or send an e-mail to [email protected]. The Zoo’s Education Coordinator can be reached at (561) 533-0887 Ext. 229.
June, 2012 – Wellington’s Summer Offerings
Wellington Offers the Cure for Summer Boredom
School is almost out for summer, but before you pack your bags for vacation, it’s time to take a look at the fun and reasonably-priced programming offered in the Village of Wellington.
Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Enjoy a variety of special interest camps and classes for all ages including the TumbleKid Camp, Cheerleading/Gymnastics/Hip Hop Camp, Theatre Performance Camp, KinderSports classes and TumbleTot classes for children. Adult and senior programming includes Kangoo, Pilates, Yoga, financial lunch and learn seminars, Brunch-N-Bingo, and much more.
Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) – Children ages 5 to 15 will have a summer to remember at Wellington’s Summer Camp which includes sporting and entertainment, animal exhibits, swimming and much more. Camp hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and the cost is $160 per week for residents and $185 per week for non-residents. Summer Sports Academies are also available for baseball, basketball, cheerleading, fishing, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling.
Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Dive into summer fun at this Olympic-sized pool with diving boards, water slides, an aquatic spray ground and kiddie water play area. Hours are 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Mondays through Saturdays, 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sundays and 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on holidays through September 2nd. The Complex hosts swimming lessons, adaptive aquatics, diving lessons, lifeguarding and junior lifeguarding classes and water aerobics.
Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) – Entertainment lives at the Amphitheater, which hosts free movies most Friday nights throughout the summer as well as a summer tribute concert series. Wellington is also accepting entries for the Wellington Talent Search, where Palm Beach County’s best amateur entertainers will compete for cash prizes. For details, visit http://wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/special-events.html.
For more information about summer programs, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select Flyers and Guides (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/program-guide-and-flyers.html).
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 – Award-winning Interior Designer/ Local Mom Makes It Easy To Decorate like a Pro & Shop Like A Star
Award-winning Interior Designer/ Local Mom Makes It Easy To Decorate like a Pro & Shop Like A Star
ChateauSophie.com Provides One Stop Shopping for Unique, Hand Selected Goods for Women, Kids & Home
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA – (June 4, 2012) She’s been making rooms, and homes, come to life with her signature chateau decorating style for more than a decade. Now, award-winning interior designer and momtrepreneur, Sophia Stone, is bringing her expertise in country French, shabby chic, and coastal cottage décor into your home with the launch of her vintage inspired online boutique, Chateau Sophie (www.ChateauSophie.com)!
Chateau Sophie, an e-commerce website loaded with vintage fashion, unique gifts forwomen and kids, French accents, kids décor and even weekly decorating tips, was designed as a place for the boutique shopper. “I love to find lovely things for lovely people,” said Sophia Stone, founder of Chateau Sophie. “For years I’ve traveled the world to discover the most unique furniture and accessories to decorate my client’s homes. On my travels, I would discover so many incredible pieces, even more pieces than I needed in the design projects I was working on. I would say to myself, people should have access to all these beautiful things! Ultimately, I decided to create ChateauSophie.com as a one stop shopping destination for others who are looking for the most unique gifts, vintage fashions, and home décor products in the world.”
Prices range from $20 – $750. Visitors can shop with confidence knowing that each item was hand-picked by a sought after interior designer who has decorated homes around the world.
In addition to managing Chateau Sophie, Sophia, a work-at-home mom who has been named one of the Top Ten Designers in Florida , will continue her residential interior design work helping people decorate their dream homes. Specializing in French Country, Shabby Chic, and Coastal Cottage Style & Décor, Sophia can bring her extensive knowledge of art, color, and European history to turn your home into a chateau.
“Your home allows people to enter into the story of your life,” said Sophia. “It reveals who you are and what you love. Your story begins at the front doors, which to me are the covers of your book, and the interior design helps it come to life, just as if you were able to walk into a novel. And, whether you are remodeling a room, or decorating an entire home, you are adding another memorable and meaningful chapter to the story of your life.”
To learn more about ChateauSophie.com, or Sophia Stone’s interior design services, please visit www.ChateauSophie.com or call 561- 801-9552.
About Chateau Sophie: ChateauSophie.com is an e commerce website designed as a one-stop shopping destination filled with hand-selected vintage and designer finds for women, kids & home. Created by award-winning interior designer, Sophia Stone, Chateau Sophie can help you find the most unique gifts, vintage fashions, and perfect accents for your home or kid’s room! With new items added regularly and design tips added weekly, there will always be something new to discover. Visit www.ChateauSophie.com to learn more.
June, 2012 – Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Junior Summer Golf Camps
Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Junior Summer Golf Camps Starts Monday, June 11
The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will be starting their 18th Annual Junior Summer Golf Camp, Monday June 11, at Polo West Golf Club in Wellington, Florida.
The Junior Summer Golf Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-17 and will take place weekly from June 11 through August 17th. Each weekly camp is conducted on Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm each day.
Polo West Golf Club is located off South Shore Blvd, at the site of the former Greenview Cove Golf Club.
For more information about the Junior Summer Golf Camp and other programs provided by the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, please visit their website at www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call 561 301-3783.
June, 2012 – YWCA Announces Finalists for Grace Dodge Award
YWCA Announces Finalists for Grace Dodge Award
The YWCA of Palm Beach County has announced three finalists for the prestigious Grace Hoadley Dodge award to be presented at the organization’s annual 95th anniversary luncheon to take place on Wednesday, June 13th at Bear Lakes Country Club. The finalists are Palm Beach County residents Cynthia Allen Gracey, Johanna Kandel and Angelica Ligas. Ms. Gracey is an attorney and business consultant who founded the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. Ms. Kandel is the Founder and CEO of The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness and Ms. Ligas is a surgical nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital who works tirelessly to help women in her Philippine homeland to gain further education.
Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA expressed that these three women definitely exemplify the mission of the YWCA of empowering women; “All three women have overcome considerable adversity and have demonstrated their commitment to helping women of all walks of life to become more successful, as did Grace Hoadley Dodge.
The luncheon honoring the three women is open to the public. Reservations may be made by calling the YWCA at 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.
