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April, 2012 – Tickets on Sale Now for PROJECT GRADUATION Party

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Tickets on Sale Now for PROJECT GRADUATION Party

 

Booster Club Seeks Volunteers for Night of Event, May 21

 

Wellington, FL (April 12, 2012) – Members of the 2012 Wellington High School graduating class who wish to attend the 2012 PROJECT GRADUATION party may purchase individual tickets for $10 during lunch breaks at the high school on the following dates:  April 25, 26, 27; May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11.

 

The all-night party, on May 21st from 10pm-5am, will include games (inflatables and casino), DJ, great food, hypnotist show and tons of prizes.    Anyone who purchases a ticket will receive a complimentary PROJECT GRADUATION t-shirt.

 

WAIVER REQUIRED

A signed PROJECT GRADUATION waiver must be submitted at the time of ticket purchase. Waivers will be posted on Edline and will also be available in the school’s main office.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The PROJECT GRADUATION 2012 Booster Club is looking for volunteers to assist in various capacities during the party on Monday, May 21 at the Village Park Gym at Pierson Park.   Volunteers are needed from 8:30pm Monday until 5am Tuesday. 

 

Shifts are available throughout the night.  For more information, or to register as a volunteer, contact Jeannette Parssi via e-mail at , or visit WHS Project Graduation 2012 on Facebook.

April, 2012 – Palm Beach Zoo News

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Palm Beach Zoo News

West Palm Beach, Florida- April 11, 2012 – The Palm Beach Zoo has announced the following family education events:

 

Zoo Babies: Discover the different ways animals raise their young. Participants will hop out of pouches, fly from nests, and hatch out of eggs, then travel around the zoo to meet some of the zoo’s very own zoo babies.

2 year olds: 10:00—11:00 a.m. April 26 or May 5

3 & 4 year olds: 10:00—11:30 a.m. April 28 or May 19

 

Backyard Buddies: Come discover the zoo that’s in your own backyard! From owls to opossums, turtles to snakes, we’ll take a look at the amazing animals that call our backyards home!

2 year olds: 10:00—11:00 a.m. June 14

3 & 4 year olds: 10:00—11:30 a.m. June 23

 

Color Safari: How many colors can a chameleon be? Learn why color is so important in the world of wildlife, and meet some colorful animals up close.

2 year olds: 10:00—11:00 a.m. July 5

3 & 4 year olds: 10:00—11:30 a.m. July 7

 

Wings and Things: Flap like a bat, flutter like a butterfly, and fly like an eagle. Come discover the world of animals with wings!

2 year olds: 10:00—11:00 a.m. August 11

3 & 4 year olds: 10:00—11:30 a.m. August 18

 

Zoo Camp: Come for one week or the entire summer! Each week offers a unique wildlife theme as participants experience zoo keeping activities, behind-the-scenes tours, scavenger hunts, enriching conservation education activities, and interactive fountain time. Participants will enjoy up-close animal encounters, animal exhibit visits, crafts, games, and much more! We offer programs for ages 5 – 17 years of age. Reservations required.

Weekdays – June 11 – August 17

 

Spaces are limited. Register Now! www.palmbeachzoo.org  Click Education Programs.

1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 or call (561) 547-WILD ext. 229.

 

April, 2012 – Filing Deadline for Budget-Friendly IPP

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April Filing Deadline for Budget-Friendly Installment Payment Plan: Property Owners Can “Catch a Break”

 

West Palm Beach, FL −−− Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Tax Collector, reminds property owners that April is the last month to sign up for the 2012 Installment Payment Plan (IPP) for property taxes.  “Many families and seniors can have a tough time making the one lump sum payment or find four smaller payments a much more budget friendly option,” says Gannon. 

 

Gannon’s office is promoting her “Catch A Break” public education campaign.  The agency wants to spread the word about the Installment Plan enrollment option and the April 30th application deadline to Palm Beach County property owners.  The plan breaks up the one lump sum payment into four quarterly payments.  People paying on the plan receive a 3 percent discount.  Property owners who pay one lump sum in November receive a 4% discount.  The Installment Payment Plan is authorized in Florida Statutes, Chapter 197.222.

 

The 2011 Property Tax season which ended on April 2nd has 21,743 property owners in the IPP. 

Plan applications are available online at taxcollectorpbc.com or at Tax Collector service centers.  Completed applications need to be turned into Gannon’s office by April 30th.  Applications received after the deadline do not qualify for 2012 tax season enrollment.  If someone is already enrolled in the plan, they do not need to complete another application.  Payments are due last day of June, September, December and March.  If the June installment is missed, the property owner is automatically removed from the plan.

 

“I just want to stress that there is an April 30th deadline for enrollment,” says Gannon.  “If you’d like to break up your property tax payment and still receive a discount – this plan is for you.  It costs nothing other than postage to send us the application.  Once you’re signed-up, there’s no penalty for changing your mind and opting out. “

April, 2012 – Francisco R. Velez Named CEO of Feeding South Florida

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April, 2012 – Francisco R. Velez Named CEO of Feeding South Florida

FRANCISCO R. VÉLEZ NAMED CEO OF FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA

 

SOUTH FLORIDA, FL. – Maria Millares, president of the Board of Directors of Feeding South Florida, is pleased to announce that Francisco (Paco) R. Vélez has been named CEO of Feeding South Florida. Vélez will assume the position of CEO in mid-April.

 

Vélez joins Feeding South Florida from the San Antonio Food Bank in San Antonio , Texas , one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America network, where he worked for 12 years. There, he served as executive vice president of programs and initiatives from 2010-2012, and director of services from 2000-2010. Also, from 2010-2012, Vélez served as a consultant to the Treasure Coast Food Bank in Fort Pierce/Port St. Lucie, Fla. in regards to proposals, budgets, warehouse operations and program creation and innovation.  

 

As CEO of Feeding South Florida, Vélez is responsible for the overall administration, management, and leadership of Feeding South Florida in pursuit of its mission, goals, and objectives. This includes fiscal accountability, personnel management, resource development (food and funds), operations management, public relations, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, grant requirements, policies and procedures. He is responsible for the creation and nurturing of new ideas and initiatives that advance the goals of Feeding South Florida, and maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organization.

 

Vélez’s responsibilities at the San Antonio Food Bank included overseeing six divisions responsible for alloutreach programs and initiatives of the food bank. He was responsible for managing the distribution of 45 million pounds of food a year through more than 530 partner organizations to help set the table for more than 58,000 individuals a week.

 

Vélez holds a Certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of Texas in San Antonio , Texas and a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in anthropology from Baylor University in Waco , Texas .  

 

He is a member of the American Commodity Distribution Association, and a Board member of the South Alamo Regional Alliance for the Homeless (SARAH) and Holy Spirit Catholic Church Homeless and Hunger Ministry. Vélez is also a Leadership San Antonio graduate of the The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce/San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

 

 

“We are very excited that Mr. Vélez will be joining our team as CEO,” said Millares. “With his extensive experience in food banking and as a strong leader in the group that made the San Antonio Food Bank one of the leading food banks in the Feeding America network, he will serve as an excellent leader for Feeding South Florida.”  

 

“I am honored to have been appointed CEO for Feeding South Florida,” said Vélez. “I look forward to bringing my experience, leadership skills and passion for fighting hunger to Feeding South Florida, and helping to improve the lives of the over 936,000individuals who are food insecure in South Florida.”

 

ABOUT FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA

Feeding South Florida™(formerly Daily Bread Food Bank)  is a not-for-profit organization that empowers other South Florida not-for-profit organizations to assist people in need and improve their lives. Feeding South Florida does this by providing food and other grocery products, and by educating and engaging the community to fight hunger and poverty. Through a local network of nearly 600 other not-for-profit organizations, Feeding South Florida strives to serve over 936,000 individuals in need, including more than 200,000 children who are food insecure, the elderly, the mentally and physically challenged, veterans and the working poor, in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties with compassion and integrity. Feeding South Florida , one of the largest food banks in the state, is a member of Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. In 2011, Feeding South Florida distributed over 30 million pounds of food valued at almost $50 million within the South Florida community. Feeding South Florida’s headquarters is located at 2501 SW 32 Terrace, Pembroke Park , FL , 33023 . For more information, please call (954) 518-1818 or visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

 

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April, 2012 – Wellington Offers High School Summer Service Program

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Wellington Offers High School Summer Service Program

 

Teens can get meaningful, resume-boosting volunteer experience this summer through Wellington’s High School Summer Service Program. This exciting learning opportunity pairs incoming high school juniors and seniors with various Wellington departments, allowing students to learn more about how their local government works and get a taste of a real-world professional setting while racking up dozens of community service hours.

 

To participate, students must be entering their junior or senior year in high school, must have at least a 3.0 GPA and provide two letters of recommendation. Students must also be able to commit to volunteering two days per week in four hour blocks (eight hours total per week) for a total of nine weeks from June 18th through August 16th.

 

Applications are available at City Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) and the Safe Neighborhoods Office (1100 Wellington Trace).

 

Wellington will accept completed applications beginning Wednesday, April 11th through Thursday, May 24th. Students will be selected on a rolling basis, so be sure to submit your application early!

 

For more information about this program, contact Chris Degler at (561) 753-2587 or [email protected].

 

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

April, 2012 – 12th Annual Sweet Corn Fiesta Is Cobs of Fun

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12th Annual Sweet Corn Fiesta Is Cobs of Fun!

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Roasted or boiled, with or without butter, the sweetest corn is grown right here in Palm Beach County ; 30,000 acres worth. Be sure to find out for yourself at the 12th Annual Sweet Corn Fiesta at historic Yesteryear Village on the South Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 29. Fun for the entire family, the event also features Major League Eating & International Federation of Competitive Eaters (as seen on ESPN) gnawing for a $2,000 top prize and an Amateur Corn Eating Contest for a $100 prize.  

            Children games, rides, food and live music fill up an entertaining day (11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.). An old-fashioned bathing suit competition, Sweet Corn shucking and kids’ contests get underway at 1:00 P.M. Then, the featured national eating competition takes the stage as participants gobble as much Sweet Corn as they can. “Crazy Legs” Conti is defending corn eating champ. Last year he consumed 33.5 ears of corn in 12 minutes. The challenge typically launches the competitive eating season.

            Admission to the Sweet Corn Fiesta is $8; children ages 6-12 ($5). Children 5 and under are admitted free. Purchase tickets in advance and save at www.SweetCornFiesta.com. Parking is free. The Sweet Corn Fiesta is presented by Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, Fresh From Florida and the South Florida Fair. The Fairgrounds is on Southern Boulevard one mile west of Florida Turnpike exit #97.

            For additional information, phone (561) 793-0333 or click www.SweetCornFiesta.com.

April, 2012 – New Superintendant to speak at monthly Chamber Luncheon

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New Superintendant to speak at monthly Chamber Luncheon

 

   The Central Palm Beach County Chamber will hold their annual Scholarship Luncheon this Monday.

   The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Scholarship Luncheon, this Monday, April 16 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural, on Civic Way in Royal Palm Beach. The Luncheon is sponsored by Palm Beach Atlantic University and the food will be provided by classically trained chef, Dave Rashty of Stocked & Loaded. The keynote speaker will be new Palm Beach County Superintendent of Schools,Wayne Gent.

The Scholarship Luncheon through the efforts of the Palmswest Community Foundation and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber Education Committee, will be awarding $9000 in scholarships to senior in high school from the Glades to the Lake Worth . All the students had to apply , write an essay and be interviewed by the committee until the nine lucky winners were selected. This year for the first time. We have added an Educator of the Year award for $500 provided by the Foley Foundation

   Members $15 in advance,$20 at the door and Non-Members $25.To register you may go on line to  and register or call (561) 790-6200

April, 2012 – Science Fact V. Science Fiction

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April, 2012 – Science Fact V. Science Fiction

SCIENCE MUSEUM LECTURES SERIES TACKLES SCIENCE FACT V. SCIENCE FICTION

Series promises “everything you wanted to know about science but were afraid to ask”

 

(PALM BEACH, FL)  The South Florida Science Museum is kicking off a free lecture series on April 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Royal

Michael and Suzanne Ainslie with Lew Crampton. Photo by Esteban Parchuc.
Michael and Suzanne Ainslie with Lew Crampton. Photo by Esteban Parchuc.

 Poinciana Chapel, Palm Beach.  Designed to take a look at the hard science side of issues you always wondered about, but were afraid to ask, the Museum’s Edgar Mitchell Science Lecture Series will feature guest speaker, Rudolph E. Schild, PhD., for its inaugural lecture.  The event is being generously underwritten by Palm Beach residents and Museum supporters, Michael and Suzanne Ainslie and Eric and Lucinda Stonestrom, and moderated by local scientist, APOLLO 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, PhD.

 

“So many adults remain intimidated by their school-day views of science,” said Lew Crampton, South Florida Science Museum CEO.  “They recall not mastering the periodic tables or feeling squeamish when dissecting their first frog.  But talk to those same people about the science behind UFO abductions, crop circles, parapsychology and near death experiences, and their eyes light up!  This lecture series gives adults a fun, new way to consider the hard science side of unexplained phenomena that intrigue the public, but are not ordinarily studied by university scientists. It’s our way of making science topics accessible to adults in a highly intelligent, but non-threatening environment.”

 

Dr. “Rudy” Schild is an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. A proponent of “magnetospheric eternally collapsing objects” (MECOs), an alternative to black holes, Schild was encouraged by Harvard colleague, John Mack, to investigate UFO abduction experiencers, who seemed to have knowledge of different kinds of energy in the universe. Because Schild could see a tie-in between their descriptions and an emerging astronomical view of Dark Matter and Dark Energy, he began learning about the connections between the Dark Energy and other topics not studied by university astrophysics. His lecture for the South Florida Science Museum is titled, “Dark Matter and Dark Energy: The Force is Within You.”

 

Kicking off with Dr. Schild’s lecture, the series will continue during the 2012-2013 season with future dates to be announced.  Each guest lecturer in the series will be presented by local resident, Dr. Edgar Mitchell.  As an astronaut, scientist, test pilot, naval officer, entrepreneur, author, lecturer and good friend of the South Florida Science Museum, Dr. Mitchell has devoted the last 38 years to studying human consciousness and psychic and paranormal phenomena in the search for a common ground between science and spirit.

 

Founded in 1961, the South Florida Science Museum recently celebrated its next 50 years of science in the community with a groundbreaking to launch museum expansion plans. The Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology. It features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions.  Each year the Museum welcomes more than 125,000 visitors and reaches more than 45,000 students through workshops at the Museum and outreach programs to local schools.

 

Advance reservations are required for the April 24, free Edgar Mitchell Science Lecture Series at the Royal Poinciana Chapel.  To RSVP or for more information, please contact Kristina Holt at (561) 370-7740 or [email protected].

 

The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach.  For more information about the South Florida Science Museum, please call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.

 

 

April, 2012 – Wellington Chamber’s Small Business RoundTable

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April, 2012 – Wellington Chamber’s Small Business RoundTable

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and Small Business RoundTable

 

wc-img_0274The Wellington Chamber of Commerce presented the first session of the Small Business RoundTable series Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at Whole Foods Market in Wellington.  This series was created to help area businesses during these difficult economic times by providing the latest tools and knowledge for them to attain their business and financial goals. 

Tuesday’s meeting included: Kellie Kuecha, President of The Woman’s Club, Mentor, Author and Speaker; Chris Heuwetter, President of Twilo Public Relations Firm; Suzanne Kovi, Speaker, Author, and TV host; plus President of Ignite Your Life.  Blanca Greenstein, Managing Partner of Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock and Kennedy Law Firm was the moderator.  This session focused on creating a personal brand, developing and maintaining  good public relations, and how to present oneself in the marketplace regarding public speaking.

wc-img_0290The Small Business RoundTable meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and the cost is nominal.  The sessions will cover many aspects of business including accounting, legal and financial services, government assistance, traditional marketing, digital (internet) marketing, public relations, and managing employees.  Experts in these particular fields share their knowledge in an informative and interactive atmosphere.

All businesses are invited to attend.  For more information regarding location, time, upcoming topics and speakers, visit www.WellingtonChamber.com or call 561.792.6525.

May, 2012 – A Day at the Derby

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May, 2012 – A Day at the Derby

 

The Women of the Western Communities cordially invites you to attend its spring fundraiser, “A Day at the Derby,” on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 11:00 a.m., at the Wanderers Club, 1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington.

 

Members and guests will enjoy a fabulous brunch, Chinese and silent auctions with a wide array of items, and many Kentucky Derby-related surprises and events including a hat contest.

 

Guest fee is $40.

 

Proceeds from the event will support the WWC’s two main causes: the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House and college scholarships for area high school seniors.

 

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Mair Armand at [email protected] or 561-635-0011.

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