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April, 2012 – Flavors 2012

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Flavors 2012

Highly anticipated Flavors 2012 to attract over 1000 attendees

Wellington Chamber announces Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC as Presenting Sponsor

Florida Power and Light Company Announced as Platinum Sponsor

 

 

On Friday, April 13th, at the elite Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington’s finest dining establishments will offer up their most tasty samplings. This ninth year tasting event is honored as the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s “Signature Event” and will take place from 6:30-9:30 PM.  This event will be presented by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC.

 

FLAVORS of Wellington brings together the best of the best Wellington Chamber Restaurants/Catering Venues/Wholesale and Gourmet Markets as well as Country Clubs who showcase their businesses, products, menus and exceptional service staff. 

Host venue and Presenting Sponsor 2012 is Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC.  Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC (ESP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellington Equestrian Partners, a group of individuals dedicated to creating excellence in horse sports that they achieved in their businesses.

WEP created ESP to bring together from around the world the best and most experienced individuals in managing horse shows, producing spectacular equestrian events and providing the highest levels of facilities and services to fulfill WEPs’ goal of building in Wellington, Florida the top equestrian showcase on Earth.

 “As third year host venue and Presenting Sponsor I am once again delighted to announce our association and contribution to this event.  Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC believes in Wellington and in the success of our restaurants, country clubs and catering venues.  We anticipate the most successful year to date and are honored to present this event to Wellington and beyond”, said ESP President Michael Stone and Chamber President 2011.

 

Florida Power & Light Company, the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves approximately 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide.  Thomas Bean, External Affairs Area Manager believes in supporting community based events and states, “FPL is once again pleased to have the opportunity to be sponsor this event due to the past success of this event and our continued support of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.  We strongly encourage everyone to join us along with many of our customers at this fabulous event.”   

 

“This is our biggest social event of the season and we are proud to boast this will be our ninth year hosting this event”, says Chamber Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green.

 

Sponsorship opportunities are now open! Tickets prices are as follows; Pre-event $ 25.00 and $ 30.00 at the door.  VIP Reserved Tables begin at $ 300.00. Please contact the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at 561-792-6525 for further information.

March, 2012 – Shop Wellington

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Wellington to Launch Shop Wellington Online Directory of Local Businesses

 

 

Wellington is strengthening its support system for local businesses by launching Shop Wellington, an online directory connecting everything from home-based businesses to offices and storefronts with potential customers. Shop Wellington is an online directory that will allow people to search for businesses by name and type of establishment. As a part of this free service, participating business owners will have the opportunity to customize their own micro-webpages with information, coupons, and links to their company website or social networking pages.

 

“We are excited that this program will enhance local spending and make it easier for residents to support Wellington businesses when shopping for goods and services,” said Long Range Planning Director Tim Stillings.

 

Shop Wellington will debut in late March 2012 and will be accessible on Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov. Once the website goes live, all Wellington business owners with a valid, up-to-date business tax receipt will have the ability to update their listing.

 

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

March, 2012 – The Young Friends of the Kravis Center To Host 19th Annual REACH FOR THE STARS

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The Young Friends of the Kravis Center To Host 19th Annual REACH FOR THE STARS

 

West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio & Eight Local Media Celebrities Will Put Their Best Feet Forward for Ballroom Dance Competition at the Kravis Center – April 28

 

Fundraiser for Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R Series Will Include Gourmet Food & Fine Wine

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 7, 2012)  South Florida’s most celebrated ballroom dance competition is returning on Saturday, April 28, when the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts presents the 19th annual Reach for the Stars. The annual fundraiser, hosted by the Young Friends of the Kravis Center, benefits the Kravis Center‘s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series and education programs. 

 

The evening’s twinkle-toe match-up will feature nine local celebrity dancers vying to be this year’s winner:

+ Tim Byrd ~ Palm Beach Live Work Play

+ Shaun M. Castillo ~ The Sun-Sentinel

+ Michael Ehrenberg ~ CBS12 News

+ Erin Guy ~ Anchor/Reporter WPBF 25 News

+ Jeremy Loper ~ “Loper & Randi Show”

+ Jeri Muoio ~ Mayor of West Palm Beach

+ Kait Parker ~ Meteorologist News Channel 5 / Fox 29

+ Jennifer Ross ~ Co-host of the 97.9 WRMF Morning Show

+ T.A. Walker ~ “The Mo & Sally Morning Show” on KOOL 105.5 FM

 

The competing celebrities will be paired with some of South Florida’s top professional dancers, including Noemi Aguilar and Angelo Caruso from Caruso Dancesport; Sandra Caruso from The Palazzo Ballroom, Greg Kranz from The Paramount Ballroom,; Eric Ocando, the owner of Dance All Night; Deirdre Radler from Ballroom Dance Florida; Sandra Ranger from IndepenDANCE; and Jacqueline Rodriguez and Clifton Sepulveda from Fred Astaire Dance Studio.

 

The judges for the upcoming Reach for the Stars ballroom dance competition will be Steven Caras, former NYC Ballet Dancer, photographer, keynote speaker and the subject of a all new Public Television documentary airing nationwide through 2014; former actress, singer and classically trained dancer Mia Matthews ; and actress and broadcast personality Jo Ann Pflug (M.A.S.H., The Fall Guy, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil).

 

The event will also include the auction of Melina Shihadch’s digital image, the winning piece of art from the Reach for the Stars Commemorative Art Contest.  The artwork is a beautiful image of two dancers silhouetted in front of a magical Kravis Center surrounded by clouds and stars.  Melina is a 16-year-old senior from South Tech Academy in Boynton Beach.  The theme of the contest was The Magic of Dance and was sponsored by the Suzanne G. Reis Arts Education Fund. 

 

Guests will begin the evening at 6 p.m. in Dreyfoos Hall for the ballroom dance competition.  Following the presentation of the coveted mirror ball trophies, attendees will have plenty of fuel for the festivities, with a tasting of gourmet food and wine from numerous local restaurants and vendors, as well as a dance floor all their own.

           

The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $60 for Young Friends of the Kravis Center, $75 for General Admission and $125 for Premium tickets, which includes on stage assigned seating for the dance competition and valet parking. For tickets, please call 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471 or at . 

 

Marcie Gorman-Althof, Sydelle and Arthur I. Meyer Foundation and Jane M. Mitchell are Gold Sponsors of this year’s Reach for the Stars ballroom dance competition, and the Sun-Sentinel is a Silver Sponsor.

 

About the Young Friends of the Kravis Center:?

The Young Friends of the Kravis Center is a giving group of young professionals, 25ish to 49ish, committed to supporting arts and culture in Palm Beach County. The Young Friends organize events throughout the year to support education programs which enable the children of our community to be exposed to the arts. There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Young Friends, including discounts to the popular Reach for the Stars “Dancing for the Stars” Ballroom Dance Competition. For more information, call 561-651-4429.??

 

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. 

 

The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit /reachforthestars.

March, 2012 – Feathers 4 Fun!

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March, 2012 – Feathers 4 Fun!

Feathers 4 Fun Come to You!

 

 

They seem to be popping up everywhere!  Feather hair extensions

Kids love Feathers 4 Fun!
Kids love Feathers 4 Fun!

 can be found these days in the hair of the young and young at heart.  You can see them in glam magazines and on the red carpet.  Those of us without our own personal entourage can get these stylish accessories at some local salons.  These feather extensions are applied to your hair with a silicone lined bead to protect your hair from damage.  They are high quality feather extensions that can be washed, blow dried, flat ironed, and even curled to go with your hair style. 

 

Luckily for us, we now have a local stylist who can come directly to our door and apply these fabulous fashion accessories.  Hallie Willer of Feathers 4 Fun started her own business selling feather extensions after finding the salons prices for this service to be very expensive.  She knew she could find a way to make this new trend fun and affordable.  She also says she can be an amazing feature at your next party or event.  These extensions can last up to four months after being applied but Great for adults too!because she understands that not everyone can commit to this semi-permanent attachment, Ms. Willer says that she also has tail feather clips that are made of the same feathers and can be styled in the same manner but can be taken in and out of the hair as often as you would need them to be.  These all natural feathers are only treated with organic dyes.

 

The colors of these feathers seem to be endless and are well-suited  for showing off team spirit as well as creating more natural looking highlights that won’t damage your hair.  Call Feathers 4 Fun for your own fabulous feathers or if you’re planning a birthday party or special event!  And don’t forget to join our group on Facebook. (561) 315-7222.

March, 2012 – Palm Beach County Cultural Council Issues Call for Artists for Lake Worth Exhibition

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Palm Beach County Cultural Council Issues CALL TO ARTISTS for First Juried Art Exhibition in New Lake Worth Headquarters May 5 – August 4, 2012

 

Submission Deadline is March 17

 

(Lake Worth, FL – March 5, 2012) The Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the official arts agency that serves non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county, today issued a CALL FOR ARTISTS to participate in the first juried exhibition in the Council’s new home in downtown Lake Worth.

 

The exhibition will run from May 5 through August 4, 2012. All professional artists who reside in Palm Beach County may submit up to three (3) recent artworks, from the past three (3) years, for consideration by a jury panel of local professionals.

 

The call is open to all artists over the age of 18. All forms of artwork are accepted in any media and should be submitted via slide or CD-ROM, jpeg or tiff files only, with completed paperwork requirements. A complete list of exhibition criteria and specific submission requirements is available online at www.palmbeachculture.com/calltoartists.

 

Submission deadline is March 17, 2012, and all submissions must be postmarked or received no later than 5 p.m. on that date, Artists will be notified in writing early April. No telephone calls, please.

 

The jury panel includes Rolando Barrerro, Gallery Director of ActivistArtistA GalleryStudio in Boynton Beach; Jamnea Finlayson, owner of JF Gallery & Framing in West Palm Beach; and Ken Plasket, owner of Kenneth Plasket Gallery, also in West Palm Beach.

 

The Cultural Council is now located in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building, 601 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. The 12,500 square feet building contains galleries for community exhibitions, tourism services, education and training facilities. It is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

About the Palm Beach County Cultural Council:

The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s official arts agency and serves non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county.  The Cultural Council’s responsibilities include marketing the county’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents, administering grants to organizations and artists, expanding arts and cultural education opportunities, advocating for funding and arts-friendly policies, and serving cultural organizations and artists through capacity building training and exposure to funders and audiences. For more information, please visit www.palmbeachculture.com.

March, 2012 – Mounts Botanical Garden Declares April “Butterfly Month”

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April is BUTTERFLY MONTH at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – March 5, 2012)  The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden has declared April to be BUTTERFLY MONTH, packed with a series of fun, informative and butterfly-friendly public events:

 

Stories in the Garden – Butterflies 

Friday, April 13 – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Mounts Pavilion

FREE for both members and non-members

Co-hosted by the Palm Beach County Public Library and the Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden, this free program is targeted for children, ages 2 to 6, who must by accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian. Reservations required at 561.233.1757.

 

ButterflyFest

Saturday, April 14 – 1 to 4 p.m.

Meet at front entrance of Garden

$5 entrance donation

Celebrate butterflies with fun and educational activities throughout the Garden. Butterfly walks led by interpreters will explore Mounts and feature the butterfly garden in partnership with members of the North American Butterfly Association, Atala Chapter. Master Gardeners and NABA members will be on-hand to answer questions about how to attract butterflies and other pollinators to your yard. Other activities will include a live and interactive demonstration of a butterfly habitat sculpture incorporating reclaimed natural materials by EcoArtist Jesse Etelson, butterfly stories at the PBC Library booth or  stop by the ArtZone and create artwork to display on the Clothesline Art Gallery. Plants will be available for sale, so find the perfect host plants and nectar plants to take home to your garden to attract butterflies to your own backyard. Food and beverages from popular local food trucks will be available for purchase.

Note:  Children in butterfly or insect costumes will receive a free gift while supplies last.

 

Creating a Butterfly Garden Workshop

Saturday, April 14 – 9 a.m. to Noon.

Mounts Exhibit Hall A

$25 for members, $35 for non-members

Master Gardeners Teri Jabour & Tom Hewitt will discuss the various ways to successfully landscape using native butterfly plants with a combination of larval (caterpillar), nectar and host plants. Tours of our spectacular butterfly garden will be included, giving participants the ability to become acquainted with these plants. Plants will be available for sale after the class.

 

Photographing Butterflies Workshop

Sunday, April 15 – 1 to 3 p.m.

Meet at front entrance of Garden

$15 – Pre-registration & payment required

Join noted nature photographer John J. Lopinot for a casual walk and in-field instruction on how to capture the beauty of butterflies in the Garden. Tips and techniques on camera angle and lighting will be discussed and demonstrated.

 

Florida-Friendly Butterflyscaping Workshop

Thursday, April 19 – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Mounts Exhibit Hall A

$20 per person

Learn about plant selection and design elements that will enhance butterfly habitats on any size project. In this lecture Laura Sanagorski, Environmental Horticulture and Florida-Friendly Extension agent, will cover the right plant, right place for attracting butterflies, and discuss both starting from scratch and converting an existing landscape to a butterflyscape. This program is eligible for Continuing Education Units.

 

More than a…Spring Plant Sale & Show – April 28-29

 

About Mounts Botanical Garden:

Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest public garden.  Mounts displays tropical and subtropical plants from around the world, including plants native to Florida, exotic trees, tropical fruit, herbs, citrus, palms and more. As a component of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, and through its affiliation with the University of Florida IFAS, Mounts is the place to connect with Extension Horticulturists, Master Gardeners, the Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program, and professional horticultural advisors. Mounts also offers a variety of horticultural classes, and garden-related events and workshops. 

 

Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The suggested donation for entry to the Garden is $5 per person. For more information, please call 561.233.1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

March, 2012 – Lake Worth Downtown Cultural Alliance presents Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale

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Lake Worth Downtown Cultural Alliance presents Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale

March 10- 10AM-4PM

Lake Worth Merchants Open Up Sidewalks

Merchandise, Food, Music and Fun for All

 

The DCA (Downtown Cultural Alliance) of Lake Worth holds its March Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, March 10 from 10AM-4PM.  All residents of Lake Worth are invited to participate in this Bazaar of All Nations event.  The March sale will bring hundreds of visitors to Lake Worth eager to find the many bargains shop owners and townspeople have gathered for them.  Adults and children alike will be displaying their wares up and down Lake Avenue and on parts of Lucerne.  This is fast becoming the largest community sale in Palm Beach County.

 

Lake Worth has some of the most creative jewelers and jewelry crafters in the county.  All of the shops will feature their finest works.  Individual artists will be on the streets demonstrating and selling their works.   Because the wares within the shops and from the individual artists are so unique, you can travel from business to business and table to table seeing unusual gifts wherever you go.  There is a vast array of choice and price points. 

 

Residents of Lake Worth may bring up to three card tables filled with their treasures. The price per table is $10 for Lake Worth Residents and $15 for non-residents.  Table reservations and payments may be made at Studio 205, 600 Lake Avenue.  Lake Worth merchants will be selling their wares alongside their community neighbors.  Look for treasures, bargains and specials as well as tasty tidbits to nosh on.  Musicians and street artists will be welcome to come and showcase their talents.   Non-profits will be sharing schedules of events that will take place throughout the coming season.

 

The DCA (Downtown Cultural Alliance) has planned an exciting year of celebrations and activities designed to welcome the public to the Downtown town of Lake Worth.  Look for schedules of upcoming events for the entire season.

 

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.

 

For additional information contact DCA:    Joyce Brown – 605 Lake Avenue – 215-205-9441

March, 2012 – Spring Sale at Playmobil

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March, 2012 – Spring Sale at Playmobil

Great Spring Sale at Playmobil FunPark!!

25% OFF the Entire Store, March 9 – 25!

Playmobil Spring Sale

March, 2012 – Wellington Hosts Free Health & Wellness “Lunch and Learn” Seminars for Seniors

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Wellington Hosts Free Health & Wellness “Lunch and Learn” Seminars for Seniors

 

Wellington seniors can enjoy a free meal and find out the latest information about fueling a healthy body at Wellington’s upcoming Health & Wellness Lunch and Learn Seminars sponsored by Palms West hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center and Wellington Regional Medical Center! All sessions take place from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Wellington Community Center and are restricted to residents ages 55 and older.

 

Join us on Monday, March 26th as Registered Dietitian Kristen Marquez of Palms West Hospital leads the first session titled, “The Healthy Plate.” On Wednesday, April 4th, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gary Wexler of the Good Samaritan Medical Center will discuss, “Knee Pain: From Aspirin to Robotic Surgery.” The remaining sessions focus on heart health, including an April 16th presentation on, “Improving Your Odds: Symptoms of Heart Attacks & Strokes; April 23rd’s session, “Risk Factors and prevention,” presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Waqar Kahn, a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist; and May 7th’s “Reduce Inflammation + Fortify Your Body = Preventing Disease,” presented by Dr. Vincent Apicella, Board Certified in Family Medicine.

 

Preregistration is required to attend these free, exciting and informational Lunch and Learn Seminars. Participants can complete registration at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) or online by visiting the Parks & Recreation page at www.wellingtonfl.gov. For more information about these sessions or other senior programs, contact Howard Trager, Senior Services Advocate, at (561) 791-4785.

 

Note: Due to upcoming construction, adjustments may have to be made to class locations. We apologize for any inconvenience and request that participants call (561)753-2484 for schedule and location changes.

 

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

March, 2012 – Cantorial Concert at Temple Beth Torah

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TRADITION! A Cantorial Concert of Music from the Sacred to the Stage

 

Performers:

Cantor Carrie Barrie    Cantor Tanya Greeblatt    Cantor Aaron Kaplan     Cantor Hayley Kobilinsky-Poserow Cantor David Presler   Cantor Susan Weiss-Abrams    Cantor Bill Wood    Cantor Natalie Young

 

Featuring The Temple Beth Torah Choir accompanied by Dr. Alan Mason

 

Date:  April 22, 2012 at 7PM

           at Temple Beth Torah, 900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington FL 33411

 

Tickets:  $25 per person, open seating

Includes Dessert Reception Following Concert

 

For tickets, please call Temple Beth Torah Office at 561-793-2700

Checks payable to Temple Beth Torah

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