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March, 2012 – RPB Candidate Forum

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THE PALMS WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE FORUM IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, will host a forum for Village of Royal Palm Beach candidates running for contested council seats from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7th  at the Village Meeting Hall, 1050 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach.   All candidates running for contested council seats have been invited to participate. 

Members of the public are encouraged to attend these forums where they will have an opportunity to meet with the candidates and ask questions through previously submitted comment cards. 

For further information call  Scott Brown at the Palms West Chamber of Commerce: 

790-6200 or visit www.palmswest.com.

 

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce is the regional chamber for the west central communities of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, Loxahatchee Groves and the Acreage/Loxahatchee

February, 2012 – Wellington Garden Club March Meeting Announcement

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Wellington Garden Club March Meeting Announcement

The wellington Garden Club will meet on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. , with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 and a program at 12:15 presented by Mike Cartrett.

Mr. Cartrett’s program, “Bonsai-an Art, Hobby and Horticultural Practice,” will explore an art form originating many centuries ago in Asia . Bonsai, in Japanese, can be literally translated as “tray planting” and has developed into a whole new art form. It is the art of dwarfing trees or plants and developing them into an aesthetically appealing shape by growing, pruning and training them in containers according to prescribed techniques. A successful Bonsai is most definitely a horticultural masterpiece. Mr. Cartrett is an artist, teacher and nurseryman who has been owner of a wholesale Bonsai nursery for over 20 years. He has been a lecturer and teacher in Bonsai conventions all over the United States and this is a great opportunity to learn about this growing, living art form. 

Guests are welcome and there is no admission fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Jayne at 561-791-0273.

February, 2012 – Women of the Western Communities

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Women of the Western Communities

 

The Women of the Western Communities cordially invites you to attend its general meeting on Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m., at Madison Green Golf Club, 2001 Crestwood Boulevard North , Royal Palm Beach.

Members and guests will enjoy dinner followed by guest speaker Janet Lifshin, also known as the Haha Lady, a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, Certified Laughter Leader and Certified Family Life Educator.  The mission of HAHA, the Humor Alliance for Healthy Attitudes, is to bring healing humor to the community through various events.  Ms. Lifshin has been sharing laughter programs since 1995.

Guest fee is $30.

The WWC supports the 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.

February, 2012 – That’s Dancing Students Will Go To Nationals

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February, 2012 – That’s Dancing Students Will Go To Nationals

A Big Win for Talented That’s Dancing Students

 

February, 2012

 

Congratulations to Petite Master and Petite Miss Dance of Florida, Chapter 2, Nicholas LaMaina and Erica Borden!

 

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Congratulations also to Junior Mister Dance of Florida, Chapter 2, Alec Mittenthal!

 

 

 

The students competed the weekend of February 3rd in Ocala, Florida. 

The students had to take scholarship classes, do an interview with the judges and compete with their dance solos.  All of these scores were calculated to determine the winners. These students will be traveling to Anaheim, California this July to represent the state at the Dance Masters of America 128th National Convention.  www.dma-national.org

 

Petite Master and Petite Miss Dance of Florida Chapter 2 Nicholas LaMaina & Erica Borden, along with Andrea LaMaina of That's Dancing
Petite Master and Petite Miss Dance of Florida Chapter 2 Nicholas LaMaina & Erica Borden, along with Andrea LaMaina of That's Dancing

For more information about That’s Dancing, located at the corner of Lantana Road and Jog Road, visit their website: http://www.thatsdancing.com/

 

 

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March, 2012 – PB Zoo News

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March, 2012 – PB Zoo News

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West Palm Beach, FL, February 20, 2012 – The Palm Beach Zoo has announced the following special events for February, March, April, and May of 2012. All events are free with Zoo Admission.

 

 

February 2012

DragonFest

Saturday, February 25 / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon at the Palm Beach Zoo! Guests will enjoy Komodo dragon-themed animal enrichments, keeper talks, children’s crafts, live entertainment including vocal performances by students at the Contemporary Chinese School of South Florida, martial arts display from students at Falcon Martial Arts, and a Kung Fu demonstration and an authentic Dragon Dance performed by the John Wai Kung Fu Academy.  Please visit our website for complete schedule of events. www.palmbeachzoo.org

 

March 2012

We Care Kids Fair – Hosted by Parenting Plus Magazine

Saturday & Sunday March 3 & 4 / 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This bi-annual event provides families with dynamic hands-on cultural and educational activities presented by local service organizations and businesses. The days’ entertainment includes live children’s performances, bounce house, games, crafts, and more. And don’t forget about the zoo’s amazing animal encounters and wonderful wildlife shows! For further information regarding We Care Kids Fair or to become a vendor, please contact Parenting Plus via email at [email protected].

 

Save the Florida Panther Day – Colin the Panther’s 17th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, March 17 / 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Celebrate “Save the Florida Panther Day” and help us celebrate our very own Florida panther Colin’s 17th birthday. Enjoy a day full of animal encounters, keeper talks, and St. Patrick’s Day themed photo-ops, crafts, and giveaways. Make sure to swing by the Florida Pioneer House to see Colin enjoy his surprise birthday treat at 11:30 a.m.!

 

Breakfast with the Bunny

Saturday, March 31

Hop into the zoo and join us for egg-citing Egg Hunts, an egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends!  Register early, space is limited!  For additional information or to register, please visit us online at www.palmbeachzoo.org.

 

April 2012

Breakfast with the Bunny

Sunday, April 1 & Saturday, April 7

Hop into the zoo and join us for egg-citing Egg Hunts, an egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends!  Register early, space is limited!  For additional information or to register, please visit us online at www.palmbeachzoo.org.

 

Earth Day: Party for the Planet

Friday – Sunday, April 20 – 22 / 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“Go Green” at the Palm Beach Zoo and celebrate Earth Day with your furry, feathered, and scaly friends!  The Palm Beach Zoo is partnering with other AZA-accredited zoos throughout the country to host the largest Earth Day celebration to help visitors discover ways to connect to the environment and to spark a major effort to address the conservation crisis.

 

May 2012                             

Malayan Tiger Cubs’ 1st Birthday Celebration

Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 / 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Help us celebrate the first birthday of the zoo’s Malayan tiger cub trio!  Children’s games, tiger-themed crafts, live music, face painting, roving animal encounters, and much more are planned for the cubs’ wild birthday bash!  Please visit us online at www.palmbeachzoo.org for more details.

 

Bear Awareness Days

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20 / 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Discover the “bear necessities” on how to support bear conservation.  Check out amazing bear bio-facts, learn about bear behavior through an exciting keeper talk/enrichment session, create your very own bear-themed masterpiece, play “Do Bears Eat Better Than I Do?” and see how you “measure up” to “Lewis & Clark,” our black bear brothers.

 

 

For more information about any of these events call (561) 547-WILD (9453) ext. 223 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org – Events.

 

About the Palm Beach Zoo

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, just east of I-95 between Southern and Forest Hill Boulevard. There is ample free parking. The zoo is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. For more information regarding the Palm Beach Zoo please visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

 

 

February, 2012 – Allison Parssi Nominated for American Visions & Voices Award in Photography

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February, 2012 – Allison Parssi Nominated for American Visions & Voices Award in Photography

Allison Parssi Nominated for American Visions & Voices Award in Photography

 

The young photographer also wins 5 gold keys in regional Scholastic Competition

 

Nominated Photograph Will Be Displayed on Big Screen in NYC

 

Wellington , FL – Wellington H.S. senior Allison Parssi was honored recently by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers with 5 gold keys and a silver key in a regional competition open to students in Palm Beach and Martin Counties .

 

Upon entering the EG2 Gallery in CityPlace, where her work is on display with other gold and silver key winners, Ms. Parssi was surprised and happy to see that one of her photographs had also been nominated for an American Visions & Voices Award. This is the second year in a row that one of her photographs has been nominated for the prestigious award.

 

Ms. Parssi was further honored to learn that her nominated photograph, a black & white image titled “Margie” taken with her vintage 4×5 camera and developed by the photographer in in a darkroom, was selected for display on a large, lighted screen near the convention center in Manhattan during the 2012 National Art Educators Association’s annual convention. A digital rendering of the image will be displayed at 16 feet tall x 30 feet wide. 

 

Upon graduating from Wellington High School , Ms. Parssi will attend the Rochester Institute of Technology, in upstate NY, where she will major in photography.

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers celebrates the creative achievement of America ’s teens. The Awards were founded in 1923 to offer recognition and scholarships for students for their artistic talents. Students who excel in the visual arts and creative writing participate in The Awards to earn recognition, get their work exhibited or published, and to earn scholarships. The Alliance presents over $250,000 annually in awards and scholarships to top winners of the Awards and their teachers.

 

RECOGNITION

During the 2011 program year, more than 50,000 students were recognized in their local communities, and 1,300 students will receive National Awards. Students and teachers will be celebrated at regional ceremonies, public events and the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall.

REGIONAL AWARDS

·      Gold Key: The highest level of achievement on the regional level. Gold Key works are forwarded to New York City for national adjudication.

·      American Visions & Voices Nominees: Works named “Best of Show” for each region.

Silver Key: Works worthy of recognition on the regional level.

Honorable Mention: Work demonstrating artistic potential.

National Awards

Gold Medal: The most outstanding works in the nation.

American Visions & Voices Medal: Works selected from the American Visions & Voices nominees as the national “Best in Region.”

Silver Medal: Works demonstrating high honors on the national level.

The Educational Gallery Group, located at the north end of CityPlace next to Barnes & Noble, will display the gold and silver key winning works of art, including photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture and other 3D works, through the end of February.  Telephone (561) 315-6242.

 

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February, 2012 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery Present ‘The Art of the Amish-Special Guests Visit Gallery’

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Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery Present ‘The Art of the Amish-Special Guests Visit Gallery’

Friday, March 2nd – 6-9 PM and Saturday, March 3, 10AM-4PM

 

Lake Worth Evenings on the Avenue and Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery will have two special guests visiting town to display and sell their art and their Shoo-Fly Pies.   Elizabeth Peachy and Susan Kinsinger are members of an Old Order Amish group from Pennsylvania.  They have grown up with no electricity or modern conveniences. At home they ride in their horse drawn buggies.  Long time friends of Joyce Brown, president of Flamingo Clay Studio Cooperative, they are visiting the gallery with examples of the art they produce and the unique pies and pastries they bake.  Susan and Lizzie will be in Downtown Lake Worth on Friday, March 2nd from 6-9PM and on Saturday, March 3rd from 10AM-4PM.  Come visit them and extend a welcome to our area. Please, take no pictures.

 

Joyce spent most of her life as part of her family’s business, peddlers among the Amish.  For twenty-five years she traveled from her home in Philadelphia in a truck filled with fabrics from which the Amish made their clothing.  Her routes, from Amish settlement to Amish settlement, took her to states as far away as Montana.  She is an authority on the different clothing styles of all the Old Order Amish, Mennonite and Hutterite communities throughout the country.  Old order groups are those in horse and buggy and without modern conveniences.

 

For the last half century, the Amish have been traveling to Pine Craft on the West coast of Florida for retirement vacations.  They hire drivers or take buses that make weekly round-trips from communities in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.  Over the years, some have become permanent residents.  Joyce visits old friends each year.  This year, Lizzie Peachy and Susan Kinsinger decided they wanted to visit her.  They are bringing their paintings, some on boards, some on canvases, some on saws and some on buckets, as well as their wonderful baked goods.  Susan’s family has run an Amish printing press for over a half century.  She will be bringing books with her for sale. One book is of songs, both traditional and original, that a group of Indiana Amish (yodelers) have compiled.  Folklorists have found songs and verses in this book that have expanded their studies of oral histories.

 

If Susan and Lizzie make a good impression on Lake Worth and are able to sell their wares, they will be back next year with more friends and a wider variety of Amish art.  This will include Amish quilts, dolls and toys.

 

Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 9AM-1PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 9AM-9PM.   Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM with many special events in-between.  For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or [email protected].  Gallery phone: 561-588-8344.

February, 2012 – Rick Neuhoff Announces his Candidacy

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February, 2012 – Rick Neuhoff Announces his Candidacy

MONEY TALKS, BUT VOTERS SHOUT!!!

 

Photos by Carol Porter

 

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Rick Neuhoff officially announced his candidacy at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 16, 2012, surrounded by family, friends and supporters in front of the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.

 

 

Have you heard them?  They are an enthused group, happy to sign a petition to help Rick Neuhoff qualify to appear on the ballot for the District 5 seat of the Palm Beach County Commission (www.RickNeuhoff2012.com). 

 

With 1,147 verified signatures required by the Supervisor of Elections, Rick has received many more than that minimum and his motivated supporters are committed to vote on August 14, in the Primary, for their candidate, Rick Neuhoff.  As of now, there is no Republican challenger and the Primary may decide this race.

 

Instead of depending upon corporate and special interest donors, Rick sees himself as a public servant running because of his views and beliefs, not developing his views and beliefs to serve those who would expect favors in exchange for their political donations.  Neuhoff wants the people to sign for him, support him and vote for him!

 

img_3914His sensitivity and passion for helping those less fortunate is evident by his fund and awareness raising efforts for Muscular Dystrophy, UNICEF, Autism Speaks and Planned Parenthood.

 

He is appalled by politicians who use their office for personal gain rather than for the reasons they were elected, offended by those who value power and profit over the needs of the public good, and insulted by any who exploit religion and superstition to the exclusion of science.  Rick says, “These people generate fear and spread misinformation to create an easily controlled population for their benefit.”

 

Rick Neuhoff, on the other hand, is running to bring openness and accountability, a sustainable infrastructure and smart managed growth to Palm Beach County.  Ready to start the job from day one, Rick has developed a rebranding and marketing plan to entice tourists and businesses to Palm Beach which was once known as “Corruption County.”  Neuhoff says, “It is time for a perceivable change in our credibility and reputation.”

 

Because of his heart felt desire to serve and popularity with almost every political club in the County, his “People Powered Campaign” is overwhelming.  The public is all but “shouting” for his involvement and reaching out to him for his leadership.  He knows the fight will be difficult.  His opponent is part of a team with a near twenty year entrenchment in the County and we say… TOO LONG!  That is for Kings, not elected officials in a democracy!

 

(Press Release provided by the campaign to elect Rick Neuhoff).

March, 2012 – Kids Eat FREE

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March, 2012 – Kids Eat FREE

Compiled by Shawn Thompson

 

This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free!  All restaurants listed offer one

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free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary).  Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.

 

If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

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MONDAY

 

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  (561)296-4563

After 5 p.m. – drink included

 

Hurricane Grill & Wings  11071 Southern Blvd, RPB  (561)753-4868

After 5 p.m. – drink included

 

Romeo’s   13889 Wellington Trace, Wellington  (561)793-7100

All day – drink included

 

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

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TUESDAY

 

Applebee’s  10600 W. Forest Hill Blvd. (561)790-2994

All day – drink included (and free bounce house)

 

Centanni Italian  10107 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)792-7677

Dinner only – drink not included

 

Roadhouse Grill  3887 Jog Rd., Lake Worth  (561)967-0532

Dinner only and drink + ice-cream included – 7 p.m. bike drawing

 

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  (561)793-0772

From 4-10 p.m.  – no drink included (2 kids per one adult meal)

 

Tequila Cancun  2202 Jog Rd., Greenacres  (561)641-5100

After 5 p.m. – no drink included

 

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., RPB  (561)790-2771

From 5-9 p.m. – drink included

 

WEDNESDAY

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7, Bay 410   (561)792-5712

After 3 p.m. – drink, cookie + chips included

 

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB   (561)792-4045

All day – drink included

 

Tequila Cancun  2202 Jog Rd., Greenacres  (591)641-5100

After 5 p.m. – no drink included

 

Sal’s  11995 Southern Blvd. #2, RPB  (561)784-0778

After 4 p.m. – drink included

 

Romeo’s   13889 Wellington Trace, Wellington  (561)793-7100

All day – drink included

 

THURSDAY

 

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille  10880 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (561)798-6227

All day – drink included (2 kids per adult w/ $8 meal)

 

FRIDAY

 

See Everyday section

 

SATURDAY

 

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach  (561)790-2771

For kids in their sports uniforms!  From 11-4 p.m. – drink included  (2 kids/adult)

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)333-6474

All day – drink included

 

On the Border  11121 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach  (561)798-5035

From 11-4 – drink included

 

SUNDAY

 

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB (561) 333-6474

All day – drink included

 

The Gypsy’s Horse  12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.  (561)333-3700

All day – drink included

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EVERYDAY/ALMOST EVERYDAY

 

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB  (561)792-8723

4-8 p.m. every day except Wednesdays – no drink included

 

Golden Corral  10100 Fox Trail Roads, RPB  (561)793-0201

Under 3 only –  drink included

 

The Original Pancake House    105 South State Rd. 7, RPB  (561)296-0878

7-9 a.m. every day – drink included

 

IHOP   13860 1 & 2 Wellington Trace, Wellington  (561)798-8843

4 p.m. – 8 p.m. – no drink included

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ALMOST FREE

 

Sandbar & Grill   NW corner of RPB Blvd. and Okeechobee Blvd. (561)795-8500

.99 every day after 4 p.m. – no drink included

 

McDonald’s  1470 Greenview Shores Blvd, Wellington  (561)790-7071

.99 4-piece chicken nuggets everyday

 

Shawn Thompson has two children, Aaron age 9 and Audrey age 5.  She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, attending their activities and taking evening walks with her family and their dog BB.  Shawn also helps her husband Tony with his business Relylocal.com.  Please e-mail her any free deals you find and would like to have included to [email protected].

February, 2012 – Flavors 2012

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February, 2012 – Flavors 2012

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.

 

Platinum Sponsor 2012 is Florida Power & Light Company, the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States . FPL has the lowest typical bills in Florida , consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability and is a leading employer in the state with more than 10,000 employees. 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 sponsor ‘Flavors’ and continue our support of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.  We encourage everyone to join us at this foodie event and experience the excellent dining venues Wellington has to offer.”   

 

“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.

 

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