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February, 2012 – Wellington Idol Semi-Finals and Finals

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Wellington Idol Semi-Finals and Finals

 

 

The Top 24 contestants advance to the Semi-Finals on Friday, February 10th beginning at 7:30 pm at the Wellington Amphitheater. The Top 12 performers will return to the Amphitheater for the Finals on Saturday, February 11th at 7:30 pm for one last performance and the dramatic announcement of the winners. The Finals will be taped and broadcast at a later date on Comcast Channel 18.

 

The Grand Prize winner of Wellington Idol will go home with a $750 cash prize as well as a full scholarship sponsored by Talent INC to attend the Talent INC National Talent Conference & Showcase at the Hilton Walt Disney World Resort in March – a prize valued at $1,950! This conference will afford the Wellington Idol winner the ability to perform in front of 25 top talent agencies. Three Runners-Up will each receive a $250 cash prize.

 

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

February, 2012 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Dinner and Silent Auction

 

Boynton Beach, FL_ S.B. Idea, Inc.’s president Trish Rowland is hosting the 4th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, to benefit Family Literacy programs on Saturday, March. 10th, 2012 at the Boynton Beach Women’s Club, 1010 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

 

Bring the luck of the Irish! Because this amusing event will also hold a silent auction from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with astounding pieces to benefit S.B. Idea, Inc a 501©3 organization, and their family literacy programs. Federal ID #29-3256441

 

Approximately 350 attendees will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with old friends and hopefully a lot of new friends will enjoy an evening of dance & dinning in the fashion of the Irish traditions. Tickets are $25 each. Advance sales only. Call 561-789-1919

 

Family literacy programs teach children and parents together, reinforcing literacy skills and parenting skills. There is a direct correlation between the education levels of the parents as a predictor of the child’s educational attainment.

 

For further information about this event and Family Literacy Education please contact Trish Rowland at 561-789-1919 or email [email protected]

 

For more information about SB Idea Inc. please contact Samantha Conde, Marketing and Promotion Consultant at 561-350-0786 or e-mail [email protected]

Visit the S.B. Idea, Inc web site www.sbidea.org

 

About S.B. Idea, Inc. Our mission is to empower families academically and economically for self-sufficiency. We accomplish this by running Family Literacy programs at 2 elementary schools and a church throughout Palm Beach County. Family Literacy is a four (4) component program – Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Parenting, and PACT (Parents and Children Together) Time. Through these 4 components, we educate a parent, prepare a young child for school, and establish the home as a learning place.

S.B. Idea, Inc’s Family Literacy programs provides adult education, parent education, early childhood education and a time for parents to work with their children to develop the skills they need to be ready for school. Parent involvement is the key to a child’s success in school.  When a parent is able to read, write and speak English and values education then success begins at home. Our organization is requesting your support in accomplishing this goal.

 

S.B. Idea, Inc.

February, 2012 – Hanley Center Family Luncheon

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Hanley Center Foundation

Family Luncheon

February 12, 2012

 

WHO: Leadership for the Family Luncheon includes Honorary Chairmen Danielle and Kelly Moore and Chairman Nancy Hooker.

 

WHAT: A day of fun for the entire family!  The event will include a world-class horse jumping competition, lunch, animal encounters, a magic show and silent auctions. The afternoon will also feature Miss USA 2006, Tara Conner. This event celebrates hope through recovery and will honor National Children of Alcoholics week.  The disease of addiction affects the entire family. 

 

WHEN:  Sunday, February 12, 2012 at noon

 

WHERE: Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Wellington

 

WHY:  The Hanley Center is celebrating its 25th year as an institution dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction. Through treatment programs for patients and families, as well as prevention programs for parents, caregivers, teachers and children, the Center has helped countless individuals and their families in Florida and nationally.

 

HOW MUCH: $195 adult (18 and over), $50 child (7-17 years of age), free to children 6 and under, $500 family table

 

GENERAL INFO: For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.hanleycenter.org or call 561-841-1048.

February, 2012 – Wellington Art Society and Kathy Morlock

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February, 2012 – Wellington Art Society and Kathy Morlock

Wellington Art Society Meeting and News

The next meeting for the Wellington Art Society will be Wednesday,

Artist Kathy Morlock
Artist Kathy Morlock

 February 8, at 6:30 at the Wellington Community Center. Jerry Kornbluth will be talking about preparing your art for exhibit and taking great photos of your art. He also designs artists’ websites: http://www.jkwebdesigns.com/

 

The artwork of Kathy Morlock will be on display through February 29th at the Whole Foods Market Café in Wellington. The artist reception was a huge success — 70 people attended, raising $350 for the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Thirteen of her watercolors and oil paintings are on display. Many are inspired by the Florida landscape and her travels to other tropical locales, like Hawaii and The Keys. To see more photos from the event and read the blog visit…

http://wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com/

February, 2012 – Science of Chocolate at the South Florida Science Museum

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February 18 and 19, 2012 – Science of Chocolate at the South Florida Science Museum

 

Satisfy your sweet tooth and explore the sweeter side of science at the South Florida Science Museum ’s Science of Chocolate.  The decadent, two-day event may give you a sugar rush but you will know more about the history of chocolate, the health benefits of chocolate and how to make chocolate when you leave the Museum.  The weekend activities will include chocolate jeopardy, chocolate soda, liquid nitrogen chocolate ice cream, chocolate play dough, demonstrations by the Lincoln Culinary Institute and Hoffman’s Chocolate chocolate fountain.

 

Hours are: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 4 p.m. 

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

 

Admission to the Science of Chocolate is free with paid Museum admission. Museum admission: Adults $11.95; Seniors 62+ $10.45; and children ages three-12 $8.95, under three years and Museum members are free.

 

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

February, 2012 – Tuskegee Airman Program

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Celebrate Black History Month – Tuskegee Airman Program at the Lake Worth Public Library February 17, 2012

 

Please come and join World War II veteran Corporal Burt Richards founder of the Veterans Speakers Forum for an exciting look at the Tuskegee Airman @ The Lake Worth Public Library. The Tuskegee Airman were the first African Americans to serve with the Army Air Force in World War II. They were a group of courageous fighter pilots and crew who served in the European Theater protecting bomber groups by shooting down or destroying 260 German Aircraft in the air or on the ground at airfields. They not only fought the Germans in the skies of WWII, but also prejudice and the US Army for the right to serve their country.

 

Cpl. Burt Richards will be discussing the little known history of these heroes as well as showing a wonderful film with interviews of the actual airman who fought. “Never mind the Hollywood films. We have the real pilots, not actors.” Richards said.

 

The program will be held on Friday, February 17th from 10-11 am in the City Annex Building Meeting Room 414 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL. This program is free and all are welcome.  For more information please call the Lake Worth Public Library at 561-533-7354.

January, 2012 – Pickets at Tiger Shark Cove

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Pickets Available for Original Tiger Shark Cove Playground Sponsors

 

 

As Wellington prepares to upgrade the playground at Tiger Shark Cove Park, residents who sponsored the original playground more than a decade ago by purchasing a picket are encouraged to stop by for one last visit to pick up their pickets. Residents can claim their pickets on Tuesday, February 28th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm as well as Saturday, March 3rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Tiger Shark Cove Park located at 13800 Greenbriar Boulevard. Forms to purchase new pickets will be on hand at a cost of $20 per picket, which includes personalization. After March 3rd, pickets can be retrieved at Village Park located at 11700 Pierson Road.

 

The playground at Tiger Shark Cove Park officially closes to the public on Monday, February 20th as Wellington prepares for a community rebuild to upgrade the play area. Wellington is calling on residents to volunteer to help rebuild the playground from Wednesday, March 21st through Saturday, March 24th. This community rebuild project falls during the Palm Beach County School District’s spring break, and high school students are encouraged to volunteer to earn community service hours. Individual volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Children ages 10 to 14 can volunteer with a parent or guardian. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 to 10. The playground is slated to reopen on April 14th, 2012.

 

Approximately 75 volunteers are needed each day to make this community build project a success. The volunteer application is available electronically in the Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. Minors who wish to volunteer must obtain parental consent. For additional information, contact Kim Henghold, Community Projects Manager, at (561) 791-4137 or via email at [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.

February, 2012 – Tiger Shark Cove Playground Closing Feb. 20th for Community Build Project

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Tiger Shark Cove Playground Closing Feb. 20th for Community Build Project

 

The playground at Tiger Shark Cove Park, located at 13800 Greenbriar Boulevard, will be closed to the public beginning Monday, February 20th, 2012 as Wellington prepares to upgrade this much-loved facility.

 

From Wednesday, March 21st through Saturday, March 24th, 2012, volunteers will rebuild the playground. This community rebuild project falls during the Palm Beach County School District’s spring break, and high school students are encouraged to volunteer to earn community service hours. Individual volunteers must be at least 15 years old. Children ages 10 to 14 can volunteer on-site with a parent or guardian. Child care will be provided for children ages 5 to 9.

 

Approximately 75 volunteers are needed each day to make this community build project a success. The volunteer application is available electronically in the Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. Minors who wish to volunteer must obtain parental consent. For additional information, contact Kim Henghold, Community Projects Manager, at (561) 791-4137 or via email at [email protected]. The playground at Tiger Shark Cove Park is slated to reopen on April 14th, 2012.

 

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

February, 2012 – 18th Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

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18th Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

Watch art emerge February 25– 26 in downtown Lake Worth

 

More than 600 artists will use the asphalt as their canvas to transform the streets of downtown Lake Worth into a temporary outdoor museum February 25 – 26 during the 18th Annual Street Painting Festival. The paintings – made only of chalk – range in style from Renaissance Classicism to Cubism and Pop Art, and include both original artwork and masterpiece reproductions. These pieces of art remain only until the next rain washes them away.

 

The Lake Worth Street Painting Festival claims bragging rights as the world’s  largest, covering more area than any other festival of its kind. This  “outdoor gallery” will be located on Lake and Lucerne Avenues, spanning between  Dixie Highway   and  Federal Highway .  It all starts at 10:00 AM and ADMISSION IS FREE. Parking is available throughout the downtown area, and valet service will also be available. Free festival transportation will make timely loops from the Lake Worth Tri-Rail station to City Hall during festival hours. 

 

The event is produced by Street Painting Festival Inc., a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, and the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the City of Lake Worth . Proceeds benefit the Street Painting Festival scholarships offered to graduating Palm Beach County high school students, as well as other community projects associated with the arts.

 

The Tradition of Street Painting

Traced back to 16th century Italy when itinerant artists would use their chalks to transform pavement into a makeshift canvas, street painting has retained its appeal through the centuries. As in ages past, crowds still gather to watch as fine works of art emerge. The “paintings” last only until the next rain, but the lively spirit and accessibility of the exhibition captivates new audiences each year and inspires lasting memories.

 

And be sure to join us downtown on Friday, February 24 for a pre festival taste of Lake Worth as the merchants and restaurants kick off the weekend festivities. All day and into the night with activities, music, food and drink.  And  a “Taste of Lake Worth ” Block Party at 6pm.  Enjoy our downtown and many of the Lake Worth restaurants, shops and galleries.

February, 2012 – The Plaza Theatre Opens with My Musical Comedy Life

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For Immediate release

Contact: Jennifer Martinez

561-301-4998

 

The Plaza Theatre Opens with Donna McKechnie’s My Musical Comedy Life

PALMBEACH COUNTY, FL. – (January 29, 2012) She is a legendary actress who has performed on Broadway for decades and now, The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan is proud to bring her incredible talents to Palm Beach County.

Donna McKechnie, who is best known for her Tony-Award winning performance in A Chorus Line, will open The Plaza Theatre with her one woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, on February 17-18, 2012. The actress, who has had her share of struggles and triumphs, will bring the entertaining story to life that will have guests reliving the highs and lows with her in this comedy hit.  

In addition to her role in A Chorus Line, McKechnie has appeared in a number of other Broadway shows includingPromises, Promises; Company; Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (which she also choreographed); On the Town; Sweet Charity (national tour); and State Fair, for which she won a Fred Astaire Award in 1996. Reviewing her recent one-woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, Ben Brantley wrote in the New York Times: “She remains the essence of the heroic drive that A Chorus Line celebrates.”

Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for theshow, which include a post show reception on opening night, are $55 per person February 17th and $39 per person February 18th. McKechnie will also hold a master class reception on Saturday, February 18 prior to her show.  There are a limited number of seats for the master class so reservations are required. Tickets and reservations for the class can be made by calling (561) 585-2683.

 

ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE:
The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat auditorium, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became anindependent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and plans to bring entertainment to all. For more information, please call (561) 585-2683.

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