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December, 2011 – 21st Annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic at Lake Wellington

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21st Annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic at Lake Wellington

 

Grab your fishing tackle and get ready to reel in “the big one” at the 21st Annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic on Saturday, December 17th at the Wellington Community Center Dock at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. This free fishing tournament is presented by Wellington in conjunction with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and is open to all local children ages 15 and younger. Registration opens at 8:00 am at the dock and pavilion area on Lake Wellington with the tournament to follow from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Participants are allowed to cast their lines from the dock and surrounding shore (no boats please). The awards and fish tales follow from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place (based on the total weight of fish caught and released) in each age group: 6 and under; ages 7 to 9; ages 10 to 12; and ages 13 to 15.

 

Each child who participates in the tournament will receive a free gift from Gambler Lures. Parents are encouraged to attend and watch the excitement, but no one over the age of 15 is allowed to fish or assist the children in fishing other than to help bait their hooks and remove their catches.

 

Registration forms are available at the Wellington Community Center and Village Park. For more information about this event, call (561) 791-4005.

 

The 21st Annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic is made possible by our Patron Sponsor, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, as well as the following sponsors: Gander Mountain of Palm Beach Gardens, Publix, Lt. John Reed and Family, ZEM GEAR, Tom Sawyer and Family, Florida Sportsman and REELFISH Deals.

 

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

December, 2011 – Project Graduation 2012 Golf Tournament

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December, 2011 – Project Graduation 2012 Golf Tournament

Inaugural Project Graduation Golf Tournament Raises Over $8,000 Funds Will Help Support Drug- and Alcohol-Free Graduation Night Party For Wellington HS Seniors

 

Wellington, FL – By all measures, the first-ever fundraising golf tournament in support of Wellington’s Project Graduation was a tremendous success.  The event brought in over $8,000, which will help offset the cost of a graduation-night party for seniors at Wellington High School .

 

The winning team, with a score of 58, included Larry Bennett, Kaci Bennett, Jeffrey Greer and Joe Pauldine.  The winners of the closet-to-the-pin contest were Ann Abadessa (women’s) and Milko Castellanos (men’s).  The men’s and women’s long-drive champions of the day were, respectively, Sy Kotalik and Allison Parssi.  Both Ms. Bennett and Ms. Parssi were members of the WHS girl’s golf team, which advanced to the state finals this year.

 

HONORARY CHAIR: Mario Crocetti – Principal, Wellington High School . CO-CHAIRS: Susanne Bennett, Jeannette Parssi. PLANNING COMMITTEE: Donna Baxter, Missy Cheatham, Lili Jochem, Anne Kimmey, Sheri Hayward, Cindy Lutz, Milagros Rivera, Robbin Roscigno, and Annette Sheehan.

 

“We want to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped make this happen,” said Susanne Bennett, “including all of our golfers, sponsors, auction contributors, volunteers, and Binks Forest Golf Club, for helping make this event a success!  We hope it will continue to grow in the years to come.”

 

WHY HOLD A GRADUATION NIGHT PARTY?

The 2012 Senior Class will soon graduate and move on to college and careers, and the Project Graduation committee would like to send them off with a fun and safe party on graduation night.

 

Following a longstanding tradition, the committee invites all graduating seniors to PROJECT GRADUATION – a safe, alcohol-free graduation night party that ensures a fun and safe time for all graduating seniors.  The cost to attend is $10 per student, and parents are being asked to help defray the cost of the event by donating $20.12 to the cause. Donations, along with payment for event tickets, can be sent to Wellington High School 2012 Project Graduation, P.O. Box 1453 , Loxahatchee FL 33470

 

Unfortunately, each April and May, teenage alcohol and drug-related accident fatalities spike – in big part as a result of unsupervised graduation celebrations gone bad.

 

A parent-supervised, all-night, alcohol-free/drug-free party is the committee’s attempt to combat those scary accident statistics.  The Project Graduation party starts at around 10pm on graduation night and the fun continues until almost 5 am.  Our graduates will be entertained all night by a DJ, huge inflatable games/rides, a hypnotist, casino games and much, much more.  Food and drinks are served throughout the night.

 

NEXT FUNDRAISER JAN. 31 AT WHOLE FOODS

The Project Graduation team invites everyone to join them for a wine, beer and food tasting at Whole Foods on January 31 from 5:30-7:00pm.  Tickets will be sold in advance for $10 each.  More information on this event coming soon.

 

For more information, visit the WHS Project Graduation 2012 page on Facebook, or e-mail  .

 

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December, 2011 – Hometown Holiday Event at Wellington Amphitheater

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Hometown Holiday Event This Saturday at the Wellington Amphitheater

 

Get ready for a night of holiday magic at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, December 17th from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Wellington’s Hometown Holiday event! This fun-filled night features the Binks Forest Elementary School Choir and Seminole Ridge High School’s “Musagetes” Chamber Choir as well as a showcase of the Nutcracker Ballet performed by Wellington Ballet Theatre and directed by Rocky Duval. The show also includes musical performances by Taylor Renee, Lindsey Livingston and Lizzie Sider with vocalist Tina Livingston serving as the Master of Ceremonies.

 

The Wellington Amphitheater is located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show!

 

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

December, 2011 – New Year’s Eve at The Colony Hotel

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December, 2011 – New Year’s Eve at The Colony Hotel

The Colony Hotel – Palm Beach – Offers Three Music & Fun-Filled Parties on New Year’s Eve

 

* The Royal Room with the Supreme Mary Wilson

* Black Tie Society Gala with The Michael Rose Orchestra at The Colony’s Pavilion

* Polo Steaks & Seafood with DJ Kenny Mondo

 

 

( Palm Beach , FL – December 12, 2011)  The Colony Hotel – which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as “probably the best place for cabaret on the planet” – is offering New Year’s Eve revelers a choice of three different music and fun-filled Parties to celebrate the arrival of 2012:

 

 

The Royal Room with the Supreme Mary Wilson

Returning to The Colony’s world famous Royal Room for her third engagement and second New Year’s Eve celebration is Mary Wilson, a true musical legend. It was a vision of musical stardom as a Detroit teen that inspired her to co-found one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history – The Supremes. With an unprecedented 12 number-one hits, including “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” “Come See About Me” and “Stop, In The Name Of Love,” The Supremes set the precedent for super group success. Wilson also has written a best-selling autobiography, performed on stage and screen, lectured and toured the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who sets the standard for females in the recording industry.

 

The New Year’s Eve Party in the Royal Room includes a one hour cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course gourmet dinner, the cabaret show with Mary Wilson, a champagne toast at midnight and breakfast buffet in The Colony’s poolside Palm Court. The cost is only $350 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are now being accepted at 561.659.8100 with a $100 nonrefundable deposit per person.

 

Black Tie Society Gala with The Michael Rose Orchestra in The Colony’s Pavilion

The New Year’s Eve Party in The Colony’s Pavilion is a black-tie affair that is “quintessentially Palm Beach .” The party includes a four-course gourmet dinner, open bar, dancing to Palm Beach musical favorite, the Michael Rose Orchestra, plus a champagne toast at midnight and breakfast buffet in The Colony’s poolside Palm Court . The all-inclusive price is only $250 per person. Reservations are now being accepted at 561.659.8100 with full payment.

 

 

Polo Steaks & Seafood with DJ Kenny Mondo

The New Year’s Eve Party in Polo includes a one-hour cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course gourmet dinner and music and dancing to popular DJ Kenny Mondo.  The cost is only $150 per person plus tax and gratuity, and includes a champagne toast at midnight and breakfast buffet in The Colony’s poolside Palm Court . Reservations are now being accepted at 561.659.8100 with a $50 nonrefundable deposit per person.

 

 

About The Colony Hotel – Palm Beach

Host to Presidents Bush and Clinton, various Windsors and other royalty, The Colony has been the center of Palm Beach society for more than 60 years, An intimate, friendly boutique hotel with British Colonial flair, it is just steps away from shopping on world famous Worth Avenue, and about 100 yards from a beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach. This landmark hotel recently completed an extensive $15-million renovation and offers guests the choice of charming hotel rooms, luxurious suites, spectacular penthouses and spacious two bedroom villas – plus beautiful grounds and Frette linens.  

 

The Colony’s popular restaurants include:

+ Polo Steaks & Seafood, which is now Palm Beach ‘s number one steakhouse, offering dining al fresco in the hotel’s newly remodeled Palm Court by the pool

+ Royal Room, which is widely considered to be one of the nation’s premier cabarets

+ Café 155, which is a petit New York-style deli serving delicious breakfasts and lunches prepared in the hotel’s award-winning kitchen.

 

Over the last several years The Colony Hotel has won numerous prestigious awards, including:

+ The “4-Diamond” rating from AAA (2008-2011)

+ The Providencia Award from the Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau. South Florida’s most impressive annual honor recognizing excellence within the local hospitality and tourism industry, this was the first time in the 21-year history of the Award that it had gone to a smaller, boutique hotel (2009)

+ The Quintessentially Palm Beach Award from the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce as part of the town’s Centennial Celebration (2011)

+ The Bernays Award for Best Branding Campaign from the Gold Coast PR Council for the 10th anniversary of the Royal Room Supper Club (2011)

 

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Gary Schweikhart, PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298  /  [email protected]

 

Ruth Young, The Colony Hotel

561.655.5430  /  [email protected]

 

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December, 2011 – Wellington Father Daughter Dance

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Tickets Now on Sale for the Wellington Father Daughter Dance

 

Fathers, step fathers, grandfathers, and all blends of families are invited to take part in Wellington’s annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 4th, 2012. It will be a night of delight designed for dads to share with their daughters ages 5 to 14 and includes dancing, a delicious dinner, games and pictures. Each couple will receive a free keepsake to cherish the memories of this fun evening.

 

The Father Daughter Dance will take place at the Village Park Gymnasium located at 11700 Pierson Road from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale through Friday, January 27th, 2012 at the Wellington Community Center and the Village Park Gymnasium. The cost is $50 per resident couple and $62.50 per non-resident couple. Additional tickets may be purchased for $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident. This is a popular event, so be sure to buy your tickets as early as possible!

 

For more information, call (561) 791-4005. This event is sponsored by Simon Orthodontics, and additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.

 

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

December, 2011 – TCBY Opens in Wellington

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TCBY

The Country’s Best Yogurt

 

 

TCBY self-serve frozen yogurt has opened its door in Wellington! We are the very first self-serve TCBY in Palm Beach County.  We are proud to announce that TCBY has just celebrated its’ 30th anniversary! TCBY yogurt is swirling in close to 500 locations nationwide.  TCBY Wellington will be swirling 14 flavors and our toppings bar will include over 40 toppings, both cold and hot!  TCBY yogurt falls under a new classification for healthy frozen yogurt called “Super Fro-Yo”, the healthiest frozen yogurt in the country with less than 120 calories per serving and packed with live active cultures, fiber, protein, calcium, vitamins A and D.  We are truly passionate about offering you The Country’s Best Yogurt! Come on by, bring your family and friends, and indulge in your own yogurt creation!!!

 

TCBY Wellington *  Courtyard Shops at Wellington * 13860-43 Wellington Trace

Wellington, Florida 33414 * 561-366-7725

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December, 2011 – Hospice of Palm Beach County Honored with Black Chamber of Commerce Ascension Award

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Hospice of Palm Beach County Honored with Black Chamber of Commerce Ascension Award

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Hospice of Palm Beach County , a non-profit organization, recently received the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County ’s 2011 Ascension Award. Recognized for their work in caring for patients and families of all races, religions, and socio-economic statuses, Hospice of Palm Beach County was proud to accept this honor at the annual Ascension Awards Luncheon held Wednesday, November 30.

 

“We are incredibly proud to receive this award,” said Dave Fielding, president and CEO of Hospice of Palm Beach County. “For more than 30 years, our organization has cared for countless families at a time of great need, never turning a single patient away who was in need of hospice care.  To be recognized for this care is a great honor.”

 

In addition to traditional care, Hospice of Palm Beach County offers patients music and integrative therapies, which include aromatherapy, massage and reiki, which are proven to reduce stress, anxiety and other symptoms. Families also have access to a full array of bereavement support including individual and group support for children and adults.

 

Created in 2009, the Ascension Awards Program recognizes non-profit organizations, companies, business leaders and individuals who have ascended to greatness in their respective fields. 

 

For more information on the programs and services Hospice of Palm Beach County provides to all who need and want their services, regardless of their ability to pay, please call 1.800.HOSPICE or visit www.hpbc.com.

 

 

About Hospice of Palm Beach County :

Hospice of Palm Beach County is the leading provider of hospice care in our community. Since 1978, our expert staff has cared for nearly 70,000 patients nearing end-of-life.  When a cure is no longer likely, we put patients and families first – committed to doing whatever it takes to provide compassionate care and ensure the highest quality of life.

 

As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, we care for all who need and want our services, regardless of ability to pay.  We offer the physical, emotional and spiritual care that brings comfort and dignity to those with a life-limiting illness. Our multi-lingual staff respects all religions and cultural traditions.  For families who need emotional support, we offer bereavement services including individual and group counseling.

December, 2011 – Chanukah Party at Wellington Amphitheater

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CHANUKAH PARTY


When: Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 4-7 PM. Menorah Lighting at 6 PM
Where: Wellington Amphitheater at the Wellington Community Center on Forest Hill Blvd.

Please join us this year for a FREE Chanukah Party that will have something for both kids and adults.

 

FOR THE KIDS we will have a Mobile arcade with over 25 different games etc. (Wii, Nintendo, Xbox, Play Station and lots more with all of the most popular games!) This will be an entire truck load of games. We will also have face painting, cotton candy, Latkes, doughnuts, a bounce house and lots of other kid-friendly activities.

 

FOR THE ADULTS we will have live music with ‘Kadosh’ in concert, a very talented performer and vocalist.

SO, join us at Wellington’s new AMPHITHEATER on Forest Hill Blvd by the community center, near the 911 Memorial (join us and dispel darkness by spreading light!)

 

Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 4-7 PM. Menorah lighting at 6PM.

December, 2011 – Wellington High School Senior Allison Parssi is a YoungArts Merit Award Winner

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December, 2011 – Wellington High School Senior Allison Parssi is a YoungArts Merit Award Winner

YoungArts Announces 2012 Best and Brightest Young Artists in the Nation

Wellington High School Senior Allison Parssi is a YoungArts Merit Award Winner!

MIAMI, FL () –Allison Parssi, a senior at Wellington Community High School , is a YoungArts Merit Award Winner in photography. Chosen from more than 5,000 applicants in nine disciplines in the visual, literary and performing arts, Ms. Parssi will receive a monetary award and  join the ranks of the 16,000 YoungArts alumni, including such notables as multimedia artist Doug Aitken; actors Vanessa Williams, Raúl Esparza  and Kerry Washington; and musicians Nicki Minaj and Chris Young. YoungArts is the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA).December 10, 2011

Ms. Parssi is one of this year’s YoungArts 271 Merit Award Winners, selected in a blind adjudication process from a pool representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as all U.S. territories. There are a total of 597 YoungArts winners in total, including 152 YoungArts Finalists. YoungArts Finalists are invited to attend YoungArts Week in Miami during the week of January 9-14, 2012, which includes master classes taught by world-renowned artists; performances and exhibitions; and further adjudication leading to the possibility to become a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts and visit the White House. YoungArts Week performances will be streamed live on www.youngarts.org.  All winners also will be eligible to participate in Regional Programs in New York and Miami.

“We are honored to recognize all of these fine young artists,” said Paul T. Lehr, NFAA’s Executive Director of YoungArts. “They represent the next generation of extraordinary artistic talent, and it is our hope that their experience with YoungArts will compel them to pursue their passions.”

YoungArts is the only organization in the nation to recognize students in nine discipline categories of cinematic arts, dance, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice and writing.

 

YoungArts is the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA).  The organization’s mission is to identify emerging artists, provide educational enrichment and assistance in their pursuit of the arts, and to raise the appreciation for and support of the arts in American society. Dedicated to inspiring and nurturing young artists, NFAA was founded in 1981 by businessman and visionary, the late Ted Arison, and his wife Lin. The YoungArts program identifies the next generation of emerging artists and contributes to the cultural vitality of the nation by investing in the artistic development of thousands of gifted artists in nine disciplines in the performing, literary and visual arts. At the request of The Commission on Presidential Scholars, which is appointed by the President of the United States , NFAA serves as the exclusive nominating agency for the U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts.

 

The YoungArts program has honored over 16,000 young artists with more than $6 million in monetary awards and nearly $84 million in college scholarship opportunities. Alumni go on to become leading professionals in their fields. Alumni include actresses Vanessa Williams and Kerry Washington, four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre Rachel Moore, recording artists Nicki Minaj and Chris Young, musician Jennifer Koh, choreographer Desmond Richardson, and internationally acclaimed multimedia artist Doug Aitken.

 

Media Note: For more information about YoungArts, visit www.youngarts.org. For a complete list of 2012 YoungArts Winners please visit www.youngarts.org/2012-youngarts-winners.

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December, 2011 – Caldwell Theatre Company’s Open House

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Caldwell Theatre Company’s Open House

Caldwell Theatre Company announces that it will open its doors on December 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  In its continuing effort to embed itself in the Boca Raton, and Palm Beach County community, South Florida’s longest running professional regional theater will provide patrons the opportunity “to see behind the curtain, and experience the magic of theater.”

“In any of these types of Open House opportunities, “said Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company, “I want to be certain that people leave knowing they have an ownership stake in Caldwell Theatre Company.  Which they do!  The best regional theaters act as a reflective soundboard for the community in which they exist, and at Caldwell Theatre Company we strive for nothing less.”

The day long event will give both current and future patrons the opportunity to explore the backstage area of the magnificent Count de Hoernle Theatre, acquaint themselves in greater detail on the current season offerings, and seek out volunteering options.

“Something magical occurs when we bring patrons into the prop and costume shop and they see up close how much time and detail goes into creating one of our costumes,” said Patricia Burdett, Producing Director. “Invariably their future experience is enhanced by their newfound knowledge.”

Featured at the events will be cast members from the upcoming production of The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Working, excerpts from our popular Story Telling Series, and as a special treat, South Florida’s hottest playwright, Christopher Demos Brown will be on hand to discuss his upcoming Caldwell World Premiere, Our Lady of Allapattah. 

“It will be a wonderful way for all the potential theater goers who have driven by our theater and wondered, what on earth goes on in there,” continued Cholerton.  “Well wonder no more; we want to let the secret out of the bag.” 

 

Media Contact:

Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company  

561-995-2326 or [email protected]

 

Performances:

December 14, 2011

Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Tickets:

FREE

 

Activities:

  • Tour the Facility. Go behind the stage to see where the magic of theater begins.
  • Talk Back with Artistic Director. Clive Cholerton will host an hour of information and entertainment. Times: 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Entertainment. Excerpts from The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Song from Working. Writer, Christopher Demos Brown discusses his play Our Lady of Allapattah. A Story from a local storyteller.
  • Insight into the Production of Live Theater. Details on costumes, Staging, Lights and more.
  • Information Stations. Learn about and pick up our upcoming scheduled events.
  • Fundraiser with Boca Artist Guild. Details about the raffles, auction and all the event activities.
  • Special Offer. Check out all the specials during the month of December.
  • Food Drive for Boca Helping Hands. Bring six or more items and receive a voucher from us. Any donation will be appreciated. No Glass Containers.
  • Get Involved! Find out about volunteering, sponsorships, partnerships and our Wish List.
  • Door Prizes.
  • Refreshments.

Box Office:

Box Office 561-241-7432

www.caldwelltheatre.com

 

About Caldwell Theatre Company:

Caldwell Theatre Company is the longest running regional theater in South Florida. The 2011-2012 Mainstage Season celebrates our 37th Season. The theater has 333 seats with no obstructions and no seat is over 60 feet from the stage. You’ll feel as if you’re watching a performance from your living room. Accessible seating is available upon request. All donations are 100% tax deductable. Caldwell Theatre Company is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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