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December, 2011 – Eleven Facts About Invasive Species

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ELEVEN FACTS ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES

As per Executive Order 13112 an “invasive species” is defined as a species that is:

 

·         Non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and

·         Whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

1.       Invasive species can be plants, animals, or other organisms (e.g., microbes). Human actions are the primary means of invasive species introductions.

2.       Many ecosystems are affected by invasive species which pose one of the biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. Globalization through increased trade, transport, travel and tourism will inevitably increase the intentional or accidental introduction of organisms to new environments, and it is widely predicted that climate change will further increase the threat posed by invasive species. 

3.       Globally, the cost of damage caused by invasive species has been estimated to be US$1.5 trillion per year – close to 5% of global GDP. More recent estimates of costs within Europe alone are €12 billion. 

4.       Invasive species destroy infrastructure, cause public health threats, harm livestock and native animals, and they disrupt ecosystems. 

 

5.       Global trade in wildlife generates hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Researchers at Brown University report that during a six-year period from 2000 through 2006, the U.S. imported more than 1.5 billion live animals. “This incredible number of imports is equivalent to every single person in the U.S. owning at least five pets,” said biologist Katherine Smith of Brown University.

 

6.       Non-native, wood-boring insects such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle are costing an estimated $1.7 billion in local government expenditures and approximately $830 million in lost residential property values every year, according to study by a research team that included scientists with the U.S. Forest Service

 

7.       Asian carps cause environmental losses and damages of nearly $120 billion a year.

 

8.       Invasive species (harmful non-native organisms) are one of the major threats to native wildlife and habitats. The pet/aquaria trade has been identified as a substantial source of potentially invasive species; escaped or released pets and aquaria species can predate upon, compete with, or spread diseases and parasites to native wildlife. Aquaria dumping and water gardening can also be sources of invasive plants.

 

9.       Already, the biological threats from invasive exotic species account for about a 40% loss in global food production, and scientists warn that the problem is forecast to get worse.

 

10.   The harsh reality is that the vast majority of released pets will die. Some will die quickly, possibly after getting hit by a vehicle or encountering a predator. Others will die a long, slow death by starvation. Either way, it is extremely cruel to return a pet into the wild. Captive-bred animals will not have learned the skills needed to survive in the wild. Even those that were originally wild-caught still have a difficult time adapting to a new environment, where their usual food is not available or the conditions may not be suitable.

 

January, 2012 – Wellington Garden Club January Meeting

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Wellington Garden Club January Meeting

The Wellington Garden Club will meet on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Wellington Community Center , 12165 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 Paul Craft.  

 

Mr. Craft is a horticultural consultant with over 30 years of experience in the nursery, landscaping, and landscaping design industry.  His presentation is entitled, “The Amazing World of Palms.”   Palms have been his passion having worked with over 1500 species and traveling extensively to learn about their native habitat.  His books include “All About Palms” and “An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms” which he co-authored.  His program will be a journey through what a palm really is, uses and products of palms, unique characteristics of some species and alternatives to the species most commonly used in our landscapes.

 

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.

December, 2011 – January Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington

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January, 2012 Events, Whole Foods Market Wellington

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

2635 State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted.  Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change.  Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited. 

 

 

Cooking Classes, Events and Lectures

 

New! Block Party: In Support of JustWorld International
Tuesday, January 10th 5:30-7:00pm, $5 Donation/Plate
Enjoy international cuisine and wine tasting around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite dish.  Each department will create a recipe that represents one of the countries supported by JustWorld International.  Ambassadors from the non-profit will be at each station to share some of their experiences and pictures from their travels.  Pick up your voting ballot and make your donation at the JustWorld International information table at the front of the store.  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Gluten Free Cooking

Thursday, January 12th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates Gluten Free recipes that are easy to make and flexible to fit your time and taste.  Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.

 

New! Game on Party Snacks

Thursday, January 19th 6:30- 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he shares three fantastic recipes perfect for munching on while routing on your favorite team!  Recipes will be so delicious that your guests will be cheering with extra energy!  All recipes will feature ingredients that are high in nutrients and low in saturated fats.  Participants that wear their favorite team’s jersey will get a special treat.

 

Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner

Friday, January 20th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar, while children of all ages can participate in the Goddard School Arts and Crafts Corner.  Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the Lifestyle Center (first-come, first-served).  Massage sign-up sheet is located just outside of the Lifestyle Center). 

*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

 

New! Whole Body Fair

Saturday, January 21st 12:00 – 4:00 PM, Free

Stop by our Whole Body Department to learn why your body choices count inside and out!  Enjoy free samples around the department, talk with product spokespeople to learn about products, enter to win prizes (No Purchase Necessary), and free face painting for kids!  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

 

New! Are Headaches or Migraines ruining your day?

Tuesday, January 24th 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

  If you are suffering from migraines or headaches and are looking for a different approach, take the time to attend this talk. Come and learn the three most common triggers that may lead to headaches and ways to avoid them.  Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker.

 

New! Health Starts Here: Mighty Bowls of Goodness

Thursday, January 26th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

There’s no better way to cut meal costs without sacrificing taste and nutrition than with one of our Mighty Bowls of Goodness!  A Mighty Bowl is simple to create, and the options are endless!  Begin with a base of grains and beans; add in fresh or steamed veggies, choice of protein, and top with a flavorful dressing.  Join Courtney, Healthy Eating Specialist, as she shares some of her favorite Mighty Bowls of Goodness recipes with you.  On the menu: Mediterranean Bowl, Southwestern Bowl, and the Samurai Bowl. 

 

New! Happy Healthy Sweets for Children ages 6-12 years old.

Sunday, January 29th 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Health Starts Here helps kids learn how to satisfy their sweet tooth the healthy way.  Healthy Eating Specialist, Diane will lead children 6 to 12 years old in a hands-on cooking class featuring cinnamon tortilla chips w/Tropical Fruit Salsa, Chocolate Truffles, and a fresh Sweet Green Smoothie! All recipes are made from wholesome foods with healthy fats and are free of dairy and added sugar.

 

New! Ear Infections, Colic, and Asthma, Oh My!

Tuesday, January 31st 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Some of the most common reasons to take your child to the doctor can be treated naturally!  Come hear Dr. Ian Shtulman, a Family Chiropractor, review home remedies and natural methods you can use for common childhood problems.

 

New! Pre-Game Block Party: Beer and Wine Tasting $10 Donation

Tuesday, January 31st 5:30-7:00pm, Free

Join us for free samples of the ultimate football party appetizers and vote for your favorite departments’ dish.  Also, for a $10 donation to Wellington High School’s Project Graduation you will receive a Whole Foods Market tasting mug to enjoy wine and beer samples around the store!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Coming in Early February:

 

New! Local Artist Celebration: Kathy Morlock

Friday, February 3rd 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person

Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Kathy Morlock, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by the natural Florida landscape.  Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting as well as a walk with the artist at 7pm where Kathy Morlock will discuss her art on display and answer questions.  One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000.  Payment will be collected at event entrance in the Café.

 

Announcements:

 

Donate Your Dime through January 15th

Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags and reduce the impact on the environment while you support the community.  Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; Big Dog Ranch Rescue or the Whole Planet Foundation.  Please ask a cashier for details about the charities or visit: www.bdrr.org and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.

 

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and your iPhone!

For up-to-the minute information about upcoming events, sales, and special promotions and holiday menus, become our fan on Facebook at facebook.com/wholefoodsmarketwellington and follow us via Twitter @WFMwellington. For recipes, news, and information regarding our healthy eating mission, download the Whole Foods Market iPhone apps! For more information, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/iphone/.

 

About Whole Foods Market® 
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 64,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2011, the company had sales of more than $10 billion and currently has more than 315 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

 

Lauren Belinsky

Marketing Team Leader

 

December, 2011 – YouTube Entries Now Accepted for Wellington Idol Talent Contest

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YouTube Entries Now Accepted for Wellington Idol Talent Contest

 

In addition to DVDs and CDs, Wellington is now accepting YouTube entries for it’s first-ever Wellington Idol talent contest for singers, singing groups, dancers and dancing troupes. The Grand Prize winner will take home a $750 cash prize, three Runners-Up will walk away with $250, and the top 12 Finalists will perform on television on Channel 18. Contestants must be at least eight years old as of February 1, 2012, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school, and cannot be professional performers.

 

Contestants can send YouTube links showcasing their performance to Joe Piconcelli, Cultural Programs and Facilities Manager, at jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov. Contestants must complete their registration in person by submitting an application form, proof of age such as a birth certificate or Photo ID, and one head-shot along with a non-refundable fee of $20 per individual or $40 per group payable to the Village of Wellington on any of the following dates:

 

Date                

Time

Location

Address

Dec. 5, 2011-

Jan. 7, 2012

M-Th: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

 

Wellington Community Center

12150 Forest Hill Blvd.

Jan. 4, 2012     

Wed: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Village Park

11700 Pierson Rd.

Jan. 5, 2012     

Th: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Village Park

11700 Pierson Rd.

Jan. 7, 2012     

Sat: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Village Park

11700 Pierson Rd.

 

In lieu of a YouTube link, contestants can submit an audition tape (maximum length of three minutes) on a non-returnable CD (singers/groups) or DVD (dancers/troupes) during registration. Please be sure to label your disc with your name, address, phone number, email address, age, and category as well as the title of your act. Entries selected for a live audition will be contacted no later than January 17, 2012. Live auditions will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2012 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Eight performers from each age group will advance to the semi-finals on Friday and Saturday, January 27th and 28th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The top four performers from each age group will then compete in the finals on Friday and Saturday, February 10th and 11th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. For the official rules and application form, visit City Hall, the Wellington Community Center, or the Events section at www.wellingtonfl.gov. For questions, contact Joe Piconcelli at (561) 791-4756. 

 

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 – Dark Sky

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December, 2011 – Dark Sky

Dark Sky 2012 !!!

Great for Wellington Chamber kids and grandchildren!!! This event will sell out! Please purchase on line or call Michela at 792-6525 to reserve!

 

 

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December, 2011 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery Celebrates the Art of Women

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December, 2011 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery Celebrates the Art of Women

Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

My Two Hands

 A Woman’s Vision

Opening Friday January 6, 6 PM to 9 PM

 

On Friday evening, January 6 from 6-10 P.M. Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery will celebrate the Art of Women-My Two Hands.  The exhibition will honor the women who know that Culture is shaped by women with vision (and dirty fingernails.)  This, the first CGMS exhibit of the New Year, will feature the strong, dynamic women of the gallery who have forged their existence by the creation of signature sculpture.  The talent found within this small Lake Worth cooperative gallery has been individually recognized by collectors for decades.  It sits within the gallery waiting to be discovered by new eyes and new admirers.

 

The most interesting women among us know that life is never neat and tidy.  They are mud wrestlers ready to get down and dirty.  Covered with mud, clay dust, paint and chemicals they forge ahead defying tradition and convention; making the impossible possible through their art forms.  Not a single piece of their clothing escapes the effects of exposure to the process.  Whether torn and tattered or covered with a slurry of slip and glaze, these women defy gravity, atmosphere, time and place to lay out a vision that is theirs and yours at the same time.

 

Never underestimate the power of a woman who plays with mud and fire.  Watch for those women who manipulate torches and kilns.  Take another look at those who bend glass and vitrify building blocks made from silica, Metal, mud and water.

 

MaryEllen Dohrs, the first women engineer in the automobile industry in Detroit, designed the interiors of luxury cars for decades. She is known for her intricate dramatic sculptures of basketball players wearing Nike sneakers.  Her ability to create anatomically accurate sculptures of both human and animal forms will be demonstrated outside the gallery.  MaryEllen will be creating a large, active figurative sculpture as you watch.

A wine and cheese tasting takes place at every opening.  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.    Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9PM.  For information call 215-205-9441.

 

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December, 2011 – Shulamit Hadassah Zumba Party

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December, 2011 – Shulamit Hadassah Zumba Party

SHULAMIT HADASSAH of the Western Communities invites YOU to ZUMBA!

 

Let’s Burn Off Those Latke Calories,

together, at a ZUMBA PARTY

with Certified Instructor Michelle Abrishami

 

When: Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Where: Fire Station #30

9910 Stribling Way

Wellington, FL

Time: 7:00 PM

 

Members $10/Non-Members $15

(We welcome all & hope you will become a member!)

 

 

Please RSVP:
Helene Schilian 
Coolmama18@hotmail.com
561-798-1187

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December, 2011 – Lake Worth Downtown Cultural Alliance Presents ‘Twas the Nightmare After Christmas

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Lake Worth Downtown Cultural Alliance Wants You to Attend

‘Twas The Nightmare After Christmas

Friday, January 6, 6PM-10PM And Evening on the Avenue

 

The DCA (Downtown Cultural Alliance) of Lake Worth reminds you that the New Year begins with ‘Twas the Nightmare After Christmas, January 6 from 6-10 PM in the Lake Worth Cultural Plaza.  This event, a frightful, wild and dramatic happening, certain to shake you to the core, rattle your timbers, delight the macabre in you and make you laugh uncontrollably, is presented by the fun-loving entities that make Lake Worth the most unique destination in the county.  Never at a loss for an adventurous and outrageous party and presentation, the Lake Worth family has designed an interactive evening you may never forget.

 

The sponsors have gone all out to make this destination scary, outrageous and entertaining.  The Lake Worth CRA, and the City enlisted the creative talents of the Lake Worth Playhouse, COMPASS, WEMERGE, Theatrics, Studio205, Rock-N-Faces and Craig, All Things Creative to develop that magic brew that casts a mist over the downtown and enchants all who are drawn into it.  From this mist will emerge the Drag Show, Food, Crafts, Music, Jack Skellington and Sally. Don’t forget the after party at South Shore.

Farther down the street Evening on the Avenue will be taking place.  Wend your way through town visiting shops and restaurants before you get sucked into the frightening morass of the Nightmare. Steel yourself with bits and pieces of culture found throughout the Downtown before you are lost forever.  The musicians, entertainers, arts, food and humanities of the Lake Worth Streets will be there for you to escape to when your evening of Fright in the Plaza is over.

 

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:   Andy Amoroso Studio 205 561-533-5272   or Joyce Brown – 605 Lake Avenue – 215-205-9441

January, 2012 – Resolutions 2012

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January, 2012 – Resolutions 2012

As I Was Saying

Alan WilliamsonResolutions 2012

 

By Alan Williamson

 

If nothing changes, nothing changes. So here are my resolutions for a better 2012. May they inspire you to find your own path of renewed purpose and personal fulfillment in the year ahead. (Or at least be grateful that you’re not me.)

 

*       Resolution # 1: I will use the power of social media to unite, enlighten and inspire people in search of greater meaning and purpose in life. I will also provide timely updates on when I’m getting my car washed, buying yogurt, growing a goatee, or thinking of throwing out old running shoes.

 

*       Resolution # 2: I will think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures. Big Thought: I must build a body of work that will reach across time and space and enrich people’s lives long after I’m gone. Small pleasure: Mmmm, sweet potato fries.

 

*       Resolution # 3: I will pick a hairstyle that works for me and stick with it over the long term. This will end my life-long experimentation with hair styles that resulted in my hitting bottom last year when I was mistaken for Art Garfunkel at a family reunion. (It changed me.)

 

*       Resolution # 4: I will approach both love and cooking with the same reckless abandon but will cut costs on both fronts by buying off-brand syrups and dipping oils.

 

*        Resolution # 5: To make the work week seem shorter and less of a grind, I will lead a historic petition of the Federal government to officially rename Thursday “Friday Eve.” While I’m at it, I will also formally request that Tuesday be renamed to reflect what it actually feels like, which is “Monday, Part 2.”

 

*       Resolution # 6: I will rekindle my personal pursuit of cultural enrichment by reading more books and watching less TV. First book on my list: “How to Read More Books and Watch Less TV.” Second book: “Paradise Unplugged: The Hidden Perils of Reading Too Many Books and Watching Too Little TV.” Third Book: “No Reading Required: A Guilt-free Guide to Watching the Shows You Love and Loving the Shows You Watch.”

 

*       Resolution # 7: I will reunite with the original members of my 1980s punk band “Chronic Caucasians” and launch a nationwide tour of second-rate amphitheaters, dilapidated band shells and flea market food courts. I plan on calling it the “No Refunds Tour” to convey our commitment to delivering a crowd-pleasing performance and to head off any frivolous lawsuits that would require my appearance in small claims court.

 

*       Resolution # 8: I will beat a Kenyan in a short foot race and finally cross that goal off my bucket list. (I actually beat a Kenyan in a 50-yard race in a park last year but he was pushing a stroller at the time and may not have been aware I was racing him. Also, he may have been Cuban.)

 

*       Resolution # 9:  I will develop an alternative to the Internet called “The Infobahn.” It will have only a fraction of the content but will be 10 times faster.

 

*       Resolution # 10: I will make plans to throw a big party sometime. (Wait, did I say “big party”? I meant “discussion group with light refreshments.”)

 

*       Resolution # 11: I will work day and night to put together the Leno/McCartney reunion concert that the world yearns for. (I just can’t help shake the feeling that the concept is fundamentally flawed. Must talk to Jay and Paul’s people about their interest levels.)

 

*       Resolution # 12: I will lose 35 lbs. on The Chicken Pot Pie and Low-Fat Fudgesicle Diet and inspire millions to do the same by appearing in a series of national ads using my old pants as a parasail while being pulled over the ocean by a powerboat.

 

*       Resolution # 13: I will only LOL when I find something LOL funny, which won’t be nearly as often as a lot of LOL people who will LOL without any provocation whatsoever. (Example #1: Just bought two cans of diced tomatoes, lol.” Example # 2: “Thought today was the 24th, not the 23rd, lol.” Example # 3: One of these days I’ll get to Wyoming, lol.) I hope that gratuitous LOL people everywhere will follow my lead and stop the insanity. LMAO (but not really).

 

*       Resolution # 14: I will finally learn my lesson and stop listening to TV weather people who give advice like “good day to hit that street fair downtown.” Instead, if they predict ‘no rain’ for the day, I’ll make it a point to load up on DVDs and wait for the torrential downpour.

 

*       Resolution # 15: I will use my extensive experience to work with governments, nonprofit agencies and international organizations to help developing countries build self-reliance and economic independence. I’ll get right on this right after I find a job.

 

Happy New Year everyone. May you live fully, love deeply, share generously and laugh often. (That whole “dance like no one is watching” thing is totally up to you.)

 

 

Alan Williamson is an award-winning writer with 27 years in the field of true fiction (advertising). A practical man who knows that writing for a living is risky going, he has taken steps to pursue a second, more stable career as a leggy super model. Alan can be reached at alwilly@bellsouth.net.  © 2011 Alan Williamson.

December, 2011 – Animated Christmas Display

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December, 2011 – Animated Christmas Display

December, 2011 – Best Animated Christmas Display at a Private Home

 

We came across this beautiful Christmas display, including train sets and mini-towns and so much more. Located at the house of Keith Wagner in Lake Clarke Shores, FL, north of 10th Ave along Florida Mango, this display has something for everyone.

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