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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.

January, 2012 – Women in Power Series Begins Again

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FORMER REAGAN WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL SECRETARY

TO KICK OFF “WOMEN IN POWER” SPEAKER SERIES

 

PNC’s 2012 Series to Benefit YWCA for Fifth Consecutive Year

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (December 12, 2011) – PNC Bank, a division of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced their “Women in Power” speaker series will benefit the YWCA of Palm Beach County for the fifth consecutive year.  Headlining the opening luncheon of the 2012 series on January 18th will be Gahl Hodges Burt, former Social Secretary to the Reagan White House.

 

PNC’s “Women in Power” speaker series was created in 2007 to raise awareness and support for programs that encourage, promote and provide development for girls and young women in Palm Beach County.  Nationally acclaimed women are brought to the area to present their personal and professional journey to success.

 

“We are intensely committed to building strong communities and helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals,” said Craig Grant, Regional President, PNC Bank.  “We are pleased to offer the ‘Women in Power’ series in Palm Beach County to give local residents the opportunity to meet and hear from prominent women in their respective fields of endeavor from across the country.”

 

In addition to the post of Social Secretary to the Reagan White House, Ms. Burt has held positions in U.S. State Department including personal assistant to Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and later Assistant Chief of Protocol.  Other speakers and luncheon dates include noted journalist Laura Ling on February 8th, and best-selling author Jeannette Walls on March 6th.

 

All events take place at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre located at 415 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach. Registration begins at t 11:30 a.m., and the luncheons commence at noon. YWCA of Palm Beach County will handle guest payment and direct all proceeds to fund their programming needs.

 

Reservations for the January 18th luncheon are $50 and can be made by calling YWCA of Palm Beach County at 561-640-0050, extension 134.

 

About PNC

PNC Wealth Management, a division of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (www.pnc.com) is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management.  Follow @PNCNews on Twitter for breaking news, updates and announcements from PNC.

 

About YWCA of Palm Beach County

The YWCA of Palm Beach County is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that has been in existence since 1917. It has served as a women’s association focused on eliminating racism and empowering women. The YWCA is the largest provider of domestic violence services to women and children in the county to include a 24-hour hotline; a 63-bed shelter that cares for over 550 individuals a year; supportive and individual counseling for English and non-English speaking women; and transitional housing for homeless mothers and their children in the Glades. Through its accredited child development centers, the YWCA also provides an array of services to 127 toddlers and young children. The Y-Girls program is a weekly opportunity for girls aged 9-13 years operating in several low-income communities in the county. The program focuses on empowering the young women by affording them educational, cultural, pre-vocational, and social opportunities that would not otherwise be available to them.

January, 2012 – 5th Annual Run for the Animals

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FIFTH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ANIMALS

& FAMILY FUN DAY

 

West Palm Beach, FL – The Fifth Annual Run for the Animals and Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 8 am to 3 pm at the Micanopy Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach.  The 5K run and the 5 K walk will begin at 8 am (registration at 7 am) and the one mile family / dog walk will begin at 9 am.

 

This event is presented by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to benefit Animal Rescue Force, Paws 2 Help and Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue.  Sponsoring along with PBSO are The Palm Beach Kennel Club, CBS News Channel 12 TV, Sunny 104.3 FM, WIRK 107.9 Country Radio, PetCo, Sergeants Pet Products, VIP Dog Boarding / Day Care and Grooming, and Kenny Mondo’s DJ and Productions.

 

Dog contests will be held at 1 pm – cutest, larges, smallest, most original costume and dog/human look alike – contest entry fee is $5 per dog per category.  There will be pets for adoption from local shelters and breed rescue organizations.  For the children there will be a bounce house, rock wall, and a clown and face painting by Cookie the Clown. Captain Cartoon will sketch caricatures of you and / or your dog.  

 

Activities will continue throughout the day. They will include demonstrations of animal CPR by Pet Tech First Aid and CPR, dog agility by the Tailwaggers, performance by Amos the Wonder Horse and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain will conduct the Blessing of the Animals. 

 

The PBSO Mounted Unit will make an appearance, as will the PBSO bloodhounds. Animal Care & Control will display the Neuter Commuter and will offer vouchers for reduced fee rabies shot, tag and microchip for sterilized pets.  In addition there will be pet related vendors and lots of raffle & silent auction items.  Food vendors will be there with tummy treats.

 

Pre-registration is encouraged and may be done by credit card at AccuChipTiming.com. Registrations still accepted at PBSO Animal Kindness Unit – 3228 Gun Club Road – West Palm Beach 33406 – please make checks payable to PAL.  $30 fee for 5 K run – $25 for 5 K walk and $20 for family dog walk.  Admission to the event is free but donations would be appreciated and gratefully accepted.

 

For further information, please contact Barbara Masi, Animal Kindness Unit – 561-688-3981 or AnimalKindness@pbso.org. 

January, 2012 – Improvements

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January, 2012 – Improvements

Mommy MomentsMelanie Lewis

Improvements for the New Year

By Melanie Lewis

 

It’s not that I don’t need to improve anything in my life – my diet, finances or organizational skills.  But many New Year’s resolutions tend to be some form of improvement.  It just seems like it’s focusing on aspects that are wrong or defective.  It’s a bit of a downer in a time afresh with hope.

 

This past summer I attended the Silpada (jewelry) national convention. At one training session there was a very moving film by DeWitt Jones. Jones was a photographer from National Geographic.  The main point of the film was that we should focus on what’s right in the world, instead of focusing on what’s wrong. In his film he shows how he berated himself for not getting a photograph of a field of dandelions in full bloom in time.  When he finally took the picture, the dandelions had gone to seed. Initially, his reaction was one of defeat and remorse for a missed opportunity.  However, closer examination revealed that the “puff-balls” as he called them had their own beauty.  You can view a preview of the film on his website: http://www.celebratetraining.com/

 

In so many areas of our life we can feel as though we missed the boat or have a field of “puff-balls.”  During this past Christmas, I felt as though I were drowning in a to-do list.  Items on the list were stacked up like planes at JFK.  Finally my dog Rosie couldn’t wait any longer.  She prodded my hand off of the computer mouse with her nose and proceeded to jump up on me.  “I give up,” I told her.  I plunked my son’s helmet on his head and declared it was time to scooter around the neighborhood.  Although no further progress was made on the laundry, customer care calls or gift wrapping, it was a refreshing activity to energize.  The outing gave me a fresh perspective and relieved anxiety.  I focused on what I DID have.  We swung through the basement on our way back inside and remembered I had a beautiful gold garland there, just waiting to be brought up to the family room for the holidays.  I didn’t need to go out to find decorations after all. 

 

I often hear excuses from myself and from others for not exercising – no time, it’s too early, it’s too late, I’m too tired.  And (especially) in my role as a Weight Watchers instructor, I have to ask, “What CAN you do?” At some point, you have to get away from the negative and flip it to the positive.  That point is now!

 

Melanie Lewis is the mother of 2 boys ages 5 and 8.   She is married and works part-time as Silpada representative and a weight loss consultant. She enjoys book club, and playing with her Blue-mitted Ragdoll, Percy and Golden Retriever, Rosie.  She can be reached at melaniewlewis@yahoo.com.

 

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