Sunday, June 29, 2025
Home Blog Page 908

November, 2011 – Get Your (Tiger) Paws on Stamps

admin
-
0
November, 2011 – Get Your (Tiger) Paws on Stamps

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              

 

Contact:

Debra J. Fetterly U.S.P.S.                                                                                            

954-436-4451

 

Claudia Harden

Palm Beach Zoo

561- 214-1667

 

 

 

‘It’s All Happening at the (Palm Beach) Zoo’

Get Your (Tiger) Paws on Stamps and Postmarks

 

West Palm Beach FL —  “Someone told me it’s all happening at the zoo.  I do believe it, I do believe it’s true.”  The popular Simon and Garfunkel tune best describes an upcoming happening at the Palm Beach Zoo at 1301 Summit Blvd in West Palm Beach. 

 

pbz_cancelstamp_finalOn Tuesday, November 22, zoo visitors may spend the day with the animals — and may “get their paws” on Vanishing Species stamps and a special postmark cancellation at the U.S. Postal Service’s “Tiger Cub Conservation Station.”

 

At 10:00 am, Robert Weiser, West Palm Beach Officer-In-Charge for the U.S. Postal Service, will dedicate an enlargement of the Vanishing Species Stamp featuring an Amur tiger cub to zoo officials gathered at the Tiger Falls Exhibit.  Seven-month-old tiger cubs born at the zoo will be featured at the dedication.  Postal employees will sell Vanishing Species semi-postal stamps and offer the special postmark cancellation from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the exhibit.

 

speciesstampjpg-70b3cfce8deb00721Semi-postal stamps are sold at 55 cents each — 11 cents above the regular  First-Class Mail rate.  Sales from the Vanishing Species stamps are equally divided among five Multinational Species Conservation Funds administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:  African Elephant Conservation Fund, Asian Elephant Conservation Fund, Great Ape Conservation Fund, Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund, and Marine Turtle Conservation Fund. 

 

The zoo sponsors conservation projects all over the world — with the majority of its work with species, including tiger cubs that are part of its collection.  The Palm Beach Zoo is a  non-profit zoological organization at Dreher Park and is home to more than 1,400 animals living within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat.

 

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage,  products and services to fund its operations.

We’re everywhere so you can be anywhere: www.uspseverywhere.com

 

A self-supporting government enterprise, the U.S. Postal Service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the nation, 150 million residences, businesses and Post Office Boxes. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. With 32,000 retail locations and the most frequently visited website in the federal government, usps.com, the Postal Service has annual revenue of more than $67 billion and delivers nearly 40 percent of the world’s mail. If it were a private sector company, the U.S. Postal Service would rank 29th in the 2010 Fortune 500. Black Enterprise and Hispanic Business magazines ranked the Postal Service as a leader in workforce diversity. The Postal Service has been named the Most Trusted Government Agency six consecutive years and the sixth Most Trusted Business in the nation by the Ponemon Institute.

November, 2011 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

admin
-
0
November, 2011 – Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

Glass Spinning and Fantasy

Friday, December 2, 6PM-9PM

 

Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery celebrates the fantasy of the holiday season with Glass Spinning and the shimmer of light as it combines with glass creations.  On Friday, December 2, from 6PM to 9PM Wayne Smith will demonstrate the art of spinning glass in the creation of works of fantasy and wonder.  Wayne spent decades in Germany studying this craft.  He plied his craft at Disney before moving to Lake Worth. Pulling threads of glass into dragons, sailing ships, turtles and mermaids, he quickly forms extraordinarily complex works in seconds.  He will create, on the spot, nearly any creature or object desired.

 

Joining Wayne will be glass artists Lee Mortensen, Sheri Goldstein and Betty Wilson. Each of these artists uses glass in the creation of sculpture, wall hangings, windows and light catchers.  Light and the fantasy of light combined with glass will be a prominent part of the display.

 

Guest light designer and artist, Joseph Francis, will surround the glass creations with light and conceptual light sculptures, some of which will react with sound and movement.  Joseph is responsible for the evolving front showcase of light that will be computer controlled and programmable for seasonal and mood change.

 

All of the glass artists will be working on smaller pieces that can be used as ornaments for the holiday season.  A new display in the front of the gallery will group affordable, one-of-a-kind works of art designed for gift giving and collecting.

Every first and third Friday evening the gallery welcomes visitors a food and beverage offering for those who wander through the gallery.  Live music is provided by Mel Healy and Vincent Cerniglia.

Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 9AM-5PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 9AM-9PM.

 

Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9PM with many special events in-between.  For information call 561-588-8344 or visit website Clayglassmetalstone.com.

 

horse-wayne

December, 2011 – School Funding Forum

admin
-
0

Funding of our Public High Schools

& Changes to the Class Size Amendment

 

Wellington High’s School Advisory Committee (SAC) is holding a forum on the Funding of our Public High Schools & Changes to the Class Size Amendment.  State legislators and County school board members will speak and answer questions from the public and press.  The forum will be on December 1, 2011 at 7:00pm in the Theatre at Wellington High School. 

Invitations to speak have been sent to Florida Senators Benacquisto, Bogdanoff, Negron and Sachs; Representatives Abruzzo, Berman, Bernard, Clemens, Pafford, Perman and Rooney; and School Board Members Andrews, Brill, and Shaw.  Their districts run through or near the High School’s boundaries.

The SAC hopes concerned, interested people from all of Palm Beach County will join them to learn more about how funding issues may impact our high schools and to let elected officials know that they care.  Are there programs, courses, activities, clubs, or teams that could be jeopardized by a funding crisis?  How can schools pay for what is most important?  What is most important, and who decides?

This forum developed from questions about redefining core curriculum enacted through SB2120, particularly as it relates to A.P. and A.I.C.E courses students take to satisfy a graduation requirement but which may also be eligible for college credit.  The SAC’s focus quickly changed to funding issues as a whole when they considered some of the possible ramifications of reverting back to 2009-10 standards. 

“I just thought it was crazy that required courses are now ‘extra-curricular’ if they might also qualify for college credit,” said Sharon Mullen, Co-Chair of the Sub-Committee on Core Curriculum.  “Was redefining ‘Core’ just a way to get around funding the Class Size Amendment?”

“Then I thought:  what would happen if these courses were ‘Core’?”  Mullen continued.  “Principal Crocetti has been great, keeping these class sections down to 30 students.  60 kids can fill two sections.   If the course reverted to ‘Core’, only 50 kids could enroll in the two sections.  What happens to the other 10?  We can’t afford to bring in another teacher or offer a section to only 10 students these days.  I want these advanced courses available to more students, not fewer.”

The Class Size Amendment limits the number of students in a core high school course section to 25.

 

This SAC does not think Florida’s voters intended the Class Size Amendment to dilute our children’s educational experience, but rather to codify the concept that smaller classes are better for students than larger ones.  “In reducing by nearly 75% the number of classes formerly designated as ‘core’, the Florida Legislature, Governor and Department of Education decided on a solution which I believe violates the spirit of this law,” said another SAC member. 

 

For more information, please email sac_meeting@sent.com

December, 2011 – Women’s Minyan

admin
-
0

Women’s Minyan

Thursday, Dec 1 -18 
at Levis Jcc Sandler Center Biefield Auditorium, Boca Raton, FL
Price: $20 dollars open seating, group sales available
Phone: (561) 852-3241 (box office)
Age Suitability: None Specified

The story of a respected Rabbi’s wife in the patriarchal ultra-Orthodox community of Jerusalem. After years of abuse by her husband, she breaks her silence only to find herself excommunicated and forcibly separated from her twelve children. She convenes a Minyan (a quorum) of women closest to her asking them to decide her worthiness to be reunited with her children. Even as they sit in judgment, it is ultimately their entire society, that is on trial. Directed by Shari Upbin. One Circle Productions holds exclusive rights to future productions of Women’s Minyan. 

November, 2011 – Wellington Thanksgiving Closures

admin
-
0

Wellington Thanksgiving Closures

 Wellington’s City Hall, Safe Neighborhoods Office, the Wellington Homeownership Center, Aquatics Complex, Village Park and the Village Park Gym will be closed for business on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

During this closure, all neighborhood parks, Scott’s Place and the Tiger Shark Cove playground will be open.

 

Village Park and the Aquatics Complex will reopen on Saturday, November 26th. All other Wellington offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 28th.

 

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

 

November, 2011 – Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

admin
-
0

Community Foundation Scholarships Program

“We’re pleased to announce that the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 2011-2012 Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. The online application is on available on our website at http://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/Scholarship-Center.

The process is completely web-based, and the deadline for students to apply is February 1, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Students who meet the primary eligibility will be invited for an interview. At that time, additional information will also be requested through the online system. Last year we awarded 105 scholarships for a total of $730,000.

Thanks to the many individuals who have established scholarship funds, the Community Foundation manages over 100 scholarships and is one of the largest scholarship providers in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.  You are encouraged to go to our website and familiarize yourself with our scholarship opportunities. Most scholarships are open only to high school seniors in Palm Beach & Martin Counties. 

We hope that you’ll help us get the word out about our scholarship program by sharing this email with your friends, family, and others in the community who might be interested. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pat Rowan, Fund Distributions Manager at prowan@cfpbmc.org”.

Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

700 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 200 | West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Main Telephone 561 659 6800 Direct 561 340 4504 FAX 561 832 6542

E-MAIL: prowan@cfpbmc.org

 

 

November, 2011 – Shop Small at Evelyn & Arthur on Small Business Saturday

admin
-
0

Shop Small at Evelyn & Arthur on Small Business Saturday

(November 16, 2011) A staple in our community for more than 28 years, the stylish, family-owned fashion retailer Evelyn & Arthur is proud to participate in American Express’ Small Business Saturday.  A part of the biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year, Small Business Saturday provides shoppers the opportunity to play a role in supporting local businesses and helping to grow our economy.

 

Beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 26, 2011, shoppers who visit any of the seven Evelyn & Arthur locations in Palm Beach, Stuart or Bonita Springs, and pay with their American Express card will receive a special gift from the store. In addition, all American Express cards that have been registered for Small Business Saturday will receive one $25 statement credit from American Express for purchases at a registered small business. County

 

“Our community is one that believes in supporting our local businesses and organizations,” said Adrianne Weissman, President of Evelyn & Arthur. “And, with sixty-eight cents of every dollar staying in the community where it is spent, it is important that we do so. We are incredibly appreciative of American Express taking the time to recognize the importance of independent retailers and the community for helping businesses like ours thrive. “

 

Evelyn & Arthur locations are at 100 N. County Rd in Palm Beach; 277 S. Ocean Blvd in Manalapan; 3011 Yamato Rd in Boca Raton; 2200 Glades Rd, Ste. 405 in Boca Raton; and 10937 Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens; 3764 S.E. Ocean Blvd in Stuart and 26851 South Bay Drive Bonita Springs. To learn more about Evelyn & Arthur’s participation in Small Business Saturday, please call 561-572-0900 or visit evelynandarthur.com.

 

About Evelyn & Arthur:

A family owned business for more than 28 years Evelyn & Arthur provides a fine mix of contemporary and resort clothing for the stylish woman. With seven locations in South Florida and personal wardrobe consultants that treat you like family, you will want to shop again and again. Visit evelynandarthur.com for or call 561-572-0900 to learn more about Evelyn & Arthur products.

November, 2011 – Joseph at Maltz Jupiter Theatre

admin
-
0
November, 2011 – Joseph at Maltz Jupiter Theatre

LOOKING FOR SOME FAMILY FUN

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

 

The musical blockbuster ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

brings family-centered entertainment for both kids and their parents
 

 


joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoatNov. 16, 2011 (Jupiter) – With the award-winning musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat less than two weeks away from its debut on the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage, the Theatre has several unique ticket options specifically for children and their families.

 

Much like popular timeless favorites The Sound of Music and Annie, the show is a beloved musical that continues to draw thousands of fans to its performances each year all over the world.

 

And the benefits of the family theatergoing experience run deep. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, children who attend live theater gain appreciation for the arts and increased awareness of social and cultural values, history and the human experience.

 

With performances November 29 through December 18, the show offers a colorful retelling of the Biblical story of Joseph, his coat of many colors and his amazing ability to interpret dreams. When Joseph’s brothers become jealous of their father’s favoritism, they send him away – and a magical story of forgiveness and redemption within a fractured family unfolds.

 

“This musical was chosen with families in mind,” said Andrew Kato, artistic director. “In addition to 18 professional performers, the Theatre has included 240 local children in the show’s children’s ensemble, cast through a series of high-profile First Step to Stardom auditions during the spring and fall. Groups of 30 will perform during each performance.”

 

Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, the musical features a pastiche of musical styles and showcases a full orchestra, more than 100 dazzling costumes, colorful lighting and a whimsical set.

 

“The show is an eye-popping, stunning presentation that is infectiously fun and joyful,” said Mark Martino, the show’s director. “The ideal audience is one that is coming in and looking to have an entertaining, high-energy experience with their family.”

 

Here are some of the exciting opportunities for local kids and families to see the show:

 

Student previews

For each season show, on the first preview Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances at 7:30 p.m. (November 29 and 30), all students 18 and under may buy mezzanine tickets for only $15 each with a group of 10 or more. Subject to availability. Sponsored by RBC Wealth Management.

 

Spirit Night

On Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m., the Theatre will host its popular School Spirit Night, in which groups of 10 or more students (ages 18 and under) can buy mezzanine tickets for only $15 each, including a post-show dessert meet and greet with the cast. Subject to availability; sponsored by Kilwin’s Jupiter-Palm Beach Gardens and RBC Wealth Management.

 

NEW: Family Night Out

While parents enjoy the show on Saturday, December 10, at 8 p.m., children will explore acting, voice and movement in the Theatre’s Conservatory of Performing Arts.  This activity is appropriate for students age 5 and up for a fee of $20. Reservations are required by calling the Conservatory at (561) 575-2672. Show tickets must be reserved at the box office by calling (561) 575-2223.

 

For a special behind-the-scenes peek at the Theatre’s show, visit www.jupitertheatre.org/shows/joseph.

 

Unique sites have been created for all of the Theatre’s season shows; find links at www.jupitertheatre.org. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is sponsored by Kathy and Joe Savarese and Homecare America.

 

Matinee and evening performances are available, with group discounts for 20 or more. Perfect for church groups, civic organizations or girl scouts – and tickets make the perfect gift! Gift certificates are available at the box office. For tickets, call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.

 

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is an award-winning professional not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and is located east of U.S. Highway 1 at 1001 East Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory of Performing Arts, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

November, 2011 – PB Zoo Hosts Endangered Species Tiger Stamp Debut

admin
-
0
November, 2011 – PB Zoo Hosts Endangered Species Tiger Stamp Debut

PALM BEACH ZOO TO HOST ENDANGERED SPECIES TIGER STAMP DEBUT 

Contact:          Claudia Harden, Palm Beach Zoo (561) 214-1667  

West Palm Beach, FL, November 15, 2011 – The Palm Beach Zoo is partnering with the U.S. Postal Service & the US Fish and Wildlife Service to bring zoo fans a special opportunity to purchase the new Save Vanishing Species Semipostal stamps. On Tuesday, November 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join staff from the West Palm Beach Post Office, in the zoo’s Tiger Falls exhibit where the tiger cub stamp will be available for purchase and a custom-designed zoo pictorial postmark will be also available to stamp collectors at no additional charge. Arrive right at 10 a.m. for a special unveiling ceremony and tiger cub training session featuring the zoo’s tiger cubs that were born in May of this year. The zoo’s Education Department will also be on hand with tiger craft activities for young guests. The new stamp, featuring the image of an Amur tiger cub, will cost eleven cents more than a first class stamp, and net proceeds from stamp sales will go to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to support the Multinational Species Conservation Funds.  Today, only 3,200 tigers populate 42 source sites across thirteen countries in Asia that are now the last hope and greatest priority for the conservation and recovery of the world’s largest cat.  Source sites contain the majority of the world’s remaining breeding females – approximately 1,000 individuals – and have the potential to seed the recovery of tigers across wider landscapes.  Multinational Species Conservation Funds, soon to be supplemented by proceeds from the stamp, provide critical support to programs that protect these last remaining tiger habitats.

The tiger cub stamp is important because all proceeds raised from the premium will support advertising, efforts to help combat tiger poaching, habitat protection, disease prevention, and education for local communities. Other endangered species supported by these funds include African and Asian elephants, great apes, rhinoceroses, and marine turtles.  These stamps are the result of a ten year effort begun and led by the World Wildlife Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Postal Service, the Wildlife Conservation Society and other international conservation organizations.

The stamps could generate millions of dollars for international wildlife conservation at a time when Congress is making deep funding cuts. These proceeds can’t replace vital federal funds for international species conservation, but they are a new, creative way to raise awareness and contribute to the protection of endangered wildlife.

speciesstampjpg

November, 2011 – Jathy Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing and YBBII

admin
-
0
November, 2011 – Jathy Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing and YBBII

Jathy Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing Gives Back to Bosom Buddies II, Inc. in Wellington

 

At a breast cancer support meeting for Your Bosom Buddies II in Wellington on November 10th, Jathy Garcia talks about how Hi-Tech Plumbing decided to give 5% of all October sales to YBBII.  

 

For more information about Your Bosom Buddies II, Inc., visit their website.  For more information about Hi-Plumbing, visit their website.  Jathy Garcia also writes our “Living Green” column for AroundWellington.com and was listed in Palm Beach Woman this month within the Top Ten Palm Beach Achievers…congrats!

 

 

 

1...907908909...1,069Page 908 of 1,069

Around Wellington® is your resource for interesting stories, monthly columns on many areas of expertise, fun contests (with gift cards or tickets to events as the prizes), links to terrific local businesses, a monthly calendar and detailed community information. Learn more.

Quick Links

Get Social with AW!

© 2019 AroundWellington.com | Website design by WebGumption.com