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October, 2011 – Halloween Nights at the Science Museum

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October 28, 2011 6 -10 p.m.  – Halloween Nights at the Museum

Trick-or-treat at the South Florida Science Museum’s Halloween Nights at the Museum.  Come in costume for a spooky night!  The evening will feature a costume contest, science labs, activities, crafts and trick-or-treating throughout the Museum and spooky science trail. In addition to the Museum offerings and themed activities, guests can view the night sky in Palm Beach’s only observatory open to the public.  Members from the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches will be on site to answer questions.  Nights at the Museum Admission: Museum Members: Adults $5.00, Children FREE.  Non-members: Adults $10.00, Children $6.00.  Children three and under are FREE. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included with admission.

 

November 25, 2011 from 2-10 p.m. – Fall Family Festival

Start off the festive holiday season during the day and continue through the night with cool science labs, fun activities, crafts, and more! The Museum is teaming up with PNC Bank from 2 – 8 p.m. to bring interactive fun through a mobile learning adventure. Into the evening from 6 –10 p.m. the fall festivities continue. Climb to the top in the observatory and check out the night sky!  Event is free with paid Museum admission. Event does not include additional fees for planetarium shows and miniature golf.

 

General Information:

The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm BeachFor more information about the South Florida Science Museum, call 561-832-1988 or visit

www.sfsm.org.

Museum admission: Adults $11.95; Seniors 62+ $10.45; and children ages three-12 $8.95, under three years and Museum members are free.

October, 2011 – D’Edge Media

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NEW MEDIA COMPANY OPENS IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

 

D’Edge Media, Inc. Opens Doors to Growing Businesses and Non-profits

 

 

Royal Palm Beach, FL, October 11, 2011 – D’Edge Media is a multifaceted company that is on the cutting edge of technology.  They help businesses, ministries, churches, and organizations develop concepts, for marketing, print collaterals, event promotions, advertising campaigns, E-marketing and web development solutions that provide them the ability to achieve their ultimate goal. These goals are accomplished through the use of technology, communication, marketing, and design.

 

“We are a visual communication company with a background in advertising, marketing and promotions,” said co-founder Rick McCalla. “Our philosophy is about fresh, motivated ideas that work in many new ways. Having to live in an ever-changing economy, these challenging times have taught us how to combine, redefine and resolve a client’s ideas by design.”

D’Edge Media is a family run business that brings a high level of professionalism, quality, creativity, and experience to every project it develops. Over the years, they have built an impressive portfolio for producing programs and marketing collaterals that are contemporary and tasteful.

“Team members pride themselves on their ability to listen to a client’s thoughts and ideas,” said co-founder Rosmond McCalla. Through their research process of each business or organization they work with, D’Edge Media develops solutions that are insightful and relatable. Through this process D’Edge Media is able to generate results that are valuable to their clients.

D’Edge Media may be reached by calling 561.290.6630 or log onto: www.DEdgeMedia.com.

October, 2011 – 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Expo Coming to Wellington

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2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo Coming to Wellington

 

 

Join us for the 2011 Medical and Wellness Festival on Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Whole Foods Plaza located at 2635 State Road 7. This free event, presented by the Medical Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by the City of Wellington, showcases a variety of demonstrations, giveaways, healthy snacks, and health screenings. There is something for everyone, from information about fitness to pet therapy, aromatherapy and massages. We hope to see you there!

 

For more information about this event, contact the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at (561) 792-6200.

 

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 – St. Michael’s Family Fun Fair and Classic Cars

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FAMILY FUN FAIR AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAE – (October 11, 2011) Wellington FL – On Saturday, November 5th St. Michael Lutheran Church will be holding their annual Family Fun Fair and Classic Car Show from 10 am to 4 pm.  There will be something for everyone. 

There will be handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, a bake sale, book sale, raffle baskets, a plant sale, a silent auction.  And for the kids arts and crafts p, a bounce house and slide, hair braiding and face painting.    In addition there will be a classic car show featuring a Vietnam Era Huey Helicopter and a classic fire rescue truck.  Come for lunch and enjoy the fun and activities.

St. Michael Lutheran Church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive in Wellington which is on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and Birkdale Drive.  For more information contact the church at (561) 793-4999 or visit their website at www.stmichaelelc.com.

 

 

November, 2011 – Meet Christie Banks

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November 3, 2011, 6:30 PM

Wave 2700

 2700 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33421

Meet Christie Banks of Christie’s Critters, WEAT / Sunny 104.3.

 

No entry fee. Raffles. Doggie dress-up contests. Pet BINGO

Dog people can bring their leashed, well-behaved best friend and sit in the large canopied outside seating.

 

Wave 2700 is a seafood restaurant, but also has vegan entrees.

Dog dress-up contests: best costume, dog/owner look alike, most creative. Not bringing a dog? We will also have pet picture contests – so bring your cutest and/or funniest picture. We will also have a couple rounds of pet bingo. See the prizes!

Raffle tickets 6 for $5 or 15 for $10. Prizes include restaurant gift certificates, pet-related gift certificates, sports memorabilia.

 

Dress is Citizens for Pets in Condos t-shirts or casual. We will have t-shirts on sale for a donation of at least $5.

 

*Citizens FOR Pets in Condos http://www.petsincondos.org is a non-profit public advocacy and educational organization dedicated to increasing acceptance of companion animals in condos and other health benefits of having animal companions and also advocate for responsible pet ownership/guardianship. Our motto: “creating a win-win situation for both people & pets.” We provide resources for a pet-friendly America/Florida

October, 2011 – Citizens for Pets in Condos Featuring Steve-O

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From: Maida W. Genser for Citizens FOR Pets in Condos

 

Citizens FOR Pets in Condos is happy to announce Steve-O

(Stephen Glover, http://www.steveo.com/) as a national celebrity spokesperson.

 

Steve-O was recently in Fort Lauderdale on his new comedy tour. He became famous for doing outrageous and dangerous stunts for Jackass, the TV series and movies. He was also a contestant last year on Dancing with the Stars. When he was in this area, he received an award from PETA for his humanitarian work to protect animals. He began his career as a circus clown and started campaigning for animals when he saw first-hand the poor treatment of elephants in circuses. He is a champion for animals, including being vegan (not eating them or using any animal products).

 

Why has Steve-O decided to embrace this cause? He said, “Having two rescues dogs has enriched my life more than I can express. I’m happy to do what I can to encourage more condo associations to allow their unit owners to have pets, as well.” He added, “I think it makes a great deal of sense to outlaw nuisance behavior, rather than pets and I will let that be known.”

 

Citizens FOR Pets in Condos http://www.petsincondos.org is a non-profit public advocacy and educational organization dedicated to increasing acceptance of companion animals in condos and other types of association-run housing. We educate the public about the health benefits of having animal companions and also advocate for responsible pet ownership/guardianship. Our motto: “creating a win-win situation for both people & pets.” We provide resources for a pet-friendly America/Florida

 

Some people may think we joined forces with Steve-O because he does outrageous things and we want to do the outrageous task of changing how associations deal with animals, when the current anti-pet strategy has been in place for so long. What we think is outrageous is that hundreds of perfectly adoptable cats and dogs are “euthanized” (a nice way to say they are exterminated) every day in south Florida while there are at least as many people who would adopt them, but are not allowed to do so because of outdated no-pet deed restrictions. We are talking mainly about people who own their homes or apartments, but do not have the same rights as the 63% of US households that have companion animals.

 

Citizens for Pets in Condos is extremely pleased to have Steve-O on our side and to carry our message.

contact info:

 

Maida W. Genser, President Citizens for Pets in Condos, Inc PO Box 26071 Tamarac, FL 33320

954 366-4555

October, 2011 – Comedian Mark Lundholm for Hanley Center

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CALENDAR LISTING

Hanley Center

Comedian Mark Lundholm

December 7 – 9

 

WHO: Hanley Center

 

WHAT: Standup comedian, Mark Luncholm will perform at South Florida Improv locations to benefit the Hanley Center .  Clean and sober since 1988, Lundholm is a former criminal, mental patient, homeless wino, resident in a halfway house who started poking fun at the insanity his life had become. The performance given by Lundholm is a thought-provoking journey through a man’s decline and his subsequent ascension. He details his battles with addiction in a clever manner that is sometimes shocking, often heartwarming, and unceasingly honest. Improv is the Platinum Sponsor with all ticket sales benefitting the Hanley Center .

 

WHEN and WHERE:  December 7 at 8 p.m. at the Miami Improv

 December 8 at 8 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Improv

December 9 at 6 p.m.at the West Palm Beach Improv

 

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

 

HOW MUCH: $35.00 for General Admission or $60.00 for VIP Seating

 

GENERAL INFO: For more information, contact Theresa Kewely or visit www.hanleycenter.org

 

 

Stephanie Uitenbroek
Slatkow & Husak Public Relations
561.278.0850 x3
561.278.2955 fax

 

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To find Therapy Centers in Palm Beach County and South Florida, see the following, as well as many other resources:

October, 2011 – Hanley Center Foundation Family Festival

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CALENDAR LISTING

Hanley Center Foundation

Family Festival

November 12, 2011

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

WHO: An open invitation to alumni and the general community from the staff at the Hanley Center . 

 

WHAT: Celebrating 25 years of helping individuals and families affected by the disease of addiction, the Hanley Center is having a Family Festival on November 12th.  Catch-up with old friends, meet new ones and reconnect with Hanley staff present and past while enjoying a fun-filled festival for the whole family! The carnival-themed day will feature a bounce house, petting zoo, cotton candy, popcorn, games, snow cones, a picnic lunch and Happy Anniversary cake salute!  Guests can enjoy guided tours of the Hanley campus scheduled throughout the day. The event is free and open to the general public with advance reservations required.

 

WHEN:  November 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

WHERE: The Hanley Center (tented area at the main campus)

933 45th Street, West Palm Beach , Florida 33407

 

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

 

HOW MUCH: Free with advance reservations required.

 

TO RSVP: Please visit http://www.hanleycenter.org/reunion

 

GENERAL INFO: For more information, contact Theresa Kewley at (561) 841-1212 or visit http://www.hanleycenter.org/reunion

 

October, 2011 – Arthritis Walk & Arff-ritis Dog Walk

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Arthritis Walk & Arff-ritis Dog Walk

Sign-Up Now for the Arthritis Walk & Arff-ritis Dog Walk

 

[Lake Worth] – The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the 2011 Arthritis Walk & Arff-ritis Dog Walk.    The annual nationwide event kicks off in November, raising awareness for America’s leading cause of disability, while raising the necessary funds for research, health education and government advocacy to improve the lives of people with arthritis. Participants join friends and neighbors in support of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and its related diseases.

Tie up your walking shoes and join us at John Prince Park in Lake Worth, for the Arthritis Walk & Arff-ritis Dog Walk, taking place on Saturday, November 12, at 9:00 am, registration at 8:00 am.   To get involved or to form a team, visit 2011awlakeworth.kintera.org, or call 561-833-1133. 

Arthritis is much more widespread than imagined, affecting 50 million Americans, roughly one out of five adults, and approximately 300,000 children.  Here in Florida, arthritis affects 4 million people.

“The prevalence of arthritis in our nation is surging, and we cannot ignore it. Events like the Arthritis Walk help bring the community together to raise awareness and funds that are critical to the advancement of research, health education and government advocacy,” said John H. Klippel, M.D., president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Arthritis Walk offers a three-mile  or optional 1 mile walk route around beautiful Lake Osborne.  Statistics show that walking for 30 minutes regularly, can greatly reduce your risk for certain forms of arthritis. So sign up and join the Walk today.  

Serving as this year’s Honorary Co-chairs will be Dr. Gregory Martin, Orthopedic Surgeon (Preferred Orthopedics, Boynton Beach), Dr. Brett Hutton, Rheumatologist, and Dr. Marc Hirsh, Rheumatologist (Advanced Rheumatology Center, Delray Beach).  Serving as Jr. Honorees will be Marisa Salvador and Leeah Rath, both children who are living with arthritis. 

A special thanks goes to our local sponsors, who are supporting this event:  Massage Envy, Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, Comprehensive Pain Care of  S. Florida, JFK Foundation, Florida Crystals, Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, Genentech & Biogen Idec, Amgen, Walmart, Sam’s Club, & Janssen Biotech. 

About the Arthritis Foundation

Striking one in every five adults and 300,000 children, arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and reducing the impact of this serious, painful and unacceptable disease, which can severely damage joints and rob people of living life to its fullest. The Foundation funds life-changing research that has restored mobility in patients for more than six decades; fights for health care policies that improve the lives of the millions who live with arthritis; and partners with families to provide empowering programs and information.

October, 2011 – Kravis Center Receives National Education Grant

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Receives National Education Grant  From The Broadway League

 

$5K Grant Will Enable 30 Students from

Santaluces High School to Attend National Touring Production of LES MISERABLES (May 16-26, 2012)

& Create and Perform Their Own Show

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – October 7, 2011)  For the second year in a row the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts has been named a recipient of a National Education Grant from The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway industry.

 

These grants support innovative programs that enable students from coast to coast to experience touring Broadway productions as a form of artistic expression and as an educational tool.

 

The 2011 National Education Grants program bestows $5,000 to 10 presenters of touring Broadway shows across the U.S. for the development or support of education programs associated with touring productions.

 

Next spring’s Kravis On Broadway presentation of the 25th anniversary production of the legendary musical LES MISÉRABLES (May 16-26, 2012) will be the focal point of this National Education Grant.

 

Under the instruction of the Drama and Music Directors at  Santaluces High School in Lantana – and with the support of Broadway veterans Jacqueline Bayne Gillman (South Pacific, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Ragtime) and Jason Gillman (Legally Blonde The Musical, Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie) – 30 musical theatre students will create and produce an original musical theatre showcase exploring the themes of poverty and oppression in LES MISÉRABLES.

 

The two talented Gillmans will work with the students from the end of March through late May as they create and rehearse Lift Up Your Voice, culminating in performances before fellow students, family and friends at both Santaluces High School and the Kravis Center.

 

Midway through the rehearsal process, the participating students will enjoy a live performance of LES MISÉRABLES at the Kravis Center, followed by a post-performance discussion with members of the touring cast. This will enable the students to draw inspiration from the professional production and deepen their insights when performing their original production of Lift Up Your Voice.

 

LES MISÉRABLES will be presented at the Kravis Center for eight performances in May. The other touring shows in the current Kravis On Broadway series include THE ADDAMS FAMILY (November 8-13), HAIR (January 10-15), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton (February 14-19) and COME FLY AWAY (March 13-18). Subscription tickets to this series are available by calling (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.  Individual tickets for LES MISÉRABLES go on sale to the public on December 17.

 

In addition to the Kravis Center, other recipients of The Broadway League’s prestigious National Education Grant in 2011 are the Fox Theatre in Atlanta; the Hippodrome Foundation in Baltimore; Civic Center of Greater Des Moines; the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in East Lansing, Michigan; the Peace Center Foundation in Greenville, South Carolina; the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis; the Tennessee Perfrming Arts Center in Nashville, the Starz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa and the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut. 

 

About The Broadway League’s National Education Grants:

Since it was founded in 1996, The Broadway League’s National Education Grants program has awarded $750,000 in grants to support the education efforts of Broadway presenting organizations. The League administers this program with generous additional financial support from Theatre Development Fund.

 

During the past year, theatre education professionals at organizations that present touring Broadway productions have worked closely with local teachers and community organizations to create activities that engage young people with theatre and enhance their academic experiences.

 

“We salute our member organizations’ dedication to teaching impressionable young minds tolerance, literacy, peace, tradition, cultural identity, and more via the performing arts,” commented Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League. “Stories told through the pinnacle of plays and musicals not only educate students about the world at large, but exposure to live theatre creates a lifelong habit of theatre-going.”

 

In addition to the National Education Grants program, The Broadway League also administers similar grants for education programs affiliated with Broadway productions in New York City each year.

 

Founded in 1930, The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry.  The League’s 600-plus members include theatre owners and operators, producers, presenters, and general managers in over 240 North American cities, as well as suppliers of goods and services to the theatre industry.  Each year, League members bring Broadway to nearly 30 million people in New York and on tour across the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please vist www.broadwayleague.com.

 

About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

Now Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. 

 

The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL.  For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

 

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PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

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