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October, 2011 – At-Risk Youth Share Talents at Annual Event

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At-Risk Youth Share Talents at Annual Event

 

12 October 2011 (West Palm Beach, FL) – On Thursday, October 13, 2011 The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center will hold their seventh Annual Luncheon to share with local donors the progress of their After School Tutorial Program.  Jennifer Prior Brown, member of the Palm Beach County School Board will also deliver her remarks on the benefit of reinforcing education in at-risk communities.

 

The event will begin at 12 PM at 600 North Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach, FL.  Guests will be greeted by the Northwest Community Center Staff and guided on a tour of the facility before a catered lunch is provided by Park Avenue BBQ.   Other attractions will include artistic performances by local children who are enrolled in the After School Tutorial Program at The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center. The event acts as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army while also allowing them to highlight one of many services they provide to Palm Beach County.

 

The Salvation Army After School Tutorial Program began 2008 and is a licensed After School Program according to the Palm Beach County Health Department.  The program caters to local youth in Kindergarten thru 8th grade and has a primary focus on math and reading.  The After School Tutorial Program has a 98% success rate for promotion to the next grade and has helped on average 34% of enrollees improve their grades by one or two letters over the course of a year, while the other 66% maintain their grades.

 

Sponsors of the event included; Underwriter, Angelo Masi; Principal Sponsors, Ackerman, Link & Sartory, P.A. and Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith LLC; Teacher Sponsors, First Presbyterian Church; Student Sponsors, Mary Hulitar and Tylander’s Office Solutions.

 

The Northwest Community Center opened in April of 2000 due to a collaborative effort between the City of West Palm Beach and The Salvation Army.  The Northwest Community Center located on Rosemary Avenue, was developed to serve the residents of West Palm Beach by offering recreational, educational, social and community development activities for the uplifting and improvement of the overall quality of life.  The facility includes a full state of the art gymnasium, a large community room, a stage and a full kitchen.  There are two full sized activity rooms, a weight room and a computer lab.  The center has a large fenced in sports field for outdoor activities.  Current programs available include: Friday Night Live, Summer Camp, Young Ladies of Grace, Athletic programs, After School Tutorial and Music Program.  Membership to The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center is available for $20 and covers the entire family.  Membership ensures you or your child’s participation in programs held at the facility.  For more information on the programs or how to enroll in membership call 561.833.6767.

October, 2011 – Open House at NSP Home

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Wellington Hosts Open House at NSP Home

 

Wellington is renovating and selling five homes through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program which offers government down payment assistance of up to $50,000 for qualified buyers.  

 

If you are looking to go from renter to homeowner, here is your opportunity!  Take the first step by attending our next Open House:

 

Address:                         13657 Yarmouth Court, Wellington, Florida 33414

Date & Time:                            Sunday, October 16th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Description of Home:                This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath townhome is within walking distance to A-rated Wellington schools and Tiger Shark Cove Park. A licensed contractor just finished upgrades to master bedroom suite and kitchen, including all new appliances.

 

For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and click on the “Do You Want to Own a Home in Wellington?” icon in the Events section.

 

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

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

 

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