Saturday, September 13, 2025
Home Blog Page 932

October, 2011 – 11th Annual Cypress Seed Harvest

admin
-
0

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation Invites Public to

11th Annual Cypress Seed Harvest

Saturday, October 29, 9 a.m. to Noon

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – September 28, 2011)  Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation, which champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem, today announced that the nonprofit organization will be hosting the 11th Annual Cypress Seed Harvest on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. It will be held at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach.

 

“Friends and families are invited to join us for our 11th Annual Cypress Seed Harvest,” said Nancy Marshall.  “This rain-or-shine event is appropriate for all ages, but small children will need to be closely supervised.”

 

Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.  The Marshall Foundation will provide collection bags, harvesting tools and drinking water, although volunteers are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles to help reduce waste. Older volunteers can also bring ladders and/or rakes to help loosen high hanging seeds without damaging trees.

 

Two additional highlights of this year’s Cypress Seed Harvest will be:

 

+ Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will release a wild bird of prey that was injured and rehabilitated.

 

+ THE EVERGLADES: Through the Eyes of Children Student Photography Contest is designed to impact and empower underserved students by helping them to improve their self-confidence by look more carefully at the world around them through the lens of a camera; exposing them to nature and the environment in a safe outdoor setting; teaching new and useful skills through hands-on learning projects facilitated by experienced mentors; and enriching their school’s existing science-based curriculum by tangibly connecting them with the subject matter, making their education more real, applicable, and engaging.  This project is made possible by the Palm Beach County Cultural Council, and culminates with a traveling display of the winning photography.

 

For more information or to RSVP, please call 561.233-9004 or email plantcypress@aol.com. Please RSVP by October 27, 2011.

 

About the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation:

Based in Palm Beach County, the Marshall Foundation champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based education and outreach programs.   Annually, more than 25,000 elementary and high school students in Palm Beach County actively participate in the Marshall Foundation’s various education programs. 

 

Founded in 1998, the nonprofit organization has in recent years awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships and internships, planted nearly 100,000 native Florida trees in wetland areas, and involved more than 5,000 volunteers in hands-on restoration projects.

 

For more information about the Marshall Foundation, please call 561.233.9004 or visit www.artmarshall.com.

 

Available for Interview:

Nancy Marshall

President, Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

561.233.9004

nancygomarshall@aol.com

 

Media Contact: 


Gary Schweikhart


PR-BS, inc.


561.756.4298

gary@pr-bs.net

 

October, 2011 – A Night to Remember Honoring Jim Sackett

admin
-
0
October, 2011 – A Night to Remember Honoring Jim Sackett

A Night to Remember Honoring Jim Sackett

October 22, 2011

Breakers West Country Club

jimsackettevent

October, 2011 – Caldwell’s “After the Revolution”

admin
-
0

NEWS RELEASE

Caldwell Theatre’s Family Drama, After The Revolution,

Explores the McCarthy Era Through Multi-Generational Sensibilities

-Who’s Who of South Florida Acting Talent-

 

Kicking off their 2011-2012 Season, Caldwell Theatre Company presents Amy Herzog’s widely acclaimed family drama After The Revolution. The play was named one of the Top Ten plays of the New York Times plays of 2010 and was recently included in the prestigious yearbook, Best Plays of 2010-2011 which sites the top plays of the past New York theater season.

After The Revolution is the story of the brilliant, promising Emma Joseph who proudly carries the torch of her family’s Marxist tradition, devoting her life to the memory of her grandfather, much revered for refusing to “name names” during the McCarthy hearings. But when history reveals a shocking truth about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and allegiance they thought had been resolved.

In choosing After the Revolution to kick off his third season as Artistic Director, Clive Cholerton said, “Ms Herzog’s script brilliantly dissects and reinterprets the McCarthy Era hearings, portraying it from the point of view of the families involved who continue to be affected by it.” 

The cast for After the Revolution includes a veritable who’s who of South Florida’s diverse and burgeoning acting talent and will be directed by Margaret Ledford-resident director at Promethean Theater with recent acclaimed credits at Florida Stage Company (Goldie, Max and Milk) and Mosaic Theatre Company (Collected Stories).  Carbonell winner Gordon McConnell (Frozen) headlines the cast along with Carbonell nominated (Speech and Debate) actress Jackie Rivera playing the father and daughter team of Ben and Emma Joseph.  The cast also includes, Harriet Oser-most recently seen at Caldwell Theatre Company in Dangerous, Michael Small-Carbonell nomination (Brooklyn Boy), Howard Elfman– recent Caldwell Theatre Company credits (Secret Order), Tiffany-Leigh Moskow-recent Caldwell credits (Chemical Imbalance), and is rounded out by multiple Carbonell winner Nancy Barnett, returning to the stage after much too long a hiatus.

The design team is well known to Caldwell audiences including Tim Bennett-scenic design, Thomas Salzman-lighting design, Thomas M. Shorrock-sound design, Erin Amico-costumes, Deborah Veres-properties. 

Writing for the New York Times, Charles Isherwood would say, “Ms. Herzog’s smart, engrossing play…strikes a fresh note in being set among a family of exotic beings.”

 

###

 

Media Contact:

Clive Cholerton, Artistic Director of Caldwell Theatre Company  

561-995-2326 or clive@caldwelltheatre.com

 

Cast List: (in alphabetical order)

 

NANCY BARNETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mel

HOWARD ELFMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morty

TIFFANY-LEIGH MOSKOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jess

GORDON McCONNELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ben Joseph

HARRIET OSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vera

JACKIE RIVERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Emma Joseph

MICHAEL H. SMALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leo Joseph

ANDREW WIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waiter

 

Director: MARGARET LEDFORD

Stage Manager: ROBERT HERRLE

Scenic Designer: TIM BENNETT

Lighting Designer: THOMAS SALZMAN

Costume Designer: ERIN AMICO

Sound Designer: THOMAS M. SHORROCK

Props: DEBORAH VERES

 

Performances:

October 16  –  November 20, 2011

Wednesday – Saturday: 8:00 p.m.

Select Tuesday 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 p.m.

 

Tickets:

$27 to $50 depending on performance and seat location.  $10 Students with ID.

3 and 4 Play Subscriptions are available for as low as $57.50

 

Box Office:

Box Office 561-241-7432

www.caldwelltheatre.com

 

Group Sales:

Group pricing of $25 for all performances are available. Groups must consist of at least 15. Groups receive one comp for every 20 tickets purchased. Contact Group Sales at (561) 995-2333 or groupsales@caldwelltheatre.com.

 

About Caldwell Theatre Company:

Caldwell Theatre Company is the longest running regional theater in South Florida. The 2011-2012 Mainstage Season celebrates our 37th Season. The theater has 333 seats with no obstructions and no seat is over 60 feet from the stage. You’ll feel as if you’re watching a performance from your living room. Accessible seating is available upon request. All donations are 100% tax deductable. Caldwell Theatre Company is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

October, 2011 – A Pennsylvania Road Trip

admin
-
0
October, 2011 – A Pennsylvania Road Trip

Travel with Terri

Pennsylvania Road Trip:  A Ride around the Monopoly Board

By Terri Marshall, Photos by Greg HolderTerri Marshall

Monopoly has always been one of my favorite board games. I was not always great at acquiring the best properties and populating those properties with houses and hotels, but I always knew it was a good thing to acquire all the railroads – Pennsylvania, Short Line, B&O and Reading.  Collect all four and you get $200 when someone lands on any of them! Trains made Pennsylvania an industrial giant, so it is certainly understandable that Pennsylvania resident, Charles Darwell – the reported inventor of Monopoly – would include railroads in his board game. A road trip through Pennsylvania will provide plenty of railroad sights and many other interesting things along the way.

Take a ride on the Reading with me. Reading, Pennsylvania is a real place and yes, it is also a real railroad. Located approximately 60 miles north of Philadelphia, Reading makes a pleasant and interesting stop on a Pennsylvania road trip. The area is filled with outlet malls, has a significant Civil War history and is, of course, known for its railroads. While in Reading you can visit The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum which features rail cars, locomotives, documents and maps of the Reading Railroad to learn more about this famous railroad. http://readingrailroad.org/museum

 

horseshoe-curve
Horseshoe Curve. Photo by Greg Holder.

 

 

 

Take a ride through Greater Reading to experience its Civil War Trail, Covered Bridge Tour or the Hex Barn Art Tour. The best-known symbol of the Pennsylvania Dutch, the hex sign, adorns the sides of barns throughout the farmland surrounding Greater Reading. This uniquely American art form can also be found on quilts, tombstones and needlework throughout the region. http://www.takearide.com

Perched above the town of Reading you will find a very unusual roadside attraction – The Pagoda. Seven stories high, 28 feet wide and 50 feet long, The Pagoda stands 620 feet above the City of Reading and 886 feet above seal level. It is the only Pagoda in the United States and the only Pagoda in the world with a fireplace and chimney. Built in 1908 by William A. Whitman, Sr. to cover his stone quarry, the Pagoda was originally intended to be a resort hotel. pagodaHowever, due to liquor licensing problems, the hotel resort never opened and the structure was later deeded to the city. Before the days of radio broadcasting, the lights on the Pagoda were used to relay messages to the citizens of Reading through the use of Morse Code – white light was a dash and red light was a dot. Today the Pagoda lights flash at 9pm every Christmas Eve to let the children in town know that Santa is on his way! http://readingpagoda.com

Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places, the Abraham Lincoln – a Wyndham historic hotel – provides visitors with an excellent lodging option. The hotel made international headlines in 1932 when John Phillips Sousa passed away in his guestroom following a rehearsal with the famous Ringold Band which, of course, lead to ghost tales and stories of hauntings! The hotel played host to everyone who was anyone in its early decades including Eleanor Roosevelt, Gene Autry and Ozzie and Harriet. The ballroom was used to house soldiers on cots during wartime. Restored to its original historic splendor at the turn of the century, the hotel provides the perfect lodging choice – tuba playing ghost or not! http://www.wyndham.com

Across the Monopoly board from the Reading Railroad is the Pennsylvania Railroad. And across the state nestled in the Allegheny Mountains near Altoona, Pennsylvania you will find an engineering marvel. Completed in 1854 by the Pennsylvania Railroad, Horseshoe Curve was designed by John Edgar Thomson and Herman Haupt as part of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s main line to the west. It has been in continuous operation ever since. Prior to the building of the curve, crossing the Allegheny Mountains was costly and dangerous. Its importance to railroad traffic was such that it was guarded by Union soldiers during the American Civil War. Nazis also attempted to sabotage it in Operation Pastorius during World War II. Today the location is a popular tourist attraction with more than 50 trains passing through the area daily. There is a visitors center and a track side observation area accessible by many many stairs or – if you are not that energetic – a funicular railway. The track side viewing area makes a perfect picnic stop while traveling through the area. What child doesn’t get excited about the big choo choos? Grown-up children too!

altoonaDown the mountain from Horseshoe Curve is the town the railroad built…literally. Irish immigrants came to the United States to work on the construction of Horseshoe Curve and the town of Altoona was born to provide housing for the workers and their families. Although not as bustling as it was in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Altoona is historically significant and makes an interesting stop on a Pennsylvania road trip. The downtown area is home to the Railroaders Memorial Museum which is dedicated to revealing, interpreting, commemorating and celebrating the significant contributions of railroaders to American life and industry. There are interactive exhibits, rail cars, model railroad layouts, a children’s learning center and even Kelly’s Bar complete with a wax bartender. The “drinks” are wax too so I wouldn’t recommend consumption. http://www.railroadcity.com

Bring your Monopoly game to life with a road trip through Pennsylvania – it’s a ride worth taking!

 

Terri is a freelance writer with regular columns on travel, chocolate and bar reviews. She is busy each month visiting new places to bring unique travel destinations and events to you. Yes, it is a sacrifice – but she is willing to do that for her readers! You can see more of Terri’s writing at www.examiner.com where she is the National Chocolate Examiner and at www.barzz.net. You can contact Terri at terri.marshall60@gmail.com

 

 

 

October, 2011 – Getting the Hang of Coupons

admin
-
0
October, 2011 – Getting the Hang of Coupons

Getting the Hang of Coupons

 

By Krista Martinelli

 

When our new advertising representative Shawn Thompson introduced the idea of a Coupon Swap to me, I had never heard of it, but was

Advertising Rep Shawn Thompson and Editor Krista Martinelli of AroundWellington.com at the Coupon Swap. Photo by Christine Rose.

 excited to try something new.  Being the opposite of “good with coupons,” I confessed to her that I’m the type of person who can’t even seem to produce a coupon that I have in my pocket when I get to the register – I almost always forget.  She shared this article with me to explain the way a Coupon Swap works. http://moneysavingqueen.com/April-2011/5-Tips-for-Holding-a-Successful-Coupon-Swap-Party/

 

I decided to give it a try and see if I could learn something about couponing. I’ve always been interested in these stories of people who go to the store and somehow get money back, instead of paying.  For example, they buy groceries and the store pays them – because of the amount and combination of coupons they’ve brought in.  A few of the ladies on the evening of our Coupon Swap said that they have been able to do this.  Amazing! 

 

One happy raffle winner at our September AroundWellington.com Coupon Swap, which was held at the Nature's Table Cafe. Photo by Christine Rose.
One happy raffle winner at our September AroundWellington.com Coupon Swap, which was held at the Nature's Table Cafe. Photo by Christine Rose.

 

 

 

 

I don’t think I’m going to ever be coupon-crazy enough to get to that level of couponing.  But here are some good things I learned from being around other Coupon Moms. And I have to say that I’ve been using at least one coupon each time I go to the store, since the event – major progress!

 

 

  • When a grocery store (like Publix) has a Buy 1, Get 1 FREE special, you can still use a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon toward your purchase. This is a way to save major money!  And almost get stuff for free or sometimes even get money back.
  • Using coupons is all about planning. Plan your trip to the store around a few coupons that want to use.
  • Get one of those little file folio organizers, alphabetized. Organize your coupons that you are most-likely to use into alphabetical order.  I’m now keeping my small file organizer in the car. 
  • If you are a parent, make the most of those City Books that also raise money for your child’s school.  There are plenty of great coupons inside for local attractions and restaurants – many free offers or buy 1, get 1 free offers.
  • Hey AroundWellington Readers!  Don’t forget that we have a Coupons page that is updated each month!  Visit our “AW Coupons” page for coupons for the following advertisers (insert list). If you plan on attending our next coupon swap, please get familiar with this list and USE at least one of the coupons, saving your receipt.  It will get you double raffle tickets at our next event!
  • Tell your friends what coupons you are in search of.  They will look out for you!  At our coupon swap party, one mom (of six kids) told all of us ahead of time that she would take any diaper coupons we found in the pile.  She ended up with a LOT of good diaper coupons.
  • Enter contests!  With some of these local contests, your chances of winning are very good.  It just depends on the response and what the prize is. Our AroundWellington advertising rep Shawn Thompson is a big contest enterer.  She recently won tickets to Disney World through a Coca Cola contest. I have another friend who constantly wins concert tickets from radio stations.  Don’t forget that we have about two contests per month on AroundWellington.com under “Contest!”  And who doesn’t like a free one-hour massage from Massage Envy, for example?  J  There are other great contests happening all the time at the Wellington MacaroniKid.com, one of our media partners.
  • Get those M&Ms that say “Win Free Movie Tickets” on the front of them!  Right now M&Ms is having a special promotion. Just make sure your package of M&Ms says so on the front. According to Shawn, you can win free movie tickets almost every time – by entering the code on the package.
  • Here are a few sites that people mentioned at the Coupon Swap that you can explore further – www.CouponingtoDisney.com, Coupons.com Groupon.com, CouponMom.com and RedPlum.com.  And of course, there’s the TV show on TLC called “Extreme Couponing,” which may go beyond what the average person would be willing to do – but still contains some good ideas.  (See this video with an example of how one Mom actually made money in buying hand soaps).
  • Restaurant.com is offering their $25 gift certificates for just $1 when you use the code WOW at checkout. But if you go thru ShopAtHome first, you will get 50% cash back which makes this just $0.50. If you haven’t tried Restaurants.com yet, now is the time to do it.

 

Anyway, thanks to attending my first Coupon Swap, I’m doing a better job of being organized with coupons and actually – yes – using them!  Please keeping checking on AroundWellington.com or become a fan of our Facebook page, so you can get updates on the next one.  Hope to see you there!

 

Krista Martinelli is the mother of a 6-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy.  She is the editor of AroundWellington.com, your online local magazine. 

October, 2011 – Miami Kids Music…Breaking Down Barriers with Music

admin
-
0
October, 2011 – Miami Kids Music…Breaking Down Barriers with Music

AW Spotlight

 

Miami Kids Music – Breaking Down Barriers with Music

 

By Krista Martinelli

How do you fully engage babies, two-year-olds, moms and dads in one activity? At Miami Kids Music, now offering their “Music Together” classes at Temple Beth Torah and Fame Dance Studio in Wellington, the answer is easy – music! When you look at a class in action, all you see is fun. But according to Director Missy K. Smith, there’s a lot of learning and development going on – and it’s all research-based.

 

Music Together relies upon its lab school in Princeton, New Jersey, where musical activities are taught to over 300 children, to continue the high quality of research and development expected of their musical program. Before each 10-week session, the Music Visit this page for a short Music Together video clip.

Making music together with Miami Kids Music at Temple Beth Torah
Making music together with Miami Kids Music at Temple Beth Torah
Together directors and teachers are offered the opportunity to participate in a Training and Songs Workshop, which is taught by Princeton’s finest trainers. This intensive one-day workshop introduces new strategies and ways of playing with the upcoming music collection. Fully equipped with three-years of original music collections which do not repeat, the instructors are then ready to pass along the joy of music to their families!

Now serving 2000 communities in over 25 countries, Music Together’s early childhood music program supports the natural bonding experience between parents and children, connecting families and communities across the globe as they express and explore the basic human instinct for making music.

In the 45-minute class that I enjoyed sitting in on at Temple Beth

The Music Together class is a special time for bonding with your children...cell phones are off!
The Music Together class is a special time for bonding with your children...cell phones are off!

Torah in Wellington, they incorporated songs from all over the world, giving an international flavor to the rhythms introduced and a sense of world culture, even to the students as young as two months old.  Hey parents – for a fun game with your young children, visit this songbook page at Music Together’s site and have your kids guess the main instrument playing.

“It’s all about family music-making,” says Smith. “We are a non-performance oriented program, focused on the special bonds that music creates within a family.” The Music Together classes, available for babies through 4-year-olds, teach skills that translate well into many other areas. Their students tend to excel in dance, language, musical instruments and many other arts. 

“We are teaching families not to be consumers of music, but participants,” explains Smith. “Parents are encouraged to take out the pots and pans and make some “music” with their kids. Too often parents make the mistake of turning on the TV at home, when they could be interacting with their children. The Music Together families take their music with them throughout their daily routine, or even when riding on a long car trip. Parents are encouraged create a lullaby time with their children. There’s something so special about having your child sit in your lap, as you’re singing a lullaby – something that cannot be replaced by listening to CDs or watching a TV program.

The young students love the fact that their parents are with them, connecting during the class and vice versa. Cell phones are off, and parents are on the floor, eye to eye with their children.

Speech therapists are quite fond of the Music Together program and they recommend their young clients who are struggling with speech issues.  Smith explains that she has had a number of parents tell her that their child has “sung sounds which they have never before been able to speak.” The music has the power to override the barriers in language. By singing words first, even before being able to say them, kids progress toward language skills.  It’s always exciting when a young student begins talking, as a result of singing songs together in class.

The class is a total immersion in music where even the instructions

"It's all about family music making," says Missy Smith of Miami Kids Music.
"It's all about family music making," says Missy Smith of Miami Kids Music.

 are sung, not spoken. According to Smith, “During the class, the greatest gift parents give their kids is to sing, play and let down their walls.”  Parents really see a difference in their children at the end of a ten-week class. The final class is more of a celebration than a performance, where they sing their favorite songs and add in every child’s favorite thing… bubbles!

For students, parents and the teacher, the experience looks like pure joy. The feeling of moving to the music – dancing, clapping, using instruments and singing along with kids becomes effortless after a while, and the room is filled with smiles. It’s 45-minutes of fun that everyone looks forward to. Miami Kids Music always offers a FREE trial class.  Just email or call Missy Smith ahead of time (miamikidsmusic@aol.com or 561-747-3637) to arrange for the class, and don’t forget to mention AroundWellington.com! See the brief video below or click on our “Videos” page for another video of the class in action. 

 

About the Instructor

Melissa K. Smith has a musical theatre performance background with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Florida. She has been singing and studying music, theatre, and voice since the age of nine.  She laughs, “I was the middle sister in a family of an older brother and then three younger sisters. So naturally I was starved for attention. I was always the one posing dramatically for a photo…musical theatre came naturally.” After spending four years working and studying as an actress and singer in New York City, “Missy” moved back to Florida and in 1993 received Certification from Barry University in Early Childhood Education. After spending eight years in Miami developing and teaching the Music Together program there, Missy returned to Palm Beach County and is happy to be offering Music Together to her families in BOTH the Miami and Palm Beach County areas! Missy is a Certified Level I Music Together Teacher. She is the mother of a twelve-year-old girl and an eighteen-year-old boy. She looks forward to sharing her experience with a new generation of those who can appreciate the power and beauty of music – together!

 

About the Classes at Temple Beth Torah and Fame Dance Studio

Thanks to a great connection with Temple Beth Torah, Smith was invited to teach the Music Together classes in their library, where many kids’ activities are held. “It’s a wonderful relationship with the Temple,” says Smith. FAME Dance & Performing Arts Studios, located at 3080 Fairlane Farms Rd, Suite 4 in Wellington, has proven to be another terrific venue for the music classes. See the schedule of local classes on their website- (scroll down).

 

Musical Birthday Parties

If you think the classes are fun, just wait until you experience a Music Together birthday party!  Miami Kids Music/ Music Together img_0825comes right to you for a fun, musical celebration! They combine singing, dancing, instrument and prop play and a rousing “Happy Birthday” finale. Your child, friends, and family will play, laugh, sing and help honor this special day in a very special way! (Music Together® is a mommy and me-type class, therefore, please let your guests know that Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas and anyone else who loves your child, will be expected to participate, as well.)  INDOOR parties only (unfortunately, it is too difficult vocally and distraction-wise if the party is held outdoors). “All we need is a rug and a plug….we bring our instruments.” Shaker eggs are provided as a party favor from Miami Kids Music! For more information, call (561) 747-3637.

 

 

Miami Kids Music

Offering Music Together Classes

Serving Palm Beach County and Dade County

With Two Locations in Wellington, FL

(561) 747-3637

www.MiamiKidsMusic.com

 

 

img_0826

 

 

 

September, 2011 – A Second Chance Rescue

admin
-
0
September, 2011 – A Second Chance Rescue

A Great Day for a Second Chance Rescue

 

President of a Second Chance Puppies and Kitten Rescue Peter Torres talks about their mission in helping local animals and finding homes for them. It was a great day at Okeeheelee Park on September, 25th, 2011 where they held their first annual “A Dog’s Day” event. See related Photos under “Photo Galleries” (or Archives) on our AroundWellington.com site.

October, 2011 – It’s That Time of Year

admin
-
0
October, 2011 – It’s That Time of Year

Teen TalkStephanie Courtois

It’s That Time of Year

By Stephanie Courtois

 

          Once the time comes, it hits and keeps on going for a good few months. The college application season has arrived and it’s certainly not leaving any time soon.

 

          With college on the brain, many high school seniors are anxious about one thing. Admission. In order just to prevent a mental break down, it is imperative that a student keeps a checklist of items to be accomplished. From transcripts, to scholarships, to SAT and ACT testing, to essays, to resumes and putting it all together, it is quite a job.

          On top of all those stressors, seniors must also be burdened with heavy course work, clubs and jobs. Not to mention the fact that it is senior year and the entire focal point of high school is on the twelfth grade. Seniors shouldn’t be denied the right to miss out on all the exciting activities such as homecoming week or any other exciting program.

 

          That was a mouthful. Here is my checklist for the 2012 graduating seniors to keep them as stress-free as possible and make this year count!

–         Choose the colleges that you wish to apply to and research to see if they have your intended major.

–         Start the application process; enter your personal information and the easy portions that can be filled out by the knowledge at the top of your head.

–         Take the SAT and/or ACT again. And make sure that when you register you mention which school you are applying to, so the testing service knows where to send your scores. Plus, if you enter that information before you take the test, the requests are free. After the test is taken, there is a fee in order to send the scores.

–         Send in ALL test scores that you have taken. Even if you think you did better on one exam than other, send it in anyway. Colleges only look at your highest one anyhow.

–         Work on your academic action resume and your essay. Find out the prompts and work on them at home. Then show your English teacher or someone you trust what you have written. Include at least three other people in critiquing it before you send it off.

–         Send in all the college applications on the first deadline that they ask for. The earlier you submit it, the better.

–         Check with the college to make sure that they have received all of your information. If you sent it in early, you have time to fix the problem before the deadline rolls around.

–         Apply for scholarships and financial aid. Timing is everything in life, so get to it as soon as they are available.

–         Enjoy the rest of senior year. Everyone only gets one of those in life and by following these steps, you can make it run smoothly.

 

Stephanie Courtois is a senior at Wellington High School. She is involved in tae kwon do, French, National and Chemistry Honor Societies, and is the Editor-in-Chief of her school newspaper. She loves journalism and plans to continue working for a magazine in her career after college.

 

 

October, 2011 – Miami Kids Music at Temple Beth Torah

admin
-
0
October, 2011 – Miami Kids Music at Temple Beth Torah

A Miami Kids Music Class in Action at Temple Beth Torah in Wellington

 

 

“It’s all about family music-making,” says Missy K. Smith. “We are a non-performance oriented program, focused on the special bonds that music creates within a family.” The Music Together classes teach skills that translate well into many other areas. Their students tend to excel in dance, language, musical instruments, as well as other arts. See their schedule at Miami Kids Music’s website and see the “AW Spotlight” story about Miami Kids Music in the October, 2011 AroundWellington issue online.

October, 2011 – Whole Foods Events

admin
-
0

October, 2011 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. 

 

 

Announcements:

 

Specialty Saturdays 12:00-4:00 PM
Enjoy tastings in our specialty department every Saturday!  Discover something new, exciting and delicious.  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

 

New! Donate Your Dime

Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags!

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 on the charities or visit: www.bdrr.org and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.

Health Starts Here™ 101

By Appointment Only – Free

Do you want some help making healthier eating choices but are confused by all of the conflicting information out there?  Whole Foods Market is here to help!  Make an appointment with our Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, and learn more about our Health Starts Here™ healthy eating education program.  Take a guided store tour highlighting some of the healthiest options Whole Foods Market has to offer and learn about the “ANDI” scoring system.  Healthy samples provided.  Email Cheryl.Kobal@wholefoods.com to schedule an appointment today for individuals or groups.

 

Classes and Events

 

Deliciously Raw with Renate: Thankfully Raw
Tuesday, October 11th  6:30-8:00 PM, $20/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she prepares divine dishes for Thanksgiving and shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle.  Each month, Renate shares how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste!   Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant-based ingredients full of nutrients.  This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!  

 

New! Whole Deal Cooking Class

Wednesday, October 12th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to use fresh ingredients in recipes from our Whole Deal recipe and coupon booklet.  Bring your appetite and be ready to taste how wonderful fresh ingredients make any meal.  The Whole Deal can be found at our front entrance and customer service desk, supply is limited.

 

Health Starts Here™ Taste of Health Thursdays

Thursdays, October 13th, 20nd, and 27th 12-3pm, Free

Stop by our new Health Starts Here™ Information Station located next to the Juice Bar in our Produce Department to see what nutrient dense dish Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, is whipping up to tantalize your taste buds.  You’ll also learn about the inside scoop on healthy eating and get tips on how to incorporate more nutrient-dense foods into your diet.  No registration necessary, just stop by.  

 

New! Buyers’ Picks Wine Tasting

Friday, October 14th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join our beverage buyers Frank Hawkins and Ricardo Pineda for a tasting of their favorite undiscovered gems of the wine world.  This is the perfect event for wine enthusiasts to speak with our buyers and discuss all things wine. 

 

Wellington Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair

Whole Foods Market Wellington Parking Lot

Saturday, October 15th 9:00 – Noon, Free

This free event will feature local health and wellness professionals offering demonstrations, giveaways, healthy treats, health screenings and more!  The goal is to create awareness of the many dimensions of the health and wellness resources available to everyone in our community.  Please stop by anytime between 9 and noon in the parking lot, no registration necessary. 

 

Health Starts Here™ Lunch and Learn:  Ready, Set, Breakfast!

Monday, October 17th 11:30-1pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Morning meals can be a challenge for many people.  On the days when a slow start is in the cards, it can be tough to pull together a nutritious breakfast and still make it out of the door on time. The good news is, whether you’re a morning person or not, these quick and simple recipes will be an easy way to pull together a healthy, nutrient-dense morning meal in record time for you or your family.

 

What is Type 2 Diabetes and How it’s Related to Food?

Tuesday, October 18th 6:30-7:30 PM

Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

If you suffer from Type Two Diabetes and are looking for natural answers, then sign up today for this informative talk.  Natural health expert and Chiropractic Neurologist Dr. Tim DeCanio will provide alternative and non-medicinal option for Type 2 Diabetes prevention. 

 

Block Party!

Tuesday, October 18th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free

Enjoy free samples around the store and vote for your favorite department sample based on creativity and taste.  Teams will create flavorful dishes to give you new ideas for meals while competing for our Recycled Earth Trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our Produce Department to cast your vote and turn it in to Customer Service.  No registration necessary, just come on by

 

Chef Chris Paul’s Dining Experience

Thursday, October 20th 7:00-8:30 PM $25/Person

Join Chef Chris Paul, from Wild Orchids, for a fantastic three course dinner, two wine pairing tastings and an option to help with the preparations!  This will be an interactive class that the guests will assist in some of the dinner creation so everyone will not only leave the dinner with a full stomach, but will feel confident in repeating these delicious recipes at home!  Please stop by the customer service desk to pick up a copy of the menu for the night.  For this class ONLY Register online www.wildorchidcatering.net or call 561-252-8633

 

Mom’s Morning Escape & Whole Kid’s Club Story Time & Snack

Friday, October 21st 9:00-11:00 AM, Free *Story Time 9:30-10:30am

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.  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). 

*Whole Kids’ Club Story Time & Snack 9:30-10:30am 

Come with your little ones to enjoy a healthy snack and story in the back of the Café.  Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend.

 

New! Local Artist Celebration: Nancy Tilles

Friday, October 21st 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Per Person

Meet our current award winning Wellington Art Society local artist, Nancy Tilles, and join us as we celebrate her magnificent paintings that are full of color and life!  Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting as well as a walk with the artist at 7pm where Nancy Tilles 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.

 

Food Day Information and Game Station

Saturday, October 22nd 12:00-3:00 PM, Free

Stop by the Food Day information table staffed by Registered and Licensed Dietitians from the Palm Beach County Health Department and the Palm Beach Dietetic Association.  Learn about the 6 Food Day principles and test your produce knowledge!  We will have different produce items for customers to guess the item name.  Customers that get all of the item names correct will win a prize!  The first national Food Day will take place on October 24th with grassroots events all over the country aimed at improving America’s food policies.  Please visit www.foodday.org to see what other events are taking place in our area and to learn more about the campaign.  The first national Food Day was created by Center for Science in the Public Interest, which is a non-profit that has led successful campaigns for food labeling, better nutrition, and safer food since 1971.  No registration necessary, just stop by the information table at the front entrance from 12:00-3:00 PM.

 

Health Starts Here™ Tour & Demonstration

Saturday, October 22nd 2-4pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, for an informative, introductory tour which runs through our entire store and features our Health Starts Here™ program ingredients and prepared foods.  You will learn about the program’s four Healthy Eating Principles, how to identify the most nutrient dense foods, and how to make them work for your busy lifestyle.  The tour will be followed by a live cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center, using recipes that utilize plant-strong ingredients for you to taste and enjoy.  The tour will begin at the new, state-of-the art Health Starts Here™ Information Station!

 

Gluten Free Cooking with Chef Joe

Tuesday October 25th, 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates Gluten Free holiday meal choices 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! 5% Day for Habitat for Humanity

Wednesday, October 26th 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Shop to build change in Palm Beach County! Five percent of net sales, Wednesday, October 26 will benefit Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County. For 25 years, Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County is dedicated to the elimination of sub-standard housing by building simple, safe, and affordable homes for low-income, hardworking families who cannot qualify for a conventional mortgage. Together, help to build homes and hope by shopping in either Whole Foods Market Palm Beach Gardens or Wellington, Wednesday October 26!

 

New! Natural Brain Enhancers by Doctor’s Best Inc.

Thursday, October 27th 6:30- 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Parris M. Kidd, PhD as he explains how the human brain requires ample supplies of nutrients to support its dynamic metabolic activity. This presentation will describe the most recent clinical advances. Considerable clinical and scientific evidence supports the paradigm that personalized nutrient regimens can significantly improve memory, mood management and other higher mental functioning at all stages of life.

 

New! Trick-Or-Treating Adventure: 12:00-2:00 PM, Free
Saturday, October 29th
Calling all kids!  Join us for an all natural trick-or-treating event around the store from 12-2pm.   Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween Costumes and bring their trick-or-treating bags to join in the fun!  Each department will have special treats for the kids, just look for the pumpkin signs around the store and say “Trick-or Treat”! 

Best Costume Contest: 2:00 PM , Free

The contest for the best Halloween costume is for children ages 0-14 years.  Contestants must pick up a number in the back of the café from 1:30-2:00pm to enter.  Competition and voting will take place in the back of the café at 2:00 PM. Winners will be announced at 2:30 PM.  First place contestant will receive a $100 Whole Foods Market Gift Card; Second and Third place contestants will receive a $25 Whole Foods Market Gift Card.  No registration and No purchase necessary to enter.

 

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 nearly 60,000 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 2010, the company had sales of more than $9 billion and currently has more than 300 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

 

 

Lauren Belinsky

Marketing Team Leader

2635 State Road 7 | Wellington FL 33414

P 561.904.4015 F 512-404-5974

1...931932933...1,077Page 932 of 1,077

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