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August, 2011 – School Nurses Begin New School Year

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August, 2011 – School Nurses Begin New School Year

Contact: Robin Kish                                                                                                           August 19, 2011
Administrator of Public Affairs
561.659.1270 ext 5828

HEALTH CARE DISTRICT’S SCHOOL NURSES BEGIN NEW SCHOOL YEAR

 

West Palm Beach, FL – As students in Palm Beach County public schools prepare to begin the new school year, more than 200 School Nurses stand ready to deliver quality health care every hour of every school day.

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Now in its 13th year, the Health Care District’s School Health program provides a full-time registered nurse in 164 public schools in Palm Beach County’s School District, the 11th largest school district in the nation. School Nurses serve 170,000 students from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade, treating everything from injuries and illness to chronic diseases.

 

“School Nurses play a pivotal role in the academic well-being of students,” said the Health Care District’s School Health Administrator Anne L. Hedges, RN, MSN, NCSN. “If you don’t feel well, you’re not going to perform well in school. Having a trained health care professional on site who is prepared to address a variety of medical concerns can make a real difference in the academic career of a student.”

 

To prepare for the 2011-2012 school year, School Nurses gathered at Palm Beach Gardens High School’s auditorium on August 17th for a day of training and collaboration. This “Nurse Education Day” provides an opportunity for the nurses to receive information on key health topics that could affect students this year. Because School Nurses work independently in school health clinics, the day also serves as a rare opportunity for all the nurses to be together.

 

“This education day is a valuable time for our nurses, especially as the new school year gets underway,” said Ms. Hedges. “Each nurse carries with them years of experience and insight that they are happy to share with their colleagues.”

 

The Health Care District’s School Health Program, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Health Department and The School District of Palm Beach County, has evolved to serve as a model for other communities around the nation, maintaining a high nurse-per-student ratio to give parents peace of mind about their child’s health and well-being during the school day. This is especially important to parents of students with a chronic illness. Over 12 percent of Palm Beach County students are monitored for a chronic medical condition, including asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, and psychiatric disorders.

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During the last school year, School Nurses logged 690,000 visits to their health rooms, some seeing an average of 60 students per day. Their required prior experience in a hospital emergency room, in pediatrics, or community health nursing allows School Nurses to address a wide variety of health issues. For many students, the School Nurse may be the only health care provider they see all year.

 

“Students who struggle with significant medical issues both at school and at home face real challenges,” said Ronald J. Wiewora, MD, MPH, the Health Care District’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer. “Having a School Nurse on campus to help students and their families learn how to manage a chronic illness not only helps reduce emergency room visits, but also improves academic outcomes because the student is better equipped to stay in class.”

 

Providing preventive services, such as health screenings for hearing, vision, scoliosis and Body Mass Index (BMI) to identify risk of obesity, are also part of maintaining a student’s well-being. Last year School Nurses, along with 10 school health technicians who travel throughout the School District, provided 105,000 of these student health screenings.

 

The School Health program utilizes specialized technology in delivering quality health care services to public school students. In 2000, the School Health Program worked with the Health Care District’s Information Technology Department to implement a web-based school nursing electronic medical record system called WelligentTM.  The system enables students’ health information to transfer with them as they move from elementary school to middle school to high school. At the time the system was developed, the Health Care District’s School Health Program was the only one in the nation to have such a system in place.

 

“I am always proud of the dedication and commitment our School Nurses exhibit to students in our community,” said Jonathan R. Satter, Health Care District Board Chair. “They are trained to care for students dealing with a variety of medical issues during the school day and they do so with compassion and professionalism.”

 

To learn more about the Health Care District’s School Health program and hear personal stories from students and parents, view our video “Staffing Registered Nurses in Public Schools to Keep Students Healthy” on our web site at .

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About the Health Care District:

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County provides health coverage programs for uninsured residents, a nationally recognized Trauma System, dedicated nurses in nearly 170 public schools, a pharmacy, a long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, and acute care hospital services at Lakeside Medical Center, the county’s only public hospital, serving t

October, 2011 – Broadway and Beyond

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The Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts
(a §501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation)
 
 
Presents:
A Festival of the Arts BOCA
Preview and Fundraising Event
 
October 20, 2011 – 6:30PM
 
“Broadway and Beyond”
Featuring :
  
 
Mary D’Arcy, Star of Broadway & Beyond
  • Appearing as Christine with Michael Crawford and Colin Wilkinson in Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and in Los Angeles and Toronto.
  • Starred on Broadway as Kathy Seldon in Singing in the Rain, Celeste II/Elaine in Sunday in the Park with George and Cinderella in Into the Woods (written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine)
  • And many, many other credits
 
 
 
Karl Jurman, Musical Director & Conductor of the Lion King (since inception in 1996)
  • Has served as Music Supervisor International and Conductor on Broadway for Beauty & the Beast
  • Broadway Conductor: Guys & Dolls, Will Rogers Follies and Into the Woods
 
 
Studio Theater
Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center
 
Sponsorships: $1,000 *
Individual Premium Seats: $150**
General Admission: $50
TICKETS: email info@centre4artsboca.com
Or fax Commitment Form to 561-      or call 561-368-3808 Lisa or Ruth
 
*Includes 4 premier seats and beverages prior to and during intermission and dessert and beverages after the show with a meet and greet and acknowledgement of $800 as a charitable donation
** Includes beverages prior to and during intermission and dessert and beverages after the show and acknowledgement of $75 as a charitable donation
 
Sponsorship and premium seating will be provided on a first come first serve basis

September, 2011 – ABC’s Extreme Makeover in Wellington

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BE A PART OF THE AUDIENCE!

 

You’re invited to be a part of one of our biggest finales yet! ABC’S EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHT LOSS EDITION is filming the big reveal of a local Wellington, FL resident’s year long weight loss journey on the evening of September 1st and we want YOU to be in the audience!

 

When: Thursday, September 1st, 2011 5:30pm-9:00pm

 

Where: Wellington High School Auditorium

2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414

*Check-in at the cafeteria

 

Dress: Please dress nice/casual, no jeans and t-shirts. NO logos,

all black, or all white

 

How: If you’re interested in attending this filming please send

an RSVP email to: WellingtonFinale@gmail.com Include

your full name, email address, phone number, and the

number of people in your party and we’ll forward all of the

details for the shoot as they are available.

 

For more information about the show and to see some of the amazing stories

from season 1 visit:

http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-weight-loss-edition/index

 

Become a fan of our facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/EMWeightLoss

*Children under 14 will not be admitted to this event

**You will be required to sign an appearance release to attend

***Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian present to sign the

appearance release

****Entrance to the finale will be first come, first served

September, 2011 – Fries with that?

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September, 2011 – Fries with that?

Creature Feature

 

Do You Want Fries With That?

 

By Stephanie Karpf, DVMstephanie-karpf

 

 

   I am often asked the question – “What is the weirdest thing that you have ever removed from a dog’s stomach?” 

 

The answer:  That depends on what you consider “weird.”

 

  Our furry friends often chew on things that they shouldn’t.  For most dogs, this is limited to chewing.  They most often do not swallow non-food items.  But many dogs will…either accidentally, or intentionally.  And I have seen some very interesting items get taken out of a dog’s belly.

 

  The most common are pieces of – or entire – balls.  Usually it is tennis balls or those really bouncy superballs that the kids like so much.  The dogs go crazy chasing them around, try to catch them…and then, whoops!  Down the hatch!  This certainly may not be considered “weird,” but it is not normal for a dog to eat this.  Other common items that get swallowed are baby pacifiers, bottle nipples, leashes, socks, popsicle sticks, and corn cobs.

 

  A more interesting case that I saw while still a veterinary student, was a German Shepherd dog that had eaten almost an entire drawer full of women’s lingerie.  The assortment included a lacy black thong, satin red neglige, several pairs of expensive underwear and an entire pair of pantyhose.   According to the dog’s owner, this was not the first time that her dog had done this…but it was the first time the objects caused an obstruction.

 

  One of my all time favorites was a case of a Golden Retriever that had eaten a woman’s engagement ring.  The client came in with the dog, frantic that the dog had eaten her diamond ring.  I assured her that dogs usually do not eat metal.  It would be an odd thing for a dog to eat (unless, of course, it had been wrapped in bacon).  I thought she had misplaced the ring and was hoping against hope that the ring was in the dog.  She insisted that the dog must have eaten it.  So we took an X-ray of the dog’s abdomen, and sure enough, there it was!  Unfortunately, you cannot see a diamond in an X-ray. It just doesn’t show up.  All that is visible is the gold ring and setting that would have held the stone.   So, we had to tell her that we knew that the dog had swallowed the ring, but we didn’t know if the diamond was still there.  When we retrieved the ring from the dog’s digestive system, we called to tell the owner that it was a success.  Rather than inquire about the dog’s recovery, she just blurted out, “Is the stone still in the setting!!!!????”  I guess you have to have your priorities.

 

    If your dog is a chewer, it is very important to keep objects that they often go after, out of their reach.  Many items can cause damage to a dog’s internal organs, or can have components that are toxic.  Even when items are not sharp or poisonous, the danger often lies in the ability of the item to get stuck.  This will result in severe vomiting, and ultimately, can be fatal if surgery is not done to remove the object.  If you ever suspect that your dog has swallowed something they shouldn’t have, you should contact your veterinarian immediately for instructions.  Do not simply try to make the dog vomit it up.  Many objects can get stuck in the esophagus on their way back up, and result in an even worse problem than having swallowed the object in the first place.  And remember, if you can’t find that piece of nostalgic jewelry that you are looking for, there is a small chance that it might be in the dog!

 

 

Dr. Karpf is the co-owner of The Visiting Vet, a housecall service for dogs and cats serving Palm Beach County.  For an appointment, please call 561-252-8874.

September, 2011 – Greater Tuna

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September, 2011 – Greater Tuna

Greater Tuna at the Lake Worth Playhouse

Two actors, twenty characters and a barrel of laughs, y’all!

 

August 15, 2011

GREATER TUNA is a comedic genius not to be missed!  This minimalist show does not hold back on the jokes with its wild sense of humor and hilarious characters.  Think you understood small town America?  Think again!greatertuna

Greater Tuna will bring back to the Playhouse a few favorites from last year’s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare…Abridged including Todd Caster and director Stephanie Haver.  In addition, Stoan Maslev will be joining them as the second player after his break out Playhouse performances in Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues.

Synopsis:

What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common?  In this hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town.

The long-running Off-Broadway hit features two actors creating the entire population of Tuna in a tour de farce of quick change artistry, changing costumes and characterizations faster than a jack rabbit runs from a coyote.

 

History:

 

Greater Tuna is the first in a series of 4 comedic plays (followed by A Tuna Christmas, Red, White and Tuna and Tuna Does Vegas), each set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, the “third-smallest” town in the state. The series was written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard. The plays are at once an affectionate comment on small-town, Southern life and attitudes but also a withering satire of same. Of the four plays, Greater Tuna is the darkest in tone.

 

The plays are notable in that two men play the entire cast of over twenty eccentric characters of both genders and various ages. Greater Tuna debuted in Austin, Texas, in the fall of 1981, and had its off-Broadway premiere in 1982.

According to the play’s official web site, by 1985, Greater Tuna was the most-produced play in the United States.

 

Schedule

 

·          Preview Night is Thursday, September 1 at 8:00 p.m.

·          Opening Night is Friday, September 2 at 8:00 p.m.    

·          Evening Performances are on September 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 8:00 p.m.

·          Matinee Performances are on September 3, 4, 10, 11 at 2:00 p.m.

·          Dinner & Show Night is September 1 and includes a 6:00 p.m. pre-show dinner at Paradiso Italian Restaurant in downtown Lake Worth prior to the 8:00 p.m. performance. The all-inclusive dinner/show package price is $50 and includes a three-course meal and premium seats for the preview performance.

 

Tickets

 

·          Individual show tickets are $26 and $30 for opening night and all regular performances.

·          Preview Performance tickets are $23 and $27.

·          Opening Night tickets are $32 and include our Opening Night Gala.

·          Dinner & Show tickets are $50 and include a pre-show three-course dinner.

               

Tickets can be purchased through the Lake Worth Playhouse Box Office at 561-586-6410 or online at lakeworthplayhouse.org.

 

Location

 

Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave in Downtown Lake Worth.  Valet Parking is available for $5.  Street and lot parking is also available.

 

ABOUT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE               
Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a diverse array of offerings, including award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children’s shows, ballets and operas on film, live concerts, improv comedy and alternative programming. In addition to its main stage theatrical fare, the Playhouse presents year-round independent and foreign films in the Stonzek Theatre, an intimate black-box style theatre equipped with a large viewing screen and high-definition projection. The Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of educational programs for adults and children, as well as community outreach initiatives that bring cultural programs into the neighborhoods of underserved youth and also make theatre available free of charge for disadvantaged citizens in the community.          

The Lake Worth Playhouse has announced its 59th season to being this July with Chicago – more information to come in the near future.

Contact:
Theresa Loucks     
Tel:  561-586-6169 (ext. 216)
E-mail: theresa@lakeworthplayhouse.org

September, 2011 – Women of the Western Communities Meeting

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Press Release

From:  The Women of the Western Communities
Contact:  Allyson Samiljan, 561-798-6741
Re:  First Meeting of the Season
Date:  August 12, 2011

For immediate release.

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The Women of the Western Communities (formerly the Wellington Women’s Club) announces its first meeting of the 2011-12 season, Thursday, September 1, 6:30 p.m., at the new MarBar Grille at Madison Green Golf Club, 2001 Crestwood Boulevard North, Royal Palm Beach.

Started in 1977 as the Welcome Wagon for new residents of the area, the group became the Wellington Women’s Club in 1983 and has served the community since that time in many ways.  A social philanthropic organization of women helping women, the club supports two major causes: the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a secure shelter for abused women and their children, and college scholarships for area high school seniors.

But the name is not the only thing about the club that is changing.  “We want to be more inclusive of the entire area and encourage women from Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, The Acreage, and western Lake Worth to join us,” said Co-President Stacy Kaufman.  This year, instead of formal dinner meetings the first Thursday of every month from September through June, the group will have fewer regular meetings with several optional outings to such venues as theaters, casinos, restaurants and movies.

The new format will allow the annual dues to be lowered to $195 with various payment options available.  According to Co-President Laurie Piel, “We hope to make membership in the WWC affordable so more women can become involved in this great club.”

To make a reservation or for more information, please contact Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or 561-635-0011.

August, 2011 – Rehabilitation Center Earns Five Star Rating

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Eward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Earns Five-Star Rating On the Official U.S Government Site for Medicare and Medicaid 

 

 

West Palm Beach, FL – The Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Palm Beach County’s only public skilled nursing care facility, has earned a Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Nursing Home Compare web site, . The online comparison tool rates nursing homes around the nation on overall quality as well as in health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Of the 55 skilled nursing facilities in Palm Beach County, only four earned a Five-Star Quality Rating. Of the four facilities, the Healey Center, which is owned and operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, garnered the highest number of stars overall, earning 13 of a possible 15 stars in the three categories.

 

“This achievement is a real testament to the quality care that our experienced medical and support staff at the Healey Center provide each day to some of our area’s most vulnerable residents,” said Ronald J. Wiewora, MD, MPH, the Health Care District’s Chief Executive Officer/Chief Medical Officer.  

 

“This recognition is even more compelling in light of the challenges of providing complex care in an aging facility,” said Jonathan R. Satter, Health Care District Board Chair. “We are proud of this tremendous accomplishment.”

 

The information provided in the Nursing Home Compare web site allows families to better assess the quality of care at more than 17,000 nursing homes nationwide. The Healey Center’s Five-Star overall rating is a combination of the health inspection rating, the staffing rating, and the quality measures rating. About once a year, a team of trained health inspectors conduct onsite health inspections, reviewing care of residents, the process of care, staff and resident interactions, and the nursing home environment. The survey process uses a structured review of the medical records of the facilities and direct observation of patient care.

 

“The Healey Center is a unique and special place that many long-term residents call home,” said Darcy J. Davis, CPA, Chief Institutional Officer for the Health Care District. “This excellent rating attests to the dedication of the staff to ensure each resident recovers to the fullest extent possible.”

 

Serving the needs of the community since 1917, the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an important component of Palm Beach County’s healthcare safety net, providing long-term and short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for eligible county residents with traumatic injuries or debilitating illnesses. While the Healey Center’s residents range in age from 22 to 102, the majority are under 64 years old.

“I am very proud of this recognition of our Healey Center team,” said Peggy Mallon, the Healey Center’s Administrator. “This Five-Star rating validates the quality care the Healey Center provides and bolsters our efforts to continue to improve as we move into the future.”

For more information about the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, visit our web site at .

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About the Health Care District:

The Health Care District of Palm Beach County provides health coverage programs for uninsured residents, a nationally recognized Trauma System, dedicated nurses in nearly 170 public schools, a pharmacy, a long-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, and acute care hospital services at Lakeside Medical Center, the county’s only public hospital,  serving t

August, 2011 – Field Hockey Tournament Coming to PB County

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WORLD’S LARGEST FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT IS COMING TO PALM BEACH COUNTY

Palm Beach County, FL – Palm Beach County will be home to one of the largest amateur sporting events in the world.  USA Field Hockey (USAFH) will partner with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission to host the 2012 and 2013 National Hockey Festival at the International Polo Club in Wellington. The Festival takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. USA Field Hockey invites 230 teams and nearly 4,000 athletes from around the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean to compete in this one of a kind event.  The participating teams will contend for titles in men’s and women’s divisions, including women’s age group (Under 16 and Under 19), boy’s age group (Under 16), and women’s open and mixed (adult).   This event is expected to be the largest amateur sporting event hosted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, since its inception in 1985.

USA Field Hockey’s return to Palm Beach County is a landmark occasion for the local sports scene. Palm Beach County has hosted a version of the National Hockey Festival seven (7) previous times with their last appearance taking place in 2005.  Seven years later, USA Field Hockey will return with an event that has significantly grown in player participation as well as the economic benefits that it brings to a community. 

For most families, Thanksgiving is about rituals, stuffed turkeys, and football.  However, the tradition is slightly different for field hockey enthusiasts.  In 2012 and 2013, approximately 4,000 athletes and over 8,000 total participants will forego pumpkins and pilgrims for a four-day hockey showcase celebration in Palm Beach County.  Fierce competition took place for the rights to host this event; however, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission presented the most compelling bid, promising to deliver an incredible experience for all in attendance, at a world class facility. “USA Field Hockey is really looking forward to returning to Palm Beach County in 2012 and 2013, in a new venue,” says Steve Locke, Executive Director of USA Field Hockey. “The high level of professionalism from the staff in Palm Beach County will ensure a premier event. The National Hockey Festival is an epic event, as it is the largest of its kind in the world. We look forward to planning a first class event with our friends in Palm Beach County.”

The International Polo Club is a remarkable sports complex that maintains over 200 acres of land, consisting of eight (8) polo fields. The venue was a key ingredient in Palm Beach County’s successful bid. USA Field Hockey will layout six (6) field hockey competition fields onto one (1) polo field. A total of 30 field hockey fields will be set up to accommodate participating teams.  The partnership with the International Polo Club provides a competitive advantage for Palm Beach County in regards to pursuing and hosting major national and international sporting events.  “This is exciting news for the business community in Palm Beach and Wellington” says John Wash, International Polo Club’s President of Club Operations. “International Polo Club is proud to be able to participate and showcase our community and property and are looking forward to hosting this event”.

Very few communities have the privilege and ability to host an event such as the National Hockey Festival.   In 2011, the National Hockey Festival will take place in Phoenix, Arizona for the second consecutive year. During the last Festival in 2010, Phoenix reported that $9.2 million of direct visitor spending was generated in addition to 12,466 hotel room nights, a number that makes a significant impact for hotel occupancy levels and bed tax revenues.  “Palm Beach County is thrilled to host the National Hockey Festival in 2012 and 2013,” says George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. “Palm Beach County is an outstanding sports destination and we are excited to be a part of one of the largest and most prestigious amateur sporting events in the world. The International Polo Club is a world class facility that is capable of hosting an array of international and national events.”

The National Hockey Festival origins date back to 1922. The event features future Olympians and some of the most talented field hockey athletes in the world.  The prestige and reputation of the National Hockey Festival creates a long wait list of teams wishing to participate. Today, nearly 19,000 athletes, coaches, officials and fans comprise the membership of USA Field Hockey. Considering these numbers and the quality of field hockey events, USA Field Hockey continues to be one of the most successful National Governing Bodies in the United States.   The 2012 and 2013 National Hockey Festival will surely be paramount events that have the ability to go down as the largest and most remembered sports activities in Palm Beach County history. 

The USAFH National Hockey Festival will provide a major economic boost to the Palm Beach County economy.  Below summarizes the economic impact that occurred during the previous National Hockey Festival, highlighting why this sporting event is a momentous occasion for Palm Beach County and the local business community:

 ·         8,000 visitors from across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean will travel to Palm Beach County during Thanksgiving weekend of 2012 & 2013

·         5 day average length of stay for field hockey visitors

·         $9.20 million of director visitor spending

·         12,466 hotel room nights

·         37 hotel properties were impacted

·         4,116 Thanksgiving dinners served by participating hotels

·         Over 4,000 car rental days tracked

·         3,311 airline flights into host community tracked

 

About Palm Beach County Sports Commission

The Palm Beach County Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the county as a sports and sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the county, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (primarily in the off-season) and maximizes utilization of county facilities. The Commission offers a full range of event service support, corporate partnerships, sponsorships and a local membership program that supports its goals. Local, regional, national and international marketing efforts are ongoing by the Commission with sports organizations and event owners. The Commission also produces sports-related programs for the residents of Palm Beach County including the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame, the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award and the Kids Fitness Festival of the Palm Beaches and awards. For more information on the Palm Beach County Sports Commission go to www.palmbeachsports.com

August, 2011 – Vintage Beach Art at CGMS Gallery

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Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery

Presents

Vintage Post Cards and the Lake Worth Beach

Opening Friday August 19, 6 PM to 9 PM

 

On Friday evening, August 19 from 6-9PM The Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth, will be holding an Old Fashioned Beach Party with sand, beach balls, hotdogs and lemonade.  Postcards of Lake Worth’s past glories and Postcards that look like Lake Worth’s past glories will abound throughout the gallery.  Sizziling summer scenes and fun works of art will rock the gallery.  Beach picnic foods including “smores” will tempt your palatte.  Spinkle on a few grains of sand for that authentic beach meal.

 

Artists Lois Herrick and Karen McGovern host the evening filled with beach memorabilia and lots of old fashioned summer fun.  To savor the authenticity of the event listen for the musical strains of Annette and Frankie or some of those other 50’s beach blanket phenomena.

 

 Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists.  The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth.    Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9PM.  For information call 215-205-9441.

August, 2011 – PBPC Announces The View Project and FOTOcamp

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August, 2011 – PBPC Announces The View Project and FOTOcamp

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Palm Beach Photographic Centre Announces

THE VIEW PROJECT  &  FOTOcamp 2011

August 27 through November 5, 2011

Special Receptions on August 26 & November 2

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 8, 2011)  Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the upcoming opening of its next exhibitions:

THE VIEW PROJECT

With Joyce Tenneson, Editor

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FOTOcamp 2011

August 27 – November 5, 2011

THE VIEW PROJECT

The View Project is an exhibit and book showcasing work by 70 international photographers that seeks to uncover what it is about certain places or photographs that, for some unknown reason, speak to our heart in an unforgettable manner. 

This is a collection of photographs that attempt to reveal something about the photographer’s inner life – images that are personal and powerful, yet perhaps not clearly understood, even to the viewer/photographer.

Editor Joyce Tenneson asked each photographer to write a short statement to accompany their photograph, describing exactly what it is that makes the photograph they have sent memorable to them.  Tenneson became interested in exploring why it is that certain “views” have such power. 

She found nothing in her research that could explain exactly why certain places have such long-term influence in our lives.  For example, why is it that some people long to be in the desert, while others feel completed or inspired by the ocean, the city, or the mountains?

In fact, The View Project will encourage viewers to ponder about which specific views, places and moments have left an indelible mark on their own lives.

Special Reception & Lecture

Friday, November 2 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Followed by a 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Joyce Tenneson

 

FOTOcamp 2011

Numerous moving and magical images captured by children and teens who participated in one of PBPC’s three special FOTOcamp sessions in June & July, will be on display for everyone to see.

FOTOcamp students were grouped by their level of experience, from beginner to advanced in each of the 2-week summer sessions. Students were issued a digital SLR Camera and explored a variety of photographic topics, including lens choices, lighting, composition of photographs and digital imaging.

FOTOcamp sessions were led by a professional instructor and two assistants, thus allowing plenty of one-on-one time with each student. This summer’s instructors included Raymond Gehman, a National Geographic photographer, and Jeff Larson, a photography instructor at the University of Florida.  Past FOTOcamp instructors have included famed photographers Laurence Gartel, Anna Tomczak and the Pulitzer Prize-winning John Kaplan.

The culmination of all three FOTOcamp sessions is this special exhibition of photos taken by the young students. At the exhibition’s opening on August 26, one talented FOTOcamper will be named Student of the Year and receive a free SLR Digital camera.

Grand Opening Reception

Friday, August 26 – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

 

Now running through August 20 at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre are two exhibitions:

+ PBPC’s 15th annual INFOCUS Juried Show showcasing the work of its student members

+ Picture My World, an annual program that shows photographs and journal writings by local disadvantaged children, ages 8-17.

About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:

The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW:

Fatima NeJame

Palm Beach Photographic Centre

561.253.2600

fatima@fotofusion.org

Attached Sample Photos:

+ THE VIEW PROJECT:  “Sunday, George” by Sally Gall

+ FOTOcamp 2011:  3 FOTOcampers at Work

For Photos:

To download accompanying multiple images for these exhibitions, go to the Palm Beach Photographic Center’s online pressroom at:  http://pressroom.workshop.org

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