“Laugh Out Loud” at the Wellington Amphitheatre on May 27th, 2011
On a beautiful evening, a line-up of six comedians gave a great show to an appreciative and full crowd, who enjoyed the lawn-chair seating and treats from the Ice King of Wellington at the Wellington Amphitheatre. Presented by Peter Wein’s WEI Network, comedians Scotty Zervitz, Dr. Craig Selinger, Leslie Grey Streeter (of the Palm Beach Post), Frannie Sheridan, Alan Shuman and Evan Jacobs took turns at the microphone.The next “Laugh Out Loud” show is scheduled for August 12th.
Leslie Grey Streeter
Frannie Sheridan
Alan Shuman, working up to a rap with a young helper on the stage.
Alan Shuman rappin’.
Evan Jacobs.
Krista Martinelli of AroundWellington.com interviews Frannie Sheridan after the show.
Vacation Bible School at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
(Wellington FL)Community children ages three through having completed grade six are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School to be held at St. Michael Lutheran Church located at the corner of Birkdale Drive and Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington, from Monday, June 6 to Friday, June 10, 6:01to 8:00 p.m.The theme is caring for creation in a week called ReNew: The Green VBS™!
ReNew Vacation Bible School invites kids to learn about Jesus, help build our community, and grow as they become stewards of God’s creation.At ReNew kids will explore God’s Word through Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and learn about God’s creation and what we can do to care for it.Pastor Marjorie Weiss says,“Each evening kids will sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games plants seeds and, nibble theme oriented snacks for the low cost of only $5.00 per student.There will also be an offering received each night that will be used to plant at tree at the congregation’s new building.
To register, contact 561-793-4999 or e-mail pastorweiss@bellsouth.net.
Ground Breaking Ceremony at St. Michael’s New Sanctuary
St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington announces the Ground Breaking Ceremony for their new sanctuary to be held on Sunday, June 5 at 11:00 am.Work will begin soon after on the 250 seat sanctuary that will also include a church nursery and choir room as well as a spacious entry way for people to be in conversation before and after worship and for other church events.A ground breaking luncheon will follow the celebration.
Pastor Marjorie Weiss says, “What an exciting time for the congregation!The vision for a new sanctuary began in the late 1990’s, so this is a culmination of a long process.The members and friends of St. Michael have been very generous in contributions to fund the building which has been the blessing that we needed to make this a reality.”
St. Michael church is a congregation that welcomes diversity and inclusiveness and is open to all God’s people who want to join them in following Jesus and acting in the world as his hands and feet of love.Worship services in the summer are at 8:30 and 10:00 am at 1925 Birkdale Drive in Wellington.For more information visit www.stmichealelc.com or call 561-793-4999.
What is it about Picasso’s Pottery that makes people feel so happy? I’ve experienced that feeling of joy, relaxation and fun throughout the past year at Picasso’s. According to owner Brian Murray, it’s a “very creative, lively and interactive” place, just as he
Picasso's Pottery...making kids happy!
had aimed for. Adults love it because it seems to relieve stress, and kids just love painting. “It’s different from going to the movies,” explains Murray. “It’s truly a place for people to sit together and enjoy each other, as well as what they’re doing.” At Picasso’s, they create the perfect atmosphere with fun colors in the store, fun music and, of course, very helpful staff members.
It’s a great experience – to select a pottery piece, paint it and then come back about a week later to find their beautiful finished piece that has been fired in the kiln. Their pottery pieces make wonderful gifts. And the kitchenware is dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.See the “Introduction to Picasso’s” video, thanks to Nicole of Picasso’s.
At Picasso’s they do everything from walk-ins to birthday parties to summer camps. On scheduled days off from school (like teacher work days), Picasso’s offers a special “drop-off day camp,” a 4-hour creative camp. They offer ladies’ nights with wine, cheese and prizes. They have also put on a few terrific fundraisers (for breast cancer research, autism awareness and other good causes) and themed events (like “Twilight” and Justin Bieber parties).
There’s a great variety of pieces to paint, including lots of good choices for upcoming holidays. One of the most popular pieces to paint for adults is the handprint platter. For Father’s Day, for example, kids can make special keepsake handprint plates with their names and ages. Last Thanksgiving our kids made a “turkey handprint platter,” which was easy to make and is something that we will look forward to bringing out every Thanksgiving going forward. Among kids, the most popular piece to paint is a standing dog. Another favorite is the cupcake box. A couple of other great gift selections are coffee mugs and holiday ornaments.
Picasso’s celebrates its one-year anniversary on June 5th. Its
Nicole and Brian of Picasso's Pottery
success is largely due to terrific employees, according to Murray. The young women who work at Picasso’s spend a lot of time with each table of painters. It’s more intensive than a waiter or waitress type of job, since many first-timers are in need of an individualized lesson. Murray raves about his manager Nicole and about the quality of the whole team. “When kids come in here for a birthday party, by the time it’s over they want to go home with Nicole instead of with their parents,” he jokes. Amazingly after one year, no one has ever quit or called in sick. Their enthusiasm for their work is contagious; another thing that gives Picasso’s such great ambiance. In short, it’s a fun place to be – for clients and for staff.
This is not the first time Murray has run a successful business.He and his partner previously owned “Key West Crossing,” the popular ice cream and gift shop in downtown Lake Worth. He sold the store and then found that he missed it, so he looked for a new business venture after moving a bit west. He noticed that there were more kids in this suburban, Western part of Lake Worth, along with a high-concentration of elementary schools. Since his sister owns two pottery studios in Connecticut, it was a natural progression to look into pottery as a next step. Indeed, the Paint-Your-Own Pottery studio was the only one of its kind in the area and seemed to fill a need. “It’s a great place to come inside to the A/C and be creative.” When he opened last summer, kids and parents were very eager to get inside and begin painting. They had a full house every day for more than three months, without even advertising (other than the storefront window).
At Picasso’s, they aim to give people a great experience, in addition to a beautiful painted piece that they will be proud of.At the birthday parties, school fundraisers and ladies’ nights, the staff adds activities and games to the experience, making it a lot of fun. If you are a slow painter, there’s no penalty.They do not charge a studio time fee – just a flat fee for the piece of pottery.
They also offer little “add-ons,” trinket-sized pieces that can be fired onto a larger piece in the kiln – peace signs, hearts, letters of the alphabet and other nice touches. For example, you could make a little jewelry box with a heart inside (or any of these add-ons), which melds together with the piece when the kiln is fired. The options are endless! The staff will help you if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas too.
For a full schedule of their eight weeks of camp this summer, check our Press Releases.
Whether you’re looking for a special, personalized gift or a relaxing experience with friends or a fun, indoor activity with the kids, check out Picasso’s Paint-Your-Own Pottery at the SW corner of Lantana and Jog Road in Lake Worth, next to “That’s Dancing.”Just watch out . . . because it can become addictive!
Houston: A little bit cowboy, a little bit artsy and a whole lot of fun
By Terri Marshall
Zoo photos by Chris Farris
Other photos by Terri Marshall
The fourth largest city in the nation, Houston is perhaps most widely recognized as the home to the oil company giants. It is true there are skyscrapers filled with engineers and oil barons, but Houston is much more diverse than the skyscrapers and surrounding oil wells would suggest. Often overlooked as a tourist destination, Houston is finally gaining the recognition it deserves and was named as one of Budget Travel Magazine’s Top Budget Travel Destinations for 2011. With cowboys, animals, barbeque, museums and a house made from beer cans – just to name a few – Houston, Texas truly has something for everyone!
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Let’s start with the cowboys! It would be a challenge to get through either of Houston’s airports without seeing someone wearing a cowboy hat. This is even more true when the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is in town. Every February, cowboys (& girls) participate in 13 trail rides from locations as far away as San Antonio, Louisiana and Mexico riding by horseback into Houston to kick off the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Starting in 1952 with just 4 riders, today the Trail Ride has over 4,000 participants. The Trail Riders meet in Memorial Park in Houston for a campout before riding in the Downtown Rodeo Parade! The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo runs for 3 weeks from late February into March. The events start with a World Championship Barbeque Contest and continue with nightly rodeo competitions and music concerts by performers such as Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride and even Kiss! There are carnival rides, chuck wagon races, fried food of every variety and an enticing children’s section complete with Mutton Bustin’ competitions for future bull riders! Yes, that’s right, Mutton Bustin! Far less risky than bull riding but with a similar concept, little cowboys and cowgirls hop on the backs of restless bucking sheep in the corral and are turned loose in the arena to see how long they can hold on. Mutton Bustin’ even has the requisite rodeo clowns on hand to entertain. http://www.hlsr.com
Outside of rodeo season, there are plenty of animal viewing opportunities at the Houston Zoo. Home to 47 endangered species, the Houston Zoo offers tours and special events to ensure a wild time for visitors! The African Forest is home to a family of eight Masai giraffes including five males and three females. Although not an endangered species in their natural habitat, there are less than 100 of them in North American zoos. For a special interactive experience, stay overnight at the zoo with the “Wild Winks” events. This unique event includes interactive activities, touchable animals, a pizza dinner and free admission to the zoo the following day. These events are popular with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for completing badge requirements. http://www.houstonzoo.org
Houston was home to an original species of another type. John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad and the creator of The Beer Can House was definitely one of a kind! In 1968 John decided to begin inlaying thousands of marbles and rocks to create unique landscaping for his Malone Street home because he “got sick of mowing the grass.” This little project soon spread to an aluminum siding project – only the aluminum siding was from aluminum beer cans. For the next 18 years John continued covering his home with flattened beer cans. He created garlands of cut beer cans to hang from the roof edges which reduced his family’s energy bills and gave the house a special song in the wind. The front yard has a sign reminding us to live by the Golden Rule and a ladder with one black rung which serves as a reminder of the struggles we will all have over the years and reminds us to continue the climb! John did not consider his project to be a work of art, or a champion for recycling – he was just enjoying himself! His wife, Mary, and the neighbors got into the act by helping drink the beer! Even the neighborhood children contributed their Mountain Dew and Coca Cola cans to the project at times. John’s favorite beer was “Whatever’s on special”! http://www.beercanhouse.org
During the time John was drinking beer and working on his creative redecorating project, there was another unusual house developing across town. Houston postman, Jeff McKissack believed that longevity was the product of hard work and good nutrition. He also believed the orange was the key to good nutrition and created The Orange Show Monument in honor of his favorite fruit. An architectural maze of walkways, balconies, arenas and exhibits decorated with mosaics and brightly painted iron figures, The Orange Show Monument is a testament to creative thinking and proof that art can be found in the most unusual places! Since the death of their creators, The Beer Can House and the Orange Show Monument have been maintained by the Orange Show non-profit foundation and are open to visitors and events throughout the year. http://www.orangeshow.org
The Beer Can House and the Orange Show Monument are not the only quirky sights visitors to Houston will encounter. On the corner of Kirby and Barlett in downtown Houston stands a giant silver armadillo – silver as in “mega bling”! This massive creature marks the spot for Goode’s Armadillo Palace – a one-of-a-kind Texas saloon bringing you Texas comfort food, live Texas music and plenty of entertainment. Across the street is Goode Company Barbeque which has been serving mesquite-smoked Texas barbeque for over 30 years and consistently topping the “Best of Houston” lists. Save room for dessert because you are not going to want to miss the mouthwatering Brazos Bottom pecan pies. http://www.goodecompany.com
If you are a chocoholic, Houston has you covered in chocolate at The Chocolate Bar. Part retro candy store, part dessert café, part ice cream parlor and 100% delicious, The Chocolate Bar is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth! Decadent cakes with names like Uncle Darryl’s and Aunt Etta’s beg for a taste. Pick up a pizza – chocolate pizza that is – with white chocolate standing in for the cheese and toppings of nuts, candied cherries and other sweet delights. It even comes in a pizza box. If you are looking for an only in Texas dessert treat, check out the Texas Frito Brittle. A legendary mix of Frito corn chips, pretzel sticks and chopped Texas pecans covered with milk chocolate, the Texas Frito Brittle is a sweet, salty, crunchy Texas “thang” not to be missed! http://www.theoriginalchocolatebar.com
Houston is home to three professional sport teams, the Houston Texans football team, Houston Rockets basketball team and the Houston Astros baseball team. It is also home to the Johnson Space Center and has a comprehensive Museum District which includes the Museum of Fine Arts and the Children’s Museum of Houston. Houston’s culinary scene will please foodies of all varieties. All of this combined with a unique Texas style and quirky artistic bent make Houston the perfect family destination for all seasons! http://www.visithoustontexas.com
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
Announcing the “Experience Wellness Talk Show” – Tuesdays at 2pm on W4CY.com
Dr. Randall Laurich of The Wellness Experience is here at W4CY Radio and The UEC Military Freedom Network with a radio show with one of the best radio shows around that caters to your total health and wellness. It’s the “Experience Wellness Talk Show” sponsored by The Wellness Experience. The show features a wide range of health topics from the top experts in all areas of medicine.
The Wellness Experience is located in the heart of Wellington, the leading health professionals at The Wellness Experience are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives — combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Randy Laurich is committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.
Patients seeking treatment at The Wellness Experience with Dr. Randy Laurich are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology. Dr. Randy Laurich and the staff have a genuine concern for your well-being!
W4CY Radio is brought to you by The Intertainment Network, a network of media and marketing outlets including radio, TV, and marketing. The Intertainment Network also broadcasts an all military/veteran radio station called the UEC Military Freedom Network for the purpose of bring awareness, safety, and freedom to the American People as well as supporting the causes of the Heroes of our country who sacrifice their life and freedom for our safety and way of life. Other media outlets under The Intertainment Network umbrella including
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We are so much more than just a great global multimedia network. The Intertainment Network is a full-service marketing company that provides a variety of strategies in order to customize a program that would be most effective to meet your marketing goals. We can help your business with a variety of both online and traditional marketing needs as that is our forte. Although you may be successful with your efforts now, it does not hurt to look at opportunities to accomplish more. We are not looking to replace what you already have in place. We are simply looking to add to it.
You too can have your own radio show, TV show, or customize a marketing program available for ANY budget to your target market that suits your needs and goals. Call 561-506-4031 NOW for more information or to be our guest and receive FREE advertising and promotion. We are at your service with the cure! Why? Because we intertain you!
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Parenting Plus Magazine and The Benefit Card team up to support the community. Providing discounts to South Florida families and support to our cancer patient community.
This week Parenting Plus Magazine has endorsed The Love & Cancer Benefit Card as its preferred family discount card. The two have teamed up to provide support to the local cancer community through card sales and every day discounts and giveaway programs to South Florida families.
Love & Cancer and The Benefit Cardcaught the eye of Parenting Plus Magazine’s publisher, Posie Thompson. Thompson has been a respected and essential leader in the South Florida community since 1996. She maintains and family owned and operated product that exceeds expectations each and every month. Thompson puts her profound sense of child rearing trends and an informative and inspirational spin on important family topics in her monthly magazine that has always been free to the public. Thompson stated “I love the work that Love & Cancer and The Benefit Card is accomplishing in our area and I am delighted to be a part of it. It’s natural that Parenting Plus supports such a compassionate concept that will only benefit our readers.”
Launched in January of 2011, The Benefit Card has quickly become the must have discount card for Florida families. They boast every day repeat discounts to the most popular kid’s spots, restaurants and attractions. The card was developed as a fundraiser for Love & Cancer a service program developed by Erin Greaves. Greaves gives over 50% of all card sales, internet advertising and promotional revenue to provide treatment patients with connections to meal delivery, home care and transport assistance. Love & Cancer was honored as an American Cancer Society National Network Resource in 2010.”Working with Posie and Parenting Plus Magazine is such an honor. Posie and I are in sync with our goals to support families in South Florida and we have big plans for the future.” said Greaves.
The release of the June edition of Parenting Plus Magazine will promote their first joint project awarding valuable prizes donated from premier local attractions and service businesses all featured on The Benefit Card. Prizes for the Just 2 Clicks Summer Giveawayinclude free attraction passes, complimentary services and fun free gifts.
Giveaway prize sponsors include but are not limited to
Lion country Safari
Butterfly World
Putt’n Around Delray
Xtreme Karting
Time for Pix Photography
LKB Photography
Indigo Studio Day Spa
Lifestyle Martial Arts
Leaping Lizards.
To enter to win prizes from these sponsors and more simply become a Facebook fan of both The Benefit Card and Parenting Plus Magazine in the month of June. Winners will be chosen in a random drawing and no purchase is necessary. You must be a Facebook Fan of both pages to qualify. Winners will be notified via Facebook messaging.
This is your one-stop source for your favorite restaurants around town where your kids can eat free! All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary). Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.
If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!
Summer Movie Fair at the Movies at Wellington (Wellington Trace & Greenview Shores in the Wellington Marketplace)
A 10-Week Series of Fun Surprises and Great Movies
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Starting June 7th, 8th and 9th
Tickets are just $5 per person for all 10 weeks! On Sale Now!
Movie schedule below…1st movie “How to Train Your Dragon” (June 7-9). (561-792-7334 for more info).
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Here’s a cool science experiment, thanks to a DVD called “The Best of Beakman’s World.” You can create a rocket out of a 2 liter bottle (please use the help of an adult for this one). Here’s what you need: a plastic 2 liter bottle, 4 pieces of cardboard, a cork, an inflating needle (like for a basketball), water, tape, a nail, a funnel. See below.
Shawn Thompson has two children, Aaron age 9 and Audrey age 4. She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, attending their activities and taking evening walks with her family and their dog BB. Shawn also helps her husband Tony with his business Relylocal.com. Please e-mail her any free deals you find and would like to have included to chefshawnt@comcast.net.
The Lil’ Picasso Arts Foundation, The Palm Beach Autism Society of America and The Extra-Ordinary Empowerment Network present The 1st Annual Florida Lil’ Picasso Art for Autism “Paint-A-Thon.”
The Paint-a-Thon will kick off the Florida State Lil’ Picasso Art For Autism art contest which will gather hand-painted art work from kids 2 to 18 who have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). All the work gathered from the artists in this statewide contest will be published later for distribution to specific special needs communities and nationally with portions of proceeds going to Autism and the Arts.
The benefit is being sponsored by Picasso’s Paint Your Own Pottery and will be a day of fun, friends and of course PAINTING! There will be activities for kids, food and a raffle giveaway!
Donations from pottery painted that day at Picasso’s by people in support of this cause will go to Autism and The Lil’ Picasso Arts Foundation. Kids who have ASD will be able to paint pictures for the “Paint-A-Thon.” So bring the family, paint a piece of pottery for autism awareness — and support the arts at the same time!
When: Sunday, May 22, 2011; noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Picasso’s Paint-Your-Own-Pottery (SW Corner of Jog and Lantana in Lake Worth)
CELEBRATE OUR TROOPS AT ARMED FORCES NIGHTS AT THE MUSEUM
Salute our country and support our troops at the South Florida Science Museum’s Armed Forces “Nights at the Museum” on Friday, May 27th.The event will be from 6 to 10 p.m. and kicks off the Blue Star Museums program which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
SG Robert Mariani and SSG Ben Carman check out the mummy at the South Florida Science Museum.
Honor soldiers oversees by creating a special card for them, make models of military vehicles, learn Morse code in the Ham Radio center, talk to local military officers who will answer questions and enjoy the sights and sounds of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Color Guard during the evening.Guests can also view the waning moon, rings of Saturn, the brightest star in the spring sky through the new and improved Museum’s observatory.
“Our Armed Forces Nights at the Museum is an excellent way to thank area military personnel and to kick off the summer program,” said Lew Crampton, chief executive officer for the South Florida Science Museum. “The evening will feature many fun activities and guests can also check out our newest exhibits Attack of the Bloodsuckers and Tree Houses.”
Admission to Armed Forces “Nights at the Museum” for museum members and military personnel with current ID and their family is $5.00 for adults and children are free. Non-members admission is $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for children. Children three and under are free.
Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 1,000 museums across America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums once again will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, through Labor Day, September 5, 2011.
The South Florida Science Museum delivers entertaining and educational journeys through the many worlds of science and technology for curious minds of all ages. The Museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions.Current happenings at Museum include It’s a Nano World exhibit, Bugz! exhibit, an Amateur Radio Center open on weekends and holidays as well as aquarium feedings and shark petting on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Each year the museum welcomes more than 125,000 visitors and reaches more than 45,000 students through workshops at the museum and outreach programs to local schools. Established in 1961, the museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology.
The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. For more information about the South Florida Science Museum, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.
The Wellness Experience is located in the heart of Wellington, the leading health professionals at The Wellness Experience are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness
town where your kids can eat free! All restaurants listed offer one free child meal (10 and under – some are 12 and under) per adult entrée purchased unless specified (drink offers vary). Since most places change their kids eat free promotions from time to time, please call ahead to make sure the offer is still good.
