A Little Intro to Picasso’s Pottery
Nicole of Picasso’s Paint-Your-Own Pottery in Lake Worth, FL gives us a little introduction into how you can paint your own pottery masterpieces.
May, 2011 – A Day to Remember
May 12, 2011 Contact: Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, Executive Director
For Immediate Release 561-369-2933 or Cell: 561-248-6064
FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH, INC. AND PALM BEACH MEMORIAL PARK. PARTNER FOR THE 6th ANNUAL “ A DAY TO REMEMBER” MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE HONORING OUR VETERANS PAST AND PRESENT
Lantana, FL – Forgotten Soldiers Outreach invite the public to attend the 6th Annual “ A Day to Remember” Memorial Day Service hosted by Palm Beach Memorial Park, Honoring our veterans past and present on Monday, May 30, 2011. Service is from 11:50AM-2:00PM.
This year we are very excited and honored to have Keynote Speaker, Major General Wayne Jackson and FSO Honorary Board Member give the Memorial Day Address. The Master of Ceremonies will be Bob Nichols, a 35-year veteran broadcaster, auctioneer, commercial talent, respected motivational speaker and Media personality, and National Chairman of the Board of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc.
Our program will also include other honorary guest speakers, including a Greeting from the Military by Sergeant First Class Charles Waller, MIL USA OSD, and William Arcuri, Vietnam POW Veteran performing the POW/MIA Table Ceremony, along with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Honor Guard, Boynton Beach Fire Department Honor Guard, Boy Scouts of America, Boynton Beach Troop 395, Cub Scouts Of America Pack 241, and much more.
There will also be Wreath presentations by local organizations and individuals, as well as a special presentation of the Wreath of Honor, a dove release and patriotic music by Recording Artist & National Anthem Performer, Lou Galterio and National Recording Artist, JD Danner. There will be complimentary food and beverages following the service.
“We welcome the public, local dignitaries and honorary guest speakers and applaude Palm Beach Memorial Park for continuing to host this event with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach again for such an important event to acknowledge our veterans past and present, especially at such a time as this” said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, Executive Director and Founder of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. Zelnar added, “I’m also so proud that my 6 year old son, Bryson Baggett, will be reciting the Pledge of Allegiance this year, he’s so excited.”
Please join us on Memorial Day to make this a Special Day to Remember…
For more information about Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the State of Florida, State of Georgia and State of Tennessee, please log on to www.forgottensoldiers.org or call 561-369-2933.
Palm Beach Memorial Park is located at 3691 Seacrest Blvd, Lantana, Florida 561-585-6444. Directions: Hypoluxo Road (east of I-95) to Seacrest Boulevard, make a right to Palm Beach Memorial Park.
June, 2011 – Summer Fun with Summer Shorts
Summer Fun with Summer Shorts, Dirty Little Secrets and Lisa Loeb’s Hit Musical Camp Kappawanna
SUMMER SHORTS: one fast and furiously fun program of the nation’s hottest “short” plays; new in featuring a star headliner, Jai Rodriguez, stage of stage, television and film, performing alongside City Theatre’s award winning ensemble.
· In association with the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: June 2 – 26, 2011 (20 performances)
· In association with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts: June 30 – July 2, 2011 (4 performances)
· DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS: Jai Rodriguez’s hilarious, provocative and irreverent musical revue, full of “dish and tell, dirty little secrets” that will be sure to make you blush!
· In association with the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Out in the Tropics and FUNDarte: June 10, 17, 19 & 24, 2010 (4 performances)
· In association with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday, July 2, 2011 (1 performance)
· CAMP KAPPAWANNA: Back by popular demand is the hit family rock musical CAMP KAPPAWANNA, with hip, cool music penned by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb. Camp Kappawanna creates an interactive environment that, from start to finish, makes everyone in the audience feel as if they are joining in the fun of summer camp!
· In association with the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: June 9 – 12 (7 performances)
· In association with the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: June 15- 26, 2011 (15 performances)
§ o In association with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts: July 1 – 3, 2011 (4 performances)
May, 2011 – Happiness Workshop
How to Be You – Happy! A Workshop with Bryan Hayes
Do you know that friend who is always cracking jokes, is so much fun to be around…and well, happy? What does everyone want to do? Hang around them. Why? Because the happier you are, the more attractive you are to other people. On Saturday, May 14th from 2pm to 4pm, we are offering a workshop on How to Be You – Happy! It’s easy to be happy when everything is great in the world, but in the workshop you will learn strategies for lasting happiness even when everything is not so great in the world. The workshop is being held at My Flora Aura, located at 26th SE 4th Street in Boca Raton, Florida. Please feel free to go on the website to check out all the other exciting classes being offered at: http://myfloraaura.com.
May, 2011 – Paint for Autism
PAINT FOR AUTISM AWARENESS ON SUNDAY, MAY 22
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)
CALL (561) 439-4000 FOR MORE INFORMATION!
May, 2011 – Palm Beach County Kids Need Help Getting to Summer Camp
PALM BEACH COUNTY KIDS NEED HELP GETTING TO SUMMER CAMP
Salvation Army Looking for “Angels” to Sponsor Local Children
West Palm Beach, FL (6 May 2011) – Hiking in the woods, learning how to weave a lanyard, singing songs by the campfire — some of our fondest childhood memories come from summer camp.
For the neediest children in Palm Beach County, these simple joys seem unattainable. These at-risk kids will spend their summer wandering the mean streets or hanging out with other idle kids — many of them bad influences… a recipe for trouble.
But The Salvation Army can help struggling local families avoid such an outcome for their children. Last year in the United States, thousands of children attended some 48 Salvation Army residential camps. “It’s an experience not to be missed,” observes Palm Beach County Area Commander Major Thomas McWilliams. “Time spent at camp can be a life-changing experience for kids. It can instill feelings of self-worth, open up the world and offer hope for the future.”
Area Commander, Major McWilliams reports that last summer the citizens of Palm Beach County gave this precious gift of overnight camp to 120 local children some of whom had never in their lives experienced the wonders of nature. In addition to overnight camp, The Salvation Army provides three day camps in Palm Beach County to nearly 1,788 more local children. Through donations, underprivileged kids get to go to camps where they play sports, swim, explore the outdoors and make crafts in additional to summer day camps. And beyond the recreation, with the help of trained counselors they learned how to get along with a diverse group of neighbors, dealing with the troubling issues and concerns that challenge them in their daily lives.
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“We are so grateful to our friends who sponsor these children,” he says. “What a difference their generosity makes in children’s lives. The kids not only enjoy nutritious meals and explore the great outdoors, they learned new life-skills and get to interact with caring adults who listen to them and show them love and concern.
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County is currently seeking sponsorship for local children to attend summer camp in 2011. “School will be ending soon,” Major McWilliams points out. “There are lots of spots left and not enough money to fill them. I hope the community will come through for these deserving kids. For many of them, it’s the highlight of the whole year.”
Monetary donations can be contributed by visiting www.salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org; calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY and designate “2011 Summer Camp.” Checks can be made out to:
The Salvation Army
P.O. Box 789
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
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About The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1922, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 89 years. Over 19,000 Palm Beach County residents receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in our local communities. For more information, go to www.salvationarmypalmbeachcounty.org.
May, 2011 – American Cancer Society Announces Relay For Life Wellington
American Cancer Society Announces
Relay For Life Wellington May 14 – 15
Wellington, FL — Wellington’s walkers go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. This “celebration of life” brings numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer together for a unified effort to fight back.
Teams of enthusiastic citizens will gather at The Village Park in Wellington for an overnight relay against cancer from 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 14 until Sunday morning, May 15, 2011.
Relay For Life is a unique fundraising event that allows participants from all walks of life — including patients, medical support staff, corporations, civic organizations, churches and community volunteers — to join together to fight cancer. Relay For Life reminds us that progress has been made in the fight against cancer and that everyone who participates is making a difference.
Relay For Life opens as cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) walk or wheelchair the first lap. This is an emotional time and sets the stage for the importance of each participant’s contribution. A festive atmosphere always develops around the track area at these events. As you make new friends and spend time with old ones, the Relay heats up and the camp-out begins. An atmosphere of camaraderie is created with team members entertaining each other: eating, playing games, and, of course, walking for a great cause.
Highlighting the evening is the Luminaria Cerremony held after dark to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost the battle against cancer. The luminarias line the track and are left burning throughout the night to remind participants of the incredible importance of their contributions.
“Relay For Life is as much an awareness raiser about the progress against cancer as it is a fund raiser,” said Bill Smith, Relay for Life Wellington event chair. “Many of the participants will be people who have been dealt with cancer themselves. Their involvement is proof of the progress that has been made in reducing cancer death rates and in the quality of life following cancer treatment.
“The funds raised will enable us to continue our investment in the fight against cancer through educational programs, research and services to patients,” said Bill Smith. “Due to the generosity of corporate sponsors like Total Wine and Spirits in Wellington , the money raised by participants goes directly to the American Cancer Society’s lifesaving programs.”
Information about how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life Wellington is available can be found through this year’s chair Bill Smith at 561-654-6644 or 1-800-ACS-2345, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit www.cancer.org.
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
May, 2011 – Area 42 Toastmasters Presents… “Public Speaking Symposium 2011”
Area 42 Toastmasters Presents…
“Public Speaking Symposium 2011”
Co-Sponsors: Wellington Chamber of Commerce, WPN & South Florida Business Journal
Don’t miss the June 4th Area Luncheon!
Come and learn more about Public Speaking!
Time: 12:00PM – 2:30PM
Location – Binks Forest Golf Club- 400 Binks Forest Drive
***Special Guest Speakers***
Trish Carr, CEO, Women’s Prosperity Network
Marci Gonzalez, WPTV, Channel 5 News Anchor
Mace Horoff, Motivational Speaker
Honorable Mark S. Packford, Florida State Representative
Tickets: $20.00
**June 1st — Final Date to Register online- http://area42springluncheon.eventbrite.com/
Sponsors:
Applebee’s Restaurant – Royal Palm Beach
Celebration Cruise Lines
Domino’s Pizza – West Palm Beach & Wellington
Florida Marlins
Jacksonsville Jaguars
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Tree’s Wings and Ribs – Royal Palm Beach
Walgreen’s
* Advertising Opportunities still Available for as little as $ 25.00
For additional information email cindyebeckles@yahoo.com or visit http://www.toastmastersd47.org/area-42.
May, 2011 – Kravis Center to Offer Audience-Pleasing Performers & Productions
Kravis Center to Offer Audience-Pleasing Performers & Productions During May & June
The Color Purple, Spotlight on Young Musicians, Max & Ruby: Bunny Party, Bill Maher & RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles
MAY 2011
May 10-15 (Tuesday through Sunday)
THE COLOR PURPLE
(Kravis on Broadway)
+ Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 p.m.
+ Wednesday, Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
+ Sunday at 2 p.m.
A soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, THE COLOR PURPLE is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, A landmark theatrical event, this show is a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous Grammy® nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a community of joy.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $25
Beyond the Stage: A free pre-performance discussion led by Beverly Blanchette on May 10 at 6:45 pm.
May 20 – 7 p.m. (Friday)
A Kravis Center Community Outreach Event in
Partnership with The School District of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Music Educators’ Association and the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, Inc.
SPOTLIGHT ON YOUNG MUSICIANS
Crossing the threshold from practice to performance is every performer’s dream. The Kravis Center’s annual Spotlight on Young Musician turns that dream into reality for hundreds of talented local student musicians.
(Sponsored by The Meshberg Family in loving memory of Julia Meshberg.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets $10 in Advance and $12 Day of Performance
Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 2, 2011.
May 22 – 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. (Sunday)
MAX & RUBY: BUNNY PARTY
(Family Fare Series)
It’s a big day for someone special. Bunny siblings Max & Ruby have a-million-and-one things to do before the very exciting event; they embark on a musical bus ride to find the greatest present in the world before coming home to undergo an unpredictable make-over just for this happy occasion. When will the guest of honor arrive? Who will it be? Join Max & Ruby as their special guest is revealed at the Bunny Party of the year! (Family Fare Series sponsored by SBA Communications Corporation)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $12
May 28 – 8 p.m. (Saturday)
BILL MAHER
For the last 17 years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on Politically Incorrect (Comedy Central, ABC, 1992-2002), and for the last seven years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 22 Emmy nominations. In recent years, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, Religulous, the 7th highest grossing documentary ever. In addition to his popular TV series, best-selling books, HBO stand-up comedy specials and concert appearances, Maher is a frequent guest on MSNBC, CNN and late night talk shows hosted by Jay Leno and David Letterman.
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $30
JUNE 2011
June 3-4 (Friday & Saturday)
RAIN
A Tribute to The Beatles
+ Friday at 8 p.m.
+ Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
RAIN, the acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live! “A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalgia … Boomer Heaven!” cheers The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Sing along with your family and friends to such favorites as “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Come Together” and “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and relive Beatlemania from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road.
(Sponsored by Palm Beach Motor Cars Limited, Inc.)
Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall
Tickets start at $20
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets are available for purchase at the Kravis Center box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach; online at www.kravis.org; or by phone at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org
For Photos:
To download accompanying images or video, go to the Kravis Center’s online pressroom at http://pressroom.kravis.org.
May, 2011 – Hi-Tech Plumbing Joins World Class Organization
For Release: May 2011
Contact: Jathynia Garcia, Director 561-790-6966
Hi-Tech Plumbing Becomes Member of World Class Professional Training Organization
Local Plumbing company, Hi-Tech Plumbing, has joined Nexstar. Nexstar is a world-class professional training organization for residential service providers in the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical business.
Owner, Abiel Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing states, “Nexstar will play a key role in our continuous effort to provide our customers with the best in service and satisfaction and also our employees’ satisfaction.”
Hi-Tech Plumbing provides plumbing services to homeowners throughout the Palm Beach County area. To learn more about the company, contact Jathynia Garcia at 561-790-6966