Commissioner Jess R. Santamaria
will be holding his
COMMUNITY FORUM
Wednesday, July 20th at 7:00pm
at the original Wellington Mall
Updates on:
(1) PBC 2012 Budget & Taxes
(2) Hurricane Season Preparedness
Refreshments served!
July, 2011 – Free Physicals and Immunizations
FREE PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS AT ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Three nonprofit organizations partner to offer back-to-school health and wellness testing
(Palm Beach County, Fl ) With school starting in almost one month, parents need to start thinking about their child’s back-to-school physicals and immunizations. FoundCare Health Center, Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society are helping families prepare for school starting in August by partnering to conduct free back-to-school immunizations and physicals. The three nonprofit organizations are banding together to emphasize health and wellness in our community and will be presenting the 20th Annual Free Community Health Fair on July 23 at FoundCare Health Center in West Palm Beach from 9am-2pm.
“This year’s event theme is “Fighting Obesity: Healthy Lifestyles for the Family” and is meant to enhance the personal, physical and nutritional wellness of every child and family as they return to school in August,” noted Dr. Collette Brown-Graham, president of the T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. “This free health fair will not only provide free back-to-school physicals and immunizations to children aged two months and up, but also offer a variety of free health screenings for adults, in addition to educational presentations, free food and give-aways.”
The health fair will provide medical and dental screening for children and adults with health counseling, as well as free screening for HIV, prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes and mammograms. Educational presentations will be made on various health-related topics including, women’s health, HIV, Hepatitis C, MRSA, nutrition, smoking cessation, physical fitness, skin care and self-esteem.
“We are excited to be hosting this year’s Community Health Fair,” said Yolette Bonnet, chief executive officer of FoundCare, Inc. “The partnering organizations are providing a critical, free community service to area families. It’s our honor to participate.”
FoundCare will be inviting participants to continue receiving comprehensive health services at the health center along with assistance in applications for insurance plans for low income families and individuals. If participants learn they have a health concern, they can schedule a follow up appointment at FoundCare Health Center’s 29,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility.
Community partners and sponsors include: Palm Beach County Immunization Coalition, Palm Beach County Safety Council, Children’s Medical Services, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Wellington Regional Hospital, Palms West Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Pfizer.
For more information on the Free Community Health Fair please contact Ann Marie March at the Jamaicans of the Palm Beach’s at 561-385-1621 and please bring immunization records to the event. The health fair will take place at FoundCare Health Center located at 2330 South Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more information on FoundCare Health Center and their location please visit www.foundcare.org.
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About FoundCare Health Center
FoundCare Health Center is a nonprofit full-service community health center providing medical care for Palm Beach County residents with limited or no health insurance, regardless of their ability to pay.
About T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society
The T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society is a group of dedicated doctors bonding together to provide health education, speakers on health issues as well as medical screening to school children and the minority community.
About Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches
The Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches provide social, cultural, educational and economic services to low income families in cooperation and coordination with other support service organizations.
July, 2011 – FREE Community Health Fair
20th Annual Free Community Health Fair
“Fighting Obesity: Healthy Lifestyles for the Family”
July 23, 2011
WHO: Targeting families seeking healthcare and children in need of FREE immunizations for school, this FREE health fair is presented by: FoundCare Health Center, Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society.
WHAT: FoundCare Health Center, Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society are partnering to conduct free back-to-school immunizations and physicals for children aged two months and up. In addition, the physicians will be providing medical and dental screening for children and adults, as well as free screenings for HIV, prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes and mammograms. Educational presentations will be made on various health related topics including women’s health, HIV, Hepatitis C, MRSA, nutrition, smoking cessation, physical fitness, skin care and self-esteem. FoundCare will be inviting participants to continue receiving comprehensive health services at the health center along with assistance in applications for insurance plans for low income families and individuals. If participants learn they have a health concern, they can schedule a follow up appointment at FoundCare Health Center’s 29,000 square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility. Free food and give-aways will be distributed.
Community partners and sponsors include: Palm Beach County Immunization Coalition, Palm Beach County Safety Council, Children’s Medical Services, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Wellington Regional Hospital, Palms West Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital and Pfizer.
WHEN: Saturday July 23, 2011
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m
WHERE: FoundCare Health Center
2330 South Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, Fl 33406
WHY: The presenting organizations are offering this free public service and public education event to improve healthcare and health-awareness for thousands of underserved individuals in our community. Palm Beach County School District requires students to have proof of immunizations to enter Palm Beach County Schools for the first time and to advance to some grade levels. A physical is required for entrance to Pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and those entering 7th grade.
HOW MUCH: FREE; Please bring immunization records to the event.
GENERAL INFO: Please call Ann Marie March at the Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches at 561-577-7162 for more information.
July, 2011 – The Strong Sun-Moon
Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery
Celebrates
The Strong Sun-Moon
The First Full Moon of the Summer
Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery celebrates the First Full Moon of the summer, an artistic interpretation of the folklore and myth surrounding summer moons. Legends and ceremonies abound throughout the cultures of the planet, both ancient and modern. The first full moon of the summer is called the “Strong Sun Moon,” and incorporates Nature and Earth elements. The element of “water” represents the Frog Clan, carnelian gemstones represent “earth” and the Flicker represents the journey to home and hearth.
The works of Madeline Gallo, Tracy Rosof-Petersen, Mary Catello, Teri Salamoni, Rick Cohen and Kathleen Kirschner take these earth elements, pay homage to the moon and its earth legends in interpretation of its phase and the season.
“J” Street Bakery, Lake Worth’s newest “find”, has joined forces with the gallery in offering a wide variety of samples of their amazing baked goods during the wine and cheese reception. Lorraine Bowe, having left her Lake Worth beach shop after thirty-three years, is a gallery artist who has re-opened her shop on “J” street as well. She will be offering full moon works at both the gallery and her new studio/store.
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. Hours are Sunday thru Tuesday, 9AM-1PM. Wednesday thru Saturday, 9AM-9PM. Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-10 PM with many special events in-between. For information call 561-588-8344 or visit website Clayglassmetalstone.com.
July, 2011 – Science Museum Expo for Health & Wellness
SCIENCE MUSEUM EXPO FOCUSES ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Third Annual Green, Health & Wellness Expo a highlight at South Florida Science Museum
(West Palm Beach, Fl) Come to your senses at the South Florida Science Museum’s Green, Health and Wellness Expo on July 23, 2011. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. guests can taste fresh, organic and healthy snacks; feel the comfort of natural beauty and spa products; see what the use of dieting and green resources can do to promote a healthy lifestyle; smell the wonders of natural, organic and healthy products; and listen to soothing sounds throughout the Expo.
The event will feature fun and educational activities for the whole family - all promoting a healthy lifestyle and balanced living. Guests can indulge in a day of healthy demonstrations and educational presentations, vendor exhibits, give-a-ways, healthy cooking demonstrations and tastings, crafts for kids and much more. The South Florida Science Museum is partnering with Whole Foods Market for this event.
“Basic health and wellness is of first importance to us all,” said Lew Crampton, President and CEO of the South Florida Science Museum. “Our multi-event Expo will help people understand how to make good choices leading to a healthy lifestyle and balanced living. We’re stepping up to offer plenty of fun and family-friendly activities, while introducing Museum guests to new products and services provided by our partner vendors. This year, we’re particularly pleased to welcome Whole Foods to our Health and Wellness Expo family, and we’re expecting a great time to be had by all.”
Vendors at the Expo include: American Laser Skincare, Costco Wholesale, Florida KidCare, Healthy Tomorrows with Juice Plus, Holistic Healing Oasis, PRP Wine and Shtulman Family Chiropractic.
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, fresh and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. New happenings at Museum include Attack of the Bloodsuckers and Tree Houses exhibits open through September 12th, the Amateur Radio Center open on weekends and holidays as well as Nights at the Museum the last Friday of each month. 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. This Green, Health and Wellness Expo is for families of all ages and is free with paid general Museum admission. Museum admission is: Adults $11.95; Seniors 62+ $10.45; and children ages three-12 $8.95, children under three years and Museum members are free.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about the South Florida Science Museum’s Green, Health and Wellness Expo or sponsor information, please call 561-832-1988 or visit http://www.sfsm.org/.
July, 2011 – 2011 PW Chamber Poker Tournament
2011 Palms West Chamber Poker Tournament will be held at the Palm Beach Kennel Club July 30th
The 2011 Palms West Chamber Poker Tournament will take place on Saturday, July 30th at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The tournament begins at 6pm. The First Place winner will receive a cash prize of $1000 plus a seat at the World Series of Poker Circuit which will be held for the second year in a row at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in February of 2012.
The tournament entry fee which includes a seat, dinner and two drinks is $75 per person or you can reserve a table of 10 for $750. For those not interested in playing poker, there is a Dinner Buffet dog races for $30. “We are really excited to be holding our 4th annual poker tournament at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. It is home to the World Series of Poker Circuit and our participants will have the opportunity to be in a professional atmosphere with professional poker dealers. It is going to be a great experience for everyone” says Marc Schlags, Events Coordinator for the Palms West Chamber of Commerce.
For more information or to register on line for the tournament, visit www.PalmsWest.com marc@palmswest.com or call Marc Schlags at (561)-790-6200.
July, 2011 – It’s All in the Game Event
Press Release
From: YWCA of Palm Beach County
Re: “It’s All in the Game”
Date: July 12, 2011
Contact: Allyson Samiljan – 561-640-0050, Ext. 115
ajsamiljan@aol.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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The YWCA of Palm Beach County will host “It’s All in the Game,” an event that includes a buffet luncheon, Chinese auction and playing your favorite board, card and dice games–Scrabble, poker or bunco, among others. Chaired by Theresa LePore, and Judi Miller the event will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Bear Lakes Country Club, 1901 Village Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida. Eileen Daly is the Queen Sponsor with The Academy for Practical Nursing and Health Occupations, Palm Beach Kennel Club & Poker Room, and Suzanne Turner serving as Jack Sponsors.
Get your game group together and come out for an afternoon of fun! Proceeds from your donation of $55 per person will support the programs of the YWCA including Harmony House, a secure shelter for abused women and their children; two Child Development Centers; transitional housing for women; Y-Girls, a leadership and mentoring program for girls ages 9-13; and racial justice advocacy.
To make your reservation or for additional information, please contact the YWCA, 561-640-0050, Ext. 115.
July, 2011 – Local Artist Joanne Baker MacLeod at Whole Foods in Wellington
Local Artist Celebration at Whole Foods Market Wellington
Joanne Baker MacLeod’s Nature Paintings Exhibit Now on Display
Join Whole Foods Market in Wellington and the Wellington Art Society as they celebrate the beautiful nature paintings of local artist and resident, Joanne Baker MacLeod. Joanne has a Fine Arts Degree from Carnegie Melon University, in Pittsburgh, PA, and has been painting ever since. The current display includes nature paintings of Florida trees, animals, and flowers that she was inspired to paint after visiting local wildlife sanctuaries.
Art lovers are welcome to view her work in the Whole Foods Market cafe through August during normal hours or come meet the artist herself on Friday, July 22 from 6:30-8:00pm. The celebration of MacLeod’s art will include a wine & cheese tasting, and live music for a $5 donation. 100% of the entrance proceeds will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship fund.
When: Friday, July 22 from 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Whole Foods Market Wellington Café
2635 State Rd. 7, Wellington, Florida 33414
How: To register, stop by customer service or call 561-904-4000
About Whole Foods Market® Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 12 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.
The Wellington Art Society formed in 1981 with three objectives: to educate and encourage originality among its members; to provide a place where amateur and professional artists may meet on social and business levels; and to present art and promote art appreciation and further advance all cultural endeavors in the western communities. It has been our mission to provide scholarships to area high school seniors who wish to continue their art studies at the college level. The Wellington Art Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
Contact:
Lauren Belinsky
Marketing Team Leader
2635 State Road 7 | Wellington FL 33414
P 561.904.4015 F 512-404-5974
August, 2011 – An Evening of Comedy at Bentley’s
Don’t Miss this Fun and Funny Evening on August 6th
November, 2011 – Arrf-ritis Dog Walk
The Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Arthritis Walk & ‘Arff’-ritis Dog Walk”
Nov. 12, 2011
John Prince Park, Lake Worth
Honorary Chairs – Dr. Marc Hirsh & Dr. Brett Hutton, Advanced Rheumatology Center & Dr. Greg Martin, Performance Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches
Jr. Honorees, Leeah Rath & Marisa Salvador
Co-Chairs – MaryJo McPhail, JFK Medical Center; Kelly Hafferly, Cadence Pharmaceuticals
8AM Registration; 9AM Walk Begins
Bring your dogs (because pets get arthritis, too!) and join the Arthritis Foundation in their annual 5K Arthritis Walk & Arff-ritis Dog Walk on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth.
For more information, visit our web site at or call (561) 833-1133.