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May, 2011 – Area 42 Toastmasters Presents… “Public Speaking Symposium 2011”

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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

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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

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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

May, 2011 – YWCA Seeks Out Youth Racial Justice Award Nominations

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YWCA Seeks Out Youth Racial Justice Award Nominations

 

 The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2011 Youth Racial Justice Award.  The award is presented annually to a youth or youth group in Palm Beach County that has demonstrated leadership in reducing and/or preventing racial injustice in the community.

 

Information required on the application includes the nominee’s name, the person making the nomination’s name, address and phone number, and details about how the nominee has exemplified racial justice leadership.  Clippings, photos and other supporting material may be included.

 

The award will be presented at the YWCA Annual Membership Meeting to be held on June 28, 2011, at Sea Gull Cottage, Royal Poinciana Chapel, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. 

 

Applications must be received by the YWCA no later than June 10, 2011 at:  Youth Racial Justice Award Committee, YWCA of Palm Beach County, 2200 N. Florida Mango Road, Ste. 102, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.

 

For more information or to request an application, please contact the YWCA, 561-640-0050, Ext. 115.

May, 2011 – Annual Reach for the Stars Fundraiser Is a Win at the Kravis Center

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May, 2011 – Annual Reach for the Stars Fundraiser Is a Win at the Kravis Center

Kool 105.5’s Tim Allan Walker & Instructor Olga Elsbury Win 18th Annual REACH FOR THE STARS Ballroom Dance Competition at the Kravis Center

500+ Fans Cheer Celebrity Dance Teams at Annual Fundraiser for Kravis Center’s S*T*A*R Series

More than 500 local dance enthusiasts attended South Florida’s most celebrated ballroom dance competition on April 16, when the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts presented the 18th annual Reach for the Stars. The annual fundraiser benefits the Kravis Center ‘s S*T*A*R (Students and Teachers Arts Resource) Series and education programs. 

Hosted by the Young Friends of the Kravis Center, the evening’s twinkle-toe match-up featured eight local media celebrities and their partners from area dance studios. Waltzing off with the sparkly mirror ball trophy were this year’s winning couple, Tim Allan Walker from Kool 105.5‘s Mo & Sally Morning Show and Olga Elsbury from Arthur Murray, Palm Beach Gardens. The talented twosome wowed the crowd with a mean Paso Doble.

Second place finishers were Cha Cha queen Liz Quirantes from CBS12 and Craig Elsbury, also from Arthur Murray, Palm Beach Gardens.  Coming in third place were Samba-dancing Katie LaGrone, an investigative reporter with WPTV News Channel 5, and Angelo Caruso from Caruso Dancesport, Palm Beach.

The other five celebrity dance teams were WPTV New Channel 5’s Christopher Wheeler with Doreen Scheinpflug from Fred Astaire, West Palm Beach; Sandra Foxx from WIRK 107.9 FM and Brian Baker from Studio 561 in Wellington; Lola Thelin from Palm Beach Illustrated with Webert Benoit from Caruso Dancesport @ The Plaza, North Palm Beach; WPBF 25 News Morning Anchor Shelli Lockhart and Sebastien Cajuste of Caruso Dancesport @ The Plaza, North Palm Beach; and the Rumba-dancing Deena Lang from The WRMF Morning Show with Deena Chad and Jennifer on 97.9 WRMF with Eric Ocando from Wellington’s Dance All Night.

The judges for this year’s Reach for the Stars ballroom dance competition were Suzanne Boyd from CBS12; Steven Caras, former NYC Ballet Dancer, photographer and the subject of a new documentary from Arizona PBS; and Josh Cohen from WZZR Real Radio (Josh Cohen and the Hometeam). The evening was once again entertainingly emceed by Tim Byrd (“The Byrdman”) of .

Following the presentation of the coveted ballroom trophies, everyone enjoyed an amazing array of gourmet food and wine, as well as a dance floor all their own in the Dreyfoos Hall Lobby.

The Reach for the Stars attendees certainly had plenty of delicious fuel for the festivities provided by a Grade A roster of belt-bulging dining spots including Blue Martini, West Palm Beach, Cabo Flats Cantina & Tequila Bar, Café Chardonnay, City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, The Cottage, Echo, Grease Burger Bar, Havana Restaurant, Kona Grill, Leila Restaurant, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Reef Road Restaurant and Rum Bar, Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila bar, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Sugar Chef Cupcakes, Sushi Jo and Zuccarelli’s Restaurant.

        

The Sun-Sentinel was the Platinum Sponsor for Reach for the Stars 2011; Gold Sponsors included Marcie Gorman-Althof, Sydelle and Arthur I. Meyer Foundation and Jane M. Mitchell. Susan Bloom was a Silver Sponsor.

Additional support was provided by Ish Rodriguez, Melissa Wilson, Ellison Graphics Corporation, Phase 9 Design Printing Web, Total Wine & More and Valentine Designs. Tom Gutmann and Tom Howard, TNT Dance Designs generously supplied the colorful dance costumes.

 

1. Dance Competitors: (Sandra Foxx, Brian Baker, Katie LaGrone, Angelo Caruso, Liz Quirantes, Craig Elsbury, Lola Thélin, Webert Benoit, Doreen Scheinpflug, Christopher Wheeler, Deena Lang, Eric Ocando, Sebastien Cajuste, Shelli Lockhart, Olga Elsbury, Tim Allan Walker)
1. Dance Competitors: (Sandra Foxx, Brian Baker, Katie LaGrone, Angelo Caruso, Liz Quirantes, Craig Elsbury, Lola Thélin, Webert Benoit, Doreen Scheinpflug, Christopher Wheeler, Deena Lang, Eric Ocando, Sebastien Cajuste, Shelli Lockhart, Olga Elsbury, Tim Allan Walker)

May, 2011 – Salvation Army to Host Community Health Fair

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 The Salvation Army to Host a Community Health Fair – Ensuring Health of Community They Serve

WHAT:        The Salvation Army Boca Raton Corps will open their doors to local healthcare professionals to provide FREE screenings and wellness check-ups to residents on Saturday, April 30 from 9 AM till 2 PM.
       
The Health Fair will include FREE screenings and immunization provided by the Palm Beach County Health Department, the Blood Mobile, the mobile Wellness Van from the Boca Raton Community Hospital, the Visiting Nurses Association, Mobile Chiropractic bus, in addition to valuable resources provided by Humana, LA Fitness, First Care, Florida Kid Care, Walgreens, Costco, Brehemer Pediatrics and Oasis Health Care.  FREE food and drinks will be provided by The Salvation Army and served off their Canteen or mobile feeding kitchen used in times of disaster.  

WHO:        The Salvation Army Boca Raton Corps

WHEN:        Saturday, August 30, 2011
        9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

        Note to Media: Representatives of participating organizations and The Salvation Army will be available for interviews during the above photo opportunity time

WHERE:        300 SW 2nd Avenue
        Boca Raton, FL

May, 2011 – AW in Pictures

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May, 2011 – AW in Pictures

 Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.

Dr. Haik, "The Kids Teeth Doctor," at the St. Peter's Enrichment Fair. Photo by Carol Porter
Dr. Haik, "The Kids Teeth Doctor," at the St. Peter's Enrichment Fair. Photo by Carol Porter
Dennis Koehler, often called the "world's greatest advocate of veterans," passed away last month. Rest in peace, brave soldier. Photo by Carol Porter
Dennis Koehler, often called the "world's greatest advocate of veterans," passed away last month. Rest in peace, brave soldier. Photo by Carol Porter
The 2011 Women of the Year Stiletto Awards honored many amazing women in our community. Photo by Carol Porter
The 2011 Women of the Year Stiletto Awards honored many amazing women in our community. Photo by Carol Porter
Village Park Easter Egg Hunt on April 23. Photo by Krista Martinelli
Village Park Easter Egg Hunt on April 23. Photo by Krista Martinelli

May, 2011 – Lemon Ice King in King of Queens Intro

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May, 2011 – Lemon Ice King in King of Queens Intro

Ice King at end of King of Queens Intro

 

Check out our related “AW Spotlight” story about the mouth-watering Ice King of Wellington. This is just to show you the NYC location of the original Lemon Ice King (where the Ice King of Wellington gets their ice) – at the very end of this King of Queens introduction.

May, 2011 – Have a Lovely Mother’s Day!

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May, 2011 – Have a Lovely Mother’s Day!

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Dear Readers,

 

Hope you’re having an enjoyable May and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Moms around Wellington! 

 

As a mother of two and a business owner, I experience that nagging feeling of always neglecting someone or something. It can feel like you’re neglecting your children when you focus on your business and vice versa. Thank goodness for Dr. Laura Zipris and her “Ask Dr. Z” column. She reminds us that it’s important to play “Candy Land” first with our children – and everything else will fall into place. I’m happy to say that I played Candy Land a few times in the last week with my young kids! 

 

If you’re a fan of Italian ice, you must read our “AW Spotlight” article this month about the Ice King of Wellington. This lovely place sells both authentic, New York ice and ice cream too. Better yet, print out a coupon and stop by for a taste of it yourself.

 

Welcome back to Karola Crawford, our “Astrology at Work” columnist, who’s been away for a while. See what’s in store for you this month by checking out her May article.

 

In “As I Was Saying,” Alan Williamson takes a closer look at easy-listening music I “Easy Breezy Radio.” He makes me laugh out loud each month (and so many of you have admitted that it happens to you too). This month he does it again!

 

Speaking of funny, don’t miss Wendell Abern’s “Cantankerously Yours” this month. He’s in fine form as he hands out his “Chudspah awards” – (yes, “chudspah” as in “having a lot of nerve.”)

 

While on the subject of chudspah, our “By the Numbers” writer Tom Copeland goes a little beyond just numbers this month and questions “The Donald’s” motives for possibly running for President. Although we try to stay neutral here Around Wellington, I think Copeland raises some good questions…(unlike the ridiculous question that Trump wasted all of our time on last month…about the “long-form birth certificate”). Is it really this difficult to accept that a non-white President was elected?

 

Summer is almost upon us, so are bathing suits!  If you would like to tone up your arms, “Health & Fitness” expert Cheryl Alker gives us four excellent exercises to do, even without the use of a gym. Thank you, Cheryl!  And congratulations to Cheryl on the recent release of her DVD for back pain sufferers!

 

“Want it hot within seconds?”  That’s Jathy Garcia’s attention-grabbing opening this month in her “Living Green” article about efficient hot water recirculation systems.  Love it!  OK, maybe it’s not what you were originally thinking but it’s a good upgrade to consider. 

 

Local poet David Plumb gives us a terrific poem “Today.” It was refreshing to see him at last month’s poetry reading by Mary Oliver at Lynn University. You must check out his brief biography too, just to get a feel for his humor and recent writings.

 

Welcome to photographer Carol Porter this month!  She’s been taking some wonderful photos at recent events.  Check out our “Photo Galleries” page for her “Stiletto Awards” photos and her “PNC Women in Power” luncheon photos. 

 

“Spend Less Time on Email, Accomplish More” says writer Claudine Motto in “Ultimate Productivity.” She is full of good time-saving and business efficiency advice! I’m glad to have her back again this month. 

 

I had the pleasure of interviewing local doctor and app author Eric Baumel for our “AW Stories of the Month.”  He created an iPhone app for his daily work as a radiologist at Independent Imaging. He did an excellent job in designing the app, apparently, because it has spread throughout the world in just a few short months. And there is already a demand for the next version!  Congrats!!

 

Don’t forget to keep entering our nice-n-easy Contests!  We will have at least two contests this month – possibly more. The winner of our first contest will receive a one-hour massage at Massage Envy in Royal Palm Beach.  We will post the winner on our website on May 11th.  THANKS to all of you who have been participating!!

 

My sincere thanks to our AroundWellington® contributors everything they do!  I have only covered about half of the material that we have (so far) for May. So see below or just visit www.AroundWellington.com to explore.

 

 

Around Wellington in Pictures

As I Was Saying

Ask Dr. Z

Ask the Docs

AW Coupons

AW Spotlight

AW Stories of the Month

By the Numbers

Calendar

Cantankerously Yours

Contest

Creature Feature

Cultural Corner

Health & Fitness

Kids’ Corner

Lighten Up with Lisa

Living Green

Mommy Moments

Photo Galleries

Poem of the Month

Press Releases

Teen Talk

Travel with Terri

Ultimate Productivity

 

Thanks to our readers and our advertisers!  Please feel free to contact me if you ever have questions or suggestions: aroundwellington@earthlink.net.

 

Cheers,

 

Krista Martinelli

Editor

www.AroundWellington.com

May, 2011 – Kids Eat Free

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May, 2011 – Kids Eat Free

KIDS EAT FREE AROUND WELLINGTON

Compiled by Shawn Thompsonshawnthompson

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.

Hey Kids! This month – check out our “AW Stories of the Month” for a few nice Mother’s Day brunch recipes that you can try!  

If you have a favorite restaurant that offers a freebie meal not listed, please feel free to share!

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MONDAY

 

Smokey Bones    10260 Forest Hill Blvd.  383-8240

From 5-7 p.m. – drink included

 

Brass Ring Pub   10998 Okeechobee Blvd., RPB  296-4563

After 5 p.m. – drink included

 

Hurricane Grill & Wings  11071 Southern Blvd, RPB  753-4868

After 5 p.m. – drink included

 

Perkins  7859 Lake Worth Rd. 964-3933

After 4 p.m. – drink + cookie included

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TUESDAY

 

Applebee’s  10600 W. Forest Hill Blvd. 790-2994

All day – drink included (and free bounce house)

 

Centanni Italian  10107 Southern Blvd., RPB, 792-7677

Dinner only – drink not included

 

Roadhouse Grill  3887 Jog Rd., Lake Worth, 967-0532

Dinner only and drink + ice-cream included – 7 p.m. bike drawing

 

Denny’s  300 Civic Way, RPB  793-0772

From 4-10 p.m.  – no drink included (2 kids per one adult meal)

 

Tequila Cancun  2202 Jog Rd., Greenacres  641-5100

After 5 p.m. – no drink included

 

Bru’s Room  11111 Southern Blvd., RPB  790-2771

From 5-9 p.m. – drink included

 

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WEDNESDAY

 

Nature’s Table  13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A7, Wellington Marketplace  383-8343

After 4 p.m. – adult must buy a sandwich + a drink

 

Moe’s Southwest Grill  2605 St. Rd. 7 (Bay 410) 792-5712

After 3 p.m. – drink, cookie + chips included

 

Duffy’s  11935 Southern Blvd., RPB, 792-4045

Dinner only – drink included

 

Tequila Cancun  2202 Jog Rd., Greenacres  641-5100

After 5 p.m. – no drink included

 

Sal’s  11995 Southern Blvd. #2, RPB 784-0778

After 4 p.m. – drink included

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THURSDAY

 

See Everyday section

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FRIDAY

 

See Everyday section

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SATURDAY

 

Steak ’n Shake   133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB, 333-6474

All day – drink included

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SUNDAY

 

Steak ’n Shake  133 S. State Rd. 7, RPB, 333-6474

All day – drink included

 

The Gypsy’s Horse  12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.  333-3700

All day – drink included

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EVERYDAY/ALMOST EVERYDAY

 

Butterfields Southern Café  1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB 792-8723

4-8 p.m. every day except Wednesdays – no drink included

 

Golden Corral  10100 Fox Trail Roads, RPB  793-0201

Under 3 only –  drink included

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ALMOST FREE

 

Sandbar & Grill   NW corner of RPB Blvd. and Okeechobee Blvd. 795-8500

.99 every day after 4 p.m. – no drink included

 

McDonald’s  1470 Greenview Shores Blvd, Wellington 790-7071

.99 4-piece chicken nuggets everyday

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.

 

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