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April, 2011 – Vero Beach Kick-a-Thon

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April, 2011 – Vero Beach Kick-a-Thon

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Vero Beach Kick-A-Thon to benefit children and adults with Muscular Dystrophy

 

 

Vero Beach, FL – The Vero Beach Karate Association (VBKA) will be holding a kick-a-thon the week of April 18th to raise much needed funds for children and adults with neuromuscular diseases. The annual kick-a-thon fundraiser is nothing new to our community. For over 18 years the Vero Beach Karate Association has held the kick-a-thon and its students have raised over $142,900 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Funds are used to send children to the MDA’s week long summer camp; repair durable medical equipment; conduct research for neuromuscular diseases; and provide medical treatment at the MDA clinic at Jupiter Medical Center .

 

“The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the right charity for our school,” said Bill Willis, Head Instructor of the Vero Beach Karate Association.  “Our students are fortunate that they can do the things they do physically and we work to help them recognize this blessing and use it to help others in their community who can’t do what they do.”

 

“More than a fundraising opportunity, the Vero Beach Karate Kick-a-thon is designed to be both educational and fun for all participants.  The children learn about helping others and they have fun doing it,” said Brandy Miller, MDA Director of Business Development.

The Vero Beach Karate Association is located at 1946 Wilbur Avenue , Vero Beach , FL   32960 . They offer a variety of classes for children and adults.  For more information call the school at 772.567.9899.

 

            MDA is a voluntary health agency that works in each local community to combat neuromuscular diseases through basic and applied scientific investigation, local comprehensive programs of medical services and clinical care, such as those offered at Jupiter Medical Center , and widespread professional and public health education. MDA is a grass roots organization whose programs are funded almost entirely by individual, private contributions. Services to MDA members are provided free of charge.

 

For questions on locations nearest you, please call the local MDA office at 561.742.3748.

 

April, 2011 – TWO MEN AND A TRUCK receives Award

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April, 2011 – TWO MEN AND A TRUCK receives Award

Local Moving Company Honored

 

  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®West Palm Beach, serving Wellington and all surrounding areas, was recently recognized as a top performer in the United States for 2010 at the Annual TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® International conference held in Hilton Head, SC.  It ranked No. 12 out of more than 200 locations across the country.

 

Janelle and Joel Dowley of TWO MEN AND A TRUCKFranchises are judged based on a scorecard system that measures excellence in customer service, operations, education, citizenship and community involvement.

 

    “These top franchises define what our system is all about… customer satisfaction, serving as a role model in the community and in the industry,” said Matt Cutler, chief operating officer at

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®/INTERNATIONAL, Inc.  “We are honored to recognize the dedication and commitment of these business leaders.” 

 

  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® West Palm Beach offers local and long distance moving services for home and business customers, as well as storage, boxes and other moving supplies.  Owned and operated by Janelle and Joel Dowley, it will complete its 6th year of operations this summer. 

 

 For more information log on to www.twomenandatruckwestpalmbeach.com.

June, 2011 – Taste of the West

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TASTE OF THE WEST & CHOCOLATE LOVERS’ FESTIVAL AT THE SOUTH FLORIDA EXPO CENTER

 

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will present its 14th annual Taste of the West and Chocolate Lovers’ Festival on Thursday, June 2nd at the South Florida EXPO Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach. 

 

Over 20 member restaurants and caterers will offer samples of their fare, with 60 business exhibitors displaying their products and services.   The Chocolate Lovers’ Festival will feature delectable chocolate samplings, with the “People’s Choice Trophy” being awarded to the best chocolate dessert determined by the attending public.   

 

Produced by the Palms West Chamber of Commerce, this highly popular food tasting and business expo is open to the public from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Admission is $15.00 per person and $12.00 per person in advance children 5 and under is free.    Community partners include The Palm Beach Post, Florida Pennysaver, La Palma and South Florida Fair, Palm Beach County Expositions. 

 

For further information, business booth information or sponsorship opportunities please visit: www.palmswest.com or call 790-6200.  

 

Contact:  Marc Schlags                                                                            

Special Events: 790-6200

April, 2011 – 2011 Women of the Year Stiletto Award Luncheon

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PALMS WEST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S

2011 Women of the Year Stiletto Award Luncheon

 

 

The Palms West Community Foundation is pleased to announce the first annual 2011 Women of the Year Stiletto Award Luncheon.  The awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 21st at Breakers West Country Club beginning at 12:00 noon.  The Foundation will recognize three outstanding leaders in the business community, who either live and/or work in Central Palm Beach County.  Award categories include: Entrepreneur, Corporate and Non-Profit/Education.  The winners will represent women who have become leaders in the business community and, in the process, have helped to strengthen and enrich the quality of our lives by helping to advance the educational, cultural and economic interest of the community.

 

The cost for the luncheon is $30.00 for Palms West Chamber members and $35.00 for non-chamber members.  Sure to be a sell-out, reservations for this event are requested by Tuesday, April 19th.  For reservations, please go to www.palmswest.com, and click on the 2011 Women of the Year Award Luncheon icon on the right-hand side.  Or, you can call Maureen Gross at the Palms West Chamber office—(561)790-6200.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Maureen Gross

Director of Development

Palms West Community Foundation

13901 Southern Blvd

Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

(561) 790-6200 – Office

(561) 791-2069 – Fax

(561) 714-0887 – Cell

April, 2011 – Local Resident Releases DVD for Back Pain Sufferers

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April, 2011 – Local Resident Releases DVD for Back Pain Sufferers

LOCAL RESIDENT RELEASES DVD FOR BACK PAIN SUFFERERS

Local resident and postural alignment specialist, Cheryl Alker, has released a DVD aimed specifically at back pain sufferers in the hope of helping this huge population to take a proactive approach to their back pain.

Cheryl has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years and for the past 10 years has specialized in the niche area of flexibility, core strength and postural alignment. “I have worked with literally hundreds of back pain sufferers over the years” she says “the majority of pain I deal with are as a result of short tight muscles drawing the bones out of alignment, causing poor joint mobility, poor functionality, pain and discomfort”. 

The statistics are staggering:-

·         31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any one time.

·         One half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year.

·         Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work.  In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory conditions.

·         Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic, meaning they are not caused by conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

·         Americans spend a staggering $50 billion each year on back pain – and that is just for the more easily identified costs.

·         One third of all Americans over age 18 had a back problem in the past five years severe enough for them to seek professional help.

·         Experts estimate that as many as 80% of all of us will experience a back problem at some time in our lives.

“My Stretch Results program has a proven record in the prevention and management of back, neck and shoulder pain” explains Alker “the program focuses on lengthening and elongating the muscles that are causing poor joint mobility resulting in a body able to move as it was intended; a body free from pain.”

Cheryl’s Stretch Results clients have some amazing testimonials; however, one client was more impressed by the fact that he was able to out drive his friends by 30 yards on the golf course than playing a round of golf without his back brace for the first time in ten years!

“I am delighted to be able to help people. Back pain is not only constant but can affect your whole demeanor” says Alker “normally cheerful people can become miserable and depressed when they are in  debilitating pain, and who can blame them?” she says. “The most wonderful thing about my program is that the results are almost instantaneous, people actually feel a difference after their first session!”

If you would like more information about the Stretch Results program and the Back Pain DVD please call Cheryl Alker on 561 889 3738 or go to www.stretchresults.com.

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April, 2011 – Arthritis Foundation Raises $50,000

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April, 2011 – Arthritis Foundation Raises $50,000

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL MAGIC OF CARING Children’s FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON nets $50,000

 

The 2011 Arthritis Foundation’s 14th Annual Magic of Caring Children’s Fashion Show and Luncheon was truly a magical event this year, raising $50,000 on behalf of children with Juvenile Arthritis.  Deborah Jaffe and Christine Pitts, Co-Chairwomen for the event, were pleased to announce that the money will enable the Arthritis Foundation to send South Florida children with Juvenile Arthritis to summer camps designed specifically for children with arthritis.

moc-2011-chairsThe luncheon was held at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, with fashions provided by Beall’s Florida Store.  The models were all children from this area who have been diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis and understand the pain and rigors that accompany the disease.  This event allows these kids, who live with daily pain, to shine in the spotlight, while spreading the word that ‘Kids Get Arthritis Too’. More than 50 million Americans currently battle arthritis, which is one of the nation’s leading causes of disability, affecting nearly 5 million children and adults in Florida alone, each year.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Mid East Region is located in West Palm Beach and funds raised from events like this one help provide local services that include four free clinics offering physician care for the medically indigent, wellness programs, Tai Chi & Aquatic Exercise classes, The Quick Family Rehabilitation Center, and a series of educational lectures that are free and open to the public.

For more information on local arthritis programs, or to volunteer, please contact Susie Rhodes at (561) 833-1133.

April, 2011 – Kids Eat Free

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April, 2011 – Kids Eat Free

 KIDS EAT FREE AROUND WELLINGTONshawnthompson

 Compiled by Shawn Thompson

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!

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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

All day – drink + cookie included

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TUESDAY

 

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

All day – drink included

 

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

 

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

All day – 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

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EVERYDAY/ALMOST EVERYDAY

 

IHOP  13860 Wellington Trace – Courtyard Shops, Wellington 798-8843

4-10 p.m. every day – no drink included – For the month of April only

 

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 6-piece chicken nuggets every Wed. & Sun.

April, 2011 – Wellington’s First Builder Celebrates 35 Years

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Wellington’s First Builder Celebrates 35 Years in Business

 

            Mark B. Miles, the general contractor who built the very first house in the Aero Club and many of Wellington’s first neighborhoods, celebrated his 35th year in business on April 1, 2011.

            Miles was originally hired by Alcoa/Breakwater Housing in 1977 to build the communities of Hidden Landings, Hidden Pines, Tree Tops and Bedford Mews as people discovered Wellington and chose their homes from the models.

            “After we remodeled the original models, they sold 60 units in 60 days and hired me to build them,” said Miles. “At the time, Wellington had only one stoplight and the nearest grocery store was at Military Trail and Forest Hill Boulevard.”

            Miles continued building Wellington when Gould Florida Inc. took over from Alcoa.

            “We were a grassroots neighborhood on every level,” remembers Miles. “I used to play pick-up games of polo with the guys from Gould on the field along Forest Hill Boulevard that now holds the Wellington Municipal Complex. We called it The Hubcap Open and passed a beat-up old hubcap back and forth as the trophy.”

            Over the last 35 years, Miles has seen a lot of changes. His original company, Miles Construction, built over 50 new custom homes in the area as well as numerous stalls, barns and grooms’ quarters for Wellington’s fabled equestrian community. He survived the crash of the savings & loans in 1982, then morphed his company into Wellington Remodeling Inc. as the community reached build-out.

            “It was interesting to find myself remodeling the very same houses I had built 25 years before,” said Miles. “But each new owner comes with their own wish list – today’s clients want bigger kitchens, specialized media rooms and master bathrooms built en suite or even two master suites.”

            Miles says that mother-in-law suites are more popular than ever, with aging parents – or even kids back from college – moving in with Baby Boomers whose own retirement plans may be on hold.

            “The economy has reunited families, that’s for sure,” says Miles. “People are no longer willing to shell out big bucks for assisted living facilities when a small ‘apartment’ added to their existing home is so cost-effective.”

            Like many other builders in the area, Miles is looking forward to the end of the recession.

            “I really don’t want to be the ‘last builder standing’ so I hope the recent reports of an economic turnaround are more than a just a panacea,” he said. “There are such great real estate deals out there right now that people can buy where they want and then remodel to get the exact amenities they want.”

            Estimates, as always, are done at no charge. Call Wellington Remodeling Inc. at (561) 722-7195.

            “It never hurts to talk to a professional,” concludes Miles. “We’ve seen a lot of homes over the last 35 years and we can share some great ideas with you because of it.”

 

For more info, contact Deborah Welky: debwelky@att.net.

April, 2011 – AW in Pictures

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April, 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.

On Friday, March 25th, Dean Piper of W4CY.com radio and Mayor Darrell Bowen agreed to shave their heads if anyone donated $1,000 to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. They are both bald now
On Friday, March 25th, Dean Piper of W4CY.com radio and Mayor Darrell Bowen agreed to shave their heads if anyone donated $1,000 to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. They are both bald now

 

Jean Morris of Hugs & Kisses, Inc. decides to shave it all off for a good cause along with Jenna Baxter
Jean Morris of Hugs & Kisses, Inc. decides to shave it all off for a good cause along with Jenna Baxter

 

Young friends make button bracelets to raise money for cancer patients at Hugs & Kisses in the K-Mart plaza in Royal Palm Beach. Photo by Elien Boes
Young friends make button bracelets to raise money for cancer patients at Hugs & Kisses in the K-Mart plaza in Royal Palm Beach. Photo by Elien Boes

 

On stage at the Royal Palm Beach Art & Music Fest, which ran from March 25th - 27th. Photo supplied by Peter Wein of the WEI Network
On stage at the Royal Palm Beach Art & Music Fest, which ran from March 25th - 27th. Photo supplied by Peter Wein of the WEI Network

 

Another great performance at the RPB Art & Music Fest. Photo supplied by Peter Wein of the WEI Network.
Another great performance at the RPB Art & Music Fest. Photo supplied by Peter Wein of the WEI Network.

 

April, 2011 – Heroes in Medicine

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Heroes in Medicine

 

SALUTE THE HEROES AMONG US!


Heroes are men and women who place the needs of others above self and view personal responsibility from a global perspective. The term Hero is often preceded by the adjective “unsung”, but on this day we will sing!

 

The Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, a non-profit organization, is hosting the 8th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards Ceremony. These prestigious awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout Palm Beach County that use their skills and resources in the field of healthcare to provide outstanding services for the people of our local, national, and global communities. In addition to properly recognizing our Heroes in Medicine, this initiative serves to encourage and stimulate future heroes by promoting a commitment to community service.

  

Proceeds from this event benefit Project Access, providing healthcare for low income, uninsured residents of Palm Beach County; and the Medical Society’s medical scholarship fund. The awards will be presented at the Heroes in Medicine luncheon at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. To be considered for an award, nominations must be received by March 1, 2011. If not a self nomination please inform the nominated as they may be called for clarification of the application and/or for an interview. Winners and sponsors will be recognized in a special section in On Call, the journal of Palm Beach County Medical Society and in all post event press releases. Finalists will be interviewed in person on Saturday, March 12, 2011 between 8:30 am and 12 Noon.

 

AWARD CATEGORIES

 

Community Outreach Hero This award recognizes an individual, company, institution, organization or agency that has devoted time, skills and/or other resources to assist others and or contribute to the betterment of healthcare. Volunteer, healthcare or non-healthcare individuals or professionals and/or groups may be nominated under this

category.

 

Bruce Rendina Professional Hero This award recognizes an individual whose profession is an integral part of the healthcare system but he or she is not a direct provider of patient care. This person has demonstrated the desire and willingness to use his or her knowledge and abilities to improve the health of the local, national and/or global communities. Nominees may include educators and administrators, among others.

 

Physician Hero (Local/National) This award recognizes an M.D. or a D.O. who embodies the characteristics of skill, compassion and dedication to the ideals and beliefs of the profession and has contributed in significant ways to the  betterment of healthcare locally and/or nationally. Nominees may also be physicians who have made outstanding contributions to medical education.

 

Physician Hero (International) This award recognizes an M.D. or a D.O. who embodies the characteristics of skill, compassion and dedication to the ideals and beliefs of the profession and has contributed in significant ways to the betterment of healthcare which has been carried on outside of the United States. Nominees may also be physicians who have made outstanding contributions to medical education outside of the US.

 

Healthcare Provider Hero (Non-Physician) This award recognizes an individual or group of individuals who may be direct providers of healthcare but are not physicians. Nominees may include but are not limited to nurses, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, midwives, social workers, paramedics, chiropractors, various kinds of therapists, etc. Nominees should personify the ideals of their professions and have repeatedly demonstrated activities

that have gone “above and beyond” by contributing in significant ways to the betterment of healthcare locally, nationally and/or globally.

 

Student Hero This award recognizes a high school or college student or a group of high school or college students who have made outstanding commitments to healthcare of the community, locally, nationally and/or globally and as a result have made or are making a significant difference through their activities.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT YVONNE AT

561-433-3940, FAX 561-433-2385 or email yvonnes@pbcms.org

 

 

 I hope to see you at the Gift Gathering party on Thurs, 4/7/11 and on May 11 th at the 8th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards luncheon – Sent by Committee member Silvia C Garcia –561-792-6471

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