World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach
Wellington, FL – February 7, 2011 – Dressage is the oldest of equestrian disciplines and the basis for true harmony between rider and horse. The Greek philosopher Xenophon wrote the first recorded book on horsemanship in 350 BC. At that time and long after, horses were trained for warfare. During the Renaissance the riding schools of Vienna and Saumur contributed a lot in sophisticating dressage.
However only in the 20th century the public discovered the beauty of the ‘dancing horses’. The 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm were the first to stage dressage on an Olympic level. Dressage has never left the Olympic podium since and with the introduction of the Grand Prix Freestyle to Music in 1996 in Atlanta, dressage quickly gained popularity all over the world. Grand Prix Dressage, the highest expression of horse training, is considered to be the art of equestrian sport.
To compliment this fantastic sport and to contribute to it’s further internationalization and growth, sports marketing agency SportBizz, equestrian innovator Exquis have launched the World Dressage Masters (WDM) initiative in 2008. In 2011 the World Dressage Masters will feature four top class CDI5* shows:
9-11 March, Palm Beach, Florida USA
2-5 June, Munich, GER (final Nürnberger WDM Rider Ranking)
7-9 July, Flasterbo, SWE
29-31 July, Hickstead, GBR
The World Dressage Masters is the world’s premier dressage circuit, offering unprecedented prize money of 425.000 Euro ($ 585.000) and the globe’s top dressage riders.
All World Dressage Masters shows will be broadcasted on sports channel Eurosport connecting WDM to 150 million households in Europe.
Partners of the World Dressage Masters are: Exquis, Moorland investments and Moorland stables, Nürnberger Versicherungen, Jerich International and Axel Johnson Group.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS PLAN MAGIC OF CARING FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
The Magic of Caring committee, headed by co-chairs Deborah Jaffe and Christine Pitts, is hard at work making plans for the 14th annual Magic of Caring Children’s Fashion Show, scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott beginning at 11:30 a.m.This unique luncheon and fashion show event features models between the ages of 2 – 16 years old, all of whom have Juvenile Arthritis, with fashions being provided by Beall’s Florida Store.Preceding the luncheon and fashion show will be a Silent Auction with fabulous items to bid on. Money raised from this event will send children with Juvenile Arthritis to summer camps throughout Florida.
Tickets are $75 for adults, $30 for children, with sponsorship and underwriting opportunities available.For more information please contact Susie Rhodes at 561-833-1133
WHOLE FOODS MARKET ANNOUNCES All FLORIDA STORES TO SERVE AS CSA DROP POINTS
New Initiative Supports Local Farmers through Community Supported Agriculture Programs
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (February 2011)—Furthering their dedication to community service and the support of local agriculture, Whole Foods Market’s Florida Regional Office is proud to announce that it is rolling out a new, state-wide initiative to support local farmers. Effective immediately, all Florida stores will now be serving as drop points for local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs.
A win-win opportunity for consumers to buy fresh, local food directly from a farm, and for farmers to sell more produce, earlier in the season, a CSA program connects its paid members with participating farmers who provide them a weekly stock of seasonal produce. The looming problem for farmers is how that produce gets to consumers (where it is dropped off and/or picked up) in a manner that is convenient for all involved. An understanding of these challenges, coupled with Whole Foods Market’s mission to support local farmers, prompted Florida team members to create a solution – offering their stores as complimentary drop spots.
“At Whole Foods Market, we go out of our way to seek out and promote the best that our local growers and producers have to offer,” explains Russ Benblatt, executive marketing coordinator forWhole Foods Market’s Florida Region. “But it’s just not possible for every farm to be represented on our shelves. We couldn’t think of a better way of living up to this goal than by providing an outlet for farmers to bring the best that Florida agriculture has to offer, straight to the consumer.”
Having tested the system with two supplying local farms in a few stores over the past several months, the Whole Foods Market Florida team is certain this will be a success: Teena’s Pride, a CSA farm in Homestead, Florida, has been using the Coral Gables and South Beach stores as drop-off points, while Swank Farms in Loxahatchee has been dropping products at the Wellington, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale locales. Tested farmers and CSA members seem to be thrilled with the program, as are store Team Members.
“We’re so grateful to Whole Foods Market for offering their stores as CSA drop points for us and other local growers,” proclaims Teena Borek of Teena’s Pride. “It really shows their commitment to both their own customers and the local family farms. And our CSA members are thrilled with the one-stop system!”
“It’s all about supporting the local farms in a way we never have before,” says Matt Lamoreaux, Produce Coordinator for the Florida Region. “We want people to discover the heritage and variety of farming here in Florida and we couldn’t think of a more exciting way to do it!”
Through this program, Whole Foods Market hopes to help educate people in Florida about CSAs, as well as raise the awareness and support for local family farms. Local farmers who wish to participate are encouraged to contact the marketing team leader at their nearest store. The number of farms supported in each store will be limited by available storage space for each pick-up day, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested farms can find their closest store by using the “store finder” at wholefoodsmarket.com/stores.
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It’s that time of year when drama teachers Adam Simpson and Carrie Simpson of Lynn University present to the community their ‘24 Hour Theatre Project’ Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM.
Back for the 4th time the Lynn University Drama Program is hosting it’s 24 Hour Theatre Project which means that in 24 Hours more than half a dozen plays will be written, rehearsed, memorized, staged, and performed in front of a live audience. This year along with professional playwrights from the community, along with a Lynn faculty member and two students eight new ten-minute plays will be written. Over 30 student actors, 8 directors and multiple stage hands will come together to make this show a comic success! Come on out for an evening of laughs! Basically, this is how it works: exactly 24 hours before curtain, writers are given a cast of actors; a director and a list of play titles. None of the participants have ever seen these titles before. The writers choose a title and over the next 12 hours write a play using that title as the only inspiration. The following morning, the actors and directors receive their scripts and begin rehearsal.
This year, the playwrights include:
Jeff Morgan (a Professor at Lynn University’s College of Liberal Education) Will Garcia (a Senior English major at Lynn University)
Stephanie Williams (a film major at Lynn University who also takes classes in the conservatory for trumpet) Todd Caster (a well-known playwright)
Wendy White (Artist/Playwright/Producer/Director/Curator, her website is: http://www.newlightgallery.org/ .)
Marla Schwartz (you may recognize her name as an AroundWellington.com cultural arts writer) Allan Provost (a well-known playwright who lives in Miami)
Barbara Fox (a well-known playwright from Miami who organizes playwriting events at the Arts at St. Johns in South Beach)
The show will be performed in the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall at thede Hoernle International Center on the campus of Lynn University, 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tickets are free for students, faculty, staff (and playwrights- of course). Free tickets with Lynn ID can only be reserved in person at the Box Office. One ticket per ID. No online or phone reservations for free tickets.Tickets for guests are $10 a ticket. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and on weekends for 2 hours prior to scheduled performances. Phone: (561) 237-9000; Website: www.lynn.edu/tickets, E-Mail: tickets@lynn.edu.
Driving Directions
Take I-95
Exit at Palmetto Park Blvd and turn West onto Palmetto Park Rd. Stay in the far right lane and at the first major intersection, turn right onto MILITARY TRAIL. If you see any of these roads, you’ve passed Military Trail = St. Andrews, Toledo, Rd., Powerline/Jog, Lyons, 441 …. turn back around and go back.
Once you turn onto Military Trail – stay in the left lane – you’ll pass the light at Verde Trail South (goes both way); on the left you’ll see the Marriott Tyco Bldg., then you’ll see the sign for the light at Town Center Signal – goes both ways, esp. right into the (you’ll see the sign) Boca Center Shops of Marriott; then you’ll see a sign for NW 19th St, goes both ways; you’ll go under the bridge that says GLADES ROAD BRIDGE on it; to the left you’ll see the light for Butts Rd.; on the left is the Crystal Corp Ctr., then the light for Banyan Blvd, goes both ways; there’s a post office sign on the rite; to the left you’ll pass the light at Potomac Rd.; slow down/remain in the left lane — on the right you’ll see a sign for the Quad Office Park – and the very next left – there is no light, you turn left into Lynn University (there’s a sign) … if you pass it, you can go to the next light which is Spanish River Blvd., and turn around.
Once you turn left into Lynn University you’ll take the first right, rite at the guard gate. You’ll follow it around … and on the left is a parking lot for handicapped cars only. You do have other parking options.
Go to the next stop sign … it’s a three way stop– go straight and you’ll find a public parking lot behind the Keith C. & Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. Once you park in this lot you walk back toward the roadway and almost directly across the street from the Wold is the Count and Countess de HOERNLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER. Inside this center is theAmarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall and this is where the 24-Hour Theatre Project is going to be performed.
Also, if you turn left at the stop sign there’s an area that has a few handicapped parking spaces available. Just a bit further there’s a Lynn community parking lot that also has a few handicapped spaces available. These lots are a bit closer to the Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall.
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is the leading provider of comprehensive programs and services for families in our community assisting 15,000 underserved people annually. Serving Palm Beach County for the past 37 years with a mission of assisting African Americans and other minorities in the achievement of social and economic equality.For more information visit www.ULPBC.org
Here’s another great weekend for the South Florida Kids Consignment – March 4 to 6, 2011.
We are so excited to share with you this great opportunity for you to earn extra money and at the same time get rid of all the clutter in your home. South Florida Kids Consignment is a four day event where you will have the opportunity to sell as many of your children’s gently used items as you want.
This 4 day event is held twice a year in West Palm Beach, Broward and Miami.
Have your kids grown out of their stuff? Have they grown out of their toys? Do you have outgrown furniture? Did you notice that your kids clothes are too small??? Well you can bring those products to the event and turn them into cash!!
On the flip side if you are looking for kids items, anything from kids clothing to toys, you can get them for way below retail prices here!!
Our sellers receive up to 70%** on their sales AND get the opportunity to shop the event the morning before the event opens (you must have a minimum of 25 items on the floor). All checks will be ready and mailed two weeks following the sale to the address you have registered.
Easy. You register, load all your items into our system, you print the barcode tags with your prices and you bring your items before the event at your selected drop-off time.
We sell for you!
At the end of the 3 day event you can pick up your items that are left over or we will donate them to local charities for you!
Arthritis Foundation Offers New Joint-Safe Activity
[W.P.B.] – For centuries, Tai Chi has been practiced in China as an effective exercise for physical and mental well-being.Now, the Arthritis Foundation is launching a new joint-safe Tai Chi program designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis, as more and more people turn to alternative approaches to address chronic conditions.
Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is designed for people of all ages seeking a joint-safe exercise routine, but particularly those with mild to moderate arthritis.Research shows moderate physical activity helps people with arthritis feel better and relieves pain.Tai Chi may be especially suitable for people with joint problems because its movements are slow and gentle, and the level of exertion can be adjusted to suit each person’s physical condition.In addition, the movements in the style of Tai Chi used by the Arthritis Foundation are performed at higher stances, which make it easier and more comfortable to learn.
The benefits of Tai Chi may include reduced pain and stiffness, improved concentration and memory, greater balance, increased flexibility, enhanced muscle strength, along with improved ability to cope with stress and depression.
Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation will take place on Wednesdays & Fridays – beginner class 10:00 am, intermediate class 11:00 ambeginning February 23, 2011 at the Arthritis Foundation, 400 Hibiscus Street, West Palm Beach.The sessions will run for 5 weeks, and the cost is $66.All classes are taught by instructors who have undergone a special Arthritis Foundation instructor-training workshop.
To register for Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation or for more information, contact Susie Rhodes at 561-833-1133.
Are you a runner? Join us this year, for our first
Palm Beach Run Before the Walk Now For Autism Speaks
Date: Sunday, March 6, 2011
Registration and Check-in: 7:00 am
5K Race Start: 8:00 am
Awards Ceremony immediately following the Run Register for the Run NOW!
Join Autism Speaks as we walk to change the future for all who struggle with autism!
Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder – we need more volunteers to join our fight. Whether this is your first walk or the 10th, take the first step and register today.
Every 15 minutes, another family receives the devastating news that their child has autism. Help us change that! Start fundraising today. Whether you strive to join our new “Grand Club” (walkers that raise $1,000 or more) or sell lemonade to boost your total, you become a piece of the puzzle! Don’t wait another minute – start a corporate, school or family team today!
On March 6th, the community will walk and run together at John Prince Park in Lake Worth for a good cause, finding a cure for brain cancer. We were fortunate to have Danielle Rosenzweig from Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2) and Jody Greenspon, an avid supporter of the cause and 5K walker, to answer a few questions.
AW: Tell us about the 2nd Annual Florida Brain Cancer 5K at John Prince Park on March 6th.
DR: The Florida Brain Cancer 5K is a family friendly 5K Walk/Run, open to participants of all fitness levels. Beyond the 5K itself we have a number of wonderful activities and exhibits, most notably the Survivors’ Tribute, Wall of Hope, Kids Fun Run, Family Fun Zone (arts and crafts, moon bounce and rock climbing wall) and the “Hidden Under Our Hats” travelling hat exhibit. Finally to close out the event we have a moving Awards Ceremony that includes a moment of silence and recognition of our top fundraising teams and individual fundraisers.
Survivors' tribute
AW: How will the 2nd Annual Brain Cancer 5K walk be different from the first one last year?
DR: This year’s Florida Brain Cancer 5K will be bigger and better than last year. Not only will we have more participants and teams, but we have also added a number of great exhibitors into local running stores, chiropractors, and local cancer centers. We also have a great band joining us this year, Vanilla Monk, who will be providing live entertainment throughout the event. One of the most exciting additions to the event is a free pancake breakfast that will take place immediately following the 5K.
AW: Is there a fundraising goal for this year’s race?
DR: Last year, thanks to the amazing hard work and support of all of our participants, we raised an unbelievable $91,000 by event day and a total of $116,000 by the end of the campaign. This year we are hoping to have over $100,000 raised by event day and $150,000 raised by the end of the campaign. It will take some work, but we are confident that we can count on our supporters to help us achieve this exciting goal!
Jody Greenspon, Caren Treiser, Jacob and Marc Greenspon
AW: Jody, how did you become passionate about this cause?
JG: In January 2006, my father lost his battle with an aggressive brain tumor. While it has been just over five years since he passed away, the pain and sadness I feel from losing him is just as strong today. This disease has robbed my family of so many experiences we had looked forward to. My son, Jacob Irwin is named in my Dad’s memory, and I think all the time about what great friends they would have been, and how much they would have loved each other. I know first-hand how a diagnosis of brain cancer sends a shock wave through the families of those affected, and that is why it is so important to raise money to support research for a cure and better treatments. Brain cancer is a devastating disease on so many levels and I hope that my support of this event can help others in similar circumstances. It’s comforting to think that my Dad is looking down on me and feeling proud that I am doing this in his memory. I think it says a lot about the kind of person and great father he was.
AW: What’s something people might not know about brain cancer that’s important for them to know?
DR:
· The average life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer, is only 12-15 months.
· Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer death among children and young adults.
· Brain tumors cannot be prevented because their causes are currently unknown.
· Over the next twelve months more than 200,000 in the US will be diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor.
AW: Tell us more about the organization ABC2 and how donations make a difference.
DR: ABC² believes that a nimble, focused and aggressive entrepreneurial model will increase the number of therapies discovered and then enable those therapies to be more rapidly driven into the clinic. We provide researchers with the pivotal support they need to make critical breakthroughs and fund novel translational research aimed at finding the fastest possible route to a cure for brain cancer. Donations to support ABC² allow important translational projects to get off the ground and make important pre-clinical breakthroughs that will later benefit clinical trials and patients.
AW: Tell us about the “Wall of Hope” at the event.
JG: The Wall of Hope is a wall of photos of survivors, as well as those who lost their battle, which is displayed at the event. The Wall of .
The Wall of Hope
Hope provides individuals with the opportunity to recognize the people who they are honoring through their participation in the Florida Brain Cancer 5K – whether they are participating in celebration of a survivor or in memory of a friend or loved one
DR: Throughout the year, the Hidden Under Our Hats Exhibit will be displayed at various cancer centers, conferences and fund raisers across the country. The exhibit is made up of hats provided by brain tumor patients, both who have passed and those who are still fighting. Patients have written their name, age at diagnosis, type of brain tumor, date of diagnosis, and date of passing (if applicable). The exhibit is very powerful and will hopefully help increase public awareness and lead to a cure. Patient/Survivor participants at the Florida Brain Cancer 5K will have the opportunity to add their hat to the exhibit.
AW: According to you, what’s the best thing about this 5K walk/run?
JG: There are a lot of great things about this event. First of all, I love that this is something fun we can do as a family, as there are many activities aside from the walk/run that take place that are geared towards kids and adults alike. I also really appreciate that we can do something right here in Palm Beach County that will help cancer patients and their families all over the world. The money that we raise will help fuel ground breaking research, much of which is taking place in Florida, so it gives a lot to be proud of. And I do feel that this helps keep my Dad’s memory alive. It would be very easy for me to say that I just want to move on with my life and not think about what we went through. But this event is not just a morning run or another fundraiser. It is a celebration of my Dad and every other patient who has battled or is battling brain cancer, and that is the most important reason to get involved.
I hope to see a great turnout at this year’s event! More information is available at www.fbc5k.org.
If you have a question or would like more information about the Florida Brain Cancer 5K, please contact florida5k@abc2.org or call us at 202-419-3144.
tumor. While it has been just over five years since he passed away, the pain and sadness I feel from losing him is just as strong today. This disease has robbed my family of so many experiences we had looked forward to. My son, Jacob Irwin is named in my Dad’s memory, and I think all the time about what great friends they would have been, and how much they would have loved each other. I know first-hand how a diagnosis of brain cancer sends a shock wave through the families of those affected, and that is why it is so important to raise money to support research for a cure and better treatments. Brain cancer is a devastating disease on so many levels and I hope that my support of this event can help others in similar circumstances. It’s comforting to think that my Dad is looking down on me and feeling proud that I am doing this in his memory. I think it says a lot about the kind of person and great father he was.