Dear Readers,
Happy September! For parents and kids, it’s that back to school time of year and we are all getting up a little bit earlier than over the summer. Back to our routines, back to home work, back to filling lunch boxes, etc. To me, it feels more like the beginning of a new year than January. Hope you’re enjoying everything that’s new in your routine.
Speaking of Back-to-School, check out and let us know what you think. Writer Melanie Lewis writes an open letter to her elementary school principal, questioning the use of movies in school. What do you think? Should teachers use movies as a reward for good behavior in school? Or is that laziness – on the part of the teachers? I would like to hear from parents, teachers and kids on this one! Email: and put “Movies in School” as your subject line.
Don’t forget to enter our new, super-easy contest and you could win a one-hour massage at Massage Envy in Royal Palm Beach! Between Sept. 1st – 15th, just find the little “AW Contest!” … (you know what? A lot of you are old pro’s at this by now, so just go to our “” link to see how to do it if you don’t already know). You could be a winner! After this one, our next contest will be an extra special one – thanks to renowned-illustrator Rollin McGrail. Keep checking back on our “Contest” page, so you don’t miss it!
I want to warmly welcome our new advertising representative Shawn Thompson. You already know Shawn because she compiles the information for “” each month, bringing us the latest in where kids eat FREE Around Wellington – and other good stuff. She joins Damon Webb in selling advertising for AroundWellington.com – and I think they’ll be a great team. Please contact either Shawn (561-386-1372) or Damon (561-452-3853) with your advertising questions.
We are presenting a fun event on September 20th, along with Nature’s Table Café – a Coupon Swap. Actually it was Shawn Thompson’s idea – she noticed that people were doing this in other cities around the country. So if you’re up for some good coupon sharing and money-saving tips, please RSVP ASAP to me at: . Bring your own scissors! .
For our “” story, we are featuring Nature’s Table Café in Wellington. Check out their excellent wraps, paninis smoothies! Owner Bedonna Flesher loves to see her customers sample new things, so stop by and find out what your favorites are. Check out the article for more details on this terrific place, if you haven’t already discovered it.
One of my favorite events every year, by the way, is the Peace Ceremony in Wellington, organized by the Wellington Rotary Club and Dr. Wes Boughner. No matter what your background, religion or politics, it’s a beautiful event for “taking a moment” and honoring the idea of world peace. Students are awarded for the essays, poems and drawings related to peace. An advocate for peace in our community is recognized with a special award. And usually the ceremony wraps up with the release of doves into the air. So don’t miss this one on September 21stat 6pm at the Wellington Peace Park, right near the library on Forest Hill Blvd.
Welcome to our newest columnist Sofia Sanchez! Sofia is a delightful seven-year-old girl on a mission – to bake, cook, create and someday have her own bakery. See her easy recipe for a Fruit Salad with Dip this month by visiting “.” Each month she’ll bring you a new recipe, something that’s easy for kids to prepare.
I’m happy to tell you about two new advertisers this month – LadyBugs of Wellington and UltraCleaners. Right after LadyBugs opened their wonderful consignment shop for kids, teens and maternity, I heard from one of our readers – Courtney, the President of the Wellington Mom’s Club. (561) 790-7990.
has five locations around Palm Beach County – one of the locations is just outside the Mall at Wellington Green, over near Coldstone Creamery. Happy customer Jill Coon says, “I appreciate the convenience of the pick up and delivery service they offer. My clothes are spotless, smell fresh and are ironed perfectly. I also love the fact that Ultra Cleaners does shoe repair. They did a terrific job on a pair of heels I had. Ultra Cleaners is the best!” Visit them at the Pointe at Wellington Green – 10240 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 130, Wellington. (561) 753-6200.
THANKS to all of our writers, photographers, advertisers and to you, our dear readers!
Here’s our table of contents, so you can explore everything that’s new for this month. So see below or just visit to explore.
– Nature’s Table Cafe
(with Lucy Arnaz Luckinbill)
Please feel free to contact me if you ever have questions or suggestions: .
Cheers,
Krista Martinelli
Editor