Around Town
Art Society Presents Five Scholarships
By Denise Fleischman at May 17, 2013 | 12:05 am | 0 Comment
Wellington Art Society held its annual scholarship presentation on Wednesday, May 8 at the Wellington Community Center. Five local art students each received $1,000 to further their art studies at the college level. Also at the meeting, photographer Cliff Finley offered tips on how to correctly photograph artwork. For more info., visit more...
Melissa Ganzi Leads Introductory Polo Session
By Alexandra Antonopoulos at May 17, 2013 | 12:04 am | 0 Comment
Professional polo player Melissa Ganzi hosted a children’s introduction to polo workshop Saturday, May 11 at the Wellington library. Attendees learned the rules of the game and tried on some of Ganzi’s gear. After watching video of polo players in action, everyone tried their hand at goal scoring in a mini-match. A question-and-answer session wrapped up a fun and more...
Seniors Group Celebrates Mother’s Day
By Denise Fleischman at May 17, 2013 | 12:04 am | 0 Comment
The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group hosted a Mother’s Day Celebration on Friday, May 10 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. At the event, longtime resident Ruth Hamlyn was surprised with a cake for her 100th birthday. Appetizers, desserts and beverages were served. Guests enjoyed dancing and sing-alongs with music provided by Rick more...
Wellington Ballet Theatre’s Spring Concert A Success
By Jessica Gregoire at May 17, 2013 | 12:04 am | 0 Comment
Rain did not hinder Wellington Ballet Theatre’s spring dance concert, An Evening of George Winston, on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Dancers from Wellington Ballet Theatre, Ballet Etoile, CenterStage Dance Company, Momentum Dance Company and Giselle’s Dance Studio performed choreographed routines for the audience of friends, family more...
WHS & WLMS Jazz Bands Spring Concerts
By Jessica Gregoire at May 17, 2013 | 12:04 am | 0 Comment
Wellington High School and Wellington Landings Middle School jazz bands presented their spring concerts at the Wellington Amphitheater on Monday, May 13. The event was free and open to the public with both bands playing various jazz more...
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events At County Venues
By Town-Crier Editor at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County invites the community to enjoy a fun variety of family-friendly activities, venues and locales taking place all over the county and discover why Palm Beach County is “Florida’s cultural capital.” With a colorful and diverse array of arts and cultural activities, offerings and fun, there’s sure to be something for more...
WHS Dance Fights Breast Cancer
By Alexandra Antonopoulos at May 17, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
ThinkPINKkids held its Dance Night for the Fight on Friday, May 10 at Wellington High School. The student-run organization hosted a community dance to celebrate those who are fighting breast cancer and to bring awareness to the cause. In attendance were Amy and Adam Aqua, who launched the South Florida chapter of thinkPINKkids in 2009. For more information, visit more...
Around Town , Featured , Schools , Wellington
Career Day At Emerald Cove Middle
By Jessica Gregoire at May 17, 2013 | 12:02 am | 0 Comment
Emerald Cove Middle School held a career day for seventh-grade students on Thursday, May 9. The day gave students various career options focused on careers that get you out of the office. Participating organizations included the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Sunshine Circus more...
Around Town , Featured , Schools , Wellington
CAFCI Awards Student Scholarships
By Jessica Gregoire at May 17, 2013 | 12:01 am | 0 Comment
Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) awarded 11 students scholarships during its annual Student Assistance Awards presentation “Beyond the Finish Line” on Saturday, May 11 at the Harvin Center in Royal Palm Beach. Scholarships were giving in various categories to local college-bound high school students of Caribbean descent. This year’s guest more...
RPB Honors Mother’s Day With Concert
By Denise Fleischman at May 17, 2013 | 12:00 am | 0 Comment
The Royal Palm Beach Community Concert Band played a Mother’s Day concert Sunday, May 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The event featured big band sounds, show tunes and patriotic songs. Refreshments from Butterfields Southern Café were served to a crowd of approximately 300 people. The band’s next concert is set for Tuesday, June 25 at 7 more...
