Briefs
Makeover Contest Seeks Applicants
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:04 am | 0 Comment
Starting Tuesday, May 28 and continuing until Friday, June 14, Dr. G’s Medical Weight Loss & Wellness location in Wellington will be accepting applications and nominations for one deserving individual in the community to receive a complete makeover, made possible through Dr. G’s partnership with local health, beauty and wellness businesses. The winner will be more...
Free Water Safety Event
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
Summertime is pool time, but before jumping in, know how to stay safe. The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host a free water safety event on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event, called Make a SPLASH (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy), will include vendors such as Palms West Hospital and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue discussing water safety. more...
Pafford To Hold District 86 Town Hall Meeting May 30
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86) will host a town hall meeting Thursday, May 30 to discuss the 2013 legislative session. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity to hear firsthand about critical issues facing Florida, and to offer the public a chance to provide feedback. The discussion will also include some information about how to be a better more...
Participants Sought For Cancer Study
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
Residents of Palm Beach County have an opportunity to participate in a historic study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). CPS-3 will enroll a diverse more...
Whole Foods Hosting Special Memorial Day Weekend Event
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
For the third consecutive year, Whole Foods Market stores in Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens and Wellington will host a Memorial Day weekend fundraiser to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. military. In partnership with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, all three stores will host a Support Our Troops Cookout on Saturday, May 25 from noon more...
Science Center Opening June 7
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
The expanded South Florida Science Museum is officially becoming the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. On Friday, June 7, from 10 a.m to 5 p.m., the venue will host a free community day for the public to showcase the newly expanded center and celebrate the official name change. The beloved nonprofit spent the past year and $5 million in capital campaign more...
Women For Women Run A Success
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
The third annual Women for Women 5K/10K was held Saturday, May 18 beginning at the new Lake Worth Casino. This women’s-only race has grown each year and is currently the only all-women’s race in South Florida. This year it was 1,000 runners strong. The race started at the new Lake Worth Casino beachfront at 7 a.m. to the roar of cheering family and friends. The more...
Student Artwork To Be On Display
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
There’s an upcoming opportunity for young Wellington artists to see their creations on public display. The village is teaming up with the Wellington Art Society for the Student Art Program, which puts youth artwork on display at the Wellington Community Center. Elementary school students who either live in Wellington or attend a Wellington school are invited to more...
Taste 2013 At The Fairgrounds June 6
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:03 am | 0 Comment
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold the 16th annual Taste 2013 featuring the Chocolate Lovers Festival, sponsored by the Royal Palm Auto Mall, on Thursday, June 6 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East (9067 Southern Blvd.). More than 2,000 food and chocolate lovers are expected to attend and enjoy tasty food, wine and craft beer more...
Vitas Seeks Patient Care Volunteers
By Town-Crier Editor at May 24, 2013 | 12:02 am | 0 Comment
All it takes is compassion and a little time to become a volunteer for Vitas Innovative Hospice Care of Palm Beach. Hospice volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and their families during a critical time in life. Volunteers are trained in listening skills, family dynamics and the right words to say to terminally ill patients and their caregivers. A more...
