(PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, FL (August 28, 2023): Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) announced today that Florida State Senator Lori Berman and State Representative Kim Berfield together secured $1,911,233 in funding for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in Florida. MHFA teaches participants how to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. This training provides skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. (PRESS RELEASE)_Boca Raton, Fla.-- Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders are invited to listen to a dynamic conversation between two presidents, as they share their perspectives on the intersection of success, business development and philanthropy. Misha Ezratti, president of GL Homes, will be the featured guest as the 2023 Industry ICON of the Business & Professional (B&P) Division of the Jewish Federation of South Palm County. Matt Levin, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation, will join Ezratti in an engaging dialogue. Guests will enjoy a conversation about current business trends; how to incorporate philanthropy into a successful business model; and the influence of culture on the workplace from leaders in for-profit and nonprofit industries. The B&P Industry ICON event will be held 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Zinman Hall on the Federation’s campus, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33428. The evening will include a buffet dinner before the ICON presentation. (PRESS RELEASE)_SOUTH FLORIDA — The gooiest day of the year – National Cheese Pizza Day – is rolling into town on September 5. One of the most popular dishes in the world, pizza dates back thousands of years, as flatbreads with toppings were common amongst ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. However, the modern pizza that we celebrate this September was born on the western coast of Italy. Today, cheese pizza is the number one most ordered pizza ingredient in the United States, and for good reason. The classic dish pairs dough with sweet marinara sauce and creamy mozzarella cheese for a simple, reliable, and delectable taste. Celebrate National Cheese Pizza Day at: (PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – August 28, 2023) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is proud to announce the next major exhibition in Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden, a beautiful 20-acre oasis located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach. ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN January 7 through May 12, 2024 Created by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, 20 larger-than-life sculptures inspired by the ancient Japanese art of origami will emerge skyward throughout Mounts—each one a stunning merger of art and nature enhancing and celebrating the verdant environment. Artist Kevin Box takes origami to another level, transforming paper into museum quality metal sculpture through processes he has pioneered in teamwork with foundries, fabrication shops, and his studio staff. ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN features not only his compositions, but also moving collaborations with world-renowned origami artists Robert J. Lang, Te Jui Fu, Beth Johnson, and Michael G. LaFosse. (PRESS RELEASE)_(Jupiter, FL – August 28, 2023) Writer/reporter Amy Woods is celebrating the publication of her informative new guidebook, 100 Things to Do in Jupiter Before You Die from Reedy Press. A longtime player in the South Florida media market, her byline is very familiar to readers of The Palm Beach Post, Jupiter Magazine, The Coastal Star, and Florida Weekly. In her new book—which is available on Amazon and where ever books are sold—Woods captures the essence and fast-growth excitement of Jupiter, Florida, where funky fishing village meets seaside resort. Located just north of tony Palm Beach, the city that Burt Reynolds made world famous now has a bubbling Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous-esque demographic, and this is the perfect go-getting guide through the town’s most-beloved hot spots. Charter a boat in waters known for some of the best angling in the industry and get in on the live, local music scene at Maxi’s Lineup. Cheer for the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals during Spring Training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Find the ideal spot to view the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and learn about notorious gangster Al Capone’s and crooner Perry Como’s ties to the area. Make your way to Abacoa Town Center to tempt your taste buds at Brick & Barrel Gastro Pub or start your weekend off right at Food Truck Fridays. (PRESS RELEASE)_DELRAY BEACH, FL – This Labor Day weekend, September 2-4, enjoy a hassle-free holiday at The Seagate Hotel. Celebrate the labor-less weekend with a decadent brunch at the Atlantic Grille. Tuck into seasonal specialties like warm cheddar chive biscuits, fried chicken & waffles, Cajun shrimp hash, and “street corn” avocado toast. Save room for pastry chef Mitsu Nozaki’s sweet tooth-approved desserts, including sweet corn crème brûlée and key lime tart. Brunch is available Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 3pm. Satiate your holiday grilling fix at The Seagate Beach Club’s Labor Day BBQ Buffet. Menu offerings include delicious burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, corn on the cob, and more. Beer bucket and pitcher specials available, along with complimentary cotton candy and popcorn. Live music from 12-4pm. Beach BBQ Buffet is Saturday through Monday, from 11:30am to 4pm. Cost is $25 for adults, and $15 for children under 12. (PRESS RELEASE)_Palm Beach County, FL – This week, American Humane—the country’s first national animal welfare organization—deployed a rescue team to Spokane, Washington amid ongoing wildfires. The fires—which began last Friday afternoon—have burned more than 20,000 acres thus far and containment remains elusive. American Humane has boots on the ground and is actively surveying the needs of animals and the community. American Humane is working with local authorities and groups to help shelter and care for hundreds of animals—including family pets, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, and more—that have been impacted by the flames. In total, it’s estimated that more than one thousand animals have been impacted and are being cared for across four shelter locations. Two shelters are at local fairgrounds housing mostly farm animals while the other two shelters are home to pets and their families. “Spokane County Emergency Management requested our help and we immediately responded,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane. “This is the season for wildfires, hurricanes, and tropical storms. American Humane is constantly monitoring these situations and our team immediately headed to Washington to help. We will help heal the community and the animals that call it home." The American Humane Rescue Team was founded more than 100 years ago during World War I, when the U.S. Secretary of War requested assistance caring for injured horses in war-torn Europe. Since then, American Humane’s team of animal first responders have been on the ground for virtually every disaster in our nation’s history—including Pearl Harbor, September 11, and the historic eastern Kentucky flooding of 2022. American Humane is grateful for supporters across the globe whose donations uplift our efforts to help the most vulnerable and innocent animals. (PRESS RELEASE)_Onessimo Fine Art, South Florida’s premier contemporary fine art gallery, presents Burner: The Exhibition. BURNER is a next-level, not-to-be-missed, traveling exhibition of urban artworks featuring thought-provoking art by some of the most recognizable names in the graffiti art movement including: Banksy, KEF!, Anthony Lister, Mr. Doodle, Kaws, Vinnie Nylon, Takashi Murakami, Reka One, Ben Eine, Dotmaster, and several other blue-chip Artists. This groundbreaking Collection will be on exhibition for a limited time and available for acquisition at Onessimo Fine Art from September 1 – November 12, 2023. Berlin-based Artist KEF! will be making two live appearances in the gallery November 10 from 5-8pm and November 12 from 2-5pm. Private viewings are available by request. For more information, contact 561.355.8061, jacob@onessimofineart.com or visit www.Onessimofineart.com. Click HERE to RSVP. Onessimo Fine Art is located at 4530 PGA Boulevard #101 in Palm Beach Gardens.
(PRESS RELEASE)_West Palm Beach, FL (August 22, 2023)— International Overdose Awareness Day is on August 31st, and to increase awareness of this critical topic, Hanley Foundation has launched an innovative Safe Prescribing Initiative, designed to inform parents, patients and healthcare providers on the risks associated with the prescription of opioids to the pediatric population. As a part of the initiative, the Foundation created multiple evidence-based resources, available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. One of the resources is a Safe Prescribing Toolkit—with audience-tailored content created for parents, patients, and providers. The toolkit provides essential information by highlighting the short-term and long-term dangers of prescription opioids, especially to adolescents. The Initiative’s materials illustrate the risk and protective factors scientifically correlated with adolescents’ misuse of opioids, and research-proven alternatives, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and physical therapy for pain management and patient rehabilitation. The toolkit and other resources are available at HanleyFoundation.org/SPI. |
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