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From Sea to Screen
Take part in World Ocean Day by going to the movies! Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno beach is teaming up with the International Ocean Film Foundation for the 3rd annual World Ocean Day Film Festival on Saturday, June 8. In the Gordon & Patricia Gray Auditorium, guests can watch a series of 11 short, ocean-inspired films. Local underwater filmmakers and […] The post From Sea to Screen first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
New Thrift Location
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s popular thrift store is moving to a new location in the Wedgewood Commons Plaza in Stuart, just two blocks south of its old home. Known as Thrift Store Central, it’s one of the Humane Society’s two thrift stores. The new store will be almost twice the size of the old location. “We’ll still […] The post New Thrift Location first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Free Classes for Seniors
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches is offering seniors a special offer at its newest Y Wellness Center, located at Palm Beach State College’s Gardens Campus in Palm Beach Gardens. The Y is providing nocost exercise classes for seniors with qualifying Medicare. SilverSneakers, Renew Active, and Silver & Fit are popular fitness pro grams designed specifically for older adults. “Senior […] The post Free Classes for Seniors first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Ask the Doctor: Prostate Conditions & Treatments
Dear Doc: I always thought that I don’t need a prostate screening until I’m in my 60s. Recently, however, a friend told me that his doctor recommended he get screened and he’s only 56. Which is correct? James, North Palm Beach Dear James: The AUA (American Urology Association) recommends men over 55 should start being screened for prostate cancer. And […] The post Ask the Doctor: Prostate Conditions & Treatments first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
New Cancer Institute in Wellington
Tampa General Hospital is celebrating the grand opening of a new Cancer Institute office in Wellington. TGH Cancer Institute thoracic surgeons Dr. Robert Scoma, Dr. Mark Meyer, and Dr. Marcus Eby, as well as breast and cutaneous surgeon Dr. Jason Hechtman, joined local TGH physicians, patients, and community supporters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Wellington Chamber. Tampa General’s […] The post New Cancer Institute in Wellington first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Igniting Passion
The Conservatory School in North Palm Beach is celebrating success. It’s named one of five schools across the state selected to receive a Florida Power & Light Company STEM Classroom Makeover Grant. This $50,000 grant will empower The Conservatory School to transform its classroom into an innovative learning space, igniting a passion for STEM: science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “We […] The post Igniting Passion first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
4th Annual Pride 5K Run
Vita Nova, a nonprofit helping homeless young people in Palm Beach County, will be reaping the rewards of the 4th Annual Pride 5K in downtown West Palm Beach. The annual 5k is presented by Night Runners WPB. It celebrates the LGBTQ+ community during PRIDE month and promotes family fun and community unity through running and walking. The run kicks off […] The post 4th Annual Pride 5K Run first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Two months off
Ladies and gentlemen, the public high school class of 2024 has graduated and left childhood behind. Thank a teacher or a coach. Thank the principal, the front desk secretary and the janitor. Thank that sweet-tempered road crossing guard at the corner of the school and the bus driver who delivered them to and from some distant neighborhood every damn day, […] The post Two months off first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Making Waves
The North Palm Beach Rowing Club is living up to its reputation for dedication, teamwork and fierce competition. And the team’s young members will get to prove it at the Youth National Championships in Sarasota. Five boats qualified at the regional level, allowing them to compete at nationals. “That’s a huge number for any small club like ours,” says Jock […] The post Making Waves first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Teacher Salaries Don’t Add Up
You don’t have to be good at math to be alarmed by these numbers: • The approximate number of public school teachers in the Sunshine State: 180,000. • The number of students in Florida public schools: 3 million. • The salaries households with one adult and one child or two adults with two children must earn to support themselves — […] The post Teacher Salaries Don’t Add Up first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local First Responders
Who: Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce What: Business Before Hours: Annual Valor and Community Service Awards When: Wednesday, June 12th @ 7:30 AM. Where: Palm Beach Gardens Marriott Why: This heartwarming and inspiring event is a unique opportunity to honor and celebrate the extraordinary bravery, dedication, and community service of our region’s first responders. The ‘Business Before Hours: Annual […] The post Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Local First Responders first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Bound For College
Mark Sauer, founder of the Delray Beachbased non-profit Bound For College, teams up with Ted Hoskinson, founder of Roots and Wings, to establish the Hoskinson Fellowship at Bound For College. “Ted and I are working toward the same goal,” Sauer says of Hoskinson’s $50,000 gift. “Our missions complement each other at opposite ends of the public school spectrum. Ted ensures […] The post Bound For College first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
From Locals With Love
Tourism in Palm Beach County is big business and Discover The Palm Beaches thinks locals can sell it best. Their popular “Love The Palm Beaches” summer campaign is back, harnessing the power of the local community to become tourism ambassadors. “The ‘#LOVEThe Palm Beaches’ campaign engages residents and community members in an interactive way to invite friends and family to […] The post From Locals With Love first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Pets of the Week
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is at 3100/3200 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For adoptable pets and other information, visit www.PeggyAdams.org or call 561-686-3663. The post Pets of the Week first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
A road trip is more fun with a dog
With summer fast approaching, you may be planning a road trip vacation with your family — including your dogs. Having your dog as a travel companion means you have a little bit of home with you, and it can also open your eyes to some activities and places you might otherwise not have explored if you hadn’t had a dog […] The post A road trip is more fun with a dog first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Back to the Ocean
Say goodbye to Cayman and Finley, the most recent residents to leave Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach. On a recent sunny day, the two turtles made their way down the beach and back home to the sea. The Inwater Research Group in Jensen Beach brought the two subadults to LMC. Cayman was admitted on February 6 after becoming entangled […] The post Back to the Ocean first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
E Pluribus Unum
In George Orwell’s tale of a dystopian time, 1984, words are twisted to mean the opposite of their usual spirit. What is usually considered good becomes bad, and vice versa. This “doublethink” was expressed as war is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength. In real life, we now see reverse interpretations of the admirable words diversity, equity, and […] The post E Pluribus Unum first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Treating Sleep Apnea
Good Samaritan Medical Center is now the only hospital in northern Palm Beach County offering Inspire Therapy, an obstructive sleep apnea treatment option for those who cannot use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. “Our hospital sees many patients who have stopped using or are unable to tolerate CPAP,” says Good Samaritan Medical Center CEO Sheri Montgomery. “Inspire represents a […] The post Treating Sleep Apnea first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
Soul writ large
If the state is the soul writ large, as Plato said a mere 2,400 years ago, then we have nothing to worry about, at least in the United States. I was reminded of this recently after meeting two groups of luminous souls. The first was when I attended a Holocaust remembrance event at the internationally recognized Laboratory Theater in Fort […] The post Soul writ large first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
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