Palm Beach Perspective

Talked with Scott Simmons, Public Relations Manager, Norton Museum of Art. The Norton has a wonderful variety of programs/exhibitions running now. Artists in Motion (Impressionist and Modern Masterpieces) is running now through February 18th. And Presence (the photography collection of Judy Glickman Lauder) is on view through March 10th. Coming up on Saturday Feb 10th the Norton will offer Free Admission for Lunar New Year Community Day! They'll be celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Guests can see a shadow puppet show and watch both Dragon and Lion dancers. Storytelling sessions throughout the day and fireworks to wrap things up. The Norton has Art After Dark each Friday from 5p-10pm Cost: $10, $5 for students. First Friday is jazz, third are artist tours.
For more info listeners can go to www.norton.org

Talked with Misty Stoller, Assoc. Director of Marketing & Communications, Mounts Botanical Gardens and Kevin Box, Artist for Origami in the Garden. "Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. With a mission to inspire and educate through nature and a history spanning more than 40 years, Mounts Botanical is hidden gem located in the heart of the Palm Beaches behind Palm Beach International Airport. The nationally-acclaimed attraction is enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 display gardens containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida native plants, exotic and tropical fruit trees, ornamentals, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, succulents, bromeliads, orchids, and more. In addition, numerous cultural and educations activities draw visitors to enjoy, appreciate, and learn from this sanctuary of tranquil beauty." They do wonderful exhibitions and currently have "Origami in the Garden" running through May 12th. Kevin and his team created larger than life sculptures from a page size origami they designed. The sculptures are set throughout the garden and listeners can enjoy the tour along with narration provided by Mounts. For info on all the events/exhibitions/time/tickets/volunteer opportunities, listeners can go to www.mounts.org.

Talked with Elizabeth Dashiell, [email protected] about all the holiday/new year events around Palm Beach and the Treasure coast including: Kravis Center, upcoming shows, Mounts Botanical - origami in the garden, LakeWorth Playhouse, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, The Flagler Museum and their exhibitions, The Wick, Armory Art Center, Lighthouse Center for the Arts, Cox Science Center and their Titanic Exhibit, Ballet Palm Beach, M&M Theatre Productions, Smithsonian Marine Station - Aquarium After Dark, The Norton museum's upcoming photography exhibits and their fun Art After Dark Series every Friday night and Culture and Cocktails upcoming season at The Ben -www.palmbeachculture.com. We also discussed Palm Beach Shakespeare's upcoming season and how listeners can audition. PBShakespeare.org.

Talked with Meghan Buser, Community Relations & Event Planning Consultant for Lights4Hope.
"Lights 4 Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to help bring happiness and hope to families in need.Their mission is to spread joy and to help local families whose child is suffering from terminal illness or from a life changing physical change. They work with local hospitals and community partners to identify families struggling to find joy throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. The team then performs hospital and home visits to provide decorations, presents, and gift cards to these loving families during their toughest times. With the support of our sponsors and donors, Lights 4 Hope, Inc. is able to fulfill its mission and help numerous children and families each year. Their big fundraiser is the Hoilday Light Display at Okeeheelee Park going on now through 12/30/23. Listeners can get info on the dates/tickets/sign up to be a volunteer/make a donation at www.lights4hope.org

Talked with Pamela Weinthrop, Executive Director, Barbara Steller, Board Member and Linda Schaps, Board Member, Children's Founation of Palm Beach County. The Children's Foundation's mission is to identify and fund projects at charities in Palm Beach County to aid "at-risk" children and their families. They have worked with over 30 charities to help feed, clothe, provide medical/dental care, provide beds, access to summmer camps and more. One of their big fundraisers is coming up. It's their 3rd annual Walk the Walk during Palm Beach marathon weekend happening on December 9th at Post Park, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $50 general/$150 VIP, children under 12 are free. This year they've added a Shop and Sip event at the Royal Poinciana Plaza Courtyard on December 8th from 5-7pm. Portions of the sales will go to the Children's Foundation. Listeners can get program details, event info, tickets, make donations, sign up to be a volunteer or sponsor at www.childrensfoundationpbc.org. Airs 11-26 and 12/3/23

Talked with Allison Jimenez, MS, MHC, Director of Programs and Lindsey White, CFRE, Chief Advancement Officer from Hanley Foundation. Their mission is one of eliminating addiction always in their purview, with their targeted and time-tested approach incorporating four primary mission areas:
Prevention, Advocacy, Treatment and Recovery Support. Learn more about Hanley Foundation’s mission and vision. Some of their programs include Project Copy and Project Hope. The next fundraiser is the Brice Makris Brunch on December 10th from 11am-2pm at Boca West Country Club. Then in February 15, 2024 Palm Beach Dinner at the Sailfish Club of Florida and a Golf Classic on April 15th. For more details on events, services, volunteer opportunities, donations, sponsorships listeners can go to www.hanleyfoundation.org

Talked with Arlene Lazzaro, 2nd Vice President, Gem and Mineral Society of the Palm Beaches. Their mission is "to gather people of the Palm Beach Area who enjoy gathering, cutting, displaying and studying rocks, shells, artifacts and other object of interest and to promote community interest in these objects. Their 56th annual Gem and Mineral Show is on November 18-19, 2023 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center East. They will have gems, mineral, jewelry, bead and fossil shows. Guest lectures, demonstrations, cracking geodes and a mine where you can sieve for gems. Tickets are $10 for adults and children under 12 are free. Two day adult admission is $15. Listeners can get a $1 off coupon on either their Facebook page or the website. www.gmspb.org. The society also offers classes on lapidary, making cabachons, a research library, cold connection metal jewelry classes and more. Listeners can go to www.gmspb.org to sign up for classes, become volunteers, vendors or make a donation.

Talked with Gabby Barbarite McHenry, Ph.D., Director of Outreach & Engagement Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. They are one of the 71 exhibitors at this years Indian River Lagoon Science Festival. It's going to be from 10am - 3pm on November 18th at 600 N Indian River Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL. The IRL Science Festival is a free event that's designed to bring a variety of hands-on STEAM activities to the public. The goal is to make science accessible, interactive, relevant and fun for everyone at every age. Some of the exhibitors are: Mad Science of Palm Beach (fire and ice show+ fantastic forces booth) Little Medical School of the Treasure coast (create a suture model) InWater Research Group – sea turtle exploration Smithsonian Marine Station – Baby corals + save a coral with slime Oxbow eco center Boy Scouts of America/TC District – blast into scouting FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute – Explore the Marine Mammal Ambulance + Mission: Ocean Discovery West Gate K-8 – Silly Slime Morningside elementary - energy & everglades expo Florida medical entomology Lab – Mosquitos: Friend or Foe? St. Lucie County Mosquito Control – mosquito management The Manatee Center = Do Manatee have bone marrow FL Dept of Agricultural and Consumer Services DPI = Build a Beetle-Air Potato Bio Control USAG AUX – marine safety and environment Ft Pierce Police Dept St Lucie County Solid Waste – Recycling Right St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation ORCA Ocean Research & Conservation Association – What’s in the Water Importance of Biological Surveys IRSC Science – Candy DNA and Rocks from Space Samual S Gaines Academy of emerging technologies – Fun with Robots Max Planck – Control a robot with your muscles Port. St. Lucie Amateur Radio Association – Riding Carrier Waves (morse code) Stella Maris Environmental Research – Base-ick Secret messages Environmental Learning Center – Plankton Lab Ft pierce Westwood Academy/MOA – Sea Turtle Mortality Ecological Assoc. – A Day in the Life of a Sea Turtle Biologist Loggerhead Marinelife Center – Jr Sea turtle veterinarians Save the Chimps – Chimpanzee Enrichment Friends of the Everglades – Alligator Showdown FL Real Estate Navigators – Alligator Salt Art FDEP-IRL Aquatic Preserves – Critters of Oyster Reef & button making Florida Oceanographic Society – Sharks & Rays Indian River Lagoon Nat’l Estuary Program- Living Lagoon Friendly Photo Booth St. Lucie County Library St. Lucie county Master Gardener Volunteers – Wheel game University of Florida Indian River Research and Education Center – Pin the bug on the host plant St. Lucie Audubon Society – How many birds do you know? Listeners can find the complete list, sign up to volunteer, become a sponsor and more at www.irlsciencefest.org.

Talked with Greg Hazle, Executive Director, Boca Helping Hands. Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is a community based non-profit that provides food, medical, financial, educational, job training, mentoring services to help create self-sufficiency for it's patrons. They help nearly 35,000 people/year. BHH is celebrating is 25th birthday. As the holidays get closer they are doing the "Thanksgiving Box Brigade" to provide familys with thanksgiving dinner. They also do a bowling for bread, pack the pantry, cereal challenge, Monopoly fundraiser just to name a few. Listeners can find out more about the services, sign-up, become a donor, or become a volunteer by going to www.bocahelpinghands.org

Talked with Georgia Boyer, Communications and Brand Manager, American Humane. American Humane has been promoting the welfare and safety of animals since1877. They have a wide variety of programs. One that most folks see is the Humane Hollywood, "No animals were harmed in the making of this movie" or safety seals on eggs, etc at the store. They just finished the voting on the Hero Dogs and their Hero Dogs Awards Gala will be happening at the Breakers this year on November 10th. Their are five categories and a finalist for each. The overall winner will be announced at the Gala. Finalists are:
Emerging Hero and Shelter: Raina
Law Enforcement and First Responder: Poppy
Therapy: Maverick
Military: Buda
Service and Guide/Hearing: Moxie
Listeners can see the dogs and their bios on www.herodogawards.org
They can also find out more at www.americanhumane.org