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PineappleNewspaper.com I DELRAY BEACH I FEBRUARY 2016 Brooks Long of The Sherman Holmes Project

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Black History Month 2016 Delray Beach Open Set to Thrill at Spady Museum DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum presents the Spady Living Heritage Festival on Feb. 20, as part of Black History Month in February.

Located at the museum’s campus at 170 N.W. 5th Avenue in Delray Beach, the free annual festival will feature the musical talents of acclaimed soul/blues/gospel band, The Sherman Holmes Project with Brooks Long. The Spady Museum is also excited to welcome back the tradition bearers of Renaissance Park, who will demonstrate how Floridians lived off the land and prospered using skills and crafts from years past. Guests will also enjoy food and music. Activities for children will include traditional games, such as horseshoes, sack races, tug-o-war and a 3-legged race. This celebration of cultural heritage is funded by: National Endowment for the Arts, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Palm Beach County, Tourist Development Council, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and Visit Florida.

Other events this spring at Spady Cultural Heritage Museum include: • New Exhibit! Bahamian Reflections: Imagery of Historic Bahamas – Now through May 2016 – Museum staff is curating more than 40 color and black-and-white images taken from 1870-1938 that depict Continued on page 7

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The world’s only 10-day tennis event consisting of an ATP Champions Tours event and an ATP World Tour event will take place Feb. 12-21, 2016, at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach.

The Delray Beach Open’s ATP World Tour event is one of only 11 ATP events in the United States and consists of single-elimination singles and doubles events featuring many of the top-ranked men’s professionals in the world. Featured players include Canadian Milos Raonic, currently No. 14 in the world and winner of nine ATP titles in 16 finals and the Bryan Brothers – twins Bob and Mike – who have won a record 109 doubles titles together.

At this year’s event, Ivo Karlovic will defend his title against top-ranked ATP players, including Delray Beach resident Kevin Anderson, Bernard Tomic, Grigor Dimitrov and Tommy Haas.

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n April 2016, The Delray Beach Historical Society will open its “Fish Tales!” Exhibit and are now working to gather images, memorabilia, 3D objects, artifacts, tackle, trophies and fish mounts to tell the tale of area recreational fishing. They are asking the community look into their photo albums, garages and attics to loan and/or donate exhibit materials.

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Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach to Host the 4th Annual Be Great Celebration Dinner

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach will host its fourth annual Be Great Celebration Dinner on March 11, at the Delray Beach Marriott, 10 North Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach. The event will honor the club’s Youth of the Year, along with an influential community partner.

The Be Great Celebration Dinner, presented by Goldman Sachs, supports programming for the children served by the Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach, and celebrates achievements of a young club member and community partner honoree Tony Wilson, CEO of Seagate Hospitality Holdings Limited.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The event co-chairpersons are Beau Delafield, John Lynch, Patsy Randolph, Tom and Kirsten Stanley and Juliet Warner. Tom Stanley, the club’s board chairman said, “The annual Be Great Celebration Dinner is an important event to raise awareness and generate support for

the children at our club. When the children come to the Boys & Girls Club, they learn to be independent, creative, bold, sincere, positive and curious. They learn that good things in life do not always come easy, but with an attitude to ‘be great’ they will be successful and productive citizens.”

All proceeds will help support programming for more than 300 children who attend the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club of Delray Beach for a safe, fun and educational environment after school and during the summer. Children participate in a variety of programs in the arts, education and career development, sports, fitness and recreation, technology, character and leadership development, as well as health and life skills.

Individual tickets are $200 and tables for 10 guests are $2,000. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Kristen Cummins at (561) 683-3287 or kcummins@bgcpbc.org. You can also find more information by visiting the website at www.bgcpbc.org.

th Annual Savor the Avenue Reservations open February 1

t is time to make your reservations for the 8th annual Savor the Avenue on Monday, March 21st! Tickets go on sale February 1st for an evening of dining under the stars—and down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue—at the food and wine event of the year.

Join hundreds of guests—and 18 of Downtown Delray’s finest restaurants—at Florida’s longest dining table, one that runs more than five blocks and 1,300 feet long stretching from Swinton Avenue east to Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1). This is the event you don’t want to miss!

This year ‘s participating restaurants are: 32 East, 50 Ocean, Cabana Nuevo Latino, Caffe Luna Rosa, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Cut 432, Lemongrass, Max’s Harvest, Max’s Social House, Gary Rack’s Fat Rooster, Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar, Rocco’s Tacos, Salt 7, Solita & Mastino Delray, Taverna Opa, The Office, Tryst, and Vic & Angelo’s.

Each 4-course dinner is paired with select wines that are donated by local beverage distributors to each restaurant. The menus can be viewed at bocamag.com/savor and downtowndelraybeach.com/savor-andtastemakers. Reservations are made with the restaurants directly, and seating is limited.

The DDA is proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from Savor the Avenue will be donated to the Delray Beach Historical Society. Restaurants will donate $3.00 of each

reservation to this non-profit so that present and future generations can comprehend more fully their predecessors, their communities and Delray Beach’s diverse history.

This Delray Beach culinary tradition is made possible by the Delray Beach Magazine’s partnership with the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and is a way of showcasing the collection of fine dining establishments located within the downtown area. As an economic development focused program for the DDA, the event has grown over the years to be one of the premier dining events in the area, and even the country. “We are pleased to have been a part of this very special and unique event for the past eight years as a way to share with the local and tourist community this incredibly social dining experience,” said Laura Simon, Director, DDA. Savor the Avenue is sponsored by: Delray Beach Magazine, Boca Raton Magazine, Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Atlantic One Realty, South Florida BMW, 111 First Delray, Atlas Party Rental, and The Hyatt Place Delray Beach.

Last day to reserve your seat is March 18, 2016. For information and menus please visit bocamag.com/savor, downtowndelraybeach.com/savor-andtastemakers, or call 561.243.1077.

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – The nonprofit cultural arts and education-based Milagro Center is happy to announce the opening of the “LOVE” exhibit at its in-house BLUEPRINT Gallery. The BLUEPRINT Gallery is partnering with the oldest professional arts organization for women in the United States, The National League of American Pen Women, to celebrate love.

The exhibit, which runs through April 1, 2016, will showcase work from several female artists of the National League of American Pen Women. The LOVE exhibit Opening Reception takes place just in time for Valentine’s Day on Friday, Feb. 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and features the creative works of the talented women of the Boca Raton branch.

The evening will also feature handmade crafts and chocolates by local artisans, available for sale during the event. Guests will enjoy light bites, wine and desserts.

This visual and performing arts event is an

opportunity for Milagro Center’s supporters, friends and art enthusiasts to take part in the joy and creativity the center provides daily to the 80 children and teens it serves in its afterschool and summer camp programs. To attend the free reception, contact Cultural Arts Director Nicole Escalera at nescalera@ milagrocenter.org.

THE BLUEPRINT Gallery at Milagro Center is furthering the organization’s mission to enrich the lives of undervalued children through continual exposure to cultural arts. It is Milagro’s intention to work with emerging and established artists in the community and provide an avenue to showcase their work while also supporting Milagro Center. Exhibiting artists will donate a minimum of 25 percent of art sales to Milagro Center and will be invited to speak with Milagro Center’s STARS (children in grades K-5), and middle and high-school teens about their career as an artist. They’ll also lead an artist workshop.

“Our beautiful BLUEPRINT Gallery is an exciting venue that further integrates art into our Delray Beach community and provides local artists with a new opportunity to exhibit, promote, and sell their art,” stated Barbara Stark, Milagro Center President and CEO. “As an additional bonus, Milagro Center students will participate in highquality art classes and workshops taught by these exhibiting artists that will inspire these children while providing fun and educational art experiences. We welcome the community at large to attend the Opening Reception of our fifth exhibit of the 2015-2016 year and enjoy the fine ensemble of our artists. The experience is sure to touch your heart.”

THE BLUEPRINT Gallery at Milagro Center hosts six gallery events each year, including “(On the) Horizon – Emerging Artists,” opening April 8, 2016. Artists interested in participating in future exhibits should contact Escalera at (561) 279-2970 for consideration.

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Market in the Grove gives destination to young local artists and small businesses

Founder Rachel Andes is a jewelry designer who has been showcasing her work in local craft and art markets for the past 4 years. She was inspired to create Market in the Grove as an affordable platform for young up and coming artists and small businesses to showcase their work. “We want to keep small business and art culture alive” says Andes. “We are so grateful to the local business owners on 3rd Ave in Pineapple grove such as Seacrest Water, Brenda’s Birds, and American Security for welcoming us into the neighborhood and allowing us to share their space.”

Painters, photographers, jewelry designers, crafters, and horitculturists from around the Palm Beach County area have all participated in the monthly event. “The market gives me a space to really follow my dream of being a business owner” said Jamie Leigh Griffiths, a local crocheter. “I’m just starting out and I’m lucky to be a part of something that brings like minded people together and also strengthens the community.” Market in the Grove is every third Thursday of the month from 6pm to 10pm at 325 NE 3rd Ave in Delray Beach, next to 3rd and 3rd Restaurant. Contact Market In the Grove on Facebook for more details.

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Former No. 1 Player Now Heads Up Delray Open

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – Selected as a Blue Ribbon Tournament Director and invited to the U.S. Open in New York to receive his award this past summer, Ivan Baron, the director of the Delray Beach Open, brings his expertise to this U.S.T.A. event in Downtown Delray Beach each year. The 2016 Delray Open, a 10-day world-class tennis event, consisting of an ATP Champions Tour event and an ATP World Tour event, takes place Feb. 12-21 at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center.

Being a former player helps inform his role as the tournament director. “I used to play professional tennis, so I know what players really want and deliver that experience,” Baron said.

Baron, a former pro and juniors’ champion, has been running the Delray Beach Open for the past 14 years. He played on the pro tour from 1991-1996 and prior to that, Baron was the top-ranked junior in the world as a 17-yearold. He works on site at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. In addition to hosting the Delray Beach Open, Baron runs a variety of other top tournaments for juniors and pros.

When selected as one of the top tennis directors in the country last year, Baron remarked, “It’s an honor – we work very hard and we’re very passionate about all the events we run. We love it. It’s long and hard but to be chosen as one of the five best in the country – there are way more deserving people out there.

It’s a small world (tennis tournaments) and everyone works hard.”

Baron’s father Mark started MatchPoint Inc., the company that runs tournaments at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, 24 years ago.

After playing pro for five years, Ivan got his undergraduate degree and master’s degree and then was a college tennis coach at Florida Atlantic University and Miami University for four years. After coaching, Ivan decided to join his dad at MatchPoint and started running tournaments.

“We work on the Delray Beach Open all year round to make it a successful tournament,” said Baron. Last year, the Delray Beach Open had approximately 50,000 attendees over the 10-day tourney. According to Baron, this year’s tournament will feature some of the biggest stars in tennis, such as the twin doubles’ powerhouse team, the Bryan Brothers (ranked No. 1 in the world) and Milos Raonic.

Baron said that the Delray Beach Open is unique and sets itself apart from other tournaments because of its location in Downtown Delray Beach. “The city of Delray is great – with all the restaurants, shops and

it being near the beach, it brings people from outside the state to the city. It’s a very nice place to watch tennis. For players, it’s the place they want to be – it’s considered very prestigious,” he said.

“Fans flock to see these big names like the Bryan Bros – they’re a class act,” Baron said.

“Two players that are the best to ever play the game of doubles. They are the best. And they bring their fans.”

The tournaments that MatchPoint runs are all based in Delray Beach but sometimes matches are held at more than one facility in the area. For example, the company runs a large juniors’ tourney in October annually (the Columbus Day Open for 12, 14, 16 and 18 and unders for both boys and girls). It’s a large tournament, so it’s held at four facilities in Boca, Lake Worth and Delray.

In July each year, the company holds its largest event – a juniors’ tournament with $3 million in scholarship money awarded. “Over 100 college coaches come down to watch the juniors and we televise the finals. It’s a great tournament,” Baron added.

The first weekend of the Delray Beach Open, known as the “legends” event, features some of the greats from the past that Baron used to play against. “I used to play and train with some of these guys – James Black, Greg Rosetzki, Currier, Chang, Lendl and others.”

Baron doesn’t play competitively any more but still enjoys playing tennis with his children (two boys and a girl). The family lives in Parkland.

He enjoys coaching their football and soccer teams and playing sports with them. When asked if he’d want his kids to play competitive tennis like he did, Baron said, “I want them to play all sports – they are competitive and tennis is maybe their third sport. They can play whatever they want – it’s up to them.”

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The 2016 event will also feature team play in the ATP Champions Tour (February 12-14). Team USA (James Blake, Mardy Fish and Aaron Krickstein) will battle Team International lead by Aussie Mark Philippoussis and Sebastien Grosjean to take the coveted title and trophy.

Fans who attend the event can also enjoy live music, unique exhibition booths, free Wi-Fi and more. Group discounts, individual session and ticket packages are available at www.yellowball.com, the Tennis Center Box Office, 30 Northwest 1st Avenue (MondayFriday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.) or call (561) 330-6000.

Special events and ticket promotions are scheduled throughout the Delray Beach Open including: • Senior Days “Buy One Get One Free” – Seniors 55 years of age and older will receive one FREE ticket with the purchase of a reserved or box seat for Feb. 13, Feb. 15 and/ or Feb. 17 day sessions.

• Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Special – Bring your sweetheart to a special “Couples Day” on Feb. 14. All couples receive 20% off tickets on box or reserved A-J seats.

• Kidz Day Event & Art Contest – This family favorite will be held on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 15, featuring games, arts & crafts, face painting and more. Off and on-court activities begin at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required in order to participate at www.yellowtennisball. com/usta-kidz-day-kidz-art-contest/, or by contacting Janet Sprague at (561) 385-7399 or e-mailing eastcoasttennis@gmail.com.

• Food Drive – Donate eight nonperishable food items on Feb. 16, and receive one FREE ticket for the day session. Collected items benefit the C.R.O.S. Ministries Community Food Pantry Program/Christians Reaching Out to Society.

Televised in the United States and 120-plus countries internationally, the tournament welcomes more than 60,000 week-long spectators to enjoy tennis matches, live music and artisans, on-site food and beverages provided by PROM caterers, Saltwater Brewery and Maison Gervais Wine, interactive exhibits, shopping and more than 10 hospitality and special events.

The Delray Beach Open also has announced the premier offering of its Sky Suites and the new VIP Lounge experience. For as little at $49 per ticket, fans can enjoy worldclass professional tennis in a venue perfect for entertaining clients, friends and family: elevated and shaded seating, an extensive food and beverage menu, VIP parking passes and access to the VIP Clubhouse Lounge.

This year, the notable Boca Raton Resort and Spa and Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel will be sponsors of the tournament, along with Spring Hill Suites Boca Raton, Embassy Suites Boca Raton, and Fairfield Inn and Suites Delray Beach. For tickets, VIP offerings and travel packages, visit www.yellowtennisball.com/tickets.

The Delray Open is celebrating its 24th year overall and 18th in Delray Beach. The ATP Champions Tour event is in its seventh year and was the first-ever event of its kind played on U.S. soil. Each year the Delray Beach Open brings world-class tennis players and thousands of visitors to Delray Beach and Palm Beach County. In 2010, the tournament received the Discover The Palm Beaches Florida’s annual Providencia Award for its extraordinary contribution to tourism. The City of Delray Beach was also a finalist for the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” Award, and in 2003, the tournament was the recipient of an “ATP Award of Excellence.”

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at the library Comedian Bobby Collins at Laugh with the Library, Chapter 10

DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Delray Beach Public Library will once again host the unusual and exciting Laugh with the Library, Chapter 10 event on Feb. 5. Delray Beach residents and Library Board members Becky Walsh and Heidi Sargeant will serve as cochairpersons for this creative and casual funfilled night.

Organizers are planning an unforgettable evening of laugh-out-loud comedy, sumptuous dinner-by-the-bite, and luscious libations. Laugh with the Library has a tremendous following and is known for being a sold-out event each year.

This year, Laugh with the Library celebrates 10 years of this most-talked about party of the season at the beautiful Delray Beach Marriott, showcasing a line-up of comedians, featuring headliner Bobby Collins, a nationally-known stand-up comedian and actor with six comedy albums.

Bobby headlined Laugh with the Library, Chapters 1 and 2, and has now chosen several of his fellow comedians to join him on stage for the 10th anniversary festivities.

The other comedians who will round out the evening and who promise to have the audience rolling in the aisles are: • Wil Shriner – The award-winning director who wrote the screen play and directed the feature film Hoot, based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen; As a comedian, Shriner has appeared over 50 times on the Jay Leno and David Letterman shows.

• Chris Roach – Has appeared on Comedy Central, The Michael J. Fox Show and as a recurring character on One Life to Live.

• Louis Ramey – Has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and on Showtime at the Apollo.

Tickets are $200 per person. Last year’s event raised more than $85,000 to enhance library programs for children and teens. For further information, call the Delray Beach Public Library at (561) 266-0775 today.

17th Annual Authors’ Showcase has a storybook ending

The prestigious Authors’ Showcase at the Delray Beach Public Library last month introduced local authors and their books to a large crowd at the 17th annual event. According to organizers, it was another great afternoon for readers and writers in Delray Beach.

The authors participating in this year’s program were: • Barrie Brett – Moments of Being – Finding Your One Moment in Time – non-fiction • Robert Brink – Murder in Palm Beach –

The Homicide That Never Died - fiction • Joan Lipinsky Cochran – Still Missing Beulah—Stories of Black & Jews in MidCentury Miami • Ronald Feinman, Ph.D. – Assassinations, Threats, and the American Presidency: From Andrew Johnson to Barack Obama – non-fiction • Mark Jay Gang, Ph.D. – Challenging Destiny – The Untold Story of Anastasia – fiction • Susan Goldfein, Ed.D. – How Old Am I in Dog Years? – non-fiction • Alexandra Goodwin – Exchange At The Border – fiction • Alexander Simon – The Renaissance of a Village by the Sea –non-fiction • Suzanne Snyder–Carroll – On the Edge of Dangerous Things – fiction • Janice Sussman – Trilogy of Dance – poetry • Josette Veltri – Next Step, New Start – non-fiction • Marilyn Murray Willison – One Woman, Four Decades, Eight Wishes – memoir This event is held each year during National Book Month in January. The next event will be held Jan. 8, 2017. All authors who have written a book in 2015- 2016 are welcome to submit their entry to the Delray Beach Public Library for consideration. For further information, contact Bonnie Stelzer, the director of Community Relations, at bonnie.stelzer@delraylibrary.org or visit www.delraylibrary.org.

Library offers free access to Brainfuse

The Delray Beach Public Library is now offering free access to Brainfuse’s various online services in the library’s tech center for the whole family.

Brainfuse’s JobNow, America’s premier online career-enhancing resource, offers resume feedback via email and one-to-one interview help via chat from Brainfuse’s JobNow-trained job coaches. Library members receive free access to premium resume creation software, hundreds of resume templates, and thousands of industryspecific interview coaching videos as part of the standard JobNow package. Brainfuse JobNow also offers access to free interview tips, career resources, career assessments, job search and eParachute to help discover the college majors and careers that match customers’ skills and interests.

In addition, the library offers free access to Brainfuse’s HelpNow, providing homework help for students from kindergarten to grade 12, as well as skills-building, personalized eLearning tools, a 24-hour writing lab where students can submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback, homework questions, as well as an adult learning center with access to live, professional assistance in resume and cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship test prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills Series and more. There is even a Foreign Language Center/SpanishSpeaking Support.

For more information, please contact Loanis Menendez-Cuesta, head of Reference at (561) 266-0196, 561-819-6406 or via email at Loanis.Menendez@DelrayLibrary.org.

Chelsea White in Town to Support Fundraiser for Tourette Syndrome

By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer Comedienne Chelsea White, writer and producer of MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Girl Code Live,” is teaming up with Boca Raton fourth-grade teacher Kelsey Diamantis to raise money for Tourette syndrome in Delray Beach with a showcase of laughter, food and fun.

Friday Nite with Chelsea White – a scholarship fundraiser for students with Tourette syndrome – is one night only on Feb. 26, at South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road in Delray Beach. For more information about the event, visit www. dollars4ticscholars.org. A year ago, Kelsey’s mom Diane Diamantis, reached out to White, a New York City-based comedienne with Tourette syndrome, and the two stayed in touch ever since.

Tourette syndrome is a nervous system disorder. An individual with Tourette syndrome exhibits both physical and vocal tics.

“My mom reached out to Chelsea and she was so supportive,” said Kelsey Diamantis, who started to show signs of Tourette syndrome at age 5. “Chelsea insisted on donating her time and paying her own airfare. She’s been so generous with her time and everything,” she added.

“At the fundraiser we’re going to feed you and make you laugh! It’s a celebration of laughter and fun in Delray Beach,” Diamantis said.

Boca Raton teacher Kelsey Diamantis (right) and her mom Diane Diamantis are teaming up with comedienne and MTV star Chelsea White to raise money for Tourette syndrome at “Friday Nite with Chelsea White,” a Dollars 4 Tic Scholars fundraiser.

Diamantis, 24, and her mom started the Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Foundation in 2014 to raise money to fund college scholarships for students and to create an opportunity for kids with Tourette syndrome to attend a summer camp with their peers.

“Anybody with Tourette syndrome in college can apply for the scholarship. We would like to give out four scholarships this year,” she said. In 2015, Dollars 4

Comedienne and MTV star Chelsea White will appear at a Tourette syndrome fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road in Delray Beach. For details, visit www.dollars4ticscholars.org.

Tic Scholars’ very first year, they had 21 applicants, awarded three scholarships and sponsored two children to Camp Twitch and Shout – a week-long Tourette syndrome summer camp in Winder, Georgia.

According to Diamantis, the camp is for kids with Tourette syndrome ages 7-17. “I’ve been a volunteer counselor for two years now. The Dollars 4 Tic Scholars Foundation sponsors a family who may not be able to afford sending their child to camp during the first week in July.

“When these kids come to the camp, they know it’s somewhere they can be free and where no one can judge them. It’s an eyeopening experience,” said Diamantis. “They interact with other people with Tourette.

Everybody has something going on … so, how can you judge someone else? You just can’t,” she said.

In grade school, Kelsey said she wasn’t aware of Tourette syndrome or how to deal with it. “I didn’t get diagnosed until age 11,” said Diamantis, a fourth grade teacher at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School in Boca Raton.

“It kind of blended in with my bubbly personality. I was very secretive with it. My senior year in college is really when I started opening up about it. I began to understand how my brain works. I learned how to control it and repress it. People used to call me weird if I got too bubbly or hyper. I have learned to control it,” she said.

Over the years, she went to her pediatrician and saw different doctors and was fully diagnosed by a neurologist. By college age, she had a letter from her neurologist helping her to get into an adaptive services program, which helped by giving her extra time on tests, an assistant to take notes and the option to take tests in another room away from other students, if need be.

“When I was going through school, before I started applying for scholarships, there was everything under the sun except for a scholarship for students with Tourette syndrome,” said Diamantis.

For more information about the foundation, the fundraiser or scholarship opportunity, visit www.dollars4ticscholars. org, call (561) 487-9526, email info@ dollars4scholars.org or find Dollars 4 Tic Scholars on Facebook.

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Spady Museum Remembers Bishop L.N. Quince Jr.

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – The Spady Cultural Heritage expresses its sincere condolences to the Quince family for the passing of its patriarch, Bishop L.N. Quince Jr., on Dec. 30, 2015.

Bishop Quince was one of the featured personalities in an original 2013 exhibit, ‘The Legacies of Delray Beach Families,” in which the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum explored the stories of four families – each of whom contributed special talents and gifts to the city.

Their patriarchs and matriarchs may no longer be with us, but their descendants remember the stories of how they came to be in Delray Beach and how their professions helped shape the city’s personality.

Bishop Quince was recognized in the exhibit with this narrative, which encapsulated his impact and influence on all who knew him: The ministry life of Bishop L.N. Quince Jr. began in Quitman, Ga., when he was born on Sept. 15, 1919. As a very young child, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. His father, the late Bishop L.N. Quince Sr., permitted him to say a few words every Saturday night while holding church services in the backyard of his maternal grandmother, the late Mother Agnes Smith. At eight years old, Bishop Quince Jr. composed his first song, “You Better Run to the City of Refuge,” which his father had copyrighted.

In 1926, Bishop Quince moved to Delray Beach with his father, mother Ida Smith-Quince, and his two sisters, Idell and MaeBell. For the first few days after arriving in Delray Beach, Bishop Quince Sr. held church in his home with a few family members in attendance.

After a few days, the senior bishop built the first church structure out of palmetto bushes with the help of Seminole Indians, who showed him how to build a thatch roof to keep the rain out.

Bishop L.N. Quince Jr. assisted his father in several areas of ministry, but his main area of service was as music minister. The first instrument he played in church was a four-string ukulele. For a while, he was the only gospel singer in the church, but later joined with a group known as “The Sunset Four.” The group sang a capella in Delray Beach and throughout Florida for about five years.

Afterwards, he sang by himself for about six months before training his sister, Idell, to sing with him. In 1936, Bishop Quince Jr., 17, was ordained in Nashville, Tenn. That same year, while stopped at a red light in Miami, Rosetta Thobbs heard the Bishop Quince Jr. and Idell singing in a parking lot. Thobbs asked Bishop Quince Sr. if he would allow the two to come to J.H. Cohn’s Church the following evening to audition. Following the audition, Thobbs invited the Quince siblings to come to Philadelphia, Penn., to record.

Referred to as the “Gospel Twins,” the duo recorded their first songs with Decker Recording Company. The first recorded songs were “Between Dark and Midnight there was a Cry,” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “This Train is a Clean Train,” “I’m Troubled About My Soul,” and “Good Lordy-Good Lordy.” Brother and sister, now known as The National Gospel Twins, became international singers at 17 and 15 years of age, respectively. They toured with Rosetta Thobbs and

Bishop Quince and his family in 2013 Photo Credit: Michiko Kurisu

Marie Knight and appeared with Mahalia Jackson at the Golden Gate Auditorium. They also toured with several internationally known gospel singers, including the Clouds of Joy, Staple Singers and the Golden Gate Singers. Their tours took them all over the country and Mexico.

Bishop Quince also trained this three daughters, Alease, Elizabeth and Lillie, who were known as the “The Quincettes” to sing background with him, and they were later joined by his nieces, Yvonne, Lucille and Margie.

In 1977, Bishop Quince answered the call to become pastor of The Church of the Living God New Macedonia – founded by the late Bishop L.N. Quince Sr. Bishop Quince Jr. served with his wife, the late Artice Alexander-Quince, whom he married in 1937, and had seven children. Bishop Quince served as pastor until February 2011, when the mantle was transferred to his grandson, Pastor David B. Clark.

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the pristine nature, cultural lifestyle, regional landmarks, characteristic architecture and indigenous plant life, mainly of Nassau before the advent of modernization. The exhibit, culled from the Caribbean Photo Archive, will run through May 2016. Some of the photographers featured in the exhibit include Jacob Frank Coonley, William Henry Jackson and O. Pierre Havens, who captured scenes that encouraged the tourist trade and provided souvenirs for visitors. Cost: $10 per person; • Ride and Remember Trolley Tour – Feb. 13, March 12 and April 9 from 10 a.m. – noon – When you board the Ride & Remember Trolley Tour, the history of Delray Beach comes alive. Illustrated with colorful stories of the personalities and happenings that influenced the growth of the city, the tour does more than relay facts – it draws the riders back in time. Climb aboard The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s popular, monthly trolley tour and enjoy the interactive, personalized stories of Delray Beach’s interesting origins and development. Cost: $25 per person.

• FUNK-SWAY – March 19 and April 16 from 7:30-10 p.m. – FUNK-SWAY is an outdoor, family friendly event, featuring quality live entertainment and food. Come out and experience the unique vibe of FUNKSWAY. Cost: $10 per person; • Delray Speaks: A Community Conversation – March 23 from 7-8 p.m. – Delray Speaks is a community forum intended to encourage open dialogue about relevant topics affecting residents and visitors of South Florida. The forum is hosted by the Spady Museum; topics are selected at random by forum participants and organizers. All opinions expressed are acknowledged and respected and belong solely to their owners and do not necessarily reflect those of the Spady Museum, the facilitator or the forum organizers. These forums are open to the public. Funded by: Delray Beach Redevelopment Agency, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Cost: $5 per person.

For more details about the upcoming events, visit www.spadymuseum.com or call (561) 279-8883.

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OCA RATON, FL – AVDA’s (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) ninth annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon celebrated the organization’s 30th “Pearl” anniversary by recognizing “30 Years, 30 Faces – The Survivors, The Champions and Those Who Serve and Protect.”

The luncheon, held on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, in The Great Hall at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, honored the strength, courage and determination of women, especially those overcoming domestic abuse. Several domestic violence survivors spoke passionately about how AVDA helped them escape from a life of abuse.

This year’s Heart of a Woman Luncheon recognized an individual, a nonprofit and a business; Mrs. Gail Veros, who has been deeply committed to AVDA and serves on AVDA’s Advisory Board, as well as Congregation B’nai Israel of Boca Raton and NCCI Holdings Inc. were all recognized for their commitment to AVDA. Event chairs were Jeannette DeOrchis and Anne Vegso, joined by committee members, Dorothy MacDiarmid, Rosemary

Krieger, Barbara Gutin, Tish Carlo, Jean Magrella and Tami Babij.

“Everyone at the lunch was inspired to do more to prevent domestic violence, after hearing several heart-wrenching stories from domestic abuse survivors,” said DeOrchis.

In addition, the luncheon honored 30 individuals and organizations who have made a positive impact on the epidemic of domestic violence.

Sponsors included: The Pearl Anniversary Sponsor – the Vegso Family Foundation; Platinum Sponsor – Jeannette DeOrchis; Gold Sponsors – NCCI Holdings Inc., Boca Raton Magazine and Barbara Gutin; and Bronze Sponsors – Rosemary and Ben Krieger, Jan Savarick, and Spodak Dental Group.

All proceeds from the luncheon will benefit AVDA’s 24-hour crisis hotline, Casa Vegso, the emergency shelter and transitional housing facility, and AVDA’s outreach, educational and prevention programs offered throughout Palm Beach County.

For more information, visit www. avdaonline.org or call (561) 265-3797.

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a popular pastime and in the early days an essential activity for food and income. The Historical Society archives reveal that a fishing camp existed at the east end of what is now Atlantic Avenue.

The 1910 census of Delray lists over 150 men whose occupation was “ocean fisherman,” most from the Bahamas originally. H. M. Hunt is referred to as the “pioneer fisherman” who started the fishing business in Delray Beach in 1911. He started out with a net and ten barrels and eventually transported fish to West Palm and later to New York via the East Coast Railroad.

For decades following, our Village by the Sea has lured people from all over the world in large part because of our beautiful ocean and coastline. Swimming, shelling collecting, sun bathing and fishing have helped Delray Beach maintain its quaint charm.

The Historical Society is working with area fishing clubs, local fisherman, authors and residents to form a committee of locals to build this exhibit. “We are looking forward to exploring this nostalgic side of Delray Beach, says Exhibit Co-Chair Howard Ellingsworth.

He adds, “I can remember stories from my dad’s

generation about when the ‘blues were running’ and the whole town would close up shop and go fishing.” It’s this spirit, sportsmanship and sense of community that the Historical Society is aspiring to capture through his exhibit, which will be on display through the fall of 2016.

“We would like to gather the support of the local community to tell a comprehensive story,” adds Leslie Callaway, the Historical Society’s President. “This is one of those pastimes that people are passionate about and we’re excited to include the community in the creation of this exhibit!”

If you are interested in being on the “Fish Tales” Exhibit committee or you have photos or memorabilia to donate and/or loan to the Society, please call DBHS Archivist’s Michelle Quigley and Janet DeVries at 561.274.9578 or email info@delraybeachhistory.org. About Delray Beach Historical Society: Founded in 1964, the Delray Beach Historical Society’s mission is to preserve and share Delray Beach’s rich history. This includes overseeing and protecting the city’s extensive archives and offering informative exhibitions, events and programs throughout the year.

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GATES OPEN: Friday 12 pm-11pm Saturday 12 pm-11pm

Grounds of Old School Square and Park

“We’ve cleared it with your doctor, your cardiologist and your mother!”

The 2nd Annual Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival shines a loving light on our most flavorful food – Bacon, and the quintessential American liquor, Bourbon. The event is designed for you to enjoy a relaxing day of sipping fine bourbons and cocktails and tasting the eclectic menu of bacon and bourbon inspired cuisine. You will feel like you are at your own backyard barbecue with plenty of backyard games to play, corn hole, bocce ball, jenga, checkers and the now world famous pig races!

Our expanded menu of bacon and pork related dished include the sublime Forever Roasted Bourbon BBQ Pork & Bacon Sandwich to the insane Bacon Bar featuring chocolate covered and caramel nut dipped bacon or deep fried bacon ice cream. Menu items developed by local chefs exploring the boundaries of New American Cuisine and the Farm to Table movement to good old fashioned comfort foods, just like Mom used to make!

Over 40 Fine Bourbons Great Bacon Inspired Foods Bacon & Bourbon Tastings & Seminars Bacon & Bourbon Dining Experience Bacon & Bourbon Hour Bacon & Bourbon Brunch Live Music

Completing the palate pleasing properties of bacon, we have an eclectic selection of bourbon and whiskeys. The distiller’s art and patient techniques are shared in a series of seminars and tastings. The rarest of the rare is the Pappy Van Winkle Tasting Experience featuring five limited edition bourbons. The Classic Bourbons, Ryes & Whiskies seminar features a “Who’s Who” of fine bourbons including Elmer T Lee, Troy & Sons Oak and Tap 35. All of our featured seminars are designed to enhance your knowledge and share the pleasures of bourbon, rye and whiskey.

Join us on March 18 & 19, 2016 for a culinary journey with the pig and the barrel in beautiful downtown Delray Beach. We’ve cleared it with your doctor and your cardiologist and your mother so come and play at the 2nd Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Festival.

BACON & BOURBON TICKET $25 Ticket Includes: Admission, Commemorative Acrylic Bourbon Glass & $5 voucher for food or beverages.

The Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest is proud to partner with Marc Julien Homes this year!

Marc Julien Homes welcomes attendees this year with a gift of a commemorative logo’d acrylic glass for which to enjoy drinking world class bourbons from at the event.

Raise your glass to Marc Julien Homes! Marc Julien Homes is a luxury builder with a unique ability to transform a client’s vision into a magnificent self-expression of architecture and interior design. In the last six years, Marc Julien Homes has built 25 luxury homes with a cumulative value of $43,000,000. No team is more passionate, more dedicated and more committed to perfection than Marc Julien Homes.

Limited Availability – Available for purchase online DelrayBaconFest.com – 561.279.0907

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SEMINARS, TASTINGS & DINNERS Limited Availability For complete details and to purchase tickets, visit our website DelrayBaconFest.com We’re introducing an expanded selection of bourbon inspired cocktails to the event this year! How do these sound? Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade, Maple Bourbon Smash, Bacon Infused Bourbon Manhattan, Bacon Infused Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Dark Chocolate Old Fashioned Bourbon and, of course, the Classic Old Fashioned & Manhattan.

New this year, is the exclusive Bourbon Library where we will feature hourly releases of rare bourbons. The Bourbon library is a private lounge reminiscent of an old Speakeasy of the prohibition era with comfortable seating and a relaxing atmosphere to taste and enjoy rare, hard-to-find bourbons.

Hard-to-find releases include Blood Oath, Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection and EH Taylor Cured Oak to name just a few.

Complete your Bacon & Bourbon Fest experience with one of our Bacon & Bourbon Lovers Dining Experience! This complete four-course bacon & bourbon pairing dinner also provides you admission to the event and a commemorative Bacon & Bourbon glass. Or the Bacon Lovers Brunch offering a twist on the centuries old role of bacon as a breakfast meat.

Yes, in the days before Bacon Sriracha lollipops and bacon milkshakes, we grew up on bacon for breakfast! The brunch features the Ultimate Bacon infused Bloody Mary with 25 different ingredients, a variety of great bacons and spiral ham, an omelet station, stuffed French toast, a dessert table and a few other surprises to delight the palate. Your ticket includes admission and an etched Bacon & Bourbon commemorative glass.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016

BOURBON LIBRARY - RARE BOURBON RELEASES

Noon-2:00 PM

1:00 PM – George Stagg 3:00 PM – Eagle Rare 17yr 5:00 PM – Thomas Handy Rye 7:00 PM – Berkshire Mountain 9:00 PM – TBA Day of

BOURBON LOVERS BRUNCH

Includes Bourbon Bloody Mary bar

BOURBON LIBRARY - RARE BOURBON RELEASES

1792 Small Batch, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Blantons

1:00 PM – E H Taylor Cured Oak 3:00 PM – Blood Oath 5:00 PM – Four Roses Small Batch Limited Edition 7:00 PM – Sazerac 18yr 9:00 PM – TBA Day of

5:00 - 6:00 PM

2:00 - 3:00 PM

4:00 - 5:00 PM

THE SAZERAC CLASSIC BOURBONS BOURBON & BACON HOUR

USA vs IRELAND (American Whiskey vs. Irish Whiskey)

6:00 - 7:00 PM

4:00 - 5:00 PM

Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Small Batch, Kinsey, Templeton Rye Hudson Waterway East, Caffe Luna Rosa, Da Da & 50 Ocean

HIGH ROLLERS: BOURBONS & RYES TASTING

Palm Ridge, Balcones Baby Blue, Charles Goodnight, Irishman 12 yr Single Malt, Teelings Single Malt

THE RARE COLLECTION: TASTING

Sazerac 6yr, Pendleton 1910, Four Roses Small Batch, Breckenridge, E H Taylor Single Barrel Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa

Prichards Chocolate, 1792 Port Finish, The Experimental Buffalo Trace Sour Mash, Garrison Brothers, Rock Hill Farmers Table, Exec Chef/Owner Joey Giannuzzi

8:00 - 9:00 PM

6:00 - 7:00 PM

PAPPY VAN WINKLE TASTING EXPERIENCE (10 year, 12 year, 13 year, 15 year, 20 year)

At the heart of all of our festivals is our commitment to create fun-filled food lover community events featuring unique food and beverages. We strive to ensure that our sponsors are richly rewarded for their investment in our events and our community. The event’s strong commitment to the community is that they are designed as a fund-raising opportunity for nonprofit organizations that staff the event.

Delray Beach Arts, Inc. has contributed over $600,000 back to our community volunteer partners.

CLASSIC BOURBONS, RYES & WHISKIES

Stagg Jr, Templeton, Elmer T Lee, Troy & Sons Oak, Tap 357 Sherry Finished 7:00 - 9:00 PM

BACON & BOURBON DINING EXPERIENCE E H Taylor, Blantons, 1792 Small Batch, Eagle Rare 8:00 - 9:00 PM

PAPPY VAN WINKLE TASTING EXPERIENCE (10 year, 12 year, 13 year, 15 year, 20 year)

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MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

We are known for bringing the best bands in South Florida to Delray Beach.

This year we have blues guitarist Jay Washington opening the festival followed by local legend Screamin’ Jerry Leeman and Big Medicine. Next up, World Beat music fans will love the sounds of Grace & The Victory Riders. Headlining Friday night are The Flyers. The energetic, heart-pounding, power trio area multiinstrumental powder keg that tear up the stage with their rock and blues sound!

On Saturday, Florida’s premiere Acoustic Group opens the musical entertainment for the day. Acoustic Mayhem features four accomplished musicians who play music from every genre. Next on stage, is Blues legend Joey Gilmore, with a career that spans 40 years with performances throughout the United States and Europe! Joey was the 2006 winner of the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge.

Closing out the Bacon & Bourbon Festival is Buster Leggs with special guests Twocan Blue. Buster Leggs is classic old school rock & roll. Even you were around Palm Beach County in the 80’s & 90’s. So grab your glass of bourbon and your baby and dance the night away at the 2nd Annual Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH

2:00-4:00 Jay Blues Band

7:00-8:30 Grace & the Victory Riders 9:00-10:30 - The Flyers

STEP UP IN TASTE

4:30-6:30 Big Medicine Jerry Leeman

SATURDAY, MARCH 19TH 4:00-6:30 Joey Gilmore

2:00-3:30 - Acoustic Mayhem

DISCOVER HEINEKEN LIGHT

NAMED “BEST TASTING LOW CALORIE LAGER” AT THE 2013 WORLD BEER CHAMPIONSHIPS

7:30-10:30 Buster Leggs with special guests Twocan Blue & Friends Brewed in Holland. Imported by HEINEKEN USA Inc., New York, NY. ©2014 HEINEKEN® Light Lager Beer.

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Bethesda Center MD addressed Rotary Club members

The local Rotary Club welcomed guest lecturer Raymond J. Leveillee, M.D., to one of the weekly luncheon gatherings at the Delray Beach Public Library in January. Dr. Leveillee serves Bethesda Hospital as a board-certified urologist and as the director of the Bethesda Center for Advanced Robotics and Urologic Care. He is the only urologist on staff among the hospitals in the Palm Beaches.

Dr. Leveillee presented a variety of medical issues and explained potential treatments and prevention techniques commonly used to address these conditions. He explained that diet, environment, heredity and lifestyle are markers that can predict the likelihood of contracting and surviving cancers and other urologic conditions.

Leveillee stated that the research as well as the emerging pharma are very promising and that treatments today are far superior to the practices used during the ‘80s and ‘90s.

After his address, Dr. Leveillee answered questions from the assembly and encouraged all to participate in annual checkups and to contact Bethesda with any questions on concerns over any medical concerns at www. bethesdahealthphysiciangroup.com.

Great Deals at First Presbyterian’s Step-Above-Rummage Sale

DELRAY BEACH, FL – You’ll want to get to the Step-Above Rummage Sale early to shop for all the deals on new and gently used items that look like they’ve just been taken off a department store’s shelves. The Step-Above Rummage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 11-13, at First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason St., in Delray Beach.

Items for sale include clothes and accessories for women, men and children sorted in departments and on racks just like at a department store. Shoes will be arranged by size and can be tried on in a comfortable sitting area.

The jewelry department will include unique items at bargain prices. A linen department will include bedding, towels and tablecloths. The housewares department will have kitchen supplies including glassware, flatware, sets of dishes and small appliances.

There is also furniture, art, books, toys, sports equipment, bicycles, luggage and tools.

Sales specialists will be available to help with selections or to answer questions. A dressing room is on-site. Some items still have new tags still attached. For more details, call (561) 276-6338 or visit www.firstdelray. com/upcoming-events.

5th Annual Cut for the Cause Supports Wheels from the Heart DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Delray Beach Elks Lodge, along with the generosity of The NAKeD Hair Salon held their 5th Annual Cut for the Cause last month. This year’s beneficiary was Wheels from the Heart.

“I’m very excited we were able to give them (Wheels from the Heart) $732,” said Carol Eaton, treasurer of Delray Beach Elks Lodge.

Wheels from the Heart is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2012 to provide reliable vehicles for single moms and their children in need. “We believe that if you give a single mom a ride to work, she works for a day! If you give her a car, she drives to a better life!” Steven Muschlitz, founder.

“Today, many of the hard-working single moms who have received our cars are in higher paying jobs or have gone back to school for certification or degree programs. Their children are able to spend more time with them, and they are able to participate in sports and other community activities thanks to the blessing of a reliable car. Through our gifts of reliable vehicles, our goal is to help single moms and their children on their journeys to financial independence and sustainability.”

Suits can be dropped off at Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Avenue, c/o Jennifer Costello, Community Improvement Liaison, (561) 243-7228. The deadline for donated suits benefiting qualified students of the 2016 Atlantic High School graduating class is May 1, 2016.

For more information on Suits for Seniors, email Jervonte Edmonds at jedmondsrealty@gmail.com.

Milagro Center raises $10,000, exceeds goal The Milagro Center, 695 Auburn Avenue in Delray Beach, provides undervalued children with art, music, dance and academic enrichment. Through their “100 for 100” annual campaign, the center exceeded their 2015 fundraising goal.

According to Barbara Stark, president/ CEO of the Milagro Center, the children, staff and volunteers at Milagro Center thank the community and donors for helping the center raise $10,000 in 2015. The donations help the center provide local underserved children opportunities they would never otherwise experience, said Stark.

City to host Town Hall about the impact of rising sea levels

For more information about Wheels from the Heart, go to www.wheelsfromtheheart. org. If you have the same passion for having fun and doing great things for the community, join the Delray Beach Elks Lodge. For details, visit www.delrayelks.org.

City partners with Florida Community Bank to process utility bill payments

Effective January 28, 2016, the City of Delray Beach will partner with Florida Community Bank to process utility bill payments. Payments are to be mailed to the new address listed below: City of Delray Beach PO Box 2109 Lehigh Acres, FL 33970 The new address will be reflected on utility bill statements. Please note that during the transition period, the City will continue to receive any payments that have been mailed to the old post office box in Delray Beach.

Under the partnership, Florida Community Bank will receive and process mailed utility payments, a task previously performed by City staff. This service, which is being provided at no cost to the City, allows customer service staff to assist customers and focus on projects that will improve utility billing operations.

Other payment options include online, automatic funds transfer, telephone, drop box or in person. To view these payment methods, click here.

As a courtesy reminder, please include the amount paid on the return payment stub in the box labeled “Amount Enclosed”.

Missing or inaccurate payment amounts may result in payment posting delays. For more information, contact Utility Billing Customer Service at (561) 243-7103.

Suits for Seniors Program

Donations are being accepted for Suits for Seniors, a program that strives to equip high school students with the proper image and etiquette for positive growth. Suits for Seniors founder Jervonte Edmonds saw a need to create this program to help empower young men with a successful image that wearing a suit portrays.

Clean, business suits are being collected for male students, graduating from Atlantic Community High School, who may not be able to afford a suit for job or college interviews.

Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein invites the community to a Town Hall Gathering on Feb. 3, at the Crest Theatre, Old School Square, 51 North Swinton Avenue. Beginning at 6 p.m., guest speaker John Englander will present “Rising Seas: Planning for the New Era,” a discussion on the latest science, impeding impacts and possible solutions to the dramatic transformation of our world due to the melting of global ice sheets. The event is free and open to the public.

Englander, an oceanographer, consultant and president of the International Sea Level Institute, has a broad marine science background coupled with expeditions under the polar ice cap, deep dives in research submarines and explorations in Greenland and Antarctica. He has seen first-hand the big picture on climate change and looks ahead to the large scale financial and societal impacts of rising sea levels. In his bestselling book, High Tide On Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis, Englander clearly explains the science of sea-level rise, the impending devastating economic impacts and the opportunity to design for a more resilient future. He brings the diverse points of view of an industry scientist, entrepreneur and CEO to this real-world issue. As the founder of the Rising Seas Group, he works with businesses, government agencies and communities to understand the financial risks of sea level rise and the need for “intelligent adaptation.”

He also will discuss how rising tides are impacting the Delray Beach community and explain the latest science, put sea level rise into a historical perspective and paint a vivid picture of what we can expect in the future.

After a lively discussion, there will be a Q&A session, reception and book signing. For more information, call (561) 243-7190.

Hanley Center raising awareness about substance abuse in seniors

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Hanley Center Foundation is sponsoring the inaugural Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Talks in Delray Beach on Feb. 11, from 6-9 p.m.

According to event organizers, this is an industry-specific event to serve as a catalyst for change. As part of its sponsorship, the Hanley Center Foundation will shine a spotlight on an often overlooked addiction population, baby boomers and seniors. John Dyben, interim clinical director at Hanley Center at Origins Behavioral Healthcare, and industry leader in boomer and senior care, will present, “There is No Such Thing as a Discount Human Being.”

The Delray Beach Drug Task Force is pleased to announce the inaugural launch of SUD Talks, a community and industry specific event designed to create change. The event will feature a collection of diverse speakers and subject matters followed by an engaging panel discussion with the SUD Talks experts.

The event takes place at the Crest Theatre and

the Delray Beach Drug Task Force is offering complimentary tickets. To register, please visit www.sudtalks.org.

“Hanley Center Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about substance abuse,” said Kae Jonsons, Foundation CEO. “The opportunity to address an audience, such as SUD Talks participants and supporters, is truly unique, as they understand the stories behind statistics like ‘addiction conservatively impacts one in four Americans.’ Older adults are often a population overlooked and misdiagnosed, so we are pleased to have a platform to bring awareness to their unique challenges.

“Misconceptions about older adult addiction are prevalent,” said Dyben. “Major life changes, such as the loss of a loved one, can send a bereaved person spiraling into

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maladaptive behaviors and SUD. We need to consider all populations, which might need help accessing quality care. I am especially excited to participate in the inaugural SUD Talks, because the more people talking about SUD, the better.”

Palm Beach unites for Child Abuse Awareness Month

Palm Beach Unites for Children will kick off Child Abuse Awareness Month in April with a special panel discussion on Thursday, April 7, 4-6 p.m. at Safe Schools, 1790 Spanish River Boulevard, in Boca Raton. The kickoff is a call to action as more than 30 agencies and non-profit community and religious organizations unite to raise awareness of the issue of child abuse in Palm Beach County.

The mission of Palm Beach County Unites for Children is the collaboration of passionate child advocates and the agencies they work with uniting to bring awareness to child abuse prevention and the needs of those who are already involved in state care.

A panel of speakers will address risk, prevention, intervention and what community support is needed for the 1,800 children in Palm Beach County currently in out-of-home placement due to abuse or neglect. They will also discuss the need for the community to address the 65 percent rise in the number of children coming into the foster care system in the county.

The panel will include: Opening: Larry Rein, ED Child Net Facilitator - Jeff Demario, ED Vita Nova Prevention - Lisa Williams-Taylor, PhD CSC ED, Mental Health - Andre Torrens, LCSW, Vice President of Clinical Services center for Family Services Risk - Dennis Miles, SE Regional Director DCF Systems - Judge Kroll, Palm Beach County Parent/Effect Gina Garcia Child D’Atra Closing: Mary Wong, CEO Office Depot Foundation The meeting will unite community members in raising visibility in every sector of the county of the growing crisis of child abuse and the implications it has on the children, the systems that try to meet their needs, the schools, public health and in some cases the prisons. For more information, visit www.pbcunites.org.

Delray Medical Center receives Clinical Excellence Award by Healthgrades

For the 14th consecutive year, Delray Medical Center earns the 2016 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The distinction places Delray Medical Center in the top 5 percent of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance.

“This national recognition reflects our commitment to high quality patient centered care,” said hospital CEO, Mark Bryan. “At Delray Medical Center, we continue to strive to exceed all expectations.”

Out of the 31 eligible hospitals that were evaluated in South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties), Delray Medical Center is the only one to achieve the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award. The hospital was recognized for showing superior performance in clinical outcomes during the 2016 study

period (2012-2014) for patients in the Medicare population across at least 21 of 32 of the most common inpatient conditions and procedures —as measured by objective performance data (risk-adjusted mortality and in-hospital complications).

“When it comes to hospital selection, two of the most important questions to consider are where you are most likely to have a complication-free hospital stay and which hospital offers the best chance of survival, both during the hospital stay and in the weeks that follow,” said Evan Marks, Chief Strategy Officer, Healthgrades.

For a full list of Delray Medical Center’s awards and distinctions, please visit www. delraymedicalctr.com/about-us/awardsdistinctions.

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ALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach County, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a single day. This community-wide event, to be held on May 3, 2016, from midnight to midnight, celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community by raising critical funds for local nonprofits.

Every local gift made during the 24-hour period will be multiplied by additional dollars from a bonus pool raised by the Community Foundation. Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties will make May 3 even more exciting by providing cash or valuable prizes for nonprofits to compete for each hour.

Great Give is open to all eligible nonprofits in the two-county area. Nonprofits are encouraged to sign up early and start promoting.

Nonprofit representatives (marketing, communications or membership

representatives) are encouraged to attend training sessions and workshops to ensure maximum success during the 24-hour fundraising event. Visit www.

GreatGiveFlorida.org for more details.

Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties is part of the largest online giving event in history, Give Local America. Close to 200 communities across the country will raise millions of dollars for the greater good – all on a single day. Last year’s event raised more than $68 million nationally and $3.1 million locally, with our Great Give ranking seventh in the country. The shared goal is to “make an even GREATer impact this year,” according to organizers.

Businesses and community members can support Great Give to help make a direct, positive impact on the lives of the neediest local residents (including the furry variety).

You can provide a prize, become a sponsor, offer an in-store incentive or simply GIVE on May 3. Please contact Alexia Savage to see how you can get involved today at AlexiaSavage@ UnitedWayPBC.org.

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events calendar FEBRUARY 1 - 29 Shark Feeding - Tues-Sat - 10:30am, Sun1:30pm- $5. Alligator Feeding –Wed & Sat 1pm. 561-274-7263, sandowayhouse.org

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 5 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “Love Match” – 2pm. $25.

561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 13 Morikami Demonstration of Koto- 12pm, 1:30pm, & 3pm. $5 with paid admission. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

Pottery Classes – Mon-Sat. Cloud House Pottery, Artists Alley. 561- 862-9222, cloudhousepottery.com

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 6 Run to the Rescue 5k- 7am. $10-35. Enjoy this 5k along A1A. 888-920-6309, harriganfoundation.com

Delray Yacht Cruises Valentine’s Dinner Cruise- 6-9pm. $90, reservation required. Celebrate your special someone with a cruise aboard the Lady Atlantic. 561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com

Arts Garage Presents Uri Gurvich – $25-$35. 9pm. Jazz. Critically acclaimed saxophonist, bandleader, and composer.

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

Arts Garage Presents Johnny Rawls – $25-$35. 9pm. Blues.

Named ‘Best Vocalist’ by the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame.

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

FEBRUARY 6 - 7, 12 - 14, 20 - 21 Delray Art League Artists in The Park Old School Square Park –10am - 4:30pm. delrayartleague.com

SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 14 Delray Yacht Cruises Valentine’s Brunch Cruise- 10am-12:45pm. $46, reservation required. Celebrate your special someone with a cruise aboard the Lady Atlantic, enjoy breathtaking intracoastal views while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet.

561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com

Pickleball - $2.Call for times. Pompey Park Community Center.

561-243-7356. Delray Beach Community Center.

561-243-7250. dbpickle.com Savor Our City Culinary Private Tours – Private customized tours of Atlantic Ave and Pineapple Grove for groups of 10 or more guests.

954-410-3177, info@SavorOurCity.com Cruise aboard Delray Yacht Cruises - Daily sightseeing cruises at 10:30am & 1pm. $21-24. delraybeachcruises.com MONDAY • FEBRUARY 1,8,15,22 &29 Greenlands Store presents Tai Chi - 5:30pm at Greenlands Health & Wellness. 561-921-4238, greenlandsstores.com TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 2 & 16 Alchemy - All Arts Open Mic Talent Showcase at Arts Garage 8-11pm. $10. Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, and comedians, this is your time to shine!

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org TUESDAYS • FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23 Greenlands Store presents Vinyasa Yoga - 5:30pm by donation.

Greenlands Health & Wellness. 561-921-4238, greenlandsstores.com FEBRUARY 2, 9, 10, 15, 19 Murder on the Beach Book Signing – Call for more details.

561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com

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DELRAY BEACH CITY DIRECTORY Delray Beach City Hall 100 NW 1st Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 www.mydelraybeach.com

General Information (561) 243-7000 Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency (561) 243-7800 Citizen Service Requests (561) 243-7012 City Manager’s Office (561) 243-7010 Utility Billing (561) 243-7100 Water/Sewer Maint.

(561) 243-7312 Parks & Recreation (561) 243-7250 Municipal Golf Course (561) 243-7380 City Clerk’s Office (561) 243-7050 Jobline (561) 243-6201 PBC Animal Control (561) 276-1344 Police Department (561) 243-7888 Fire Department (561) 243-7400

WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 3 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “Messages in Harmony: The Story and Songs of Peter, Paul & Mary”. 2pm. $15. 561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com Old School Square Presents JAMnasium: COMEDY JAM - 9pm. $20. Jill Kimmel Bryan, Mindy Rickles and Sheba Mason.

The Fieldhouse at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org The next meeting of the Southern Handcraft Society, Pineapple Grove Chapter, Delray Beach, will be at The Senior Center in Veteran’s Park at 7pm. We serve dessert first. Contact Madeline at mhincken@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAYS • FEBRUARY 3, 10 & 24 Delray Beach Public Library presents Socrates Café – 11:30am.

Weekly discussion group. 561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org FEBRUARY 4 - 27 Cason Cottage Museum Tours – 11am-3pm, Thurs-Sat. Enjoy a docent guided tour through this 1920’s enchanting cottage and learn about Delray history. 561-274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 4 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “All About Friends” by Words Alive –2pm. $25. 561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com Delray Marketplace Music Fest - 6-8pm. Free. High Tolerance Band – Top 40’s. 561-865-4613, delraymarket.com Delray Yacht Cruises & Brews- 6-8pm. $50. Enjoy a Saltwater Brewery beer tasting while cruising aboard Delray Yacht Cruises.

561-243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com

Friday Happy Hour Every week at

Mastino & Solita

For socializing & light networking. Half Price food & drink til 7 PM. Specials all night.

Professionally hosted by Priscilla Speicher.

25 NE 2nd Ave. PINEAPPLE GROVE IN DELRAY BEACH FRIDAY - SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 5 - 7 Old School Square Presents Romance Romance - Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 2pm. $45. Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org

SATURDAYS • FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 Delray Beach GreenMarket –9am-2pm. The GreenMarket is an open air marketplace located at Old School Square Park a half block north of Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. delraycra.org/greenmarket SATURDAYS • FEBRUARY 6 & 20 Morikami Demonstration of Sado: The Way of Tea - 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, & 3pm. $5 with paid admission. 561-495-0233, morikami.org SUNDAYS • FEBRUARY 7 & 28 Delray Marketplace Fitness in the Park - 10am. Free. delraymarket.com MONDAY & TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 8 & 9 Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Apollo Link - 8pm. $49.

Apollo Link is Broadway’s premier vocal trio. Crest Theatre at Old School Square. 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 10 Delray Beach Orchid Society Annual Orchid Auction - 7pm. Veterans Park Adult Recreation Center Building. Cash or Check only.

561-573-2422, delraybeachorchidsociety.com Old School Square presents Tom Rush in Concert - 8pm. $5777. Crest Theatre at Old School Square. 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org Morikami Family Fun: “Mommy & Me” Kamishibai Story Telling 10:30am. Free with paid admission. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

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Red, Rock & Roll at Solita Cocktail Party & Band to benefit My Own Home Project www.Myevent.com/myownhome THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 11 Delray Marketplace Music Fest - 6-8pm. Free. Actor/Comedian Guy Richards, Classic Rock Therapy & The Fabulons – A Night of Fun, laughter, & 50’s Doo-Wop. 561-865-4613, delraymarket.com THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 11 Artists in The Park - Old School Square Park – 4-7pm. delrayartleague.com Chamber Contacts & Cocktails with the Delray Beach Art League - 515pm-7pm. $10-20. Join us at Old School Square as we celebrate the Delray Art League’s 50 Year Celebration.

561-278-0424, delraybeach.com Delray Beach Public Library presents Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration- -10:30am. Presented by Chef Rey De La Osa. 561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org FEBRUARY 12 - 21 Delray Beach Open - The world’s only 10-day tennis event consisting of an ATP Champions Tour and an ATP World Tour event.

561-330-6000, yellowtennisball.com FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 12 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “The Tempest by Giorgione” 2pm. $25. 561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com Arts Garage Presents Carmen Lundy – $25-$45. 9pm. Jazz.

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 5 First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Delray 6pm-9pm. Stroll throughout downtown Delray.

561-243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com/events

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 13 Ride & Remember Trolley Tour - When you board the “Ride & Remember” Trolley Tour, the history of Delray Beach comes alive!

561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com

Laugh with the Library featuring Bobby Collins -7:30pm. $200.

“Bobby Collins and Friends”. All proceeds will benefit the Delray Beach Public Library’s Children’s Department. 561-266-0799, delraylibrary.org

Old School Square presents The Improvised Shakespeare Company- 8pm. $40. Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org

TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 16 Murder on the Beach Book Club - The Tuesday Murder Club will discuss Billy Boyle by James Benn.

561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com Ace & Taste with YPAD - 5:30pm. $30. Join the Young Professionals of Delray for world class tennis and an AKAL Chai Rum Tasting at the VIP Clubhouse at the Tennis Center. delraybeach.com/ypad

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30 Days to St. Patrick’s Party at Finnegan’s Pub To benefit the Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Parade www.JustAskPriscilla.com and on Facebook WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 17 Old School Square Presents JAMnasium: Learn & Turn - 9pm. $20.

Experience the sexy art form of Tango with this interactive event!

561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org Chamber Tennis Bash - 5:45-7:45pm. $25-68. Join your fellow Chamber Members at the 10th Annual CHAMBER BASH held in the ‘Hospitality Pavilion’, at the Delray Beach Open, featuring topranked ATP stars Milos Raonic, Bryan Brothers, Gregor Dimitrov & Tommy Haas. 561-278-0424, delraybeach.com THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 18 Delray Marketplace Music Fest - 6-8pm. Free. Jess Taylor South Florida’s Country Girl. 561-865-4613, delraymarket.com National League of American Pen Women - 12:00pm Fundraiser Luncheon with Dr. Caren Neile, Master Storyteller Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Av. Delray Beach 561-243-7385 for Directions $30 Register www.bocapenwomen.com

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Dinner & Auction at Maggiano’s in Boca Raton For St. Jude Children’s Hospital www.LovingHeartsSavingChildren.com FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 19 Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “Dear Love” –2pm. $15.

561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com Arts Garage Presents Bill Mays Trio – $25-$35. 9pm. Jazz.

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org FRIDAY - SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 19 - 21 Old School Square presents The Stars of Forever Tango- Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 2pm. $45. 561-243-7922, OldSchoolSquare.org SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 20 4th Annual Kiwanis Club of Boca Raton Walk for Educational Scholarships to benefit Homeless Students Registration: 8 a.m. 1.5 mile Walk begins: 9 a.m.

Lynn University Campus, 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton Honorary Chairs: Jerry and Terry Fedele, Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Co-Chairs: Dr. Dick Reed, Key Club Advisor, Walter Stewart, Kiwanis Club President Sponsorships are available by calling Tom Thayer at 561-997-2112 or Ro Robozzi at 561-702-0506.

For more information: www.kiwanisclubofbocaraton.com

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FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 26 The 8th Hobbit Skate Tournament - 3-6pm. $5. Live Music, Prizes, Give-a-ways, Food and Fun! Skate Jam will include a beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Hobbit Skate Park.

561-243-7158

Program: Alligator Feeding Dates: Every Wednesday and Saturday Time: 1 p.m.

Listen to a short talk on alligators and watch the resident alligator feed on his favorite food. Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and up. The alligator feeding is included with admission. For more information, call (561) 274-SAND (7263).

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 27 Morikami Presents Tattoo Day - 10am-5pm. Commemorate Morikami’s exhibition Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World with tattoo-inspired activities for the whole family including Kids’s tattoo shop, color station & kite-making.

561-495-0233, morikami.org

Program: Shark Feeding Dates/Times: Tuesday-Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Join Sandoway House for a splashing good time! Sandoway hosts a daily shark feeding in the center’s 15,000-gallon shark tank. Learn lots of fun and interesting facts about the ocean’s top predator. Admission is $5 per-person, ages 3 and up. The shark feeding is included with admission. For more information on this chomping good time, call (561) 274-SAND (7263).

Program: Stingray Feeding Dates/Times: Every Tuesday through Saturday at 2:45 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m.

Watch the center’s Bat and Cownose rays eat their lunch. Find out what type of food stingrays eat, learn about their behavior and characteristics and even get to touch one. Admission is $5 per person, ages 3 and up.

The stingray feeding is included with admission. For more information, call (561) 274-SAND (7263).

Arts Garage Presents Vitali Imereli – $25-$35. 8pm.

561-450-6357, artsgarage.org SATURDAY - SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 27 - 28 Artists in The Park - Veterans Park –10am - 4:30pm. delrayartleague.com SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 28 Delray Beach Public Library presents MorseLife Sunday Musical Matinee Series – 2pm. Grace & the Victory Riders – Blues, Folk, Soul & Reggae. delraylibrary.org Delray Marketplace Mind Body Expo- 11am-6pm. Free. MindBody Expo is a premier eco & healthy lifestyle event.

561-865-4613, delraymarket.com

Delray Beach Playhouse Presents “What I Did for Love!” – 2pm. $30. 561-272-1281 Ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com Arts Garage Presents Adam Nussbaum and Rick Margitza – $25$45. 8pm. 561-450-6357, artsgarage.org

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SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 21 Murder on the Beach Book Club - The Sunday Sleuths Book Club will discuss She’s Not There by PJ Parrish. 561-279-7790, murderonthebeach.com

EXHIBITS FEBRUARY 1 - 29 City Hall: The Winter Interlude Exhibit- A Judged Show by Delray Art League. delrayartleague.com

TUESDAY • FEBRUARY 23 Delray Beach Public Library presents Healthy Living Series- 3pm.

Presented by Delray Medical Center. 561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org

FEBRUARY 1 - 29 Delray Beach Public Library presents Briny Breezes – 6 Artists: Sue Alter, Rosemary, Statt, Marion Roddin, Shirley Jeter, Judy Murry & Darlene Erickson. 561-266-0194, delraylibrary.org

THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 25 Business & Bagels at the Chamber of Commerce – $5-10.

8am-9am. Join us for networking with bagels & coffee.

561-278-0424, delraybeach.com Delray Marketplace Music Fest - 6-8pm. Free. Solid Brass Sounds of R&B with music from 60’s to 80’s.

561-865-4613, delraymarket.com FRIDAY • FEBRUARY 26 Catch A Rising Star Comedy presents Mike Marino- 8pm. $45-65. 561-243-7922 OldSchoolSquare.org

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 – LIBRARY CLOSED - PRESIDENTS’ DAY NO PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 12 – 21 DUE TO INT’L TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS February 1 & 8 @ 10:30 – 12 noon – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “Grimm’s Fairy Tales as a Street Smart Guide to Real Life” - See brochure for course listings and fees

Monday, February 1, 8, 22 & 29 @ 5:15 p.m. –“Robotics” presented by Reference Department

Spady Living Heritage Festival “Spady Day”- 5-10pm. Live demonstrations, a children’s playground filled with games and activities, an activity tent for seniors, live music, food, gifts and more. 561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com

WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 24 Delray Marketplace Cupid’s Love Dash 5k- 6:30pm. Free. Monthly Holiday themed run/walk. 561-865-4613, delraymarket.com

library calendar Monday, February 1, 8, 22 & 29 @ 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Empowerment Zone presented by Reference Department

SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 20 Savor Our City Culinary Tours – 11am-2pm. $65. Taste Atlantic Avenue. 954-410-3177,SavorOurCity.com

FEBRUARY 1 - 29 Spady Museum presents Historic Nassau, Bahamas Over 40 images from the 19th and 20th century. 561-279-8883, spadymuseum.com

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Monday, February 1, 8, 22 & 29 @ 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “The New Yorker & the Classics: Short Stories, New & Old”- See brochure for course listings & fees

Tuesday, February 9 @ 6:00 p.m. – Evening Book Group – I Refuse by Per Petterson presented by rotating book group leaders Tuesday, February 9 & 23 @ 6:00 p.m. – “Ukulele Workshop for Beginners & Players” For further information & registration, contact Tavit Smith at 561-665-1718 or e-mail at tavitandlynn@gmail.com Thursday, February 11 & 25 @ 10:00 a.m. – Great Decisions Discussion Group - Text = Great Decisions 2016 presented by Morris Moliver Thursday, February 11 @ 10:30 a.m. – Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration” - “TBA” presented by Chef Rey De La Osa

Tuesday, January 26, February 2 & 9 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course –“Romantic & Contemporary Piano Sonatas” - See brochure for course listings and fees

Monday, February 22, 29, & March 7 @ 10:30 – 12 noon – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “Great Women Who Have Made a Difference” – See brochure for course listings and fees

Wednesday, February 3, 10 & 24 @ 11:30 a.m. – Socrates Café – Weekly discussion group facilitated by Don Clare, Claire Drattell and rotating group leaders

Tuesday, February 23 @ 3:00 p.m. – Healthy Living Series – “TBA” presented by Delray Medical Center

Wednesday, January 27, February 3, 10 & 24 @ 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “The Chrysanthemum & the Sword – Japan & the US: Bridging the Cultural Divide” – See brochure for course listings & fees Thursday, February 4 & 25 @ 10:30 a.m. - Craft Series – “Knit ‘N Purl” twice monthly knitting class presented by rotating facilitators Thursday, February 4 @ 11:30 p.m. – Lunch with Liz @ the Library– “Grow Younger, Live Longer” based on the insights of Deepak Chopra presented by radio personality & columnist Liz Sterling Thursday, February 4, 11 & 25 @ 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Empowerment Zone presented by Reference Department Thursday, January 28, February 4, 11 & 25 @ @ 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Lifelong Learning Community Institute Course – “Discovering Women Artists”- See brochure for course listings and fees

FEBRUARY 4 - 27 Delray Beach Historical Society Nostalgic Delray - Extraordinary exploration of Delray’s treasured landmarks through art and history. 561-274-9578, delraybeachhistory.org

Friday, February 5 & 26 @ 10:00 a.m. – Great Books Discussion Group – “Great Conversations Six” presented by Gilbert Schechtman

FEBRUARY 23 - MAY 8 Morikami Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in a Modern World -This exhibition explores the artistry of traditional Japanese tattoos along with its rich history and influence on modern tattoo practices. 561-495-0233, morikami.org

Saturday, February 6 & 27 @ 10:00 a.m. - The Writer’s Studio weekly Saturday morning program Contact Howard Gleichenhaus 561-638-7251

Friday, February 5 @ 7:30 p.m. – Laugh With The Library – Chapter 10 at the Delray Beach Marriott Hotel

Tuesday, February 9 @ 10:00 a.m. – Women’s Perspective Book Group – Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler presented by Karen Kurzer

Sunday, February 28 @ 2:00 p.m. –MorseLife Sunday Musical Matinee Series – Grace & the Victory Riders – Blues, Folk, Soul & Reggae Monday, February 29 @ 1:00 p.m. – Afternoon Book Group – Jam On The Vine by LaShonda Barnett presented by Reference Librarian Kathleen Hensman Monday, February 29 @ 2:00 p.m. – Cercle Français - French conversation group with rotating facilitators ART EXHIBITS – January 23 – March 12, 2016 – “Briny Breezes – 6 Artists” – Sue Alter, Rosemary Statt, Marion Roddin, Shirley Jeter, Judy Murry & Darlene Erickson Free Computer Workshops - *Registration Required – Call 266-0196 2/2 @ 2 p.m. Computer/Windows Basics 2/3 @ 2 p.m. Excel 2/5 @ 2 p.m. Beginning iPad 2/9 @ 11a.m. Internet 2/9 @ 2 p.m. Word 2/10 @ 2 p.m. Intermediate Excel 2/16 @ 2 p.m. Facebook 2/17 @ 11a.m. Email 2/17 @ 2 p.m. Excel 2/19 @ 2 p.m. Intermediate iPad 2/23 @ 2 p.m. Word 2/24 @ 2 p.m. Google Drive Account

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Gem of a Mountain Bike Course at West Delray Regional Park

By David DiPino The Pineapple Contributing Writer Due west on Atlantic Avenue, past State Road 441, in West Delray Regional Park, Gerry Kinnard and a group of volunteers maintain a challenging intermediate mountain bike course.

As volunteer coordinator for the park located at 10875 West Atlantic Ave., Kinnard organizes and manages trail maintenance through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Volunteer Program.

Kinnard and a group of hard-working volunteers meet at the park about once a month to clip overgrown vegetation off the trail, identify trail hazards and build new paths in an effort to extend the course. Most of the volunteers, including Kinnard, are mountain bike enthusiasts who give back by maintaining the trails.

Four years ago, Kinnard, a Boca Raton resident, began riding his mountain bike at West Delray Regional Park. The course was half the size it is today but Kinnard noticed potential. “When I started riding the trail, it was 2.3 miles and now it’s 4. 3 miles. I thought we could bring some fun back into it. I met volunteers maintaining the course and began joining others for about five hours a week. Markham Park’s course in Broward County is a mecca but they do charge to ride. West Delray Regional Park is a gem and free,” Kinnard said.

“Some of the volunteers spend 15 to 20 hours out here each week maintaining the course’s trails. Aldrich Tool Rentals has been real good with lending us tools and letting us rent machinery at a great price. The county workers are great. We coordinate with the county to have shell rock delivered out here to build up the elevations. The shell rock is moved around with Bobcat Loaders and then the volunteers bucket it up and hike it to different areas of the trail. I want to also

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point out you don’t have to ride to maintain,” Kinnard said.

Each section of the trail is labeled by colorful signs painted by Atlantic Community High School art students. Sections include the Serpent, Dinoback, Ptero Right (a fern forest that looks like it’s right out of the Mesozoic Era), Jurassic, The Pipe, Bump Pass, Ursula, with future plans for Urachus (Dune movie reference), 20-Foot Hill and Fish Bowl.

“We build elevation changes, not jumps – just areas that are made to be rolled over. We encourage riders to hike a bike over terrain they’re not ready for and may need to build up to,” Kinnard said.

Delray Beach resident Tom Rujo rode the course 11 months ago and returned in Avid mountain biker/volunteer Gerry Kinnard encourages bike enthusiasts to check out the trails at West Delray Regional Park. Maintenance volunteers are also most welcome! photo by David DiPino

November to try it out again. He said the volunteers do a great job of maintaining the course and introducing new trails. “I love this park and this is a technical course,” said Rujo.

“The best case scenario for the course would be more riders taking advantage of it and more people helping out with the trail maintenance. It’s a great piece of land and more people need to know about it,” Kinnard said.

When Kinnard is not volunteering, he rides in the Florida Off Road Cycling Association (FORCE). FORCE is hosting an individual time trial series at area courses built to encompass both naturally occurring terrain and artificial features, like tabletops, berms and rollers. The trials will be held at various parks in Palm Beach County, including West Delray Regional Park on Feb. 7, 2016. For more details, visit www.

FORCEMTB.org.

To find the bike trails, come through the main entrance at West Delray Regional Park and take the second left onto Bold Rule Circle; then follow the cul-de-sac to the trail entrance.

The North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) is bringing together international garden specialists from Japan, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Australia for two days of learning, exchange and camaraderie that focuses on understanding and utilizing Japanese gardens as nature-based therapeutic settings. NAJGA is a non-profit promoting the art, craft and heart of Japanese gardens in the US and Canada.

NAJGA’s 3rd biennial conference, “Towards A Healthier World: Japanese Gardens As Places For Wellness and Transformation,” will take place on March 7 and 8, 2016 at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, FL. The conference is open to the general public and will appeal to persons interested in Japanese gardens, and in broader issues of how landscape can positively transform lives and society.

The more than 40 conference presentations include research findings, case studies, best practices and garden histories related to designing, fostering and utilizing Japanese gardens as havens of healing. Speakers will talk about a wide range of gardens from backyard gardens, public and university gardens, spas and other leisure industry venues, to hospices and hospitals. For garden practitioners who wish to improve their level of understanding of Japanese gardening, there will be topics related to Japanese garden design, maintenance, and fostering more creative engagement with the garden.

There will be a twilight photography workshop by noted landscape and garden photographer David Cobb on March 7. Cobb is the photographer of the book Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America, 2013 Home & Garden book of the year for the Independent Book Publishers Association. Other special events include a lecture at the banquet by multi-awarded Morikami garden designer Hoichi Kurisu on Japanese garden design and healing, and a chance to participate in the Morikami’s pioneering “Stroll for Well-Being” program.

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Tijuana Brass Legend Herb Alpert at Boca Festival of the Arts

By Caryn Stumpfl The Pineapple Contributing Editor

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few weeks shy of his 81st birthday, legendary jazz/pop/R&B trumpeter Herb Alpert is still keeping the faith.

The energetic, creative innovator, artist, producer and philanthropist continues to perform live and record new records to this day. He recently released Come Fly With Me, a mix of new music and classic American standards performed with the unique Alpert touch in September 2015. He’ll be performing on stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater next month with his wife of over 40 years, Grammy-award-winning vocalist Lani Hall, and a three-piece band.

This dynamic American Renaissance man remarked that he’s looking forward to his upcoming show during the Festival of the Arts Boca next month. “I’ve heard it’s a nice venue,” speaking of Mizner Park Amphitheater. “My

wife and I have been traveling off and on with the same group for 10 years. I’m doing what I love to do. The good feeling I get from playing keeps me going.”

Playing a little bit of everything including a jazz set, a Tijuana Brass medley and a Brasil ‘66 medley, Alpert said about his upcoming Boca Raton show, “We’ll mix it up. Every show is different. We like to take chances and create,” he said. “It’s delightful for me to do this every night. I’ll keep doing it as long as I’m healthy.”

Born March 31, 1935, in East Los Angeles, Alpert started playing trumpet at age eight.

Founding the phenomenally popular group, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, in the early 1960s, Alpert developed a distinctive, unmistakable trumpet sound that continues to this day. He released 30 albums and sold more than 72 million records over his career, spanning the 1960s to today. He’s won nine Grammys and had 14 Top 40 hits and five No. 1 hits as both a musician and vocalist.

Alpert founded A&M records with his partner Jerry Moss in 1962, and developed A&M into one of the most successful independent record labels of all times from the 1960s through the 1980s, working with some of music’s biggest stars, such as Janet Jackson, the Carpenters, Cat Stevens, Sergio Mendes and many others. He reportedly sold A&M for $460 million to Polygram in 1989.

In addition to his music, Alpert is a prolific artist. He creates abstract paintings and sculpts. His art has been shown at galleries and museums in Los Angeles, Nashville and across the country and Europe. Currently, he’s exhibiting his monolithic, bronze sculptures, Totems in Brass, at the Chicago Field Museum. “Art is a great release for me. I’m in the moment when I’m painting, sculpting and making music. It’s hard to find that feeling when I’m not doing it. That’s the seductive thing about it. I love that feeling,” he said.

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10 ROMANTIC SPOTS IN BOCA-DELRAY

By Priscilla Speicher Special to The Pineapple

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ou may or may not consider Valentine’s Day an important holiday. Let’s face it; some people are more romantic than others. If you’re someone who likes to pull out all the stops on Valentine’s Day, here are some suggestions for things to do and places to go around Boca Raton and Delray Beach to get your Cupid on.

Taking your sweetie out to dinner or just appetizers and wine? Be sure to check out the following places: Delray Beach The historic Sundy House on Swinton is not only a romantic restaurant with a magnificent menu, you can also stroll the grounds and walk arm in arm through the beautiful tropical gardens … they’re even more beautiful at night. And you can dine out among the foliage and ponds, with a table under the trees or in a private gazebo just for the two of you. The Sundy House also has lovely hotel rooms throughout the property.

50 Ocean on A1A offers romantic views of the Atlantic. Get a table by the window, order a nice bottle of wine or Prosecco and

just enjoy. Your significant other will definitely appreciate your choice.

Ooh la la! You can’t go wrong with the romantic French bistro Carpe Diem on Atlantic Avenue. From the cozy tables and sofas to the fine French cuisine, excellent wine list and attentive wait staff, you’ll want to make this little hideaway your new “special place.” Be sure to save room for the delicious desserts, too!

For an intimate Italian meal, visit Solita in Pineapple Grove. You can sit in the courtyard or in the small romantic dining room. They also offer a very cool experience called Dining in the Dark — check to see when this is being held.

For a romantic overnight experience, try Crane’s BeachHouse on Gleason Street in East Delray. This boutique hotel is a relaxing tropical oasis just minutes from Atlantic Avenue and the beach. (You can even get an in-room couples massage).

Boca Raton Tanzy in Mizner Park offers a unique and cozy cave that’s a wonderful spot to snuggle with your significant other with great wine choices, too. Their outdoor firebowls are a Continued on page 8 nice touch!

“The Prince of Spanish Guitar” Brings Latin Riverdance to Boca

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OCA RATON, FL – Fresh off his blockbuster 34-city tour through China and over 100 performances in 2015, Benise (pronounced Buh-nes-say) will bring his brand new electrifying multicultural stage show, “Strings of Passion,” to the Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, in Boca Raton on Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Heralded as “The Prince of Spanish Guitar,” Benise is known worldwide for classic rock anthems, brilliantly fused with fiery Spanish guitar and dance. His show has been called “The Latin Riverdance.”

Backed by a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, “Strings of Passion” captures world music at its best, with a show that appeals to hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds.

“Strings of Passion” is an unprecedented and spectacular adventure through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa and Brazilian Samba that raises the standards of live performance to a fresh new level of originality with dancing that is equally mysterious, sensual and festive.

As the composer, guitarist and creative force behind the event,

Benise says the show’s ambition is “to take people on a musical journey, pushing the boundaries of traditional Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of culture –the culmination of all the shows we’ve done over the last 10 years.”

The dancers in “Strings of Passion,” known as The Gitanas, were carefully handpicked from a global pool of some of the most brilliantly diverse talent to be found. Breathtaking couture fashion and innovative staging and choreography give Spanish dancing a fresh and luminous makeover.

Tickets range from $25 to $95 per person and are available through Ticketmaster at http://tinyurl.com/z8bxu8q. A special VIP Experience package is offered at $95 per person to include: premier seating in the first three rows; a private sound check experience; meet and greet with Benise; photo opportunities with Benise; and personally autographed “Strings of Passion” CD set. For more information, visit www.benise.com.

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W O R L D M US I C A N D DA N CE S P ECTACU L A R !

THESE FEBRUARY OFFERINGS ARE SWEET! JAMnasium: COMEDY JAM Feb. 3rd

Don’t miss the “Heiresses of Comedy,” JILL KIMMEL BRYAN, MINDY RICKLES and SHEBA MASON on Wednesday at 9 p.m. in The Fieldhouse. Jill Kimmel Bryan performed with Comedy Squadron, Comedy Battalion and World Class Comedy – all to entertain our troops overseas. Mindy Rickles and Sheba Mason, both comedians & actresses, have comedy in their genes, thanks to dads, Don Rickles and Jackie Mason. It’s a night of standup comedy at its best, presented in partnership with Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club.

A TANGO TWOFER FEB. 17 & 19-21

JAMnasium presents LEARN & TURN on Wednesday, February 17th at 9 p.m. in The Fieldhouse. Experience the sexy art form of Tango with this interactive event! Sit back with a glass of Sangria or get out on the dance floor!

Come dressed in your hottest Tango attire. Then on February 19-21, the Crest Theatre presents THE STARS OF FOREVER TANGO, Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. The “best of the best” from the sold-out Broadway engagement includes some of the world’s best Tango dancers and renowned musicians in a thrilling showcase of the art of Tango!

JILL KIMMEL BRYAN MINDY RICKLES SHEBA MASON

ROBERT D. CHAPIN LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES FEB. 4TH

Crest Theatre, Thursday at 2 p.m., REBEKAH GREGORY will share her inspiring story. A victim of the tragic act of terrorism at the 2013 Boston Marathon, Gregory chronicled her journey in “The Best and Worst Day of My Life.” She now encourages and inspires others, world-wide, with her quick wit and optimism.

SLOW BURN THEATRE MAKES ITS CREST THEATRE DEBUT FEBRUARY 5-7

The award-winning Slow Burn Theatre presents ROMANCE ROMANCE, Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. This 8-time, Tony nominated show (including Best Musical) is two musicals in one with two acts of love and intrigue.

BROADWAY CABARET SERIES WELCOMES APOLLO LINK FEBRUARY 8 & 9

Broadway’s premier vocal trio, Apollo Link appears at the Crest Theatre, Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m.

BRANDON RUBENDALL, ADAM ROBERTS and JAKE ODMARK are taking the musical world by storm with their powerful vocal blend, which reimagines everything from Broadway and classic tunes to today’s Top 40 hits.

FOLK LEGEND, TOM RUSH IN CONCERT FEBRUARY 10

MusicWorks presents Tom Rush in Concert, Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Crest Theatre. Now celebrating 50+ years of touring, Tom Rush has been thrilling audiences here and abroad with his folk hits and great storytelling.

THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY SHAKES UP THE CREST FEBRUARY 13

One of the funniest improv groups out there will appear for one night only, Saturday at 8 p.m. Based on one audience suggestion, The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your very eyes!

TimeOut Chicago called them “Smart, sophisticated, downright hilarious.” The New York Times called them “One of the most reliably clever and funny improv troupes in the country.”

This is a show not to miss!

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CATCH A RISING STAR COMEDY PRESENTS MIKE MARINO FEB. 26

Main Stage Comedy at the Crest Theatre brings back New Jersey’s “Bad Boy of Comedy” on Friday at 8 p.m.

Marino serves up side-splitting humor with his cuttingedge observations of everyday life. He has a tongue like a razor and a heart of gold. Opening for Mike will be VINCENT “Big Pus” PASTORE, who was on The Sopranos, among other TV shows, and has appeared in several films.

DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE SIDE WITH CREATIVE ARTS SCHOOL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

From art, photography and digital imaging, to writing and performance, there is something for everyone! Adults and kids alike can discover their creative side. Not sure about taking a full multi-week class? Then try one of the many workshops available! Resident and Visiting Artist Workshops cover everything from painting (with a wide variety of mediums and subject matter), to fashion sketching, street photography and fused glass. Download the Fall/Winter catalog at OldSchoolSquare. org or call 561-243-7922, ext. 317 or 478.

Old School Square is the center of arts & entertainment in downtown Delray Beach.

Celebrating 25 years as the community’s gathering place, the historic campus includes the intimate Crest Theatre (in the restored 1925 Delray High School building) the Cornell Art Museum (in the 1913 Delray Elementary building), and the Fieldhouse (formerly known as the Vintage Gymnasium, c.

1925). The Pavilion, which opened in 2002, hosts outdoor concerts and festivals. The Creative Arts School (located on the second floor of the Crest Theatre) offers art, photography, writing and performance classes. Old School Square also serves as a venue for community, corporate, private and media events. For information on performances, exhibits, classes or facility rentals, call 561-243-7922 or visit OldSchoolSquare.org.

IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE

In concert Saturday

Feb 27th, 7:30PM Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL Tickets available at

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unique jazz experience. Born and raised in Israel, Gurvich won the Jazz Player of the Year competition in Israel before relocating to Boston to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music. He has played at prominent jazz festivals and venues around the world as an in-demand saxophonist.

The concerts with his four-piece ensemble often combine Cuban and Israeli music, Arabian and Argentine melodies, and American funk and avant-garde (he’s a protégé of underground jazz legend John Zorn).

s one of the most-beloved cultural venues in South Florida, Arts Garage passionately evolves with new and exciting programming. Reborning, an edgy psychological thriller, is the first theatrical production to be performed in the new black box space. Gallery nine|four continues its impressive debut with another exhibit featuring highly acclaimed artists. And the music programming sizzles with a month of jazz legends. If you have not fallen in love with Arts Garage yet, now is the time to begin the romance! For more information: all 561-450-6357 or www.artsgarage.org Feb. 10 - March 6th GALLERY NINE/FOUR FEBRUARY EXHIBIT: MERAKI | FREE Curator Byron Swart brings two outstanding artists in for the February show entitled meraki, which he describes as the soul, creativity and love put into something.

Gabriella Bianchini and Christian Feneck ART BY CHRISTIAN FENECK

will display an array of their works and be on hand for the complimentary Gallery Soiree on February 11th. through Feb. 14th REBORNING! | Theatre| $30-$45 Our first presentation in our new blackbox, Reborning is a psychological thriller about the power of creation tells the tale of a sculptor with an unusual specialty. She meets a woman desperate to recreate her past leading to some frightening revelations. Art and life become disturbingly interchangeable in this dark comedy that takes an unsettling look at work, latex and the power of creation.

CAST OF REBORNING!

The Los Angeles Times called it a “superb comedy-drama which builds to a shattering denouement.”

Tues. Feb. 2nd and 16th - 8pm ALCHEMY| All Arts Open Mic Talent Showcase| $10 ALCHEMY - All Arts Open Mic Talent Showcase at Arts Garage Bi Monthly Showcase - every other Tuesday, 8pm-11pm Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, comedians, dancers, and madmen!! Come to Alchemy Artist Showcase, show off your skills, and shine!!

Artists are accompanied by a live band in an open mic, open stage setting. Alchemy provides local artists with a platform to jam with the band and share original works.

Sat. Feb. 6th, 8pm URI GURVICH | Jazz| $25/$30/$35 Critically acclaimed saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, Uri Gurvich blends the sinuous sounds of the Middle East and Hebraic folk melodies with thoughtful harmonies and brawny rhythms to create a AARON COMESS

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Fri., Feb. 12th, 8pm CARMEN LUNDY| Jazz| $25/$35/$45 Carmen Lundy began her professional career in Miami as a jazz vocalist and composer when there were few young, gifted jazz vocalists on the horizon. Over four decades later, she is celebrated throughout the world for her vocal artistry and is highly regarded for her jazz innovation.

Carmen’s work as a vocalist and composer has been critically acclaimed by The New York Times, The LA Times, Variety, Vanity Fair, to name a few. As a composer, her catalogue includes over 12 albums and 100 published songs. She is one of the few jazz vocalists in history to accomplish such a distinction, and she continues to compose and expand her vast catalogue.

CARMEN LUNDY

Carmen has had several Top Ten albums on JazzWeek and on Billboard’s Jazz Chart. Among many other awards and recognitions, the MiamiDade’s County Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners proclaimed January 25th “Carmen Lundy Day”, along with handing Ms. Lundy the keys to the City of Miami.

Sat., Feb. 13th, 9pm JOHNNY RAWLS | Blues| $25/$30/$35 Named ‘Best Vocalist’ by the West Coast Blues Hall of Fame, Johnny is an award-winning soul blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer who brings his smooth style and charisma to every note. In addition to being featured on the cover of Living Blues magazine, where he was described as “a soulblues renaissance man”, three of his albums have won the Critics Choice Award for Best Album of the Year in Living Blues.

A Mississippi native, Johnny acquired an interest in music at an early age, and began playing professionally while he was still in high school with stars like ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex and the Sweet Inspirations. He soon began touring and recording as a solo artist.

In 2008, Johnny released Red Cadillac, which charted at #1 on the Living Blues radio chart. He was nominated for Best Male Soul Blues Artist and Best Soul Blues Album by the Blues Foundation, and he also won Best Soul Blues Album of the Year for his album Ace of Spades. Whether he is playing in a small club or a large blues festival, Johnny gives it his all and the crowds love him!

Fri. Feb. 19th, 8pm BILLY MAYS’ TRIO | Jazz| $25/$35/$45 Master pianist Bill Mays has honed his craft for the last five decades, accompanying legends such as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Dionne Warwick, and the Percy Faith Orchestra. Bill hails from distinguished venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Birdland. He has been described as “inventive” and “dynamic” as a true “jazz improviser.”

The consummate Mays and his Trio will grace the stage at Arts Garage with eclectic intonations and fresh interpretations of favorite classical themes, jazz classics, and original works. Come let the music swing and listen intently as The Bill Mays Trio honors the rich musical traditions from which they are constantly drawing and building upon

Sat., Feb. 20th, 8pm RICK MARGITZA & ADAM NUSSBAUM | Jazz | $25-$45 Rick Margitza is an outstanding tenor and soprano saxophonist who has performed and recorded with Miles Davis. He is one of the ‘Young Lyons’ of the International Jazz Scene, and one of the most respected musicians of his generation. Inspired by John Coltrane, Michael Brecker and Wayne Shorter, he was signed to the prestigious Blue Note record label. He has also collaborated with artists such as Chick Corea, Maria Schneider, and McCoy Tyner.

RICK MARGITZA

Adam Nussbaum is one of the finest drummers in the industry today. He has performed on the Grammy-award winning track, ”Don’t Try This At Home”, with Michael Brecker, and has also performed and recorded with jazz artists including Stan Getz, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, John Scofield, ‘Toots’ Thielemans and many more.

Together, these two artists will bring an eclectic, classic jazz sound to Arts Garage their only South Florida performance. It’s hip to be square, but not if being square means missing this show.

Sat., Feb. 27th, 8pm VITALI IMERELI | Jazz| $25/$30/$35 Vitali Imereli is considered one of the best and most accomplished jazz violinists in the world. He is a virtuoso in both classical and jazz genres, and his playing is a true joy to experience. He has performed with and gained the admiration of jazz greats such as Bucky Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Howard Alden, James Carter.

A former Soviet Union expatriate, now living in Finland, Vitali’s talent was recognized at the young age of 5. His early influences include the great Stephane Grappelli and the classical masters. His playing is renowned for it’s energetic and lyrical style, beautiful phrasing, blistering technique, and his impeccable delivery. Don’t miss “Europe’s #1 Jazz Violinist” when he performs live at Arts Garage.

Thurs., Feb. 28th-March 20th THE DEVIL’S MUSIC: THE LIFE AND BLUES OF BESSIE SMITH | Theatre (Musical) The Devil’s Music is a dramatization of the turbulent story of the legendary “Empress of the Blues,” whose life was as large and as outrageous as her talent. The play reimagines Bessie’s final electrifying evening after she and her band are turned away by a whites-only theatre. Set in 1937 in a Memphis “buffet flat,” the partying, laughter, and bawdiness all come together to deliver an entertaining, unforgettable, and surprisingly touching evening.

The show explodes with the classic tunes that Bessie Smith made famous including: I Ain’t Got Nobody, T’aint Nobody’s Business, There’ll Be A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight and St. Louis Blues.

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Team Up with Kate’s Fashion IQ

By Heather McMechan The Pineapple Contributing Writer

That’s a Wrap! Delray Beach Fashion Week

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he 3rd annual Delray Beach Fashion Week transformed Downtown from January 16-23 with fashion Shows, runway events, a designer showcase, beauty clinics, a hair show, and of course shopping. With 13 events and more than 70 models showcasing over 280 looks throughout the week, hundreds of people attended the events, and the sold out fashion show runway seats raised more than $7,000 for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, as well as Old School Square and the Rapunzel Project.

Created by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority and the local merchants, Delray Beach Fashion Week was led this year by committee members Jule Guaglardi, Owner, Roxy Lulu; Jelena Loverich, Owner LoveRich Boutique; Margaret Doerrer, Owner, Margaux Riviera; Mary Ann Brown, Master Stylist, In the Grove Hair Salon; and Glavidia Alexis, Owner, Glavidia’s Hair Studio. The event was a great opportunity for the more than 65 participating businesses to showcase their merchandise, designs, and create in-store events.

Highlights included: Opening Night Show “Havana Nights” in front of the Colony Hotel featuring Resort Wear for men and women.

“Evening with Great Gatsby” Runway Fashion Show featured fashion from the Delray Beach based designers and evening wear.

The Timeless Fashion Show & Luncheon featured men’s and women’s fashions for all.

The inaugural Seasons for a Reason Hair Show featured Downtown Delray Beach Salons and Stylists.

The finale event Beachside Glamour featured more than 16 fashion retailers showcasing Delray SURF & SWIM in the streets and on the runway at Worthing Park.

“Fashion Week is truly a special event for Delray Beach because all of the participating businesses are based within the Downtown area.” said Laura Simon, Director, DDA. “One of the main goals of the DDA is to market and promote the businesses to drive economic growth, and everyone coming together to highlight this unique niche is a fantastic way to do this!”

For a recap of Fashion Week photos and videos please visit delrayfashionweek.com and facebook.com/DelrayFashion.

For more information, please call 561.243.1077.

With everyone’s busy schedules these days, it’s hard to find time to keep up with the latest fashion trends. Then I was introduced to the hot, new mobile app, Kate’s Fashion IQ™. This new app gives fashionistas and styles seekers a savvy, new type of fashion experience where you can play, shop, and share.

Kate’s Fashion IQ™ allows you to: • Increase your fashion IQ by learning about the latest trends in clothing and accessories.

• Buy the hottest items straight from your smart phone.

• Play a free, fast, fun, mobile game.

This Apple and Android-friendly mobile app featuring fast-paced fashion games was created to put one’s fashion knowledge to the ultimate test. You can play — More or Less, Price it to Win, This or That, Name it to Win, and Designer Jumble — which will

give you points, jewels and sparkly gems.

How exciting! You can compare your scores and compete with others as you test your fashion knowledge and rise to the top of the leaderboard. If you’re not the best at the Designer Jumble, then you can go straight to shopping for that item. It’s that much fun!

Kate’s Fashion IQ™ can help you stay up to date with the latest trends based on the hundreds of handpicked options selected by co-founder Susan Weinstein, fashion editors Jen Johnson and Shana Harden and now…. Local Mom Scoop!

Local Mom Scoop will be a part of selecting the 84 distinct products featured each week on Kate’s Fashion IQ™. This is how users can select items they like and buy them directly from the retailers’ website.

Local Mom Scoop will focus on Carline Couture which inspired by fashions worn by busy, fashionable moms and women.

Local Mom Scoop along with the other fashion editors will select a wide variety of clothes, shoes and accessories at every price level to satisfy each woman’s individual shopping preference. Then you can share your fashion scoop favorites on social media.

Kate’s Fashion IQ™ was created by best friends and co-founders, Maria D. Longo and Susan Weinstein. I’m super excited to be working with them and being a part of this new way to get fashion knowledge while having fun.

For more information watch the preview, visit www.katesfashioniq.com, like them on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram @KatesFashionIQ or email info@katefashioniq.com.

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art exhibits / music / events / performances DONALD M. EPHRAIM PALM BEACH JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

through Feb. 11th Founded in 1990 the festival continues to grow and evolve as it continues to expand the selection of narrative features, short films and documentaries to reflect the tastes and needs of its audience. For more information, please visit www.PBJFF.org or 877-318-0071

“FLOWERS” EXHIBITION

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS

through March 6th, Wed.-Sun. 10am-4pm An array of floral art will be on display at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Art includes sculptures by: Edwina Sandys, Robert St Croix, Babette Bloch; includes paintings by: Patricia Nix, Mary Page Evans, Ben Schonzeit, and Edwina Sandys; and includes photography by: Dragana Connaughton and Jean Matthews.

For tickets or more information, please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328. 2051 S. Flagler Dr. Palm Beach

THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS

WOMEN OF IRELAND

Fri. Feb. 12, 7:30 / Sat. Feb. 13, 1:30 & 7:30pm / Sun. Feb. 14, 1:30pm Drawn from the Life and Letters of Ann Landers. By David Rambo The Lady with All the Answers is a candid, one-woman encounter with Ann Landers, the bouffant-topped columnist who dispensed stern common sense to irked relatives, confused couples and countless others until her death in 2002. David Rambo’s script, crafted in part from Landers’ letters, touches on momentous topics, such as the collapse of her own marriage, and the minutiae of life, like how to hang a roll of toilet paper. Folksy, funny and frank, the piece provides a compelling portrait of the slightly eccentric woman whose daily dialogue helped shape America’s social landscape for half a century. Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse. Tickets: $35

Sat. Feb. 27, 7:30pm / Sun. Feb. 28th, 4pm A lineup of captivating, beautiful, energetic Irish step dancers brings together elements of Irish and Celtic music and dance in a brand new, super-staged spectacle. The cast includes three longtime members of River Dance, the lead dancer with Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance, and a number of performers who excel in other dance disciplines. The show also features special guest Anthony Fallon, four-time world champion and former lead dancer with River Dance. Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center Tickets: Individual tickets $70 for box, $55 for Orchestra and $50 for Mezzanine

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

FLORIDA YOUTH DANCE GALA DUNCAN THEATRE

Sat., Feb. 13th at 7:30pm Mauricio Cañete, Founder and director of MC Dance Productions, today announced that more than 100 talented dancers from 18 different dance academies would perform in the 3rd annual FLORIDA YOUTH DANCE GALA. The dance-packed event will be held at the Duncan Theatre, Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College, Following in the dance steps of the first two sold out productions, the third annual FLORIDA YOUTH DANCE GALA will feature extraordinarily talented dancers from leading dance academies from all over the state. Reserved seats $30 orchestra, $20 balcony, purchase online at www.

FloridaYouthDanceGala.com; or by phone at 855.222.2849

WOMAN: UNTITLED”

CULTURAL COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH

through March 12th An extraordinary multimedia art exhibition has opened featuring the work of 14 female artists representing various perspectives of womanhood. Artists include Linda Behar, Giannina Dwin, Nazare Feliciano, Misoo Filan, Soheila Ghodstinat, TD Gillispie, Naghmeh Goodarzi, Suzi Khalil, Sarah Knouse, Dorotha Lemeh, Bonnie Seeman, Vicki Siegel, Deborah Walsh and Flora Zolin. 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth. The Cultural Council galleries are open 10 am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday. palmbeachculture.com or (561) 471-2901.

SYMPHONIA CONNOISEUR CONCERT WEEKEND SYMPHONIA

Fri., Sat. & Sun. Feb. 5th, 6th & 7th Friday, Feb. 5th - Box Lunch it with The Symphonia – Conductor Carolyn Kuan will speak about the weekend’s concert. Piano soloist Alexandre Moutouzkine will provide insights into Faure’s ‘Ballade’, which he will perform on Sunday, February 7. Each Box Lunch It event costs $35 per person. Tickets can be purchases online at thesymphonia.org or by calling 866-687-4201.

Saturday, Feb. 6th, 10:30am-Noon Children Meet the Orchestra. Great opportunity to interact with The Symphonia’s conductor and musicians and attend a live dress rehearsal at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Adults are $5 and children/non-profits are free. Children can learn about and hold instruments. Reservations are required and can be made at 866-687-3848 or by emailing info@ thesymphonia.org or at thesymphonia.org Sunday, Feb. 7th, 3pm - Connoiseur Concert Carolyn Kuan, Guest Conductor, and Alexandre Moutouzkine, Piano Soloist, will present a program called ‘From Paris to Prague’. The Symphonia will perform Copland, Poulenc, Faure and Mozart. The concert will be held at the Roberts Theater at Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road in Boca Raton, Fla. Single tickets are available now at thesymphonia.org or by calling 1-866-6871201 or emailing tickets@thesymphonia.org.

Single tickets range between $45 and $75, depending on seat selection.

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LENNON: THROUGH A GLASS ONION KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

February 18-28th Tues-Sat 7:30pm / Wed, Sat. & Sun. 1:30 With part spoken word, part concert and all heart, actor and singer John R. Waters, accompanied by pianist Stewart D’Arrietta, celebrates one of the most distinct voices of all time: John Lennon. The intimate show was nominated for a 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revue and features Lennon’s greatest songs, including Woman and Jealous Guy, as well as his collaborations with Paul McCartney, such as Strawberry Fields Forever and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. “A deeply felt reflection. Savor every minute.” – The New York Times. Helen K. Persson Hall.

Tickets: $40. Kravis Center’s box office, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach; online at kravis.org; or 561-832-7469 or 800-572-8471.

ROBERTA RUST IN RECITAL LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Sat., Feb. 20th / 7:30pm / $20 Roberta Rust performs a rich variety of solo piano works, including the JS Bach Italian Concerto, Beethoven Sonata Op. 109, Chopin Scherzo No. 2, George Rochberg’s Blues, Errol Garner’s Misty, and de Falla’s Andaluza and Ritual Fire Dance. She will be joined by mezzo-soprano Maria Heslop Ward in de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs.

Location: Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center

SPOTLIGHT 2: MUSIC OF ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

“EN PLEIN AIR” WORKSHOP

ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDEN

Feb. 15th, 10am-12:30pm Working directly from nature (en plein air) in broad expressionist brushstrokes, noted American artist and participating “Flowers” painter, Mary Page Evans, relates her work to music; each element working in harmony to create masterful works of art. The consistent note throughout her work is joyfulness and sensual pleasure. Price: $25 per session Bring your own supplies, including a stool or mat to sit on. For more information and to reserve your space, please call 561.832.5328 2051 So. Flagler Dr. Palm Beach

JEFF HARNAR

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Wed., Feb. 17th at 7:30pm Winner of the 2014 Broadway World Cabaret Award for Make Vocalist and the 2012 Noel Coward Foundation Cabaret Award, Jeff Harnar’s performances at Carnegie Hall, The Algonquin Hotel, Feinstein’s At The Regency, Birdland and The Metropolitan Room have critical acclaim from The New York Times and Jazz Times. Location: Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall. Tickets: $40 each or $150 for entire season

Thurs. Feb. 25 / 7:30pm / FREE 10th Annual New Music Festival. Like the great masters of bygone times, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich produces music “with fingerprints” music that is immediately recognized as her own. In her compositions, she combines craft and inspiration, reflecting an optimistic and humanistic spirit that gives her a unique musical voice. The program will feature a variety of her instrumental and small chamber works.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

SPOTLIGHT 3: PENDERECKI STRING QUARTET LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Fri. Feb. 26th / 7:30pm / FREE 10th Annual New Music Festival.

With more than 100 world premieres to their credit, the eminent Canadian quartet will present an Informance for the closing event of the festival. Both entertaining and informative, the performance will feature the quartet at work as they explore new music and demonstrate in depth rehearsal techniques.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

THE PENDERECKI STRING QUARTET IN CONCERT LYNN UNIVERSITY’S CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Sat. Feb. 27th / 7:30pm / $20 Following its earlier Master Class, the Penderecki Quartet will perform some of the most celebrated music in literature.

Recent appearances include performances at Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Disney Hall (Los Angeles), St. Petersburg, Paris, Prague and Berlin.

Location: Count and Countess de Hoernle International Center / Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall

BENISE “STRINGS OF PASSION” MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER

Sat., Feb. 27th, 7:30pm “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” Brings the Latin Riverdance to South Florida. Benise is known worldwide for classic rock anthems, brilliantly fused with fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Backed with a stage of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, “Strings of Passion” captures world music at its best, with a show that appeals to hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds.

The dancers in “Strings of Passion,” The Gitanas, were carefully handpicked from a global pool of some of the most brilliantly diverse talent to be found. Breathtaking couture fashion and innovative staging and choreography give Spanish dance a fresh and luminous makeover.

Tickets range from $25 to $95 per person and are available at http://tinyurl.com/z8bxu8q.

A special VIP Experience package is offered at $95 per person. For more information visit www.benise.com.

TROY ANDERSON & HIS WONDERFUL WORLD BAND

WILLOW THEATRE/SUGAR SAND PARK

Sunday, Feb. 28th at 2pm The Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park is pleased to present the Big Band Concert Series featuring some the area’s best musicians. You will be mesmerized at the uncanny resemblance of Troy Anderson to the one and only “Satchmo” as he, along with his Wonderful World Band, performs A Louis Armstrong Tribute. In this show he is accompanied by five other seasoned performers on piano, bass, drums, clarinet, trombone, with trumpet and lead vocals by Mr. Anderson himself. Individual tickets $25.

561-347-3948 Tues-Sat 12pm-5pm. For more information, please visit www.willowtheatre. org. 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

JERUSELUM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Sun. Feb. 28th at 8pm / from $39 Dmitry Yablonsky, Conductor, Farhad Badalbeyli, Piano. Alexander Tchaikovsky / The Khojaly Requiem (2012). Prokofiev/ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat, Op. 10.

Rachmaninoff / Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27. Note: Farhad Badalbeyli replaces the previously announced cellist Daniella Akta.

The Jerusalem Symphony’s all-Russian program features a pianist renowned as a legend in his native Azerbaijan..Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall Tickets start at $39

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The Vino wine bar on Northeast 2nd Street is a romantic gem with yummy tapas and an outstanding wine selection. It’s the perfect romantic date night spot!

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Melting Pot on Federal Highway. Who doesn’t love skewering pieces of fruit, meat and vegetables and dipping them in hot oil and cheese fondue? Dip your food in the various gourmet sauces and go ahead – feed each other. The intimate booths and dimly lit dining room enhance the romantic experience.

For the ultimate romantic overnight experience in Boca Raton, the historic and stately elegant Boca Raton Resort & Club featuring the world-class Spa Palazzo and several excellent restaurants is a must. The Waterstone Resort & Marina (formerly The Bridge Hotel) on the inlet also offers spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean and delicious waterfront dining.

Okay, so that’s 10 romantic ideas. Here are some inexpensive ways to show your Valentine you care: Beach Picnic: Grab some cheese and

crackers and a bottle of wine from the Wine Wave on East Atlantic Avenue, bring a blanket and head to the beach with your special someone. If you walk to the northernmost end of the Delray public beach you will find it to be very quiet with few people around. In Boca Raton, try a picnic at the gorgeous Spanish River Park. Make it romantic by bringing flowers and his or her favorite beverage and finger foods.

Love Note: Try leaving a card or letter in an unexpected place like the silverware drawer, the microwave or in the car. Use your computer to make a homemade gift certificate good for a massage or home-cooked dinner.

Be creative – you know what he or she likes!

You don’t have to be a big softy to treat your special someone to a little romance this month. It simply shows your love. Which is what Valentine’s Day is all about, isn’t it?!

Priscilla is a local marketer, writer and event planner who has been going out in Boca Raton and Delray Beach several nights a week for the past 15 years. View more of her recommendations at JustAskPriscilla.com.

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generous philanthropist, funding school arts programs and donating more than $130 million to help keep music and the arts alive for generations to come. He’s founded two college music schools and gives multiple $75,000 grants ($1 million annually) to young up-and-coming artists through the Herb Alpert Foundation. “I think it’s the responsibility of everyone that can afford it to give back. I was able to pick up trumpet as a kid. I wish kids had the same opportunity in school today. It should be a part of core education … it could be music, writing poetry, acting, dancing … with practicing and focusing on it, that discipline will spill over into academics,” said Alpert.

Alpert has received numerous awards, including Grammys and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a music industry icon but none so humbling as receiving the National Medal of the Arts, the nation’s highest honor for arts excellence, from President Obama in 2012 for his musical, philanthropic and artistic creations.

He met his wife, Lani, known for her emotional vocal interpretations, through A&M Records when she was a singer for Sergio Mendes’ band, Brasil ‘66. A&M had signed Brasil ‘66 to their label and produced their first few records in the late 1960s.

He was married to his first wife at the time and “caught up in the trappings of Beverly Hills.” Calling Lani his “muse,” Alpert said, “She changed my life. She brought a certain honesty to it and snapped me into gear.” The couple has been married for 42 years and live in Malibu, Calif.

“My new album, Come Fly With Me, is a collection of new and classic songs that haven’t been done quite the same way before.

I’m not doing covers or duplicating the songs.

I’m interested in doing things different and bringing something new to it.” For example, in the title song originally done by Frank Sinatra, Alpert added a steel drum after the bridge, giving it a Caribbean feel. With his trumpet he always plays the lyrics of the song.

“I’m conscious of trying to play the lyrics through the instrument,” he said. “I just have a grand old time playing.”

Regarding his influences, Alpert said, “I’m a jazz man. I love jazz and classical music. It’s what I listen to.” Alpert studied music formally

for several years and loves Beethoven and impressionistic composers Debussy, Ravel and others. “There are only 12 notes ... our job is figuring out the different ways to scramble these notes. It’s definitely different … I’m not copying them (classical artists) but they’re still inspirational.”

Alpert, a native Los Angeleno, is not Hispanic or Latino – a common misconception. His father is from Russia and his mother from Romania. A musical family, his father played mandolin and mother played violin, his brother was a professional drummer and his sister played piano. “I had no choice,” said Alpert about becoming a musician. “My dad gave me a hard time about it at first but I had to do it. I was seduced by it. Most people are creative but afraid to let it fly. I think you should do your own thing. I do what feels right to me. I’m a right-brained guy. Sculpting, painting and making music gives me pleasure.

“Performing is a big responsibility for me.

People love to hear the old songs. I get great feedback – they thank me for the concert and for playing that ‘upbeat music,’” he said. “With my concerts, I’m looking to bring myself up … it’s very fun and energizing. I don’t get tired after a show. On the contrary, it gives me energy. I’ll say this,” said Alpert about his upcoming Boca Raton show, “people will not be disappointed in the performance.”

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall March 6 at 7 p.m.

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Open Mic You Gotta Start Somewhere

By Steve Reck Special to The Pineapple Every so often there comes a time when the curtains need to be drawn back and inventory needs to be taken; what’s working and what isn’t and needs to be left alone. We get so caught up in the day to of work life and friends and family that we never really hear the metallic banging of the final nail in the coffin of our dreams being hammered in, sealing the top indefinitely. As a musician this is particularly hard to hear or feel.

On one hand, there are musicians who contributed so much by the age of 27 that they literally reshaped the landscape of popular music as we know it today, ie; Kurt Cobain or Jimi Hendrix. But I prefer to focus on the less traditional artists who’ve made it.

Groups like “Guided by Voices”. To the average music fan, they might as well be a bunch of teenagers playing in their parents garage, but quite the contrary. They are a highly respected band and considered extremely pivotal in the early 2000’s retro rock revival. This is a band who from 1983 to 1994 put out numerous albums while the singer and main songwriter taught elementary school. It wasn’t until nearly a decade later when bands like The Strokes started citing them as major influences. Even going so far as to playing against them in the game show “Family Feud” in the video for one of, if not The Strokes biggest hits: “Someday”. All the while the

singer was nearly fifty by the time he achieved “critical acclaim”.

Luck, talent, and overall magic remain more or less the only factors to successful musicians hind-sight success stories. Hell, even myself, the author of this article used to play bass in a band with a home town friend and musician who now simply goes by the name “BOOTS”. You may not know who he is, but look on the credits of Beyoncé’s (Yes, THAT Beyoncé)’s last album. His name is basically on every track as producer or songwriter. It still blows my mind. This is a person I’ve literally eaten at Denny’s with after band practice.

All one can really hope to do is be in the right place at the write time with the right company in the room. So basically, at my next open mic night I will frantically be searching the crowd for Jay-Z. Because this hunger and lust for music doesn’t go away. It is like the constant footsteps you hear from your upstairs neighbors at all hours of the night, even waking you up in your queens or Brooklyn apartment.

This dream will constantly be the same kind of continually thumping sound upstairs.

I’ve completed my inventory and concluded everyone has to start somewhere.

Even Barry Manilow started with commercial jingles. And yes, that bandaid song you inevitably hear every time a co-worker scratches their finger is one of his jingles he wrote early in his career. So in conclusion, I suppose you could say I’m stuck on music and music is stuck on me.

curtain calls OTHER DESERT CITIES

DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE through Feb. 14th 2011 Broadway hit comedy play by Jon Robin Baitz. Set in Palm Springs, California, this gripping family drama tells the story of the Wyeth’s, a prominent family led by Lyman Wyeth, a Hollywood actor who has entered politics. Because of Lyman’s prominence as both a star and a politician, he and his wife have been forced to harbor a secret for over thirty years which (if discovered) would destroy Lyman’s reputation and his career.

When his daughter Brooke arrives for Christmas and announces that she has written a memoir that will expose the family’s closely guarded secret, the Wyeth’s are forced to decide whether they should tell the truth or not.For reservations, call (561) 272-1281 Ext. 4. Tickets are $30.00. [Student tickets are half-priced.] 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach

UNLIKELY HEROES

MIZNER PARK CULTURAL ARTS CENTER through Feb. 21st, $35 (+S/C) Wed-Sat. 8pm / Sat & Sun. 2pm Family Pool Productions, by Charles Gluck, directed by Avi Hoffman. “Laughter, love, dark secrets, anger, sadness, joy, and hope are woven into the fiber of this riveting new play about ordinary people under extraordinary circumstances. A close family fragments when faced with a crisis and then comes together with unlikely heroes emerging. Sometimes strength can be a weakness and weakness a strength”.

The cast includes Avi Hoffman, Patty Gardner, Kim Ostrenko, Margot Moreland, Michael H. Small, and Robert Johnston. Phone: 800595-4849 or unlikelyheroesplay.tix.com Studio Theatre 2nd Flr, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

CARNIVAL

STAGE DOOR THEATRE through Feb. 28, $38-$42 Wed, Sat, Sun 2pm, Fri & Sat. 8pm Music & Lyrics by Bob Merrill, book by Michael Stewart. Based on the popular 1953 musical Lili, Carnival is filled with colorful characters, delightful puppets, wonderful dance sequences, memorable music, and theatrical magic. The musical relates the story of a naive young orphan girl who joins a traveling French circus, where she meets a manipulative magician and a disillusioned puppeteer, who can only show his emotions via his whimsical puppet creations. 954-344-7765 www.stagedoortheatre. com 8036 W Sample Rd, Margate

MY SON THE WAITER: A JEWISH TRAGEDY

THE PALM BEACHES THEATRE Feb. 4th through March 27th Thurs, Sat, Sun. 2pm / Thurs, Fri, Sat. 7:30 Brad Zimmerman’s My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy is the story of one man’s struggle to fulfill his dream and ‘make it’ as a comedic actor in New York. One part standup, one part theatrical, and all parts uproarious. Tickets: $40 - $65 Phone: 844-448-7469 MySonTheWaiter.com 250 South Ocean Blvd., 33462 Manalapan, FL (East Ocean Ave. & A1A – Formerly Florida Stage/Plaza Theatre)

WHAT’S NEW PUSSYCAT

STAGE DOOR THEATRE Feb. 19th - March 27th Wed, Sat. & Sun. 2pm / Fri. & Sat. 8pm Conceived by Kein Black and Michael Leeds. Back by popular demand! These Boots Are Made For Walkin’ so let’s go Downtown taking The Long And Winding Road to A Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Then I’ve Got Georgia On My Mind, so I’ll be Leavin’ On A Jet Plane with My Girl, My Guy, and Eleanor Rigby. But if you’re California Dreamin’, I’m feeling those Good Vibrations, so just Walk Like A Man, and let’s Hit The Road, Jack. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me ‘cause Our Day Will Come and we’re gonna be Happy Together. How do I know...? ‘Cause I Heard It On The Grapevine!

Tickets: $38 - $42. 8036 W Sample Rd. Margate, Fl 33065 www.stagedoortheatre.com 954-344-7765

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

BOCA RATON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Feb. 25-27 at 7pm & Feb. 27 & 28 at 2pm The award-winning Boca Raton Community High School Drama Department presents Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

The multi-Tony Award-nominated musical is based on Joseph’s coat of many colors from the book of Genesis. General admission $10 in advance (before 2/25) & $15 after with open seating in the school’s beautiful Kathryn Lindgren Theatre. For more info please call (561) 338-1533 or go to www.bocadrama.com.

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Evelyn & Arthur Opens Annex in Boca Raton

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velyn & Arthur, the home for ageless women’s fashions, is proud to announce the opening of a new annex location in Boca Raton. The store is located in Glades Plaza, 220 Glades Road, Suite 504 and is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Annex II is an extension of the company’s other locations and will carry merchandise from the previous season at a discounted rate. In addition to apparel, the store will also carry accessories including handbags, jewelry, and hats.

“We are excited to bring a new annex location to Boca Raton,” said Adrianne Weissman, Evelyn & Arthur’s president. “We’ve been in the Boca Raton community for many years and believe its time to give our Boca shoppers even more deals on the same Evelyn & Arthur merchandise they love.”

A family owned business for more than 30 years, Evelyn & Arthur is the home of women’s fashion for stylish women of all ages. With a focus on captivating colors and fabulous fit, the company prides itself on styles that look amazing on every body. The company’s nine locations across the state of Florida, and a team of personal wardrobe consultants that treat you like family, will have you wanting to shop again and again.

For more information, please visit www.evelynandarthur.com or call (561) 572-0900. To reach the Boca Raton Annex, please call (561) 391-5602.

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ARTS GARAGE Every other Tues., 8-11pm (start Dec. 8th) Calling local artists, musicians, actors, spoken word poets, comedians, dancers, and madmen…Come to Alchemy Artist Showcase, show off your skills, and shine!! Artists are accompanied by a live band in an open mic and an open stage setting. Alchemy provides local artists with a platform to jam with the band and share original works.

AUDITIONS: BLACK COFFEE

THE DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE Auditions: Feb. 22 & 23 at 7:30pm Production Dates: May 21-June 5 Black Coffee - A Murder Mystery by Agatha Christie. Need 10 Men / 3 Women This play is a wonderful ensemble piece for two young lovers and a variety of character roles. This show will need a backstage running crew of at least 3 volunteers to handle stage management, costume changes, props and curtain. Prepared monologues are not required. Location: 950

NW 9th Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444. More Info: 561-272-1281 Ext. 4

7TH ANNUAL PEEPS SHOW

CLAY GLASS METAL STONE GALLERY Call to Artists for Mar 18-Apr. 6th Show First 40 artists to apply. All shows are open to all media; 2-D and 3-D. We want to give each of you the opportunity to add a gallery show to your resume. This annual show is open to all artists, and brought 1600 visitors to the gallery last year. It often gets TV and Press coverage....and it’s just for fun. There is a $100 top prize, and four second place prizes given to artists by the PEEPS Company. (For those of you who don’t know, PEEPS are those little marshmallow candies that used to appear at Easter time, and now appear all year round.) The show is judged by local celebrities and, when he can, by Bob Born, the inventor of PEEPS. Go to http://cgmspeeps. blogspot.com/ for pictures of the last few years of entries. 15 South J St. Lake Worth 33460 Questions? Call or email Joyce 215-205-9441 Joyce@FlamingoClayStudio.org

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uper suggestion for those looking for a unique Super Bowl experience: Caffe Luna Rosa, named restaurant of the year by the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce for the second consecutive year, will be transforming Super Bowl Sunday into a super enjoyable evening with great food and wines, accented by a little football.

“This year we’ll be offering a four-course wine dinner that will be a great alternative to going out to a sports bar,” says Bonnie Beer, managing director of the popular beachside restaurant. “Caffe Luna Rosa will be the perfect place for those who want fine dining but still want to keep an eye on the game.”

For guests interested in knowing what’s happening on the field, Caffe Luna Rosa will be showing the Super Bowl on two large televisions in the restaurant’s bar area.

“Most of the guests will be able to see the game if the want to and they will know when one of the teams scores,” said Caffe Luna Rosa founder Fran Marincola.

Still, the dining experience will be what sets Super Bowl Sunday at Caffe Luna Rosa apart.

Soon after the 6:30 p.m. kickoff on Feb. 7, Executive Chef Ernesto DeBlasi and Sommelier Nikola Stijak will begin serving the first course

of the evening, Maine lobster and Mushroom Risotto paired with a Raeburn Chardonnay. The dish will feature creamy Arborio risotto with chunks of fresh Maine lobster.

The second course, Insalata Tritata paired with a Leonard Kreusch Riesling will be followed by the main course, a choice of Whole Roasted Beef Tenderloin or Shrimp Provençale.

The beef, served with a red wine and mushroom demi glaze, will include the chef’s

Nikola Stijak with Executive Chef Ernesto DeBlasi of Caffe Luna Rosa

potato choice and will be paired with a Uva Nocturna Garnacha. The shrimp dish, which includes sautéed fine mushroom and chopped plum tomatoes in a light chardonnay sauce along with steamed whole-grain rice, will be served with a Babich Sauvignon Blanc.

For dessert, Caffe Luna Rosa will offer a homemade sponge cake soaked with Italian liquors and layered with imported mascarpone mousse.

“The dishes we’re offering were selected specifically for our Super Bowl Sunday wine dinner,” said Chef DeBlasi. “We want our guests to enjoy a special dinner unlike anything else they’ll find in Delray Beach that evening.”

Reservations for the wine dinner, just $49 per person excluding tax and gratuity, are recommended and can be made by calling 561-274-9404.

Savor the Green 2016

BOCA RATON, FL – Enjoy one of South Florida’s top culinary experiences by dining at the Old Course at Broken Sound Country Club seated on the course near the 18th hole during the Allianz Championship as part of the pre-tournament festivities on Wednesday, Feb. 3, from 6-9 p.m. Choose a menu from one of five outstanding restaurants in Boca Raton or Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 241-6877.

Libations from Around the World at Museum’s Annual Celebration

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Showcasing more than 40 South Florida restaurants and over 200 wines, beers and spirits from around the world, the 21st annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration is a fantastic way to end the social season.

This year’s event, on April 8 at the Museum of Science and Discovery, 401 Southwest Second Street in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, includes tastings from South Florida’s leading restaurants and a vast array of wines and spirits, courtesy of beverage sponsor Southern Wine and Spirits. There will also be an assortment of craft beers to taste, amazing prizes in the silent auction and a complimentary Riedel wine glass for every guest.

The Grand Tasting from 6:30-11 p.m. will feature over 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and a sampling of more than 200 wines, spirits and craft beers. Guests can continue to enjoy additional culinary delights and dance under the stars at the After Party Lounge from 8-10 p.m. at the ultra-chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. For more information about ticket packages, please visit www.modsevents.org.

For sponsorship information, please call Nicole Rodriguez at (954) 712-1159 or email nrodriguez@mods.net.

The Taste History Culinary Tours delivers an engaging taste of the cuisine, culture, art and history. For information, 561-243-2662 or 561-638-8277 tastehistoryculinarytours.org Saturday, February 6, 2016 West Palm Beach/Lake Worth Saturday, February 13, 2016 Lake Worth/Lantana Saturday, February 20, 2016 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach Saturday, February 27, 2016 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

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Share Your Golf “Be Well, Boca!” Block Party Feb. 20 Memory Campaign B

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llianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) and Allianz Global Investors announced the launch of the “Share Your Golf Memory” social media campaign, taking place now through Feb. 7th, the final day of the Allianz Championship at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Fla. This year, Allianz is encouraging golf fans to share their favorite golf memory on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media using #AllianzBirdies – the official hashtag of the Allianz Championship – to help raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association. In support of the awareness campaign, Allianz Life and Allianz Global Investors will make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter.

In addition to sharing their favorite golf memories via social media, attendees of the Allianz Championship can make new memories by entering an opportunity drawing from Feb. 5-7, courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association, for a round of golf at the Old Course at Broken Sound. During the tournament, fans can visit a “selfie station” on the 18th hole, share their golf memory on social media using #AllianzBirdies, and enter into the opportunity drawing for the free foursome.

“We’re excited about this campaign and the potential awareness it brings to the great work done by the Alzheimer’s Association,” said Allianz Life Chief Marketing Officer Nancy Jones. “It’s important to remember special moments with family and friends, and we feel it’s a natural fit to do so by sharing great golf memories. We hope posts with #AllianzBirdies will prompt more discussion about the impact that Alzheimer’s and other dementias have on families.”

Allianz Life supports the Alzheimer’s Association as part of the company’s charitable focus on providing services to seniors. In addition to the Southeast Florida Chapter donation, Allianz Life holds an annual Driving Continued on page 17

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OCA RATON, FL – Genesis Community Health, a nonprofit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels, invites the community to celebrate the opening of its new Boca Raton office at the “Be Well, Boca!”

Block Party from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Partygoers can enjoy a bounce house, face painting, entertainment, raffles and food at the Boca Raton offices, located at 30 Southeast Sixth Street.

Additionally, Genesis staff members will be on hand to offer free vision, hearing and dental screenings for children, and health and dental screenings for adults. The staff will also introduce guests to the comprehensive healthcare and dental services offered at Genesis, which is seeking to be a healthcare home for Boca Raton residents.

“We want people to come out and have fun, take tours of our new center and learn how we can help them stay healthy,” said Genesis CEO DeAnna Warren.

“Our services include eligibility for Medicaid, assistance with enrollment for healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, primary care and family practice for all ages,” she added.

In Boca Raton, approximately 34,700 low-income patients reside within the city limits, but only 930 are currently being seen at an existing healthcare center. To serve its patients, the new Genesis Community Health center has access to two bus lines (Routes 1 and 91), and Genesis is working with Boca Helping Hands to reach potential patients and coordinate referrals and appointments.

Since 2010, Genesis Community Health has become the medical home for more than 3,000 patients from Boynton Beach and the surrounding area. Genesis’ main office is within Bethesda Hospital East, 2815 South Seacrest Blvd., adjacent to the hospital’s emergency room. Its newest location in Boca

Raton opened in December 2015.

Genesis is a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to promote and provide health care to people of all economic levels, with special sensitivity to the needs of economically disadvantaged people of diverse cultural backgrounds in and around Palm Beach County. Genesis Community Health is an access point of care for patients who traditionally do not have adequate access to the health care system. Genesis is currently funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Quantum Foundation and the Palm Healthcare Foundation. For more information, please call (561) 735-6553 (Boynton), (561) 430-3629 (Boca Raton) or visit www.gencomhealth.org.

BOCA RATON, FL – With National Bike Month approaching this coming May, it’s important that all riders know the importance of bike safety plus the benefits of maintaining an active lifestyle.

To celebrate bike month, the City of Boca Raton will be hosting a three-mile downtown bike ride with the mayor and city council during the WPEC CBS 12 Health and Wellness Fair being held at the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Saturday, March 19. Bike America will be an event sponsor and will outfit the city council members with bikes and gear. Bike America also will provide a bike safety exhibit during the event and they will raffle off apparel and accessories. The bike-themed event will be an excellent opportunity for the community to venture out and ride their bikes.

Cycling is fun for all ages and genders and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. You will breathe deeper, perspire and experience increased body temperature, which will improve your overall fitness level. Cycling also can help to protect you from

serious diseases, such as a stroke, heart attack, some cancers, depression, diabetes, obesity and arthritis. Many researchers have studied the relationship between exercise and cancer, especially colon and breast cancer. Research has shown that if you cycle, the chance of bowel cancer is reduced. Some evidence suggests that regular cycling reduces the risk of breast cancer. Riding a bike is not only healthy but fun and a low-impact form of exercise for all ages. Cycling is also easy to fit into your routine by biking to shops, parks, school or work.

The owners of Bike America (www.bikeam.com), Gary Mercado and Steve Barnes, are not only bicycle enthusiasts, but activists when it comes to bike safety and staying healthy.

With eight locations throughout Florida, Bike America is able to provide the best service, safety tips, gear and fit bikes for the beginning cyclist up through the most advanced rider.

Bike America also encourages and organizes community rides, night rides, bike rentals and many other avenues to keep riders riding and to entice others to give it a go.

For more information about bike safety and the benefits of riding, visit www.bikeam.com.

Bike Your Way to Fun and Fitness

By David Ramoy The Pineapple Contributing Writer

There is a level of consciousness that is somewhere between lying awake and being asleep. A deep relaxation that goes well beyond taking a good nap or catching up on your z’s. Yoga Nidra, a form of meditation and breathing exercises, allows the practitioner to go into a trancelike state and connect with the subconscious on much a deeper level then your typical nights sleep. My personal experience with this form of yoga happened at a workshop given by Yoga Nidra Instructor Julie Murphy.

I am not sure if it was her soothing English accent, soft music in the background or the words she spoke; but Yoga Nidra took me to another plane. So much so, that I was inspired to interview Julie and learn a bit more about her, as well as this ancient practice. Please enjoy this months Tales From the Mat: Yoga Nidra – Julie Murphy.

Hi Julie, tell us about yourself I’m one of those yoginis who came to yoga as a way of reducing stress during my demanding, high-tech career.

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Leave the Stress Behind

By Mike Arciprete Special to The Pineapple

Waking up late for work. The car breaks down. Missing a train or bus ride. Work deadlines. Getting the kids ready for school.

Credit card debt. All are common everyday stresses that many of us have. But how one copes with stress defines who they are. Think about how you manage the stress in your life. Do you handle it with ease? Or, are you overwhelmed and turn to dangerous vices?

Firefighters, Police and Emergency workers deal with stressful situations everyday.

We see and manage things that most people will never understand. Until one puts on a uniform and responds to an emergency call, one will never know the feelings that we have or situational stress we go through.

Firefighters cope with stress in a unique way, we laugh! A lot! We are a family. We eat together, we laugh and tell jokes together, and also pull an occasional prank on one another.

We talk about our problems with one another and help each other out through difficult times or stressful situations.

We have each other’s backs, because that’s what family does. This is the same for Police and Ems. We depend on one another to go home safe to our families. Over the years I have found that laughter can quickly turn a difficult day into a good one. So can laughing be the end all answer to ridding oneself of stress? Of course not, but it sure helps…A LOT! So do it more often.

Food and training also play an integral part in dealing with stress. This can either work for you or go terribly wrong. For example; Do you eat poorly after something stressful happens?

Smoke a cigarette? Do you go for that 5th cup of coffee? Drink alcohol? These are common things many turn to for stress relief.

These bad habits will only make the situation worse. How you ask? Poor eating habits can lead to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart failure.

Smoking can lead to lung cancer, COPD. The caffeine in coffee increases your stress hormones. Addiction can be an issue with coffee drinkers thus making it tough to rely on the body’s natural source of energy. Alcohol used as a way out of stressful situations can only lead to the destruction of the body. I’d imagine that this might make you want to change your lifestyle a bit, no? C’mon the proof is in the pudding.

So my advice is to start eating clean on a regular basis. Train on a daily basis, and spend more time with friends and family.

Talk about your problems, do not hold them in. Your body responds to how you treat it!

That’s what its all about, treating your body and mind good! Give the body a chance to work its magic. Start changing your lifestyle to a healthier and happier one. The day to day stresses that once brought you to bad choices will no longer happen. You will be able to handle stress with ease.

So here are my top changes to make to begin a life with less stress. Eat Clean (see Eat Clean and Train Insane), Train Daily, Cut coffee out of your daily ritual (switch to decaffeinated Green Tea) and start doing Yoga. These changes will train your mind and body to turn any stressful, difficult situation into an easy one! One last thing……LAUGH A LOT!!! Life’s to short not to!

Mike Arciprete is a NYC Firefighter, Certified PT, Clean Eating Coach, Musician, and loves Delray Beach, cooking and tattoos.

Your Local Guide to Living Your Healthiest Life

By Devin Burke Special to The Pineapple Q: What is a health coach?

A: I actually get asked this question quite often. This isn’t surprising because the term ‘health coach’ is really just starting to gain popularity and become a professional career title.

Simply put, a health coach is a knowledgeable, supportive, action-oriented guide to health and well-being. A health coach focuses on nutrition, physical activity, relationships, lifestyle and other elements that impact health such as stress, weight and energy levels. Health coaches work in hospitals, medical centers, spas, gyms health clubs and some work solely online.

A trained health coach helps close the gap between knowing and doing, so individuals can finally move forward on their journeys to feeling and looking their best. Making the changes necessary to support health can be challenging – making them last can be even more challenging. Many people know what they should be doing to experience health, but don’t do what they know. Having motivation or intention to be healthy is one thing: acting on the motivation is completely another.

I often hear people say, “I’m just not motivated,” but what they really are saying is, “I haven’t connected with a strong enough reason to take action.” Health coaches support, guide and empower lasting change, health and increased levels of happiness with those they work with. So as we continue to charge into the New Year, here are some health coach tips to build and maintain your motivation…

1. Set better goals & create a vision.

Having a clear picture of your desired outcome makes it much more likely to reach it. Many people fall short of clearly specifying how they will know when they have reached their goal, which leads to feelings of frustration. A wise man once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.”

2. Strategize - Develop a realistic actions plan. Create a clear, logical and achievable action plan that includes realistic short-term and long-term goals. Start small then progress and gradually take bigger steps toward your long-term goals.

3. Set up environmental cues. If you need more motivation to lose weight, then schedule your workouts and healthy meals into your calendar. Leave your gym bag by the door or place your running shoes by the bed…do anything that will remind you to take action.

4. Make it convenient and fun. If you want to create more motivation in your life, make it a game and make it social. Reward yourself,

track your progress, and build a social support network of others to hold you accountable.

5. Be consistent and persistent. This last tip is really the biggest and most overlooked factor to creating motivation. There will be days that you lose sight of your goals and vision, fall short of your plan, don’t set up environmental cues or make it convenient and fun, and these are the days that count the most. These are the days you must be consistent and persistent despite falling short of everything else. These are the days you must believe in yourself and push forward!

How I became a health coach…

I learned at a young age that the happiest, most successful people I encountered were also the healthiest and most open to improving themselves. This naturally led me to explore personal and professional development books, tapes and programs. I then became extremely passionate about health and wellness. I set out to learn as much as possible about how to experience extraordinary health.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University and continued my education at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, along with intensive self-study. I’ve read literally hundreds of books covering health, wellness, mindfulness, exercise and nutrition and feel blessed to be able to share my knowledge with the world.

Now more than ever there is a great need for passionate individuals who are looking to become leaders in making the world a healthier, less stressful place. If you interested in becoming a health coach, please email me at info@devinburke.com

Devin Burke is a Wellness Educator, Health and Fitness Coach. He has studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. His life’s mission is to inspire and educate as many people as he can to experience optimal health. Visit www.DevinBurke.com to learn more.

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Yoga and Crystals

What A Perfect Combination

By Michelle Tamblyn Special to The Pineapple Crystals are a perfect compliment to your yoga or meditation practice. You may already be resonating with crystals during your practice if you wear any crystal or gemstone jewelry. Crystals are conscious energies that vibrate at different frequencies. You can connect with these energies to gain insight or create change in your life.

This connection, or ability to sense and experience other energies is called resonance.

The part of your energy field that comes into resonance with a crystal becomes amplified and strengthened. You are, in effect, communicating with the consciousness of the crystal and changing your vibration on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.

Yoga is a science that has explored the mysteries of consciousness for thousands of years. The real practice of yoga is not about exercising or stretching, but it is to develop mastery over the mind. The goal is to transform the limitations of the physical, mental, and emotional bodies into a fully enlightened being. It is the realization of peace and joy that is within us and the truth of our nature.

Crystals can assist us in the spiritual growth process by bringing a greater awareness of knowledge of our own Self and our connection to Source. Everything is consciousness. One part of the mind is always aware of its true nature, which is infinite consciousness. A purity of the mind is achieved through balancing the qualities of the mind. You are relaxed, but at the same time, you are active.

Yoga teaches us to replace our disturbing thoughts with more loving and peaceful ones.

Crystals respond to our thoughts whether they

are positive or negative. Your thought force is a very powerful thing. Through the practice of yoga you are more able to focus the mind positively and peacefully, so it is a perfect time to work with crystals!

You can work with crystals even without any knowledge about the properties of a stone.

The best way to select a crystal is to choose the one that you feel most drawn to. This might be visually, or by picking up the stone and noticing how you feel, the sensations, how the energy affects you.

When you are beginning to work with stones it may be easier to work with one stone at a time instead of several different ones.

This way you can determine the exact effects of a particular stone on your energy field.

Some stones may make you feel light-headed, or trigger emotions, or something else. You may feel overwhelmed by too much energy with many different crystals.

The effects of a stone on you may not be the same as it says in a book, although a book about stones is good to have as a reference.

Trust your intuition. You might place your stones on your mat next to you while you practice. The crystal does not need to be touching you in order to benefit, although you can wear them as jewelry, in a pouch, or inside your clothes. You might hold one in your hand during meditation. The way that feels instinctively right for you is best.

Explore and try different things, you might just find a treasure!

Beginning a serious practice in yoga 7 years ago, Michelle Tamblyn graduated from the Anuttara 200 hour teacher training in July 2011 and the Level 2 Raja training in February 2012. In addition she has training in Restorative and Yin Yoga.

She is also a Reiki Master and Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner. Michelle can be reached at michelletamblyn10@gmail.com

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“We’re honored that Allianz is joining us to achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease,” said Ann May CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter. “The #AllianzBirdies campaign is a great opportunity for people to connect with loved ones through shared memories.”

The Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter is a local 501 (c) 3 organization committed to helping families in 7 counties: Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

The Chapter advances efforts for researching a cure through fundraising with its signature event Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, and provides support and educational services to more than

150,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers locally.

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary at Broken Sound, the 2016 Allianz Championship is sponsored by Allianz Life, Allianz Global Investors, and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. The 2016 Allianz Championship is the first tournament of the early-season Florida swing for the PGA TOUR Champions. The Golf Channel will televise all three rounds on Feb. 5-7 with tournament proceeds donated to the Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

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Come Nurture with Nature!

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how yoga was much more than just exercise, and it became my blueprint for how to live a healthier, happier life.

Many Oms later, I now teach yoga fulltime and lead yoga retreats to wonderful destinations like Guatemala and Costa Rica.

Every time I come to the yoga mat, I am constantly humbled at how powerful this ancient practice is.

The yoga experience to last me a lifetime, was undoubtedly the unexpected blessing of meeting His Holiness, the Dalai Lama last year, in India.

Please tell us about Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra is a form of guided relaxation, experiencing deep rest in the body, while the mind remains alert and calm. It is a powerful form of self-discovery that can have a permanent, positive impact on your life.

The ancient practice of Yoga Nidra is for everyone; no special skills required. You need nothing more than the desire to create a sense of peace and wellbeing.

What are the benefits of Yoga Nidra A major benefit is the almost instant calm we bring to the body, the subconscious mind and the sympathetic nervous system. An hour of Yoga Nidra is believed to be the equivalent of four hours of typical sleep!

Possibly the most powerful benefit of Yoga Nidra is the introduction of a positive intention (called a sankalpa in Sanskrit).

During the sequence, you state your wish for what you would like to be, or have, in your life — such as good health, calm mind, confidence, success, or a change in your relationships. Think of this affirmation as a vow between you and the Universe, and the gateway to personal transformation.

Other benefits include: • Increased vitality • Reduced stress • Lower blood pressure • Clearing negative thoughts and beliefs • Changing destructive habits • Emotional and physical healing • Encouraging love and compassion for self and for others What is the biggest compliment you receive from your students who attend the workshop Is it a compliment if one of the attendees was so relaxed afterwards that he walked off to his car without realizing he wasn’t wearing his shoes? Perhaps! :) The most constant feedback I get is how calm and yet refreshed everybody feels, including newbies who came because their friend/wife/brother urged them to try it.

It’s a compliment and an honor that people choose to spend Yoga Nidra time with me every month as they focus on their heartfelt intention and open the door to personal transformation. When I see their faces afterwards — bright-eyed and smiling, I feel humbled to be facilitating this practice.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to try Yoga Nidra but is new to yoga and meditation?

Meditation can be challenging, as it is often done seated in silence, concentrating on one focus. Yoga Nidra is a good introduction to meditation techniques because the quieting of the mind is “being done for you”, as you lie on your back, following the verbal cues.

Try Yoga Nidra as an end-of-day treat, when you have nothing to rush to afterwards.

Wear relaxed clothing, and make sure you are totally comfortable and then simply close your eyes and listen to the guided relaxation, without worrying about whether you’re “doing it right”.

Also, try it more than once. It can be as long as an hour of blissful relaxation or even just ten minutes a day, the key is to do it regularly for maximum benefit, as the results are cumulative. You can do Yoga Nidra in a group setting — don’t worry, it’s not a “show and tell”, it’s your private practice and yet you are also benefiting from a group energy of positive intention.

You can also do this guided relaxation at home - you may like the Yoga Nidra album I recorded this year, accompanied by the peaceful music of Richard Brookens https:// www.facebook.com/richard.brookens?fref=ts Listen to samples of the CD and download here http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ julieyogaressa How can your Yoga Nidra workshop help someone begin a new year on a positive note?

Just as we watch people on our yoga retreats return home with new and positive habits, so is the start of a New Year the perfect time to break negative behavior patterns and start afresh.

Yoga Nidra is your perfect companion for these shifts and changes. Its systematic method relaxes the body and prepares the mind to be more receptive. In this place of tranquil awareness, positive statements are used for personal transformation. As you repeat your affirmation, it is heard at conscious, subconscious, psychological and emotional levels, allowing you to access change from within.

Think of Yoga Nidra as a potent system for reprogramming your brain and helping to change your life.

To your physical, mental and emotional good health, through the practice of Yoga!

Where can we catch one of your classes?

I teach Yoga Nidra every first Sunday of the month at Simply Yoga http://www. simplyyogadelray.com or contact me through my blog at www.yogaressa.com Namaste, Julie David Ramoy works full time, teaches Vinyasa Yoga part time and moonlights in between as a writer for The Pineapple Newspaper. Feel free to check out one of his classes or read one of his many blogs at www.davidramoy.com.

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Is Acupuncture for Me?

By Edward Scarlett Special to The Pineapple It seems that the answer these days is a resounding “YES!” Western medicine relies on hard facts, and with the US Library of Medicine listing more than 23,000 studies on acupuncture, the evidence of acupunctures efficacy is undeniable. Another part is the desire/need for alternative treatments that are holistic, non-invasive and painless solution to a variety of health issues.

How does it work? A typical treatment involves the painless insertion of very thin needles on key points of the body in order to stimulate the body’s natural healing process.

These key points run along channels called meridians in which energy known as Qi (chee), flows to all parts of the body including our organs. When a meridian is blocked, the organ at the end experiences distress and can cause pain or illness. Unblocking the meridian causes the body to release natural chemicals like endorphins, serotonin and relieves inflammation.

What are some common health issues that acupuncture can help? Chronic back pain affects about 80% of us at one time or another and is the second most common cause of disability in America according to a study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Another study showed that patients arriving at an Emergency Room in Melbourne Australia showed that patients treated with acupuncture experienced the same amount of pain relief as the ones that were given drugs.

With headaches, acupuncture has a long track record for relieving pain from migraines and tension headaches. A recent study showed that acupuncture cut in half the number of day’s patient experienced migraines. When they did have one, the pain was greatly reduced.

Over 25 million Americans have asthma.

That includes 6.8 million children. Research

shows that ongoing treatment reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids. When acupuncture treatment stopped, symptoms and inhaler use returned to previous levels.

Similar results were found in a separate study on allergies and antihistamine use.

Of particular note was that if a health problem is controlled in childhood it is less likely to become chronic in adulthood.

As a plus, acupuncture for children rarely requires the uses of needles. Since their Qi flows very close to the surface of their skin, usually all that is required is a light brushing or rubbing along the meridian path to get things flowing along. Kids usually love it and respond very well.

With digestive problems, acupuncture has been used successfully to treat colic in babies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), morning sickness, and post operative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy.

The World Health Organization notes that acupuncture relieves nausea better than atropine injections.

Continued Wellness takes a lifelong commitment to fitness, acupuncture should be used on a therapeutic level for one’s life. Doing this will ensure a lifetime of maintaining good health and keeping our bodies operating at optimum levels.

Dr. Edward Scarlett is an expert in multiple Acupuncture and Body Work techniques. He has studied biological and functional medicine in the U.S. and Germany. Dr. Scarlett is certified in injection therapy as well, and utilizes nutrition, detoxification, along with Electoral Dermal Screening of the body and advanced lab screenings to customize a program for each patient. For information visit www.Aliveandwellacupuncture. com. email:aliveandwellacupuncture@gmail.com or call 561-272-7816.

briefs Join Joy on the Journey Feb. 6: Allday yoga and meditation retreat

Joy on the Journey with Charlene Wilkinson will be Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The purpose of this all-day retreat is to spend some time taking the focus off the busy activity of life and bringing our effort and concentration to the joy within and around us. A gentle yoga session will be offered followed by a yoga nidra session (a guided meditation that allows the body, mind and spirit to restore balance) a group activity and more.

Comfortable clothing is needed for this occasion. No prior yoga experience is necessary, but attendees need to be able to lie comfortably on the floor. Bring a yoga mat or exercise mat, a pillow and a blanket. Space will be limited, so registration is necessary by calling the church office at 561-276-5796 by February 1, 2016. $10 is due at the time of registration and will cover the retreat, including lunch. A free will offering will be collected the day of the event.

The class is facilitated by Charlene Wilkinson, J.D., RYT. She has been a Unity student and a student of yoga and meditation for over 25 years. She is also an accomplished instructor of meditation, yoga and comparative philosophy.

Please call the church office if you have any questions.

Lymphoma Research Foundation Annual Florida Luncheon

The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serving the lymphoma community through a comprehensive series of education programs, outreach initiatives and patient services – will once again return to South Florida for its Annual Fashion Luncheon. Now in its 10th

year, the LRF Fashion Luncheon has become a staple in the Boca Raton philanthropic community, raising a total of more than $1.2 million in support of the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s mission to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

The special 10th Anniversary celebration will be hosted once again at the St. Andrews Country Club on Monday, February 8, 2016.

Neiman Marcus Boca Raton will be providing a Spring 2016 fashion presentation and onsite pop up boutiques from Dior Beauty and Alexis Bittar, both of whom will be donating a portion of proceeds in support of LRF’s mission.

Each year, more than 5,000 Floridians are diagnosed with lymphoma – the most common form of blood cancer. Last year’s luncheon raised more than $140,000 in support of the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s efforts to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by the disease.

Judy Bronsteen, Gladys Cook, Toby Cooperman, Elisabeth Dalfen, Joan Hauser, and Mitzi Oreman will serve as the distinguished co-chairs of the luncheon.

Event attendees will be treated to a welcome reception, auction, raffle prizes and a keynote presentation from Stephen D. Nimer, MD, of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

All those interested are invited to attend the Lymphoma Research Foundation’s South Florida Fashion Luncheon, which begins at 10:30 am at St. Andrews Country Club.

Individual tickets for the luncheon start at $125 each. For more information about the Annual Luncheon and/or to purchase tickets, please contact Taylor Zitay Kahn at 646-4659103 or visit lymphoma.org/bocaluncheon.

Caridad Center held an Evening Under The Palms

Caridad Center held its 2016 Gala, An Evening Under the Palms, on January 16, 2016 at the Delray Beach Marriott.

The elegant, black-tie optional event

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Board members Rick Retamar and Marie Speed received the Connie Berry Award, named for the co-founder of Caridad Center, for their service to the organization.

Auction items included an equestrian experience package, Sheriff for the Day and a three-course gourmet dinner and wine pairing for ten people in your home prepared by Christina’s Catering. Caridad Center also auctioned off a VIP Table experience for the gala. The winner of the VIP table moved to that table with their guests and enjoyed filet mignon and lobster, as well as a tableside dessert prepared by a private chef. Two bottles of Moet Chandon Champagne and ten gift bags were also be part of the VIP experience.

For more information, contact Dollene Ewing, Caridad Center Development Director, at 561-853-1638 or dewing@ caridad.org.

Awarding-winning pediatrician joins Tenet Florida Physician Services in Boca Raton

Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) welcomes pediatrician Norina B. Ocampo, MD, an expert in general pediatrics, to the TFPS multi-specialty physician group. Dr. Ocampo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She specializes in newborn to adolescent healthcare with additional areas of interest in asthma, allergies and attention deficit disorders (ADD). Dr. Ocampo is now seeing patients at her TFPS office in Boca Raton and is on staff at West Boca Medical Center.

Prior to joining TFPS, Dr. Ocampo worked in her private practice for the past 18 years providing general pediatric care to patients at Rainbow Pediatrics of South Florida located in Boca Raton. For her education and training, Dr. Ocampo completed a general pediatrics fellowship

and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She finished a general surgery internship in the Department of General Surgery at Georgetown U n i v e r s i t y Norina B. Ocampo Hospital and graduated medical school from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She has been practicing medicine since 1988 and is bilingual in English and Italian.

In 2014, Dr. Ocampo was named a Distinguished Pediatrics Preceptor and honored by medical students with the University of Miami’s RMC George Paff Award. She was also nominated in 2014 for the 16th Annual Honor Your Doctor Award by the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. In 2006, Dr. Ocampo was awarded the Physician of the Year Award from Healthy Palm Beaches, Inc., an organization affiliated with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.

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The Kava & Kratom Crisis Is Worse

By Dr. Raul Rodriguez The Pineapple Contributing Writer The word “natural” can be very misleading when used in marketing campaigns for consumable products. People often assume that natural products are safe and healthy. This actually is true much of the time, but not always.

There are 2 “natural”, plant-derived products that have been rapidly growing in popularity, but are far from safe and are certainly not healthy.

Kava-Kava and Kratom are widely promoted online and locally in Kava bars as having relaxing properties and many health benefits. Most individuals who start to consume these products have no knowledge of the inherent risks.

Kava-Kava, also known as Yaqona, has been traditionally consumed in many Polynesian Island cultures for it’s relaxing effects on the human brain. In places such as Vanuatu, Fiji and parts of Australia, it has been used for medicinal, religious, political, cultural and social purposes.

Formal Yaqona ceremonies will often accompany important functions, usually involving a ritual presentation of the bundled roots as a sevusevu or gift, and drinking of the Kava itself. The significance and respect that Kava holds in these cultures is evident. The complications that it can cause are becoming increasingly evident now as well.

When someone walks into a Kava bar, the last thing they are thinking of is going away to rehab in the next few months. Kava actually does have relaxing properties. The problem is that it can be abused and cause physical dependence with regular usage.

The Polynesian cultures have depicted in great detail the patterns of abuse with this substance as well as the physical manifestations.

Heavy users exhibit overall poor health, a swollen face, and scaly rash. In a manner resembling what happens with heavy regular use of alcohol and sedatives, cessation of regular use of Kava can also lead to a chemical withdrawal syndrome.

This syndrome is characterized by anxiety, tremor, sweating and possibly even seizures.

These problems can develop in an individual without any prior addiction problems.

Kratom is another popular Kava bar item and has even greater physical dependence implications. Kratom is a leaf collected from a tree in the coffee family that has significant psychoactive properties. There are many purported medicinal uses for this substance, including serving as a natural alternative to treat depression, anxiety, addiction, diabetes, chronic pain and fatigue.

Many individuals experience an increase in energy, elevations of mood, relief of pain and a general sense of wellbeing when on Kratom. The effects wear off and then the natural inclination is to take more. The benefits can be reproduced but soon physical dependence develops. The nature and severity of the physical dependence caused by regular Kratom use resembles that seen with opioids such as oxycodone and heroin. Affected individuals experience flu like symptoms, sweating, goose flesh, hot and cold flashes, body aches, leg cramps, weakness, fatigue, depression, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

These symptoms usually last a week or longer in a dependent individual. Most people cannot stand it longer than a day or two and go back on the Kratom. It is at this point that individuals feel trapped and do not know how to get off.

A full inpatient or outpatient opioid detoxification is required at that point. I have detoxed numerous such individuals that have been caught in this chemical trap. This effect is especially prominent in anyone who has a history of opioid addiction.

Individuals with a history of addiction, even with an otherwise strong recovery, are especially vulnerable to the chemical effects of Kava and Kratom. They usually develop physical dependence very quickly, or are triggered to relapse onto their drug of choice.

Some Kratom products that are made with grain alcohol will also cause full alcohol dependence as well as the opioid dependence.

T h e s e substances are an everp r e s e n t threat on the internet.

L o c a l recovery communities, including the one in Delray, are devastated by all of the relapses caused by Kava bars selling to unsuspecting and vulnerable individuals. This has been made worse by the deliberate strategic placement of Kava in close proximity to hallway houses and recovery-meeting houses. The problem has grown to such a degree that specialty drug testing laboratories have long since developed tests to detect Kratom. Drug testing helps create accountability for vulnerable populations and facilitates early detection of a relapse.

The number of relapses caused by these substances is alarming and community efforts have arisen to try and address the problem.

A number of municipalities, including both Broward and Palm Beach Counties, have made attempts to ban Kratom. Both of these local counties were unsuccessful in this endeavor.

I actually testified at one of these county commission meetings.

Greater awareness and vigilance with regards to the high risks of consuming these substances, especially for individuals in recovery, will continue to be the primary means of trying to contain this public health crisis until a legal solution can be found.

Dr Rodriguez is the founder and Medical Director of the Delray Center For Healing. He is Board Certified in both Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, with a clinical focus in the treatment of mood disorders, eating disorders, addiction, and trauma.

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Hair Cuttery Kicks Off 17th Annual Share-A-Haircut Program VIENNA, VA – The spirit of the holidays remains strong with Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country. They continue to give back in 2016 with their program Share-A-Haircut, donating free haircuts to homeless people. Since 1999, the Share-A-Haircut program has donated more than 1.26 million free haircut certificates valued at nearly $25.2 million. The program continues on Feb. 1-2 at Hair Cuttery salons across the country.

For every haircut purchased during these two days, a free haircut certificate will be donated back to a homeless person in the community of one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons. To distribute the certificates to those in need, Hair Cuttery is partnering with local shelters and community organizations. This February alone, Hair Cuttery hopes to reach thousands of homeless people in the neighborhoods it serves.

“Our February program for the homeless is very special for our stylists and the entire Hair Cuttery family,” said Dennis Ratner, founder and CEO of Hair Cuttery. “It’s incredibly powerful to see how one haircut can make an impactful difference in the lives of those less fortunate. It is truly heartwarming to be able to give such joy and confidence.”

Hair Cuttery has an established history of charitable giving, supporting a range of local and national causes, including St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American Red Cross, The National Network to End Domestic Violence, American Cancer Society and Girls on the Run. For more details, visit www.haircuttery.com.

Premier Eye Care promotes four associates

Premier Eye Care is pleased to announce four new Director positions to be filled by internal talent.

• Chris Watkinson, who began his career with Premier in 2009, will assume the role of Director of Member & Provider Services.

Watkinson holds a bachelor’s degree in Classics from the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.

• Lee Thomas will serve as the Director of Medical Administrative Services.

• Liz Jackson, who joined Premier in 2011, will move into the role of Director of Network Management.

• Michelle Curtis, who joined Premier’s HEDIS team in 2013, moves to the role of Director of HEDIS & Special Projects. For more information, visit www.premiereyecare.net

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Injured in an Auto Accident?

Common injuries and effective treatments

By Dr. John Conde Special to The Pineapple There are several variables that contribute to the likelihood of being involved in an auto accident which include the speed of the vehicle, design of the vehicle, road design, skill of the operator, and whether the operator was impaired while driving.

The most common injuries sustained in an auto accident include strain/sprains of the neck (whiplash) or of the lower back, herniated discs, contusions (bruises), abrasions (scratches), lacerations (tearing of the skin), knee injuries, and rotator cuff injuries. The most ominous injuries include traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and internal organ disruption.

The neck and the lower back are the most vulnerable and susceptible regions in the body for injury in an auto accident. In regards to the neck, whiplash is the most common occurrence.

It is impossible to prevent the neck from snapping forward and backward during impact. This action creates micro-tears in the ligaments and tendons that hold the neck on top of the body.

Subsequently, secondary to the force of the impact the rubber like material between the vertebrae called the intervertebral disc can tear. The intervertebral disc is made up of an outer, resilient layer called the annulus fibrosus and an inner gelatin-like substance called the nucleus which is an irritant to nerves. Upon tearing, the nucleus can herniate out of the disc and irritate spinal nerves producing neck or lower back pain and pain into the arm or leg.

The impact experienced in an automobile accident may also have more ominous results such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). Physical and cognitive symptoms may result such as headache, nausea, dizziness, problems concentrating, difficulty with short term memory, spasticity, weakness in the limbs, and gait difficulties.

The brain can shift forward and backward in the skull in response to the violent forces put on the body producing a brain contusion which is termed a coup-contrecoup injury.

Another brain injury occurs when the brain shifts excessively in the skull shearing the neurons on the outer surface of the brain. In any case, some level of neurological injury occurs in most auto accidents whether through direct or indirect trauma.

A comprehensive examination must be conducted after the accident to detect the extent of neurological and orthopedic compromise. Once the diagnosis is made, treatment should be conducted immediately with a goal of reducing inflammation and restoring function.

The current gold standard for soft tissue injuries such

as strains and sprains and even intervertebral disc injuries is Class IV High Power Laser Therapy. This FDA approved, orthopedic tool enhances tissue healing by tenfold by increasing energy and protein production in the damaged cells through a process called angiogenesis which develops new blood vessels to increase circulation to the damaged tissue. It also accelerates the release of oxygen molecules from the hemoglobin in the blood to the local tissue.

The gold standard for the rehabilitation of disc herniations is a procedure termed non-surgical spinal decompression therapy. This process significantly reduces intra-discal pressure and promotes retraction of the herniation into the disc and facilitates influx of oxygen, proline and other substrates. The promotion of fibro elastic activity stimulates repair and inhibits leakage of irritant sulphates and carboxylates from the nucleus.

Lastly, neurophysiologic rehabilitation must be conducted to treat the under functioning brain regions through a process called plasticity. Plasticity is the process by which a neuron can change according to the environmental stimuli it is exposed to.

The gold standard for TBI and MTBI rehabilitation is the Dynavision D2 which is used across the world in major rehabilitation hospitals and in many collegiate and professional athletic programs and is now available at The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology. It works on visuo-motor-spatial skills as well as on a neurological process termed “efferent copy” which integrates two very important regions of the brain; the cerebellum and the frontal lobe.

These areas of the brain are responsible for everything that makes us human such as problem solving, timing, sequencing, planning, initiating though processes, and coordination. The user is required to manually compress targets made up of 64 LED lights that are blinking in a strategically established manner according to the neurological presentation of the person.

Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist.

He has achieved Diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Dr. John Conde is the owner of The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology, which integrates traditional chiropractic medicine with advanced neurological rehabilitation protocols. The conditions treated range from orthopedic injuries such as lumbar disc herniations and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis to neurological lesions such as stroke and brain injuries. The office can be reached at 561-3306096 and at thecondecenter.com.

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365 Lessons in LIFE & LOVE

By Riana Milne The Pineapple Contributing Writer

It’s February 2016 – Happy Love Month!

This new year, I am writing 365 Daily messages of hope, love and inspiration for my Facebook fans at - Coach Riana Milne, and on my website blog, (www.RianaMilne.com).

I would love to share this gift with you too, my Pineapple Newspaper readers, to help make this year – your best! Visit my FB page daily, and please share this free advice with your friends. These daily tidbits may seem like common sense, but because life can be hard, we often forget how blessed we are, or let negativity get in the way of being our best.

Let’s start you off right in February – and let’s talk about love!

FEB 1 - Set your love & relationship goals – Set some serious goals for yourself about your love relationship. If you are single, what will you do differently to meet someone fantastic – do you need some new education, a new look, some life coaching to feel more confident? If in a relationship, are you happy?

What can you do to make your union more loving and romantic on a daily basis?

FEB 2 – Love from the heart. This means to give from the heart, share your inner light, with everyone you meet, and especially those people close to you. Make conscious choices that are not selfish, and are the best for the both of you.

FEB 3 – Love yourself more. Do something special for you today – get a manicure, massage, have a night out with friends, buy a new book that will inspire you, buy yourself flowers; treat yourself special in some way. Then say some affirmations about what makes you a good person who you are proud of, and recognize your accomplishments in life thus far.

FEB 4 – Connect with nature. Go somewhere you feel is tranquil and lovely – the beach, mountains, a flower garden, and just sit and admire the beauty of nature, while feeling good about life in general.

FEB 5 – Be determined to have the love

you deserve. If you are in a relationship that has any form of verbal, emotional or physical abuse, addictions, or other toxic behaviors that keeps you walking on egg shells, now is the time to face your realities. You changing your outlook on your personal life, increasing your self-confidence by setting new goals, will start the change in a faulty dynamic.

FEB 7 – Plan a date for someone you love. If single, plan a special night out with friends. Dress super sexy so you feel amazing about yourself. Smile and say hello to meet lots of people! This simple action has led me to meeting tons of wonderful people! Flirt, do something different you normally wouldn’t do.

Here is your first week of advice for February.

See the rest of the February month for – 365 Lessons on Life & Love on my Facebook public page, or at www.RianaMilne.com. However, I must leave you some advice for Valentine’s Day… Feb 14 – Do go out with your partner on Valentine’s Day. This is the one day, second to your partner’s birthday and anniversary that you absolutely must do something romantic and special. Plan an event early, during the first week in February, and if possible, go do an over-night getaway somewhere.

Who cares if you need to spend more money than usual – life is about cherished memories, and you want to invest in these special days that could keep you floating in love for months ahead. At the end of one’s days, it’s not the toys you take with you; but your incredible memories. I have couples in my Relationship Rescue Coaching Program who have stopped dating, and wonder why the romance and sexual intimacy is gone. Why, indeed!

When they cannot remember their last date night, I know this couple has gotten complacent and are taking their partner for granted.

You must always continue to date your partner to keep the romance alive. Plan a small cruise, 1-2 nights away, a dinner/dancing combo, couples massage with dinner afterwards – and/or buy your partner a gift they can keep as a remembrance of your night together (this is why jewelry is often the perfect gift).

My Relationship Coach If you’re a man, I don’t suggest lingerie, because that’s a gift for you – not her. What would she want? Ladies, buy what he would want – a round of golf at a special country club, live sport event or concert tickets – something he would think is amazing.

Yes, I am a sap for romance; but I also know the wonder it does for a couple in keeping their loyalties strong, their intimacy a priority, and their lives fun and full of adventure. If you are lacking love this month, it’s time to do something about it. Come in for coaching as a single to attract an amazing partner into your life, and for those couples who are struggling – it’s time to get honest and get some help – be determined to turn your relationship from toxic, into terrific….if not now, when?

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Being in Love is the most rewarding feeling and experience one can have; this year, don’t live life without it!

Riana Mine, MA, is a Certified, global Relationship, Love & Life Coach, a #1 Best Selling author, Host of the WRPBiTV show: Lessons in Life & Love, a motivational speaker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Cert Addictions Professional at Therapy by the Sea; 15300 Jog Rd, Suite 109, Delray Beach.

Her free App: My Relationship Coach offers more articles and her 5 star rated books, LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve and LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear and Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose and Success, addresses relationships with yourself and others. Go to www.

RianaMilne.com or email RianaMilne@gmail.com.

Worldwide Coaching Phone: (201) 281-7887. Delray office: (561) 701-8277; Skype Coaching and FB: Coach Riana Milne.

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DIY Reflexology: 7 Points for Awesome Sex!

By Laura Norman Special to The Pineapple

Does He Care?

Question I’ve been married to my husband for about 10 years. I have had the same job for nine of those years. We work in very different fields. I have been really stressed out lately, my work can have a lot of emotional investment, and sometimes I need to vent.

This morning, he was asking me questions that indicate that he really has very little grasp of the most basic details of my job. I have been pretty upset about it all day, and when we went to our kid’s teacher conference this afternoon I was pretty short with him and annoyed. He’s telling me to chill out, but I hate being dismissed like that. Am I right to be annoyed about this?

Sincerely, it’s Only My Career

Answer It’s understandable that you are annoyed, but I don’t know if you are ‘right’ to be annoyed.

Being ‘right’ really doesn’t help anything in this situation. This is annoying because, I imagine, a job you’ve held for nine years is important to you and by lacking knowledge of that, you believe he lacks knowledge about you, the love of his life. This isn’t necessarily the case.

If this is a pattern for him: disinterest in your social interests, ignoring your input on issues, or being generally derelict in his duty to be a supportive spouse, then it might be indicative of a greater communication issue. It probably didn’t help that he just asked you to ‘chill out’ rather than try and address the problem more directly, but he might have tried to unsuccessfully defuse a bad situation that might be occurring at the kiddo’s school. Let’s say this: if he has had a pattern of being out of the loop on your life, and goes the ‘chill out’ route all the time after he has upset frequently, then you need to talk to him about the problem, and go to couples counseling if a heart-to-heart is ineffective.

But that’s only if his ignorance is a recurring issue. I imagine there is a whole bunch of stuff that happens at work that you don’t tell him about, and there are just certain things that you want to get off your chest when you are talking to him. It is important to recognize that you were venting.

Do you really need him to understand the specifics of the deadlines that are stressing you out, or just understanding that you are stressed out? The latter seems more sensible and important than the former. And don’t forget, he’s asking you questions about your work. This at least shows a level of interest and attempt on his part. Unless he is generally an ass (see above option ‘A’), you can’t fault the guy for asking questions about your work and then get upset at him for not knowing enough about your job.

Unless he falls squarely into option ‘A,’ you should probably take a step back here.

It’s pretty natural to not be well versed in the intricacies of your significant other’s job. Is it really necessary he know the ins and outs of your daily labor to love and understand you personally?

If you’re upset about your work and venting, it is highly likely you are already agitated with something that is out of his control and you are taking out frustrations on him because he is right it front of you rather than because you are actually upset he asked a few questions.

So Billy forgot to put paper in the copier and you had to cover for Martha again, send questions to thenjackhappened@gmail.com

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You’d be surprised what some footwork can do for your sex life! No, not dancing—I’m talking about the amazing benefits of reflexology. It gets you ready to be turned on by whatever turns you on!

“I’d like to meet the man who invented sex and see what he’s working on now.” ~ Anonymous Great sex is about more than just raging hormones. Here’s how reflexology can help you experience mind-blowing sex with your partner, again and again!

Build Trust: Whether you’re in a new or longerterm relationship, trusting your partner is fundamental to great sex.

How reflexology can help: For couples just getting to know one another sexually, you’re just moving in together or you’ve been together a while, reflexology helps you get over nervousness and stressful moments. Reflexology is a wonderful form of non-verbal communication that builds trust.

Relieve Stress: Stress often results in a diminished interest in sex. It can also interrupt your sleep cycle so you’re too tired for sex. Some people under stress turn to unhealthy behaviors, which can also reduce sex drive.

How reflexology can help: One of the most common experiences my clients report after a reflexology session is feeling deeply relaxed. The stresses of the day melt away as your nervous system becomes blissfully calm during a session.

Elevate Libido: The demands of life and relationships today often lower sex drive.

How reflexology can help:

Working reflex points like the brain, hypothalamus, pituitary and ovaries/testes stimulates hormone production. Plus the profound relaxation you’ll experience helps put you more “in the mood.”

Use Foreplay and Afterplay: Setting the mood for lovemaking starts well before sex. Fun, light conversation with your partner, softly lit candles, your favorite romantic music, the aroma of essential oils from a diffuser can all contribute to creating an environment conducive to sensual, satisfying sex.

How reflexology can help: It’s great foreplay! Stimulating areas on the feet creates pleasurable sensations on many levels, comparable to the pleasure couples experience in lovemaking. Like lovemaking, reflexology can be a total immersion into another person—done best when you can forget yourself and enter into the peace and relaxation you’re giving your partner.

Afterplay is just as important. Rather than jumping up after lovemaking, reflexology can help you can stay physically and emotionally connected.

“It is not sex that gives the pleasure, but the lover.” ~ Marge Piercy Gettin’ in the Mood: Reflexology is a therapeutic practice for applying gentle, firm pressure to “reflex points” on the hands, face, ears and—most commonly—the feet. There are almost 15,000 nerves in the feet—one reason why reflexology is so calming and nurturing. While releasing tension and stress, reflexology gently impacts all your organs, glands, and each part of your body--because each part has a related point on the feet.

You can easily use the simple 10-minute foot reflexology routine below to relax you both, clear your minds of worries and reduce tension throughout your bodies.

Use slow, sensual movements and enjoy!

1. Relax the feet, one at a time, with simple relaxation techniques: pressing, squeezing, lightly slapping, gently kneading—whatever feels good. Finish by pressing and holding your thumb on the solar plexus point of each foot for five to ten seconds.

2. On the bottom of each foot, “walk” your thumb up from the base of the heel to each toe using tiny movements (imagine your thumb is a caterpillar inching up your foot), then press these points with the outer edge of your thumb or tip of your forefinger: 3. Apply relaxation techniques again and finish with another thumb press on the Solar Plexus point on both feet. End with “breeze strokes”—lightly running your fingertips down the tops, bottoms and sides of each foot in a feathery motion, barely touching the skin.

Repeat several times. It is very soothing to the nerves.

Sharing the experience reflexology offers enhances intimacy and prepares you both for exhilarating lovemaking. Transport yourselves into pleasure together—feet first!

Give your Valentine the gift of better health and well-being. Instant gift certificates available online for all occasions.

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers private Reflexology and Life Wellness Coaching sessions in Delray Beach and Holistic Reflexology Training Programs in Boynton Beach starting February 6th. Visit www. lauranormanreflexology.com • Call 561-272-1220

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FAU Moves Up in Best Online Graduate Business Programs Rankings Florida Atlantic University climbed 15 spots to number 26 in the latest ranking of Best Online Graduate Business Programs (non-MBA) from U.S. News & World Report.

FAU’s College of Business offers fully online programs in its Master of Accounting (with concentrations in either forensic accounting or business valuation) and Executive Master of Taxation.

“The College of Business is focused on delivering highquality programs to working professionals in south Florida, and we are pleased when those programs also bring national recognition to our university,” said Daniel Gropper, dean of FAU’s College of Business. “My congratulations to our faculty and staff, particularly those in the School of Accounting and Executive programs.”

New Retro Arcade Coming to Delray Beach

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ELRAY BEACH, FL – Founded by Robert Ilvento and Steve Zuckerman in 2009 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the Silverball Museum is not a traditional museum, but a collection of high-end, pristine pinball machines and other popular arcade games from the early 1950s through the 2000s. Two hundred of the top games are regularly rotated from the owners’ multimillion-dollar collection of more than 600 machines.

Silverball anticipates replicating this unique experience in Downtown Delray Beach. The museum will hire 20-30 staff members for its second location in the “Village by the Sea.” Coincidentally, Silverball’s first location is in the “City by the Sea.” Dan Toskaner is the general manager of the Silverball Museum. With more than 30 years of experience, he is among the top arcade technicians in the world. According to Toskaner, Silverball looks forward to

being a popular attraction for fundraising, family, friends and a great time in its new community. The museum is expected to open in 2016 in the former nightclub location at 19 Northeast 3rd Avenue.

The original Silverball Museum even features the original skee ball alleys from the famous Eldorado Arcade in Coney Island, New York. Silverball’s mission is to archive this era of arcade games for generations to come. Both educational and entertaining, each game features a placard that tells the story of its historical significance. Every game in the museum is set for free play, and yes, all games are available to be played. Patrons enjoy themselves for minutes, hours or days at a time by purchasing a 30-minute, one-hour or daily pass, or by becoming a museum member for $50 per month. Members are granted free access along with one Continued on page 3 free guest. Additional members’

Altman breaks ground on Altis Boca Raton

Project is one of three bringing 1,050 new residential units to Boca

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he Altman Companies has just broken ground on its newest apartment complex in Boca Raton with a $62 million construction loan. Altman’s community is called Altis Boca Raton, named after the company’s signature Altis brand. The 398-unit project is being built on a chunk of vacant land that Altman owns at 5700 North Military Trail.

It’s located within the Park at Broken Sound commercial development, which was rezoned in 2012 to foster new residential and retail developments. Comerica Bank issued the funds to an affiliate of Altman, according to Palm Beach County records.

Construction of the complex officially began in January.

Altman had already started building Altis Boca Raton’s parking garage in December. This project is one of three being built at the Park at Broken Sound, where developers are planning to deliver 1,050 new residential units. More than 65,000 square feet of retail space is also under development

by Boca-based real estate firm Schmier & Fuerring Properties. Recently, Altman partnered up with BBX Capital to develop a 14-acre stretch of the master-planned Bonterra housing community in Hialeah. (TheRealDeal.com)

Students in FAU’s School of Accounting Executive Programs can stream lectures live over the Internet to their computer or mobile device, or they can watch the lectures at any time during the week. For those who desire a more traditional classroom experience, optional live lectures are held on Saturday mornings at the Fort Lauderdale campus.

Additionally, FAU’s new Online MBA, in its first year to be eligible for ranking, made the list in the 2016 Best Online MBA Programs from U.S. News & World Report. Hosted by the Executive Graduate Programs Office in FAU’s College of Business, the 23-month Online MBA program is specially designed to allow participants to continue their professional responsibilities while earning an AACSB-accredited MBA degree as full-time graduate students – in a fully online environment.

Now in its fifth year, the U.S. News Best Online Programs list is a resource for students and working adults who are increasingly seeking online education programs for degree completion and career advancement. Prospective students can use the searchable directory to explore factors such as tuition, program offerings and online services offered to enrolled students.

The 2016 Best Online Programs methodologies are based on a number of factors, including student engagement, faculty credentials and student services and technology. Only degreegranting programs at regionally accredited institutions that are offered predominantly online were considered.

“We have some great momentum,” Gropper said, “as this recognition comes on top of last year’s rankings of our part-time MBA programs as among the best by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, as well as the top 5 ranking of our Sport Management MBA.”

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Riana Milne to host her own TV Show

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iana Milne, a love & life coach in Delray Beach, was recently asked to host her own TV show on WRPBiTV (http:// wrpbitvsfl.wix.com/wrptvitv); called Lessons in Life & Love. She will be interviewing 1-2 guests per half hour show who will offer cutting edge information on various ways to improve your overall life satisfaction and increase the quality and personal fulfillment for all relationships.

Riana Milne and first guest Rich Celenza

The show began airing in January at 7:30 pm EST (and will air every Tuesday in that time slot) with her first guest Rich Celenza, the author of the eBook, Wingman, The Ultimate Guide to Getting the Woman of Your Dreams. “This whole TV program is geared to making men and women feel fabulous about life, love, and encourages their transformation into a more spiritual, holistic way of being - to feel joy and energy about life, at any age or stage,” Milne said.

Other guests include: Dr Jon Grady – Founder of the Spiritual Discovery Movement; Pam O’Brien, President & CEO of AVDA; Dr George Sadowski, co-founder

of the Wellness and Hormone Clinics of America; Alexi Panos, winner of Millennium of the Year Award, Host for the History Channel, HGTV, E Entertainment News (and Riana’s daughter who will be speaking about Living your Life Vision and Parent/child relationships); Joan Fradella (Palm Beach Court Family mediator for couples dissolving marriages); Global Business and Strategic Planning Business Consulting Coach, Ramon Steferi; Linzi Altabet – Fitness and Nutrition Coach and Host of her own WRPBiTV show (Happy, Healthy & Stronger); Marla Jaffee – Master Interior Designer; Elliot Popper Financial Advisor; Dr. Robin Barnett, Expert Addictions specialist; Jon Benz, LCADC MCAP – Director of Life Skills Rehab Center; Dr Sam Kaufman, OBGYN for Women’s Health Partners; and Dr. Marilyn Shore who will be talking about cutting edge health treatments that make you feel great!

Milne is passionate about helping people grow to be their best through education and goal setting for each area of life; including dating, love & family relationships. She helps singles find quality, emotionally evolved love partners; and coaches couples to take a dysfunctional relationship from toxic to terrific. She offers personal, 1-on-1 coaching in her Delray Beach office, and globally, through SKYPE, email and phone sessions.

Program offerings include 3 & 6 month VIP Coaching; a 7 hour – one day Intentive, and VIP weekends.

Milne can be reached at RianaMilne@ gmail.com, through her website, www.

RianaMilne.com; or through her global coaching phone: (201) 281-7887. (Delray Beach office: 561-701-8277).

Welcome New DELRAY BEACH Chamber Members Ressler Dental (561) 499-7400, 15300 Jog Road, Ste 201, Delray Beach www.resslerdental.com DENTISTS

Ben & Jerry’s (561) 272-3112 1155 East Atlantic Avenue Suite 101, Delray Beach www.BenJerry.com/DelrayBeach ICE CREAM, YOGURT, SHAVED ICE & CANDY

Cezanne Professional Products, LLC (561) 288-3000, 55 SE 2nd Avenue, 5R, Delray Beach www.cezannehair.com MANUFACTURERS

The Siegfried Group - South Florida (734) 678-3986 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 700, Miami www.siegfriedgroup.com/home.php ACCOUNTANTS & TAX SERVICES

Privacy Ref Inc (888) 470-1528, 123 N Congress Avenue, #317, Boynton Beach www.privacyref.com COMPUTERS, IT & TECHNOLOGY

All About Florida Homes / Keller Williams - (561) 571-2BUY 250 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 1107, West Palm Beach www.allaboutfloridahomes.com REAL ESTATE

Holistic Spinal Care and Wellness Center (561) 603-2848, 3185 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach: www.drjzephirin.com HEALTH & WELLNESS

Jan Kinder Center for Health & Well Being LLC (561) 510-1022, 5210 Casa Real Drive, Delray Beach www.jankindercenter.com ALTERNATIVE, HOLISTIC MEDICINE

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A. Jennifer Susanne Sommers/Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes and Estates (561) 235-7777 366 E Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton www.AgentDelray.com REAL ESTATE, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SFPM 2015 Property Management Inc - (561) 632-6521 1145 Anchor Point, Delray Beach PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems - (561) 847-7200 840 US Highway 1, Suite 320, North Palm Beach www.commercialcleaningfl.com CLEANING & JANITORIAL SERVICES Zemsky Insurance - (773) 562-3600, Delray Beach www.zemskyinsurance.com INSURANCE

Douglas Elliman- Luxury Ocean Homes (561) 706-7209 150 SE 2nd Avenue, #415, Delray Beach www.elliman.com/real-estate-agent/andrea-bogdan/21692 REAL ESTATE Rosenberg and Rosenberg, P.A. (954) 598-3854 6317 Heather Court, Boynton Beach http://rosenbergandrosenberg.com LEGAL SERVICES

Delray Chamber Leads Group generates more than $300,000 in gross dollar sales among its members The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce boasts many reasons why a business might want to join and participate, but one of the organization’s Leads Groups, the Delray Business Partners, can give thousands of reasons why it would be more than worth joining.

Leads Groups are entities within the Chamber comprised of local business people who share a simple belief—that they can be more successful together than on their own. Through leads, referrals, sharing of best practices and encouraging each other through common experiences, each group builds a network of trust and confidence that helps its members thrive.

Under the leadership of Jessica Rosato, Chairman of the Delray Business Partners Leads Group, the group has set a record for collaboration with one another. During 2015, the 37 members of the Delray Business Partners generated more than $300,000 of gross sales dollars by doing business with one another as well as by referring their colleagues in the group to other potential clients.

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ighlight your business, product and or services at the Annual Boca Chamber Community Cookout!

This event provides exhibitors with an opportunity to interact with over 600 families in our community.

If your organization caters to families such as dentists, pediatricians, museums, family banks, colleges, salons, party planners, photographers, etc., then exhibiting at this fun filled day is for you!

Exhibit booths are $399 each and include two meal tickets, 6ft table, two chairs, and signage.

Setting up an exhibit booth at the Boca Chamber’s Annual Community Cookout is a great way to: • Reach over 600 families • Educate the community about your

Razzy Jacobs, Owner of 24/7 Perfect Cleaning, and a member of the Group states, “People prefer to do business with people they know, like and trust and this group certainly provides the means through which to do that. I have received many referrals from our Delray Business Partner members and certainly appreciate their confidence in 24/7 Perfect Cleaning.”

According to Ms. Rosato, “Chamber leads groups allow members to develop strong relationships with their counterparts in a variety of other businesses. At each meeting, members are encouraged to exchange business leads—potential clients or customers for other members of the group. In effect, their contacts become your contacts; their customers can become your customers. Members also rotate making short presentations about their businesses.”

For more information about the Greater Delray Chamber of Commerce and their Leads Groups, contact Kim Bentkover at (561) 278-0424, ext. 106 or visit their website at http://www.delraybeach.com/leads-groups.

products and services through one-on-one visits with potential clients • Network and Cultivate contacts • Increase your reach through recognition on the Boca Chamber’s website and e-mail announcements to over 5,000 people • Increase Company Awareness • For more information about becoming an exhibitor, click here.

Entry is FREE, food tickets $5 includes burger or hotdog, macaroni salad, coleslaw, chips, cookies and beverage. Children under 10 years-old eat FREE. Registration is required: Registration Policy LEASE REGISTER ONLINE at www. bocachamber.com/events to guarantee event entrance. On-line registration CLOSES at NOON the day before the event.

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guests receive half-price admission.

Without Ilvento’s autistic daughter, Morgan, becoming so fond of pinball machines, there would be no Silverball Museum. The Silverball Winter Gala for Autism is an annual formal event at the museum which raises more than $10,000 each year for three worthy charitable organizations: Autism Speaks, Autism New Jersey and The Arc of Monmouth. Additionally, thousands of free passes are donated each year to local nonprofit organizations through silent auctions and other fundraising events.

Selling passes to the museum has become a popular fundraiser among churches, schools, children’s sports teams and other organizations. Giving back to the community is at the heart of Silverball’s mission.

The Silverball Museum has hosted guests such as some of New Jersey’s bestknown disc jockeys, Big Joe Henry and Glen Jones, New Jersey’s governor, Chris Christie, Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny Lyon, Glen Burtnik, Ivanka Trump,

Fred Schneider of the B-52s, Adam Levine and Wendy Williams.

For further information, visit: www. silverballmuseum.com/.

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people Lang Realty’s Pearl and Antonacci selected to list penthouse lofts at The Mark At Cityscape When the developers of the exclusive new luxury rental property in Boca Raton, The Mark at Cityspace, sought a top tier team to list the eight penthouse lofts, they didn’t look further than Brian Pearl and Vincenza Antonacci of Lang Realty.

The luxuriously appointed two-story units range from 780 to over 1700 square feet with sweeping views of the city, golf course, ocean, and the famed Boca Resort. These units include garage parking, chocolate wood floors, floor-to-ceiling impact windows and contemporary kitchens with white quartz countertops, espresso cabinetry with softclose drawers, stainless steel appliances, and sumptuous bathrooms.

The pet-friendly building offers five star living with an elegant, secured access lobby, state-of-the-art fitness facility, club/media room, resort-inspired rooftop pool, spa, cabanas, and entertainment bar area. True downtown living, The Mark at Cityspace is steps away from all Downtown Boca has to offer.

Rents start at $2,399 per month.

For more details, contact Brian Pearl at 561.245.1541 or Vini Antonacci at 561.714.8464. Visit them online at www. pearlantonacci.com.

Jessica Rosato new President of the Greater Palm Beach Women’s Council of Realtors

Jessica Rosato, Luxury Residential Specialist with Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty, was recently installed as the 2016 President for the Greater Palm Beach County’s Women’s Council of Realtors. She will serve alongside incoming President-Elect, Cathy Lewis, as well as with Debra Shapiro, Vice President of Membership, Michael Schwartz, Treasurer, and Janelle Dowley, Secretary.

Ms. Rosato says she is proud to be associated with this organization and is looking forward to taking on this pivotal leadership role. She states, “The Women’s Council of Realtors is the first organization I joined when I became a realtor.

Former President, Mary Kenyon, opened my eyes to it and told me how critical it was that I join. She was right. I found it to be exactly what it’s described as, ‘a successful network of women dedicated to advancing women as

professionals and leaders in business, in the real estate industry and in the communities we serve.’ I’ve immersed myself in the culture and am so excited to grow within it.”

Ms. Rosato received the Rising Star Award from the Women’s Council in 2013, served as Secretary in 2014 and President-Elect in 2015.

Becoming President is a welcomed honor that will allow Ms. Rosato to take on a more advanced, comprehensive role within WCR.

Executive Women of The Palm Beaches Announces Committee For 2016 Women in Leadership Awards

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches (EWPB) is proud to announce the committee for the 33rd Annual (WILA) Women in Leadership Awards event.

The highly distinguished Women in Leadership Awards are presented by EWPB, in recognition of local women who have sustained outstanding accomplishments and displayed generosity of spirit, commitment to integrity and diversity, and genuine connectedness with others in the community. Local award recipients represent the nonprofit, public,

volunteer and private sectors; nominations are being accepted through Feb. 12, 2016 at www. ewpb.org/wila. The event will be held May 5, 2016 at the Cohen Pavilion at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

For additional information on this event, or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.ewpb.org/ wila. For information on Executive Women of the Palm Beaches and the organization’s efforts to recognize the achievements and celebrate the contributions of exceptional executive women throughout Palm Beach County, please visit www.ewpb.org.

Allison Turner becomes 2016 Chair of Delray Chamber’s Ambassadors

Allison Turner, CEO and owner of Business Consultants of South Florida, has become the 2016 Chair of the Delray Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassadors.

The mission of the Ambassadors is to represent the Chamber by exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism, knowledge and integrity to their members and the business community. Ambassadors serve as the greeting arm of the Chamber to promote new member participation and retention.

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people According to Ms. Turner, “The Chamber Ambassadors volunteer their time to provide a crucial link between the Chamber, its members and the city at large. Ambassadors are in the center of the business activity of the community.

We enjoy rewards of making new contacts and strengthening business relationships.”

Airport Authority Executive Director Appointed to Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club Board of Directors

Boca Raton Airport Authority Executive Director Clara Bennett has been appointed to the board of directors of the Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club, it was announced by Chairman David Goldstein. “We are delighted to have Clara on the board”, Goldstein said, “especially for all her expertise and acumen in running the Boca Raton Airport, soon to be an International Airport with a designated Customs facility to benefit our existing corporate community.”

Clara Bennett leads a team of dedicated aviation professionals in executing business, operations, marketing, and development programs at the Boca Raton Airport (BCT),

with more than 25 years of experience as an airport executive. For over 20 years, prior to joining the Boca Raton Airport Authority, she served as Manager of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), directing the operation and administration of the Executive Airport, the 200-acre Airport Industrial Airpark, the John Fuhrer Downtown Helistop, and Foreign Trade-Zone #241.

Clara is a licensed pilot and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. She also maintains several professional affiliations including serving as past President of the Florida Airports Council and a current Member of the Board of Directors of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).

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New Texas Roadhouse brings 200 new jobs to Boynton Beach BOYNTON BEACH, FL – Boynton Beach’s first Texas Roadhouse location opened Jan. 25 bringing 200 new jobs to the community. Before the first guest walked in the door, however, the restaurant rolled out the red, white and blue carpet for several local organizations. As the restaurant trained new cooks, meat cutters and other kitchen team members, Boynton Beach police and firefighters, and individuals served by Vetsville, Home Safe and AVDA were the first to try the restaurant’s legendary hand-cut steaks, fall-offthe-bone ribs and made-from-scratch sides.

The restaurant also will hosted pre-opening events raising money for the Boys and Girls Club and Vetsville Cease Fire House.

“At Texas Roadhouse we believe in forming lifelong partnerships and supporting community programs,” said Marc Corsoneti, managing partner of Texas Roadhouse. “Our Service Manager, Brian, works hand-in-hand with the Boys and Girls Club and sees firsthand the positive impact the organization has on local youth. Vetsville works with brave heroes like my uncle and step-father who served in Vietnam. We’re proud to support this

organization that does so much to help local veterans who have sacrificed so much for our nation.”

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993. With more than 450 locations in 49 states, Texas Roadhouse debuted on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) as the nation’s favorite full-service restaurant in 2015. In 2014, the company was named one of Employee’s Choice Best Places to work by Glassdoor and debuted on Forbes magazine’s list of 100 Most Trustworthy Companies. In 2012 and 2015, Texas Roadhouse was named Top Steakhouse in Nation’s Restaurant News’ Consumer Picks survey. For more information, visitwww.texasroadhouse.com

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CDs and Fixed Deferred Annuities: Which is Right for You?

By John M. Campanola Special to The Pineapple In today’s low interest rate environment, many conservative investors are finding it hard to identify investment options that are attractive yet safe. Two popular options are certificates of deposit (CDs) and fixed deferred annuities. Both are considered lowrisk vehicles for building wealth; yet they differ in important ways.

The following information will help you determine which of these two products is best suited for your needs at this time.

• Safety of Principal: Both CDs and fixed deferred annuities are considered lowrisk investments. CDs are generally issued by banks and, in most cases, are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for up to $250,000 per depositor.

Should the bank fail, the FDIC guarantees CDs up to this amount.

Fixed deferred annuities are issued by insurance companies and are not insured by the U.S. government. They are backed by the financial strength of the issuing insurance company, regardless of the amount.

Therefore, before purchasing an annuity, you should make sure the issuing insurance company is financially sound. You can determine financial strength by requesting the findings of independent rating companies such as Moody’s, A.M. Best, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch. These companies evaluate the financial strength of insurance companies and publish ratings that give their assessments of each company.

• Short Term vs. Long: If you’re saving toward a specific near-term objective — say a down payment on a car or home — a CD may be the way to go. CDs offer a guaranteed interest rate over a maturity period that could range from a month to a few years.

Fixed deferred annuities, also offer a guaranteed interest rate over a period of time that could range from 1 to 8 years, but they

are generally designed for accumulating or protecting assets for retirement. They can also offer flexibility if you need to access your money, however, there may be charges, taxes or IRS penalties if you withdraw your money too soon. Fixed deferred annuities can even be used to provide a legacy for your heirs.

• Distribution Options: When a CD reaches its maturity, you can take the CD’s lump sum value in cash, renew the CD for the same or different maturity period or examine other investment alternatives (such as a fixed deferred annuity).

After the surrender period on a fixed deferred annuity (the amount of time an investor must wait until he or she can withdraw funds from an annuity without facing a penalty), you may elect to withdraw your money in a lump sum or you may want to select a lifetime income option. The lifetime income option provides you with a flow of income that you cannot outlive. You can also elect to let your funds continue to accumulate until a need arises.

• Taxes: Federal law treats these two savings options quite differently. If taxes are a concern, a fixed deferred annuity may be the more attractive choice. CD earnings are taxable the year the interest is earned, even if you don’t withdraw the money at that time. In contrast, earnings from fixed deferred annuities are not taxed until they’re withdrawn, giving you some control over when and how much tax you’ll pay. For specific tax advice, you should consult your tax professional or advisor.

John M. Campanola is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company. For additional information on the information or topic(s) discussed, please contact him at 561-212-2903

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The Economy in an Election Year

By Jeremy Office Special to The Pineapple Starting a new year brings new perspectives, new ideas and new predictions.

But every four years we also have something new: a presidential election. If this year’s debates are any indication of what is to come during the presidential elections, this will definitely be one for the record books.

Entertainment aside, from an economic perspective, we are in very unique times for the incoming president. The Fed has embarked on rising interest rates, oil prices are at multiyear lows, unemployment is improving and national security is top of mind. The Middle East is a tinder box and Europe is dealing with a refugee crisis that is having a broader reach overseas.

You may ask yourself with this year’s election, who would be best for the economy?

Although we try to avoid political discussions, trying to decide which party is “best” for investors is a slippery slope. Broadly speaking, markets generally perceive (rightly or wrongly) the GOP to be the more business-friendly party.

However, this does not necessarily translate into better stock market performance when looking at data going back to 1900. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has annualized returns of 7 percent under a Democratic president versus 3 percent under a Republican president.

We understand that markets are not the same today as they have been historically.

Additionally, there were some significant statistical anomalies. For example, the Great Depression and the Financial Crisis were both during Republican presidencies. Without getting into the actions and details that led up to both of these events, looking purely at the numbers: Democrats have better stock market performance under their leadership.

So does this mean if a Republican is elected we will have inferior performance compared to a Democrat in office? Not necessarily. Leading up to elections, if it seems that the GOP is likely to gain power, markets tend to have rallied in the past. This, of course, is only a temporary phenomenon, as actual policy is slow to take effect and markets always quickly

re-focus on economic data, earnings and other fundamentals that actually matter.

Regardless, markets have performed under various combinations of political leadership (Presidency, Senate, House – Democratic or Republican). A Republican-controlled presidency, senate and house has garnered the best returns since 1937. But if we have a Republican president and a split senate and house, historic performance is not as favorable. One silver lining is that no matter the combination of political leadership, the market has had positive returns over time.

Despite what party the president may belong to, it is impossible to isolate the market’s reaction to the announcement of a new policy, from the market’s response to its implementation – and beyond that, its actual impact. All of these actions happen with long lags, and anyone who says they can measure this is probably wrong. Drawing conclusions from historical data may be futile; therefore we should focus on policy not party. The political stakes in elections often translate into changes in policies that can reshape the economic environment. Elections can significantly increase political and social uncertainty. These factors have the potential to affect all asset classes and influence changes in the economic outlook. If there is one guarantee – it is that the markets will be watching this election very closely, and so will we.

Jeremy Office, Ph.D., CFP, CIMA, MBA, is Principal of Maclendon Wealth Management in Delray Beach and specializes in portfolio construction, strategic asset and liability management, and long-term planning relating to financial matters as well as real estate, income tax, insurance and estate planning. He is also Managing Partner of SJO Worldwide, a venture capital company. www.maclendon.com; 855.MAC.WEALTH

Should You Share Your Will In Advance?

By Hayden Burrus, Type Z Finance Special to The Pineapple

For me, that’s an easy question. I think you should be completely open and share what’s in your will with everyone mentioned in the will and everyone who thinks they are mentioned in the will but not those that you cut out of the will.

Indeed, more than one person should have the contact information for the lawyer that has the official copy of your will. Everyone included in your will should know who the executor is and why that person was chosen. They also should know the custodian of your kids and why that person was chosen. Everyone mentioned in the will should know the approximate financial amount anticipated that they’ll receive. In addition, everyone in your will should know if your life expectancy changes. If you decide to change something in the will, everyone affected and the executor should know and why. If you have any specific last wishes, you should amend your will and discuss these wishes with everyone concerned.

The executor should know details of your finances, such as contact information for financial institutions, account numbers and approximate account values. Also, the executor should have a “springing power of attorney,” which activates upon your incapacity rather than your death. In short, nothing in your will should be a surprise. The day your will is read is your last communication to your loved ones. That’s an awful day for a surprise or a miscommunication that will last into eternity.

Sure, the above approach may feel uncomfortable to you – “Johnny, I am leaving you less money because I see that you have a good job and don’t need financial help as much as your sister, Mary,” is not a fun thing to say. But it’s better than Johnny finding out after you die and thinking you left him less because you love Mary more.

When should you tell your loved ones?

Right after you sign the will. Older children should know the details, too, to the extent that they are old enough to understand.

I don’t agree with the counterarguments that some people offer along the lines of: “It’s my money and nobody should count on getting it,” or “I don’t want my money to strip my loved ones of the motivation to earn on their own.”

The fact is, it’s your money until you die.

Then it’s someone else’s. An inheritance of significant size is something that should be planned for. An inheritee can save on taxes if they have properly managed money to take advantage of the future windfall.

Talking about inheritance is exactly how you prevent motivation loss. If your kids know you have wealth but don’t have your wisdom on how to manage money, and don’t know if or when they will get it, guess what? The inheritance will be gone in six months.

Finally, if you are on the other side of the will, and think that you may be asked to settle the financial affairs of someone else, you should ask. If you are indeed the executor, you should require access to all the information discussed above. If you are denied this information, you should ask for someone else to be named executor in your place because you could not be an effective executor without discussing your loved one’s wishes ahead of time.

Hayden Burrus is the principal of Forward Financial Planners LLC, a fee only financial advisory firm and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). He also manages www.TypeZFinance. com, a personal finance blog. You can reach him at (561) 279-2323.

Hayden Burrus m a i n t a i n s TypeZFinance.com, a free personal finance blog. He has over 25 years of experience researching, analyzing and talking about personal finance issues. You can contact TypeZ Finance directly by emailing info@ TypeZFinance.com.

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