Sunday Brunch at the PGA Commons

March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Looking for a great place to have brunch on a breezy Sunday? PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens has everything you are looking for. Each Sunday many of the restaurants popular for lunch and dinner open their doors for a relaxing morning brunch. Bottomless mimosas, live jazz and shopping are all mixed into this fun, family event.

Many of the restaurants will be open and offering a unique menu including: Mimosas, Bellini’s, raw bar, French toast, omelets and the freshest and highest quality brunch offerings. Some of the restaurants featuring these menus are Vic and Angelo’s, Spoto’s Oyster Bar, Prosseco Café and more. All of the shops will be open and different live bands will play throughout the day. This event is perfect for people of all ages. The shops range in a variety of styles from chic clothing destinations, children’s apparel, home galleries and even destinations for your pet. Come “Sip, shop and stroll” each Sunday at the PGA Commons!

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Incredible, $30 Million Center for Autism is Coming to Jupiter!

March 11, 2013 by

Golf star, Ernie Els (Bears Club) and his philanthropy announced Tuesday, March 5 their plans to build a groundbreaking center for autism right here in Jupiter, Florida. What the foundation is calling “an epicenter for autism research, transition and treatment,” is going to deliver a tremendous amount to our society.

The Els Foundation have submitted the plans for the $30 million charter school in the Limestone Creek area of Jupiter. The center will focus on giving children, from 3 to 21 years old, the best quality of life when living with autism.

When the plans for the school were submitted to Palm Beach County, they included some great details. The school will rest on a 27-acre parcel located just north of Indiantown Road, east of I-95 and will feature a 100,000 square foot school and resource center equipped to care for 300 students with autism. Mary Kay Wilson, the tournament director for the Ernie Els Foundation stated, “Transition programs will be available to help students move forward to adulthood.” What makes this center unique is its combination of  education, medical treatment with sports and activities programs. Having this variety of activities and treatments in one center is what it takes to deliver a life changing experience to children with autism and their families.

Els and his wife, Liezl, have been incredibly devoted to fundraising for autism research. Their son, Ben, was diagnosed with autism in 2008 and since then, they have dedicated their personal resources and energy to the cause. The new charter school available to all students in Palm Beach County. It will provide an interactive setting for those with autism from the first grade all the way through high school. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks commented on the subject of elementary through high school that it “will allow students to learn easier and be more comfortable.”

Local families and the town of Jupiter are very excited about the new center and what it will add to our community. Palm Beach County representatives are expecting the program to gain national and global acknowledgment. So far, the Els Foundation has raised $15 million ($6 million personally donated by the Els family). The charity is also hosting dozens of fundraising events to meet their $30 million goal this year.  Els stated he expects to see “another $3 million raised this year from the golf events.”

Many of these golf benefits will be held in South Florida. The first event is the Golf Challenge series, which will be held at the Floridian in Palm City and begins April 2nd.  The second event is to be held on April 29th in Doral and the grand finale will take place at Trump National (formerly known as Ritz Carlton). in Jupiter on September 30th. These are just a few of the local events the foundation is hosting here in Florida many of the others will be held across the nation.

Learn more about the events and cause at www.elsforautism.com.

 

 

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Every 2nd Friday in Abacoa: Food Truck Invasion

March 6, 2013 by

Coming up this weekend in the Abacoa Town Center of Jupiter, Florida is the “Food Truck Invasion.” They will coming every second Friday of the month. They started coming around  in January, will continue until May and you will not want to miss out!

If you haven’t heard or taken part in the latest food craze, the Food Truck, then you don’t know what you’re missing! Food trucks are a gourmet sensation taking the country by storm and now coming to Abacoa. Each “invasion” brings a multitude of different food trucks each selling their own creations. If you’re thinking it sounds a little funny, the idea of getting your meal from a truck, you aren’t alone. However, these trucks have been recognized around the world for their mobile delicacies and high level of quality. You will see a range of unique cuisines represented from: American, Italian, Thai and French. Generally the dishes are a mix of different cultures fused to create ridiculously, good combinations. A variety of the trucks offer things like vegan tacos, fried delights, risottos, burgers, desserts and more. You are guaranteed  to get a unique experience when you come to this event! These events perfect  the idea of bringing fine dining to a casual setting.

The Abacoa Town Center is the location, food trucks bring the food and you can bring whatever else your heart desires. You can bring blankets and chairs; grab some gourmet tacos and head down to the grassy amphitheater to watch the live performances. Each event features different musicians from DJs to guitarists. The Jupiter locals have been swarming to these events and swear by the food.  Don’t miss this weekend’s Food Truck Invasion on Friday, March 8 starting at 4 pm.

For more information about the Food Truck Invasion visit the link below!

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Beaux Arts Ball Exceeds Fundraising Goal

March 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum and School of Art took in $110,000-plus during the 49th-annual Beaux Arts Ball, which had the theme ’50s Glamour and Rock ’n’ Roll.

Patrick and Jane O’Neill served as chairs of the Feb. 9, 2013, ball at The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter. Former actress, current artist and generous philanthropist Dina Merrill served as honorary chairwoman.

The ball’s fundraising success exceeded its goal, said Katie Deits, executive director of the center.

The center is in the heart of Tequesta and provides arts instruction for the community as well as exhibits of local, regional and national artists’ works. For information, call 561-746-3101.

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JDRF Walk for the Cure! March 2 in West Palm Beach

February 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Thousands of men, women and children join together to “Walk to Cure Diabetes” for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), each year in West Palm Beach, Florida. This walk is an entertaining event that brings families and friends with type 1 diabetes, together and shows support to all of the people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Each year, JDRF walks take place around the nation and we have one here in West Palm Beach at the Meyer Amphitheater. JDRF is the world’s leading foundation pioneering research for the cause, treatment and cure of T1D.

T1D is an autoimmune disease in which a person looses the ability to produce insulin. Insulin is a vital hormone created by the pancreas that is crucial to digestion. This disease is more common than we think. More than 15,000 kids and 15,000 adults in the United States are diagnosed each year with T1D. With JDRF setting the benchmark for research, they hold over 200 walks each year all across the United States. The organization has been incredibly successful connecting families and friends of those living with T1D across the nation. They bring a sense of calm and great support to families new to the disease and continue to provide for those who have lived with it for years. By joining the “JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes” in West Palm this year on March 2, 2013 you will connect with a network of families, volunteers and donors who are devoted to combating this disease.

Over the years JDRF’s Walk to Cure has raised over $1 billion. Each year the foundation gets closer and closer to finding the cure for type 1 diabetes. By participating in the walk we help JDRF get one step closer. Don’t miss out on this year’s Walk for the Cure 2013, taking place at 9 am on March 2, 2013 at the Meyer Amphitheater in 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach, Florida. For more information about the West Palm Beach 2013 Walk for the Cure visit their site.

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