Jupiter Racing Venue Earns Prestigious Prize

July 29, 2013 by
Palm Beach International Raceway

Palm Beach International Raceway

Palm Beach International Raceway received big honors in the Big Easy during the 88th-annual International Association of Venue Managers trade show and networking conference.

The raceway in Jupiter was named one of three finalists in the Stadiums category on July 29 in New Orleans, and its chief executive officer was there to pick up the prize.

“On behalf of my entire staff in South Florida, I am truly honored to have Palm Beach International Raceway named among the best venues in the country, and I congratulate all the finalists and winners,” said Jason Rittenberry, of Abacoa.

The other two finalists included BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The Stadiums category recognizes excellence in four criteria: community service; professional development; safety; and operations. The annual conference is one of the largest of its kind in the country, and upward of 1,600 professionals and exhibitors attend.

For information about Palm Beach International Raceway, call 561-622-1400.

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Children To Cast off at July 27 Fishing Clinic

July 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Sailfish underwater in blue waterThe nonprofit River Center has partnered with Jupiter business Fishing Headquarters to offer a Saturday of fun for local children.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will offer a Kids’ Fishing Clinic at DuBois Park near Jupiter Dunes. Children ages 5 through 15 will learn the fundamentals of fishing, different species of fish, rules and regulations as to quantity and length, rod-and-reel safety and an opportunity to cast off with the clinic’s instructors from the seawall overlooking Jupiter Cove.

The River Center’s Nicole Sciandra will lead the clinic, whose goal is to introduce children to fishing culture and foster an appreciation for the natural environment.
Parents are welcome to attend. The cost is $10 per child, which includes all equipment, courtesy of Fishing Headquarters.

For information, call 561-743-7123.

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Lighthouse ArtCenter Honors Volunteers at Tea

July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Shirley Kent, Evelyne Bates, Kate Lennard and Teresa Wood

Shirley Kent, Evelyne Bates, Kate Lennard and Teresa Wood

The Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta recently had a day of thanks to honor its volunteers, throwing the annual appreciation tea in high-society style.

On the menu: little sandwiches, yummy sweets and, of course, tea served with gratitude. The center is home to a team of more than 60 volunteers, led by Volunteer Coordinator Evelyne Bates, of Jupiter, who gave the Volunteer of the Year award to Kate Lennard for Lennard’s 600-plus hours of service. Shirley Kent and Theresa Wood each was honored for 300-plus volunteer hours, and Pam Ayres took home the Most Creative Hat award.

This year’s special Shine Award, reserved for an outstanding Lighthouse ArtCenter member, went to Scott Simmons and received a handmade silver pendant by jewelry artist Tracey Roedl.

In all, volunteers have donated more than 3,200 hours to the Lighthouse ArtCenter depends on the generous and dedicated help of dozens of community volunteers, who have logged more than 3,200 hours of service this year.

For information, call 561-746-3101.

 

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Honest, Fresh, Simple and Refined- The Coolinary Café is a Winner!

July 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Coolinary Cafe

A newer restaurant to the food scene in Jupiter is the Coolinary Café. This exceptional restaurant has made a splash and it doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Tim Lipman, the head chef, and his wife Jenny, are the masterminds behind the ideas and plates presented here.

The food has been called “honest, fresh, simple and refined” by New Times. The Coolinary Café only seats 47 people and is always packed! The menu is constantly changing with Lipman supplying new specials twice daily. So, you can come for lunch and dinner in the same day and see two different menus. Lipman himself is a native Floridian and was the executive chef at Little Moir’s Food Shack and Little Moir’s Leftovers Café, two more powerhouse restaurants in Jupiter.

One thing about Tim and Jenny Lipman is their desire to stock their restaurant with as much local and/or sustainable produce as possible. They find their eggs from Lake Meadow in Ocoee, produce from The Peddler in Juno Beach and milk from Daikin Dairy in Myakka. He even grows a lot of the veggies and herbs himself, these are just some of the unique touches you will find when you dine at Coolinary Café.

Not only will you find incredible menu items from appetizers, entrées and jaw dropping deserts, their beer and wine list will not disappoint you either. A long list of beer from microbreweries and fine wines from all over the world round out the Coolinary Café. If you haven’t had the pleasure of eating here, put it on your list!

Visit the Coolinary Café website or call 561-249-6760.

 

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Local Bank, Regional Theater Form Partnership

July 9, 2013 by
Tricia Trimble (left) and Maria Friedman at the TD Bank contribution ceremony.

Tricia Trimble (left) and Maria Friedman at the TD Bank contribution ceremony.

The award-winning Maltz Jupiter Theatre recently joined forces with TD Bank and received a donation of nearly $8,000 from through its Affinity Membership Program.

Maria Friedman, a manager at TD Bank’s Tequesta branch, said the company is thrilled to support Maltz Jupiter Theatre with and encourage its efforts to inspire and educate using the performing arts.

The Affinity Membership Program works by basing an annual cash contribution to a partner organization based on the average deposit balance in the organization’s “affinity” accounts.

“Any TD Bank customer can name the theater as its affinity partner, and by doing so, will help this program continue to grow,” explained Tricia Trimble, the theater’s managing director.

The contribution ceremony took place before a full house at the theater, prior to an evening performance.

Local TD Bank branches are in Jupiter, across from Seminole Landing in Juno Beach and North Palm Beach.

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