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Photos by Denise Fleischman and Julie Unger
Youth Basketball Fundraiser — Alan and Blanca Greenstein, in partnership with Chris Fratalia, hosted a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction benefiting the Wellington Wolves youth basketball program Friday, Feb. 10 at their Paddock Park home. Shown above are Debra Tendrich, professional football player Jaiquawn Jarrett, Blanca Greenstein and John Saint Juste.
Jacobs Foundation Visits WHS — Katie Jacobs Robinson visited Wellington High School on Thursday, Feb. 2 to observe the visual arts program and the computer-assisted graphics class. The Jacobs Family Foundation recently awarded more than $240,000 to organizations in Wellington, including local schools. Shown above, Isidro Pentzke and Katie Jacobs Robinson observe the work being done by students Janae-Reign Lee and Jamie Elzinga.
TWBA Awards Luncheon — The Western Business Alliance held its inaugural Founders Award Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. Several local business members received awards for their outstanding service, leadership and success. Shown above, award winners and nominees gather for a group photo.
WHS Dance Team Annual Showcase — The Wellington High School Royals Dance Team presented its annual showcase on Friday, Jan. 20 in the Wellington High School theater. Led by head coach Brittany Tobasco and summer trainer Kelly Dennis, the students performed dances choreographed by Tobasco, Joyanna Peterson, Yeri Peguero and the dancers themselves. Shown above, the Royal Dance Team performs “Sing it Back.”
Sweet Dreams In Candy Land — Wellington presented its annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Village Park. The theme was “Sweet Dreams in Candy Land” and included dinner, dancing, photo booth fun and a goodie bag.
(Above left) Event sponsor Dr. David Simon with his daughter Lexi. (Above right) Carlos Morales with Olivia and Marlena. (Left) Lily and Violet Underwood and Helen Kafka with Belle and Cinderella.
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