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February 10 - February 16, 2017
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JACOBS FAMILY FOUNDATION OFFICIALS VISIT WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
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 awarded more than $240,000 through 13 grants to organizations in Wellington during the second half of 2016, including many local schools. Jacobs Robinson visited WHS to see how the grant funding was going to work PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER and how excited the students are with the programs. For more information, visit www.jffwellington.org.
Teacher Isidro Pentzke speaks with Katie Jacobs Robinson about the work his creative photography class was doing.
Isidro Pentzke and Katie Jacobs Robinson observe the work being done by students Janae-Reign Lee and Jamie Elzinga.
Academy Coordinator Erik Wilkinson, Averi Splinter, Katie Jacobs Robinson, Garrett Law and Angie Francalancia.
Paragon Movie Theater To Celebrate Grand Opening This Weekend When Florida-based Paragon Entertainment celebrates the grand opening of its newest movie theater from Friday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Paragon Wellington 10 in the Mall at Wellington Green, it will also open the doors of its newly launched restaurant concept located adjacent to the theater, Cask + Shaker Craft Bar and Kitchen. The theater’s state-of-the-art amenities include electric leather recliners with footrests in every auditorium, a Dolby Atmos Extreme Theater featuring immersive sound
and a Clarus wall-to-wall 65-foot screen with 4K digital projection. Guests can purchase beer and wine at the concession, or a meal with drinks from the full bar at Cask + Shaker, all of which can be enjoyed in the comfort of an electric recliner while watching a movie. Grand opening festivities include: • Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 from noon to 2 p.m.: An exclusive meet-and-greet with Batman. • Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 from noon to 2 p.m.: An
interactive Lego experience with Bricks 4 Kidz. • Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.: A sensory friendly screening of The Lego Batman Movie. The first 100 children on both Saturday and Sunday will receive a free Batman mask. The fun is free, but movie tickets are sold separately and can be purchased at www.paragontheaters.com or at the box office. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to help raise money for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club by way of participating
in a gift basket raffle valued at $500, or by purchasing theater concessions throughout the weekend. Raffle tickets are $2 for one, $5 for three or $10 for seven, and $10 donations receive a free Paragon Theaters popcorn voucher. All raffle proceeds will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club, along with a percentage of grand opening weekend concession sales. “We are thrilled to partner with the Boys & Girls Club to help raise funds for their organization alongside the grand opening of Paragon Wellington and Cask + Shaker,”
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company To Stage Broadway Hit ‘Anything Goes’ At Dolly Hand
All aboard for a tap-dancing and tuneful Cole Porter madcap musical filled with romance, comedy and mistaken identity, all on a cruise ship, when the classic Broadway musical Anything Goes visits the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. With classic hits including “You’re the Top,” “Blow, Gabriel Blow” and “Anything Goes,” you will not want to miss this fun romp of a show. The musical extravaganza will feature students from the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts Youth Touring Company. The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company is a select group of students who perform
throughout the community in a variety of settings. Their goal is to create inspiring performances that entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Through rehearsals and performances, cast members experience increased self-confidence, improved team building skills, and the opportunity to participate in peer-to-peer guidance. The company performs at about 100 events annually. The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade Campus at 1977 College Drive in Belle Glade. For more information, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company in a scene from the musical Anything Goes.
said Michael Whalen, CEO of Paragon Theaters. “Giving back has always been a cornerstone of our company, and we look forward to helping many more charities in the area with fundraisers now that we are officially open for business.” Cask + Shaker features classic favorites with an all-new twist in a great gastropub setting. Meals are prepared with care, passion and innovation, using high quality ingredients each step of the way. The food menu is matched by an outstanding selection of beers, wines and alcoholic beverages. Guests
can enjoy a world-class cocktail or discover the best South Florida brews with 30 locally sourced beers available on tap. Guests can dine indoors, or in the open-air bar and patio. Cask + Shaker’s convenient location also lets guest easily pick up carryout orders to enjoy while watching a movie. “Timeless, heart-warming, delicious. These are the things we love about great food with a special flair,” said James Herd, COO of Paragon Theaters. Learn more about Paragon Theaters at paragontheaters.com.
Wellington Accepting Grant Applications For Limited Time
Wellington’s Beautiful Wellington Grant Tier IV is now available, offering homeowners up to $1,500 per address in matching funds for exterior painting and pressure washing, aesthetic-based landscaping, installation of irrigation to maintain vegetation, minor façade repairs, and driveway/parking pad/ walkway repairs or replacement. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. All applications will be independently evaluated by a selection committee on Wednesday, March 1 beginning at 10 a.m. This meeting will take place at the Community Services Office, located at 1092 Wellington Trace, and is open to the public. The application is currently available online on the Com-
munity Services page at www. wellingtonfl.gov, which includes a checklist of documentation required to apply. Applicants are urged to review the list carefully and note the items that may take additional time to collect, such as estimates and proposals. Additionally, Wellington will be hosting grant workshops on Wednesday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace). These workshops will provide applicants with information and assistance in completing their applications. While these workshops are not mandatory, attendance is strongly recommended. Applicants should come prepared with all of the documentation required to apply. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
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