Palm Beach Perspective podcast

#Palm Beach #1290 WJNO (WJNO-AM #Arts

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including Apple’s newest product announcements at WWDC, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split back into two companies, and the U.S. and China meeting in London to discuss trade talks. Next, since its inception in 2008, NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts have become a staple on YouTube with over 11 million subscribers. Josh and Yaz speak with Fast Company associate editor David Salazar about the lasting influence, favorite acts, and future programming of Tiny Desk Concerts. Finally, Yaz and Josh interview Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman about the company's new menu items, advancements in culinary technology like Infinite Kitchens, and the removal of seed oils from their food preparation process. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read David Salazar’s piece on NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts: https://www.fastcompany.com/91337277/npr-tiny-desk-concert-artist-impact…

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PB PERS Jupiter Tequesta Repeater Group Field Day 2025 31:51

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Talked with Bert Moreschi, President, ARRL Instructor and Herb Price, Board Director, for Jupiter Tequesta Repeater Group (JTRG). "Jupiter-Tequesta Repeater Group is a volunteer organization of local Amateur Radio Operators (affectionately referred to as "Hams"), who play a critical role in maintaining emergency communications, between Local Red Cross and County Emergency Services and other government agencies and services, before, druing and after Disaster events. Yearly, local JTRG volunteers provdie training and practice exercises with the goal of being totally prepared for emergency operations." They are participating in the nationwide, Annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day. It's happening at Carlin Park Civic Center in Jupiter on June 28th and June 29th. Listeners are invited to come out and enjoy the day, try making a contact using the "GOTA" Get on the Air" station, and see how the JTRG practices simulated emergency conditions. For more info, to sign up for class, to become a volunteer or sponsor, listeners can go to www.jtrg.org or reach out to Bert at aug77@att.net or call 561-714-6673.…

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PB PERS Spady Museum 100 Years 32:08

11 днів тому32:08

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Talked with Charlene Farrington, Museum Director. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. "The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is a museum of African-American history in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. It is housed in the former home of the late Solomon David Spady, a prominent African-American educator and community leader in Delray Beach from 1922 to 1957. They are dedicated to discovering, collecting, and sharing the Black history and heritage of Palm Beach County." Located at 170 NW Fifth Avenue in Delray Beach, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is one of the stops on Palm Beach County's Black Cultural Heritage Trail. They have several events happening during "Juneteenth" Season. The Delray Beach Chamber is hosting a Juneteenth Spady "House Party" on Tuesday June 17, then they have a Juneteenth Workshop introducing students to the historical meaning and application of Adinkra symbols over five sessions. The workshop paintings will be displayed as part of a free Community Day at the Spady on June 19th. Later in July they continue their workshops by welcoming caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s to a special Lunch & Information Session. Listeners can get info on exhibitions, workshops, hosting a house party, becoming a volunteer, artisan for the marketplace by going to www.spadymuseum.com.…

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PB PERS PB Shakespeare A Winters Tale 33:09

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Talked with Elizabeth Dashiell, Managing Producer, Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival. They are celebrating 35 years of Shakespeare by the Sea performances in the community. Their mission is, "to enhance the cultural quality of life for visitors and residents of Palm Beach County through accessible, original, and educational cultural programs and productions of Shakespearean works." This Summer they will performing, The Winter's Tale. It's a play about the transformative power of love and forgiveness. It will be running July 10 – 13 and 17 – 20, 2025, Thursdays through Sundays at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park, located at 750 South, Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477. All performances start at 8pm and are FREE with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Listeners can find out more information at www.pbshakespeare.org.…

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PB PERS Wounded Veterans Relief Fund 32:54

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Talked with Mike Durkee, US Army Combat Veteran, Executive Director, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. "Wounded Veterans Relief Fund is a non-profit organization that supports wounded and disabled veterans throughout Florida with one-time emergency financial support and critical dental care. We are a VA affiliate and work hand-in-hand with VA team members to provide veterans with the care and resources needed to ease the burden of financial strain that often accompanies disabilities incurred during military service." WVRF has a lot of great events/fundraisers coming up. Cox Science Center & Aquarium Hometown Heroes Event Saturday, June 21st, 2025, 13th Annual Treasure Coast Bonito Blast Friday-Saturday, August 8th-9th, 2025 Pirates Cove Resort and Marina, 4307 SE Bayview St, Stuart FL 34997, and the Devil Dog 5k/10k Sunday, September 28th, 2025 7:30AM South County Regional Park. For more info, to become a volunteer or sponsor, listeners can go to www.wvrf.org.…

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PB PERS Restoration Bridge International 32:50

5 weeks тому32:50

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Talked with Michael Barnett, Director of Development, Restoration Bridge International. Their mission "has been to provide consistent and reliable access to nutritious food for individuals and families in need, while promoting community resilience and self-sufficiency. Through compassionate service, strategic partnerships, and unwavering commitment, we strive to restore dignity and bridge the gap between scarcity and sustenance for a healthier, hunger-free future." Restoration provides a much needed food distribution system in Palm Beach County. They do a food distribution event every Saturday at the Boynton Beach mall starting at 9am. For folks who want to volunteer, the arrival time is 5-6am. For more information on the services provided, to become a volunteer or sponsor, listeners can go to www.restorationbridge.com…

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PB PERS MOSAIC Cultural Council for Palm Beach County 31:09

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Talked with Lauren Perry, Associate Vice President of Marketing & Cultural Tourism, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Every May, the Cultural Council puts together, MOSAIC. MOSAIC stands for Month of Shows, Art, Ideas and Culture. There's a month-long celebration for residents to enjoy. As part of that, the Cultural Council gathered over 30 limited time offers throughout Palm Beach County. Some of them are: BOGO admission to the Boca Raton Museum of Art and the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, discounts on shows from the Kravis Center including Cimafunk on May 23 and "Ain't Too Proud" coming in June, plus discounts at Palm Beach Zoo, COX Science Center, Yesteryear Village Living History Park at the South Florida Fairgrounds, Scavenger hunt at Resource Depot, and discounts at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. Listeners can interact with artists and check out their work during Open Studio on May 17/18. For locations and more info, listeners can go to MOSAICPBC.com. For info on the Cultural Council, listeners can visit www.palmbeachculture.com…

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PB PERS Healthier Lake Worth Beach 34:37

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Talked with Carmelle Chapman, Project Manager, Healthier Lake Worth Beach. It's a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together community. The Healthier Together communities focus on different aspects of health based on the local community needs. Healthier Lake Worth Beach focuses on behavioral health. They are improving the behavioral health by revitalizing the community. With the help of community volunteers, HLWB has done community clean ups, created neighborhood crime watch, worked with local government/code enforcement to identify folks that need help and submit a referral to connect them with the service. They also, did a wide outreach about the fate of the unity wall. The residents, government, artists came to together and chose to keep the unity wall and they revitalized the wall to reflect the history and future of the city. For more information, to become a volunteer, make a donation or set up a company give back day, listeners can call Carmelle at 561-801-2182 or carmelle.lakeworth@htpbc.org…

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PB PERS Community Partners of South Florida 32:53

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Talked with Kelly Powell, CEO and Julie Khanna, Development Committee Chair, for Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL). "Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) changes the odds for children and families facing social, emotional, and financial adversity. CPSFL identifies key services and solutions that build family skills and create lasting social change for generations.CPSFL targets three strategic areas at once: health, housing, and community." May is "Get your Green On" for Mental Health Awareness Month. CPSFL takes a wraparound approach to services including mental health services for children and adults, classes on financial literacy, work to prevent homelessness, help clients with affordable housing, whether that's renting or attaining their goal of home ownership. They also have mentorship programs, "mentees on the move" as well as Bridges neighborhood hubs where folks can access services. To get more information, sign up for services, sign up to become a volunteer, or make a donation, listeners can go to www.cpsfl.org. Julie is also the Editor-in-Chief for The Well of PBC. The Well of PBC is an online publication that focuses on behavioral health and wellness. And this month's "Get Your Green On" publication is available at www.bewellpbc.org.…

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PB PERS PACE Center 36:50

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Talked with Mindy Hanken, MSW, Executive Director, Tenise Williams, School Counselor and Laylah from Pace Center for Girls. There are pace centers throughout Florida. The Pace Palm Beach school provides academic and behavioral health services to girls ages 11-17 in Palm Beach County School Districts. Pace is free and the students take classes along with working closely with counselors, therapists trained in trauma-based therapy, tutors, etc. Pace also helps with life skills, such as shopping, getting your first job. "Pace helps reduce juvenile justice involvement, increases high school graduation rates, and fosters long-term success for girls and their families. By creating a ripple effect of positive change, Pace strengthens the community by cultivating confident, educated, and engaged young women who are ready to contribute meaningfully to society." For listeners who are interested in volunteering, becoming a mentor, making a donation, becoming a corporate sponsor or enrolling in the school, they can reach out to www.pacecenter.org.…

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PB PERS Mounts Botanical Gardens 32:06

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Talked with James May, Executive Director and Misty Stoller, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, Mounts Botanical Gardens. "With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach, M ounts Botanical Garden is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm (with last entry at 3 pm). Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors, college students and military with IDs; $13 for ages 6 to 17; and free for children under age 6, Mounts members, and RAP (reciprocal program) members.." They have a Spring Plant Sale and Family Fun Weekend coming up on April 26th & 27th. Listeners can enjoy the gardens, check out presentations from guest speakers including Kirsten Hines, Mindi Ogden, UF Professor, Dr. Kimberly Moore, Ph.D. and Dawn Conrad from Conrad-Sunrise Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. They have over 70 vendors and lots of fun family events too. For more info, to become a volunteer, member or make a donation, listeners can go to www.mounts.org.…

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PB PERS Earth Day PBC Parks 31:52

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Talked with Emilie Travis, Nature Center Manager II, Okeeheelee Nature Center and Alissa Koch, Nature Center Manager, Daggerwing Nature Center, Palm Beach County Parks. They are getting ready for this year's Earth Day events. Okeeheelee Nature Center will celebrate on April 19th starting at 10am and has a wide variety of programs planned including: a tranquility walk, rehabilitated animal release, selfies with Oakley and Shelfies with Sparky the gopher tortoise. Listeners can also enjoy Earth Day celebration at Daggerwing Nature Center on April 26th starting at 10am. They have a wonderful butterfly garden visitors can enjoy as they enter. Some of the events include a scavenger hunt on the boardwalk, rehabilitated animal release, animal ambassador naming contest and fun crafts,plus a plant sale. For more information on Earth Day events, becoming a volunteer or a Friend of the Park, listeners can go to pbcparks.com or follow on Facebook/Instagram.…

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PB PERS Pandora's Kids 32:22

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Talked with Val Staggs, Founder, Pandora's Kids. Pandora's Kids is a non-profit that provides grief services for children who've lost a loved one. They are free program that unites kids that are grieving, providing them a place to talk, meet other kids, expeirence new events and share their grief knowing they aren't alone. "Pandora’s Kids partners with local organizations to provide experiences that are fun and create the opportunity for new friendships to form among kids in grief. At various times throughout the year, we offer music, art, equine, sports and other programs for kids to choose from. Programs are age-appropriate, run for a series of weeks and are developed with the help of our team of therapists. Registered PK Kids are eligible to participate in the programs of their choice based on age requirements and availability." Coming up on April 26th, they have an event at Pike Food Forest, where the kids will be able to explore and learn about the edible landscape, plants and ecosystem and participate in a hands-on art project as well. They are also, participating in a fundraiser with Oceana Coffee for the month of April. Guests can drop a "bean" into the Pandora's Kids box and they'll recieve a donation from the fokls at Oceana Coffee. For information on signing up, becoming a business sponsor or making donations, listeners can go to www.Pandoraskigs.org.…

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PB PERS FAU Brainy Days - Alzheimers 34:23

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Spoke with Dr. Randy Blakely, Exec Dir FAU Stiles Nicholson Brain Institute and Sir John Hardy, Ph.D., University College London. Professor Hardy is a leading geneticist for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's research. He's one of the guest lecturers participating in FAU's free Brainy Days series. His study has identified the gene in families called the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which led to his theory, the amyloid cascade hypothesis. “The next job that we have to do in Alzheimer’s disease is to get better at predicting the disease earlier. Identifying the people that are going to develop dementia, or detecting the diseases that cause it at their earliest stages will make a huge difference. It will help ensure that future treatments will be more effective. It’s going to be tough to do it, but that’s one of the next challenges." FAU offers a variety of free community events and educational programs. Brainy Days is sponsored by Palm Health Foundation. For more information about Brainy Days, visit www.fau.edu/brain/brainydays or email BI-outreach@fau.edu.…

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PB PERS SwedeFest PB 32:16

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Spoke with Elizabeth Dashiell, SwedeFest Palm Beach/Palm Beach Film Society. Swede Fest Palm BeachTM is happening on Friday March 28th at the Lake Worth Playhouse. "The key to understanding why is in the “swede.” A swede is a no-budget, laughably bad remake of a hit Hollywood film – the bigger, the better. The term comes from the 2008 comedy, “ Be Kind Rewind ,” and was made up to explain the sheer awfulness of their remade films by touting them as European – “swedes” because it sounded really sophisticated. Not exactly a classic, but neither is it comedy kryptonite. Tickets on-sale at the Lake Worth Playhouse for the March 28 swede fest palm beachTM 10." We’ll be celebrating the “Best of the Fest” past 10 years and the following films will be featured Ghost Aliens) Momentos Hunger Games Fast & the Furious Goodfellas Jurassic Park Basic Instinct …and more TBANew swedes coming your way 12 Monkeys Jay & Silent Bob Rocky Listeners can get more information about swedes at https://swedefestpalmbeach.org/ More info on Palm Beach Film Commission at www.pbfilm.com and they can buy Swede Fest and LDub Film Festival tickets at www.https://lakeworthplayhouse.org/…

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PB PERS Arts Garage 2025 31:08

15 weeks тому31:08

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Talked with Marjorie Waldo, CEO and President, Arts Garage in Delray Beach. They have a lot of awesome programs happening this year. Coming up is PLACES!, a Summer theatre camp for kids and teens from July 7th to August 1st (financial aid is available). Week 1 features Technical theatre and Playwriting, week 2 is Improvisation, week 3 will be Musical Theatre and week 4 is Acting. Students can pick the weeks that interest them. There's a discount for purchasing all 4 classes. They have a great Artist in Residence program. Currently showing in their art gallery is "Icons, Idols and Adoration". And they will have more programming coming with their Out of the Black Box theatre residency and family porgrams. For more information, to become a sponsor or volunteer, listeners can go to www.artsgarage.org…

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PB PERS Prostate Cancer Movember Dr Kiminyo Sunday 11-24 32:08

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Talked with Dr. Kiminyo, Vice President T Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. They have a community education initiative going on now regarding Prostate Cancer awareness. November has the Movember movement which focuses on Men's health issues such as: mental health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer and colorectal cancer. Young black men show a higher risk of suicide, so awareness is super important, 988 crisis line is available for help at anytime. Black men are also at higher risk for prostate cancer and should be screened at 45 instead of 55. They run a PSA test that measures the level of PSA in the blood. Imaging may also be used if levels are high. Colorectal screenings are also important, listeners can talk with their doctors about all of these issues. They can request an education seminar from TLJ by going to https://tljmedicalsociety.org…

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PB PERS Prostate Cancer Movember Dr Kiminyo 32:43

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PB PERS Armory Art 8th Annual Festival 30:50

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Talked with Naomi Wallen, from the Armory Art Center. "The Armory Art Center’s historic campus, located in Howard Park, within walking distance to City Place in downtown West Palm Beach, Antique Row, and the Norton Museum of Art on Dixie Highway. The Armory Art Center is a registered historic building undergoing historic restoration and preservation to maintain and upgrade its facilities.The venue sits squarely in the heart of the historic Grandview Heights, Flamingo Park, and Sunshine Park Neighborhoods. It is a short distance from the I-95 corridor, Palm Beach International Airport, Amtrak, Tri-Rail, and Brightline train and accessible from the downtown Circuit Transportation. Artists gather at the Creative Market to showcase their work and provide demonstrations, performances, and more." They are hosting their 8th Annual Art, Craft, design festival this weekend. Listeners can enjoy this free event from 9a-5pm. There will be art demos throughout the day starting with Collage demo and Plein Air Painting, Wheel thrown pottery, campus and studio tours, Raku Fired pottery and eco printing. There will be live music from BAJI, Adam Douglas, Thomas & Rachel, and NOSLEEPKG. Listeners can enjoy ongoing studio tours, view the exhibits and kids can create art int eh kids zone. It will be a fun start to holiday shopping, Listeners can sign up for classes, newsletter, volunteer, make donations are www.armoryart.org…

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PB PERS Ballet Palm Beach 24-25 Season 32:54

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Talked with Colleen Smith, Founding Artistic and Exceutive Director, Ballet Palm Beach and Elizabeth Dashiell, PRPalmBeach. Ballet Palm Beach is starting off their 2024-2025 season with Carmen ,November 1-3, followed by The Nutcracker December 6-8, then The Great Gatsby February 28-March 2, and wrap up with The Sleeping Beauty April 17-19. Throughout the year, Ballet Palm Beach's "Ballet the Book: free program will be performed at various schoools and libraries. Listeners can find out more about ballet school, becoming a volunteer, beocming a sponsor, scheduling Ballet by the Book and getting tickets for the season by going to balletpalmbeach.org.…

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PB PERS Brain Coast 33:12

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Talked with Dr. Randy Blakely, Executive Director, FAU Stiles Nicholson Brain Institute and Patrick McNamara, President and CEO, Palm Health Foundation about The Brain Coast, A Vision for South Florida. They are starting with 6 organizations including Palm Health Foundation, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, Stiles-Nicholson Foundation, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology, Max Planck Institute of Neuroscience and Southeast Behavioral Health Network. Together they are focusing on three pillars to create a thriving brain ecosystem in South Florida. "The Brain Coast Vision is based on three fundamental pillars that will generate a thriving brain ecosystem in South Florida: Pillar 1: Deepening Brain Science, Education, and Resiliency Through Research The Brain Coast will advance neuroscience research and push the boundaries of our understanding of the brain, resilience, and mental health. Pillar 2: Engaging the Community The Brain Coast aims to foster an informed and proactive community that understands the importance of addressing brain health for healthier lives. Pillar 3: Spurring Innovation to Improve Brain Health, Mental Health, and Community Resilience The Brain Coast will be an epicenter for innovation in fundamental brain and mental health research, encouraging the development of novel interventions for neurodegenerative diseases and mental illnesses." As 8 out of 10 people are affected by brain health issues, this will provide a great service to our community. For more info listeners can go to https://www.fau.edu/brain/ or www.palmhealthfoundation.org…

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PB PERS Indian River Lagoon Science Festival24 31:45

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Talked with Jasmine Fox, Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft. Pierce. They are one of the exhibitors at this year's Indian River Lagoon Science Festival. The festival is happening on Saturday October 26th from 10a to 3p and is free. There is free parking in the downtown Ft. Pierce Parking Garage with a free shuttle service to the festival. They have over 90 exhibitors. One of the Smithsonian Marine station's interative exhibits is controling undwater remote vehicles. FAU Harbor Branch is bringing their Marine Mammal Rescue Ambulance. Oxbow Eco center is displaying huge art sculptures called "World Away" maybe from trash collected from the beaches, parks, ocean, etc. Kids can "spend the day as a sea turtle scientist" with the Ecological Assoc. They can check out forensic science, food science, recycling, and see some amazing stage shows and experience animal encounters. IRL Fest also has food trucks and lots of volunteer opportunities this year. For more info, listeners can go to https://irlsciencefest.org.…

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PB PERS Kravis 24-25 Season 33:29

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Talked with Phala and Oscar about the upcoming season at the Kravis Center. They have "something for everyone" this year. Lots of family fare, peak series shows, adults at leisure program, lunch and learn series, the writers academy with Julie Gilbert. Their Kravis on Broadway series includes: Mrs. Doubtfire, The Cher Show, Cleveland Union Depot, Peter Pan, The Book of Mormon, Moulin Rouge. Les Mis, and Mystic Pizza. They also have a fantastic line up of Classical music, dance, comedians and magicians. For more information, listeners can go to www.kravis.org…

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PB PERS DR. K INFECTIOUS DISEASE EVERGREEN 32:59

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Talked with Dr. Kiminyo, Vice President, T Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. As part of their community education/outreach program, he discussed what infectious disease doctors do. They treat a variety of diseases including urinary tract infections, covid, RSV, flu, west nile virus, monkey pox, shingles, etc. There are various treatments, vaccines for prevention. They consult with other doctors to help patients heal. Listeners can find out more by going to the website www.tljmedicalsociety.org. There's a list of services, info on networking, volunteering, mentoring and more.…

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PB PERS West Gate Community Farm 32:12

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Talked with Jetson and Adoni from Westgate Community Farm. "Westgate Community Farm is an urban education and production farm in the Westgate Neighborhood of West Palm Beach that offers neighbors fresh produce, education programs, and a lush green space." They were created with the CRA to address the food desert in the neighborhood. They have workshops, kids porgrams, field trips and lots of volunteer opportunities for the community. Season is starting with their Green Market on October 5 from 9a-1p. They will also have starter tomato, pepper plants, etc. for sale that day. They offer double EBT on the organic produce. Then on October 12th they'll be teaching a gardening 101 workshop in addition to the market. Listeners can go to the website for more info at westgatecommunityfarm.com…

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PB PERS SickleCell Dr. Monica Walker EVERGREEN 33:14

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Talked with Dr. Monica Walker, T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society. As part of their community education/outreach Dr. Walker talked about mentoring students, collaberation with other medical professionals, serving underserverd populations, what she does as a Family Medicine Practioner. Primary care docs look at the entire person and get a complete history to help with diagnosis and treatment. She also does a lot of work with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast. Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic blood disorder that can be very painful, cause life threatening complications such as strokes, infections, and organ damage. It affects the red blood cells. The cells normally look like a donut but with sickle cell it changes to a sickle shape so creates difficulty moving through blood vessels/delivering oxygen. A lot of people have the sickle cell trait and don't know. Dr. Walker works with local hematologists and the foundation to help folks get free testing so they know their status. For more info listeners are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Walker at 561-844-7699 if they have any questions or go to the websites. www.sicklecellpbc.org or www.tljmedicalsociety.org. .…

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PB PERS Clinics Can Help 31:33

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Talked with Owen O'Neil, Chief Executive Officer and Jon Levy, Board Chair, from Clinics Can Help. "Clinics Can Help connects people to safe, low-cost medical equipment in a supportive circle of care. Our model of organized recycling advances health equity by ensuring every child and adult can access the supplies they need for healthy recovery, protection from injury, and the mobility, independence and dignity to sustain a quality level of life." They have a wide variety of medical equipment to help folks in need including cribs, wheelchairs, braces, canes, hospital beds. They hold three fundraisers throughout the year. Coming up on October 11th is their 11th Annual Golf Classic in memory of Devon Quiqley. It's from 7a-7p at the Wanderers Golf Club in Wellington Florida. This year's theme is a Salute to Super Heroes and is sponsored by Gil Martinez State Farm agency. They do have a few foursomes still open, listeners can sign up online. They also have their CCH Kinder Project Luncheon (Cribs for Kids) on November 8th and then their 2nd Annual Clay For Kids event will be on March 7, 2025. CCH will pick up large items and folks can swing by the warehouse to drop off items as well as get a tour. They have a suggested donation for items but it's not required. Listeners can go to to the website to sign up for the Golf Tournament, become a volunteer or sponsor.…

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PB PERS Boca Helping Hands 31:58

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Talked with Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands. They started as a soup kitchen in 1998. Now, Boca Helping Hands has become one of the largest nonprofit service providers in South Florida. They offer a variety of programs including Pantry Bag, Job Training, Volunteer Opportunities, Hot Meals, Financial Resources, Healthcare, and bus pass to name a few. They are doing, Tackle Hunger program where folks take a box of cereal and get free admission to FAU vs. FIU Game on Saturday 9/14 at 6pm. They also do a Thankgiving Box giveaway. Listeners can get more info at www.bocahelpinghands.org…

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PB PERS DynamicDuoPT TLJ EVERGREEN 31:49

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Talked with Angie Mason, DPT, OTR/L and Tyre Patterson, DPT from Dynamic Duo PT. They are members of the T Leroy Jefferson Medical Society and do educational outreach for them. We discussed what Phyical Therapy and Occupational Therapy disciplines do and some of the reasons folks may go to see a PT or OT. Some of which are sports injuries, hip/knee issues, gait/balance issues, pelvic floor/incontinence, neurological disorders (stroke, parkinsons), Carpal Tunnel, workers comp, chronic conditions like arthritis, back or knee pains and help improve ADLs (activities of daily living). Listeners can find out more at www.dynamicduopt.com or call 561-563-2828.…

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PB PERS Armory Art Center 30:54

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Talked with Jill Brown, Chief Executive Officer and Abby Mathews, Education Director at Armory Art Center. The West Palm Beach Armory Art Center is a historic site in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. It is located at 1703 South Lake Avenue. "The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art. The Armory’s vision is to become a leading artistic and cultural center." They offer a wide variety of arts education classes, includingt the BraveHearts Program that promotoes rehabilitation of military service veterans through visual arts. They are adding in some community requested classes as well. Their 8th annual Art Fair now includes art, craft, design, performers, demos, youth area and a juried exhibition. For more details on classes, volunteering, exhibitions, donating, listeners can go to www.armoryart.org.…

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PB PERS Recovery Hub of Palm Beach County 31:43

46 weeks тому31:43