For the past four years, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival’s annual visit to the city of Delray Beach has shown growth in the creative art of poetry while offering informative lectures and tutorials to residents. In September 2008, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival announced that nine national prominent poets would descend on Delray Beach to perform their spoken word and conduct poetry workshops. Even with the economic downturn, Miles Coon, the festival's director, has added three more poets, a total of 12 poets, eight of which are teaching poets. The Palm Beach Poetry Festival will take place January 19 to 24, at the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave.
“In addition to serving the writing community, the fifth annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival will also offer numerous opportunities for the public to hear truly great poetry, written from and for our time, read by poets who engage and enthrall the audience,” Coon said.“They are a diverse group, ethnically, demographically and aesthetically. When people hear them, they will hear America singing.”
The group of poets includes award-winning poets
Denise Duhamel, Martin Espada, Kelle Groom, Kimiko Hahn, Michael Hettich, Laura Kasischke, Thomas Lux, Ann Marie Macari, Taylor Mali, Gregory Orr, Lynne Procope, Victoria Redel and Gerald Stern.
“People who’ve attended in the past will realize we have just a few repeat offenders… We’ve had Pulitzer Prize winners, poet laureates… poet Gerald Stern, 83-years-old, and the first Poet Laureate in the state of New Jersey will read this year,” Coon said.
Tickets are available at the Crest Theatre Box Office at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. General admission ticket prices per event are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. Special student group rates are also available. Call 561- 243-7922, ext. 1 or visit www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org

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Bridge is coming to Veterans Park, 802 NE First St. The city of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department is offering “Contract Bridge” also known as “Party Bridge” starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 16. The game will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday.
“Contract Bridge, also known as Party Bridge, was invented in the 1920s and is a trick-taking card game of skill, and partly of chance, for four players, who form two partnerships (sides). Partners are not needed for the class,” said Samantha Roland, acting recreation supervisor III at Veterans Park.
Cost is $35 for six lessons and is open to beginners only.

For more information, call 561-243-7350.

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The “Sunday Musical Matinee Series” at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., returns in 2009 with a special performance by “The Dawn Basham Trio” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4.
“The Dawn Basham Trio plays everything from jazz standards to songs from the Great American Songbook,” said Bonnie Stelzer, the library's director of community relations.
“Not only is it entertaining but it is a fundraiser for the library.”
The trios consisting of Dawn Basham and Fedora Horowitz with Howard Greenblatt are all residents of Delray Beach.
The second musical program two is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 with classical pianist Fedora Horowitz and flamenco guitarist Howard Greenblatt featuring classical music with a Spanish accent.
At 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15 nationally touring family band ShaeLaurel will perform Celtic, folk, bluegrass, original music, as well as demonstrations of Irish step dancing and American clogging.
The program ends at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26 with violinist, Marshall “Dick” Frank, a retired Miami-Dade homicide detective, and pianist Jay “Doc” Barnhart, a retired physician and forensic pathologist.
“They have an entertaining program entitled 'Dick and the Doc' featuring Broadway show tunes, classical, tango, Italian, Irish, Jewish music and more,” Stelzer said.
Tickets for each show are $15, or $50 for all four shows.
All performances take place in the Library Auditorium and doors open at 1:30 p.m. All seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. For information on purchasing tickets, call Bonnie Stelzer at 561-266-9490 or call the Circulation Desk at 561-266-0194.

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The city of Delray Beach is sponsoring a “Recycle Christmas Tree Program.” Until Jan. 12, residents can drop off Christmas trees free of ornaments, tinsel and lights to Knowles Park, 1001 S. Federal Highway; Barwick Park, 735 Barwick Road; Miller Field, 1905 SW Fourth Ave.; and Orchard View Park, 4060 Old Germantown Road.

The city will then have the trees picked up by a recycling company.

For more information call 561- 243-7138.

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Members of the Vizcaya Men's Group distributes some of 750 toys donated to children in area hospitals.

The Vizcaya community in Delray Beach made sure that children in area hospitals had toys during this holiday season. The Men’s Club of Vizcaya delivered three vehicle loads of toys to the Chris Evert Children’s Wing at North Broward Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, both in Broward County.
“The Vizcaya group delivered over 750 toys to two hospitals. Three SUVs owned and driven by Ken Markowitz, Morrie Berger and Irv Vinger accompanied by Joan Berger, Lester Maxik and Steve and Judy West were loaded with the toys and driven to the hospitals,” said Mort Mazor, Alliance of Delray Residential Associations spokesman.
The Vizcaya Men’s Group worked closely with the Chris Evert Children’s Wing coordinator Katie Anderson and Joe DiMaggio Hospital coordinator Tangi Brownlee. Vizcaya resident Mauricio Arenzon also helped load the toys into the SUVs.
Vizcaya is located at 15150 Michelangelo Blvd. in Delray Beach.

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The Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin counties is now accepting scholarship applications. More than $600,000 will be given away to “deserving local high school graduates” for financial assistance in their upcoming college freshman year.
Scholarships range from $1,000 to $25,000, and will be awarded from 84 funds setup by donors of the Community Foundation. Since 1983, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $4.5 million in scholarships to some 1,200 students in Palm Beach and Martin counties.
"Now more than ever, today's students need financial help to further their education," Barbara Bishop Chapin, chairwoman of the Scholarship Committee said.
"We are honored to provide scholarships to students who have overcome obstacles, possess exceptional talents and demonstrate academic excellence. Through the collective power of our Community Foundation, we can help provide a better future for these students and our community."
The deadline for application is 5 p.m. Feb 2. Students can find online applications at www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/scholarships

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Megan Melba wanted to give back to the community she loves but like many others couldn’t find contacts to organizations that need help most. But, that all changed when Melba, 29, a lifetime resident of Delray Beach, was introduced to Tanise Fox, assistant director of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families at 555 NW Fifth St.
“I decided I wanted to focus on the children. I decided when they go back to school they’d have new shoes,” Melba said.
She contacted Fox, and Fox took the shoe measurements of 100 boys and girls at the center.
“I measured everyone of these feet,” Fox laughs as she points out to the center’s smiling children.
Melba had her plan, but she needed a way to raise money. Her longtime friend Amy Lang, 29, had contacted her on Facebook, a social utility that connects people with friends and others who work, study and live around them. Lang had noticed Melba’s future endeavor and wanted in.
“I wanted to give back… do something good… We’re old friends and this brought us back together while we help others. It’s like God reunited us,” Lang said.
Melba’s goal was to raise $2,500. She went up and down Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach asking merchants to sponsor an upcoming event yet to be planned. Melba planned a ladies night on Dec. 17 at Hurricane Bar and Lounge, 640 E. Atlantic Ave.
“We ended up raising $1,265 in one night,” Melba said.
Melba and Lang delivered the shoes on Dec. 23.

Amy Lang (left) and Megan Melba take a minute off from unloading to pose for a quick photo.

Lang and Melba pull out the receipt.

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Beginning in January, The “John Hopkins Wellness Series” will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Delray Beach Public Library at 100 W. Atlantic Ave.
“The Delray Beach Public Library will present some of the most prestigious doctors directly from Johns Hopkins Medicine. These physicians will provide a series of lectures on a variety of topics designed to give you the most up-to-date information on topics pertaining to health and wellness,” library director of community relations Bonnie Stelzer said.
Lectures include: Jan. 20,“Exercise or Rest Until the Urge Passes?” Presented by Dr. Edward Kasper, professor of Medicine & Chief of Clinical Cardiology; Feb. 17, “The Genetics Revolution and Its Impact on Your Health” presented by Dr. George Sack, associate professor of medicine & biochemistry, specialist in adult internal medicine & medical director of Johns Hopkins International; March 17, “The Secrets of LUNGevity—From Better Breathing to Curing Cancer” presented by Dr. Stephen C. Yang, associate professor of surgery & oncology, chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery; and April 21 “Successful Aging” presented by Dr. Michele Bellantoni, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.
“You won’t want to miss these programs open to the public. Registration is not required. But seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis and refreshments will be served,” Stelzer said.
For more information call the Delray Beach Public Library at 561-266-9490 or visit www.delraylibrary.org

Dr. Edward Kasper, Professor of Medicine & Chief of Clinical Cardiology heads the lecture series.

Dr. Stephen C. Yang, Associate Professor of Surgery & Oncology, Chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Michele Bellantoni, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology.

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The city of Delray Beach has putt out a call for volunteers for First Night.
Delray Beach Downtown Marketing Cooperative, the main organizer for the event, is seeking volunteers to help work different aspects of “First Night” a safe New Year’s Eve Celebration on Dec. 31. Volunteer opportunities are for shifts between 4 p.m. and midnight.
First Night is planned as a non-alcoholic, family-oriented event celebrating New Year's Eve in downtown Delray Beach with entertainment, children's activities and fireworks.

To volunteer or for more information, call Leah Knepper at 561-279-1380 ext. 17.

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Delux, an upscale, trendy nightclub at 16 E. Atlantic Ave. is hosting “The Eve Ball: X-Mas Eve Party in Delray Beach” from 8 p.m. to 2a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 geared toward ages 21 to 50 to benefit The Palm Beach International Film Festival and PAWS for the Cause, a program that trains hearing dogs and service dogs for people with disabilities, providing lifetime support and promotion of awareness through education.
The Eve Ball will feature drink specials, two-for-one drinks,
light cuisine fare and entertainment. A limited number of VIP tables are also available.
Tickets are $15 in advance and available online at www.TheEveBall.com

For more information call 561-637-4441

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Left to right standing: Parnell August, Stephanie Immelman, Nadine Hart, Sarah Martin, Leah Knepper, Christopher Leary, Greta Britt, and Janet Meeks. Left to right sitting Charlotte Durante, Eula K. Braodnax, Lynda Hunter, and Greta Britt’s daughter.
The nomination process has been completed for the “Women of a New Tribe” exhibit debuting at the second floor gallery Feb. 5 at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave.
“Our nomination process for local women has been completed and selected by our committee,” said Bonnie Stelzer, the library's director of community relations.
The selections will be kept under wraps until the exhibit opening, but Stelzer did publish names of selection committee members. That 11-person committee includes Parnell August, Stephanie Immelman, Nadine Hart, Sarah Martin, Leah Knepper, Christopher Leary, Greta Britt, Janet Meeks, Charlotte Durante, Eula K. Braodnax, and Lynda Hunter.
“This striking black-and-white exhibit tells the story of both a woman and a people and uses subjects from all walks of life,” Stelzer said.
The chairpersons of the ‘Women of a New Tribe’ committee are Delray Beach residents and Library Board members Eula Broadax and Wilbur Chaney. The committee will be accepting nominations of women who either live or work in Delay Beach and who make a difference in the community. They will have the opportunity to photographed by photographer Jerry Taliaferro and included in this photographic display. All the hard work will be added to the permanent traveling exhibit,” Stelzer said.

For more information contact the Delray Beach Public Library at 561-266-9490.

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Artist Michiko Kurisu took the ocean’s rhythms into account when researching her new art installation under the Atlantic Avenue Intracoastal drawbridge. A walkway under the bridge allows visitors to glance at Delray Beach’s biggest public art project.
“I worked on an idea with light changing evoking the natural feeling of the beach surf,” Kurisu said. “I recorded those rhythms and programmed light to them.”
The end result is an ever-changing art exhibit at the southeast corner of Veterans Park, 802 NE First St.
“The whole feeling viewers of this artwork should get is… the rhythms of the ocean. That’s the feeling I set out to achieve,” she said.
The city of Delray Beach’s Public Art Advisory Board made the installation possible. City officials commissioned Kurisu more than two years ago after a unanimous decision. Kirusu, a 10-year resident of Delray Beach, said she was asked by city officials to make the area appealing because the underpass was once a haven for homeless people and graffiti.
“I incorporated landscaping, there’s rocks here and boulders. We brought in shell rock to deter people from sleeping under here,” Kurisu said.

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Pen pals from the Donna Klein Jewish Academy and Pine Grove Elementary School share some free time during a recent "Garden of Friendship" event between the two schools.
For the third straight year, second grade students at Pine Grove Elementary School, 400 SW 10th St., in Delray Beach, and the Donna Klein Jewish Academy, 9701 Donna Klein Blvd., in Boca Raton, joined forces as “partner schools.” The students from both schools have been pen pals since the first day of school back in August and met for the first time at Pine Grove to decorate pots used to plant trees at a “Garden of Friendship" in the school’s central corridor. Sometime in May, the Pine Grove students will travel to Boca Raton for a special “Sports and Field Day” at Donna Klein Jewish Academy.
“It’s a pen pal project; basically we create letters and correspond. They send us something and the students individually write back to their pen pals,” said Jessica Jones, second grade teacher at Pine Grove Elementary School.
“We also made Hanukkah books and read them to the students from Donna Klein.”
Donna Klein Jewish Academy, second grade student Ethan Kamber, 7, got to do an interview sheet with the pen pal he’s been corresponding with.
“It’s fun to interview the pen pal I’ve been writing to since the school year started,” Ethan said.
Second grade Pine Grove student George Tijerina, 8, was also appreciative of learning his pen pals likes and dislikes.
“I found out that my pen pal and I have something in common… we both like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I like sports like basketball, baseball, and football, and when we have the field day I’m going to show him what I know,” George said.

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Chamber chairman Todd L'Herrou, Bank United's Rob Posillico, award winners Donna Schwartz, Daniel Alberttis, Sue Kelleher and Chamber President Bill Wood.
The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Membership Business Breakfast and Celebration of the "Doing Good In The Neighborhood" award winners took place Dec. 18 at the Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. The breakfast was the sixth hosted this year by the Chamber and focused on award winners, identity theft and banking.
Todd L’Herrou, chairman of the Chamber Board, presented award winners Daniel Alberttis, Sue Kelleher, Donna Schwartz and Marilyn Shore with gift baskets thanking them for their contributions to the community.
Daniel Alberttis is head of the Chamber Men’s Group and active in charities and the Square One Group at Old School Square. He is a banker.
Sue Kelleher is the vice president of Pineapple Grove and involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs.
Donna Schwartz has been a chamber volunteer for five years and a local playwright for the last seven years. Marilyn Shore was instrumental in the Milagro Center’s Backpack Drive.
“The most fun I’ve had this year as chairman of the board was researching these worthy recipients and handing them this award,” L’Herrou said.

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The city of Delray Beach is seeking members for two advisory boards. Volunteers are being sought to serve on the Code Enforcement Board and the Neighborhood Advisory Council.
According to Jennifer Costello, the city's neighborhood planner, the Neighborhood Advisory Council, assists the City Commission by helping maintain broad-based community involvement with the residents, create neighborhood outreach initiatives, enhance communication, improve the aesthetics of the neighborhoods and identify any potential threats to the stability of the neighborhoods. Membership consists of 15 regular members, three at-large representatives and two student members. Meetings take place the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the first-floor conference room at City Hall.
According to Danise Cleckley with the city's Code Enforcement Board, the purpose of the board is to hear alleged municipal code violations and render a decision. The Code Enforcement Board is a quasi-judicial body, created in accordance with Florida State law. Membership consists of seven regular members and two alternate members. Meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers.
Additional information may be obtained from Jennifer Costello, Neighborhood Planning Council, at 561-243-7228 and Danise Cleckley, Code Enforcement Board, at 561-243-7213.
Applications for advisory boards and committees are available in the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 100 NW First Ave. and www.mydelraybeach.com. Call Venice Cobb, Board Liaison, at 561-243-7056 for any other information.

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Looking to have a great time on New Year's Eve with some Delray Beach residents who really know how to ring in a new year? Then the “Kings Point New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” could be just right for you and that special someone.
“It’s a friendly place to party,” said Kings Point resident Mort Mazor.
The “Kings Point New Year’s Eve Grand Gala Celebration” event will take place on Dec. 31 at the Kings Point Grand Ballroom, 7000 W. Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach.
The party starts at 8 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. Each couple gets dinner and a complimentary bottle of champagne. Live entertainment featuring the “Five Boroughs” band and the “Latin Heat Dancers” will also entertain with three mini stage shows. Beer and wine will also be on sale throughout the evening.
Cost is $60 per person. For more information or to order tickets call 561-499-7751, ext. 200.

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Stroll of Well Being participant Lori Dillon, a Boca Raton resident, meditates at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road.

There is a $100 fee and each participant receives a one-year membership to The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens.
This round began on Oct. 21, the next one starts
Jan. 20 and ends on March 24.
Advance registration is required. For more information and registration, call 561-495-0233, ext. 235

People still Stroll for Well Being on rainy days.

The Stroll for Well Being focuses on nature.

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The Bob Federspiel Parking Garage at 22 SE First Ave.

The city of Delray Beach implemented a closing time today for all Delray Beach parking garages. The new closing time will be 3 a.m. The closing time is effective Dec. 18. According to city spokeswoman Roseanne Dechicchio, the entrances, exits and gates to the Federspiel Garage, 22 SE First Ave. and the Old School Square Garage, 95 NE First Ave., will resume closing at 3 a.m. each day and cars not retrieved before closing will be locked in until the garage reopens at 6:30 a.m.
For more information call 561-243-7000 between 8 a.m and 5p.m. Monday through Friday.

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The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce is celebrating residents “extraordinary accomplishments” with the "Doing Good In The Neighborhood" Award Winners Membership Business Breakfast. Award Winners are Daniel Alberttis of
TD Bank; Marilyn Shore Shore Chiropractic; Pineapple Grove resident Sue Keleher; and resident Donna Schwartz. BankUnited is the awards sponsor.
The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Delray Beach Golf Club & Restaurant, 2200 Highland Ave. The breakfast event is sponsored by Kelly Rheault, vice president of Idenity Shield. After the winners receive their awards Rheault will conduct a lecture presentation titled "Protecting Your Identity in 2009 & Beyond.”
“What would you do if you woke up tomorrow morning and found you were the victim of identity theft? Attend this breakfast and discover how you can protect yourself and your business,” Rheault said.
She will ask the questions: What is identity theft and how does it happen? How do you minimize your risk of becoming a victim? Residents will also learn more about the identity theft laws that effect every business, important steps needed to respond to the laws and what are the best solutions and how do they compare.
Cost is $10 for Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Members, and $35 for non-members. For reservations, call 561-278-0424.

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The Morikami Museum will host a “Stroll for Well Being” and discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 16 starting at 10:30 a.m.
“It will be led by Florida Atlantic University professor Dr. Ruth McCaffrey, who will summarize the experience for the first set of participants,” museum spokeswoman Jodi Ziskin said.
According to Ziskin, the “Stroll for Well Being” consists of a stroll through serene gardens with Mother Nature’s best work on display and is geared toward people 65 or older suffering from depression.
Just over two years ago, The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, and the FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing posed those questions as part of a research study funded with a $110,288 grant awarded from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
“Dr. McCaffrey led that study. Participants visit the Morikami Gardens for quiet contemplation as often as they wish over a three-month period. A specially developed journal, designed to enhance the experience, is used as a guide and a means to record personal thoughts through the 12 themed garden strolls. A meeting with the journal’s author, who will provide explanation about the program, precedes the first walk and ends the series of walks to discuss participants’ experiences,” Ziskin said.
There is a $100 fee and each participant receives a one-year membership to the museum.
This round began Oct. 21, and the next one starts
Jan. 20 and ends on March 24.

Advance registration is required. For more information and registration, call 561-495-0233 ext. 235.

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Carolyn Zimmerman explains the judging process to volunteers.

Delray Beach resident Carolyn Zimmerman knows the hard work that goes into creating an appealing Christmas light display. Her yard in the 200 block of Southwest Second Avenue is full of painted wood cutouts of Santa Claus and lights.
“Sadly it’s one of the only houses with decorations in this area. Just a few blocks from Atlantic Avenue there is a lack of lights. I don’t know if it’s the economy or what, but a lot of the neighborhoods near downtown aren’t lit up like in years past,” Zimmerman said.
Since 1995, Zimmerman, 73, has ventured out to all eight major neighborhoods to conduct reviews and give prizes for “Christmas decorations that deserve an award.” “Lite Up Delray” is now Delray Beach’s annual judged holiday decorating contest. Judging was completed from Nov. 24 to Dec. 17, with awards given in the categories of Recognition, Splendiferous and Grand Winners.
Every night at 5:45 p.m. Zimmerman would meet a group of volunteers at her home. One volunteer would log information pertinent to the judging on a clipboard, another takes photos, and the third navigates as Zimmerman drives. They all pack into her four-door compact and normally venture out for three hours of judging.
“Every night, every year for the past 14 years,” Zimmerman said.
This year Delray Beach residents Julie and Craig Travis wanted to help with the judging.
“I was in the garden club with Carolyn. My husband and I love to look at lights so we decided to volunteer our time,” Julie Travis said.
“I’ve been logging all the information and interviewing the homeowners selected.”
For information on the winners in your neighborhood call Carolyn Zimmerman at 561-276-1715.

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Dave Armstrong wears a different suit and tie each time he travels to the Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 N. Dixie Highway, in West Palm Beach. He has been there nine times since Mother’s Day, May 11. Armstrong, 43, was walking to the beach that morning. He was shirtless but wearing shorts.
“The shorts had a few holes in them,” Armstrong said.
An anonymous call led the city of Delray Beach Police officers to stop Armstrong just a block from the beach.
Armstrong, a two-decade resident of Delray Beach, was arrested and charged with exposure of sexual organs and disorderly conduct.
“I wasn’t naked,” he said.
Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Mark Eissey recently dropped the charge of exposure of sexual organs, but the disorderly conduct charge remains.
“Mr. Armstrong is not going to face trial on the charge of exposure sexual organs,” Eissey said.
Public defenfer Eric Taylor fought for Armstrong under the grounds that his First Amendment rights protect Armstrong under “these circumstances.”
“Nudity is protected by freedom of speech, entitled to First Amendment rights. Even if he was totally naked and expressing free speech that would be protected; he wasn’t naked,” Taylor told the judge.
On the morning he was arrested, Armstrong was carrying a rainbow flag, a symbol of the gay rights movement, a cooler full of signed petitions and brochures from South Florida beach-goers pushing for a nude beach on the north end of the city of Delray Beach Municipal Beach.
“The flag is expression. The First Amendment protects freedom of expression. He was engaging in free speech and he was never nude,” Taylor said.
But, besides Taylor’s hard work, Eissey denied his motion for dismissal.
“This is a misdemeanor. For them to go to trial on disorderly conduct for walking to the city beach will cost the taxpayers $150 a day,” Armstrong said.
“I could go to jail for 60 days for walking to the beach and attempting free speech.”
Prosecuting Attorney Craig Salisbury is representing the state. The jury is currently being interviewed for a one-day-trial.

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The Department of Children and Families offices at 1845 S. Federal Highway, in Delray Beach, will permanently close at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15.
Katie Beeson, community partner liaison for the Florida Department of Children & Families Circuit 15, said the offices closed because the work can be done through an automated process.
“Applying for benefits once required multiple trips to state offices, often with long waits. But DCF automated the process several years ago, and the vast majority of clients now apply for benefits online. Those residents currently receiving benefits can re-certify their existing benefits, make changes to their case, and through ‘My Account’ check the status of their case, check for pending verifications and appointments, or print a Medicaid card,” Beeson said.
According to Beeson, through Access Florida, residents can apply for benefits including food stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance for needy families.
“Residents without access to a computer can go to a Community Partner office in their neighborhood. All of our Community Partners are listed on our Web site.”
For more information on Access Florida visit www.myflorida.com/accessflorida
Agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Palm Beach County that would like to become an ACCESS Community Partner should contact Kathie Beeson, Community Partner Liaison, at 561-837-5660 or at Kathie_Beeson@dcf.state.fl.us.

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The Delray Beach Public Art Board is inviting residents to the opening of the permanent “light base art” under the Atlantic Avenue bridge at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St. Artist Michiko Kurisu just finished the permanent light-based art installation Dec. 8 The installation ceremony will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and is free and open to everyone.
An after party is scheduled at Kevro’s Art Bar at 166 SE Second Ave. starting at 8 p.m.
For more information contact city engineer Begoña Krane at 561-243-7299.

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The free Downtown Roundabout Shuttle is its expanding service to trendy Pineapple Grove. Bus #1B will begin serving the northern area of downtown D known as Pineapple Grove, incorporating Pineapple Grove Way (Northeast Second Avenue) into the shuttle’s normal route between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shuttle will run through Pineapple Grove seven days a week, traveling the route north and south between Atlantic Avenue and Northeast Third Street.
According to the city's parking specialist Scott Aronson, initially the additional service will be in effect through the winter season but may become a permanent route should it prove to be popular with residents and visitors.
Passengers may signal the bus for boarding, however they are encouraged to use any of the six designated bus stops, which are located in front of locations on Pineapple Grove Way. Those locations are 25 NE Second Ave. (east side); 157 NE Second Ave. (east side); 233 NE Second Ave. (east side); 162 NE Second Ave. (west side); 200 NE Second Ave. (west side); and the Old School Square parking lot just south of Atlantic Avenue (west side).
Visit www.mydelraybeach.com for the Downtown Roundabout Shuttle Bus Service schedule and routes or call 561-243-7190.

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A new Rabbi Lecture Series titled “Lunch & Learn” with Rabbi Barry Konovitch of Temple Anshei Shalom, 7099 W. Atlantic Ave. will be starting Wednesday, Dec. 17 and continuing every Wednesday throughout December and January.
“Rabbi Konovitch spent a year of post-graduate work at the Hebrew University where he studied archaeology with the late General Yigal Yadin and participated in the first excavations of Masada. Subsequent excavations at Meggido, Tel Dan, Herodion and the city of David, Jerusalem, led to published articles and lectures across the Jewish world,” said Millie Grant, the temple's publicity chairwoman.
The Dec. 17 lecture is on "The Voyage of the Ship St. Charles from Recife, Brazil to Amsterdam, September 7, 1654".
Dec. 24 is "The Voyage of the Exodus from Marseilles to Haifa, July, 1947".
The third lecture is on Jan. 7 and titled "The Voyage from Port-de-Bouc, France to Kfar Vitkin, June 20th, 1948" and the last in the series is on Jan. 14 and titled "The Voyage of the St. Louis from Hamburg to Havana, May 27th, 1939."
According to Grant, the series "Voyage" lectures are followed by a luncheon with Rabbi Konovitch, and require a reservation fee. To attend the dairy luncheon following the lecture, call the Temple Anshei Shalom office at 561-495-1300 to make a reservation.
Deadline for reservations for each luncheon is Monday of the week of the lecture. Cost is $8 for the each lecture.

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Artists in the Park at Veterans Park wants you to shop with and support the Delray Art League Art Education Fund at the same time.
“Artists in the Park” is an outdoor show where local artists are able to showcase their fine art in a beautiful park setting. The original and unique art for sale includes watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings, as well as photography, sculpture and mixed media. The community feels pride in knowing that with every purchase made, a percentage is made to the League’s Art Education Fund,” said Susan Sabin, Delray Art League Publicity Chairwoman.
In November, the Delray Art League awarded scholarships to several art students at FAU, and made contributions to the Milagro Center, Old School Square, Atlantic High School Art Department and the Delray Beach Sister Cities Young Art competition. More than $4,200 was donated.
The Delray Art League recently gave $5,000 to Old School Square to make up for funds lost to budget cuts. The league has more than 250 artist members.
“The Delray Art League is an important part of this community and adds to the enrichment of the visual arts and believes in the future of deserving art students. Please come and support the Artists in the Park this season and make another successful season for our Art Education Fund recipients. These organizations need our help more than ever,” Sabin said.
“Artists in the Park” in downtown Delray Beach will take place Dec. 13 and 14 at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St.
For more information call Larry Marini at 561-443-7797 or Susan Sabin at 561-843-2311 or e-mail susan@sabes.net. Admission is free.
For more information on the Delray Art League visit www.delrayartleague.org.

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Magician Kevin Spencer poses with Lauren Famularo after "Spencer's Theatre of Illusion" show at Crest Theatre.
“Spencer’s Theatre of Illusion” came to Delray Beach and the Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., with some of the most cutting-edge illusions and theatrical elements by magicians Kevin and Cindy Spencer. They regularly travel around the world bringing the joy of magic to thousands annually.
“We’re on the road about 40 weeks a year,” Kevin Spencer said.
Kevin Spencer wowed the crowd of more than 300 for two hours with tricks he has mastered over the past 40 years. The show was part of the Old School Square’s Crest Theatre Main Stage Series.
He performed an illusion where it looked like he ripped a copy of the newspaper into pieces only to reveal the same copy nicer than when it was pulled from a newsstand. He then performed a few tricks by his idol Harry Houdini.
“Harry Houdini was amazing. I’ve been studying him since I was 5 years old,” Spencer said.
Spencer then invited a woman from the crowd, had her lay down on a table with 24-inch spikes below and the newspaper above her stomach. Spencer closed the box and cranked a lever that showed the spike above the box. He pulled the woman out unharmed and the newspaper had spike holes in it.
He invited Delray Beach City Commissioner Mack Bernard up from the crowd and had him check a brick wall that Spencer magically walked through.
His grand finale was a trick Houdini became famous for. He submerged himself in a 60-gallon large milk container and had his assistants lock the top. Spencer appeared free less than two minutes later out of breath.

For more information visit www.spencermagic.com
Next up for Old School Square’s Main Stage Series is Ballroom Dancing World Champion Tour 2008 featuring Ballroom meets Broadway in a lavish production featuring professional dancer’s including a few from “Dancing With The Stars.” Call 561-243-7922 or visit www.oldschool.org for more information.

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Just in time in for the holiday season, baker Amanda Cakes is building gingerbread houses in two sizes for customers. Cakes, 29, is normally busy daily making custom cupcake creations, this year she has added the gingerbread houses.
“They’re a big hit!” she said. “This year we did them in two sizes.”
The candy creations come complete with gumdrops, candy canes, icing, gingerbread, and other treats. They are baked in a retro-designed kitchen at House of Sweets located in a 1920s-era house that is home to House of Vintage.
“Best of all they’re edible!” Cakes said.
Gingerbread houses are $25 for the smaller size, and $65 for the larger houses. Each can be custom made.
For more information call 561-276-7477. House of Sweets is located at 123 S. Swinton Ave. Visit www.houseofsweetsbakery.com

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Sumner Young, 11, has won closest to the pin with more than 140 golfers Dec. 5 at the 21st annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament.
Sumner Young, 11, and younger brother Skylar, 8, know what it is like to be consistent. The sister-brother duo have been consistently dominating golfers, some six decades older, at the Delray Beach Municipal Golf Course, 2200 Highland Ave.
“Can You Out Shoot a Sixth Grader?” is part of the 21st annual city of Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Nancy Stewart, the chamber's director of special events, help set up the event that takes place on hole 3, a par-3 137-yard shot from the blue tees, and 120 yard shot from the red tees for Sumner Young.
“You want to talk about pressure on the golf course! Imagine you're standing in the tee box, a packed gallery of three of your golfing buddies, standing silently, watching, and waiting for that one moment when they can fall on the ground laughing because you have just been out shot by an 11-year old pony-tailed girl named Sumner Young,” Stewart said.
Sumner played 144 golfers and only four had tee shots closer to the hole. She was ranked No. 2 in the U.S. Kids West Palm Beach 2008 Summer Tour. She shot a 90 at Park Ridge Golf Course and a 69 at the town of Palm Beach Golf Course. Yet she has only been playing golf for one year and ten months.
“I like golf because it’s challenging. I really like a challenge,” said Sumner, a sixth-grader.
Her brother Skylar also started playing golf at the same time, and shot a 42 from the ladies tees at Palm Beach Golf Course and hits his Jack Nicklaus Airmax 9 degree driver more than 100 yards.
“I like golf because it’s a lot of fun! I can be outside and play,” Skylar said.

Skylar Young takes on a foursome of golfers with a shot right onto the green.

Sumner Young (left), 11, and brother Skylar Young stop to pose for a photo.

Jerome Young (yellow shirt, green pants), Sumner Young 11, Skylar Young 8, and Johnny Franczak (white shirt) pose for a photo as their foursome takes on the two young golfers.

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Delray Beach Police Department put out a wanted flier today on Travis Laws, 18. Laws is wanted for two robberies of cab drivers in the city of Delray Beach.

Delray Beach Police are looking for 18-year-old Travis Laws wanted for committing two recent robberies of cab drivers in the city.
According to Jeffrey Messer, Delray Beach Police Department public information officer, Laws is a suspect in the robbery of two cab drivers over a two-day period from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1.
According to police, “The suspect is said to live with his girlfriend 'Erica' in the area of Northwest Fifth Avenue.”
Detective Gene Sapino, the lead investigator, can be reached at 561-243-7828.
Anyone with information on the exact whereabouts of Travis Laws is asked to call the Delray Beach Police Department at 561-243-7800 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-8477.

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The Delray Beach Sister Cities Student Exchange Program will be sending qualified students to Miyazu, Japan in June. Students in the program have been in training sessions for two years before their trip to Japan. Tony Durante, the director of discipleship at Trinity Lutheran Church & School in Delray Beach,
will once again travel to Japan with the students.
The students selected are Chelsea Brandt, a Boynton Beach resident, attends American Heritage School; Sofia Ellingsworth of Delray Beach attends Boca Raton High School; and Atlantic Community High School students: Matthew Feldman of Wellington; Matthew Kondziela of Boynton Beach; Jacqueline Lowell of Delray Beach; Danielle Trubow of Boca Raton; and Bobby Weil of Boynton Beach.
Durante has taught regular weekly sessions and workshops with emphasis on Japanese culture, language, protocol, as well as sessions about the city government of Delray Beach.
He also is a native of Delray Beach who spent two years living and teaching in Japan as a Christian missionary. Durante speaks fluent Japanese.

For more information about the Student Exchange program call Tony Durante at 561-278-1737 or e-mail him at tdurante@trinitydelray.org

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Nanny Gingerbread will be making a special appearance at 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at the new Hagen Ranch Road Public Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road in West Delray Beach.
Nanny Gingerbread (Suzy Hammer) will be reading to children with a selection of stories “about sweet and spicy treat” and showing off some of her magic tricks.
“I’m going to treat the children and parents to a rollicking good time,” Hammer said.
For more information please call the library at 561-894-7500.

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For 95 years, dating back to 1913, The Delray Beach Public Library Association has been in the business of information. On Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. the Delray Beach Public Library at 100 W. Atlantic Ave. will have its 69th annual Library Association Meeting. All Library Association members and guests are invited to attend.
The meeting will kick-off with a business meeting conducted by Library Board President Dan Murtaugh, who will also discuss the "State of the Library" immediately followed by the Treasurers' Report. A re-election of board members, nomination of new board members, a vote, and Library Director Alan Kornblau's "Librarian's Report" will also take place. Kornblau also plans to speak on plans for the Laugh With the Library, Chapter 3 Comedy Night fundraiser to celebrate the library's third anniversary that will take place on Friday, Jan. 23 at the Delray Beach Marriott at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature comedian Dom Irrera, co-chairpersons Heidi Sargeant and Becky Walsh, and library board members, as they open up to residents at a casual event.
Finally… What would be a library meeting without the sports guy?
The guest speaker for the 69th annual Library Association Meeting will be Dave Hyde, a Sun Sentinel sports columnist and author. Refreshments will be served at the free event.

For information and to receive an invitation call the library at 561-266-0799.

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City employee Marc Stevens (yellow) directs the "LOVE" sculpture in place at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.
The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture’s STUFF exhibit has added on an installation of the famous “LOVE” Sculpture that became an icon of the year 1966 in New York City.
“LOVE” is bold letters fabricated in bright red.
“It was 1966, the country was engulfed in the Vietnam War. This sculpture symbolized hope, love and peace. It’s kind of ironic because it feels like it’s 1966 all over again. It’s all a cycle,” said Melissa Carter, director of marketing and public relations for Old School Square.
Carter says this version of the “LOVE” sculpture is a bit scaled down from the original piece.
“But it’s fun for the holidays,” she said.
A city staff team of Marc Stevens, John Morgan, Brian Ridolfo and Holland Ryan helped re-create the famous work.
“It took us about three weeks to make. I like it right there in the front of Old School Square,” Stevens said.
The “LOVE” sculpture will remain throughout the holidays and perhaps be permanent on-site at 51 N. Swinton Ave.
“One sure thing is this will definitely be a photo opportunity for people passing through Old School Square,” Carter said.
For more information about “LOVE” call Melissa Carter at 561-243-7922, ext. 322 or e-mail mcarter@oldschool.org or visit www.oldschool.org.

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Alvin Perlman, a retired U.S. Information Agency deputy director, tells stories about his 25 years abroad working for the U.S. State Department. More than 200 people attended the discussion at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, in Delray Beach.
Delray Beach resident Alvin Perlman spent 25 years as U.S Information Agency (State Department) Deputy Director of U.S. Embassies in Soviet Union, Eastern & Southern Europe and Asia. On Dec. 3 he shared stories of life living abroad in an effort to make a living and protect U.S. interests around the world. Perlman participated in the Alliance of Delray Residential Association’s Alliance Diplomat Series. More than 200 attended the meeting at 16700 Jog Road where Perlman presented a discussion titled "The Role of the Foreign Service and Public Diplomacy in International Relations.”
“We have a lot of travelers, so we thought it was appropriate to bring this amazing man up her to speak,” Robert Schulbaum, the Alliance's president said.
Perlman, originally from Brooklyn, obtained a master's degree in International Law from Tulsa University, and served 25 years with the U.S. Information Agency serving in Vietnam, Indonesia, Great Britain, Soviet Union and Romania. He worked in all facets of American Embassy functions until retiring to Delray Beach in 1986. Perlman currently lives in Abbey Delray South with his wife and immediate family.
“What I want to tell you is what diplomats do. We are stationed overseas, except for trips to Washington D.C. Right now the U.S. Information Agency and State Department is working on informing our public about diseases in Asia, problems with the governments of India and Pakistan, and their ongoing disputes, and the ever-present danger of terrorism around the world. There are currently 267 embassies and diplomatic institutions overseas,” Perlman said.
“Our goal is to protect U.S. interests and protect you when you travel and need assistance. We have 11,500 people worldwide working off of an $11 billion budget. Compare and contrast that with what the military spends. They spend $515 billion annually.”
Perlman also told a story about when he met Queen Elizabeth II in Great Britain.
"When I served in London during Jimmy Carter’s presidency I was asked to appear at Buckingham Palace. Six of us had to obtain top hats and tails, and arrive at the palace at an appointed hour. Nineteenth century horse carriages clomped us over to Buckingham Palace where we lined up outside the doors. It was 1976,
the Queen had beautiful cream-colored skin, dazzling blue eyes and was very small in stature. When I reached the queen I mentioned to her I was also invited to the Royal Military Academy and we spoke for 10 seconds before the conversation ended. We were told before hand to back out of the conversations when they ended. Before we went back to the American Embassy we fed apples to the horses in the Royal Court. It was a great experience,” Perlman said.

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First Night buttons for a family-friendly New Year's Eve Celebration scheduled from 4p.m. to midnight Dec. 31 are on sale at half a dozen downtown Delray Beach establishments.
“Take the entire family to enjoy visual and performing arts in non-alcoholic venues at various locations throughout downtown Delray Beach. The annual First Night seeks to foster the public's appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse and high quality New Year's Eve program that includes crafts, games, parades, entertainment, food and more. First Night buttons serve as admission to all venues,”said Leah Knepper of Downtown Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative.
Buttons are $10 in advance and $15 on Dec. 31. According to Knepper, all proceeds from First Night button sales support First Night artists and programs. Buttons will be on sale at the following downtown locations: 100-Foot Christmas Tree, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, Delray Beach City Hall, Delray Beach Public Library, Delray News and Tobacco, and Old School Square’s Crest Theatre.
For more information call Leah Knepper at 561-279-1380, ext. 17
or e-mail LKnepper@delraybeach.com.

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In conjunction with the Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture’s STUFF exhibit an installation of the famous “LOVE” sculpture took place Dec. 3 in front of Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. STUFF is a vintage collection of items collected from Delray residents from the 1940s, '50s and '60s.
“The original LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana was carved out of a solid block of aluminum, highly unpolished, that the pop artist had made for a show at New York’s Stable Gallery in 1966. The design was conceived at a time when the Vietnam War consumed the United States. LOVE became a symbol for peace and is one of the most celebrated works within the pop art movement,” said Melissa Carter, director of marketing and public relations for Old School Square.
The sculpture will stand 16 feet tall with an 8-foo. sculpture base.
“The base was fabricated of aluminum and was designed to allow visitors to walk underneath for photo opportunities,” Carter said.
The sculpture was created by members of the Old School Square staff, and a portion of the materials were donated by Delray Awning, 80 N. Congress Ave. Delray Beach.
For more information call Melissa Carter at 561-243-7922, ext. 322, or by e-mail at mcarter@oldschool.org or visit www.oldschool.org.

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The students offering the scrumptious goodies here are from left, Xander Cohen of Delray Beach, Ian Thomas of Boynton Beach, Shea Gouldd of Boynton Beach, Nick Schultz of Boynton Beach, and Camille Houle of Boca Raton.
Unity School students became proactive when thinking of ways to save the rainforests in South America. The Unity School Builders Club baked an array of healthy baked goods such as whole wheat carob cookies, oat muffins and earth-friendly snacks, as part of their ongoing “Bake It For The Rainforest” fundraising campaign.
So far the Unity School Builders' Club has raised more than $300 to save rainforests in South America, and through those efforts the Unity School has saved more than 30 acres depletion.
Over the past year, the students fundraising work has been helped by a partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Delray Beach. Teacher Barb Ferguson guides the Builders' Club with the help of parent volunteers Mary Wheeler and Lisa Romer, both of Delray Beach.

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Delray Beach Mayor Rita Ellis read “What a Wonderful World” by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele to kids of all ages and their parents in the children’s section of the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. as part of the Mayor’s 2008-09 Literacy Initiative. The book was selected to emphasize this year’s “Families Reading Together” Campaign.
The theme this year was a pajama party.
“I came in my pajamas and I encouraged everyone who attended, children and parents, to come in their pajamas,” Ellis said.
Each child that attended the event received a copy of “What a Wonderful World” signed by Ellis.
A special craft activity and a skit about the book also took place at the event.
Ellis said she holds the event close to her heart as a literacy advocate.
“I’m an avid reader. This is an effort to highlight the importance of literacy in the community,” she said.
For more information on the Delray Beach Education Board, sponsors of the event and upcoming Education Board Events call 561-266-0197.

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The city of Delray Beach is putting a call out to all artists in an effort to spruce up the Delray Beach Police Department walls with local artwork.
Sharon L’Herrou, administrative officer for budget and finance at the Delray Beach Police Department, 300 W. Atlantic Ave., said city officials and police personnel decided to “seek local art to fill this rather large building.”
Local artists can submit a resume with slides or photographs of selected works by Dec. 17.
“Winning artists will have their donated artwork displayed throughout the building. All artists will be notified by mail after the police department committee reviews submissions,” L’Herrou said.
Artists interested should include name, address, telephone number, identify titles and dates of selected artwork, describe the medium used, dimensions, and approximate dollar value of each item to be considered, in an e-mail or stamped, self-addressed envelope to return slides and photos.
Mail to: Sharon L'Herrou, Delray Beach Police Department, 300 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444.
Or send by e-mail to lherrou@ci.delray-beach.fl.us

For more information call 561-243-7852

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Rotary District Governor-Elect Leo Phillips (right) shown with Service Above Self recipient Cliff Ripley.
The 12th annual Delray Beach Rotary Club “Service Before Self Award” will be awarded to Clifford Ripley, a longtime Delray Beach resident, and principal of Delray Beach’s Seacrest High School from 1965 to 1970.
The award will be given out at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave.
Ripley will be given a plaque and be inducted into the “Walkway of Honor” located in the front of the Cornell Museum, also located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Also, a $1,000 donation in Ripley’s name will be made to Old School Square by the Rotary Club.
Ripley has completed many endeavors with the Palm Beach County School District, different organizations in Delray Beach, and served 15 years on the Bethesda Hospital Foundation Board in Boynton Beach where he founded the employees’ childhood center. Today, the child center is known as “The Clifford and Madeline Ripley Early Childhood Center.”

For more information, call Sally Dye at 561-649-1658 or by sallydye1@yahoo.com

The Delray Beach Rotary Club meets at noon every Tuesday at
Ellie's 50's Diner Banquet Room, 2410 N. Federal Highway in
Delray Beach. For more information on those meetings call the restaurant at 561-276-1570.

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St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball player Rick Ankiel will help open Bucky Dent Baseball School's Winter Season on Dec. 22 in Delray Beach.
According to Bucky Dent Baseball School General Manager, Larry Hoskin, Ankiel will be a guest instructor at the baseball camp the beginning week starting Dec. 22. Bucky Dent, former New York Yankees shortstop, will also be at the baseball camp.
Hoskin said both professional baseball players will instruct during a “Special Hitting Camp” the week of Dec. 22, and “Bucky’s Infield Special” the week starting Dec.29.
Bucky Dent’s Baseball School is open 26 weeks out of the year and teaches baseball skills to students ages 5 to 18. The baseball school has been based in Delray Beach for 34 years.
For more information visit www.buckydentbaseballschool.com or call Larry Hoskin at 561-265-0280.

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