Munch on pizza and help raise money for Autism Speaks. The fun will happen Feb. 13 and 14 with the Mall at Wellington Green, The Gardens Mall and the Town Center of Boca Raton California Pizza Kitchens participating. Be sure to visit Walk Now for Autism Palm Beach’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150489412025910&set=a.377127955909.165137.81651430909&type=1&ref=nf to get a copy of the flier, which needs to be presented to your server so that 20 percent of your check is donated.

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Since 1994 the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday has been a national day of service. On Jan. 16, Wellington will be having its first Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, an opportunity for residents to give back to their community and earn volunteer service hours.

All projects will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington.

Teens and adults are urged to sign up to volunteer to beautify Village Park, assisting with various landscaping and clean-up efforts. Volunteers should be 14 or older to participate and must wear appropriate outdoor attire - including sneakers. Wellington encourages those seeking community service hours to take part in this event.

In addition, families with younger children who wish to give back can volunteer to assist Hugs and Kisses, a local nonprofit organization that transforms old buttons into unique bracelets to raise money for cancer patients with financial needs. Volunteers can assist with cleaning, sorting and preparing the buttons to be made into jewelry.

To volunteer call volunteer coordinator Kim Henghold at 561-791-4137 or by email at khenghold@wellingtonfl.gov.

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Having a hard time figuring out what to give the family this holiday season? Why not think outside the box and give the gift of recreation. New this year Wellington is offering gift certificates that can be used for any of their recreation programs, sport or activities.

Wellington’s Spring 2012 Recreation Guide, which covers programs and special events from January to May 2012, is now available by visiting wellingtonfl.gov, clicking on the Parks and Recreation icon and selecting ‘Flyers and Guides.’ Wellington will be offering a variety of activities for all ages from 4 months to seniors. Activities range from swimming lessons to hip-hop dance classes, soccer, acting, self-defense classes, senior brunch-n-bingo and much more. There will also be Yoga classes and morning and evening Pilates classes.

Participants must register for programs in advance either online by visiting the Parks and Recreation page at wellingtonfl.gov, via fax or by visiting the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. or Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road.

For specific details and the latest program information, visit wellingtonfl.gov or call Julie Strow, programs coordinator, at 561-753-5262.

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Looking for something the kids can do that's fun, healthy and convenient this winter break? How about Wellington’s Winter Holiday Camp. Register is going on now for the camp.

Children ages 6 to 13 will play sports, including basketball, flag football, soccer and kickball with fun games and prizes, including daily sportsmanship prizes and an awards ceremony. In addition, every camper will receive a free Building Up Sports Academy T-shirt and a sports medal. This camp is educational, structured and entertaining whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete.

The Winter Holiday Camp will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road. The first session is Dec. 27 to 30 and the second session is Jan. 3 to 6. The cost is $175 per session for Wellington residents and $218.75 per session for non-residents.

Registration for Wellington’s Winter Holiday Camp can be completed at Village Park, the Wellington Community Center or by visiting the Parks and Recreation page at wellingtonfl.gov.

For more information or questions, call 561-601-5248 or visit buildingupsportsacademy.com.

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The Wellington Homeownership Center, 13833 Wellington Trace, Suite E15, will be closed beginning today (Dec 14) and will reopen Jan. 2.

The center offers a variety of free services to Wellington residents, including first-time homebuyer programs and foreclosure prevention services. For assistance during this time, residents are encouraged to call Wellington’s Helping Residents With Needs line at 561-791-4796.

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