The village of Wellington is soliciting artwork from elementary, middle and high school students for its "Student Art Program." These works of art will be on display for a four- month rotation throughout the year.

This program is in partnership with the Wellington Art Society. Students living or going to school in Wellington are eligible to participate. The next exhibition will being Sept. 21 and will run through Jan. 13. Students who wish to participate must bring their artwork to the Wellington Community Center, 12165 Forest Hill Blvd., from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 16. The artwork will then be selected by the Wellington Art Society.

Contact the Wellington Art Society at 561-784-7561 or visit www.ci.wellington.fl.us for more information.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH - The Royal Playhouse in conjunction with Wild Orchids Cafe will be presenting a Dinner Theater fundraising drive beginning Aug. 22.

Chef Chris Paul Falci, owner of Wild Orchids will be preparing a five-course dinner and the Royal Playhouse will be putting on "tick, tick... BOOM!" by Jonathan Larson, best known for his musical "RENT." It tells the story of an aspiring composer about to turn 30 in New York City named Jon. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, and his best friend is making a lot of money on Madison Avenue. Meanwhile Jon is waiting on tables, and trying to write the next great musical.

Tickets are $150, $50 of which will be donated to charity. There will be five performances starting Aug. 22 and ending Sept. 12.

"I'm so happy to be able to help so many people all at once through these charitable organizations," Falci said. "My passion is making people happy through food and this is the best of both worlds."

The charities that will receive a portion of the proceeds are PACE Center for Girls, Hospice of PBC, the Autism Project of PBC, FAU's CARD program, Caridad Center, the Cancer Alliance for Help and Hope, Chris Evert Charities and JDRF.

"I hope that everyone will come out, have a wonderful meal, see a great musical and have an enjoyable evening and support a local charity, said Jean Fischer, executive director of the Cancer Alliance. "We hope people dig deep in their pockets to help assist cancer patients."

The Alliance assists patients dealing with financial issues while they are undergoing treatment. Since 2003 they've helped more than 500 patients and paid out more than $1 million. Fischer said donations are down but with some reworking of their budget they've yet to turn anyone away.

"We just really appreciate them for including us in this event," she said.

This is a special production from the Royal Playhouse so they won't be handling ticket sales. Tickets must be purchased through www.wildorchidscafe.org.

The Royal Playhouse is still searching for someone to donate a home to them.

"We're waiting for this show to be over and then we'll have time to sit down and assess our future," said Peter Pagliaro, executive director. Since losing their home they had hoped to come back to the Western Communities. So far they've had no luck.

Call Aimee Zickerman of Wild Orchids Cafe at 561-504-1814 for more information.

If you go:

What: Dinner Theater fundraiser

Where: Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way

When: 6:30 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m.; Aug. 22, 28 and 29; Sept. 11 and 12

Cost: $150 includes a five-course dinner, show and $50 of that will be donated to charity

Information/tickets: www.wildorchidscafe.org or 561-504-1814

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ROYAL PALM BEACH - The Palms West Chamber is taking steps to preserve the four oak trees that have to be removed from their property in order to construct their new building.

The four oaks as well as 16 cabbage palms are being relocated to be used later in the landscape plan for the property.

“The oaks were probably 40 to 50 feet tall, I would think, and probably 30-plus years old,” said Scott Armand of Armand Professional Services, who is overseeing the landscaping for the project. “They were relocated to our little tree farm on the property until we get the building done.”

The completed project will include 40 additional trees on the property.

An actual building for the chamber has been in the works for some time. Currently they are located inside of a mobile unit. The new building will be 3,927 square-feet and will feature two public conference rooms. Their current building will be donated to charity if they can find someone to move it.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH - The Palms West Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way in Royal Palm Beach. RSVPs are due by Friday, Aug. 14.

The event will be moderated by Maureen Whelihan, president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society. And it will feature a panel of experts that include: Alan B. Pillersdorf, MD, FACS; Brent Schillinger, MD; Kevin DiLallo, CEO, Wellington Regional Medical Center; Bland Eng, CEO, Palms West Hospital; Julian Lago, President, Fla. Assoc. of Health Underwriters; Bob Bloom, Ink & Toner USA, LLC; State Representative Mark Pafford, Florida District 88; and a representative from 'Organizing for America.'

The lunch is being presented by Cleveland Clinic, Florida Heatlh and Wellness Center. Food from Tijuana Flats will be provided.

The cost for members who pre-pay is $15. Members with reservations wishing to pay at the door $20. Non-members are $25.

Call the chamber office 561-790-6200 to make a reservation.

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Royal Palm Beach - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is marking the official grand opening of its new office, 9300 Belvedere Road, with a ribbon cutting ceremony, naturalization ceremony, and tours of the facility at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13.

Congressman Ron Klein will provide remarks, and USCIS Acting Deputy Director Michael Aytes will also deliver congratulatory remarks.

A naturalization ceremony will be held to administer the Oath of Allegiance to 25 candidates who will become citizens. THe candidates originate from 12 countries: Brazil, Croatia, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Peru, St. Kitts-Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago.

The new office will provide naturalization interviews, lawful permanent resident processing, finger printing and photographic services and replaces temporary modules that were located on Banyan Boulevard. The 38,000 square-foot office is expected to process about 57,000 customers a year.

The new building is being dedicated to Henry Lewis Hulbert who was born in Yorkshire, England in 1867. He was a highly decorated U.S. Marine, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during the 1889 Philippine Insurrection. He was killed in action in France during World War I, and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross and promoted to the rank of captain.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH - W4CY Radio is presenting the first Royal Palm Folk and Acoustic Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Park, 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

The cost is $25 which includes food and a beverage. Kids younger than 12 are admitted free.

The artist line up for the event will include: Valerie C. Wisecracker, Garrison Doles, Ellen Bukstel, Rick Nelson, J.D. Danner, Rick Seguso, Chad and Heather, Southern Shores, Bluegrass, Andrew Bayuk, Ashley Gang, Nick Annis, Billy Glades, Roadside Revue, Heart Strings, Eddie Parshall & Willie Hunton, Shauna Sweeney, Phil Mitrakos, and Kelly Jean Marie.

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WELLINGTON - Office Depot and Dean Anthony's Pizza will be handing out free pizza to anyone who stops by to donate school supplies at the following locations:

Office Depot
The Mall At Wellington Green
Wellington
Monday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to noon

Office Depot
260 N. Congress Ave.
Boynton Beach
Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon

KOOL 105.5 and WJNO will be on site with music and prizes.

For more information call Central Area Volunteer Coordinator Sheri Siegal at 561-236-0299.

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The Village of Wellington has sent out a call to artists to participate in its fifth year of its Susan P. Bradford Art in Public Places Program. The deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 9.

"I think it's a beautiful program," said Corinne Ingerman of Wellington. "It's a nice way to beautify Wellington."

The art pieces will be displayed in various locations around the village from January to August. They usually accept between 25 and 35 pieces of work. All artists residing in the U.S. are eligible, but local artists are encouraged to participate.

Artists will have to loan or donate their artwork for a one-year display in Village facilities and public places. All artwork should be freestanding or in display form, framed or mounted. All forms of media will be considered.

"This is to provide an atheistic program that exposes local artists to residents in the community," said Nicole Evangelista, community projects manager.

Earlier this year the Village renamed its public art program after Susan G. Bradford. Bradford, a well-known Wellington artist, died last year. She was actively involved in the Wellington Art in Public Places Program from its inception in 2004. She was also known in the Wellington area and across the nation for her murals.

"[Susan] was involved in the art in public places since the beginning," Evanglista said. "She was very influential in the art community in Wellington."

Ingerman said she knew Susan from her involvement in the art community.

"I was very saddened by the loss," she said. "She was a very nice lady and to have her go as well her son, it was just awful."

Guidelines of the program include:
1. Participant must complete a Public Art On-Loan/Donation Application.
2. Artwork shall reflect a broad variety of styles and support community interests such as our emphasis on children, families, seniors and equestrian interests.
3. Artwork shall have aesthetic and technical merit and shall be appropriate for the site or sites in the Village of Wellington.

Call Evangelista at 561-791-4733, or e-mail her at nevangelista@ci.wellington.fl.us.

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