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Air dates September 12, 2010 at 11am & September 13, 2010 at 7pm Personal Finance during a Slow Economic Recovery A forum featuring: Greg McBride of Bankrate.com Anne Gannon, PBC Tax Collector Jessica Secere: Regional President of CredAbility For more info on the above guests or their organizations: www.bankrate.com www.pbcgov.com/tax 561-355-2264 www.CredAbility.org Nonprofit Credit Counseling and Education 800.251.2227 We end with a brief talk with Darlene Kostrub, Executive Director of the Literacy Coalition of PBC. She announces their Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee on Sept. 16, and Read for the Record on Oct. 7 focusing on The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.
Air dates September 5 at 11am & September 6 at 7pm
Roger Ward, the chief curator of the Norton Museum of Art announces the arrival of a van Gogh on loan, and a new exhibit: "On The Silk Road." Alexia Davis, Public Relations Manager, talks about their many events, including the popular Art After Dark. Call 561.832.5196 or go to http://www.norton.org for more info Chenjerai Hove, renown Zimbabwean poet, is interviewed by guest host and fellow countryman, Ilan Elkaim. Hove is in exile because of his human rights work at home. He is currently 'writer in residence' at "Miami: City of Refuge". He will also be appearing at the Miami International Book Fair in November. Go to www.MiamiCityofRefuge.org, www.FLCenterLitArts.com and http://www.miamibookfair.com/ more info. Air dates August 29, 2010 at 11am & August 30, 2010 at 7pm
Click here to listen to this show http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxel/.jukebox?action=viewMedia&mediaId=921194 Andre Gomes López of Port St. Lucie is just 6 years old, and has just won a NATIONAL contest! He came in 2nd in the PBS Kids Go Read contest for his grade level. Andre reads the endearing book to our audience, and his Mom, Shindy López, talks about how he came up with the idea for "How to Get Rid of the Shy Bugs". Deborah Morgan is the executive director for Palm Beach Harvest; she and her daughter, Holly Morgan, talk about their mission to provide food for the many soup kitchens and homeless services in Palm Beach County who are experincing record demand in this economy. Bernie Godek is the executive director for Habitat for Humanity, Palm Beach County. He is joined by Deborah Knapp, a local paralegal, who donated her family home to Habitat. Palm Beach and Broward Counties: Miriam Rosario, 562-837-5022 Josh Blue is a comedian with cerebral palsy, and a past winner of Last Comic Standing. He talks about his career and life, both of which involve using his talents to spread the word about CP. He lets the world know the disease does not limit what a person can do in life. He is coming to Improv, West Palm Beach this weekend! His last performance is Sunday evening August 15.
Air date August 8 at 11am; re-airs August 9 at 7pm Teachers of the Year special Three of this year's William T. Dwyer Award 2010 Winners are also interviewed about their profession, the award, and how they go about making learning interesting for their students. They are: Shelley Nachum is a personal chef who flew up to Washington DC to participate in a program Michelle Obama promotes, called "Chef's Move to School". Shelley will soon "adopt" a Palm Beach County School to bring healthy eating choices to their cafeteria, and teach elementary or middle shool children in their classrooms. Go to http://www.shortonthyme.com/ or call 561-276-8539 for more info. Adriann Dawes of Tri County Humane Society tells of the hundreds of dogs and cats they have available for adoption at their facility west of the Turnpike, just south of Glades Rd. Call (561) 482-8110 or go to http://www.tricountyhumane.org/ for more info. Kristin Hopkins, the Art Gallery Specialist for the Jan and Gary Dario Gallery at Palm Beach State College (formerly PBCC), and Ray Neubert, a local photographer, talk about the current exhibit: "Vanishing Florida" which runs through August 12. Call 561.868.3909 or go to: http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/ or http://www.vanishingflorida.net/ for more info. Air date July 25 at 11am; re-airs July 26 at 7pm Ellyn Okrent and Rocio Davis are the executive director and development director, respectively, of The Milagro Center. It is an arts and education After School program for disadvantaged children in Palm Beach County.For more information call 561-279-2970 or go to www.milagrocenter.org Linda Carr, guest host, talks about summer travel options.
Dr. Elaine Rotenberg and Karen Cohen, Director of "Mentoring 4 Kids" discuss the importance of mentors in an at-risk child's life. For more info about Mentoring 4 Kids, call Peggy Kroll at Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service in West Palm Beach at 561-238-0281. Dr. Sameer Hinduja is the co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, as well as an FAU associate professor in the School of Criminology + Criminal Justice. He wrote "Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying" and talks about how to prevent our youth from using technology for bullying.Go to http://www.cyberbullying.us/ for more info. Dave Benson is the Assistant Director at Safe Schools, Palm Beach County. He talks about local efforts to teach students -and teachers- how to minimize violence, often by giving students alternatives. Jowharah Sanders + Tara Austin founded NVEEE (National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment)in Broward County to assist victims of hate crimes. They are working with the family of the young student in Deerfield who was brutally attacked by a fellow student. Go to http://www.nveee.org/ for more info. Andrew Gross was a collaborator with fellow Palm Beacher, James Patterson, but now is a prominent author in his own right. He talks about his new suspense thriller: "Reckless" Award winning novelist, Jonathon King, talks about his latest book, "The Styx", a departure from his popular detective novel series. The plot revolves around an oft rumored, racially charged incident on the island of Palm Beach in the early 20th century. Boca Raton resident Steven Forman, got readers laughing after his first book "Boca Knights", so of course, he followed it up with "Boca Mournings". You'll recognize the locale -and the local characters! Deboran & Joel Shlian collaborate both as doctors in their South Florida practice, but also as authors of 3 medical mysteries. The latest, "Rabbit in the Moon" is an international thriller, that takes place in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macao and California-all places the’ve spent time. Wayne Richards is a Commissioner of the Port of Palm Beach, and the creator of the Palm Beach County Haiti Relief Coalition. He gives us an update of what's happening in Haiti now, months after a devastating earthquake, and after most relief organizations have reduced their numbers and many have forgotten their dire straits. Ollie Jones of Wellington used his skills as an engineer to design and adapt equipment to help his daughter, Janae, progress despite her debilitating disease: Cerebral Palsy. He is already helping other local children with his designs, and hopes to donate them to children in need across America. For more information, go to http://www.janaedesigns.com/ or call 561-249-2464. Wayne Barton is a force of nature in Boca Raton. After 20 years as a Boca Raton policeman, he founded the "Wayne Barton Study Center" to help local youth. It serves underprivileged children by encouraging them to learn responsibility, respect, and the importance of education. He rewards those who are diligent and abide by the spirit and rules of the center with full scholarships to the college of their choice. To date more than 100 children have received a scholarship. Contact Sheryl Fuchsman of BARTON'S BOOSTERS at (561) 620-6203 or email her at mailto:atboosters5@bellsouth.net.
Frederic Strouck Alan Tremain helped make the Copley Hotel in Boston THE place to stay. Now a Palm Beach County resident, A British native and world traveler, he wrote a book "Without Reservation" about his experiences which include many interesting celebrity "encounters."
Air date Sunday June 6 at 11am (re-air Monday June 7 at 7pm) Robert Molleda is the "Warning Coordinator" at the Miami National Weather Service office. Sarah Marmion talks about FPL's programs and procedures to minimize the effects of a potential storm. Bill Johnson is the new Director of the Palm Beach County Emergency Management Division. He is no stranger to our area- recently at Broward County's equivalent. Michael Lampert is the Chairman of the Board of the American Red Cross, Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter. He advises everyone to prepare for a possible disaster throughout the year, and how to do it cost effectively. For more information call 561-650-9114 or go to www.redcross-pbc.org.
Airdates Sunday May 30 at 11am, and Monday May 31 at 7pm Airdate Sunday May 23 at 11am (re-air Monday, May 24 at 7pm) All our guests today offer insights as to the 'behind the scenes' at local hotels and impressive kitchens-as insiders and professionals. Paige DeSimone is a sophomore at West Boca High School, enrolled in their Culinary Arts Academy. At her young age, she is already an award winning chef working part time at The Breakers, and obviously knows-and loves-what she wants to do in life. Another key mentor of Paige's is Dominick Laudia; he is also the Executive Chef at Boca Woods. Air dates May 16, 2010 at 11am, and re-airs May 17 at 7pm Brad Meltzer, NY Times Best Selling author and South Florida resident, talks about a book he decided to write when his first child was born: "Heroes For My Son."
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office talks about the current crack down on local pain clinics (AKA "pill mills"), and on the success of their gang task force, as well as how upcoming budget constraints may affect us in the next year or two. Barbara Masi is creator of the PBSO Animal Kindness Program; she goes to schools and events to teach children respect for animals. For more informationon any of these subjects, visit www.pbso.org or email questions to mediarelations@pbso.org.
Bruce Wigo, the President & CEO of Ft Lauderdale's International Swimming Hall of Fame, talks about how important it is for everyone to learn to swim. He provides historical and social rationale why some cultures do not swim. He also announces their upcoming awards ceremonies, featuring guests: Greg Louganis, Micheal Phelps and many other famous, award winning swimmers. Go to www.ISHOF.com for more info. Debbie Ellman is the founder of a local non-profit foundation called "Best Foot Forward", which worlks with foster children in Palm Beach County who are close to aging out of the sytem at age 18, with no resources. For more info, email Ms. Ellman at dellman@bestfoot.org Jim Barry of the Consumer Electronics Association describes the amazing bag of tricks he brought to our studio: the latest high tech gadgets coming to stores near you. His bag gets smaller each time we see him as devices get smaller; he had a video camera in a pen! To nurture your inner 'geek' go to http://www.ce.org/.
Air dates April 25, 2010 at 11am, and re-airs April 26 at 7pm Ethel G. Hofman, a favorite amongst Florida Forum audiences, talks about her recent travels through the northeastern United States, uncovering lovely places to stay and especially eat, along the way. She also talks about her upbringing as part of the only Jewish family in the Shetland Isles, documented in her book “Mackerel at Midnight” Barbara Fox, author of “Widowpedia” talks about her book, chronicling “Act Two”: the second chance you get when you lose your spouse. Air dates April 18, 2010 at 11am, and re-airs April 19 at 7pm Deborah Pollack, author of "Laura Woodward: The Artist Behind the Innovator Who Developed Palm Beach" talks about this late 19th century/early 20th century landscape artist painted in the Florida wilderness and used her visionary ideas to influence Henry Flagler to develop Palm Beach as a resort. Woodward will be doing a presentation on Sunday, May 2 at 2:00pm at the Delray Beach Public Library in conjunction with the Delray Beach Historical Society. Call 561-266-9490 or go to http://www.delraylibrary.org/ for more info. Joel and Deborah Shlian collaborate both as doctors-and authors of 3 medical mysteries. The latest, "Rabbit in the Moon" is an international thriller, that takes place in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Macao and California-all places the’ve spent time. Captain James Durr of Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement announces the upcoming Operation Medicine Cabinet. This program encourages everyone to turn in their unused prescription pills in exchange for a $5 gift certificate for CVS. It takes place on Saturday April 24 from 9am-4pm at 6 location: Boca Raton Town Center Mall,Boynton Beach Mall, CVS at 10th Ave. + Congress in Palm Springs;CVS at 441- just North of Forest Hill Blvd.in Wellington and CVS at PGA & Military Trail. Call their HOTLINE at 561-688-3804 for more info
Rachel Schlufman is interviewed by Ilan Elkaim. She and her sister survived life in a Nazi labor camp. Nearly all other family members perished in Auchwitz.Near the end of the war, US bomber pilot Robert Freeman dropped leaflets over this labor camp. 50 years later, there was a bittersweet meeting between Schlufman and her wartime hero - face to face in South Florida. Air dates April 4, 2010 at 11am, and re-airs April 5 at 7pm Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger of Miami is the author of “A German Life”, and his story is remarkable. Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach encourages everyone to read "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak as part of their Read Together campaign. We have a panel discussiong the book consisting of Jeanne Siccone of thte Palm Beach Literacy Coalition, Kristin Calder, the campaign's chairperson, as well as WXEL volunteers and Book CLub members: Marjorie Most, Sonja Hudson and Elaine Levy.
Rabbi Jessica Brockman talks about "Project Nuremberg" a collaborative effort of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, and Lynn University. The events will bring the original Nuremberg trials to life and run from April 1-10.
Air dates March 14, 2010 at 11am (re-air March 15, 2010 at 7pm) Dorothy Klein of the Broward Public Library Foundation talks about their annual "Literary Feast" on March 19 & 20, 2010. The event features more than 20 authors, book signings and intimate dinner parties. Authors such as Joy Fielding , David Kirby and Lisa See are among this year's participants. Call (954) 357-5954 or www.literaryfeastonline.org for more info. Micki Schner discusses the Brandeis National Women's Committee Boca West Chapter Literary Luncheon. Her guest authors include Thrity Umrigar , Lisa See, and Barbara Delinsky. This event was so popular this year, it sold out month's ago. She has bigger plans for next year: perhaps a local book fair? Blythe Danner, award winning actress of state and screen, calls in to talk about her new film "The Lightkeepers", with Richard Drefuss. It opens at Boynton Cinema on March 19. Go to http://www.pbifilmfest.org/ for more info
Air dates March 7, 2010 at 11am (re-air March 8, 2010 at 7pm) Our first set of guests are from the League of Women Voters. Vivian Pazmino talks about the United Way "VITA" program, which provides free tax preparation for qualifying low income residents; she also discusses new tax changes for 2010.Go to www.unitedwaypbc.org or call 561-364-3248 for more info. Linda Carr does a travel segment on French Cooking Schools, a timely topic considering the resurgence of interest in Julia Childs, and Child's biographer giving a talk at Mizner Park's Festival of the Arts Boca. Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Presidential historian, but also serves as the "Distinguished writer in residence" for the festival She gies a lecture on "The Art and Craft of Biography: Living with Johnson, Kennedy, Roosevelt and Lincoln" on Monday March 8 at 7pm. David Brooks is a columnist for the New York Times. He will give a lecture entitled: "Political Outlook" at the festival on Sunday March 7 at 7pm. Daryl Houston, Program Officer of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties, and David Ober, a Board Member, talk about their work to promote 'greening initiatives" for local non-profits for which they received a "Greennonprofits" certification award. Robi Jurney, executive director, Quantum House describes their work in regards to "Non-Profits Go Green." Go to www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/green for more info, or call 561-659-6800
Sunday February 21, 2010 at 11am (re-air February 22, 2010 at 7pm) Joanne Sinchuk, founder of the unique Delray Beach bookstore "Murder on the Beach" is a key organizer of
Sunday February 14, 2010 at 11am (re-air February 15, 2010 at 7pm) Wayne Barton is the founder of the "Wayne Barton Study Center" . After 20 years as a Boca Raton policeman, he decided there was a need to help local youth. He created this center in Boca Raton for underprivileged children to learn responsibility, respect, and the importance of education. He rewards those who are diligent and abide by the spirit and rules of the center with full scholarships to the college of their choice. To date more than 100 children have received a scholarship. Contact Sheryl Fuchsman of BARTON'S BOOSTERS at (561) 620-6203 or email her at mailto:atboosters5@bellsouth.net. Serena Hopkinson and her daughter , Natalie, purchased and restored a historic 1920's home in West Palm Beach. They subsequently uncovered its fascinating history: it was called the "Cracker Johnson House" after the unique man who built it. Johnson, half white, half African American, made his fortune in real estate and bootlegged whiskey. Story has it he even bailed out the city of West Palm Beach with a $50,000 loan during the Depression. Our guest tells us about him, the house, and how she is working to improve the neighborhood that surrounds it. For more info, go to www.crackerjohnson.org Sunday February 7, 2010 (re-airs Monday February 8, 2010) Roger Ward is chief curator at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. He describes their exhibitions for the season: including "Hapsburg Treasures", "Reclaimed: Jacques Goudstikker", "Paul Fusco: the RFK Funeral Train photography" and "Richard Avedon: Fashion Photographer". Go to www.norton.org Clive Cholerton is the artistic director at Boca Raton's Caldwell Theatre. He offers us a preview of their season's performances. Go to www.caldwelltheatre.com for more details. Pierre Henri Matisse is the grandson of renowned artist, Henri Matisse, and an artist in his own right. He- and his work- will be at an exhibition to benefit Nat King Cole Foundation to put music in local schools, along with Alexander Renoir, a grandson of Henri Matisse will also be at this weekends showings. Go to www.onessimofineart.com for more info January 31, 2010 (re-airs February 1,2010)
Yanatha Desouvre is a Haitian-American performance poet who expresses his feelings about what has happened -and is happening- both in Haiti, and at Lynn University, where he works. He does this by heart felt replies to host Ann Bocock's questions, but also by an emotional reading of a poem he wrote. A book of his poetry is called "Walk Through This Journey" and is available though most book sellers.(*)
Steve Luxenberg, an editor at the Washington Post, wrote "Annie's Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret", which tells how his mother hid the existence of his mentally ill sister. He will be giving a book talk on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Boca Raton's Bnai Torah Congregation. For more information go to http://steveluxenberg.com/content/index.asp Angela Manfredi, once a Pledge Producer at WXEL, comes back to Palm Beach County as the opening act for the Delray Beach Library's annual fund-raiser: "Laugh With the Library Chapter 4". She gives us her humorous take on how her career an up-and-coming comedienne in Los Angeles and life as a single female, are evolving. Just don't ask her to "Say something funny!" (the first line some new acquaintances use to initiate conversation with her.) Helga Silva of the US Census Bureau talks about the need for EVERYONE to be counted, emphasizing that information is not given to ICE (Immigration), that it is solely used to collect data to assist the government in knowing where to allocate what kind of resources. She notes that both very low income and very high income areas are the most under-counted. If you have any questions, go to http://www.uscensus.gov/ or call 1-866-861-2010. *To acquire any books mentioned on Florida Forum, and support WXEL at the same time, we encourage you to click on the WXEL Mall box in the left column, and follow links to Amazon, Borders or Barnes + Noble, etc. Sunday January 24, 2010 at 11am, (re-airs Monday, January 25 at 7pm) Major Joseph Bernadel + Diane Allerdyce -co-founders of Delray Beach's Toussaint L'Overture School talk about how their predominantly Haitian descent students are affected by the earthquake disaster, and what the school is doing to aid the victims. They are working with the Red Cross to train Creole speakers to translate for emergency workers for 30 day stints in Haiti. Contact the school at 561-738-9800, or contact the local Red Cross: http://www.redcross-pbc.org/.
Sunday January 17, 2010 at 11am, (re-airs Monday, January 18 at 7pm) Miles Coon, president and founder of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival is interviewed by host Ann Bocock, and guest host, Ilan Elkaim, about the event and its theme: Human Rights. It takes place at Old School Square in Delray Beach Jan 18-23. Poet Carolyn Forche, a guest poet for Martin Luther King Day, talks about her poetry, affected by -and inspired by- her experiences in troubled areas of the world. For more info, go to http://www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org/ or call 561-243-7922 x1. Richard Marconi, curator of education at the Palm Beach Historical Society announces their newest exhibit on the World War II era "Puddle Jumpers of Lantana"...how local civilians in the Civil Air Patrol flew 'missions' over our waters and sometimes attacked German submarines off our shores. Sunday January 10, 2010 at 11am, (re-airs Monday, January 11 at 7pm) Elisa New is a Harvard professor and author of a fascinating book: "Jacob's Cane"; she'll be speaking at "The Levis JCC" in Boca Raton Jan 13th and Broken Sound Club on Jan 15. Go to www.jacobscane.org for more info. Darlene Kostrub, the executive director of the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition announces their Read Together 2010 Campaign. Go online to www.literacycoalitionpbc.org or to a library to vote your choice of 5 books for the entire county to read and discuss in April. The choices are: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford; The Things they Carried by Tim O’Brien;Run by Ann Patchett; The Guernsey and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer + Annie Barrows; and Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Jim Snyder is the Board Chairman of the Loxahatchee River Historical Society and author of "Life & Death on the Loxahatchee: The Story of Trapper Nelson" . He talks about celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse TODAY (Sunday Jan 10) till 5pm. He also describes the opening of Tindall House, one of the oldest homes in Palm Beach County, relocated to the Lighthouse grounds recently. Go to www.lrhs.org or http://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/. Alexia Davis and Roger Ward of the Norton Museum of Art talk about their upcoming exhibits, including the last few weeks of William Kentridge (till Jan 20) and their "Art After Dark" the 2nd Tues of each month.(*) Future shows include: Andy Warhol, fashion photographer Richard Avedon and the RFK Funeral Train. Go to www.norton.org. * On Thursday, January 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Norton Museum of Art hosts a special WXEL MemberCard event: "Art After Dark goes international!" Hear the reggae, surf and rock of B-Liminal, enjoy free ARTinis and activities, and so much more! WXEL Members will receive half off admission to this Art After Dark event. Please present your MemberCard at the door to take advantage of this offer. Sunday January 3, 2010 at 11am, (re-airs Monday, January 4 at 7pm) January is National Mentoring Month and Dr. Elaine Rotenberg and Karen Cohen, Director of "Mentoring 4 Kids" discuss the importance of mentors in an at-risk child's life. For more info, go to www.nationalmentoringmonth.org or call the Alpert Jewish Family & Children's Service in West Palm Beach at 561.684.1991. Kokie Dinnan talks about Family Promise, an interfaith non-profit which provides homeless children and their families clothes, financial counseling, resume building, interview skills,and jobs-along with love and support to restore their dignity and self-respect.Go to www.FamilyPromiseSPBC.org or call 561-265-3370.
Sunday December 27, 2009 at 11am (Monday, December 28 at 7pm) The Florida Forum team enjoys the holidays -and lets you enjoy some lovely holiday music. "See" you in the New Year! Sunday December 20, 2009 at 11am, (re-airs Monday, December 21 at 7pm)
"Best of Florida Forum 2009" Ellen Kranzler, who first volunteered as a result of an interview we did with Guardian Ad Litem awhile back, and Peter Braun talk about this critical service for vulnerable children. There are many children in our community who need an adult to help and protect them as they make their way through the legal system. They are joined by "Areanna" who now works in the court system after spending her childhood in the foster care system and finally guided out of her dire situation by GAL. She talks evocatively about how critical the GAL service was to her getting to where she is now. If you'd like to volunteer, or need more info, call 561-355-2773 or go to www.guardianadlitem.org. Sally J. Ling is a local historian and author who has researched and written about a fascinating Boca Raton "Cold Case"- from the 1940s. The double murder of a prominent sculptor and his wife remains unsolved and proves that “truth is stranger than fiction.” Sunday December 13, 2009 at 11am, (re-air Monday, December 14 at 7pm)
Steve Solomon, once a familiar voice on Florida Forum predecessor: "Senior Side" with host Chuck Zink, is now a taking his one man show to Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 18,19 and 20. The show is: "My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm Home For the Holidays". He talks about his life as a family man, and as comedian working his way up the ranks to Broadway and national tours. Allison Goff is the Education Director at Whitehall,The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach.They have evening holiday tours from December 19-23, featuring Christmas traditions during the Gilded Age. Go to www.flaglermuseum.us for more info Kami Barrett & Dr.Burton Atkins talk about the upcoming season of adult courses of the Lifelong Learning Society at Florida Atlantic University. Go to www.fau.edu for more info. Sunday Dec 6 at 11am (re-air Monday, Dec 7 at 7pm)
Peggy Miller of Broward Meals On Wheels notes that Broward County has 38,000 seniors at risk for hunger...every day. A national study found that 1 in 9 seniors are at risk , with 60-64 year olds being the highest risk group. Meals on Wheels provides meal delivery to individual seniors as well as local senior center dining rooms in Broward County. Contact them at www.bmow.org for more info. Angel Aloma of Food for the Poor describes this international relief organization; it feeds millions in 17 countries of the Caribbean and Latin America. They also provide emergency relief assistance, clean water, medicines, educational materials, homes, and micro-enterprise development assistance. For more info, go to www.foodforthepoor.org Mike Richmond & Jocelyn Sabbagh of El Sol talk about this NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER in Jupiter , which provides day laborers with job information, language classes, health care, legal assistance and the laws that affect them. They just initiated a new program with International Habitat for Humanity in Mexico & Guatemala. For more info go to www.friendsofelsol.org/about_us.html November 29, 2009 (re-air: Nov. 30, 2009) A note about each organization: Boca Helping Hands is a source for food and assistance for the needy -especially schoolchildren, in the Boca area. Go to http://www.bocahelpinghands.org/ or call 561-417-0913. Cooperative Feeding Broward provided over a million meals in just the past year to the increasing number of homeless or needy of Broward County. Go to http://www.feedingbroward.org/ or call 954-792-2328 for more info. November 22, 2009 at 11am (re-airs Nov 23 at 7pm) "Health Matters" Special Dr. Earl Fox, the director of the Florida Public Health Institute talks about the state of healthcare legislation and how our legislators in Tallahassee have to be urged to be pro-active to ensure Florida participates in the healthcare discussion on the 'hill'.Go to http://www.flphi.org/ to find out more about his organization and work. Paul Gionfriddo is the executive director of The Quantum Foundation. His organization provides grants to set up local health care clinics for the underserved. Quantum has put 2.5 million dollars into these coommunity clinics, which are serving those who do not have health insurance. Go to http://www.quantumfnd.org/ or call (561) 832-7497 for more info. Barbara Vilaseca is the executive director of The Caridad Center, a non-profit health care clinic located in West Boynton Beach. Originally founded to serve the migrant population, it now finds itself providing primary health care for the increasing number of the former middle class, workers who have lost long time jobs who are now without insurance for the first time in their lives. Go to http://www.caridad.org/ or call (561) 737-6336 for more info. Dr. Alina Alonso is the Director of the Palm Beach County Dept of Health. She addresses the state of health care in Palm Beach COunty and gives us her take on how current health care reforms might affect our county initiatives. Call 561-840-4500 or go to http://www.pbchd.com/ or http://www.cdc.gov/ if you have any questions. November 15, 2009 at 11am (re-airs Nov 16 at 7pm) Facing the Mortgage Crisis Special #4 Bonnie Conrad of Housing Partnership, Inc talks about programs to create affordable housing for communities, and what they are doing to promote the social and economic well-being of at risk children and families.Go to www.gocpg.org or call 561 841-3500 for more info. Terry Murray, the Executive Director of Neighborhood Renaissance, talks about local resources for rental assistance to those who need help. Go to www.neighborhoodrenaissance.org or www.fclf.org/floridaSolutions.cfm or call 561-832-6776 for more info. Elisa Cramer of the Florida Department Children and Families advises us how her organization assists families in dire situations to prevent their adding to the many homeless in our area. DCF has many resources available; go to: www.myflorida.com/accessflorida for public benefits. A prescreening tool and the online application for food stamps, Medicaid and temporary cash assistance are there. Also go to www.myflorida.com/cf_web, the DCF web site; click on the banner: "Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Grants" where you'll find an announcement of the grants, a Q&A and a list of all of the contacts statewide administering the grants and accepting applications. November 8, 2009 at 11am (re-airs Nov 9 at 7pm) Shawn Wilson, President the Homeless Coaltion of Palm Beach County with past president, Maite Reyes-Coles decribe "Project Connect" an event to provide free resources for homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness. It takes place on Fri, Nov 20 from 9am-1pm at the Salvation Army Church: 2122 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd in West Palm Beach. To volunteer goods/services or for more info, call (561)478-5351 or email info@homeless.fdn.com Bonnie Stelzer, Director of Community Relations for the Delray Beach Public Library announces "The Pursuit of Happiness Symposium" on Sat Nov 14 from 9-12:30 to kick off its upcoming Lifelong Learning Center seminars.Call 561-266-0798 or go to www.delraylibrary.org for more info. Stacy Stern is the producer of an event called the "Living Green Fair". She and Lee Gottlieb of the Kids Ecology Corps tell us how this event will teach attendees how to easily 'go green'. It takes place on November 14th & 15th from 9:30am – 5:30pm in Dania Beach Go to www.livinggreenfair.com to find out how to get in free, and win a large Wyland mural for your town! Sondra Goldstein talks about a unique conference called: "Girls Going Places" where girls can learn how to be entrepreneurs. A past attendee, Toyrei Shade, 17 who attends Boynton Beach High School and is dually enrolled at Palm Beach Community College, tells how helpful last year's event was to her. Friday, This year, the event is on Fri. Nov 13 from 8:30am – 2:30pm at – PBCC Boca Raton Campus. Go to www.girlsgoingplaces.com/westpalm for more info. November 1, 2009 at 11am (re-airs Nov 2 at 7pm) Award winning novelist, Jonathon King, talks about his latest book, "The Styx", a departure from his popular detective novel series. The plot revolves around an oft rumored, racially charged incident on the island of Palm Beach in the early 20th century. Host Ann Bocock interviews representatives of "Guardian Ad Litem": To order any books discussed on Florida Forum, we encourage you to go to http://www.wxel.org/wxelmall.html to access major online book retailers. October 25, 2009 Joan Connors of the American Orchid Society talks about this unique and lovely venue located on Jog Rd. in Delray Beach. She clarifies that is open to the public, after a previous economic crisis was resolved. For more info go to www.aos.org or call 561-404-2000
On Monday, October 26, 2009, a 4th segment is added on "Day-cations", with guest host: Linda Carr October 18, 2009 If you would like to receive one of the following books as a thank you for your pledge of support, call 1-800-464-9935. There are limited copies available.
October 11, 2009 (re-airs Oct 12, 2009) "Abilities of the Disabled" Special
Genevieve Cousminer, the executive director of the Coalition for Independent Living Options in Palm Beach County announces that October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. She discusses a program starting in November for veterans with disabilities - to provide transition and reintegration services. Contact gcousminer@cilo.org for info abou the Vets Program. Also go to http://www.floridadmd.org/ for Disability Mentoring Day Renee Rentmeister, the creator of "Cooking Without Looking" TV show for the blind, joins Carolyn Lapp of the Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, and David New who lost his vision at a young age, in talking about the concerns and abilities of those who are visually impaired. For more info, go to http://www.flblindcenter.org/ or call 640-6029. Joseph Hammond of Delray Beach, is an award-winning filmmaker. His latest documentary about children with developmental disabilities, "I'm An Artist" will be screened at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Go to http://www.imanartistmovie.com/ or http://www.fliff.com/ for screening dates. Rose Lee Archer is the founder of the Archer Disability Foundation, the largest mentoring program for the disabled in the state of Florida. For more info, go to http://www.archerdisabilityfoundation.org/ Sunday October 4, 2009 (re-airs Monday Oct 5, 2009) Wendy Blazier is the Senior Curator of the Boca Raton Museum of Art. She announces the new Clyde Butcher exhibition, through November 8, 2009. Call 392-2500 or go tohttp://www.bocamuseum.org/for more info Hal Axler announces the 24th annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Go to www.fliff.com for more info on the 100 plus movies and events. Edie Olwerther is a "star" of "Gotta Dance",a documentary about the NY Jets newest dance team: of seniors! It will be in area theaters starting the weekend of Oct 2. A "must see" for seniors- and yes, that means Baby Boomers! Maggie Anton is the author of "Rashi's Daughters" talks about her latest book in this series. She will be at Congregation Bnai Torah in Boca Raton on Oct 19 at 7pm. Call (561) 392-8566 for more info. Patti Owens of the Boynton Beach Woman's Club announces their 100th Anniversary, and a play about their history on October 9. For more info, go to: www.boyntonwomansclub.com/ Sunday, September 27, 11am (re-airs: Monday September 28, 7pm) A National Park Special * Maggie Hurchalla is a noted local environmentalist and native of Florida. She talks about her love of nature and especially her beloved Everglades. Douglas Brinkley is a renown historian and author, who talks about his latest -and very timely- book: of "The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America" Serena Rinker is the Interpretive Specialist for the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in western Boynton Beach, she talks about their programs and efforts to teach visitors about Florida's portion of the National Park system: our very own "River of Grass" Linda Carr is a travel expert who offers up tips and recommendations about travel to our national parks-- in off-season! * Note: Ken Burn's latest documentary series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea will premiere on WXEL TV Sunday Sep 27. The remaining 5 parts will air every night this week. All start at 8pm.
Sunday, Sep 20, 2009 11am (re-airs Monday, Sep 21, 2009 7pm) Holocaust Issues Special Rose Gatens, Director of FAU's Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education, talks about their training and resources to teachers involved in Holocaust and genocide education. as well as the dire need for support due to lack of funding in these economically stressed times. Note: Following two segments are a rebroadcast from this past April. Maureen Marullo of the Holocaust Studies: Facing History Resource of the School District of Palm Beach County,Department of Multicultural Education talks about a program to teach students about the Holocaust. Charles Willner, a survivor of Dachau and Buchenwald and resident of South Palm Beach, and Von Petersen, the author of "Carl's Story" talk about Carls' experiences, and how the book came about. Sunday September 13, 2009 at 11am Monday September 14, 2009 at 7pm Meghan Edelstein and Bryan Power talk about their non profit, "Spirit Jump", an organization started by a local law school student after her own battle with cancer. For more info go to http://www.spiritjump.org/ or call 561-292-3853. Myrna Goldberger is not a typical octogenarian; she is the creator of one act, one woman historical performances, and looking forward to her 18th year of Lifelong Learning classes at FAU this Fall. Check the schedule at www.fau.edu/divdept/lifelong/llshome.htm Pam O'Brien is the executive director of AVDA, (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) and offers a sad but true fact about domestic violence: one of 4 women will be abused sometime in their lives. She is joined by a woman we will only call "Wendy" . She spoke about her experiences as a battered woman, but once given advice and resources by AVDA, was able to leave her huband and start life anew. She is now back in college and living a life free of fear. AVDA's local number is 561-265-3797or go to http://www.avdaonline.org/, but please note their emergency 24-hour Hotline is 1-800-355-8547.
Sunday September 6, 2009 at 11am Monday September 7, 2009 at 7pm Keith Garsson announces two musicals: Carousel and Chapter Two coming up at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sands Park, for the Boca Raton Theatre Guild. Auditions start on Sep 8 + Sep 12 . Go to www.brtg.org or email info@brtg.org for more info. Phil Fishman talks about an upcoming seminar to teach the everyday person how to write their own memoir.Judy Pierman was encouraged to write about her uncle who has achieved much in life despite a disability.The seminar will be held on Sat. Sept.12 at 6 p.m. at Edna’s Fine Art Gallery, on Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. Call(561) 202-0831 or go to www.advancedbiographies.com for more info. Brianna Anderson and Lexi Davis of the Norton Museum in West Palm Beach talk about an exciting new installation: George Segal's amazing tableaux. It will be here through December 6. For more info call 561-832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
Sherry Johnson is the Executive Director of the Community Caring Center in Boynton Beach. She talks about how this 20+year organization copntinues to serves the community, not just by feeding those in need, but by fostering economic development so they can help themselves.They sponsor a Green Market every Saturday from Oct. 31 – May 8, on Ocean Ave, and a new 2nd location at the Boynton Beach Mall. Call 561-386-4261 or 561-752-8598 for more info. |
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