COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS
WXEL participates at various events throughout the community mostly in the Palm Beach County area to promote WXEL TV services and to enhance/create partnerships, includng the Literacy Luncheon, Literacy Day Celebration, Health fair, parents literacy night, etc. Also, WXEL's Education Director Samantha Conde, serves in diverse board/committees including Resource Depot Board, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, Central Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, ArtiGras – ArtiKids. Furthermore WXEL's Education Director participates/attends Conferences, Seminars and Webinars for professional development and to fulfill grant requirements. WXEL supports national and local campaigns including; Read for the Record, Read Together Palm Beach County, Families Reading Together; and other multi-media community engagement campaigns or initiatives often grant-funded and based on PBS programs and other national and local public broadcasting programs; focusing on relevant local issues while targeting diverse audiences through activities and events
CURRENT PROJECTS
PAST PROJECTS
Meet Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat at Roger Dean Stadium for “Be My Neighbor Day at the Ballpark” on Saturday, August 12th.
Free and open to the public (with a free ticket). Gates open at 4pm with the game starting at 5:30pm.
Family fun activities before the game and exciting Florida State League baseball featuring the Jupiter Hammerheads vs the Florida Fire Frogs!
Be a good neighbor by bringing gently used or new school supplies to donate to the teachers of our community.
For FREE tickets to this family fun event: giveaways@southfloridapbs.org
FREE TICKETS are available for pickup at the following locations:
Free and open to the public (with a free ticket). Gates open at 4pm with the game starting at 5:30pm.
Family fun activities before the game and exciting Florida State League baseball featuring the Jupiter Hammerheads vs the Florida Fire Frogs!
Be a good neighbor by bringing gently used or new school supplies to donate to the teachers of our community.
For FREE tickets to this family fun event: giveaways@southfloridapbs.org
FREE TICKETS are available for pickup at the following locations:
PNC Bank (Abacoa) PNC Bank (Jupiter) PNC Bank (Palm Beach Gardens)
5460 S. Central Blvd 1240 W. Indiantown Road 10973 N. Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458 Jupiter, FL 33458 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
PNC Bank (PGA & US1) WXEL Studios Roger Dean Stadium
2000 PGA Blvd Ste. 1000 Bldg C. 3401 S. Congress Ave. 4751 Main Street
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Jupiter, FL 33458
5460 S. Central Blvd 1240 W. Indiantown Road 10973 N. Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458 Jupiter, FL 33458 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
PNC Bank (PGA & US1) WXEL Studios Roger Dean Stadium
2000 PGA Blvd Ste. 1000 Bldg C. 3401 S. Congress Ave. 4751 Main Street
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Jupiter, FL 33458
For more ticket info, please visit this link
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To view the full press release, please click here
Powered by: PNC Grow Up Great and South Florida PBS!
Learn more about creative reuse and upcycling here
On behalf of Adult & Community Education (School District of Palm Beach County): An inspirational mini-documentary about Hispanic immigrants learning English in Palm Beach County, Florida.
“Aprendiendo Juntos” (Learning Together)
A 30-minute Spanish-language show, featuring unique interviews with renowned personalities, information about community and educational programs, and initiatives of particular interest to Hispanic parents and communities. A T.E.N. (The Education Network) production in collaboration with WXEL TV, the show will feature school news such us students’ awards and special events. The program includes an array of topics delivered in a dynamic and entertaining fashion, enhanced with Samantha Conde’s (WXEL’s Director of Education and Community Engagement) & Natalia Powers’ (The School District of PBC Community Engagement Manager) charismatic personalities.
A 30-minute Spanish-language show, featuring unique interviews with renowned personalities, information about community and educational programs, and initiatives of particular interest to Hispanic parents and communities. A T.E.N. (The Education Network) production in collaboration with WXEL TV, the show will feature school news such us students’ awards and special events. The program includes an array of topics delivered in a dynamic and entertaining fashion, enhanced with Samantha Conde’s (WXEL’s Director of Education and Community Engagement) & Natalia Powers’ (The School District of PBC Community Engagement Manager) charismatic personalities.
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Palm Beach County Library System's 12th Annual Families Reading Together Campaign
November 2015 marks the 12th anniversary of the Palm Beach County Library Systems Families Reading Together campaign. This event serves to remind the community of the importance of sharing books with children and encouraging them to read on their own. This project is made possible by community sponsors and all events are free to the public. During this years Families Reading Together celebration, all preschoolers and children in kindergarten and first grade will be encouraged to read Up, Down, and Around written by Katherine Ayres and illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott. Elementary schools and public libraries will conduct special programs for the event. Additional outreach programming for day-care centers will be provided by the Palm Beach County Library System.
Families Reading Together Kick Off
Saturday, November 7,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
Children presenting a valid library card from any Palm Beach County library will receive free admission along with one accompanying adult. The day will be filled with activities, entertainment, and fun. Dont miss it! For more information visit http://www.pbclibrary.org/
Families Reading Together Kick Off
Saturday, November 7,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach
Children presenting a valid library card from any Palm Beach County library will receive free admission along with one accompanying adult. The day will be filled with activities, entertainment, and fun. Dont miss it! For more information visit http://www.pbclibrary.org/
12th Annual South Florida Turn On The Light Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
Presented by Children’s Healing Institute
On Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 8:00am-4:30pm, The Children’s Healing Institute is hosting their 12th Annual South Florida Turn on the Light Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Attracting more than 400 attendees, the conference offers 18 educational workshops, child advocate resource booths, worthwhile networking opportunities, and an informative keynote luncheon featuring nationally recognized parenting and childhood trauma expert, Dr. Sue Cornbluth. A resource area with exhibitors and vendors will be open throughout the day.
Since 1988, The Children’s Healing Institute - a non-profit, fully accredited Child Abuse Prevention Center - has successfully guided parents through times of crisis, challenges, and disruptive changes. We work hard to create healthy, positive and fully functioning families, to ensure children are safe in their own homes. http://www.childrenshealingInstitute.org
Early Registration $85! Group Rates Available - Save up to 15%
Make your plans to join others like you who are concerned about the health and welfare of children and families in our community.
For more information, please visit http://www.turnonthelight.org
Questions? Call 561.687.8115
Presented by Children’s Healing Institute
On Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 8:00am-4:30pm, The Children’s Healing Institute is hosting their 12th Annual South Florida Turn on the Light Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Attracting more than 400 attendees, the conference offers 18 educational workshops, child advocate resource booths, worthwhile networking opportunities, and an informative keynote luncheon featuring nationally recognized parenting and childhood trauma expert, Dr. Sue Cornbluth. A resource area with exhibitors and vendors will be open throughout the day.
Since 1988, The Children’s Healing Institute - a non-profit, fully accredited Child Abuse Prevention Center - has successfully guided parents through times of crisis, challenges, and disruptive changes. We work hard to create healthy, positive and fully functioning families, to ensure children are safe in their own homes. http://www.childrenshealingInstitute.org
Early Registration $85! Group Rates Available - Save up to 15%
Make your plans to join others like you who are concerned about the health and welfare of children and families in our community.
For more information, please visit http://www.turnonthelight.org
Questions? Call 561.687.8115
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE!!
We are proud to announce that WXEL will be joining up with HIT Entertainment to bring you "Day Out with Thomas The Tank Engine"! Thomas the Tank Engine will be returning to Parrish, FL on March 14th-15th and March 21st-22nd, 2015! For more information about Day Out With Thomas, please check out the website link: http://events.hitentertainment.com/en-us/dayoutwiththomas/index.html
We are proud to announce that WXEL will be joining up with HIT Entertainment to bring you "Day Out with Thomas The Tank Engine"! Thomas the Tank Engine will be returning to Parrish, FL on March 14th-15th and March 21st-22nd, 2015! For more information about Day Out With Thomas, please check out the website link: http://events.hitentertainment.com/en-us/dayoutwiththomas/index.html
NOVEMBER 24th, 2014 - JANUARY 12th, 2015
The WXEL Holiday Book Drive benefits the WXEL early childhood educational services which are public television’s contribution toward our nation’s most urgent educational goal: preparing children for success in school, particularly in reading skills, through the reach of public broadcasting. Please donate a new childrens book for children ages 2 to 8.
PLEASE DONATE NEW BOOKS TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
WXEL PUBLIC TELEVISION
3401 South Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-737-8000
Drop Off: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
OR
PLASTRIDGE AGENCY INC.
820 N. Federal Highway
Delray Beach, Florida
33483 1-800-290-1143
&
2100 N Dixie Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561 395-1433
With support from:
The WXEL Holiday Book Drive benefits the WXEL early childhood educational services which are public television’s contribution toward our nation’s most urgent educational goal: preparing children for success in school, particularly in reading skills, through the reach of public broadcasting. Please donate a new childrens book for children ages 2 to 8.
PLEASE DONATE NEW BOOKS TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
WXEL PUBLIC TELEVISION
3401 South Congress Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-737-8000
Drop Off: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
OR
PLASTRIDGE AGENCY INC.
820 N. Federal Highway
Delray Beach, Florida
33483 1-800-290-1143
&
2100 N Dixie Hwy
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561 395-1433
With support from:
Special thanks to WXEL's volunteer Roman Bucher for his enthusiastic & continuous support and THANK YOU!
American Graduate Day: This live national, multi-platform broadcast event focuses on the individuals and organizations working in communities across the country to keep students on the path to graduation.
WXEL was chosen, out of a limited number of stations overall, to have our locally produced interstitials featured during the National broadcast of American Graduate. Watch all 3 interstitials we created below:
*Nationally featured interstitial
- Sgt. Oscar Cardenas, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
WXEL was chosen, out of a limited number of stations overall, to have our locally produced interstitials featured during the National broadcast of American Graduate. Watch all 3 interstitials we created below:
*Nationally featured interstitial
- Sgt. Oscar Cardenas, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
- Spanish Version that airs on V-Me
- David Sommer, Director – Choral and Vocal Studies at Royal Palm Beach Community High School
- Dr. Jeannette Manzanero, Director – Global Education Center at Palm Beach State College
For more information on how communities across the county can take an active role and become an “American Graduate Champion” for local youth by volunteering their time, talent, or other resources: American Graduate
SPACE RACERS™, a new, animated preschool series, produced in collaboration with NASA experts. The half-hour show will debut during WXEL’s weekend children’s programming block all through Summer 2014 at 9:30 a.m on Saturdays.
SPACE RACERS™ follows spaceship cadets at the Stardust Space Academy as they soar through the solar system. Young viewers will learn about the power of scientific investigation and observation, the wonders of space exploration, and the importance of working together as a team - all with fun, engaging, and relatable characters. The series follows spaceships Eagle, Hawk, Robyn, Starling and Raven along with their fellow cadets as they take on scientific challenges and explore the far reaches of space.
Series creators collaborated with NASA experts to develop a balanced curriculum and create highly engaging and scientifically accurate lessons that can be accessed online at www.SpaceRacers.org. An exclusive section for parents and educators encompasses family activities and lesson plans based on an early-childhood STEM curriculum.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of a coloring sheet of one of the shows stars "Eagle"
SPACE RACERS™ follows spaceship cadets at the Stardust Space Academy as they soar through the solar system. Young viewers will learn about the power of scientific investigation and observation, the wonders of space exploration, and the importance of working together as a team - all with fun, engaging, and relatable characters. The series follows spaceships Eagle, Hawk, Robyn, Starling and Raven along with their fellow cadets as they take on scientific challenges and explore the far reaches of space.
Series creators collaborated with NASA experts to develop a balanced curriculum and create highly engaging and scientifically accurate lessons that can be accessed online at www.SpaceRacers.org. An exclusive section for parents and educators encompasses family activities and lesson plans based on an early-childhood STEM curriculum.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of a coloring sheet of one of the shows stars "Eagle"
John Lithgow … the famous actor… is the keynote speaker for Palm Beach State College STEAM Luncheon … Inside the Mind of John Lithgow, January 30th at the Kravis Center …Lithgow shares his passion about the role creativity plays in STEAM education.
The STEAM Initiative is a 5 year effort of Palm Beach State Foundation to support 1,000 new scholarship awards… together with 100 new business partners to help to educate and train tomorrow’s leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Inside the Mind of John Lithgow is presented by Bank of America… tickets are $125 each… A table of 10 is $1,000
Tickets are limited so register now at PalmBeachState.edu or just call to reserve your seat 561-868-3450.
A flyer for the event can be viewed here
The STEAM Initiative is a 5 year effort of Palm Beach State Foundation to support 1,000 new scholarship awards… together with 100 new business partners to help to educate and train tomorrow’s leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Inside the Mind of John Lithgow is presented by Bank of America… tickets are $125 each… A table of 10 is $1,000
Tickets are limited so register now at PalmBeachState.edu or just call to reserve your seat 561-868-3450.
A flyer for the event can be viewed here
Read for the Record 2013 - Oct 23rd
Ellen Huxley-Laffer, Co-Producer of DEBRA!!! and Assistant Director of the WXEL Garnet Society took party in Jumpstart and the Literacy Coalition’s eight annual “Read for the Record 2013” on Thursday, 03 October. Assigned to a local West Palm Beach Pre School Ellen read the book to two groups of children ranging in age from 2 – 5 years. The story, Otis, by New York Times bestselling author Loren Long was selected as the official book for the 2013 campaign. Otis was read in support of early childhood education. By the time some children enter kindergarten they are already 60% behind their more affluent peers. “Read for the Record” brings light to this national issue and gives citizens a platform to voice their support for this cause.
Otis is a timeless story of a friendship between a lovable tractor and a calf that live on a farm. Otis is replaced by a new tractor and learns the meaning of perseverance and true friendship when the calf needs his help. For more information about Otis, please visit www.lorenlong.com/otis.otis.html
After the reading the children enjoyed cupcakes and milk supplied by WXEL. WXEL is proud to announce that together with their local community partners the station has distributed over 1 million books to local at-risk children.
Ellen Huxley-Laffer, Co-Producer of DEBRA!!! and Assistant Director of the WXEL Garnet Society took party in Jumpstart and the Literacy Coalition’s eight annual “Read for the Record 2013” on Thursday, 03 October. Assigned to a local West Palm Beach Pre School Ellen read the book to two groups of children ranging in age from 2 – 5 years. The story, Otis, by New York Times bestselling author Loren Long was selected as the official book for the 2013 campaign. Otis was read in support of early childhood education. By the time some children enter kindergarten they are already 60% behind their more affluent peers. “Read for the Record” brings light to this national issue and gives citizens a platform to voice their support for this cause.
Otis is a timeless story of a friendship between a lovable tractor and a calf that live on a farm. Otis is replaced by a new tractor and learns the meaning of perseverance and true friendship when the calf needs his help. For more information about Otis, please visit www.lorenlong.com/otis.otis.html
After the reading the children enjoyed cupcakes and milk supplied by WXEL. WXEL is proud to announce that together with their local community partners the station has distributed over 1 million books to local at-risk children.
Palm Beach County Library System Celebrates 10th Annual “Families Reading Together” Campaign
November 2013 marks the Palm Beach County Library System’s 10th Annual Families Reading Together Campaign. This event serves to remind the community of the importance of sharing books with children and encouraging them to read on their own. This project is made possible by community sponsors and all events are free to the public.
During this year’s Families Reading Together celebration, all preschoolers and children attending kindergarten through first grade will be encouraged to read Where Should Turtle Be? by Susan Ring and illustrated by Laurie Allen Klein. Elementary school and public libraries will conduct special programs for the event. Additional outreach programming for day care centers will be provided by the Palm Beach County Library System.
Kicking off the festivities on November 2nd from10:00 a.m. until4:00 p.m., the Palm Beach County Library System has planned a day of exciting activities at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.
Admission is free and children showing their library card will receive a free book of their choice at the Great Book Giveaway. Other activities that day include craft-making, a special visit by Neptunia the Sea Goddess and a Storybook Stroll inLoggerheadPark with an appearance by Laurie Allen Klein, the campaign title illustrator. Families Reading Together programs during November include performances by Suzy Hammer as Neptunia the Sea Goddess at all library branches, “Ballet by the Book,” performed by Ballet Palm Beach and a bookmark design contest.
This campaign is sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System.
For more information visit the Palm Beach County Library System website at www.pbclibrary.org
November 2013 marks the Palm Beach County Library System’s 10th Annual Families Reading Together Campaign. This event serves to remind the community of the importance of sharing books with children and encouraging them to read on their own. This project is made possible by community sponsors and all events are free to the public.
During this year’s Families Reading Together celebration, all preschoolers and children attending kindergarten through first grade will be encouraged to read Where Should Turtle Be? by Susan Ring and illustrated by Laurie Allen Klein. Elementary school and public libraries will conduct special programs for the event. Additional outreach programming for day care centers will be provided by the Palm Beach County Library System.
Kicking off the festivities on November 2nd from10:00 a.m. until4:00 p.m., the Palm Beach County Library System has planned a day of exciting activities at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.
Admission is free and children showing their library card will receive a free book of their choice at the Great Book Giveaway. Other activities that day include craft-making, a special visit by Neptunia the Sea Goddess and a Storybook Stroll inLoggerheadPark with an appearance by Laurie Allen Klein, the campaign title illustrator. Families Reading Together programs during November include performances by Suzy Hammer as Neptunia the Sea Goddess at all library branches, “Ballet by the Book,” performed by Ballet Palm Beach and a bookmark design contest.
This campaign is sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System.
For more information visit the Palm Beach County Library System website at www.pbclibrary.org
Superhero 5K Fun Run & Family Day - Oct 13th, 2013
The Superhero 5K Fun Run is a chip timed race created to raise awareness and support for foster children in Palm Beach County. Racers are encouraged to run, walk or fly in their favorite action hero costume to help benefit the programs of the Foster & Adoptive Parent’s Association of Palm Beach County. All participants will receive a finishers medal.
After the race stick around for a Family Day which will include bounce houses, face painter, costume contests, a Family Walk, a silent auction, food, music and much more! For more information, click the logo above or go directly to https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/Superhero5KFunRun
The Superhero 5K Fun Run is a chip timed race created to raise awareness and support for foster children in Palm Beach County. Racers are encouraged to run, walk or fly in their favorite action hero costume to help benefit the programs of the Foster & Adoptive Parent’s Association of Palm Beach County. All participants will receive a finishers medal.
After the race stick around for a Family Day which will include bounce houses, face painter, costume contests, a Family Walk, a silent auction, food, music and much more! For more information, click the logo above or go directly to https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LakeWorth/Superhero5KFunRun
College and Career Fair - Oct 10th, 2013
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce the Annual College and Career Fair
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
South Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Center West
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
For more information call:
School Counseling and Graduation Support Team
561-432-6365
The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to announce the Annual College and Career Fair
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
South Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Center West
9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
For more information call:
School Counseling and Graduation Support Team
561-432-6365
Hispanic Heritage Month - Oct 10th, 2013
The Palm Beach State College and WXEL TV are joining the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting free screenings at Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Campus of two outstanding documetaries
Stage West at Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Campus 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-868-3974 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TUNE IN TO WXEL TV TO SEE THE COMPLETE LATINO AMERICANS SERIES:
Tuesday 9/17 at 8pm - Part 1: Foreigners in their Own Land (1565-1880) & Part 2: Empire of Dreams (1880-1942)
Tuesday 9/24 at 8pm - Part 3: War and Peace (1942-1954) & Part 4: The New Latinos (1946-1965)
Tuesday 10/01 at 8pm - Part 5: Prejudice and Pride (1965-1980) & Part 6: Peril and Promise (1980-2000)
September 24th 3-5 p.m. for “Latino Americans” http://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en
October 10th 1-3 p.m. for “American Graduate” http://www.americangraduate.org/about/about-the-initiative.html
LATINO AMERICANS is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. The changing and yet repeating context of American history provides a backdrop for the drama of individual lives. It is a story of immigration and redemption, of anguish and celebration, of the gradual construction of a new American identity that connects and empowers millions of people today.
American Graduate: Let’s Make it Happen is a long term public media commitment, supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), to help communities implement solutions to the high school dropout crisis. Public media plays a significant role building individual activity, community capacity, and national awareness. The dropout crisis demands attention now, and we are rising to the challenge of doing our part to address this problem
The Palm Beach State College and WXEL TV are joining the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting free screenings at Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Campus of two outstanding documetaries
Stage West at Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Campus 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461 561-868-3974 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
TUNE IN TO WXEL TV TO SEE THE COMPLETE LATINO AMERICANS SERIES:
Tuesday 9/17 at 8pm - Part 1: Foreigners in their Own Land (1565-1880) & Part 2: Empire of Dreams (1880-1942)
Tuesday 9/24 at 8pm - Part 3: War and Peace (1942-1954) & Part 4: The New Latinos (1946-1965)
Tuesday 10/01 at 8pm - Part 5: Prejudice and Pride (1965-1980) & Part 6: Peril and Promise (1980-2000)
September 24th 3-5 p.m. for “Latino Americans” http://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en
October 10th 1-3 p.m. for “American Graduate” http://www.americangraduate.org/about/about-the-initiative.html
LATINO AMERICANS is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America over the last 500-plus years and have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. The changing and yet repeating context of American history provides a backdrop for the drama of individual lives. It is a story of immigration and redemption, of anguish and celebration, of the gradual construction of a new American identity that connects and empowers millions of people today.
American Graduate: Let’s Make it Happen is a long term public media commitment, supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), to help communities implement solutions to the high school dropout crisis. Public media plays a significant role building individual activity, community capacity, and national awareness. The dropout crisis demands attention now, and we are rising to the challenge of doing our part to address this problem
Read For The Record - Oct 3rd, 2013
Everglades Farm Equipment Loxahatchee location will host this year's Palm Beach County "Read for the Record" October 3rd, 2013. This year, the selected story is Otis, about an outdated model tractor who is “retired” but manages to befriend and save a baby calf.
Everglades has opened their showroom a great place for kids to read about "tractors" while surrounded by John Deere tractors. We are expecting approximately 80-100 preschool children plus their chaperones to listen to a couple of stories, including Otis.
Please plan on coming out to this fun event.
We will be serving FREE homemade Ice Cream from a John Deere Tractor!
Everglades Farm Equipment Loxahatchee location will host this year's Palm Beach County "Read for the Record" October 3rd, 2013. This year, the selected story is Otis, about an outdated model tractor who is “retired” but manages to befriend and save a baby calf.
Everglades has opened their showroom a great place for kids to read about "tractors" while surrounded by John Deere tractors. We are expecting approximately 80-100 preschool children plus their chaperones to listen to a couple of stories, including Otis.
Please plan on coming out to this fun event.
We will be serving FREE homemade Ice Cream from a John Deere Tractor!
WXEL Community Partners Appreciation Breakfast - Sept 17, 2013
PURPOSE: To involve 10,000 - 20,000 adults throughout Palm Beach County in reading the same book at the same time. This community reading campaign will entice adults who can read, but often don't, to get involved in the habit of reading again. It will also promote community dialogue and engagement as citizens gather together to discuss key themes.
HISTORY: Based on the success of similar campaigns in Seattle and Chicago, the Campaign Coordinating Committee has conducted Read Together Palm Beach County in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010. In each campaign, thousands of adults read and discussed with great enthusiasm the chosen community book: Fahrenheit 451, Their Eyes Were Watching God, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Memory Keeper's Daughter and The Book Thief.
RECOGNITION: Former Gov. Jeb Bush wrote to every city in Florida and encouraged them to form "One Book, One Community" reading campaigns based on the Palm Beach County model. Read Together Palm Beach County produced a handbook on how to conduct a similar reading campaign and Former Governor Bush urged municipalities to use this book to guide them in their campaigns.
PARTICIPANTS: Businesses, libraries, chambers of commerce, municipalities, local book clubs, neighborhood associations and many other groups.
Click Here for more information from the Literacy Coalition.
HISTORY: Based on the success of similar campaigns in Seattle and Chicago, the Campaign Coordinating Committee has conducted Read Together Palm Beach County in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010. In each campaign, thousands of adults read and discussed with great enthusiasm the chosen community book: Fahrenheit 451, Their Eyes Were Watching God, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Memory Keeper's Daughter and The Book Thief.
RECOGNITION: Former Gov. Jeb Bush wrote to every city in Florida and encouraged them to form "One Book, One Community" reading campaigns based on the Palm Beach County model. Read Together Palm Beach County produced a handbook on how to conduct a similar reading campaign and Former Governor Bush urged municipalities to use this book to guide them in their campaigns.
PARTICIPANTS: Businesses, libraries, chambers of commerce, municipalities, local book clubs, neighborhood associations and many other groups.
Click Here for more information from the Literacy Coalition.
LEAP into a Great Story
GOAL Donate 2,000 books to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
HOW? go to http://www.coolreadings.com Register & Read Online (with parent)
It's FREE and for every book you read online, our friends at WeGiveBooks.org will donate a new book!
GOAL Donate 2,000 books to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
HOW? go to http://www.coolreadings.com Register & Read Online (with parent)
It's FREE and for every book you read online, our friends at WeGiveBooks.org will donate a new book!
Ongoing Projects
Preparing Children for School Through Educational Television, Free Books, and Parent/Caregiver Support Read more...
WXEL plans literacy activities and events for adults and families through partnerships and collaborations with strategic literacy organizations in the tri-county area. Read more...
Part of the LiteracyLink Project, airs on WXEL Television Fridays at 1:00pm. Read more...
Annual Projects
This holiday book drive allows WXEL to distribute hundreds more NEW children’s books to parents and educators of at-risk children ages 2 to 8. The books collected during this holiday drive will be distributed by the WXEL Outreach Coordinator at sites throughout the community. Read more...
An annual campaign by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County which takes place every Fall... the WXEL education team orders and distributes the featured book at designated Ready To Learn sites. Read more...
A countywide reading campaign, chosen books are discussed at work, in book discussion groups, in neighborhoods, clubs, libraries, religious organizations and Read Together events. During each campaign, approximately 20,000 to 30,000 people participate. Read more...
This event serves to remind the community of the importance of sharing books with children and encouraging them to read on their own. This project is made possible by community sponsors and all events are free to the public. Read more...
For more information about WXEL Community Projects,
please contact us here.
please contact us here.