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art EvEnt from page 1 advocacy group, the South Yuba River Citizens League
(SYRCL) in 2003. The festival’s namesake is in celebration
of SYRCL’s landmark victory to receive “Wild & Scenic”
status for 39 miles of the South Yuba River in 1999. The
five-day event features over 150 award-winning films
and welcomes over 100 guest speakers, celebrities, and
activists who bring a human face to the environmental
movement. The home festival kicks off the international
tour to communities around the globe, allowing SYRCL
to share their success as an environmental group with
other organizations. The festival is building a network of
Area. Event supporters include: Bright Lights Partner: grassroots organizations connected by a common goal of
Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley Attorneys using film to inspire activism. National Partners: Peak
work being done to preserve nature in the Pacific Islands at Law; Gold Level Corporate Partner: Joseph C Kempe Design, EarthJustice, Klean Kanteen, and Sierra Nevada
and Ethiopia. The films create an awareness of our world Professional Association Attorneys and Counselors at Law; Brewing Company.
and its wonderful possibilities, while highlighting the Inlet Partners: The Fig Sisters, Blue Heron Clan; Event Calendar Announcement:
wonders of resilience through stunning cinematography Partners: Tommy Bahama Restaurant – Jupiter, Charlie Organization: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum
and inspiring stories. & Joe’s at Love Street; Media Partners: 97.9 WRMF, Event/Program Name: Seventh annual Wild & Scenic
“This year’s theme, Resilient By Nature, has a special New Country 103.1, Sunny 107.9, X102.3, Party 96.3, Film Festival – A Virtual Film Festival Experience
meaning to so many people. The name for the theme was Fox Sports 640AM, 850 WFTL, Palm Beach Florida Date: April 10, Saturday
sparked from a conversation I had last March with the Weekly; Additional support: Modica Family and The Joe Time: Lobby Time and Chat: 6:30 to 7 p.m., Films: 7
film festival folks in California. They were experiencing Namath Foundation; National Sponsors: Klean Kanteen, to 9 p.m.
the overwhelming impact of wildfires and the virus EarthJustice, Peak Design, Sierra Nevada Brewing Location: Virtual online event
and our conversation turned to envisioning the future Company. Who Can Watch: Public
beyond the devastation and holding onto that hope,” said For more information about the WSFF Jupiter event and Admission Cost: Virtual tickets – $20, nonrefundable,
Kathleen Glover, director of marketing and WSFF Jupiter tickets, see our webpage at https://www.jupiterlighthouse. benefit for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum
coordinator, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. “We org/special-events-tickets/wild-scenic-film-festival/. Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/special-
spoke about how humans – like nature – are resilient and Social media channels: events-tickets/wild-scenic-film-festival/
inevitably come out on the other side to flourish again. I Facebook.com/jupiterinletlighthousemuseum More Information Link: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.
was thrilled when they told me their board unanimously Twitter.com/JupiterLH org/special-events-tickets/wild-scenic-film-festival/
selected that message for this year’s theme,” Glover states. Instagram.com/Jupiter_Lighthouse Main Website: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org
Extra fun this year includes film festival ticket access About The Wild & Scenic Film Festival/South Yuba Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Lighthouse Park,
to the online streaming event with special guest hosts, live River Citizens League (SYRCL) 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469, telephone:
chat room, Wild & Scenic kid’s activity pages, an event The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a collection of films (561) 747-8380. Visit our website for more information:
program, and prizes! Delicious take-out food options will from the annual festival held the third week of January in www.jupiterlighthouse.org.
be available directly from Tommy Bahama Restaurant in Nevada City, Calif., which is now in its 19th year! Wild Operated by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society,
Jupiter and will be viewable on the Lighthouse’s WSFF & Scenic focuses on films that speak to the environmental a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and managing partner
event page. Make a night of it! concerns and celebrations of our planet. The Wild & in the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area,
Every ticket holder will be automatically entered to win Scenic Film Festival was started by the watershed National Conservation Lands.
WSFF door prize drawings courtesy of local donors. Prizes
include: gift card from Tommy Bahama Restaurant and a
basket of goodies from the Tommy Bahama Store – Jupiter,
tickets to Lion Country Safari, generous gift certificates
from Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street: the Beacon, Lucky
Shuck, Topside at the Beacon and The Tacklebox, and
gift baskets from the Lighthouse Gift Shop. Anyone
taking advantage of the Lighthouse special membership
offer that day will be automatically entered in a national
prize basket drawing with items donated by our national
sponsors. Winners will be announced on the Lighthouse’s
WSFF event page on Sunday, April 11.
This year we invite the community to enjoy our film
festival together – from the comfort and safety of their own
living rooms or backyard or from any smart TV or smart 747-PALM
device. Lobby time and live chat begins at 6:30 p.m. and
films begin at 7 p.m. Ticket holders will be sent a link to 747-7256
access in early April to prepare for the event.
Tickets start at $20, purchase online at https://www.
jupiterlighthouse.org/special-events-tickets/wild-scenic-
film-festival/. All ticket proceeds benefit the Jupiter Inlet
Lighthouse and Museum and support its nonprofit mission.
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts the
national festival as a vital part of our mission as partners
at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural

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“When Irwin Edenzon and the chiefs of the Police
and Fire Rescue departments presented the need for
the emergency financial assistance fund, our Board of
Directors were overwhelmingly in favor of the concept
and worked to make it happen. We are honored to be able
to fund this program as it takes care of our first responders
here in Palm Beach Gardens,” said Mark Freeman,
president of the BallenIsles Charities Foundation.
The mission of BallenIsles Charities Foundation
is to render financial and in-kind support to civic and
not-for-profit organizations within Palm Beach County
that provide programs and services in the following
broad categories – civic, health and human services,
environment, and education – designed to assist,
encourage and promote the well-being of the residents
and the communities in which they are located.
The Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire Rescue
Foundation provides funding for education, training,
equipment and new technology, community outreach
and emergency assistance to department personnel and
their families. Programs include tuition reimbursement,
scholarship awards for department personnel dependent
children, K-9 acquisition and training facility
enhancement, Police and Fire Rescue Explorer youth
programs and many other projects in direct support of
Palm Beach Gardens first responders.