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Local Happenings from page 8 Humor Writer Delights Benzaiten Brings Renowned

Twenty Alpert JFS Audience in Lantana Artist Rob Stern to Palm
volunteers assembled
and packaged the Multi-award-winning Palm Beach author Susan Goldfein Beach County
baskets and delivered gave a reading and book signing with her latest collection of The Benzaiten Center
them later that same humorous essays, Laughing My Way Through the Third Stage, for Creative Arts is excited
day. Alpert JFS to a crowd of close to 50 people at Vi at Lakeside Village about bringing world-
creates and delivers in Lantana. Goldfein’s essays have appeared in the Palm renowned artist Rob Stern to
holiday baskets for Beach Post and have been featured on the Florida Arts Radio spend two days at the center.
Rosh Hashanah, Network and the Kravis Center’s Showcase The Writing. Known for his large-scale
Thanksgiving, and Passover. Photos by Ed Katz works, his shows are always
“We are grateful to the community for supporting this exciting and muscular. Over
program through donations collected through food drives. We are his 28-year career in glass,
also grateful to the many Alpert Jewish Family Service staff and Stern has risen to the top of
volunteers who deliver the baskets to our clients. Coordinating the field. From 1990 to 1995
over 160 deliveries throughout the county means we have to he trained at John Lewis
rely on a dedicated team of volunteers,” said Belinda Lasky, Glass factory in Oakland,
director of volunteer leadership, Alpert Jewish Family Service. CA, and has advanced
For more information about the Alpert JFS food insecurity degrees from San Francisco
program and the kosher food pantry, go to www.alpertjfs.org/ State University and the
food-insecurity/. University of Miami.
Stern has traveled, lived,
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numerous countries, and
has worked with the most
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By: Kelly Leary, M.S., days. Exclusivity is making a comeback. Traditional one-on- the world. He trained to
CEO/Head Matchmaker one dating is on the rise leading to sustainable courtships and/or
“Life moves pretty fast. If forever love. This is just the happiest news ever, right? be a master in the Czech
you don’t stop and look around Thanks for spending your time with me again today. I am Republic where, in the
once in a while, you could miss looking forward to catching up with you soon. Please mention glass factory Ajeto of
it.” ~~Ferris Bueller this article for priority booking when you are on the phone with Master Petr Novotny, he
Happy March to all of our one of my matchmakers! Our schedules are filling up quickly this continues to design and
clients, friends, and couples. year (lucky you...the more the merrier).
Spring is days away. This is a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all! Let’s celebrate together! execute monumental site-
time for new beginnings and XOXO, Kelly specific sculptures. Stern
refreshing. Spring cleaning #LuckyInLove #RevolutionDating #SpringIntoLove has participated in and
is not only for the home. #JoinTheMovement #TellYourFriends led numerous workshops
It’s for the soul. If you find Kelly Leary has 32 years in the dating worldwide and travels
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yourself nesting and making industry and a Master’s Degree in Psychology.
your surroundings even more She’s been profiled by Florida Woman annually to teach and serve
beautiful this time of year, remember to prioritize your personal life Magazine, The Palm Beach Post, Stuart as a gaffer at the most
too. There is no better anti-aging phenomenon than falling in love. Magazine, and other local publications. All prominent institutions for
You are never too old and it is never too late! In the here and now, Revolution Dating clients are prescreened glass — Pilchuck Glass
calm your heart and light up your soul. Positive things are about to in person in their private corporate office. School (WA), Penland
happen for you! Ready. Set. Go. Professional photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating
1. Believe In Yourself. What do you love about YOU? is not online dating or blind dating. In addition to providing School of Crafts (NC),
Regardless of your age, clothing size, or status—know that you matchmaking services that make singles “UN-single” through their Bildwerk (Frauenau,
have a lot to offer. Your future guy or girl (who is right around the exclusive membership, each membership is custom made to suit you Germany), and The Glass Furnace (Turkey). He was a
corner) will feel the same way too. Banish self-doubt. Confidence and your needs. For more information, please call 561-630-XOXO professor at the University of Miami Glass program from
mixed with kindness is appealing. Don’t let the noise between (9696) or 772-932-HERE (4373) or visit www.revolutiondating. 1997 to 2004 and was most recently a visiting professor
your ears talk you out of dating. All of the good ones are not com. *All inquiries are confidential. *Representing Ages 21 to 81.
taken~~just look in the mirror! at the Glass Department University of Texas, Arlington,
2. Minimize Time Killers. Decrease your time on social Local Revolutionary Hot Shots: for 2010.
media sites. Intentionally change your patterns this March and The following photos were taken at the corporate headquarters Stern opened his own studio in Wynwood, which
socialize IRL (in real life). Walk away from the dating app trap and of Revolution Dating located in PGA Commons. Revolution moved to Dania Beach in 2022, where he and his team
hire a professional to do the work for you. Stop dating that man or Dating has been shining like a star over PGA Boulevard for have executed all types of glass compositions (from small
woman that you know is not the one. Focus your energy in a positive almost ten years and counting. LOCATION is KEY when you
direction. If someone or something is not serving you--cut the ties. want the best clients in South Florida and the Treasure Coast. sculptures to large-scale installations) that are shown and
3. Be Vulnerable. Fear of rejection should not govern you. Please note, the following clients enjoy the extra exposure as collected worldwide. “I’m obsessed with glassmaking,”
If you sense that this is your problem, talk to a trusted friend or a an add-on bonus--and they have agreed to go public. If you are admits Stern. “My sculptures are stepping stones toward
therapist. My team and I are always available for questions too, if interested in any of our amazing clients here, please mention it my search for the truth.” His latest creations, the subjects
you need a neutral and honest opinion. When you date with intention, when you call. Know that the majority of our database wishes of a 2022 exhibition at the Wiener Museum of Decorative
the dating process will be much more fun than you think. Half of this to remain confidential and you can too. Obviously, these clients
is who we date, but the other half is how we date. So many people will be swept away soon so do act before they become TAKEN. Arts in Dania Beach, are glass stilettos that were inspired
find the right one who has everything they are looking for and they Timing is everything. Many of them are already on their first dates by his wife’s designer footwear collection.
are so afraid of rejection that they either self-sabotage or freeze. and second dates. We move quickly and so should you. We look He is frequently hired to work as a master craftsman
4. Cool Down Urges. Overdoing food, drink, or any other vice forward to collaborating with you too! This is clearly not blind to execute the designs of some of the world’s leading
is a surefire way to sabotage the balance of your romantic future. dating or online dating. This is matchmaking the best of the best artists. Stern has completed numerous public and private
If you find yourself overindulging and doing things you should not singles in our local communities. This firm does not enroll people
be doing or dating people you should not be dating, you are only over the phone or on a video chat. *If someone is pre-qualified architectural commissions internationally while continuing
destroying the chances of living your best life. You are essentially we will make an exception and do the first interview via video to create original works including sculpture, furniture, and
blocking yourself from love. I.E. Thwart your own escape tendencies chat but the goal is to meet all clients at least twice in-person in custom lighting. His work has been installed, exhibited, and
and face the mystical music of love that you yearn for deep down. our office. This is a good thing in this day and age. What’s not to collected in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
5. Walk It Off. Movement is key and is a cure for mild love? My clients love their life (as you can tell in these photos)
depression and/or anxiety. The next time you find yourself plopping but there is one thing missing...could it be YOU?
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