Palm Beach Perspective 1290 WJNO

Talked with Edward Stinson, Museum Docent and Tracy Ann Simmonds, Museum Assistant from the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach.  The museum is located in the former home of Solomon D. Spady.  Spady museum is a non-profit that "expands and preserves our cultural heritage, sharing local black history with Delray Beach Black archive, exhibits, bus tours, walking tours, commemorative events and youth mentoring."  They have a lot of great events lined up for the Summer including Juneteenth Fathers of Freedom: An Evening of Dinner and Jazz on June 16th 6-8pm at Field House at Old School Square in Delray. Tickets are $100/pp Buy them at https://spadymuseum,charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/16805.  They are also doing a Ride to Remember bus tour on June 19th (Juneteenth), tickets are $25/pp.  Listeners can also go to the museum to check out the, "Ain't No Limits" exhibition that's running now.  They can also sign up to become mentors, volunteers, and make donations at www.spadymuseum.org

Talked with Courtney Marx, Director of Mental Health First Aid program at Alpert Jewish Family Services.  Alpert JFS mission is to strengthen the entire community by empowering folks through the delivery of comprehensive human services.  They have a wide variety of mental health services for all ages, mentoring, food delivery, elder care, elder planning, holocaust survivor groups, education loads, addiction support and outreach. Courtney leads the Mental Health First Aid service.  It's a training for the community to become aware of what to do in a mental health crisis to provide aid for the person while keeping themselves safe.  It provides trainees with techniques/resources to help those in the community who are struggling with a mental heath concern.  Listeners can go to www.alpertjfs.org for all the details on services, mentoring opportunities and signing up for the Mental Health First Aid training.

Talked with Jodi Sypher and Quincy Bruckerhoff from the Norton Museum of Art.  Starting this weekend, Palm Beach County residents get free admission every Saturday until the end of the Summer.  They have a great line up of programs including: Tai Chi on the Lawn, Drum Circles, Mindfulness moment practice with a piece of art and adult sketch classes.  Listeners can come out every Friday for Art After Dark.  While there, they can take a docent led tour at 5:30 or 7pm, artist tour at 8pm, participate in the open studio art workshop from 6-9pm, and enjoy life performances.  Coming up on Friday May 31st it's Art After Dark/Hatian Heritage Night, June 7th is Art After Dark with Jazz Neil Bacher Quartet (1st Art After Dark each month is Jazz), then on June 14th it's The Lee Boys, playing their unique form of gospel music.  For more information about Art After Dark, becoming a volunteer, current and upcoming exhibitions, classes, etc., listeners can go to www.norton.org

Talked with CDR SEAL (Ret) Grant Mann, Executive Director Navy SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce, Florida.  Their mission is to "preserve the history and heritage of the U.S. Navy SEALS, honor our fallen and care for our families."  The museum's vision "provides and educational environment for a diverse audiene of all ages via a world-class museum combining historical artifacts with the most current technology.  They hope to inspire patriotism in guests for the appreication of the freedoms we enjoy."   Listeners and their families can participate in the outdoor obstacle course. See the Navy SEAL Memorial wall and various exhibits outside including a Riverrine boat, a Mark V Special Operations craft and then inside they have a black hawk helicopter, the Maersk Alabama Lifeboat and  a wide range of exhibitions narrating the development of what is currently our Navy SEALS program.  The museum supports the Trident House Charities, donates scholarships to students from pre-k to collage, does Summer programs with local students/clubs and hosts several events throughout the year.  The Navy SEAL museum will host it's annual Memorial Day program on Monday 5/27 at 9am.  Listeners can get more info, make a donation or sign up to be a volunteer at www.navysealmuseum.org.

Talked with Marjorie Waldo, President and CEO, Arts Garage.  Their mission is to "deliver innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessbile visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida."  Arts Garage offers Music, Visual Arts, Arts Education, Comedy, Theatre and opportunities to volunteer.  Arts Garage had open mic nights for comedy, poetry and all arts.  They have a wide variety of music including upcoming shows with Ann Hampton Callaway on May 17th and 18th, Tito Puente Jr on May 31st, Comedy with Irene Tu on June 7th, the play Dissonance June 14th as well as The Color Purple The Musical featuring students from Palm Beach County.  Listeners can get more information about shows, volunteering, summer camp, etc by going to www.artsgarage.org or calling the box office at 561-450-6357.

Talked with Brittany Grimshaw Houghtlin, MS, Palm Beach County Youth Services and Oshane Lawrence, Palm Beach County Parks "Get Your Green On" about  May's Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care awareness.  Youth Services provides free therapy/counseling for children up to 22 years old.  There are multiple locations in Palm Beach County, including a residential facility. Listeners can go to pbc.gov/youthservices to get more details or sign up for therapy by clicking the purple button.   Palm Beach County Parks is promoting mental health awareness with their "Get Your Green On" campaign throughout the month of May.  Folks can download the free Goosechase app, find GYGO HUNT '24 or join code MXP5L6 and create a team or play solo. Then complete scavanger hunt missions and earn points throughout the month of May. For Hunt Help contact prevention@pbcbhc.org.  Listeners are encouraged to wear Green on the 16th to help show their support.  Then on the 18th they can go to Okeeheelee Nature Center and participate in the family wellness camp led by youth services.  For all the events/programs that are happening in the parks, listeners can go to pbcparks.com.