| 4/12/2011 Ribbon cutting for
PBG amphitheatre set for April 12
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The Palm
Beach Gardens campus will celebrate the completion of
its new outdoor amphitheatre, hosting festivities from
noon to 5 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony held
at 3:30 p.m. For more information call 561-207-5355
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4/2011 Rescued live oaks
anchor Lake Worth Central Commons green space
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Initial work
began over spring break on the first part of what will
be a multi-phase project of the Central Commons Landscape
Renaissance on the Lake Worth campus. With the advent
of the new General Classroom Building, construction
began in the existing landscaped parking area north
of the Business Administration annex. Several decades-old
existing live oak trees were saved from destruction.
Four of the largest oaks were relocated to form the
anchors of the new "Greening of the Central Commons",
located in what was a weed-choked vacant lot just north
of the Administration building. "The live oak trees
were in danger of destruction due to their location
in the area of new construction for the general classroom
building," said Kirk Stetson, facilities planning
manager. "They were root-pruned in October and
then transplanted over this year's spring break, bringing
an instant mature feeling to the commons area."Phase
1 of the Commons will include a focal 18-foot wide cascading
fountain with integral bench surrounded by a brick-paved
walkway with integral labyrinth. Lush landscaping, including
sabal palmettos, foxtail, Paurotis and Alexander Palms,
and cocoplum shrubs, will complement the existing oaks
and provide additional shade, color and texture to revitalize
this area of the campus. New brick walkways, additional
benches and WiFi access will add to this "quiet
green oasis" expected to be completed mid-summer
2011.The second phase of the project, in an area near
the multimedia boardroom and the BA Annex will begin
in May of this year and is scheduled to be completed
in August. In the works are a possible bandshell/performance
amphitheatre, open grassed lawn with peerimeter landscaping
and paved connector walks.Neal Smith & Associates
are the landscape designers, with Curries Swards Aguila
the architect of the Central Commons Landscape Renaissance.
Fastrack MCI is the general contractor of the $1.5 million-project.
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| 5/1/2009 PBCC
Foundation annual Golf Classic raises $95,000
The newly renovated golf course
at Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington was the setting
for the Palm Beach Community College Foundation annual
Golf Classic on April 17. The event raised more than $95,000,
with the proceeds going to fund student scholarships and
program support at the College.
The Golf Classic had more than100 players hitting the
links at the 1 p.m. shotgun start. First place went to
the Fastrack MCI team of Perry Diamond, Kyle Henderson,
Ryan Powers and Doug Todd with a team score of 57. The
second place team, the McDonald’s North County foursome
of Jimmy Beuell, Chris Cole, Jeff Henning and Ricky Wade,
also shot a 57. Shooting 58 and taking third place was
the LD Astorino team of Jimmy Centanni, Ray de la Feullez,
Raj Krishnasammy and Andrew Slocum.
The event culminated with a cocktail reception, award
ceremony and raffle drawing, with Honda Classic Golf Exchange
radio host Russell Evans acting as emcee. The raffle prizes
included $1,000 cash, a 52-inch flat screen television
and a laptop computer.
“The success of the Golf Classic is a result of
the continued support and generosity of our sponsors,
members of the community and the superb course at Binks
Forest Golf Club. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all
participants and contributors,” said Suellen Mann,
executive director of the PBCC Foundation. “The
students the PBCC Foundation supports throughout the year
are the true winners.”
Major sponsors of the Golf Classic were WRMF 97.9 FM,
LD Astorino, Balfour Beatty Construction, Fastrack MCI,
Hedrick Brothers Construction, Lotspeich, McDonald’s
North County, the Palm Beach Post, Pirtle Construction,
Royal Palm Nissan, Quantum Group and W.G. Mills.
“We are fortunate to be associated with such a great
institution as Palm Beach Community College," said
Sasha Bubanja, president of Fastrack MCI. “We have
always supported educating the leaders of tomorrow, especially
those students who otherwise would not have the chance
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left: PBCC President Dennis Gallon challenged foursomes
to a putting duel on the 18th green. At right: Perry Diamond
sinks a putt as Kyle Henderson (left) and Doug Todd look
on. |
4/17/2009 Fastrack
MCI Golfs for PBCC Foundation
Click on images for larger view
4/8/2009 PBCC
Plans Golf Classic
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(PBCC) supporters will tee off on April 17th at Binks
Forest County Club in Wellington for the PBCC Golf Classic.
A Shotgun start begins at 1 p.m., and the awards reception
begins at 6 p.m. Foursome sponsorships start at $2,000
and include golf, lunch, range balls, green and cart fees,
a special gift and the awards reception held after the
tournament. Individual players pay $375. From Left: PBCC
Golf Classic Committee members Tracy Curl, Trish Lowry,
Sasha Bubanja, Ana Thomas, Michael Walsh, Suellen Mann,
Noel Guillama and Dale Hedrick. |
2/16/2009 PBCC
Foundation receives donation for pavilion maintenance.
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