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Check out our 2017 Summer Camp Directory

Does your child want to go to a traditional camp? The Levis JCC offers a traditional day camp for ages 2-16 as well as special programs, CIT Program and Camp Kavod for children with special needs. Pine Tree Camps at Lynn University also has traditional and specialty camps for ages 3-14. Camp Nageela Boca is a traditional day camp for children ages 5-13 offered at Omni Middle School.

Does your child like to dance, act or jump around? The Levis JCC Theater Camp is performing Seussical Jr. The Musical and Beauty and the Beast. Center Stage Performing Arts Camp offers summer camp for ages 5-11 and 12-18.  Your kid can take classes in musical theater, dance, acrobatics and arts and crafts at the Creative Heart Dance Studio. Or they can flip, jump, and climb at Camp Gymnastics Plus. Do you have a preschooler? Camp Keshet offers the Cure for the Summer Time Blues!

To find out more about these camps and other summer options, go to westbocanews.com/2017-summer-camp-directory. Or Call Camps4U, a free camp advisor who can help you find the right summer program for your child.

What year did your business start?
I opened Stella’s Pizzeria with my brother Daniel in October of 2008.
Where are you located and were you always in the same location?
We are located in the Boca Greens Shopping Center on the north end of the plaza (behind The Tire Kingdom). We’ve been in this location since our opening in 2008.
How and why did you get into the business?
I began working in the restaurant business at the age of 17. My mother, Stella, owned Perrini’s Pizzeria and convinced me to start working part-time. I started out washing dishes and after saving up enough money to buy a car, began running deliveries. From there I learned to cook, make pizzas and began managing. After graduating high school I was working full-time while taking classes to pursue a degree in education…And then things got a little crazy.
In 2004, my mother was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and the future of the restaurant was at best uncertain. I put school on hold and began taking on more of a leadership role. At the age of 22, I decided to become a working partner in order to keep the restaurant open.
Unfortunately, in September of 2008 my mother lost her battle with Myeloma. My brother and I decided to partner together and change the name of the restaurant from Perrini’s to Stella’s. It just seemed like the right thing to do. Since changing the name, the business has grown more than we ever could’ve imagined. We truly are lucky and we owe our success to our amazing staff and even more amazing customers!
How many generations have been running the business?
We are first-generation owner/operators. With my first child due late this March (I can’t even begin to explain how excited I am!!!), who knows…There might just be another generation of Stella’s owner/operators in the making.
Are you known for anything special?
Great question. As far as our menu is concerned, I think it’s fair to assume that aside from our pizza, our homemade meatballs and our crispy Stella’s eggplant are the crowd favorites.

Food aside, I think the thing that sets us apart from other small pizzerias is the fact that we are committed to giving back. We’ve partnered with multiple schools, youth sports teams and non-profits and whenever possible we raffle off/donate pizzas for their events. We also give discounted rates for all schools and non-profits.
What hours are you open?
Our hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday 11:00am – 9:00 pm and on Friday/Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. If there is an event or special occasion that requires us to open early we always do our best to accommodate.
Are you involved with any community groups?
As I mentioned previously, we work with multiple schools and non-profits. One of the groups we’ve worked with that I’m most proud of is The Camp Shalom campers with special needs.  We close down the restaurant for an hour or two and teach the kids how to make their own pizzas! They always have a blast and we look forward to seeing them again.
What do you love most about the business?
What I love most about the business is that we get to interact with some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. We have so many regulars that we’ve known for years – we literally consider them family.
What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business?
Our biggest challenge with the business are the ever fluctuating food costs. Being a small, single-unit restaurant makes negotiating with large vendors tough at times. Our relationships with our food reps has been key to our success.
What do you want the community to know about you?
I think what we’d like the community to know about us is that we take pride in what we do. We’re proud of the business we’ve been fortunate enough to build over the years and we pay it forward whenever possible.

What year did your business start?
Our business started in February 2009.
How and why did you get into the business?
I was in college and was not happy doing computer engineering/science. Since I grew up with a pool, I felt that I couldn’t be in a better place to start a pool company. After doing some research, I was faced with the fact that most companies in South Florida weren’t reliable, didn’t answer their phone and didn’t provide the quality of work that clients deserved.
What is your training background?
I’m a certified pool operator with a range of knowledge in pool remodeling. I hold a state license for repairs.
What services do you provide?
We provide pool cleaning, pool repairs, pool remodeling, pavers, pressure cleaning, sealing, and automation. Moreover, people do not always realize that a lot of maintenance goes into owning a pool, but by cleaning a pool regularly you can avoid encountering any issues along the way. Accordingly, we always recommend that all pool owners invest in Zodiac’s pool roomba or any other type of pool cleaning robot to keep their pool in the best possible shape in between professional cleanings. No one wants to go for a dip in a dirty swimming pool after all. It is not just pools that we work on though. We also create outdoor kitchens and pergolas, install baby fences and lay travertine. Plus, we can deal with salt systems and heaters.

What hours are you available?
We can usually start service within 24 hours. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
6. Are you involved with any community groups?
I support my local church and other local non profits.
What do you think is your biggest challenge with the business?
Our biggest challenge is competing with unlicensed competitors who don’t know what they are doing and destroy reliable companies’ image.
What do you want the community to know about you?
We are a family-owned business, we are here to help with quality work at a fair price. We love what we do and our goal is to make our clients happy.

Shriek Week at Sugar Sand Park is October 21, 22, 28, 28 and 29. Film Festival, Haunted House and more.
Halloween at the Peter Blum Family Y on October 22nd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Call 395-9622 to RSVP. Haunted house, hay ride, dance party and more. Free for Y members with bag of candy, $15 for non-members.
Hallo-Tween Spooktacular on October 25th at 6 p.m. at the Glades Road Library. Listen to some scary stories and learn how to write your own! Ages 8-12. Preregister at 482-4554.
Haunted House on October 26th at 6 p.m. at the Glades Road Library. Our teens will scare you in our annual walk thru Haunted House. Ages 5 & up.
Halloween Trick or Treat at Delray Marketplace on October 26th from 6 to 9 p.. Hay rides, crafts, face painting, train rides, costume parade and more. Free.
Monster Mash on October 27th at the West Boca Library at 3:30 p.m. Stories, short film game and crafts. Ages 5-10. Call 470-1600 to preregister. Free.

Halloween Hoot ‘N’ Howl at Daggerwing Nature Center on Octber 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. Wear a costume and enjoy activities and crafts while learning about spooky creatures of the night. Bring a flashlight and bug spray to explore the boardwalk. Free
Halloween Party at Drop In Action Sports Complex on October 28th, 6 to 8 p.m. Scary Contests, Costume contest and live performance by GoalKeeper. $5.

Trick’em Treat’em Costume Party on October 28th in Patch Reef Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 2-5.  Games and munchies in the Community Center. $5 per child.
Trick or Treat Tales on October 28th at Glades Road Library at 4 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs, games, a craft and a movies about Halloween with a costume parade around the library to follow. All ages. Preregister.
Tennis Halloween Party!! Boca Boo Days at the Tennis Center in Patch Reef Park on October 29th from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For ages 3-10. Games, prizes, raffle and music. Wear sneakers with your costume.  Call 367-7090 to sign up. $3 per child.
Halloween Crafts on October 31st at 3 p.m. Wear a costume or come as yourself and make a special craft and listen to fun Halloween music. Ages 3 & up. 482-4554.
For events in Greater Boca, go to www.bocaboodays.com
 

In the musical, “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tevye is the guide and narrator of his story; living in rural Russia in a small Jewish town. There, he is raising five daughters and although, it is a Jewish custom for a matchmaker to choose husbands for the daughters of the village, his daughters have other ideas in mind. Three of his five daughters each fall in love with a man that doesn’t quite fit the image Tevye had in mind. However, love does win overall. In the midst of the love triangles, Teyve is concerned about the war in his town as the Russian Tsar, the ruler of Russia, is trying to run out all the Jewish people from the country. Throughout the musical, Tevye examines his Jewish beliefs and questions how he can walk the pathway of his faith when the world around him is changing. “Fiddler” is a perfect show for the family to see together. With the songs and melodies we all know, the show touches your heart and reconnects you to what really matters; family, love, and tradition!
“Fiddler on the Roof” stars Peter Librach, Joanne Shultz, Andrew Shultz and Erica Mendez. Directed by Co-Founder and President of Marquee Andrew Shultz, Choreographed and Costumed by Co-Founder, and Vice President Ben Solmor, and Musically Directed by Paul Reekie.
The Marquee Theater Company’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs September 30th through October 9th. Friday the 30th at 8pm, Saturday the 1st and Saturday the 8th at 8pm, and Sunday the 9th at 2pm.
The Marquee Theater Company performs at West Boca Performing Arts Theater, 12811 Glades Rd. in Boca Raton. Single seats are $40; and Industry or Student tickets are $25; (with valid I.D. at the door).
Tickets are available for purchase at the door, online at www.marqueetheatercompany.com or by phone at (954) 464 – 8249.
Doors open at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays and our closing performance on Sunday October 9th, the doors will open at 1:30pm.