WELLINGTON WOMAN: B&G CLUBS CEO MARY O’CONNOR
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Mary O’Connor, this month’s nominee for our Woman of the Year Award, uses her own happy childhood experiences as a guide for services and programs her organization provides.

GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE RETURNS TO PBIEC FEB. 17
Dozens of local charities will have the chance to win their share of $1.5 million as world-class and amateur riders compete as part of the Great Charity Challenge on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

NORDIC LIGHTS’ EIRIN & LENE BRUHEIM RIDING AT WEF
The Winter Equestrian Festival is the destination for riders seeking the best competition. That’s why Eirin and Lene Bruheim of Nordic Lights Farm have made Wellington their home this season as they climb the ranks in the sport they love.

ALL EYES ON OLYMPIC SELECTION TRIALS IN WELLINGTON
All eyes will be on Wellington next month as top American show jumpers compete to represent their country in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. To be conducted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the official Olympic Games Selection Trials will take place March 21-24 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH A ROMANTIC ESCAPE
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, couples around the world will be wishing one another a happy Valentine’s Day. Do something different this year and book a special couple’s getaway or mini-retreat. Need ideas? We’ve got them.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOPPING AT KOBOSKO’S CROSSING
Kobosko’s Crossing is a one-of-a-kind Wellington shopping plaza. Once a farmer’s market owned and operated by Andy Kobosko and his family, it has since grown into one of the area’s most unique shopping centers.

WELLINGTON WOMAN: VINCEREMOS FOUNDER RUTH MENOR
Since 1981, the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, under the guidance of Ruth Menor, has used horses to help those with special needs. Because of her dedication, she is this month’s nominee for our Woman of the Year Award.

BETHESDA WEST HOSPITAL OPENING IN JANUARY 2013
Bethesda West Hospital, a new state-of-the-art medical center at the intersection of Boynton Beach Blvd. and State Road 7, is slated to open Jan. 8, 2013.

HIGH LEVEL DRESSAGE RETURNS TO BRANDON CENTER
The World Dressage Masters Palm Beach returns to the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Jan. 26-28, drawing top riders from across the world. It will be a star-studded event with top stallion Totilas to make an exclusive appearance.

POLO’S GONZALITO PIERES CONTINUES FAMILY LEGACY
Polo 10-goaler Gonzalito Pieres is following in the footsteps of his legendary father. As the centerpiece to the Audi Polo team, Pieres’ talent, leadership and generosity have made him a standout player around the world.