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KIDSANCTUARY ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE AT NEW HOME, NOVEMBER 1, 2012

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (October 11, 2012) – KidSanctuary Campus, Inc., today announced it will host a press conference at 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 1, 2012 followed by a live question and answer session. During the press conference, KidSanctuary executives and West Palm Beach Mayor, Jeri Muoio will share information about the official opening of its first home, the JM Rubin Cottage and its inaugural KidSanctuary Showcase Show House taking place Saturday and Sunday, December 1^st and 2^nd.

KidSanctuary Campus, Inc. is a charitable organization committed to assisting children who have been removed from their home because of neglect and abuse. Located at 555 Safe Haven Drive in West Palm Beach, the five-acre parcel was donated by Palm Beach County, with first inhabitants moving in later this year.

A capital campaign led by Edward Ricci, Esquire is currently in place with a second home breaking ground in the spring.  Fundraising efforts including the Designer Showcase Show House will continue to raise the necessary funds for the construction of two additional homes and a recreational/ therapy building.

Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural KidSanctuary Campus Designer Showcase Show House featuring a plethora of the most talented designers in the country with design innovations that promise to engage and surprise.

Participating showcase show house designers include: Design Chair, Angela Reynolds of Angela Reynolds Design, Austin Hancock, Carousel Kitchen and Bath, Chelsea Lane Design, Cynthia Thomas Interiors, Fava Design Group, Jack Phillips Design, JMA Interior Design, Joseph Pubillones, Inc., NGX Studio, Melody Smith Interiors, The Sunflower Room, and Mr. Robert St. Croix. Each designer has been able to work with local and national vendors who have kindly donated items for the house.  Companies offering product and services include: Around the Edge, Artistry Woodcraft/Knapp Kitchens, Brooks Painting, Ceramic Technics/Iris Ceramica, Ferguson, the Glass Tile Store, Haifa General, Max Urban Millwork, Onshore Construction and Development, Inc., Porcelanosa, DeSantis Electric, the Office Depot Foundation, Professional Solutions, Quadrille Wallpaper, Superior Design Services and Wallpaper by Wendy.

The Dodero Family Cottage will be the second home to be built on the property with a groundbreaking taking place next spring. The capital campaign, lead by Capital Campaign Chairman Edward M. Ricci, Esquire, will continue to raise the necessary funds for the construction of two additional homes and a recreational/ therapy building. 

About KidSanctuary Campus, Inc.:

KidSanctuary Campus, Inc is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing a safe home for abused, abandoned and neglected children in Florida. The mission for KidSanctuary Campus, Inc. is to ensure that each child receives the benefits of a sense of belonging and permanency in a caring and positive environment that nurtures self-esteem and hope.

If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (612) 308.4159 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com.

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The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Presents: "THE TENTH SAINT" by Author Daphne Nikolopoulos

West Palm Beach, FL (October 26, 2012) - The historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is proud to host an evening of conversation with author Daphne Nikolopoulos presenting her first novel, The Tenth Saint.  The event will take place at the Gardens on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM and will showcase an excerpt from the book, book signing, and discussions of Nikolopoulos' latest travels to Ethiopia.

When not working as the Editor of Palm Beach Illustrated, the talented Daphne Nikolopoulos is writing under her pen name of D. J. Niko.  The journalist, author, editor, and self-proclaimed modern nomad has spent the better part of two decades traveling the world. As a former travel writer and zealous adventurer, Nikolopoulos has visited remote spots on six continents, many of which have inspired her novels. The Tenth Saint is her debut novel in a series of archaeological thrillers. 

The Tenth Saint tells the story of Cambridge archaeologist Sarah Weston, who makes an unusual discovery in the ancient Ethiopian mountain kingdom of Aksum—a sealed tomb with inscriptions in an obscure dialect. Along with her colleague, American anthropologist Daniel Madigan, she tries to identify the entombed man and translate the inscriptions. Tracking down clues in Addis Ababa and the monasteries of Lalibela, Sarah and Daniel uncover a codex in the subterranean library revealing the secret of the tomb—a set of prophecies about Earth’s final hours, written by a man hailed by Ethiopian mystics as Coptic Christianity’s 10th saint. Faced with violent opposition and left for dead in the heart of the Simien Mountains, Sarah and Daniel survive to journey to Paris, where they’re given a 14th-century letter describing the catastrophic events that will lead to the planet’s demise. Connecting the two discoveries, Sarah faces a deadly conspiracy to keep the secret buried in order to promote technological advances presently leading toward the prophesied end of the Earth.

Attendees are encouraged to read the book prior to conversation and can be purchased at the Classic Bookshop located at: 310 South County Road, Palm Beach, Florida 33480 or by calling 561.655.2485.  

Reservations for the event are required by calling 561-832-5328 or by emailing: programs@ansg.org.  For more information on the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, please visit: www.ansg.org.

About the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens: The historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a recognized 501(c)(3) operatingfoundation established in 1977 by the prominent sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). The organization has grown to be an important cultural institution giving the community and visitors an opportunity to explore nature and art in an environmentally conscience urban environment. 

Dedicated to preserving the historic beauty of The Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, the nationally designated property and 2.2 acre urban gardens are home to over 300 species of tropical palms and native plants — one of the most significant collections in Florida.

The gardens are conveniently located at 2051 South Flagler Drive, in West Palm Beach, Florida. The rare palm and sculpture gardens, exhibition galleries and artist studio are currently open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Available services include: exhibitions, guided tours of the gardens and Norton's original sculpture studio, guest lectures, and educational programs. 

All programs promote a preservation ethic and incorporate the arts, environmental awareness, and interpretive history of Ann Weaver Norton. 

If you would like more information on this topic or to schedule an interview, please call Linda Soper at (561) 835-9057 or email: linda@lindalanemarketing.com.                     

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