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Pirate’s Gold Treasure Flash Sale awaits South Florida Fair fans

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Pirate’s Gold Treasure Flash Sale awaits South Florida Fair fans
The Gold Access wristband allows pass holders to move to the front of the ride lines on any one day of the fair. Those who buy an advance discount ride voucher from November 7-10 for $30 will receive a free Gold Access wristband.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The South Florida Fair is inviting guests of all ages to set sail on an exclusive adventure with its 2026 theme: “Party with the Pirates.” From January 16 – February 1, 2026, fairgoers will be encouraged to unleash their inner pirate with a variety of activities, entertainment, fair food and attractions inspired by the legends of the high seas. The fun takes place at the fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.

But first, for four days only from November 7-10, fairgoers may want to take note of the Pirate’s Gold Treasure Flash Sale. Those who buy an advance discount ride voucher for $30 will receive a free Gold Access wristband.

Gold Access allows pass holders to move to the front of the ride lines on any one day of the fair. The normal cost of the Gold Access Pass at the gate is $12 Monday-Thursday and $20 Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MLK Day, so the savings are considerable.

The Advance Ride Voucher can be redeemed for one Ride Wristband any one day of the Fair. Once the Pirate’s Gold Treasure Flash Sale ends, ride vouchers will continue to sell for $30 in advance at Publix and online. Once the fair opens, the price is $35 Monday-Friday and $50 Saturday and Sunday at any midway ticket plaza.

Advance admission tickets also will be available for purchase for $12 at Publix and online until January 15 at midnight. For those who use an advance discount admission ticket on opening day, January 16, they can keep the ticket and come back another day, courtesy of Publix. Once the Fair opens on January 16, admission tickets are $15 for 11 years and older Monday-Friday, and $20 on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for children 10 and younger.

During the fair, guests will have the opportunity to interact with costumed actors portraying pirates in history and The Golden Age of Piracy from the 17th and 18th centuries. Characters will include Blackbeard, a notorious British pirate who terrorized the Caribbean and American colonies in the early 18th century, and Anne Bonny, one of only a few recorded female pirates during this time period. She has become one of the most recognized pirates of the era, as well as in the history of piracy in general. Palm Beach County students will create their own pirate-themed flags that will be on display in the Expo Center. In Yesteryear Village, there will be encampments, scavenger hunts with pirate treasure, more costumed actors and a themed marketplace with pirate merchandise.

Returning Fair favorites include daily ice skating shows titled “Legends of the Frozen Cove,” comedy hypnotist Brad Matchett, Ag-venture Land, Moo-ternity area, daily parades, Taste the Treasure Fair Foodie Tour, Top Talent Showdown, Drumline Competition, Classic Rock Tribute Band Competition, Miss South Florida Fair & Miss Palm Beach County Scholarship Competition, bike nights, live concerts, livestock shows and certainly a variety of unique fried foods and more than 200 carnival rides and games.

The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes. Located at 9067 Southern Boulevard in West Palm Beach, the 2026 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on January 15 and the full fair will be held January 16 through February 1. For more information, call 561-793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.

Veterans Build 2025 to Support Local Heroes

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Veterans Build 2025 to Support Local Heroes

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County hosts

Veterans Build 2025 to Support Local Heroes

Annual campaign unites community in building and repairing homes for veterans across Palm Beach County

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (October 26, 2025): Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is proud to announce Veterans Build 2025, presented by Vertical Bridge, taking place Friday, November 7, 2025. This annual event continues Habitat’s steadfast commitment to honoring and supporting those who have served our nation.

Veterans Build is an annual fundraiser and day of service that supports veterans and active-duty service members in Palm Beach County through affordable homeownership and home revitalization projects. This year’s event will feature a variety of projects benefiting local veterans and their families across Palm Beach County. Job sites include work in Jupiter, Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach, all designed to ensure that every veteran has a safe, stable, and dignified place to call home.  This year’s event is once again presented by Vertical Bridge, a longtime partner and supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County.

“Vertical Bridge is honored to continue our meaningful and significant partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County for the 2025 Veterans Build,” said Ron Bizick, President and CEO of Vertical Bridge. “We’re proud to mark our eighth consecutive year supporting this initiative, which not only provides safe, affordable homes for veterans – it also reinforces the strength and resilience of the communities we’re proud to be part of.  We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for us.”

Returning to lead this year’s efforts are Co-Chairs Michael Maglio and Clint Rowe, joined by their wives, Tiffany Maglio and Rose Lowe, who bring their passion and leadership to the 2025 event. They are supported by a dedicated Veterans Build Committee of community leaders and advocates including Art Roffey, Gail Danto (Honorary Co-Chairs), Anne Desormier-Cartwright, Julia Dattolo, Ryan Paton (Committee Reserves), Andrew Filauro, Anta Plowden, Anthony Nastase, Ashley Carroll, Carey Clarke, Chad Ryan, Debbie Meyers, Donna Kerner, Ivan Rosa, Joel Villahermosa, Jon Raybuck, Justin List, Nelie Shah, Nicholas Cannon, Rahul Sudhakar, and Shane Kelly. Together, this group is helping raise critical funds and awareness to ensure local veterans and their families have access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

The day of service will culminate in the American Dream BBQ, a community celebration honoring veterans and recognizing the collective impact of participants, sponsors, and volunteers. Guests will enjoy live music, entertainment, and a BBQ lunch while connecting with fellow changemakers. Community members and businesses are encouraged to join us at the event from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Friday, November 7, held at the Intracoastal Park and Clubhouse in Boynton Beach. Tickets are $50, and your contribution goes towards Veterans Build 2025, helping local veterans achieve and maintain the American dream of homeownership.

“Veterans Build is about serving those who bravely served our nation,” said Jennifer Thomason, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. “It’s an opportunity for our community to come together, honor their service, and ensure the veterans who call Palm Beach County home have the stability and support they deserve.”

To learn more about Veterans Build on Friday, November 7, 2025, visit https://habitatgreaterpbc.org/veterans-build/

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County:

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is a 501©(3) organization and an affiliate of a global nonprofit, Habitat for Humanity International serving Palm Beach County. Families and individuals needing safe and affordable housing partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.

For any inquiries, contact Julia Murphy, Chief Advancement Officer, at Julia.murphy@habitatgreaterpbc.org

Holiday Boutique at Wellington Bay

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Holiday Boutique at Wellington Bay

We’re delighted to invite you to the Holiday Boutique at Wellington Bay on Sunday, November 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This festive, one-day-only shopping experience will showcase over 20 local vendors, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and complimentary lite bites and refreshments, proceeds benefit Our Community Cares, a local nonprofit supporting seniors in the Wellington and Royal Palm Beach communities.

Our Community Cares is dedicated to helping residents aged 65 and older, age in place safely by providing free, non-medical services such as transportation, home visits, friendly phone calls, light home maintenance, and caregiver relief. Proceeds raised through the Holiday Boutique will directly support our mission to help older adults remain independent, engaged, and socially connected.

Read It Write It Delray Beach

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Read It Write It Delray Beach

Photos by Carol Porter

The Read It Write It Book & Writing Festival Mini Event at the Delray Beach Public Library was a great opportunity to see local authors on Sunday, 10/26/25 from 1–4 PM. The event included panel discussions + a live poetry reading. Free admission, plus a free raffle for prizes.

For info on the next Read It Write It event, go to https://www.heidicreates.net/

Crème Brulée

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Crème Brulée

Here’s a great recipe for Creme Brulee, and you don’t need to have a special torch for the finishing touch; you use your broiler.

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the lowest position.
  2. Whisk egg yolks, 1/4 white sugar, and vanilla together in a heatproof bowl until smooth. Bring cream just to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; gradually whisk hot cream into egg yolk mixture (a little at a time to prevent the mixture from scrambling), whisking continuously until combined.
  • Bring a couple of inches of water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat; set the bowl with cream mixture over the saucepan to form a double boiler. Cook, gently stirring with a wooden spoon, until cream mixture thickens enough to easily coat the back of the spoon.
  • Pour hot cream into a heat-proof baking dish or individual ramekins set on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven; bake until mixture sets but has a slight jiggle, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • To make the topping: Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over cold crème brûlée.
  • Heat under the preheated broiler until sugar melts and browns, 2 to 3 minutes; return immediately to the refrigerator and chill until sugar is set, about 15 minutes.

For more recipes, go to AllRecipes.com

Seventh Annual “Taste of Recovery” Culinary Festival

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Seventh Annual “Taste of Recovery” Culinary Festival

A Food Event that Benefits Recovery, Will be held on November 8 to Benefit The Crossroads Club

DELRAY BEACH, FL (October 27, 2025)–The seventh annual Taste of Recovery will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American German Club on 5111 Lantana Road in Lake Worth.  The acclaimed culinary festival will feature bites from top chefs representing restaurants throughout Palm Beach County, as well as entertainment.  Jocelyn and Dylan Morgan are event co-chairs. Last year, more than one thousand people attended the event.

Taste of Recovery will benefit The Crossroads Club, a non-profit organization in Delray Beach that is celebrating more than 40 years in the community. The organization, at no charge, provides a safe-haven for anyone whose life has been adversely affected by, or through, the use of addictive substances.

The event was founded by Chef Louie Bossi, chef/partner of Louie Bossi’s Ristorante and Pizzeria. Big Time Restaurant Group has been a supporter of the event since its inception.

“Taste of Recovery is a fantastic evening of delicious food from our finest area restaurants, all while supporting an important cause–helping to fight addiction,” said Dylan Morgan, Executive Director of The Crossroads Club and event co-chair.

Judges include Jan Norris, food writer for the Coastal Star and STET, and Mike Mayo, Mike Food journalist and podcaster, co-founder, “Let’s Eat South Florida” Facebook group and Tyler Childress, Web Editor, Boca Magazine and Delray Magazine.

Participating restaurants thus far include Elisabetta’s, Louie Bossi’s, Louie’s Hot Chicken, Art Basil Restaurant, J& J Seafood Bar and Grill, City Cellar, Motor City Pizza, Taco Tuesday’s Taqueria and Pure Life Fitness Cafe.

Sponsors include S.E. Toyota, Drew Horowitz & Associates, Neighborlee Living, Caron Renaissance, Futures Recovery Healthcare, Robinson & Casey, Stuart and Shelby Home Builders and Beachway Therapy Center.

A “People’s Choice” Award will be given for “Best Bite,” and prominent local food writers will decide the Critics’ Choice Awards. The Critic’s Choice 1st Place Award is $2000. The Critic’s Choice 2nd Place Award is $1500. The People’s Choice Award is $1500.

In 2024, City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill was the recipient of both the “People’s Choice” and the “Critics’ Choice” awards for “Best Bite for its short ribs.  Rocco’s Tacos was awarded second place. 

Anyone interested in sponsoring or participating can learn more by calling 772.284.4471.


Tickets are $65 prior to the event or $75 at the door.  Tickets are here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-recovery-tickets-1590960197779?aff=erelexpmlt


About The Crossroads Club
The Crossroads Club is not a sober home or treatment center. Rather, Crossroads is a non-profit 12-Step based meeting center that supports an average of 700 people per day who are pursuing recovery from various forms of addiction. Since 1982, Crossroads has been an essential element in the recovery of countless individual residents, snowbirds, and other visitors from around the world.  By providing the space for the recovery meetings to take place, Crossroads has helped empower these individuals to reemerge as positive contributors to the community and would greatly benefit from your support. Crossroads’ mission is simply to provide a wonderful safe harbor for individuals to meet in order to become true to themselves and to be released from the bondages of addiction.

New Partnership Provides On-site Mental Health Care at The Foundations School

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New Partnership Provides On-site Mental Health Care at The Foundations School
CCE CEO Robert Hamon; Photo Credit: LILA PHOTO

WEST PALM BEACH — Students at The Foundations School (TFS) at The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education (CCE) now learn in an environment where academics and mental health care work side-by-side, thanks to a new partnership between the Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) and CCE that began in July 2025.

The collaboration embeds CFCC’s prevention, early intervention and treatment services at TFS on CCE’s campus. By co-locating CFCC’s skilled therapists and providing direct support, training and resources to TFS students and families, the partnership ensures that those connected to The Foundations School have immediate access to mental health care in the place children spend most of their time: school.

“As collaborative partners with The Foundations School, we are excited to work together to ensure the mental health care, safety and wellness of the school’s students and their families,” said Renée Layman, CEO of Center for Child Counseling. “This collaboration will promote a model of care that addresses the whole child, supporting their social-emotional, cognitive and physical development and the needs of their family.”

CFCC will also offer a broad range of onsite services designed to strengthen the school community at TFS. These include classroom observations to help identify student needs, psychoeducational groups that promote social-emotional skills and resilience, and evidence-based programs such as SNAP (Stop Now and Plan), which reinforce positive behaviors and problem-solving. Teachers and caregivers will also have access to workshops and consultations that provide practical strategies for managing stress and fostering healthy child development.

“This collaboration is a powerful step forward in ensuring every student at TFS has the opportunity to thrive academically and emotionally,” said Robert L. Hamon, President and CEO of CCE. “Integrating mental health services into our school model transforms how children learn, equipping them and their families with the skills and support needed to succeed in school, at home and in the world.”

CCE advances academic success through programs that support students, families and communities. The Foundations School, one of four programmatic pillars, is a K–5 independent school achieving transformative results for underserved students. Tuition is accessible thanks to critical philanthropic support and state scholarships. CCE’s research produces results that inform and impact the field of education.

Center for Child Counseling has been building the foundation for playful, healthful and hopeful living for children and families in Palm Beach County since 1999. Its services focus on preventing and healing the effects of adverse experiences and toxic stress on children, promoting resiliency and healthy family, school and community relationships.

For additional information on CFCC or to make a donation, visit centerforchildcounseling.org or call 561-244-9499.

For additional information on TFS or CCE, visit cceflorida.org. To make a donation toward a scholarship, please call Vivianne Hall at 561.805.9927; extension 118.

Wellington Garden Club Meeting Will Feature “Bromeliads: Orchids of the Tropics” Presentation on November 3rd

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Wellington Garden Club Meeting Will Feature “Bromeliads: Orchids of the Tropics” Presentation on November 3rd

Wellington Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, November 3rd, at 10:00AM, at the Wellington Community Center, at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will feature a presentation by Tom Ramiccio on bromeliads. He estimates he has about 7,000 bromeliads in his vast and varied collection. When Ramiccio ran out of space for bromeliads in his Lake Worth yard, he planted them on trees, creating a vertical garden of these colorful water-holding “vase” plants.

Aside from his knowledge of how-to grow bromeliads, Ramiccio has a long list of community service accolades.  He brings with him more than forty years of professional marketing and public relations. He was the marketing director for Palm Beach County Visitors and Convention Bureau for over ten years. He served three terms as Mayor of the city of Lake Worth. He represented the Greater Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce as their President/CEO for ten years.  For thirty-seven years he was the Governor of the Florida District of Kiwanis International. He also served on the Salvation Army Board for thirty-five years.

The public is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30AM.  Visitors are asked to check in at the desk upon arrival. Reserving a spot at the meeting is recommended.  Please contact the Wellington Garden Club membership chair, Anne Hlasnicek, via email: ideasmith@comcast.net

Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification, and youth education.  For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

American Humane Society to Host Free Pet Wellness Clinic 

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American Humane Society to Host Free Pet Wellness Clinic 
Photo credit: American Humane Society

BELLE GLADE, FL – In a continued effort to serve under-resourced communities and help ensure pets receive the care they need, American Humane Society will host a free Pet Wellness Clinic on Thursday, October 30, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Belle Glade Public Library.

This important community event–held with generous support from Mars, PEDIGREE Foundation, Banfield Pet Hospital, and VCA Animal Hospitals–will offer free rabies vaccinations, combo vaccines, flea and tick prevention, and microchipping for local dogs and cats. On-site veterinarians will be available to serve 150+ pet parents, and while veterinary records are recommended, they are not required.

“We are proud to bring this vital service to the Belle Glade community,” said Georgia Boyer, Chief Communications Officer for American Humane Society. “Access to preventative veterinary care helps pets live longer, healthier lives and keeps families together, especially in areas where resources are limited, and disasters are a real threat.”

As Belle Glade is a region historically impacted by natural disasters, the event aims to help pet owners be better prepared for emergencies by ensuring their pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and protected.

All participating pets will receive a complimentary “treats, no tricks” goodie bag filled with healthy snacks, food, bowls, leashes, and other supplies.

Belle Glade Public Library is located at 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade.

To register, visit americanhumane.org/belleglade.

For more information or to RSVP, email Chloe Barr at chloeb@americanhumane.org.

About American Humane Society

American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals. For more information or to support our life-changing work, please visit  AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, X  and  Instagram  and subscribe to our channel on  YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth. 

About PEDIGREE Foundation

We believe every dog deserves a loving, forever home. PEDIGREE Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to help end pet homelessness. Nearly 3.1 million dogs end up in shelters and rescues every year, and nearly half never find a home. The foundation was established in 2008 by Mars Petcare, maker of PEDIGREE® food for dogs, to help increase dog adoption rates. We’ve awarded more than 6,300 grants and over $14 million to U.S. shelters and rescues that help dogs in need. Since launching our Canadian grant program in 2022, we have provided $345k CAD to local shelters and rescues in need across Canada, as well as $20k CAD in Disaster Relief. At PEDIGREE Foundation, we’re working toward a day when all dogs are safe, secure, cared for, fed well, and loved. See how you can help at PedigreeFoundation.org. 

About Mars, Incorporated  

Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, SNICKERS® and BEN’S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH® offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets, and the planet.  For more information about Mars, please visit mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

inSIGHT to Host 15th Annual Gala Honoring Gail Danto and Art Roffey

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inSIGHT to Host 15th Annual Gala Honoring Gail Danto and Art Roffey

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla – inSIGHT Through Education, a non-profit dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and respect through lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, will host its 15th annual Garden of Education Gala on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. 

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and will celebrate the organization’s 15 years of impactful work in Palm Beach County and beyond. The evening will honor two pillars of the community, Gail Danto and Art Roffey, for their outstanding contributions and unwavering support. 

The gala is chaired by community leaders Ellen and Bernie Gottlieb and Debbie and Jeff Mann, with Tania Rogers, anchor and reporter for WPTV, serving as the evening’s host.

The event will also feature a special address from guest speaker Patricia Heaton, the celebrated Emmy-winning actress and co-founder of the October 7th Coalition. Most commonly known for her roles in “Carol’s Second Act” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Heaton will share her personal commitment to unite, promote, and encourage meaningful public and private action in the Christian community to strengthen relationships with the global Jewish community. 

Guests are invited to join an evening of reflection and celebration in a beautiful garden-themed setting. The dress code is cocktail attire.

Funds raised at the gala will directly support inSIGHT Through Education’s vital programs, which provide lessons on the Holocaust and global genocides to educate a new generation to recognize and oppose antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry.

For more information, to purchase tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.insightthrougheducation.org/gardenofeducation, email info@insightthrougheducation.org, or call 561-570-2656.

About inSIGHT Through Education

inSIGHT Through Education is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization with a mission to inspire and educate, encouraging kindness, acceptance, and respect for all, using lessons learned from the Holocaust and other genocides, to recognize and oppose antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry. inSIGHT is the backbone of Holocaust Education in Palm Beach County Schools, which is mandated in Florida, along with the study of antisemitism. inSIGHT knows that education is the key to change and is committed to opening the hearts and minds of young people, our future leaders. Learn more at insightthrougheducation.org 

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