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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns on Brightline this December

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns on Brightline this December

Tickets Available Starting Sept. 20 for a Magical Experience 

MIAMI (SEPTEMBER 15, 2022) — Rail Events Productions and Brightline are celebrating the return of one of the most talked about family experiences of the year, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at MiamiCentral presented by Experience Kissimmee! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride will return for its fourth year beginning Saturday, December 3 through Thursday, December 29, 2022, departing from Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. Groups of 20 or more are available to book their tickets starting September 15 and individual tickets are available to book starting September 20. Tickets will be available for purchase online at miamithepolarexpressride.com. Guests are encouraged to book early as this beloved holiday tradition is expected to sell out.

The adventure of this holiday classic comes to life when the festive Brightline train departs on a journey led by a cast of talented actors. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of this story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a one-hour trip to meet and interact with Santa. 

Once aboard, the conductor will work his way through the coach and punch golden tickets before hot chocolate and delicious shortbread cookies brought to you by Walkers Shortbread are served by dancing chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg as Santa and his helpers board the train to greet and present each guest with the first gift of Christmas. During the trip, characters on each coach lead unforgettable onboard entertainment – just like in the film. Specially choreographed song and dance will take place along with fun games and special character interactions. Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell and souvenir golden ticket in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. Like the kids in the book, families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.

Guests can also visit the Walkers Online Shop and use Coupon Code PEXMIA to save 20 percent on your next order of Walkers Shortbread. Offer expires 12/31/22. Offer not valid on Sale Items.

Exact dates, times, and fares are available by visiting miamithepolarexpressride.com. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75, depending on the ticket type, date, and time of the ride. 

About THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Official THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides are licensed by Rail Events Inc. on behalf of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Inc. Since 2007, Rail Events Inc. has held exclusive license to operate THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Rides in the US, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.

About THE POLAR EXPRESS Book

THE POLAR EXPRESS film is based on Chris Van Allsburg’s classic Christmas picture book, which tells the story of a boy who takes a magical Christmas Eve train ride to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. First published by the Houghton Mifflin Company in 1985, The Polar Express became an instant family favorite and has sold more than 12 million copies worldwide. In 1986 it won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for Illustration.   

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of toys, fashion, home décor, and publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, the Wizarding World, Looney Tunes, and Hanna-Barbera.

The division’s successful global themed entertainment business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

About Experience Kissimmee

Experience Kissimmee is the official tourism authority for Osceola County, Florida. Located 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO), Kissimmee offers a perfectly balanced vacation experience with world-famous theme parks and attractions, outdoor activities, and plenty of Florida sunshine. Kissimmee is the Vacation Home Capital of the World®, with options ranging from two-bedroom condos to 15-bedroom mansions. Get inspired at experiencekissimmee.com.

About Walkers Shortbread

It was over one hundred twenty-three years ago that the Walker family started baking shortbread in the Speyside village of Aberlour, where they remain to this day. Joseph Walker founded the company when he opened his village bakery in 1898; now it is his grandchildren and great-grandchildren that continue the tradition of fine baking that he started. In fact, the founder’s personal guarantee is still marked on every pack to confirm that Walkers’ products are made with only the best ingredients obtainable. Though the Walker family have added many new products to their range during the last century, each and every one holds to those original values of quality and natural goodness.

As it always has been, our shortbread is made using only four ingredients: flour, pure creamery butter, sugar, and salt. We are proud to say that our products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings, or preservatives. In its distinctive tartan packaging, Walkers range of products is packed with Scottish character, both inside and out. The name Walkers is recognized as a mark of excellence the world over, a true Scottish classic.

About Brightline 

Brightline is the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America. The company currently serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, with stations in Aventura and Boca Raton opening at the end of 2022 and its Orlando station beginning service in 2023. Brightline was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in travel, offering a guest-first experience designed to reinvent train travel and take cars off the road. Brightline plans to bring its award-winning service to additional city pairs and congested corridors across the country that are too close to fly and too long to drive, with immediate plans to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

About Rail Events Inc.

Rail Events Inc. is the industry leader in rail-related special events management. In 2021, the company licensed events that hosted over 1.2 million guests at 50 partner railroads in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. Rail Events Inc. and Rail Events Productions are wholly owned subsidiaries of American Heritage Railways, which is the premier operator of heritage railroads in the United States.

THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22)

Based on THE POLAR EXPRESS book and characters © & ™ 1985 by Chris Van Allsburg. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

League of Women Voters PBC Publishes 2022 VOTERS’ GUIDE

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League of Women Voters PBC Publishes 2022 VOTERS’ GUIDE

Available Online Now at www.lwvpbc.org

(West Palm Beach, FL – September 23, 2022) The 2022 VOTERS’ GUIDE from the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is now available in print, online, and at www.Vote411.org, providing nonpartisan, reliable election information tailored to the voters of Palm Beach County. 

“The League’s Voters’ Guide provides residents with many of the facts they will need to cast a well-informed vote,” said LWVPBC President Kathi Gundlach. “Voting is a precious right, and the League has been empowering voters with the truth for 100 years.”

In a political arena rife with misinformation, the Guide allows candidates to describe their position in their own words, offering voters unvarnished insight into their platform. The Guide also provides details about ballot issues, constitutional amendments and election times and locations.

More than 100,000 of the printed Guide are being distributed throughout Palm Beach County, primarily through the Sunday, October 9 edition of The Sun-Sentinel (Boca Raton, Delray Beach), The Palm Beach Post (Boynton Beach to Jupiter), and The Palm Beach Daily News (on the Island). Guides have also been sent to city and county libraries, government buildings, churches and more.

The Guide publication is also available online at www.LWVPBC.org. An interactive Guide that provides voters with a personalized candidate checklist is available at www.Vote411.org.

The Voters’ Guide is just one of the League’s pre-election efforts to educate voters, including a Voter Toolkit atwww.LWVPBC.org that is packed with useful information about registering to vote before the October 11 deadline. The general election is Tuesday, November 8.

About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit www.lwvpbc.org or www.facebook.com/lwvpbc.

2022 Fall Fest at CJR Fine Arts

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2022 Fall Fest at CJR Fine Arts

On Friday, September 23rd, a Fall Fest/ networking mixer was held to raise funds for the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County at CJR Fine Arts & Frame on 441 in Royal Palm Beach. A piece of artwork was also raffled off, benefitting the Farmworker Council.

Little Naturalists

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Little Naturalists

Bring out your child’s inner naturalist in our Little Naturalists early learning program! In this 30-minute program, children ages 2-5 years old will explore the different sights, sounds, textures, and colors of nature through stories, activities, and an adventure into our local nature trail. Pre-registration required at marinelife.org/events.

Cost: Free
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. (November – March)
This program is geared toward guests ages 2-5
Guarantee your spot at marinelife.org/events

Hatchling Tales

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Hatchling Tales

Our Hatchling Tales Story Time program is geared towards toddlers with a natural curiosity for marine life and sea turtles. This 30-minute program is a free, ocean-inspired story time coupled with a themed drawing activity designed for young families in the community. A new story will be selected each week. Please register for your desired date on our calendar.

Cost: Free
Every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (October-March)
This program is geared toward 0-5 years old.
Guarantee your spot at marinelife.org/events

Hammock Hike

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Hammock Hike

Led by one of our experienced biologists, the Hammock Hike is a 45-minute outdoor excursion in the coastal hammock habitat adjacent to Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The program will talk about the importance of these coastal ecosystems, engage guests with plant and animal identification and end with a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Program meets at Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

Guarantee your spot at marinelife.org/events

When: October-March, every Friday at 10:30 AM – 11:15
Cost: Free
All Ages!

23rd Annual Triunfo Awards Gala

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23rd Annual Triunfo Awards Gala

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County presents the 23rd Annual Triunfo Awards Gala

  • The 23rd Annual Triunfo Awards Gala will be October 22, 2022 at 6:30pm at West Palm Beach Marriott.
  • The Presenting Sponsor is Florida Crystals Corporation.

West Palm Beach, FL- The Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach County will host its 23rd Annual Triunfo Awards Gala on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the West Palm Beach Marriott in the Regency Ballroom.  This year’s theme is Azúcar y Caña.

One of the main purposes of the Triunfo Gala is to raise scholarship money to assist Hispanic high school seniors achieve the dream of obtaining a college education. A call to the heart will be initiated during the Triunfo Gala which will benefit the Luciano Martinez Scholarship Fund. Over the last two decades, the Hispanic Chamber has awarded thousands of scholarships totaling more than $160,000.

Event sponsors this year are: Florida Crystals Corporation (Presenting Sponsor), Baptist Health South Florida, Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital (Gold Sponsors), Wellington Regional Medical Center (Bronze) WPBF Channel 25, Discover the Palm Beaches, Good Samaritan Hospital (Community Sponsors), PNC Bank (Business Sponsor) and Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. Attorneys (Amigos de Triunfo).

The 23rd Annual Triunfo ‘Azúcar y Caña’ will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the West Palm Beach Marriott. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m.; Tickets are $160 per-person. Amigos de Triunfo Sponsorship is $1,000, A Business Sponsorship is $1,500, Community Sponsorship is $1,800.

For more information and additional sponsorships, call (561) 790-6200, email info@cpbchamber.com, or visit hispanicchamberpbc.com

Palm Health Foundation’s Train the Brain Returns with Focus on NeuroArts’ Effect on Human Flourishing

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Palm Health Foundation’s Train the Brain Returns with Focus on NeuroArts’ Effect on Human Flourishing

Palm Beach County, FL–This October, Palm Health Foundation’s sixth annual Train the Brain community health campaign returns and serves as a reminder that caring for your brain is just as important as caring for your body. The 2022 campaign, “Celebrating Human Flourishing Through the NeuroArts,” will focus on the convergence between science, the arts, technology and the effects of these experiences on brain, body and overall health.

The NeuroArts represent the convergence between science, the arts and technology.

A former prima ballerina with Alzheimer’s disease listens to Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” and begins to spontaneously perform from her wheelchair, lifting her arms in synch with the choreography stored deep in her brain.

A young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder uses her artwork to demystify her condition and work through her emotions.

A veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury manages his epilepsy and PTSD by playing the ukulele.

All support scientific study that has proven that artistic experiences – both observational and experiential – measurably change the brain, body, and behavior, leading to improved physical and mental health, disease prevention, enhanced brain development in children, and more.

New this year, Palm Health Foundation, together with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, is promoting a calendar of NeuroArts events. You can find these, and two of the foundation’s keynote Train the Brain events, by visiting https://www.palmhealthfoundation.org/events.

Train the Brain 2022 Keynote Events:

The effect of the arts on health and well-being has long been experienced by generations of people and cultures. But now as science and technological advances allow scientists to see and measure the effect of the arts on the brain, the field of NeuroArts is catching fire.

Palm Health Foundation is hosting a NeuroArts Learning Panel and Lunch at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience at One Max Planck Way, Jupiter, FL. During this free event, attendees will hear from local scientists, artists and community change leaders on the connection between the arts and brain health. Lunch and a self-guided tour of Max Planck’s “Images of Science” exhibit will follow the panel discussion.

Panelists include Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., Assistant Director, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute and Director of Community Engagement and Programming; Bama Lutes Deal, Ph.D., Cultural Concierge Program Manager for the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County; McLean Bolton, Ph.D., the Research Group Leader in Disorders of Neural Circuit Function at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience; and Kenya Madison, Ed.S., Senior Director for Healthier Delray Beach, a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together initiative.


On Tuesday, October 25 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Palm Health Foundation, in partnership with Tamarack Institute, Tenacious Change, and EJS Project, will present, “Community Celebration,” a celebration of the arts and Palm Beach County culture during Community Change Experience 2022.

This celebration takes place during the three-day Community Change Experience conference. The Palm Beach County community is welcome to join for free to mingle with conference attendees from across North America at the Delray Beach Arts Warehouse, 313 NE 3rd St., Delray Beach, FL 33444. Attendees will enjoy free food, live music and a dance performance provided by Digital Vibez, Inc. and other artistic expression provided by local artists.

“We know instinctively as humans that we are wired for the arts, and scientific studies confirm the many health benefits of exposure to artistic enrichment,” said Patrick McNamara, President and CEO of Palm Health Foundation. “Exploring the neuroarts is a natural extension of our brain health advancement work at the foundation. We and our partners are excited to champion the amazing science and cultural assets we have here in Palm Beach County.”

To learn more about Train the Brain, please visit palmhealthfoundation.org/train-the-brain and follow Palm Health Foundation’s social media for weekly brain health tips.

About Palm Health Foundation 
Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors, and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes, and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $89 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.

About Train the Brain 
Train the Brain is one of Palm Health Foundation’s annual community health campaigns and empowers residents to take charge of their brain health. The campaign aims to help Palm Beach County residents understand that taking care of the brain is just as important as taking care of the body. Participants are invited to change their thinking, integrate self-care into their daily routines and show compassion to individuals with acute and persistent mental health conditions.

American Humane – Hurricane Tips

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American Humane – Hurricane Tips

Preparing for A Hurricane: 

Tips to Keep You, Your Family, and Your Pets Safe 

Before, During and After the Storm

PALM BEACH, FL — With meteorologists predicting that Tropical Depression Nine and Hermine/Ian could strike the Southeastern United States and travel up the coast, the animal rescue experts at American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, are issuing key tips to help you keep yourself, your family and your animals safe – before, during and after a storm.

Before the storm

  • Microchip pets or put a tag on their collar with your name, address and cellphone number so they may be returned quickly in case you are separated from your pets.
  • Tie down or anchor outside objects that might fly about and injure someone.
  • Evacuate your family and pets as early as you can and remember to take your disaster preparedness kit for your pets (i.e. First Aid kit, leashes, and pets’ carrying cases, bowls, sanitation materials, chew toy, minimum 3 days, ideally 7-10 days of food, meds, water).
  • Bring pets inside; bring outdoor animals inside with a carrier ready large enough to turn around and lie down comfortably.
  • Review your evacuation plan and double-check emergency supplies, bowls, water, food.
  • Have a carrier at the ready.
  • If your family must evacuate, take your pets with you.

During the storm – if you cannot evacuate

  • Choose a safe room for riding out the storm—an interior room without windows – and take your entire family there, including your pets.
  • Stay with pets. If crated, they depend on you for food and water.
  • Keep your emergency kit in that room with you (food, water, litter, meds).
  • Know your pet’s hiding places. That’s where they may run; keep them with you.
  • Secure exits and cat doors so pets can’t escape into the storm.
  • Do not tranquilize your pets. They’ll need their survival instincts should the storm require that.

After the storm

  • Make sure the storm has fully passed before going outside and assess damages before allowing animals out.
  • Keep dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier. Displaced objects and fallen trees can disorient pets and sharp debris could harm them.
  • Give pets time to become re-oriented. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and cause a pet to become confused or lost.
  • Keep animals away from downed power lines and water that may be contaminated.
  • Uncertainty and change in the environment affect animals, too, presenting new stresses and dangers. Your pet’s behavior may change after a crisis, becoming more aggressive or self-protective. Be sensitive to these changes and keep more room between them, other animals, children or strangers. Animals need comforting, too. Comfort your pet with kind words and lots of pats or hugs. If possible, provide a safe and quiet environment, even if it is not their own home.

“Hurricanes are among the deadliest of storms,” says Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “Fortunately, American Humane Rescue has worked in disaster relief for more than 100 years and has amassed a lot of practical knowledge on how families can prepare and, if there is no way to avoid the storms, weather them as well as possible and keep loved ones safe afterwards.”

About American Humane

American Humane is the country’s first national humane organization, founded in 1877, and the first to serve animals in disasters and cruelty cases. Visit American Humane at www.AmericanHumane.org today.

About the American Humane Rescue program

The American Humane Rescue program was created in 1916 and began rescuing and aiding some 68,000 war horses wounded on the battlefields of World War I Europe each month. Since then, they have been helping animals of every kind and have been involved in virtually every major disaster relief effort from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, the Joplin, Missouri and Moore, Oklahoma tornadoes, the Japanese and Haitian earthquakes, Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, Maria, Florence and Michael, and the California wildfires. The American Humane Rescue team saved, sheltered and fed more than 700,000 animals in the past two years alone. To support their lifesaving work, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org.

Copa Deportes

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Copa Deportes

Five Fun Facts about the Event

  1. It’s at Lake Lytal Park in West Palm Beach and is free to the public
  2. Family friendly event with games, food, and giveaways!
  3. Deportes Radio 760AM will be on-site interacting with fans to kick-off the 2022 World Cup Season! Deportes Radio 760AM is also Palm Beach County’s home for the World Cup.
  4. 4x soccer matches featuring the best teams in the Liga Internacional West Palm Beach league
  5. Winning team will take home $2,500 grand prize
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