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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum Oct-Dec Happenings

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum Oct-Dec Happenings

Special Events

Veteran’s Event-Five Flags Over Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse

Nov. 6, 2021

9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Free for Veteran’s and their families! Join us first for a light breakfast, the presentation of colors, and singing of the National Anthem.  Josh Liller, Lighthouse Historian, will present a history of all 5 military branches active at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. A Special Keynote speaker will conclude the presentations. Veteran’s and their families are invited to climb the Lighthouse & experience some moving military pop-up exhibits throughout the grounds. All Veterans will leave with a token of our appreciation.

We’ll be joined by the Elliott Museum, Reverence Riders Veterans Motorcycle Association, Road to Victory Museum, Jensen Beach High School Jubilate Choir, Union Navy Civil War reenactors, WWII reenactors, US Coast Guard Aids-To-Navigation Team. Sponsor: Starbuck’s Fisherman’s Wharf-Jupiter

Cost: Free for Veterans & Their Families

Tickets: RSVP required online by 10/29/21

Event Page Link: https://bit.ly/JILMVets

Rendezvous at the Light

Nov 20, 2021

6-9 pm

Join us at the water’s edge for our annual sparkling charity benefit. You’re invited to celebrate our iconic beacon and enjoy a special evening of fantastic food from top local restaurants, wine and craft beer, live music and our legendary Lighthouse Silent Auction under the stars. Proceeds from this magical affair benefits preservation and education at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum! Media Partners: Jupiter Magazine, 97.9 WRMF, New Country 103.1, Sunny 107.9, X102.3, Party 96.3, Fox Sports 640AM, 850 WFTL, Florida Weekly

Cost: Starting at $125 per person, table sponsorship available

Tickets: Tickets required online

Event Page Link:  https://bit.ly/JILMRATL21

Holiday Night at the Light

Dec 4, 2021

Time: 5-10:00 pm

Details: Join us for a night of holiday fun! Come experience the Holiday Boat Parade in a brand-new way – from the grounds of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.  Enjoy food trucks, evening lighthouse climbs, music, holiday shopping from favorite local shops, and more!  Bring a toy to donate to Little Smiles and receive a $5 gift certificate to the Lighthouse Gift Shop.  Free parking, please bring your lawn chair or blanket, no coolers allowed

Cost: Advanced Tickets $20/adult, $15/Child (6-18)

Tickets: On Sale Nov. 1st, non-refundable/rain-shine

Event Page Link: https://bit.ly/JILMHoliday

Special Admission Offers

US Veterans in November!

US Veterans are admitted FREE in November for daytime general admission to the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Must Show Valid  US Veterans ID, offer valid for US Veterans Only.

Programs

Lighthouse Sunset Tour

Oct 6, 13, 20, 27

Nov 3, 10, 17

Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Climb to the top and take in the spectacular sunset views. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom.  Tour time approximately 60 minutes, guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour and if you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask. Attendees receive a special gift from Tommy Bahama Restaurant.
Program Partners: Tommy Bahama Restaurant Jupiter, 97.9 WRMF, New Country 103.1, Sunny 107.9, X102.3, Party 96.3, Fox Sports 640AM, 850 WFTL

Cost: $25 per person – tickets online

Tickets  https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/ 

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469

Lighthouse Sunrise Tour  NEW!!

6:45am – 8:00am
Oct 23, Oct 30
Join us for our rare Lighthouse Sunrise Tour!  Experience the beauty of the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean from atop the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.  Bring your camera and catch some rays. This special program will only be offered for a limited time. $30 per person, $25 for members, tickets & info online:

https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter FL 33469 

Lighthouse Moonrise Tour   

Oct 19, 6:15 pm

Nov 19, 4:45 pm

Dec 18, 5:00pm

A howling good time and spectacular evening view of a full moon from the top of the Lighthouse! This adventure makes a fabulous date night too. Tour time approximately 60 minutes, guests must check-in 15 minutes prior to tour and if you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask. Tours are limited and weather permitting. In the event of rain, the tour will be rescheduled. Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 48” tall to climb the Lighthouse.

Cost: $25 per person, purchase online. 

Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/ 

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469

Twilight Yoga at the Light

Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, @7-8 pm

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, @6-7PM

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27, @6-7PM

Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck at sunset every Monday.  Stay fit and calm the mind in this all-levels class where beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Bring a yoga mat & water bottle. If you are not fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask. Mats will be 6’ apart or more. Meet at the Museum 10 minutes prior to start time and Yogis must sign waiver. Twilight Yoga is weather dependent and yogis will be notified prior to any cancellation.

Cost: $10 per person–limited spaces available. Registration is required online – no walk ups.

Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469

Lighthouse Story Time & Crafts for Kids              

10:30am-11:00am,

2021: Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 18

Join us under the shade of our Seminole Chickee Hut as we read exciting stories about lighthouse keepers, Florida history, and local plants & animals! This program is ideal for children aged 8 and under. Children receive a fun take-home craft activity, too.  Please bring a small towel or mat for your child, as well as a bottle of water! Please arrive 10 minutes prior for check-in. Gate closes/no admission after 10:40am.  If you have not been fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask.

This program is free & runs approximately 30 minutes. Story Time will be cancelled if there is inclement weather OR high heat.  Space is very limited – RSVP is required online by the Friday before program.

Cost: Free In-Person Program, RSVP required online.

Tickets: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar/

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter FL 33469 

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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse. Stroll the historic grounds with free downloadable smartphone apps in English, French or Spanish and visit our history Exhibits. You’ll find unique items for all ages in our Museum Gift Shop. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the 120-acre federally designated, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. Hiking trails are located on the north and south side of Beach Road.

Regular Hours:

Wednesday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Gift Shop open until 5pm

Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Gift Shop open until 4pm

Check our website for Early Closings and Holiday Hours: Jupiterlighthouse.org

Pumpkin Pie Bars

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 can (29 ounces) pumpkin
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Whipped topping, optional

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  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; beat on medium speed until smooth. Pour into an ungreased 13×9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with dry cake mix. Drizzle butter over top; sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped topping.

Impact 100 PBC Kicks Off Season

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Impact 100 PBC Kicks Off Season

IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY KICKS OFF SEASON WITH NATIONAL FOUNDER WENDY STEELE

Join Impact 100 PBC members for a presentation from Wendy Steele and reception on October 30th

(Palm Beach, Fla.) – Kick off Fall in an “impactful” way! Impact 100 Palm Beach County is hosting a Fall Kick-Off event featuring keynote speaker and Impact 100 national founder, Wendy Steele on October 20th starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Mizner Park Arts & Cultural Center in Boca Raton. Guests will enjoy a reception to celebrate the next grant giving year for Impact 100 PBC.

Steele founded the global organization in 2001 in response to feeling as though women’s roles in philanthropy needed a new way to be expanded and encouraged. She launched the organization with the goal of empowering women to see themselves as activists through utilizing large grants to make an impact within their communities.

By 2002, Impact 100 received nonprofit status and donated its first grant of $123,000. In 2003, People magazine published a story about Impact 100, and Steele’s idea quickly began to spread. Today, her model has been replicated in cities all over the world and only continues to grow.

“Through the joint efforts of philanthropic women, Impact 100 Palm Beach County gives so many smaller nonprofits a chance to launch new programming or initiatives that they may not have otherwise been able to develop without the grant,” said Holly Schuttler, current president of Impact 100 PBC. “We hope women will come to our kickoff to learn more Impact 100 PBC and all of the great things we do to help other organizations in our community get a jump start to aid our neighbors in need. The more members we have, the greater impact we can make with our donations.”

With 652 members in 2020-21, the Impact 100 PBC chapter is the second largest in the world and is entering its 11th year in Palm Beach County.

“Impact 100 Palm Beach County is completely volunteer-based,” continued Schuttler. “Our members can invest as much time as they have into Impact 100 PBC, but no time commitment is required.”

Impact 100 Palm Beach County is a women’s 501c3 nonprofit organization funding local nonprofit initiatives in southern Palm Beach County – between Boca Raton and Lake Worth. It is comprised of a growing number of women who donate $1,000 annually, pool all funds and vote to award multiple $100,000 grants to nonprofits serving southern Palm Beach County in five focus areas: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation; Education; Environment and Animal Welfare; Family; and Health and Wellness.

Space is limited at this free event and reservations are required. For more information, please call 561.336.4623 or visit www.impact100pbc.org

Wellington’s Mobile Food Pantry Program

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Wellington’s Mobile Food Pantry Program


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
  Wellington & CROS Ministries Continue Supporting Families through Mobile Food Pantry Program 
  Wellington continues to partner with CROS ministries on a mobile pantry program to serve residents in need.
 
Organizers and volunteers from CROS ministries distribute food at the walk-up food pantry at Village Park (11700 Pierson Rd). The pantry, located near the eastside gymnasium lobby, is open Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Some Fridays may be excluded depending on scheduling.
 
Due to the rise in COVID-19, this pantry offers pre-bagged food items with “limited choice” grocery food items.   The goal of this pantry is to transition to a “choice” pantry, where participants are able to select the grocery food items of their preference.  The pantry operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and recipients must bring a photo ID.
 
CROS Ministries serves the hungry and operates pantries throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties through community collaborations.   This no-cost public service was made possible through an in-kind donation of facility space by the Village of Wellington. For more information, and to verify hours of operation, call 211 or contact CROS ministries at 561-233-9009  
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter. # # #

Ballet Palm Beach Pirouettes Into The Gardens Mall

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Ballet Palm Beach Pirouettes Into The Gardens Mall

Ballet Palm Beach Pirouettes Into The Gardens Mall

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (October 12, 2021) –Step over to the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall for a performance that’s on point. Ballet Palm Beach will pop into The Gardens Mall for a special performance on October 16. Dancers will perform scenes from Peter Pan & Tinker Bell. The complimentary program will begin at noon and will last approximately 20 minutes.

What: Ballet Palm Beach Performance

When: Saturday, October 16 at noon

Where: Grand Court of The Gardens Mall


Photo Credit: Janine Harris

More: Jeté, relevé, or promenade to The Gardens Mall for the Ballet Palm Beach pop-up performance. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones dressed in their Halloween costumes, as the presentation takes place near Batty Manor.

Peter Pan & Tinker Bell is an original ballet that tells the story of the boy who never grew up and his feisty fairy friend ­– before they met Wendy Darling. The duo’s fantastical adventure takes them through Neverland and into encounters with the Lost Boys tribe, mermaids, a hungry crocodile, and Captain Hook and his pirates! The performance is partially underwritten by a grant from PNC’s Arts Alive program. 

About The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com.

Trustbridge Hospice

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Trustbridge Hospice

Turning clothing and cars into care and compassion

Trustbridge Hospice Foundation

With so many charity thrift stores out there, how do you choose where to donate?  When you donate to Hospice Resale Shops you know your donation stays right here in our community and helps local families facing serious illness and grief. 

Senior Director of Resale Operations Cathy Olsen explains that Trustbridge Hospice does whatever it takes to take care of patients and families.  No patient is ever turned away because of their ability to pay.  You can depend on Trustbridge to find the pathway that enables you and your loved one to live every day to the fullest.

The Hospice Resale Shops and Hospice Cars are a part of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.   Our foundation supports your local, not-for profit hospice providers, Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea.  We have served over 200,000 patients and their family members since 1978.  We believe that every family facing serious illness deserves physical comfort, emotional well-being and personal dignity.  Thanks to donors, we are able to provide specialized services that relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.  Among the programs Hospice Resale Shops and Hospice Cars supports are:

  • Charity Care ensures that the growing number of patients and families who  are uninsured or don’t have financial means will still receive the care they deserve at the end of life. 
  • Extraordinary Comfort Measures allow patients to continue comfort treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, intravenous medications and blood transfusions.  Trustbridge is one of only 4% of hospices nationwide that provides this. 
  • Music Therapy enhances mood, stimulates memory recall and provides unique opportunities for interaction and emotional intimacy for our patients and families. 
  • The Sea Star Programs Grief Services for Children recognizes the unique needs of children and teens who have lost a loved one by providing a comprehensive array of grief support throughout our community. These programs include individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, school-based therapy groups and three bereavement camp programs. 
  • Bereavement support is provided to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether their loved one was a hospice patient or not. 
  • Physician and employee training prepares staff to be able to meet the individual needs of every patient they care for.  Our Fellowship program contributes to quality end-of-life care by educating physicians in the latest treatments and care relevant to terminally ill patients’ physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.

There are so many ways for you to support our community thru Hospice Resale Shops.  The resale shops accept clothing, furniture, household goods, jewelry and more.  With three convenient locations in Boca Raton, Juno and West Palm Beach, there is sure to be a shop close to you.  Can’t carry those large items?  Our shops offer free, scheduled pick up for your convenience.  

Our Hospice Cars program provides a convenient and easy way to donate a vehicle.  From cars and trucks to jet skis and boats, one call is all it takes.  We provide free pick-up and process all of the paperwork.  “With just one call, we will seamlessly pick up your donation, sell it, and you will receive a receipt and tax forms,” says Cathy Olsen. 

So if you are cleaning out, moving out or moving up, please consider donating your un-needed items to Hospice Resale Shops and give hope, comfort and caring to those who need it most.  For more information, please visit www.trustbridgefoundation.org or call 561-494-6814. 

Heart of the Game Announces Two Charity Golf Classics for 2021

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Heart of the Game Announces Two Charity Golf Classics for 2021

Proceeds will provide defibrillators and cardiac emergency training for organizations

West Palm Beach, FL. – Hot on the heels of the CPR requirement that was passed into law this summer, the nonprofit dedicated to saving lives through the gifting ofAutomated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and subsequent training is excited to announce two ways for community members to support their cause this Fall.Heartof the Game, Inc., founded in 2016 by Craig Goldenfarb, will host their annual golf tournament at Banyan Cay Resort inWest Palm Beach on October 22 and at Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando on November 10. Both tournaments welcome players, supporters, and sponsors to raise proceeds to purchase the AED machines and provide cardiac emergency response training to athletic organizations, schools, and clubs focusing on youth sports.

“As many as 9,500 youth die in the U.S. each year due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA),” shared Goldenfarb. “Many of these deaths could be prevented with AED machines nearby and the proper training, which also includes knowing how to do CPR. Heart of the Game’s mission is to have life-saving AEDs everywhere athletes play.” 

The idea resulted from the near-death experience of Craig’s father and the loss of a fellow adult league soccer player in 2014 after suffering cardiac arrest following a soccer game. Added Goldenfarb, “I was only 17 at the time of my dad’s SCA. Luckily, he survived after having triple bypass surgery. It was when I experienced the loss in my soccer league because no AED was present that I became even more aware of the importance of quick response and positive outcomes. I knew I wanted to do all I could to make AEDs available to save lives.”

Both tournaments feature a 50/50 raffle, mulligans package, liquor cart, lunch, and post-tournament lunch reception featuring prizes and auctions. All player registration fees include greens fees and cart fees.

Charity Golf Classic at Banyan Cay Resort

Date: Friday, October 22, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. shotgun start
Where: Banyan Cay Golf & Resort
Address: 1900 Banyan Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Cost: $500/player

Sponsors, please contact: Lisa Glasband at lisa@heartgame.org

Players may register online: heartgame.org/banyancay2021

Charity Golf Tournament at the Shingle Creek Golf Club

Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. shotgun start
Where: Shingle Creek Golf Club
Address: 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Cost: $350/person or $1,400/foursome

Sponsors, please contact: Denise Gamez at deniseg@atticusadvantage.com

Players may register online: heartgame.org/shinglecreek2021

About Heart of the Game, Inc.

This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is committed to saving the lives of student-athletes and others who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) by providing free Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to community and athletic associations across the United States. Along with its partners, Heart of the Game places AEDs in public locations and educates and trains those who need to use one. Schools, community athletic clubs and facilities, and community engagement partners can apply to receive a free AED.

About The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A.

With more than 200 combined years of legal experience, The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. is prepared to handle any personal injury case in Florida. The Palm Beach-Port St. Lucie-based personal injury law firm represents clients injured in a car accident, slip-and-fall, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, negligent security, or another incident where negligence causes another person to be injured or killed. Visit 800goldlaw.com or call 561.264.8535.

Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host 12 Healthy, Fun, Informative Events in November, Including Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale, Qi Gong, Watercolor Classes, and Dogs’ Day in the Garden

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Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host 12 Healthy, Fun, Informative Events in November, Including Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale, Qi Gong, Watercolor Classes, and Dogs’ Day in the Garden

+ Watercolor at the Garden – Nov. 2, 4, 9, 16, 18

+ Qi Gong – Nov. 3, 10, 17

+ Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale – November 6-7

+ Moai Tour with Artist Dennis MacDonald – November 12, 19

+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Nov. 14

(West Palm Beach, FL – October 11, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 12 family-friendly open-air events in November, including the always popular Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale, watercolor classes, Qi Gong, and the monthly Dogs’ Day in the Garden.

“Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, healthy and happy horticultural activities in November, and visit our exciting new permanent exhibition, Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden,” says Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.

Angels Trumpet watercolor by Carl Stoveland

November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18

Watercolor at the Garden

Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.

Share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. Each class begins with an instructor-led Nature Walk for inspiration and to capture reference photos to use in class. The group will then move indoors, where Carl Stoveland will start with a quick demo topic then assist participants in choosing a subject and getting started on a watercolor. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Classes are open to adults only at all levels, from novice to experienced artist, and will be tailored to each student.

To register, visit https://www.mounts.org/events/

November 3, 10, 17

Qi Gong

Wednesdays, 10:00 to 11:00 am

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.

Relieve stress and increase your metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, and focused breathing—similar to Tai Chi. Each class is limited to the first 10-15 people to register. Classes will be inside, led by Roxanne Cumberland. 

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/

November 6-7

Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale

+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm

+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm

FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $7 for children, 6-17

+ Tickets available at www.mounts.org

Reconnect with Gardening as an estimated 60 vendors, spread throughout the Garden, offer a wide range of plants, shrubs, trees, garden furniture, accessories, baskets, and fine crafts. Visitors can stroll and shop in a relaxed environment, while looking for Bonsai, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, citrus, ferns, Florida natives, flowering trees, ginger, heliconia, orchids & supplies, pitcher plants, plumeria, roses, succulents, vines and more.  The Mounts Botanical Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop will also be open with a great variety of plants and unique treasures for the home and garden.

November 12, 19

Moai Tour with Artist Dennis MacDonald

Friday, 10 am to 11 am

FREE for Mounts members; $12 for nonmember adults

Registration is required; group size is limited to 20 adults.

Experience the awe and wonder of Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden. Artist Dennis MacDonald will offer an insider’s tour of the moai project, its background and the processes used to create the statues as an artistic tribute to the Rapa Nui (Easter Island) culture.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/

November 14

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm)

FREE for members and children 5 and under; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $5 for children 6-1. Ticket includes full Garden admission.

This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.

Guidelines:

+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.

+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.

+ Rabies vaccination must be current.

+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.

+  For all Dogs’ Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.

Also available to visit in November 2021:

Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden

Located in the Tropical Forest Garden

Bringing the awe and wonder of Easter Island to West Palm Beach is this new permanent installation of three imposing moai statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, human figures located on Rapa Nui, Chile. Designed by artist Dennis MacDonald with great attention to authenticity and detail, each of the statues is made of solid, reinforced, poured concrete and has been stained to create a weathered appearance. The larger moai stands 20 feet tall and wears a “hat” known as pukao, two additional pukao rest on the ground.

The Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden installation is included with regular Garden admission:

+ FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, college students and military with ID; $5 for ages 6-17

+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.

Garden hours in November are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.

About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:

With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 16-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 5,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.

Wellington Celebrates Florida City Government Week

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Wellington Celebrates Florida City Government Week

Wellington will join cities across the state in celebrating Florida City Government Week from Monday, October 18th through Sunday, October 24th, 2021.
 
Florida City Government Week is a statewide celebration to raise public awareness about how their city operates, the services that cities provide, and the importance of their active involvement.
 
The theme “My City: I’m Part of It, I’m Proud of It” will guide this year’s activities.
 
“We are excited about Florida City Government Week and hope to engage the entire community,” said Village Manager Jim Barnes. “This is a great opportunity to foster Village pride and help our residents become more informed about the many services we provide, which will lead to more knowledgeable participation in the future.”
 
Wellington strives to provide civic engagement opportunities for residents of all ages through programs like Read for the Record, and the Civics 101 program which brings high school students to Village Hall and gives them a first-hand look into their local government.
 
Florida City Government Week, sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, is a time to showcase cities and recognize the significant role played by city government in the lives of its residents. The League is the official organization of the municipal governments in Florida, designed and established to meet and serve the needs of Florida’s cities and their residents.
 
The Village encourages residents to take an active part in promoting our Great Hometown through civic education.
 
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
 
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

Clematis by Night with Big Al & the Heavyweights (Gumbo, Blues, Zydeco)

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Clematis by Night with Big Al & the Heavyweights (Gumbo, Blues, Zydeco)

When: Thursday, October 21, 6 – 9 p.m.

Where: The Great Lawn
100 N. Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL
33401

Description:
From Cajun to zydeco to blues to rock and everything in between, Big Al & the Heavyweights offer a musical gumbo sure to please all! Formed in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band, with founding members Big Al Lauro, Warren Haynes, and Rick Gergen, this New Orleans group has been featured at festivals and venues throughout the U.S. The band will now be coming to the West Palm Beach Waterfront to deliver a family-friendly, energetic, and most of all fun, live performance.

For all City of West Palm Beach events, patrons should follow any applicable CDC guidelines. Blankets and chairs are recommended for Clematis by Night, Screen on the Green, and Sunday on the Waterfront.

Parking is available in City garages, and the Banyan and Evernia garages are the closest to the events. For more info, head to www.wpb.org/events

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