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Wellington Plants Seeds for Greener Tomorrow

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Wellington Plants Seeds for Greener Tomorrow

Wellington Plants Seeds for Greener Tomorrow

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Wellington celebrated National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with approximately 50 volunteers planting more than 300 Walter’s viburnum shrubs at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve.

On Saturday, September 24th, more than 175,000 volunteers nationwide visited their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chipped in to help improve these treasured places. Wellington residents did their part in the 23rd Annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. This year’s Wellington group included volunteers from the Wellington Garden Club, Girl Scout Troop 22222, Boy Scout Troop 222, Cub Scout Troop 222 and the Palm Beach Central High School Environmental Club. Native seedlings planted will enhance the natural habitat for birds and pollinators. This is the third year that the Village of Wellington has partnered with community groups to celebrate National Public Lands Day by planting native trees and shrubs at the preserve. Special thanks to the volunteers for their efforts to create a greener tomorrow.

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.

Plans under way for Spookyville

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Plans under way for Spookyville

Plans under way for Spookyville

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Halloween is a favorite time of year for many children and to ensure they’re safe, the South Florida Fair will continue its annual tradition of presenting Spookyville. The event is slated for two weekends, Oct. 21-23, and Oct. 28-31, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Mon., Oct. 31, in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach.

The cost is $10 per person, which includes rides and games, and kids 2 and younger are free. Tickets may be purchased online at www.southfloridafair.com or at the gate. Parking also is free.

“Spookyville is an old-fashioned Halloween event that’s fun for the entire family,” said Lorie Stinson, the fair’s exhibits and special events manager. “Intended for kids 12 and younger, there will be trick or treating each day along with other activities for the kids.”

Spookyville’s highlights include trick-or-treating, carnival rides, a costume parade each day, bounce houses, a barrel train and a big wall on which kids can color. There also will be old-fashioned games, arts and crafts, a spooky house, food and drinks and vendors.

Those who wear a costume on both Sundays can compete for prizes starting at 1 p.m. A pet costume contest will be held on Sat., Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. Pets must be on a leash when entering the event. The Fair asks that no exotic pets or reptiles (snakes, spiders, etc.) be brought on site as they may scare the younger kids.

Backpacks, food, glass containers and alcohol are prohibited. Participating Sponsors are Ford, Kubota, Florida Dairy Farmers, Coca Cola, Lion Country Safari and Solid Waste Authority.

For more information, call Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245.

There are still opportunities for vendors offering products, services or crafts for sale.
Call (561) 793-0333 for more information or visit the website, www.southfloridafair.com.

Fright Nights adds horror-themed escape rooms

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Fright Nights adds horror-themed escape rooms

Fright Nights adds horror-themed escape rooms

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West Palm Beach, Fla. — Fright Nights, the largest haunted attraction in South Florida, has something new to offer when it kicks off on Oct. 7 this year: two horror-themed escape rooms. “Escape Fright Nights” will have live actors that interact with, and even scare, players as they try to solve puzzles and escape the rooms. As a bonus, participants will be given access to the midway, so they can enjoy rides, food and entertainment after they escape the room. Video game designer and horror enthusiast, Glennis McClellan, is heading up the project.

“Because I have an interest in both practical and digital effects, this is a natural transition for me,” said McClellan. “Escape room design combines core video game mechanics with real-life application. They are the literal physical embodiment of video games, which is what makes them so darn fun to design.”

McClellan also has access to Hollywood-caliber props and professional actors at Fright Nights, so the production value will be high.

“We will be able to offer a blockbuster-quality experience that you won’t be able to get anywhere else in South Florida,” added McClellan.

Alex Rodriguez, operations head of Fright Nights, is excited about this addition to his lineup.

“As with our four haunted houses, we will offer a truly unique and immersive experience for ‘Escape Fright Nights,’” said Rodriguez. “Right now, it is slated to run only for the duration of Fright Nights, so participants are encouraged to book online right away as space will be limited.”

There are two Escape Room scenarios to choose from – each one is an hour long. Outbreak is a lab has released a deadly virus and is overrun by zombies – participants will have one hour to find the cure. Those brave enough should beware, as this escape room features the undead lurking around every corner. McClellan claims this is the scariest of the two rooms and not for the faint of heart.

The second Escape Room is Freakshow. The Smith’s Traveling Circus is back in town, and now someone is dead. Guests are advised to find the murderer before he finds them. This room will feature a sinister clown who may help or hinder participants – depending on the game play.

Reservations are recommended for the Escape Rooms for a one-hour experience, which costs $25 per themed room, and includes admission to Fright Nights and unlimited Midway rides. The haunts are an additional $5 per house. Various cost-saving promotions will be offered on the website. To make reservations, go to http://tickets.escapefrightnights.com.

About Fright Nights
Fright Nights is slated for multiple nights: October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29 from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. on Thursday and 6 p.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. The haunted houses open at 7 p.m. Children under 12 require parental supervision.

In addition to the Escape Rooms, Fright Nights will feature four new haunted houses this year: Sunnyville School House, where the children come out, but not to play; Pestilence: an age of plagues and vampires; The Doll Factory, where evil lurks behind their glassy eyes; and The Void, a terrifying trip into darkness. In addition, guests can enjoy rides on the family-friendly “Monster Midway” – complete with live entertainment featuring magic and sideshows, local and regional bands and food and beverages.

Online advance discount tickets are on sale now through Oct. 6 at www.myfrightnights.com. A $20 general admission ticket includes entrance admission and includes three haunted houses and unlimited Midway rides. A $25 ”Terror Ticket” includes four haunted houses and unlimited Midway rides. Prices will increase at the gate by $5. Parental discretion for the haunted houses and escape rooms is advised for those younger than 12 years old.

For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the websites, www.myfrightnights.com, www.escapefrightnights.com, or www.southfloridafair.com.

Converse & Cocktails 3

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Converse & Cocktails 3

Converse & Cocktails 3

Koreys Krew 3rd annual Converse & Cocktails fundraiser will be held November 18th. at the Lake Pavillion in Downtown West Palm Beach, Koreys Krew Members we need your help and support in spreading the word, We ask that you share the news of the event and invite all your friends, family and co-workers as a way to support our organization in which as Koreys Krew members, you benefit from through out the year.

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We are hosting this event for the community to raise funds so that Koreys Krew can continue to provide social activities and concerts in the future. Converse and Cocktails Party is not a Koreys Krew event. It is a Fundraiser for Koreys Krew. A Koreys Krew differently- abled member may attend free. However all other attendees must purchase a ticket.

 

Please go to https://koreyskrew.eventbrite.com to purchase your tickets. We are hoping to obtain funds to ensure awesome Koreys Krew events for 2017!

Eggstatic About Chickens

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Eggstatic About Chickens

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Eggstatic About Chickens

By Fran Faulkner

It all started a few years ago with a desire to do some organic gardening. An article about chickens in your garden, 15 chickens and a turkey later and I have no regrets! Raising backyard chickens has been possibly the most rewarding human-animal relationship I’ve had. Are you still on the fence? Let’s see if I can help you hop to a decision.

The benefits of having pet chickens seem never ending. Chickens are surprisingly low maintenance. They need a balanced diet, housing/protection, and a constant supply of fresh water. What you put into your flock, they will give back ten-fold! By using the ‘deep litter’ method in the coop, the chickens do all the work, turning old coop bedding into compost for plants. Chickens eat pests minimizing pesticide use. My chickens will dig to China to find grubs in the soil (they’re humongous, by the way!). They may even eat small snakes and lizards. Chickens eat kitchen scraps. I have no garbage disposal and am slightly surprised to say…I don’t miss it. My chickens even get my leftovers from dining out, not without weird looks from the server. Chickens lay eggs…hello! If you choose to eat your chickens, you know they lived well and organically. Better diet and environmental enrichment will lead to a better egg or a beautiful dinner hen. Chickens are also great entertainment! I love to watch my chickens chase or catch bugs in mid-air, play for yummy treat rewards and practice sparring each other. A few of my chickens are very docile and enjoy the attention!

So, now you might be wondering “what do I need to get started?”  Preparation is key. Before you start looking at fluffy chicks, housing needs to get set up. When looking at coops or planning to build your own, an ideal environment should include the following minimally:

  • 3-4 square feet per chicken (although they do love more wing space)
  • 1 nesting box for every 3 chickens (but my chicks all fight over the same one)
  • Roosting bars (they sleep up high so install bars higher than nests to avoid sleeping in the nest)
  • Ventilation (important for both hot and cold months)
  • Easy access for cleaning and egg collecting (my coop has 2 doors; one my size and one bird size)

Depending on the efficiency of the hens’ housing, cleaning may be done once every couple of weeks with a deep cleaning once annually. Next thing to consider is what kind of diet your new babies need. From the day a chick is hatched to 18 weeks old, Purina recommends feeding starter feed (I prefer the medicated to not). After 18 weeks old, there are more options, such as layer feed (formulated for egg production) or flock raiser (for mixed flocks like mine…the turkey’s a trouble maker). Your local feed supply store can provide more information on flock specifics or at least point you in the right direction (Red Barn is my one stop hen shop). They may also be able to assist in pickin’ your chicken! You will quickly find that most chicken keepers are more than willing to lend a hand. OR, try a chicken pickin’ app that, after a series of questions, gives a variety of chicken breeds perfect for you and your family (MyPetChicken.com).

However you get your flock, be sure you make an educated decision, check your local ordinances and be polite to your neighbors. Until then, keep on cluckin’!

FREE Mahogany Mini-Mobile Workshop at Bootz

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FREE Mahogany Mini-Mobile Workshop at Bootz

intention-ribbonsFREE Mahogany Mini-Mobile Workshop at
Bootz Cultural Arts Center on Sat., October 9

Artist Elayna Toby Singer invites everyone ages 13 and up to
join community-wide environmental art project

Kinetic Intentions

 

WHAT:          

The second free workshop of the community-wide environmental art project which focuses on the process of achieving environmental and personal balance while mastering the challenges of mobile-making

Kinetic Intentions, a community-wide environmental art project led by artist Elayna Toby Singer, features mobile-making using recycled seed pods from Florida’s threatened Mahogany trees. More than 60 people attended the first interactive workshop which focuses on the process of achieving environmental and personal balance while mastering the challenges of mobile-making. Inspired by the Tibetan Prayer Flag tradition, participants also write their own personal and environmental intentions onto ribbons. Conceived, designed and facilitated by Singer, each mobile and intention ribbon will become part of the largest temporary, kinetic tree installation in Palm Beach County, creating an outdoor curtained “room” of moving art during the Boynton Beach 2017 International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium taking place February 3 – 5.

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WHERE:       

The second of only a handful of free workshops takes place at Bootz Cultural Art Center, located at 420 S. State Rd 7, Suite 118, in Royal Palm Beach.

 

WHEN:         

Sunday, October 9 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm

 

BEST VISUALS:
– Participants moving, spinning and balancing, just like the mobiles they will create with pods and fishing line.
– Attendees challenged  to create mini-mobiles with Mahogany seed pods and fishing line
– Attendees immersed in writing their positive environmental and personal intentions onto 10-inch cotton ribbons.

 

The Kinetic Intentions free workshops, open to everyone aged 13 and up, are scheduled as follows:

Sunday, October 9

from 3:00 – 4:30pm at Bootz Cultural Arts Center, located at 420 S. State Rd 7, Suite 118, in Royal Palm Beach.

 

Wednesday, November 9

from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Unity of the Palm Beaches at Temple Israel located at 1901 N. Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.

 

Sunday, November 13

from 1:00 – 2:30 pm and 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Art-Sea Living, located at 112 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach

 

Sunday, December 4

from 3:00 – 4:30pm at Juicy Creatives Studio,

Friends Meeting House located at 823 North A Street, Lake Worth

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION:
www.facebook.com/ElaynaTobyArt/events
www.ElaynaTobyArt.com/kineticintentions

 

EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA TO RECEIVE BRANDING BOOST

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EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA TO RECEIVE BRANDING BOOST
EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA TO RECEIVE BRANDING BOOST
Forbes Five-Star property in great hands with recent marketing promotion and new hire 
(MANALAPAN, Fla.)  Leadership at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to

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announce Michelle Phillips as its new director of brand management. A hotelier of the Resort since October 2013, Phillips will now be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the Resort’s marketing and guest experience live up to its brand promises.  In addition, Lindsay Dufresne was hired as marketing manager.

Phillips has been instrumental in the success of the newly rebranded Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, as she started just after the Resort officially transitioned from a national brand to an independent luxury resort. Since that time, the Resort has earned consecutive AAA Five Diamond recognition and its first ever Forbes Five-Star award earlier this year.  The Resort was one of only eight properties in the U.S. to achieve the Forbes Five-Star award in 2016 for both the resort and spa.
“Michelle is the perfect person to lead Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa through its next phase of branding,” said Michael King, chief operating officer for Eau Palm Beach.  “Her focused and vibrant personality personifies Eau Palm Beach’s serious commitment to being the resort of choice for sophisticated fun.  We look forward to her future campaigns, which will continue to shape our internal culture and guest experiences.”
Phillips earned a bachelor’s degree in communication for business and a master’s degree in integrated marketing and management communications, both from Florida State University.  She then concentrated her career on marketing in the hospitality industry, most recently working for the global brand, Starwood Hotels & Resorts.  Phillips was hired by Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa as a marketing manager, and after much success, was promoted to assistant director of marketing and brand management in January 2015. She says her recent promotion to director of brand management is a dream come true.
“I believe life is short, so you should work somewhere you love, and that could not be more true for me,” said Phillips.  “It is truly an honor to be able to lead the branding efforts for the amazing Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa.  Our team is one of the best in the business, as proven time and again by our rave guest reviews and industry accolades, because we maintain a distinctive and differentiating experience.  I look forward to continuing to tell our unique story, one of luxury and elegant fun, for it is surely just getting started.”
A Wellington resident, Phillips enjoys spending time with her family on the weekend, including her husband and 4-year-old son.  She also participates in Eau Palm Beach community initiatives, including Habitat for Humanity and AVDA.
Lindsay Dufresne, a marketing and communications professional with more than 12 years of experience, was hired to support the Resort’s branding and marketing efforts.  Dufresne will be developing, leading and implementing strategies and tactics for advertising, marketing promotions, collateral and email campaigns. She most recently worked as a field marketing manager for Sonesta Hotels.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Marist College.  A native of New York, Dufresne is passionate about the ocean and physical fitness, and can be found spending time with her friends and family on the weekend.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lindsay to our team,” said Phillips.  “With more than seven years of experience focused specifically on hospitality, she has the necessary skills to jump right in and make an impact here at Eau Palm Beach.  In addition, she illuminates the spirit of Eau Palm Beach, which makes her a great brand ambassador.  We look forward to continued success with her expertise and support.”
For more information, or to book a reservation, please visit www.eaupalmbeach.com or call 561-533-6000. Follow Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa on Facebook and Twitter @eaupalmbeachresort and @eaupalmbeach, respectively.
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About Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Situated on a secluded private beach on seven acres of the Atlantic coast with breathtaking ocean views and lush tropical gardens, the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa was recognized as Florida’s top resort in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. Spacious accommodations offer a Capri meets Santorini meets Palm Beach vibe and feature private balconies with hanging chairs to enjoy ocean views. The resort’s many amenities include the Forbes Five-Star, award-winning 42,000-square-foot Eau Spa, three tennis courts, two pools, a fitness center and an outstanding child and teen club called AquaNuts/Coast. With over 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa accommodates groups from 10 to 1,000 and offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor venues for private events. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa has four restaurants and is just minutes from the lively Palm Beach nightlife and shopping. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is a distinctive member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection. For more information, please call 800-328-0170 or 561-533-6000, visit www.eaupalmbeach.com, or contact your travel professional.  For information about Eau Spa, or to book an appointment, please visit www.eauspa.com, call 561-540-4960 or email concierge@eauspa.com.
 

October, 2016 – Stay Safe

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October, 2016 – Stay Safe

Dear Friends Around Wellington,

As I write this, we have hurricane shutters up and are anxiously awaiting Hurricane Matthew. We know there will be a lot of rain.  We know there will be a storm surge. The hurricane might hit Florida as a level 4 storm. This is serious. I hope that you are prepared and stay safe throughout the storm.

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On a lighter note, let me introduce you to some of our stories this month.  We interviewed Glenn of Bounce-N-Slide of the Palm Beaches. In need of a bounce house or inflatable slide for a party.  Read this AW Spotlight story and give them a call.

In “Travel with Terri,” writer Terri Marshall prepares us for a spooky Halloween season. Check out her article, “It’s October: Time for Ghosts, Graves and Spine Tingling Stories.” Terri takes us to several locations in the U.S. where ghost tours and scary stories are in abundance.

Turn to “Health and Fitness” by Sherri Mraz for three healthy and affordable snack recipes.  Got cinnamon sticks?  Turn to “Yummy Treats” for an autumn recipe for mulled cider.

OK, time to light some candles and continue getting ready.  May the only hurricane that affects you be the one in a tall glass!

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Cheers,

 

Krista Martinelli

Publisher

Wellington Debate has Impressive Start to 2016-17 Season

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Wellington Debate has Impressive Start to 2016-17 Season

Wellington Debate has Impressive Start to 2016-17 Season

Wellington, FL

October 4, 2016

The Wellington Debate Team celebrates.
The Wellington Debate Team celebrates.

Wellington Debate was smaller than usual in numbers, but mighty in terms of the success they had at the first Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League tournament of its 2016-17 championship season. The PBCFL Congressional at Palm Beach Gardens HS on Saturday, September 24, saw excellent performances in both varsity and novice chambers:

FIRST PLACE: Bennett Aikey and Caramen McDaniel

SECOND PLACE: Sara Casey

THIRD PLACE: Anna Bernstein and Angelica Sabol

FOURTH PLACE: Taylor Peterson and Brandon Schloss

FIFTH PLACE: Nicholas Ndreca and Nailia Williams

SIXTH PLACE: Jordyn Bergman and Dounia Cambas

 

In addition, Wellington earned a team record ELEVEN CHAMBERS CHOICE PRESIDING OFFICERS: Julie Cesta (twice), Nancy Foti (twice), James Haripal, Zachary Jacobson (twice), Dallas Nickels, Christopher Slaughter (twice), and Rafaela St. Juste each took home gavels from the tournament.

Six Wellington debaters earned new or additional National Speech & Debate Association degrees. Jacobson surpassed 500 points, earning his Degree of Special Distinction; Haripal earned his Degree of Honor, hitting the 75-point mark; and four first-year debaters earned the Degree of Merit (25+ points): Bernstein, Ndreca, Sabol, and Williams.

Wellington Debate is coached by Paul Gaba. For more information, visit www.wellingtondebate.com, https://www.facebook.com/wellingtondebate, or http://www.twitter.com/reddawndebaters.

Upcoming Events at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center

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Upcoming Events at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Upcoming Events at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
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What: Winter Programming Showcase
When: October 9th, 2016 from 11am – 2pm 
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Description: Winter programming is back at LMC! October marks the return of our popular winter programs and we need you to help us kick off the season! Come check out this year’s winter program offerings by visiting us on October 9 for our Winter Program Showcase event. Our regularly scheduled programs will be jam-packed in one day and offered for FREEfrom 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for children of all ages*. New this year: walk through our birthday party room and check out what it’s like to party with sea turtles! Free cake samples and birthday party craft activities will be offered during the event as well as information on our new deluxe theme packages! Programs include Dr. Logger, Guided Tours and a Birthday Party Open House, plus information on all 2016-2017 seasonal offerings! For more information and to check out the exciting event program schedule, please visit www.marinelife.org/showcase. *On campus registration only on a first come, first serve basis. See you there!
What: Astronomy Nights
When: October 7th, 2016 from 7:00pm- 9:30pm
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Description: LMC’s popular stargazing program has returned for its second season! In partnership with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches, LMC will host its Astronomy Nights program each month based on celestial events. The first program will be held on Friday, October 7 from 7-9:30 p.m. The night will begin with a seminar led by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches, entitled Planetpalooza. You will be able to view several planets on this very popular stargazing night, including Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Join us as we discuss the different physical attributes of each planet and why you can view them on this particular day. Then, join us in Loggerhead Park to peer through powerful telescopes and binoculars to get a closer look! In case of inclement weather, the presentation will be extended to include additional information on a related astronomical topic. Cost is $10/adults, $5/children and can be paid upon entrance. For more information, please contact Hannah Campbell athcampbell@marinelife.org or (561) 627-8280 ext. 105.
 
What: TurtleWeen
When: October 22nd, 2016 from 10am – 4pm
Where: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Description: Our annual “spook-tacular” Halloween event is on October 22, 2016 and is sure to be a blast for the entire family! From 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., bring your ghouls and goblins for a visit with our sea turtle patients and receive a free turtle-y awesome reusable trick-or-treat bag to use on the big day! Then, peek into the Haunted Hospital, experiment with our mad scientists in the Mad Science Lab and swim around our center through this year’s new Strange Seas Exhibit. From estuaries to the open ocean, children will be led through corals reefs, Jelly Junction and the Abyssopelagic Zone to explore the weird and wonderful mysteries of the deep. Two costume contests will be held at noon and 2:30 p.m. that will award the best-dressed with turtley-awesome LMC giveaways. Don’t forget the Halloween-inspired crafts and face painting to get you in the TurtleWeen spirit! For more information, please visit our website.
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