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delray under $50 By Darien Arden
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Now that Delray Beach is a rising star in the art, culture and social scene, it might seem a little difficult to find affordable activities, shops or restaurants. I am here to prove you wrong. Delray Beach offers a mix of high-end boutiques with laid-back restaurants, and events for the whole family or nightclubs for night owls. Here is what you can do in Delray Beach in May for $50 or less.
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ardens make the world go round! Well, actually, my belly. The older I get the more I appreciate being able to walk to my garden (however small or makeshift it is) and pick some fresh herbs to enhance my homemade meals. May is Gifts from the Garden Month and if you opt for purchasing your tasty greens instead of growing them, the GreenMarket is your mecca for all things edible. And you must act fast because May 2 and 9 are the last two days for the GreenMarket for the season! Nooooo. I’ve got some tips for you to take full advantage of the dwindling goodness: bring more hippie recyclable bags than you think you need to carry your goods (I learned the hard way while riding my bike home with my mountain of purchases); bring your dog for some ample smell time; come early to get the best of the best and stay late to get the best deals; and say hi to your community neighbors! The Delray GreenMarket brings out the best of what Delray has to offer and is the prime spot for breads, seafood, meat, paella made right in front of your eyes, fresh veggies and fruits, pickled everything, exotic flowers and more. Shop local, get some sunshine and help your body. Life is good. The GreenMarket is located at 50 N.E. Second Ave. at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts lawn and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.delraycra.org for more information.
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don’t always work out, but when I do, I wear all neon, listen to vintage Madonna and grunt loudly. Is that weird?
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May is Global Health and Fitness Month and the benefits of exercise are hard to ignore (I know, I’ve tried). Not only does exercise control weight and help combat health conditions and diabetes, getting a good sweat will improve your mood, give you more energy, and even give you the ability to last longer when it counts, wink. If your gut has you in a rut, take part in the Fitness in the Park at the Delray Marketplace where you can take advantage of free fitness classes the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. If you care to sweat on Saturday, May 2, Xtend Barre’s Joleen Samian, a certified Circuit 7 trainer, will make your “seat” sweat and cry until it’s pure muscle. WOD Farm’s Scott Lefferts, a certified CrossFit coach, will transform your body on Sunday, May 3 and make you hate and love the workout at the same time. Both classes begin at 10 a.m. so bring your friends for some emotional support, and maybe arrange a driver for after class because you might not be able to move your arms. The Delray Marketplace is located at 14851 Lyons Road. Call (561) 865-4613 or visit www.delraymarket.com for more information.
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y ay ay, it’s time for all things Spanish! May is National Salsa Month and salsa is, in my mind, one of the best dips ever. It can be salty, spicy or sweet, added to a seven layer dip for football
parties, plays well with margaritas and guacamole, and is packed full of veggies. What’s not to love? But, the fun doesn’t stop there as the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is back again and hits our fun zone and stomach with the best that Spanish culture has to offer. Presented by the Hispano-Latino Cultural Alliance, this annual celebration