PB Parenting - October 2021

Party Planning Guide

Family Events Calendar

Fall & Halloween Fun!

Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Birthday Party Picks P. 6 Fall Events and Things to Do P. 8 Easy as 1...2...3 Party Planning Tips P. 12 Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween P. 16 Community News: Ballet Palm Beach Pops Up at Community Venues with Scenes from Peter Pan & Tinker Bell P. 20 Party Planning Guide P. 22-25 PB Travels: Plan Ahead for This Year's Holiday Vacation P. 28 Events and Things to Do P. 30

ON THE COVER Trick or Treat! It was all treats at our annual Halloween Party cover shoot at Sloan's Ice Cream, Palm Beach Gardens. Ezra, Sophia, Caroline, Ainsley and Amelie, all of Jupiter, had a sweet doo wop of time! Thank you Kids Need More Art for coordinating our fun Party cover. Cover Photography by Lynn Hernandez of Lynn Studios, Inc. www. lynnstudios1.com. | PBParenting.com | October 2021 3

Letter From The Publisher Greetings, October is here! One of my favorite months! It's Fall! Ok, maybe, we can imagine it will be cooler if we close our eyes and drink our iced pumpkin spice latte. Another reason it is my favorite is all the fun activities and events that startup! Pumpkin parties, farmer's markets, fall festivals.

There are lots of Fall and Halloween-themed activities to go and do this month! Check out all the fun on page 8. It is like one big party!

Speaking of a party! Check out our 10th annual Party planning guide! We love to celebrate birthdays, and there are some great options to help plan your little one's next birthday. Our directory is also on our website www.pbparenting.com yearround. So when you start the planning process, hop over for the latest tips, tricks, and fun spots to host a party in Palm Beach County.

Make sure to follow us online and sign up for our weekly newsletter at www.pbparenting.com, so you don't miss any fun in between our monthly issues.

A great way to connect with local parents is to join one of our Facebook groups! Palm Beach Moms, Palm Beach Parents (co-ed), and Palm Beach NICU Moms. Our groups are an excellent resource for local recommendations, advice, and fun events.

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Birthdy Party Picks

Fun and affordable Birthday Gift! Check out Stomp Rocket® X-treme Stunt Planes • 3 Unique Planes in 1 Package – Each package includes three amazing X-treme Stunt Planes, they look and fly very differently. Hovercraft hovers overhead, Tornado makes crazy circles, and Cobra conquers wave actions!

• 100% Kid-Powered – Kids get plenty of active outdoor time as they run, jump, throw, and stomp to launch their X-treme Stunt Planes. Kids love throwing them inside too.

• STEM – X-treme Stunt Planes can get kids excited about scientific concepts like gravity, force, trajectory, and the power of air. Who knows? These planes could inspire the next generation of aeronautical engineers!

• Portable – Unpack X-treme Stunt Planes in the backyard, at the park, on playgrounds, at birthday parties, at campsites, and at family gatherings for safe, year-round fun.

• Instant Entertainment – X-treme Stunt Planes are ready to launch in seconds. The planes and their sturdy launch stand come fully assembled, with no batteries required.

Ages 5 to 12 -- Adults love Stunt Planes too! Available at Target.

Fun Party favors idea!!! NeeDoh has been taking TikTok by storm with over 87 MILLION views on the hashtag alone. Selling out in almost all retail stores nationwide, Schylling has been hard at work creating more fun ways to SQUISH and SQUEEZE these Groovy Globs. Over 20 different NeeDoh styles! Also make a great stocking stuffer for the upcoming holidays. Available at schylling.com and most major retailers.

A REEL-y great tackle box of games & learning check out Fishing Jr. from Chuckle and Roar.

This fun fishing set is both fun and educational.

Play through 50 self-guided learning activities that teach colors, numbers, alphabet, sight words and more or try out the two fun games included- Oh No! Crab! and Rainbow River Fishing Derby. This up and active game will get kids out of their chairs and learning while they play. Prepare to get hooked!

Available at target.com. Learn more at www. chuckleandroar.com/fishing-jr-educational-kids-game/.

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2-In-1 Seek & Write Sensory Bin from Chuckle and Roar.

Developed with the aid of an occupational therapist, there are two ways to play! The lid of the bin includes a zen sand garden where kids can work through sand-based writing and drawing activity cardsincludes a special card storage compartment. Inside the bin, kids can dive into a multisensory exploration experience with paper filling and water beads. There is so much to do with 50 learn & play activities on 25 double-sided cards! With over 92 things to find and tools including toy bugs, toy coins, toy gems, 62 letters & numbers, a scoop, tweezers, a bowl, a die, and more. It’s time for some hands-on fun! Available at target.com. Learn more at www.chuckleandroar.com/2-in-1-seek-write-sensory-bin/.

Do you have too many stuff animals too? We love this Toy Storage Hammock from Mini Owls! It is a premium net for kids’ rooms and playroom organization. An alternative to the bean bag, storage box, bin, basket, and chest. You can create a stacking unit by purchasing two or more. Available in nine colors in large and extra large sizes Price: Starting at $14.98 Toy Storage Hammock Available on Amazon and https://miniowls.com. Check out their page for more toy storage ideas!

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Behold Fall and Halloween Fun at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium If you live in Palm Beach County you know that Don’t go through any toil and trouble isn’t always the case and it still feels like beach searching for fall and Halloween fun this weather here. Maybe you are a transplant from October. Throughout the month, the South up north and miss apple picking and pumpkin Florida Science Center and Aquarium (SFSCA) patches. (There is no apple picking here… or will be hosting highly-anticipated events fall leaves). Maybe you just really like pumpkin for the season, including Fall Family Fun spice coffee and want to feel those fall vibes!

Fest and Spooky Laser Lights and Bites. The Family Fun Fest returns on Saturday, October Don’t break out the sweaters and boots just yet! 9 in partnership with PNC Grow Up Great Foundation, and Spooky Laser Lights and Bites However, here are some fun events and things will be held on Friday, October 29. to do with the kids during “Fall” in Florida.

Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., guests of all ages are invited to fall in love with science at SFSCA’s Family Fun Fest, featuring fall-themed crafts, live science demonstrations and outdoor entertainment. The entire group can also pick up a club for mini-golf, visit the onsite petting zoo and much more! Visitors are encouraged to explore SFSCA’s Dinosaur Revolution exhibit where little ones can participate in reptilian role-play activities or journey through three Mesozoic missions spanning 150 million years.

Food provided by Nuts About Sugar will also be available for purchase.

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Fast forward a few weeks and return on the Science Trail and Cox Amphitheater for the Spooky Laser Lights and Bites outdoor event from 6 to 9 p.m.! Become bewitched by this mesmerizing, Halloween-themed laser show and don’t miss out on spell-binding live science demonstrations out on stage. Hungry trick-ortreaters won’t leave empty-handed with STEM bags, treat giveaway stations and food provided

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Fall Family Fun Fest is included with paid admission to the Center; $18.95 for adults, $14.95 for children, and $16.95 for seniors.

For Spooky Science, tickets will be discounted for the evening event at $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for kids 3-12, and $14.95 for seniors. For members, kids will be free and member adults are $12.95.

candy per person. Day of event: ONE BAG of candy per person or $15 per child, $5 per adult.Interested in winning a $100 GIFT CARD? Register to decorate your trunk and we will have contests for best theme, cutest, most creative, scariest! Space is limited! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Publix! Thank you West Boca Medical for being a sponsored participant of this event! Questions? Call 561-738-9622.

Sat., Oct. 23 Delray Beach Kids Fest Trick-or-Treating on the Avenue 11:30 am—1:00 pm FREE. Brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority. Have fun trick-ortreating with the merchants along Atlantic Ave.

Swap sweater weather for science here in south Florida! For more information on fall events, please visit sfsciencecenter.org.

59th Annual Halloween Parade 1:00 pm Be the parade and show off your costumes! Meet in front of Big Al’s Steaks at NE 5th Ave. and Atlantic Ave. The parade will end at the Tennis Center, right into Kidsfest of Delray. Enjoy free ice cream sponsored by the Rotary Club of Delray Beach upon entering.

Fri., Oct. 22nd 6:30 PM Halloween at the Y DeVos-Blum Family YMCA Grab your favorite costume and head to Halloween at the Y! It’s going to be Spooktacular night at the Boynton Y! This year we will have a trunk or treat, corn maze, hay rides, magician’s table, contests and much more!

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Kidsfest 12:00 pm—4:00 pm FREE. Brought to you by the City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Takes place at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. Food, vendors, arts and crafts, entertainment, and more. For more information go to https://www.delraybeachfl. gov/government/city-departments/parks-andrecreation/kidsfest.

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Easy as 1...2...3 Party Planning Tips Check out these easy party planning tips to sibling perhaps offer to have them drop help make planning your child’s birthday the birthday guest off. party easy and stress free as 1, 2, 3!

If your child’s friend list is a mile long consider making it Just Family - Don’t Start with an invite list. It dictates be afraid to make your child’s party just everything: How large a venue, what kind family plus a few friends. of theme or activities you pick, etc.

Skip the paper invite. Everyone is online What about siblings? Before age 7, these days (even grandmas have email inviting siblings is a nice gesture if you and Facebook!) Utilize any of the many have the space and funds. However, other free services out there or create a private parents understand your predicament Facebook event! firsthand. If it’s not feasible, don’t be afraid to say no. If childcare is an issue for the Get creative. Regardless of your theme, 12 October 2021| PB Parenting |

there are lots of places to go for inspiration including Pinterest. By the time your child is 3 or so, they’ll have lots of input on what they want too maybe too much input!

Skip the Goodie Bags! There! We said it! We love the generous spirit behind goodie bags and party favors, but we could all do without random tchotchkes that get played with for five seconds (if that) and then stuffed in a drawer. How about hosting a simple craft activity and letting the result serve as the parting gift? Or taking a group photo and printing out copies (at the party or after) for each child to keep?

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Food- Offer a variety of foods. Ordering a few pizzas takes care of the main course, but think about including fruit, nuts, cheese, crackers, or popcorn for snacking.

Serve food in single serving containers (not group bowls) to keep germs at bay.

Keep it short!

You need one or two activities that will Visit the venue- Plan a visit to your take you venue if you are throwing it outside your to cake home before the party so you can scope it time! out and anticipate any issues.

Party experts Instead of lugging a trunk full of recommend 90 minutes for children under gifts suggest NO GIFTS - If you are 5. Two hours for ages over 5. overflowing with toys, try something new, Set an End Time. Always err on the side host a book exchange. On the invite, ask of a shorter party, and note a specific that everyone bring a book in lieu of a gift, end time on the invitation. As kids get which they will then exchange for a new older, most parents will expect to drop one. off their kids and pick them up at the end

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of the party. If you’d like some grown up assistants, be sure to arrange for them ahead of time.

Take a lot of Photos. When the party is done all you have left is pictures. Make sure to designate someone to.

Write thank-you notes. While sending email invitations is standard these days, most guests still appreciate a good oldfashioned physical thank-you card— particularly one written by the birthday child. It can even be a picture if your child can’t write yet. Can’t stand the thought of more wasted paper inevitably ending up in the trash? Send a personalized thankyou email and include pictures of the party.

Consider Throwing Parties Every Few Years - Everyone should feel special on her birthday, but there’s no rule that says your kid has to have an elaborate party every year.

Keep it Safe. Encourage masks, provide hand sanitizer, keep activities at a safe distance. Provide single serve drinks and food.

Planning a birthday party doesn’t have to make you want to pull your hair out!

It also helps to connect with the right vendors to make sure your party goes off without a hitch! Check out Page 22 for PB Parenting’s bi-annual party planning guide which is also online all year long at pbparenting.com.

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Decorate Your Way to a Howling Good Halloween Costumes and candy may be mainstays of Halloween, but decorating is a fun way to set the mood and add a little extra excitement in the weeks leading up to the holiday. These spooktacular ideas can help dial up the drama and delight for all ages.

over the folded edge. Cut along the traced line, leaving the fold intact, and when you unfold the paper, you’ll have a bat to decorate. Add eyes and attach string to the top of the wings to hang and display.

Creepy kids’ crafts: Get little ghosts and goblins into the Halloween spirit with hand-made decorations that make your seasonal decor equal parts sweet and spooky. Fold a black piece of construction paper down the middle and trace a child’s hand and wrist, with the wrist extending

throughout the party. Use cauldrons as serving bowls and skeleton hands as serving spoons.

Add plenty of cobwebs and other spooky accents to the table, and search for easy recipes that fit your theme. One fun idea for kids is baking sugar cookies in fun Halloween shapes

Gross and ghoulish: Some of the best Pumpkins aplenty: A traditional glowing Halloween displays have something in common: jack-o’-lantern may be one of Halloween’s most attention to detail. Get creative with your recognized icons, but pumpkins can be used in props and decorations to incorporate some plenty of other fun ways. You can dress them up unexpected attention-grabbers like brains in a with glitter and ribbon for a more elegant look or jar. Place bunches of cauliflower in a clear glass group a series of pumpkins in varied shapes and container and cover with water died red. colors for a seasonal centerpiece. You can even Spooky serving: If you’re entertaining for give a pumpkin a coat of chalkboard paint and Halloween, incorporate spooky decor with count down the days until Halloween. your food and drinks to keep the theme going

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and serving them with a selection of food-safe syringes pre-filled with colored frosting.

Ghostly greetings: All the tricks and treats indoors make for plenty of good spirit, but don’t forget to set the scene outside, too. Dressing up your front door lets visitors know they’re in for a real treat. A haunted graveyard scene or a spooky spider den with lots of critters dangling from fake cobwebs are sure to show all who dare to enter that a howling good time lies ahead.

Find more frightfully fun ideas to make your home Halloween ready at eLivingtoday.com.

Check out this fun craft!

Halloween Spooky Cans Get the kids involved with Halloween decorations this year with these easy-to-make “spooky cans” resembling a bat, Frankenstein and a mummy.

Spooky Bat 1 soup can 1 paint brush 1 bottle black acrylic paint 1 white fabric marker 1 black foam sheet scissors 1 white foam sheet 1-2 hot glue sticks 1 hot glue gun 2 googly eyes Remove label from soup can.

Using paint brush, paint soup can with black paint. Let dry. Apply more coats, if needed, drying between each coat.

Using white fabric marker, draw bat wings and bat ears on black foam sheet. Using scissors, cut out bat wings and bat ears. Set aside.

Using scissors, cut two small triangles from white foam sheet for bat fangs.

Load hot glue stick into gun and allow to heat up.

Apply glue on large edge of bat wing and press onto soup can. Repeat with second wing. Apply hot glue to bottoms of bat ears and apply to front inside of soup can. Apply hot glue to bottoms of bat fangs, turn upside down with points toward bottom and press onto soup can. Apply hot glue to backs of googly eyes and press onto soup can.

Next you can make other fun charachters. Using

different paint or gauze, you can make other fun variations including Frankenstein, and a mummy can!

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Community News Ballet Palm Beach Pops Up at Community Venues with Scenes from Peter Pan & Tinker Bell Peter Pan & Tinker Bell - photo by Janine Harris

Add some culture to your weekend with Scenes from Peter Pan & Tinker Bell at three local public venues. Ballet Palm Beach is performing at Rosemary Square, The Gardens Mall, and PGA Commons on Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16, 2021. The professional company will produce a complimentary 20-minute performance of selected scenes from Peter Pan & Tinker Bell.

Neverland, where they encounter the often ill-behaved Lost Boys, mischievous Mermaids, Princess Tiger Lily, the beautiful young queen of the lost boys tribe, a crocodile of monstrous proportions, and of course, the fearsome Captain Hook and his pirates! This performance is partially underwritten by a grant from PNC’s Arts Alive program.

About Ballet Palm Beach: • Friday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m., Water Ballet Palm Beach is the professional ballet Pavilion West Palm at Rosemary Square company of Palm Beach County. We create and present unique and meaningful performances, • Saturday, October 16 at noon, Grand Court outreach programs and training experiences. at The Gardens Mall These artistic activities add to the cultural richness of our community. Established in • Saturday, October 16 at 6 p.m., PGA 2001, the company has become a fixture in Commons (patio area outside The Cooper) Palm Beach County. Each year BPB produces main stage ballets as well as outreach shows, Peter Pan & Tinker Bell tells the story of Peter both locally and abroad. For more information Pan, “the boy who never grew up,” and his feisty about the professional company or its school, fairy friend, Tinker Bell, before Wendy Darling’s Ballet Palm Beach Academy, or to support BPB’s appearance in Peter’s life. Peter & Tink’s outreach efforts call 561.630.8235 or visit www. fantastical adventures take them through balletpalmbeach.org.

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Sandoway Discovery Center It's truly a unique destination Sandoway’s shell room is available to rent for for your next birthday or special occasion! Our birthday parties and special events for up to 25 colorful, interactive galleries provide the perfect people. It is a great way to have fun and learn backdrop for celebrating your special day! We about the local environment at the same time! can help you to make your party a memorable Choose from many great educational talks and fun occasion for all your guests – parents and including: Macaw Talk, Freshwater Turtle Encounter, Gopher Tortoise Encounter, Box Turtle children alike! Party hosts have use of the party Encounter, Stingray Touch Tank, Snake and Lizard room for two hours. All party attendees have free play in our award-winning museum during Encounter, Shark Tooth Necklace Craft, Touch your party, accompanied by adults. Parties Tank, Shell Talk, or Alligator Meet and Greet! For more information call 561-274-7263 or visit www. also include e-invitations, birthday balloons, free return pass for each child & more! Masks Sandoway.org/birthdays.html. required. Visit www.schoolhousemuseum.org or

Birthday parties at Sandoway Discovery Center are fun and exciting!

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SIX WEEKS BEFORE • Choose a theme with your child • Start making a guest list • Set a date and reserve your party venue, hire party entertainers and photographer FOUR WEEKS BEFORE • If mailing or handing out paper invitations prepare or hire someone to design and print your invitations • Determine games, activities and menu to match your party theme • If ordering a cake, place your order THREE WEEKS BEFORE • Mail/handout invitations or send out evite • Purchase party supplies, especially if ordering on-line • Arrange for extra help especially if you are having a party at home

ONE OR TWO WEEKS BEFORE • Purchase more party supplies as needed • Call families who have not yet responded to your invitation THREE DAYS BEFORE • Purchase food • Charge cameras • Call entertainers/photographer to confirm appearance and expectations • If using a party venue call to confirm all details • Assemble party favors/goodie bags ONE OR TWO DAYS BEFORE • Bake cake or pick up cake • Confirm help if using extra help • Decorate home or gather decorations for party venue • Prepare make-ahead food DAY OF PARTY • Last minute cooking/set up food • Set up craft/activities

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Celebrate your child’s next birthday at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and support sea turtle research, rehabilitation and education!

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Located in Loggerhead Park • 14200 U.S. Highway One • Juno Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 627-8280, ext. 119 or reservations@marinelife.org

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TRAVELS & Places to go Plan Ahead for This Year's Holiday Vacation Whether your family counts a holiday vacation among your treasured traditions or you're anticipating a holiday getaway for the first time, getting an early start on your planning can help ensure your trip is filled with good tidings and joy.

Know what you want to spend. If you're planning to open your wallet a little wider for this trip than you have in the past, you're not alone. A survey

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Setting your budget now can help you make choices about things like accommodations and activities while giving you some extra time to save.

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where families can spend the holidays together are already facing lower availability for homes, including Florida and Hawaii beaches. Similarly, Maui, Hawaii, has less than 20% of homes available during Christmas week. Ski spots also see a large share of holiday travel, so be prepared if you're planning on a holiday hot spot.

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Some policies offer coverage for cancellation for any reason, so you'll want to research exactly what your policy allows, including weather and pandemic-related cancellations.

Book lodging early. With travel volume up and availability for accommodations already trending downward for the holiday season, consider making reservations sooner than later.

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"Vacation homes have been quickly scooped up during every popular travel season this year, so it's no surprise families are planning ahead to ensure they have a great place to spend the holidays together."

Look into local events. In this pandemic age, many attractions and activities have new guidelines, including altered operating schedules, occupancy limits and reservation systems. You can typically find the latest information on websites or by calling ahead. Take these measures into consideration as you're creating your trip itinerary and organizing advanced reservations.

Consider how the holidays will affect your packing.

Traveling during the holidays may mean a different approach to your typical vacation packing. Especially if you're traveling with children, you'll need to make space for beloved holiday traditions such as gifts or a visit from a certain jolly old elf.

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& Things to Do Wear your toddlers out at Adrenaline Entertainment Center with their KIDS RUSH Special. Children Ages 6 & Under can jump for $10 (Mon-Fri 10AM -1PM) All passes good until 1 PM. 2 & Under free with purchase.

First Sundays of the month are Sensory Sunday & Kid’s Rush Extended are back! NO Music, no crowd, just Fun. 10-12 PM available to Sensory Sensitive (All Ages) and Toddler U7 only. A special time for special needs and working parents to have fun together at our discounted prices. Just $10 for 2 Hours. Check out www.jumpadrenaline.com/lakeworth for more information.

Each Month on the Second Thursday at 3:00pm join Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center for Artist of the Month where kids 3-7 years old will explore the work of a different master artist each month and create their own in the artist’s style! Due to small class sizes, reservations are preferred. Class is limited to no more than 10 family groups. Masks are required. FREE with paid admission. 129 E. Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach. 561742-6780. www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

One Day Camps - NO SCHOOL October 15th - Spooky Scary Science! (ages 7-12) - Scare your way into the spookiest camp of the year! Join us and uncover freaky facts about some of our 30 October 2021| PB Parenting |

creepiest counterparts. Summon dry ice “boo bubbles”, and even carve a jack-o-lantern with an explosion. $55/ non-member & $50/ member.

Register here - www.sfsciencecenter.org/camps Moms need to have fun too! Gather up your best girl friends and head over to Picasso’s Ceative Workshop Ladies Night in their NEW Location. Every 3rd Friday of the month from 7-10 PM. The next one is Oct. 15th .Come in with all of your girlfriends & enjoy 3 hours of food, painting, great music, and even a raffle during the night! You don’t want to miss this event! It’s only a $10 cover charge (for dinner and dessert) plus the price of the pottery piece you want to paint! BYOB! RSVP Here https://bit.ly/3tgHLsK Golder Conservatory at Maltz Jupiter Theatre Musical Theatre Intensive Prep Classes Begin October 13 - December 15 Registration is now open! For more information email Kelly Morgan at: kmorgan@jupitertheatre.org Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kids Fishing Program at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Participants will learn basic techniques for fishing from a fishing pier including knot tying, casting, fish handling, and proper

catch-and-release techniques. In addition to fishing skills, participants will learn to be ethical anglers and discover how to reduce their impact on marine life including sea turtles and shorebirds! Fish caught during this program will always be released. All fishing equipment and bait are provided, please see details during registration for recommended items to bring. Advance registration required, walkins are not accepted, space is limited! Masks are required to be worn by ALL guests attending and/or participating in this program. Cost: $12. Ages: 8-12.

Register here https://marinelife.org/events/kidsfishing-program-32/ Discovery Series at Sandoway Center Weekly series of discovery, geared for families with children ages 3-6 years old. October 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 9:30 AM or 10:15 AM. RSVP required to attend. No Walk-ins will be admitted. $8 per a child. $6 per accompanying adult. FREE for Sandoway members Email shoshana.sandoway@gmail.com for more information.

SAVE THE DATE! December 4-5, Ballet Palm Beach presents The Nutcracker. The Nutcraker is a family favorite and the coming-of-age story of Marie who receives a mysterious gift on Christmas Eve. Adventures ensue as Tchaikovsky’s score draws Marie into a terrifying battle with the Mouse King, through a mystical snowstorm, and to the Enchanted Kingdom.

The Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition for all ages, delighting both the young and the young-at-heart. Performances at the Kravis. www. balletpalmbeach.org.

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