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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 Free Stuff - Giveaway Contests P. 4 PB Picks - Party Picks P. 6-7 Re-thinking Birthday Treat Bags P. 8 Party Planning Directory P. 12-21 Parties on the Go: Great Places to Have Your Child’s Birthday Party P.22 Birthday Checklist P. 27 Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer P. 28

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The Difference a Year Makes... P. 31 Are we there yet? Traveling with Children P. 32 Tricks for Getting Rid of Those Treats P. 34 Maple Pumpkin Muffins P. 36 Fall & Halloween Events P. 38 Weekly Events P. 42 Family Events Calendar P. 44-46

ON THE COVER Robby, 5 years old, and Asher, 4 years old of Jupiter, get ready for an action packed super hero art party at Kids Need More Art’s Jupiter Studio. Cover photo by Memorable Milestone Photography.

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, October is a fun month!

Halloween is coming up and there are many events between now and Oct. 31 to enjoy with your family. Make sure to check out our calendar listings on pages 38-46. So you don’t miss future events, sign up for our weekly e-newsletter and get the latest news and events delivered to your inbox every Friday morning. Sign up at www.pbparenting. com.

One of my five year old’s favorite things to do is to go to birthday parties (and of course have her own). I like going to them so I can “borrow” ideas for her next birthday. There are some really creative moms out there! At the end of the party, my daughter can’t wait to dig into the goodie bag to see what she got! Are you looking for some creative suggestions for your next goodie bag?

Check out page 8 for some great ideas from Laura Amann as she re-thinks the treat bag.

This issue can be a valuable resource for planning your party as we have a full directory of businesses ready to help you plan the perfect party from fun locations to entertainment to supplies and more. We hope you can “borrow” some ideas from us to help make your next party go smoothly!

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Another great birthday idea are Family Skate Punch Cards - Buy 5 Get 1 Free. Admission $10, Skate Rental $3. Good to use during public skate times.

For class times, public skate times or to register go to www.pbiw.org. Palm Beach Ice Works in located on 1590 N Florida Mango Rd. West Palm Beach.

Opposing sheep herds go to head to fluffy head in Battle Sheep, a strategy game the whole family will love. The goal is to occupy the most pastures with your sheep. On their turn, players split a stack of their sheep and move a portion as far is it can go in a straight line to a new pasture. Watch out for sneaky sheep and plan your moves carefully to fence out your foe! A different playing board is assembled before every game, so Battle Sheep is full of new challenges every time you play!

Battle Sheep helps children develop the following skills; social play, abstract thinking, strategy, focus and attention. Recommended for ages 7 to Adult.

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Re-thinking Birthday Treat Bags

BY LAURA AMANN

Looking to end the cycle of cheap trinkets and more candy?

Here are some fun, easy and practical alternatives.

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s if planning a birthday party for kids wasn’t tough enough, treat bags (those ubiquitous little goodie bags handed out at the end of the party) have gotten more elaborate and expensive over the years. If your child is over the age of five, you’ve probably seen your fill of bouncy balls that land under the couch, cheap games that break by the time you get home and stickers that end up on mirrors forever. The alternative is loads of candy given to kids already hopped up on birthday cake and ice cream.

But the pressure is high and who wants to be the only parent (or only child) not handing out a goodie bag? At the same time, if you’re the kind of parent who balks at the time and creativity involved, to say nothing about the impact of goody bags on landfills, then maybe it’s time to re-think the treat bag. Take it down a notch and simplify your life (and other mom’s lives as well).

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Less is more Resist the urge to give out lots of little trinkets and just go for one nicer item.

Work with your party theme and be creative. Try personalizing something that kids would use and enjoy: a cute, reusable water bottle for kids to bring to sports practice, a flashlight or a fun baseball-type hat.

The possibilities are endless once you start brainstorming. “Dinnerware actually makes a very practical party favor that both young kids and parents love,” explains Janet Doherty, who writes the popular blog, www.birthday-partiesfor-kids.com. She also loves two other practical party favor ideas: a bookmark and placemats. “Even kids paperback books can often be purchased fairly inexpensively. Just keep your eyes out for a book that coordinates with your child’s party theme.”

Combine a craft and a treat Get a two-for-one bang and have the

kids decorate an item at the party that they then take home with them. Have them embellish a t-shirt, pillowcase or tote bag using fabric markers or fabric paint. Make a fleece scarf or hat. Or decorate the edges of a picture frame or flower pot with paint, stickers, shells or foam cut-outs. Have them design and embellish a doorknob hanger.

Embrace the old-fashioned Jes Gordon of www.celebrations.com suggests digging up an old Polaroid camera, or borrowing one. “Then just get snap happy at the party. Take lots of pictures and let them take the pictures home!” Watching the film develop and seeing the old fashioned image emerge is a thrill for party goers of all ages.

Maybe play some vinyl while you’re taking the shots to add atmosphere.

Make a CD Burn a CD of your child’s favorite songs for each guest. You can slip it in an

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inexpensive case and have your child decorate the cover or copy a photo. If you have a party theme, the songs could all relate to the theme. For instance, for an animal-lovers party the songs could all relate to the topic: Animal Crackers in My Soup, At the Codfish Ball, The Hippopotamus Song, etc.

Give back to the earth Gordon also recommends giving the kids little potted plants that they can take home and nurture. They could even decorate the pots at the party and then fill them with dirt and add either little flowers or seeds.

Hand out gift cards Think a local ice cream, hot dog, cookie or cookie spot, or McDonalds. Have your child personalize the gift card with stickers and a note.

Seasonal fun Find a cute coffee mug and fill it with a baggy that includes hot chocolate, marshmallows and a couple of candy canes for stirring. Fill a beach bucket with a shovel and sieve and other sand toys. If you have a literary or creative bunch, hand out a small notebook with a pen neatly tied on and add a few stickers for fun.

The idea is to avoid the overload of useless stuff. Most of us have enough of that in our lives already. Birthday parties are stressful enough – make it easy on yourself and the other parents will thank you for it.

Laura Amann is a freelance writer and editor with four kids. She has put together more birthday goodie bags than she cares to admit.

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Pl ART STUDIOS Bootz’s Culture Camp offers fantastic birthday parties kids of all ages will love! Combining art and travel into fun, you can choose from “Make Your Mark - Dot”, “Dr. Seuss”, or Eric Carle themed parties, or you also have the option to have your own theme. Located on State Rd 7 in Royal Palm Beach. For more information visit www.BootzCultureCamp.com or call 561.290.2753. Explore the world through the arts!

Go Van Gogh is an Interactive Art Studio where you can paint your own • Paint Your Own Pottery pottery, create Mosaic Pieces a• Create fabulous mosaic piece, and have a • Fun Birthdaybirthday Parties includeparty where you have fabulous select ceramics, private party space for up to 24 seated something special to take with you! All painters, a dedicated staff member, unlimited glazes and party packages art(min. materials, paint. Packages start atinclude: $20 per person 10) private party space for up to 32 seated For more info call 561.630.3450 go todedicated www.go-van-gogh.com painters,orand party staff. Party packages start at just $20 per person with a minimum of 10 participants, additional add-on’s available! For more details call 561-630-3450 or visit www. go-van-gogh.com.

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Kids Need More Art invites you to their Imagination Birthday Station where their Jupiter, Stuart, or West Palm Beach locations are transformed into a wonderful world of art for an unforgettable, fun, and creative birthday experience! Celebration includes private use for 2.5 hours, 2 staff members, art project as the favor, face painting, invitations, thank you cards, and a gift for the birthday child. Plus, KNMA will provide each party guest with a certificate redeemable for one free Kids Art Express class! Create your own theme for a truly memorable day! Call 561-746-4576 or email info@kidsneedmoreart.com for package details.

Picasso’s PaintYour-Own Pottery’s colorful, creative and friendly studio WALKS IN WELCOME PARTIES is the perfect place for parties and getFUNDRAISERS LADIES NIGHTS togethers of all kinds. Each person takes home a unique piece of art they painted themselves. Parties are just $24.95 per person and include: exclusive use of party room for two hours, setup and cleanup, decorations, commemorative birthday plate for guest of honor, pottery, paint, firing and dedicated studio assistant. We also host charity fundraisers, ladies nights, team-building activities, bridal parties and 6169 S Jog Rd. Lake Worth 33467 – gopicasso.com – 561-439-4000

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ATTRACTIONS Come celebrate your special day at Lighthouse Cove!

Have your birthday party with us and experience 18 or 36 holes of tropical miniature golf with your choice of food and ice cream from our on-site restaurants, The Burger Shack and 3 Scoops Ice Cream. Birthday packages in our covered pavilions include mini golf, arts and crafts, face painting and a variety of food and ice cream options. Pricing starts at $200 for 10 children. Additional options, packages, and fun add-ons available. Located at 617 N A1A (not alternate A1A) in Jupiter. For details visit www.lighthousecovejupiter.com or call 561-203-7965.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is the perfect place for your child to turn one year older! Celebrating a birthday at Loggerhead Marinelife Center means giving a gift that gives back. The cost of your birthday party helps fund the center’s education, research and rehabilitation programs with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Birthday parties are held on Saturdays at 11:00 am and 2:30 pm, and also on Sundays at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.

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Plan your next children’s birthday party at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens!

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All birthday packages include all day admission to the zoo and 2 rides on their carousel. Choose the package that best fits your party style. Our calendar fills up very quickly. Please call at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve your birthday party date. Contact Laurie Zelnia, Catering Sales Manager 561-533-0887 ext. 217.

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Superheros are very popular right now (and not just for boys)! Kids Need More Art can help put together a super fun party for your action loving boy or girl in Stuart, Jupiter or West Palm Beach. For more info go to www. kidsneedmoreart.com.

Superheros from left to right: John 7 years old, Jackson, 7 years old, Mara, 6 years old, Amelie, 7 years old and Lucy, 6 years old.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center – Birthday party? Come party with us! We’re more than just a museum - we’re a learning adventure!

Enjoy two hours of museum play and exclusive use of the private party room.

Special Saturday and Sunday packages available. Book your birthday party today – call 561-742-6780 or visit www. schoolhousemuseum.org. SPECIAL PB PARENTING OFFER: For Museum Non BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty fun!upon booking Members - Mention thisofad Special Saturday & Sunday packages available. for 10% off regular birthday party rates.

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DANCE & THEATRE Birthdays on Broadway!

Center Stage Performing Arts in Boca Raton offers unique theaterthemed birthday celebrations. Parents and kids can see a live show and have pizza & cake afterward with the stars of the show. Custom birthday packages are also available including Red Carpet parties where kids can star in their own show, or princess-themed parties. Call 561-750-STAGE (7824) for details and let us help you plan your child’s big day!

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The Original Pancake House Pancakes - The Birthday Breakfast of Choice! Sure, you’re set for your child’s birthday celebration, but that doesn’t start until the afternoon. They don’t call it a birth “day” for nothing. Start your child’s birthday out right with a kid-friendly stack of the tastiest pancakes on the planet. Take them to The Original Pancake House, first thing. Choose from flap jacks, blueberry pancakes, rainbow pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes and more.

For a location near you visit www. originalpancakehouseflorida.com.

The Shops at Boca Center is a perfect stop on your partyplanning-to-do-list! Hoffman’s Chocolates can create custom chocolate covered oreo cookies or graham crackers with your logo, design or even child’s photo including text such as “Happy 4th Birthday Mason”! Each can be individually wrapped in coordinating ribbon and sprinkles! The perfect party favor! Call Debbie at 561-750-0021. If you are tired of the pizza party scene, let Panera Bread or Joseph’s Classic Market help! Joseph’s Classic Market can assist you with your party catering needs from trays of sandwiches or coldcuts, pizzas,

or trays of Stromboli and other Italian treats, to custom cookie trays and cakes.

Call 561-347-2314 today! For more information go to www.bocacenter.com.

ENTERTAINMENT Want to have a birthday that everyone talks about for months to come? Then have an Engineering for Kids party where we will entertain your guests at your location with unique hands-on engineering projects! Race air powered dragster cars, build rockets, roller coasters, or candy catapults. Even make your own ice cream or lip gloss. Invite your friends for a fun, action packed party that is sure to thrill all who attend! For more information call 561-558-4959 or visit www.engineeringforkids.com/ palmbeach.

Fantastic Fire Department Fantastic Fire Department – Fire Truck Adventures for Kids - Birthdays, Schools, Picnics, Water Days, Events and more! Fantastic Fire Department is a fun and unique hands-on experience for boys and girls age two and up. Loaded with interactive play and learning opportunities, custom themed games, prizes, contests, tons of fire equipment, the opportunity to see a real fire truck close-up, and even rides, our team of friendly firefighters deliver a personalized, well-organized party experience that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen! For more information visit our Facebook page, www.FantasticFireDept.com or call 561-914-8777.

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• Paint Your Own Pottery • Create Mosaic Pieces • Fun Birthday Parties include select ceramics, private party space for up to 32 seated painters, a dedicated staff member, unlimited glazes and paint. Packages start at $20 per person (min. 10) For more info call 561.630.3450 or go to www.go-van-gogh.com

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Genie’s Gymnastics Come and celebrate the fun with us! The basic package includes one hour of gymnastics fun for all guests and a half hour of party time in our lobby area, plus invitations. Party packages start at $165. First come first serve basis, so reserve your day ahead of time. Birthday party times are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit www. geniesgymnastics.com or call (561) 8680288 for more information.

Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness Let us give you the full “Star Treatment” for your special day filled with fun and games! Choose from Gymnastics, Karate, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Dance, Cheer, and Fitness. Party times are available on Saturday and Sundays. Parties include: 1 hour in the gym: warmup, games, obstacle course/ circuit, bars, beams, vault, parachute. ½ hour in party area. Packages start at $210. For more information please email us at info@gokidschoice.com or call us at 561-998-4225.

ICE SKATING Have a Birthday Party at the COOLEST place in West Palm Beach! Ice skate year-round at their 58,000 sq. ft.

Olympic size facility. Palm Beach Ice Works offers multiple Party Packages including: Private Ice Rental Packages, Family Skate Packages and new Synthetic Ice Packages. Palm Beach Ice Works is located just north of the West Palm Beach airport on N. Florida Mango Rd. For more information visit

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Parties on the Go: Great Places to Have Your Child’s Birthday Party

BY LYNN DEAN

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kay, I admit it. I hate hosting birthday parties. If that makes me a terrible mother, so be it! Frankly, the idea of 10 eight-year-olds running around my seemingly four-foot by four-foot living room doesn’t thrill me.

We just don’t live in a space that is conducive to hosting parties.

Over the years, I have come up with some ingenious places to host my children’s birthday parties. Here are some ideas that might help you take your party out of the house: 1. Make it and take it. Many craft, bead, pottery and fabric shops welcome the opportunity to entertain a group of children for a couple of hours. After all, the children of today are the customers of tomorrow. During the party, each child will have the opportunity to make an item that they can keep. Bring in a cake, plan for time to open presents, and it’s a done deal!

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2. Amusement fun. Often, local amusement centers and putt-putt golf courses will allow you to host a party for a number of your child’s little friends. The party usually consists of cake, presents, and an hour of token fun or a round of golf. Don’t overlook places like Chuck-E-Cheese’s that offer a menu of goodies in addition to the cake.

3. Film fest. Why not take the crew out for a movie? Call ahead to find out about your favorite theater’s group pricing. Then pick a movie that everyone will enjoy. Make sure parents know which film the children will see.

If you have any doubt about content, preview it first. To make this party a go, all you have to do is supply the popcorn and spring for the movie. Or, ask the party guests to buy their tickets in lieu of a gift. Whatever option your choose, you’re in for two blissfully quiet hours.

4. Tea for six. If you have a bunch of young ladies on your invite list, a trip to the local tea room might be a welcome diversion. Most cities have one or two places where you and the girls can pop in for crumpets and tea. Call ahead for details, and encourage your guests to dress for the occasion.

5. Sports courts. If you’re planning on inviting a rowdy bunch, why not give your guests the opportunity to expend all that energy in a healthy activity.

You can take the kids bowling, to the batting cages, swimming at the local pool, skating, or horseback riding.

Many public facilities even have rooms where you can serve goodies and open gifts.

6. Fan fare. If you live in, or near a city that has college or professional sports teams, you and your small fans can take in a game. Of course, you’ll have to

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choose the sport based on the season.

An afternoon of baseball, complete with hot dogs and soda is the perfect all American party in the summer time.

Is that birthday stuck in the middle of winter? Ice hockey, basketball or football may be just the ticket. If the game is in another city, make sure you consider transportation arrangements in your planning process.

7. Learning Zone. Your local museums, zoos and historical sites offer another fun party alternative. Many have facilities and programs designed for just such an occasion. Guests have fun touring the grounds, exploring exhibits, and learning new things.

Instead of a treat bag to take home, why not let each guest choose an inexpensive items from the gift shop.

8. Park it. Often overlooked, local parks and playgrounds offer an ideal location for your child’s birthday party.

While you still must provide the food, the atmosphere itself provides the entertainment. How about a picnic?

No playground around? Bring frisbees, balls, and other outdoor toys. Just be sure you have a contingency plan for bad weather.

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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 (if needed) 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 • Create a party flow schedule • 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 • Create a list of gifts and who gave them for thank you’s

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BRCA1 and BRCA2 normally protect against certain cancers. But a woman who has inherited a harmful mutation in either gene has a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer at an early age.

In addition, she may have multiple, close family members who have been diagnosed with these diseases. Harmful mutations in BRCA1 also may increase a woman’s chances of developing cervical, uterine, pancreatic and colon cancer. Detrimental changes in BRCA2 could increase the risk of melanoma, as well as pancreatic, stomach, gallbladder and bile duct cancer.

For all American women, approximately seven percent will get breast cancer and about one percent will develop ovarian cancer by the age of 70. For American women with a BRCA1 or 2 mutation, those numbers jump to 70 percent and 30 percent, respectively. But inherited factors are not the only cause for breast

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Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer

and ovarian cancers in families. Aging, the environment and lifestyle also can be contributing factors. It is also important to remember that not every woman who carries a harmful BRCA1 or 2 change will develop breast and/or ovarian cancer.

People with a high chance of having changes in the BRCA1 or 2 genes may benefit from genetic testing to learn more about their potential risks. They include those who have: • Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

• A male relative with breast cancer.

• A relative with both breast and ovarian cancer or a relative with cancer in both breasts.

• Several relatives with either breast or ovarian cancer.

• A relative diagnosed with breast cancer at age 50 or younger.

Most people do not need BRCA testing since only about five to 10 percent of breast and ovarian cancers are thought to be hereditary. Testing is usually helpful when there is a strong family history of breast and ovarian cancer. Genetic testing is most practical when performed on a family member who has already had breast or ovarian cancer.

Genetic testing requires drawing blood and then sending the sample to a laboratory

Breast Cancer Screening Is No Longer One Size Fits All Every woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is unique. Genetic testing can help you understand your level of risk and allow physicians to develop an individual risk profile coordinated with a personalized prevention plan.

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The Difference a Year Makes...

Last year PB Parenting brought you the story about local mom, Melissa Goldberg-Taylor, who at 35 years old was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. To read our original story in our web archive go to www.pbparenting.com, click on magazine and October 2013 issue.

We are happy to report that Melissa is doing well. She had a couple of surgeries including reconstruction, as well as completed chemo treatment. A year later she is back to being a busy mom and working as owner of Small Fish Big Fish Swim School.

Come see Melissa strut her stuff at the annual fashion show Pink Strydes Affair. This show celebrates the lives of breast cancer survivors.

The survivors are everyday women and men of different ages and ethnicity who are just ecstatic to be alive! Pink Styrdes wants to give them a day where they can be beautified and celebrated and ‘strut’ their stuff on the catwalk.

This year is their 3rd Annual Fundraiser Fashion show and will be held on October 11, 2014 at 8:00 pm at Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach.

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Local Events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship and an occasion to express hope.

The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk. Just a few hours of your time at their non-competitive, 5K (3.1 mile) event will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families.

Huizenga Park - Sat. Oct. 11 at 9 AM 1 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale Meyer Ampitheatre - Sat. Oct. 18 at 9 AM 104 Datura Street, West Palm Beach Memorial Park - Sat. Oct. 18 at 9 AM 100 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart Mizner Park Ampitheatre Sat., Oct. 25 at 8:30 AM • 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton For more information or to register go to http://makingstrides.acsevents.org ______________________ 5th Annual Making Strides Zumbathon Sat. Oct. 11 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Infusion Cardio Self Defense 10101 Lantana Road Suite M. Tickets $10 Advanced $15 at Door. All proceeds benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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Traveling with Children

BY STEPHANIE VOZZA

The popularity of in-vehicle DVD players can be chalked up to four little words: Are we there yet? While popping in a movie may be an easy solution to travel-time boredom, it doesn’t have to be the sole entertainment for the trip.

As parents, we spend weeks -- even months -- planning our family vacations, booking hotels, researching attractions and charting routes. It’s easy to overlook the fact that filling up your travel time takes planning, too.

In today’s fast-paced world, car or plane rides are one of the rare opportunities families have to spend time together without outside distractions. Take advantage of this time by talking, playing games and reconnecting.

If you need a conversation starter, books like “KidChat” by Paul Lowrie and Brett Nicholas offer fun and imaginative questions. For example: If you could ride on the back of any animal, which would you choose and why? Or, What is something most adults do that seems silly to you? Your child’s answers might surprise you, and sometimes the questions serve as a catalyst for more meaningful discussions.

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Travel Bingo is a car ride no-brainer.

Purchase a ready-made version or create your own. You’ll find a surprising number of other games are designed just for travel. Look for magnetic checkers or chess, card games such as “20 Questions,” or the “Brain Quest” series, which offers questions for all age groups. Rumba Games has a selection of “Trivia on the Road” games on CD with topics such as Pop Culture, Music, Sports, Television and Movies, all of which are geared for children age 12 and up.

Listening to an audio book uses more imagination than watching a DVD and can also be enjoyed by the driver. Choose a book that was your childhood favorite; you’ll enjoy hearing it again and sharing it with your child. One of our family’s favorites is the “Encyclopedia Brown” series, which challenges families to solve short whodunit mysteries. Audio books are available at most libraries, or visit www.audiobooks.com where you can buy, rent or download books.

Singing in the car is a lot like singing in the shower; it doesn’t matter if you’re in tune as long as you have fun. Bring your favorite CDs and print the lyrics at www.

lyrics.com. If your family likes karaoke, you might consider “All American Car-ioke,” by David Schiller, which includes a CD with 15 family sing-alongs as well as games and lyrics.

Pack a box with some art supplies and encourage your child to make a vacation scrapbook, with scenes from the road.

Bring along a lap desk to make it easy for your child to draw while traveling or create one with a cookie sheet and pillow.

You can also give your child a disposable camera and get it developed before you start back home. They can work on an album on their way home and have a great show-and-tell for school.

Create a story – and some laughs – by letting each family member take turns adding a few words or a sentence. Start with “Elsie was the talk of the barnyard because she was a cow who could … ” and see where your family takes it from there.

DVD players are great travel tools, especially if your journey is long. But with a little planning, families will find that getting there can be half the fun.

Stephanie Vozza is the author of The Five-Minute Mom’s Club: 105 Tips to Make a Mom’s Life Easier (Franklin Green Publishing, October 2010, www. fiveminutemomsclub.com). She lives in Rochester, Michigan with her husband and two boys.

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BY LARA KRUPICKA If you’re like me, Halloween goes like this: Wrangle kids into costumes. Take pictures.

Tag along while kids run from house to house collecting candy. Occasionally fix costumes and hold heavy candy bags.

Watch kids sort candy, count candy, eat candy. Wait for kids to fall asleep late, post sugar rush. Sneak candy from kids’ bags.

It’s fun and exhausting, like any good celebration. And like many good celebrations, it leaves behind cleanup work - only in this case, the cleanup issue in question is how to dispose of all that candy. If you’ve scratched your head over this dilemma before, I have a few solutions for you.

Let Them Eat Do you ever wonder why we let our children collect so many sweets if we have no intention of having them eat it all?

After all, they do work hard (run around the neighborhood in clumsy getups) to get it. They “deserve” to enjoy some of it.

But how much and when can vary widely depending on your view of sugary diets.

Our house follows a closed cabinet policy. Our children know to ask before grabbing a snack. So when it comes to Halloween candy we typically say, “one piece.” The Halloween haul takes a long time to disappear, but we know they’re not ruining their teeth or their health. You

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may dole out your candy piecemeal this way or attach a healthy-eating rule such as requiring your children to eat a piece of fruit before having any candy.

Lunchtime provides another opportunity to whittle down your stockpile of treats.

Let your child select a candy to pack in their lunch bag in place of a cookie or dessert.

Or you can create a candy countdown for an upcoming event, like a holiday, a special visitor or vacation. Make paper links of construction paper cut into ½-inch wide by 3-inch long strips - one for each day of the countdown. Glue each strip into a loop, linking each successive loop into the one ahead before gluing.

Tape or glue a piece of candy to each strip. Hang from the wall or ceiling. For the countdown, simply have your child tear off one loop with candy each day until the awaited day arrives.

Give It Away There’s no reason to pitch good candy, particularly when there are those who’d love to receive a special treat. After you’ve sorted through your children’s stash to remove any broken or unwrapped pieces (and left a few for your kids), you can package them up to give away.

To donate close to home, ask if your local food pantry takes candy. The families who

patronize pantries welcome sweets as much as our own kids do.

Or if you’d like to support our military, they also welcome donations of candy for care packages. Operation Gratitude and Operation Shoebox are two of the larger non-profit organizations accepting donations of candy.

Donations to Operation Gratitude can be sent to: Operation Gratitude/California

Army National Guard 17330 Victory Boulevard Van Nuys, CA 91406 Attn: Rich Hernandez Send donations to Operation Shoebox at: Operation Shoebox PO Box 1465 Belleview, FL 34420 Trade or Sell Some dental offices have gotten creative in recent years. They realize the need to discourage excess consumption of sugary treats. But they also recognize the economics of collecting Halloween candy. So they bargain sweets out of kids’ homes by offering to “buy” Halloween candy. Some offer cash per pound, while others trade toys for quantities of candy.

Ask if your dentist has a program like this or search Operation Gratitude’s database of participating dentists at: http://www. halloweencandybuyback.com/.

If your dentist doesn’t do this but you feel a need to compensate your children for their (free) candy, consider your own buyback program. Offer to swap so many pounds of candy for a new toy, or better yet, book, they’ve been eyeing at the store. Just be sure once you’ve “bought” the candy you promptly remove it from your house before your children want it back - unless you are buying it for yourself.

Get Cooking You can also use up leftover Halloween candy the same way you use up leftover turkey at Thanksgiving: hide it in a recipe.

This is easiest using chocolate candies.

Simply break them into smaller pieces if necessary, and mix into chocolate chip cookie dough. Then bake. Or melt down chocolates for brownies or fondue.

To make use of a wider variety of candies, set up an ice cream sundae bar. Crush larger candies and place into bowls to use as ice cream toppings.

If you want to add more “nutrition” to your leftover candy, try the Snickers ® salad recipe below. The caramel and nuts in the candy, combined with apples, gives this salad the flavor of an old-fashioned taffy apple.

Snickers® Salad 4 full-size Snickers® bars (or 9 miniatures) 4 apples, cut up 4 bananas, cut up 4-serving size vanilla instant pudding 1/3 c. milk 8 oz. non-dairy whipped topping Combine milk and pudding. Stir in whipped topping, then add the rest of the ingredients. Top with crumbled Snickers® to garnish. Chill before serving.

With a strategy or two in hand for where the excess treats will go, you can relax this Halloween and let your children ring doorbell after doorbell. Because the only cleanup challenge you’ll face this year is where to hide the empty candy wrappers.

Lara Krupicka is a freelance writer and mom to three trick-or-treaters. She appreciates that they put aside a few of her favorite treats when they sort their candy. | PBParenting.com |October 2014

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Maple Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients • 1-­1/2 cups all purpose flour (or 1 cup all purpose and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour) • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 cup pumpkin • 3/4 cup pure Vermont maple syrup • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil • 1 egg

Directions Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with paper cups.

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Unlike artificial table syrups that are limited to being used on pancakes, French toast and waffles, 100% pure Vermont Maple Syrup is delicious, healthful and all natural sweetener that can be used in all your favorite recipes!

When cooking with pure Vermont maple syrup, substitute 3/4 to one cup of maple syrup for every one cup of granulated white sugar. Decrease the liquid in your recipe by 2 to 4 tablespoons for each cup of syrup used. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, unless your recipe already calls for buttermilk, sour milk or sour cream. Decrease your oven temperature by 25 degrees as batters containing maple tends to caramelize around the edges more quickly.

and egg and beat until evenly mixed.

Add dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, incorporating with a spatula until just mixed. Divide batter in prepared muffin tins and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Serve and enjoy!

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How about two minutes to brush their teeth?

Brushing for two minutes now can save your child from severe tooth pain later. Two minutes, twice a day. They have the time. For fun, 2-minute videos to watch while brushing, go to 2min2x.org.

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Fall & Halloweeen Events Sat. Oct 11 • 9 AM Afterlife: Tombs and Treasures of Ancient Egypt Grand Opening Event - This grand opening event will feature family-friendly Egypt activities, mummy-wrapping contest and a free screening of the blockbuster movie, “The Mummy” with paid admission.

Children dressed as a mummy will have the opportunity to win a special prize. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. 561832-1988 or sfsciencecenter.org.

Sat. Oct 11 • 11 AM - 1 PM Fall Ball at Palms West Hospital - Walk the Orange Carpet - Bring your family

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38Bring October 2014 | PBand Parenting | Wear your Halloween costume, or just come as you are. Take pictures with your favorite Superhero or Princess! Expect Face painting, Balloon artists, Giveaways, Refreshments, Live music, Arts and crafts, Hay rides, Pumpkin patch, Petting zoo, Fire truck tours, Health and wellness stops, Trick-Or-Treating and more!

and celebrate! Wear your Halloween costume or just come as you are. Take pictures with your favorite Superhero or Princess! Expect face painting, balloon artists, giveaways, refreshments, live music, arts and crafts, hay rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, fire truck tours, health and wellness stops, trick-or-treating and more! To RSVP and save a spot on the orange carpet, call 561-345-7009 or visit www.palmswesthospital.com for more info.

13001 Southern Blvd. • Loxahatchee.

Oct. 17-19, 2426 & 31 10 AM - 5PM and Fri. Oct. 17, 24, and 31 5:30-9 PM Boo at the Zoo Have a howlin’ good time at Palm Beach County’s most loved Halloween event. A Palm Beach County Tradition for Over 16 Years! It’s 7 big days and 3 big

nights this year! Enjoy trick-or-treating, decorate your pumpkin patch, giveaways, hay stack hunt, roving animal encounters, not-so-scary wildlife presentations, trick-or-treating, kid’s costume contests and face painting. For more info www. palmbeachzoo.org.

Oct.17, 18 & 23, 24, 25 Shriek Week at Sugar Sand Park Fri. & Sat. 6-11pm • Thurs. (LITE NITE) 5-9pm Haunted houses, glow-in-the dark games, trick or treating, photo souvenirs, magic shows, film festival, family amusements, special guest characters, food trucks, pumpkin decoration contest. Cost varies based on activities. Sugar Sand Park, 330 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3900 or sugarsandpark.org.

Sat. Oct 18 • 6-10 PM Wellington Fall Festival Haunted hallways, trick-or-treating, inflatables, hay rides, face painting, food trucks, costume contests and more for all ages. Bracelets on sale for $7 advance, $10 day of, $5 adults. Village Park, 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington. For more info call 561791-4005 or go to www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Sunday Oct. 19 11 AM - 2 PM Fall Festival at Mandel JCC Palm Beach Gardens Join the JCC as they celebrate Sukkot and the Fall harvest. New Englandstyle festival with bobbing for apples, field games, hayrides, horseback riding, stories in the Sukkah, and much more. $25/Member Family; $30/Guest Family. For more information/register at www.jcconline.com.

5221 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

Sat. Oct. 25 10 AM - 2 PM Trunk or Treat Classic Car Show at The Shops at Boca Center Come dressed in costume for some trick-or-treat fun as you walk thru an amazing Classic Car

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Free Hayrides with Fantastic Fire Department from 10am-Noon Pumpkin Decorating with Joseph's Classic Market Decorating with Joseph’s Classic Market.

Keep an eye out for ghoulish characters from Enigma Haunt and stop by their Bus to enter to win tickets to South Florida's ultimate Haunted Attraction! more information 855-99-HAUNT or visit www.ENIGMAHAUNT.com.

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Sat. Oct. 25 • 1 PM - 9 PM Royal Palm Beach Fall Fest at Commons Park - Kick off the fall season with great family fun, a variety of craft vendors, and lots of great food from the popular food truck invasion. Enjoy live entertainment. The park will be filled with roving entertainers, a Kids Fun Zone, a pumpkin patch, and many other activities. Get in the holiday spirit with a dog costume contest at 3:00 pm, our costume contests at 5:00 pm, and Trick or Treat at the park starting at 5:00 pm. A Hayride will be available for guests at Commons Park. For more information go to www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Oct. 25 • 6:30 - 9 PM Halloween in the Hammock Hour-long nighttime walk for the whole family at least 6 years old. Participates can wear costumes. Reservation required. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-544-8615 or gumbolimbo.org.

Please call ahead to confirm.

Events are subject to change.

Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden. No charge.

Reservations are not required. Program will take place in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Pannill Pavilion. Note: There will be no arts and crafts activity on this day. To celebrate Halloween please join the Society of Four Arts for their annual Trick-or-Treat Preschool Story Time! Children 4 years of age and younger are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat in the sculpture garden following story time. Candy and toys will be provided at designated trick-or-treat stations. 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach.

Sat. Oct. 25 • 2-3 PM Grizelda the Sweet Witch at Puppetry Arts Center, Suzy Hammer is Grizelda, with Halloween fun, stories and magic. A delight for the season! Tickets $6.50. 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-243-4330 or info@ puppetcenter.org.

Sun. Oct. 26 •10:30 AM - 12 PM Halloween in the Garden at Gumbo Limbo Children ages 2-6, with an adult, can dress up for crafts, games, face painting, pictures and more. $7 in advance, $14 at the door. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. 561-544-8615 or www.gumbolimbo.org.

Thurs. Oct. 29 •11 AM Preschool Halloween Play & Party “Not-so-spooky” play for preschoolers and parents followed by trick-or-treating in the library for free. Mandel Public Library, 411 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. For more informational 561-868-7700 or go to www. wpb.org.

Thurs. Oct. 30 •10:30 AM Preschool Story Time: Trick-or-Treat at the Society of the Four Arts

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Fri. Oct. 31• 3:00 PM Fun Friday - Cup O Worms Dirt Pudding Cups for Halloween at Cool Beans Make your own dirt pudding cups! A great pre-trick-or-treat snack! Come celebrate every Friday with Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe for Fun Friday!

Promoting learning, imagination, physical activity. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561-6271782.11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Fri. Oct. 31• 6-9 PM Spooky Science Nights at the Museum Spooky science secrets, oozing pumpkins, smoking bubbles, creepy crawlers and much more await all boils and ghouls during Spooky Science Nights at the Museum. There will

be plenty of treats along with a few tricks during this fun-filled event for all ages.

On the last Friday night of each month from 6-9 PM, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.

4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

For more information call 561-832-1988 or go to www.sfsciencecenter.org.

Fri. Oct. 31• 6-8 PM Fall Festival in Palm Beach Gardens Live music by “Burnt Biscuit”, Candy Corn Count , Trick-or-Treat Trail, Food & much more! Burns Road Recreation Center 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens.

For more information, please email recinfo@pbgfl.com or call 561-630-1100.

Fri. Oct. 31• 6-9 PM DOUBLE THE FUN!! Movie Night & Food Truck Invasion - Hotel Transylvania (PG) Bring the family out for a night under the stars at the beautiful Commons Park.

Enjoy a Free movie night featuring the family fun movie “Hotel Transylvania” (PG), where Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort is a vacation getaway for monsters and their families. Free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them!

In addition, enjoy the over 20 + Food Trucks that will be on hand at the beautiful Commons Park. Royal Palm Beach Movies are rated G to PG-13 and are subject to change. Please bring seating! Call for more information at 561-790-5149.

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Need something to do? Check out these great events happening every week!

Monday Afternoons 3 PM - 5 PM - Happy Hour Mondays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3-5pm when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more information please call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Mondays • 6-8 PM Elementary Explorers at Bootz Culture Camp. Class for ages 5-9. Destination to be announced. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. For more information, additional class schedule and or to register go twww.bootzculturecamp.com.

Every Tuesday at 9:30-10:30 AM Open Splash Play at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality time in our warm indoor pool - let your little fish swim or play on deck with our water tables. No Registration Required.

Members are free, non-members are $5.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 West Palm Beach.

Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM - 8 PM Big Brother/Big Sister Play at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe - Siblings up to 10-years old are permitted in the playground for quality fun and bonding time. Regular admission and rules apply. For more information please call 561.627.1782.

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Every Wednesday 11 AM Hatchling Tales Bring your “hatchlings” Ages 0-4, for ocean inspired stories and games at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Hatchling Tales are FREE, open to the public, and no pre-registration is required. 14200 U.S. Highway One • Juno Beach, For more info, 561-627-8280, ext.

107 or go to www.marinelife.org.

Kids Choice Sports, Dance, and Fitness Indoor Playground!

Whether your child has just begun to walk or can cartwheel for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, Beginner classes for all ages, and Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561-9984225 or visit us at www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Thursdays 11 AM -12 PM , Fridays 11 AM -12 PM and Saturdays at 11 AM-12 PM or 2 PM-3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers and moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative together-time.

Class is $15, please register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/.

Other times available at their West Palm Beach and Stuart locations. Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter.

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Friday Night Safari Night at the Palm Beach Zoo Roving Animal Encounters, Keeper Talks, & Training Sessions, Interactive Fountain Fun,Children’s Games and Crafts in the Florida Pioneer House, Face Painting DJ & Dance Party & More! Themes this month: 10/3 Zoo-per Hero (Superhero) and 10/10 Fairy Tale Night. Following Friday starts Boo at the Zoo at 5:30 PM. For more info www.palmbeachzoo.org Saturday Mornings West Palm Beach Green Market returns Oct. 11 The GreenMarket is each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the downtown Waterfront. Shop more than 90 vendors featuring local produce, baked goods, herbs, and more. Free parking in the Banyan and Evernia garages during market hours. Visit www.wpb.org/ greenmarket for more information.

Every Saturday Parent’s Night Out: “Kids Choice Sports” from 6:00-10:30pm.

Mom and Dad can have a night off while the kids enjoy an evening of gymnastics, bounce houses, pizza, movies, and more- all for only $20 per child! Reserve your spot! 561-998-4225. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Sundays 8 AM -1PM The Palm Beach Gardens Green Market returns to City Hall Municipal Complex. Shop over 120 vendors with a wide selection of seasonal vegetables and fruits, breads, pies, cheeses, sauces, handmade crafts, and more. 10500 N. Military Trail.

Sunday Afternoon 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Please check their website www.pbiw.org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $2. 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. 561.656.4046.

Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf Specials Everyday: Kids 5 & Under: $6 pp, Seniors (60 & older): $10 pp, Every Mon.Fri.: After the Beach Special: $8 pp.

Unlimited Golf (all day): $16 pp. Every Monday-Thursday 3pm-7pm: Happy Hour: play 18 holes of mini golf for only $7 pp with the purchase of a craft draft beer. Every Sunday Night is Couples Night after 6pm, $10 pp. For more info, call 561-203-7965 or visit www. lighthousecovejupiter.com.

Engineering for Kids offers classes and programs for kids 4-14 such as Robotics, Race Soar & Destroy, Let’s Make Toys and more at locations near you (Schoolhouse, Monkey Joes LW, JCC PBG, La Petite, Hidden Oaks). For details visit the Class Directory page of www.pbparenting.com or www. engineeringforkids.com/palmbeach or call (561) 558-4959.

Please call ahead to confirm. Events are subject to change.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Every Friday at 10 AM & 3 PM. Go van Gogh hosts Toddler Time.

We’ll read a story, have a snack, and paint a small ceramic!

Perfect for ages 5 and under. Only $12.50 + tax! Visit www.go-van-gogh.com for more info. Dowtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens.

Stuart, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington

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Oct 3 • 6-9 PM- Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Kids Night Out - First Friday of every month. Drop the kids off for dinner and fun! They burn off energy and you pick them up after you have had some an adult time $35 a child 10 percent off for siblings. For more info call 561.818.7946.

346 Pike Road #3 West Palm Beach.

Sun., Oct 5 • 11 AM-2 PM Family Pool Parties at the Mandel JCC Splash the day away in the George Rothman Aquatics Center! Families will enjoy pool games, spray ground time, music on the deck and the Camp Shalom water slide. Food will be available for purchase. Free/Members; $15/Family.

For more information and to register go to www.jcconline.com.

Oct. 8 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register 561.627.1782.

Fri. Oct. 10 • 7:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Ampitheatre. How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG). Please bring seating.

Call (561) 753-2484 for more information. 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington.

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Sunday, Oct. 12 • 10 AM 5 PM The Palm Beach Baby Expo at the Marriott Conference Center, West Palm Beach 200 SWAG Bags will be given to VIP Pass holders.

SWAG filled with real goodies for mom, dad and baby. Every 10-15 minutes amazing giveaways are raffled off!

Fashion Show, Kid Zone, Pampering Zone. Over 40 businesses from health, nutrition,clothing, nursery, baby care, services,equipment will be present from local and national brands. General admission $15 online/ $25 at the door/ VIP Pass $35. Purchase at www. palmbeachbabyexpo.com. Use Coupon Code: PBParenting for $3 off ticket.

Sun. Oct 12 • 1-3 PM Special Day at the J The Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens is excited to hold our first SPECIAL Day at the J for special needs children and their families. The George Rothman Aquatic Center and the Cynthia and Peter Liebman playground will be open for your family to enjoy.

In addition there will be music, games, art projects, snacks and more! All aspects of the SPECIAL Day at the J have been created with your family in mind. Everything is handicap accessible. Free/Member Family; $15/ Guest Family. For more information please contact Rachel at 561-712-5279 or RachelF@JCConline.com.

Fri. Oct 17 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kids Night Out at Kids Need More Art Jupiter- Ages 5-9, invites young artists

to a night of art project, fun games, pizza, 18th. To register for the “Spooky Snooze Family snacks and refreshments. Sibling and group Overnight at the Zoo,” visit this link: www. discounts available. $25 per child, Three palmbeachzoo.org/family-overnights.

Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Skate School Program Jupiter. at Palm Beach Ice Oct. 17 at 7:30 PM Works - Fall Session 2 Emerging Artist Series will be starting at Palm Beach Ice Works presents Through the Oct 27.

Looking Glass at the Session Includes: Maltz Jupiter Theatre A • 45 minutes Group Instruction to Music contemporary retelling of the children’s • Rental Skates classic Alice in Wonderland, Through • PBIW Sweatshirt the Looking Glass comes to life with • 2 Free Public Skating Passes eye-popping sets, costumes, magic • 1 “Make up” classes allowed per session and puppetry. With an exciting original The PBIW Skate School teaches the Basic pop score, this adventure is filled with Skills Program instilled by the United fun twists the entire family will enjoy.

States Figure Skating Association. Classes Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $25, are taught in a group environment by our Students $15. To purchase tickets and for world class coaching staff. We offer levels more information www.jupitertheatre.org. Snowplow Sam - Basic 8. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe atmosphere for all Sat. Oct. 18 • 6:30 PM - Sun. Oct 19 • 8:30 students call Martine at (561)-656-4046 ext. 214 or email at mdelatorre@pbiw.org.

AM “Spooky Snooze Family Overnight at the Zoo,” Participants can enjoy an evening of pumpkin painting, crafts, night-time tours and a pizza snack. The next morning, guests will have a continental breakfast and an animal activity. Cost per participant is $35 for Zoo members, and $40 for non-members. The program can be reserved for scout or community groups.

Activities are geared for children six years old and older, so “mummies” and/or daddies must attend. Scouts and community groups can book a private Spooky Snooze Overnight at the Zoo program during weekends in October, other than October

Please call ahead to confirm.

Events are subject to change.

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Palm Beach County Moms

Meet local moms just like you! Palm Beach County Moms is a local Facebook group for moms to ask questions, share resources and coordinate playdates. Find us on Facebook personal/family business up to 2 times per month. Excessive posters will be warned and then removed. No Work from Home Posts - they and request to join! www.facebook.com/groups/pbcountymoms will be deleted and you will be removed! We hope you enjoy this free resource!

Palm Beach County Moms is a local facebook group for moms to ask questions and share resources and coordinate playdates. We would really like to keep this group for friendship, advice, and local information. Just a few a few rules - 1.No personal “for sale” items can be posted in this group.

“In search of” requests CAN be posted, and then you may comment on that post if you have that item for sale. 2. You also MAY advertise your

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Sun. Oct. 5 at 11 AM & 2 PM, Sat. Oct. 11 & 19, Sun. Oct. 12 & 20 at 2 PM: Annie the Musical at Center Stage Performing Arts. This classic tale of little orphan Annie comes Center Stage. Call for tickets 561-750-STAGE (7824). Group Rates Available. 7200 W. Camino Real, Suite 330 Boca Raton. www.CenterStageBoca.com.

Oct. 7 •6 - 7:30 PM Sushi in the Sukkah at the Mandel JCC in Boynton Beach. Sushi, one of the newer Jewish traditions, joins Sukkot, one of the oldest Jewish traditions. Enjoy a delicious dinner, including cooked options as well as a candy sushi dessert craft. $13/Member Adult and $7/ Member child or $40/Max. Member Family. $16/Guest Adult and $9/ Guest child or $50/Max. Guest Family. To register go to www.jcconline.com.

Oct. 24 • 6 PM Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth El. Pizza Dinner at 6 PM, Tot Shabbat Service at 6:30. Beck Family Campus. 9800 Yamato Road. Please RSVP for Pizza Dinner to Mimy Shegota at 561.391.9091.

Wed, Oct. 22, 11:30 AM 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Amazing (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Art at the Schoolhouse Museum and Learning Center Your little Picasso will enjoy all types of art media in this ongoing class. Each week a new project will be offered to show off your child’s creative side. Non-Member Price: $3.50 with paid admission. 129 East Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. For more info call 561-742-6780.

BIRTHDAY Nov. PARTIES 2 • 11 AM- 1PM Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun!

Swashbuckling Sunday at Boca Center Ahoy Mateys, Come dressed for adventure on the high seas! Explore the 24 foot Pirate Ship Avenger that is shipwrecked at Boca Center! Pirate Show, Crafts, Mermaid Meet & Great and more. For more info go to www.facebook.com/bocacenter.

Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Where learning is an adventure!

Sat. Oct 11,18, 25 Muppets Musical Opens at Showtime - It’s Nov. 7 •The Beat is back! time to play the Nickelodeon’s The Fresh music! It’s time to light the lights! It’s time Beat Band is coming to meet the Muppets! Are you dying to to the Mizner Park meet Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggie, Amphitheater in Boca Raton to play their Gonzo and all your favorite furry friends? greatest hits plus some new songs. Tickets 503 SE Mizner Blvd. Suite 73. For more are available at ticketmaster.com info go to www.showtimeboca.com.

Marvel Universe Live!

Coming to the BB&T Center in Sunrise Nov. 20-23 and Voted #1 Camp SUMMER CAMP 2014 in Boca The American Airlines Arena Oct 13 • 4-7 PMSession 1 4 Weeks! in Miami Nov. 28-30. Tickets Grades K-5: SEUSSICAL Willy WonkaGrades Auditions at Showtime 6-12: WEST SIDE STORY start at $20! Don’t miss all 9th - July 3rd • $950 For details call June 561-394-2626.

Session 2 4 Weeks! the superhero action. To purchase tickets All Ages: PIPPIN July 7th - August 1st • $950 go to www.ticketmaster.com Camp Session 1 46 October 2014 | PBMiniParenting | BILLY ELLIOT August 4th - 8th • $250

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