The Coastal Star March 2013

March 2013

Serving Hypoluxo Island, South Palm Beach, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream and Coastal Delray Beach

Boynton Beach

Stability missing ingredient in improving downtown

By Tim Pallesen

Developers are busy in the downtowns of Delray Beach and Boca Raton.

New residential projects are getting city approvals. The vision for downtowns where young professionals live, work and play is within reach.

But major developers are reluctant to invest in Boynton Beach ’s downtown.

“A lot of Live Work Play developers are n Third of a scared away three-part series from Boynton looking at the Beach because downtowns of of that city’s Delray Beach, lack of unity,” Boca Raton and said Bill Morris, Boynton Beach a developer in the other two cities.

Boynton Beach has been a city in turmoil. The mayor got arrested and city commissioners resigned.

Property values fell sharply in the recession, and crime is perceived as a problem.

But interim Mayor Woodrow Hay says recent events show Boynton Beach is getting its act together.

The City Commission filled two vacancies and gave a permanent job to Lori LaVerriere, who had been interim city manager for 18 months, on Dec. 18.

“We now have a full City Commission and a full-time city manager,” Hay said. “So the stability is here. That problem has been resolved.

“Now we’re working our tails off to get people to take a second look at Boynton,” he said.

City officials joined the Chamber of Commerce and the Community Redevelopment Agency on a Jan. 17 bus tour to show commercial real estate agents their downtown vision.

“They saw three agencies working together,” Chamber Chairman Jonathon Porges said.

“The word is out that Boynton is open for business. The train is pulling away from the station and we are all on board.”

See BOYNTON on page 33

Inside Home tour

This year’s popular Delray Beach event showcases houses in the Seabreeze Avenue neighborhood.

Home, Health & Harmony

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Along the Coast

Rebuilding under way on beaches

Turtle season impacts beach renourishment work

By Cheryl Blackerby

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has asked for additional monitoring and reporting of wildlife, particularly sea turtles, since the Delray Beach beach renourishment project is scheduled to begin after turtle season’s start on March 1.

The additional tasks include shore bird monitoring, light monitoring at the dredge site on the beach, leatherback turtle monitoring from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m., nest relocation reporting and monitoring of the steep slope of cut off beach at the shoreline, called an escarpment.

“We amended the opinion we did in September 2011 for the planned beach renourishment,” said Jeff Howe, biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Vero Beach, who is working on the Delray Beach project.

“We will have to do early morning sea turtle surveys,” he said, giving an example of turtle monitoring.

The National Marine Fisheries Service has jurisdiction over swimming

TOP: Workers prepare the concrete cap for replacement of one of many seawalls damaged during Hurricane Sandy along the beach in Manalapan.

ABOVE: More than 150 truckloads of sand were hauled to the north end of Delray Beach. A massive project to pump in sand starts in March.

RIGHT: Sand dredged from the Boynton Inlet will flow through these pipes to replenish Ocean Hammock Park in Ocean Ridge.

Photos by Jerry Lower/ The Coastal Star

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Art Everglades helps artist work through loss

By Mary Jane Fine

Elizabeth Thompson’s painting, Undulation.

Courtesy image

Elizabeth Thompson’s house is a proper Old Florida house, shaded by greenery, all-but-enveloped by greenery — Tarzan wouldn’t look out of place, swinging past on the vines that dangle from leaf-entwined banyans — a house bedecked

with narrow balconies and white gingerbread trim to offset its butter yellow clapboard exterior.

If not for the ocean behind it, the setting might be a jungle-y Everglades, perfect for an artist who has taken the ’Glades into her heart.

On this mid-afternoon in See ARTIST on page 34

Smoking ban

The stars are out

Municipal elections

Around Town

Legislation may allow towns to pass laws against cigarettes on beaches.

Page 23 See candidate profiles and more before the local vote.

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It’s the perfect time of year for stargazing, and our roundup shows the best places to view the night skies. Page AT1 Burt Reynolds returns to his old home stage at the Lake Worth Playhouse. Page AT1

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Editor’s Note

We’re ‘old school’ and proud of it

“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.”

— Oprah Winfrey

W

ho knows if Oprah really said this, or if one her writers provided these sage words, but in any case, I believe it’s true.

And it’s what we practice behind the scenes at The Coastal Star. I’m sure readers aren’t aware of the decisions we make this time of year regarding election coverage, our regular refusal of unsolicited content (often aimed at self-promotion) and our foundational decision to not pursue pay-to-play advertising (where advertisers get editorial coverage in exchange for their ad business).

We know we are “old school” in some of our decisions and we realize our revenue is occasionally challenged by publications that play by a different set of rules. But that’s OK. We live here. We care about our island communities. We want our publication to thrive financially so that we can keep photographing and writing about our towns in a way that illustrates the good and the beautiful. But we take seriously our responsibility to

expose the bad and the ugly, so that it can be addressed by the community. You can’t do that by being beholden to advertisers or candidates.

Most of your local elected officials understand this and play by similar standards.

While we do not endorse candidates, we encourage you to read our coverage and go to the polls if your city has a March 12 ballot.

We thank the many readers (and our peers) who have heaped praise on our journalistic efforts and will endeavor to keep earning it.

We also recognize and thank the loyal advertisers you see on our pages each month. They, too, are a part of this community and I ask that you support them by “shopping the shore.”

They understand that even though we may be “old school” in our publishing approach, we all share one primary, underlying (and often behind the scenes) principle: integrity.

Mary Kate Leming, Executive Editor

Corrections

A story in the February edition incorrectly implied that new Delray Beach Historical Society executive director Frances Hansen did not complete her studies while in England.

Hansen has a master’s degree in Egyptology/classics as well as bachelor’s degrees in biogenetics and ancient history with a minor in ancient art.

Mark Marsh of Bridges, Marsh & Associates designed the Gulf Stream School library. A quote in the February edition incorrectly attributed the library’s design.

Fran Marincola, owner of Caffé Luna Rosa in Delray Beach, has donated his baseball photographs to the Delray Beach Public Library. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

Oceanfront business owner has straightforward way: Be the best

By Ron Hayes

Scan the walls of Caffé Luna Rosa, Delray Beach’s longtime oceanfront restaurant, and you’ll find a feast of memorabilia nearly as tasty as the items on the menu.

Here’s Mickey Mantle’s first contract with the New York Yankees, signed in March 1954. He was paid $21,000 that year.

Here’s a Life magazine cover of Mantle from his second year in the majors.

Autographed. And another from his last.

And here’s an autographed photo of Frank Sinatra.

“I’ve got a lot of pieces on my wall at home, too,” says Fran Marincola, the owner.

“When I die, the Delray Beach library gets ’em.”

Several years ago, he bought two paper bags full of baseball memorabilia from a regular customer named James Murray — baseballs and photographs signed by men every baseball fanatic knows.

Don Larsen, for example.

The library now owns a signed, black-and-white photo of Larsen taken on Oct. 8, 1956, the day he pitched the first perfect game in a World Series.

Recently, Marincola donated most of his collection to the library, for other

baseball fans to enjoy.

“If you grew up in the East Coast in the 1940s and ’50s, as I did, you have vivid memories of watching these legends play,” he says Marincola was born in Upper Darby, Pa., 73 years ago, graduated from Villanova University with a degree in economics and used his education to open a hot dog stand on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights, N.J. “My mother wanted me to wear a suit,” he says. “I wanted to make money. I figured there’d be money in a boardwalk business.”

The hot dogs led to Philly cheesesteaks on the Long Branch, N.J., boardwalk, a couple of nightclubs, early retirement, a move to Delray Beach in 1980, and then, in 1993, Caffé Luna Rosa.

During those 20 years, he’s served on the city’s Downtown Development Authority and Parking Management Advisory Board.

Now he relaxes, goes on vacation with his girlfriend of 13 years and dotes on his pets — two dogs, a cat and a parrot.

And he dispenses opinions with the kind of in-your-face self-assurance that genteel Southerners find off-putting, until they realize this is how people from New York and New Jersey show friendship.

The best commercial hot

dog to buy?

“Schickhaus,” Marincola said. “Absolute best. And Sabrett’s is second.”

The Academy Awards?

“I’ll tell you. Best Actor is gonna be Daniel Day-Lewis.

But Bradley Cooper deserves it.”

Sally Field?

“Not a chance.”

Politics?

“I was a Republican all my life, but that Iraq war got under my skin. To go into another country without being attacked is just wrong.”

And Caffé Luna Rosa?

“I’ve got 50 to 60 employees,” he says, “and my motto is, whatever you’re doing, try to be the best at it and you’ll get fulfillment.

Whether you’re tending bar or a bus boy, be the best and you’ll move up.”

A year ago, Marincola gave 50 percent ownership in the restaurant to four longtime employees.

“So now there’s someone here every day from 7 in the morning to 10 at night who owns the place. That’s what you need to run a good restaurant.” Ú Marincola’s donated baseball photographs can be seen at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. The library is open 9 a.m.8 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; and 1-5 p.m.

Sunday.

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Delray Beach

City hits pause on noise ordinance to hear residents’ concerns

By Rich Pollack

Responding to concerns of residents living near the Intracoastal Waterway and the beach, Delray Beach city commissioners have once again put off approval of any changes to the city’s controversial noise ordinance until representatives of all sides of the issue can have their say.

After being presented with a compromise amended noise ordinance hammered out over several weeks by the city legal staff with input from area restaurant owners, the commission voted 4-1 in February to table the issue until a later meeting.

Commissioners are hoping that meetings involving everyone concerned — residents, restaurant owners

and city officials — will lead to yet another version of the ordinance that all can live with.

“We have a lot of smart people in Delray Beach,” Commissioner Christina Morrison said following the meeting. “If we all get in the same room together, I’m sure we can come up with a solution. Everybody may not be thrilled, but it will be fair.”

Under the amended ordinance proposal presented to the commission last month, noise restrictions in the downtown area would be in effect between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on weekends. Noise from musical instruments, stereos and other devices that were “plainly audible” more than 100 feet from a businesses property

line would be considered in violation.

The amended ordinance dramatically reduced fines for violations from earlier versions, with fines for civil citations issued by police officers ranging from $250 for first offenses to $500 for repeat offenses. The proposed ordinance still left the door open for the city’s code enforcement board to issue fines of up to $5,000 for offenders who have excessive repeat violations within a calendar year.

“I think the proposal before the commission is fair and reasonable,” said Burt Rapoport, owner of Deck 84 and a spokesman for a group of restaurant and bar owners who formed the Downtown Hospitality Group in response to an earlier version of the ordinance.

In speaking before the commission last month, several residents living near restaurants that offer live music complained about not being informed of the changes and not being involved in discussions. Others expressed concerns about the enforceability of a revamped ordinance.

“It appears the residents and citizens haven’t been considered in this ordinance,” said Genie DePonte, who owns a home in the city’s Marina Historic District near Deck 84.

“We need more time to have community meetings.”

Calling the revamped ordinance “wishy-washy,” Andy Katz, representing the Beach Property Owners Association, told commissioners the definition of a violation under the proposed changes leaves too much up to interpretation.

“We need to make sure we have enforceable limits on noise,” he said. “Please consider having something that is going to be easier for our police officers to enforce.”

Rapoport, speaking after the meeting, said he is fine with the commission’s decision to delay a vote on the amended ordinance.

“I think its only fair for everyone who wants to have input to be able to do so,” he said. “I know if the tables were reversed, I would want to have my opportunity.”

After listening to comments from residents the City Commission agreed — with Commissioner Adam Frankel dissenting — that additional meetings were needed before a final noise ordinance could be approved. In the interim, enforcement of the city’s current noise ordinance remains suspended.

“I think we have to go back to the drawing board,” Mayor Tom Carney said. Ú

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Ocean Ridge

Long-term view of commercial area urged

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By Margie Plunkett

Ocean Ridge has started investigating the costs and concepts of creating a commercial zone at the town’s south end with an eye toward making recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Commissioners agreed that Town Manager Ken Schenck should contact planning firm Urban Design Kilday Studios, which previously did work for Ocean Ridge, to talk about potential costs to create such a commercial zone.

Former Mayor Ken Kaleel, who spoke as a member of the public at the commission’s Feb. 4 meeting, said he was at the planning and zoning meeting when the issue of a commercial zone came up. “I kind of pushed it back to the commission,” he said.

In May, commissioners sent the question of whether Ocean Ridge should abandon its 1969 ban on commercial properties to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. At the same time, they agreed to allow

the owners of 5011 N. Ocean Blvd., which is home to several commercial ventures, an extension of a year before they must convert to residential.

Orlando and Liliane Sivitilli had sued to block enforcement of the commercial ban and signed an agreement in 2003 that they would convert the property in 10 years — but wanted to extend because of the real estate slump. Their tenants include Commissioner Gail Adams Aaskov’s real estate office and The Coastal Star.

Four apartments are on the second floor.

Commission may want to “talk to a couple of firms to get a rough idea what it would cost to have a land planning firm look at that entire part of town to develop some recommendations for the commission for planning and zoning to consider,” town attorney Ken Spillias said in recommending the move to commission at the February meeting.

Kaleel also pushed commissioners to get a professional planner,

“because you have to define what you want to do — you set the policy,” he said.

Commissioners must decide what to do about not only the 5011 property, but also the surrounding community.

A professional planner can also help commissioners determine what they want to do now and in the future.

“Determine what you want to see happen in the next 10, 15, 20 years and plan forward,” Kaleel said. “Then, bring it back to planning and zoning.

Let them examine those recommendations. Let them decipher what’s going on, reject it, then bring it back for whatever policy you want to make.”

If the commission were just considering keeping 5011 commercial, “you can do it,” Kaleel said. “That was my point to P&Z: Don’t pass the buck. If you want to turn it to commercial, make your Ú decision.”

— Mary Kate Leming contributed to this story

Rentals could face more regulations An ordinance is in the works in Ocean Ridge that would require rental properties to register with the town, pay a fee and undergo inspection.

Commissioners directed Town Attorney Ken Spillias to prepare the document at its February meeting.

Commissioners and residents discussed the measures to regulate rentals, such as illegal vacation rentals under 30 days.

Resident suggestions including limiting the times a home can be rented each year, as well as the number of

unrelated people living in the home.

Several talked about including a fine that would provide more of a deterrent than currently, although Spillias said it is now as high as $250 a day.

— Margie Plunkett

Townhouse plan approved Ocean Ridge Town Commission gave thumbs-up at its February meeting to a site plan that would replace an apartment complex with townhouses at 3 Adams Road,

just east of A1A. The developer, Ernie Varvarikos of Ocean Breeze LLC, plans to demolish Ocean Breeze, a 15-unit apartment and develop seven townhouses

with small individual pools and parking spaces.

Former Mayor Ken Kaleel represented Ocean Breeze before the commission.

— Margie Plunkett

Lantana Atlantic Drive paving project approved With the North Atlantic Drive/Beach Curve drainage project complete, Lantana is prepared to begin paving the roads and doing additional drainage improvements on Hypoluxo Island.

At its Feb. 26 meeting, the town approved a contract with M&M Ashpalt Maintenance Inc. for the paving and drainage work on North Atlantic Drive, Beach Curve Road and Barefoot Lane from South Atlantic Drive to the Intracoastal Waterway in an amount not to exceed $269,999.

Work is to be completed within 120 days.

– Mary Thurwachter

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Delray Beach

CRA property value data nearly ready

By Betty Wells

An analysis comparing the 1985 value of nearly 2,000 acres in Delray Beach to current value is nearly complete by the Community Redevelopment Agency staff.

Compiling the numbers is the first step in researching whether the city should cut the size of the CRA district. Money that now goes to the CRA could then be redirected to the city.

Commissioner Angeleta Gray has said the city needs the money, and that there are a number of areas in the CRA that are not slums or blighted,

conditions required for land to be improved by the CRA. Vince Wooten, CRA development manager, collected the data at the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office, sifting through old records and microfiche.

He said his work was done and agenda director Diane Colonna was prepared to present the information to the City Commission at its Feb. 12 meeting, but “backed off because there were some discrepancies found.”

Colonna then was out of the office the week of Feb. 18, he said.

Elizabeth Burrows, CRA marketing and grants manager, said on Feb. 21 that it was discovered more information and evaluation was needed.

“We are on track to have a more final answer soon, at which time we will submit a response to the City Commission,” Burrows said.

The CRA’s funding formula is based on the difference in property value from 1985, when the agency was formed, and its current value, so the agency and city need to know the comparison of values to discuss changes in the district. Ú

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Historic Fontaine Fox house preserved in lot split

Delray Beach city commissioners have given their blessing to plans that will split the historic oceanfront property that was the 1930s home of famed cartoonist Fontaine Fox. City commissioners voted in February to advance developer Frank McKinney’s plan and for a name change to “Historic Fontaine Fox House Properties” in the Local Register of Historic Places. The city’s Historic Preservation

Board unanimously approved the project.

McKinney wants to divide the parcel into two lots and remove a 1960s addition to the original Fox home at 610 N. Ocean Blvd. He also intends to add a connection between the main house and an existing greenhouse.

McKinney says the newly created parcel on the 2.5-acre property will retain its historic character and have landscaped setbacks. He says the plans

will ensure the preservation of the landmark house, designed by prominent South Florida architect John Volk, whose clients also included the Vanderbilts, Duponts and Pulitzers.

Fox, who died at 80 in 1964, created a popular cartoon strip called Toonersville Folks that ran in hundreds of U.S. newspapers from 1913 to 1955.

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Manalapan

Seats filled without election, but term limits up for vote

By Tim O’Meilia

There’s a revolution on the Manalapan Town Commission.

The mayor and three commissioners are out. Three new commissioners and a familiar face as mayor are in.

All without a shot being fired or a ballot being cast.

To be accurate, there’s something to vote on in Manalapan on March 12.

Voters, what few who might go to the poll, will decide whether three terms in office (four, if

you want to be mayor as well) are enough.

But voters won’t be choosing the three new faces and one current commissioner-asmayor.

Pay close attention: Two commissioners are not seeking

re-election. Neither is the mayor. Another commissioner signed up for the mayoral post, leaving his seat open. Three other candidates signed up for the three vacant seats. No one else was interested.

Maybe it was the fourhour meetings. Or the longwinded discussions over police protection at the Boynton Inlet or along the oceanfront.

Or whether the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office should take over police protection in town. Or whether oceanfront residents (who pay more taxes) should be given more muscle in town affairs.

Maybe it was something else.

“Originally, I said I wanted to run for one term because I had already been on the commission for six years,” said retiring Mayor Basil Diamond, who was re-appointed to the commission in 2010 and ran successfully for mayor in

2011. “I’m a believer in having turnover to the extent that we have people to run.”

Manalapan had just enough.

Chauncey Johnstone replaces two-plus year Commissioner Donald Brennan as a representative of oceanfront residents. Six-year commissioner Tom Thornton replaces Bill Quigley as a Point Manalapan commissioner.

Commissioner David Cheifetz decided against seeking his at-large seat in order to replace Diamond as mayor. Planning Commission member Peter Isaac stepped up to replace Cheifetz.

Brennan hinted that he might not seek re-election, noting that some oceanfront residents were discouraged over safety issues along the beachfront.

“My main focus is for everyone to realize that Manalapan point and Manalapan island affect one another,” said Johnstone, who lives in La Coquille Villas. His family owned a home on the point for several decades.

Johnstone said he would not have run if Brennan had decided to return. “About a month ago, several people asked me about running. I thought I might if Mr. Brennan did not run.”

Quigley, who served from 1999 to 2004, said he returned two years ago to help calm conflict on the commission.

“We kept the Police Department local, stepped up patrols and I think we have an excellent staff,” he said.

He said he decided to leave the council because others were interested in running.

Thornton said he thinks he can lend experience to a commission with three members in their first term. “We had some pretty experienced people and now, all of a sudden, you have them leaving and all new people replacing them,” he said.

He said he is happy with the town administration. “Maybe we’ll all calm down,” he said of recent discussions about the town manager and police chief.

The new commission must deal with two major issues: seawall protection and a multimillion-dollar water distribution system upgrade.

“It’s not just our problem,” Diamond said of measures the town may consider to ensure that seawalls are reinforced and maintained. “It’s a nationwide issue all along the coast.”

Diamond said new faces bring fresh outlooks to town concerns, but finding interested residents is difficult.

“People don’t move to Manalapan to run for office,” he said with a laugh. “We try to encourage them to serve on ARCOM or the planning board and then to get on the Town Ú Commission.”

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Election 9

Delray Beach

Two candidates for mayor

On Nov. 12, voters will elect a mayor and one commissioner for two-year terms.

Commissioner Adam Frankel was automatically re-elected when his opponent dropped out of the race.

Mayor

Tom Carney

Personal: 59, married, two children, college and law degrees.

Professional: Attorney, cofounder of Carney Bank, former tax counsel for U.S. House Ways and Means Committee.

Political experience: Served on Community Redevelopment Agency. City commissioner since 2011, mayor since January.

Position on issues: Wants a state law to regulate transient housing after he drafted a city transient housing law last year.

Encouraged the commission to sign a beach renourishment contract last November. Says the commission must manage development so it doesn’t jeopardize the city’s character.

Pledges to deliver services more efficiently to save money. Opposes no-bid contracts.

Wants economic development on Congress Avenue, Federal Highway and West Atlantic Avenue.

Quote: “I bring the experience to help manage our growth, address important neighborhood issues and continue the quality of life that residents expect in our wonderful Village by the Sea.”

Cary Glickstein

Personal: 53, divorced, three children, college and law degrees.

Professional: Attorney and homebuilder.

Political experience: No elective office.

Served on Planning and Zoning Board.

Position on issues: Says the city is suffering a leadership deficit. Promises to restore open and honest government and to oppose no-bid garbage contracts and giveaways to “buddies” that cost millions of tax dollars.

Pledges to fight for sustainable solutions that preserve the city’s character and quality of life, including fundamental changes to public safety and the threat posed by transient housing. Wants to improve schools to help drive the economy.

Length of terms and tax breaks on ballot

Delray Beach voters will decide March 12 whether to increase the term of city commissioners and give tax breaks to encourage economic development.

The term question is the most significant of four proposed changes to the city charter on the ballot.

Commissioners now serve two-year terms. The change would extend the term of office to three years if approved. The maximum of six years that a commissioner can serve would be unchanged.

Another change provides that the time that a person

serves as commissioner would not count against the six years that a mayor is allowed to serve, if that person assumes the mayor’s job directly after their time as a commissioner.

Voters also will be asked whether to remove charter language that prohibits a reduction in the city manager’s salary.

The economic development proposal would allow the City Commission to grant property tax exemptions to new and existing businesses that create new full-time employment opportunities in the city.

— Tim Pallesen

Quote: “I am running because I am deeply concerned about our town’s direction. We are at a pivotal crossroad and we can do much better.”

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Three candidates vie for commission Kurt Lehmann

Personal: 39, single, some college.

Professional: Real estate broker, owns Lehmann Realty Inc. Political experience: No elective office. Serves on city and community boards.

Position on issues: City needs to welcome new businesses and help existing businesses grow and flourish.

Says city must keep residents safe and protect our most vulnerable. Community development must be planned strategically.

Supports laws that establish strict regulatory standards for transient housing and sober houses.

Quote: “I love Delray Beach. I want to do my part to ensure that our success continues so future generations can enjoy the Delray that I cherish.”

City Commission Shelley Petrolia

Personal: 49, married, four children, college degree in business.

Professional: Realtor Political experience: No elective office.

Position on issues: City must end no-bid contracts and use a common sense approach to get its fiscal house in order. Wants to attract large companies to West Atlantic Avenue and Congress Avenue to create jobs. City must scrutinize development projects to be compatible to city’s character. Promises to work for the citizens, not special interests.

Quote: “I am focused on economic development and jobs. I will end nobid contracts, regulate development and protect our special character and values.”

Alexander

Christopher

Personal: 52, married, two children, some college.

Professional: Real estate investor.

Political experience: No elective office.

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Lantana

Three candidates vie for commission

Elections on tap; most coastal towns have no disputed seats

Municipal elections will be held in a number of towns and cities in Palm Beach County on March 12. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Town or city clerks can provide answers to any election-related questions.

Briny Breezes There is no election in Briny Breezes, where three incumbents — Mayor Roger Bennett and Aldermen Sue Thaler and Karen Wiggins — are unopposed. Bennett will serve a one-year term and Thaler and Wiggins, who had both been appointed to fill unexpired terms, will serve two-year terms.

Gulf Stream There will not be a municipal election in the town of Gulf Stream, where Tom Stanley and Robert Ganger are unopposed to complete the three-year terms to which they were recently appointed and which expire next year.

Manalapan Although three commission candidates and one mayoral candidate were elected without opposition, residents will be going to the polls on March 12 to vote on an amendment to the town charter. If approved, the amendment would limit elected officials to serving a maximum of three consecutive two-year terms in one office and four consecutive two-year terms in a combination of commissioner and mayor. Currently there are no term limits. The limits, if approved, would apply retroactively to all sitting elected officials.

Elected without opposition were: David Cheifetz, mayor; Peter Isaac, Seat 1; Chauncey Johnston, Seat 3; and Tom Thornton, Seat 5.

Ocean Ridge There will not be an election in Ocean Ridge. Incumbent Dr. Lynn Allison ran unopposed and will serve a three-year term on the Town Commission.

South Palm Beach Three incumbents ran unopposed in the town of South Palm Beach, eliminating the need for an election. Mayor Donald Clayman and council members Bonnie Fischer and Joseph Flagello will each serve two-year terms.

One council member will be selected for a three-year term to the Group 2 seat previously held by Councilwoman Cindy Austino. Councilman Lynn Moorhouse was re-elected to a fourth term in Group 1 without opposition. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote, March 12, a runoff between the top two vote getters will be held March 26.

Malcolm Balfour

degrees.

Personal: 75, married, two grown daughters, English and sociology

Professional: Retired celebrity television and newspaper journalist and editor, including 27 years at the New York Post, seven years at the National Enquirer and stints with Inside Edition and Hard Copy.

Political experience: Former chairman of the Lantana Nature Preserve Commission.

Position on issues: Wants to help guide the redevelopment of the A.G. Holley Hospital property for suitable business use to rebuild the town tax base.

Thinks the town should guard against a proliferation of drug rehabilitation houses.

Believes a balanced Town Council is important.

Joe Farrell

Personal: 50, married, no children, degree in business administration.

Professional: Architectural design consultant for flooring companies. Formerly a flooring contractor.

Political experience: Town Planning Commissionmember. Lost council election in 2011.

Position on issues: Wants a Max Planck or Scripps-type development on the A.G. Holley Hospital property or, at worst, light industrial or mixed use. The resulting larger tax base would allow the redevelopment of downtown. Supports public parking from the beach to the library and traffic calming measures along U.S. 1.

Quote: “Lantana needs to shed the ‘50s mentality.”

Quote: “We’re fighting to keep Lantana the quaint, small town that it is.”

Rosemary Mouring

College.

Personal: 66, married, two grown sons, attended Palm Beach Junior

Professional: Retired retail manager and banking employee. President of the Lantana Historical Society and officer in several other community organizations.

Political experience: Lantana Planning Commission member, Library board member. Unsuccessful mayoral candidate in 2004 and 2006.

Position on issues: Wants to lead an amicable resolution with the state of the sale of the A.G. Holley Hospital.

Wants to see business move in on the property but not big box stores. Would push to make sure the Ocean Avenue bridge opens on schedule to revitalize the businesses along the street.

Quote: “We call Lantana a small town fishing village for a good reason.”

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The town of Lantana has agreed to pay the cost of working around water and sewer lines discovered on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway where the East Ocean Avenue bridge is being rebuilt.

The discussion over whether the town or Palm Beach County, which is building the $32 million replacement bridge, should pay has not stopped or delayed construction, both county and town officials said.

At its Feb. 25 meeting, the Lantana Town Council agreed to pay $50,026, about $7,000 less than the county asked for originally but what the town estimated to be a more accurate assessment of costs.

Lantana Town Manager Deborah Manzo said the town earlier had asked for additional information from the county to determine whether the extra costs were the town’s responsibility.

“They provided us with the information that the conflicts (in construction) were our responsibility,” she said. “They will invoice it. We will pay it.”

But Mayor Dave Stewart and

other members of the council expressed their frustration with the county and its general contractor for all the additional charges.

“Since 2003 (when the bridge was proposed), we have done everything they’ve asked us to do,” Stewart said. “We’ve saved them a lot of money.”

The town, for example, allowed the contractor to do staging a couple months early and to take over Sportsman Park for the staging.

Last month, the town was told by the county it needed to replace a buoy marking a utility line under the bridge.

The buoy was likely clipped by a boat propeller, Manzo said.

To avoid replacement costs of several thousands of dollars, divers from the town’s Police Department did the work themselves.

The town says it is owed about $10,000 in police overtime from the county for work done to re-route traffic during bridge construction. On Feb. 25, the council voted to pursue recouping those funds.

Town attorney Max Lohman and Manzo plan to meet with county officials again to iron out differences.

“We need to get all three parties (town, county and general contractor) in the room, this time with attorneys there,” Lohman said. “We are wrestling with final dollar amounts.”

At its March 11 meeting, Lantana will also discuss the noise variance it had granted in January so that workers could more easily meet their construction deadlines. As part of that agreement, the contractor agreed to complete all pile driving no later than Jan. 25.

“It (pile driving) continued well into February,” said Stewart, who lives near the bridge and kept track of the noise. “They are in violation (of the agreement).”

The new bridge will be 11 feet higher than its 62-yearold predecessor, requiring 40 percent fewer bridge openings for boats. Extra width will allow for additional bicycle and pedestrian lanes as well.

The old bridge closed in March 2012 and the new bridge is scheduled to open in November. Assistant County Engineer Tanya McConnell said the work by a Miami construction firm is on Ú schedule.

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Briny Breezes

Waterspout aftermath A waterspout came ashore over Briny Breezes on Feb. 9, tearing awnings off of three mobile homes.

There were no reports of injuries.

LEFT: Residents gather on RuthMary Drive to share stories. One told of how she hid under the bleachers at the shuffleboard court while watching the metal fly through the air.

ABOVE: Bill Gearon retrieves the clam-shell awning of the trailer he rents. Winds carried it more than 200 feet west across A1A before depositing it, undamaged, in a bank parking lot.

Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

Dates set for town plan discussions All four public meetings in March to discuss a new comprehensive plan for Briny Breezes will be held in the town’s community center at 5000 N. Ocean Blvd. at 4 p.m.

The town’s planning and zoning board will hold a public hearing March 7 and a regular meeting March 14. The Town

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Gulf Stream

Town looks at sprucing up signage

By Tim O’Meilia Add street signs to the list of items Gulf Stream town officials are planning to spruce up the appearance of in their seaside community.

The town already has a $5.4 million project scheduled, but not yet under way, to put power, telephone and television cable lines underground and has been discussing a $255,000 long-range idea — give or take a few ten thousands — to fancify 85 street lights around town.

Now the Gulf Stream Civic Association is urging town commissioners to replace a hodgepodge design of street, stop, crosswalk, school and

other signs with a single, consistent architectural theme.

After examining signs on Jupiter Island, the village of Golf and Ocean Ridge, a civic association committee decided to ask the town to upgrade.

“We weren’t happy with the way we looked,” civic association board member Bill Boardman told commissioners at their Feb. 8 meeting. “In comparison with others, ours was somewhat of an embarrassment.”

Commissioners examined a preliminary proposal from Baron Signs of Riviera Beach that calls for black, castaluminum fluted posts with decorative bases and a ballshaped ornament at the top.

The sign posts would be black with white lettering. Stop signs and others would have a black border and backing.

Such a project would cost as much as $81,000. This sum is not included in this year’s budget, but the civic association believes taxpayers would be willing to increase their property taxes to pay for the new signs.

“There is strong sentiment to even increase the millage rate to fund these type of projects,” said Town Manager William Thrasher.

An immediate project might require dipping into the town reserves, an idea several commissioners wanted to avoid.

Both Commissioners Garrett

Black borders and signposts would unify the look of town signs.

Dering and Robert Ganger want to investigate a short-term loan.

“Let’s make the town look the way we want it to look without depleting our reserves,” Dering said.

The commission agreed unanimously to seek proposals from other firms and examine methods to pay for the signs.

Meanwhile, with the cost estimate from Florida Power & Light finally in hand, the town will seek bids on the first phase of putting overhead power, telephone and cable lines underground.

The town has been awaiting the cost estimate from FPL since February 2012 and last month filed a complaint with the state Public Service Commission, urging more attention to the project. FPL has not yet responded to the complaint, although the tardy cost estimate arrived two days before the Feb. 8 meeting.

As a result, the townwide project is a year behind schedule and would not be completed until late 2014 if work began in May. The town likely will hire its own contractors rather than have FPL do the work. The difference in price is about $800,000 for the first phase, town consulting engineer Danny Brannon estimated. Overall the project will cost $5.4 million.

The town was scheduled to seek proposals from contractors by the end of February.

Excavation and landscaping proposals already are being sought.

Commissioners also directed Thrasher to seek a variety of designs and their cost for replacing 85 street lights. Brannon estimated the changeover would cost about $255,000, depending on the type of fixture. FPL will install new posts and lighting for no cost, but the lights would be FPL’s standard post and lamp.

In discussions over the past several meetings, commissioner indicated they wanted a more artistic design.

“Let’s decide what we want to do aesthetically,” Dering said. “Pick a light, then decide how to pay for it.”

In other business, commissioners learned that state highway officials turned down the town’s initial effort to continue a historic 10-foot “clear zone” along State Road A1A so more Australian pines can be planted, notably along the new Harbor View Estates development. State officials have insisted on an 18-foot zone, which would prevent the installation of the pines.

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Town keeps under the radar while over the Internet

By Tim O’Meilia Google “Town of Gulf Stream” and there it is, down at the bottom of the first page of search results: www.gulfstream.org.

The town with the “shh, don’t tell anyone we’re here” attitude has joined the 20th century, if not the 21st.

Now only two of Palm Beach County’s 38 municipalities lack a website — Glen Ridge and Cloud Lake, tiny hamlets near Palm Beach International Airport with a combined population of barely 350.

Now you can see the Gulf Stream Town Council agenda for the next meeting and read the minutes from the last, learn a little history about the town (it was almost named Phipps Beach), see what homes are up for renovation approvals, even pay your water bill (with a surcharge).

“We needed to be modern, up-to-date, current,” said Mayor Joan Orthwein, who pushed for the town presence in cyberspace. “I’ve been thinking about it for years.”

You can see a snippet about Gulf Stream School, discover that anyone who works in town has to be registered and be informed of the latest news (longtime Mayor William F. Koch Jr. died last July after 46 years in office). OK, maybe not the latest news.

To be honest, Koch was never eager to advertise the outof-the-headlines lifestyle of the

seaside community known for its canopy of Australian pines.

That’s the way the town approached this idea of a website. “We wanted understated elegance,” said Town Commissioner Robert Ganger. “Old-fashioned charm in a new world.”

Orthwein gave town planner Marty Minor the task of working with the Green Group to develop the site. “They wanted something elegant but community-minded,” Minor said. “They wanted to tell the story of the town for visitors and let residents get information about what’s going on.”

Orthwein said she’s gotten positive feedback from other commissioners and the town’s planning advisory board.

The site’s been up about a month but she hasn’t heard much from residents. “In Gulf Stream, we don’t get a raft of phone calls,” she said.

“Great photos, good information,” said Commissioner Tom Stanley, who has already signed up to pay his water bill online.

The effort cost about $5,000 and town employees will keep the site updated.

Gulf Stream is like a number of small towns with wealthy residents. “People like to fly under the radar,” said Richard Radcliffe, executive director of the Palm Beach County League of Cities. “There are a lot of towns that want to be low key.” Ú

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Manalapan

Resident behind profiling complaint demands firings

An attorney for the Manalapan resident who claims the town’s police engage in racial profiling has demanded that the police chief and one of his officers be fired as corrective action.

In a Feb. 21 letter to the mayor, West Palm Beach attorney Jack Scarola recounted charges made by Kersen De Jong that De Jong’s friend, Daniel Billings, was followed several times to De Jong’s home without reason.

De Jong also has charged that Mattox and Police Officer Wayne Shepherd told him that police policy was to keep visitors out of town. Both Mattox and Shepherd have denied that.

De Jong also claimed that several town officials, including Shepherd, lied about his previous employment, that town crime statistics

were inflated and that commissioners should have corrected the incorrect numbers.

Besides the dismissals, Scarola also demanded that the police write an antiprofiling policy and file it with state officials.

Town Manager Linda Stumpf, Mayor Basil Diamond and Mattox all declined to comment on the demands, saying the town attorney would respond to the letter soon.

In December, De Jong filed a profiling complaint with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which said it had no jurisdiction and referred the charge to the U.S. Attorney in Tallahassee. De Jong said that office has not interviewed him.

— Tim O’Meilia

Highland Beach

Pursued pair given friendly welcome

By Rich Pollack

Highland Beach is a neighborly town — so neighborly in fact, that sometimes the welcome is even extended to people being chased by police.

When two of 11 suspected illegal immigrants tried to escape after bailing out of a van on A1A in Highland Beach on Feb. 21, they received a warm welcome from an unsuspecting resident of the Trafalgar Condominium. The resident invited them in for a glass of

water and a few minutes of friendly conversation.

The brief impromptu visit ended when a police officer knocked on the door of the upstairs apartment — during a floor-by-floor search — and took the elusive couple into custody.

The resident, whom police aren’t identifying, was unharmed. In fact, his interaction with the man and woman who apparently arrived by boat through the Boca Raton Inlet was anything but hostile.

“The resident complimented them on how nice they were,” said Highland Beach Police Detective Dwayne Fernandes.

Fernandes said the couple, after jumping into a waiting van near the inlet, ran a few buildings south of the Trafalgar while police were in pursuit. A half a dozen or so others in the van were apprehended quickly, but the couple managed to get away and break into an unoccupied apartment at the Trafalgar.

From there, they made it to the lobby of the building and to an elevator where they found their eventual host, who invited the parched pair into his home for a cool drink.

“He’s a very nice man,” Fernandes said of the resident.

The man and woman were turned over to immigration authorities. The man is also facing burglary charges related to the break-in at the Trafalgar. Ú

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Manalapan

Celebrating its first year

Mia Matthews sings to the crowd at ‘A Heart Full of Love’ benefit at The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan. The performance was a musical celebration of the Plaza Theatre’s first year to benefit the theater and the American Cancer Society.

An eye for fashion in Manalapan

Plaza del Mar showcased the fashions of its retailers during its Feb. 22 fashion show. The show featured looks from retailers Angela Moore, Posh, Jeannie’s Ocean Boutique, Sea Stallion Traders, Evelyn & Arthur, Stepping Out Shoes, The Cashmere Shop, Via Condotti and Jewelry Artisans. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

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Town will adapt seawall standards, rather than start from scratch

By Tim O’Meilia

Manalapan town commissioners rejected a $150,000 proposal to develop seawall standards from scratch and decided to write their own regulations.

Commissioners unanimously decided to borrow from the town of Palm Beach’s laws on seawall construction and adapt them to the town’s own circumstances, including separate rules for oceanfront and Intracoastal bulkheads.

Whatever new regulations are eventually approved will not apply to the 15 seawalls that have been rebuilt since Hurricane Sandy blustered off shore in October, damaging numerous seaside properties when storm surge topped seawalls for several days.

“The $150,000 seems to me to be excessive,” said Mayor Basil Diamond at the Feb. 26 Town Council meeting. “Let’s adopt standards then require periodic certification by the owners.”

In January, the commission asked longtime consultant Taylor Engineering to come up with a proposal to set standards, including an inventory of all seawalls in town, surge modeling to develop a choice of seawall strength and the standards themselves. Merely writing two sets of standards for ocean and Intracoastal would cost

A jogger passes a pile of steel that has been removed to make way for new seawalls in Manalapan.

Fifteen seawalls are currently being replaced in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Jerry Lower/ The Coastal Star

$70,000.

The town also sought proposals from other firms but no others submitted any.

“Since the town is not going to undertake to build seawalls, why are we going through all this?” Diamond said.

Until 10 years ago, the town oversaw repair and upkeep of the oceanfront seawalls, assessing individual homeowners for the cost in 1965 and 1985. But landowners balked at proposed repairs in 2001 and a town charter change in 2003 made homeowners responsible for maintaining their own walls.

Although the state Department of Environmental Protection regulates seawalls, no hard and fast standards are in place, including no requirements for periodic certification by an engineer.

The town’s primary requirement was that no sand

leak through the wall from behind.

During Sandy, the storm surge lapped the seawalls, saturating the land behind the walls and causing them to collapse seaward. Other seawalls that were in disrepair and failed also contributed to the collapse of neighboring seawalls.

Now, using Palm Beach’s standards as a template, town officials will propose regulations, including height, material and separate standards for oceanfront and Intracoastal seawalls.

The proposed standards will include seven suggestions by town building official Bob Donovan, including thickness, return-wall length and ability to withstand a similar storm.

The new rules likely will require current seawalls to have certification within five years and new seawalls

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The town also will seek the cost of having an engineer review the proposal.

“We can come up with something to look at, rather than spending $34,000,” said Town Manager Linda Stumpf.

The town will have a few months to write the new standards since turtle nesting season began March 1 and construction on the beach is prohibited until the end of October. Ú

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Storm surge to get higher profile in NHC forecasts

By Cheryl Blackerby In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration set a target of 2015 to start giving storm surge watches and warnings along with hurricane tracks.

Forecasts by the National Weather Service now emphasize storm track, wind intensity, rainfall and, to a lesser extent, storm surge. But surges following hurricanes have caused loss of life and tremendous material damage.

Surge warnings would help people make better decisions to safeguard themselves and their property.

Multiple NOAA studies have shown significant confusion on the part of the public regarding their storm surge risk, and underlined the need for improved communication of the potential danger.

Hurricane Sandy illustrated the need for surge warnings and prompted the National Hurricane Center to call on its parent agency, NOAA, “to implement explicit storm surge watches and warnings.”

A downgraded Hurricane Sandy did largely what the Weather Service predicted, but sent a catastrophic storm surge into the New Jersey and New York coastlines. And it was the surge hazard that caused numerous fatalities and most of the damage with the storm, as well as the extensive evacuations necessary to prevent an even larger loss of life.

The hurricane skirted the east coast of Florida, but caused millions of dollars in beach and property damage from waves and storm surge.

Tropical cyclones have

killed more than 25,000 people in the continental United States, with a majority of those deaths attributable to storm surge, according to NOAA statistics. Except for the 1940s, storm surge claimed hundreds or even thousands of lives in at least one storm in each decade from the 1870s through the 1960s.

More than a thousand lives were lost in the decade just concluded, with most of these attributable to Hurricane Katrina’s storm surge.

The proposal to start new NWS watches and warnings for the storm surge hazard has been in the works for several years.

With the implementation of a storm surge warning, the NWS will warn explicitly “for the phenomenon that presents the greatest weather-related threat for a massive loss of life in a single day,” according to a NOAA report.

Another post-Sandy NOAA proposal would give the National Hurricane Center the option to continue issuing formal advisories on post-tropical cyclones as long as those systems pose a significant threat to life and property. It would give the NWS the option to keep hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings in place for those systems.

Under current protocol, the National Hurricane Center transfers forecast responsibility to local National Weather Service offices after a hurricane warning is cancelled. NHC advisories cease, perhaps giving a false sense of security.

The NOAA report said this could cause “widespread confusion, potentially impeding preparations and evacuations.” Ú

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ABOVE: A 30-foot tall-tripod-like vehicle arrived on Delray’s beach to help with survey efforts needed before sand can be pumped from the ocean floor.

Continued from page 1 turtles that may be affected by 24-hour offshore dredging for about six weeks. The FWS has jurisdiction over nesting turtles on land.

Additional tasks include extensive escarpment reporting with weekly surveys that will include mitigation for any escarpment exceeding 18 inches in height and 100 feet in length and submittal of annual summary reports for up to three years.

Increased lighting survey reporting and additional reproductive success reporting for each of the three turtle species also will be required.

In response to the additional monitoring tasks, John Fletemeyer, who will do the monitoring for the city, has requested more compensation to cover the added tasks in the amount of $12,600 in 2013 and $14,400 in 2014 to the existing yearly contract amount of $38,750.

He asked the commission to authorize this amendment to the last two years of his threeyear agreement for sea turtle monitoring through Oct. 31, 2014.

A drop-off in turtle nesting might happen in the first year after dredging, but turtles will usually return the second year,” said Scott Pape, senior planner with the city of Delray Beach.

“You can’t predict what will happen, but we’ve experienced statewide a drop-off in turtle nesting in the first year after beach renourishment projects. I expect we will see a curve with the turtles coming back the second year,” he said.

The sand trucked into the dunes on the beach north of the city’s municipal beach was a response to the surge from Hurricane Sandy, he said, and

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LEFT: Imported sand trucked in from a mining site south of Lake Okeechobee is lighter-colored than the natural sand already on Delray’s beach.

Photos by Jerry Lower/ The Coastal Star

not part of the long-range plan.

For small dune projects such as that one, it is usual procedure to buy inland sand, he said.

The dune project won’t include the replacement of vegetation including sea oats lost in the storm, he said, adding that much of the vegetation is expected to grow back.

A convoy of trucks lined up on A1A Feb. 19 to deliver the 2,500 cubic yards of inland sand at a cost of $138,666 to the dunes to the north of the city’s beach as part of the city’s Emergency Dune/Beach Restoration Project, according to information released by the city. The city received a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Project to use sand from a mine in Moore Haven, 90 miles from Delray Beach.

Funding for this project is expected to be included within the financing package to pay for the regularly scheduled dredge project.

The north beach is outside the routine 10-year renourishment plan. That $9.2 million project includes beaches that run from just north of Atlantic Avenue to 700 feet south of Linton Boulevard.

More than 1 million cubic yards of sand will come from offshore dredging.

Beach property owners had asked the city to seek an

emergency state permit to put additional sand north and south of the planned project because of sand loss in those areas and damage to the dunes.

There are no plans presently to bring sand to the beach south of the regularly planned renourishment.

The dredge that will be used offshore for the Delray Beach project is dredging the Port of Palm Beach and the Palm Beach Inlet. The red, 305-footlong Texas is one of the world’s most powerful cutterhead dredges. The overall length of the big dredge with the idler barge is 594 feet, almost two football fields.

Richard Spadoni, executive director of Coastal Planning and Engineering in Boca Raton, the company that is directing the dredge work, said the dredge will move offshore Delray Beach around mid-to late-March with work continuing for about six weeks.

Before dredging starts, pre-construction activity will include stockpiling of piping and other materials. The sand replacement will start near Atlantic Avenue and work south.

There are two miles of public beach in Delray Beach, and together the Atlantic Dunes Park and Delray Municipal Beach attract about 1 million visitors a year, a huge tourism draw, according to

the Downtown Development Authority.

Boca Raton also is trucking in inland sand to repair damaged dunes on the north beach. The 5,000 tons of sand — 3,600 cubic yards — will cost about $170,000.

“It’s a small dune project.

It’s 2,000 feet in length. It starts at the northern end of Red Reef Park and runs south,” said Jennifer Bistyga, coastal program manager for the city of Boca Raton.

Sand is expected to be delivered in the first part of March. “It shouldn’t take long, at most 10 days, and the best case scenario is five or six days,” she said.

Boca’s beaches are broken into three areas and are on different renourishment schedules: The north beach is on a 10-year cycle, the central beach is on an eight- to 10-year cycle, and the south beach is between six and eight years.

And, of course, storms may accelerate those schedules, like Sandy did for the north and central beaches, which are still recovering from Sandy.

“But we’re seeing sandbars offshore, and some of that sand will be coming back. And we look a lot better than beaches in other areas such as Fort Lauderdale,” she said.

At least part of the reason Boca’s beaches fared so well was the dunes. “We have such

a great dune system, and that took a beating but that’s the dunes’ purpose,” she said.

Ocean Ridge’s beaches will get restoration next year. The Army Corps of Engineers approved the county’s assessment of damage at Ocean Ridge’s beach, according to Dan Bates, deputy director of Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management.

Beach-compatible sand from the dredging of Boynton Inlet, which is under way, will go to Ocean Ridge Hammock Park.

Many residents are worried about how beach restoration will affect turtle nesting season, which began March 1 and lasts through Nov. 1.

“In Boca, they won’t be doing any work at night and so that will have no impact. If they have a dredge in Delray, they will be pumping 24 hours a day, and generally for a project that size they will allow nests to be relocated,” said Kirt Rusenko, marine conservationist at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton.

The first turtles to arrive on beaches are leatherbacks, but those are very few. Rusenko counted 33 leatherback nests last year from March to June, and 994 loggerhead nests from May 1 to Oct. 31. Rusenko said the permit from the Department of Environmental Protection allows him to move turtle nests if necessary.

Sandy’s surge left escarpments as high as 4 and 5 feet on Boca and Delray beaches. If turtle nests are found at the foot of cliffs and are in danger of being washed out, those nests will be moved, Rusenko said.

And turtles will most likely move along the shore until they can get onto the beach and find Ú a place to nest.

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By Tim O’Meilia

South Palm Beach, Manalapan, Lantana and three other towns will cash tidy checks in the next few months for overpaying for sewage treatment provided by the city of Lake Worth for 16 years.

It’s a stunning reversal for Lake Worth, which sued its seven partners in the regional sewage system in August 2010, claiming it was owed $7 million in operation and maintenance costs built up over years.

Instead, under an agreement reached by the eight participants Feb. 21, $4.5 million will be repaid to seven towns from a significant fund that has built up over the past few years.

It’s like doing your federal

income taxes and learning you’re due a refund instead of having to write a check to Uncle Sam. South Palm Beach will receive $34,000, Manalapan $8,000 and Lantana $222,000.

In addition, Palm Beach will get $262,000, Atlantis $58,000 and Palm Beach State College $58,000. Palm Springs will pay $54,000 because it withheld partial payments during the dispute.

Lake Worth overcharged itself $3.8 million, which will pay off the cost of a master lift station the city borrowed money to pay for.

“Instead of paying $8,000, we’re getting money back,” said Manalapan Town Manager Linda Stumpf, who anticipated the town would have to pay a sum when the suit was first filed. “But we

disputed their calculations and the way they came up with their numbers.”

An Orlando consulting firm hired by the seven defendants examined regional sewage system records dating to 1997 and discovered faulty record-keeping by Lake Worth. The firm was forced to sue Lake Worth to obtain some of the records.

As a result of its findings, the state auditor general’s office began its own audit of the regional system’s books and issued a critical report in August. The audit cited poor bill practices, faulty record-keeping, inconsistent cost calculations and vague contract terms.

“All along, we have said we want to pay what’s appropriate, our fair share,” said South Palm Beach Town Manager Rex Taylor. “It’s in no one’s interest not to pay their share. But we didn’t want to waste our money for things inappropriate or excessive.”

Since the finding, the eight parties have been negotiating the repayments and new terms to the operating agreement.

“We want an agreement that looks forward X years and gives everyone appropriate methods of handling the contract if anyone wants to leave,” Taylor.

The agreement will be submitted to each town’s governing board for approval in the next month. The lawsuit will be withdrawn once the new agreement is signed.

South Palm Beach socked away $157,000 over the last two years and Manalapan also set aside money in case it had to pay a judgment. Stumpf said Manalapan’s reserves would be used toward an emergency interconnect system with the town of Palm Beach, which is being designed now. Ú

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State could allow more local control of smoking

By Betty Wells

Proposals to allow local governments to ban smoking on beaches — one from a Boca Raton state representative — are making their way through the Florida Legislature.

State Rep. Bill Hager introduced a bill in the Florida House on Jan. 22. A committee on Feb. 21 unanimously passed a Senate version of the measure, 10-0.

Hager was encouraged by the vote of the Regulated Industries committee on SB 258, by state Sen. Rob Bradley of Orange Park.

“I was very pleased … and I thank my colleagues in the Senate for their support of this good legislation,” Hager said, hours after the vote.

“The support for the bill was overwhelming and I look forward to working with my fellow House members to pass this good bill.”

Hager’s HB 439 would give cities the authority to regulate smoking in parks, playgrounds, beaches and other outdoor spaces. For the past decade the state has had control of smoking, barring people from lighting up in restaurants and public buildings.

The proposal to turn authority over to cities has, as expected, gained support from anti-smoking groups and environmentalists who clean up beaches, and criticism from the tobacco industry and restaurant associations.

Kelly Wiseman lives in Delray Beach and several times a week jogs on the beach, taking in the beauty of the natural outdoors — the sound of the surf, smells and special sand surface. “When smokers throw down their cigarette butts, that destroys nature,” Wiseman said. “And they pollute the air so they’re denaturalizing the beach all together.”

General manager and a trainer at Get In Shape for Women in Palm Beach Gardens, Wiseman has been teaching fitness for nearly 30 years so admits no tolerance toward smokers. “I support any legislation that would keep smokers from polluting more public space.”

Jim Bennington, owner of Bennington Tobacconist of Boca Raton, a store that sells specialty cigars and pipes, said his concern is how far cities will go toward controlling smoking, should the power be handed to them.

“What’s next after outdoor spaces?” Bennington asked. “Space outside an individual’s retail store? Inside an individual’s space?” The legislation, Bennington said, could ultimately diminish the rights of the individual.

Hager, though, has faith that city and municipalities won’t overstep.

“I trust and embrace our

Clearing the air

The Sea Angels organization uses this jar containing hundreds of cigarette butts that were collected by volunteers to illustrate the dangers that cigarette litter poses to people and the environment. Kurtis Boggs/ The Coastal Star local government to make decisions that impact their own communities at a local level,” Hagar said. “It’s important to understand that this bill does not mandate a smokefree outdoor Florida. It allows local government, should they choose to do so, to create a nonsmoking playground, park or beach. While doing so, a designated smoking area will have to be created. This bill creates a healthier Florida for all of us.”

He noted the bill is supported by the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, the Florida League of Cities and the Florida League of Counties, as well as environmental groups and other community organizations.

“The big opponent is Big Tobacco,” Hager said. “I have heard the opposition say there is no verifiable proof that secondhand smoke is dangerous. That is undeniably false. The verdict is in on secondhand smoke and the verdict is that it kills.”

Sarasota County, home to Siesta Key, named the No. 1 beach in the U.S. in 2011, passed the regulation for its parks and beaches. A Sarasota County judge threw it out in December, saying it was unenforceable, ruling that regulating smoking was a task left to the Legislature.

Two Delray Beach city commissioners said during a Feb. 12 workshop they support the legislation. There was concern, though, about enforcement of designated smoking areas. If enforcement were to fall on Ocean Rescue staff, that could pose a problem, commissioners said.

Commissioner Adam Frankel said, “It seems to me it’s another example of Tallahassee telling us what’s right for our beach. I also recognize the city needs to go about things legally in that regard. I would like us to support Rep. Hager and get some help in the Senate.”

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Regulating smoking in outdoor public places is gaining momentum in communities across the country. Some that are working on state or local legislation are: n Fort Collins, Colo. n Montgomery County, Md. n The District of Columbia n Marshall County, W.Va. n Austin, Texas n The state of Oklahoma Gray said that during a recent weekend she was on the beach as part of a cleanup that collected 67 bags of trash.

“The young people picked

up so many butts.” Gray said she agreed with designating a smoking area, but was a concerned that enforcement by Ocean Rescue would distract lifeguards.

Commissioner Al Jacquet said he was not that confident that the bill will pass, and that he would oppose any local measure that would take the lifeguards away from their primary duty.

Mayor Tom Carney said he concurred with Frankel and others that Delray Beach needs to work with legislators to get the bill passed. “We should go on the record to say we want smoke-free beaches,” Carney said, adding that it’s not the job of lifeguards to “chase down smokers.”

Pushing through this kind

of legislation isn’t new to Hager.

In 2011 he won passage of a bill that gives school boards the authority to ban smoking anywhere on school district property. The American Cancer Society later named him freshman legislator of the year.

Hager’s current bill has been assigned to three House committees for consideration; the first hearing, not scheduled as of Feb. 22, will be in the House health quality subcommittee.

Hager and Bradley are both Republicans, giving the chances of the bills getting to a vote a boost in the Republicancontrolled House. Ú Margie Plunkett contributed to this story.

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LEFT: Miniature diner created by Pam O’Brien. RIGHT: Pam O’Brien with some of her miniature creations. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star

Miniatures hobbyists make a little of this, a little of that

By Jane Smith

Most women would toss out the top of an empty lipstick tube.

Not Pam O’Brien. She can

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As president of Les Petits Collecteurs of South Florida, she talks passionately about

building miniature scenes, even electrifying and landscaping them. Her work and that of other members will be on display March 9, at the Boca Raton Community Center.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and younger.

The show will include a dealer room where miniature scenes, dollhouse kits and anything miniature will be sold. In addition, there will be make-and-take-it tables where show-goers will be able to learn a miniature technique for free and be able to take that item home with them.

Raffle tickets will be sold for a Petit Bistro or a Baby Girl’s Nursery scenes, with all proceeds going to Kids in Distress or The Haven charities.

The Friday before the show opens will have two- and fourhour workshops, including how to make a cold cut platter, for $35, or build a wrought iron planter with geraniums, for $15.

“Foods are very popular right now,” O’Brien says. She thinks the deli sandwich one will be well-attended. For cakes, she explains, “You can make them out of clay. But a new technique uses a (small) sponge that has the texture of cake.”

Les Petits belongs to the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts, which has a weeklong convention.

This year’s location is Tucson, Ariz.

Miniature enthusiasts use regular-size tools, including X-ACTO knives, tweezers and Q-tips. Magnifying glasses in various sizes can be helpful, O’Brien says.

She always wanted a dollhouse as young girl, but the family budget didn’t have room for such purchases because she wasn’t the only daughter.

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Her mom fulfilled that desire on O’Brien’s 32nd birthday with a trip to the now-closed Dollhouse Corner in Delray Beach. She picked out a kit for a Queen Anne farmhouse, a nine-room, two-story farmhouse with a wraparound porch.

That was 16 years ago, and she now has website (www.

MyMiniatureCreations.com) that features her miniature collection. The Italian piazza scene, featuring running water made out of resin, is her favorite.

She uses the popular 1-inch scale, which means 1 inch in the miniature world equals 1 foot in reality.

But fellow member Anne Strank, who lives in a mobile home in Briny Breezes, uses a smaller scale: the quarter-inch.

Plus, she says, she doesn’t use magnifying glasses because she found them too cumbersome.

“It’s a hobby that turned into a disease,” Strank says. She got hooked at age 6 when she received dollhouse furniture as a gift. She used an egg crate as her display case. Now 75, still a crafter at heart, she loves the miniature world. Ú

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Have you ever driven by a sports complex at night and noticed the lights burning bright, though no one was playing or working on the

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Light pollution is costly to man and beast fields?

Or seen empty downtown buildings lit up after working hours, or streetlights and outdoor globe lights that blast more light into the sky than on the ground?

That’s the kind of wasteful lighting the nonprofit International Dark-Sky Association wants to pull the plug on.

In Florida, excessive lighting is a particular problem on the coasts and in the Everglades,

where it disrupts the biological cycles of wildlife.

“Light pollution” can chase fish away from the shoreline, and studies have shown that the glow from sports stadiums can interfere with the mating habits of frogs.

It can be devastating for sea turtles nesting on Palm Beach County’s coast. 100 years ago, turtle hatchlings relied on the brightest horizon at night to find the water. That was easy, since the moon and stars lit the sky and reflected off the ocean.

“We’re now lighting up beaches, hotels and homes, and it’s creating disorientation for hatchlings. They come out of sandy nests and go to the brightest horizon, which means they can walk across A1A toward artificial lights.

I’ve seen that and it’s not pleasant. During turtle nesting season you see them crushed in the road,” said Bryan Bodie, president of the Palm Beach County Chapter of IDA. In Palm Beach County, there is another phenomenon with harmful light — the light glow from cities on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway. It is causing problems for turtles on the beach even when beach condos are turning off lights.

“Cities on the other side of the Intracoastal are sending so much light up into the sky, the beachfront condos are creating shadow boxes on the beach with light coming through between the condo buildings,” said Bodie. “The mother turtles go to the darker sections of beach to lay their eggs, and we are finding unnatural concentrations of nests in these shadows. They are not dispersed along the beach like they should be.”

The Council of Science and Public Health reports studies that show nighttime artificial lighting adversely affects humans, too. It disrupts circadian biological rhythms that can increase cancer risks and some chronic diseases, and even contribute to obesity.

“The rhythms of day and night are embedded in all life,” said Bodie.

The Palm Beach Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association was founded in July 2012 to educate South Florida about the benefits of dark skies for people and the natural world, to offer guidance for responsible outdoor lighting practices, and to restore access to the starry nights.

The chapter was founded

by Bodie and chapter vice president Eric Vandernoot, astronomer and instructor at Florida Atlantic University.

The chapter recently gave the Yacht and Racquet Club of Boca Raton, 2711 North Ocean Blvd., the 2012 IDA Lighting Design Award for quality of lighting.

Lawrence Demme, general manager, accepted the award given Feb. 19 at the Beach Condominium Association

meeting. Kirt Rusenko, marine conservationist at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, also got an award for his work improving the lighting at the Yacht and Racquet Club of Boca Raton.

The Yacht and Racquet Club is in the process of changing all of their “lollipop lights,” globes on a pole that blast 60 percent of their light into the sky, to top- and side-shielded fixtures that illuminate the ground.

They also changed bulbs in ceiling-mounted canisters on balconies to LED amber light, which has much less glare and is much easier on the eyes.

Boca Mar Condominiums, 310 South Ocean Blvd., also will be given a 2012 IDA Lighting Design Award on March 2 at the Sea Turtle Day Festival at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Boca Mar also changed the light bulbs on their balconies to an LED amber light, and used topand side-shielded amber light around the pool and deck.

The International Dark-Sky Association was founded by two astronomers — a professional, David Crawford, and an amateur, physician Dr. Tim Hunter — in Tucson, Ariz., in frustration during 1988 after having nights of star-gazing ruined by light pollution.

Crawford and Hunter wanted to get people to think about the negative effects of manmade lighting on the environment and also the economy. If people cut down on the amount of light used at night, more stars would be visible for astronomers, less money would be wasted by governments, businesses and homeowners, and more nocturnal animals would be able to live their lives as nature intended. The group estimates that Americans waste $2.2 billion a year on unnecessary lighting.

IDA’s enemy has always been sky glow, the light that looks like an orange smog polluting the heavens. The comparison to a smog is more appropriate than many realize. Consider that the Griffith Observatory in Los Angles is frequently useless to astronomers because of fossil fuels’ smog during the day and sky glow smog during the night.

The growth of IDA has itself been meteoric. The movement has spread across the United States and around the world. The organization now has offices in Australia and Belgium, more than 5,000 members in 70 countries, and a long list of corporate partners and supporters at all levels of government, including the National Park Service. Ú The IDA’s general meetings are the first Friday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the FAU Observatory. The group will be represented at the Sea Turtle Day Festival at Gumbo Limbo tarting at 10 a.m. March 2. For more information, visit www. idapalmbeach.org.

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Obituaries

Nancy Casto Benson

DELRAY BEACH — Nancy Casto Benson, 88, a native of Columbus and resident of Delray Beach, died at home Feb. 12, with her loving family and kitties at her side.

Mrs. Benson was born Jan. 21, 1925, in Columbus, Ohio, to Don Monroe Sr. and Ruth Strait Casto.

She was a 1944 graduate of The Columbus School for Girls, from which she had many lifelong friends, and Ohio State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Her personal generosity is her greatest legacy. She was a charter member of the Ohio Arts Council, appointed by Gov. James Rhodes; a charter member of Mt. Carmel Hospital, where she helped form the first volunteer auxiliary for all hospitals in Columbus; a charter member of the Little Garden Club; and board member of Buckeye

BRINY BREEZES — Joan A. Ruopp of Briny Breezes and Bricktown, N.J., died Feb. 2.

She was 80.

Born on Jan. 3, 1933, to Fred and Hazel Anderson in Elizabeth, N.J., she was a great source of comfort to many through her crisp sense of humor and loving advice.

Her summers were spent in her beloved Ocean Grove, N.J., and she cherished her winters in Briny Breezes.

She so enjoyed the variety of birds that visited her feeders. She loved her books, magazines and her favorite TV show, Downton Abbey.

Her life was filled with joy whenever she heard from her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Ruopp graduated from Battin High School in Elizabeth, and the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in dental hygiene.

Boys Ranch, Ohio History of Flight, Players’ Theater and the Franklin Park Conservatory.

She was positively graceful and prided herself on being the true definition of a lady, yet always game for a risqué joke. She had a special affection for her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and her animals.

Her family will miss her dearly, but are blessed by the motivating way she led her life.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life since childhood, her beloved husband, Frank S. Benson Jr. She is survived by her daughter Nancy and son-inlaw, Robert Wibbelsman of Gulf Stream; son, Frank and daughter-in-law, Jewel Benson of New Albany; daughter Elizabeth “Libby” Benson of Columbus; grandchildren Paige and Patrick Nesbitt of Los Angeles; Sarah, Frankie and Elizabeth Benson of Columbus; Lisa and husband

Joan A. Ruopp Before starting a family, she worked as a hygienist at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York City, in its dental clinic. Up until a few years ago, she was an avid bridge player; in their early years in Briny Breezes, she and her husband enjoyed many beautiful evenings square dancing with friends and neighbors here and in New Jersey.

Mrs. Ruopp was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Ocean Grove, Briny Breezes Community Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ocean Grove Auditorium Ushers Association and the Crane’s Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Paul, of 54 years; daughter Paula J. De Jesus of Briny Breezes; sons Joshua D. Ruopp and wife Chris of Harrisburg, Penn., Andrew J. Ruopp and wife Susanne of Union, N.J.; adoring grandchildren,

Peter Meuse of Columbus; great-grandchildren Madelyn, Emmy and Charlotte Meuse of Columbus; longtime friend, caregiver and extended family member, William Sharp of Columbus; many beloved nieces and nephews and their families, and many dear friends.

Memorial service was held Feb. 16 at Broad Street Presbyterian Church, 760 E. Broad St., Columbus. The Rev. Ann Palmerton officiated.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cat Welfare Association, 741 Wetmore Road, Columbus, OH 43214; Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43216-6810; or Pilot Dogs, 625 W. Town St., Columbus, OH 43215, in her memory.

Arrangements by the Schoedinger Midtown Chapel. Visit www. schoedinger.com to offer condolences or a memory of Mrs. Benson.

— Submitted by the family

Angie, Joey, Madison, Ryanne, Camryn, Katie, Danny, Danielle and Jacob; her brother, the Rev. Dr. James F. Anderson, and his wife, Bette; niece Becky Williams and husband, Pat, nephews Jay and Mark and his wife, Jayvie, cousins Susan of Briny Breezes and Dolly of Lehighton, Penn., and many other family members and friends.

A celebration of her life was held Feb. 10 at the Briny Breezes Ocean Club House.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made for restoration of their beach front to the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, Now and Forever Fund, P.O. Box 248, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756, www.oceangrove.org or the Briny Breezes Memorial Fund, 5000 N. Ocean Blvd.

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New archivist has passion for preservation

By Rich Pollack

For most people, the box sitting on the table upstairs in the Boynton Beach City Library could easily be nothing more than a collection of old papers tucked inside file folders.

But to Susan Swiatosz, that carton could very well be a treasure chest packed with jewels of local history. Then again, it could be as much a historical void as Al Capone’s vault.

“You never know what you’re going to find when you open a box,” says Swiatosz, who took over last month as keeper of the Boynton Beach City Library’s historical archives. “It could be a bunch of dead bugs or it could be the most important piece of paper ever.”

A modern-day history

Susan Swiatosz is the new keeper of the Boynton Beach City Library’s archives. Rich Pollack/The Coastal Star detective of sorts who spent the last 5½ years as the archivist at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Swiatosz is now focusing her efforts on continuing to build the collection of papers, photographs and files that fill the shelves of the Boynton Beach City Library archives.

“I like puzzles,” she says. “In an archive you’re dealing with unique papers and materials and there’s the puzzle of figuring out how to organize what you have and how you’re going to make it accessible.”

Another of her challenges is making sure the community knows about the nuggets of historical gold that can be mined.

One way Swiatosz hopes to get the word out is by continuing the tradition of hosting exhibits like those started by her predecessor, Janet DeVries, who left in November to become an archivist at Palm Beach State College’s Harold C. Manor library.

A possible exhibit, she says,

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could be based on the 17 boxes of files and folders donated to the archives by the Boynton Beach Woman’s Club, which includes everything from financial records to names of those who won the club’s fashion shows over the decades.

Open to the public by appointment, the archives are often thought of as the domain of writers and researchers working on scholarly tomes.

But these collections are also available to students in need of historical facts as well as residents trying to learn more about a long-lost relative.

Helping every visitor find the information they’re looking for is what’s Swiatosz’s job is all about and the first order of business is making sure she knows where everything is on those rows of shelves. It’s a task that meshes perfectly with her organizational skills.

“I love organizing things,” she said. “It’s just my thing.”

Armed with a passion for preservation, and a master’s degree in it from Colombia University, Swiatosz spent two decades helping restore old buildings in New York City before deciding to shift gears and start a second career as a librarian.

The turning point, she says, was Sept. 11.

“It made me think about how short life can be,” she said.

“I put my apartment up for sale and said, ‘if it sells, I’m going to library science school.’ ” And she did. Graduating from the School of Information and Library Science at the Pratt Institute in New York before taking the position at the Flagler Museum.

For Swiatosz, her training in libraries and preservation blends perfectly with her new job.

“If I could have hand-picked someone to succeed me as Boynton Beach City Library archivist, it would have been Susan Swiatosz,” DeVries said.

“Like me, Susan has a love of history and a tenacity for finding the answers to obscure questions.” Ú

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Briny Breezes

Swinging their partners in the Briny Breezes Auditorium are (from left) Bev Robey, Eric Wolffbrandt, Gene Robey and Joyce Viola. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

After 65 years, it’s still hip to be square dancers

By Ron Hayes

One day in 1948, way back when Briny Breezes was still just a campground for travel trailers, a fellow by the name of Don Trim started giving dancing lessons on the trailers’ concrete patios.

Trim taught round dancing at first, choreographed ballroom dancing in which couples circle in unison to a caller’s cues. Later, he added square dancing.

And Brinyites have been swinging their partners and promenading ever since.

On Wednesday evening, Feb. 20, about 100 residents and friends gathered in the town auditorium to mark the Briny Breezes Square & Round Dance Club’s 65th anniversary.

Some watched. Some clapped. Some of the women wore shocking pink petticoat skirts. Some of the men sported embroidered Western shirts.

Most danced.

And danced. And — “Bow to your partners!” the caller called, and seven squares of four couples each bowed as the loudspeakers onstage blasted — Moves Like Jagger, by Maroon 5?

Electro-pop? In Briny Breezes?

What happened to the fiddle music?

“That’s the biggest misconception about square dancing,” says Jack Lewis, a lawyer from Boynton Beach who’s been calling square dances throughout South Florida since 1969. “Fiddle music is old-fashioned. I call to Michael Jackson

Dancers first gathered in Briny Breezes to round dance outdoors, followed later by indoor square dancing. Photo provided songs, Broadway show tunes.

Anything, really.”

Clearly, this is not what you saw in those old Gene Autry movies.

“Square dancing is really hand dancing,” Lewis explained. “It doesn’t matter what you do with your feet.”

But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Everyone knows “do-si-do” and “allemande left,” but even the basic technique requires dancers to recognize and respond at once to 51 different calls.

There’s the “Flipping The Diamond” and “Slipping The Clutch,” “Boxing The Gnat” and “Loading The Boat.”

But once you’ve learned, you can dance anywhere. The calls are so universally formalized that when a German square dancing club visited Briny Breezes some time ago, they knew exactly what to do.

“I’ve called in Tokyo,” Lewis said. “They didn’t speak a word of English, but they were all able to follow me.”

Eric and Cathy Wolffbrandt, full-time Briny residents for

three years, took lessons at the Boynton Beach Civic Center for a year and a half before they felt proficient enough to “Box The Gnat” or “Alamo Style” back home in Briny.

“It’s like a fraternity,” said Eric, sporting a white Western shirt with black music notes embroidered here and there.

“Eight people in a square and you’re interacting, shaking hands at the end. We’ve met so many nice people.”

And yet despite the dancers’ enthusiasm, square dancing suffers from the perception that it’s square.

When Lewis first started calling, there were about 50 clubs in Dade County alone.

Today, an Internet search finds about the same number in all of Florida.

That’s why Ennio and Sharon Ruggi had to drive up from Coconut Creek to dance.

Back home in Albany, they travel to Lake George to find a club. And yet, Ennio says, it’s worth it.

“If you’re square dancing, you can’t think about anything else. If I’m talking to you, I’m

Vivian Ciccardi, 96, receives a round of applause from Marcia Kozol, Harold Kelley and Les Jones. going to miss a call, so it’s a good diversion.”

A good diversion, and good exercise.

Look around the dance floor when Lewis cranks up Boogies Shoes, and you’ll spot a whitehaired, 80-year-old woman named Sally Galik spicing up her sashays with the occasional high kick.

“I’ve been dancing for 44 years,” she says when the music stops. “Monday nights I’m at the United Methodist Church, Wednesdays I come here, Thursdays I drive down to Hollywood, Fridays is Boynton Beach Civic Center and Saturday I’m in Hollywood again. Most of these people I’ve known 35 years.”

Galik moved to Briny in April after driving up from Davie for years. But in this club, she’s a youngster.

Les Jones of Delray Beach is 89. His dance partner, Vivian Ciccardi, is 96. When both lost their spouses, they started dancing together.

“We’ve known each other 20 years,” said Les, taking a break after “If I Were A Rich

Man” from Fiddler On The Roof (without fiddles). “It’s good exercise, and we need that at our age. We’re not as spry as we used to be, but we still hang in there.”

Imagine that. An 89-year-old man and a 96-year-old woman Flipping The Diamond, Slipping The Clutch, Boxing The Gnat and Loading The Boat.

Jack Lewis was not impressed.

“I have a lady in my Hollywood club,” he said, “we just celebrated her 102nd birthday.”

Then he cranked up Michael Jackson’s Beat It, and everyone bowed.

The Briny Breezes Square Dance Club meets from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday (January through April) in the town auditorium. The evenings begin with an hour of round dancing, followed by square dancing.

There is a charge of $10 per couple to cover the cost of hiring a caller and providing refreshments.

For more information, call John LeGrow, club president, at Ú 279-0602.

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nita Finley remembers how very kind and interested in her the elderly in Miami Beach were when she grew up there. Later, she observed how many people weren’t so nice to the senior population she had come to love and admire.

Finley drew on those feelings to become a gerontologist. She writes books and stories, publishes magazines, hosts radio shows, and has become a sought-after speaker on issues concerning an aging population.

She and her husband, Bill, 89, wrote a book called Live to be 100 Plus.

“I care very much about the older adults and want to help them live a long, healthy and satisfying life,” Finley, 74, said.

“My mother lived to 94 and my grandmother to 95,” she said. “We’re Hungarian. Good genes run in the family. They didn’t even exercise. They just lived their lives.”

That doesn’t mean Finley takes her health for granted.

There is always a bowl of fruit on her counter and when she wants a snack, she reaches for an apple or a banana.

She cooks healthy dishes and she and her husband walk the beach most days. Some days, they swim in their lap pool, too. They live in a twostory house on the beach in Ocean Ridge, so they’re up and down the stairs many times a day.

As publisher of Boomer Times & Senior Life magazine, a publication the Finleys founded 22 years ago, Finley interviews many people, including local doctors.

The more she learned about them and cutting-edge medical procedures, the more she wanted to share

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A. Bill, my husband, was looking for a special community between Miami and West Palm Beach and found Ocean Ridge. We built our home here 22 years ago.

Anita Finley, who publishes Boomer Times & Senior Life magazine, is leading a series of C.U.R.E. (Cutting-edge Understanding of Research & Education) symposiums. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star the information beyond her magazine and weekly radio broadcasts on WWNN 1470 AM and WSBR. So she started what have become very popular Boomer Expos at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in

Hollywood.

Her current project is C.U.R.E. (Cutting-edge Understanding of Research & Education) Symposiums at the Boca Raton Marriott. The next one is set for April 6.

“I keep hearing about

people who think they have to fly north to find a good doctor, but I know we have great doctors doing great work right here,” Finley said.

The symposiums give people a chance to meet some of them.

— Mary Thurwachter Q. Where did you grow up and go to school?

A. I was born in New York, but grew up Miami Beach. I did two years of undergraduate study in literature at the University of Miami, have a bachelor’s of fine arts in radio and film from Sam Houston State University, and a master’s of professional services from Lynn University Institute of Gerontology.

Q. What are some highlights of your life?

A. I have three children and nine grandchildren, including two sets of triplets.

Q. What is your favorite childhood memory?

A. My mom cooking me all good things and my grandmother’s loving ways.

Q. How did you choose to make your home in Ocean

Q. What is your favorite part about living in Ocean Ridge?

A. The environment, the mixed housing and the proximity to the beach and I-95, and the small-town features.

Q. If someone made a movie of your life, who would play you and why?

A. Meryl Streep, because she seems to have very strong values and is so talented at her craft.

Q. What music do you like to listen to?

A. I like Carole King, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and Helen Reddy.

Q. Who/what makes you laugh?

A. Puppies and kittens, Lucille Ball, Robin Williams.

Q. Do you have a favorite quote that inspires your decisions?

A. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’’ And, ‘If you can’t put it on the front page of the newspaper, don’t do it.’’

Q. Have you had mentors in your life, individuals who have inspired your decisions?

A. My mom; John Barette, the director of the Miami art museum (and a former boss); and my beloved husband, Bill.

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They’re stylin’ at the FlyDry Don’t schlep it...

By Jane Smith When Kate Fogarty moved here from Manhattan, she missed the easiness of finding a blow-dry salon nearby.

“I believe women should be able to get a blow-dry for a reasonable price,” she said.

She spent months researching the area and salons and then opened her FlyDry Blowout Bar last year in the Pineapple Grove neighborhood of Delray Beach.

Her 800-square-foot salon recently celebrated its first anniversary. Wary of the competition from six fullservice salons on her block, Fogarty doesn’t reveal her salon’s financials or even the amount of rent she pays.

She’ll say only they have 3,000 clients and about 700 Facebook friends.

Most of the clients choose the $35 signature service, which includes a shampoo, scalp massage and blow-dry.

That takes about 40 minutes, she said.

The first-class service features a blow-dry with makeup for $65, Fogarty said. That’s popular for bachelorette parties where the women come into FlyDry, have their hair and makeup done, and then go out on the town.

To find new clients, she partners with local retailers such as Periwinkle on Atlantic Avenue and mall stores such as Bloomingdale’s.

Plus, she drives around town in her FlyDry Fiat to advertise her salon.

Women used to have weekly appointments with a salon to have their hair done — washed, set and dried.

FlyDry presents a convenient, modern take on that oldfashioned service. Clients still need their hair stylists for cut and color services, she emphasized.

Her “hair idol” is movie and TV star Jennifer Aniston.

When Aniston played Rachel on the popular Friends TV sitcom, her hair caused a stir in the inaugural season of 1994. Many girls and young women asked for “the Rachel” haircut, which featured a bouncy, square layered look.

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The blow-dry bar expanded into Palm Beach in January, said Fogarty, who lives in Gulf Stream. That shop is about half the size of the Delray location because it is inside the Deborah Koepper Beauty salon.

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In the last 18 months, more than 100 condo projects were announced and approved in South Florida, but few have found construction financing, Jack McCabe, a real estate consultant, said recently.

Lenders now want potential condo buyers to put between 40 and 80 percent down, McCabe of Deerfield Beach explained.

During the real estate boom between 2003 and 2006, those condo buyers needed to put only 10 percent down at signing and another 10 percent before construction started.

“Developers now need an equity stake, skin in the game, of about 30 percent,” he said.

That’s because lenders — regional and national banks and institutional investors — got burned when the commercial real estate market crashed in late 2000s, said Ken Thomas, an independent bank consultant and economist, based in Miami. They were left holding the bag when developers defaulted on construction loans and didn’t have any personal equity in the projects.

“Banks are flush with cash right now from low-cost deposits, but they are more cautious about lending,” Thomas said. Tougher regulations and regulators and the changing sentiment in Washington, D.C., combined to

make lenders leery of extending loans to most commercial real estate projects.

“Appraisals are meaningless right now,” he added. “Lenders want to see cash-flow in the form of rent rolls.”

McCabe agreed that cash is king right now. “Investors, hedge funds and foreigners bought the new condo units, then turned and rented them out,” he said. That is not the same, he said, as an owner who actually lives in the unit.

Mortgage rates are at their lowest in 50 years, but banks tightened their lending criteria for those home loans, he said.

“Most (buyers) can’t qualify for the strict criteria.”

A healthy real estate market has a home-buyer to renter ratio of 66-35, McCabe said. ”Our ratio in South Florida was 71-29 in 2007,” he added, “dropped to 63-37 in 2012.”

He thinks the real estate market will stabilize this year, but won’t be on the upswing until another two to three years.

Large banks and institutional investors want to finance apartment projects right now, but still using the stricter lending criteria, McCabe and Thomas said.

Even so, South Florida remains a desirable location to people in other parts of the country, McCabe said. “We will have Baby Boomers retiring for the next 20 years.” Ú

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BOYNTON

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Continued from page 1 Boynton, like Boca Raton, doesn’t have a historical downtown similar to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.

“We’re starting from scratch,” CRA director Vivian Brooks said. “Ocean Avenue goes right to the beach, so we’re trying to capitalize on that.”

So far, Boynton’s downtown has two pieces in place.

The city has spent $6 million to make Boynton Harbor Marina a destination. Boynton is the only downtown that has charter boats for deepsea fishing. Two Georges and Banana Boat are popular nightspots.

Young professionals rent apartments that overlook the marina. Although most commute to jobs outside the city, at least they enjoy a place to live and play.

The other existing piece is the towering Promenade condo project that opened on Federal Highway north of Ocean Avenue when the housing market was collapsing four years ago. The condos didn’t sell and the project went into foreclosure.

The Related Group took control of the Promenade last December, when only 72 of the 395 condos in the 14-floor twin towers had been sold.

A company spokesman says Boynton is “the only frontier left for growth near the water.”

Now some city leaders are focusing on two more key pieces — an old high school and a proposed train station — to bring people into the downtown and stimulate new residential development.

The abandoned high school would become Ocean Avenue’s western anchor to create a downtown that extends west of Federal Highway.

The vision is for the rebuilt school as a destination similar to Old School Square in Delray Beach with restaurants, retail and a banquet hall. The city has signed a contract with an architect who is trying to get financing for the project.

LaVerriere describes the commuter train station proposed between Ocean Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard on Fourth Street as a “transforming moment” for the downtown, if it is built.

Another key property if Boynton’s downtown is to come alive is the site of the former Bank of America building on the northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway. A major project there would be a centerpiece for redevelopment much like the proposed Atlantic Crossing in Delray Beach and Archstone in Boca Raton, developers and supporters say.

Boynton just needs to persuade developers to take a chance.

“I understand that some developers have shied away because of the political climate,” said Nancy Byrne, the city development services director. “But if they can

A wrecking ball demolishes what remains of the Bank of America building on Federal Highway at Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach in January. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star weather the political winds, their projects will go through smoothly.”

Boynton Beach might need to get past its March 12 city election before developers believe Boynton leaders are unified in their downtown vision.

Commissioner Steven Holzman opposes Commissioner Jerry Taylor in the mayor’s race.

Holzman says Taylor, a former mayor with 10 years on the commission, contributed to downtown problems.

“We have very big problems

to overcome because people like my opponent had no vision,” Holzman said. “Boynton has allowed other cities to leapfrog over us because of missed opportunities, terrible decisions and no planning.”

Taylor disputes that: “He’s wrong when he says I held them back. He doesn’t realize that I put together the master plan.”

The owner of the former Bank of America site has told Brooks that he doesn’t want to develop his property. “But I’m working with him,” Taylor said.

“He’s supporting me big-time in my campaign.”

Holzman has led the push to make the old high school a downtown attraction.

“The success of that project is so vital to create life in an area that has none. We should do everything in our power to make it a rousing success,” he said.

But Taylor wants a City Hall on the site. “I will build a new City Hall with the façade of the old high school, if that’s what everyone wants,” Taylor joked before commissioners split 3-2 on whether to go ahead with the high school project on Feb. 5. Taylor sees the train station

as a stimulus, but Holzman says the proposal for Florida East Coast commuter trains is uncertain.

“They’ve been talking about that for 10 years,” he said. “We can’t plan around and pray for something that may or may not happen.”

So disagreement continues and developers shy away at least until after the election.

“Political stability is important for investors. If you want to build a $100 million building, you want to know everything is going to be stable from beginning to end,” Brooks said.

Boynton leaders look south to Delray Beach to see what they can only wish that their downtown could be.

“Delray has been able to achieve continuity of vision,” Brooks said. “We haven’t had that here.”

Holzman said developers will only invest if they know what the city envisions will be built around their projects.

“I would love to see our downtown as a place to live, work and play — but we have to be realistic,” Holzman said.

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Continued from page 1 February, she is fielding phone calls, finalizing details for framings and invitations and brochures and publicity for her upcoming “Stories From the Everglades,” a onewoman show in every sense.

“This is a very bold move for me,” she says, standing in the entryway of her 19th-century Ocean Ridge home, originally one of five cottages that belonged to Maj. Nathan Boynton’s late, great Boynton Beach Hotel. “I have not shown the Everglades paintings in Florida before, and I wanted to show a lot, the whole enchilada, so I’m doing it myself.”

The doing began back in 2006, when Thompson spent the month of November as Everglades National Park artist-in-residence, a program she applied to after learning of it “just scooting around the Internet.”

Acceptance came at a difficult time. Her husband of 30 years had just died and, as she says, “I needed to reboot.”

The thought of getting away appealed; the thought of the Everglades as getting-away-to place gave pause.

“This meant that I lived alone in the swamp, in Spartan quarters, without phone, television or Internet,” Thompson writes on her website. “I was unprepared for the power of the experience.

Initially, the possibility of an encounter with alligators, snakes, scorpions and panthers was terrifying. As the time for my adventure drew near, it was the reality of living alone in the wilderness (with the exception of the park rangers with whom I ‘slogged’ through the swamps), that was truly scary.”

Uneasily at first, she settled into her accommodations at Arthur R. Marshall Park, half of a spare, single-story duplex, modestly equipped — a washer and dryer required venturing out, across an open area, where goodness-knew-what might lurk — but boasting a small air conditioner. “I did my laundry at night,” she recalls.

“That was the only scary part.

It’s so dark. I mean, so dark.

There isn’t a flashlight big enough.”

For company, she brought books, steeping herself in the magical realism of Anne Tyler and Alice Hoffman. She jotted notes in a journal. She took

Elizabeth Thompson and her cat Dallas, a Scottish Fold, relax beneath a painting of Thompson’s titled Palmetto Morning.

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And, every day, she explored, often with park rangers as her guides.

As the days melded into weeks, her solitude and surroundings brought healing. “The noise in my head got quieter and quieter,” she says.

In the Everglades, she limited herself to watercolors.

Back in Ocean Ridge — “my base,” she calls it, as she lives part of the year in New York and spends two months in Paris — she began working in oil, experimenting with technique and modes of expression. She calls her earlier pieces “the flat paintings,” photographic in style. Later, she began playing with focus and depth of field and, as she says, “letting accidents happen” to create a blurring effect, a puddling of paint, a bubbling of pigment when it mixes with turpentine or kerosene or linseed oil.

Her show, which opens in Palm Beach on March

Elizabeth Thompson’s painting titled Fan Dance. Courtesy image 5 and runs through April 5, will showcase it all: the watercolors, the flat paintings, the more experimental ones, a series that re-imagines iconic paintings in an Everglades setting: Masaccio’s Expulsion from the Garden of Eden (the snake is a python), Manet’s Le déjeuner sur l’herbe, Rousseau’s Flutist.

In Manhattan, Thompson is represented by the Leila Heller Gallery, which

exhibited the series last year.

In South Florida, on her own to scout a display space, she found it in the Royal Poinciana Plaza. A good friend, Maribel Alvarez — “I’m a huge fan of her work,” she says — has helped spread the word about the upcoming show.

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“That’s what I do all day,” she says and smiles, ticking off the raft of minutiae that accompanies the planning of her own art show. “Answer phone calls, answer emails.

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Inside The bar in Kathryn and Robert Stewart’s home came from E.R. Bradley’s original casino in Palm Beach.

Water views, Florida hues

Slimmer twins

Joe and Henry Ostaszewski, now 43, are working to lose weight as Joe competes on The Biggest Loser.

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Abner spreads good cheer at Abbey Delray South.

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Art and nature combine at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach.

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elray Beach has such a homey feel that even newcomers are eager to help share that traditional sense of community.

That’s how it is with Kathryn and Robert Stewart, who bought their Basin Drive home in October 2010. The Stewarts are eager to show off their renovations on the Delray Beach Home Tour, set for March 14.

Each year the home tour, benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach, picks a different area of the city, says Emma-Jane Ramsey, event and marketing manager for the nonprofit. Last year’s focused on the Lake Ida neighborhood.

The group’s selection committee picks homes that are new or recently renovated, have See TOUR on page H3

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Time stands still on a large clock face in the pool area of this home on Basin Drive.

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Continued from page H1 interesting architecture or have some historical value. All of the homes on the 2013 tour have waterfront views, Ramsey says, either of the Intracoastal or the ocean.

She wouldn’t reveal the addresses of the seven or eight on the home tour, but said homes on the following streets would be featured: Basin Drive, Beach Drive, Ocean Boulevard, Seabreeze Drive and Southways Street.

The Stewarts’ home is perfectly situated on the Intracoastal with a boat dock, pool and screened wrap-around porch. The Stewarts added a wall of French doors, giving the feeling of having “the outdoors inside the house,” says Tula Kithas, Kathryn Stewart’s mom.

The pale pink Bermuda-style home has two stories with five bedrooms and bathrooms in its 6,000 square feet. Most of the living area has oak floors, while the kitchen has greenand-white marble tile in a checkerboard pattern. The master bedroom features a balcony with a pergola over it.

The TV room on the first floor has original cedar paneling; next to it is a family room with a coffered ceiling and beadboard in between the coffers. Deep moldings are another interesting architectural detail throughout the house.

Sam Ogren Sr., known as the father of Delray Beach architecture, designed it, says Tricia Irish, who will be in charge of volunteers for the Stewart house on home tour day.

In addition to numerous homes of that era, Ogren also designed what is now known as Old School Square, formerly

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Delray Beach High School, Irish says.

“Many significant Delray families have resided in this home (on Basin Drive) over the years,” Irish says. “From 1971-1995, Frances and Robert Bourque lived in the lovely home and renovated it significantly. Frances Bourque was instrumental in the creation of Old School Square Cultural Arts Center.”

Another eager homeowner on the tour is Sandra Hoesley of Beach Drive. “A neighbor knocked on my door and asked me to open up my home for the tour,” Hoesley says. “I love Delray and wanted to give back to the community.”

Her new 6,000-square-foot, two-story home was designed by architect Roger Cope of Delray Beach in the Key West style. It has a metal roof with the exterior painted in jute with ballet white accents and shutters in whipple blue — all Benjamin Moore colors.

The home, built by Gary Miller of GLM Builders in Delray Beach, replaced a 1955 ranch house that Hoesley lived in for 12 years. “It was a hard decision, I loved that house,”

Iron rails and coral stone steps trim out Georganne Goldblum and Rick Edick’s oceanfront home in Delray Beach. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star

The bar sink at the home of Chrissy and Don Hubiak on Seabreeze Drive.

Large images of carp adorn the bathroom walls at the home of Robert Hush and Lauren Alberti on Southways Street. she says. But it needed new electric and plumbing.

Her just-finished home has four bedrooms, 5.5 baths with hardwood and limestone floors.

It also has a lap pool and a boat dock.

Just 100 years ago, that

coastal section of Delray Beach wasn’t popular, says Robert Ganger, chairman of the Florida Coalition for Preservation. “It was not a desirable area for farming or living,” says Ganger, former president of the Delray Beach

Historical Society.

At that time, there was no easy way to cross the Intracoastal Waterway. People and animals crossed on separate lighters (unpowered barges), he explains. The first oceanfront house, really a fish shack, on one acre of land was offered for $45, but it didn’t sell.

That oceanfront area also had a cemetery. “No one knows its location, but bodies are still there,” Ganger says.

It took a long time for that area to be developed. Once it had the infrastructure in the form of bridges across the Intracoastal and electricity, added in the 1920s, the area Ú began to blossom.

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Now walk past the beautifully restored 1920s homes that make up this El Cid neighborhood as you amble toward Lake Worth.

When you come to the seven towering royal palms situated in the swale, you’ve arrived at No. 253. Don’t be put off by the unassuming two-story house with wrought iron balustrade.

This is the entrance to the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and the well-preserved studio of sculptor Ann Weaver Norton. This 2½-acre property offers visitors a chance to see her oversized works of art or “gateways” set against a backdrop only nature can provide.

No wonder its front coquina walk is guarded on either side by two Dioon mejiae, which are ancient cycads standing erect as soldiers.

Now make your way through the home that was re-designed in 1934 by Palm Beach architect Marion Sims Wyeth. Although it retains some of his signature touches including the pecky cypress ceilings, it is now used as an art gallery.

You enter the garden through French doors that swing out onto an expanse of lawn with lake views. This is your introduction not only to the garden but also to Norton’s massive artwork. Immediately visible is one of brick set in a pool surrounded by grass and lots of greenery.

The garden was designed to let the artwork speak. That’s why you’ll find few exotic blooms to detract from the sculptures.

However, the garden does showcase 300 different species of palms from around the world. It’s believed to be the most extensive collection in

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Pick up a laminated map of the artwork in the garden at the front desk, and then enjoy a self-guided tour among well-labeled trees.

South Florida outside of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, says landscape designer Jeff Blakely, who is on the garden’s board of directors.

While some of these palms are natives, others come from as far away as Afghanistan and New Guinea.

You’ll find varieties such as the Teddy Bear Palm from Madagascar that has a fuzzy reddish brown crown shaft resembling a bear cub clinging to the top of the trunk.

Blakely particularly likes the Florida Thatch Palm, a native of the Keys that is salt tolerant.

It has even been found growing on the rocks by the ocean, he says. It’s the perfect choice for this garden that can get salty gales blowing from the north off the ocean.

The silvery fans of the Copernicia hospita are offset by the dangerous looking teeth on its trunk. “I think it’s one of the most beautiful palms around,” Blakely says.

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A grouping of sculptures by Ann Norton stands sentinel in the sculpture gardens.

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A pair of Dioon mejiae guards the front entrance to the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.

Seed pods of a cycad from Africa offer a pop of color.

ABOVE: A native green anole skitters along the leaves.

LEFT: Native thatch palms and coontie grow side by side.

And the ruffled fan palm has fronds that look to me like they were carefully pleated by a child folding a “paper” fan.

You’ll also find more cycads as well as crotons and bromeliads that add unobtrusive touches of color to the greenery. The black prince croton has leaves that turn almost black when grown in the shade yet, given light, they turn green and red.

As you make your way through the dense vegetation, you virtually stumble upon

Norton’s figurative sculpture that was inspired by a trip to Utah’s Bryce Canyon.

Monumental in size, the sculpture is made up of seven representational figures cut into 20 feet of Norwegian granite.

Norton wanted her locally produced works to be showcased by native plants.

That’s why you’ll discover plenty of coontie and coco plum as well as gumbo limbo trees and dahoon holly.

As you continue on the twisting path, it’s a surprise and delight to happen upon one of Norton’s brick artworks whether surrounded by water or

gently nestled among the ever changing backdrop of trees and shrubs. “This garden is a quiet space in the city,” says Dara Lepore of Montreal, who is visiting with her sister, Norma Lepore, a snowbird living in Hypoluxo. “It’s like being far from everywhere.”

Deborah S. Hartz-Seeley is a certified master gardener who can be reached at debhartz@ att.net when she’s not digging in her yard.

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Gardening Calendar MARCH 2 Saturday - 3/2 - Edible Gardens Workshop at Clayton E. Hutcheson Exhibit Hall A, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Learn about growing and preparing heart-healthy vegetables and fruits presented by the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension/University of Florida. 9 am-1 pm. Free. Registration: 233-1742.

3/2 - Designing, Creating & Maintaining a Home Landscape Presented at Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Three-session workshop takes participants through all the steps needed to improve a home landscape. Held again 3/9 & 16. 9 am-1pm. $55/members, $60/ non-members. Registration: 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

MARCH 3-9 Tuesday - 3/5 - Growing Orchids is the featured presentation at the Boca Raton Garden Club General Meeting at the BRGC clubhouse, 4281 NW 3rd Ave. 1 pm. Free.

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Thursday - 3/7 - The London Square: Gardens in the Midst of Town and Gardens fit for a Queen: Kensington Palace Diamond Jubilee Garden by Todd Longstaffe-Gowan - Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Best of Britain series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 2:30 pm. $25. Reservations: 805-8562.

Saturday - 3/9 - Edible Well-Being from the Garden at Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Join the Evening Herb Society for a morning of demonstrations, tastings, and

talks on the versatility of herbs. Stock up on herb plants, herbal items and essential oils at the herb sale. 9 am-1 pm. $35/members, $45/non-members. 233-1757.

3/9 - Living with Flowers: Organic Elements with John Klingel - Presented at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Class features the combined textures and colors of vegetables and flowers in a wholesome, yet beautiful and unique composition. Held again 4/6.

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MARCH 17-23 Saturday - 3/23 - Tree Pruning for Homeowners is held at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Workshop begins indoors with a presentation on pruning concepts. Out in the garden, watch a demonstration and later practice new-found skills. Bring pruners and a hand saw, or buy them at the Garden Shop. 9 am-1 pm. $25/members, $30/non-members. 233-1757 or www. mounts.org.

MARCH 24-APRIL 6 Tuesday - 4/2 - Artistic Designs is the featured presentation at the Boca Raton Garden Club General Meeting at the BRGC clubhouse, 4281 NW 3rd Ave. 1 pm. Free.

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Wednesday - 4/3 - What’s Bugging Your Garden is held at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Identify common garden pests and learn the most effective, least toxic method of control. Bring samples in sealed plastic bags for identification. 9 am-1 pm. $10/ members, $15/non-members. 233-1757.

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Finding Faith

Congregations honor chaplains who gave lives during WWII

T

he story of the four chaplains who gave their life jackets to others on a sinking military ship during World War II is retold each year in a Boynton Beach church or synagogue.

A Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi and two Protestant ministers were aboard the USS Dorchester with 600 other men when the ship was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off the coast of Greenland on Feb. 3, 1943.

“The guys were rushing on deck with no life jackets,” Tom Kaiser, chairman of the Boynton Veterans Council, said in telling the story.

The chaplains gave their life jackets so others could live.

“It became an automatic death sentence for them,” Kaiser said. “Four chaplains

of different faiths went down with the ship to honor their buddies. They were last seen linked in prayer and singing.”

Boynton veterans alternate sites for their annual interfaith ceremony to honor the four chaplains.

The ceremony was held the past two years at Temple Beth Kodesh, a Jewish synagogue.

Before that, St. Mark Catholic Church hosted the anniversary of the Dorchester tragedy.

The ceremony with color guards was held this year at Ascension Lutheran Church.

The scripture was John 15:13: “Greater love hath no man than this — that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

The Rev. William “Chip” Stokes, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray

Retired Navy Stanley Gavlick, front, of Delray Beach, and others, salute the flag during The Immortal Four Chaplains Memorial Service put on by The Boynton Veterans’ Council at the Ascension Lutheran Church in Boynton Beach on Feb. 3. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star Beach, is one of six nominees to become bishop of New Jersey.

Stokes, who has been at St. Paul’s for 14 years, told his congregation that he and his wife, Susan, have mixed

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feelings about the possibility of leaving.

“We love St. Paul’s and living in Delray Beach.

I love being a parish priest,” Stokes wrote.

“The idea Stokes of leaving is difficult for us.”

Church members at St. Paul’s will hold their breath until Episcopalians in New Jersey elect their new bishop from the six nominees on May 4.

“I hope it is clear that it is not a given that I will be elected bishop or that I am leaving St. Paul’s,” Stokes wrote, noting that he was nominated but not elected Newark bishop in 2006.

“If I am not elected, I will understand this as God’s call to continue to serve you and our incredible church,” he said.

“In either circumstance, I will be both happy and content feeling confident that I am responding to God’s call and will for me.”

The 2-year-olds are back on

campus after Trinity Lutheran Church and School opened its new $1.7 million Early Learning Center on Feb. 20.

Cason United Methodist had been leasing classroom space for the youngest of Trinity’s preschool students the past three years.

Meanwhile, the waiting list for 3- and 4-year-olds to enroll in Trinity’s weekday program had been growing.

“The obvious choice was for us to build something larger,” early childhood director RaQuel Marten said.

The new 10,000-square-foot building has nine classrooms, offices and a 5,000-square-foot playground. It shares a 7-acre campus with Trinity’s church and a K-8 school for 360 students.

“Cason has been a great help to us along the way,” said assistant principal Jamie Wagner, who led the building effort. “But the new building allows us to bring our kids back on our own campus.”

A preschool for 2-year-olds at another church required a separate license and director to operate. “These are our youngest students, and we felt

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they were disconnected from the Trinity family,” Marten said.

The Early Childhood Center allows the popular preschool program to expand from 95 to 150 students. “This allows us to open our preschool and pre-kindergarten levels to the public,” Marten said.

She said many parents are seeking more than just day care for their children.

“They want a curriculum so their child can build a foundation with Jesus as their savior while they are young,” Marten said.

Mordechai Ben David, known as the King of Jewish Music among Orthodox Jews, performs for the first time in Boca Raton on March 18.

Child prodigy Ethan Bortnick also performs in the concert hosted by the Chabad of East Boca.

Tickets for the 7 p.m. concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater start at $18. Go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 417-7797 for information.

The writings of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Anne Frank, Mother Theresa and Nelson Mandela will be sung by students from Pine Crest School and the choir at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on March 10.

The 3 p.m. concert is the South Florida premiere of the new work by popular composer Karl Jenkins. A 15-piece orchestra joins in to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Music at St. Paul ’s

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concert series.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Nobody will be turned away if they are unable to pay.

The Methodists couldn’t wait 100 years ago when Lake Worth’s original developer was promising that each of the major denominations would receive land to build a church.

The development company, Bryant & Greenwood, was advertising Lake Worth as the “Wonder City” to attract new residents from up North, offering strawberries in January to anyone who wanted to move there.

A Methodist pastor came to town in April 1912 — the same day that the Titanic sank — to perform the first baptism.

Worship services began at a home in January 1913 as the official beginning of Calvary Methodist Church. Church women sold quilts and jams and painted faces on coconuts to raise money to build a church.

The developer said each denomination would get land for a church in two years. But the Methodists wanted a little church before then.

So a deal was reached in which a Methodist minister in Iowa gave land and building materials for the Methodists in Lake Worth to build Dudley Chapel. The chapel became the Iowa minister’s retirement home two years later, when Calvary Methodist received its land from the developer at its present location.

The Methodists moved into

Teacher Christy French teaches the alphabet to students in the early start program at Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Delray Beach. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star delivered them last month to their chapel in April 1913, “The question is whether the agencies that distribute making them the first to claim we’re going to survive,” Pastor food to the hungry. a church building in Lake Chris Dillon said. “It’s a South County food pantries Worth. challenge for us to prove we offering frozen food now are “It was an unspoken need to be here.”

Pathways to Prosperity at competition. We were ahead As the congregation of everyone else,” church celebrates its 100th anniversary St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Boynton Beach, historian Todd Velez said. this year, the Florida Our Support for Children in Calvary Methodist grew to Methodist Conference has Delray Beach and the Jacobson 1,400 members in the 1960s. A scheduled a March 9 viability Family Food Pantry at the large sanctuary with a 47-foot study to determine if Calvary Jewish Federation of Boca stained glass window opened Methodist can continue.

Raton. in 1968.

The hungry now can receive But the congregation fell frozen foods — not just canned Tim Pallesen writes into hard times because of goods and nonperishable food about people of faith, their Lake Worth ’s changing — from 10 food banks in the congregations, demographics. To pay the county. causes and bills, they lease space now to Art Works 4 Food, a community four Hispanic and Haitian nonprofit that auctions art for events. congregations and six drug charity, donated 10 small chest Email him at and alcohol recovery groups. freezers to the Palm Beach tcpallesen@ Only 75 Methodists attend County Food Bank, which aol.com.

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Easter Sunrise Services 3/31 - Briny Breezes Easter Sunrise Service is held starting at 6:30 am at the Beach Clubhouse, Old Ocean Ave., Briny Breezes. Briny Breezes Community Church hosts this event for residents, but public is welcome. 276-7405.

3/31 - Easter Sunrise Community Worship Service - Presented by the Boynton Beach Ministerial Association at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Boulevard, Ocean Ridge. 6:30 am. Bring a folding chair. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Boynton Beach Community Caring Center. Open to the public. A pancake breakfast on a donation basis will be served after the sunrise service at 7:30-10 am at First Presbyterian Church of Boynton Beach, 235 S.W. 6th Ave., followed by a 10 am Easter egg hunt and a 11 am Easter worship service. Free parking. 732-3774.

3/31 - Easter Sunrise Service is held at the Beach Pavilion at Atlantic Avenue and A1A, Delray Beach. Presented by the Delray Beach Interfaith Clergy Association. Rev. Linda Mobley from Cason United Methodist Church with music by the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Jazz Ensemble. All are welcome. 6:30 am.

276-4541.

3/31 - Easter Sunrise Service and Easter Egg Hunt at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School, 701 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. Sunrise service: 6:30 am; Free pancake & sausage breakfast at the fellowship hall: 9:15-10:15 am; Easter egg hunt (Joshua’s Corner): 9:30-10 am.

Resurrection celebration services: 8 & 10:30 am. 395-0433.

3/31 - St. Jude Easter Sunrise Service at South Boca Inlet, 1298 S. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Each year Father Michael Driscoll celebrates an Easter sunrise Mass on the beach. People of all faiths and parishes gather for this event. 6:30 am.

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3/31 - Our Savior Lutheran Easter Sunrise Service is held at 7:15 am at R.G. Kruesler Park at the Lake Worth Beach, 10 S. Ocean Blvd. All are welcome.

Following sunrise service, public is invited to the traditional Easter breakfast at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1615 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 8:15 am. Free will offering. Easter worship service at the church at 9:30 am. 582-4430.

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Dine in or take out a homemade meal. 5-7 pm. $5/advance; $6/ door. 276-6338.

Tuesday - 3/12 - 11th Annual Prayer Breakfast for the YMCA of South Palm Beach County at the Boca Raton Resort & Club,501 E. Camino Real. 7:30-9:30 am.

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3/18 - A Time to Celebrate: Live Concert at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Celebrate Bar Mitzvah of the Chabad of East Boca - celebrating 13 years of community service. Featuring Mordechai Ben David and Ethan Bortnick. Hot food and beverages available for sale. 7 pm. $18-$75.

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3/25-26 - Community Seder - Presented by the Palm Beach Jewish Center at The Chesterfield Hotel, 363 Cocoanut Row. Featuring traditional Passover dinner and Passover insights with Rabbi Zalman. All are welcome. 8 pm. $75/adults, $40/children age 2-12. RSPV: 659-3884.

Thursday - 3/28 - Maundy Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Boynton Beach, 235 S.W. 6th Ave. Potluck dinner 6 pm, followed by Communion Service at 7 pm.

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Friday - 3/29 - Good Friday Prayer Vigil and Tenebrae Service at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. Noon-3 pm: Prayer Vigil; 7 pm: Tenebrae Service. Free will offering. 276-5796.

Friday - 3/29 - Good Friday Community Service at First Presbyterian Church of Boynton Beach, 235 S.W. 6th Ave. Noon-1 pm. Free. 732-3774.

MARCH 31-APRIL 6 Sunday - 3/31 - Easter Sunday: See list of Sunrise Services on Page 7.

3/31 - 11th Annual Easter in the Park Worship Celebration at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton.

Family Easter event featuring music and a live butterfly release. Free parking. 9 am. Free.

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3/31 - Easter Sunday Services and Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. The Rev. Nancy Norman conducts the Easter services with special music and singing for the season.

Services 9:25 & 11 am. Easter Egg Hunt follows 9:25 am Sunday School. All ages welcome. Free will offering. 276-5796.

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Dog’s full-time gig is spreading peace and love

bner weighs less than 10 pounds and has yet to celebrate his second birthday. Yet this Maltese-Yorkshire terrier mix is a BDOC — that’s big dog on campus — at the Abbey Delray South center in Delray Beach.

Each and every day, he is winning hearts, unleashing smiles and evoking laughter among residents and health personnel. Not bad for a mini-mutt who spent his puppyhood looking scruffy and skinny at an animal shelter in Boca Raton.

Abner illustrates the value of living each day in the present and looking to the future with a bright outlook.

I share his tale because, while there are registered therapy dogs, cats and other pets who make visits to nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other places, Abner is a full-time resident at Abbey Delray South and ready to lend a paw of compassion to any and all at any time.

While at the shelter, he expertly worked his charm on Abbey Delray South’s “scouts” in search of a center dog: executive director David Randazzo and dog-savvy Carol Siddons, who resides in the independent living section of this Lifespace community facility. The pair toured shelters to find a wellmannered therapy dog for their residents and staff.

“I saw that special twinkle in his eye and I knew he was the one,” says Siddons, who has taught dog obedience and trained Doberman pinschers to win ribbons in the show ring. “Yes, I knew he was full of terrier, but he was easy to train and he loves being on people’s laps.”

Next challenge: graduating from basic dog obedience school. Siddons brought Abner to every class and then maintained “homework” lessons at her home to ensure Abner would master the key commands like “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “come” and “leave it.”

He also loves performing figure-8s around other dogs, being touched from head to tail and keeping the mute button on his bark during introductions.

So, how did Abner do in obedience school? “There were 20-some dogs in class and he graduated first in his class!” proudly proclaims Siddons.

Third challenge: charming veteran activities director Dosher Peter, who is dedicated to bringing out the healthy best in her residents, but had zilch knowledge of canines. Abbey Delray South serves people in need of shortterm rehabilitation, full-time health care or who desire to reside in assisted-living housing. While she has 20-

Abner sits with Richard Smith, 93, at Abbey Delray South.

Dosher Peter, the health center activities supervisor at Abbey Delray South, sits at her desk as Abner, a Maltese-Yorkie, peers out from his ‘spot,’ where he shares her chair with her.

Photos provided plus years experience as an class and now shares my activities director in health office. Well, more than my centers, Peter admitted being office. He shares my office more than nervous about the chair.” notion of being in charge of That’s right. Abner a full-time canine therapy shredded the dog bed placed assistant. in Peter’s office and wiggled “At a staff meeting, the his body onto her high-back administrator said we need chair so that he could be her a dog for the facility,” recalls cuddle companion when she Peter. “I looked at him in does desk work. astonishment. I had never had “I’ve learned to scoot up in a dog before and wasn’t sure if my chair to make room for I could acclimate taking care Abner,” she laughs. “I’ve also of a dog. But Abner passed learned how to give him a a thorough veterinary exam bath, express his anal glands and excelled in obedience and brush him properly.”

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Abner spends the week as the center’s four-legged ambassador of hope and joy. He sports a jingle on his collar to alert his presence and joins Peter when she visits bedridden residents and those participating in group activities.

“What sold me on Abner is that he improves the moods in many here,” says Peter. “He has a calming effect on those who are agitated. We always make sure he is welcomed before introducing him to a resident. For those who are cognitively impaired, their relatives may say that the individual had a dog or cat.

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She adds, “He makes people laugh when he runs after a toy or ball and he loves socializing with the other dogs who come here for visits.

At 8 p.m., he goes into his crate in the leisure center to sleep.”

Any downsides — besides hogging her office chair? “If there is a dog on TV, he barks at it,” she says.

Weekends, Abner shares his time with various staff members and returns promptly on Monday mornings.

“Abner is invaluable — he is making a positive difference in the lives of many people each and every day,” says Peter.

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Health & Harmony

Biggest Loser contestant competing off-air with twin brother

T

he twin brothers from Boynton Beach have always been each other’s best friend and biggest competitor.

“They’ve been competing since they were in the womb,” their mom says.

So when Joe Ostaszewski was picked to be a contestant on this season’s The Biggest Loser TV show and his twin brother, Henry, was not, their friendly rivalry was stoked once again.

Joe and Henry, now 43, both tipped the scales at more than 360 pounds. They auditioned together for the show, but the producers weren’t interested in featuring twins this year.

Henry lost out. Nonetheless, he vowed to lose weight right along with Joe, week after week.

As of this writing, Henry has lost more than 100 pounds.

He’s gone from his peak weight of 367 (he had to stand up during an entire flight to LA last year because he didn’t fit in his airline seat) to about 250.

Joe’s weight is a closely guarded secret (so as not to spoil the remaining episodes of the pre-taped show). His official online bio says his “current weight” is 279 … but his brother assures us Joe continues to lose as the show unfolds.

Both twins are working toward a goal of 220.

Here’s why Henry, now living in Georgia, deserves a big round of applause: He lost all that weight while working 10- to 12-hour days as an IT supply chain manager for a major company; while sharing custody of his two kids, which means cooking, cleaning, shopping and chauffeuring; and while having to squeeze in gym

‘Joe and I always wanted to jump out of an airplane, and we will. The reason why we haven’t been able to is, I think you have to be no more than 220 or 230 pounds, and we haven’t been at that weight in the last 20 years.’

— Henry Ostaszewski

ABOVE: Joe Ostaszewski, a former Ocean Ridge police officer, was disappointed when his twin, Henry, wasn’t selected to join him on The Biggest Loser. But he’s proud that Henry has lost weight right along with him anyway.

LEFT: Henry Ostaszewski on a recent outing with son Ben, 10, and daughter Burke, 13. Shedding more than 100 pounds has allowed him to more fully participate in the outdoor sports he loves.

Photos provided workouts at 5:30 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, Joe and his fellow Biggest Losers have been sequestered at a California ranch, where they focus solely on shrinking. They have nutritional coaches telling them what to eat, when to eat. They exercise constantly (or at least it appears that way on TV), with celebrity trainers pushing them

to work harder, faster, stronger.

In other words, reality TV may have its drama. But it’s dramatically harder to make the lifestyle changes required for gradual, healthy weight loss when you live in the real world.

Brotherly competition has been a motivating factor, Henry admits. “I’d be lying if I told you otherwise.”

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The family lived in Boynton Beach for 35 years. Henry and Joe were football stars, first at Atlantic High School in Delray Beach and then at Santaluces Community High School in Lantana. After graduation, they both attended Florida State University on football scholarships. Both later tried out for the NFL — Henry with the Steelers and Joe with the Dolphins — but neither made the cut.

“Football didn’t give them good eating habits,” says Judy.

Both boys continued to eat training-table-style after their football careers ended. Henry went into interior design; Joe went to the fire and police academies and worked as an Ocean Ridge police officer from 1995 to 1998.

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and subsequent triple-bypass surgery last year became a call to action for the twins.

“We were all sitting there in the cardiac intensive care unit,” Henry says, “and Joe looked over at me and said ‘Dude, you’re huge.’ I looked back at him and said ‘Joe, what are you, a ballerina? You’re a mirror image — look at me, and that’s you.”

About a month later they made plans to audition for The Biggest Loser, something Henry had been suggesting and Joe (ironically) had been resisting.

Henry says he’s picked up some tips from his brother — the importance of checking nutritional labels on supermarket foods, for example — and he’s learned to eat smaller, smarter meals. Egg white omelets for breakfast, yogurt as a mid-morning snack, a piece of fish and some broccoli for dinner.

“I used to eat a whole pizza in one sitting. Now if I have pizza, it’s just one slice, as a treat every once in a while.”

The Biggest Loser season finale is March 18. That’s when the contestant who has lost the most weight is crowned The Biggest Loser. Will it be Joe? The Ostaszewski family will be in the studio audience, watching it live.

No matter the outcome, the twins plan to use their joint weight loss journey as a springboard into charitable work and motivational speaking. They’ve created a nonprofit foundation called Wear Your Soul (www.

WearYourSoul.org) with a mission to fight childhood obesity by introducing kids to outdoor sports like kayaking, mountain biking and hiking.

“We feel it’s the perfect niche for us to give back during the second part of our lives,” says Henry. “And we knew we couldn’t do this if we were two guys weighing a total of 700 pounds.”

Paula Detwiller is a freelance writer and lifelong fitness junkie.

Find her at www. pdwrites.com.

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Health & Harmony Calendar MARCH 2 3/2 - Saturdays @ Sanborn: Yoga Class at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Held every Sat. 8:45 am; class: 9 am.

Free. Registration: 393-7703.

3/2 - Jazzercise at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels.

Class runs M-Sat. 9-10 am. Fees start at $38/ month. 742-6240.

3/2 - Yoga Class at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. Held T, Th&Sat: 9:30-11 am & T: 6:30-8 pm. 5 classes: $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents; 10 classes: $110/ residents, $137.50/non-residents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/non-residents. 477-8727 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

3/2 - Judo Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.Warm-up exercises, instruction, practice and tournament training.

Two sessions: Wednesdays - Mixed ages & ranks: 6:30-8 pm; Advanced: 8-9 pm; Saturdays - all groups: 10am-noon. Per month: $21.50/ resident, $27/non-resident. 393-7807s.

3/2 - Zumba Class at the South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton.

Ongoing classes held every Sat. 10:30 am. Free.

393-7703 or www.downtownboca.org.

3/2 - USA Netball Association at Pompey Park Recreation Center, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Netball is a fast, skillful, team game based on running, jumping, throwing, and catching. For females ages 6 and up. Held Saturdays. 2-5 pm. $5/per day. 243-7356.

3/2-4 - Yoga Workout at the Beach - Held every Saturday, Sunday and Monday at Red Reef Park West, 1221 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Build strength and flexibility, improve postural alignment and stabilize the core. Classes are held on the grass overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Cash will not be accepted on-site.

Sat. & Sun.: 10-11 am; M: 6:30-7:30 pm. $15/ residents, $19/non-residents per class, or 60 day membership (unlimited classes) for $65/ residents, $81.25/non-residents. 393-7807.

MARCH 3-9 3/3 - Yoga with Live Music is held every Sunday at the Colony Hotel, 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 9:30-11 am. $20. 703-1236 or www.colonyyoga.com.

3/4 - Jazzercise at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. All ages and levels.

Class runs M-Sat. 9-10 am. Fees start at $38/ month. 742-6240.

3/4 - Yoga in the Garden with Rassika Sabine Bourgi at the Society of The Four Arts, Pannill Pavilion, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach.

Held every M-W-F. 9-10 am. $15 per session.

Reservations: 805-8562.

3/4 - Yoga Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.Held M-W-F, 9:30-11 am & Th, 6:30-8 pm. 5 classes: $65/residents, $81.25/non-residents; 10 classes: $110/ residents, $137.50/non-residents; 20 classes: $200/residents, $250/non-residents. 477-8727.

3/4 - Jazzercise/Light at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

50-minute class pairs moderate aerobics with exercises designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility. Held every M, W & F. 9:40-10:30 am. First class is free. 8 classes: $56/ residents, $70/non-residents. 16 classes: $96/ residents, $120/non-residents. 347-3950.

3/4 - Jazzercise/Body Sculpting at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Challenging 50-minute muscle toning workout that features a creative combination of weight training and stretching.

Held every M, W & F. 8:45-9:35 am. First class is free. 8 classes: $56/residents, $70/nonresidents. 16 classes: $96/residents, $120/nonresidents. 347-3950.

3/4 - Mom’s Morning Workout at Lake Wyman Park, 1500 NE 5th Ave., Boca Raton.

A personalized system in a group setting.

Specializing in women’s health issues, overweight, back, knee & shoulder injuries.

Easy to follow nutritional meal plan and F.I.T. APP included. M-F: 9-10am. Per 6-pack: $90/ resident, $112.50/non-resident; monthly membership: $150/resident, $187.50/nonresident. 393-7807.

3/4 - Tai Chi for Beginners at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Learn natural ways to relieve tension, stress and pains. All ages. Certified instruction. Held every Monday.

11 am-noon. Per class: $15/residents; $20/nonresidents. 243-7350.

3/4 - Parkinson’s Exercise Class at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. This program is designed for people with Parkinson’s. Exercises work to improve one’s balance, flexibility and muscle strength. All ages. Held every Monday. First class is free. 8 classes: $32/residents, $40/nonresidents. 16 classes: $60/residents, $75/nonresidents. 11:30 am-12:30 pm. 347-3950.

3/4 - Bereavement Support Group meets every Monday at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

1-2:30 pm. First session free, $5 thereafter.

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3/4 - Breastfeeding Prenatal Class is taught by lactation consultants at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton

Beach. Expectant parents learn the benefits of breastfeeding, keys to success, supply and demand, positioning, breast pumps, returning to work and weaning. Both parents encouraged to attend. 6:30 pm. $25/couple. Registration: 369-2229.

3/4 - Body with Style Aerobics at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Ongoing classes held M&W. 6:30-7:30 pm. $3/at the door. 742-6550.

3/4 - Meditation Mondays at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Meditate to enhance overall health and well-being. Held every Monday. 7 pm. Free. 278-5455.

3/4-5 - Fitness Boot Camp for ages 18 & up at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach.

Class held every M & T. 6-7 pm. Per class: $5/ residents; $6/non-residents. 243-7356 or www. mydelraybeach.com.

Tuesday - 3/5 - Cardio Sculpt at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Burn a ton of calories and rev up your metabolism in this challenging combination of strength training moves mixed with cardio intervals and core strengthening. Modifications are given to accommodate pregnant moms as well as beginner to advanced fitness levels.

Held every T&Th. 8:45-9:30. 4 classes: $36/ residents, $45/non-residents; 8 classes: $66/ residents, $82.50/non-residents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/non-residents. 3473950.

3/5 - Fit Mom’s Boot Camp at Sugar Sand Park Field House, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Circuit-based workout incorporates cardio exercises, strength training, running drills, body weight resistance training, agility drills and core strengthening. Perfect for new

moms looking to get back in shape as well as moms to-be looking to stay active and fit during their pregnancy. Held every T&Th. 9:30-10:20. 4 classes: $36/residents, $45/nonresidents; 8 classes: $66/residents, $82.50/nonresidents; 16 classes: $118/residents, $147.50/ non-residents. 347-3950.

3/5 - Breastfeeding Support Group at The Red Tent, 20 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Bring your baby and join a community of mothers and mothers-to-be to discuss breastfeeding questions. For all stages of pregnancy through weaning. 10 am-11:30 am.

Free. 309-4314.

3/5 - Beginners Yoga at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Enjoyable program helps you stay fit. Participants should bring their own yoga mat. Held every Tuesday & Thursday. 10:15 am. $10. 278-5455 or www. highlandbeachlibrary.org.

3/5 - Adult Folk Dance Class at Pompey Park, 1101 N.W. 2nd St., Delray Beach - For adults ages 18 years old and up. Learn new dances from around the world for physical fitness, exercise, and fun. Class held every T. 10:30 am12:30 pm. $6/class. 243-7356.

3/5 - Chair Yoga at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. This session is applicable to those physically challenged. 11:30 am. $10.

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3/5 - Caregivers Support Group meets every Tuesday at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton. 2-3:30 pm.

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3/5 - Karate/Martial Arts Classes at Pompey Park, 1101 N.W. 2nd St., Delray Beach. Students ages 9 to adults learn Karate along with a blend of other combat martial arts. Class held

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3/5 - Women’s Issues Support Group meets every Tuesday at The Center for Group Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton.

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Wednesday - 3/6 - Yoga for ages 18 and up at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach.

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3/6 - Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Diseases at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

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First class is free. 8 classes: $32/residents, $40/ non-residents. 16 classes: $60/residents, $75/ non-residents. 2-3 pm. 347-3950 or www. sugarsandpark.org.

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3/6 - Family and Friends at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Education Center, Classroom B, 800 Meadows Road. Learn the basics of infant, child and adult CPR, relief of choking, and child and infant one-person CPR. Held again 3/13 & 27. 6-8 pm. $25. Registration: 955-4468 or www.brrh.com.

3/6 - Tai Chi Class - Wednesdays at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Emphasizes moving meditation for focus, concentration, release of stress and attention skills. Two sessions offered: beginners, 6:107:10 pm; intermediate, 7:10-8:10 pm. 8 classes: $48/residents, $60/non-residents; 12 classes: $66/residents, $82/non-residents. 393-7807 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

Thursday - 3/7 - Delray Beach Walkers Club at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach.

A great opportunity to improve your health, make new friends and enjoy the beautiful vistas Delray Beach has to offer. Ongoing class held every Thursday. For ages 18 and up. 8 am. Free.

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3/7 - WellFest Delray Beach 2013 at the Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square Vintage Gymnasium, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. WellFest Delray celebrates a healthier lifestyle that “feeds the body and feeds the mind.” The event features an expo with exhibitors presenting products and services that enhance wellness, fitness and overall well-being, cooking demonstrations, and expert seminars. 11 am-10 pm. Free. 921-5182 or www.wellfestdelray.com.

3/7 - Surgical Weight Reduction Symposium is presented by Miguel A. LopezViego, M.D., in the Clayton Conference Center of Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Learn how laproscopic gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgery can change lives. Held the first Thursday of each month. 6:30 pm. Free. 737-7733 ext. 84688.

Wednesday - 3/13 - Prenatal Yoga For The Mommy To Be at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton. Class includes a mixture of balancing, strengthening and stretching yoga poses that are appropriate during pregnancy, emphasizing breathing and relaxation. No yoga experience is necessary.

Please bring your own yoga mat, pillow, and a towel. This eight-week course run Wednesdays through 5/1. 4-5 pm. $112/residents, $140/nonresidents. 367-7035.

3/13 - Childbirth Education Prenatal Class is offered as a four-week refresher course at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Provides an overview of the signs of labor, breathing techniques and more. Bring two pillows and a blanket. Wear comfortable stretchy clothes; no dresses or skirts. Held again 3/20, 27 & 4/3. 6:30 pm. $75/ couple. Registration: 369-2229.

Saturday - 3/16 - Design Your Destiny: Changes through Choices at Unity of Delray Beach, 101 NW 22nd St. Daylong retreat features speakers, yoga, meditation, discussion, labyrinth and more. 9 am-3:15 pm. Free/love offering. Register by 3/13. 276-5796 or www. unityofdelraybeach.org.

MARCH 10-16 Tuesday 3/12 - Breastfeeding Support Group at The Red Tent, 20 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Bring your baby and join a community of mothers and mothers-to-be to discuss breastfeeding questions. For all stages of pregnancy through weaning. 10 am-11:30 am. Free. 309-4314.

3/12 - Healthy Living Series - Presented at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 3 pm. Free. 266-9490 or www. delraylibrary.org.

3/12 - Chronic Sinusitis - Presented by Alfredo Archilla, M.D., Otolaryngologist, as part of the Community Lecture Series at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. 4:305:30 pm. Free. 731-2273.

3/12 - Boca Bootcamp at Spanish River Park, 3001 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. This exercise class combines bodyweight exercises, cardio-kickboxing, and aerobics to build lean muscle and burn calories. For all levels of fitness. Try the first class for free. Two sessions: Tuesdays: 5:30-6:30 pm; Saturdays 9-10am. Per 4-pack: $40/resident, $50/non-resident; per 8-pack: $75/resident, $94/non-resident; per 12-pack: $100/resident, $125/non-resident.

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MARCH 31-APRIL 6 Wednesday - 4/3 - Zumba classes are held at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Popular fitness program inspired by Latin dance. Class held W through 5/8. 7:30-8:30 pm. $40/resident, $50/non-resident. Registration: 742-6240.

Thursday - 4/4 - Surgical Weight Reduction Symposium is presented by Miguel A. LopezViego, M.D., in the Clayton Conference Center of Bethesda Memorial Hospital, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Learn how laproscopic gastric bypass and Lap-Band surgery can change lives. Held the first Thursday of each month. 6:30 pm. Free. 737-7733 ext. 84688.

Saturday - 4/6 - C.U.R.E. Symposium at the Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton. Keynote speaker W. Dalton Dietrich III, Ph.D., Scientific Director of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

C.U.R.E. (Cutting-Edge Understanding of Research and Education) Symposium to featuring over 36 leading specialists covering topics including cancer breakthroughs, orthopedics, psychiatry, neurology, pain management, dentistry, plastic surgery, men’s and women’s health and more. 8 am-3 pm. Admission: $10; VIP admission including luncheon and keynote address $50. 736-8925.

MARCH 17-23 Tuesday - 3/19 - Tae Kwon Do Class at the James A. Rutherford Community Center, Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. For adults and children ages 10 & up. Learn the art of self-defense, discipline, self-confidence, selfrespect, and respect for others and get a great workout. Students attend the introduction class for one session only, then move to the basic/ intermediate level class. Session runs through 5/11. Introductory session T&Th, 5:45-6:45 pm. This eight-week course run T&R, 7-8 pm and Sat. 9:30-11 am. $95/residents, $119/nonresidents. 367-7035.

Thursday - 3/21 - Taking Care of Hips and Knees - Presented by Elvis Grandic, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, as part of the Bethesda Memorial Hospial Community Lecture Series at Ross JCC, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. 10-11 am. Free. 259-3000.

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Author finds local inspiration for novel

By Ron Hayes Sunday morning strollers along Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach may have noticed a professorial gentleman seated at a sidewalk table by the Colony Hotel, sipping coffee, nibbling a pastry, scribbling in a leather-bound notebook.

Scribbling and scribbling.

Pondering what he’s scribbled and scribbling some more.

Sunday mornings, for several years.

The gentleman was Winston Aarons, an adjunct professor of contemporary literature at Palm Beach State College, and the product of all that scribbling has recently been named one of 2012’s Top 25 Indie Books by Kirkus Reviews.

Jasmine is a novel about love, sex, obsession and perfume.

The Colony Hotel, renamed the Banyan Tree and transported south to Boca Raton, is a character of sorts, the site of his lovers’ sultry liaisons.

“I’ve never actually been in a room at the Colony,” Aarons says with a laugh, “but I imagined a ceiling fan and wicker furniture. There’s some sex in the book, but it’s really a discourse on relationships.”

Unfolding throughout South County, this the story of Sor Avraham, a disciplined professor of unwavering virtue whose life begins to collapse when he meets Marguerite Spares, a fellow professor.

Both are married. Adultery ensues, with fragrant complications.

Avraham’s wife is named Jasmine.

Marguerite wears jasmine perfume.

“Aarons artfully portrays the demise of his lead character’s control in the stable world he once inhabited,” Kirkus reports. “Vivid characters enliven a compelling story … A well-crafted tale of passion, loss and the dangers of obsession.”

The novel is dedicated to Aarons’ wife, Alene, who laughs at the idea that some might think there was a

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“Let them think what they want,” she says. “I loved the book, and not because my husband wrote it. What I like is that one chapter leads you into the next. You want to go on.”

The Aarons’ waterfront condo is filled with world literature, the walls adorned with an extensive art collection that includes majestic views of Jamaica, where Winston was born 73 years ago.

“My father’s family were Jews who came to Jamaica from Spain around 1790,” he says, “and my mother’s family were Canadian Christians from England and Wales, so I’ve got everything in me. Jamaica is a country where nothing really remains the same.”

Along with a boarding school education, Aarons’ father gave him a love of books that came along when he emigrated to New York in 1964, then grew through his decades as a manager with Carl Zeiss Inc., the German maker of optical electronics.

In 1993, when Aarons was in his early 50s, he returned to college, earning a BA in

education and an MFA in literature from Sarah Lawrence College.

From 2000 to 2007, he was an assistant professor of English at Lynn University, where he also directed the honors program.

After a year’s sabbatical, he resigned from Lynn to become an adjunct professor at Palm Beach State, where he teaches a writing workshop.

“I have everyone read a short story by John Steinbeck called The Chrysanthemums,” Aarons says, shaking his head in amazed admiration. “You can’t read it once and realize what the guy’s done. Every sentence, every word counts.”

During his sabbatical, Aarons completed a memoir for which he’s currently seeking a publisher.

Sweet Like Sugar is the story of a shy boy growing up in Jamaica whose father teaches him to love books.

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Boca Raton, Lake Worth green markets are sweet destinations

By Jan Norris

In Boca Raton, where the market is in its 16th year, you’ll find the sweet team of Grace Reames and her daughter, Stacy Reames Black. At their booth, Bee Sweet Honey, they sell a variety of natural honeys processed in their Umatilla honey house from around the state. Their Florida Signature jar is an orange blossom honey taken from beehives placed in Indiantown and Central Florida orange groves. The Wildflower honey, from beehives placed around Broward and Palm Beach County, is recommended for those with allergies.

“We have our hives and buy honey from local beekeepers.

You’re supposed to eat local raw honey — it has a number of health benefits,” Reames said.

Those who consume honey

grown locally have fewer pollen allergies, some experts believe.

Saw palmetto honey is from the berries of small palmetto bushes in and around the Everglades, prized for its color and floral taste. Orange blossom honey is favored by those who love the very sweet, slight citrus flavor.

Tupelo honey, gathered only from the Apalachicola River basin area, is sold in halfpound and pound jars. “It’s one of the rarest honeys in the world,” Reames said. Prized by connoisseurs for its purity, it’s the only honey that won’t crystallize when refrigerated.

At another booth, Jonathan Grotsky sells cookies, breads and pastries under the Cookielicious name. He’s a former pastry chef at the Seminole Hard Rock hotel, and has worked as a pastry chef at

the Boca Raton Resort & Club and for Barton G. caterers in Miami as well.

“We offer 35 items — 15 cookies, along with breakfast pastries and breads. I’d have to say the best-seller is the raspberry oatmeal thumbprint cookies, and the banana bread. But people really like the orange bread, too, and our coconut macaroons.” He laughed. “Everybody has a favorites.”

Artisan breads and specialty items also are available.

Locally baked dog biscuits, fresh flowers, produce and health products are available at the Boca Green Market.

Boca Green Market, in Royal Palm Place, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays through May.

The director of the Lake Worth Farmer’s Market

is always found wearing a colorful shirt depicting a favorite produce item. The shirts, aprons, placemats and table runners with bright peas,

ABOVE: Art of Bee Sweet Honey is available at the Boca Green Market.

LEFT: Empress Jahdaya creates her guarapa from sugar cane juice.

She sells it at the Lake Worth Farmer’s Market.

Photos by Mary Kate Leming/ The Coastal Star carrots, blueberries and greens are Peter Robinson’s designs — made locally and sold by a partner at the market.

“Aren’t they fun?” he says.

“They’ve been really popular, so we’ve expanded the line.”

Custom orders are taken for the 100-percent-cotton textiles, though placemats and aprons and a few shirts are normally available off the rack at the booth. They’re a standout and favorite among foodies, he said.

Be dazzled by the smile from Empress Jahdaya at the market.

The Ghana native shows up at the market sometimes a little late, possibly because her 1954era car is temperamental.

You can’t miss her and her product, though — sugar cane juice. The raw cane stalks are tied to the top of her car and stand in poles at her booth.

Here she also has the machine that extracts the juice, known by its Cuban moniker, guarapa, but it is drunk around the world wherever sugarcane is grown. We like it mixed with a fresh squeezed lime, served over ice, which she’ll also provide. Grab a mint leaf from the nearby herb plant sales guy and it’s a virgin mojito at its finest: delightfully refreshing.

The “empress” will extoll the health benefits of the juice, which are being studied by scientists in the Glades — there may well be something to it.

Representatives from Chipley’s Arrowhead Beef Ranch are on hand to promote the flavor, quality and healthfulness of the grass-fed beef. Steaks and ground meats are available frozen from the booth, where visitors can learn about Florida’s grass-fed cattle program, and the small ranches on which the cows are raised.

The Lake Worth Farmer’s Market, which moved to the foot of the Lake Worth bridge, features vendors selling produce, fresh herb and garden plants and fruit trees, raw foods, wind chimes, fashions and vintage items. Ú Lake Worth Farmer’s Market, northeast corner of the Lake Worth Bridge (across from the casino). Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or close) through May.

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ABOVE: Relax in the pool or simply enjoy the water views of this house.

LEFT: The house sits on a spacious lot that has 212 feet of water frontage.

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Stargazers can see the Pan-STARRS comet (lower left) March 12; Uranus will cross part of Cetus the whale March 3. Bonnie Lallky-Seibert/The Coastal Star

Widen your viewpoint with stargazing groups

By Steve Pike The winter season in Palm Beach County is prime time for stargazing. And not the kind that involves Rod Stewart and Donald Trump. The heavens come alive in South Florida’s cool winter nights, and from Palm Beach to Boca Raton there are plenty of venues and programs to attract adults and children.

Over the past couple of months, planets Mars and Jupiter were clearly visible without telescopes; but with a telescope, the heavens truly open up.

For example, the planet Uranus will cross a corner of Cetus the whale on March 3; on March 12, the PanSTARRS comet will appear 28 degrees away from Uranus.

Mars will be in the western twilight sky until March, and Jupiter, although not as bright

‘All those times we looked up at the sky, Looking out so far we felt like we could fly.’

— Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

Kirsten Siegel looks through a telescope at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center in Boynton Beach as instructor Thom Kelley looks on. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star as it was in December, will be visible through June.

Here is a rundown of various places in Palm Beach County that offer night-sky viewing.

Science Museum

A good place to start for families is the South Florida Science Museum’s observatory, which provides views of the

night skies over the Palm Beaches through its 14-inch, F-11 Schmidt-Cassegrain Celestron Telescope.

Damaged in the wake

of Hurricane Wilma, the observatory reopened last year and offers public viewing from 6 to 10 p.m. the last Friday of each month through its “Nights at the Museum” program.

The South Florida Science Museum is the only public planetarium in Palm Beach County. The planetarium presents daily shows utilizing a traditional star projector, as well as full-dome digital video See STARS on page AT2

Around Town

Burt honored by Lake Worth Playhouse

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he flu put him in the hospital for several days, but nothing was going to keep Burt Reynolds from going “home” — theatrically.

On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, the Lake Worth Playhouse honored Burt on Feb. 9 with its first Lifetime Achievement Award during a $150-a-plate dinner. Burt returned the salute by regaling

the gathering with recollections of days long past, many of them spent on the playhouse stage.

Burt expected to be a performer … on the football field. But injuries at Florida State forced a detour. Returning home in 1957, he enrolled at Palm Beach Junior College, where he happened to take a class from raconteur, professor and playhouse supporter

Watson B. Duncan. Duncan persuaded Reynolds to hit the boards, casting him as the lead in a school production of Outward Bound. Off to summer stock, he met a young actress: Joanne Woodward, who declined his date offer because she was engaged (to Paul Newman), but she did See THOM on page AT4

Burt Reynolds gives advice to Marlin Wagner, a student who performed solo moments before.

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And no matter how far away you roam, the view from 50 Ocean will keep you coming back — not just for brunch, but for lunch and dinner.

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Address: 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach Dates: Last Friday of each month Admission: $11 for nonmembers; $7 for children nonmembers; $5 for members; free for children 3 and under; free for members 12 and under Phone: 832-1988 Website: www.sfsm.org

Astronomical Society

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The Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches conducts monthly observing sessions in dark-sky and urban locations.

There is no age restriction for membership.

Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Motorola Science Theatre at the South Florida Science Museum just north of the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. They include presentations on a variety of topics related to astronomy.

Address: 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach Dates: Meeting is first Wednesday of the month; viewings scheduled throughout month Membership: $30 (single or family) Website: www.palmbeach astro.org

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The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach has a pair of Meade Instruments telescopes on its oceanfront property in Manalapan. Members of the Astronomical Society work with spectators (hotel guests and the public) to see the stars and planets.

The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach doesn’t charge for the telescope viewings, but there is a charge for the food and beverage services. (Don’t miss the caviar tacos at Angle Restaurant.)

Address: 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan Dates: Select Admission: No charge Phone: 933-6000 Website: www.ritzcarlton. com

with a light Hollandaise sauce that kept it all grounded.

You could wash it down with a Bloody Mary. That seems like the perfect way to start a Sunday, if you ask us.

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COMET-WATCHING OPPORTUNITIES March 5: Comet PanSTARRS passes closest to Earth at 1.10 astronomical units (AU). One AU equals one Earthsun distance, about 93 million miles. In other words, this comet will pass slightly farther from us than our distance from the sun. No worries about it hitting us.

March 10: The comet passes closest to the sun — as close as our sun’s innermost planet, Mercury — at 0.30 AU, or about 28 million miles. Comets are typically brightest and most active around the time they are closest to the sun, when solar heating vaporizes ice and dust from the comet’s outer crust. Not only will the comet quickly brighten, but it also should develop the long classic comet dust tail.

Throughout March: The comet could be visible in the northern hemisphere evening sky, low in the west, after sunset. It will move northward each evening during March as it moves from in front of the constellation Pisces to in front of the constellations Pegasus and Andromeda. At this time, the comet might have a bright dust tail, and perhaps be visible to the unaided eye or binoculars.

Source: South Florida Science Museum

Schoolhouse Museum

The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center in Boynton Beach offers stargazing as part of its “From the Oceans to the Stars” program. The stargazing, open to all ages, will be from 8 to 9 p.m. on select Fridays, on the lawn to the east of the museum building.

“We have a very highpowered telescope that was donated to us a few years ago by the Hunter’s Run community in Boynton Beach. It’s really a lot of fun for families to come out and see things in the sky they can’t see with their ordinary vision,” said Lindsey Nuzzo, marketing and development manager for the museum and learning center.

Address: 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach Dates: Select Fridays Admission: $6.50 per class for members ($32 for all eight sessions); $7.50 per class for non-members ($40 for all eight sessions) Phone: 742-6786 Website: www. schoolhousemuseum.org

FAU

In Boca Raton, the Astronomical Observatory at Florida Atlantic University is housed under a 4-meter dome.

FAU students, faculty, staff and members of the general public can attend the observatory’s public viewing events. The telescope is mounted on a small platform, at the top of stairs, looking out of the roof of the building.

Public viewing sessions are scheduled for 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. There is no charge.

Address: 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton (Science Building, fourth floor) Dates: First and third Tuesdays Admission: No charge Phone: 297-3000 Website: www.physics.fau. edu/observatory

Science Explorium

Also in Boca Raton, the Children’s Science Explorium has its “Eyes to the Skies” program ongoing through May 17. The program, free to the public, features a 16-inch Meade LX Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.

Address: 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton Dates: Through May 17, weather permitting Admission: No charge Phone: 347-3913 Website: www. Ú scienceexplorium.org

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Continued from page AT1 refer him to her agent.

The rest, as they say, is history; but even after he began working regularly in such shows as River Boat, Playhouse 90, Alfred Hitchcock Presents and M-Squad, Burt still found time to come home.

In the summer of ’61, he directed and starred in the wartime drama A Sound of Hunting. Tickets were $1.50.

“Tom Wolfe wasn’t from South Florida: You can go home again,” Burt said after dinner. “I am so touched to be honored by the Lake Worth Playhouse. It truly is a special place.”

The disappointment of Parker, the locally filmed thriller starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez and directed by Taylor Hackford (whose credits include Ray and An Officer and a Gentleman), proves that talent doesn’t guarantee success, especially in the Palm Beaches.

Jim Belushi would agree.

The star of According to Jim who headlined the University of Miami’s Department of Neurology gala at The Breakers on Feb. 2 has been here before.

In 1991, Belushi starred in a sexy crime thriller, originally titled Beyond Suspicion, with Lorraine Bracco and Tony Goldwyn. (Goldwyn now stars as philandering President Fitzgerald Grant on Scandal).

The COASTAL STAR To learn how cops operated, Belushi joined sheriff’s deputies on a couple of patrols. When one suspect tried to break free, Belushi tried to give chase until a deputy reminded him of the studio’s investment. Later, when cops noticed a foul smell, he did help move a stove, behind which they found a rat, a dirty rat.

The title was changed twice, first to Trace of Red and finally pluralized to Traces of Red, but it didn’t help. Universally trashed by critics, it claims a lowly 4.8 rating (scale of 10) on the Internet Movie Database. The producing Samuel Goldwyn Co. (Tony’s family) canceled premieres in New York and L.A., opting for a low-key event at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in Palm Beach to benefit American Red Cross Hurricane Andrew relief.

In January 1993, Belushi returned for a benefit at the Kravis Center for Good Samaritan Hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, but some folks obviously hadn’t seen Traces of Red. While taking photos of everyone in sight, society photographer Mort Kaye pulled out his notebook and obliviously asked Belushi: “How do you spell the last name?”

Movies are still around, thank heaven, but theater owners are trying all sorts of new ideas. Witness iPic’s luxurious multiplex in Boca’s

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Members of the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce help with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at TD Bank at Sunshine Square. The bank recently moved from A1A, south of Woolbright Road. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star Mizner Park, highlighted by Tanzy restaurant. On Atlantic Avenue at Lyons Road out west, what once was farmland is now Delray Marketplace with Frank Theatres CineBowl and Grille. It features 12 screens, one showing Imax films … and a restaurant … and two bars … and a video arcade … and, yes, a 16-lane bowling alley.

Siblings Bruce and Debbie Frank are serious movie lovers.

Their grandfather opened his first movie house in 1906 in Philadelphia. But they’re open to anything that pulls people away from their iPads and bigscreen TVs.

Try to remember … Half a century ago, a fresh-faced kid in his early 20s from White Plains by way of Denison College in Ohio, came to Broadway in search of fame and fortune. Less than a year later, in 1964, John Davidson debuted in Foxy starring Burt Lahr. A few months later, TV’s Hallmark Hall of Fame mounted a production of The Fantasticks with Lahr, Sterling Holloway, Ricardo Montalban and Davidson as The Boy (Matt).

Last summer, Davidson returned to The Fantasticks, this time Off-Broadway, this time as The Old Actor

(Henry), then showed up again in December as The Girl’s Father (Bellamy). At 72, he has no plans to slow down, but during a break from his golden anniversary tour, he’ll do six nights at home — Atlantis Country Club. Dinner shows — $65 — are set for March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17. Call 965-5788.

Don’t tarry; in April the Golden Tour moves to the Midwest, and, buoyed by a previous portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt in Bully!, he has another Broadway show in mind. “I can play Edward Kennedy,” he said recently.

“There’s a wonderful, tragic hero.”

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Names in the news: Five months. That’s how long Lake Worth architect Juan Contin has to find $4.5 million.

He needs the money to finance the renovation and conversion of the old Boynton Beach High School building into an event, retail, restaurant and activity center. The City Commission agreed to cover permitting fees, but Contin must come up with a site plan by March 4. Think of Delray’s Old School Square with restaurants.

A big high five to restaurateur Burt Rapoport (Rapoport’s Restaurant Group which runs Henry’s, Bogart’s, Deck 84, E & J’s Sandwich Shop and Burt & Max’s), one of seven regional finalists from 100 entries nationwide for the 2013 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. Winners will be announced April 30.

Ryan Artim, who built quite a reputation as executive sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton in Manalapan, has left the kitchen … and the resort business. But he hasn’t strayed far. Artim has signed on as assistant general manager at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

Next!

The Omphoy in Palm Beach shows so much promise, but in baseball terms it appears to be assuming the role of a farm team. First, owner Jeff Greene signed on Miami celeb chef Michelle Bernstein. She left, citing the commute, and Greene elevated Bernstein protégée and Top Chef Texas competitor Lindsay Autry, who split after a few months and eventually became executive chef at Sundy House in Delray.

Now Autry has been joined by Sarah Sipe, her pastry chef at The Omphoy.

Speaking of restaurants, Jason and Bettina Seifts are on the move again. They still have their little red Crepes by the Sea cart that launched the business six years ago in Delray, but the creperie of the same name, which technically was never on the beach, has moved farther inland, like a block. First on Federal just north of Atlantic, they’re now in trendy Pineapple Grove.

Much better location at 145 NE Fourth Ave., expanded hours, twice the space plus a covered patio for outside dining — and the choices!

The expanded menu includes such choices as chicken and raspberry vinaigrette with cheeses, tomato and walnuts.

How’s that sound? Or Cocoloco — coconut, banana, maple syrup and brown sugar?

Plus an enlarged wine cellar and extensive collection of imported and craft beers and great coffees. Très bien.

A block away, J.P. Kline is daring to go where many have trodden before without much longterm success. He believes 3rd & 3rd (for Third Street and Third Avenue) will be a winner — unlike Las Hadas, Monterey

Chefs from the Boca Raton Resort & Club accept top honors in several categories Feb. 7 at The Junior League of Boca Raton’s Flavors of Boca event. Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star Grille and, most recently, the second incarnation of Elwood’s.

As chef/owner, Kline brings to retail his catering experience at John Paul Custom Cuisine, which included rave reviews for his food- and wine-tasting series at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art. K line, who really developed his passion while living in Portugal, wants his food as fresh as possible, but says it also should be comfortable, creative, historic and genuinely enjoyable.

Che sorpresa! Back in Pineapple Grove, the folks at SoLita want to do everything possible to keep you in the dark … and that’s a good thing.

Customers who choose to “dine in the dark” on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (reservations required) at the Italian eatery on Second Avenue just north of Atlantic are greeted with a blindfold. It doesn’t come off until the last morsel of finger food — that’s right, diners are urged to fully utilize their sense of touch on all three surprise courses.

Servers wear night-vision goggles and cheerfully assist diners who can’t quite get a grip on a slippery shrimp or viscous vermicelli. Cost is $59. A wine flight, mated to each course is $15.

That construction just south of Oceanfront Park in Ocean Ridge is not an extension to the parking lot, although the individual responsible for it might need a lot to handle just a few of his cars. According to Palm Beach County Property Appraiser records, the oceanfront property, diagonally across A1A from Town Hall, belongs to the 6393 Ocean Boulevard Trust and Bruce C. Etheridge is the trustee.

When finished, the house, reported to cover about 10,000 square feet, will belong to Ed Napleton, currently a resident of South Palm Beach and car dealer extraordinaire.

Based in Chicago, the Napleton family owns 69 dealerships in four states. If you want a car, you can find just about any make on one of Ed’s 36 lots, including Acura and Hyundai in West Palm Beach; Hyundai, Chrysler and Dodge

in Lake Park; Nissan and Kia in Riviera Beach and Jeep in Lake Park.

Around Town AT5 He also runs a top-rate racing operation: In January, Napleton’s Porsche Cayman blew away the field in the new GX class at the 24 Hours of Daytona. One of Napleton’s drivers is Jupiter resident Shane Lewis.

There goes the neighborhood.

In the next few months WalMart will open a grocery story on South Federal in Delray, just north of the C-15 Canal. Consequently, something has to go, that being the Jacob Hybrid Fitness Center, formerly Level 5. It will move a few blocks south to the Hidden Valley shopping center, probably a wise choice, since competition is setting up shop at the corner of Federal and Linton.

No confirmation yet, but lawyers for LA Fitness recently requested to appear before the

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city board that regulates signs.

They need city approval to change the big signs at Plaza at Delray.

Here’s the big surprise: LA Fitness is in; Regal 18 Cinema is out.

Even though the movie business just enjoyed its best year ever, and Regal just bought Hollywood Theaters, a chain the runs 513 screens in 43 multiplexes. Go figure.

The closest movie house for those along the coast in the Delray and Boynton area, will now be at the Boynton Beach Mall on Congress Avenue or at Delray Square, just east of Military Trail.

Thom Smith is a freelance writer.

Contact him at thomsmith@ ymail.com.

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Celebrating Our History

Stalwarts recall polo’s Gulf Stream heyday, as club turns 90

By Tim Pallesen Polo put the luster in Gulf Stream in the town’s early days.

Socialites, movie stars and even royalty flocked to the town that the Phipps family chose to be the Winter Polo Capital of the World.

“People would come in yachts to watch polo,” recalled Steve Orthwein, who grew up in Gulf Stream, lived next to the stables and played polo as a boy.

Gulfstream Polo still exists today — 90 years after it opened in 1923. The club moved to western Lake Worth in 1965.

But the 1920s and 1950s were the glory years. The original vision for Gulf Stream to be an exclusive resort for the Sport of Kings helped to define the town’s character today.

The sons of industrialist Henry S. Phipps began by buying 25 miles of oceanfront when a road was built between Palm Beach and Boca Raton in 1913.

The Phipps family wintered in Palm Beach, but the polo-playing sons wanted a more reserved setting where America’s richest families could play their favorite sport.

Gulf Stream became that enclave. Addison Mizner designed the elegant Gulf Stream Club, and three polo fields opened with stables for 150 horses and a complex of frame cottages for players and their families.

The Phipps brothers built oceanfront mansions across from the polo fields and sold land to wealthy friends who wanted nearby mansions, too.

Sunday polo matches in Gulf Stream drew spectators from Palm Beach to Miami.

In the early days, ladies wore long dresses and hats.

Spectators who arrived by yacht from Palm Beach were a spectacle themselves.

“The story was they always had their lunch at the Bath & Tennis Club before they took their boats to watch polo,” said William Corey, a Delray Beach polo player whose father competed in Gulf Stream.

Polo players Joe Casey (left), Len Bernard, K. Colee and Porfirio Rubirosa take a closer look at a trophy after a match.

Adolphus ‘Dolph’ Orthwein and Leverett Miller play polo at the old Gulfstream Polo. Photos courtesy of the Orthwein family

Porfirio Rubirosa, the exhusband of Barbara Hutton, was a popular player at Gulfstream.

An aerial view shows the Gulfstream Polo grounds.

Less glitzy today

Wartime closure

The club was temporarily shut down during World War II when the U.S. Coast Guard used the stables for horses that military officers rode to patrol the beaches looking for enemy submarines.

Two of the best polo

Palm Beach by seaplane.

Movie stars Cary Grant and Ava Gardner mingled in the crowd with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

“It was a major social event back in the 1950s and we got very good crowds,” Orthwein said.

The biggest turnout of 4,000 spectators came to watch international playboy Porfirio Rubirosa and the Trujilo Polo Club of Santo Domingo play a Gulf Stream team in 1953.

The ladies always attended when Rubirosa, the former husband of Barbara Hutton, performed on a polo pony.

“He was always an attraction,” Orthwein recalled.

Handlers tend to horses at the old Gulfstream Polo stables in the town of Gulf Stream. players, Michael Phipps and Gulf Stream resident Stewart Iglehart, resurrected the polo games in 1946.

Polo players came from clubs in New York, Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit each winter. Phipps arrived from

The Gulfstream Polo Club of today is a much different place as it quietly celebrates its 90th anniversary.

The club moved to western Lake Worth when oceanfront land prices skyrocketed in the 1960s. A dozen polo players, led by Philip Iglehart, bought 100 acres for polo fields surrounded by 450 acres for their private stables.

The professional polo players now compete at the International Polo Club in nearby Wellington.

Northern businessmen fly in on weekends to compete at Gulfstream.

“This is a club for members to join for fun,” Gulfstream president Randy Aversano said.

“We encourage games without professionals where a bunch of friends can just get together and play.

“The International Polo Club is a wonderful place,” Aversano added, but those guys play hired guns against hired guns. Our games aren’t so intense.”

The Gulfstream Polo story nearly ended in 2006 when a housing developer offered $66.5 million to buy 221 acres.

“When the boom was alive, developers were offering fortunes for land,” Orthwein said. “The history of polo is that the land becomes too valuable for polo.”

That developer pulled out when the housing market collapsed.

But the Gulfstream properties are the largest undeveloped parcel remaining in the urban corridor between Boca Raton and Jupiter.

“The only thing that would keep us from our 100th anniversary would be if the price of real estate went way up again,” Orthwein said.

Until then, Gulfstream survives as the only polo club where anyone can stable a polo pony and receive lessons on fields where they play in a match.

“We’re the last remaining club of its kind in the country,” Aversano said. “We want to do this as long as we can.” Ú

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Red Cross auction and education combine to help the helpers

By Christine Davis

Heroes, take your pick: a chance to drive a race car in Las Vegas, the opportunity to have a horse race named after you at Churchill Downs, or to serve as a fighter pilot for a day at Homestead Air Reserve Base.

“We have some fabulous live auction items that we’ve never had before,” said Pam Begelman, co-chair of the Red Cross Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast Region’s third annual Honoring the Hero in All of Us event.

Set for March 21 at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Boca Raton, the Red Cross fundraiser promises to be exciting, rewarding, inspiring and delicious.

The event is named in honor of its corporate and individual donors, says cochair Sally Painter. “We consider them to be heroes.

They are helping others in their community who are in a desperate time.”

In addition to giving recognition and raising funds, the event also aims to educate about the organization.

“The Red Cross doesn’t get money from the government and all the money it raises is earmarked to stay here to run our programs,” Begelman says.

“I had thought that the Red Cross helps with disasters like hurricanes and tsunamis, but it does so much more.

“Whenever there’s a fire, volunteers from the Red Cross come to help to get the victims back on their feet.”

Most people aren’t aware that volunteers who’ve opted to be Disaster Action Team members are on the scene of a fire right behind the fire truck, offering food, clothing and temporary housing, notes Delray resident Phil Renaud,

board member and chairman of volunteer management.

“We also arrange for counseling if that’s what’s needed.

“As a member of that team, the very first disaster I was sent to was an aircraft collision in Boca Raton. Mostly, we kept the first responders hydrated.

Some of the wreckage hit a bit of a condo, and we called in a psychology group for the people affected, including two children who were supposed to fly home the next day.”

It’s also important to know that 91 cents of every dollar raised goes to those who need it, he added.

Once a hero, always a hero and worthy of recognition.

People attending the event, which costs $150 per person, gain the status and some give repeatedly.

ABOVE: Board member Phil Renaud and his wife, Mary.

LEFT: (from left) Mark and Pam Begelman, and Sally and Bob Painter are chairing this year’s event.

Photos provided

Co-chairs Pam and Mark Begelman with Sally and Bob Painter aim for the event to attract 200 people and raise $150,000. From 7 to 10 p.m.,

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Music and Dance Under the Stars

Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton March 3: Don black-tie attire and step into a tented ‘kaleidoscope of the arts,’ with gourmet food and wine, a silent auction and ballroom dancing, to benefit Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphonia. Time is 5:3010 pm. Cost is $115. Call 866-687-4201 or visit www. bocasymphonia.org/ musicanddance.

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Philanthropy Calendar

Pay it Forward

Pay it Forward is a calendar designed to celebrate the many philanthropic events in the community from October through April each year.

Events in this listing are current as of 2/26. Please check with organizers for any changes.

MARCH 2 Saturday - 3/2 - Bethesda Ball: A Royal Celebration at The Breakers, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. Jam to the music of “Almost Elton John and The Rocket Band” and enter a contest for a trip to London while raising money for Bethesda Hospital Foundation. 6:30 pm. $375. 737-7733, Ext. 84445, or www. bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.

3/2 - Boca Raton Heart & Stroke Ball at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive West, Boca Raton. Celebrate 31 years of timehonored tradition and excellence at the “Heart and Soul” benefit for American Heart Association. 6:30-midnight. $325.

697-6612 or www.bocaratonheartball. org.

MARCH 3-9 Sunday - 3/3 - Music & Dance Under the Stars with the Boca Raton Symphonia is held at the Count De Hoernle Amphitheatre in Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and wines, silent auction, musical entertainment, dance, art and cash bar. Black tie or Cocktail attire. 5:30-10 pm. Boca

Raton Symphonia performs at 7 pm. $115/person. 702-6484 or www. bocasymphonia.org/musicanddance.

Wednesday - 3/6 - Granting Wishes and Great Dishes at Boca Rio Golf Club, 22041 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton is presented by Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County. Chef and restaurateur Michelle Bernstein is featured speaker. 5 pm. $75. 852-3173 or www.jewishboca.org.

Thursday - 3/7 - 15th Annual Old Bags Luncheon at The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach. Features a silent auction of over 300 designer handbags and jewelry to benefit Center for Family Services. Actress and author Carrie Fisher is guest speaker. 10:30 am. $350. 616-1257 or www.ctrfam.org.

Friday - 3/8 - Love of Literacy Luncheon at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Listen to a presentation by author Ann Patchett to generate proceeds for programs at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. 11:30 am. $125.

921-4663 or www.literacypbc.org.

Saturday - 3/9 - Masques Among the Masters at Wally Findlay Galleries, 165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach. Celebrity masques sold to benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation.

Masques available for bid during silent auction and cocktail reception, followed by a private dinner on the terrace. 6:3010:30 pm. $450 or $150/silent auction and reception only. 494-6888.

3/9 - SHUZZ | ART | FASHION Show at Signature Flight Support, 3300

Center for Creative Education Spring Luncheon Private Home, Palm Beach

March 6: Take a manatee adventure with second-graders from Freedom Shores Elementary School in Boynton Beach as they track the life of Rickolas, a lumbering sea mammal who is separated from his family following a hurricane. Time is 11:30 am-2 pm. Cost is $275. Call 805-9927 or visit www.cceflorida.org. Photo: Three classes of 8-year-olds will serve as the inspiration for this year’s ‘Manatee Insanity’-themed fundraising luncheon. Photo provided Airport Road, Boca Raton. Escape to the Caribbean for a taste of the tropics, an all-new fashion show, entertainment and more, and help provide shoes for children in poverty. 7-11 pm. $75-$250.

561-301-0122 or www.shuzz.org.

MARCH 10-16 Sunday - 3/10 - An Evening with Society’s Legends at the Colony Hotel’s Royal Room, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Vic Damone receives the Legend’s Award presented by Society for the Preservation of the great American Songbook. Cocktail attire.

6:30 pm. $500-750. 800-723-4698.

Monday - 3/11 - Book of Hope Luncheon at Boca Raton Resort &

Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Take the opportunity to learn more about the work Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America is doing while helping support its programs and services. 10:30 am. $125. 218-2929 or visit www.ccfa.org.

Thursday - 3/14 - Delray Beach Home Tour in coastal Delray Beach.

Enjoy a day of touring beach-area homes, with trolley service, lunch and an extensive raffle that includes travel packages, fine jewelry, spa services and more. 10 am-4 pm. $100. 266-0003, Ext. 13, or delrayhometour.com.

MARCH 17-23 Wednesday - 3/20 - 15th Annual Honor Your Doctor Luncheon at

Broken Sound Club, 2401 Willow Springs Blvd., Boca Raton. Join forces with the Boca Raton Woman’s Club and Rotary Club Downtown Boca to honor doctors in the South Florida community.

7-10 pm. $75. 299-1429 or www. rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.

Thursday - 3/21 - Portrait of a Woman Spring Luncheon at Sailfish Club, 1338 N. Lake Way, Palm Beach.

A special portrait is painted of each honoree during Women’s History Month. Proceeds benefit Quantum House. 11:30 am-2 pm. $135. 588-9984 or www.quantumhouse.org.

3/21 - Blue and White Auction at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail Sound, Boca Raton. Celebrate the

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Alzheimer’s Association Fundraiser Boca Country Club, Boca Raton

Circle of Hope Gala

Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club, Boynton Beach

March 14: Join Julia and friends for a fundraiser featuring shopping, hors d’oeuvres, wine, entertainment and door prizes. Time is 4:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $75. Call 243-1922 or visit www. alz.org/seflorida. Photo: front, from left) Agnes Nicolosi, Julia Vassalluzzo, Kim Vassalluzzo, Yahaira Sanchez, (back, from left) Judy Hartman, Laurie Bulman, Lori D’Angelo and Angela Panna. Photo provided Fighting Knights and support school athletic programs at a silent and live auction that will include food and festivities. 7:30 pm. $40. 237-9000 or www.lynn.edu.

Friday - 3/22 - Palm Beach Dramaworks 13th Annual Gala at The Four Season Resort, 2800 S. Ocean Blvd. , Palm Beach. Theme is Luck be a Lady. 6:30 pm. $500. 514-4042 or www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

MARCH 24-30 Sunday - 3/24 - Doggie Ball at Boca West Country Club,20583 Boca W Drive, Boca Raton. Help support Tri County Humane Society in your blue jeans, boots and western wear. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by sit-down buffet dinner, dancing and auctions.

5:30-11 pm. $225. 482-8110. 482-8110 or www.tricountyhumane.org.

Thursday - 3/28 - Palm Beach Rhapsody: Symphony Gala Concert at The Mar-a-Lago Club, 1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach.

See pianist Lola Astanova and hear tenor Thiago Arancam as they perform under conductor Jahja Ling.

7:30 p.m. $500. 833-3044 or www. palmbeachsymphony.org.

MARCH 31-APRIL 6 Thursday - 4/4 - Boys and Girls Club Dinner at Marriott Hotel, 10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Dinner honors Forrest and Frances Lattner and benefits Boys and Girls Club. Children provide entertainment. 6 pm. $150.

221-9574.

4/4 - Red Rose Dinner Gala at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive West, Boca Raton. Join the Florida East Coast Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters in honoring Palm Beach Opera General Director Daniel Biaggi. 6 pm. $225. 3916380 or www.nsalbocaraton.org.

Friday - 4/5 - South Florida Science Museum Annual Gala at The Breaker’s, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. An elegant evening featuring a presentation by former astronauts.

6:30 pm/Cocktails, 7:30 pm/dinner and presentation. $600. 832-1988.

Saturday - 4/6 - 7th Annual Monopoly Event & Casino Game Night at Via Mizner Golf and Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Drive, Boca Raton. Silent and live auction plus

casino gaming benefits Boca Helping Hands. 6 pm. $1,500/monopoly, $125/ casino: includes cocktails and dinner for one. 417-0913, Ext. 202 or www. bocahelping hands.org.

MORE APRIL Sunday - 4/7 - Mounts Botanical Garden Spring Benefit at 3630 Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach. Enjoy an enchanting evening with cocktails, hors d’ouevres and a silent auction at this West Palm Beach estate, which has a one-of-a-kind garden filled with succulents and sculptures. 5:30-8 pm. $150. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

Thursday - 4/11 - Closet Couture Luncheon at Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach.

Security expert Laura Clark is guest speaker. Benefits The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter.

11 am-2 pm. $85. 279-8606 or www. lupusfl.org.

Friday - 4/19 - Sandoway House Nature Center Gala at Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Event marks the center’s 16th anniversary with a Sweet

16 Party including gourmet food, dancing under the stars and auction.

7-11 pm. $150. 274-SAND (7263) or www.sandowayhouse.org.

Saturday - 4/20 - Reach for the Stars at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Ballroom dance competition with gourmet food and fine wines. 6 pm. $125/premium seating, $75/general admission, $60/ young friends. 651-4320 or www. kravis.org.

Monday - 4/22 - 3rd Annual Real Men Bake at Sundy House, 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Sweet and savory baked goods prepared by men who bake for a good cause. Proceeds benefit organizations upported by the Woman’s Club of Delray Beach. 6-8 pm. $20/advance, $25/door. 843-6821 or www.gfwc-delray.org.

To submit your event, contact Amy Woods at flamywoods@ bellsouth.net

March 13: Support Women’s Circle, an organization that offers free educational classes to low-income women in the fields of job development, literacy, computers and more.

Evening includes cocktails, silent auction, dinner and dancing.

Peter Blum is honorary chair. Time is 6:30 pm. Cost is $100.

Call 244-7627 or visit www.womenscircle.org. Photo: Gala Chairwoman Peggy Martin (center), with Co-Chairwomen Helen Babione (left) and Eileen Augustyn. Photo provided

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March 2013

Mary-Kate Eriksen

Presidential Scholarship finalist

Mary-Kate Eriksen of Hypoluxo Island is one of five seniors from The Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts to have been nominated for the prestigious Presidential Scholars Award. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 49th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school seniors.

Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. 101 students will make the final academic cut nationally and 20 will be named Presidential Scholars in the Arts. The final Presidential Scholars will be announced in May. Photo provided

Laugh with the Library

Mariott Hotel, Delray Beach – Feb. 1 Comedian Tom Cotter (right), the first comedian to be a finalist in America’s Got Talent, was the featured entertainer at the seventh annual Laugh With The Library. Five hundred people attended the sold-out event, which raised more than $72,000 to help fund children and teen programs at the Delray Beach Public Library.

ABOVE: Emcee Suzanne Boyd — news anchor at WPEC-TV, Ch. 12 — presents a raffle prize to Mary Boutin of Bank Atlantic.

Photos by Jerry Lower/ The Coastal Star

Boca Raton Fine Art Show

Downtown Boca Raton – Jan. 19-20

The fourth annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show presented $1,500 in awards to seven professional artists based on criteria including technique, execution, originality and booth appearance. Delray Beach resident Andrew Swan (above) won a $100 Award of Excellence for drawing and was among 125 juried artists from around the world.

At right is one of the pieces that earned Swan his purple ribbon. Photos provided

A Celebration of Love

Delray Beach Center for the Arts – Jan. 19

Love was in the air at a black-tie affair honoring Frances Bourque, founder of the center at Old School Square, and raising $57,000 for events, exhibits and educational opportunities.

Broadway star Christine Andreas performed.

ABOVE: Event co-chairs Sean and Michelle Donahue, with Patty and Rod Jones.

LEFT: Frances Bourque, with husband Bob. Photos by Thomas Carter

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Scholarship Award Winner

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Illustr ated Properties, Inc.

Boynton Beach/Lantana Rotary Club

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Ocean Ridge Waterfront Estate

The Boynton Beach/Lantana Rotary Club has awarded the first scholarship for a student of the United States to attend the May 28-29 Molecular Frontiers Annual Symposium in Stockholm, Sweden at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Destiny Andrews, a certified student pilot and a junior at Boynton Beach High School’s BASA Aviation Academy will be accompanied by her physics teacher, Nicole Neuhengen and Rotary Club pastpresident Deborah Donnelly-McLay, who is a member of the Strategic Board of Molecular Frontiers. By partnering with Molecular Frontiers, Rotary gives students the opportunity to learn and expand in the areas of science, while forming an international fellowship bond.

Photo (from left): Boynton Beach High School physics teacher Nicole Neuhengen, Boynton Beach/Lantana Rotary Club President Dr. Gay Voss, Boynton Beach/Lantana Rotary Club Past President Deborah Donnelly-McLay, scholarship recipient Destiny Andrews, and Destiny’s mother, Heather Andrews. Photo provided

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Centennial Quilt

Delray Beach Public Library — Jan. 28

The children who know they are cared for, that they are responsible for their actions, and that they are surrounded by people they can trust, are the children who will thrive.

When members of the library’s Quilting Bee heard the facility’s 100th birthday was coming up in April, they decided to create a beautiful textile to commemorate the milestone. The quilt is finished and on display, featuring old photos of the women who founded the library, as well as other memorabilia. Photo (from left): Sharon Horn, Linda Thompson, Karen Pugh, Melinda Schwartz, Nancy Dockerty, Joann Haros, Sarah Creles, Penny Stone, Dodie Watson, Linda Bouvier, Orla Englander and Hope Burtman. Photo provided

Delray Beach Art Club Third Annual Art Show Delray Beach Club -— February 8

Members of the Delray Beach Art Club exhibited their works during the third annual Delray Beach Art Show on Feb. 8.

Photo: Painter Barbara Montgomery O’Connell and guest Kate McCarthy.

Mary Thurwachter/ The Coastal Star

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Community Calendar Note: Events are current as of 2/22. Please check with organizers for any changes.

MARCH 2 Saturday - 3/2 - CCC’s 2013 Annual Hunger Walk - Registration, warm-up and walk at Schoolhouse Museum & Children’s Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Water and refreshments provided.

Benefits Community Caring Center’s Food Pantry. 7:30 am/registration, 8 am/walk and free health screening from 9 am-noon. $10 or Free with donation of non-perishable canned goods. 364-9501, Ext. 25.

3/2 - Paddle Away teaches kayaking and water safety tips at Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Explore the Lantana Preserve and the Ocean Ridge Natural Areas. Ages 15 to adult. Held again 3/16 & 4/6. 8 am-11 am. Per class: $50/ residents, $63/non-residents. 742-6221.

3/2 - 4th Annual Jumble Sale at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Five rooms of bargains and treasures.

Proceeds go to mission and outreach programs. 8 am-Noon. Free. 276-4541.

3/2 - Community Yard Sale at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd. Many unique items for sale, including holiday decorations and lights, antique toys, handmade crafts and collectibles. Food and beverages available for purchase. 8 am noon. Free. 368-6875.

3/2 - Woodcrafter’s Show & Sale in the Community Center at Briny Breezes, 5000 N. Ocean Blvd. Presented by the Briny Breezes Chiselers Club. Segmented and solid wooden bowls, hand-carved wildlife and more. 9 am-1 pm. 11 am-1 pm/lunch in the auditorium, 1 pm/raffle drawing. 732-8331.

3/2 - VITA TAX Program at Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach. Free tax preparation service provided by the United Way. Runs through 4/15. M, T & Sat.: 9 am-1 pm; M&W: 5:30-8:30 pm. Free. Call 211.

3/2 - Trash-to-Treasures and Plant Sale at the Boca Raton Garden Club, 4281 NW 3rd Ave. Plant sale, plus collectibles, housewares, clothes, jewelry, books and more. Proceeds benefit scholarships, student gardening programs, FAU’s Memory and Wellness Center Garden Therapy, Boy Scouts and Camp Wekiva. 9 am-2 pm. Free. 395-9376.

3/2 - Boardwalk Tours at Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. Join a docent for a guided tour of Green Cay’s wetlands. All ages. Held every Wed. 3 pm and Sat. 9 & 11 am. Free. 9667000 or www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature.

3/2 - Getting Traction on Climate Policy Initiatives is a partnering workshop to coordinate citizen support for funding and implementing the Regional Climate Action

Plan held at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton, 2601 St. Andrews Blvd. 9 am-5 pm. All day event featuring guest speakers, workshops and special youth programs. $10-20. www. slfclimateactionpartners.org.

3/2 - 1920s Themed Beach Complex ReGrand Opening at the Lake Worth Casino Building, 10 S. Ocean Blvd. Food, drink and more. Face painting, oceanfront Ferris wheel rides, black jack tournament and more. 10 am-4pm. 25 cent treats, free parking and pier admission until 4 pm. 533-7395.

3/2 - 2013 South Florida Police K9 Competition at Boynton Beach High School, 4975 Park Ridge Blvd. Featuring food trucks, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, prizes, interactive SWAT missions. No pets allowed.

10 am-6 pm. Free. 742-6191.

3/2 - Exhibition: Delray Art League at the Crest Galleries, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Multi-media exhibit showcasing oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures and photographs. Runs through 3/31. M-F: 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sat.: 10 am-3 pm. Free. 2437922.

3/2 - 8th Annual Sea Turtle Day: Say No to Sky Glow! at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Stroll the grounds, visit environmentally friendly exhibitors, see live animal presentations, tank feedings, children’s theater, guided tours, sea turtle rehabilition, kids crafts. Parking is at Spanish River Park,

• Heritage Hen Farm AWA Farm Fresh Eggs • Green Cay Farms • Thomas Produce • Alderman Organic Farms • Bistro Blends Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars • Independent Seafood • Capt. Red Beard Hot Sauces • The Orchid Doctor • Anita's Guacamole • Organic Juice Booth

1.5 miles north of Gumbo Limbo. 10 am-4 pm. $5 suggested donation. 544-8605.

3/2 - Planet Trunk Show at Evelyn & Arthur in the Plaza del Mar Shopping Center, 277 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. 10 am-6 pm. Free.

572-0900 or www.evelynandarthur.com.

3/2 - Art Exploration: Oodles of Art at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

Ages 2-4 craft and create using simplified forms of mosiac art, origami, clay sculpting, food art, printing, stamping and more. Held again 3/6 & 3/9. 10:30-11:15 am & 11:30 am12:15 pm. Free with paid Museum admission.

Registration: 742-6780.

3/2 - Coral Reef Shark Feedings are held daily, T-Sun., at Sandoway House Nature Center, 142 S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach.

Feeding begins at 10:30 am T-Sat. and 1:30 pm Sunday. Discover what Atlantic Ocean reef fish, nurse sharks, and spiny lobsters eat for breakfast. Free with $4 admission to the nature center. 274-7263.

3/2 - Morikami Gardens Photography Workshop - Roji-en, The Gardens of the Drops of Dew, is the setting for this three-week workshop with professional photographer Richard Reddig at The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach.

Class meets again 3/9 (8-11 am) & 16 (10:30 am-1:30 pm). $80 for all three weeks. 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Registration: 495-0233.

3/2 - A Gilded Age Style Lunch in Café des Beaux-Arts at the Flagler Museum, Kenan Pavilion, One Whitehall Way, Palm

Community Calendar AT13 Beach. Lunch features an array of delicacies and refreshments reminiscent of the elegance of entertaining during the Gilded Age. Runs through 3/30. T-Sat.: 11:30 am2:30 pm; Sun.: Noon-3 pm. $22/Museum members; $40/non-members, includes Museum admission, tax and gratuity.

Advance purchase recommended. 655-2833.

3/2 - Free FCAT Tutoring at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Provided by the Teen Advisory Board for grades 3, 4 & 5. Held again 3/9, 16 & 23. 1-3 pm. Free. Registration: 819-6299.

3/2 - DIY Art Projects: Art in the Garden at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. On the first Saturday of each month, when the Museum is free to residents of Palm Beach County, families participate in a self-guided gallery activity, then visit the Atrium for a related DIY Art Project. 1-4 pm. Free. 832-5196.

3/2 - Tarzan at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton. Saturdays through 3/9. 2 pm. $14/ adults, $10/children 12 & under. 394-2626.

3/2 - Teen Car Club - Held Saturdays at the “505” Teen Center, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Hands on learning on the basics on how to keep up on the maintenance of your vehicle. Girls are welcome. For ages 12-20.

4-6 pm. $5/non-members. 243-7158.

3/2-3 - Lake Worth Art League Outdoor Show - View and purchase works by local artists at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 586-8666.

3/2-3 - Palm Beach Fine Craft Show at

the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.

Juried event features 120 of the nation’s top contemporary craft artists. 10 am-6 pm. $15/ adults, $14/seniors, Free/children under 12.

203-254-0486.

3/2-3 - Abbacadabra at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Tr., Boca Raton. Dust off the leisure suits and platform shoes and transport back to the ‘70s when disco was king. Abbacadabra, the ultimate ABBA tribute band, puts on a dazzling show delivered with energy and detail. Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 4 pm. Tickets $45-$65. 237-9000.

3/2-17 - Chicago presented by the Boca Raton Theatre Guild at the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Tr., Boca Raton. A musical tale of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery. T-Sat.: 8 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2 pm. $35. 347-3948 or www.brtg.org.

MARCH 3-9 Sunday - 3/3 - Sunday Breakfast is held each Sunday at VFW Post 5335, 500 NE 21st St., Boynton Beach. 8-11:30 am. $2.50-$5. All are welcome. 732-1989.

3/3 - 8th Annual Children and Parents Day at the Boynton Woman’s Club, 1010 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Event features cooking demos, kids cooking classes, arts & crafts, planting demos, entertainment, music and farm-to-table lunch - all with a pineapple theme. Noon-4 pm. $20. Free/ children under three. 243-2662.

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Green Markets

Boynton Beach Community Farmer’s Market is held in the parking lot at the Southeast corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Federal Highway. Delicious, locally grown artisan food, fresh baked goods, specialty olive oils, handmade jewelry and more. Held every Saturday. 9 am-2 pm. Free. 714-2745 or www.communityfarmersmarketsofsouthfl.com.

Delray GreenMarket is held each Saturday at the Old School Square Park, NE Second Avenue, one block north of Atlantic Avenue. Outdoor venue offers fresh local produce, baked goods, gourmet food items, plants, live music and children’s activities. 9 am-2 pm. 276-7511 or www.delraycra.org.

Lake Worth Farmer’s Market is held each Saturday at Old Bridge Park, A1A and Lake Avenue, northeast corner, in Lake Worth. 8 am-1 pm. Free. 547-3100 or www. lakeworthfarmersmarket.com.

ABOVE: Shari Dunham (center) and Laura Murray of Delray Beach (right) sample Lantana resident Joe Farrell’s ‘Flying Pig’s Revenge’ chili during the 16th Annual Chili Cook-off on Feb. 16 at Old School Square Park in Delray Beach. RIGHT: Delray resident Jean Lebrevelec (right) high-fives competitor Farrell after Lebrevelec won ‘chef’s choice’ in the traditional chili category. Lebrevelec also won ‘people’s choice.’ Photos by Kurtis Boggs/The Coastal Star 3/3 - Cruisin America Car Show & Shop For Charity at Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road. More than 100 car collectors will be showcasing their “pride and joys” and sharing car stories as retailers and restaurants serve up tastings, informal modeling and same-day shopping discounts, all to benefit two children’s charities: Nat King Cole Generation Hope and Simon Youth Foundation. Noon-6 pm. Free. 800-506-7290.

3/3 - Sunday in the Park: Live Music at the NE corner of E. Ocean Ave. and NE 4th St., Boynton Beach. Noon-3 pm. Free. 737-3256.

3/3 - Fraud of the Century: The Election of President Hayes by Roy Morris Presented as part of the 28th Annual Whitehall Lecture Series at the Henry M. Flagler Museum, 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. 3 pm. $28/non-members; $10/ individual, family & Life members. Includes Museum admission. 686-7701.

3/3 - 2nd Avenue Jazz’n Jive: Klezmer Company Orchestra at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at the University Center on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. 3 pm. $18-$43. 800-564-9539.

3/3 - In the Spotligh: Featuring Pianist Jose Menor at the Steinway Piano Gallery, 7940 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Doors open 3:30 pm; Concert: 4 pm. $20/members, $25/non-members. 982-8887.

Monday - 3/4 - Native Floridians: Seminole and Miccosukee Art and Culture at the Boca Raton Historical Society, Old Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Hwy. Exhibit features the collections of Patsy West, director of the Seminole Miccosukee Archives.

Exhibit runs through 6/28. M-F, 10 am-4 pm. $5/adults, $3/students. 395-6766.

3/4 - Figure Drawing with Gavin Glakas - Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, Dixon Education Building Art Studio, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Class helps you understand and master the technique of drawing using a live model. All skill levels

welcome. Students responsible for their own supplies. Class runs M,W&F through 3/15 held again 3/6, 8, 11, 13 & 15. 10 am-2 pm. $400/six-session series, lunch included.

Reservations: 805-8562.

3/4 - Dance to Your Own Beat at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ages 1-5 engage in fun exercises and dance movements using scarves, musical instruments and a parachute in the name of reading readiness. 10-11 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/4 - The Nixon Pardon at FAU LevineWeinberger Jewish Life Center Golden Pavilion, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/nonmember. 297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

3/4 - Fostering Healthy Relationships With Your Adult Children is presented by Joanne Ranzer and Bea Lewis as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. This three -session course, part of the winter/spring semester, will examine common parenting issues and teach valuable new skills. First of a three-part series. Class continues 3/11 & 18. 10:30 am-noon. $45/ session. 266-9490.

3/4 - Senior Bingo at Pompey Park, 1101 N.W. 2nd St., Delray Beach. Ongoing class held for adults ages 60 years young and up.

M&W. 11 am-noon. Free. 243-7356.

3/4- History and Culture of the Seminole Tribe of Florida - Presented by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library as part of the Brown Bag Series, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Noon-1 pm. Free. 742-6390.

3/4 - Adult Duplicate Bridge at Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park, 2012 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Class held every M/W/F. 12:30-3:30 pm. $3/person per game. 736-6550.

3/4 - The Lost Jews of St. Maarten: Modern Forensics and Research Rediscover One Jewish-Caribbean Community at FAU Levine-Weinberger

Jewish Life Center Golden Pavilion, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 1-2:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/4 - Broward County Mummers’ String Band - Presented by the PrimeTime Club at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Clayton Conference Center, 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Enjoy live music by worldrenowned Broward County Mummers. Lite refreshments. The PrimeTime Club was created for people 50 and over and is free to join. 1-2 pm. Free for club members.

Reservations: 737-7733 Ext. 84195.

3/4 - The Best of Sammy Weber (Violinist) at FAU Levine-Weinberger Jewish Life Center Golden Pavilion, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Annual membership: $45. 3:30-5:15 pm. $20/ member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/4 - Free FCAT Tutoring at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Provided by the Teen Advisory Board for grades 3, 4 & 5. Held again 3/6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27. 4-6 pm. Free. Registration: 8196299.

3/4 - Gary: A Conversation with Tony Award Winner Gary Beach is presented as part of the Culture & Cocktails Series at The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Star of Broadway hits The Producers, Beauty and the Beast, Les Miserables, plus appearances in numerous TV series will be interviewed by Andrew Kato.

Proceeds benefit the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. 5-7 pm. $50. 472-3330.

3/4 - Got Gaming? at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Held again 3/11, 18 & 25. 5:15-6:30 pm. Free. 266-9490.

3/4 - Pajama Storytime at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Ages 3-6 (plus siblings) listen to stories, sing,

dance and make a special craft while in their pajamas. 7-8 pm. Free. 742-6380.

3/4 - Sophisticated Discussions: A Singles Group - Join over-50 peers in a supportive, singles group discussion at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Held Mondays. Refreshments served. 7-8:30 pm.

Free. 393-7807 or www.myboca.us.

3/4 - If They Could See Me Now! at The Plaza Theatre, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.

Held again 3/11. 7:30 pm. $30. 588-1820.

3/4 - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 54 meets the first Monday of each month at Harvey Oyer Park, 2010 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Boaters and non-boaters welcome. 8 pm. 966-2158.

Tuesday - 3/5 - Bounce into Books Storytime - Ages 3-30 months listen to books, sing songs, do fingerplays, dance and make new friends at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Held again 3/19.

10-10:45 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/5 - Economic Austerity: The Path To Prosperity … Or Not? at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/5 - Interactive Story: A Story ‘N More is held each Tuesday at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Children’s books come to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. Two sessions: 10:30 am: ages 1-2, 11:30 am: ages 2-4. Free with paid museum admission: $4/ages 1-17; $4.50/seniors; $5/adults. 742-6782.

3/5 - Chess Club at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Knowledge of the game is necessary. All levels welcome. Ongoing event held T & F. Noon-4 pm. Annual fee: $20/ residents, $30/non-residents. 243-7350.

3/5 - An In-Person Conversation With My Fair Lady: One-On-One With Sally Ann Howes at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

1-2:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171.

3/5 - Memories, Milestones and Memoirs: A Writing Workshop at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. Fourweek session runs through 3/26. 2-4:30 pm. $80/residents, $100/non-residents. 477-8727.

3/5 - Karate: Nisei Goju-Ryu Karate Academy for ages 5-18 at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Learn the basic stances and positions of Karate. A Held every Tuesday. 3-4:30 pm. $40/residents; $50/nonresidents plus a one-time $30 uniform fee.

243-7350 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

3/5 - Handwriting Analysis: Different Strokes for Different Folks is presented by Lillika Weinberger at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 3 pm. Free. 2669490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

3/5 - Passport Around the World at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

Ages 6 & up. Each week features an exploration of a country’s culture, cuisine, customs, music, landmarks and more. Held Tuesdays through 3 /5. 3:30-4:30 pm. Per class: $4.50/members, $5.50/non-members.

Registration: 742-6780.

3/5 - Young Artwork Class for ages 2-6 at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach.

A six week Bilingual Art Program where

participants explore colors, shapres, textures, line and form. Held Tuesdays through 4/16.

Age 4-6: 3:30-4:15 pm; age 2-3: 4:30-5:15 pm. $96/residents; $120/non-residents. 243-7350.

3/5 - Gangsters, Rumrunners, Femme Fatales and The Law: South Florida During Prohibition at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Annual membership: $45. 3:30-5:15 pm. $20/ member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/5 - Kid Swim Fit for skilled swimmers ages 4-17 at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Class is for those who wish to have a swim team workout without having to compete in meets.

Children must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke. Class runs through 5/31. T-F. 4-4:30 pm. Cost per month: $45/resident, $57/non-residents. 742-6645.

3/5 - Games @ Your Library at the Boynton Beach City Library, 508 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Grades K-4 play favorite video, board and card games. Held again 3/12. 4:30-5:30 pm.

Free. 742-6380.

3/5 - 10 and Under Tennis - Junior Development Clinics for children ages 4-12 at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Four-week session held Tuesdays through 3/26. Age 4: 4:30-5pm; age 5-6: 5-5:30 pm; age 7-8: 5:30-6:15pm; age 9-12: 6:15-7:15 pm. For ages 4-6, $20/ residents, $25/non-residents; for ages 7-12, $30/residents, $38/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6550.

3/5 - Figure Drawing with Gavin Glakas - Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, Dixon Education Building Art Studio, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Class helps you understand and master the technique of drawing using a live model. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. Students are responsible for their own supplies. Four session class runs T&Th through 3/14 held again 3/7, 12 & 14.

Light refreshments provided. 6-9 pm. $100/ class; $350/four-session series. Reservations: 805-8562.

3/5 - Sing A Song of Social Protest Presented by Stephen Gershenson as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series held at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. This three session course, part of the winter/spring semester, demonstrates the major intersections between events of the day and the music that accompanied social movements of the poor, the underprivileged, and the disenfranchised. First of a three-part series.

Class continues 3/12 & 19. 6-7:30 pm. $45/ session. 266-9490.

3/5 - Line Dancing at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Ongoing classes held Tuesdays. 7-8:30 pm. $5/door. 742-6550.

3/5 - French Fete: Duo Turgeon Presents French Masterworks for Two Pianos at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

7-8:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171.

3/5-6 - Hammock Trails is a guided walk of a quarter-mile boardwalk at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Held every T 10-11 am & W 10 am-noon. Free. 544-8605.

March 2013

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Municipal Meetings 3/4 & 4/1 - Ocean Ridge - First Monday at Ocean Ridge Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. 6 pm. Agenda available at www.oceanridgeflorida.com.

3/5 & 3/19 - Delray Beach - First & third Tuesdays at Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave. 6 pm. Agenda available at: www.mydelraybeach.com.

3/8 - Gulf Stream - Second Friday at Gulf Stream Town Hall, 100 Sea Road 9 am. Agenda available at: www.gulf-stream.com.

3/11 & 3/25 - Lantana second & fourth Mondays at Lantana Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle. 7 pm. Agenda available at www.lantana.org.

3/26 - South Palm Beach - Fourth Tuesday at South Palm Beach Town Hall, 3577 S. Ocean Blvd. 7:15 pm. Agenda available at: www.southpalmbeach.com.

3/26 - Manalapan - Fourth Tuesday at Manalapan Town Hall, 600 S. Ocean Blvd. 9:30 am.

Agenda available at www.manalapan.org.

3/28 - Briny Breezes - Fourth Thursday of each month at Briny Breezes Town Hall, 4802 N. Ocean Blvd. 4 pm. Agenda available at www.townofbrinybreezes-fl.com.

Wednesday - 3/6 - Love to Knit meets every Wednesday at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest. Join the Love to Knit knitters to make preemie hats, blankets for pets or other community-based knitting projects. 9 am-noon. Free. 742-6886.

3/6 - Shuffle Board/Disc Knockout at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach.

A fun game involving skill and strategy. For all ages, minors accompanied by an adult.

Ongoing event held W & F. 9-11 am. Annual fee: $15/residents, $25/non-residents. 2437350 or www.mydelraybeach.com.

3/6 - Lawn Bowling at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. For ages 18 years and up. Enjoy a sport that takes skill and practice. Everyone is welcome. Held W & F. 9 am-11 am. Annual fee: $40/residents, $45/ non-resident. 243-7350.

3/6 - Adult Sculpting Class: Placed on a Pedestal at the Boynton Beach Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave. Adults enhance their creativity and reduce stress. Session runs W through 4/3. 9-11:30 am. $50/residents, $63/ non-residents. Registration: 742-6650.

3/6 - Learn to Sew Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Make clothes for yourself or family. All levels taught. Participants must bring their own sewing machine. Come prepared with fabric, pattern, scissors, pins and thread. Eight-class session runs Wednesdays through 4/24.

Two times offered: 9 am-noon; 1-4 pm. $50/ residents, $62.50/non-residents. 393-7807.

3/6 - Family Storytime at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Listen to stories, sing songs and learn fingerplays. Infants-Age 5. Held again 3/13, 20 & 27. 10-10:45 am. Free. 742-6380.

3/6 - Socrates Café - Weekly discussion group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 3/13, 20 & 27.

11:30 am. Free. 266-0194.

3/6 - Early Florida Natives & Early European Explorers - Presented as part of the What’s On Wednesday Series at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Listen to speakers present educational and entertaining topics. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free.

742-6390.

3/6 - Sandra Thompson: An Introspection of an Artist’s Love Affair with Palm Beach moderated by Vivian Highberg is presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Book signing to follow. 2:30 pm. Free.

Reservations: 805-8562.

3/6 - Weapons of Mass Seduction: The Two Oldest Professions at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Annual membership: $45. 3:30-5:15 pm. $20/ member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/6 - Wednesday Dinner is held each week at VFW Post 5335, 500 NE 21st St., Boynton Beach. 4:30-7 pm. $8. All are welcome. 7321989.

3/6 - The United States and Israeli Policies: Contemporary Middle East Crisis - Presented by Colonel Alfred Biegel, US Army (Ret.), as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. This three session course, part of the winter/spring semester, examines developments, their impact and implications for United States and Israeli policies. First of a three-part series. Class continues 3/13 & 20.

6-7:30 pm. $45/session. 266-9490.

3/6 - Eco-Watch: Determination of Innate Immune Function in the Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles by Fluorescent Microscopy at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Presented by Patricia “Trish” Sposato.

Recommended for ages 14 and up, children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8:30 pm. $5 suggested donation.

Reservations: 544-8615.

3/6 - A Special Jazz Evening with Joe Scott Piano Trio and Guest Saxophonist

Joe Mal at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

7-8:55 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171.

3/6 - American Songbook by Baritone William R. Stafford - Presented as part of the Cy Schonberg Memorial Concert Series, under the artist direction of Dr. Robert Sharon at South Palm Beach Town Hall, 3577 S. Ocean Blvd. 7 pm/doors open, 7:30 pm/performance. Single event tickets are $25. For complete series tickets or for more information, call 588-8889 or www. southpalmbeach.com.

Thursday - 3/7 - Quilters meet every Thursday at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest. Share quilting information and perpetuate quilting as a cultural and artistic form. 9-11:30 am. Free. 742-6886.

3/7 - Playdough Fun Day @ Your Library at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ages 3-5 make shapes, letters and more with playdough and imagination.

10-11 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/7 - S.T.E.A.M Power at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Parent-child course series lets ages 3-5 engage in early learning forms ot Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. 10:1511:45 am. $6.50 per class/members, $7.50 per class/non-members. 742-6780.

3/7 - Lunch with Liz @ the Library at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Brown-bag lunchtime program for women, features “Blossom into Being,” based on the insights of Joan Lunden. 11:30 am-1 pm. Free. 266-9490.

3/7 - Adult Acrylics Art Class at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Local instructor teaches basic acrylic painting techniques to beginners and available for instruction to advanced painters as well. Call for list of supplies needed. Ongoing class held every Thursday. For ages 18 & up. Noon-2 pm.

Fee for six- classes: $55/residents, $60/nonresidents; or $10/class. 243-7350.

3/7 - Basic Driver Improvement Class - Presented by the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. at the South County Civic Center, 26700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach. Noon-4 pm. Free. 845-8233.

3/7 - Senior Bridge at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. All experienced players welcome. Partners not needed.

Ongoing event held every Thursday. For ages 18 and up. 1-4 pm. Annual fee: $15/residents +$1/game, $25/non-residents + $2/game.

243-7350.

3/7 - Our Revolutionary Fathers And The Documents That Shaped Them at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

1-2:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171.

3/7 - Presidents Who Have Had a Major Impact on America: Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy and Johnson - Presented by Ronald Feinman, Ph.D., as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series held at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. This four session course, part of the winter/spring semester, traces the presidencies of four Presidents who made a major difference in American History from the Great Depression through the tumultuous 1960’s. First of a four-part series. Class continues 3/14, 21 & 28. 2-3:30 pm. $50/ session. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

3/7 - From the Oceans to the Stars at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach.

Ages 6 and up learn from an interactive astronomy, oceanography and earth science experience. Held Thursdays through 3/21.

3:30-4:30 pm. $6.50 per class/members, $7.50 per class/non-members. 742-6780.

3/7 - Cole Porter - A True Wit of American

Music: His Life and Music at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society.

Annual membership: $45. 3:30-5:15 pm. $20/ member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/7 - Read to Hogan the Reading Dog at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Each reader gets 10 minutes with Hogan. All ages. Held again 3/14 & 21.

4-5 pm. Free. 742-6380.

3/7 - Wine Tasting at Old Vines, Wine & Spirits, 900 E. Atlantic Ave. #3, Delray Beach.

Held again 3/21. 5:30-7:30 pm. Free. 2762076 or www.oldvinesdelraybeach.com.

3/7 - Movie Night: Vertigo at J. Turner Moore Memorial Library, 1330 Lands End Road, Manalapan. Snacks provided. 6 pm.

Free. 588-7577.

3/7 - God Bless America - An American Anthem By a Jewish Composer: Irving Berlin - His Life and Music at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 7-8:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/7 - The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach - Presented as part of the ArtSmart/Kravis Under Cover Series at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Written with boundless intelligence and filled with the tenderness of youth, this debut tale breeds two genres with limited gene pools, the baseball novel and the college novel, and comes up with a vigorous hybrid about ambition and its limits, about the bonds of family and friendship and love, and about commitment - to oneself and to others. 1:30 pm. $25. 832-7469.

3/7 - Classical Cellists: Liakhovetski Brothers at the Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5-6 pm. Free. 278-5455.

3/7 - Volleyball at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Ongoing classes held Th. 6:30-8:30 pm. $5/at the door. 742-6550.

3/7 - The Power of Positive Parenting Presented at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Support program designed for parents of children newborn to age 12. Learn strategies for promoting positive relationships with your children and encourage desirable behaviors. Each session offered in Haitian Creole and English.

Parents are encouraged to attend all three sessions (3/7 or 3/14, 3/21 & 3/28). Children will participate in fun activities while parents attend the program. Presented by the Children’s Services Council. Held again 3/14 (in Creole). 6:45-8:15 pm. Free. 742-6886.

3/7-16 - 7th Annual Festival of the Arts Boca at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, and the Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Full schedule available at the event website. 3688445 or www.festivaloftheartsboca.org.

Friday - 3/8 - Stories In The Garden: Butterflies at Mounts Botanical Garden, Garden Pavilion, 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. In partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System this program features storytime, garden activity and craft project. For ages 2-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations: 1011 am. Free. 233-1757 or www.mounts.org.

3/8 - China’s String Of Pearls: Speaking Softly and Carrying A Big Stick at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

3/8 - We’re on a Safari!: An Animal Exploration at the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, 129 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach. Ages 2-4 investigate everything from feathers and scales to fins and gills and more with live animals. 10:30 -11:30 am. $4.50 per class/members, $5.50 per class/non-members. 742-6780.

3/8 - Bob Roberts Society Orchestra at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Full 16-piece big band plays a variety of tunes to entertain lovers of music and dance in a social setting every Friday. 1:30-3:30 pm. $4. 742-6240.

3/8 -Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction: ‘Words … Alive!’ dramatizes Jeannette Walls’ Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 3:30-5:15 pm. $20/member, $25/non-

Community Calendar AT15 member. 297-3171.

3/8 - Opening Reception: Beyond Oceans by Sally Cooper & Paul Slater at the Highland Beach Library, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. Exhibit runs through 4/25. Hours: M-W: Noon-6:30 pm; F&Sat.: 10 am-1 pm.

Reception: 4:30 pm. Free. 278-5455.

3/8 - Palm Beach Round Table Speaker Reception at The Beach Club, 755 North County Road, Palm Beach. Presentation

by Toni Holt Kramer, Television Host. Preregistration required by 3/4. Reception doors open at 5:45 pm; lecture begins 6pm. $65/ members, $75/non-members. 832-6418.

3/8 - Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp Live! at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium at the University Center on FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road. Join radio legend Cousin Brucie for an unforgettable evening with the legends of 50’s and 60’s rock & roll. Every group contains original recording members. 8 pm. $39-$75.

877-311-7469.

3/8-9 - Dollhouse Miniature Show & Sale at Boca Raton Community Center, 150 NW Crawford Blvd. Presented by Les Petits Collecteurs of South Florida. 9 am-3:30 pm.

3/8: pre-registered workshops, 3/9: show and sale. $5/adults, $2/ages 12 and under.

Proceeds benefit The Haven and Kids in Distress. 737-5416.

3/8-9 - A-Mug-A-Thon at South Shores Tavern, 502 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth is a benefit for the relocation of Clay Glass Metal Stone Coopertive Gallery. Buy an artist-made mug and fill with beer or wine while listening to live music. The artist’s coop is relocating to 15 S. J Street by 4/1. 7 pm-closing. $30.

588-8344.

3/8-10 - John Davidson Dinner Show at the Atlantis Country Club, 190 Atlantis Blvd.

An evening filled with exciting entertainment and one surprise after another. Held again 3/15-17. Dinner: 5:30 pm; show starts at 7:30 pm. $65/includes dinner, show, tax and service charge for one guest. Liquor is additional. Registration: 965-5788.

3/8-10 - Tap, The Show at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

F&Sat.: 8 pm; Sat.&Sun.: 2 pm. $42. 243-7922 ext. 1 or www.delraycenterforthearts.org.

3/8-10 - 46th Annual St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Festival at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Live entertainment, carnival rides, flea market, antique car show, and raffles.

All proceeds benefit the St. Vincent Ferrer School. F: 5-11 pm; Sat.: 11 am-11 pm; Sun.: 11 am-7 pm. Free admission but carnival rides require tickets. Advance tickets $50/3day ride bracelet; $25/one-day ride bracelet.

On grounds price: $60/3-day ride bracelet; $30/one-day ride bracelet. 276-6892.

Saturday - 3/9 - Ocean Ridge Garden Club Rummage Sale at Ocean Ridge Town Hall, 6450 N. Ocean Blvd. Proceeds support scholarships, beautification projects and sending students to horticulture camps. 8 am-Noon. Free. 752-1630.

3/9 - Drop It, Build It, Fly It, Launch It, Thrill It: 27th Annual Engineering Competition at the South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Students in elementary, middle and high school compete for prize money. 8 am-3 pm. Free. 832-1988 or www.sfsm.org.

3/9 - Special Olympics Summer Games at John I Leonard High School, 4701 10th Ave., N, Greenacres. Events include track and field, bocce, cycling, soccer, tennis and volleyball.

Presented by Special Olympics Florida - Palm Beach County. 9 am/opening ceremonies.

Free. 966-7019 or sopbc.com.

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3/9 - The Writer’s Studio at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 3/16, 23 & 30. 10 am. Free. 6387251.

3/9 - Little Wonders - Introduce children to plants and animals around them with a hike, crafts, and stories at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Ages 3 & 4, accompanied by an adult.

Held again 4/6. 10-10:45 am. $5/members, $8/non-members. Reservations: 544-8615.

3/9 - The Mujahidin In Syria: The New AlQaeda? at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Winter Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/nonmember. 297-3171.

3/9 - I Love Art Classes at Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach.

Children create art utilizing recycled items.

For ages 4-10. Two sessions: 10:30 am-noon or 12:15 -1:45 pm. Runs Sat. through 4/6 . $36/residents, $45/non-residents. 742-6650.

3/9 - Ride & Remember Trolley Tour departs from the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach.

2-hour tour focuses on 5 historic districts.

Held the second Saturday of each month. In celebration of Women’s History Month, tour will include a look inside the historic home of local artist Lois Brezinski. 10 am-noon. $20.

Reservations: 279-8883.

3/9 - Open House: Grand Opening of the Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building: at the Society of The Four Arts King Library, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Enjoy refreshments and musical performances, tour the new building and learn more about Campus on the Lake programs. 10 am-1 pm.

Free. 655-7227.

3/9 - Love from Shakespeare to Coward: An Enlightening Entertainment by Elizabeth Sharland - Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Best of Britain series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 11 am. Free. Reservations: 805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

3/9 - Gourmet Food Truck Expo returns to Plaza del Mar, 230 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.

More than a dozen food trucks featuring a variety of culturally diverse culinary delights.

11 am-3 pm. Free admittance. 762-5340.

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AT16 Community Calendar 3/9 - Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Lake Worth and Lantana – Conducted by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History departs at 11 am from Macy’s (outside East Entrance) Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N Congress Ave, Ste. 483. Four hour tour includes a combination of both bus and walking tour and food sampling, along with visits to historical and cultural sites narrated by a guide. Held the second Saturday of each month, year-round, rain or shine. Reservations required - check website for available dates. $35/adult & senior citizen, Free/children under 18. 243-2662 or www. tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

3/9 - Lyric & Songwriting Workshop at Delray Beach Center of the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Blvd. Steve Minotti presents panel of local songwriters to play, sing and discuss their creative process. 1 pm. $10. 868-2063.

3/9 - Once Upon A Happily Ever After: A Workshop for Young Writers at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Spend time getting ideas, creating characters, and finding new stories to tell.

For ages 9-12. 2-4 pm. $35/resident; $43.75/ non-resident. 347-3900.

3/9 - Guys & Dolls performed by the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Theatre Department followed by a gala “meet the cast” reception at Dreyfoos School of the Arts campus, 501 S. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach. Proceeds benefit the School of the Arts Foundation. 7 pm. $100/premiere, $50/ select. Cocktail attire. Valet parking. 8056298 or www.soafi.org.

3/9-10 - Briny Breezes Art League Show and Sale at the Community Center, 5000 N. Ocean Blvd., Briny Breezes. All work done by local artists living in Briny Breezes. Visit and meet the artists. 10 am-4pm both days. Free admission and parking. 716-8028.

3/9-10 - Artists in the Park presented by the Delray Beach Art League at Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Fine art exhibition and sales. 10 am-4:30 pm. Free.

843-2311 or www.delrayartleague.com/dal.

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3/9-10 - 25th Annual Irish Fest on Flagler at the Meyer Amphitheater at Datura and Flagler in downtown West Palm Beach.

Presented by the Irish Cultural Institute.

Celebrate everying Irish with entertainment, bagpipers, step-dancing, cultural exhibits, food and more. 3/9: Noon-11 pm, 3/10: Noon8 pm. $5. Free/ages 14 and under. 954-9461093 or www.irishflorida.org.

MARCH 10-16 Sunday - 3/10 - Daylight Savings Time Begins 3/10 - Tour of Boca hosted by the Boca Raton Bicycle Club and the Recreation Services Department. Riders meet at Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road. Tour beautiful Boca Raton with an easy paced, police escorted bicycle ride. Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult if under age 14. Headphones not permitted. Helmets required. Ride is approximately 14-15 miles, with a rest stop at Rutherford Park (mile 9) for beverages and snacks. Registration: 12:30 pm. Ride begins 1 pm. $2/rider. 391-6109.

3/10 - Boynton Woman’s Club Open House at 1010 S. Federal Hwy. History buffs, Addison Mizner fans, great architect lovers or the just plain curious - enjoy a first-hand look at this beautiful building. Featuring a free concert at 3 pm by Women of Note, singing their signature acapella songs in the ballroom. Event recognizes the club’s 104year commitment to the community. 2-5 pm.

Free. 369-2300.

3/10 – Sunday Musical Matinee Series: Mei Mei Luo at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. First violinist and founder of the Delray String Quartet, performs, with piano accompaniment, an afternoon of classical music favorites. 2 pm. $15. 266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

3/10 - The Three Swingers - Presented as part of the Live at Lynn American Songbook series at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Tr., Boca Raton. Vernan Duke’s April in Paris, Vincent Youmans’ Tea for Two and Jimmy McHugh’s On the Sunny Side of the Street are included. Hear those songs and more performed by Marshall Turkin’s Classic Jazz Ensemble. 4 pm. Tickets $25-$40.

237-9000.

Monday - 3/11 - Fat by Raymond Carver is discussed as part of the Great Books group at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. 10-11:45 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/11 - Quilting Bee - Twice monthly quilting class at the Delray Beach Public

Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 3/25.

10 am. Free. 266-0194.

3/11 - Mangrove Paddle - Enjoy a naturalist guided tour from the boardwalk at James A. Rutherford Park, 600 NE 24th St., Boca Raton. Presented by the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Following the tour, paddle through the mangrove trails and back along the shoreline of the Intracoastal. Experience is necessary. Ages 7-adult. Held again 12:302:30 pm 3/30. 10:30 am-12:30 pm. $15/ member, $22/non-member. Reservations: 544-8615.

3/11 - Lunch & Learn: Fly Me To The Moon … or Wherever Ava is - Sinatra’s Obsession with Ava Gardner - Presented

by Lee Wolf & Steven Caras at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Weiner Banquet Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Admission includes lunch. 11:30 am. $75. 832-7469 or www.kravis.org.

3/11- Golden Ages of Classical & Flamenco Guitar - Presented by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library as part of the Brown Bag Series, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Noon-1 pm. Free. 742-6390.

3/11 - The Lost Jews of St. Maarten: Modern Forensics and Research Redicsover One Jewish-Caribbean Community at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 1-2:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/11 - Have a Glass of Tea With Sholem Aleichem: A One-Man Performance at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

3:15-5 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171.

3/11 - I Survived: The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis is discussed as part of the Book Gabbers Book Discussion group at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Grades 3-5.

6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Registration: 742-6886.

3/11 - Ocean Renewable Energy: Harnessing The Power of the Sea at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

7-8:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

March 2013 3/11-14 - Meet the Designer: Michel Piranesi of Sintessi jewelry at Neiman Marcus, Town Center Mall, Boca Raton.

Portion of proceeds benefit Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. 417-5151, Ext. 1237.

Tuesday - 3/12 - Seussmania Party at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ages infant to 5 years dress up as a character from a Seuss book, play some wacky Seuss games, listen to a Seuss readaloud and make a special Seuss craft to take home. Event is in recognition of the Read Across America campaign in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. 10-11:30 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/12 - The Lady and the Generals: Aung San Suu Kyi and the Struggle for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma) at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

3/12 - Seinfeld: A New York Jewish Icon at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

1-2:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171.

3/12 - Student Recitals at Lynn University Conservatory, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 3:30 pm: Takuya Yamamoto, violin; 5:30 pm: Dragana Simonovska, french horn; 7:30 pm: Greg Stead, oboe. Free. 237-9000.

3/12 - Unpolished Gem: My Mother, My Grandmother & Me by Alice Pung is presented as part of the Evening Book Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 6 pm. Free. 266-9490.

3/12 - Eco-Watch - The Scent of Scandal: Inside the Wild World of Orchid Smuggling - Presented as part of the Lecture Series at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Presented by Craig Pittman. Recommended for ages 14 and up, children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. Reservations: 544-8615.

Wednesday - 3/13 - Coaching the Mature Driver - Presented by Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. at Temple Emeth, 5780 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Drivers 55 and over get an insurance discount for three years when they take this course. 9 am-4 pm. $10.

845-8233 or www.safetycouncilpbc.org.

3/13 - India’s Questionable Future at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

3/13 - Tot Tumbling for Kids at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Children learn age appropriate gymnastic skills through the use of tot-sized equipment.

Wednesdays through 4/24. Ages 2-3: 10:3011:10 am, ages 3-5: 11:15-11:55 am. $57/ resident, $71/non-resident. Registration: 742-6240.

3/13 - Inside the Writer’s Mind: Ideas, Inspiration & Outcome - Presented as part of the What’s On Wednesday Series at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Listen to speakers present educational and entertaining topics. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free.

742-6390.

3/13 - New and Old World Foodways in Florida: Eating for 500 - Dr. Gary Mormino presents as part of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s Distinguished Lecture Series at Bethesda-by-the-Sea, 141 South County Road, Palm Beach. The bountiful foods Floridians enjoyed in 1513 tell quit a story. The most momentous event in the history of modern Florida occurred in 1513, when the New and Old Worlds collided along the place soon to be named La Florida. The Columbian Exchange was born, a form of 16th-century globalization. From Europe came wheat, oranges, cattle, pigs, and chickens; from the Americas came corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and yams. Enjoy the feast! The audience will take a culinary tour of the past 500 years, illustrating how the familiar has influenced our cuisine and South Floridians are rewarded with a rich and diverse pallette. 3 pm. Reception follows. $10/members, $20/others. Reservations: 8324164, Ext. 0 or www.historicalsocietypbc.org.

3/13 - CEO Sam Goldstein at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Sam Goldstein, CEO, Regent Court Management, speaks to students about his experiences. 6 pm. Free. 237-9000.

3/13 - Seminole Voices - Presented by Dr.

Harry Kerey as part of the Town Hall Talks Lecture Series at the Boca Raton Historical Society, Old Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Hwy. 7 pm. $5/non-members; free/Boca Raton Historical Society members. Reservations required. 395-6766 ext. 101.

3/13 - Legends of Doo Wop at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth.

Four legendary singers dazzle and delight with incredible harmonies while boasting several songs in Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Top 100 all time greatest hits list. 8 pm. $35. 586-6169.

3/13-14 - Space Exploration Topics of Interest … Past, Present and Future is presented by James W. Kennedy at South Palm Beach Town Hall as part of the 17th Annual Cultural Series. James W. Kennedy graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. AFter serving in the U.S. Air Force, he earned his MBA at Georgia South University. He pursued a career path that would begin with the Apollo Program and continue on to the Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs. He was promoted to Director of the Kennedy Space Center in 2003. 7:30 pm.

Single event tickets are $25. For complete series tickets or for more information, call 588-8889 or www.southpalmbeach.com.

Thursday - 3/14 - Field Trip: Miami Cruise - Meet at Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Miami has been home to many rich, famous and infamous people.

Come join us for an up close and personal look at past and present homes of celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Shaquille O’Neal, Jackie Chan, and many more. Relax and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze while listening to an informative tour of Biscayne Bay and its islands. Afterwards, you are on your own to enjoy lunch at Bubba Gump’s, Mambo Cafe, Hard Rock or any one of the many restaurants in the Bayside Market Place. Trip includes narrated cruise and motor coach transportation to and from Patch Reef Park. Checking by 8:30 am. 9 am-2:45 pm. $31. 367-7035 or or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

3/14 - 12th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour is held to benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Tour distinctive homes in the Beach area of Delray.

Admission includes access to beautiful beach area homes in Delray, parking, trolley services between homes and a catered luncheon. 10 am-4 pm. Reservations required. $100. 2660003 or www.delrayhometour.com.

3/14 – Knit ‘N Purl - twice monthly class presented by rotating facilitators at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Held again 3/28. 10:30 am. Free. 2669490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

3/14 - Tuscany Awakens: The Etruscans and Their Cultural Impact - with Giuliana Castellani Koch - presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Gain a deeper understanding of Tuscany and Western civilization. Ms. Koch presents a two-part lecture on the Etruscans, the ancient settlers of central and northern Italy. The second session will delineate the contributions which the Etruscans imprinted in Tuscany and the reverberations of their heritage in Western culture. Session I: 10:30 am-noon; Session II: 2:30-3:30 pm. $25/one session; $40/both sessions. Reservations required.

805-8562 or www.fourarts.org.

3/14 - Pen Women Luncheon and Discussion with Missy McArdle at Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. Sponsored by the Boca Raton Branch, National League of American Pen Women.

McArdle entertains and talks about local theater. 11:30 am. $25. 865-9756.

3/14 - Great Decisions: Iran at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Partake in impartial, thought-provoking analyses of eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers. Limited number of copies of the Great Decisions 2013 book are available for purchase at the reference desk on the second floor. The price of the book is $20.25.

Held every Thursday. 2-4 pm. Free. 742-6390.

3/14 - Lecture: Jules Feiffer at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. 2 pm. $25-$40. 243-7922 ext. 1.

3/14 - Palm Beach Watercolor Society General Meeting at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd.

Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month, October thru May. 6:30 pm. $2/ suggested donation. 416-9600.

3/14 - Lecture: Mt. Athos, the Holy Mountain by Dr. Christos Paptheodorou at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library, 1330 Lands End Road, Manalapan. 6-8 pm. Free.

588-7577.

3/14 - Writers’ Corner at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest. Monthly program offers free manuscript critiquing by published authors. 6:30-8 pm. Free. 742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

March 2013

3/14 - Training a New Generation of Biologists is presented by Dr. Ian Baldwin as part of Max Planck Florida Institute’s 3nd Annual Public Lecture Series at the Royal Poinciana Chapel Fellowship Hall, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. Lecture will focus on the work Dr. Baldwin and the other research group leaders at the Max Planck Florida Institute of Neuroscience. 6:30-7:30 pm. Free. Reservations: 972-9027.

Thursday - 3/14 - Lecture Series: Next Year in Jerusalem - Seven Reasons to Support Israel at the Palm Beach Jewish Center, 234 Australian Ave., Palm Beach. 7 pm. $18. 659-3884.

3/14 - Reading: Nick Flynn in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Flynn is the 2013 Lawrence A. Sanders Writer-in-Residence. 7 pm. Free.

297-2974 or www.fau.edu/sota.

3/14 - James E. Buffan Gold Coast Band Concert at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. 7:30 pm. $7 at the door.

742-6240 or www.boynton-beach.org.

3/14 - Ballet Performance: Snow White at Pine Crest School, 2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. Performance by students in grades 4-8. R: 7 pm; F: 9 am; Sat.: 2 pm. Free.

852-2800 ext. 2851.

Friday - 3/15 - Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Field Trip - Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Step back in time and discover the extraordinary blend of art, architecture, history and ecology of Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, which was built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Prompt departure from The Four Arts at 8:30 am; approximate return 3 pm. $75/includes transportation, tour and lunch. Reservations: 805-8562.

3/15 - Boca Express Train Museum Tour at the FEC Railway Station, Count de Hoernle Pavilion, 747 S. Dixie Hwy. Guided tour of two 1947 Seaboard Air Line streamliners. Both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the dining and lounge rail cars have been restored to their original splendor and deliver a nostalgic look at the glamorous day sof train travel. Held the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month January through April 2013. 1 & 2 pm. $10/adults, $5/Boca Raton Historical Society members. 395-6766 ext. 100.

3/15 - St. Patrick’s Day Show at the Boynton Beach Senior Center, 1021 S. Federal Hwy. 1-3 pm. $3/person. 742-6570.

3/15 - Thin Threads: Real Stories of Life is presented by Stacey Battat as part of the Author’s Series at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm. Free. 2669490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

3/15 - Alzheimer’s Cafe at the Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center (of Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service), 7091 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. The Alzheimer’s Cafe is a unique gathering for people affected

by Alzheimer’s disease and related memory loss, along with their families, friends, caregivers and professionals. They will share laughter and each other’s good company in a relaxed setting, listen and sing to old time music, dance, make art, play games and munch on snacks. The gatherings also create an opportunity to share feelings and explore constructive solutions for caregivers in interaction with others in similar situations.

Held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

2-4 pm. Free. RSVP: Nicole Pines 561-8667086 or www.bocafed.org.

3/15 - Annual Spring First Presbyterian Church Golf Tournament at the Lakeview Golf Club, 1200 Dover Road, Delray Beach.

Cost for golf, including gratuity, is $20. Buffet dinner follows at 6 pm at the Lakeview Golf Club for $12. People who do not play golf are welcome to attend the dinner, at which winners will be recognized. Reservations by 3/11. 276-6338 or www.firstdelray.com.

3/15 - 3rd Annual Peeps Show at Clay Glass Metal Stone, 605 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. See artist created dioramas made from the brightly colored peeps candies that appear every year around Easter. 6-9 pm.

Free. 215-205-9441.

3/15 - Evening on the Avenue at Cultural Plaza in Downtown Lake Worth (Corner of Lake Avenue and M Street.) Featuring live music, food vendors, crafts and artists selling their artwork. Held the first & third Friday of each month. 6-10 pm. Free. 588-8344.

3/15 - Ocean Avenue Concert: Celtic Mayhem at Ocean Avenue Amphitheater, between Seacrest Blvd., and NE 1st St. in Boynton Beach. Food and beverages available. 7-9 pm. Free. held again 3/15, 4/19 & 5/17.ms. 742-6246.

Saturday - 3/16 - Birds & Breakfast at Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch

The COASTAL STAR Road, Boynton Beach. Enjoy coffee and refreshments before embarking on a one hour birding tour with one of the naturalists.

For ages 9 and up. 9:30 am. $3/person. 9667000 or www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature.

3/16 - Book Sale at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library, 1330 Lands End Road, Manalapan. 10 am-1 pm. Free. 588-7577.

3/16 - 5th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities at Spanish River Park on A1A in Boca Raton.

Live music, exhibits, fun zone, therapy animals, boat rides and a free BBQ lunch.

Event partner is Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation. Open to people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Donations, volunteers and attendees welcome. 10 am-3 pm. Free. 7152622.

3/16 - 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Beer, food, vendors with pre and post-party held at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. Parade: 2-4:30 pm; Live music

by The Nouveaux Honkies: 3:30 pm. 11 am-7 pm. 279-0907.

3/16 - Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Delray Beach & Boynton Beach – Conducted by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History departs at 11 am from Macy’s (outside East Entrance) Boynton Beach Mall, 801 N Congress Ave, Ste. 483. Four hour tour and includes a combination of both bus and walking tour and food sampling, along with visits to historical and cultural sites.

Held year-round, rain or shine. Reservations required - check website for available dates.

Held again 3/23. $35/adult & senior citizen, Free/children under 18. 243-2662 or www. tastehistoryculinarytours.org.

3/16 - Creation Station at The Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real. A new dropin gallery program designed for families to learn more about the visual arts in a relaxed and fun manner. Activities may include crafting a sculpture out of recycled objects, creating a collage, or solving a jigsaw puzzle.

1-4 pm. Free with paid Museum admission.

392-2500 or www.bocamuseum.org.

3/16 - Mulan at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre, 503 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton. Saturdays through 4/27. 2 pm. $14/ adults, $10/children 12 & under. 394-2626.

3/16 - Tsunami: Let’s Write Together Book Talk by Dr. Robert Watson & Alex Watson at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Presented by middle school student Alex Watson & his father Robert, a professor at Lynn University, as part of their Let’s Write Together campaign.

They developed their idea from a love of reading books together and then discussing and comparing their favorite characters.

Join an educational discussion about intergenerational writing. Books available for purchase and autographing. 2 pm. Free.

266-9490.

3/16 - Exhibition Lecture: Members of New York’s Photo League at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Curator of Photography Tim Wride leads a panel discussion with members of the New York Photo League about their efforts as photographers in New York City from 19361950, and the power of photography to effect social reform. 3 pm. Free with admission.

832-5196 or www.norton.org.

3/16 - 4th Annual Aces for Athletes Charity Texas Hold’ Em Tournament at Palm Beach Kennel Club, 1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach. Benefits Special Olympics, FLorida - Palm Beach County.

Raffles, prizes, silent auction and more. 5:30 pm: Buffet, 6:30 pm: Tournament. $50 and up. $20/dinner only. 966-7019.

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3/17 - Delray String Quartet at The Colony Hotel and Cabana Club, 525 E. Atlantic Ave. Performing pieces by Mozart, HandelHalvorsen, Liszt and Glazunov. 4 pm. $35 at the door. 213-4138.

Monday - 3/18 - Coaching the Mature Driver is presented by Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. at South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach.

Drivers 55 and over get an insurance discount for three years when they take this course. 9 am-4 pm. $10. 845-8233.

3/18 - Sherlock Holmes Mystery Club - Presented by the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library as part of the Brown Bag Series, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Noon-1 pm. Free.

742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

3/18 - The Thread by Victoria Hislop Presented as part of the Afternoon Book Group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 1 pm. Free. 266-9490.

3/18 - Big Guy, Little Guy Storytime for ages 4-7 at the Boynton Beach City Library, 508 S. Seacrest Blvd. Little guys, bring their favorite “big guy” (father, older brother, uncle, grandfather, etc.) to the library to listen to stories, sing songs and make a special “guy” craft. 7-8 pm. Free. 742-6380.

3/18 - Champagne and Bosom Buddies: A Tribute to Jerry Herman at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. New musical revue offers

audience the masterful songs of Jerry Herman. Performed by singing actors who have had the pleasure of doing his shows on Broadway and throughout America, including Jay Stuart, Wanda Richert and Jan McArt. 7:30 pm. Tickets $10. 237-9000.

Tuesday - 3/19 - Stroke in America Presented at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Learn the common terminology, warning signs, risk factors and prevention of a stroke. 10:30-11:30 am. Free.

742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

3/19 - Traveling Museum of Music Presented as part of the Afternoons at the Willow series at Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. World renowned Smithsonian Institution recording artists Sheila and Bob Everhart pay tribute to the performance of rural country music in this one-of-a-kind show. 1 pm. $7/person. 3473900.

3/19 - Drop-in Craft Day: Spring Fling Style at the Boynton Beach City Library, 508 S. Seacrest Blvd. Drop in and make a craft.

All materials provided. Grades K-4. 4:30-5:30 pm. Free. 742-6380.

3/19 - FAU Astronomical Observatory - Public viewing day observations at FAU’s Boca Raton Campus, Science & Engineering Building, #43, 4th floor, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Viewings held on the 1st Friday and 3rd Tuesday of each month. 7 pm. Free.

297-STAR.

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MARCH 17-23 Sunday - 3/17 - Pot O’ Gold Classic & Hot Rod Car Show presented by the Asphalt Angels Car Club at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach.

Antique tractors, door prizes, 50/50 Jackpot, old school music, vintage videos, food vendors and more. Judging at 2pm. Event benefits the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades. 10 am-3 pm. $10/car entry into show, free/spectators. 733-5490.

3/17 - Basics of Sushi Workshop at The Morikami Japanese Museum and Gardens, Oki Education Studio, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach. Participants learn the basics of sushi making, cultural information about sushi and, of course, enjoy their creations. Bring a sharp 7-8 inch knife, a cutting board and an apron and dishtowel.

11 am-1 pm. $70. Registration: 495-0233 ext.

237 or www.morikami.org.

3/17 - Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Chopin and the Irish at The Society of the Four Arts at the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 3 pm. $15. 655-7226.

3/19 - Student Recital at Lynn University Conservatory, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton features Noemi Rivera on bassoon. Free. 2379000 or www.events.lynn.edu.

Wednesday - 3/20 - Politics, Policy and the Economy: What Issues on Capitol Hill Mean for Main Street and Wall Street by Ron Insana, CNBC senior analyst and commentator at Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee, Blvd., West Palm Beach. Presented by Sharon R. Bock, Clerk & Comptroller of Palm Beach County. 7:45 am. Free/Breakfast included.

Online registration required: www.clerkpbc. eventbrite.com/#.

3/20 - Basic Driver Improvement Class is presented by the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. at Temple Emeth, 5780 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Free. 845-8233.

3/20 - Fifty Shades of Grey: Examining the Roots of its Success at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/20 - Jews In France: Sad and Glorious Moments From the Fifth to 20thCentury at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A

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1-2:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171 3/20 - A Closer Look: Teresita Fernandez and the American Sublime at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Talks begin in a gallery and focus on an individual artwork, then move to the Museum Theater to explore the work’s cultural context. 1-2:15 pm. Free with admission. 832-5196 or www.norton.org.

3/20 - Homestead Exemption Outreach at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s office takes your 2013 homestead exemption application and answers valuation questions. Bring a copy of your deed, proof of residency required. 1:302:30 pm. Free. 742-6886.

3/20 - A Royal Pain - Presented as part of the What’s On Wednesday Series at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Listen to speakers present educational and entertaining topics. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free.

742-6390.

3/20 - The U.S. Bill of Rights: An Enduring Legacy at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 3:15-5 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171.

3/20 - Cheerleading Classes at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Develop teamwork and a positive attitude with an emphasis on safety. Wednesdays through 5/15. Level I (Recreational): Ages 3-9; 4-4:50 pm; $100-125. Level II (Competitive): Ages 4-10; 4-5:45 pm; $155-194. Tumbling & Stunts (all levels): Ages 4-10; 6-6:30 pm; $54-68. Registration: 901-0637.

3/20 - CEO Barbara Allan at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Barbara Allan, CEO, SRA Research Group, speaks to students about her experiences. 6 pm. Free. 237-9000.

3/20 - Palm Beach Round Table Anniversary Celebration with Faith Prince at The Colony Royal Room, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach.. Tony Award Winner Faith Prince performs following dinner. Pre-registration required by 3/14.

6:30 pm. $250. 832-6418.

3/20 - Broadway and Beyond at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 7-8:45 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member. 297-3171 3/20 - Eco-Watch: The Effects of Prey Availability on Breeding Wading Bird Physiology in a Managed Lake Ecosystem - Part of the Lecture Series at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Presented by Jennifer Chastant. Recommended for ages 14 and up, children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 7-8:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. Reservations: 544-8615.

3/20 - Community Cabaret - Calling all singers, dangers, musicians and stand-up comedians to the Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Performers must register in advance. Box office hours: T-F, 10 am-1 pm & 5-8 pm; Sat. 1-5 pm and 1 hour prior to shows. 7:30 pm.

Admission: $5. 347-3900.

3/20-21 - Turmoil In The Arab World: Past, Present and Future is presented

by Dr. Mehmet Gurses at South Palm Beach Town Hall as part of the 17th Annual Cultural Series. Dr. Mehmet Gurses joined the Department of Political Science at Florida Atlantic University in 2007 after completing his doctorate from the University of North Texas. An expert on Middle East politics, he specialized in ethnic and religious conflict, post-civil war peace building, post-civil war democratization and Islamist parties in the Middle East. 7:30 pm. Single event tickets are $25. For complete series tickets or for more information, call 588-8889 or www. southpalmbeach.com.

Thursday - 3/21 - Trialogue and Terror: Religion and Its Response to 9/11 at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. 10-11:45 am. $20/member, $25/non-member. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

3/21 - Tour of Historic and Contemporary Boca Raton is presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. Enjoy a 1.5 hour trolley tour of Boca Raton. Held the third Thursday of the month through April. Leaves from Old Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Hwy. at 10 am. $20/person; $15/Boca Raton Historical

Society members. Reservations: 395-6766, Ext. 100.

3/21 - Pocket Sketching: How to See and Capture Light and Shadow with Heightened Awareness with Sandra Thompson - Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. Workshop teaches artists of all skill levels how to “see” in order to sketch.

The class will use architecture, foliage and sculptures for inspiration. Four-session course held Thursdays through 4/11 held again 3/21, 28, 4/4 & 11. 10 am-noon. $130/four sessions, material included. Reservations: 805-8562.

3/21 – Publix Apron’s Cooking School Lecture & Cooking Demonstration: Gluten Free Cooking - Presented by Chef Rey De La Osa at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 10:30 am. Free.

266-9490 or www.delraylibrary.org.

3/21 - Tikkun Olam: How One Person Can Change and Repair the World at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. A one-time special lecture presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

3:15-5 pm. $20/member, $25/non-member.

297-3171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

3/21 - Exhibition: Ballroom Dancing at the Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5 pm. Free. 2785455.

3/21 - Student Recitals at Lynn University Conservatory, AmarnickGoldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 5:30 pm: Aneliya Novikova, Piano/PPC; 7:30 pm: Darren Matias, Piano/ PPC. Free. 237-9000.

3/21 - Lecture: From Gothic to Gaudi Presented by Maria L. Bacinich, honorary consul to the Republic of Slovenia at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library, 1330 Lands End Road, Manalapan. 6-8 pm. Free. 5887577.

3/21 - The Night Stalkers at Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. Join a Naturalist on a nighttime boardwalk tour looking at nature from the point of view of its nocturnal residents.

For all ages. 6:30 pm. $5/person. 966-7000.

3/21 - Raising Confident, Competent Children at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Parenting and family support program designed for parents of children newborn to age 12. Learn strategies for promoting positive relationships with your children and encourage desirable behaviors. Presented in both Haitian Creole and English. Children participate in fun activities while parents attend the program.

Presented by the Children’s Services Council.

6:45-8:15 pm. Free. 742-6886.

3/21 - Movie: The Destruction of Black Wall Street: Tulsa, Oklahoma 1921 Presented by host AnEta Sewell as part of the African-American Film Festival at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Helen K. Persson Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 7 pm. $10. 832-7469.

3/21 - Concert: Today’s Four Aces at the Spanish River Performing Arts Center, 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Presented by the Swing and Jazz Preservation Society. 7:309:45 pm. $18/members; $26/non-members.

499-9976.

3/21 - Pass It On: An Evening with Bill W. & Dr. Bob - Presented by The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. at the Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

The national tour of “Pass It On,” starring Gary Kimble and Richard Springle is a unique, inspirational and often hilarious theatrical production celebrating sobriety and serving as the centerpiece of a nationwide recovery education project. Proceeds benefit I Am Somebody, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those with addiction overcome the hurdles of early recovery.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets; snacks available. 8 pm. $10/advance, $15/after 3/18.

314-8374 or www.passitonbillwdrbob.com.

3/22 - Night Explorers at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Hike with creatures of the night along the boardwalk, see the tanks under a different light, and peek at the night sky courtesy of the Palm Beach County Astronomical Society. For ages 7-adult, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not bring flashlights; your guide will light your way. 7-9:30 pm. $7/members, $10/non-members. Reservations: 338-1542.

3/22-23 - Send in the Queens at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. This annual Drag Show Fundraiser is back by popular demand for a sixth consecutive year. 8 pm. $35. 586-6169.

3/22-24/2013 - 11th Annual Boca Bacchanal - Presented by the Boca Raton Historical Society at the Boca Raton Resort

The COASTAL STAR & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Events include: 3/22 - The Bacchus Bash: A delectable reception and silent auction, a multi-course feast with wine pairings, and a live auction.

6:30 pm. $225/includes valet parking. 3/23 - Vintner Dinners: Celebrated chefs pair with prized vintners at six private homes. 7 pm. $325. 3/24 - Boca Bacchanal - The Grand Tasting: at Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Sip, savor and stroll your way through this alfresco luncheon revelry on the tented green. Features by-the-bite specialties from 30 top local restaurants, a presentation of 140 featured wines, a new Beer Garden and experience the herbs, produce, specialty oils and foods in “The Marketplace.” Noon-3 pm. $75/ pre-event; $90/at the gate. Boca Bacchanal is the bigggest fundraiser of the Boca Raton Historical Society and it benefits its Heritage Education and Preservation Programs. 3956766, Ext. 101 or www.bocabacchanal.com.

3/22-24 - Biloxi Blues at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. F&Sat.: 8 pm; Sat.&Sun.: 2 pm. $42. 243-7922 ext. 1.

Saturday - 3/23 - Granfondo Garneau Florida Ride/Twilight Festival begins at The Hyatt Place, 104 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach and finishes in Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Louis Garneau, the Canadian road racing and track olympic champion and cycle-wear manufacturer, has paired up with the Delray Beach Twilight festival to create an epic cycling experience for the masses. There will be two road cycling course options of 62 miles or 37 miles along the beautiful and scenic A1A. Cut off time 2 pm. Lunch served 10 am-2 pm. Festival runs 10 am- 10 pm. All race proceeds support Gumbo Limbo’s sea turtle preservation and conservation programs and activities.

Festival also supports Kids in Distress and YMCA. Registration: 6:30 am, race: 7:30 am. Advance registration (through 3/21): $125; day of race: $140. 869-4916 or www. delraybeachtwilight.com.

3/23 - Boca Symphonia Meet The Orchestra at the Roberts Theater, Saint Andrew’s School, 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton. Families attend a dress rehearsal, and then meet the Conductor and musicians at intermission to learn about the instruments and discover how music inspires creativity.

10:30 am-noon. Free. Reservations: 866687-4201.

3/23-24 - 34th Annual Hatsume Fair returns to Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. Celebrating the first bud of spring, Hatsume, the Morikami’s largest annual event, transforms the normally tranquil Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. Taiko and live Japanese music, contests, workshops, panels, demonstrations, kids activities, food and beverages. 11 am-6 pm. $12/adults and $6/ kids before 3/22, $15/adult and $10/kids at gate, free/museum members and children under 3. 495-0233, Ext. 200.

3/23-24 - Artists in the Park presented by the Delray Beach Art League at Delray Place, SE corner of Linton Blvd. & Federal Hwy., Delray Beach. Fine art exhibition and sales.

10 am-4:30 pm. Free. 843-2311.

MARCH 24-30 Sunday - 3/24 - Downtown Open Market at Monument Piazza, Royal Palm Place, 308 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Held Sundays through May. Features food, art galleries, jewelers and a variety of boutiques. 10 am-4 pm. Free. www.downtownopenmarket.com.

3/24 - Woody Guthrie: 100 Years of Song at the Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave. to benefit Lake Worth’s Arts District, the Downtown Cultural Alliance, Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery and the Lake Worth Playhouse.

Live performance sings and tells the story of Woody Guthrie to celebrate what would have been in 100th birhtday. 2 pm & 7 pm. $20-25/ advance, $26-30/door. 215-0205-9441.

3/24 - A Cultural Dialogue: Islamic and Chinese Art at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Los Angeles County Museum of Art curator of Islamic Art Linda Komaroff elucidates historic, cultural, and artistic exchanges between the Islamic world and China in conjunction with two special exhibitions, Doris Duke’s Shangri La and The Middle East and Middle Kingdom: Islamic and Chinese Art Exchanges. 3 pm.

Free with admission. 832-5196.

3/24 - 37th Annual Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet & Annual Sports Awards at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 5pm: Cocktails & silent auction; 6 pm: dinner and awards program. Cocktail attire. $85/members, $95/ non-members. 233-3180.

Monday - 3/25- Hurricane Harmonizers - Presented by the Friends of the Boynton

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Spring Break Camps 3/25-29 - Catherine Strong Spring Camp at the Catherine Strong Park, 1500 SW 6th St., Delray Beach. Ages 6-12. M-F. 7:30am-5:30 pm. $75/residents; $90/non-residents. 2437194.

3/25-29 - Spring Break Camp at the Art Center, 125 SE 2nd Ave., Boynton Beach. Kids ages 5 to 12 create memories and make new friends while enjoying a fun-filled week of arts & crafts, special guests and daily field trips. 7:30 am-5:30 pm. $125/residents; $157/nonresidents. 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

3/25-29 - Spring Break Camp at the Ezell Hester Jr. Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach. Kids ages 5 to 12 create memories and make new friends while enjoying a fun-filled week of arts & crafts, movies and field trips. 7:30 am-5:30 pm. $125/residents; $157/non-residents. 742-6221 or www.boynton-beach.org.

3/25-29 - Spring Break Basketball Camp at Carolyn Sims Center at Wilson Park, 224 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Ages 8-12 learn basketball fundamentals while participating in drills and organized game play. 7:30 am-5:30 pm. $90/resident, $113/non-resident. 7426640 or www.boynton-beach.org.

3/25-29 - Spring Break Surf and Ocean Safety Camp at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd.,Ocean Ridge. Campers learn surfing, stand up paddle boarding, ocean safety and more. Instructed by Hula Surf and Paddle School. Instructors are First Aid and CPR certified. Ages 6 and up. Must know how to swim. 8:30 am-1 pm. $200/residents, $250/ non-residents. 742-6230 or www.boynton-beach.org.

3/25-29 - Jr. Lifeguard Camp for ages 10-15 at the John Denson Pool, 225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Skilled swimmers learn water safety and open swim. 9 am-3 pm. $50/ residents, $62/non-residents. 742-6645 or www.boynton-beach.org..

3/25-29 - Junior Lifeguard Program at Anchor Park, 340 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach.

Learn about ocean lifesaving methods and equipment as well as skills for competency in the marine environment by swimming, paddling, and performing mock rescues. Ages 1117. 9-11:30 am. $45/residents, $50/non-residents. 243-7352.

3/25-29 & 4/1 - Spring Break Skate Camp at Hobbit Skate Park, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Ages 5-15 learn all aspects of skateboarding. Six days: $144/residents, $156/non residents. 9 am-4 pm. 243-7158.

3/25 -29 - Spring Science Adventure 2013 at The South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Ages 4-12. Children will explore the ocean by touching sea animals, travel to space in the planetarium to view spring starts and make their own moon rocks, and take a trip back in time to dig up fossils and make T-Rex tooth castings. 9 am-4 pm. $210/members, $235/non-members. 832-1988 or www.sfsm.org.

Beach City Library as part of the Brown Bag Series, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Noon-1 pm. Free.

742-6390 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

3/25 - Seining the Lagoon at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Explore the grasses and flats of the Intracoastal Waterway behind Gumbo Limbo. Wear clothes that can get wet. Ages 10 to adult, children must be accompanied by an adult. 4-5:30 pm. $5/members, $8/nonmembers. Reservations: 338-1542.

3/25 - Famine by Xu Xi is discussed as part of the Great Books group at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. 1011:45 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/25 - Cercle Francais - French Conversation group at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. 2 pm.

Free. 266-9490.

Tuesday - 3/26 - Spring Children’s Fair for ages 2-12 at Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road. Games, arts & crafts, exhibits, food and community service groups. 10 am-3 pm. Free entrance to event, $15/ride all day bracelet or $3/ride. 367-7035.

3/26 - Student Recitals at Lynn University Conservatory, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 3:30 pm: Brian Garcia, trumpet; 5:30 pm: Kelly Barnett; flute; 7:30 pm: Victoria Hauk, flute.

Free. 237-9000 or www.events.lynn.edu.

3/26 - Lisa Black speaks and signs her new book, Blunt Impact, at Murder on the Beach Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach. 7 pm. Free. 279-7790.

3/26 - Boynton Beach Fishing Club meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park, 2010 N. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Join other fishermen to discuss hot topics and learn new tricks of the trade. 7-9 pm. Free. 703-5638.

Wednesday - 3/27 - The Shining Eyes of Dawn - Presented as part of the What’s On Wednesday Series at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd.

Listen to speakers present educational and entertaining topics. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free.

742-6390.

3/27 - Beach Treasures at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Meet at the center to learn about seashells and the animals that make them.

Caravan to Red Reef Park, 1400 N. State Road A1A, and search for ocean treasures. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

4-5:30 pm. $5/members, $8/non-members.

Reservations: 338-1542.

3/27 - H.R.H. Princess Maria Pia di Savoia in Conversation with Giuliana Castellani Koch - Presented as part of the Cocktail Conversation Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. H.R.H. Princess Maria Pia di Savoia, married to H.R.H. Pince Michel de Bourbon Parma, lives in Paris and spends winters in Palm Beach.

She is of the House of Savoia, possibly the oldest noble family in Europe. Interviewing her will be Giuliana Castellani Koch, who holds a doctorate degree from the University of Florence, Italy in Italian Literature. 5:30-7 pm. $25. Reservations: 805-8562.

3/27 - CEO Dan Hodgeman at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601

N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Dan Hodgeman, CEO, voispot, Inc., speaks to students about his experiences. 6 pm. Free. 237-9000.

Thursday - 3/28 - Learn with Legos @ Your Library at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ages 3-5 make a truck, spaceship or whatever using Legos.

10-11 am. Free. 742-6390.

3/28 - Eco-Egg Hunt for ages 5-9 at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Look at the many egg shapes and sizes and learn about the animals that lay them. Then go to the butterfly garden to hunt and collect your own eggs. Adults must sign-in children, but do not have to stay. Offered at two times: 11am-12:30 pm or 1-2:30 1:30-2:30 pm. $9/members, $14/nonmembers. Reser or www.gumbolimbo.org.

3/28 - Fun Flicks @ Your Library - Brave (PG) at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. For all ages. 2-3:30 pm. Free.

742-6390.

3/28 - 5th Annual Savor the Avenue Florida’s longest dining table is set along Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to 5th Avenue in Delray Beach. 20 top restaurants provide a four course pre-fixed meal paired with adult drinks. 5:30 pm/reception, 6:15 pm/grand toast and welcome, 6:30 pm/ dinner, 9 pm: after party. Prices vary by restaurant selected. 243-1077 or www. downtowndelraybeach.com.

3/28 - Boynton Beach Art District Art Walk at 422 W. Industrial Ave., Boynton Beach. Featuring open studios, open galleries, food truck and entertainment. Held the fourth Thursday of each month. 5:30-9 pm. Free. 786-521-1199.

3/28 - Raising Resilient Children at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Parenting and family support program designed for parents of children newborn to age 12. Learn strategies for promoting positive relationships with your children and encourage desirable behaviors. Presented in both Haitian Creole and English. Children participate in fun activities while parents attend the program. Presented by the Children’s Services Council. 6:45-8:15 pm.

Free. 742-6886 or www.boyntonlibrary.org.

3/28 - Movie: Banished: American Ethnic Cleansings - Presented by host AnEta Sewell as part of the African-American Film Festival at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Helen K. Persson Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 7 pm. $10. 832-7469.

3/28 - Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 with Curator Oriole Cullen Presented as part of the Campus On The Lake Best of Britain series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 2:30 pm. $25. Reservations: 805-8562.

3/28-30 - Shakespeare at the Pavilion - Presented by Take Heed Theater Company at the Old School Square Entertainment Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream featuring five actors playing all the roles in this tangled tale of love and fantasy. Held again 4/4-6. 8 pm. Free. 2439722 or www.oldschool.org.

Friday - 3/29 - Spring Egg Dive at Meadows Park Pool, 1300 NW 8th St., Boca

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Raton. Ages 5-13 search for pennies on the bottom of the pool and turn them in for plastic eggs filled with toys. Featuring free popcorn and raffles throughout the event.

10:30 am. Free. 393-7851.

3/29 - My Heart Belongs to Mommy is performed as part of the Studio Theatre series at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Unexpected twists, hilarious comments, and heartfelt moments make each one of these interactive shows a one-ofa-kind. 2 pm. $15. 272-1281.

3/29 - Spoke & History Tour is presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Meet at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. 5.5 mile tour is through the south end. 4 pm. $5/members, $10/others. Must bring own bicycle and wear helmets. Reservations: 832-4164, Ext. 103.

3/29 - Spring Fling Nights at The Museum at the South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Plant your own flowers, take part in flower demonstrations, get up close with some creepy crawlies, crafts and more.

6-10 pm. $11.95/adults, $8.95/children (312), $10.45/seniors (62+), free/members & children under 3. 832-1988.

Saturday - 3/30 - 21st Annual Egg Hunt at the Seacrest Soccer Complex, 2505 N. Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach. Visit with the Easter Bunny and then hunt for eggs. For ages 1-8. 8 am. Free. 243-7277.

3/30 - Sea Angels Beach Cleanup at Ocean Inlet Park, 6990 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. Held every last Saturday of the month.

8-10:30 am. 369-5501.

3/30 - Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll at the Henry Flagler Museum, One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Children participate in art activities and have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Children encouraged to bring their own baskets. Egg rolling spoons provided. Gates open 9 am, egg hunt begins promptly at 10 am. $18/adults; $7/children.

655-2833.

3/30 - Exhibit: Acrylic on Canvas by Carol Golembe at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Exhibit runs through 6/1.

Library hours: M-W 9 am-8 pm; Th-Sat. 9am5 pm. Free. 266-9490.

3/30 - Story & Craft Time at Green Cay Nature Center, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. Kids will discover nature through crafts and stories about animals and other nature-related themes. For ages 3-6.

10 am. $2/child. 966-7000.

3/30 - Spring Egg-Stravaganza! at the Congress Avenue Community Park, 3111 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. Kids 1-12 will have an “egg-stra” special day of hunting for colorful eggs, games, face painting and a visit from Peter Cottontail. 10 am-1 pm. Free.

742-6550 or www.boynton-beach.org.

3/30 - Springtime Festival at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Families encouraged to bring recylable materials to creat an art sculputure that houses and hides Easter treats. Also egg decorating. Pastries and beverages provided.

11 am-3 pm. Free. 279-8883.

3/30 - 12th Annual Easter Bonnet Pet Parade is hosted by the Delray GreenMarket.

Registration held on front lawn of Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach. 9 am/registration, 10 am/parade to GreenMarket for judging and prizes.

Categories include: traditional, funniest, original, tropical, frou-frou, tiniest tea-cup and owner doggie look-a-like. $2/entry fee.

Free/watch. 276-7511.

3/30-31 - 3rd Annual CityPlace Art Fair at CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. 10 am-5 pm. Free. 954-472-3755.

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3/31 - Easter Egg Hunt at Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Children run around in old-fashioned fun. 12:30-3 pm. Free. 279-8883.

Monday - 4/1 - Small World class for Ages 3-4 at Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. Children enjoy structured play and educational activities in a safe and entertaining environment. Sessions for three or five days per week through 4/30.

Held again 5/1-31. 9 am-noon. M-F: $95/ residents, $119/non-residents; M/W/F: $64/ residents; $80/non-residents. 742-6650.

4/1 - American Civil Liberties Union Up Close and Personal is presented by Geoffrey Kashdan as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series held at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Three session course, part of the winter/spring semester, takes a closer look inside this 92 year old organization with the current Vice President of the ACLU-Palm

The COASTAL STAR Beach County. First of a three-part series.

Class continues 4/8 & 15. 2-3:30 pm. $45/ session. 266-9490.

4/1 - Yoga for Children with Autism & Special Needs at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Classes designed especially for children with special needs.

Weekly sessions held Mondays through 5/6.

Ages 5-7: 2:30-3:15 pm; ages 8-12: 3:30-4:15 pm. $60/resident; $75/non-resident. 3473900 or www.sugarsandpark.org.

4/1-2 - Terri White at The Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. M&T: 8 pm. $42. 243-7922 ext. 1.

4/1-3 - Master Playwrights Series Overview: Wendy Wasserstein at The Don & Ann Brown Theatre, 201 Clematis St. West Palm Beach. M&W: 7 pm; T: 2 pm. $18. 5144042, Ext. 2.

4/1-3 - Anything Goes!: The Music of Cole Porter at The Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 NW 9th St. Held again 4/8-10. All dates: 2 & 8 pm. $30. 272-1281, Ext. 4.

Tuesday - 4/2 - Memories, Milestones and Memoirs: A Writing Workshop at the Train Depot, 747 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton.

Four-week session runs through 4/23. 2-4:30 pm. $80/residents, $100/non-residents. 4778727 or www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

4/2 - Karate for kids 5-17 at the Boynton Beach Civic Center, 128 E. Ocean Ave. Learn self-control, respect and confidence. T: 3:45-4:30 pm. Class runs through 5/7. $74/ residents, $94/non-residents. Registration: 767-1154 or www.boynton-beach.org.

4/2 - 10 and Under Tennis: Junior Development Clinics for ages 4-12 at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd. Five-week session held Tuesdays through 4/30. Age 4: 4:30-5pm; age 5-6: 5-5:30 pm; age 7-8: 5:30-6:15pm; age 9-12: 6:15-7:15 pm. For ages 4-6, $25/ residents, $32/non-residents; for ages 7-12, $38/residents, $48/non-residents.

Registration: 742-6550.

4/3 - Nova Southeastern University Museum Art Series is presented as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series held at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Three-session course, part of the winter/spring semester, gives participants an in-depth, visual experience including many of the artist’s most important masterworks. First of a three-part series.

Class continues 4/10 & 17. 2-3:30 pm. $45/ session. 266-9490.

4/3 - Chan Lowe Presents The Ungentlemanly Art: An Inside Look at Politics & Current Events Through Editorial Cartoons as part of the Lifelong Learning Community Institute series held at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Three session course, part of the winter/spring semester, discusses recent history, current events, news, politics, social trends and developments, all seen through the lens of editorial cartoons. First of a threepart series. Class continues 4/10 & 17. 6-7:30 pm. $45/session. 266-9490.

4/3 - Itty-Bits Football & Soccer for children ages 3-5 at the Ezell Hester, Jr. Community Center, 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Kids learn skills and movements in a noncompetitive, educational environment with the help of mom, dad or a coach. Runs W through 5/8. 6-7 pm. $40/residents, $50/ non-residents. Registration: 742-6550.

4/3 - CEO Steve Schoenberg at the de Hoernle Lecture Hall, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Steve Schoenberg, CEO, Steve’s Frozen Chillers, speaks to students about his experiences. 6 pm. Free.

237-9000 or www.lynn.edu/tickets.

4/3 - Eco-Watch: Artificial Reefs in Palm Beach County - Presented by Carmen Vare as part of the Lecture Series at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Recommended for ages 14 and up. 7-8:30 pm. $5 suggested donation.

Reservations: 544-8615.

4/3-5 - Cabaret at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton.

Students put together song stylings in a lively cabaret setting produced in the Wold Center’s Schmidt Studio. It is an evening that always produces some wonderful moments of musical expression, enriched with humor and a few surprises. 7:30 pm. Free. 237-9000.

Thursday - 4/4 - Law, Order and Justice: Film As Legal Text at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of six lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Held Thursdays through 5/26. 10-11:45 am. $51/member, $81/nonmember. 297-3171.

4/4 - Lunch with Liz @ the Library at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 W. Atlantic Ave. Brown-bag lunchtime program for women, features “Live the Life of Your

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Dreams!,” based on the insights of Oprah.

11:30 am-1 pm. Free. 266-9490.

4/4 - The Clash of Civilizations And The New Middle East at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of six lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

Thursdays through 5/26. 1-2:45 pm. $51/ member, $81/non-member. 297-3171.

4/4 - The Four Asian Tigers and Globalization: Good Things Come In Small Packages at FAU Levine-Weinberger Jewish Life Center Golden Pavilion, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of six lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Held Thursdays through 5/26 (no lecture 5/2). 1-2:45 pm. $51/ member, $81/non-member. 297-3171.

4/4 - The Jewish Connection With The Brazilian Cinematheque at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of four lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Held Thursdays through 4/25. 3:15-5 pm. $34/member, $54/nonmember. 297-3171.

4/4 - Concert: Tony Abbott and Julia Langley at the Highland Beach Library Community Room, 3618 S. Ocean Blvd. 5 pm.

Free. 278-5455.

4/4 - Movie Night: 39 Steps at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library, 1330 Lands End Road, Manalapan. Snacks provided. 6 pm. Free. 588-7577.

4/4 - 6th Annual American Fine Wine Competition Gala at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Event features the finest wines produced in the United States.

Over 600 wines will be poured table side to guests by 50 wine angels. Silent auction with wine baskets signed by winemakers and meet visiting winemakers in their recreated winery tasting room where they will pour for you - just like in wine country.

There will be exciting live auction items, a trip, large format bottles and private winery tours as well as a gourmet feast prepared by renowned chefs. 6-10 pm. $300. 504-8463.

4/4 - Movie: A Deadly Deception: The Tuskegee Experiment - Presented by host AnEta Sewell as part of the African-American Film Festival at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Helen K. Persson Hall, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 7 pm. $10. 832-7469 or www.kravis.org.

Friday - 4/5 - The Competitive Auction: What to do When Everyone is Bidding with Dr. Laura Frost - Presented as part of

the Campus On The Lake Lecture Series at the Society of The Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. What to do when everyone is bidding: Introducing the negative double, the cue bid as a limit raise, the “Law of Total Tricks,” and preemptive bidding. This class is designed for advanced beginners. Four session class runs Fridays through 5/3 held again 4/12, 19 & 5/3. 10 am-2 pm. $120/foursession series. Reservations: 805-8562.

4/5 - America’s Game: A History of Baseball in Six Acts at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of six lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Held Fridays through 5/24 (no lecture 4/19 & 5/3). 10-11:45 am. $51/ member, $81/non-member. 297-3171.

4/5 - The Verdi Bi-Centenial Celebration Part Two: Three “Grand” Operas at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. First of six lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45. Held Fridays through 5/17 (no lecture 5/3). 1-2:45 pm. $51/member, $81/non-member. 2973171 or www.fau.edu/lls.

4/5 - Exceptional Lives in Inspiring Places at FAU Barry and Florence Friedberg Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton.

First of four lectures presented as part of the Spring Lecture Series at FAU Lifelong Learning Society. Annual membership: $45.

Held Fridays through 4/26. 3:15-5 pm. $34/ member, $54/non-member. 297-3171.

4/5- Lunafest Short Films at Crest Theatre, Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton, Ave., Delray Beach.

Traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women.

Program includes nine films. 7 pm. $25/ balcony, $20/general admission includes pre-party. www.jlbr.org.

4/5 - Movies on the Avenue at Ocean Avenue Amphitheater, E. Ocean Ave. between Seacrest Blvd. and NE 1st St., Boynton Beach.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch firstrun movies. Food and beverages available.

Free. 8 pm. 7pm. 737-3256.

4/5 - Adult Ballroom Dance Class at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 Crawford Blvd. Dancers of all levels. Singles and couples welcome. Five-class session runs Fridays through 5/3. Beginner Dance: W Coast Swing, 6:30-7:30 pm; Intermediate Dance: Int Waltz, 7:45-8:45 pm. $50/residents, $63/nonresidents. 393-7807.

4/5-7 - 51st Annual Delray Affair at Old School Square grounds and along Atlantic

Ave. from NW 1st Ave. to Veteran’s Park at the Intracoastal bridge. One of Florida’s largest art and craft festivals with over 600 fine art, craft, business, food and beverage booths.

Presented by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. F & Sat.: 10 am-6 pm; Sun.: 10 am-5 pm. Free. 278-0424.

Saturday - 4/6 - Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup at Oceanfront Park, 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. 8-10:15 am. Free.

Registration: 734-9128.

4/6 - Annual Family Spring Fest at Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., and Memorial Park, 150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton. Featuring Inferno’s Challenge with Ricky Charles, including an obstacle course, slam dunk, low wire, juggling and more.

All venues are kid safe and are protected by buffer wall and mats. 10 am-2 pm. $10/ person, free/infants. 393-7827.

4/6 - DIY Art Projects: Islamic Inspiration at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. On the first Saturday of each month, when the Museum is free to residents of Palm Beach County, we invite families to participate in a self-guided gallery activity, then visit the Atrium for a related DIY Art Project. 1-4 pm. Free. 832-5196.

4/6 - 6th Annual April Pool’s Day at the John Denson Pool, 225 N.W. 12th Ave., Boynton Beach. Enjoy a water safety presentation, games and prizes. 1:30-4:30 pm. Free. 742-6645.

4/6 - An Evening at the Opera - Presented at Willow Theatre, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. Soprano Alicia Branch, baritone William Stafford and pianist Dr. Warren Broome take listeners on a musical journey from Mozart to Verdi, from Donizetti to Puccini, with the sounds of Andrea Bocelli and Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as beloved melodies from Grand Opera’s such as Madame Butterfly, Carmen, La Traviata and Turandot, among others. Rated PG. 8 pm. $18. 347-3900 or www.willowtheatre.org.

4/6-7 - Lake Worth Art League Outdoor Show - View and purchase works by local artists at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. 10 am-4 pm. Free. 586-8666.

4/6-7 - Miami All Stars at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Tr., Boca Raton. Talented dance group hails from a diverse mix of cultures, from Italy, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Haiti, Colombia, Cuba and more, setting their unique style apart from other groups. Sat.: 7:30 pm; Sun.: 4 pm.

Tickets $45-$65. 237-9000.

The Newly Formed Ministry Team at

Church of the Palms, Congregational invites the community to join us for

The Lenten Journey The Journey continues each Wednesday until Easter with Soup & Salad at 6:00pm and Community Worship at 6:30pm Call for Supper Reservations Join us for our Palm Sunday, 3/24 and Easter, 3/31 services at 10:00 am

1960 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach 561.276.6347 • www.churchofthepalms.net

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Your Window Into Palm Beach Real Estate

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101 CHURCHILL ROAD 5BR/6BA home with Palm Beach & Intracoastal views.

Designed by John Volk. 8,180 SF + detached 2-story guest cottage, pool & cabana. Web ID 1106 $4.29M

1690 LANDS END ROAD Mediterranean style 5BR/4.5BA waterfront home with 110’ on the Intracoastal. High wood-beamed ceilings, library with fireplace and dock. Web ID 1113 $2.95M

1201 N. ATLANTIC DRIVE Fabulous 5BR/5.5BA home located on “no wake” wide Intracoastal on Hypoluxo Island. Custom kitchen, pool and gorgeous views. Web ID 2819 $2.895M

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5105 S. FLAGLER DRIVE Stunning 2-story Georgian home situated on large waterfront lot. Renovated 5BR/3.5BA with spectacular water views.

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409 SE ATLANTIC DRIVE Elegant 4BR/5.5BA Mediterranean estate offers host of luxuries.

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