Today is “Giving Tuesday” in Palm Beach County and across the nation. “Giving Tuesday” reimagines a planet built upon collective humanity and generosity. The annual day of giving began in 2012 following two major consumption days in the U.S., Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as a way to honor the value of generosity

The global network works together year-round to encourage generosity around the world. They have the common mission to build a world where kindness is part of everyday life. Whether it is making someone smile, or helping a neighbor or stranger out.  It is about showing up for an issue or people we care about. It encompasses giving some of what we must to those who need help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to…

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It is a holiday miracle! There is snow in Palm Beach County! Your friends and family are all in town for the holidays and you’re searching for something fun to do instead of watching TV. The Square in West Palm Beach hosts, a holiday attraction through December 31 that includes snowfalls and a lights display. Light shows and snowfalls are 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. nightly, with extra entertainment and occasional events.

The Square is a shopping, dining, and residential neighborhood at 700 South Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach. Pair the festivities with dinner and reserve the best seats in the house at The Square restaurants in advance.

Enjoy all the fun holiday activities offered in Palm Beach County. Other holiday events happening at…

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach invites locals to learn to discover South Florida’s history and connection with Japan. Explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store.

For the month of December, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, are offering workshops, classes, and demonstrations as listed. 

Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner) (Class) 

Day: Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15 

Time: Floral – 10:30…

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Jupiter residents can enjoy a kid's movie on the Jumbotron on Tuesday nights at The Burger Shack at Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf. Kids have been on break this week and surely you have heard "I'm bored!", "What are we going to do now?".  The Burger Shack at Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf is located at 617 North A1A by Jupiter Beach Road, in Jupiter.  Additionally, a $2 kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Might as well spend a quality night with the kids, mini golf, a burger, and a movie!

The state-of-the-art Burger Shack restaurant facility features an expansive menu created to satisfy any palate. Their menu includes a variety of fresh local seafood, NY Prime steaks, and burgers, as well as a variety of chicken and other dishes. They also have…

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Everyone in Palm Beach County, and nationwide, deserves to enjoy a Thanksgiving with family and friends. Physically dropping off canned goods and other traditional items to a food drive can be challenging. Last year, At least 53 million people visited a food bank or food pantry. The virtual Thanksgiving food drive can help your neighbors facing hunger this year. The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks and food programs helps millions of people find food and grocery help in their communities every year. Connect with your local food bank to learn about upcoming free food distributions and to apply for national food programs.

A virtual Thanksgiving food drive is a wonderful way to help provide meals for our neighbors. Instead of…

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Palm Beach County residents know how lovely the weather is at this time of year. It is so beautiful that keeping time spent in the kitchen down to a nominal amount is imperative during the Thanksgiving holiday. There is plenty of stress that comes with hosting Thanksgiving dinner. Avoid a mid-day meltdown by planning ahead and prepping dishes long before it is time to eat.

Here is a simple appetizer to prepare for your guests to enjoy while the turkey cooks. 

Cranberry Brie Bites:

Ingredients:

1 (8-oz.) tube crescent dough

Cooking spray, for pan

Flour, for surface

1 (8-oz.) wheel of brie

1/2 c. whole berry cranberry sauce

1/4 c. chopped pecans

6 sprigs of rosemary, cut into 1" pieces.

Directions:

Preheat oven to…

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Time to get “basted” in West Palm Beach on Clematis Street. Join others on “Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl”. “Thanksgiving Eve” is a local area tradition on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  The event is down Clematis Street and more! Grab your tickets for one of the best Thanksgiving events in West Palm Beach.

EVENT DETAILS:

-   Drink specials at each location, giveaways at the After Party with Booth Life DJs including DJ Infvnte plus Special Guests, Live Music, and Great Cocktails.    

-  All Bars, Check In Locations, and Official After Party information available.     

-  You can send one person to check in your entire party if they have all your barcodes.

-  Do not be late. It is encouraged that all ticketed barcodes be scanned on your phone…

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ANGARI Foundation is dedicated to creating a global community that is interested, knowledgeable, and invested in marine and environmental sciences. Here in Palm Beach County, the ANGARI Foundation is directly supporting research initiatives. They will be releasing 40 Drift Cards and ask the public to help. The purpose of the program is to gain a new understanding of the way marine debris moves in and around Florida’s coastal waterways. 

WHAT IS THE LAGOON DRIFT CARD STUDY?

The Lake Worth Lagoon Drift Card Study (AKA Lagoon Drift) is a citizen science program that uses a series of coordinated releases of small eco-friendly wooden drift cards to study the motion of water and pollutants in waterways in and around the Lake Worth Lagoon.

HOW DOES…

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The Boca Raton Museum Art School pursues various formal and informal structured events “intended to inspire and train the community in various traditional and experimental creative media techniques. Through the art of teaching, critique, demonstration, and discussion groups large and small, our faculty and students explore what creativity means through guided projects in various studio environments.”  The Boca Raton Museum Art School is located at 801 West Palmetto Park Road, in Boca Raton.

This Drawing Program offered by the Boca Museum of Art School is aimed at learning to draw proportionately and realistically using primary “sighting” methods including perspective. Apply the six divisions of light and composition through the power of direct…

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