The popular after-school program Science With Sam is back this week at The River Center in Jupiter. On select Wednesdays during the month, the center hosts the after-school program for student’s grades K through 5th grade.

The program is aimed for students that are interested in learning and in science. Each Science With Sam program has a different theme and all feature different science activities such as hands-on learning opportunities with wildlife and garden exploration.

Science With Sam Details:

When: Wednesday, April 14th

Time: 4 pm to 5 pm

Location: The River Center located at 805 N US Highway One, Jupiter

Cost: Free to attend. To RSVP, click here.

The theme for this Wednesday’s class is Simple Creatures. If you are unable to…

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The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation has been artificial reef building over the past 7 years. The Foundation is in Jupiter and pursued the foundation's mission of "enhancing and protecting the marine environment" by raising over $2 million to build over 1.5 miles of new reefs offshore of Jupiter and Juno Beach.

The Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet on June 8, 2014. The foundation’s work will help assure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment where Andrew loved to dive and fish.

The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation is a 501C3 founded in July 2014 that strives to build and enhance the marine environment in northern Palm Beach County by…

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Juno Beach is home to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, a research and rehabilitation center for endangered and injured sea turtles. Several times a day from March to October, the center monitors the beaches for sea turtle nests during nesting season.

The beaches of Juno Beach and Jupiter are one of the most populated sea turtle nesting spots in the world. Every year, thousands of sea turtles lay their eggs on the sand. Greens, loggerheads, and leatherback nests are most often found along the 9.5 miles of the sandy shoreline that they center monitors. Its important to note that if a sea turtle nest is found, to not disturb the nest, simply observe from a distance.

Several times a day, the center hosts a Public Guided Tour for the public to go and…

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During the month of April, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their popular and reoccurring Lighthouse Sunset Tours. The sunset tours take place on Wednesday nights and make plans to attend at least one this April.

Wednesday nights the Lighthouse is open to visitors for the Lighthouse Sunset Tour. Visitors can climb the 105 steps to the top and take in the incredible sunset views over Jupiter. The tour will include a sneak peek inside the lighthouse Watchroom and a chance to witness the light turn on and illuminate the sky.

The tour last approximately one hour and tickets are required due to limited space. Tickets costs $25 dollars per person or $20 dollars per Lighthouse Member. All guests must wear a mask during the tour and…

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The weekend is just around the corner and this week was the start of the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Golf is one of the most popular outdoor activities not just in the state of Florida but also in Palm Beach County. The county is home to more than 160 golf courses both private and public and the area has earned the title of “Florida’s Golf Capital”.

While playing golf requires some skill, the area is also home to great miniature courses for everyone to play and enjoy the game. According to The Weather Channel, the weather this weekend is supposed to be sunny and in the 80’s which makes a perfect day to get out and enjoy the local miniature golf courses for a day of fun.

Miniature Golf Course To Try:

The 76 Golf World Family Fun…

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The 11th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival will take place April 17-18, 2021. Rosemary Square (formerly CityPlace) in West Palm Beach will host this fine arts affair.  The festival will feature artists' tents, arranged gallery-style, and filled with all mediums of fine art at this FREE outdoor event. 

Guests are invited to meander amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more from the local and national artists who are on site to discuss their inspirations and processes for each hand-made work.

Safety measures will be in place for the socially distanced, outdoor event. Masks are mandatory inside the show site for everyone except children under the age of two. Guests are also…

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Registration is now open for the annual Run 4 The Sea. The run is put together by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach and this year marks the run’s 10th year since beginning. The 2021 Run 4 The Sea will be a little different this year than previously. This year the run will be completely virtual and will be able to be completed from a location of your choice.

The 10th Annual Run 4 The Sea is open to all runners, walkers, and hikers of all ages. The race benefits the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s mission which is to promote the conservation of the ocean’s ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles.

The race is a timed 4 mile run or walk and a kid’s 1 mile run or walk. The event will take place on the weekend…

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The River Center in Jupiter is open to the public on selected days of the week for tours and events. The Loxahatchee River Environmental Center or just The River Center opened in August 2008 and features a collection of freshwater and saltwater aquariums with native sea life including touch tanks.

The mission of the River Center is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed through quality exhibits, educational programs, and meaningful events.  The center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system.

Currently the River Center is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12 pm to 4 pm. The center provides a fun and…

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Downtown Palm Beach Gardens hosts a free weekly outdoor concert every Friday and Saturday night. The concert series features a diverse lineup of local and regional bands playing jazz, rock, pop, country, and everything in between.

The free concerts begin at 6 pm and take place in the Center Court of the outdoor lifestyle and shopping center.

Friday and Saturday Night Concert Series:

Friday, April 9th: Big City Dogs

Saturday, April 10th: Samantha Russell Band

Friday, April 16th: Shadow Creek

Saturday, April 17th: Maurice Frank & Friends

Friday, April 23rd: Swing Something

Saturday, April 24th: Valerie Tyson Band

Friday, April 30th: The Latitudes

Ongoing Events Happening this Month:

Downtown’s Egg Guess: Now until April…

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The 7th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is back this weekend and the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is excited to bring this year’s event to you. This year, the event will be completely virtual and can be viewed and enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is one of the nation’s premiere environmental and adventure film festivals in North America. The virtual experience will continue to bring the heart thumping, adrenaline pumping, curated collection of films to you. The films capture epic international outdoor adventures and research, environmental aspects, and the love for nature through art and film making.

Eleven films will be shown throughout this weekend’s festival and are from all over the world.…

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