The housing experts say the market is “normalizing.” But what does that mean for the Palm Beaches? Will home prices in Palm Beach County and rents finally come down? Will more homes go up for sale? And what does the year ahead have in store for the real estate market?

“The nation’s housing market, after a wild surge that sent home prices up over 30 percent in some cities in 2021, will be less intense next year”, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The NAR 2022 housing forecast anticipates the market will continue slowing down from the frenzy seen in the spring when prices shot up to new heights. However, prices will stay high, inventory will remain tight, and mortgage rates will rise. Other…

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training gives the quality of CPR certification cards that many employers require. It is essential that we have basic knowledge of CPR in case of emergency before help arrives. CPR Certification West Palm Beach, located at 1645 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, Suite 1200 in West Palm Beach is offering a certification CPR course. The American Heart Association Certified Basic Life Support CPR Classes are held on most Saturday mornings and select weekday evenings.

The purpose of CPR, simply put, is to keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs if the heart or lungs stop working on their own. The primary function of the heart is to pump blood to the body and the primary function of the lungs is to…

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Celebrate Kwanzaa from Delray Beach to West Palm Beach this holiday season. This winter holiday takes place from December 26 through January 1 each year. Kwanzaa celebrates harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili.

Although Kwanzaa is based on ancient and modern celebrations in Egypt and Southeastern Africa, the Kwanzaa holiday as we know it today was started in the United States. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor at California State University, Long Beach after the Watts Riots in Los Angeles. 

The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. Black represents the color of the people of Africa. Red…

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Ring in a brand-new year at Southeast Florida's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are pleased to announce their January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens first two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

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The Boynton Beach City Library located at 100 East Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach will host a winter activity. Learn about the science of snowflakes with the children! The book Snowflake Bentley will be read and crafting of your own snowflakes with beads will take place. Snowflake learning will occur Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

This is a youth STEM activity. The first thing we need to do is define STEM Activities. STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (referred to as pillars). It is an integrated teaching strategy that combines at least two of the pillars in the lessons and activities. The objectives of a STEM Resource Center are to assist students in developing the skills and positive…

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On occasion, we all experience a little bit of the "ba humbugs" during the holiday season. 

Don't let it get you down. Turn that frown upside down.

Just remember, that if The Grinch can receive the Town of Jupiter's Cheermeister Award, you too can put a smile back on your face!

Holidays are not about gifts. Keep in mind that the holidays have a deeper significance.

 Smile and Happy Holidays!

 

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South Florida residents should be aware of more restrictive measures announced Thursday by President Biden as the Omicron variant of COVID-19, has been detected in the United States. New regulations are just continuations of what people who have been traveling internationally.

Starting next week, all travelers entering the U.S., regardless of their vaccination status or nationality, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within one calendar day of their departing flight. Previously, a negative test administered up to three days before boarding a flight was considered valid. Biden has also extended the current rule mandating mask-wearing on airplanes, trains, buses, and at airports which were scheduled to expire in January to mid-March. 

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FAU Theatre Lab, in Boca Raton, is presenting a performance entitled “To Fall in Love”, November 20 – December 12, 2021.  Scientists claim that anyone can fall in love, simply by asking and honestly answering a specific series of 36 personal questions followed by four minutes of uninterrupted eye contact. What if the goal is to fall in love again, now what?  This entertaining play will be performed live at the FAU Theatre Lab.

Dates and Times “To Fall in Love”:

Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 7:30pm 

Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 3:00pm 

Friday, November 26, 2021 @ 7:30pm 

Saturday, November 27, 2021 @ 7:30pm 

Sunday, November 28, 2021 @ 3:00pm  

Ticket Information "To Fall in Love”:

Tickets are $30-$40.

FAU Student tickets are…

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