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The first ever “Roots & Ruts Off Road 5K” will take place this Saturday, March 30th. This unique, off-road race meanders through the North Jupiter Flatwoods Natural Area where you will find beautiful native habitats, including mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, depression marsh, and dome swamp ecosystems.

This race supports the Els for Autism Foundation™. Your participation will help us continue to secure funding for the Sports, Medical and Research, and Adult Services Facilities at The Els Center of Excellence™.        

Where: The Els Center of Excellence - 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter, Florida 33455.

Details

Strollers and pets are not allowed in the race. The race will start promptly at 8:00 am and AccuChipUSA will provide net timing…

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The City of Stuart, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast and Students4H20 are joining forces this coming Saturday, March 23rd, to combine two of their signature events — WaterFest and Mutt March — into one free event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Memorial Park.

Mutt March is a 5K run for both people and their furry friends to kick off the event. Afterward, guests can parade their pets around the park, compete in a pet costume contest, shop at the flea-'less' market with local vendors and their wares, have their pets participate in a lure course and derby races and get a pet pic in the humane society photo booth.

WaterFest and Students4H20 will focus on promoting awareness of water conservation and environmental stewardship. Various exhibitors and…

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This Saturday, March 23rd, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center will host its 16th Annual TurtleFest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a great event for Palm Beach residents of all ages, especially those interested in local wildlife and marine ecosystems.

Over 10,000 guests will join together at TurtleFest 2019 at the free-admission event which focuses on promoting conservation and endangered sea turtles. Guests will enjoy music, art, shopping, educational presentations, games, and other activities. Returning this year is the World Ocean pavilion, which features educational and fun activities focused on water conservation.

Entertainment

Talented musicians “Spred The Dub,” “Making Faces” and more TBA, along with performances by local school groups…

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The Breakers in Palm Beach is hosting their Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party this Sunday, March 17th.

The event is co-chaired by Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson and Mr. Richard J Stephenson along with Cancer Treatment Centers of America® and is dedicated to helping Gateway fund clinical trials and lifesaving research around the world for cancers of all types.

Guests will enjoy a traditional festive dinner, dancing to Sultans of Swing, surprise shenanigans, and a special performance by Las Vegas' famous Bella Strings

Ninety-nine cents of every dollar raised by Gateway for Cancer Research goes directly to clinical trials. Since 1991, Gateway has raised more than $85 million for cancer research and funded more than 160 studies worldwide.

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The Single Fin Showdown is an annual surf and skim festival held in Stuart. Last year, the Showdown attracted 150 competitors and 1,500 festival spectators. “Single Fin” means that contestants in the event ride 60's and 70's Single Fin Shortboards (provided) for the shortboard divisions and any board 9' and up for the Longboard divisions. 

The Single Fin Showdown is the perfect for families and those interested in watersports like surfing and skimming. The event is meant to bring the surfing community together, and what started in 2009 with a small group of surfers riding vintage single fin surfboards for bragging rights, has evolved into one of the largest one-day, amateur surf and skim festivals in Florida.

All proceeds from this year’s event…

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Dreher South Park is hosting this year’s Palm Beach Walk to Defeat ALS this Saturday at 8:30 AM. This is a short walk for a great cause. Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as you and other South Florida residents march together toward a treatment and ultimately a cure for ALS.

Participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS has a direct impact on people living with ALS and their families at the local level. Through education, support groups, access to care and advocacy, the ALS Association is working to defeat ALS and provide hope to people living with ALS and their families.

When: Saturday, March 16th, Walk Check-in: 8:30 AM | Walk Start: 10:00 AM

Where: Dreher South Park - 1301 Summit Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33405

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The Wellington National Gold Club is hosting its popular annual “Buck Off” Challenge to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight, which is a nonprofit organization that flies World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifice.

The Buck Off Challenge will be held on Friday, March 15 at the Wellington National Golf Club at (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Practice opportunities will be on Thursday, March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., thanks to sponsor Happy Endings Farm, and Friday before the competition at 6 p.m. The competition will start at 6:45 p.m. Riders can register now, Thursday evening or Friday before the start of the competition. The event is open to the…

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Carlin Park is hosting its 4th annual “BandsAndBrews,” a craft beer and music festival to educate and raise awareness for local ocean and environment conservation benefiting Teach the Beach Foundation is a great time for Palm Beach residents to get involved in their local community and to teach kids the value of clean beaches and waters.

Come enjoy unlimited craft beer tastings from over 25 breweries with ticket purchase and some rockin' music from some of the most talented artists. Bring your appetite for food and beverages from our great selection of food trucks (Guanabanas Food Truck, Dune Dog Food Truck, and Gilbert's Rib King BBQ) and the Teach the Beach full beer, wine, & liquor bar. Tickets are on sale NOW. Get them before they sell out!

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RAINBOWpalooza is back this Saturday March 9th, for the second year in a row. The family friendly event is a children's art and music festival held in West Palm Beach

The festival will have complimentary admission for music, art, balloons, bounce houses, games, and more. You will also be able to purchase food and money raised from raffles and other activities will go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

When: Sat, March 9, 2019 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST

Where: 500 Block of Clematis Street - 500 Clematis St. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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About St. Jude

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and…

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This Saturday, March 9th, Peace and Conflict Resolutions.org, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization is presenting its annual 5K Run/Walk to stop and prevent school violence. This is a great event for a great cause, so if your interested in contributing come on out this Saturday, the weather is sure to be good, and go for a run! All proceeds stay local and within the community.

Peace And Conflict

Peace and Conflict Resolutions.org, a 501(c)(3) charity, provides support and UNITES with local students and their families to prevent and stop future acts of violence in Florida. This event will raise money to provide free mental health education throughout South Florida and create awareness and provide closeness within the community to stop and…

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