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October is a very special month in Palm Beach County, many of us focus on one thing, Halloween. But there is bigger significance this month than candy and costumes - Breast Cancer Awareness.  As the month nears the end in frightfully fun way possible with costumes, candy and decorations galore, let's not forget about Breast Cancer Awareness. 

Recognize the signficiance of the month of October by placing a pink pumpkin on your porch or doorstep to raise awareness.  it just may give someone the push they need to schedule a mammogram. Possibly saving their life!

Throughout the month of October, many local and national organizations host events and fundraisers to raise awareness and money for the cause, but some people also turn to a…

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As soon as October hits Palm Beach County, many of us focus on one thing and one thing only: Halloween. And while the month ends in the most frightfully fun way possible with costumes, candy and decorations galore, let's not forget that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Placing a pink pumpkin on your porch or doorstep may also give someone the push they need to schedule a mammogram.

Throughout the month of October, many local and national organizations host events and fundraisers to raise awareness and money for the cause, but some people also turn to a classic Halloween craft — painted pumpkins! — to show their support for family members, friends and neighbors affected by breast cancer in one way or another.

 

 

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Halloween is right around the corner and there is still time to get your perfect bright round orange pumpkin this weekend. This Friday through Sunday, Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach is transforming their square into a festive pop-up Fall Festival.

The pop-up will feature The Garden Shoppe and the Birdie Floral Truck. The two will feature hundreds of pumpkins ranging in size and dried floral arrangements for the perfect fall décor. The Birdie Floral Truck will be on site on Saturday and Sunday this weekend while The Garden Shoppe will be there this Friday through Sunday.

Fall Pop-Up Details:

When: Friday, October 23rd through Sunday, October 25th and Friday, October 30th

Time: Friday 5 pm to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 3 pm to 8 pm

Where:…

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Nothing says Halloween or Fall more than a bright orange pumpkin. The pumpkin is the most beloved symbol of the season and along with that comes some interesting facts that you might not have known.

Here are some interesting facts about Pumpkins.

Pumpkins are fruits, not vegetables. Fruits are considered to be the part of the plant that has seeds on the inside. By this definition, a pumpkin is a fruit and a member of the gourd family. The gourd family includes other fruits like winter squash and watermelon.

Pumpkins grow almost everywhere. Pumpkins are grown on six of the seven continents including Alaska. The only continent where pumpkins cannot grow is Antarctica.

More than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced in the United States and…

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The fall season is here and what better way to celebrate and embrace the cooler temperatures is by picking out pumpkins at local pumpkin patches. Going to get pumpkins is a favorite fall activity to do here in South Florida and around the country.

This Saturday, October 3rd, the popular West Palm Beach pumpkin patch, Mr. Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin Patch is reopening for the fall and Halloween season.

Come and look through thousands of bright orange pumpkins and find the perfect one for your fall décor or to carve.  In addition to the rows of pumpkins, Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch offers premium pumpkins, corn, games and activities, pumpkin decorating kits, pumpkin carving kits, and Halloween attractions.

Pumpkins are available at their West…

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