What’s There To Do This Week?
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE:
Monday, AUGUST 8 to Sunday, AUGUST 14
CLICK BELOW ON THE “BLUE” DAY OF THE WEEK FOR A FULL PAGE OF DETAILS ON THAT DAY!!
MONDAY- “Boca’s Got Talent” Event, Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month Continues, Register for FREE Crypto Expo, Alex Fox Performs, Florida Tax Free Shopping Continues, Motown Monday in Delray, Ladies Night, Biscuit Jam, Karaoke
TUESDAY- “It Takes Two” Duo & FREE Dance Lesson at the Pavilion, Two for $25 at Silverball Arcade, Comedy Night in Pompano, Valerie Tyson at Blue Jeans Blues, Rod Stewart Tribute Show
WEDNESDAY – Palm Beach County Schools Open, Networking Skills Workshop, “FondueRaiser”, “The Flyers” Band, The Fab 2
THURSDAY- Leiza Michaels at the Pavilion, Free Networking Event, Music at Margaritaville in Hollywood, Salsa Dance Night & FREE Lesson in Dania, Country Music at Clematis By Night, “Hot Chocolate” Singer at Coconut Creek Casino, Trivia Night in Delray, Dancing in Delray, Karaoke, Ladies Nights
FRIDAY– “Brooklyn’s Best” at the Pavilion, Artisan Market, Battle of Bands Competition, FREE Webinar on Starting a Business, Music at Margaritaville in Hollywood, Studio 54 Band at Galuppi’s, 90’s Decade Night at “Art After Dark”, Live Entertainment at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, Jamaican Celebration in Dania, Friday Night Car Cruise, Comedy, Live Music, Dancing
SATURDAY- History Tour of The Boca Raton (Hotel), Music at Margaritaville in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month, Live Music at Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek, Lee Brice at Mizner Park Amphitheater, FREE Webinar on Writing Business Plans, Wolfepak Band Band at Galuppi’s, Artisan Market in Delray, Improv, Dolphin Tour, Dancing in Delray, FREE Farmer’s Market in Aventura
SUNDAY- Art Exhibit at Flamingo Gardens, Cars & Coffee in Palm Beach, “Hollywood Backdrop” Exhibit at Boca Raton Museum of Art, Jai-Alai in Miami, Comedy, Happy Hour in Coral Springs, Acting Class in West Palm, FREE Farmer’s Market in Aventura, FREE Open Air Market in Ft. Lauderdale, Dancing in Delray
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NEWS:
South Florida Has Talent-Final Decision by Judges at Event on October 15 from 12pm – 4pm inside the Kaye Auditorium on the FAU campus, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton 33431; This all-ages talent show is open to any South Florida resident. 10x Law will be giving out cash prizes of $10,000 for 1st place, $5,000 for 2nd place and $2,500 for 3rd place. In order to enter, the contestant must submit a headshot and video of their talent at www.tbttalent.com . At least 150 submissions are expected of which 50 will be selected by our board to compete the day of the show. Show day will consist of up to 3 minutes of performance time per contestant or group to showcase their talent to the judges and audience. The judge panel will be made up of celebrities and other influential people in the S FL community. The audience will have the opportunity to text in their votes live at the show or while watching the live stream. The show is expected to sell out 400 seats and draw a healthy online audience through the live stream. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here through our website. Apply at https://tbttalent.com/apply-1
August 8-September 30-Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month (actually 2 months)-Good meals and good deals! Now in its 13th year, the Broward promotion will feature more than 50 restaurants offering three-course dinners priced from $35. Most restaurants are in Fort Lauderdale, with others scattered throughout the county. A full list of participating restaurants may be found at sunny.org/restaurantmonth . The three-course dinners include appetizer, entree and dessert. Premium dishes, drinks and wine pairings cost extra. Some restaurants do not offer the promotion on Fridays and Saturdays. (Note: Miami Spice and Flavor Palm Beach will run from Sept. 1-30)
FREE State Park Admission: Your county or municipal library card could be one of the most powerful tools in your summer toolbox. Now through September 12, residents are invited to use their library card for FREE admission to one of Florida’s 175 state parks. (In Palm Beach County, that includes the John D. MacArthur and Jonathan Dickinson parks) To Reserve A FREE PASS-Click here
TAX-FREE HOLIDAY–Back to School items will be exempt from sales tax: clothing, footwear, backpacks $60 or less, school supplies $15 or less and the first $1,500 for personal computers or personal computer-related accessories. CLICK HERE
2 CLOSINGS: The Dubliner Irish Restaurant in Mizner Park, Boca Raton, has closed. Also, Ellie’s 50’s Diner has closed. Click here for the full story. Located at 2410 N. Federal Hwy, Delray Beach 561- 276-1570
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NEXT WEEK AND MORE~
(NEXT WEEK: From Monday, AUGUST 15 and after CLICK HERE
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HAPPY HOUR!
SEE ALMOST 100 VENUES~!! CLICK HERE
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NOTE: FLORIDA TAX-FREE SHOPPING EVENTS
Florida Tax holidays include:
Books for Kids-Sales taxes are waived until August 14 for eligible for kids’ books, including fiction & non-fiction, information is online: Click here
Energy Efficient Appliances, Impact Resistant Doors & Windows, (Until 2024), Tools (September 3 to 9)
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NEW RESTAURANTS: MORE THAN 60!!!
SOUTH FLORIDA IS BOOMING! TO SEE THE ENTIRE LIST, CLICK HERE!
Skillets-(formerly Khaki’s)-7036 W. Palmetto Park Rd., in the Garden Shops in Boca-Classic breakfasts and sandwiches-561-931-2883 www.SkilletsRestaurants.com
Bar 25-(formerly The Mello Mushroom)-Homemade flatbreads, wagyu sliders and buffalo cauliflower tacos; Just off Atlantic Ave. at 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach; 561-359-2643; bar25.com
Lynora’s Boca-Authentic Italian dishes with a modern outlook located in the new Uptown Plaza just east of State Rd. 7. at 9560 Glades Rd. Suite 190, Boca Raton, FL 33428 Lynoras.com 561-235-5096
The Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar, Boca Raton (opened on 4/7) in the former Zinburger location in the Town Center Mall. The restaurant will feature braised short rib and grilled octopus entrees, 11 types of hamburgers, brunch and craft cocktails. 6000 Glades Road, Suite 108, Boca Raton; BlueDogBoca.com
Mercato Italiano, Boca Raton-Gourmet market. Just opened in Royal Palm Place. From the same family who owns Cosa Duci Homemade Italian Bakery in Boca Raton at The Shops at University Park. The retail market has pastas, olive oils, deli meats, sandwiches (panino), cheeses, ready-to-go dishes and, of course, breads and pastries. They offer unique Italian imported items. Patio seating for coffee, wine and soft drinks imported from Italy. 501 SE Mizner Blvd. #80, 561-306-8807, MercatoItalianoBocaRaton.com.
Truli Italian Food & Drink (replacing the former Ciao Cucina)-in The Promenade Shops-Coconut Creek; 954-399-7677, TruliItalian.com
Pure Green Garden Shops-Inside the Gardens Shops at Boca Del Mar plaza- 7036 W. Palmetto Park Road; 561-826-7800, PureGreen.com
Naamah Sushi-Kosher-certified gourmet sushi restaurant; serves sushi and the famous omakase experience served as a four-tier sushi tower of nigiri and sashimi. 8177 Glades Road, No. 20; Phone: 561-617-7129, NaamahSushi.com
Naked Taco, Boca Raton- Chef Ralph Pagano’s 3rd location; inside Boca Raton’s Uptown and upscale: Boca plaza. Naked Taco – 9658 Glades Road, Suite 200; 561-717-4132; LoveNakedTaco.com/Boca-Raton
Maxwell’s Plum, Wellington Owner Jenny “Oz” LeRoy (daughter of Maxwell’s founder Warner LeRoy and granddaughter of famed Hollywood film producer Mervyn LeRoy (“The Wizard of Oz”) She is trying to revive the flamboyant Manhattan singles bar that symbolized two 1960s revolutions – food and sex – and courted celebrities from Barbra Streisand to Warren Beatty before closing in the ‘80s. Features American fare such as rigatoni all’ amatriciana and dry-aged New York strips, chilled Maine lobster and oyster towers. 12300 South Shore Blvd.; 561-793-2110, MaxwellsPlum.com
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Ukraine: 109 baby strollers in the square– one for each child killed
Help The Ukrainians
Best charities rated by “Charity Navigator”, an organization that assesses the reliability of nonprofit groups. They posted a list of 11 highly-rated nonprofits, CLICK HERE , engaged in relief and recovery efforts in Ukraine. This includes Direct Relief, Catholic Relief Services, Save The Children and UNICEF. For more: www.CharityNavigator.org
Also, the agencies seeking donations for assistance for temporary housing for those fleeing the violence, transportation for the displaced, food, medication and supplies, and care for homebound older adults, include:
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County at www.jewishboca.org/give/ukrainenow.
Ukraine Emergency Fund: Greater Miami Jewish Federation at www.JewishMiami.org/ukraine.
JOB OPENINGS: 
PUPPY LOVE:
BARKYARD & BREWS-FREE Dog Park & Beer Garden
A safe and fun environment for your pups to enjoy. We also welcome dog parents of age to come and enjoy our beer garden with rotating local craft, domestic and imported beers on tap, bottle and can. Our beer garden also serves wines, Italian specialty coffees and fountain sodas; Located at 817 NW 1st St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 For more info: 954-530-3189 or http://www.BarkyardnBrews.com
GIFT: BRAND NEW TV- “VIZIO”- In the box, perfect GIFT! Discounted; Call: 954-815-6007
“FREE HOURS”- DOORS ARE OPEN! Actors’ Rep will be offering FREE OPEN HOURS weekly, opening our doors and our available studio/classroom facilities to anyone who needs a place- For more info. CLICK HERE
Actor’s Rep Studio, 1000 N. Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach 33401
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SO MANY THINGS TO DO, SO LITTLE TIME!
WHAT’S THERE TO DO IN BOCA: CLICK HERE
WHAT’S THERE TO DO AT MIZNER AMPHITHEATER (MPA): CLICK HERE
WHAT’S THERE TO DO AT THE BOCA LIBRARY: CLICK HERE
WHAT’S THERE TO DO IN DELRAY BEACH:
For Upcoming Theatre Classes, Photography Classes, CLICK HERE; For events at Arts Garage, CLICK HERE; For events at Arts Warehouse, CLICK HERE
WHAT’S THERE TO DO IN THE PALM BEACHES: CLICK HERE
WHAT’S THERE TO DO IN BROWARD COUNTY; CLICK HERE
NEWS: TRAINS!
Tri Rail begins running Full Time on Monday, October 25.
Brightline trains resume on November 8 between Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Click here for more information including specials such as “first ride free” and discounted fares!
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Help Ed! He needs a Kidney Donor. Call him: 561-613-5930
FARMERS MARKETS / GREEN MARKETS
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NOTE: The Louvre in Paris just put its entire art collection online for all to see – for FREE!
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WHILE YOU’RE HERE…
SCROLL DOWN & TAKE A LOOK AROUND! SEE EVENTS, FREE CLASSES, AND MORE! BOTH LIVE & VIRTUAL
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Yappy Hour-Every Friday With NOTDW (Nectar of the Dogs Wine)
8pm-Tune into “Wine Time with NOTDW,” a weekly series running every Friday at 8 p.m. (or 5pm Pacific Time) on the Nectar of the Dogs Wine Facebook page. Learn more about the company’s story and its passion for wine and supporting dog rescues (we donate a portion of our proceeds to rescues!). Each week will be dedicated to one of our local dog rescue partners to share their mission and let viewers know how they can help. Join us as we introduce one of our varietals each episode and talk to organizations including Live Love Animal Rescue, spcaLA, Bark Party and Love at First Mutt. For our Wine Time on Facebook, CLICK HERE To visit our website CLICK HERE or follow us on Instagram to learn more. Our wines are available to purchase on our website, contact us for shipping and delivery options. We are also offering private virtual wine tastings reach out to us for more information on how to schedule your private session.
Stottle Winery Virtual Tastings & More
Dates & Times: Updated periodically; Tasting Instructor & Guests: Josh & Amy Stottlemyer; Join us for online virtual tastings and informational videos. CLICK HERE
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VIRTUAL / ONLINE EXPERIENCES!!
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Armory Arts Center
Providing art classes, exhibits, lectures and special events during their usual programming, the Armory has found a way to bring their art exhibit and artists to you through a virtual tour through the gallery.
Everglades Foundation: Everglades Literacy Program
Flagler Museum
Experience a virtual tour of the Flagler Museum’s first- and second-floor rooms, as well as the Pavilion. Audio tours are also available for free downloads to mobile devices (iPhone, iPad and Android) to add to this special experience. The app is called “Flagler Museum Tour” in Apple’s App Store, and “Flagler Museum App” in Google Play.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Enter this virtual Coastal Classroom to learn about sea turtles and ocean education. Every day via Facebook Live at 2 p.m. EDT, LMC’s education team will conduct 15- to 20-minute learning lessons focused on various sea turtle and ocean conservation topics. These virtual learning modules will leverage the museum’s innovative sea turtle hospital and engage viewers with sea turtle patients. Activity sheets, interactive quizzes and more are available on LMC’s online resource website.
Hilton West Palm Beach
Yoga-Bring your practice to a new level as you follow your instructor for virtual full moon and new moon yoga classes
Watch all the games and place your bets on line; Schedule: Thursday and Friday: 12noon and 4pm; Saturday 4pm; Sunday at 12 noon; Click here or check out live Jai-Alai here: MagicCityCasino.com
Lion Country Safari
Tune in for STEM-based virtual field trips via the Safari’s Facebook page. (Done in partnership with The School District of Palm Beach County for students, families and teachers to utilize for remote learning.)
Manatee Lagoon: Virtual Learning and Live Manatee Cam
Norton Museum of Art
As advocates for the arts, this museum brings short intriguing videos of artworks s well as artists featured in the Museum’s collection. For Norton Videos, CLICK HERE
Palm Beach Zoo: At-Home Activities
- Virtual activities & PBZ-TV
- Weekly Facebook and Instagram videos (Mondays-Fridays; 10 a.m.,
Rosemary Square
Join the virtual community of Rosemary Square, through a series of offerings from cooking demos and gardening workshops to streamed comedy, concerts and workouts.
South Florida Science Center & Aquarium
Get ready for virtual science as the Science Center shares live aquarium programs, science demos, virtual exhibit tours, and more.
Worth Avenue
A “shop from home” experience is now available through White Glove Service, a program developed exclusively for stores that are part of the Worth Avenue Association. Participating merchants each have a designated concierge ready to assist customers via email and FaceTime. Most stores also offer free home delivery, shipping and gift wrapping. Visit WorthAvenue.com for a list of participating stores.
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MOVIES / THEATER / MUSIC/ ACTING CLASSES
FREE MOVIES–JLM Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival-A fantastic collection of movie “shorts” (40 minutes or less) from around the world. Includes documentaries, a musical, comedies (one with Mel Brooks), Biography, Animations and the 2019 Academy Award Winner Best Live Action Short called “Skin.” (Note: To enlarge to a full screen: After starting to play click on bottom right of screen); For all the movies, CLICK HERE
BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS-
Check out the delightful playlists―and scenes from upcoming shows, featuring beloved artists and award-winning performances ― that the Broward Center has created.
ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE AT THE MIRACLE THEATRE-Virtual Theatre Master Classes-Until April 24, 2020-CLICK HERE
AREA STAGE COMPANY-Virtual Classes-Through May 29, 2020 CLICK HERE
CITY THEATRE- Spring Into Shorts- Live Event Happened on April 3, 2020, but the recording is still available. Click here (and be patient!)
FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATRE-Alumni Benefit Concert Online-April 18, 2020 FLCT alums perform some of Broadway’s greatest songs-Cost $15 Click here
FLORIDA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE- Much Ado About Nothing-To be Rescheduled; For details CLICK HERE
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATER- is streaming plays, their Love in Isolation project, and other performances Click HERE to learn more.
LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE: Virtual Classes (must register in advance)
- Beginning Acting for Kids (Mondays, 4:30 p.m. )
- Musical Theatre Voice for Kids (Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. )
- Audition Intensives for Adults (Tuesdays, 6 p.m. )
MIAMI NEW DRAMA-FREE Online: Mastermind Master Class Series- Throughout April — previous classes recorded and available -CLICK HERE
MNM THEATRE COMPANY-MNMSings-Listen to Broadway songs sung by young professional actors: CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE
NEW CITY PLAYERS–Actors, writers, and artists of all kinds are welcome. We will be writing and work-shopping and connecting as artists. Writing Prompt: “Well, that was embarrassing…” 7-9pm | Zoom A Zoom link will sent to everyone who registers. CLICK HERE
One Voice (musical collaboration with Ballet Palm Beach, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Opera and Palm Beach Symphony; presented by the Cultural Council; available 24/7
PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS- In the Wings Interactive- CLICK HERE
Throughout the Pandemic
PRATHER PRODUCTIONS-Virtual Cabaret- Every Saturday Night throughout the Pandemic-CLICK HERE
THEATRE LAB-Online Original Monologue Festival-1st Version On YouTube; Next Round to be announced on April 13, 2020 For more info, CLICK HERE
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER- Watch clips from his many plays including Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph & The Technicolor Dream Coat, The Phantom of the Opera and more, CLICK HERE
STEPHEN SONDHEIM-“TAKE ME TO THE WORLD”- A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration-Watch a star-studded lineup of Broadway favorites toast Stephen Sondheim in a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to the master in honor of his 90th birthday. The entire Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration can be viewed HERE.
VISIT CARNEGIE HALL-Enjoy their online series: CLICK HERE
VISIT THE KENNEDY CENTER- Enjoy FREE videos of extraordinary performances- CLICK HERE
THE BERLIN CELEBRATION CONCERT-Beethoven’s 9th Symphony conducted by Leonard Bernstein. Performed on Christmas Day in 1989 in the former East Berlin, celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall-CLICK HERE
VISIT THE AQUARIUM–Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta cares for thousands of animals in its 10 million gallons of water, including rescued Southern sea otters, endangered African penguins, rescued California sea lions, whale sharks, and manta rays. The series follows the daily activities of the aquarium’s biologists, researchers and trainers, and it explores the bonds created between the creatures and the staff. CLICK HERE
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MUSEUMS–JUST CLICK!
2. Guggenheim Museum, New York
3. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
5. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
9. J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
13. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(And Local Museums:
- Boca Raton Museum of Art: Reopening June 3, 2020: Boca Museum at Home
- Boynton Beach Art in Public Places: Virtual Public Art Tours
- Cornell Art Museum: Virtual Tour of “Art Couture”
- Cultural Council for Palm Beach County: Virtual Gallery Tours
- Florida Atlantic University Galleries: Virtual Exhibition
Historic Stranahan House Museum-Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., it’s “Live from Fort Lauderdale” live stream series. Known as the birthplace of Fort Lauderdale, the Stranahan House was built in 1901 and is the oldest surviving structure in Broward County. It has served as a trading post, post office, town hall, and home to Frank Stranahan (known as Fort Lauderdale’s founding father) and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan (the area’s first schoolteacher). Get the recipe for Orange Cookies originally published by the Woman’s Club in the Fort Lauderdale Sentinel on March 14, 1924. CLICK HERE
History Fort Lauderdale- An entire series of lectures from prominent authors, historians and civic leaders that highlight the challenges, achievements, and discoveries of the past that shape the Fort Lauderdale area. Click here
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale-Experience “Happy!” through a virtual tour. “Happy!” is a new exhibition of contemporary works produced by artists who aim to emotionally engage the viewer. Create your own masterpiece that captures what makes you “Happy!” and share your work of art at #DotheDistrict.
Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami-MOCA From Home: Virtual Reality Tours, Youth Programming, Deep Dives into Past Exhibitions and Permanent Exhibitions and More-The museum is “open” virtually to the public with new online content. Virtual visitors may explore two of MOCA’s exhibitions showcasing women artists ― artist Cecilia Vicuña’s “Cecilia Vicuña: About to Happen” and French-Mexican Surrealist Alice Rahon’s “Poetic Invocations”. Enjoy 360-degree photographic scans of both exhibitions, information and meta tagging of the exhibitions, and automated tours with a guided walk through of the virtual exhibition space. To visit the museum virtually, click here https://mocanomi.org/category/moca-from-home/ and follow MOCA’s Facebook and Instagram pages for regular updates.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens-Explore the whimsical, beautiful and historic Bonnet House Museum & Gardens through the Virtual and Vintage Tour. Enjoy a virtual tour of the house, oral history by late Bonnet House owner Evelyn Bartlett and Irene Hart (who as a child lived at and near the Bonnet House), and extended clips from the Bartletts’ home movies. You can even view footage of Frederic Bartlett walking with Frank Lloyd Wright!
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You can stream nightly concerts and Broadway shows from the comfort of your home:
14. 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home
15. Stream the Met Opera nightly for free
16. Check out STAGEIT for access to “Shut in and Sing” events and online concerts
17. NPR is keeping a live list of Virtual Concerts which is updated daily.
Added Note: Check out Valerie White-She plays 4 instruments and sings great tunes! CLICK HERE to see her half hour show! Valerie is a multi-instrumentalist, on vocals, sax, flute, and keyboards, in South Florida, up and down the coast – She performs solo and in a duo. Stan and Valerie, and has performed with “The Turnstiles – The Ultimate Tribute to Billy Joel”, The Fabulons, Whitestone, The Phat Cats, Flashback, Shakedown, Euphoria, Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, and Yacht Rock. More: http://valeriewhitemusic.com https://www.stanandvalerie.com
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Dance Classes
- Ballet Arts Dance Company: Virtual Dance Classes
- Adult Ballet (Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. )
- Yoga (Mondays and Tuesdays, 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. )
- Adult Stretch/Pilates (Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. )
- Baby Ballet (ages 3-7) (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. )
- Zumba (Fridays 9 a.m. )
- Belly Dance (Sundays, 10 a.m. )
- Ballet Florida: Instagram Live Dance Classes
- Adult Ballet (Mondays, 11 a.m. )
- Contemporary (Tuesdays, 11 a.m. )
- Jazz (Wednesdays, 11 a.m. )
- Improvisation (Thursdays, 11 a.m. )
- Yoga (Fridays, 11 a.m. )
- Happy Hour (meet the cast, learn choreography and more; Mondays-Fridays, 5 p.m. )
- Boca Ballet Theatre: Instagram Live Dance Classes
- Adult Ballet (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. )
- Creative Dance (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 p.m. )
- Downtown Dance: Live Dance Classes (on Zoom) ($10/class donation)
- Ballet (Mondays, 6 p.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m. )
- Jazz (Mondays, 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 p.m.)
- Contemporary (Tuesdays, 6 p.m. )
- Hip Hop (Tuesdays, 7 p.m. )
- Circuit Training (Wednesdays, 6 p.m. )
- Yoga (Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
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LEARN SOMETHING NEW
You can keep your brain active and learn a new language in just five minutes a day. Or you can learn how to draw or code
18. Learn a new language in as little as five minutes every day. DuoLingo or Drops is another app that makes learning a new language fun.
19. Yale University is offering a free course online – The Science of Well-Being – that teaches you how to be happier.
20. Take a University Art Class – Artsy.net has a list of 10 classes you can take for FREE online.
21. Coursera offers free online courses from many of the world’s top universities in a wide variety of subjects
22. Become an Artist with Art ala Carte on YouTube.
23. Code Academy offers a free online coding course.
24. Try a FREE class in Vinyasa Yoga with Wendy; 1 hour; CLICK HERE
25. Elevate Your Digital Marketing and Leadership Skills-9 Free Online Courses–CLICK HERE
26. Workshops for entrepreneurs and small business men and women start, develop, and grow businesses in Broward County. Click here
27. Improve on Linkedin: Marketing, Social Selling, Being More Productive, more- CLICK HERE
28. Photography Courses- Free for the entire month of April-From Nikon- Click here
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TAKE A TRIP!
29. San Diego Zoo and Behind the Scenes at The Bronx Zoo
31. Explore the Surface of Mars
32. Live Animal Cams at the San Diego Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, Houston Zoo, Georgia Aquarium, Smithsonian National Zoo, Reid Park Zoo, Ouwehand Zoo
33. Live farm cams from Farm Food 360
36. Pompei
38. Ellis Island
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Totally FREE Workout Videos
- Fitness Blender offers hundreds of no-frills, no-fuss workouts. Run by husband-and-wife team Daniel and Kelli, they have more than 600 full-length workout videos, and more than 150 of those are HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training.) All workouts range from 5- to 45-minutes. While some videos require some basic equipment, many can be done with your body weight alone.
- Blogilates brings Pilates-style workouts for people of all levels. Casey Ho has been creating videos on Youtube for over 10 years and now has almost five million subscribers. She teaches POP Pilates, PIIT28, Bootcamp sculpting into one seamless workout. Many workouts don’t require any equipment (just a mat mostly). She also has different workout programs you can follow, including indoor, apartment-friendly ones (quiet.)
- Yoga With Adrienneis videos focusing on both physical and mental health. A great way to start yoga and work on yoga basics. She has such a calming voice and has yoga videos for different levels, lengths, or how you’re feeling (such as experiencing stress, back pain, or cramps).
- Yoga CLASS LIVE!-Every Day of the Week at 7:45am and 8:15am–Just Click Above on the Day of the Week You’d Like To Attend Online
- MadFit creates workout routines to popular songs. Maddie Lymburner has hundreds of workouts on her channel plus ones that target body parts, specific no-equipment workouts and quiet apartment-friendly workouts (these workouts are great for anyone with injuries or who just needs low-impact workout options).
- The Fitness Marshall brings you choreography to turn your workout into a dance party. Caleb Marshall uses pop music and moves designed to get you sweating. Each video is one song long, but he suggests creating a playlist of two warm-up videos, eight main workout videos, and one cool down video for a complete workout. But there’s also a quick workout playlist or a full workout playlist you can follow.
- The Body Coach can be your own personal trainer or for the whole family. The Body Coach (aka Joe Wicks) believes that everyone should be able to work out, no matter their fitness level or budget. The channel has more than 250 videos, including challenges, time-based workouts, and workouts for specific body types. There’s a new HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout every week.
- Tone It Up transports you to the beach! Tone it Up is run by trainers Karena and Katrina who first started posting workout videos on Youtube over 10 years ago. You’ll find plenty of total body workouts, bodyweight workouts, guided meditations, and more. The videos are on the shorter side, with the newer videos directing you to their app if you want longer videos (right now, the app is free until April 22). If you’re looking for more, you can string a couple of their Youtube workout videos together for a longer workout.
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Boca Raton’s Digital Library
Try our new genealogy tool – MyHeritage Library Edition
Available from home and in the library, MyHeritage Library EditionTM is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from more than 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources. Find it under our Online Resources link.
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Online Cooking Classes
TRP Taste and Rooftop- Twice a week cooking demonstrations and easy-meal recipes from chef Lyndsey Waters. The cooking demonstrations are Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. These classes are straight and to the point and clock in at less than 10 minutes. Featured recipes have included: Tortilla Española!, Spring Risotto, Chicky Chickpea Soup and more. These virtual cooking classes can be viewed live, on TRPtaste’s Instagram IGTV channel or on their Facebook page or TRPtaste.com.
A “Virtual Rooftop Happy Hour”- DJ Ricky Fatts will spin live tunes as master mixologists from the lounge @Rooftop1WLO demonstrate a few classic cocktails to create at home; Fridays at 6:40 p.m. You can see the videos at Instagram.com/trptaste and Facebook.com/TRPtaste.
“Cooking with Bubbe” series-Launched by Vi at Aventura, which is a senior living community The new virtual show has resident grandparents who share their recipes. See the first video at Youtube.com/watch?v=lhtWSqSKLnU and at Facebook.com/ViAtAventura.
Wine by the Bay- Every Thursday at 5 p.m., Stefano Campanini hosts “Chat with the Winemakers”-The live streams on Instagram and Facebook are produced by Wine by the Bay, a wine retail store in Miami that specializes in rare and collectible wines and Champagne. Instagram.com/winebythebay and Facebook.com/WinebytheBay.
Blaze Pizza’s executive chef Brad Kent does weekly demonstrations of his tricks of the trade every Monday at 3 p.m. on the restaurant chain’s Instagram account. Even better, during the live stream you can catch codes posted in the comments that give you a chance to win a free 11-inch pizza. You then have to be the first to enter the code at checkout while online at BlazePizza.com or through the app. Blaze has eight South Florida locations and the all offer 50 percent off of takeout orders for first responders with credentials. Instagram.com/BlazePizza.
Caja Caliente-808 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. 786-431-1947. Caja-Caliente.com. 2634 NE 2nd Ave., Miami (Wynwood). 786-398-5137. Mika Leon is doing an Instagram Live cooking class every week that she is calling “Casa Caliente” every Saturday and Tuesday at noon. https://www.instagram.com/mikabites/
Lenore Nolan Ryan Cooking School-Galt Ocean Plaza, 3311 N. Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale . 954-491-2340. LenoreNolanRyan.com. Online cooking classes and (free delivery throughout Fort Lauderdale)
Publix’s Aprons Cooking Schools in Boca Raton and Plantation are closed for now, but the supermarket chain does have some make-it-at-home videos on its YouTube channel that have “Floribbean” flavor profiles. Go to YouTube.com/Publix/videos.
Williams-Sonoma -Known for everything culinary, William-Sonoma has an excellent archive of cooking videos for you to enjoy. From making the perfect Healthy Diner Omelet to building a cheese plate, you will perfect your skills in no time. Williamsonoma.com
Galleria Mall-Enjoy a weekly virtual cooking class series via The Galleria Mall’s Facebook page. “Cooking with The Galleria” will go live on Facebook. For upcoming classes, visit their Facebook page — and click over to videos to see past classes. 2414 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 954-564-1036 Facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale
Roho Kitchen-Executive chef Jorge Montes at Davie’s Roho Kitchen has been in the food industry for over 20 years working in various restaurants and hotels in South Florida. In 2008, he and his sister, Vanessa Montes, started the catering and cooking school (which specializes in hands-on cooking classes for team builds and private groups). 8338 W State Road 84, Davie. (in the 8300 Plaza). 954-200-2895. RohoKitchen.com. The live streams usually air between 7-8 p.m. To view, go to Facebook.com/rohokitchen/videos, Instagram.com/rohokitchen and Meetup.com/homemadechefs.
Osaka Cocina Nikkei-1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami. 786-627-4800. OsakaNikkei.com/es/local/miami. With most of its restaurants in South America, this Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant — with a location in Miami — just launched a seven-episode series of short online documentaries in both English and Spanish. Osaka’s next project will be tutorials on topics from how to sharpen knives to pairing wine, sake and Japanese whiskey with dinner. Go to Instagram.com/osakanikkei.
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Franz Aliquo is moving his streaming cooking classes from Twitch to Zoom, where he plans on hosting a class every other day. He was the owner of 666 Burger food trucks and the creator of the Doucheburger, billed as “the world’s most expensive burger.” . To get updates, join the Facebook group, CLICK HERE
Therapeutic Oasis-851 Broken Sound Parkway NW (suite 250), Boca Raton. 561-278-6033. TherapeuticOasis.com. 600 Heritage Dr. (suite 130), Jupiter. 561-766-1072. This health and wellness company has registered dieticians and nutritionist therapists. They are offering free classes during the COVID-19 outbreak for quarantined individuals and families. New videos are posted three times a week at Facebook.com/therapyoasis
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Local Farms Selling to the Public in Palm Beach County
Alderman Farms, 9005 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach 33472, 561-364-7002 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for drive-through or delivery-Organic and conventionally grown vegetables and herbs including green beans, eggplant, bell peppers, corn, squash, tomatoes, cilantro, basil, parsley, dill and mint; Order on the website. use Facebook page for updates
Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach 33473, 561-733-5490 Sales hours: every day 9 a.m. until sellout; Items for sale vary each day – mixed box of colorful produce. Please use Facebook page or website for updates
East Coast Farms & Vegetables, 6796 Lantana Rd. Lake Worth, FL, 561-286-0286 Daily from 9:30 a.m. until supplies run out. Assorted boxes of produce for $10. The items will change according to what if fresh — and there is no maximum. You will not be able to preorder, as its first come, first served. Check out Facebook for updates and to see when they open up (usually, it’s a 9:30 a.m.). Cash only.
Erneston and Sons Produce, 7965 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33467, 561-832-2446 Mondays to Saturdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. $10 a bag: “Salad Bag” may include chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red, green and yellow peppers, red onions and tomatoes. “Veggie Bag” may include onions, squash, zucchini, carrots, green beans and asparagus. “Fruit Bag” may red and golden apples, oranges, strawberries, lemons, limes, pineapples and bananas Check Facebook for updates
Eastcoast Farms and Vegetable-6796 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, 33467 Phone: 561-286–0286 For more info: CLICK HERE
Farmhouse Marketplace, 1001 Okeechobee Road, West Palm Beach, 33401, 561-718-4733 April 1 to June 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 10 pound box of greenhouse-grown authentic family beefsteak heirloom tomato varieties; See website for more information.
J & J Family of Farms, 4003 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Westlake 33470 61-422-9777 Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10 produce variety boxes. Squash, cucumbers, beans, corn and more while supplies last. Contents may vary, subject to availability. Use Instagram page for updates
L’Chaim Farm-Products are of the highest standard of organic farming. Open very Sunday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. At 5511 Woodland Lane, Dania Beach, FL, 33312 Cost: $3 for kids, $5 for adults, Free for children under 3; Also horseback rides, goat milking demonstration, more. Each Thursday, L’Chaim Farm also offers a selection of fresh produce and goat’s milk products for its Shabbat Pick Up from 2-6 p.m. Visit www.lchaimfarm.com for more information.
Mecca Family Farms, 7965 Lantana Road, Lake Worth 33467 561-718-5381 Mondays to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Locally grown vegetables at $10 a box containing 20-25 pounds of mixed vegetables or mixed fruit, depending on what is fresh that day. Use Facebook page for updates
Pioneer Growers, 227 NW Avenue L, Belle Glade 33430, 561-996-202Everyday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 48 ct. corn, 30 lb. green beans, 16-18 ct. radishes and green, red, and savoy cabbage; See Facebook page for updates
Swank Farm-14311 North Rd, Loxahatchee, Florida 33470 Phone: 561- 202-5648
Wilkinson-Cooper Produce, 701 NW 12th St., Belle Glade 33430 561-996-6537 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sweet corn, celery, eggplant, pepper, cabbage, radishes, and beans
Yee Farms, 9851 W Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, 33472, 561– 732-0162 Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 veggie box of a variety of Asian vegetables: napa cabbage, bok choy, kohlrabi and more. Cash only. See Facebook page for updates
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Palm Beach County
There are thousands of job openings for anyone who wants to pick, pack and deliver goods as well as related work at places such as Publix, Walmart, Aldi’s, Costco, Amazon, Instacart, etc. Wear Masks & Gloves.
Amazon has plans to hire over 100,000 new workers nationwide to assist with the overwhelming demand for delivery.
CVS plans to hire 50,000 people in full-time, part-time and temporary positions to cover the demand in pharmacy services. CVS Health
Domino’s plans to hire 10,000 new workers to keep up with the demand. This includes delivery experts, pizza makers and customer service representatives. While Domino’s is just one pizza chain that is hiring, be sure to check out your local pizza chain, as demand is high.
Papa John’s is also hiring. Pizza Hut is also hiring. (and most pizza places)
Publix plans to hire thousands in stores and distribution centers — and there’s a large distribution center in Boynton Beach. Apply Now
Shipt and Instacart: Help out with delivering groceries and essentials through Shipt or Instacart.
WalMart has plans to amp up their hiring and expects to hire 150,000 new employees through the end of May. While the hiring process usually takes about 2 weeks, it can now take as little as 24 hours.
7-11 is hiring 20,000 new employees. Apply Now.
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CO-VID TESTING SITES:
Call the Testing Hotline for an appointment: 561-642-1000
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –1150 45th St., West Palm Beach; Walk-up site; By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Any age; need not be symptomatic
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –411 W. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter;Walk-up site;By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Any age; need not be symptomatic
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –225 S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach; Walk-up site; By appointment only Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. – Noon; Any age; need not be symptomatic
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics –1250 Southwinds Dr., Lantana; First Responders and Emergency Workers Only;
By appointment only
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics – “Scout” Mobile Clinic Outreach;Walk-up site; Any age; need not be symptomatic
Varying locations and hours as scheduled
Florida Atlantic Testing Site in Boca Raton
The drive up testing site is located at the FAU Tech Runway on the north end of the FAU campus at 901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, 33431. Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at 1-800-209-7919 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
South County Civic Center Site in West Delray Beach
The drive up testing site is located at the South County Civic Center located at 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at 1-800-209-7919 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
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10 am to 6 pm on Sunday through Friday. Note: (The city of Miami also offers at-home testing for home-bound residents.) Patients must pre-register by calling 305-735-3909 or Click Here;
Other Drive-Thru Testing Sites:
Marlins Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, Charles Hadley Park in Miami, Larkin Community Hospital in Hialeah, Community Health of South Florida in Miami, CB Smith Park in Pembroke Pines
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FOR SOME UNIQUE FOOD OPTIONS:
Here is a list of spots that sell specific kinds of food. Most sell ingredients, but there’s a personal chef listed who prepares meals as requested. All of this is takeout/delivery with no contact::
Mecca Family Farms, 7965 Lantana Road, Lake Worth; www.facebook.com/MeccaFamilyFarms. Offering boxes of produce (one kind per box, tomatoes, green peppers, etc.) at wholesale box prices, for $10 per box. There are a lot of pieces per box, so good to split this with a neighbor. Check the Facebook page for times each day.
Johnny’s Fish Dip, 1714 S. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth; www.johnnysfishdip.com/find-us Offering spicy fish dip ($11) and regular fish dip ($10) from fresh king fish caught locally. Order online.
My Organic Meals, order online www.myorganicmeals.com. Offering ready-to-eat meals after you place your order. These are then delivered (first delivery is free) in recyclable, compostable containers. The menu choices are plentiful.
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Donate Food to Boca Helping Hands
Help by donating desperately needed non-perishable items to Boca Helping Hands. We are experiencing a growing demand for our drive-thru hot meals and pantry bags. In order
to continue feeding those in need, we need your help! Please consider donating food or hosting a food drive.The mission is to provide food, medical and financial assistance to meet basic human needs as well as education, job training and guidance to create self-sufficiency. Drop off at Boca Helping Hands on Monday-Friday from 9am to 2pm and Saturdays from 9am to 12noon at 1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton 33432 or contact Suzan Javizian at 561-417-0913 ext. 204 or Suzan@nullBocaHelpingHands.com
Foods Suggested: Beans, Canned Fruits, Canned Meats, Canned Vegetables, Cereal Boxes, Cereal Bar, Chef Boyardee, Crackers, Fish, Jelly, Milk, Pasta, Peanut Butter, Poultry, Powdered Juice, Rice, Soup, Tomato Sauce, USDA Labeled Meats (in original retail packaging) (Please do not donate any opened, expired or glass items.) For more info: www.BocaHelpingHands.org
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Tri County Animal Rescue- 21287 Boca Rio R0ad-Boca Raton 33433-Phone: 561-482-8110 – www.TriCountyAnimalRescue.com
A Personal Note: I just took the one Sunday “class” to learn their procedures. Sign up! It’s available at 8:45am every Sunday- It helped! I walked a couple of adorable, loving dogs today–it feels so rewarding to volunteer!
P.S. They desperately need gently used towels and blankets for the puppies; The dogs at Tri-County are dangerously low on canned dog food. Pedigree Traditional Meaty ground dinner with Chopped Chicken Canned Dog Food- Please help us by bringing in canned dog food to the shelter, as soon as possible.
Help us “Clear the Shelter”- (Most fees waived on large dogs-Thursday-Sunday 10:30am to 4pm)
Save a life; Adopt today!
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I JUST “ADOPTED” a wild dolphin–His name is “Wonder”- I received a “Certificate of Adoption”, a brief life history and color photograph of my dolphin–and a hard copy of the book “An Ocean of Inspiration”–The John Olguin Story. Each dolphin has its own Facebook page (and there are 300 yet to be adopted.) All this for only $30 + $5 for shipping in the U.S. ( Or, perhaps, just get a copy of this wonderful book for $15 + $3 for shipping in the U.S. ) This makes a gift that truly supports a great cause. (Note: You will be helping a dolphin scientist with further 
exploration, observation and research to help preserve these special mammals. Support the Palm Beach Dolphin Project- For info: harzen@nulltaras.org or 561-762-6473 Click here to watch this video of a dolphin show- CLICK HERE Note By Scientist, Explorer, Author, Dolphin Researcher-Dr. Stefan Harzan: If you have an opportunity to swim with dolphins…why not do it in the open ocean? There, the dolphins may stay close or have the freedom to swim away. It is so much better, because we meet them on their terms.
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The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge preserves a portion of the once vast northern Everglades. It provides habitat and protection for endangered wildlife such as the snail kite and the wood stork and the formerly endangered American alligator.
The main entrance and Visitor Center are located at: 10216 Lee Road – Boynton Beach, FL 33473 It is 2 miles south of Boynton Beach Boulevard, west off US 441/SR7. Contact: 561-734-8303 or more info: CLICK HERE
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