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Things to do, Places to go, People to meet!
Let’s go “STEPPING OUT” on the town!

 

What’s There To Do This Week? 

   

This Week at a Glance!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30   to   SUNDAY,  OCTOBER 6

 

CLICK BELOW ON THE “BLUE” DAY OF THE WEEK FOR A FULL PAGE OF DETAILS ON THAT DAY!!

MORE NEW EVENTS ADDED EVERY DAY!

 

MONDAY-     Last Day of Free Museum Admission, Comedy Night, Bingo Night (Free), Motown Monday at the Tin Roof, Karaoke in 4 locations, Live Music in Fort Lauderdale,  Muddy Waters & FREE Drink Mondays                                                            

                                                                                                                           

Tuesday–   “Cachet” Band at The Pavilion, Comedy Open Mic Night at Arts Garage, Open Trivia Night at Duffy’s and Biergarten, Discount Tuesdays at Movies, Grateful Dead Tribute Band at Funky Biscuit, Karaoke at the Tin Roof and at Finnegan’s Pub, Comedy Night in Ft. Lauderdale, BOGO Beers at Barrel of Monks Brewery today                                                                                                                                                       Tuesday Movie Discounts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                     

WEDNESDAY –     Ballroom & Latin Dance Night at the Pavilion, Live Bands Nightly at Johnny Brown’s, Ladies Night at Tin Roof and Boca Luna Luxe, Comedy Night at Bokampers, Wine Wednesdays at various locations, Rock Star Karaoke at Margaritaville (with Live Band)

        Clematis by Night                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

THURSDAY-   Rosh Hashanah Dinner for Singles and Open to All at the Pavilion, Good Bread Band at Galuppi’s, Oktoberfest Band at Clematis by Night, Rib Fix Night at Duffy’s, FREE Entertainment all evening at Coconut Creek Casino,  Karaoke,  Ladies Nights

 

FRIDAY-   David Morin at the Pavilion, Downtown Delray First Friday Walk, “Old Town Untapped” Event in Pompano, Tributes to The Police & U2 Bands at Galuppi’s,  Comedian Steve Simeone at Arts Garage, Art After Dark at the Norton Museum, Food Truck Friday, The Rat Pack Show at Dania Casino, Live FREE Entertainment All Evening at Coconut Creek Casino

Charcoal BBQ at Muddy Waters

SATURDAY-    Cruzin’ with Susie Cruz at the Pavilion,  Art & Ale Soiree at the Boca Art Museum, Morning Beach Yoga, CHARCOAL BBQ today at Muddy Waters, Hai Daze Band at Galuppi’s, ELO Tribute at Funky Biscuit, One Hit Wonders Band at Arts Garage, Caribbean Carnival in Miami, Boyz II Men at Hard Rock, FREE Live Music All Evening at the Coconut Creek Casino, FREE Green Markets, FREE Farmer’s Market in Aventura

                                                                                                                                       

  Green Markets

SUNDAY-     FREE Jazz Fest in Ft. Lauderdale, The Brass Evolution Band at Galuppi’s, All Day HAPPY HOUR  at Biergarten,  Symphony of the Americas at Broward Center, “Feast & Football” at the Kennel Club in West Palm, FREE Farmer’s Market in Aventura,  FREE Open-Air Market in Ft. Lauderdale, Green Markets

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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, plays a vital role in educating the public about breast cancer, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection. This annual campaign encourages individuals to get screened and promotes research funding to improve treatment options.
Breast cancer is one of  the most common types of cancer in women. Friday, October 22, marks Breast Cancer Now’s Wear It Pink day, a fundraising day to make life-saving breast cancer research and life-changing care happen.

 

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JOIN US!

October 3-Rosh Hashanah Dinner for Singles (AND EVERYONE!) -Organized by Stepping Out Florida

6pm- A delicious 4 Course Dinner followed by dancing to music by “It Takes Two.”   It’s always a fun evening and great to dress up and celebrate this joyous holiday.  Nothing religious, just delicious! Open to everyone who just wants to enjoy a fabulous evening of dining and dancing! We wish everyone a sweet New Year! Join us!  The dinner cost is $65 and must be pre-paid.  (Corrected cost breakdown:  $52 + Tax $3.64 + Gratuity $10.40)

See all the details and to pre-pay,      CLICK HERE

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NOTE: FREE ADMISSION To The Boca Raton Museum of Art until September 30 .  They are constantly evolving and shuffling collections in and out. The Boca Raton Museum of Art knows how to keep things fresh and new.  The Museum is located in Mizner Park, Boca Raton,  Check out their exhibits and events: CLICK HERE

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NOTE: SEPTEMBER 1 to 30-DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH RESTAURANT MONTH

More than 40 restaurants, cafes, and fast-casual establishments/eateries offer special deals, including multi-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus, happy hour specials, cafe deals and culinary events. See the restaurant menus, culinary information and individual restaurant specials.   CLICK HERE

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NEXT WEEK AND MORE~

(NEXT WEEK:  From Monday, OCTOBER 7 and after

       CLICK HERE

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HAPPY HOUR!

SEE ALMOST 100 VENUES~!!   CLICK HERE

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WHAT’S CAUSING YOUR BONE LOSS? 

 ARE YOU AT RISK FOR FRACTURE?

You can develop stronger bones NATURALLY (with no drugs!) at OsteoStrong in Boca Raton. COME AND SEE! VISIT US!

OsteoStrong Central Boca invites you to learn about Osteoporosis and how bone loss can be reversed WITHOUT using prescription drugs.

Bone Density CAN be increased to prevent bone fractures and falls by means of a 10 minute session once a week that is backed by scientific research and shows measurable results. The body is able to trigger “osteogenesis”, the formation of new bone and AT ANY AGE! 

In fact, after the age of 50, it has been proven that weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercise CAN reduce the risk of fractures and falls. OsteoStrong provides the easiest, most successful way to stop bone loss and increase bone density without medication. OsteoStrong is a new, natural way for Strong Bones and Muscles, Better Balance and Pain-Free Joints and Back.

Make a positive change! Improve your overall health!  OsteoStrong, 7050 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 33433 (in The Garden Shops near Publix)- Come in for a FREE TRIAL: Call 561-210-3210  or CLICK HERE 

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF HOW IT WORKS:   Osteostrong.me

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EXCELLENT WEBSITE TO CHECK OUT!

THIS IS A MUST SEE…

Gold Standard-Coins, Currency & Collectibles 

CLICK HERE:   www.goldstandardcash.com

FOR:

-those who want to diversify their portfolio with an asset other than gold and precious metals
-those who are interested in our specialty, which is 19th-20th century United States Paper money
-those who want to capitalize on the burgeoning collectibles market 
-those who are looking for generational stores of value and hedges against inflation 

P.S. MENTION “STEPPING OUT FLORIDA” AND RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASE OF ANY SINGLE ITEM!

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                               TAKE A CRUISE!      A NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE!             

                     DECEMBER 30, 2024    to      JANUARY 3, 2025

RICHIIE & FRIENDS -NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE  CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE  DECEMBER 30 – JANUARY 3, 2025     (Mon – Friday)

FLL-BIMINI-NASSAU-FLL       CAPACITY – 2,886       

ALL CABINS  INCLUDE:    Alcohol  Beverage Package,  Gratuities and Basic WiFi

CAT. C-1 (Concierge) Balcony –  Midship    TOTAL PER CABIN:    $2,694.00  Dbl. Occupancy)

CAT C-2 (Concierge) Balcony –  Forward     TOTAL PER CABIN:   $2,472.00 Dbl. Occupancy

CAT O2  –  (OceanView)        TOTAL PER CABIN:    $2,356.00 Dbl. Occupancy

CAT I2 (Interior)                 TOTAL PER CABIN         $1,775.0  –  Single Occupancy

All Concierge Cabins will receive  $100 per cabin On Board Credit compliments of RICHNIK’S.  All OceanView Cabins will receive $75 per cabin On Board Credit.   Interior cabins will receive $50.00 On Board Credit

DEPOSIT  DUE:                       $ 100 per person.  

FINAL PAYMENT DUE:        OCT 16. 2024

Please call Maidy at Richniks – 954-973-1978 for more information.  We will need Passport names, addresses and birthdays.

Personalized Concierge service. Priority check-in Exclusive embarkation day lunch. Destination Seminar. Exclusive pre-departure lounge. Priority debarkation. Main & specialty restaurant seating time preferences. Welcome sparkling wine and fresh fruit. Daily delivery of afternoon savories. Concierge Class Accessible Accessible bathroom with grab bars, raised toilet and lowered sink. Roll-in showers with fold-down shower bench and hand-held showerhead. Personalized Concierge service. Priority check-in Exclusive embarkation day lunch. Destination Seminar. Exclusive pre-departure lounge. Priority debarkation. Main & specialty restaurant seating time preferences. Welcome sparkling wine and fresh fruit. Daily delivery of afternoon savories. Stateroom: 204 sq ft. veranda 42 sq ft. Max Occupancy 4

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NEW RESTAURANTS:   MORE THAN 60!!!

SOUTH FLORIDA IS BOOMING! TO SEE THE ENTIRE LIST, CLICK HERE!

Limani Grille, Boca Raton

This seafood-focused eatery inside Town Center at Boca Raton offers Mediterranean dishes with a focus on Greek cuisines. This will be the third location for the brand, which can also be found in Commack, N.Y., and Boston. 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton; simon.com/mall 

 

Madame Tang’s, Boca Raton

Celebrity chef Ralph Pagano and Jay Shirodkar have created Madame Tang’s to offer what they promise will be a new, modern take on Chinese cuisine and other Asian favorites. The restaurant inside Town Center at Boca Raton mall is expected to open spring 2024. Early word is that the bar will also have an expansive program. Fans of TV cooking competitions know Pagano for his turns on “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Pressure Cook” and “Iron Chef,” but local foodies know him for his Naked brand: Naked Taco and Naked Crab, which have multiple locations throughout South Florida. 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton; simon.com/mall 

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NEWS OF GROWTH IN BOCA!! NEW RESTAURANTS ARE OPENING!!

Booming Boca: Here are the plans for Midtown Boca in the coming years:

“Restaurant Row” off of Town Center Road in Boca Raton will have four new restaurants with outdoor seating. Restaurant Row is located in Midtown Boca, which spans from Palmetto Park Road to Yamato Road and I-95 to St. Andrews Boulevard.

OPEN: Red Pine, an authentic Chinese restaurant, at the One Town Center tower off of Military Trail. There will also be various businesses leasing new office spaces in the area, creating apartments, stores, restaurants and medical space.

OPEN:-Fiolina Past House-Homemade and Handmade past specialties. Located where Town Center Road intersects with Butts Road at 5377 Town Center Rd., #300, Boca 33431    www.FiolinaPasta.com  

Another of those restaurants is El Camino, which already has locations in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach right now. Management of El Camino says the Boca Raton location will be the largest one when it opens this summer.

Town Center Mall, which brings 15 million visitors a year to the area encourages growth of apartments, condos, retail,  restaurants, and more shopping areas. Midtown Boca is booming because of the influx of people from all over the country.

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HELP ISRAEL

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  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.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation at www.JewishMiami.org/ukraine.

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JOB OPENINGS: 

CLICK HERE

 

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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

 

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“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 began running Full Time on Monday, October 25.

Brightline trains run 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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FARMERS MARKETS / GREEN MARKETS

CLICK HERE

 

 

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A SHOUT OUT AND A THANK YOU     TO Ms. A.M., one of our readers, who just sent this email to us:  

Ms. A.M.  wrote:
Just want to share with you Deby – that I don’t often make the time to thoroughly browse thru this site – but today I had time – and YOU are to be major commended – so much detail – easy to browse – I’m very very impressed and you should be very proud of yourself – it’s truly an awesome site!!!   Thank you – A.M.

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NOTE: The Louvre in Paris just put its entire art collection online for all to see – for FREE!

CLICK HERE

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WHILE YOU’RE HERE…

SCROLL DOWN & TAKE A LOOK AROUND!   SEE EVENTS, FREE CLASSES, AND MORE!    BOTH LIVE & VIRTUAL

 

NOTE: For Coronavirus Humor (Scroll Down!)

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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!!

SCROLL  WAY DOWN!!

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

Jai-Alai-Watch & Wager

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

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 PLAYHOUSEVirtual 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 AQUARIUMGeorgia 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!

1.       British Museum in London

2.       Guggenheim Museum, New York

3.       National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

4.       Musée d’Orsay, Paris

5.       National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

6.       Pergamon Museum, Berlin

7.       Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

8.       Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

9.       J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

10.    Uffizi Gallery, Italy

11.    Museu de Arte, São Paulo

12.    The Louvre, Paris

13.    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

(And Local Museums:

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 TheatreInstagram 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 dayDuoLingo 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 CoursesCLICK 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

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Totally FREE Workout Videos

  1. 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.
  2. 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.)
  3. 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).
  4. 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 
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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

Ancestry.com Library Edition – now available from home.

Freegal Music – daily streaming limits removed. Stream music 24 hour a day.

Kanopy Streaming – monthly borrowing limit increased to 15, no borrowing limits for Kanopy Kids titles.

Hoopla monthly borrowing limit increased to 12.

RB Digital – new magazines added.

OverDrive – new adult and teen eBooks and audiobooks added.

Video tutorials are available on demand for many of our digital services and research databases.

Access them by clicking on the “Video Tutorials” link on the blue menu bar on the left or below.

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/videosInstagram.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.

COVID Quarantine Cooking

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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Businesses Hirin

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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“Coronavirus Humor”!   

                                           Have an exciting Chat with a New Single About Where to Buy Toilet Paper

 

 

 

                                                            

 

 

 

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RESTAURANTS: Openings  & Closings, To see All:  CLICK HERE

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@BocaHelpingHands.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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Happy Hours

NOTE:   SEE OUR FABULOUS “HAPPY HOUR” PAGE!   CLICK HERE:     https://steppingoutflorida.com/happy-hour/

 

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NOTE:  SIGN UP FOR STEPPING OUT FLORIDA ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE!!  JUST SCROLL WAY, WAY, WAY DOWN. SEE WHERE IT SAYS “SUBSCRIBE”?  JUST ADD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND YOU’RE IN!

 


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Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge- Ongoing Events

ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE-–ONGOING EVENTS– Everglades Tram Tours, Guided Walking Tours, Guided & Moonlight Canoe Tours, Juried Art Contest, and more! EVENTS are listed on the Friends website at www.loxahatcheefriends.com/events/events.shtml   Questions: Cathy Patterson at capatterson51@gmail.com   or  Contact:  Serena J. Rinker  561-735-6029 (office)   or 561-523-2604 (cell) Location: The refuge is located off U.S. 441/SR 7, two miles south of SR 804 (Boynton Beach Blvd.) and three miles north of SR 806 (Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue). Hours: The refuge is currently open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Refuge...
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IMAX-3D Films on a Giant Screen

THE IMAX EXPERIENCE®  Check out what’s showing on the BIG Screen in 3D: Order tickets, check local showtimes and get directions to Autonation IMAX, Museum of Discovery & Science, CLICK HERE   Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 954-467-6637 or 954-463-IMAX (4629)
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ONGOING EVENTS:

“STEPPING OUT” Everywhere! Where to Find Live Music

If you’re looking for something to do during the week, this weekend or next or any weekend, head over to any of these places!   Boca: Check out Our Place in the Boca Raton Plaza Hotel at 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, call 561-750-9745;   The new Crazy Uncle Mikes at 6450 N. Federal Hwy. in Boca, call 561-931-2889;  The Funky Biscuit, 303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca , call 561-395-2929 or funkybiscuit.com Delray: Arts Garage at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in Delray Beach at artsgarage.org or 561-450-6357. BYOW-Bring your own whatever, that is foods and drinks, including alcohol...
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Dolphin Tours: See The Beauty of Wild Dolphins

  Dolphin Tours- Join the celebration and experience the beauty of wild dolphins! Ever since June 8th was officially declared World Oceans Day by the United Nations in 2009, the celebration has grown into a tidal wave of activities around the world, aimed at increasing awareness about how oceans work and how their health is related to our own well being. Come and experience firsthand the beauty of seeing dolphins in the wild; Generally, morning tours start at 9 am, Sunset Tours start at 3 pm. For these special tours anyone 7 years and older is welcome. If...
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Special: Try Indoor Skydiving at iFLY in Ft. Lauderdale

  SPECIAL: Try Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Fort Lauderdale!   iFLY, the world’s largest indoor skydiving operator, has announced the introduction of a first-of-its-kind virtual reality experience to complement current flight offerings. Consumers will “jump” at the chance to take indoor skydiving to new “heights,” experiencing near-real-life skydiving sights in some of the nation’s most beautiful destinations – like Southern California, Hawaii, Switzerland and Dubai without setting foot in (or out of) an airplane. Fliers will also see themselves seamlessly jumping from a plane through a hyper-realistic free-falling experience, with complete immersion via iFLY’s state-of-the-art VR helmet...
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Dog Park Now Open in Deerfield Beach

Woofing Waters Dog Park & Marina at Quiet Waters Park—Grand Opening ceremonies-2:30pm- Giveaways, K9 demonstrations, photo ops and more- The 2 acre-space in the NW corner of the park includes separate areas (grass and hard surface) for large and small dogs with assorted water features. Cost is $5 for a daily pass, $25 per household for a seasonal pass which is also good at Barkham at Markham Park. For information on vaccination rules and other guidelines, call 954-357-5100 or Broward.org   (Opened October 12, 2018)
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RESTAURANT NEWS:

(Note: For a complete listing of restaurant closings and openings, CLICK HERE)

Muddy Waters Restaurant-We’re OPEN! BBQ, Specials, Karaoke

Our loyal customers make us feel like a SLAM DUNK!  Thank you for being a loyal customer!  Continue reading to see this week’s SPECIALS!   JByrd’s Muddy Waters Restaurant  2237 W Hillsboro Blvd.   Deerfield Beach 33442 www.MuddyWatersRestaurant.com  HERE’S WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “Great local bar/restaurant! Yummy food, cheap drinks, and friendly staff.” -Melissa Lernerberg, Facebook         “A favorite vacation destination! We go there as soon as we arrive in Boca Raton!” -Patricia Meech, Facebook EVERY WEEK THERE IS A SPECIAL (FOR LOYAL CUSTOMERS)-CHANGES EVERY WEEK!                          ...
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FOR SALE    BEST OF THE BEST…!  

SEE ALL THE BEST of the BEST:  CLICK HERE

 

BEST Artist

BEST Home Painter 

BEST Voice Instructor

BEST Realtor, and more!

(Also, CHECK OUT THE ITALIAN AND ALSO VINTAGE DESIGNER HANDBAGS- AT GREAT PRICES) ….

AND MUCH MORE!

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CHECK FACEBOOK FOR ALL OF OUR EVENT PHOTOS!

AND PLEASE “LIKE” OUR FAN PAGE!  CLICK HERE!


JOBS-Networking, Job Boards, Job Fairs

Now Hiring-All Positions-Apply Today: Farmer’s Table North Palm Beach, our newest location-Located at the North Palm Beach Country Club-951 US Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach 33408 Apply in person Monday-Friday from 10am to 5pm/ Interview right on the spot; or email resume to Kevin at dinefarmerstablenpb.com or glenn at dinefarmerstablenpb.com

ALSO hiring at Farmer’s Table in Boca Raton:  Apply in person Monday-Friday from 2pm to 4pm-Interview on the spot; Send resumes to info@dinefarmerstableboca.com Located at 1901 Military Trail, Boca Raton 33431

The Lake Worth Playhouse seeks Theater Teachers- who are trained in acting, dancing, and singing for our classes. We need teachers who are motivated, disciplined, and who have worked with children. Evening availability is required. Please send all resumes to Cathy Randazzo at shonna@lakeworthplayhouse.org

Tunie’s Natural Grocery & Vitamin Market-Now Hiring: Vitamin Specialist, Cashiers, Grocery Team Members and Graphic Designer-Experience preferred but not required; located at 5651 Coral Ridge Dr., Coral Springs, FL 33076  Apply within or email your resume to: Jobs@Tunies.com

True Food Kitchen is still hiring talented team members, including servers, hosts/hostesses, prep cooks, pastry cooks, line cooks, wok cooks, back servers, dishwashers, pizza cooks and bartenders. Interested candidates  Call 561-419-8105 or visit https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/BocaRaton for locations and more information or follow @true_food_kitchen.

The Global Trade Chamber for dynamic and passionate entry level team for the following positions:  Telemarketing Sales Representatives, Executive Assistant, Sales Executive, Event Planner, International Trade Specialist  All candidates submit resumes to tradecenter@globaltradechamber.com or to mariarenee@globaltradechamber.com Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Front Desk Job in Deerfield Beach- Seasonal front desk position in Deerfield Beach aesthetic laser/medical office doing front desk work for 2 to 3 months. $10 per hour. 954-480-2811. Ask for Carmen.

Big Easy Casino-(Formerly Mardi Gras) Open now with new renovations (following Hurricane Irma)-  For available job opportunities, CLICK HERE

Trans AM Trucking Group has an opening for a CDL Class A Owner Operator Truck Driver in their Jupiter location.  Excellent pay. For more info., CLICK HERE  or Apply here


ADOPT THE DOGGIES

NEWS:  Tri-County Animal Rescue is in great need of DOG WALKERS! We have several hundred dogs in our shelter, and they all need to be walked.  PLEASE come in- Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun-10:30am to 4pm—come and help.

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! 

P.S.   For a list of DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS, CLICK HERE!  (Dine Outside with your Pooch!)

 

 

PROTECT THE DOLPHINS

NEWS:  A UNIQUE AND MEANINGFUL GIFT: “ADOPT A WILD DOLPHIN”

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@taras.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.

Contact to adopt your own dolphin: Harzen@Taras.org or 561-762-6473

VISIT OUR WILDLIFE REFUGE

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO OUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE?    (It’s RIGHT HERE IN BOYNTON BEACH!)

ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

Activities: Bird & Nature Walks, Canoeing & Kayaking, Boating & Fishing, Hiking & Biking, Storytelling, Snail Kite Banding, Python Capture—and more:

Hiking, Guided Bird, Butterfly and Wildflower Walks, Early Morning Bird Walks on the Marsh Trail, Early Morning Bird Watch and Walk – Fly Out, Swamp Strolls, Roving Naturalist on Cypress Swamp Boardwalk or Marsh Trail, Tram Tours of the Marsh, Guided Canoe Trips, Full Moon Guided Canoe Trips, Annual Photography Contest, Annual Juried Art Contest – Loxahatchee Visions, Friends and Family Spring Fling Folk Music Festival, monthly meeting of the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group (featuring speakers, group kayak or canoe outings)

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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REGIONAL PARKS, NAURE CENTERS AND TRAILS IN BROWARD:  CLICK HERE

Deerfield Highlands Nature Preserve) are again open, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The sites are easily accessible but also minimally developed, so that appropriate social distancing poses no problem, leaving you free to enjoy the natural beauty of the trails and their flora and fauna. Click above for more information.

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