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2 Stress Relief Practices by Jamie Lober

4 An Urgent Case for Pink Eye Treatment By Peter Lamelas, MD, MBA, FACEP, FAAEP

6 Is Your Child Headed Toward an Eating Disorder? by Gayla Grace

8 How to Overcome Excuses 6 Tips to Gain the Edge and Meet Your Goals by Ginny Grimsley

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Some parents manage stress better than others. Sometimes you can feel great just by knowing that your life and home are in order. “It is always a stress relief and a good feeling to have an organized home where things have designated places and are stored in a way that you can easily fi nd them,” said Suzy Wilkoff, professional organizer with Tasks Unlimited and founding president of the South Florida Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers. Not only will you feel less anxiety but you will save time and money. “You do not waste time looking for items that were not placed in the space or container where they belong and spend money purchasing things you know you have but cannot fi nd,” said Wilkoff.

Other times, parents are looking for a little pampering to calm their nerves. “There is Swedish, deep tissue, sports, neuromuscular, pregnancy, hot stone and focus massage and some are for relaxation while others are therapeutic,” said Andrea Javier at Zen Massage. There are countless benefi ts to massage. “Zen Swedish massage promotes general relaxation, nourishes skin, improves circulation, removes metabolic waste products, increases range of motion and relieves muscle tension,” said Javier. Swedish massage can best be described as light to fi rm pressure and can be helpful for emotional and physical stress. There is a massage that fi ts each individual. “Bamboo massage incorporates warm bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deep tissue work and with Thai massage, the therapist uses her hands, knees, legs and feet to move you into a series of yoga-like stretches as part of a full body massage,” said Javier.

Many people enjoy refl exology. “It uses pressure points on the feet, hands and ears thought to correspond or refl ex to all areas of the body,” said Javier. Aromatherapy can be pleasant as well. “You can entice your senses with the ancient art of 100

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percent pure, aromatic essential oils distilled from organic plant sources and these oils have been valued for thousands of years for their fragrance and healing effects,” said Javier. Hot/cold facial stone massage involves a 30 minute session that alternates hot and cold stones using pressure points and aromatherapy for sinus relief or headache. “Pregnancy massage relieves aches in the neck, back, hips, legs and weight-bearing joints while postpartum massage helps restore the body to pre-pregnancy condition and is nurturing,” said Javier.

The latest and greatest trend is reiki. “Reiki is literally for stress relief and relaxation and also promotes healing, so it is awesome and has worked for hundreds of years,” said Bobbi Sprano of Reiki Touch Therapy. The healing is emotional, physical, spiritual and mental. “I have an equestrian rider who started reiki when she was 13 years-old and she is now 15 and she glows and is more positive in her equestrian ability and is winning,” said Sprano. It is better than medicine. “It goes deep into your subconscious mind to get out the things that you have been holding onto from past experiences to something that is eating away and gnawing at you,” said Sprano. You may not realize that you have troubles to rid. “It brings it to surface so you can heal and let go, so it is not just a feel good massage at the time but it is something that will get in and help you heal,” said Sprano. Reiki is a process. “Once a month or once a week you can change the way life looks at you and the way you are looking at life and if you feel better, your family feels better and is in a good mood and happy,” said

Sprano. Knowing what to expect at the reiki session can make it go smoothly. “We check chakras which are energy centers in the body, so if you have an emotional issue or something in one of those chakras and it is closed then it is not functioning properly,” said Sprano. Your energy goes up and down to keep you healthy and when energy in your body does not move, you have a need for healing. “We do a full reiki session where we balance and center your chakras and heal you, balance your aura and help your situation,” said Sprano. There are creative visualizations, guided meditations and angel card readings available. “We can change your belief system, get in there with the theta and help you overcome some things you have doubts with or problems,” said Sprano. If you put your mind to it, everyone can fi nd a stress relief practice that works for them and become healthier and happier in the meantime.

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Almost every parent can recall that alarming moment when your child walks in the room with a crusty painful eye that won’t open. Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye, is one of the most common childhood afflictions, but should not be treated with the same nonchalance as a case of the sniffles.

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Signs You Should See a DoctorIt can be difficult to tell what kind of pink eye your child has by the symptoms alone, so it is important to visit your doctor for a complete evaluation. The following is a list of symptoms seen across all types of pink eye infections:

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Preventative care will also go a long way in helping you avoid a trip to the doctor. “Change your pillowcases frequently and never share eye makeup, towels, or handkerchiefs and your chances of contracting pink eye decrease immensely,” says Hage. Furthermore, Hage cautions that a child should not go back to school until he or she has been symptom free for 24-48 hours.

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“Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime; Winston Churchill lost every public election until becoming prime minister at age 62; Henry Ford went bankrupt fi ve times; Albert Einstein was a terrible student and was expelled from school; Sigmund Freud was booed from a stage,” says Waldschmidt, author of “Edgy Conversations: How Ordinary People Achieve Outrageous Success,” (www.EdgyConversations.com).

“Ideas, brilliance, genius – they all mean nothing without the guts, passion and tenacity necessary to make your dream a reality. But often, people fall back on excuses and give up on trying to reach their goals.”

Most of us have dreams, and many of us have big ones, but few of us actually see them through, he says.

He offers six tricks for jumping off the excuse train and forge the path to your goals.

• Avoid the need to blame others for anything. Mean, small-minded people know that they suck. That’s why they are so

cranky and eager to point out others’ mistakes. They hope that by causing others to feel inadequate, everyone will forget about how woefully off the mark their own performance is. Don’t blame anyone, for any reason, ever. It’s a bad habit.

• Stop working on things that just don’t matter. Not everything needs to be done in place of sleep. If you work for a boss, then you owe them solid time. You can’t cut that out. You can, however, cut out television time, meetings and anything else that gets in the way of achieving your goals. Replace entertainment with activity toward your goal.

• Refuse to let yourself wallow in self-doubt. You’re alive to succeed. Stop comparing your current problems to your last 18 failures. They are not the same. You are not the same. Here’s something to remember: Your entire life has been a training ground for you to capture your destiny right now. Why would you doubt that? Stop whining. Go conquer.

• Ask yourself, “What can I do better next time?” And then do it next time. If you spend a decade or two earnestly trying to be better, that’s exactly what will happen. The next best thing to doing something amazing is not doing something stupid. So learn from your mistakes and use the lessons to

dominate.

• Proactively take time to do things that fuel your passion. Exercise is a great example. Living in the moment requires you to live at peak performance. A huge part of mental fi tness is physical fi tness. A sparring or running partner is a great way to refresh physical competition. Physical activity accelerates mental motivation.

• Apologize to yourself and those around you for having a bad attitude. Do this once or twice and you’ll snap out of your funk pretty fast. When you start genuinely apologizing for being a bad infl uence on those around you, you learn to stop whining and start winning.

Dan Waldschmidt is the author of “Edgy Conversations: How Ordinary People Achieve Outrageous Success,” (www.EdgyConversations.com). He is an international business strategist, speaker, author and extreme athlete. His consulting � rm solves complex marketing and business strategy problems for savvy companies all over the world. Dow Jones calls his Edgy Conversations blog one of the top sales sites on the internet. He’s been pro� led in BBC, Fox News and The Today Show, and he is a sought-after media source.

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This is the story of six friends who met through their involvement in a local production of Annie Jr. They were given the opportunity to reunite and perform together once again at a Martin Luther King Day Event where they were encouraged to go out into the community and do for others. Sparked by their friendship, their mutual love of performing and their desire to make a difference in the world, these six girls came together to create CAST Children's Acting Singing Troupe. Individually these girls were already productive citizens in their community and volunteering their time to charitable organizations. Together they will be using their talents to perform for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They will also be performing and working at local events and benefi ts to raise funds for the causes that are near and dear to their hearts. CAST Children's Acting Singing Troupe can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/castcares Donations can be made via Paypal to [email protected]. All funds will go directly to the charities the girls support.

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Demi Ciena Master is an 11 year old, 5th Grade triple threat actress, dancer and singer. Demi also loves tumbling, acrobatics and working on silks and trapeze. Demi performs all over South Florida and enjoys being part of musical theater productions. She has starred in numerous local and regional shows including Joseph & the Technicolor Dreamcoat and Annie Jr as Molly. Demi loves fashion and creating different looks for herself and her 3 siblings, as well as designing clothing for dolls from found objects and materials. Demi has a nurturing personality and loves to be around younger children and babies. She is passionate about helping children in orphanages and the foster care system.

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Jade Evori Master is 12 years old and in the 7th grade. She is a triple threat actress, dancer, singer and a budding songwriter. She has performed all over South Florida and showcased in Nashville, Las Vegas, NYC and Canada. Jade volunteers her talents to numerous charities and donates her time to The Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Jade is passionate in supporting Blooming with Autism and raising funds to provide much needed therapies for children with autism. It is a cause near and dear to her heart. When she isn't busy entertaining, Jade she enjoys sketching, writing short stories and just spending time with her family and friends.

Amelie Ogg is a sixth grader, who enjoys musicals, animals and being with her friends. She also loves her cat Luke, and playing the piano. Annie was her fi rst musical in which she played Kate, one of the orphans. This is where she met her talented CAST members. She also played Little White Crow in Metaphasia and little Eponine in Les Miserable. She has been playing the piano for nursing homes for 4

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A divorce or end of a relationship leaves both partners feeling confl icted, guilty and upset. Having a new relationship is usually not the fi rst thing most exes think about, especially when children are involved. Making sure the kids are okay--and trying to ease their pain with the changes in the family--is a full-time job. Like all changes, some days are good and others are a challenge. As time goes by though, you realize you have a life too, and it can be lonely without an adult companion to share your life. Dating is a step that most single moms will consider. When they do, the fi rst couple dates can be scary. Times have changed, and with the times, social media is becoming more and more a part of the dating scene. One of mom’s fears is how will her dating effect her children, and how can she avoid getting into the same type of relationship she left with her children’s dad? There are no guarantees with dating someone new, but these ten tips can help.Let go of guilt. You don’t owe your children a lifetime of abstinence from having a new partner to share your life. Don’t rush into a commitment or trust your date with your kids. Your date should not meet your children for at least four months or until you are in a committed relationship. Never allow your date access to your children without you being there. Don’t lose yourself in the relationship. If you dislike football, then don’t go to football

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Eating green, according to the USDA, is defi ned as consuming organic food or local fresh produce, eating less processed foods, reducing the amount of pesticides used for growing food and making food choices that are eco-friendly for the planet. In order to eat green, you must fi rst learn to shop green.

When we connect with and support our hard-working farmers and ranchers that grow and raise our food we help farmers markets grow, decreasing the need to rely on imported foods. The food we purchase in our grocery stores has been shipped thousands of miles before it arrives. Buying locally grown produce, meats, seafood, cheese or eggs from small-scale family farmers offers fresher, tastier and more nutritious options and helps our farmers stay in business.

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The 3 R’s of GreenGoing green isn’t just about food choices though. We help our kids understand what environmentally friendly means with the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. There are dozens of ways our kids can do their part in making our planet a better place to live. Here are simple ways kids can contribute toward going green.

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• Pack their lunch for school in a reusable container such as a lunchbox.

• Carpool to baseball games, dance practice, church events or wherever they go.

• Use cloth napkins and towels in the kitchen instead of paper ones.

• Buy recycled supplies when shopping for school supplies.

• Use rechargeable batteries.

• Grow a vegetable garden in the backyard.

• Ride the bus to school.

• Use real dishes and utensils instead of paper plates and plastic utensils.

• Turn off the TV when they’re not watching it.

• Borrow books from the library instead of buying new ones.

• Change out incandescent light bulbs to compact fl uorescent ones that use less energy.

• Drink from a reusable water bottle instead of drinking bottled water.

• Donate old clothes, games and toys so they can be used again.

• Use online invitations, e-mail or text messages for party invites and thank you notes.

• Plant trees and fl owers.

• Dispose of e-waste properly instead of your trash bin.

• Play outside and away from electronic devices.

It’s never too early or too late to teach our kids what it means to go green. Start small and reap the rewards as you and your kids do your part and feel good about making

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As an immigrant from India who feels blessed to be an American citizen, Sukhjiwan Singh remains puzzled by the divorce rate here, estimated by PolitiFact.com in 2012 to be 40 to 50 percent.

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• Don’t ignore the parallels between business and dating/marriage. Just like marriages, businesses fail all the time. Both demand your best effort and resources, including an inexhaustible amount of time, dedication and, usually, as much money as you can spare. As the fate of your business or romantic relationship goes, so goes your fate. While the experiences of both are often different, both require self-awareness, sound decision-making, and the willingness to give if they are to be successful. Of course, this means fi nding the right niche in business, or the right person for love…

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“I do not garden. I am not going to help you and I will not referee. If you want a garden you need to do it alone or fi gure out a way to work together.” I slammed the door in the face of my children’s enthusiasm.

Did I really say that? And, more importantly, did my words carry over the back fence to the mom with the lovely garden and two children younger than mine?

We live in an area that causes gardeners to sing rhapsodically. Things grow here. Despite my astonishing neglect, I rarely manage to kill plants even when that is my intent. I used to fear neighbors would shun me for my poorly thriving roses or my straggly rhododendrons. Fortunately my neighbors don’t seem to care, or if they do they are too nice to say so.

Still, bouts of mommy-guilt related to gardening seize me at low moments. It’s so wholesome. Good parents support and encourage their children to garden, right? One year the Easter Bunny brought little packet of basil seeds, diminutive pastel pots and dehydrated discs of soil: “Just add water.” The pots and packets still clutter the built-in cabinet in my dining room, mocking me.

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Turns out my oldest daughter and I are alike. We like the idea of a garden, we’re happy to pluck a tasty, ripe delight from a vine, but we’d rather stretch out in a lawn chair in the yard, lifting a fi nger only to turn the next page of a book.

Last year another mom strode toward me in front of our daughters’ school, alight with enthusiasm, her Schnoodle dancing along beside her at the end of his leash.

“I thought it would be great to create a gardening workgroup so we can knock out all our spring yard work over a few weekends, taking turns at each other’s houses,” she said as her dog wound around our ankles and she spun to disentwine us from the leash.

I shrunk away from her, shaking my head, “I don’t garden.”

She paused in mid twirl, “Well, you must have some…”

“Nope,” I interrupted her. “I don’t garden. I also don’t do pets. I’ve removed both of those items from my Super-Mom requirement list.” I gave her a smile that I hoped said, “I don’t do pets, but other people’s pets are probably okay.” Luckily, she already knows about my pet resistance. Our girls are friends. I’m pretty sure

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Just thinking of tomatoes rotting on the vine or neighbors closing the door in the face of my proffered excess zucchini makes me sweaty. It’s not the good clean sweat from hard work, but the rank sweat of anxiety.

My husband and I cultivate excuses. We sow discouragement.

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wailing at me from the back door, their feet planted in muddy boots on the mat.

“She won’t let me use the shovel! She won’t help me dig!”

As well as being a failure at teaching my kids to garden, I’ve failed to teach them team work. I speculated we would end up with two giant pits in our yard and two fatigued and bored children who would develop new passions before they ever reached the planting stage.

The little one lasted a few days, but perseverance carried our middle daughter through. She claimed the site of an old raised bed, where rogue cherry tomatoes had cross pollinated and sprouted a mystery variety after our last haphazard gardening adventure. On her own, she dug a garden bed three feet wide and eight feet long. My husband rewarded her by helping measure the plot and build a frame. Together they bought seeds and eventually staked a forest of tomatoes.

Despite my aversion to gardening, I love to cook. I serve regular meals created from whole foods, albeit not grown from soil adjacent to my own home or requiring dirt to accumulate beneath my fi ngernails. This year I’ll write a check to our CSA. On Wednesday afternoons I’ll get up

from my lawn chair, walk down the street to the neighborhood drop and scoop up brilliant greens, onions, root vegetables, mouth-watering fruit and the occasional mystery vegetable. If my daughter retains her enthusiasm for gardening, I’ll slice her tomatoes into salads. If the fall rains come early I’ll avert my gaze and seal my lips if her brilliant fruits rot on the vine.

Some days I worry that I’m the slacker mom. It’s tempting to grab hold of a child’s dream and dig the holes and lift the rocks

for them. Then I remind myself that my children do not benefi t from my trying to be someone I am not, and they’ll learn far more pursuing their own paths. I’ve realized it is ok to step back and allow our children to explore without our help, to fi nd their own solutions and to harvest their own fruit.

I guess I’m a gardener after all. I’m growing children. Freelance writer Heather Lee Leap lives in the Paci� c Northwest where things grow exceptionally well, particularly children.


Tuesday April 1

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 10-11 a.m. Join us for a guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. Free

Tuesday Mommy & Me Tadpole Water Survival 561-792-65953141 Fortune Way Wellington9am we are off ering a Mommy & Me Tadpole class. Join through wellington-wef.com and get a discount. Call for reservations or pay $15 at the door. Feel free to bring a friend. This is a beginner class for water survival-so your kids will learn to fl oat on their backs. We are an indoor heated pool (92 degrees) so come rain or shine! Every Tuesday. Parent assisted class.

Chickee Chat 561-747-8380 x101500 Captain Armour’s Way Jupiter10:00 am - 10:45 am. Attention Kids: Join us under the Lighthouse Chickee for storytime & craft activity about Lighthouse Keepers, Florida History and People & local Plants and Animals. Moms & Dads, this is ideal for kids ages 10 and under. Please bring a small beach/picnic mat for your child. Program is free, space is limited, runs approximately 45 minutes, weather permitting, RSVP required.

Dress-Up Tuesdays! Super Heroes & Princesses TuesdayCool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach GardensTwo Tuesdays of each month will be themed dress-up days with so much cuteness we might not be able to take it! If you dress up in or wear something refl ective of the

special theme, admission is just $5 per child! Don’t have a costume? Pick up tutus, pirates, princess and super hero costumes perfect for each occasion in our gift boutique.

Hammock Trails 561-544-8605Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton10-11:30 a.m. Join us for a FREE guided walk on our quarter-mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance

Gardens Gymnastics at the JMandel JCC 561-689-7700This nonstop gymnastics class will keep your kids fl ippin’ head over heals. 3 and 4 year olds The fundamentals for gymnastics (and all sports) are developed as children improve their skills on various gymnastics equipment. In a class fi lled with laughter, your child will develop self confi dence while experiencing the joys of gymnastics. Located in the new, beautiful Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens. Classes taught by Ms. Patti and Ms Liz. Please call for class times and fees.

Kids - Preschool Storytime Mandel Public Library 561-868-7700411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach10:30-11:30 am. Join Ms. Sarah on Tuesdays for stories, songs, crafts and fun while building language skills. For preschoolers aged 3, 4 and 5. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information.

Tae Kwon Do 561-367-7035James A. Rutherford Community CenterPatch Reef Park 2000 W. Yamato Road Boca Raton Tae Kwon Do For Children Ages 6-9 Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:30 7:30 pm. Saturdays 9:30 –11:00 am. Learn the art of self-defense, discipline, self-confi dence, self respect, respect for others and get a great

workout with this Korean martial art.

Owl Feeding 561-629-8760Daggerwing Nature Center11200 Park Access Road Boca Raton3:15-3:30pm. Gather round the owl enclosure in the Daggerwing Nature Center exhibit hall and get a short talk about our Eastern Screech Owl while she is given her food. Feel free to ask questions! Families and all ages, FREE - No reservations needed. Every Tuesday during the summer.

Walk and Talk: Women from the HeartRoyal Palm Place 561-251-41645:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Come Right from work, kick off the heels for comfy shoes, meet other women while we walk and talk around Royal Palm Place. Join Sheree Thomas, South Florida’s Lifestyle fi tness coach, and window shop while we walk. Learn healthier choices from the Restaurant Menus and receive discounts for the healthier meal choices. All fi tness levels are welcome. For more information, contact Sheree. Every Tuesday.

Cool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach GardensBig Brother Big Sister Play, Every Tuesday for all children up to 10 years old. Regular admission and rules apply.

Wednesday April 2

Young Artwork 561-367-7035James A. Rutherford Community CenterPatch reef park 2000 W. Yamato Road Boca Raton3:30-4:15pm. Ages 4-6, 4:30-5:15pm. Ages 2-3. Children experiment and discover art through colors, shapes, textures and forms and will have a blast making their own masterpieces.

Beach Teasures 561- 544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton9-10:30 am. Limpets & topsnails are a few of the shells you can fi nd on Florida’s beaches. Meet at the Center to learn about seashells and the animals that make them. Caravan to Red Reef Beach Park and search for ocean treasures. All ages. An adult must sign-up and participate with children.

Story Time Busch Wildlife Sanctuary 561-575-33992500 Jupiter Park Drive Jupiter9:30am Story Time for Toddlers. (Cypress Amphitheater) Free.

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Guided Hammock Walk 561- 544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 10 -noon. Join us for a guided walk on our elevated quarter-mile long boardwalk. Discover the hidden treasures of the coastal forest and mangrove swamp as you search for the unique plants and animals that call these rare habitats “home”! Meet at the boardwalk entrance. No reservations. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free

Hatchling Tales: Children’s Story TimeLoggerhead Oceanfront Park 561-627-828014200 U.S. Hwy 1 Juno Beach 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Every Wednesday bring your “hatchlings” for ocean inspired stories, crafts, and more. Storytimes are wonderful opportunities for our youngest audiences to enjoy books, music, and group activities right here at LMC. Hatchling Tales are FREE, open to the public, no pre-registration.

Toddler Storytime 561-868-7703 West Palm Beach Public Library 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Join Ms. Jeanne every Wednesday to nurture a love of books; learn rhymes, sounds, and new words. Enjoy musical activities! Ages, 2 - 3 years. Registration required. Free

Guided Kayak Tours 561-624-6952John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rent one of our single or double kayaks and explore the estuary. Manatees, great blue herons and osprey are some of the wildlife you will see. Hourly, half day and full day rates are available. Call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952 for more details.

Hammock Trails 561-544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton10 am-Noon. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a guided walk on our 0.3 mile long boardwalk. Explore this rare remnant of coastal hardwood hammock, and get a glimpse of the past. No reservations required. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. Free

Toddler Storytime 561-868-7703 West Palm Beach Public Library 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Join Ms. Jeanne every Wednesday to nurture a love of books; learn rhymes, sounds, and

new words. Enjoy musical activities! Ages, 2 - 3 years. Registration required. Free

Amazing Art 561-742-6780Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Students will learn and create many different forms of art. From murals to clay information, this class will bring your inner artist out! 2-4 years. $2.50 Members $3.50 Non-Members

Character Wednesday Cool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach Gardens3pm-5pm. Enjoy visits from all of your favorite costume characters (Minnie, Mickey, Pixar characters, Princesses, etc.) arrive in the playground to greet the children.

Sunset Tour 561-747-8380 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum500 Captain Armour’s Way Jupiter7:30 PM - 8:15 PM. Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time approximately 75 minutes, $15 Members, $20 Non-Members, RSVP required. Tours are weather permitting, call for tour time. Children must be be at least 4ft. tall to climb.

Thursday April 3

Story time 561-233-1400Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach10-10:30 am. Ages 2-5, $2/child, Introduce your little ones to Mother Nature through nature-based stories! Class activities may include live animals, games, nature. Reservations Required.

Kids Story TimeBurt Reynolds Park East 561-743-7123805 N US Highway 1 Jupiter9:30 a.m. the River Center hosts a FREE children’s Starfish & Coffee Story Time. This program is designed for kids ages 0 to 7 years. Story Time includes book readings, songs, and an interaction with the touch tank animals. No RSVP required. This program occurs every Thursday morning.

Gardens Gymnastics at the JMandel JCC 561-689-7700Introduce your Little ones to Gymnastics. (1-3 years old) This exciting class is filled with Singing, Jumping, Climbing, individualized Gymnastics attention,

parachute play, bubbles and more. Located in the new, beautiful Mandel JCC, located in Palm Beach Gardens. Classes taught by Ms, Patti and Ms. Liz. Please call for class times and fees

Food Truck Invasion 561-283-5856The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Food Trucks Attending: BC Tacos, Best French Fries, Big Mike’s BBQ, The Big Ragu, Che Grill, Crazydilla, Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes, Fry Daddy, Grill Master Cafe, Joji Yogurt, The Loaded Burger, Lucilles on Wheels, The Philly Grill, Stocked N LoadedTaco Fresh. A weekly Food Truck event on some Thursday nights at the Wellington Amphitheater.

Green Market 561-630-11074301 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens5:30-9:00 pm. NEW! Spend your Thursday evenings with the City of Palm Beach Gardens under the beautiful Florida sky. Come and enjoy live music and shop for prepared food and drink items, plants, flowers, produce and handmade crafts. Bring your whole family and don’t miss what is sure to become a Gardens tradition! Rain or Shine event. FREE

Clematis by Night 561-822-1515 Centennial Square West Palm Beach 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Clematis by Night is the area’s Hot Spot to Chill every Thursday night in downtown West Palm Beach. Clematis by Night is the place to be for great music, a taste of mouth-watering foods, and sidewalk shopping of the trendiest items around. Free.

Children’s Library Preschool Story Time Society of the Four Arts2 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach10:30 am. Free story time.

Friday April 4

Kids Story TimeBurt Reynolds Park East 561-743-7123805 N US Highway 1 Jupiter9:30 a.m. the River Center hosts a FREE children’s Starfish & Coffee Story Time. This program is designed for kids ages 0 to 7 years. Story Time includes book readings, songs, and an interaction with the touch tank animals. No RSVP required. This program occurs every Thursday morning.

Tot Time at Sugar Sand 561-347-3900300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton10am-12pm. Crafts, snacks, and indoor play stations. No registration required. Ages 2-5.


$5 per child, walk – up.

Playdate 561-482-3412Sunflower Creative Arts10:30 am – 12 pm. Bring your children for a monthly playdate at a local park. Director Susan Caruso will lead parents in a discussion of current parenting topics and concerns. All ages. Every Friday. Free

Mommy, Mother Nature and Me! Daggerwing Nature Center 561-629-876011435 Park Access Road Boca Raton10:30 am. Introduce your little ones to Mother Nature and explore colors in nature! Then paint to explore primary and secondary colors. Please wear clothes appropriate for messy painting. Reservations Required

Family Fun Fridays!!! 561-968-0009Monkey Joe’s6250 Lantana Rd., Bay 18 Lake Worth10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Change your Friday night routine or make it your tradition to spend Fridays with us for a great deal! You get admission for 2 children, a cheese pizza pie and a pitcher of soda for only $24.99! Every Friday.

Tot Time Sugar Sand Park Community Center 561-347-3900300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton10 am- 12 pm. Ages 2-5. Children will enjoy crafts, snacks, and indoor play stations. Drop in any time during the program. $5

Story Time 561-233-1400Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach10-10:30 am. Ages 2-5, $2/childIntroduce your little ones to Mother Nature through nature-based stories! Class activities may include live animals, games, nature walks and/or crafts specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers! Topic varies for each class. Reservations Required

Baby Storytime 561-868-7703West Palm Beach Public Library 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Join Ms. Judy every Friday to delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books and music. Ages, 12 – 24 months. Reg. required. Free

Beginning Tai-Chi @ your City Library 561-868-7703 Mandel Public Library West Palm Beach11:00 am. Come to the library for an introduction to tai-chi. Learn the benefits of tai-chi and how it can relax, energize &

balance you! Beginning Tai-chi lessons will be held every Friday morning at 11:00AM in the library’s Auditorium. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library. Free. Donations accepted.

Friday Films: 561-655-7226Society of the Four Arts2 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach2:30, 5:15 & 8:00 pm. $5; no charge for members (membership card required)

Fun Fridays Cool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach Gardens Come celebrate every Friday with us for Fun Friday! Each week at 3:00 pm, a different activity promoting learning, imagination, physical activity and more will be taking place at Cool Beans. These are classes you don’t want to miss! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register.

Skunk Feeding 561-629-8760 Daggerwing Nature Center 11200 Park Access Road Boca Raton Every Friday 3:15-3:30 pm. Families and all ages, FREE - No reservations needed. Come into the nature center classroom and get a short talk about one our Striped Skunk, George, while she is being fed. Feel free to ask questions!

Free Movie Night 561-283-5856The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington7:30 pm. Please bring seating!

Screen on the Green 561-868-7703 Waterfront West Palm Beach8:00 pm. Bring your blankets and chairs down to the waterfront and don’t forget the kids for our family friendly movie the 2nd Friday of every month. Go to our website at www.wpb.org for more information or call.

Saturday April 5

Chi Gung/Tai Chi/Meditation for girls and women over age 13. 561-585-2700Gold Coast Gymnastics, Inc.1420 Rupp Lane Lake Worth8-9 am. Gentle, natural, movement, breathing, stretching for women only, age 13-adult.No experience necessary. Can be 6 weeks postpartum, breast feeding ok, not for pregnant women. $12 or $6 if student.

Gardens Summer Green

Market at STORE 561.630.110010500 N Military Tr. Palm Beach Gardens 8:00am - 1:00pm. The City of Palm Beach Gardens is pleased to announce the Gardens GreenMarket has moved to the STORE Self Storage Facility for the summer season. The market will still offer wonderful produce, flowers, plants, breads, seafood, bakery items, cheeses, sauces, and much more! We look forward to seeing you there. For vendor questions please call 561-630-1146.

RPB Green Market & Bazaar 561-792-9260Commons Park Royal Palm Beach9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shoppers can spend a beautiful day outside with family and friends and connect with your community and support locally grown and organic vendors. Enjoy a stroll through the park as you shop the many selections of produce ranging from fruits, vegetables, arts & crafts, fresh flowers, baked goods, pastries, herbs & spices, and a bazaar twist to your traditional Green Market. All applicants interested in being a vendor may visit www.pottcevents.com.

Green Market In Boynton Beach At The S.E. Corner of Boynton Beach Blvd and US 1 Our Market is comprised of and run by a select group of artisan creators; making uniquely delicious products that you will not find anywhere else. We are a group of individuals who’s main goal is to provide a pleasurable and fun shopping experience. We are also dedicated to selling only the best quality local, sustainable, and freshest quality products and produce. Keeping a “Family of Vendors” is something we strive to do. As vendors ourselves, we created a market where we can strive to grow our business’ and keep consistency for our customers. We are pleased to have a market filled with wonderful products and friendly vendors. We cannot wait to share it with you. Please come to our market to see just how different it is and how much you’ve been missing.

TurtleFest 2014Loggerhead Marinelife Center14200 U.S. Highway One Juno BeachIt is the eleventh anniversary of Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s (LMC) largest annual event, TurtleFest, which means the center will need more volunteers than ever to staff this year’s festival. TurtleFest 2014: Seas the Day- Ocean-side Family Fun! 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and the surrounding Loggerhead Park in Juno Beach. The rain date will be Sunday,


April 6, 2014 in the event of severe weather. The free admission festival is expected to draw over 12,000 people to celebrate and appreciate ocean conservation throughout the day

Wellngton Green Market 561-283-585612300 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington9:00 am-1:00 pm. Find varirty of locally grown and produced plants, fruits, vegetables, prepared-foods, homemade and gourmet goods!

Green Market 561-276-751120 N. Swinton Avenue Delray BeachEvery Saturday 9am -2pm at Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Avenue, half block south of Atlantic Ave, downtown Delray Beach. Over sixty food vendors and live entertainment each week. Dog friendly

Swamp Tromp Grassy Waters 561-804-4985 8264 Northlake Blvd West Palm Beach 9 am – 11 am. Get off the boardwalk and into the swamp! Get your feet wet as we explore the mysteries of the Everglades while hiking through our pristine cypress swamp. Ages 10 and over. $10/Adult, $4/Child. Reservations Required.

Free Fitness On Saturdays 561-393-7040Zumba & Yoga 9:00 am - YOGA at Sanborn Square, 72 N Federal Highway Boca Raton10:30 am - ZUMBA, South Beach Pavilion at Palmetto Park Road and A1A “Free” shape up fitness classes from Yoga and Zumba to Pilates and others EVERY Saturday morning at Sanborn Square and the South Beach Pavilion. Contact: Nicole Gasparri. Email: [email protected]

Nature Walk Green Cay 561-966-700012800 Hagen Ranch Rd. Boynton Beach Guided, 1/2 mile, boardwalk tours. Every Saturday at 9:00 am & 11:00 am and Wednesday at 3:00 pm. FREE!! No reservations required, sign in at the front desk

Build a Birdbath/Birdfeeder! Build. Learn. Create. Have Fun With Kids Workshops!9:00 a.m. – 12:00. FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 - 12 offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. Regstration Required

Story Time 561-792-1292Barnes & Noble10500 West Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington10 am – 11 am. Come and discover the wonderful books that are offered in the children’s department of Barnes & Noble. Join us for this weekly storytime. Free

Newbie Canoe 561-804-4985Grassy Waters Preserve West Palm Beach10:00 am. New to canoeing? Then you’re a newbie! Whether you’ve never been in a canoe before or it’s just been awhile, this short trip is a great place to start! Learn the basics and then put your new skills to the test on an easy paddle through the Everglades. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Ages: 6 and over (with participating adult) Fee: $6/adult, $2/child

Story Time at Green Cay Nature Center 561-966-700012800 Hagen Ranch Road Boynton Beach10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Ages 3-5, Join us monthly as we read stories, have learning time, and make crafts about animals and other nature-related themes! Topics will vary each month. $2 per child.

Learn to Kayak 561-624-6952John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 10:00 a.m. (about 1 hour) Representatives from Adventure Times Kayaks will teach a land-based course that gives beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are recommended. The program is free with park admission. For information and reservations call the Nature Center.

Mini-CanoeingGrassy Waters 561-804-4985 8264 Northlake Blvd West Palm Beach 10am – 11am. New to canoeing or short on time? Try this 1-hour canoe trip! Ages 6 and up. $6/adult, $2/child. Reservations Required.

Trolley Tour 561-279-8883Spady Cultural Heritage Museum170 NW 5th Ave. Delray Beach 10 am - 12 pm. The Spady Museum’s “Ride & Remember” Trolley Tour, one of the museum’s most popular programs, is now entering its seventh year of showcasing the best of Delray Beach to tourists and residents. Cost is $20 per person. To reserve a spot call.

Little Wonders 561-544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton10-10:45 a.m. Take this opportunity to introduce your novice naturalist to the plant

and animal communities all around them, through hikes for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, stories for growing minds. Ages 3 & 4 with an adult. Prepayment required Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8

Kids - Dog Tales 561-868-7700411 Clematis Street West Palm BeachMandel Public Library 10:30 - 12:00. Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will “listen” to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign-up at the desk. Join us in KidSpace. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information.

Children’s Library Preschool Story Time Society of the Four Arts 561-655-27762 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach10:30 am. Free story time.

Dog Tales @ your City Library 561-868-7703 Mandel Public Library West Palm Beach10:30 am. Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will “listen” to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign-in upon arrival. Sponsored by the Scaife Family Foundation and the WPB Library Foundation. Join us in KidSpace. Free

Boomers Green Market 561-929-02373100 Airport Rd Boca Raton11am – 4pm. Boomers will be offering great specials for gaming, and fun for that day only plus 60 plus vendors will be displaying and selling their goods and services to the masses. One of south Florida’s best attractions for families and kids has created the biggest green market and business expo anywhere in the southern palm beach area. For information contact, questions and issues with this event, please contact [email protected]

Animal Feedings 561-233-1400Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm BeachEvery Saturday, 11 am and 12 pm. Join us at 11 am for our Fish Feeding Frenzy, and at 12 pm for our Reptile Feedings. Staff will give a short talk about the critters as they eat. Feel free to ask questions! Families / All Ages, FREE (Reservations NOT Required)

Wildlife Encounter Busch Wildlife Sanctuary 561-575-33992500 Jupiter Park Drive Jupiter11:00am Wildlife Encounter Program(Cypress Amphitheater) again at 2:30. Free

Green Market at the Palm Beach ZooPalm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach


11:00-5:30. Visitors can browse a wonderful selection of fresh, locally-grown produce and other sustainably harvested items near the exit gate, and learn about how buying local produce protects wildlife. The market stand will remain open until 5:30 pm so that all zoo-goers have a chance to shop before they head home for the evening. This market will run every other Saturday from March through June. Contact Green Market Coordinator, Krista Gardner ([email protected]), with questions or requests for a vendor packet.

Habit Hunt 561- 544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton11 am-Noon. Hike around Gumbo Limbo’s property. Learn about the different habitats there, and make a nature journal with your findings. Ages 7-11. Adults must sign-in children, but do not have to stay. Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance. Cost per child: Member $8 Non-member $12

Hatchling Tales: Children’s Story TimeLoggerhead Marinelife Center 561-627-828014200 U.S. Hwy 1 Juno Beach 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Join us every Saturday at 11:30 am for a Free kid’s story time held just outside our gift shop featuring selected readings that we will have available for purchase. FREE!

Loggerhead Marinelife Center 561-627-828014200 U.S. Hwy 1 Juno Beach 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM. Dr. Logger is an educational ambassador for sea turtles. Through an interactive show, Dr. Logger educates the audience on the life of a sea turtle, by addressing various topics: threats, nesting, anatomy, lifestyle, etc. This 30 minute show is for guests of all ages, it’s interactive with the audience and fast paced. Dr. Logger looks forward to talking turtle with you on your next visit to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. For children up to 12. Free.

Junior Naturalist 561-544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton1-2:30 pm. Spend some time outside this fall! It’s a great time of year to be a junior birdwatcher looking for birds, or planting fall flowers in the garden while observing the insects nearby. Ages 7-11. Adults must sign-in children, but do not have to stay. Reservations and prepayment required at least 24 hours in advance (561) 544-8615.

No refunds. Cost per child: Member $7 Non-member $10

Creating A Backyard HabitatOkeeheelee Park 561-233-14007715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach 1:00 pm. Families / All Ages, $3/person (Reservations Required – Call 561-233-1400)Do you enjoy watching wildlife and want to attract animals to your home? Come to this class and learn tips that will help you enhance your yard and make it more appealing to wildlife.

Raptor Ecology 561-233-1400Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach1:00 pm. Families prepare to be amazed as you’re introduced to residen birds of prey at Okeeheelee Park. See these birds up close and develop an appreciation for their role in the environment. / All Ages, $3/person (Reservations Required).

Wetlands & Wildlife 561-544-8615Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton 3-5 pm. Wakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite for birders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland ecosystems. Meet at the boardwalk’s entrance (call for directions). Reservations required at least 24 hours in advance. Ages 7-adult. An adult must sign-up and participate with children. Free

Parents Night Out 561-998-42256500 W. Rogers Cir #1000 Boca Raton6:00 pm - 10:30 pm. Better than finding a babysitter! Our Parent’s Night Out program offers gymnastics, movies, and more to keep your kids entertained while you enjoy a well deserved break! Just call ahead of time and drop your kids off for a supervised, non-instructional fun time! Please be sure to call us before coming to drop your child off.

FREE Concert 561-283-5856The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington7:30 pm. Please bring seating!

Sunday April 6

Make and Take 561-347-3912Children’s Science Explorium300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. $5 per project Recycled Soda Bottle Fish. Use a recycled soda bottle to build an underwater creature!

Kids Art Class 561-868-7703Mandel Public Library West Palm Beach2:00. Picasso? Van Gogh? Join an instructor from Jerry’s Artarama to learn how to create your own masterpiece. For children ages 6-12. Space is limited. Sign in at the desk upon arrival. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information.

Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness Open House 561-998-42256500 W. Rogers Cir #1000 Boca Raton2:00pm-6:00pm Join us for fun afternoon of free trial classes, demonstrations, giveaways and more. Meet the coaches and instructors and get signed up for classes. Free to the public. www.gokidschoice.com.

Monday April 7

Mommy & Me 561-776-8252The Hebrew AcademyUS Highway 1 Juno Beach9:00- 10:00 am. Creative Movement & Kinder Dance. Please RSVP to save your seat. $5/ Session (Donation), Snack and Drink included.

Tuesday April 8

Super Heroes & Princesses TuesdayCool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach GardensTwo Tuesdays of each month will be themed dress-up days with so much cuteness we might not be able to take it! If you dress up in or wear something reflective of the special theme, admission is just $5 per child! Don’t have a costume? Pick up tutus, pirates, princess and super hero costumes perfect for each occasion in our gift boutique.

Cool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach Gardens3:00 pm. What better way to celebrate National Make a Friend day then make Friendship Bracelets! Cheers to friends and fun

Thursday April 10

Food Truck Invasion 561-283-5856The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Food Trucks Attending: BC Tacos, Best French Fries, Big Mike’s BBQ, The Big Ragu, Che Grill, Crazydilla, Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes, Fry Daddy, Grill


Master Cafe, Joji Yogurt, The Loaded Burger, Lucilles on Wheels, The Philly Grill, Stocked N Loaded, Taco Fresh. A weekly Food Truck event on some Thursday nights at the Wellington Amphitheater.

Friday April 11

Early Bird WalkOkeeheelee Park 561-233-14007715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach7 am. Want to learn more about the wild birds residing at Okeeheelee Nature Center? Join the Nature Center Manager on a leisurely and informative stroll through the woods at Okeeheelee, where you’ll learn to identify and observe birds and their behavior. Ages 13+, $3/person (Reservations Required.

Splash-A-Palooza 561-792-65953141 Fortune Way WellingtonThis is a Parent assisted class- so bring your bathing suits. Ages 3 months thru 3 years old. Limit 4 free classes per family for Free! Limit is 20 families per event so make reservations or first come first serve. This class will have water tables, small Water pools with sensory toys and story time with Radisha and more.... This is not a water survival or learn-to-swim class, but a great & free way to meet other parents and get you children comfortable in the water. Every Friday!

StorytimeOkeeheelee Park 561-233-14007715 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach10-10:30 am. Introduce your little ones to Mother Nature through nature-based stories! Class activities may include live animals, games, nature walks and/or crafts

specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Topic varies for each class. Ages 2-5, $2/child (Reservations Required)

Friday FilmsSociety of the Four Arts 561-655-72262 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach2:30, 5:15 & 8:00 pm. $5; no charge for members (membership card required).

Historical Walking Tour 561-832-4164 Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum300 North Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach4:00 pm. The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach. Tour groups should meet at the Dixie Highway entrance to the historic 1916 courthouse in West Palm Beach. Advance reservations are required. First Friday of the Month starting October. Free!

Safari Nights - Meet Peppa Pig & the Chick-fil-A CowsPalm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. It’s the night you all have been waiting for...the start of Safari Nights 2014! Join us from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for a ton of children’s entertainment including meet ‘n’ greets with the Chick-fil-A Cows and Peppa Pig(c)! The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum will also be onsite offering educational crafts.

Les Miserables Student Edition: Palms West Alliance Church 561-223-192816401 Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee 7:30 pm. Tickets are $19 Adults, $12 Children. For ticket purchse and location information, please call or visit our website. www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com. Also, April 12 at 2:00 & 7:00 pm, April 13 at 3:00.

Saturday April 12

Great American Cleanup 561-686-3307Loggerhead Marine Life Center14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach8:00 a.m. Following 1-hour of cleaning the beach, join us for a light bite sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens. Help us keep the very beach that our turtles call home free from trash and litter.

Complimentary breakfast and beverages will be served. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Great American Clean-Up 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 9-11am. Join Gumbo Limbo and millions across the nation for Keep America Beautiful’s largest annual coastal cleanup! Event tee shirts (limited supply) and supplies provided by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. sponsors. Children under 18 MUST participate with an adult. No drop-offs! Community service hours awarded, groups welcome. Advanced reservations required (561) 544-8615. Space is limited.

Breakfast with the Bunny Palm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach8:30 am - 10:15 am & 10:30 am - 12:15 pm.Hop into the Zoo and join us for an egg-citing egg hunt, an egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends! Register early, space is limited

Swamp Tromp Grassy Waters 561-804-4985 8264 Northlake Blvd West Palm Beach 9 am – 11 am. Get off the boardwalk and into the swamp! Get your feet wet as we explore the mysteries of the Everglades while hiking through our pristine cypress swamp. Ages 10 and over. $10/Adult, $4/Child. Reservations Required.

Earth Day 561-233-14007715 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach9:00-3:00. Come to the nature center for live animals, special guest speakers, crafts, tours, food and a variety of other activities as we celebrate Earth. Learn ways to “go Green” and take a role in protecting Mother Nature!

Free Fitness On Saturdays 561-393-7040Zumba & Yoga9:00 am - YOGA at Sanborn Square, 72 N Federal Highway Boca Raton10:30 am - ZUMBA, South Beach Pavilion at Palmetto Park Road and A1A “Free” shape up fitness classes from Yoga and Zumba to Pilates and others EVERY Saturday morning at Sanborn Square and the South Beach Pavilion. Contact: Nicole Gasparri. Email: [email protected]

FREE Concert Tribute 561-283-5856The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington7:30 pm. Please bring seating!


Dr. Logger Vet Lab 561-627-8280Loggerhead Marine Life Center 14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach11:00 am - 11:30 am. Rinker LabThe Children’s Research Station presented by the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Foundation exercises science skills in children through an experiential lab. Geared at children ages up to 12, the junior veterinary lab accommodates up to 10 children at a time during daily half hour programs, taking participants from sea turtle rescue to release. The program features “Dr. Logger,” a trained Loggerhead Marinelife Center volunteer acting as the center’s veterinarian. The 30 minute program begins when Dr. Logger receives a role-played call on the radio from the beach about a sick and injured sea turtle, igniting immediate excitement in participants. The children come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and Dr. Logger teaches the group about common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals.

Sunday April 13

Breakfast with the Bunny Palm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach8:30 am - 10:15 am & 10:30 am - 12:15 pm.Hop into the Zoo and join us for an egg-citing egg hunt, an egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends! Register early, space is limited

Monday April 14

Kids’ Music Circle 561-584-2290Lake Worth Public Library

City Hall Annex Bldg414 Lake Avenue Lake Worth5:30-6:30 pm. Parents and children sing, dance, and make music together led by song leader Noam Brown on the 2nd Monday of every month. Join us for a potluck following the music circle. Visit www.kidsmusiccircle.com Free

Friday April 18

Wetlands & Wildlife 561-544-8605Gumbo Limbo Nature Center1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton3-5 p.m. Wakodahatchee is a man-made wetland which has become a favorite for birders and photographers. Bring your binoculars and join us for a ¾ mile guided boardwalk tour to learn more about Florida’s wetland ecosystems. Meet at the boardwalk’s entrance (call for directions). Ages 7-adult. An adult must sign-up and participate with children. Reservations required.

Saturday April 19

Easter Bowling Tournament 561-743-9200Jupiter Lanes12:30pm. 9 Pin No Tap, Adult/Youth or Youth/Youth Teams of Two, 90% of 220 Handicap, Scholarship $$$$, $15 per person. [email protected]

Party for the PlanetPalm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Palm Beach Zoo is celebrating Earth Day along with other Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ accredited institutions. Enjoy live children’s entertainment and educational games along with and “recycled” crafts.

“Every year, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums welcome more than 180 million visitors who have an interest in connecting with wildlife, learning about nature, and becoming involved in protecting the future of our Earth,” said AZA President & CEO Jim Maddy. “By participating in the Party for the Planet™ at your local zoo or aquarium, you are making a difference by helping to support conservation locally and worldwide.”

Breakfast with the Bunny Palm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach8:30 am - 10:15 am & 10:30 am - 12:15pm.Hop into the Zoo and join us for an egg-citing egg hunt, an egg-cellent hot

breakfast buffet at the Tropics Café, and egg-xtra special guests – the Easter Bunny and some of his animal friends! Register early, space is limited

Story Time at Green Cay Nature Center 561-966-700012800 Hagen Ranch Road Boynton Beach10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Ages 3-5, Join us monthly as we read stories, have learning time, and make crafts about animals and other nature-related themes! Topics will vary each month. $2 per child.

Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” 561-223-1928Palms West Alliance Church16401 Southern Blvd. LoxahatcheePresented by the Wellington Children’s Theatre, Junior Musical Theatre Workshop. 2pm & 7pm. Tickets: $14 Adults, $8 Childrenwww.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com

Classic Rock TherapyCanyon Amphitheater 561-966-7094Canyon District Park8802 Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach 7:00 pm. Classic Rock Therapy will have the dance floor packed while performing hits from the 60’s to today. Lawn chairs, pets on leashes, and picnic baskets are permitted. Free admission

FREE Concert Tribute 561-753-2484The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 5:00 pm. Join us for two exciting days of music and delicious food from gourmet food trucks.

Sunday April 20

Happy EasterSpring Scavenger HuntPalm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach9:00 am - 5:00 pm. This spring we’re challenging Zoo guests to find the “golden” egg! One golden egg will be hidden somewhere on Zoo grounds on Sunday, April 20th. One lucky guest who finds it will win a one-year family membership to the Palm Beach Zoo. The Zoo’s animals will also be enjoying the egg-citing time by getting some eggs of their own! From tigers to tamarins, lemurs to llamas, most of the Zoo’s animals will be receiving eggs made especially for them by our Youth Volunteer Corps.

Tuesday April 22

Earth Day Passport to Conservation


Palm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach9:00 am - 5:00 pm. As you stroll through the Zoo, make sure to keep an eye out for the Passport to Conservation logo (see below) - it will lead you to some amazing facts about sustainability. Find them all and you could win a painting created by one of our very own Malayan tigers - Mata or Berapi! On your way home, make sure to fi ll out an entry form found at the exit gate with the number of “passports” you found in the Zoo. One lucky guest who fi nds the most without going over will be our winner!

Wednesday April 23

Kidz Cook’n ClassCool Beans 561-627-178211701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave #3115 Palm Beach Gardens4:30 pm. Come cook up some tasty treats with us!

Thursday April 24

Food Truck Invasion 561-283-5856The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington5:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Food Trucks Attending: BC Tacos, Best French Fries, Big Mike’s BBQ, The Big Ragu, Che Grill, Crazydilla, Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes, Fry Daddy, Grill Master Cafe, Joji Yogurt, The Loaded Burger, Lucilles on Wheels, The Philly Grill, Stocked N LoadedTaco Fresh. A weekly Food Truck event on some Thursday nights at the Wellington Amphitheater.

Children’s Library Preschool Story Time Society of the Four Arts2 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach10:30 am. Free story time.

Friday April 25

Free Movie Night 561-283-5856

The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington7:30 pm. Please bring seating!

Pirates Night at the Museum 561-832-1988South Florida Science Museum4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm Beach6 pm - 9 pm. On the last Friday of every month, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosts a themed ‘Night at the Museum’-- a family friendly opportunity to enjoy extended hours of the Science Center’s typical off erings as well as a chance to view the night sky through the Science Center’s observatory. Arrrr… mates! Sail on over to the South Florida Science Center for a night of pirate science! In addition to ‘Science Nights’ typical off erings, parents and children are welcome to learn about one of the most legendary ships of all time – Titanic! Activities also include arts and crafts, animal dissections and dry ice experiments.

Saturday April 26

17th Year at the Boca Raton Greenmarket 561-299-8684S Federal Highway and SE Mizner Blvd8:00-1:00. Grab your shopping bags and head on over to the Boca Raton GreenMarket. Boca’s GreenMarket has continually been dedicated to local food production and consumption….produce that travels from farm direct to the dining table……and through the process supporting the Florida agricultural industry and the economy of our south Florida area. Each Saturday, fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables as they become available in their individual growing seasons---along with fresh herbs, soaps & lotions, juices, potted orchids, ocean shells, fresh cut fl owers, assorted variety of plants, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, oils & vinegars, gourmet foods, hydroponic and organic

foods, fresh fi sh and seafood, fresh pasta, doggie treats ---are available for purchase. Save the Frogs Day

Palm Beach Zoo 561-533-08871301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Make sure to stop by the Amazon Marketplace and Caracol Observatory to check out some of the

cool frogs species that call the Zoo home! For more information on the importance of frogs, their conservation struggle and Save the Frogs Day, visit http://www.savethefrogs.com/day

Kids - Saturday Craftastic Family Movie Mandel Public Library 561-686-7700411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 9:30-4:00 pm. Join us in KidSpace for a fun family movie with a self-led, kid-friendly craft. For all ages! Call 561-868-7703 for a movie schedule and more information. The fourth Saturday every month.

Our Kids World 561-686-1085South Florida Fairgrounds West Palm Beach10:00-5:00 pm. Come out the Air Conditioned Fairgrounds and enjoy the cast of characters, bounce houses, infl atable slides, rock wall, entertainment and meet exhibitors with products and services for families. Also, on Sunday. Go to www.adayforkids.com to print a free child’s ticket.

Mommy and Me Paint! 561-627-8280Loggerhead Marine Life Center 14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach10:30 am - 11:30 am. Every other Thursday, LMC will be hosting a Mommy and Me painting class. Bring your little ones to learn all about the fascinating world of sea turtles through discussion and hands-on artifacts. After that, we will paint our very own sea turtle ceramic to take home and read a turtle-inspired story while they dry. If your child is into art and sea turtles, this is the perfect class for you!

Celebrate Earth Day 561-629-8760Daggerwing Nature Center11200 Park Access Road Boca Raton10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy this free family event with a variety of activities scheduled throughout the day. Featured programs include a reptile show; a birds of prey program; a ladybug release; story telling with Pretend Party Productions; crafts with Resource Depot; papermaking with the Solid Waste Authority, activities with Tanawha Presents, and much more.

Sunday April 27Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration 561-753-2484The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Join us for live music, earth-friendly vendors and giveaways from local businesses. All are invited to this FREE event.


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