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The Almost Naked Truth:

Swimsuit Shopping for a Mom Body A

By Pam Molnar

new season is upon us. It is time to gather up your courage, sense of humor and post-holiday body and head out to the mall.You guessed it! It’s time to shop for a new swimsuit.

I know I am not alone when I say that I dread shopping for swimsuits. Normally, I am the kind of shopper that can find something quickly. Sales people love me because I don’t waffle back and forth when choosing new furniture. I picked out all the items for my remodeled kitchen in an afternoon.

But swimwear? That takes forever. In fact, I probably spent less time looking for my wedding dress than I did looking for last year’s swimsuit.

Like most women, I guess I fear being judged.

Let’s be honest. We have all seen those women who clearly did not use the mirror in the dressing room. They are the highlight of

people watching on the beach. While it’s true that people may judge your choice of granite or living room sofa, it’s just not the same.You are not wearing your granite on your (way)over-25-check-out-all-my-flaws-post-children body. There is something to be said for those bathing suits from the early 1900’s.

I normally shop for a swimsuit alone, but I wonder if it would be better taking a friend for moral support. A friend would understand why you need to order margaritas at lunch and she would not remind you about them when you complained about your muffin top in the dressing room.

No, I brave the dressing room sans friends (and margaritas). I wander around the swimwear department grabbing swimsuits that only look good on the hanger. I undress in a tiny room with bad lighting and scare myself with the glare coming off my winter white legs. While I criticize every wrinkle, stretch mark and pound, I make a silent promise to stop at the gym on the way home. After hitting three or four stores at the mall, I either give up and go home or settle on something that doesn’t look “too bad”.

The online stores offer size charts and body type suggestions, but honestly, they are no help. The size charts are from size 2 to size 16. Wouldn’t it be nice if they could show the suit on models that fit in that size? That way, if you were a size 12, you would be able to see what your size 12 butt was going to look like versus the size 2 butt. But it’s not like that.

You see the suit on the Barbie Doll shaped model and you have to guess.

So that’s what I did this year. I picked what I thought looked nice and I hit the “purchase” button. The good news is that it is backordered until May so I can put off the agony of trying it on until then. However, if it doesn’t fit, swimsuit season will be over.

Oops! I hadn’t thought about that. I guess I have to head out to the stores after all. Wish me luck!

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and therefore does not get out in the sun very often. She hopes the glare off her white legs do not blind the other beachgoers this summer.

Online shopping is no better. Sure, you save yourself the embarrassment of running in and out of the dressing room looking for bigger sizes, but you open yourself up to another frustration. Although you are in the comfort of your own home, you have to guess how these suits will fit on you. The swimsuits look adorable on these tiny models with big boobs and flat stomachs but that wasn’t my body prechildren, let alone now.

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Recycle, Reduce, Reuse with Kids

by Laura Lyles Reagan

Plastic is bad – paper is good!

Collecting aluminum cans pays!

Dumping motor oil is a criminal offense!

Never use Styrofoam! It takes 500 years to breakdown in a landfill.

These were things we learned in school when recycling first came of age. Recycling has come a long way in the last decade.

Plastics, including grocery bags can be recycled these days.

Types of plastics are numbered by recycling experts, for example plastic gaps are plastic #2 and #4, requiring different machinery and processes to breakdown.

Plastic bags are often controversial. In some communities, they have been banned all together.Your best option may be specific recycling programs that focus exclusively on them. Many grocery stores collect plastic bags while some city recycling programs offer plastic bag pick-up or drop-off programs.

Paper, perceived as environmentally friendly is actually more

complicated to recycle than you might think.

Shredding paper reduces the quality and subsequently the value of the paper. Shredding paper turns it from high grade (letterhead and printer paper) to mixed grade, which includes telephone books and magazines.

Paper food containers pose another problem.

Your pizza box may have a recycling symbol on it but the grease may be an issue for recycling machinery.

Many

liquids can be handled at your recycling center.

Used motor oil is also accepted when placed in its original container or an empty plastic 1-gallon milk or water bottle.

Even Styrofoam is recyclable.

Today, Styrofoam (Plastic #6) can be recycled with special machinery. Check with your local recycling center. Send it to the landfill, it does take half a millennium to decompose.

BUT No recycling program works more effectively than reducing waste and reusing or repurposing items as appropriate.

Parents can play a pivotal role by changing their family culture to one of reducing waste through these simple suggestions. Making reducing waste can be fun and healthy.

Buy a stainless steel water bottle for every family member. Bling them with notions of your choice as a family art project. While decorating them you can discuss how plastic water bottles are wasteful.You can even help them do the math.

Start a home composting bin and in time plant a tree using the compost as fertilizer.

Eliminate grocery store bags from your lives by purchasing and using canvas bags for all shopping.

Go paperless on all your accounts.Your daily mail call will be reduced too. Let your kids know about the change you made.

Cut up old clothes for cleaning rags instead of using paper towels. Get the kids involved by having them cut the rags into fun shapes.

Investigate the use of natural cleaners. Kids might enjoy making the mixtures and actually help with the cleaning. Several websites can give parents ideas. http://www.goodhousekeeping. com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/ make-at-home-cleaners/ http://eartheasy.com/live_ nontoxic_solutions.htm http://www.apartmenttherapy. com/20-diy-green-cleaningrecipes-141129 Laura Lyles Reagan is a social issues and family freelance writer. She is the proud mom of two socially conscious daughters.

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Is your child obsessed with Minecraft?

Online safety ignorance no longer an excuse for parents

Internet safety company KoalaSafe is issuing a challenge to parents, stating that the dangers of completely unrestricted Internet access can no longer be ignored. Weekly news stories pour out about how children are being tragically harmed because of unfettered online access — and too often at home. Parent must become more vigilant in keeping their children safe.

KoalaSafe founder, Steven Pack, said: “We used to be shocked when reading headlines of young teens being abducted after using chat apps or for young teens to be radicalized by online hate preachers, but that’s no longer the case. Such tragedies are a regular occurrence now in America and too often after every such event the reporting ends with a familiar by-line of ‘the parents had absolutely no knowledge of the teen’s online activities’.”

This is no longer an acceptable excuse. For years, parents had no means to restrict time or content online because of the technology,but times have changed. Systems like the KoalaSafe Family Friendly WIFI Access Point now give parents control by letting them restrict the sort of content their children look at and restrict the amount of time they spend, so children don’t become obsessed with a particular site or concept.

Asked if this stance is harsh on parents, Pack responded, “This is the first generation of children dealing with this problem, and the large device manufacturers have not made it easy for parents to introduce limits. I have a lot of sympathy for parents in this situation, which is why KoalaSafe exists. It gives them the tools and power to protect their children online.”

KoalaSafe is a router with a wireless network that can be programmed to shut off. Easily connect children’s devices to the network, and schedule when they can access the Internet and it only costs $99.

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10 Important Questions Patients Never But Should Always Ask Physicians P

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atients often find it difficult to talk to physicians when they don’t particularly feel well. They tend to lack self-respect in these situations, failing to speak up for themselves. Naturally, this sentiment reflects upon physicians who are seen as not treating patients with dignity. Dignity implies selfconfidence and certainty, rarely afforded to patients. Patients are mostly discounted in the decision-making process because they are not asking the right questions at the right time.

complete advance care directives to alleviate undue suffering at the end of life. But most patients don’t know what to wish for when life takes a turn for the worse since they rarely know what is being asked of them.

Emergency Medicine physician, Kevin Haselhorst, author of the book Wishes To Die For, firmly believes that patients have to be more proactive in their life-and-death decisions by asking pertinent questions and becoming informed. He encourages people to

Dr. Haselhorst identifies ten important questions he recommends people carry with them when they go to the hospital or when they see their physicians. They are designed to help them ask the right questions, make the right decisions, and achieve the best

“The ultimate choice to live or die is not really just a medical decision,” he says, “… it’s a spiritual calling and one’s healthcare directives need to become one’s spiritual guidance documents to the living.”

outcomes. Here they are:

1. Is this test medical really necessary?

Most of the testing performed in the emergency department are normal. This might have been reassuring to the patient, but often unsatisfying overall. Is the patient’s time and financial resources being respected or wasted? If the physician was almost certain that the tests would be normal or that they would not change the treatment plan, then why is the test required? Asking the doctor this question increases the chances you will receive adequate information. If given the option, patients might wish to have doctors fine-tune their evaluations rather than shotgun them. It can save pain in the emergency

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room and then later at home when the bill arrives.

2. Can you feel and understand my pain?

The doctor needs to know how bad is your pain, on a scale from 1-10, and where the pain is coming from. Patients are asked this question routinely, but the number is not as useful and important as the actions and expressions you share. What you feel and what physicians perceive has to be communicated carefully since it is critical information that often determines what the doctor does next. Without adequate discussion, you may end up being prescribed pain medication rather than a being offered alternatives to the real source or cause of the problem.

3. How am I supposed to cope with the stress?

Patients and physicians rarely consider tension to be the primary cause of headaches, difficulty breathing, chest pressure or abdominal pain. Many ER physicians are reluctant to enter into discussions with anxiety-laden patients and may unconsciously suggesting that these symptoms are all in the head. Asking the doctor this question reduces the risk of these symptoms being ignored and increases the likelihood of you getting help that goes well beyond merely coping with anxiety. While it is true that the end of suffering is ultimately gained through the practice of acceptance - going with the flow of acknowledging and letting go, you should not be required to suffering unnecessary stress.

4 How can I be sure you are taking me seriously?

Did the physician take the time to ask you a lot of questions? Did you know the answers and give the doctor detailed information?

Surprisingly, it is difficult to describe how they feel or remember when your symptoms started. So write down the details you want to talk about with the doctor before you leave home. Tell the doctor what is going on, where and when it started. Tell the doctor what happened and what you’ve done or taken. The more you reduce the uncertainty that exists the better able the doctor will be to listen to your situation. Go prepared.

5 What am I to do next? What is the plan of action?

Ask the doctor to go over what you need to know once, twice, even three times. Till you get what you need to know. Don’t be the patients who claims, “The doctor never told me anything”. As well as you can, ask

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the doctor for information about what you should do and what you should know. Write it down. Seek first to understand, and then repeat what you need to do out loud to the doctor to make sure you understood. Ask for a verification of the plan of action and steps to be taken.

6. How old do you think I am? How old am I acting physically/mentally?

Very few people wish to look or act their age, but when you get to the ER, it’s time to fess up. Don’t try to act like someone younger or healthier that you really are or feel. Act yourself and be real with the doctor. Adopt an attitude of honesty, sincerity and reason.

Be in charge of your health. Pay attention to the health issues you can change from the ones you cannot. Confront the reality of the decisions you have to make. Exercise the best judgement and wisdom you are capable of.

7. Do you want to see me again? When should I come back?

Make sure you get clear orders and that the reason to come back is necessary and appropriate. Not needing to come back to the ER is not a comment on your popularity.

But coming back to make sure you don’t need cardiac-bypass surgery is necessary and appropriate. If you’ve been in treatment for a while, cutting ties with primary care physicians or signing out from the emergency department is usually scary. Ask the doctors to tell you when you should contact them and under what circumstances you should call for a return visit.

8. Am I dying? How long do I have to live?

These are two tough questions.You may think that you won’t be dying anytime soon, even if you are in treatment with a terminal illness.

Healthcare professionals usually shield or discourage patients from thoughts of dying.

Yet sometimes, these are the questions that need to be asked and confronted directly.

Don’t believe your physician has a psychic ability to answer these questions. Be prepared and listen carefully to his or her best medical opinions and judgements.

9. What is the endpoint to my disease or illness?

What is the final outcome of this process or treatment?

Ask the doctor if the condition is transient, temporary or permanent. Ask how long it will take to recover. Be real and be prepared.

The actual medical condition may catch you off guard.You may have to deal with a lengthy recovery. The chances of survival may not be that promising. The outcome you hope for

may not be possible and eternal life is not an option. Some time, the endpoint begins when you surrender – accept and understand – the medical conditions you face. It is only then that you can maximize the potential to both live the rest of your life happily and die with dignity and at peace.

10. Can you offer me spiritual guidance please? Can you respect my wishes to die with dignity in my own way?

Physicians connect with patients on many personal levels, but rarely through in a way that address one’s personal and spiritual needs. As the end of life draws near, you may have needs that the doctor cannot provide or address. While your doctor may appreciate the struggles of you face empathetically, you need to ask the doctor to stop intervening on your behalf and allow nature to take its course. Your dignity can be recognized if you tell the people around you to appreciate who you are spiritually, first and foremost. It is your right.

Wishes to Die For Kevin J. Haselhorst, M.D. List $12.95 Paperback 225 pages Published by Tranquility Publications (Second Edition March 1, 2016) ISBN-10: 0991571444 ISBN-13: 9780991571444 What are your wishes? Dr. Kevin Haselhorst has posed this question to his patients for years while practicing emergency medicine.

Patients inevitably say, “You tell me.You re the doctor.” Dr. H. has taken this task to heart while writing Wishes to Die For. Empathy, being an inside journey, is the art of medicine that builds mutual respect between physicians, patients and family members. While Advance Care Directives (ACD’s) are the voice for those who can no longer speak, Dr. Haselhorst offers impassioned words about the value of ACDs as a spiritual undertaking and declaration. Advance care planning as preventative medicine emboldens readers to eventually graduate from Alpha care to Omega care through traditional guidelines for higher education.

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Infertility Infertility was once seen as a woman’s reproductive problem. In the pre-feminist world, motherhood proved a woman’s worth.

This is no longer the case. Modern medical science and research have taught us that infertility affects both, men and women.

Beyond that, we have also learned that the causes of infertility don’t start and end with the male and female reproductive systems. It’s the perfect time to take an in-depth look at one of the influences that may largely impact infertility: one’s diet.

Among a vast number of root causes leading to infertility is diet. More specifically, sensitivities that your body has to certain foods can trigger an autoimmune response, causing devastating symptoms in your body, including inflammation, nutrient malabsorption and organ function abnormalities, just to name a few. Such conditions can negatively impact fertility for both men and women.

Likewise, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age.

Many of the health issues associated with PCOS directly impact fertility due to the inflammatory response, which can be triggered by eating certain foods, especially if your body has sensitivities to them. While there are many foods that are likely to cause inflammation, there are also some that may help reduce inflammation, such as leafy green

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vegetables. As each person is molded differently, it is important to be aware of how different foods affect you as an individual.

While there are many foods that cause inflammation and autoimmune reactivity, gluten is by far the number one culprit.

Celiac disease, a digestive disorder caused by sensitivity to gluten, can cause male infertility according to Mayo Clinic studies. While a gluten intolerance or sensitivity alone cannot directly cause infertility, the symptoms can.

Inflammation in your gut can affect your reproductive organs or inhibit proper absorption of nutrients, which are needed for optimal sperm, egg and hormone production.

Therefore, celiac disease and gluten sensitivities/reactivity can lead to infertility in both men and women.

While there is a celiac panel to test for gluten autoimmune reactivity, this does not eliminate the possibility of sensitivities. This simple blood test fails to identify response to all known gluten epitopes, lectins, glutenin, gluteomorphin, and cross-reactants such as dairy, corn, and yeast, which can all trigger inflammation and other symptoms, again affecting fertility.

For those looking to identify which, if any, foods they are sensitive to, testing is available that can help evaluate reactions to these specific foods. For example, Cyrex Laboratories’ Array 10, a unique, revolutionary panel, measures reactivity to 180 food antigens in the cooked, raw, modified and processed form and monitors the effectiveness of customized dietary protocols. Additionally, Cyrex Laboratories’Array 3 accurately identifies gluten reactivity, measuring antibody production against eight wheat proteins and peptides, three essential

enzymes, and gliadin-transglutaminase complex. If you suspect you may have sensitivities or reactivity to foods, or you’d like to learn more about Cyrex’s Arrays 3 and 10, all you need to do is consult with your doctor about how to get tested.

In the last decade, we have learned so much about the power of food and its ability to affect our health and well-being. There are so many factors that can cause infertility, leading many to a grueling journey of IVF procedures, drugs and the high costs associated with it all. But what if the solution to your fertility struggles was as simple as your diet and unknown sensitivities to certain foods? The solution could be a lot simpler than you anticipated! If infertility is a concern for yourself or someone you love, this Month is a good reminder to speak with a physician about how diet may impact infertility.

Dr. Chad Larson, NMD, DC, CCN, CSCS, Advisor and Consultant on Clinical Consulting Team for Cyrex Laboratories Dr. Larson holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He particularly pursues advanced developments in the fields of endocrinology, orthopedics, sports medicine, and environmentally-induced chronic disease.

Dr. Larson is a clinical consultant to Cyrex Laboratories, a clinical immunology laboratory specializing in functional immunology and autoimmunity.

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Friday April 1 Ahoy Mateys!

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A 65 minute action packed adventure aboard a real pirate ship, The kids will take the “Black Sparrow Oath” and become the crew, Learn pirate lingo, chase pirates and find treasure, Every mate gets to man the water cannons, Sails from Riviera Beach Marina. Call for available dates and times!

Dinosaurs Around the World: The Exhibition at The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium 4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm Beach This amazing exhibit will run from November 1, 2015, to April 16, 2016. During this one-of-a-kind adventure, guests will become globe-trotting explorers alongside 13 life-sized roaring, breathing, animatronic dinosaurs. Visitors will discover

the amazing diversity that existed during the Age of the Dinosaurs as they travel from the fierce plains of Africa to the once tropical beaches of Antarctica.

Tot Time Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park 561-347-3900 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton 10am-12pm. Open indoor playroom includes games, activities, costumes, books, crafts and healthy snacks. Drop in at any time. Adult supervision is required.

Cost: $5 per child (payable at the door) A Walk On The Ashley Trail 561-544-8615 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Boulevard A1A Boca Raton 11:00am to 12:30 pm. Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center. No reservations required.

All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Jr. Vet Kids Lab 561-627-8280 Loggerhead MarineLife Center 14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm. 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. No pre-registration is required. Sign-up begins at the facility 30 minutes prior to the program, space is limited.

Movies in the Park 561-600-9093 129 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach 8:00 pm. Ghostbusters. Bring your favorite beach chair or blanket and catch a movie under the stars! This free event will feature a family friendly movie each month. The movie will be projected on a large inflatable screen set on the stage of the Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre Food, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. The Boynton Beach CRA will also hold a free drawing with prizes consisting of gift certificates to some of the local restaurants and businesses. Be sure to get there early to secure a great seat and free parking is available. For more information, contact Christopher at the Boynton Beach CRA – 561.600.9093

Saturday April 2 Beach Clean up 561-627-8280 Loggerhead MarineLife Center Juno Beach 8:00-9:00 am. Join Lynne Wells and her group of Blue Friends on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. for the monthly beach clean-up.

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. RSVP to: bluefriends@marinelife.org.

Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market 561-733-5490 10066 Lee Road Boynton Beach Hay rides around our 80 acre farm, bigger & better corn maze, bounce houses, air

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cannons, face painters, balloon artists, special effects makeup, petting zoo, pony rides, homemade ice cream, fresh roasted sweet corn, cider donuts, Porky & Beth’s award winning BBQ, Bob’s lemonade & pretzels, Cheri’s Top NY Dogs, food trucks, carnival foods, kettle corn, food & craft vendors & so much MORE! Every weekend in April.

Build A Butterfly House Home Depot 9:00 a.m. Join our hands-on workshop with your child and build a butterfly house to welcome some fluttering insect friends after a long winter. After the butterfly house is built, your child can decorate their project with paint. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron & pin.

Educational Reef Program 561-624-6952 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive North Palm Beach 10:00 a.m. Learn about the fish and other inhabitants of our near shore reef through a presentation and discussion.

After the program is over, participants will be instructed on where to snorkel in the Park. Bring your own snorkel equipment; a diver down flag is required for snorkeling activities and can be rented daily at the Beach Outfitters Gift Shop. Free with Park admission, for more information and reservations call the Nature Center at 561-624-6952.

Princesses and Superheroes Event!

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center 129 E. Ocean Blvd.

Boynton Beach 10:30 am. Drop-in craft.

Little Wonders 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 10:00-11:00 am. Hikes for little feet, crafts for tiny fingers, and stories for growing minds introduce your novice naturalist to a new animal each month.Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one!A new topic each month! Reservations recommended; online at gumbolimbo.org or call (561) 544-8615; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Ages 3&4 with an adult; No siblings please.

Exploring the Forest. Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8.

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9:00 am. Free Fitness EVERY Saturday in Sanborn Square; come join the fun! Yoga, presented by YOGA JOURNEY, begins at 9 AM and Capoeira (Brazilian Marshal Arts for 12 and up), presented by CIA DO AXE, begins at 10:30 AM. Email: ngasparri@ myboca.us

Zumba 561-393-7703 Palmetto Park Road and A1A Boca Raton South Beach Pavilion Free Zumba Every Saturday at 10:30 am.- South Beach Pavilion at the intersection of Palmetto Park Road and A1A. Don’t forget your sneakers, a towel and water! cole Gasparri, event Email: ngasparri@ myboca.us Big Wonders 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 11:30 am-12:30 pm Gumbo Limbo is a great place to share your love for nature with your little one! With crafts, lessons, and a guided tour, your novice naturalist will be immersed in the world of marine and coastal habitats and the animals that reside within! A new topic each month!

Reservations recommended; online at gumbolimbo.org or call (561) 544-8615; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Ages 5&6 with an adult; no siblings please Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8 Story Time at Green Cay Nature Center 561-966-7000 12800 Hagen Ranch Road Boynton Beach 10:00 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.

Boardwalk & Butterfly Garden Tour 561- 629-8760 Daggerwing Nature Center 11435 Park Access Road Boca Raton 10:30 a.m. All ages, $3/participant (Reservations required) Take a tour of the boardwalk and butterfly garden as a naturalist teaches about the many plant, animal, and insect species found within. Get a “behind the scenes” perspective and learn something new.

Free Story Time Barnes & Noble Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-3932 11380 Legacy Ave Palm Beach Gardens 11:00 am. Whether celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet, uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age. Join us for Storytime featuring I Wish You More. Ongoing Saturdays

Free Story Time 561-792-1292 Barnes & Noble Wellington 10500 West Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Each Saturday morning, stop by Barnes & Noble in Wellington for a special story time. The theme changes weekly, so be sure to check their website.

Free Concert 561-283-5856 No Srings Attached & Neil Diamond The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 7:00 & 8:00 pm. Bring your own seating.

Sunday April 3 Turtle Trot 561-361-1950 Spanish River Park 3001 N. Ocean Blvd.

Boca Raton 7:20am. This 1 mile fun run course is for those who just want to have fun; come and participate in the Turtle Trot event that is untimed and can either be walked or run.

This is a great alternative for families with little ones and others who may prefer a less strenuous or competitive atmosphere.

Turtle Trot is a non-competitive fun event with no chip timing or awards. Strollers are welcomed. Cost: $15 to register, $10 Children 10 years old or younger. $15 Race Day registration.

Acreage Green Market 561-723-3898 6701 140th Ave North Loxahatchee 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Open all year. 30 vendors; founded 2014. Located at Acreage Community Park.

Jupiter Riverwalk Green & Artisan Market 203-222-3574 150 North US Highway 1 Jupiter 10am to 2pm. Open all year. 18 vendors.

On the Intracoastal Waterway, under the east span of the Indiantown Road Bridge. (park on the south side of the bridge in the garage).

LEGOMania at Mandel City Library 561-868-7703 Mandel Public Library West Palm Beach 411 Clematis Street, Childrens Floor

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1:00 - 4:30 pm. Join us for an afternoon of Lego fun! Watch the Lego Movie and create a Lego masterpiece!. Ages 4-12. FREE Learn to Kayak 561-624-6952 MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 12:00 p.m. (about 1 hour) This is a landbased course to provide beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are Free with Park admission.

Sunday Movies 561-347-3948 Sugar Sand Park Community Center 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton 11:00 am. Spend your Sunday watching a classic the whole family can enjoy! Limited Seating. Purchase tickets in advance at the Box Office (561) 347-3948 or online. Movies are shown in the Maple Room. An adult must accompany children under 12. ~ Doors open 10:45 am. Tickets ONLY $1 per person (includes popcorn & drink) Conch Stomp Band 561-624-6952 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 1-3:00 pm. Come on down to the Park and listen to the Conch Stomp Band play some bluegrass. Free with Park admission.

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Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach2:00 - 4:00 pm. 3rd Floor - Children’s Program Space Picasso? Van Gogh? Join artist Romario Brown of Centre4Arts to learn how to create your own masterpiece.

Each session your child will take home the artwork completed. For children ages 6-12.

Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 PM from January 3 April 24, 2016. Children’s Program Space.

Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Call KidSpace @ 561-868-7703 for information Newbie Canoe 561-804-4985 Grassy Waters Preserve West Palm Beach Always wanted to try canoeing at Grassy Waters but were too unsure of your skills?

Join us for “Newbie Canoe” from 10 am11:30 am. Learn the basics and then put your new canoeing skills to the test on an easy and educational paddle through the Everglades. Reservations required.

Tuesday April 5 FREE Naturalist Walks 561-741-1359 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 7:55 a.m. Join our Naturalist for a guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. It’s a great way to become familiar with the plant and animal communities, trails and historic

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events of Riverbend. Walking daily can; increase your energy, improve your mood, recharge your vitamin D, stimulate bones, prevent brain shrinkage, burn calories, ward off disease, get your blood pumping and fill your lungs with fresh forest air.

Please come prepared: Drinking water, sun protection and insect repellant. Good walking shoes recommended. Meet at the Parks and Recreation trailer at Program runtime: 45 minutes - depending upon experience.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Reservations required.

Kids Story Time Burt Reynolds Park East 561-743-7123 805 N US Highway 1 Jupiter 10:30. Join us under the Lighthouse Chickee (Seminole Hut) for storytime & craft activity about Lighthouse Keepers, Florida History and People & local Plants and Animals.

Moms & Dads, this is ideal for kids ages 8 and under. Please bring a small mat or blanket for your child. This program is free and space is limited, runs approximately 45 minutes. Please RSVP to 561-747-8380 x101.

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

Book Club Story time 561-694-1026 Pottery Barn Kids 3101 PGA Blvd.

Palm Beach Gardens 11:00-11:30 am. Join this weekly story time!

Plus, if you become a Book Club member, you’ll receive a Book Club passport at your first story time and a special gift after attending five sessions.

Kids - Toddler Storytime Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 10:30 AM for stories, songs, crafts and silliness that will inspire a love of reading!

For preschoolers aged 3, 4 and 5. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Call KidSpace at 561868-7703 for more information. Free

Lil’ Explorers-Super Sensory Messy Play Interactive Story: Sensational Story ‘n More 129 E. Ocean Blvd.

Boynton Beach No need to sit still as a statue for this story.

Instructors brings children’s books to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each session.

Enrichment skills: early literacy, listening

and response, movement, creativity. Every Tuesday, 10:30 am., & 3:00 pm. Every Wednesday, Time: 2:00 pm.

City Place Free Family Fun Fest City Place West Palm Beach Superhero themed Free event 1-4 pm

Once Upon a Movie Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis West Palm Beach 1:00 pm. Families with kids of all ages, join us for a fairy tale-themed movie and selfled craft. Free Local Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Market 1845 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach 4:00-8:00 pm. Every Tuesday we’ll be hosting a local farmer’s market in our parking lot! Over 30 vendors onsite featuring locally grown produce, homemade products and other unique goodies not found at any other grocery store. We’ll be kicking off the farmer’s market with a traditional bread breaking ceremony & the first 100 customers to enter the market will receive a free reusable shopping bag! Every Tuesday Walk and Talk: Women from the Heart Royal Palm Place 561-251-4164 5:30 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 fitness coach, and window shop while we walk.

Learn healthier choices from the Restaurant Menus and receive discounts for the healthier meal choices. All fitness levels are welcome. For more information, contact Sheree. Every Tuesday.

Prenatal Yoga Orchid Nest at the Palms Birth House 561-455-2703 353 N Swinton Ave Delray Beach 5:30 pm. Create the pregnancy that you desire. Allow yourself to adapt gracefully to each phase of this momentous time in your life. The yoga techniques explored in this class allow you to nurture and open your body throughout every stage of pregnancy. Come explore breathing techniques, asanas (postures), and mantras as we prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for a conscious awareness of birth and motherhood. Our warm and supportive class also provides space for you to enjoy a cup of our organic herbal tea and to connect with other expectant moms Tuesdays & Thursday.

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Karate for Preschoolers 561-868-7703 Mandel Public Library West Palm Beach 5:45 pm. Children aged 4-7 years old will learn basic karate skills such as kicks, punches, blocks and stances. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Space is limited. Call KidSpace for more information. FREE Walk and Talk: Women from the Heart Royal Palm Place 561-251-4164 5:30 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 fitness coach, and window shop while we walk.

Learn healthier choices from the Restaurant Menus and receive discounts for the healthier meal choices. All fitness levels are welcome. For more information, contact Sheree. Every Tuesday.

Wednesday April 6 Mommy & Me Interactive Story Time The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W Forest Hill Blvd Wellington 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. You don’t want to miss this month’s Mommy and Me Story Time at the Play Area Join Wellington Regional Medical Center for an interactive story, music and crafts. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. story at 11:00 am. FREE Beach Teasures 561- 544-8615 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 9-10:30 am. Limpets & topsnails are a few of the shells you can find 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 561-575-3399 2500 Jupiter Park Drive Jupiter 9:30 am. Story Time for Toddlers. (Cypress Amphitheater) Free.

Nature Walk 561-624-6952 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Join one of the staff naturalists for a one-mile Nature Walk through John D. MacArthur Beach State Park’s four distinct habitats, and learn about the Park’s animals and history. Walk is free with park admission. Nature Tour Rides are available for those unable to walk; reservations are required and should be

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Hatchling Tales: Children’s Story Time Loggerhead Oceanfront Park 561-627-8280 14200 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 preregistration.

Lil’ Explorers-Super Sensory Messy Play Interactive Story: Sensational Story ‘n More 129 E. Ocean Blvd.

Boynton Beach No need to sit still as a statue for this story.

Instructors brings children’s books to life through interactive performance, singing, movement and props. An engaging art activity complements each session.

Enrichment skills: early literacy, listening and response, movement, creativity. Every Tuesday, 10:30 am., & 3:00 pm. Every Wednesday, Time: 2:00 pm.

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 A Walk on the Ashley Trail 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 11:00-12:30 pm Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quartermile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. No reservations required.

Meet on the Nature Center porch. All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Ongoing Tuesday & Wednesday.

Home School/Foster Joey’s Outback Adventure 561-204-4554 10670 West Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington Special Admission $6.50 on Wednesday only. All Day Wednesday!

Beach Teasures 561- 544-8615 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N. Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 9-10:30 am. Limpets & topsnails are a few of the shells you can find 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.

Amazing Art Schoolhouse Childrens Museum 129 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. An ongoing activity in which new and exciting art projects show off children’s creativity. Suitable for ages 2 – 5. Space is limited. Please register in advance. Museum Members: $3, NonMembers: $4 + paid admission each week.

Every Wednesday.

Animal Feedings 561- 629-8760 Daggerwing Nature Center 11435 Park Access Road Boca Raton 3:15-3:30 p.m. All ages, FREE (Reservations not required) 3:15 p.m. is feeding time!

Listen to a short talk about one of Daggerwing’s resident animals and then watch while it’s fed. Wednesday - Alligator; Thursday - Snake; Friday - Skunk; Saturday Alligator Crafty Wednesdays 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Join us for Arts & Crafts each Wednesday from 3 - 3:45 pm. for a new creative activity your child can take home! We have a variety of age appropriate activities for children ages 2 to 6. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for only the class.

Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. Beaded Jewelry.

Sunset Tour 561-747-8380 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum 500 Captain Armour’s Way Jupiter 7:30 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 accompanied by an adult. Future Career.

Every Wednesday.

Thursday April 7 The Mommy & Me Paint!

561-627-8280 Loggerhead Marinelife Center 14200 U.S. Hwy 1 Juno Beach The Mommy & Me Paint! program is offered each Thursday morning during the winter

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season at 10:30am and designed to allow introduce basic sea turtle conservation and biology to young children. The program begins with a brief ocean-themed story and includes a hands-on biofact lesson following a painting activity. Participants have an opportunity to take home their painted turtles and their new sea turtle knowledge. Cost: $8 Painter; $12 for two painters, Ages: Geared towards 3+ Themed Thursday 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Every Thursday all day long are themed dress-up days. If your child dresses up in or wears something reflective of the special theme of that day, admission is $2 off per child! Forgot your costume? Select one from the Cool Beans Retail Boutique.

FREE Naturalist Walks 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 1:00 pm. Join our Naturalist for a guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. It’s a great way to become familiar with the plant and animal communities, trails and historic events of Riverbend. Walking daily can; increase your energy, improve your mood, recharge your vitamin D, stimulate bones, prevent brain shrinkage, burn calories, ward off disease, get your blood pumping and fill your lungs with fresh forest air.

Please come prepared: Drinking water, sun protection and insect repellant. Good walking shoes recommended. Meet at the Parks and Recreation trailer at Program runtime: 45 minutes - depending upon experience.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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Food Truck Invasion 561-283-5856 The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 5:00 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.

Clematis by Night 561-822-1515 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 6:00 pm. Clematis by Night is West Palm Beach’s Hot Spot to Chill with a 180 degree spin to take advantage of our fabulous new waterfront drawing thousands of people to this award-winning, free weekly concert series. Clematis by Night is West Palm Beach’s free weekly concert series featuring great music, mouth-watering foods and sidewalk shopping. Check out our website for entertainment listings. Free Free Concert 561-283-5856 JD Danner Band The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 6:30 pm. Please bring your own seating.

Friday April 8 Screen on the Green 561-822-1515 101 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach 8:00 pm, Outdoor movie watching has never been more inviting than on the West Palm

Beach Waterfront. Join us the second Friday every month for family-friendly movies in an open-air theater we’ve set up just for our Free Movie Night 561-283-5856 The Peanuts Movie (G) The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 8:00 pm. Please bring your own seating.

Saturday April 9 Delray Beach Greenmarket 561-276-7511 NE 2nd Avenue Delray Beach 9:00-2:00 pm. Every weekend at the market is a fun experience. There are always new and exciting things happening, food to taste, a weekly Budding Artists booth, and so much more! Fresh local produce and citrus, grass fed and finished (antibiotic free) Florida beef, poultry, pork and lamb, farm fresh eggs, raw milk and honey, fragrant artisan baked goods, plenty of gluten free, vegan and sugar free products, fresh cut flowers, plants and other unique gourmet fare along with live musical entertainment each week at the GreenMarket Lost, an Orienteering Program 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 9:30 a.m. Build confidence for that next trip into the wilderness! Learn basic orienteering skills* from a park naturalist with a compass. *craft included. Ages 5+, $5/person (Reservations Required)

Dog Tales Mandel Public Library 411 Clematis Street

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10:30 am. - 12:00 pm. 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. Sponsored by the Morse Hill Foundation a donor advised fund of the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Saturday Kids’ Club for 4th - 5th Grade @ your City Library Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 11:00 am. Calling all 4th and 5th grade kids!

Come join the best book club on the planet!

Read, laugh and play! Stop by KidSpace to check-out the book and register! Call 561-8687703 for more information. Free Free Concert 561-283-5856 Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 7:30 pm. Bring your own seating.

Sunday April 10 Lost, an Orienteering Program 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 9:30 a.m. Build confidence for that next trip into the wilderness! Learn basic orienteering skills* from a park naturalist with a compass. *craft included. Ages 5+, $5/person (Reservations Required)

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Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 2:00-4:00 pm. Picasso? Van Gogh? Join artist Romario Brown of Centre4Arts to learn how to create your own masterpiece. Each session your child will take home the artwork completed. For children ages 6-12. Children’s Program Space. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Call KidSpace @ 561-868-7703 for information. Also, Sunday - April 20 Bluegrass Jam 561-624-6952 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Just sit back and enjoy some foot-stompin’ and hand-clappin’ bluegrass music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting. Free with Park admission

Kids’ Music Circle 561-584-2290 Lake Worth Public Library City Hall Annex Bldg 414 Lake Avenue Lake Worth 5:30-6:30 pm. Parents and children sing, dance, and make music together led by

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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

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Themed Thursday 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Every Thursday all day long are themed dress-up days. If your child dresses up in or wears something reflective of the special theme of that day, admission is $2 off per child! Forgot your costume? Select one from the Cool Beans Retail Boutique.

Favorite Character.

Butterflies And Other Insects 561-629-8760 Daggerwing Nature Center 11435 Park Access Road Boca Raton 10:30 a.m. Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers! Ages 2-5 w/ guardian, $4/child (Reservations Required).

Wednesday April 13 Story Time Busch Wildlife Sanctuary 561-575-3399 2500 Jupiter Park Drive Jupiter 9:30am Story Time for Toddlers. (Cypress Amphitheater) Free.

A Walk on the Ashley Trail 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 11:00-12:30 pm Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quartermile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. No reservations required.

Meet on the Nature Center porch. All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Ongoing Tuesday & Wednesday.

Thursday April 14

The Mommy & Me Paint!

561-627-8280 Loggerhead Marinelife Center 14200 U.S. Hwy 1 Juno Beach The Mommy & Me Paint! program is offered each Thursday morning during the winter season at 10:30am and designed to allow introduce basic sea turtle conservation and biology to young children. The program begins with a brief ocean-themed story and includes a hands-on biofact lesson following a painting activity. Participants have an opportunity to take home their painted turtles and their new sea turtle knowledge. Cost: $8 Painter; $12 for two painters, Ages: Geared towards 3+ Free Concert 561-283-5856 FREE Concert | Solid Brass The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 6:30 pm. Please bring your own seating

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Crafty Wednesdays 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Join us for Arts & Crafts each Wednesday from 3 - 3:45pm. for a new creative activity your child can take home!

We have a variety of age appropriate activities for children ages 2 to 6. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for only the class. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register -

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A Walk On The Ashley Trail 561-544-8615 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Boulevard A1A Boca Raton 11:00am to 12:30 pm. Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. Meet on the front porch of the Nature Center. No reservations required.

All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Guided Evening Ride 561-746-7053 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 6:30 p.m. Discover the trails of Riverbend at night with a naturalist guiding the way.

This tour is a leisurely pedal of the trails.

Enjoy looking for wildlife and stopping occasionally at points of interest. If needed, bicycles are available to rent from Canoe Outfitters (561) 746-7053. When renting, mention the program name. All ages $5/ person (Reservations Required) Food Truck Invasion 561-790-5149 Commons Park Royal Palm Beach 5:00 - 9:00 pm. Come out for a food experience for all ages to enjoy on the last Friday of every month the food trucks will be lining up at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park off of Poinciana Drive just off Royal Palm Beach Blvd. If it’s your first time here is what you will need to know: This is a huge outdoor picnic where food trucks of different origins, cuisine and menus prepare food that is cooked to order. It’s not fast food as the majority of the trucks are run by regional chefs. A great deal of fusion cuisine, comfort foods and sweet treats to choose from will be available by over 20+ food trucks. Be sure to bring your folding chairs or blankets to picnic at the park grass surroundings.

Music on the Rocks 561-600-9093 The Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre 129 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach 6 - 9pm with a Food Truck Invasion 5 - 9 pm Kick back after a long day at work with an outdoor concert and a cocktail at Music on the Rocks Free Concert Series in Boynton Beach. The hottest bands in South Florida will take the Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre stage at 6pm. Bring your beach chairs and blankets or take advantage of the cocktail tables provided to create the fun happy hour atmosphere. Make it a date night or bring the whole family for a fun night out.

Food Trucks, beverages and cocktails will be available. The Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre

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is located at 129 E. Ocean Ave. in Boynton Beach, just south of City Hall. Free parking is available. For more information, contact Christopher at the Boynton Beach CRA – 561.600.9093

kids! Enjoy bounce houses, petting zoo, Kona Ice, Balloons, Arts and Crafts, Photos and more. Tour our newly renovated facility.

Open registration for summer camp and 2016-17 school year

Wellington High School Jazz Band Free Concert 561-283-5856 FREE Concert | Whitestone The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 8:00 pm. Please bring your own seating

Free Story Time Barnes & Noble Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-3932 11380 Legacy Ave Palm Beach Gardens 11:00 am. Whether celebrating life’s joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet, uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age. Join us for Storytime featuring Don’t Touch This Book! Coloring and activities to follow. Ongoing Saturdays

Saturday April 16 Great American Beach Clean-up John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Come join us for one of the nation’s largest events, the Great American Beach Clean-up! Show that you care about the marine environment by helping to keep it free of litter. Participants will receive refreshments and giveaways and trash bags and gloves will be provided. Community service hours will also be given to school aged participants. For more information call Park Specialist Art at (561) 776-7449, ext. 109.

Great American Clean-Up 561-544-8615 Spanish River Park 3939 N Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton 8:00 am. Join Gumbo Limbo and millions across America for the nation’s largest community service program! Get involved by signing up for a beach or mangrove clean up with Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

Event t-shirts (limited supply) and supplies provided by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. sponsors. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs!

Community service hours awarded, groups welcome. Reservations required or online at gumbolimbo.org. Space is limited.

All ages. Children under 18 MUST participate with an adult.

Saturdays at Sanborn free fitness 561-393-7703 72 N Federal Highway Boca Raton 9:00 am. Free Fitness EVERY Saturday in Sanborn Square; come join the fun! Yoga, presented by YOGA JOURNEY, begins at 9 AM and Capoeira (Brazilian Marshal Arts for 12 and up), presented by CIA DO AXE, begins at 10:30 AM. Email: ngasparri@ myboca.us.

Spring Carnival Open House 561-842-0071 FantastiKids Academy 7936 North Military Tr. Palm Beach Gardens 1pm-4pm Open To The Public, Bring the

Free Story Time 561-792-1292 Barnes & Noble Wellington 10500 West Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Each Saturday morning, stop by Barnes & Noble in Wellington for a special story time. The theme changes weekly, so be sure to check their website.

Seining the Lagoon 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 2:00-3:30 pm. Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life. Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals). Bring a change of clothes and towel. Ages 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.

Prepayment recommended (561) 544-8615 or online at gumbolimbo.org; walk-ins welcome based on availability.

Uncle Gary’s Annual Rock & Rib Festival at the Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 2:00 - 10:00 pm. There will be fun and excitement throughout the day for all. Free admission, dinner plates will be $20.00. Live Music | Special Guests Appearance Event World’s Best Baby Back Ribs, Burgers, Hot Dogs & Side Dishes Included! Kids FunZone, Games, Raffles, Prizes and more… The event is more than just a chance to have fun with the family, eat ribs and barbecue and listen to local bands. Proceeds from the event have been donated to the Royal Palm Beach-based Kids Cancer Foundation.

Sunday April 17 Gifts From Nature

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9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 9:30 a.m. Giving a gift made by hand is unforgettable and often priceless to the gift receiver. Join the park naturalist to create gifts made from materials found in nature.

The program starts with a guided park tour, and then items found will be used for craft making. All ages, $5/person (Reservations Required)

PJ Library® 3rd Birthday Bash 561-852-6080 South County Regional Park 11200 Park Access Road Boca Raton Time: 2-5 pm. Price: Free, but pre-registration is suggested. Join your PJ Library® friends and the entire Jewish community to celebrate our 3rd birthday! All ages will enjoy crafts, story time, music, face painting, a petting zoo, sports, and birthday cake. There will be a special PJ Our Way tent for kids ages 8-12 with special activities beginning at 3:30pm.

For more information, visit jewishboca.org/ birthdaybash, call 561.852.6080 or email pjlibrary@bocafed.org.

Birding 561-624-6952 MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 12:30 pm. Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying the many species of birds that make their home in our Park. Participants should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Reservations recommended, program is free with Park admission.

Bluegrass Music 561-624-6952 MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 1-3:00 p.m. Just sit back and enjoy some footstompin’ and hand-clappin’ bluegrass music in Palm Beach County’s most beautiful setting.

The concert is free with Park admission

(Reservations required) Get ready to jump and shout with Mother Nature through stories, live animals, activities, and a craft specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers!

Wednesday April 20 Crafty Wednesdays 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Join us for Arts & Crafts each Wednesday from 3 - 3:45pm. for a new creative activity your child can take home! We have a variety of age appropriate activities for children ages 2 to 6. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for only the class.

Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. Pipe Cleaner Landscape.

A Walk on the Ashley Trail 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 11:00-12:30 pm Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quartermile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. No reservations required.

Meet on the Nature Center porch. All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Ongoing Tuesday & Wednesday.

Thursday April 21 Mommy and Me Paint!

561-627-8280 Loggerhead MarineLife Center 14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach 10:30-11:00 am. Calling all Little Picasso’s

LMC will be hosting a Mommy and Me painting class. Bring your little ones to paint and take home! While the masterpieces are drying, the artists will learn all about the fascinating world of sea turtles through discussion and hands-on artifacts. If your child is into art and sea turtles, this is the perfect class for you. 3-5 year olds. RSVP please or email Hcampbell@marinelife.org.

Themed Thursday 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Every Thursday all day long are themed dress-up days. If your child dresses up in or wears something reflective of the special theme of that day, admission is $2 off per child! Forgot your costume? Select one from the Cool Beans Retail Boutique. Crazy Hair

Tots of Love 954-789-6342 1221 S. Jaega Jupiter 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Attention all Mommies!

“Tots of Love” is for kids ranging in ages 0-3. Our children can play, laugh and bond with one another while us moms can get the chance to meet and share any helpful knowledge in this wonderful world of motherhood. This group is free of charge and everyone is welcome. For more information and/or to RSVP please contact Rayca Couriel. Mallory Creek Clubhouse FREE Naturalist Walks 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 1:00 pm. Join our Naturalist for a guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. It’s a great way to become familiar with the plant and animal communities, trails and historic events of Riverbend. Walking daily can; increase your energy, improve your mood, recharge your vitamin D, stimulate bones, prevent brain shrinkage, burn calories,

Tuesday April 19 Intro to Karate Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm .Children aged 4-7 years old will learn basic karate skills such as kicks, punches, blocks and stances. Sign-up at the desk upon arrival. Space is limited.

Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information.

Mother Nature & Me: Clean and Green 561- 629-8760 Daggerwing Nature Center 11435 Park Access Road Boca Raton 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 (w/ guardian), $4/child

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ward off disease, get your blood pumping and fill your lungs with fresh forest air.

Please come prepared: Drinking water, sun protection and insect repellant. Good walking shoes recommended. Meet at the Parks and Recreation trailer at Program runtime: 45 minutes - depending upon experience.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Story time 561-233-1400 Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.

West Palm Beach 10-10:30 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.

Craftastic Family Movie 561-868-7703 Mandel Public Library West Palm Beach 1:00 pm. Families with kids of all ages, join us on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for a special movie and self-led craft. Call for more information. FREE Gardening for Kids Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach Gardening for Kids Kids in 3rd – 5th grade are invited to a hands-on introduction to the fun of planting and harvesting. Children will experience gardening up close as they learn about growing food, eating healthy and caring for the environment. Come grow with us at the library! Sign-up upon arrival; space is limited to 20 students.

Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. Free.

Earth Day Earth Day Loggerhead Marinelife Center 14200 U.S. Hwy 1 Juno Beach This Earth Day, let’s get really big stuff done for our planet. What are we waiting for? The time is now. We are now entering the 46th year of a movement that continues to inspire, challenge ideas, ignite passion, and motivate people to action.In 1970, the year of our first Earth Day, the movement gave voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues.

Forty-six years later, we continue to lead with groundbreaking ideas and by the power of our example. And so it begins. Today. Right here and right now. Earth Day is more than just a single day — April 22, 2016. It’s bigger than attending a rally and taking a stand. his Earth Day and beyond, let’s make big stuff happen. Let’s plant 7.8 billion trees for the Earth. Let’s divest from fossil fuels and make cities 100% renewable. Let’s take the momentum from the Paris Climate Summit and build on it. Let’s start now. And let’s not stop.

Dusk Night Ride 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 6:30 pm. Discover the trails of Riverbend at night with a naturalist guiding the way. This tour is a leisurely pedal of the trails. Enjoy looking for wildlife and stopping occasionally at points of interest. If needed, bicycles are

available to rent from Canoe Outfitters (561) 746-7053. When renting, mention the program name. All ages, $5/person (Reservations Required).

Lighthouse Moonrise Tour 561-747-8380 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum 500 Captain Armour’s Way Jupiter 7:15 pm Time varies by moonrise A howling good time and spectacular evening view of a full moon from the top of the tower! Tour time approximately 75 minutes, $15 Members, $20 Non-Members, RSVP required, 561-747-8380 x101. Tours are weather permitting, call for tour time.

Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 4’ tall to climb.

Free Movie Night 561-283-5856 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (PG) The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 8:00 pm. Please bring your own seating.

Saturday April 23 Great American Cleanup 561-753-2484 Goldenrod Park 1042 Goldenrod Road Wellington 8:00-10:00 am. Clean up the park.

Our Kid’s World 561-868-1100 South Florida Fair Ground West Palm Beach 10:00-5:00 pm. Admission is $8.00/Adults, $5.00/Kids. Free Kids ticket on the back cover.

You may want to bring spending money to enjoy some of your favorite treats from the concessions. Once you’re inside the event

Food Truck Invasion 561-283-5856 The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 5:00 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.

Free Concert 561-283-5856 FREE Concert | Whitestone The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 6:30 pm. Please bring your own seating

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there will be so much to enjoy for free! If you’d like to bounce around in one of the many inflatables located inside the Fun Zone, you may purchase a “ride all day” wrist band for $10.00 or a “single ride” ticket for $4.00 per inflatable/ride. The pony rides are $4.00.

Educational Reef Program 561-624-6952 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive North Palm Beach 10:00 a.m. Learn about the fish and other inhabitants of our near shore reef through a presentation and discussion.

After the program is over, participants will be instructed on where to snorkel in the Park. Bring your own snorkel equipment; a diver down flag is required for snorkeling activities and can be rented daily at the Beach Outfitters Gift Shop. Free with Park admission, for more information and reservations call the Nature Center at 561-624-6952.

Earth Day 561- 629-8760 Daggerwing Nature Center 11435 Park Access Road Boca Raton 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

All ages, FREE (No Reservations Required) Celebrate Earth Day at Daggerwing Nature Center! There will be representatives from several agencies integral in the local push to help save the planet. Children will love the fun science demonstrations, crafts, stories, lady bug release, and much more! There is also a raffle for a phone controlled BB-8 robot, tickets available now.

FREE Naturalist Walks 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 1:00 pm. Join our Naturalist for a guided walk exploring the trails of Riverbend Park. It’s a great way to become familiar with the plant and animal communities, trails and historic events of Riverbend. Walking daily can; increase your energy, improve your mood, recharge your vitamin D, stimulate bones, prevent brain shrinkage, burn calories, ward off disease, get your blood pumping and fill your lungs with fresh forest air.

Please come prepared: Drinking water, sun protection and insect repellant. Good walking shoes recommended. Meet at the Parks and Recreation trailer at Program runtime: 45 minutes - depending upon experience.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

MacArthur Under Moonlight Concert (MUM): Sonny Russell 561-624-6952 MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Join us under the full moon for a magical night of music. This concert series will be held November thru April featuring a different band every month. Come on out and bring the whole family! No reservations required and children under age 10 are free.

Admission is $5.00 per person.

Free Concert 561-283-5856 FREE Concert | MoTown Tribute The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 7:30 pm. Please bring your own seating

Sunday April 24 Nature Craft 561-741-1359 Riverbend Park 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter 9:30 am. Join the park naturalist to create gifts made from materials found in nature.

The program starts with a guided park tour, and then items found will be used for craft making. All ages, $5/person (Reservations

Kids - Craftastic Family Movie Mandel Public Library 561-868-7703 411 Clematis Street West Palm Beach 9:30 am. - 4:30 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.

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Wednesday April 27 Story Time Busch Wildlife Sanctuary 561-575-3399 2500 Jupiter Park Drive Jupiter 9:30am Story Time for Toddlers. (Cypress Amphitheater) Free.

Hatchling Tales: Children’s Story Time Loggerhead Oceanfront Park 561-627-8280 14200 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.

A Walk on the Ashley Trail 561-544-8605 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 1801 N Ocean Blvd Boca Raton 11:00-12:30 pm Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quartermile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration. No reservations required.

Meet on the Nature Center porch. All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult Ongoing Tuesday & Wednesday.

Kids Intro to Ballet at Mandel City Library Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach: 411 Clematis Street, 3rd Floor 561-868-7703 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Join an instructor from the Florida Dance Conservatory to learn the basics of ballet.: Ages 3-6. Registration is required due to class size requirements.

Online and phone registration will open every Wednesday starting at 9:30 am. FREE Crafty Wednesdays 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Join us for Arts & Crafts each Wednesday from 3 - 3:45 pm. for a new creative activity your child can take home! We have a variety of age appropriate activities for children ages 2 to 6. $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for only the class.

Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register - 561.627.1782. Tissue Paper Flowers

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Loggerhead MarineLife Center 14200 U.S. Highway One Juno Beach 10:30-11:00 am. Calling all Little Picasso’s LMC will be hosting a Mommy and Me painting class. Bring your little ones to paint and take home! While the masterpieces are drying, the artists will learn all about the fascinating world of sea turtles through discussion and hands-on artifacts. If your child is into art and sea turtles, this is the perfect class for you. 3-5 year olds. RSVP please or email Hcampbell@marinelife.org.

Themed Thursday 561-627-1782 Arts & Crafts Cool Beans Palm Beach Gardens Every Thursday all day long are themed dress-up days. If your child dresses up in or wears something reflective of the special theme of that day, admission is $2 off per child! Forgot your costume? Select one from the Cool Beans Retail Boutique. Silly Socks.

Free Concert 561-283-5856 Neil Diamond Tribute The Wellington Amphitheater 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard Wellington 6:30 pm. Please bring your own seating.

Friday April 29 Just Between Friends Spring 2016 Consignment Sales Event April 29 - May 1, 2016 South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Blvd.

West Palm Beach Thursday, April 28th: Pre-Sale Day with PrimeTime Shopping! Open 5pm-9pm; $10 per person, Friday, April 29th: Opening Day! 9am-7pm; $5 per per person, Saturday, April 30th: New Items Arrived Last Night! Open 9am-4pm; FREE admisson, 50% Off PreSale - $2 admission - 7pm-9pm. Sunday, May 1st: Half-Price Day! Half-off all items with NO STAR on the tag! Open 8am-1pm; FREE admission…

Double the Fun: Movie Night & Food truck invasion 561-790-5149 Commons Park Royal Palm Beach 5:00-9:00 pm. Come join us for a night under the stars for a Free Movie Night featuring the blockbuster hit, “Inside Out”. Enjoy the over 20 + food trucks that will be on hand at the beautiful Commons Park. Royal Palm Beach Movies are rated G to PG-13 and are subject to change. Please bring seating!

(Reservations required) Always wondered what Daggerwing’s boardwalk would be like after dark? Find out by joining a naturalist on a guided boardwalk tour at night to look for the shining eyes of nocturnal wildlife and listen for the calls of both predators and prey that use the darkness to their advantage. This program offers a new perspective on the wetlands surrounding Daggerwing Nature Center. Be sure to bring bug spray and a flashlight.

Saturday April 30 Butterfly Walk 561-624-6952 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 11:00 am Join a Park Naturalist on a walking tour through one of South Florida’s last remaining hardwood hammocks. There will be several species of butterflies to identify and observe. Also, learn which plants attract these winged wonders to your backyard.

Reservations required, visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop.

Free with Park admission.

Great American CleanUp John Prince Park Lake Worth Rd Lake Worth 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Palm Beach Pack and Paddle Club will be participating in the Great American Clean-Up by cleaning up some of the waterways within John Prince Park. Most of the clean-up will be down from canoes and kayaks, but you may help out by cleaning up along the shore if you don’t have a canoe or kayak. Come prepared to get dirty and don’t forget sun screen, a hat, and plenty of water. Clean up supplies will be provided.

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