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Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Back to School P. 6 Preparing Your Child for a Healthy School Year P.8 5 Back to School Organizing Tips P. 12 School Spotlight - Private and Charter P. 16 Community News: Stroller Daze Event P. 21 Goodbye Summer! Back to School Transition Disney on Ice Tickets On-Sale Now P. 28 Jump Start Success at School with Wellness at Home P. 30 Community News: Lighthouse ArtCenter host Boys and Girls Club Imagemakers Exhibit P. 33 Events and Things to Do P. 34
ON THE COVER Easton is ready to start Kindergarten this school year!! He is the youngest and last of 3 boys, so his mother, Marisa, may have a few tears in her eyes as he goes off to school with his older brothers. Cover photo by Lynn of Lynn Studios, www.lynnstudios1.com. | PBParenting.com | August 2022 3
Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Well, summer flew by fast this year! I can hardly believe it's back to school time. I am going into my 9th year of getting my kids ready for school. You would think I would be a pro by now! But it seems every year, I get my butt kicked! So I love all these tips and tricks to getting organized for the school year! Just like the cover, I am going to work on not crying. This is my youngest child's last year of elementary school. I am a bit sad as both my children have gone there since Kindergarten. I have spent hours volunteering there and know the staff and hallways well. It feels like the end of an era. If you are still looking for a school or want to start planning for the next school year, check out our private and charter school spotlight. There are a lot of great options right here in Palm Beach County! If your little one isn't in school yet, stop by the Cox Science Center on Wednesday, August 24th, for our bi-annual Stroller Daze event. There will be a lot of fun activities geared at the toddler stroller crowd and performances from Patty Shukla too! Stop by the PB Parenting table to win a family four-pack of Disney on Ice tickets featuring Frozen and Encanto! It will be a lot of fun! Don't forget to tag us in your first-day pictures! @ PBParenting - we love to see all those first-day smiles! Happy Parenting,
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Getting organized for the back-to-school season, is a a piece of cake with Modular Closets Vista Shoe Shelf Short Tower. Featuring 4 slanted shoe shelves, this tower unit is a stylish and innovative way to keep shoes organized and easily accessible! It is the perfect closet section for the smaller spaces of your closet or to place under a window, foyer or entryway. Made from 3/4" Melamine with a Laminate finish, the shoe tower is available in white or grey and in widths 19.5", 25.5", and 31.5". When it comes to time, there is no bigger time waster than clothes, gear, and household stuff being disorganized or in the wrong spot. This holds true for the bedroom closet, but also for the kitchen pantry, home office/homework station, mudroom, garage, linen closet, laundry area and more. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Save your family time and frustration with Modular Closets. Made in the USA, Modular Closets are DIY organizational units that you can order online and custom mix and match to meet your exact organizational needs for a space, room or closet. It can be as simple as a shoe organizer to a full closet redesign. Modular Closets allow you to create a beautifully organized solution for any room in your house: the kids' bedrooms, hallway, kitchen pantry, office, laundry room, craft room, or mudroom. You can even create a closet where there is no closet! Modular Closets has been featured on Bargain Mansions with Tarama Day, Buyer's Bootcamp, Property Brothers, HGTV, People, Apt. Therapy, Martha Stewart Living, Country Living, and more. For more info and pricing, please visit www. modularclosets.com. 6 August 2022| PB Parenting |
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BY LOU ROMIG MD, FAAP, FACEP, MEDICAL DIRECTOR Summer’s coming to an end and it’s time to prepare to send our kids back to school. As you’re getting supplies and new school clothes, it’s also important to prepare your child to go back to school healthy and to stay healthy!
expend the energy they need for their activities in and out of school. Children who are sleep deprived may fall asleep in class, have trouble paying attention, make poor decisions about risky behaviors and be very moody.
According to the CDC, children get 8 to 12 colds or other viral illnesses each school year. To help keep your child(ren) healthy and avoid disruption in your routines Dr. Romig, Medical Director for After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care, has 4 easy tips for a healthy start to the school year.
Toddlers and preschoolers need 10-12 hours of sleep every day, while school-aged kids need 10-11 hours and teens need 8-9 hours. Studies show that many children don’t get adequate sleep, especially during the school year. This issue has played a role in some school systems’ decisions to move school start times to later in the morning to allow kids to be better-rested.
1. Hand washing To help protect children from getting sick and subsequently bringing germs home, encourage your children to wash their hands frequently and give older children small bottles of hand sanitizer to use at school encourage frequent hand washing. Talk to your doctor about when it’s safe to keep your child home and observe them when they’re sick and when it’s wise to have your child evaluated urgently. 2. Adequate sleep Children need sleep to prepare their bodies to 8 August 2022| PB Parenting |
Over the last several weeks before school starts, gradually move children’s bed and wake-up times to match their school hours. Keeping late hours until the night before school starts will make it much harder for your child to adjust to the new schedule. Restrict your child from TV, computer and phone use for at least an hour, preferably two, before bedtime, as the light spectrum projected by these screens can make the brain more active and interfere with falling asleep. Try to reinforce
to children that all cell phone use must stop during water and/or electrolyte solutions to drink during rest hours. practice and games. 3. Nutrition & hydration Children also need adequate nutrition and hydration to power their bodies and brains. Whether it’s a sit-down meal or on-the-go, try to make sure your children have a nutritious breakfast that includes protein for extra energy that will keep them going until lunch. Teach children about the building blocks of a nutritious diet and give them guidance about choosing the proper foods for lunch at school if they don’t take a healthy lunch with them. Encourage your children to drink as much water as they can at school. 4. Sports safety If sports are on your child’s school agenda, talk to coaches about what precautions they take against the late summer and early fall Florida heat and assure that children will have free access to
Let your child know that if they get dizzy, have a headache, get very thirsty, are nauseated or have muscle cramps while exercising (in sports or PE), they should stop, tell the teacher or coach they’re not feeling well, get to a shaded area or into air conditioning, and drink fluids. If your child will be engaging in contact sports, assure that coaches and athletic trainers are educated about traumatic brain injury and concussions and that the team has a protocol for dealing with athletes with possible head injuries. Here’s wishing you and your family a healthy and happy school year! Lou Romig, MD, FAAP, FACEP is the Medical Director of After Hours Pediatrics. For more information go to www.afterhourspediatrics.com
5 Back to School Organizing Tips BY AMY BERGMAN
It is Back To School time! There is no reason to panic. While the thought of having to buy new clothes and school supplies can be daunting, having an organized plan will the be the key to making it fun and to your family's BTS success. I am here to help you with 5 Back to School Tips to get you and your family organized. Use the tips below that you feel will work for you and test them out. If they don’t work, try something else! 1. Carpool Calm Now is the time to clean out your car. Get it ready for back to school time with items you will need for carpooling to and from school and getting to afterschool activities. Stock some non-perishable snacks and waters in your car, along with plenty of wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues and napkins. Have a trash can in your car. Make sure that you have some extra pencils, pens markers as well for those last minute homework completions. Does your kid need to “zone out “or just relax before or after school?--make sure that his or her tablet handy along with some charging devices. Want to get pumped for the day together in the car?--be ready with some some family friendly music or even a fun podcast. 2. Coming & Going Made Easy! Where do you and your family enter and exit your home for school and afterschool activities? Create a Entry/Exit/Command Center/Calendar/ 12 August 2022| PB Parenting |
Drop zone in that space---even if your floor plan tells you differently. Use bins, baskets, and hooks so that each person has a designated place to throw their stuff when they come in from school in the afternoon. Put up the school calendar(s) in this space so that important dates are visible to everyone, everyday. You can even frame it to make it aesthetically pleasing and if you use a dry erase marker you can easily write and erase on it! Where age-appropriate, have a separate place for important papers and things that need to be unpacked each day from the backpacks. 3. Dressed for Success Get the kids closets together before school starts. Try grouping all like clothing together. For example, keep all T-shirts in one drawer and shorts and jeans and another, this will make picking out outfits a whole lot easier. Try file folding the kids clothes in their drawers so that they can clearly see everything that they have. Choosing outfits the night before each school day really illuminates more chaos in the mornings. Multiple wardrobe changes per day? Make sure dirty laundry hampers are accessible (consider ones without a lid) and in a convenient place. 4. Homework/Homeschool Set up a station where your kids can get their work done and be organized for back to school. This may be the same area as last year or maybe a new one
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needs to be created. If there is not a permanent space, try creating a caddy or cart with all of the things that they need such as pencils and pens, erasers and pencil sharpener‘s, rulers and tape etc. to move with them from room to room. Giving each child his or her own space or caddy will really help them have what they need. Pro Tip: The Dollar Store is a great place to find inexpensive bright colored caddies this time of year. 5. The Munchies Depending on what your kids like to eat for lunch packing lunch and snacks, packing up the night before is always helpful even if you can just pack half the lunch or most of the lunch. This will definitely take some time off of your morning routines. Have your kids vote or weigh in on their top ten lunches for school so meal planning is easier. Create an accessible snack area in your kitchen or pantry where your kids can retrieve their own snacks each day.
Hopefully these Back to School tips will get you motivated and excited for a successful and more organized school year. Don't forget, you can always ask for help, I am here to help! Contact me and let me help you get started! Amyzing Spaces provides professional organization for your home & office! Amy Bergman, a native Flordian, has always had a passion for organizing & simplifying things in life. She would love to help you make your space Amyzing!!! Check out her website at www. amyingspaces.com, and you will see that she will be working with her clients to organize spaces in your home & office creating systems that work for you so you can achieve more peaceful calm in your space and be even more productive & efficient with your time. You can also follow her on Facebook & Instagram. She posts excellent tips and resources there as well. SCHOLARSHIPS ACCEPTED: FES-UA FES-EO Florida Tax Credit (FTC)
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Goodbye Summer! Back to School Transition Whether their summer was jam-packed with activities or filled with complaints about being bored with nothing to do, kids often have a tough time making the back-to-school transition.
moms and dads don't have that flexibility. Instead, try to arrange your evenings so you can give kids as much time as they need, especially during those first few days.
Battling the Butterflies As with any new or unsettling situation — like starting school for the first time or entering a new grade or new school — give kids time to adjust. Remind them that everyone feels a little nervous about the first day of school and that it will be an everyday routine in no time.
If your child is going to a new school, try to arrange a visit before school starts. And ask if your child can be paired up with another student, or "buddy," and if you can be connected with other new parents. This will help both of you with the adjustment to new people and surroundings. Some schools give kids maps to use until things become more familiar.
Focus on the positive things about going back to school, such as hanging out with old friends, meeting new classmates, buying cool school supplies, getting involved in sports and other activities, and showing off new clothes (or accessories if your child wears a uniform). It's also important to talk to kids about what worries them and offer support: Are they afraid they won't make new friends or get along with their teachers? Is the thought of schoolwork stressing them out? Are they worried about the bully from last year? Consider adjusting your own schedule to make the transition smoother. If possible, it's especially beneficial for parents to be home at the end of the school day for the first week. But many working 22 August 2022| PB Parenting |
To help ease back-to-school butterflies, try to ease kids into a consistent school-night routine a few weeks before school starts. Also make sure that they: • get enough sleep (set a reasonable bedtime so that they'll be rested and ready to learn in the morning) • eat a healthy breakfast (they're more alert and do better in school if they eat a good breakfast every day) • write down the need-to-know info to help them remember details such as their locker combination, what time classes and lunch start and end, their homeroom and classroom numbers, teachers' and bus drivers' names, etc. • use a wall calendar or personal planner to
record when assignments are due, tests will be given, extracurricular practices and rehearsals will be held, etc. • have them organize and set out what they need the night before (homework and books should be put in their backpacks by the door and clothes should be laid out in their bedrooms) • It's normal to be anxious in any new situation. But a few kids develop real physical symptoms, such as headaches or stomachaches, at the start of school. If you're concerned that your child's worries go beyond the normal back-to-school jitters, speak with your child's doctor, teacher, or school counselor. Back-to-School To-Do's Parents themselves can be a little nervous about the first day of school, especially if they're seeing their little one off for the first time or if their child is going to a new school. To help make going to school a little easier on everyone, here's a handy checklist:
What to wear, bring, and eat: • Does the school have a dress code? Are there certain things students can't wear? • Will kids need a change of clothes for PE or art class? • Do your kids have a safe backpack that's lightweight, with two wide, padded shoulder straps, a waist belt, a padded back, and multiple compartments? • Do kids know not to overload their backpacks and to stow them safely at home and school? • Will your kids buy lunch at school or bring it from home? If they buy a school lunch, how much will it cost per day or per week? Do you have a weekly or monthly menu of what will be served? Is there an account number that they need to remember? • Have you stocked up on all of the necessary school supplies? (Letting kids pick out a new lunchbox and a set of pens, pencils, binders, etc., helps get them geared up for going back to school.)
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Medical issues: • Have your kids had all necessary immunizations? • Have you filled out any forms that the school has sent home, such as emergency contact and health information forms? • Do the school nurse and teachers know about any medical conditions your child has, such as food allergies, asthma, diabetes, or other conditions that may need to be managed during the school day? • Have you made arrangements with the school nurse to give any medicines your child might need? • Do the teachers know about any conditions that may affect how your child learns? For example, kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be seated in the front of the room, and a child with vision problems should sit near the board.
Transportation and safety: • Do you know what time school starts and how your kids will get there? • If they're riding the bus, do you know where the bus stop is and what time they'll be picked up and dropped off? • Do you know where the school's designated drop-off and pick-up area is? • Are there any regulations on bicycles or other vehicles, such as scooters? • Have you gone over traffic safety information, stressing the importance of crossing at the crosswalk (never between parked cars or in front of the school bus), waiting for the bus to stop before approaching it, and understanding traffic signals and signs? • If your child walks or bikes to school, have you mapped out a safe route? Does your child understand that it's never OK to accept rides, candy, or any other type of invitation from strangers?
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What About After School? Figuring out where kids will go after school can be a challenge, especially if both parents work. Depending on a child's age and maturity, you may need to arrange for after-school transportation and care. It's important for younger kids and preteens to have some sort of supervision from a responsible adult. If you can't be there as soon as school's out, ask a reliable, responsible relative, friend, or neighbor to help out. If they're to be picked up after school, make sure your kids know where to meet you or another caregiver.
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If your kids or teens are home alone in the afternoons, it's important to establish clear rules: • Set a time when they're expected to arrive home from school. • Have them check in with you or a neighbor as soon as they get home. • Specify who, if anyone at all, is allowed in your home when you're not there. • Make sure they know to never open the door for strangers. • Make sure they know what to do in an emergency. • To ensure that kids are safe and entertained after school, look into after-school programs. Some are run by private businesses, others are organized by the schools themselves, places of worship, police athletic leagues, YMCAs, community and youth centers, and parks and recreation departments.
Getting involved in after-school activities: • offers kids a productive alternative to watching TV or playing video games • provides some adult supervision when parents can't be around after school • helps develop kids' interests and talents • introduces kids to new people and helps them develop their social skills • gives kids a feeling of involvement • keeps kids out of trouble • Be sure to look into the child-staff ratio at any after-school program (in other words, make sure that there are enough adults per child) and that the facilities are safe, indoors and out. And kids should know when and who will pick them up when school lets out and when the after-school program ends. Also, make sure after-school commitments allow kids enough time to complete school assignments. Keep an eye on their schedules to make sure there's enough time for both schoolwork and home life.
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Helping Homework Love it or hate it, homework is a very important part of school. To help kids get back into the scholastic swing of things: • Make sure there's a quiet place that's free of distractions to do homework. • Don't let kids watch TV when doing homework or studying. Set rules for when homework and studying need to be done, and when the TV can be turned on and should be turned off. The less TV, the better, especially on school nights. • If your kids are involved in social media, be sure to limit the time spent on these activities during homework time. • Keep text messaging to a minimum to avoid frequent interruptions. • Never do their homework or projects yourself. Instead, make it clear that you're always available to help or answer any questions, as needed. • Review homework assignments nightly, not necessarily to check up, but to make sure they
understand everything. Encourage kids to: • develop good work habits from the get-go, like taking notes, writing down assignments, and turning in homework on time • take their time with schoolwork • ask the teacher if they don't understand something • To ensure kids get the most out of school, maintain an open channel of communication with the teachers by e-mailing or talking with them throughout the school year to discuss your kids' academic strengths as well as weaknesses. Most of all, whether it's the first day of school or the last, make sure your kids know you're there to listen to their feelings and concerns, and that you don't expect perfection — only that they try their best. © 1995- 2022. The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.
Wednesday, August 24th | 9am-12pm Bring your little ones to the Science Center for a fun-filled day just for them! Safety guidelines are in place. • Balloons and Bubbles live science show • “Miss Patty” musical performances • Sensory STEM Kit giveaways • Explore our Mindbender Mansion & Images of Science exhibits • Free Planetarium shows
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EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF FAMILY IN AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE THAT WILL SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION IN DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN & ENCANTO! The only place to see the Madrigal family live! For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation’s Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing worldclass ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when it visits their hometown at FLA Live Arena from September 8 – 11 and Watsco Center from September 15 - 18! Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family live, as well as fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and many more. Narrating the captivating story of Frozen is Olaf, the lovable snowman who likes warm hugs and all things summer. Astounding ice-skating 28 August 2022| PB Parenting |
transports families to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Kristoff and Sven take fans along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. After a very Frozen adventure, audiences will journey to a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia where they will meet the Madrigals, an extraordinary family who live in a magical casita in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. Mirabel tells the tale of her amazing family and her journey to save the casita, her enchanted family home, alongside her sisters: Isabela, whose perfection radiates with her ability to make plants grow and flowers bloom with every step, and Luisa, with the gift of super strength that she uses to help her village move buildings and reroute rivers. For the first time live, fans can witness Tia Pepa, who can control the weather with her
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Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families’ mornings start with a nutritious breakfast.
This school year, add better-for-you breakfast recipes like Orange Oatmeal or an Orangeberry Smoothie to the menu. These morning meals are powered by 100% orange juice, a delicious option that helps fuel the body with essential nutrients that support a healthy immune system and overall diet quality with no added sugar. “A growing number of research studies has revealed children who regularly drink 100% orange juice have higher intakes of key nutrients, higher quality diets and may have 30 August 2022| PB Parenting |
healthier lifestyle habits, like greater physical activity levels, than children who do not drink OJ,” said Dr. Rosa Walsh, director of scientific research at the Florida Department of Citrus. “Study after study confirms that 100% orange juice not only has a place in the diets of children, but it can also serve as an easy way for parents to provide key nutrients without fear of adverse effects on body weight when served in moderation.” Consider these nutritional benefits of Florida Orange Juice, “The Original Wellness Drink.” Diet Quality Because 1 cup of 100% orange juice counts as 1 cup of fruit, it’s an easy way to contribute to your children’s fruit intake. As a kid-favorite, it’s a nutrient-dense beverage that helps increase the intake of key nutrients including vitamin C,
folate, thiamin, magnesium, potassium and, in fortified juices, vitamin D and calcium. Immune Support When paired with a healthy lifestyle, Florida Orange Juice has vitamin C, vitamin D (in fortified juices) and phytonutrients (naturally occurring plant compounds) and may help support a strong immune system. • Vitamin C – Commonly associated with helping maintain and strengthen a healthy immune system by protecting cells and promoting the production and function of cells. One 6-8-ounce glass of OJ is an excellent source. • Vitamin D – Plays an important role in regulating immune response and helps cells fight off bacteria and viruses that get into the body. One 6-8-ounce glass of fortified OJ is a good source. • Plant Compounds, Flavonoids and Colorful Carotenoids – Work to support the immune
system by helping to fight inflammation and helping cells communicate with each other, which can help strengthen immune response when encountering infection. No Added Sugar Unlike foods and beverages that contain added sugars, the natural sugar in 100% orange juice contains vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As one of nature’s nutrient-rich foods, OJ is a convenient way to enhance whole fruit intake and reach daily recommendations. Plus, it can be used as a substitute for nutrient-poor foods and beverages, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, in the diets of children and adults. Find more information and recipe inspiration at FloridaCitrus.org/OJ. Source: Family Features Want the latest events? Sign up at www.pbparenting.com/subscribe to receive our weekly e-newsletter with updates on events and happenings in Palm Beach County!
In medium saucepan over high heat, bring water and orange juice to boil. Add oats to boiling liquids. Return to boil then reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in orange, agave nectar, cinnamon and salt. Remove pan from heat; let stand 1 minute before serving. Orangeberry Smoothie Servings: 1 1 cup Florida Orange Juice 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 4 ounces strawberry Greek yogurt 1/4 cup milk ice cubes 1 Florida Orange, sliced
Orange Oatmeal Servings: 4 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup Florida Orange Juice 1 cup quick cooking steel-cut oats 1 Florida Orange, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt
In blender, blend orange juice, strawberries, yogurt, milk and ice, as needed to reach desired consistency, until smooth. Pour into glass and garnish with orange slice.
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community news Lighthouse ArtCenter Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs Of Palm Beach County 2022 Imagemakers Exhibit Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) is honored to host Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County 2022 ImageMakers Exhibit showcasing photography from approximately 150 members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The 2022 ImageMakers Exhibit takes place September 6 October 1, 2022, at Lighthouse ArtCenter located at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL. Opening reception is September 9, 2022, 5 - 7 pm. The exhibition is free for LAC members and exhibiting artists and their families and a $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. "The meaningful images on exhibit reveal the humanity of these proud photographers," states Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Curator, Janeen Mason.
ImageMakers is a national photography contest for Club members ages 6 - 18. The year-round program encourages members to learn and practice black-and-white, color, digital and alternative process photography. Six members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County have been named winners in the Southeast Regional ImageMakers Competition, including Riley S. & Brielle M. from the Delray Beach Boys & Girls Club, Tvare S. & Paradise R. from the Marjorie S. Fisher Boys & Girls Club, and Z'myra B. & Ayanna G. from the Smith & Moore Family Teen Center. They will be representing the entire Southeast region in the National Competition. For more information, visit lighthousearts.org.
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Adrenaline Entertainment Center Summer Rush Deal Wear your toddlers out at Adrenaline Entertainment Center with their KIDS RUSH Special. Children Ages 6 & Under can jump for $15 (M-F 10AM -1PM) Parents $2. For more info www. jumpadrenaline.com/lake-worth Construction Zone Fun at Schoolhouse Museum - Join us on Friday, August 5 from 10 AM11:30 AM and explore different blocks and building materials for a fun time in the classroom, Free with paid admission. 129 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach. www.schoolhousemuseum.org Sunrise Monster Jam® Saturday, August 6 –1 PM & 7 PM | Pit Party 10:30 AM – Noon and Sunday, August 7 –1 PM | Pit Party 10:30 AM – Noon at the FLA Live Arena, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323 TRUCK LINEUP: Grave Digger driven by Krysten Anderson; EarthShaker driven by Tristan England; El Toro Loco driven by Armando Castro; Stone Crusher driven by Chad Tingler; Hooked driven by Shane Phreed; Jester driven by Matt Pagliarulo; Kraken driven by Nick Pagliarulo.**Truck and driver lineup subject to change. Tickets are available for 34 August 2022| PB Parenting |
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Monday, August 8-9 Meet the Teacher Please check with your child's school for the date and time. First Day of School Palm Beach County! Good Luck Students, Parents and Teachers! Young Singers of the Palm Beaches AUDITIONS Grades 2-12 are invited to audition for the 20222023 Season on August 20, 2022 Time varies. At the Cohen Pavilion of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, West Palm Beach. Registration and requirements on website at www.yspb.org/ audition.
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Stroller Daze at the Cox Science Center! Wednesday, August 24th, 9am - 12pm This special event includes age-appropriate Science Crafts, Planetarium Shows, Discovery Center & Playground exploration, giveaways and more! This event is geared toward children 5 and under and their parents/guardians. Activities: Live Science Demonstrations, Balloons and Bubbles live science show. Join Patty Shukla for a free musical performance at 10:30am and 11:30am FREE for kids under 5 and $5 off general admission for adults and kids ages 6-12! This event is free for our Members. Stroller Daze is proudly presented by PB Parenting. For more information go to www.coxsciencecenter. org/stroller-daze Nights at the Museum at Cox Science Center and Aquarium - Learn about the to do's and don't when it comes to Outdoor Survival! Survival Night on August 26th 6-9 PM. Guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, exhibits, planetarium shows, and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County's only public observatory (weather permitting). Admission to Nights at the Museum: $16.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors, $12.95 for children (312), FREE for children under 3, and $12.95 for adult members (child members are FREE). Learn more at https://www.coxsciencecenter.org/nights-at-themuseum.
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