PB Parenting - December 2022

Letter From the Publisher P. 4

PB Picks - Holiday Gifts P. 6 and P. 24

Winter & Holiday Fun in South Florida P.8

Winter Break Camp P. 14

December Holiday Check List P. 16

Local Holiday Gift Guide P. 20

Events and Things to Do P. 28

ON THE COVER

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will be presenting their 20th Anniversary Season: Winter Tapestry on Sat. Dec. 10th. Enjoy entertaining performances, join in the holiday sing-along, and spend the evening filled with joy! The concert features over 200 youngsters in grades 2 -12 in a professionally produced show on the main stage of the Kravis Center. Bring your family and enjoy the songs of the season. More info on page 13.

Greetings, Where did 2022 go? It seems like yesterday was the first day of school and now we are heading into Winter Break! If you need some fun options for the kids to do check out our Winter Break Camp Guide on page 14. 2023 is just around the corner. But first, let's focus on the holidays, time with family, and what makes the holidays so special!

We are so lucky we get to live in South Florida in the warm weather! There are a lot of things to do both inside and outside too! We have compiled some of our favorite holiday activities to keep you busy during this spectacular time. I can't wait to take the kids to see a Winter themed Laser Light Show at the Cox Science Center or walk around McKee Garden's Festival of Lights and see the holidays all a glow! Check out page 8 for all the Holiday and Winter fun to be had!

Check out our Holiday Gift Guide - We even include local businesses where you can find the perfect gift and support local at the same time!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the publishing staff at PB Parenting (Jennifer, Stephanie, Lynn, and myself). We are grateful for our readers and community partners that help make us a premier resource for parenting information in Palm Beach.

Happy Parenting,

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Volume 11, Issue 12 | December 2022

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Looking to make spirits bright and pantries plentiful this holiday season? Say no more. Colavita’s popular Premium Olive Oil and Vinegar Gift Set is perfect for everyone on your list. From the beginner cook to the seasoned chef, Colavita’s authentic Italian pantry staples will spark joy for anyone looking to eat and be merry this season! This exclusive gift set is typically sold out because it is such a popular item - Colavita is re-stocking the gift set just in time for holiday gifting! Included in the gift set is Colavita’s quintessential Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil. From roasting and baking to dressing and marinades – the possibilities are endless with this pantry staple! It also includes the extra beautiful, oh so delicious Rosé Balsamic Vinegar! Perfect to pair with meat, fish, cheese or fruit. The gift set is complete with a classic wooden spoon for all your cooking endeavors. Order online - www.colavitastore.com/products/colavitapremium-olive-oil-and-vinegar-gift-set

From monkey bread in Niger to hokey pokey ice cream in New Zealand, the National Geographic Kids Ultimate Food Atlas (Paperback, ages 8-12, $12.99) takes young readers on a culinary journey, showcasing a mouthwatering mixture of foods, feasts and festivals from around the globe. Kids can also learn about the food industry, food attractions and traditional meals from every continent; put on their chef's hat and try one of the recipes in the book (cherry kompot from Bulgaria, perhaps?); and get some helpful foodie travel tips (when visiting South America, be prepared that the big meal of the day is lunch and dinner is more of a light snack like an arepa or bread and cheese). Gorgeous full color photos highlight the food, culture, people, plants and animals on every continent. Available on Amazon - www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Food-AtlasRecipes-Delicious/dp/1426338678/

Winter & Holiday Fun in South Florida

Winter in a Sunny Wonderland! While the first snowflakes are falling up North, we are warm and sunny here in South Florida. December is a great time to get out and enjoy some of the winter and holiday fun South Florida has to offer. Winter break is an excellent time to check out the fantastic area we live in that we get to call home. Many of our favorite places to visit will be hosting fun holidays and winter-themed activities to keep the kids busy during the holiday season.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium has a full schedule of holiday events and activities planned so you can be merry and bright all season long!

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites

Guests of all ages can sing and dance along to holiday favorites during our outdoor Laser Concert spectacular. Explore outdoor exhibits, mini golf, and entertainment like never before with dazzling lights, science-themed activities, food trucks, and laser shows on our Cox Amphitheater stage. This year we are thrilled to have our guests experience our festive holiday lighting on the first 9-holes of our golf course, presented by FPLSolarNow! Fridays Dec. 16, 23 and 30th 6:00-9:00PM, Laser shows @ 7:00PM, 8:00PM. Admission to Laser Lights & Bites: $18.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors, $14.95 for children, $15.95 for adult members, $11.95 for children members. Children under 3 FREE. Activities include facepainting, Santa photos on (Dec 16 and 23), Winter crafts, DIY Smores Station and more! For more information go to www.coxsciencecenter.org/Winter-Wonderland.

in a choir is an activity that is recommended to kids... This is because outside of being a part of a community, singing is beneficial for cognitive,

and

development as well. When kids are supported by both their instructors and peers, they do nothing but thrive.

Noon Year's Eve at Cox Science Center - Ring in the new yar on our 5-acre Science Trail when the clock strikes NOON! Live Science demos, musi and dancing, DIY confetti poppers and more. Families will toast to the new new year with dry ice apple cider. For more information www. coxsciencecenter.org/noon-years-eve.

Holiday time means fun time at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center. They have a calendar of activities that are loaded with holiday and winter fun. Here are some highlights that are available for all ages.

Dec. 14th - Gingerbread Man Decorating

Dec. 15th - Holiday Music Circle with Mr. Noam

Dec.16th - Grinchmas

Dec. 20th- Hanukkah Celebration

Dec. 21st - "Trixie the Holiday Pixie"

Dec. 23rd - The Night Before Christmas

Dec. 28th - Winter Wonderland

Dec. 29th - Kwanzaa Celebration

Dec. 30th- Happy New Year!

For more information and a complete calendar of events go to www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

Magic

of McKee Festival of Lights Come

celebrate the holiday season at McKee Botanical Garden during the Magic of McKee Festival of Lights on Thursday, December 15 through Saturday, December 17; Tuesday, December 20 through Friday, December 23; and Wednesday, December 28 through Friday, December 30, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM each night. The last admission ticket sold at 7:30 pm.

Relive moments of holidays past as you marvel at McKee’s nostalgic large-scale train display (December 20-23 and December 28-30) and listen to the sounds of the 1924 Wurlitzer Band Organ (December 20-23). Intermittent snow flurries create a traditional holiday spirit in the Garden along with Santa, outdoor holiday movies, performances by local entertainers and special holiday treats from the Garden Café. Thousands of bright and colorful professionally installed lights will illuminate the

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Garden pathways along with lighted holiday displays and festive decorations. Dates and times for the activities vary. Please check our website for a complete schedule as dates and times are subject to change. In addition, the Garden will host holiday-themed crafts from December 6-23 from 10 am to 12 pm (Tuesday through Friday).Note: Off-site parking and shuttle buses are located at 146 Vista Royale Sq. (less than a mile south of McKee Botanical Garden).

Admission: $15 Adults, $13 Seniors (65+)/Youth (13-17), $10 Children (2-12). McKee members and children under 2 free. The Garden will close at 5:00 pm and will reopen at 6:00 pm for these special events. For a complete listing of dates and times of all the activities, please visit our website at www. mckeegarden.org.

20th Anniversary Season: Winter Tapestry Young Singers of the Palm Beaches WINTER TAPESTRY has become a local holiday tradition! Join the Young Singers for a musical celebration,

weaving together holiday favorites and new surprises. Enjoy entertaining performances, join in the holiday singalong, be amazed as you hear the powerful George W. Mergens Memorial Organ, and spend the evening filled with joy! The concert features over 200 youngsters in grades 2 through 12 in a professionally produced show on the main stage of the Kravis Center. Bring your family and enjoy the songs of the season at Palm Beach’s favorite holiday show – Saturday, December 10, 2022 7:30 PM. $15-$60. Available

through Kravis Center’s box office, by calling 561832-7469, or online at www.kravis.org/wintertapestry - Young Singers of the Palm Beaches www. yspb.org

Santa’s Secret Workshops are back at Kids Need More Art! Join KNMA to make gifts from the heART! Make a memorable holiday gift for someone special. All events include pizza. Register fee covers all supplies. For children ages 5-12. $30 per a child. For workshop dates and registration go to www.kidsneedmoreart.com.

However you decide to spend or celebrate the holidays and winter break,

PB Parenting sends you warm seasons greetings and best wishes for the

New Year!

Winter Wonder Science Camps at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium

Experience the wonders of winter through interactive science and tech camps at 2 great locations! For young scientists ages 5-12, each exciting camp offers hands-on exploration of a variety of STEM topics. The days are packed with engaging lessons, exciting labs, crafts and outdoor activities led by our expert Science Educators. Camps at the Cox Science Center in WPB and our STEM Studio Jupiter location are December 22nd – 23rd and December 26th-30th. For more information visit www.coxsciencecenter.org/ camps or call 561-832-2026.

Genie’s Gymnastics Camp  is very flexible, you can do it daily, weekly or any combination from 9am-4 pm.  Early drop off and late pick up available.  5-15 years.  5 Days $230, 4 Days $190, 3 Days $145, 2 Days $100, 1 Day $60.  Camp includes gymnastics as well as activities such as arts and crafts, painting, Spanish classes, board games etc.  For more info call 561.868.0288 or www. geniesgymnastics.com.

Winter Break Camp at Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness Dec. 22-23, Dec. 26-30 and Jan. 2 & 3 from 8:30 AM – 5 PM (1/2, 3/4 and full day options). Ages 5+.  Kids Choice offers campers fun and games, art and crafts, free play, movies, sports like karate, soccer, cheerleading, dance and of course, LOTS of gymnastics!  Early drop off and late pick ups are available. Snacks will be provided for all campers, 3/4 & Full day campers have the option to purchase or bring lunch. For more information on prices and to register please call 561.998.4225, email  info@ gokidschoice.com or visit www.gokidschoice. com/school-break-and-day-camps. 6500 West Rogers Circle, Boca Raton.

Winter Break Art Workshops at Kids Need More Art

Tis the season for art! Our Winter Wonderland Art Workshops offer the perfect opportunity for young artists to enjoy the creative side of winter! Winter Break Art Workshops:  December 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 and January 2, 3. Express and Full Day Registrations Available.  Workshops are available at the Juno Beach Studio in Plaza La Mer for ages 5-9. For more information visit www.kidsneedmoreart.com.

BY AMY BERGMAN

Happy December! With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to focus on the December holidays. We are only a few weeks away and time will start going real fast with the kids starting Winter Break soon. So, I have put together an Amyzing checklist for you of what you still have time to do and what you can implement, ditch or revise right now.

• Gifts-if you haven’t gotten that perfect gift for a teacher, friend, letter carrier, hair stylist, etc., now is the time to grab just some gift cards. You can still make your gift stand out with one of these 10 Non-Boring Ways to Give Gift Cards (www.Defeatingbusy.com/10non-boring-ways-to-give-gift-cards/). While you are there, get a few extra (particularly to somewhere YOU would like to shop in case it’s leftover) for when someone gives you a

holiday gift unexpectedly and you want to reciprocate.

• Gift Intake List- Start a blank list somewhere (paper or on your phone) to record gifts as they come in, noting what they are, who they are from and which family member received it. This way, thank you notes post-holiday season are a little easier.

• Travel Plans- You most likely have booked your flights and hotel rooms but have you arranged any local transportation you will need to go to and from airports or train stations? FYI, Uber and Lyft will let you schedule rides BEFOREHAND.

• Holiday Cards-Where are the INCOMING cards going? Establish a display area or two

in your home, the last thing you need is more clutter around the house and holiday cards can add to your décor when displayed in a thoughtful manner. Here are 11 DIY Ways to Display Your Holiday Cards (www.sheknows. com/uncategorized/slideshow/3673/waysto-display-holiday-cards/10/). Don’t forget to KEEP the ENVELOPES from the cards you receive this year to record the return addresses and update your own address books and contact list.

• Menus and Grocery Lists- Make a list of dishes to make/bring, ordering from bakery or local restaurant, remember disposable containers you may need. Just in case here are 13 Holiday Meal Planning Tips: Your Key for Less Stress this Year (www. mealplanningblueprints.com/blog/13holiday-meal-planning-tips-less-stress

• Meals and Baking-You may have your menus set, but how about creating a blank list to record dishes you made/baked this holiday season that were a BIG hit so you can remember for next year.

• Child Care/Pet Care- Solidify any playdates, babysitting and pet care you will need for the holidays. Don’t forget to make arrangements for you to have some “downtime” yourself so you can be your best self this month and enjoy the holidays as well.

I hope this checklist helps you to have a joyous, calm and organized holiday this month. I look forward to sharing even more Amyzing organizing tips and tricks next year so we can all be Clutter Free in 2023!

Happy Holidays!

Amyzing Spaces provides professional organization for your home & office! Amy Bergman, a native Floridan, 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.amyzingspaces.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.

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Here are some great ideas on ways to support local businesses and get your holiday shopping done!

Adrenaline

Entertainment Center

Give the gift of FUN! What child wouldn’t love to receive passes to Adrenaline, which offers 45,000 sqft of Extreme Play and high energy fun through a wide variety of activities like basketball, dodgeball, rock climbing, performance trampolines, foam pits, battle beams and more! 7645 Lake Worth Road, just east of the Turnpike. 20% off with code PBPARENT. For more information call 561-4401400 or visit jumpadrenaline.com/lake-worth.

artNEST

We give children limitless possibilities to express themselves and learn all aspects of art, we keep the learning fun…Give the Gift of Art! You can purchase a gift certificate to anything we offer such as classes, workshops, camps, parties etc. Located in Delray and Boca! For more information visit www.artneststudios.com or call 561-562-8897.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

There are many great gifts available at the Cox Science Center! Give your loved ones passes to visit, an annual membership, or stop in our Science Center store to purchase a wide variety of science goodies. Bring the gift of exploration home with interactive science kits or a plethora of small treasures. Members save 10% on purchases. Store items may be ordered by telephone at 561-832-1988 or via email at kzambrana@coxsciencecenter.org.

Memberships may be purchased on our website www.CoxScienceCenter.org.

Genie's Gymnastics

At Genie’s Gymnastics the children come first. We focus on their specific goals, and have a lot of fun while working towards excellence. Girls and boys gymnastics and

cheerleading classes available. Centrally located between Jog Rd and Hagen Ranch behind the chevron gas station. Call 561-868-0288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com for more details.

Kids Choice Sports, Dance & Fitness

We offer a wide range of programs including Gymnastics, Cheer, Dance, Martial Arts and more for children of all ages and Personal Training for adults in Boca Raton, FL. Classes would make a great gift for any young child! For more information call (561) 998-4225 or visit www.gokidschoice.com.

Kids Need More ArtGive the gift of creativity! Kids Need More Art is located in Juno Beach and has fun classes for all ages. Or let your little one create a unique masterpiece to give to a family member during their Secret Santa Workshops. Learn more at www.kidneedmoreart.com

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Go green this holiday season by gifting a sea turtle “adoption” to your own special hatchling! A sea turtle adoption is a unique and meaningful way to show how much you care (for the person and for marine life). No matter what sea turtle adoption package you purchase, you

will have a way to show your love for ocean and sea turtle conservation. It could be in sticker, hat, photo, or magnet form. You can adopt a sea turtle for as low as $40. You can find more info at www. marinelife.org/adopt.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre and Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre are great gift giving experiences! For the theatre loverthe gift of tickets to see a show - the new season will be starting soon. For your budding actor or actress, the gift of classes. The Goldner Conservatory at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a premier professional Conservatory that offers the highest caliber of artistic education to students of all ages. To learn more go to /www.jupitertheatre.org.

The Gift Shop at Manatee Lagoon - The perfect spot to find a gift for a manatee lover. They have many unique

manatee and sea-life theme items including plushies, holiday ornaments, clothing, books and more! The shop is open during normal operation hours at Manatee Lagoon (daily 9 am - 4 pm, admission is free) or you can shop online www. shopmanateelagoon.com/

Palm Beach Zoo - Become an Annual Palm Beach Zoo Member today and enjoy the beautiful, 23-acre tropical park full of WILD things! With a Zoo Membership, you can visit as many times as you would like for an entire year* (see below for more information about Membership Benefits on their website). In addition to great benefits and perks, members help support the zoo’s mission to “inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world”. Learn more here www.palmbeachzoo.org/ membership.

Picasso’s Creative Workshop

Go online or call to reserve your party today! Go online or call to reserve your party today!

Create personalized gifts at Picasso's Creative Workshop. Have fun painting and creating your own masterpiece to give to your love ones. Or give the gift of creativity, gift certificates available and make great gifts! Located at 7451 S Military Trail, Lake Worth.  Call us today to learn more!  For more information call 561-439-4000 or visit www. gopicasso.com.

Sandoway

Discovery Center

Become a member or adopt an animal for the holiday season! Membership has its perks! Enjoy free admission year round, special events and more! Sandoway also offers two animal adoption packages for $25 or $50. Animals include Maggie the Gopher Tortoise, Nurse Sharks, Opossums, Sting Rays and more For more information call 561-274-7263 or visit www.Sandoway.org.

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center

Membership or daily passes make a great holiday gift for the children in your life. We are more than just a museum – come find out! We offer an array of education programs including FREE weekly programs, affordable art classes, and specialty workshops for children ages 1-7. For more information, please call 561-7426780 or visit www.SchoolhouseMuseum.org.

Young Singers of the Palm Beaches

A Palm Beach County Holiday Tradition join Young Singers for its 20th Anniversary Winter Tapestry, a musical celebration weaving together holiday favorites and new surprises. Sat. Dec. 10 at 7:30 PM. Tickets $15-60 at kravis.org/wintertapestry or call 561-832-7469.

The Hoglet by HedgeHog Health is a musthave for our children with learning challenges such as autism and ADHD.

This game-changing fidget gadget and computer mouse understands kids’ sensory needs while helping focus and productivity. Plus, it looks like a baby hedgehog that kids will want to use. This wireless mouse allows kids to fidget while learning in front of the screen. It’s the first mouse to bring together fun and functionality!

Price: $39.99 (available on Amazon)

As a parent the dreaded cell phone conversation is always one that can be difficult for parents. Troomi is here to help parents navigate the dangerous waters with a smartphone that grows as a child matures. Troomi’s safer KidSmart OS™ alternative has parents saying “yes” to introducing their kids to a smartphone and feeling good about it! It’s a welcome source that gives them the peace of mind.

• Start with a locked device with talk and SMS texting only, then easily add device functionality from the easy-to-use parent portal without updating the hardware.

• When you log into the Parent Portal, you’ll immediately see where your child is—as long as they have their phone with them.

• Remotely review texts anytime right from the Parent Portal.

• Prevents predatory content and bullying, blocks social media and harmful games and provides a safe web browser option.

• Kids can access award-winning KidSmart apps for school and creativity at a scheduled time.

• Features a 6.5" display and slim, adult-looking design with two-day battery life for increased safety, an octa-core processor with 128GB of storage, defense-grade security to safeguard privacy, and a Quad Camera.

• Bluetooth for connecting speakers and headphones

From $179.95 for Troomi Samsung phone/$19.95 and up for monthly plans (no contract required). For more information go to www.troomi.com, SAVE 50% and use code THANK50PLUS3 at checkout.

PB Picks

Magna-Tiles® Sesame Street Coloring with Elmo®. Your child will have tons of fun creating works of art and developing STEAM and problem-solving skills as he or she plays. Your child gets to engage with their favorite Sesame Street® characters through hands-on play! Introduce colors with Elmo while helping to develop fine motor skills. The set contains 5 Crayola® Ultra-Clean Washable Pens in red, blue, green, yellow, and black. Learn more and order at www.createon.com/sesame-streetcoloring-with-elmo.htm

North Pole Gnomes - Ready to start a new holiday tradition? Mischievous at times and managers of the “naughty meter,” these plush gnomes are meant to be hugged! At the end of each day, they sleep in your child’s Christmas stocking and report back to Santa at the North Pole. Each kit includes a hardcover copy of The North Pole Gnomes children's book that tells the stories of these fun characters as they play tricks on Santa and the elves. A code to download and use the “naughty meter” on the app is also included in the kit. The North Pole Gnome retails for $34.99 on amazon.com.

We Baby Bears: The Magical Box - Get ready for adorable baby bear hugs, as TV’s most hilarious and heartwarming bears journey to faraway lands when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings We Baby Bears: The Magical Box to DVD. In this original Cartoon Network animated series, We Baby Bears follows lovable siblings Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear on whimsical adventures in their magical box in search of a place they can call home. Along the way, they meet new friends, learn a few lessons and discover that “home” can mean wherever they are, as long as they’re together. A spinoff of the hit Cartoon Network series, We Bare Bears, We Baby Bears launched earlier this year across 114 markets in 37 languages and is a top performing series across Cartoon Network and HBO Max, generating 122 million global views on YouTube. Stacked with 20 episodes from the first season, We Baby Bears: The Magical Box carries a suggested retail price of $19.98 for the DVD and is rated TV-Y7. We Baby Bears: The Magical Box is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers and is streaming on HBO Max.

Membership has its PERKS! We love supporting local businesses and getting the perks of being a member! Special events, free admission, discounts are just a few things you will often receive when you sign up to be a member! They are the perfect gift as you give the gift all year long! Some of

PB Parenting's favorite places to be a member are:

• Cox Science Center and Aquarium

• Palm Beach Zoo

• Sandoway Discovery Center

• Schoolhouse Museum and Learning Center

Nalgene Outdoor , the OG-reusable water bottle, has the whole family covered -- from both a practicality for the entire family and budget perspective! Check out this kidfriendly 12-oz with an easy-to-use on-the-fly pop top, this bottle just for kids features whimsical astronauts amongst a mix of bottle and cap colors. Simplicity Hack: mix and match tops between the OTF and the classic loop top puts an end to endlessly searching for “the match!” Check out the whole lineup at www.nalgene.com

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$16.95 for seniors, $14.95 for children, $15.95 for adult members, $11.95 for children members.

Wear your toddlers out at Adrenaline

Special. Children Ages 6 & Under can jump for $15 (M-F 10AM -1PM) Parents $2. For more info www. jumpadrenaline.com/lake-worth

The Art of Story at the Schoolhouse Museum and Learning Center. Weekly on Fridays from 3-3:45 PM. After reading the selection of the week, we will review the bookfocusing on the illustrations-and discuss what we see as well as the art process used to create the illustrations. Children will then have the chance to create their own art in that illustrator’s style! FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION. For ages 3-7 PM. Learn more and RSVP at www. schoolhousemuseum.org.

Winter Wonderland Laser Lights and Bites

The Cox Science Center and Aquarium is bringing back a family holiday event series that will light up your season! Guests of all ages can sing and dance along to holiday favorites during our outdoor Laser Concert spectacular. Explore outdoor exhibits, mini golf, and entertainment like never before with dazzling lights, science-themed activities, food trucks, and laser shows on our Cox Amphitheater stage.

Admission to Laser Lights & Bites: $18.95 for adults,

20th Anniversary Season: Winter Tapestry Young Singers of the Palm Beaches WINTER TAPESTRY has become a local holiday tradition! Join the Young Singers for a musical celebration, weaving together holiday favorites and new surprises. Enjoy entertaining performances, join in the holiday sing-along, be amazed as you hear the powerful George W. Mergens Memorial Organ, and spend the evening filled with joy! The concert features over 200 youngsters in grades 2 through 12 in a professionally produced show on the main stage of the Kravis Center. Bring your family and enjoy the songs of the season at Palm Beach’s favorite holiday show – Saturday, December 10, 2022 7:30 PM. $15-$60. Available through Kravis Center’s box office, by calling 561-832-7469, or online at www. kravis.org/winter-tapestry - Young Singers of the Palm Beaches www.yspb.org

Winter Break is Dec. 22 -Jan 2, 2022

Check out Page 14 for some great camp ideas!

December 18th at 7:00am

Sun. Dec. 18th at 7 am10th Wellington Jingle Bells 5KRegister NOW! We sold out every year...Only 600 runners. This is the coolest Toy Drive in Town. Prizes for Male Female Age Group, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves & Stroller Division

The 10th Annual Wellington Holiday Run 5K (Certified by USA Track and Field) will be held on Sunday December 18, 2022 at 7:00 am around the inside of the Village Park campus, located at 11700 Pierson Rd Wellington.

SAVE THE DATE! Family Fun Day with the Schoolhouse Children's Museum on Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. A celebration of real heroes, princess and fairytale

Park. Learn more at schoolhousemuseum.org.

SAVE THE DATE!

MANATEEFEST 2023

This FREE event is an annual celebration where visitors can come explore the wonders of manatees, the Lake Worth Lagoon and environmental conservation. ManateeFest 2023 is sure to be a day that your entire family will remember!S aturday, February 4, 2023. Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Outdoors at Manatee Lagoon. Cost: FREE. Learn more at visitmanateelagoon.com/ manateefest

A fun-filled, family-friendly venue offering events year round!

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