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Beat the Heat Guide

Indoor Fun for Hot Summer Days

Summer Travel Savings

Family Events Calendar

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Letter From the Publisher P. 4 PB Picks - Hot Summer Picks P. 6 Beat the Heat: Indoor Fun for Hot Summer Days P. 8 Don’t Let the Summer Heat Wither Your Workout P. 10

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Beat the Heat Guide 2017 P. 16-20 Family Yoga Center Opens P. 21 Tips for Simple Summer Travel Savings P. 22

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Tasty Fourth of July Recipes P. 24 Family Events Calendar P. 28

ON THE COVER Edyn, 9 years old, Hudson, 6 years old, Vivienne, 3 years old and Charlotte, 2 years old, of Wellington, beat the heat with a dip in the pool! Cover photograph by Lynn Hernandez of Lynn Studios, Inc., www.lynnstudios1.com | PBParenting.com | July 2017

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, The dog days of summer are here!

The temperatures are approaching close to 90 and feel higher!

While I want to stay inside the comforts of my air conditioned home, my three kids have boundless energy and need to get out and play. PB Parenting is here with our 6th edition of our Beat the Heat Guide. We are coming up on the hottest months of the year so keep your cool with the help of our annual guide.

Speaking of keeping your cool, check out page 8 for some “Beat the Heat” ideas that are close to home inside or in your yard space, for those days you truly don’t want to leave your home!

Maybe you need a longer break than a couple of hours? Check out our Summer Camp Directory online at www.pbparenting. com. There are many summer camps that still have immediate openings.

However you decide to spend your summer, PB Parenting hopes that it is a fun and safe one! See you next month for Back to School (already!)

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PB Picks

Hot Sum mer Picks!

Stride Rite’s Phibian Stride Rite’s Phibian is the must-have for all of your kids’ outdoor and summer camp activities. The Phibian is a versatile “sneaker-sandal” that’s built for land and sea. It’s a hit at summer camps because it has a sturdy back and doesn’t slip off the foot. The Phibian has flexible, lightweight outsoles that grip like a sneaker, but are breathable and made with quick-dry materials for the water. They feature styles from cool metallic to funky multi-color fade. For more information www.striderite.com.

Firefly® Star Wars™ Lightsaber Toothbrush Summer is no time for slacking on dental care! With kids favoring many different characters and looking up to numerous heroes – Firefly has teamed up with some of your favorite entertainment characters to encourage healthy oral care habits. The new Firefly® Star Wars™ Lightsaber Toothbrush now gives kids the opportunity to bring the battle for the galaxy into their homes! Fun lights, sounds and interactive features help parents conquer the daily “Brush Battle” with Padawans and celebrate keeping cavities away.

The Lightsaber toothbrush lights up with the press of a button for 60 seconds and includes light saber sounds and character voices.

This interactive entertainment helps guide little ones so they know just how long to brush each row of teeth helping them keep the dark side of cavities away. Recommended for ages 3 – 12.

Firefly® Fluoride Rinse is a great tasting and effective mouth rinse formula that comes in kid-friendly flavors, such as “melon kiss” and “amazing melon”. Comes in your child’s favorite characters - SpiderMan, Angry Birds, Hello Kitty, Finding Dory and Finding Nemo with a convenient “no mess” cup attached to the bottom of the bottle; makes measuring the right quantity simple. Then, slide it back in for storage (no more cluttered sinks). Recommended for ages 6 and up, to be used under adult supervision. Available at major retailers, in-store and online, including Target, Walgreens, Publix, and Toys R Us.

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Techno Gears Bionic Bug Keep up summer learning fun with Techno Gears Bionic Bug. Kids love to construct and the kit is the perfect way to encourage them to build. With its 80+ colorful construction pieces, power motor and more, this kit includes everything a child needs to build their own bug with motorized gears. The product aligns with the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math standards and introduces children to the science of gear ratio. Techno Gears Bionic Bug is for ages 6+ and is available online and at specialty retailers.

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Beat the Heat: Indoor Fun for Hot Summer Days

BY SARAH LYONS movies to check out. When you get home, spend some time relaxing and reading.

The dog days of summer have settled in and it’s too hot to play outside all day. This leaves the kids with lots of energy to burn. Here are 15 easy ways to entertain the kids and keep cool at the same time.

1. Get wet - The obvious place to keep cool is in the water. Take the kids to the pool, splash pad, or water park. Get out the sprinkler, baby pool or water table in the backyard. Try having a water balloon fight.

2. Movie marathon - Let the kids enjoy a movie marathon in the comfort of the house. Make popcorn or cool off with some ice cream while you enjoy relaxing and watching movies through the hottest part of the day. Often theater’s have dollar movies during the summer just for kids that make a great break from the heat of the day without breaking the bank.

3. Get crafty - Paint, play with play dough, or make bead bracelets. Allow the kids to get creative by making their own scrapbook or finding items in your recycle bin they can make into sculptures.

4. Library trip - Take the kids to the library to cool off and find some great books and 8 July 2017 | PB Parenting |

5. Indoor play - Check local listings for open gyms, indoor playgrounds, or other fun indoor activities where the kids can run and play without getting overheated.

6. Cool treats - Who doesn’t love a cool treat when it’s sweltering outside? Enjoy some ice cream or popsicles with the kids. For extra fun, try making your own.

7. Put on a show - Have the kids work together to put on a play, puppet show, or make up a dance routine and perform for you.

8. Play a typically outdoor game inside Try playing hide and seek, hopscotch, or jump rope inside.

9. Picnic - Have an indoor picnic in the living room since it’s too hot to eat outside.

10. Home science - Try a science experiment at home. Make your own volcano, mix food coloring, or make a balloon rocket to teach the kids about science and stay cool indoors. Pinterest is loaded with easy activities to enthral your children.

11. Make cookies - Make no-bake cookies so that you do not have to turn the oven on.

12. Get out early, or late - Run errands or play outside early in the morning or later in the evening when the temperatures are cooler.

13. Build a fort - Have the kids make a fort with pillows and blankets for some indoor fun. A small fan can also help keep them cool and keep their blankets afloat.

14. Race track - Use masking tape to make a race track on the floor and let the kids see who drives the fastest.

15. Ice - Make a block of ice in advance.

You can make your own art by putting on a cookie sheet or shallow pan and use salt and food coloring to melt the ice. You can also freeze things in the ice and let the kids play with the small toys as they fall out.

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Health & Wellness

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Wither Your Workout

BY ASHLEY TALMADGE You’ve finally got your exercise regimen in place, and you’re seeing results from that daily run through the streets of your neighborhood, or your boot camp classes in the park. But what happens to your workout during the wilting hot summer months?

It’s important to take the heat seriously, but that doesn’t mean you need to give up your healthy habits. A few adjustments to your schedule and routine can make all the difference.

Hydration—it’s not all hype.

Rule number one for successful summer workouts? Stay hydrated. Adam Wells, PhD and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, is an assistant professor of Exercise Science at the University of Central Florida. He says it’s a good idea to check your hydration level 10 July 2017 | PB Parenting |

before you start exercising. “You may already be dehydrated prior to engaging in exercise,” says Wells. He adds that urine color is a good gauge—the darker your urine, the less well-hydrated you are.

Light yellow (like chablis) means you’re good to go. Deep amber (like apple juice) means you’d better drink some fluids first.

Wells says that sweat rates average between 1 and 1.5 liters per hour during exercise, and this volume must be matched by fluid intake to maintain proper hydration. Experts agree that during a typical workout (under 90 minutes), hydration can be maintained by sipping plain water. During high intensity or longer workouts (more than 2 hours), sports drinks and gels can help replace electrolytes, like sodium and potassium, which are lost through prolonged sweating. Stavros Kricos is a Certified

Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and has been training athletes for ten years. “I cannot stress enough the importance of proper hydration,” he says. “You would be surprised how many things are affected—sleep, metabolism, organ function, recovery time, brain health, bone health.”

Proper hydration also means not overdoing it. Hyponatremia (“water intoxication”) can result from rehydrating with large amounts of fluid, exceeding what a person sweats out and thus diluting electrolyte concentration. The condition can be life-threatening and is associated mostly with endurance sports; some say slower and smaller athletes are more at risk. However, Wells says hyponatremia is relatively rare and “ will likely occur only after extended exercise in the heat, and in conjunction with

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Getting Hydration Right

Fluid needs vary widely from person to person, and from day to day. Factors may include: physical condition, body type, duration/intensity of workout, weather.

Tips for proper hydration: - Check weight before/after your workout.

- Check urine color before/after your workout.

- Sip water or a sports drink during exercise.

- Avoid “chugging” your drink all at once.

- Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages before/during exercise.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) recommends: 14-22 ounces water 2 hours before exercise 6-12 ounces water or sports drink every 15-20 minutes during exercise After exercise, slowly drink 16-24 ounces water or sports drink for every pound lost during workout.

electrolyte loss through sweat.” Kricos agrees, saying, “While hyponatremia is a concern, it pales in comparison to the threat of dehydration.” (See Sidebar 1) Seek shadows, shade, and shelter.

Adjust your schedule to avoid midday heat, find shade in your environment, and know when to celebrate the innovation of air con. Amy Calandrino has been running for about three years, specializing in shorter distances up to half marathons, combined with high intensity interval training. To stay on track through the summer, she says, “I train before 9am or after 5:30pm— never in the heat of the day. It only took one 9:30am run to realize that it’s just too hot!”

Wells adds, “ The heat index—how hot it actually feels when humidity is factored in—can vary 10-15 degrees between the direct sunlight and the shade.

And high humidity limits evaporative cooling, since the air is near saturated with water vapor.” Because of this, exercising in hot, humid weather can elevate the body’s core temperature to a dangerous level, resulting in muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, or even lifethreatening heat stroke. (See Sidebar 2) Both Wells and Calandrino advise that the effects of dehydration and heat injuries are cumulative. Being dehydrated one day can lead to heat exhaustion the next. And if you’ve suffered heat exhaustion, it will take a while for your body to recover. “ You can avoid putting yourself at risk by being prepared,” says Calandrino.

Fresh air and varied scenery add to the pleasure of exercising outdoors.

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When to Call It Quits

A heat emergency happens in stages.

When you notice these warning signs, stop exercising, get out of the heat, and rehydrate.

Heat Cramps: Muscle tightness and cramping, especially in the legs and abdomen.

Heat Exhaustion: Cramping, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, headache, excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, irritability, clammy/pale skin.

Heat Stroke: Body temperature over 104 degrees F, dry skin, confusion, irrational behavior, weak/rapid pulse, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Heat stroke is an emergency requiring immediate medical intervention!

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Calandrino says she’s also learned to ease up her pace during the summer months.

“I’ve found that slowing down during the hot season doesn’t hinder my long-term performance at all,” she says. “When the weather cools off again in the fall, I can’t wait for my pace to quicken. With consistent and conservative training, I’ve been setting new personal records each season.”

There’s science to support Calandrino’s experience. Recent research suggests that when done correctly, training in the heat can improve subsequent performance under both hot and cool conditions. Just as with altitude acclimation, heat acclimation maximizes oxygen consumption. In addition, it

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Powers Swimming What better way to cool off this summer than with some pool time! At Powers Swimming, our main goal is to keep you and your family as safe as possible, while teaching the importance of potentially lifesaving water skills. Our swim lessons can help you and your family find the confidence and knowledge to feel safe and secure in and around the water. We offer lessons for all ages, starting from infants aged six months all the way up!

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Tips for Simple Summer Travel Savings

Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, or with the entire family, there are ways to get where you’re going and enjoy your time there without spending your life savings.

One of the easiest ways to save on summer travel is to take advantage of free websites and mobile apps that do the deal finding for you.

Booking Airfare • Get fare alerts. Take the worry out of finding the best price by signing up for fare alerts to get email notifications when the cost of your flight itinerary changes. Travel websites like Hipmunk offer the service for free.

• Pull the trigger. If you see a great fare, book it. All airlines selling airfare in the U.S. allow you to cancel within 24 hours without any penalties as long as you purchased a ticket at least seven days before the flight.

Many airlines also let you hold a fare for a short time for a small fee.

• Try metasearch sites. Search for airfare on websites like Hipmunk, BookingBuddy, and SmarterTravel.com, which compare top travel sites to show the best flight or hotel at the cheapest price.

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Finding the Perfect Place to Stay • Book hotels last-minute. Hotels often offer special mobile-only rates for last-minute bookers. For example, Hipmunk’s Tonight Deals saves app users up to 60 percent on hotel rates.

• Try a vacation rental. Rates can be cheaper than hotels and cooking your own meals saves on eating out. Airbnb and HomeAway are popular vacation rental websites.

• Look at reviews. At a glance you’re able to see whether past hotel guests were happy with the price of breakfast or thought the hotel was a value.

Activities and Dining • Pre-purchase activities. Browse activities or dining deals on sites like Groupon or LivingSocial and pre-purchase the ones you like at a significant discount. Make reservations well in advance for the dates you’ll be in town.

• Find last-minute dining deals. Use the Yelp app to identify local restaurants offering a deal. Just search nearby restaurants and filter by “offering a deal” to taste local flavors at a discount.

Getting Around • Walk it off. Use a site like Walk Score to identify and stay in areas that are walkable to avoid cab fares and public transportation costs.

• Try short-term car rental. If you’ll need a car on and off, try services like Zipcar or Getaround. You can borrow a car for as little as an hour so you don’t pay for it when you’re not using it.

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Tasty Fourth of July Recipes

Fireworks, family and food are what the Fourth of July is all about. Add some spark to backyard staples like grilled chicken and potato salad with a little help from tangy condiments, smoky rubs and your cast-iron skillet.

For a main dish that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser, smother grilled chicken with a white barbecue sauce – the South’s tangy little secret. Then round out the meal with a festive cake that looks as impressive as it tastes. Dye white cake mix batter red and blue using food color then assemble in a flag shape with whipped cream and berries.

Find more recipes and ideas to fire up your Fourth of July at McCormick.com.

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Smoky Chicken: 1 cup hickory wood chips 2 pounds bone-in chicken parts 2 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Applewood Rub

To make sauce: In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, creole mustard, horseradish, black pepper, garlic and salt until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to blend flavors.

White Barbecue Sauce with Smoky Chicken Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 6

To make chicken: Cover wood chips in water and soak 30 minutes. Season chicken with rub. Drain wood chips. Fill smoker box with wet wood chips. Place smoker box under grill rack on one side of grill before lighting.

Close grill.

White Barbecue Sauce: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole Mustard

Prepare grill for indirect medium heat (350-375 F). Heat grill by turning all burners to medium. Once cooking temperature is reached, turn off burner(s) on one side. Place

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chicken on unlit side of grill.

Close grill cover.

Grill, turning occasionally, 30-40 minutes, or until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken is 165 F. Move chicken to lit side of grill with skin side down. Turn lit side of grill to high.

Grill, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer, or until chicken is charred. Serve chicken with White Barbecue Sauce.

Test Kitchen Tip: Refrigerate any leftover sauce and use as salad dressing, condiment for burgers or dipping sauce for pretzels and vegetables.

color batter into separate 9-by-5-inch loaf pans sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake blue-tinted cake 20-25 minutes; redtinted cake 30-35 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely.

Red, White and Blue Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 12 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Blue McCormick Assorted Neon Food Colors & Egg Dye 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons McCormick Red Food Color nonstick spray 1 container (16 ounces) white frosting 1 cup raspberries 1/2 cup blueberries Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Transfer 1 1/2 cups batter to small bowl and tint with neon blue food color. Tint remaining batter red by adding cocoa powder and red food color. Pour each

Trim cakes to remove rounded tops and edges. Slice red cake in half horizontally to form two thin layers. Place one layer on platter. Slice remaining red cake layer in half lengthwise. Slice blue cake in half lengthwise. (Blue and red cakes should be same dimensions.)

Frost red cake layer on platter with 1/3 frosting. Top with lengthwise slices of red and blue cake side-by-side. Frost with 1/3 frosting. Repeat cake layer and frosting.

Garnish with raspberries and blueberries to resemble flag.

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Mondays 3 PM - 5 PM Monday Madness at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3 - 5 PM when admission is just $5.95! (regularly $10.95). Free face painting! For more info call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens.

Tuesdays 9:3010:30 AM Open Splash Play at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School - Enjoy some quality time in our warm indoor pool - let your little fish swim or play on deck with our water tables. No Registration Required.

Members are free, non-members are $5.

For more info call 561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3, WPB Tuesdays 10:30 AM and Wednesdays 2 PM - Sensational Story: A Story ‘n More at Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center 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 BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! session.

FREE for Museum Members and Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Where with learning is anMuseum adventure! admission for FREE paid Non-Members. For more info go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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Kids Choice Sports, Dance, and Fitness Indoor Playground Whether your child has just begun to walk or can cartwheel

for days, “Kids Choice Sports” can cater to all of your gymnastics needs. We offer “Mommy & Me” classes, beginner classes for all ages, and beyond. Please call 561.998.4225 or visit www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton.

Tuesdays 3 PM ART STUDIO Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center Each week in this child-centered program, children will be offered a selection of materials with which to create their own open ended art! The focus is on the process - not the product! Ages 3 - 5. Price: Members: $3, Non-Members: $4 + paid admission. Go BIRTHDAY PARTIES party room & plenty of fun! toExhibits, www.schoolhousemuseum.org.

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Wednesdays at 4 PM Imagination Meditation at Family Yoga Zen Zone For ages 6-12. Other classes available for children through adults. Visit www.familyyogazenzone. com for a complete schedule of classes.

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Mondays and Tuesdays at 4 PM Tiny Kids Need More Art Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers ages 2 - 4, and their moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative together-time. Class is $15.

Register at www.kidsneedmoreart.com/ jupiter/tiny-kids/. Also available: Play in Color Open Studio from 3-7 PM Monday thru Thursday in our new downtown Abacoa location.

Fourth Saturday of the month - Food Truck Safari at Palm Beach Zoo Explore the entire Zoo and feed your inner animal. We’ll have some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks, live music, and cash bars set up throughout the zoo. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for weekly themes and other special events taking place through the summer. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Every Friday at 3 PM Fun Fridays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Pediatric Dentistry Come celebrate every Specializing in Dentistry forAdolescents Infants, and Children, Adolescents Specializing in Dentistry for Infants, Children, those with Special Health Care n Friday with Cool Beans for Fun Friday! Each and those with Special Health Care needs week a different activity promoting learning, Michael J. Roseff, DMD, J. Roseff, DMD, LLC LLC imagination, physical activity and more willMichael be Pediatric Dentist Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Delicious Town Center Flickr Twitter FL 33472 Retweet Canyon Boynton Beach, taking place. $14.95 includes all-day admission 8784 Boynton Beach Blvd, #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-732-8333 or $6 for the class only. 561.627.1782. 11701 ph# 561-732-8333 fax# 561-732-8375 roseffpediatricdentistry@comcas www.roseffpediatricdentistry.com Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 PBG. Every Wednesday and Friday at 3:30 PM and Saturdays at 11 AM, 1 PM & 2 PM • Jr. Vet Kids Lab at Loggerhead Marinelife Center 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. Please call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife.org for more information.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is located at 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach.

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Calendar Sat., July 1 • 6:00 PM Fishing for Fireworks 4th of July Celebration with the City of Boynton Beach Enjoy live music with many patriotic events throughout the evening. Continuous activities are planned in the Kids’ Corner including arts and crafts, games, and face painters. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site throughout the entire event.

Spectators can bring their own blankets and chairs. Free shuttle services start at 5 PM. Fireworks start promptly at 9 PM. The event is free. For more information including shuttle pick up locations, please call 561.742.6246. Intracoastal Park, 2240 N. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach.

drink specials, shopping specials, beer pong (21+), cornhole tournaments, kids activities and a live band - The People Upstairs! And end the night with fireworks! The event is FREE. 1200 Town Center Drive, Jupiter.

Tues., July 4 • 6:30 PM 10th Annual 4th of July Celebration at Sunset Cove West Boca Community Council and the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department presents: The 10th Annual 4th of July Celebration at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton!

This FREE family fun event will have a kids fun zone, concessions on site, a welcome booth and interactive prize wheel, live music by Gypsy Lane and fireworks! Gates open at 5:30 pm. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Concessions will be on site.

Pets are not permitted inside venue gates. .

Sunset Cove Amphitheater is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

Tues., July 4 • 12 Noon - 10 PM Independence Day Celebration at The Village of Wellington The Village of Wellington invites you to come celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of fun, family-friendly activities! Start off at the Wellington Aquatics Wed., July 5, 12, 19, 26 • Complex with a Patriotic Pool Party, and All Day Foster/Adoptive then head over to Village Park for Fireworks, Families Play for Free Food Trucks, Studio 54 Band, Inflatable at Joey’s Outback Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses & Slides, Adventures Every Rockwall, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Petting Wednesday in July foster/ Zoo, FREE Bingo, Vendors and more! This adoptive families (and their birth children) event is free. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for are invited to hop on over and PLAY FOR more info. Village Park is located at 11700 FREE! Arcade games are not included. Please Pierson Rd., Wellington. bring proper documentation. Please visit Tues., July 4 • 4 - 9 www.joeysoutback.com or call 561.204.4554.

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Block Party at Wed., July 5, 19 • Downtown Abacoa 5 - 9 PM Food Truck Come celebrate July 4th at Downtown Invasion at Sunset Abacoa! Downtown Abacoa is hosting a Cove Amphitheater block party on Town Center Drive. Food/ Join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for a 28 July 2017 | PB Parenting |

food truck Invasion! The event features live, family-friendly entertainment and a large collection of Food Trucks on site! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Free Admission. Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton.

Fri., July 7, 14, 21, 28 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM Pajamas and Popcorn Movie Nights at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Pajamas & Popcorn (and a special treat, juice box and family movie) make for a great summer family fun evening! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the event only. Call 561.627.1782 for information. Regular admission applies.

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Fri., July 7, 14, 21, 28 • 5 - 9 PM Safari Nights at Palm Beach Zoo Each night will feature a different family-friendly theme and include entertainment for guests of all ages!

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Calendar Training Sessions, Interactive Fountain Fun, Kid’s Games & Eco Craft Stations, DJ Dance Parties, Dinner Specials in the Tropics Cafe, Children’s Entertainment of Various Themes such as face painting, air brush tattoos, costume contests, sand art, character meet and greets, bounce houses or other live children’s entertainment. For more information call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for weekly themes. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Fri., July 7 • 6 - 9 PM Kids Night Out at Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Drop the kids off for gymnastics, swimming, dinner & fun! They burn off energy. You pick them up after you have had some adult time. The cost is $35 per child and 10% off for siblings.

Please call 561.818.7946 to register. 346 Pike Road #3, West Palm Beach.

Fri., July 7 • 8:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater “Boss Baby” (PG). Please bring seating.

For more information please call 561.753.2484. Located at 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Sat., July 8 • 10 AM - 4 PM - Green Health & Wellness Expo at South Florida Science Museum Center & Aquarium In partnership with the West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, this expo features fun and educational activities for the entire family – all promoting a healthy lifestyle through vendor exhibits, demonstrations, give-a-ways, tastings and much more Activities include healthy food vendors, themed crafts, gardening workshops, energy efficiency, transportation, environmentally preferable purchasing and 30 July 2017 | PB Parenting |

other sustainable/conservation subjects.

Water Ventures will be on-site with their interactive mobile lab!

Ticket price is included with general paid admission to the Science Center and free for Science Center members. City of West Palm Beach residents receive a 50% discount on admission! Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org/ gems for more information. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Sat., July 8 • 4:30 - 10 PM Roar and Pour at Palm Beach Zoo Join us every second Saturday night of the month this summer for live music, great food, drinks and more. Across the Universe!

- A Beatles Tribute Band will be playing live music while the Summer Grill will be serving up themed dinner options along with burgers & dogs. For more information, please call 561.533.0887 or visit www. palmbeachzoo.org. 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Tues., July 11 • 5 - 7 PM GEMS Club at STEM Studio in Downtown Abacoa This week’s theme is “Phenomenal Physics.” Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine!

GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3 - 8 and a $10 registration fee is required per session.

The event is limited to 25 girls per session, so register early to save your spot! There will be an additional $5 charge for walk-in registrations. Walk-ins, please be aware that

the session may already be sold out. Visit www.sfsciencecenter. org/stem-studio-gems to register or for more information. STEM Studio is located at 1209 Main Street Unit 112, Jupiter.

Wed., July 12, 19, 26 • 10 - 11 AM Special Wednesday Family Day and The Dinosaur Exhibition at The Mall at Wellington Green Join the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History at The Mall at Wellington Green for themed crafts, dinosaur skeleton painting, specialty necklace making and much more for the kids! The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Visit www.pbmnh.org for more information or please call 561.729.4246.

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Fri., July 14 • 8:30 PM Free Movie at the Wellington Amphitheater “Sing” (PG).

Please bring seating. For more information please call 561.753.2484. Located at 12100 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington.

Fri., July 14 • 8 PM Screen on the Green at Waterfront Commons “Boss Baby” (PG). Screen on the Green transforms the great lawn on the West Palm Beach Waterfront into a theater under the stars. Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand. The event is free. 100 South Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.

Sat., July 15 • 8:30 - 10 AM Blue Friends Beach Clean Up at Loggerhead Marinelife Center Following 1-hour of cleaning the beach, join us

for a complimentary breakfast and coffee by Oceana Coffee. Help us keep the very beach that our turtles call home free from trash and litter. RSVP to bluefriends@marinelife.org.

Call 561.627.8280 or visit www.marinelife. org. 14200 U.S. Hwy 1, Juno Beach.

Sat. & Sun., July 15, 16 • Paw Patrol Live: Race to the Rescue at The Kravis Center PAW Patrol Live!, based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, is now touring two PAWsome shows across the country: PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” and PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.”

Each show brings everybody’s favorite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure. During each performance, which includes two acts and an intermission, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” sharing lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem solving. For ticket info please visit www.kravis.org or call 561.832.7469. 701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach.

Wed., July 19 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM Parenting Seminar at the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA Join us for a parenting seminar held every 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Sessions will be led by Mr. Eric Thomas Mundt, Marriage & Family Therapist.

Learn parenting techniques and tips, and participate in discussions concerning the pertinent subject regarding parenting in today’s world! Seminars are open to Y Members and Non-Y Members. Space is limited. Seminar is subject to change depending on registration. For more information, contact 561-536-1420.

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Calendar Tues., July 25• 5 - 7 PM GEMS Club at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium This week’s theme is “Phenomenal Physics” Girls have a bright future in Science and GEMS Club will continue to help them shine! GEMS Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3 - 8 and a $7 registration fee is required per session.

There will be an additional $2 charge for walk-in registrations at the door. Visit www. sfsciencecenter. org/gems to register or for more information. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.

Ongoing Classes at 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Schoolhouse (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Children’s Museum All classes subject to change. Please check website for specific class details.

LIL’ EXPLORER’S SUPER SENSORY MESSY PLAY - Little ones explore while developing important readiness skills that build early scientific inquiry and creativity. Each class features multiple activities based around a common theme.

For ages 18 months - 5 BIRTHDAY PARTIES Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! years.

Wednesdays at 3 PM. Members: $3, Special Saturday & Sunday packages available.

Non-Members: $4 + admission.

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ART STUDIO - Recognizing how important art is to a young child’s development, this child-centered program cultivates imagination and nurtures creativity. Each week children create their own open ended art with a provided selection of materials!

For ages 3 – 5. Tuesdays at 3 PM. Members: $4, Non-members: $5 + admission.

THE ART OF THE STORY - Featuring one author/illustrator at each class. Children will create their own art in the style of the featured book. Every other Wednesday, May 17 - August 9. Free with paid admission. Preregistration is suggested. Funded in part by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County.

Ages 3-5 years.

DROP IN CRAFT - Free with paid admission.

For all ages. Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Call 561.742.6780 for more information. 129 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach.

Fri., July 28 • 6 - 9 PM Nights at the Museum at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium “Physics!

Laws of Attraction” On the last Friday of each month guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory. All night-sky viewing is weather permitting. This month’s event includes interactive aquarium demos, Ongoing hands-on under the sea activities and crafts, Classes at immersive planetarium shows, Girl Scout Family Yoga Badges and more! Special admission rates Zen Zone Kids apply. Please visit www.sfsciencecenter. & Family yoga org for more information. 4801 Dreher Trail classes provide North, West Palm Beach. individuals a chance to disconnect, relax and refocus, and bond with family members.

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stress and anxiety, better communication and an overall increase sense of selfawareness after just the first class! Ongoing classes in July include: Little Yogis (2-5 Years), Kidz Yoga, Gentle Grandparent, Family Yoga, Hip Hop Teen Yoga, Lazy Man’s Yoga and much more. Classes are daily and multiple times available. Please check the schedule at www.familyyogazenzone.com/classschedule for a complete list of days and times and to enroll. 1201 N. Federal Highway Delray Beach.

Ongoing Wildlife Feedings at The Sandoway Discovery Center As South Florida’s premier coastal ecosystem and marine life center, we will transform and inspire our visitors thru experiential education and conservation. We offer a glimpse into South Florida’s fragile marine and freshwater environments through educational exhibits. Join us for shark feedings every Tuesday - Saturday at 10:30 AM and Sundays at 1:30 PM, alligator feedings every Wednesday and Saturday at 1 PM, and stingray feedings Tuesday - Saturday at 2:45 PM. Admission is $5 for everyone 3 years of age and above.

Palm Beach Zoo members are free. Call 561.274.7263 for more information. 142 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach.

Ongoing Programs at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Join us every Wednesday from 11 AM - 12:30 PM 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. No reservations required. Meet on the front

porch of the Nature Center. Also join us for outdoor marine aquarium feedings every Monday - Saturday at 12:30 PM. For more info, please call 561.544.8605. Located at 1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.

Ongoing Play & Learn Classes at Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool Prepare your child for Preschool!

This class is specifically designed for ages 15 - 30 months. Experience a classroom setting, explore classroom materials, participate in circle time, enjoy art activities, have a healthy snacks and make new friends! Class days and times vary. Limited enrollment available.

Now enrolling for the 2017/18 school year. Please call 561.793.2649 for more information. 900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington.

Save The Date - Sat. & Sun. Aug. 5, 6 • Monster Jam Triple Threat Series at The BB&T Center Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ is a points-based format that showcases the best lineup of Monster Jam vehicles that deliver what fans want to see most…more trucks, more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more wheelies, more action! This series tests the versatility of the athletes as they go head-to-head in seven different competitions driving three different vehicles --- Monster Jam trucks, Monster Jam Speedsters and Monster Jam ATVs. For times and ticket information, visit www. monsterjam.com.

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Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesdays normal boyfriend and his parents. For tickets please visit www.solchildren.org or call 561.447.8829. Olympic Heights H. S. Performing Arts Theater, 20101 Lyons Road, Boca Raton.

Save The Date - Aug. 11 - 20 • Alice in Wonderland a Sol Children Theatre Production Alice in Wonderland is a classic story full of magical characters and strange situations. Alice finds a glove belonging to a white rabbit and she wants to return it, she follows him down a rabbit hole into the fantastical wonderland where the Queen of Hearts rules over her subjects: the White Knight, Knave of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee to name but a few. For times and ticket information please visit www.solchildren.org or call 561.447.8829.

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