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Contents Letter From the Publisher P. 4 Free Stuff - Giveaway Contests P. 4 PB Picks - Holiday Gift Ideas P. 6-7 PB Parenting’s 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide P. 8 75+ Stocking Stuffers P. 15

Winter Break Camps P. 16 7 Ways to Ring in New Year’s with Your Kids P. 20 Community Cares: P. 26 Local Second Grader Making a Difference with Art “Principal for a Day” at The Weiss School

Christmas Tree Safety P. 28 Meal Planning Made Easy P. 30 Trip Boredom Busters P. 34 Holiday Events P. 36 Weekly Events P. 38

Family Events Calendar P. 40

ON THE COVER Vanessa, 4 years old, and AJ, 2 years old, of Royal Palm Beach enjoy a “winter” day in South Florida building a snowman at the beach! Vanessa is wearing a beautiful red dress by Mia Belle Baby. Cover photo by Memorable Milestones Photography.

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Letter From The Publisher Greetings, Are you ready to say goodbye to 2014? It is hard to believe 2015 will be here in 31 days (or less). A new year always makes me pause and reflect on the year that just passed by. In 2014, I saw a lot of changes personally in my life. I am thankful for that journey and where it has taken me as a person. I want to thank my friends and family for their support and love. This issue will wrap up our 3rd year of publishing. Heading into our 4th year, I want to thank all our readers and advertisers for your continued support. We have grown quite a lot in the past year and this couldn’t have happened without you. Behind the scenes each month, I am thankful for my amazing team. Each month, Jennifer Preville keeps the advertising sales side of our publication running like a well oiled machine. Also a special thank you to my team of distributors. Stephanie, Steven, Liz, Arlene and Angela are out there each month driving all over in the rain and heat making sure issues arrive to your favorite places to pick them up! Please remember we are a free resource to you that wouldn’t be possible without the support of our local advertisers. When I do my holiday shopping, I think LOCAL first! Starting on page 8 we have compiled our 3rd annual Holiday Gift Guide filled with local shopping suggestions for just about everyone on your list! Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for 2015 from the PB Parenting family!

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Disney Princess Hairstyles: 40 Amazing Princess Hairstyles With Step by Step Images Whether your hair is long or somewhat shorter, curly or straight, the step-by-step instructions in the beautifully photographed book, Disney Princess Hairstyles: 40 Amazing Princess Hairstyles With Step by Step Images, will make it possible for you to recreate the gorgeous looks of eleven of Disney’s beloved princesses – from Ariel to Mulan, Cinderella to Snow White, and Tiana to Pocahontas. Disney Frozen Hairstyles: Inspired by Anna and Elsa Do you love Princesses Anna and Elsa of Disney’s film Frozen? If you long to recreate these royal sisters’ beautiful braids, buns, and other dazzling hairstyles, Disney Frozen Hairstyles: Inspired by Anna and Elsa is for you. The step-by-step instructions in this gorgeously photographed book make it possible for anyone to replicate these heroines’ striking looks. Both books are available at major book sellers including Amazon.com WuzzIts! A monster match up game for players ages 6 and up. The monster characters in WuzzIts come from different families, each with a set of silly features. However, the monsters are mischievous and like to combine with each other to create a confusing cast of characters. The right moves will help you be the first to complete 3 correct monsters and win the game! For more info including a store locator go to www.blueorangegames.com.

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Holiday Gift Guide Bootz Culture Camp Combining art & travel into fun art classes for all ages! A gift certificate for the child (or adult) in your life would make a great gift and classes are only $30 with supplies included! Located in Royal Palm Beach. Call 561-290-2753 for more information or visit www. BootzCultureCamp.com. Boynton Beach School of Music and Dance Let the caroling continue all year! At Boynton Beach School of Music and Dance our highly trained instructors introduce children to the joy of Music, Dance and Drama. Gift Certificates for lessons in Piano, Voice, Guitar, Musical Theater/Drama, Ballet, Tap, Jazz will be a gift that will last a lifetime! www. boyntonmusicdance.com/ 561.585.2222 or email diane@boyntonmusicdance.com. Center Stage Performing Arts Give the gift of FUN with Center Stage private lessons in voice, dance, piano or acting. Buy a package of four 30-minute lessons for just $100! (Save

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38%) Call 561-750-7824 or order online at www.centerstageboca.com. Gift certificates can be mailed or picked up. Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe Happy Holiday Season! Give the gift of clean, safe, FUN! Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe is a fun, family-friendly destination located in Downtown at the Gardens in Palm Beach Gardens. Children can play in a safe, sanitary 6,000 sq. ft. playground, complete with a toddler and infant area, giant foam pit, story time nook, trampolines, slides, costume area and more! Purchase your gift cards today! Call 561.627.1782 now or visit www. coolbeansplaycafe.com. Dolly Hands Cultural Arts Center With so many great shows on the horizon, why not provide your loved ones with tickets to a show and memories that will last forever. Visit www.dollyhand.org for a complete list of performances including Stormy Weather: The Music of Lena Horne, How to Succeed on Broadway, Rock Legends and more or call 561-993-1160.

Eau Palm Beach Eau Spa is an elegant escape with the perfect dash of playfulness. Whimsical music, champagne bubbles, and decadent cupcakes surround you in the tranquil and stunning “Self-centered” garden. With countless awards including Condé Nast Top 10 Best Resorts in Florida, spoil yourself and/or someone special with a luxurious treat. You may purchase day passes or gift certificates for the perfect present(s) this holiday season. Visit www. Eauspa.com or call 561-540-4960. 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

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Lighthouse Cove will be lit up for the Holidays with a spectacular display of winter lights starting the week of Thanksgiving through the New Year! Special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be walking around & taking pictures! Join us for a great day with the family full of mini golf, premium burgers, beer, wine, ice cream, and more!

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between Jog Rd and Hagen Ranch behind the Chevron gas station. Call 561-8680288 or visit www.geniesgymnastics.com for more details. Go van Gogh Your one stop Holiday Gift Shop! Come make handprint platters, mugs and more! We have gift ideas to make with your child that make for great family gifts. Located at Downtown at the Gardens. For more information call 561-630-3450 or visit www.go-van-gogh.com. Kids Choice Sports, Dance, and Fitness offers a wide range of programs including Gymnastics, Karate, Cheer, Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics and more for children of all ages and Karate 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. Give young artists the gift of creativity at Kids Need More Art at our Jupiter, Stuart, or West Palm Beach location! We offer gift certificates for our many art programs. Visit our website for details www.kidsneedmoreart.com. And don’t forget about our Winter Wonderland Art Workshops available during holiday breaks, offering young artists the chance to enjoy the creative side of winter! Wishing you a colorful holiday season! Kravis Center for the Performing Arts We’ve Got The Gift People Can’t Wait To Exchange! Kravis Center Gift Certificates can be used to purchase tickets for any performance on sale, towards Kravis

Center membership, for dining at Bistro Teatro or to purchase merchandise in our Gift Shop. Visit kravis.org/giftcertificates or call 561-832-7469. Lighthouse Cove Lighthouse Cove Gift Certificates make the perfect present or stocking stuffer for family, friends & anyone else on your holiday shopping list in addition to being a great gift for birthday parties. Gift an experience, instead of just another toy. Located at 617 N. A1A (not Alt A1A) in Jupiter. www.lighthousecovejupiter.com or 561-203-7965. Maltz Jupiter Theatre For a truly unforgettable gift, celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or New Year’s Eve at the Theatre! Holiday options include the beloved classic musical Fiddler on the Roof, The Best of Broadway Musical Revue and two New Year’s Eve performances by The Capitol Steps. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory, visitwww.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223. Skate School at Palm Beach Ice Works! Gift Certificates Available! The Skate School Program is a fun, safe atmosphere for children 3 and up to learn how to ice skate. Ice Skate on the only Olympic size sheet of ice in South Florida. Beat the Winter Break Blues! Check out website for times and details – www.pbiw.org. Palm Beach Zoo Give the gift of nature and some fun with a Palm Beach Zoo Annual Membership! Zoo

memberships help make the natural world a priority in your loved ones’ lives and are a meaningful way to support the 700+ animals entrusted to our care. For information or to order, visit palmbeachzoo.org. Picasso’s Paint-YourOwn-Pottery Make memories and a great holiday gift WALKS IN WELCOME PARTIES at Picasso’s, a fun FUNDRAISERS LADIES NIGHTS place where people of all ages and artistic abilities gather to connect, create and unwind. We offer a huge assortment of bisque shapes, specialty colors and glazes perfect for the holidays, and the most helpful and dedicated studio assistants. 6169 S. Jog Road, Lake Worth. www.gopicasso.com or 561-439-4000.

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Schoolhouse Children’s 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Museum (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org & Learning Center - Membership or a gift certificate for daily passes makes a great holiday gift for the children in your life! At the Schoolhouse, we are proud to be more than just a Museum. We offer an array of education programs including FREE weekly programs, affordable art classes, and specialty BIRTHDAY workshops forPARTIES all children ages 1-6. Each Exhibits, party room & plenty of fun! Special Saturdayis & Sunday packages available. researched program thoughtfully Where learning is an adventure! and developed to provide age-specific enrichment and is designed to seamlessly blend learning and fun. For more information, please call 561-742-6780 or visit www.SchoolhouseMuseum.org. The Shops at Boca Center The holidays are coming early this year, start your shopping and celebrating soon! At The Shops at Boca Center, you can enjoy family lunch or dinner and drinks at your favorite hot spots, and you’re sure to find all you need for the

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special people on your shopping list. We wish you a very happy Holiday season! For a store and restaurant directory go to www.BocaCenter.com and stay up to date on events and specials on facebook.com/ bocacenter.

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American Big Band’s Home for the Holidays January 6 Stormy Weather: The Music of Lena Horne January 15 How to Succeed on Broadway January 29 David Phelps February 6 The Mayhem Poets February 9 The Doo Wop Project February 19 Rock Legends: People’s Choice February 28 FREE! The Valerie Tyson Band March 3 Jekyll & Hyde March 23 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Swim lessons would make a great holiday gift for your littlest loved ones, they will have fun and learn to be water safe at the same time! Swim indoors rain or shine. And you can wrap up your lessons with a cute swimsuit or swim accessory available in the store. For a limited time, you can get FREE swim lessons for your 2-6 month old with paid membership! Call 561-818-SWIM (7946) or visit www.smallfishbigfish.com for more information. Remember Small fish become BIG fish by swimming in school! Give the Gift of Theatre! A Gift Certificate to a Sol Children Theatre production is an excellent way to celebrate the season. A trip to the theatre will create memories to be treasured forever. Visit www.solchildren.org for more information, or call 561-447-8829.

Southern Dance Theatre Find The Perfect Gift for Your Youngest Dancer! Southern Dance Theatre in Boynton Beach will offer a ballet/ tap combination class for girls and boys ages 3-5 with Instructor Ms. Michelle Zupo. Classes: 1/20-5/26. No class Spring Break: 3/17. Parent demonstration class: 5/26. Parents are encouraged to watch their kids during the final class to see the progress made over the course of the class. Includes Leotard! Registration begins 12/1. $350. Call 561-736-9097 www.southerndancetheatre.com. The Spa and Salon at PGA National Recently Get away this holiday season with recognized as a Condé Nast a great deal on spa gift cardsTop 25 US Resort Spa, The Spa and Salon at PGA National blends stunning surroundings, lavish amenities and impeccable personable service with a collection of healing mineral pools with salts imported from around the globe. Holiday gift GIFT CARD PURCHASE $ givingSPAbenefits both Receive a (1) night stay atthe PGA giver National and Resort receiver; with purchases from $250 SPA GIFT CARD PURCHASE $ and beyond receive bonus Receive a (1) night stay plus a bottlegift cards of PGA Label for yourself orWine to pass onto family and $350+ and receive a one SPASpend GIFT CARD PURCHASE $ friends. a (1) night stay plus a bottle nightReceive stay gift certificate. The more you of PGA Label Wine and dinner for (2) spendat the more receive! Ironwood Steakyou and Seafood

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Give the gift of performance! The season is upon us and there are many great shows coming to town! What a great gift EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF AMERICA’S #1 HOLIDAY to see an amazing show! Miami City’s TRADITION Ballet Theatre’s annual performance KRAVIS CENTERBalanchine’s Nutcracker will ofWEST George PALM BEACH DECEMBER 27-30 be coming to the Kravis Center stage at miamicityballet.org the end of this month! And just in (877) 929-7000 time for Christmas (they even have Miami City Ballet a performance on Christmas day!), Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be at the Palm Beach Convention Center Dec. 23-28. For circus tickets go to www. Ticketmaster.com. ON SALE NOW!

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Toddler Stuffers 1. Bath toys 2. Bubble bath 3. Bathtub crayons 4. Character socks (check Targetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dollar spot they usually have some) 5. Bubble wands 6. Band-aids with their favorite character 7. Board books 8. Dish set with their favorite character 9. Bouncy Balls 10. Large non-toxic crayons Kid Stuffers 11. Stickers 12. Pez 13. Noise makers (for New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve!) 14. Mini cereal boxes or snacks 15. Glow sticks 16. Astronaut ice cream 17. Lip gloss/lipstick 18. Mini nail polish (we love non-toxic Piggy Paint) 19. Fruit snacks 20. Matchbox cars 21. Slap bracelets 22. Lego or Playmobil mini figures 23. Fun shaped erasers 24. Glow in the dark stars and planets 25. Dress up jewelry 26. Travel games 27. Small stuffed animal 28. Crayons 29. Coloring Book 30. Silly putty 31. Washable Markers 32. Watercolor paints 33. Yo-yo 34. Piggy Bank 35. Night Light 36. Kaleidoscope 37. Hair bows 38. Hair brush 39. Character Underwear 40. Toothbrush Teen Stuffers 41. Earbuds 42. iTunes gift card 43. USB Flash drive

44. Cell phone cover 45. Gift card to bowling alley, ice skating rink or mini golf 46. Makeup 47. Fun looking pens 48. Perfume or cologne 49. Nail polish in funky colors 50. Lanyard for keys 51. Keychain 52. Wallet 53. Chocolate or their favorite candy 54. Fast food gift cards 55. Gum Mom Stuffers 56. Coffee shop gift card 57. Scented hand lotion 58. Scented hand soaps 59. Keychain charms of kids with initials 60. Gift card for a pedicure 61. Gourmet coffee 62. Specialty tea 63. Scented candles 64. Make up 65. Chocolates 66. Box of Stationary Dad Stuffers 67. Coffee shop gift card 68. Drill bits 69. Tool keychain 70. Mini flashlight 71. Gift card to bowling alley 72. Wallet 73. Tape measure 74. USB flash drive 75. Car charger for cell phone 76. Beef jerky 77. Car wash gift card 78. Golf tees 79. Golf balls 80. Tire pressure guage Everyone Stuffers 81. Hot Cocoa Packets 82. Candy 83. Christmas Ornament 84. Slipper Socks 85. Gift Card for favorite store 86. Cash

Winter Break Camps School’s out til next year! Find something to keep the kids busy during the break! Dec. 21-26 Holiday Traditions Around The World at Bootz Culture Culture Camp - Monday we will enjoy all kinds of winter things including Jan Brett’s beautifully illustrated books. Tues. What lights up the night sky? Why is light so important during the Winter Holiday Traditions? Wed/Thurs. Christmas Eve & Day NO Camp. Fri. It’s Boxing Day in the UK. This is a day of gift giving also! Please join us while we create and decorate special storage boxes for some of our new favorite things. Space is limited. Please register at least 24 hours in advance. Go to www. BootzCultureCamp.com for more info or call (561) 290-2753. Dec. 29, 30, 31 & Jan. 2 Center Stage Performing Arts Winter Break Camp Days - Come for one day or all of them! Each day has a different theme. Kids will enjoy a fun-filled day of performance activities. Just $55 per day or $200 for the week. For more information call 561-750-STAGE (7824). Group Rates Available. 7200 W. Camino Real, Suite 330 , Boca Raton. www.CenterStageBoca.com. Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 & Jan. 2 & 5. Winter Break Camp at Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness Ages 3+. Kids Choice offers campers fun and games, art and crafts, snacks, free play, movies, lunch (included for ¾ and full day campers), sports like karate, soccer,

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cheerleading, dance and of course, LOTS of gymnastics! Early drop off and late pick ups are available. 561-998-4225 or www. gokidschoice.com. Kids Need More Art Winter Workshops ‘Tis the season for art! Our Winter Wonderland Art Workshops offer the perfect opportunity for young artists, ages 5-9, to enjoy the creative side of winter! Full and Extended Days available! Jupiter & Stuart Studio Dates Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 & Jan. 2 & 5. Pine Jog: Jan. 2 & 5 Full Day: 9am – 4pm $50 per day. Extended Day: 8:30am – 5pm $55 per day. Prices include snacks and pizza lunch! Register at http://www.kidsneedmoreart. com/winter-workshops-2014/ Dec. 29-31 Frozen Winter Break Camp at Palm Beach Ice Works. For all our Frozen fans!! Sign up now at Palm Beach Ice Works for Frozen Skating Camp during winter break! Space is limited! See www.pbiw.org for details and registration! Call 561-656-4046 or email at Imani at igivertz@pbiw.org. Dec. 22-23, Dec. 26-27, and Dec. 29-31 From 2-5 PM ‘Championship’ Mini Camp at PGA National’s David Leadbetter Golf Academy (LGA). For children 7-14. Each program includes instruction in Full Swing, Short Game (ALL facets), Specialty Shots, Rules & Etiquette,

Frozen

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

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Movies By Moonlight Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Stella, Queen of the Snow Sat., Dec. 6 at 10 am

Together, young Sam and slightly older Stella discover the magic of ice crystals. Persson Hall Tickets $12 • General Admission

Voices by: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Idina Menzel • Rated PG; 102 minutes; 2013 • Animation

Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre Tickets $5 • General Admission Includes a complimentary bag of popcorn. Note: Picnic baskets, lawn chairs, blankets and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome in the Gosman Amphitheatre – an open air facility.

Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $20* Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free pre-performance musical presentation by the School of Rock of the Palm Beaches in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 1:00 pm and at 6:00 pm. Note: ll elements © & ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.

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7 Ways to Ring In the New Year with Your Kids BY JUDY M. MILLER

elebrating the New Year was an adults-only evening, until I had kids. Upon becoming a parent I had no desire to leave my kids at home with a babysitter (if I could get one) so I decided to make New Year’s Eve family friendly and still have a good time. Here are some ways in which we have rung in the New Year:

cuisine, for example Indian, and cooked a multi-course meal. We have appetizers, vegetables, meats, starches, desserts, etc.

Get Gussied Up or Dress in Theme Why wear holiday clothes only once or a few times? Growing kids quickly sprout through them. Put the special clothing on, along with some added bling for the evening. Our sons have worn suit coats and bowties; our daughters have been bedazzled with sequins, boas, and laces in addition to their dresses.

Have a Progressive Feast We love a movable meal. Each course is served in a particular room of our house. Some years we get the china out; other years we mix it up. My kids love to picnic all over the house, so we have beach blankets set up in the rooms we will eat in.

Tired of the holiday clothes? Decide on a theme. Perhaps it will relate to your dinner cuisine, perhaps not. It does not matter since it is your party. One year we ate Italian food and wore Halloween costumes. Be sure to take pictures. Make a Special Meal, Together We have created our New Year’s Eve dinner in two ways. We have chosen a

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We have also asked our children what they want for each course, their favorite, and then put it to a vote. There are six of us so we always have at least six options during the meal.

Candles are an “always.” They add ambience and specialness to this last evening of the year. They are lit throughout the house. My kids help shop, prepare and cook since they are older. Younger kids can assist you by setting tables or getting our ingredients. Be sure to go over the recipes ahead of time. Some ingredients may prove challenging to find.

Bubbles and Glow for Everyone! My husband and I celebrate the New Year with a glass or two of champagne. Our kids get glasses of sparking apple or grape juice in champagne flutes. Glow stick necklaces, along with whatever else you decide to dress up in, are fun. We buy glow stick necklaces in bulk, something we began doing when our kids were very young. They still love to wear them, even fashioning crowns and bracelets out of them. We fill balloons and hang them in each of the rooms we are dining in. Some years we go with specific colors; other years we fill what leftovers we have. Play Games We are passionate about our card and board games. Any night home is an excuse to sit down and play games. Consider getting a new game or two to

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Ringing in the New Year with your kids can be enjoyable. You also generate a new family tradition in the process of creating a memorable evening, one sure to be passed down by your kids to theirs. Judy M. Miller is a freelance writer living in the Midwest with her husband and four children. She looks forward to celebrating another New Year with her family. She is a Certified Gottman Educator and the author of What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween and Writing to Heal Adoption Grief: Making Connections & Moving Forward.

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Christie Netzel, Director of Sales and Marketing at Homewood Suites by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, recently participated in the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s “Principal for a Day” program. As a guest principal at The Weiss School, Netzel was provided the opportunity to gain insight into the issues that the school’s principal, Dr. Denise Spirou, faces on a daily basis. Netzel partook in bus and cafeteria duty, met with parents, teachers and student government, observed a class in process, and helped address issues with students. “Spending the day with Dr. Spirou was an amazing experience,” said Netzel. “She knew every student by name. I witnessed children running up to hug her. You can tell that she truly cares about the students and the education that these gifted children are receiving.”

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Christmas Tree Safety BY BETH N. DAVIS

During the holidays, it is especially important with children in the house to take precautions to prevent tree related fires and injuries. Follow the steps below to ensure safety during this holiday season. Pick the Right Tree Choosing the right tree can help you avoid many of the most common problems that contribute to Christmas tree fires. If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled by the manufacturer as fire retardant. These trees are made of flame resistant materials that will be less likely to start or contribute to a fire. If you prefer to purchase a fresh tree, choose one with fresh, green needles that are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers do not break. Do not buy a dry or dying Christmas tree. No matter how appealing the idea of a “Charlie Brown” tree may be, if the tree is brown or dropping a lot of needles, it is not safe to keep in your home. The trunk butt of a fresh tree will be sticky with resin, and, when tapped on the ground, the tree should not lose many needles. Place the Tree Carefully Once you have selected your tree and 28 December 2014 | PB Parenting |

bring it home, find the right place for it to sit. Place your tree securely in a tree stand that is designed to reduce tipping. Make sure your tree stands upright securely. If it shakes at all, fasten the base of the tree more firmly into the stand so that it does not fall over. Before placing a fresh tree in the stand, cut 1-2” from the base of the trunk and add an ample supply of water. Be sure to add water daily to fresh trees. The tree should be placed at least three feet away from heat sources such as fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights and should not block any exits. Trees themselves do not often cause fires. Surrounding debris such as newspapers and magazines, boxes or bags and curtains and drapes are much more likely to catch fire. Decorate the Tree Responsibly Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Make certain you are using the right lights for your application. Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections and do not connect more

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used to daydream that I was married to Jerry Seinfeld. Not because he’s funny, or even because he’s famous. No, it was because Jerry seems to embrace cereal as a culinary dining option. Oh, I could just imagine it: Me: Here is your dinner, honey, a delicious bowl of Grape Nuts! Jerry: What is the deal with Grape Nuts? You open the box— Me: I know, dear, “no grapes, no nuts.” So do you want skim or 1 percent? Alas, I didn’t marry Jerry. I married a nice Italian boy whose nice Italian mom can cook up a storm. And meal planning isn’t my thing. So, every day around 6:00 p.m., I used to have a little bit of a panic attack.

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And I wasn’t alone: 37 percent of families admit that they don’t know what they’re having for dinner until they start cooking. This is like loading your family in the car for an outing and having no idea where you’re going until you start driving. Do you know how to get there? Do you have enough gas? Will everyone enjoy the destination? This situation can cause stress and frustration. If deciding what to have for dinner is a task that causes you stress too, consider creating a weekly meal plan. It can be as involved or as simple as you want. The Five-Minute Mom’s Club approach to any task that causes you stress is to look at it through 3-D glasses, asking yourself these three questions: What would happen if I don’t do it? Can I delegate this task? How can I do this task in the shortest possible amount of time?

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sign up for a free 30-day trial membership. The No-Brainer Meal Plan In my home, we adopted a super-easy, fiveminute meal plan: we eat the same dishes on the same nights of the week. Before you roll your eyes and chant BORING!, humor me. Here’s why it works for us: I don’t enjoy cooking, and my family is more meat and potatoes than gourmet cuisine—they prefer the predictable. Dinewithoutwhine.com and Dinnerplanner.com are two meal-planning services that cater to families with small children. Free meal plans are available at Monthlymenuplanner.com. You can also visit Organizing Junkie’s website at Orgjunkie.com, where she posts her Menu Plan Monday. You can peruse other families’ meal plans. Or grab a copy of Woman’s Day magazine and take advantage of the month of meals they plan for you. You can find the menus at Womansday.com under the Recipes tab. Click on Month of Menus, which brings up the menus with printable grocery lists that correspond with the week’s meals. Engage the Family in Meal Planning Since everyone eats, ask everyone in your home to make a list of your family’s favorite meals, including entrées as well as side dishes such as soups, salads, potatoes, pasta, and vegetables. Put each dish on an index card and select a meal for each night of the week. Or have your tech-savvy child or partner computerize menus with Plantoeat. com, a fee-based website that creates a spreadsheet for you. It allows you to enter recipes or import them from websites or blogs. Then you drag recipes from your virtual recipe box to your week. It coordinates your grocery list, too. You can

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Our week goes like this: On Mondays we have Mexican, Tuesday it’s chicken in the crock pot, Wednesdays we have soup and sandwiches (soup and salad in the summer), Thursdays we have pasta, Fridays we have pizza, Saturdays we grill, and on Sundays we have Sunday dinner. The key to making the same dishes on the same nights is to have a standard entrée and a few entrees in your arsenal that you create when you feel like it. For example, Sunday’s standard dish is spaghetti and meatballs (it was a tradition that my Nana started). But every so often I make a turkey or a roast. Monday’s no-brainer dish is beef tacos. But every so often, I make quesadillas or fajitas. On Tuesdays, we have chicken in the crock-pot over rice. But every so often, I make chicken and dumplings. You get the idea. The key is that standard meals create a standard grocery list and a standard item to take out of the freezer each night, which makes meal planning almost a no-brainer. Meal Planning with Friends Make meal planning fun by combining the mundane chore with a girl’s night out. You can simply bring recipes and your calendar and swap meal ideas, penciling them in together. Consider creating a Facebook Group, blog, or other online community for your recipe friends where you can post feedback. Or make it more of an adventure by visiting

a meal preparation kitchen such as Dream Dinners or Super Suppers. You’ll leave with a week’s worth of meals ready to go into your freezer. It’s not necessarily budget-friendly, but with a group of friends, it’s definitely fun. Alternatively, you can easily try this same concept at someone’s home. Gather four of your friends and have each person bring the ingredients for their favorite dinner recipe, enough to serve each friend’s family. Then have a large cook/ assemble party. Each person will leave with enough meals for a week. Be sure to package the meals so they can be frozen. And check out Hotby6.com, a cool new fee-based website that offers meal plans for pre-assemble freezable meals.

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You can also organize an ongoing meal swap coop. Gather four friends (for a total of five including you) and ask each to cook a meal, making enough for five families. Swap meals and you’ve got your meals planned for a week. Have a Go-To Meal Always have a go-to dinner in the freezer for nights that just don’t go as planned or when you just don’t feel like cooking. For me, it’s Trader Joe’s Fried Rice, to which I add my own chicken. This cooks up quick, and my family loves it. I stock up and always have a few extra bags in my freezer. Is there a brand of frozen lasagna that your family loves? What about jarred spaghetti sauce? Stock up on these items so that you can turn them into your go-to meal. Stephanie Vozza is the author of The Five-Minute Mom’s Club: 105 Tips to Make a Mom’s Life Easier (Franklin Green Publishing, October 2010, www. fiveminutemomsclub.com). She lives in Rochester, Michigan with her husband and two boys.

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Road Trip Boredom Busters Do your holidays include a trip through the woods to grandmother’s house? The family road trip can be a time to bond and learn about each other’s interests and points of view — or an ordeal that makes you want to scream every time you hear “Are we there yet?” from your kids. A road trip can be a fun, educational, and sane experience with just a little planning, creativity, and preparation. Sure, electronic games, apps, and portable DVD players are great distractions. But don’t overlook these family-friendly games and activities that can keep everyone happy as the miles go by. Can-Do Cards Don’t underestimate the power of a deck of cards. It presents endless possibilities for all ages and can provide hours of entertainment and concentration. If your kids are sick of the standard Go Fish, Crazy Eights, and Rummy games, buy — or borrow from your local library — a kids’ card games book for new ideas. Or buy a deck of quiz or trivia cards to keep their brains busy. Contest Craze Hold an official family spelling bee or trivia contest using index cards to write down

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words or questions. Winners can earn trinkets, stickers, activity or coloring books, trading cards, food treats, money (the younger the child, the smaller the amount), or extra minutes of hotel pool time or stayup-late time. Good Ol’ Games Use the fallback road-trip games — 20 Questions, the License Plate Game, and I Spy. Try the Alphabet Game. Pick a topic (for instance, animals) and a letter (A), then have everyone name animals that begin with that letter, like aardvark, antelope, ape. The best thing about this game is that kids can pick a topic of interest — cars, TV characters, countries, cities, foods, names, etc. — and there are 26 possibilities (one for each letter) for every topic. Make the games into marathons, awarding special treats or trinkets to whoever wins each round. Then have lightning rounds or finals for extra-special awards. Journal Jotting Buy cheap but sturdy journals (or use plain notebooks or create your own from construction paper, hole puncher, and yarn)

and have kids write down and describe what they see along the way. Have them collect something small (a stone, a seashell, a flower, etc.) or buy a super-small trinket from rest stops (buttons, stickers, postcards, etc.) to glue into their journal, describing each stop and each location or landmark they pass. Bring along a stack of old magazines and have kids cut out and paste pictures into their journals to illustrate some of what they’ve seen (cows, fire trucks, palm trees, deer, cars, etc.). Give each kid a disposable camera to capture their own memories and keep the pictures in their personal road-trip journals. Make It Magnetic Stock up on a few super-cheap magnetic games (like tic-tac-toe, checkers, etc.) at the local dollar store or at gift shops along the way. Map Quest Bring a large map (or smaller map book that little hands can better handle) just for the kids. Have them use stickers and highlighters to mark each road you take on your journey. Silence Is Golden When all else fails, use the standby game “See Who Can Be the Quietest.” After hours of singing and crafting, your little ones just might appreciate the challenge of not saying a peep. Make prizes worth

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their while, with incentives such as money (quarters, a dollar), gift-shop trinkets or games, or staying up a few minutes longer that night. Team Storytelling Ask each family member to create a line for a story (e.g.,”There once was a boy name Hugh...”), then have everyone add a line until you’re all stumped (“who lived in the town’s biggest zoo” ... “he often had nothing to do” ... “so he decided to make an igloo” ... “with a big polar bear named Sue”...). Wordplay Have kids write down various words they see as you drive along (from billboards, bumper stickers, roadside attractions and stores, license plates, signs, the sides of trucks, etc.). Ask them to write a story, poem, or song grouping all of the words they see together. Have them read, perform, or sing their creation for everyone when they’re done. A little creativity and planning can cut down on the fighting and fussing and leave fond family memories of your time together — on the road and off. This information was provided by KidsHealth®, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this, visit KidsHealth.org or TeensHealth. org. © 1995- 2014 . The Nemours Foundation/ KidsHealth®. All rights reserved.

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Get a jump start on your holiday planning! Check out these fun Holiday-themed events you don’t want to miss! Make sure to put them in your calendar! Fridays at 7 PM and Saturdays at 2 PM & 7 PM Dec. 5-21 A Christmas Carol at Sol Children’s Theatre. Based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens.To purchase tickets go to www.solchildren.org/ Ticketing_Info.html

the Yuletide Carolers. Visits with a Princess, Giant Ice Slipper & her Carriage Bounce House. Snowfalls every 15 mins with everyone’s favorite snowman. The TURTLES will perform a Holiday Power Show. Winter Wonderland Inflatables, Crafts, Face painting & more! For more info go to www. facebook.com/bocacenter.

Sat. Dec 6 8:30 - 11 AM Santa’s Breakfast and Kids Fun Time Holiday Party - Join Palm Beach Outlets for a FREE family event! 8:30am-10am Santa’s Breakfast sponsored by Good Samaritan Medical Center. FREE Buffet breakfast in the food pavilion until 10am. RSVP required to attend breakfast. 9am-11am Kids Fun Time Holiday Party. Lots of activities and fun for kids! Cookie decorating, face painting, fun holiday crafts, music and games with prizes bounce house and more! RSVP for this FREE family EVENT at palmbeachoutlets. com/info/rsvp

Sat. Dec. 6 • 10 AM Stella, Queen of the Snow presented by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia at theRudolph Kravisthe Frozen Red-Nosed Reindeer: Voices by: Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, Center. Together, young Idina Menzel • Rated PG; Stella, The Musical minutes; 2013 • Animation Queen of theslightly Snow 102older Sam and Stella discover Tues.,the Dec. 23 Sat., Dec. 13 at 7 pm Sat., Dec. 6 at 10 am at 2 pm and 7 pm magic of ice crystals. Persson Outdoor Gosman Amphitheatre Hall. Tickets Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $20* Together, young Sam and Tickets $5 • General Admission Beyond the Stage: Join us for a free slightly older StellaGeneral discover the Admission. Includes a complimentary aremagic $12 Go to www. bag of popcorn. pre-performance musical presentation of ice crystals. by the School of Rock of the Palm Beaches Persson Hall kravis.org for more information and to in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at Tickets $12 • General Admission 1:00 pm and at 6:00 pm. purchase tickets.

Sat. Dec. 6 • 9 AM- 1 PM 7th Annual Shops at Boca Center Toy Drive - Bring one unwrapped gift for a child to benefit The Children’s Home Society of Florida. Breakfast with Santa at BRIO Tuscan Grill from 9 AM-11 AM. By Reservation only - please call 561392-3777. Photos with Santa & Special Friends from 10 AM - 1 PM. Lots of Holiday Fun including: Enjoy Performances from

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and an appearance by Santa in the main resort lobby. PGA National Resort & Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. For more info go to pgaresort.com Thurs. Dec. 18 7:30 PM American Big Band’s Home for the Holidays at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - The highly acclaimed touring show, American Big Band is back with an all new Christmas production, Home for the Holidays! A giant Christmas wreath serves as the center entrance supported by oversized Christmas trees surrounded by gifts of the season. An amazing eleven-piece big band along with eight outstanding singers and dancers fill the stage with majestic and lush arrangements of Christmas favorites. For more info, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org Dec. 19 • 5 PM - 9 PM Chanukah Under the Stars at Mizner Park Temple Beth El of Boca Raton hosts this free community event featuring a children’s area with bounce houses, face painting, hair wraps and crafts. Food trucks will be serving a variety of food from 5-7 PM. Services begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be a musical celebration. This family-friendly event is free and open to the community. For more information about Chanukah Movies By Moonlight Under the Stars call 561-391-8900. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

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Tues. Dec 23 2 & 7 PM Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Dreyfoos Hall at the Rudolph the Kravis Center. Tickets start at $20. Join Red-Nosed Reindeer: us for free pre-performance musical Thea Musical presentation by the School of Rock of the Tues., Dec. 23 at 2 pm and 7 pm

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Palm Beaches in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby at 1 PM and 6 PM. Go to www.kravis.org for more information and to purchase tickets. Dec. 23-28 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze! - Holiday Edition a West Palm Beach holiday exclusive showcasing wonders from the marvelous to the magnificent! Astonishing performers, awe-inspiring athletes and amazing animals from around the globe. Palm Beach Convention Center. For tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com. Dec. 23 • 5:30 PM Light Up the 8th Night of Chanukah at the Shops of Boca Center - Join your PJ Library friends & the entire Jewish Community to celebrate the 8th Night of Chanukah together! There will be gelt, prizes and more! 5:30 p.m. - Crafts & Storytime. 6:00 p.m. - Candlelighting and Musical Entertainment. For more info call Elana Ostroff at 561.852.6080 or email pjlibrary@bocafed.org. Dec. 27-30 Miami City Ballet production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Kravis Center - Travel through EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF a winter wonderland of AMERICA’S #1 HOLIDAY TRADITION dancing snowflakes, sugar plum fairies, and an epic battle between heroic toy KRAVIS CENTER WEST PALM BEACH soldiers DECEMBERand 27-30 mischievous mice! This is the perfect holiday treat for the entire family. miamicityballet.org (877) 929-7000 go to www.miamicityballet.org. For tickets ON SALE NOW!

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Monday Afternoons 3 PM - 5 PM - Happy Hour Mondays at Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe Check-in between 3-5pm when admission is just $5! (regularly $10.95). Plus, free face painting! For more information please call 561.627.1782. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens #3115 Palm Beach Gardens. Mondays • 6-8 PM Elementary Explorers at Bootz Culture Camp. Class for ages 5-9. Destination to be announced. Royal Office Park Suite 120, 420 South State Rd. 7 Royal Palm Beach. For more information, additional class schedule and or to register go twww.bootzculturecamp.com. Every Tuesday at 9:30-10:30 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 West Palm Beach.

Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM - 8 PM Big Brother/Big Sister Play at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe - Siblings up to 10-years old are permitted in the playground for quality fun and bonding time. Regular admission and rules apply. For more information please call 561.627.1782. 42 December 2014 | PB Parenting |

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 Intermediate & Advanced classes. Please call 561-9984225 or visit us at www.gokidschoice. com for a full schedule and pricing. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton. Thursdays 11 AM -12 PM , Fridays 11 AM -12 PM and Saturdays at 11 AM-12 PM or 2 PM-3PM Tiny Kids Need More Art - Ages 2-4, Kids Need More Art in Jupiter invites toddlers and moms (or dads!) to join them at their bright, colorful, and fun studio space for some creative together-time. Class is $15, please register at www. kidsneedmoreart.com/jupiter/tiny-kids/. Other times available at their West Palm Beach and Stuart locations. Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter. Every Friday at 10 AM & 3 PM. Go van Gogh hosts Toddler Time. We’ll read a story, have a snack, and paint a small ceramic! Perfect for ages 5 and under. Only $12.50 + tax! Visit www.go-vangogh.com for more info. Dowtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens.

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Saturday Mornings West Palm Beach Green Market The GreenMarket is each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the downtown Waterfront. Shop more than 90 vendors featuring local produce, baked goods, herbs, and more. Free parking in the Banyan and Evernia garages during market hours. Visit www.wpb.org/ greenmarket for more information. Every Saturday Parent’s Night Out: “Kids Choice Sports” from 6:00-10:30pm. Mom and Dad can have a night off while the kids enjoy an evening of gymnastics, bounce houses, pizza, movies, and more- all for only $20 per child! Reserve your spot! 561-9984225. 6500 W Rogers Circle #1000 Boca Raton. Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:30pm One to One Coaching for Families and Children offers a weekly social group where kids can meet other kids and learn to be social while having fun! Groups will be broken up by ages, all ages welcome. For more information and to sign up call 213-304-9555 or email Blake.levine@aol.com. Sundays 8 AM -1PM The Palm Beach Gardens Green Market returns to

City Hall Municipal Complex. Shop over 120 vendors with a wide selection of seasonal vegetables and fruits, breads, pies, cheeses, sauces, handmade crafts, and more. 10500 N. Military Trail. Sunday Afternoon 2 PM - 4 PM Family Skate at Palm Beach Ice Works Stay cool even when it is hot outside at Palm Beach Ice Works - fun for the whole family! Times may vary. Please check their website www.pbiw.org for additional times. Admission $10, Skate Rental $2. 1590 N Florida Mango Rd • West Palm Beach. 561.656.4046.

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Every Third Friday of the Month from 7 - 10 PM - Ladies WALKS IN WELCOME PARTIES Night at Picasso’s FUNDRAISERS LADIES NIGHTS - Connect, create and unwind with your favorite girlfriends. Paint a gift for yourself or someone else. Catered by NYPD Pizza. Good music, good fun! BYOB! Ages 21 and over. $7 cover charge plus cost of pottery.

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Dec. 2-21 Fiddler On The Roof At The Maltz Jupiter Theatre - Welcome to the village of Anatevka, where tradition is everything and change is sweeping the land in Tsarist Russia in 1905. This Tony Award-winning classic musical follows dairyman Tevye as he fights to maintain his family and heritage. Featuring timeless dancing and songs such as “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” this beloved musical will capture your heart for the holiday season. To buy tickets go to www.jupitertheatre. org/shows/fiddlerontheroof/ Dec. 4 Broadway Babies: Intro to Theatre for ages 3-5. 13 week session @ Wellington Children’s Theatre. To register or for more information, call 561-223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com

Art Jupiter- Ages 5-9, invites young artists to a night of art project, fun games, pizza, snacks and refreshments. Sibling and group discounts available. $25 per child, Three Palms Plaza • 2151 S. Alt. A1A Suite #900, Jupiter. Dec. 7th - Sunday, 1-4pm. Audition & Monologue Workshop with Beverly Blanchette @ Wellington Children’s Theatre. Geared towards BAK and Dreyfoos theatre auditions, but open to anyone interested in auditions for television, theatre, agents, etc. Space is very limited. Please call 561-223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre. com to register. Dec. 10 • 4:30 PM Kidz Cook’n Class at Cool Beans Indoor Playground and Cafe - Come cook up some tasty treats with us! $14.95 includes all-day admission or $6 for the class only. Encouraging creativity through fun! Call Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Cafe to register 561.627.1782.

Dec. 5 • 6-9 PM- Small Fish Big Fish Swim School Kids Night Out - First Friday of every Fri. Dec. 19 • 3 PM month. Drop the kids off for dinner Zoo visits Aquanuts and fun! They burn off energy and you Kid Club at 3:00pm pick them up after you have had some AquaNuts at the an adult time $35 a child 10 percent Eau Palm Beach off for siblings. For more info call Resort & Spa. For more info, 561-540561.818.7946. 346 Pike Road #3 West 4833.100 South Ocean Blvd Palm Beach. Manalapan. Fri. Dec. 5 & 19• 6:00 Dec. 27 – Acrobatics with FearBox PM – 9:00 PM Entertainment, learn how to be a Kids Night Out at Real Ninja Turtle! AquaNuts at the Kids Need More 44 December 2014 | PB Parenting |

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SUMMER CAMP 2014

Saturdays at 4 pm Session 1 4 Dec. Weeks! 6,13,20 Grades K-5: SEUSSICAL & 27 RoaldGrades Dahl’s Willy Wonka at 6-12: WEST SIDE STORY June 9th - July 3rd • $950 Showtime Performing Arts Theatre. Session 2 4 Weeks! All Ages: PIPPIN The deliciousJulyadventures experienced 7th - August 1st • $950 by Charlie Bucket on his1 visit to a Mini Camp Session BILLY ELLIOT mysterious chocolate factory. 503 SE August 4th - 8th • $250 Mizner Blvd. Suite Mini Camp73. SessionFor 2 more info THE ADDAMS FAMILY go to www.showtimeboca.com. August 11th - 15th • $250 Kidz On Stage: PreK+ THE LITTLE MERMAID

Sat. Dec. 6, 13 Oﬀering 80 after-camp at 8pm classes only $10 each! Sun Dec. 7, 14 at 2pm. Into the Woods at Center Stage Performing Arts - Classic fairy tale characters including Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood have new adventures. Call for tickets 561-750-STAGE (7824). Group Rates Available. 7200 W. Camino Real, Suite 330 , Boca Raton. www.CenterStageBoca.com. June 14th-August 16th • $250

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Dec. 11-12 • 4 - 7 PM Open Auditions for spring shows (Aladdin for ages 4+; “13” for ages 12+; “Spring Awakening” for ages 16+; “Disney on Broadway” ages 8+) at Center Stage Performing Arts 7200 W. Camino Real, Suite 330 , Boca Raton. www.CenterStageBoca.com. Sun. Dec. 14 • 10 AM - 2 PM Mother Daughter Day Out Experience & Expo - This event is most suitable for moms and their 7-14 year old daughters. Although any age is welcome. Activities planned: Mother Daughter Fashion Show, Mini Spa Treatments, Chair Massages, Mini Workshops: Fashion Design and Vision Boards, DJ and Dancing, Mother Daughter Yoga, 30 Specialty Exhibitors General Admission Ticket: (includes Mother & Daughter) $97.(second daughter an additional $15). Westchester Country Club 12250 Westchester Country Club Drive, Boynton Beach. For more info go to www.motherdaughterweekend. com/mom-and-daughter-day-out. Dec. 31 Happy Noon 129 E Ocean Avenue | Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 742-6780 | www.schoolhousemuseum.org Year Celebration! Members $3/ NonMembers $5. Crafts, making snow, music, balloon drop! Space is limited. A confirmed reservation strongly suggested. Museum will close at 12:01PM . For more info go to www. schoolhousemuseum.org.

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SAVE THE DATE | DEC. 6th 2014 Boca Centerʼs 7th Annual

TOY DRIVE COME SEE SEE IT SNOW IN THE COME BOCA CENTER BOCA CENTER COURTYARD!

Dec. 6th 2014

to benefit

• Bring one unwrapped gift for a child to benefit The Children’s Home Society of Florida • Breakfast with Santa at BRIO Tuscan Grill from 9 AM-11 AM By Reservation only - please call 561-392-3777 • Photos with Santa & Special Friends from 10 AM - 1 PM • Lots of Holiday Fun including: Enjoy Performances from the Yuletide Carolers. Visits with a Princess, Giant Ice Slipper & her Carriage Bounce House • Snowfalls every 15 mins with everyone’s favorite snowman. • The TURTLES will perform a Holiday Power Show • Winter Wonderland Inflatables, Crafts, Face painting & more!

For additional details, visit www.bocacenter.com or Like The Shops at Boca Center on Facebook!

Night of CHANUKAH

DECEMBER 23, 2014 AT 5:30 PM THE SHOPS AT BOCA CENTER 5050 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE

Join your PJ Library friends & the entire Jewish Community to celebrate the 8th Night of Chanukah together! There will be gelt, prizes and more! 5:30 p.m. - Crafts & Storytime 6:00 p.m. - Candlelighting and Musical Entertainment. For more information, please call Elana Ostroff, PJ Library Director, at 561.852.6080 or email pjlibrary@bocafed.org