June 2021

The Garden Shoppe, located at Rosemary Square in Palm Beach County, is offering a hands-on workshop learning to create your own succulent arrangement.  The workshop will be offered Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Advance registration is requested.  Master Gardener, Mike Kane, with The Garden Shoppe, will lead this workshop. 

Grab your friends and enjoy a beautiful day during the outdoor succulent arrangement-making workshop at The Garden Shoppe. Learn basic succulent care then get your hands dirty by making your own arrangement to take home.  

This hands-on workshop will teach you all the basics of how to care for your succulents. The second part of the workshop is hands-on. You will choose your container pot and succulents to create your

Register now for the Hometown Heroes Mini Golf Classic at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach.  This is part of the Hometown Hero Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 19th from 9am -3pm.    Participants must register in advance. There are a total of 18 foursomes available to participate.

This is a great opportunity for families to have fun together!  The Hometown Heroes Mini Golf Classic at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium features 18 holes, and all needed to be completed for the tournament.  Prizes will be awarded to the winning foursome and all participants will receive a Conservation Cup branded golf ball. 

Participants must check in at 8:45 a.m. in front of the Science Center and proceed to the

Now that the school year is coming to an end and the summer season is beginning, we have searched the internet and have rounded up some of the best Summer Camps happening in Palm Beach County for children of all ages. Some of the summer camps and events are offering discounts and promotions for signing up early, so register your children as soon as possible.

Kid’s Summer Camps: Summer 2021

Abby’s Performing Arts Coaching: Aimed for children ages 5 to 10 years old. Weekly camp begins June 7th through August 6th in Jupiter.

Aerospace and Innovation Academy: Aimed for middle and high school aged kids. The camp is spilt up in three sessions beginning July 12th through July 22nd. The camp is virtual.

Broadway Theatre Camp: Aimed for children ages 5

One of South Florida’s most popular Independence Day celebrations, the 4th on Flagler is returning to in person celebrations after last year’s celebrations were held virtually. West Palm Beach City officials announced yesterday the popular Palm Beach County event is returning and fireworks will light up the sky to celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4th.

This 4th of July head down to downtown West Palm Beach for a grand firework display and the holiday celebrations. The 4th on Flagler will feature refreshments, live entertainment, the inaugural Bill Bone 5K, a patriotic salute, a car show, and a spectacular fireworks display over the intracoastal just after 9 pm to finish the night.

South Florida is not the only place that is getting ready to

When you are looking for farm-fresh food, there is no better place to go than to one of the green markets in Palm Beach County. Luckily, this area has a longer growing season than most places. A handful of farm fresh markets are open year-round affording residents of the Palm Beaches fresh and local fruits and vegetables almost any day of the year.

The main health benefit of locally grown food is that it is fresher. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose their nutrients within 24 hours of being picked, so fresher produce is more nutritious. In addition, locally grown food is picked at its peak ripeness, when it is most dense with nutrients. 

Year-round open farm fresh markets:

Gardens Green Market:

This is Palm Beach Gardens-to-go farmer’s

It can be extremely warm in Palm Beach County during the summer months. One must drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Frozen umbrella drinks or ice-cold brews do not count.  Just good old h2o, agua, water. A simple life force. We know that water is essential to good health, yet requirements vary individual to individual. So, how much water is enough?

First thing, your water intake needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.  To function appropriately, the body must replenish its water supply by ingesting drinks and foods that encompass water. The Mayo Clinic reported, “Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you

The popular Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a new Summer Concert Series every Friday evening beginning this June through the end of August. The new Concert Series will be held outdoors at the newly remodeled Downtown Park.

The outdoor summer concerts begin at 7 pm on Friday nights and restaurants located within the Downtown are joining in on the series and offering special dining deals and discounts. The bands performing are local and regional bands playing the latest hits, rock, jazz, pop, reggae, soul, country, and everything in between.

The Summer Concert Series has partnered with the Palm Beach County Food Bank to help support and benefit the Jammin’ Food Drive this summer. Those who bring a non-perishable food item to the concert will

In the midst of the beautiful tropical island setting on Singer Island you will find one of the premiere arts and crafts shows of Palm Beach County. Enjoy a casual, fun filled evening as you browse through the unique arts and crafts. On Thursday evenings browse and see distinct silver and gold jewelry, wood sculptures, pottery, watercolors, blown glass and much, much more. There are 35 artists from as far away as Seattle, WA exhibiting their artistry and works. 

There are plenty of activities to do on Singer Island, including world-class fishing, scuba diving, sunbathing with your favorite person or just a book, parasailing and more.  The Sailfish Marina has a water taxi service that will take you to Peanut Island where you can snorkel and tour

The City of Boynton Beach offers an exhibit of kinetic art by 17 talented sculptors through the end of 2021. The free display is geared to really “move” you!  You will be in awe of these fascinating mobile works of art. This exhibit is located along 100 East Ocean Avenue in Boynton Beach and includes three permanent, fixed sculptures.   

Pick up your self-guided tour maps available at the City Hall lobby. There is also an outdoor exhibit map in Town Square in Downtown Boynton Beach.  Kinetic art is defined as art, such as sculpture or collection, having mechanical parts which can be set into motion. This is a unique kinetic art experience with indoor and outdoor kinetic artworks, interactive installations, art, technology displays. 

Sometimes you need the weekend to come a little bit earlier than Friday.  The Blind Monk, located at 410 Evernia Street in West Palm Beach offers “Live Tunes Tuesdays”.  The ambiance is soft and peaceful for a relaxing evening, girls’ night out or a late-night bite.  The restaurant offers plenty of outdoor seating too.

The Blind Monk offer live music multiple times during the week in addition to the Tuesday night lineup. The Blind Monk offers over 90 selections of wine, serves craft beer and other fine spirits. You will be surprised to find a great variety of tapas, as well as a lot of cheeses on the menu.  

The Blind Monk introduces the Monk Market “your online neighborhood wine shop, cheese monger, and specialty market”. They offer free