You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why - Santa Clause is coming to The Gardens Mall! On Friday, November 15th, Santa and his elves will parade through The Gardens Mall with the Palm Beach Gardens High School Marching Band to his throne in Grand Court at 6pm. Families can enjoy restaurant samplings and photos with Santa. Everyone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Florida Cares Charity.
Date: Friday, November 15th, 2019
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Winter is finally here in South Florida (well, kind of), and each cold snap is bringing us closer and closer to the sailfish bite heating up. This is when a special species migrates to South Florida - sportfishing teams in the pursuit of billfish, the tournaments, and the large amount of cash that can be won (and spent) along with it. Whether you're a kite fishing team on a pampered SeaVee or playing bait-and-switch from a custom sportfish, here is the 2019-2020 line-up of sailfish tournaments in South Florida.
ELS Center of Excellence is a tuition-free, non-profit public charter high school for students on the autism spectrum. You are invited to support their great cause by joining them for dinner at their second annual Food Around The World event. Chefs will present food, wine, and dessert tastings from over 25 different countries!
The 5th Annual Wounded Veterans Relief Fund 5k Run/Walk honors those who are serving and those who have served the United States. This 5k raises funds to help Florida veterans who find themselves on the verge of homelessness. The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund provides veterans with housing and transportation assistance, activities, and resources to help them find their new "normal". Their mission is to save lives and keep families together.
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is hosting a casino night this Saturday! Put on your poker face and try your hand at roulette, blackjack, craps, and more! This event raises money for Families First of Palm Beach County, a non-profit who provides a hand-up to families so they can find their way back to self-sufficiency and provide safe, loving homes for their children. Services are directed toward famly strengthening, health, behavioral health, and housing.
Even though Palm Beach County has some exemplary public school options, some parents choose to enroll their children in private schools. There are almost 150 private schools in Palm Beach County serving more than 29,000 students.
The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest in the nation and the fifth largest in the State of Florida serving more than 193,000 students who speak 146 languages and dialects. As the largest employer in Palm Beach County, the school district has 22,340 employees, including more than 12,900 teachers. Considering graduation rate, college readiness*, and student-to-teacher ratio, below are the top 5 public high schools in Palm Beach County. All five of these schools happen to be magnet schools, which means that all residents of Palm Beach County are eligible to apply for attendance regardless of zoning.
While three more rounds of cold air will sweep across the central and eastern United States through next week, South Florida is still warm and sunny! According to The Weather Channel’s 10-day weather forecast, the lowest daytime temperature we’re expecting is 72 degrees, providing for plenty of beach days ahead.
