Events

5/6 & 5/20 - Delray Beach - first & third Tuesdays at Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave. 6 pm. Agenda: www.mydelraybeach.com.

Area student-athletes and their parents are invited to a free, public seminar on college athletics and admissions. Oxbridge Academy's Director of College Counseling, Dave Prutow, will address topics ranging from how to get recruited to NCAA to NAIA e

5/18 - The Colony’s Bridal Affair at The Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Features wedding experts, bridal shops, formal wear, floral and cake designers, make-up artists, invitations, disc jockeys, limousine services, photographers and more

5/18 - Lag B’Omer Jewish Unity Festival -  Presented by Chabad of East Boca at Mizner Park Amphitheatre, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Family event featuring rides, entertainment and food. 11 am- 4 pm. Free. 417-7797.

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS:

•        Running a Successful Campaign:  Former Mayor Susan Whelchel
•        Candidate Training:  Senator Maria Sachs
•        Civics 101:  Stefanie C. Moon, Esq.
•        Advocacy 101:  Kathy Groob, author of Pink Politics
•        Impact of

Saturday - 5/17 - 2nd Annual Firefighter Eric Patrie 5k Run/Walk at Anchor Park, 540 S. Ocean Ave., Delray Beach. Proceeds benefit the family of Delray Beach Firefighter Eric Patrie. 7 am. $25; Registration closes 5/15. $30 race day.  Free kids’ fun

5/16-17 & 23-24 - Faith Prince at The Colony Hotel’s Royal Room Cabaret at 144 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Tony Award winner moves effortlessly between theatre, live performance, television, and movies.  6:30 pm. $70 music charge + $20/person minimum fo

Thursday - 5/15 - Beach Treasures - Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts. All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.  Meet at Gumbo Limbo

5/14 - Zonta Club of Boca Raton monthly meeting at Delray Sands (formerly the Holiday Inn), 2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Zonta, a worldwide organization of women in business and the professionals who work together to advance the status of wom

The Center for Creative Education (CCE) is welcoming parents and potential Picassos, Bocellis and Leonardo DiCaprios to see if their creative interests are a match for a new 3-year initiative, the ‘Discover Series’. An open house will be hosted to gi

5/13 & 5/28 - Boca Raton - Second & fourth Tuesday at Boca Raton City Hall, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road. 6 pm. Agenda: www.ci.boca-raton.fl.us.

5/12 - Lantana - Second Mondays at Lantana Town Hall, 500 Greynolds Circle. 7 pm. Agenda: www.lantana.org.

5/11 - Mother’s Day Brunch at Atlantic Grille at The Seagate Hotel, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Mom’s receive complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne and a special gift from the spa. 9 am-2:30 pm. 665-4900.

Saturday - 5/10 - Seining the Lagoon - Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs and more. Closed toed shoes required (old sneakers or water shoes; no sandals). Bring a change of clothes and

Pick the perfect gift for Mother’s Day this year at the 1^st Annual Mizner Park Orchid Show presented the Deerfield Beach Orchid Society showcasing displays and varieties of orchids and arrangements starting at $50.  Admission is FREE.

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5/10-11 - 2014 Connoisseurs Garden Tour - Sponsored by Mounts Botanical Garden. A Mother’s Day weekend tradition, the tour showcases some of the finest gardens in Palm Beach County to enjoy at your own pace over the two days of the event. 8 gardens f

5/10 - Women for Women 5k/10k Race through historic old Lake Worth, begins at Lake Worth Beach & Casino Complex, 10 Ocean Ave. Proceeds support Girls on the Run and Palms West Community Foundation. Women only. 7 am. $20-$35. Registration closes 5/7.

Saturday - 5/10 - 6th Annual Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue Spring Ocean Mile Swim - Presented by The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Division at R.G. Kreusler Park, 2695 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. 7 am. Event limited to

5/9-10 - Jeff Harnar at The Colony Hotel’s Royal Room Cabaret, 144 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. 8:30 pm. $50 music charge + $20/person minimum for food and beverage. 659-8100 or www.thecolonypalmbeach.com.

5/9 - Old School BeerFest at Delray Beach Center For The Arts at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Beer tasting with 50 craft brews, international beers and ciders; live music with Pocket Change and Jay Blues Band; VIP tic