By Hannah Spence
South Palm Beach is hosting two gatherings for town residents — one for fun and another for patriotism.
The first, Fall Fest & Food Trucks, will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 in the parking lot at Town Hall, 3577 S. Ocean Blvd.
(l-r) Margarita Abrishami, Xiomara Ordonez, Genevieve Lancaric, Jeanine Guerrero and Poon Pierce.
Christiane Francois and Monique Sheft.
Michele Weiss and Stephanie Lefes. Photos provided
Les Girls of Palm Beach opened its 53rd season with a fest
St. Gregory’s Holiday Gala on Dec. 7 will feature jazz musician Wycliffe Gordon. Photo provided
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd. in Boca Raton, has an impressive roster of musical celebrations on offer in the coming months:
Holiday
Veterans Day Events
11/5 - Lake Worth Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony of Honor at Cultural Plaza, 414 Lake Ave. 11 am-1 pm. Free. 561-586-1600; lakeworthbeachfl.gov
11/11 - Delray Beach Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St.
Note: Events are current as of 10/22. Please check with organizers for any changes.
OCTOBER 2-8
Thursday - 10/6 - Sandoway Discover Series: Halloween at Sandoway Discovery Center, 142 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach. Outdoors, limit 10 students per class.
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Lantana Centennial Celebration
When: 3:00--9:35 p.m. July 4
Where: Bicentennial Park, 321 E. Ocean Ave.
Schedule
By Jane Smith
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of the Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade.
“How would we allow people to come out and safely watch the boat parade?” asked Michael Simon, executive director of the Boynt
Laura and Jay Laffoon, self-described ‘marriage edu-tainers,’
will perform Feb. 17 in Boca Raton. Photo provided
Some people think a sense of humor is one of the most important characteristics in a mate, and Jay and Laura Laffoon have put that to the
Nativity comes to life
Grace Community Church will hold its inaugural live Nativity on Dec. 14 and 15 on the church lawn. Live animals, Christmas story readings, music, kids’ crafts, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies are also planned. The church b
Staff reports
It’s that time of year again, when the holiday calendar gets crowded with arts activities to put everyone in the mood for the season.
This month, we have two calendars: one of the non-holiday events and one devoted just to seasonal off
In its 15th year, the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum’s main fundraising event, the annual Boca Bacchanal Wine & Food Festival, will be March 24-25. The celebration begins with the exclusive vintner dinners on March 24, and a spirits dinner fo
DECEMBER 3
Saturday - 12/3 - Southern Handcraft Society Southern Christmas 2016 at Patch Reef Park Community Center, 7000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton. Juried arts/crafts. 9 am-1 pm. Free. shsboca.com
12/3 - Cookie Cruise with Santa at 801 E Atlantic Ave, Del
The following events and activities will be held during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year seasons for 2016-17.
People of all faiths are welcome, and there is no charge for any of the events. Classes may have a fee for books and materials. A
By Jane Smith
Under a new special events policy, city taxpayers will soon stop subsidizing private special events in Delray Beach.
Mayor Cary Glickstein praised the special events task force that developed the policy for staying focused on esta
By Jane Smith
Special events will be reviewed — again — this month.
This time, Delray Beach city commissioners will approve a policy that follows directives given last year, while providing flexibility for city staff and promoters. The policy
Note: Events are current as of 2 /26. Please check with organizers for any changes.
March 6-12
Friday - 3/11 - Lenten Fish Fry at St. Mark Catholic Church, 643 St. Mark Pl, Boynton Beach. Held again 3/18. $12. 734-9330; stmarkboynton.com
3/11 - Lenten F
