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Below you'll find a listing of upcoming events* that we know of in our area. If you have an event to list, or if you know of an event that we should list here, please Contact Us!
January 2010 Local Happenings
February 2010 Local Happenings
Local Ongoing & Upcoming Events
Non-Local Happenings Nearby (including Halloween)
January 2010 Local Happenings:
- January 10: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse 150th Anniversary Celebration Time: 2pm-5pm. Dedication ceremony celebrating 150 years. Free public tours, children's activities, birthday cake-off contest... For more information on this year's event, please visit our website.
- January 23: Winterfest Benefitting JHS Criminal Justice Program and JPD Explorers. Time: 11am-6pm. Location: In front of the Jupiter Community Center. The Jupiter High School Criminal Justice Program and the Jupiter Police Department Explorers are hosting the first ever Jupiter Winter Fest. Wristbands can be purchased at the event and allow the wearer access to: bounce houses, giant slides, obstacle courses, bungee run, rock wall, and a dunk tank. More fun is available with ticket purchases, such as: Professional Fortune Teller & Tarot Card readings, Face Painting, Airbrush Body Art, Cotton Candy, Hair Locks, and Raffles. Wristband pricing: 6 years and up - $8; 5 years and under - $5; Infants - Free; Accompanying adults - $1. Come for great food (available with meals starting at $3 -- Burgers - Pulled Pork - Teriyaki Chicken - Hot Dogs - Chicken Tenders - Drinks). There will also be a live band, School of Rock, a DJ with dance contests and prizes and Tae Kwon Do demonstration.
The second year of the Jupiter High School Criminal Justice Program is in full swing. This program and the Jupiter Police Department Explorer program are wonderful opportunities for our local youth to learn and experience the many aspects of law enforcement. Classroom supplies, uniforms, educational trips, books and other materials are not readily available for these programs which face tight budget cuts in this economy. Funds raised at this event will benefit both of these worthy programs. We thank you in advance for helping to make this a successful event for our entire community! For further information or questions, contact Officer Carla Irons at 746-6201. For more information please visit our website.
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February 2010 Local Happenings:
- February 6: Jupiter Jubilee 2010 "Uniquely Jupiter!" Time: 11am-5pm. For more information on this year's event, please visit our website.
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Local Ongoing & Upcoming Events:
If you know that any of these events have expired, please let us know!
- Bicycle Registrations Have your bike inspected, entered into the computer, and receive a registration sticker. If you're interested, please contact Officer Keith Smolen at 561-575-6210.
- Stroller Power of Jupiter Meets Mon. & Fri. at 8:45am; Wed. at 9:30am. Location: Town of Jupiter Community Center Gym, 210 Military Trail. Phone: 251-8872. Meets Tues. & Thurs. at 9:15am. Location: West Jupiter Recreation Ctr., 6401 Indiantown Rd. Phone: 747-3455. New: Kiddie Hour at the West Jupiter Recreation Center on Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays; 1 hour of structured activities for children 18 months-4 years. For more information please contact: Cindy Martling, or visit their website.
- Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Free Wildlife Programs The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is more than just a place to see animals, it's a real wildlife adventure! Stop by on Tuesday through Friday at 3:00pm for our free wildlife programs. On Saturdays at 11 am and 2:30pm our junior naturalists put on their own program, so come by and support our efforts to encourage young children to take interrest in their natural world. Our wildlife programs are free and open to the public and are located in our Cypress Amphitheater. These presentations offer visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Florida’s wildlife and natural environments and get face to face with our sanctuary's animals. We guarantee a real wild experience! Afterward, visitors are invited to tour the Sanctuary's nature trails where they will encounter a variety of native animals from eagles to panthers, crocodiles, foxes, snakes, and more. The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the grounds of the Loxahatchee River District at 2500 Jupiter Park Drive. From I-95 (exit 87A) or the Florida Turnpike (exit #116) take the Jupiter exit and go east to Central Blvd. and head south to the next traffic light (Jupiter Park Drive) and go west one block, the Sanctuary entrance is on the left. For more information call: 561-575-3399.
- Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Yoga Connect with your environment while taking yoga at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. A certified yoga instructor will lead classes in our Cypress Amphitheater. Experience the union between Floridas unique wildlife and the mind and body experience of yoga! Beginners and advanced students welcome! Classes are available on Thursday at 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Call for information or drop by the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary to sign up 561-575-3399.
- Make-A-Wish Foundation - of Southern Florida needs volunteers in Palm Beach County to help grant more than 450 wishes each year for children with life-threatening diseases. To learn how you can make a difference in the lives of sick children, call: 954-967-WISH (9474).meets 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm, at Jupiter Town Hall, 210 Military Trail in Jupiter. For more information call: Joe Gore at 561-747-3259, or Barb Montanero at 561=575-9923.
- Bicycle Helmets - Approved by the Department of Transportation, are selling for $15 at Pediatric Partners, 1025 Military Trail, Suite 109. The money will benefit the Palm Beach County Safe Kids Coalition. For more info call: 561-741-0000.
- Custom & Classic Car Night - Thursdays 7-9pm; McDonald's Restaurant, 10030 Indiantown Road, Jupiter Farms. Look at and show cars 1978 or older. For more info call: 561-746-4146.
- Friends of Jupiter Beach - Help us keep the beach clean! Join us the first Saturday of each month at the Ocean Cay Park located at the intersection of Marcinski and Route A1A (Beach road) at 8:00 AM. Stop by, get your name tag and we'll assign you a specific area to clean. We clean up the beach, crossovers and A1A roadsides. Following the clean-up at 9:30, we provide a delicious breakfast for all, courtesy of the the Publix markets at Bluffs Square , Jupiter Square and Tequesta and, Dunkin Donuts in Juno Beach, Jon Smith Subs on Indiantown Road, Jupiter and also Donald Ross Rd, Jupiter, Brooklyn Bagel - Indiantown & Central Blvd ALL are welcome!!
- Guided Walks through Blowing Rocks Preserve - Fridays and Saturdays, 11am-12 Noon. Cost: $3; free for children under 12; $1 for Nature Conservancy members. For more info call: 744-6668.
- La Leche League of Jupiter - Meets at Jupiter Medical Center at 10:30am, on the 3rd Friday of each month. Call Laura for more information: 561-746-0471.
- Book Discussion Group - at the Jupiter Branch Library, on the 1st Friday of each month, 2pm. Call Murphy for information: 561-747-9513.
- Seniors - Super 60s - Fridays from 1am-Noon in the fellowship hall at Jupiter Evangelical Church, 106 Military Trail, Jupiter. Call Bob Lee for more information: 561-746-4330
- Eastview Manor Neighborhood Organization - meets 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm, at Jupiter Town Hall, 210 Military Trail in Jupiter. For more information call: Joe Gore at 561-747-3259, or Barb Montanero at 561=575-9923.
- 40 and Over Basketball - Every Monday from 7:30pm-9pm at the West Jupiter Recreation Center, 6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-747-3455. Free!
- Teen Pickup Sports League - Basketball: Thursday, January 9-February 13; Volleyball: Thursday, February 20-March 27; Softball: Thursday, April 3-May 8. Location: West Jupiter Recreation Center, 6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. 561-747-3455. Free!
- Sanctuary Hosts Free Nature Story Time - The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is more than just a place to see animals, it's a real wildlife adventure! Every Wednesday at 10:30am join Brenda Nickolaus and some of our special animals for storytime geared for young children in our Cypress Amphitheater. Story time offers young children a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Florida's wildlife and natural environments. Afterward, visitors are invited to tour the Sanctuary’s nature trails where they will encounter a variety of native animals from eagles to panthers, crocodiles, foxes, snakes, and more. For more information please call: 561-575-3399. Read more about Busch Wildlife here!
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Other Happenings Nearby:
Halloween Events:
- October 31: Halloween Downtown! 2009 Time: 4:30pm-7pm. Location: Downtown at the Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens. FREE. Kids safe trick or treating with Halloween fun and games. At 7:00 p.m. the scene is set...lights, fog, and fun! Bring the kids or get a sitter, but come for the sights and sounds of free fall fun. With a live costumed band, improv entertainers, and a costume contest with $500 in cash and prizes!
For more information, visit this website or call 340-1600.
- October 30: Turtleween Time: 10am-3pm. Location: Loggerhead Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, 14200 U.S. One; Juno Beach. Enjoy a safe and non-scary trick or treating event with the sea turtles. Trick or treating, story time and arts & crafts. Treats walks at 10:00am and 3:00pm. Free admission; donations accepted. For more information please visit this website or call: 627-8280.
- October 30: Halloween Celebration Time: 6pm. Location: Palm Beach Kennel Club, 1111 North Congress Avenue; West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Kennel Club celebrates Halloween with a costume contest for kids, adults and Greyhounds. Plus free treat bags, food and drink specials. So put on your best scary costume and join in on the fun. Cost: $1. For more information please visit this website or call: 683-2222.
- October 30: Spooky Science Location: South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Spook-tacular fun for all ages, this event will feature a "spooky" themed K’NEX Design Challenge, not-so-spooky-storytelling, lunar and planetary observing with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and much more. Cost: Adult: $9; Children: $6; Under 3: Free; Senior: $7.50. For more information please visit this website or call: 832-1988.
- October 30- October 31: Halloween Street Scene & Soul Parade Location: Lake Worth, FL. Event Sponsor: Lake Worth Music and Arts Coalition. Times: Friday: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. This free, two day event will kick off with a "New York Greenwich Village Style" parade featuring giant puppets and costumed performers representing day of the dead traditions from around the world. On October 31st the fun continues with a music festival on Lake Avenue. Tons of things to do for kids, families and adults. FREE. For more information please visit this website or call: 951-4915.
- October 31: Halloween Safari Style Location: Lion Country Safari, 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee. Guests are invited to watch the animals "trick or treat." Lion Country Safari's lions, elephants and chimps will enjoy Halloween pumpkins and goodie bags throughout Halloween and the weekend. Enrichments/treats are an important part of the animals' daily lives at Lion Country Safari. They help to elicit the animals' natural behaviors. Regular (ages 10-64): $24; Seniors (ages 65 and over): $22; Children (ages 3-9): $18; Toddlers (ages 0-2): Free. For more information please visit this website or call: 793-1084.
Other Happenings Nearby:
- Jonathan Dickinson State Park: Family Educational Programs FREE with park admission. Time: Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Parents can bring their children to our dipnetting program in which we catch aquatic creatures with nets and learn about them in our brand new lab while viewing them under microscopes or learn about insects with our Insect Mania Program. For information and to register for these programs ( two days in advance preferred), please call 561-745-5551. We also have a wide variety of other family orientated activities, including hiking, biking, boating, guided nature walks and more! Location: Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, FL. For more information, please visit the Florida Online Park Guide.
- September 18 - September 20: Disney on Ice Princess Classics Location: BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida. This enchanting adventure is an amazing journey to the magical lands of Disney’s classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted palace in France, an Arabian castle and more! Enter the fantasy worlds of your favorite Disney princesses – Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and SnowWhite – as they bring magic to your hometown in this royal skating extravaganza! Cost: September 18 at 10:30am, School show matinee. All tickets are $12. Save up to $5 with the purchase of 15 or more tickets. Buy now exclusive offer and get the best locations before the general public; on sale August 7. For more information call 954-835-7209, or send an email.
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