Events for December 2014

Attendees will learn more about the many full and part time educational opportunities for students and working adults relating to a variety of Bachelor of Business Administration degrees and Master of Business Administration degrees. Campus tours and information relating to financial aid scholarships will also be provided.

 

September 1 ? February 13: Wednesdays 6-9 pm and Saturdays 1-4 pm. The public is invited to come out to Lighthouse ArtCenter and help make ceramic bowls for the Palm Beach County Food Bank ?Empty Bowls? campaign. Take a turn on the pottery wheel or maybe make a ?pinch-pot,? every bowl helps to feed the hungry. ArtCenter staff will assist in forming each work of art. The bowls will be decorated by artists before the February 13 and 14 bowl sale to raise funds for the food bank. Reservations required, call 561.746.3101. ABOUT LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER: The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a member-supported nonprofit organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities. The Lighthouse ArtCenter Museum is located at 373 Tequesta Drive and the School of Art is located at 395 Seabrook Road in Tequesta, Fla. For exhibition or Museum information please call (561) 746-3101 or visit www.lighthousearts.org.

QuickBooks Complete class at Palm Beach State College Gardens Campus. Learn how to set-up and run this accounting software program for your own business or your employers.

Light refreshments will be provided as guests are guided through our exhibit hall and turtle yard to learn about LMC?s conservation efforts and the local species that call South Florida's coast home. During the second half of the tour, guests will experience a ?meet and greet? in the turtle yard with our sea turtle patients. $10/adult, $5/children. Maximum capacity is 20 people.

Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. beginning October 24, guests will be guided by an experienced naturalist through some of South Florida?s beautiful habitat. Guests will see coastal hammock and natural dune systems, as well as learn about the plants and animals that call this unique environment home.

A photo keepsake with Santa Claus makes the perfect gift - whether you?re naughty or nice. For a photo with Santa, visit him in his Enchanted Garden through December 24 during mall hours.

Kriss Kringle loves kids, cookies, and Fido too! Guests can make a reservation at the Guest Services desk to have their furry friends? photos taken with Santa. Special hours are available on Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Well-behaved dogs and cats are welcome with an appointment. Exotics such as reptiles, rodents, insects, and livestock are not permitted.

November 17 ? January 10 (Monday ? Saturday). 10am - 4pm Monday-Friday & 10am - 2pm Saturday. A panel of jurists from the ArtCenter visit surrounding communities which host organized art clubs to select their favorites from each show. Prestige and bragging rights go to the discovery of the many Picassos and Cassatts who walk amongst us, and visitors can discover the immense talent from around South Florida in one stop at the ArtCenter! Members are admitted free; Nonmembers $5. Children (12 and under) free. Saturdays free. 3rd Thursday Opening Reception and Awards: Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members free; Nonmembers $10.

The Gardens Mall continues to give to those in need during the holidays with the beautiful Salvation Army Angel Tree in the Sears Court. Shoppers and visitors can adopt an ?angel? from the decorated Angel Tree for a small donation, and give the gift of clothing, shoes, or a toy to local children.

Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal, Kula Yoga Shala, on the Lighthouse deck at Sunset! Every Monday (time will vary monthly based on sunset.) This is an all levels class and beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Offered by donation. Bring a yoga mat and a flashlight. Check in at the back porch of the Lighthouse Museum 15 minutes prior to start time, class is weather dependent-please check website for updates and future start times

Did you know Agape Healing Arts is turning one years old??? 

Please join us for an open house and some fun! There will be raffles and giveaways and all Bella's botanicals and Agape Gift Certificates will be BOGO half off. 
When: Tuesday, December 2, 7-9pm 

Come and bring a friend too!

Join us under the Lighthouse Seminole Chickee Hut for story time & craft activity about Lighthouse Keepers, Florida History and People & Local Plants and Animals. Moms & Dads, this is ideal for kids ages 8 and under. Please bring a small beach/picnic mat for your child. Program is free, space is limited, runs approximately 45 minutes, weather permitting

GET EMPOWERED on your Lunch Break! Please join us for the Women's Empowerment Forum during the lunch hour on Tuesday, December 2nd at Palm Beach State College-Gardens Campus with guest speaker Dr. Maria M. Vallejo, Provost, Palm Beach State College ? Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Vallejo will present, ?Wish I Knew Now What I Knew Then: Lessons in Leadership?. FREE to the public, doors open at 11:30AM. Feel free to bring your lunch, coffee will be served.

Holiday Shopping Boutique!!!!  North Palm Beach Country Club is having a DJ, complimentary appetizers, Over 30 Great Vendors, $5 Appeltinis, The bar will be open, Door Prizes, NO ENTRY FEE

All Parents and Staff are welcome to join the Parents Association Meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 in the cafeteria at 6:00 P.M.

RENU Medical Aesthetics is a full Services Rejuvenation center specializing in Medical Injectables, Laser Body Contouring , Cellulite Treatment, Customized Facials /Peels, Laser Hair Removal and Skin Tightening .

For the past nine years, Quantum House has been working with its community partner, WPBF 25, to produce the annual Holiday Hope Drive, a live two-day telethon where the community can call in to volunteer-manned phone banks and pledge their support. This year, the drive is on December 3 during the News at Noon (noon-12:30 p.m.) and WPBF 25 News at 5 and 6 (5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.). Viewers can expect to see check presentations from Quantum House supporters throughout the year, Quarter Drops of behalf of the top Quarters for Quantum participants, and stories from past and current guests who relied on the House during their child?s medical crisis. But the most exciting part of the program will be the ringing of jingle bells when a pledge comes through the phone lines. Donations can be made by calling the pledge line at 561-514-7505, open only during the broadcasts, OR any time at www.quantumhouse.org. Be sure to tune in to WPBF 25 and give us a call at 561-514-7505 to make your contribution to the Ninth Annual Holiday Hope Drive!

The 9th Annual Holiday Hope Drive produced by WPBF 25 is a live two-day telethon where the community can call in to volunteer-manned phone banks and pledge their support on December 3, during the News at Noon (noon-12:30 p.m.) and WPBF 25 News at 5 and 6 (5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.). Viewers can expect to see check presentations from Quantum House supporters throughout the year, Quarter Drops of behalf of the top Quarters for Quantum participants, and stories from past and current guests who relied on the House during their child?s medical crisis. But the most exciting part of the program will be the ringing of jingle bells when a pledge comes through the phone lines.

Join Museum Staff in book discussions on all things Florida! Discover the surprisingly rich heritage of our State in both fiction and non-fiction. Coffee, Tea & Refreshments available for purchase. The Lighthouse Coffee & Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month in the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum Café. Donation suggested. Check our web calendar for Book reading schedule

Join us for a day of golf while getting to network and know the people in your community! 

What a great way to entertain clients, reward employees, have more brand exposure, play at a world-class golf course and support Junior Achievement. JA is a non-profit educational organization that provides programs to schools in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Hendry counties. The programs are designed to educate local youth in business, workforce preparation, economics and personal finance. Registration starts at 7AM, Shotgun start is at 8:30AM and lunch/awards is at 1:30PM.

You joined the Chamber... now what? 

The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce invites all new members for a free orientation and best practices class on Friday, December 5th at Palm Beach State College. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack while networking with other new members.

Attendees will receive a guided online tour of our Web site, member pages and instructions on how to best utilize the resources offered by the Chamber.


 

Shop for all your holiday needs with 100 booths of handcrafted and gift items for family and friends.

Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County Inc., is celebrating 30 years. Lights, Camera and Action! Please join us for a viewing of “No Ordinary Hero, the Super Deafy Movie”, a film about Deaf culture at the Eissey Campus Theater on Friday December 5^th. Join us for a welcome reception with appetizers and refreshments at 6:30 with the film to follow. We have been advocating and assisting the Deaf and hard-of-hearing in Palm Beach County since 1984. We provide programs and services offering ASL classes as well as FREE hearing test and FREE amplified phones. Visit us at http://www.mydhr.org/#!deaf-event-heroes/c24mt  and find out on how to be a HERO, buy tickets and to watch the trailer.
 

Sign in, get your door prize ticket, find a team captain and join a cleanup team. Walk or drive a short distance to clean the beach with your team. Return to the pavilion, enjoy a gourmet breakfast, win some "thanks for coming" prizes and be off to enjoy your Saturday by 10:00 a.m. Community service hours awarded.

Discover the topography and natural history of Jupiter?s National Conservation Lands historic site. This 2 mile trek passes through historic points of interest on the 120-acre Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. The hike departs from the flag pole at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum and is weather dependent. Program is open to adults and children ?minimum age 5, ages 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult that is at least 18 years old. Hiker?s footwear, active wear, a hat, and a full water bottle or canteen should be carried

Time varies by sunset A howling good time and spectacular evening view of a full moon from the top of the tower! Tour time approximately 75 minutes, $15 Members, $20 Non-Members, RSVP required, 561-747-8380 x101. Tours are weather permitting, call for tour time. Children must be accompanied by an adult and be at least 48? tall to climb

The Town of Jupiter and the Marine Industry Association of Palm Beach County are once again teaming up to bring the Holiday Boat Parade north to the Jupiter Lighthouse on Saturday, December 6, 2014! The Marine Industries Association is the proud producer and sponsor of the annual parade and On the Water Toys for Tots Drive. It is their premier "gift to the community". It can only happen with the help of generous sponsors and the community. It is FREE for boat owners to enter, and there is $10,000 in cash and prizes awarded for different categories. Click here to go to their page for more info and to enter your boat. The Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk is an official Toys for Tots collection location, so bring a new, unwrapped toy for this annual tradition of giving. The Town of Jupiter will host a FREE special parade viewing event at the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk (formerly the Riverwalk Events Plaza) from 5:00 ? 9:00pm, located under the east side of the Indiantown Road bridge, including food, music, fireworks and festivities. We recommend that you bring your own chair to have the best seat in town! In addition to the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk, the boat parade can be viewed from Sawfish Bay Park and Lighthouse Park.* Santa will make a special visit from 6:00-8:00pm! Live entertainment by local performance groups! DJ Jammin' Jim will provide music from 5:00-9:00pm! Free kid's activities! Parade and Fireworks from 8:00-9:00pm! *Please note these additional viewing sites do not have public restroom facilities, food vendors or entertainment. Bridge Openings - Due to weather, winds, tides and currents we cannot predict the EXACT time bridges along the parade route will be going up and down. Here are our best estimates based on past parades. ?Donald Ross Bridge - Will open sometime between 7:15 and 7:30pm. Our permit allows for a 45 minute opening. ?Indiantown Road Bridge - Will open sometime between 8:00 and 8:15pm. Our permit allows for a 45 minute opening. ?Jupiter Federal Bridge - Will open sometime between 8:15 and 8:30pm. Our permit allows for a 45 minute opening. FREE parking & trolley shuttles - There will be free parking in lots on Indiantown Road, east of the US 1 intersection and a FREE trolley shuttle to get you and your family safely to the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk. If you are driving to the event, we recommend parking in the free lots on Indiantown Road, east of US 1 and taking advantage of the two free trolley shuttles that will operate continuously from 4:30-10:00pm. The first trolley will start about 4:30pm, and the last trolley will leave the Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk about 9:40pm. There will also be free parking in the garage to the south of the bridge, on the corner of Coastal Way and US 1, and also in the garage just to the north of the bridge in Harbourside Place.

Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal, Kula Yoga Shala, on the Lighthouse deck at Sunset! Every Monday (time will vary monthly based on sunset.) This is an all levels class and beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Offered by donation. Bring a yoga mat and a flashlight. Check in at the back porch of the Lighthouse Museum 15 minutes prior to start time, class is weather dependent-please check website for updates and future start times

 

 

Be sure not to miss this festive performance that is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit! ?City Christmas? will feature TKA?s Award Winning Vocal Arts & Dance Programs. This upbeat and joyous Christmas celebration featuring music from the motion picture Polar Express, Irving Berlin?s White Christmas and more will have you feeling as if you?re walking through a winter wonderland. Grab your hot chocolate and climb aboard! This special holiday concert will be held on the SECOND Tuesday in December. The Music for the Mind Concert Series is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace. Each concert presents a different musical group from local area schools and community organizations. All ticket sales go to the performing organization. Since its inception in 2002, the Music for the Mind concerts series has given over 9,600 young musicians the opportunity to perform and has raised over $450,000 to help keep music in our community.

 

AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR BUSINESS 

hYpe, the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce's committee of young professionals will host their quarterly luncheon on Wednesday, December 10th at The Capital Grille. The event features an expert panel discussion about Internet marketing covering Google+, Facebook advertising, e-marketing, LinkedIn and more. 

More information on the panelists coming soon.

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You're Invited to our Lunch and Learn!
Join us as we discuss Today's Important Topics,
Speakers and Topics Include:

Lisa M. Hall, NSSA, CFP
Cedarbrook Financial Partners, LLC
    Topic: Cyber Security

Annê Desormier-Cartwright
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Elder and Estate Planning Attorneys, PA
    Topic: Avoiding Probate: Wills Vs Trusts

Jacob Wysong, Dignity Memorial
Representing Multiple Funeral Homes and Cemeteries in the Area
    Topic: Pre-Planning Funeral Cemetery and Cremation Arrangements

Choose a time that works best for you:  11:30 am or 6 pm
Wednesday December 10, 2014
Bravo! Harbourside
149 Soundings Ave, Jupiter, FL 33477
RSVP Required: 561-746-5124

 

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Wednesday, December 10th
5:30pm
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Small Business of the Year 2014 recipient Rick Opton of Loggerhead Fitness presents "How a Small Business Becomes Small Business of the Year  in a Digital World.

Every small business needs to find ways to market themselves with a small budget.  Today, information is received through our smart phones, tablets and PCs.  Small businesses need to recognize the importance of using low cost digital channels to brand themselves and communicate information to their clients, prospects and partners.  This event will focus on one small business, Loggerhead Fitness, competing and thriving in the ultra-competitive health and fitness vertical.  Discussed will be how important it is to collect data from your clients and prospects and turn that data in to revenue with low cost digital marketing solutions.  Leveraging inexpensive technology is also critical and knowing who to turn to for digital resources that require special skills (Graphic Design, HTML, CRM) will be covered.

December 13th from 9am-5pm Jupiter Fitness is having a Grand Re-Opening!  Come take advantage of our $0 Enrollment special for new memberships and check out our local vendors, register for prizes, and take a tour of the newly remodeled gym! 

Jupiter Fitness is a Full Service Health Club featuring no contract memberships, Group Classes, Child Watch, Cycling, Zumba, Silver Sneakers, Cardio Equipment, and top of the line weight training equipment. 

For more information call 561-575-2622 check us out online at www.jupiterfitness.com or email nikki@jupiterfitness.com 

What is Neuroscience Discovery Day?
Neuroscience Discovery Day is an all-day celebration commemorating our grand opening in December 2012. Children and adults alike are invited to explore interactive neuroscience activities such as Measure your Muscles, Do-it-yourself DNA, and Rewire your Brain. The celebration is free of charge and open to the public. Participate in experiments and demonstrations with neuroscientists and get an inside look at where discoveries are born.
 
Featuring: 
- Interactive Science Experiments and Games
- Building Tours
- Panel Discussions with Scientists
- Food Trucks and Entertainment
 
Event is free.
Saturday, December 13th, 2014, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
One Max Planck Way, Jupiter, Fl 33458
 
For more information, visit maxplanckflorida.org/ndd
 

Bring the whole family and join JFK Emergency Care Services for holiday arts and crafts, games, snacks, photos with Santa, Frozen characters, face painting, balloon art and more. Children also have an opportunity to learn about the ER at our Teddy Bear Clinic inside JFK Emergency Care Services.

The Robert Sharon Chorale and Soprano Lorrianna Colozzo will join the 45-piece Indian River POPs Orchestra on two occasions for ?Holidays with the POPs?. This traditional holiday celebration concert will also feature bell ringers, as favorite music of the season is presented.

Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal, Kula Yoga Shala, on the Lighthouse deck at Sunset! Every Monday (time will vary monthly based on sunset.) This is an all levels class and beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Offered by donation. Bring a yoga mat and a flashlight. Check in at the back porch of the Lighthouse Museum 15 minutes prior to start time, class is weather dependent-please check website for updates and future start times

TRANSFORMING FLORIDA'S TRADE PRESENCE AND IMPACTS TO NORTHERN PALM BEACH COUNTY

The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Breakfast on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 7:15 a.m. at Palm Beach Gardens Marriott.

In April 2012, the Governor and State Legislature passed a bill that would get Florida on the path to global competitiveness for trade.  This great opportunity was identified by the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation through its Trade and Logistics Studies 1.0 and 2.0 and is widely supported among the business community statewide due to significant economic impacts to statewide and local economies.

The Florida Department of Transportation took the lead on this initiative and, through the involvement of many stakeholders, has developed and is implementing Florida?s Freight Mobility Plan designed to have significant economic impacts through the use of Florida?s seaports, airports, rail and roadways.  Richard Biter, Assistant Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, has led this effort to transform Florida?s trade presence.  He will provide an overview of Florida?s strategic direction, as well as the importance of the multiple modes of transportation including our ports.

Northern Palm Beach County is fortunate to have the Port of Palm Beach as a significant resource that helps make this vision a reality.  The expansion of the Panama Canal creates additional opportunities for enhanced import/export with each Florida port having its own niche.  Florida leaders have also placed an emphasis on the growth of manufacturing and distribution facilities to grow exports with incentives that will lead to filling the excess capacity on ships leaving Florida?s ports.  Manuel Almira, Executive Director of the Port of Palm Beach, will provide an overview of our port and its importance to our local and statewide economy.

You will not want to miss this informative program to learn what these plans may mean for you, your business and our economy.

 

The genesis of this absorbing lecture was an offhand comment from a museum curator who said, ?You conservators have the most interesting stories.? The lecture takes the viewer through a modern conservation lab with illustrations of high tech equipment and its use as it supports the conservators? skills. War stories, damaged art, and the stories behind them evolve into the breathtaking restoration results. Also, learn about a badly damaged painting found behind a furnace in a Palm Beach mansion which, when restored, turned out to be a Monet. The program also delves into fakes and the use of modern technology to detect them. For Reservations call 561.746.3101. Members free; Nonmembers $10.

Throughout history artists have admired animals and represented their forms in paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and other media. This exhibition will explore all of these pursuits through the eyes and talents of artists living or working in Palm Beach County.

Free for members; $20 for non-members

RSVP: online at palmbeachculture.com

Effective Chamber Networking Seminar

Join us for a free seminar available through the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

• Get the most out of your membership

• Turn the Chamber's well-attended monthly events into an awesome network of new business referrals for YOU!

• Learn "Netiquette" - the DO's and DONT's of proper behavior at networking events

• Gain tools and techniques for better networking -even veteran networker's gain insight

Time varies by sunset Take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the Jupiter Light turning on to illuminate the night sky. Visitors get an inside look at the nuts & bolts of a working lighthouse watchroom. Tour time approximately 75 minutes, $15 Members, $20 Non-Members, RSVP required, 561-747-8380 x101. Tours are weather permitting, call for tour time. Children must be at least 48? tall to climb the tower.

Come celebrate the winter holidays in sea turtle style with us! The event will feature family-friendly activities, including a special family field trip to the nearby Florida hammock and down to the beach. Presentations and crafts will continue throughout the day in the spirit of the holidays. Tropical Santa Claus is waiting to have his picture taken with his favorite children, as well as Fletch, our "turtley" awesome mascot! There will also be the chance to purchase a sea turtle adoption for this holiday season as well.

Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal, Kula Yoga Shala, on the Lighthouse deck at Sunset! Every Monday (time will vary monthly based on sunset.) This is an all levels class and beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Offered by donation. Bring a yoga mat and a flashlight. Check in at the back porch of the Lighthouse Museum 15 minutes prior to start time, class is weather dependent-please check website for updates and future start times

Experience the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal, Kula Yoga Shala, on the Lighthouse deck at Sunset! Every Monday (time will vary monthly based on sunset.) This is an all levels class and beginners are welcomed and encouraged! Offered by donation. Bring a yoga mat and a flashlight. Check in at the back porch of the Lighthouse Museum 15 minutes prior to start time, class is weather dependent-please check website for updates and future start times

The 45-piece Indian River POPs Orchestra will be joined by the 40-piece New Gardens Band for its annual ?New Year?s Eva Gala." The evening will include fabulous guest singers, big band favorites, and traditional Viennese Waltzes, which make this party a not to miss. The musical groups will furnish the party hats, refreshments and surprises, while the audience adds to the fun of the night.