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Kravis Invites Adults Back to School With ArtSmart

9/3/2026

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (September 2, 2026) Why should kids have all the fun? The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announces the upcoming adult classes offered through its ArtSmart Continuing Education programming. Understanding the benefits of lifelong arts education on the mental, physical and social well-being, ArtSmart includes opportunities across a range of artistic mediums, including the classical concert lectures, dementia-friendly community chorus, singing, movement, dance, writing and more.


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Wild About Wildlife Kicks Off Third Season

9/3/2026

 
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(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL — September 3, 2026 -- Wild About Wildlife (WAW), a Palm Beach-based fundraising and awareness initiative benefiting the National Wildlife Refuge Association's South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Project, welcomed a sold-out crowd to Table 26 Palm Beach on Wednesday, August 26, for its third annual Summer Luncheon, kicking off the 2026-2027 season. Florals set the tone throughout the afternoon, from botanical place cards to flowered journals gifted by Chair Dianne Bernstein, to a silent auction filled with fresh arrangements. Now in its third year, the luncheon has grown into one of the community's most anticipated summer gatherings.


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Palm Health Foundation Receives $150K Grant

9/2/2026

 
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2026/27 Swank Table Season Announced

9/2/2026

 
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(Press Release) LOXAHATCHEE, FL — Get ready to eat, drink and let loose at the farm. Swank Specialty Produce is welcoming guests back to its 20-acre Loxahatchee farm for the 2026/27 Swank Table season, a lineup of immersive, all-inclusive dining experiences that bring together some of South Florida’s most talented chefs, local ingredients, live music and a dose of Swank-style fun.

At Swank Specialty Produce, dinner comes with a front-row seat. Guests gather beneath the farm’s expansive pole barn to watch a lineup of featured chefs bring each evening’s theme to life, beginning with a welcome bite and cocktails, followed by four canapés and a multi-course dinner. The all-inclusive experience includes wine, beer and other beverages, along with live music and plenty of opportunities to mingle, eat, drink and enjoy the farm.


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Election Expo: Everything a Voter Needs to Know

9/2/2026

 
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(Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – September 2, 2026) With the general election just two months away, the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is emphasizing Every Vote Counts!, a comprehensive nonpartisan campaign of voter registration, education, and candidate engagement. “This informative multi-platform outreach is targeted at voters across Palm Beach County, including first-time voters,” says LWVPBC President Janet Elinoff.
 
One major highlight will be a free Election Expo 2026, scheduled for Monday, September 28, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Palm Beach State College Gymnasium in Lake Worth. Attendees can meet candidates, learn about Florida Constitutional Amendments and other ballot questions such as the referendums for Palm Beach County schools, parks, and libraries, pick up nonpartisan voter information, connect with community organizations dedicated to civic engagement, and more.


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Take Action in the Fight Against Hunger

9/2/2026

 
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Kravis CEO Diane Quinn (Capehart)
(Press Release) ​(Lake Worth Beach) -- This September, the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) is giving the community more ways than ever to take action against hunger in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness of food insecurity and inspiring people to help their neighbors in need.
 
With approximately 201,000 food-insecure residents throughout Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and distributes it to over 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and schools. During its 2026 fiscal year, PBCFB distributed over 11.9 million meals to over 197,000 residents experiencing hunger. The Food Bank has been honored with several accolades, including the Chamber of the Palm Beaches Health and Human Services Organization of the Year and the Community Collaborator Award at the 8th Annual Nonprofits First Hats Off Awards.


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Armory Art Center Plans Creative Lineup This Fall

9/2/2026

 
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(Press Release) September 2, 2026 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) — The Armory Art Center is gearing up for a busy, art-filled fall, earmarked by free exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and a fun, free Fall Kickoff.

All events take place at the Armory Art Center (811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401) and are curated with the community in mind.

“Alongside our wide offering of classes and free exhibitions that celebrate both emerging and experienced artists, this year we are bringing even more interactive experiences to the community, including some programs we’re planning to revitalize,” said Armory CEO Jill Brown. “We can’t wait to welcome the community to our historic campus as we celebrate visual art in The Palm Beaches.”

Upcoming programming highlights include:


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PHIT Kids Academy Launched

9/2/2026

 
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(Press Release) WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PHIT America today announced the national launch of PHIT Kids Academy (PKA), a first-of-its-kind video-based, engaging physical fitness and sports education platform designed to give every American child — not just elite athletes — access to a complete and fun physical activity curriculum for less than $10 a month for a family.

The numbers are stark. U.S. kids rank last in physical health among 38 developed nations. Three in four American teenagers are not fit enough to qualify for military service. One in three American children is overweight or obese. And yet the average school PE budget is just $462 per year — a figure that has left millions of families with nowhere to turn.


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US Marine Band Coming to Kravis Center

9/1/2026

 
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​(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (September 1, 2026) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced that “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to West Palm Beach as part of the band's National Concert Tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on October 14.

Tickets will be available for reservation on Friday, September 14 at 10 a.m. and may be purchased online at kravis.org, at the Box Office Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 561.832.7469.

PBTV: A Taste of France

9/1/2026

 
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