(Press Release) Delray Beach, FL (September 3, 2024) -- Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) will hold its 13th Annual Witches of Delray Beach Bike Ride on Saturday, October 26th. The witches plan to make their triumphant return to Downtown Delray Beach with the route starting at City Hall, flying down the famed Atlantic Avenue, and zipping back to the Old School Square pavilion. Three hundred (300) witches will don their best witch-wear and extravagantly decorated brooms (bikes) to ride through scenic Downtown Delray Beach up Atlantic Avenue, all guided by the Delray Beach Police Department. The ride will take off promptly at 8:30 a.m. At the conclusion of the ride, the party will continue at the Old School Square Outdoor Pavilion Stage with music and awards presentations such as “Best Costume,” “Best Witch Cackle,” “Best Decorated Broom (Bike),” and “Best Group Theme.” (Press Release) Boynton Beach, FL (September 3, 2024)--Josie’s Ristorante, the family-owned Italian favorite located in Boynton Beach, has announced its September promotions. During the month of September, Josie’s will feature the September Cannoli Check-In promotion in which guests who dine in person and share an image to Instagram or Facebook with Josie’s neon sign “Leave the gun, take the cannoli,” will receive a free, fresh cannoli from the kitchen (value $8). Josie’s cannoli’s feature a crispy shell and traditional house made impastata cannoli filling, topped with chocolate chips. Customers must post while at the restaurant, tagging @josiesristorante. (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – September 3, 2024) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is inviting nature lovers and horticultural buffs to one of its most popular annual events: September 21 & 22 – Rain or Shine! Plant-a-Palooza Exotics & Orchids Plant Sale + Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm (Members Only preview 8 am to 9 am; last entry 3:30 pm) + Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry 2:30 pm) FREE for members, $15 for nonmembers (adults); $12 (seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID); $7 (ages 6-17); free for children under 6 and AHS Reciprocal Admission Program members. Tickets are nonrefundable. Note: Admission is by credit/debit card ONLY; no cash. (Press Release) DELRAY BEACH, FL (August 29, 2024) – Craft festival season is back, and a nearly 30-year tradition returns to herald the start during the 29th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival on 4th. The free, two-day event is pet-friendly and takes place September 7 – 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. (Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – CMX Cinemas Wellington at The Mall at Wellington Green will release two of the year's biggest films this September – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (premiers September 6) starring Michael Keaton, and Speak No Evil (premiers September 13) starring James McAvoy. In conjunction, guests can recline back with four delicious, movie-themed cocktails, from flavorful melon spritzes and black cherry espresso martinis to holiday-in-a-glass margaritas. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice spirits: Channel your favorite spook with Beetlejuice Juice ($13.99), enjoy an Afterlife Awakening ($14.99), or satisfy your sweet tooth with The Sandworm ($14.99), loaded with vodka, coffee liqueur, cold brew, and black cherry syrup. (Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL — South Florida PBS, in collaboration with Phoenix Immersive, is proud to present a groundbreaking immersive experience, DA VINCI: GENIUS, coming to South Florida PBS Studios from November 2024 through April 2025. This first-of-its-kind exhibit in the United States will offer an unparalleled journey into the visionary world of Leonardo da Vinci. The DA VINCI: GENIUS exhibit, directly from Amsterdam, brings to life the brilliance of one of history's greatest minds through cutting-edge technology and innovative design. This immersive experience vividly showcases Leonardo da Vinci’s achievements in painting, music, sculpture, engineering, ecology, astronomy, and futuristic predictions. Visitors will witness the realization of his groundbreaking ideas, with interactive technology and floor-to-ceiling projections that rediscover iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper in a captivating new light. (Press Release) Loxahatchee, FL - Swank Specialty Produce is thrilled to announce the schedule for its highly anticipated 2024/25 Swank Table series, featuring ten extraordinary al fresco dinners set on the picturesque Swank Farm. This season kicks off on Sunday, November 3rd, with a vibrant "Day of the Dead" celebration and continues through April with a variety of themed culinary events that highlight the rich flavors and traditions from around the world. Each Swank Table dinner is a feast for the senses, where renowned chefs from South Florida and beyond collaborate to create unforgettable, multi-course meals. Guests will enjoy a refreshing welcome cocktail, an array of appetizers, and a delectable five-course plated dinner beneath the farm’s rustic pole barn while listening to live music from some of the region's favorite bands. Every event contributes to a local charity, adding a meaningful layer to this exceptional dining experience. (Press Release) SOUTH FLORIDA (August 29, 2024)—America’s favorite sandwich will be celebrated on National Cheeseburger Day, Wednesday, September 18, and these six South Florida restaurants are among the top places to savor the occasion. Josie’s Ristorante Josie’s Ristorante is a family-owned Italian restaurant that offers authentic Italian cuisine, as well as a premium option for this holiday. Josie’s menu includes a Wagyu Burger ($17) with American cheese, sautéed onions, and pickles, served on a brioche bun with a side of crispy potato wedges. Josie’s Ristorante is located at 650 E. Woolbright Rd., Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 364-9601 or visit josiesristorante.com. (Press Release) Boca Raton, FL (August 28, 2024) – Boca Helping Hands (BHH), in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Athletics and Cereal4All, for the fourth year in a row, will commemorate September’s Hunger Action Month by hosting a Tackle Hunger Cereal Drive during the FAU vs. FIU football game. The game will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6:00 pm at the FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Those who donate one or more cereal boxes will get a free ticket to the game. Unopened cereal boxes can be dropped at the stadium (Gate 1) on game day. (Press Release) August 27, 2024 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host four MORE THAN PINK Walks in Florida in 2024-25. The Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks – taking place in Tampa Bay, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Orlando – will bring together thousands of survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now. |
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