West Boynton

Boca Raton Train depot and restored train cars - tour

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:07:01 -0500

The Boca Raton Historical Society offers visitors an opportunity to view a 1930 train depot and two restored 1947 train cars at 747 S. Dixie Highway in Boca Raton. The tours are on the first Friday of each month, through May between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children between 6 - 12 years of age. Reservations can be made on the society's web site www.bocahistory.org or by calling 56`1 395-6766, ext. 100

Boca raton historical trolley tour

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:02:53 -0500

The Boca Raton Historical Society offers a trolley tour of Boca Raton on the second Thursday of each month until May. The society's headquarters are located at 71 N. Federal Highway and that is where the trolley begins. The tour is approximately two hours in duration and the cost is $20. per person. Reservations are required by calling 561 395-6766 ext. 100 or www.bocahistory.org

Historical tours of Boca Raton Resort & Club

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:06:45 -0500

The Boca Raton Resort & Club offers a twice a month tour of the private club and hotel. The tour is offered by the Boca Raton Historical Society. The tours take place on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. The cost is $15.00 per adult. It is not recommended for children under the age of 12. In addition, there is a valet parking fee of $10 per vehicle. Wearing comfortable shoes is highly recommended. Reservations are required by 10:00 AM on the day of the tour, but bookings are accepted before, by calling561 395-6766, ext. 100 or www.bocahistory.org

Candy night at the South Florida Science Museum 2/25/11

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:04:26 -0500

Celebrate Candy Night on February 25, 2011 at the South Florida Science Museum, located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach for more information sfsmorg or 561 832-1988

Artists in the Park - Delray Beach Feb. 19 and 20, 2011

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:01:13 -0500

What: Artists in the Park will be held on Feb 19,20,21, 2011 and again on Feb. 26-27; Mar. 12-13, Mar. 19-20 and Mar. 26-27, 2011 at Veteran's Park, Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal, Delray Beach. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM See fine art, exhibitions and demonstrations. For more information, contact Larry Marini 561 395-7951 or www.DelrayArtLeague.org

For the Love of Lilly Exhibit - Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:09:04 -0500

The Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History 801 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 483 Boynton Beach Mall (near Sears) presents FOR THE LOVE OF LILLY EXHIBIT through May 31st. For more information: mlfhmuseum.org or Phone: 561-243-2662

Greater Boynton Beach Foundation Groundbreaking 2/14/2011

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:58:20 -0500

On Valentine's Day, February 14, 2011, the Greater Boynton Beach Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of the Congress Avenue Barrier-Free Park. Following the groundbreaking, almost 400 people attended a cocktail party at Hunter's Run Golf and Racquet Club. Students of the Boynton Beach Community High School Choir, The Dimensional Harmony Chorus, entertained. Chairman of the greater Boynton Beach Foundation, John McGovern, spoke to the audience, detailing the years of hard work it took to build a park that would be accessible to everyone, regardless of age or ability. Members of Hunter's Run, with COWBRA and many local businesses and charitable contributors, worked together to build a "Legacy of a Better Boynton Beach - from the Ocean to the Everglades."

Ocean Avenue Concert Series - Feb 18, 2011

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 06:19:35 -0500

Ocean Avenue Concert Series - Ocean Avenue Amphitheatre Enjoy the cool ocean breezes while you listen to a concert under the stars. Call for times and featured musicians. boyntonbeachcra.com For more information 561 742-6246

Everglades Day Festival - Feb 12, 2011 8:00AM-4:00PM

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:13:05 -0500

Everglades Day Festival will be held at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:00 am - 4:00 pm All Day — All Free Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach off State Road 7/US 441 2 miles south of Boynton Beach Blvd. / 3 miles north of Atlantic Ave. Foreverglades Promoting awareness, appreciation, and an understanding of the Everglades Including: wildlife presentations • canoeing • kayaking • fishing demos • birds of prey • music • educational programs • guest speakers • español presentations • exhibits • food • interactive activities • bus shuttle to Strazulla Marsh • LILA tours • explorations Over thirty exhibitors from agencies, clubs and non-profit organizations. For more information, call 561/734 8303. for more information: fws.gov/loxahatchee

W. Boynton Library event - free Feb. 15, 2011, 2 PM

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:04:21 -0500

On Tuesday, February 15th at 2 p.m., at the West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach, Sharon Geltner, author of the ebook "Charity Bashed," will present a computer demo, "Get Published Online!" and interactive quiz, "Secrets of Palm Beach Society." Free. To Register: 734-5556.

New Boynton Foundation Inaugural Event - Feb. 14, 2011

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:12:56 -0500

New Boynton Foundation to Host Inaugural Event on 2-14. The Greater Boynton Beach Foundation has just been created to further parks, recreation, education and culture, from the ocean to the Everglades. The Foundation is partnership between the City of Boynton Beach, the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA) and the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. The nascent charity is noteworthy for bucking the trend of creating a new nonprofit in a three-year economic slough. The Greater Boynton Beach Foundation will hold its inaugural event, a ground breaking and cocktail reception, for a 13.5-acre barrier-free park on Congress Avenue, on Monday, February 14th at 5:30 p.m. near Hunters Run and the city tennis courts in Boynton Beach. Visitors may park for free at WXEL. Cost is $20. RSVP required. "We choose to work on a single project for now," said GBBF president John McGovern. "And that project is a $2.3 million park that has been in on the drawing board for eight years. Our goal is to raise the final $500,000." McGovern also directs Palm Beach County’s Long Term Care Ombudsman program for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. “We chose the theme, ‘Love Without Boundaries,’ and the date, Valentine’s Day, because this park will be obstacle free and accessible to all who wish to benefit from it,” said Sharon Geltner, a founding board member and president of Froogle PR, a special events and Internet marketing firm. She also volunteers for COBWRA. "Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach have all done wonderful things for their communities. Well, Boynton Beach is right in the middle of them and has a lot going for it. We want to add more amenities and improve the quality of life, right here," Geltner added. Volunteer Janelle Sloan, a retired Hunters Run resident, who helps several area charities including Caridad, is planning the special event. She said, “The new park will be designed for full access for people with disabilities, as well as senior citizens, returning veterans and anyone who cares to enjoy the peaceful setting.” For more information, visit the new website: www.boyntonfoundation.org.

Don't be a victim of telemarketing fraud

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 05:05:49 -0500

Telemarketing fraud - Don't be a victim! Does your name appear on a "sucker list?" These lists contain information about people who have provided valuable personal information to previous telemarketing solicitations. The lists are bought, sold and traded by scam artists who want your information and your money! Seniors are especially targeted by unscrupulous sales marketers for products and services.They want your valuable information, especially your credit card, birth date, social security number, and address. Older women living aloneare especially targeted by scam artists. They play upon an older person's trust and politeness. Often, callers inform the listener that he/she has won a foreign lottery or that Social Security needs bank account information for their files. Social Security employees NEVER call individuals for information. You can protect yourself: 1) Do NOT give your credit card, checking account or Social Security number to anyone who calls you. Call 1-800-772-1213 if you need direct Social Security information. 2) Don't pay for something to receive a "free" gift or sweepstakes. 3) Do not pay anyone to recover money for you for a "fee." 4) Call the Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency, or the State Attorney General's Office, before you agree to send money. Another source of information is the OIG (Office of Inspector General). Their Hotline number is 1-800-269-0271. A Public Fraud Reporting form is available online at OIG's Web site: www.socialsecurity.lgov/oig. PUT YOUR NAME ON THE DO NOT CALL REGISTRY, too! It is free. www.donotcall.gov or 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you wish you register. Do it for your cell phone, too!

COWBRA Meetings: Jan 31st & Feb 16, 2011

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:59:44 -0500

On Monday, January 31st at 7:00 p.m., the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA) will meet at the West Boynton Beach library at 9451 Jog Rd. to discuss the Palm Beach County parks and recreation in West Boynton. Kathy Bolander and Donald Campbell, both County recreation program supervisors, will speak on how parks contribute to conservation, good health, community heritage and youth achievement. This meeting is free, call: 740-9835 for further information. On Wednesday, February 16th at 9:30 a.m., the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA) will meet at the Palm Chase Lakes Clubhouse, 5859 Center Court Dr., Boynton Beach . Donna DiMaggio Berger, of Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger, Attorneys, will speak on local legal issues. This meeting is free. Call: 752-3992.

Baby Boomer Generation

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:00:42 -0500

There are thousands of Baby Boomers who live in senior communities in South Florida today. The majority of us are enjoying our senior years in adult communities where we golf, play tennis, swim, participate in aerobic and artistic activities and - in short - we're having the times of our lives! When my husband and I first moved here, our adult children would leave messages on our answering machine, "Mom, dad, where are you? We are worried about you. You're never at home!" Good, the shoe is on the other foot. We used to worry about them coming home late, too. Seniors are no longer as sedentary nor as frugal as in previous decades. We tend to eat out frequently and to enjoy cruises and daily bus trips to casinos or gambling ships. We are a new breed of consumers in our 60s, 70s and 80s who are willing to experiment with technology (just visit the library computer area). Seniors are signing up for classes to continue their education. They volunteer at schools to help students to learn to read and you can find them at hospitals, doing whatever needs to be done. Lots of advertising is geared towards taking our money, too. Haven't you received at least one invitation to a lunch at a fabulous restaurant, just for listening to a spiel about investing? How about the coupons for "early bird dinners" that attract us to eat more for our money? Have you ever seen so many ads before for creams and other products that will make us "look years younger"? Read the ads for available classes in painting, ceramics, Yoga, Pilates, writing, and computers. Seniors want to keep their minds and bodies healthier, longer! Actually, we are probably the role models for banks and investments companies attempting to attract young couples to sock away their savings so that they, too, can live our senior lifestyles. Think about this, folks. Baby Boomers are unique. There will never be another group like us again.

Green Cay Nature Center suffers buget cuts - fewer hours

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:32:18 -0500

Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue. The wetlands are open 9am-3pm every Tuesday-Saturday. The nature center is closed to the public on Sundays and Mondays. The boardwalk however is open every day of the year, now from 7AM until sunset. The free guided walks have changed on Tuesdays to 3pm to accommodate our new hours. The regular scheduled walks on Saturday continue to be at 9am, 11am, and 1pm. Also the 2011 photo contest is officially taking submissions. You can download info here: http://www.pbcgov.com/parks/nature/green_cay_nature_center/ photocontest.htm