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One Girl’s Wish
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Brazilian Beat
September 2014
On Girl’s Wish –
To See Baby Sea Turtles at Gumbo Limbo
MPA Presents
Five-year old Astraea wished to see a
sea turtle. Specifically, she wanted to
♦ September in Sugar
see baby sea turtles go into the ocean.
This little girl has been through a lot,
Sand Park
fighting leukemia and a year out of
treatment, the Make-A-Wish Foundation
♦ Coastal Cleanup
(MAW) was determined to make her
♦ Banned Books Week wish come true. Her family had heard
about Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
♦ Art in Public Places
through a friend, so MAW contacted
GLNC to grant her wish! Astraea, along
♦ Dance Class
with her 2-year old sister Verona, her
mom, and a family friend, got a tour of
♦ Previously Owned
Gumbo Limbo packed with sea turtles!
Treasures Sale
Before the cross-country journey even began, they got a head start on learning about sea
turtle thanks to the City of Boca Raton’s Library Services, who sent a number of books to
♦ Dune Planting
Astraea in advance of her trip. After a long day of travel and a night’s rest, the family
headed to Gumbo Limbo.
♦ Upcoming Events
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The first stop was the Shipwreck Tank, where resident green sea turtle, Carr, swam by
and showed off his weights (Carr has a buoyancy issue and has weight permanently attached to his shell that allows him to
swim freely). Whiptail stingray Maui also put on a show, splashing around while eating her lunch. Off to the shallow
tanks, where loggerhead sea turtle Neptune waved “Hi!” The FAU (Florida Atlantic University) Gallery had a big surprise
waiting; after a tour of the gallery, graduate student Boris brought a loggerhead hatchling up to the gallery for an up close
and personal visit with Astraea.
The next stop was the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility for a behind-the-scenes tour and to meet several sea turtle
patients. Another surprise was in store: sub-adult loggerhead Lighting is healthy and ready to be released, and Astraea
and her family are invited to attend!
The visit wrapped up the following evening with a special, private sea turtle hatchling
release just for Astraea. Before the release however, another surprise was in
store….the Friends of Gumbo Limbo presented both Astraea and her sister with a gift
bag of sea turtle goodies from the gift store to bring home with them and always
remember their trip to Gumbo Limbo! Before we headed to the beach, Astraea spent a
little time with the 27 loggerhead and 6 green hatchlings as they began to wake up from
their day-long nap. And as they all began to move around energetically, we knew it was
time. We headed to the beach and as the turtles were placed in the sand to begin their
journey to the ocean, Astraea and family watched with excitement! All 33 hatchlings
made it to the ocean as Astraea stood onshore, waved goodbye and shouted ‘good luck!’
Contributed by Kristin Child
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Mayor
Susan Haynie
Deputy Mayor
Constance J. Scott
Council Members
Michael Mullaugh
Scott Singer
Robert S. Weinroth
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Brazilian Beat
Saturday, September 6, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway,
one block north of Palmetto Park Road
The 3rd Annual Brazilian Beat event, FREE and open to the
public, brings people from all over south Florida to
commemorate Brazilian Independence Day in Downtown
Boca. Event-goers will enjoy spectacular live music,
entertainment, authentic Brazilian Food, Zumba showcase,
Capoeira dancers, carnival dancers and drummers. Headlining
Brazilian Beat this year will be one of Brazil’s own music
treasures, BossaCucaNova, known for their irresistible fusion
of the electro-bossa nova with the danceable, sultry samba
synonymous with the culture of the country. Free parking is
available at City Hall (201 West Palmetto Park Road), the
Downtown Library (400 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard),
and other locations downtown where event signage is
featured. For further information and event details, call
561.393.7995
MPA Presents
Tastemakers at Mizner Park presents Rock, Roll & Stroll, a fabulous progressive food and cocktail tasting featuring
many of center’s restaurants and live rock music, on Wednesday, September 17 from 6 to 9:30 PM at Mizner Park
in Boca Raton. The Mizner Park Amphitheater will host craft beer tastings from the Florida Beer Company, Gold
Coast Distributors, Harpoon Brewery, and the New Belgium Brewery, with music by rock band, Amp’d from 6:30
to 8:30 PM.
Tickets, available at www.miznerpark.com/events, are
$30 per person and include one tasting and select
beverage at each participating restaurant with presentation
of the VIP Ticket Book. Tickets may also be purchased at
each participating restaurant. In addition, the ticket
booklets will include re-usable exclusive offerings from
various Mizner Park eateries valid August 1 through
October 31, 2014.
The Amp’d Band concert will be free and open to the
public. Beverages will be available for purchase. Patrons
carrying the VIP ticket book will enjoy the craft beer
tastings as part of the event. Blankets and chairs are
welcome, but please no outside food or beverages. Free
park and walk from City Hall or the Downtown libraries.
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September at Sugar Sand Park
2014 Florida Documentary Film Festival – presented by Sugar Sand Park & docMiami
This exclusive 2-day event brings the international world of documentary filmmaking to the City of Boca Raton.
Selections include documentary shorts and feature films covering a variety of topics from social issues and sports
to the arts and history. Other notable films scheduled include:
• Seeds of Hope, a feature-length documentary film
about Hugh Jackman's life changing experience
traveling to Ethiopia.
• Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood, interviews
Canadian celebrities, such as Howie Mandel, David
Foster, Alan Thicke, Alex Trebek, Shannon
Tweed, Monty Hall, Arthur Hiller, Ted
Kotcheff, Neve Campbell, Tommy Chong,
Dave Thomas, Will Sasso, Harland Williams,
David Shore, and Erin Karpluk.
• Love is a Verb narrated by Ashley Judd
• The Purple Rose, a comprehensive history of actor Jeff
Daniels' Purple Rose Theatre Co.
Film Screenings
Friday, September 12: 2pm-10pm
Saturday, September 13: 11am-3pm
*Special Free Educational Film Screenings (Schools Only) on Friday, September 12: 9am-1:15pm. For more
information about eligible schools and how to schedule a fieldtrip, visit http://docmiami.org/Education.php.
Professional Expert Panel Workshop - Panel discussions, presentations and lectures by filmmakers and industry
professionals. Friday, September 12, 11am-12:30pm (Included in All-Day Access)
$7 All-Day Access Pass (each day) Visit www.WillowTheatre.org for tickets and schedule.
Getting Ready for Shriek Week 10th “Fear” Anniversary
October 17, 18 and 23, 24, 25
Plan ahead…Advance Haunted House Reservations! Reservations go on sale September 16. Buy online, or
through the Box Office (561) 347-3948. $6 per person ($8 beginning October 4)
Young Filmmakers…Enter TODAY! Enter the 3rd Annual Shriek Week Kids Scary Film Festival, Ages 6-17.
Film entry DEADline is September 25.
Call for Shriek Week Volunteers……
Be a part of the “BOO” Crew!
Volunteers must be ages 14 and older. Forms
must be submitted by September 18.
Haunted House auditions are Thursday, Sept
18 at 5:30pm or Saturday, Sept 20 at 2pm.
Business Owners…….be a part of our
Trick or Treat Trail!
Connect with the community and market
your business to our guests in a fun and very
unique way. Space confirmation deadline is
Sept 27.
Go to www.SugarSandPark.org/shriek-week for details and all forms.
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September at Sugar Sand Park - continued
In the Willow Theatre…
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Julian Velard
Julian’s engaging theatrical piano-based pop has
been colored richly by stints internationally. This
winning musician & storyteller will bowl you over
with witty banter, pop hooks and his engaging New
York style…Billy Joel meets Stephen Sondheim
meets Randy Newman. Rated PG-13
Saturday, October 4 at 8pm
Tickets $25
Tickets NOW on sale for ALL our Fall shows!
Visit www.willowtheatre.org for shows and ticket
In the Explorium…
After School Science: Let’s Be Scientists!
What does it take to be a Scientist? Come kick off the new school year with and fun & engaging lesson on critical
thinking and the scientific method. Residents $10; Non-Residents $12.50
Tuesday, September 9 (ages 5 – 6 with parent)
Wednesday, September 10 (ages 7 – 9)
Friday Night at The Museum…IS BACK! Ages 8 +
Kids say…..“It was SO cool to have the Explorium to ourselves.”
Parents say…..“The staff is great! The kids couldn’t stop talking
about how much fun they had!”
Bring the kids to hang with our Explorium staff and have special “after
hours” access to the exhibit hall. Bring the kids to hang with our
Explorium staff and have special “after hours” access to the exhibit hall.
Residents $20; Non-Residents $25.00
($7 discount for each additional child in the same household)
Friday, September 19; 6-9:30pm
For registration - www.ScienceExplorium.org
International Coastal Cleanup
On Saturday, September 20, from 8 until 11 am, join
thousands of people all over the world for this coastal
cleanup sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy! Keep
Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc. is coordinating county
events and will provide supplies. Gumbo Limbo Nature
Center will lead beach and mangrove clean-up efforts in
Boca Raton.
Community service hours awarded. Groups welcome.
Space is limited. All ages welcome. Adults MUST
participate with children under the age of 18; no dropoffs! Reservations required. Call (561) 544-8615.
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Banned Books Week - Celebrating the Freedom to Read at the Boca Raton Public Library
The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Of Mice and Men … what do all of these books have in common? At one time
or another, someone has attempted to ban them! From September 21−27, 2014, the Boca Raton Public Library
will join other libraries, publishers, bookstores, teachers, journalists, and readers in celebrating the freedom to
read! Banned Books Week, an annual event, commemorates the most basic freedom in a democratic society -the freedom to read freely and express our views.
While every book is not intended for every reader, we all have the constitutional right to decide for ourselves or
our children what we can read, hear or view. During Banned Books Week, the Boca Raton Public Library and
thousands of libraries and bookstores across the country will participate in special events and exhibits to
showcase books that have been banned or challenged.
The Boca Raton Public Library will have Banned Books displays at both locations. Patrons are also encouraged to
take a picture of themselves (a “selfie”) or a friend or family member holding a banned book and post it on their
social media pages with the hashtags #bannedbooks2014 and #bocalibrary.
Celebrate YOUR freedom to read during Banned Books Week from September 21-27 with a visit to your local
library! The Boca Raton Public Library can be found in two locations:
Downtown Library
400 NW 2nd Avenue
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Spanish River Library
1501 NW Spanish River Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Art in Public Places
Many of the artist Janis Colon’s works include Florida scenes. She has also illustrated inspirational children's books.
According to Ruth Gellis, “A day without painting is a day without sun.” Painting in watercolor & acrylic, Ruth’s
works include landscapes, seascapes & botanical renderings. Another favorite modality is paper collage. These
exhibitions will be on display during the month of September at the James A. Rutherford Community Center in
Patch Reef Park and can be viewed Monday – Friday, 8 am – 10 pm; Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm; and Sunday, 10 am – 5
pm. For more information call 561-367-7035.
Dance Class with Miss Sara
Miss Sara’s Dance Class introduces preschoolers to the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics,
fitness, and creative movement. We focus on building self-esteem, and giving a young child a
true love of dance. Adults wait outside the classroom. Registration begins a month in advance
and is required. Age 2: Resident $60, Non-resident $75. Age 3-5: Resident $84, Non-resident
$105.
Wednesdays in the James A. Rutherford Community Center at Patch Reef Park.
Age 2 from 10:15-10:45 am; ages 3-5 from 11am-noon.
Session 1: September 10 to October 15; Session 2: October 29 to December 17
Previously Owned Treasure Sale at Patch Reef Park
A Bargain Hunter’s Delight – Saturday, November 8 ∙ 7:00-11:00am
Join the fun by shopping or selling those garage sale items that are too good to pass up. There’s something for
everyone. Come to shop. Entrance to the park is free! The park also offers a children’s playground, fitness trail,
tennis center, and picnic shelters. Rain or Shine.
Registration begins September 8. To reserve a table, please register in person at the James A. Rutherford
Community Center, Patch Reef Park. Tables: Indoor $ 25 - Outdoor $20.
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Dune Planting
On August 16, 2014 in honor of its 140th birthday celebration and as part of its companywide Annual Day of
Service, ADT partnered with the Youth Environmental Alliance (YEA) and the City of Boca Raton to conduct a
volunteer dune planting of over 2,000 sea oats along the dunes edge at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. Over 50
volunteers from ADT, YEA and the City of Boca Raton attended the event and worked together for over four
hours planting and watering in the sea oats along a portion of Red Reef Park. “ADT is proud to call Boca Raton
home, fortunate to base our headquarters in one of the most beautiful communities in our State and Country,” said
Alex Price, ADT’s Community Relations Manager, “What better way to celebrate 140 years, than by partnering
with YEA and the City of Boca Raton to help protect the natural coastal habitat that helps make this community so
special.”
After Hurricane Sandy in 2013, the City constructed an emergency dune repair project along the northern portion
of Red Reef Park. The dunes are the primary protective mechanism for this stretch of beach, an essential
component of the coastal dune/hammock ecosystem. Planting native vegetation along the dune repair project
provides enhanced stability, additional habitat and increased protection against storms and beach erosion.
Maintaining a healthy, storm-resistant dune system provides upland structure stability and protection of a hurricane
evacuation route.
(Pictured below: before, during and after the dune planting)
Upcoming City Events
All events are free unless otherwise indicated.
BRAZILIAN BEAT
Saturday, September 6, 6:00 pm
Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30 pm
Mizner Park, Plaza Real
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day
TASTEMAKERS 2014: ROCK, ROLL & STROLL
With Free Concert by AMP’D
Tickets available online.
Labor Day
September 1