Diwali is India’s biggest and most significant holiday of the year. Diwali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated on the New Moon Day in the Hindu month of Kartik, is just around the corner. The festival gets its name from the row of clay lamps that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual obscurity. Over the centuries, Diwali has become a national celebration. Non-Hindu communities also enjoy it. Buddhists in India celebrate Diwali as well.

Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning 'Line of Lamps'. The Goddess Lakshmi, the god of wealth is worshipped. During Diwali. During the five-day-long festival, people gorge on delicious traditional sweets, light oil lamps, sweets…

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Join Alton Town Center, in Palm Beach Gardens, for spooktacular fun at the Pumpkin Patch and a fun Halloween Spooktacular Bash on the Waterfall Plaza! Everyone is welcome Saturday, October 15, 2022, between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Register here and get ready for a boo-tiful event!

During the Spooktacular Bash event at Alton Town Center will be a food drive. Please bring non-perishable Thanksgiving food items to benefit Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Adopt-A-Family’s mission is to “strengthen families with children in their efforts to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services. Since 1983, Adopt-A-Family has grown into the largest service provider for homeless families in Palm Beach County -…

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The Mall at Wellington Green has announced it will be accepting drop-off donations from the public, local businesses, and charitable organizations for Hurricane Ian relief. The donation program began on October 6, 2022. The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 West Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington. The Mall at Wellington Green is partnering with Stuart, based D.O.A. Fishing Lures, will transport donated items to Hurricane Ian besieged communities on the West Coast of Florida.

Donations will be accepted Monday – Friday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday – Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mall’s donation drop-off site is located on the first floor across from California Pizza Kitchen.

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Palm Beach County has declared annually every second Saturday in December to be Andrew “Red” Harris Artificial Reef Day! The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation was created to honor the memory of Andrew Harris, a Jupiter resident, who was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet in 2014. The foundation’s mission will help assure the long-term health and vibrancy of the local marine environment where Andrew loved to dive and fish. This will be a day to celebrate Andrew’s life and the reef work done in his memory. 

Anyone and everyone who is a friend and supporter of the Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation is invited to join the Jupiter Civic Center at Carlin Park for a 4:00 PM party. The county is sponsoring a John Tesch concert at the nearby…

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Southeast Florida residents have an opportunity to donate and help Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  It is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. It is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease, screening, education, and support.

Here is an opportunity to choose exactly where your donation goes through National Mammography and Patient Navigation Please make a donation here. Select where your donation is directed by selecting any of the options below.

Screening: Donate to their National Mammography and Patient Navigation programs.  They can then provide free mammograms and other necessary screenings while removing barriers in the cancer care system.

Education: Donate to their Education and Outreach…

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JoJo’s Farmer’s Market is a monthly farmer’s market that is returning to Delray Beach on October 8, 2022. The Palm Beach County fresh market (various locations) will take place at Lake Biwa Pavilion Park, 16801 South Jog Road at the entrance of Morikami Museum. The market is every second Saturday of the month between the hours of 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

This market is overflowing with the freshest produce from locally grown vegetables and fruits to tropical creations like delicious handmade jams, pastries, sauces, and more. At JoJo’s Farmer’s Market visitors can peruse more than vendors featuring “Palm Beach County farm-to-fork produce, just picked citrus and juice, farm fresh eggs, honey, raw milk, and butter.”  You will be able to enjoy fresh,…

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The Arts Warehouse invites the Delray Beach community of art lovers to join in on a conversation. The discussion is with six “Waves” exhibiting artists, whose work is currently on view at Arts Warehouse. The space is located at 313 N.E. 3rd Street in Delray Beach. Arts Warehouse will be open late featuring the "Waves" Group Exhibition of twenty-six artists, thirteen open resident artist studios, and an artist talk at 7:00 PM. Part of the First Friday Art Walk is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and admission is FREE.

The artists will speak on their own artistic practice and answer questions with a moderator. The insightful session will delve into the artists and various mediums. Additionally, they will explore the impact of art as…

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October serves as an international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities. During this promotion, the objective is to increase awareness of the disease, encourage women to get their annual mammograms, and raise funds for research. The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation offers many resources to Palm Beach County women.

The American Cancer Society describes breast cancer as when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control. These cells usually form tumors that are often seen on a radiology test or felt as a lump(s). If the tumor is malignant or cancerous, the cells may grow into surrounding tissues and spread to other areas of the body. Fortunately, most lumps in the breasts are benign, which means they are not cancerous or…

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Fun for the family at the Rock-n-Fall Festival. This two-day community festival that kicks off the fall season with great family fun, a variety of craft vendors, cold beer, merchandise, and a nice selection of savory foods.

The event is FREE and will include a Ferris wheel, a petting zoo, and Halloween fun featured at Rock-N-Fall Festival in Royal Palm Beach. Rock-n-Fall fest will take place October 8 and 9, 2022 between 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and includes live rock music. Rock-n-Fall is at Commons Park located at 11600 Poinciana Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. 

Admission is free.  Please register online. Food is available for purchase. 

Musical Acts:

October 8, 2022 - 7:00 p.m.  - Kiss Alive (Kiss tribute band)

October 9, 2022…

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Join Boca Museum of Art as they present a 4-part lecture series with Kurt Stone. Mr. Stone has a unique and intimate view with an encyclopedic knowledge of his hometown's greatest industry. The discussions are intended to give you a behind the screen peek. It is a fascinating look at Hollywood's early history and deconstruction of its most famous collaborations. The museum is located at 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, at Mizner Park. 

The Boca Raton Museum of Art was established in 1950, founded by artists, and known as the Art Guild of Boca Raton. The organization has grown to encompass an Art School, Guild, Store, and Museum with permanent collections of contemporary art, photography, non-western art, glass, and sculpture, as well as a diverse…

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