Ring in the 2022 new year at Southeast Florida's most zenful, seasonal retreat. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach are pleased to announce their January programming. The Japanese Gardens are located at 4000 Morikami Park Road in Delray. The programming will include a ceremonial kimono demonstration, Shibori scarves workshop, and the art of bonsai.

If you are craving introspection, take a few moments walking and meditating. The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of Morikami's gardens.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens first two weeks in January workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

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Jupiter’s Harbourside Place hosts two special events every Sunday. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, Harbourside Place is the premier destination for dining, shopping, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and luxury. Stroll through the streets of Harbourside Place and along the Riverwalk and shop the Waterfront Market or take part in morning meditation with yoga.  Here you will encounter community friendship, fresh air, family fun, fresh produce, baked goods, homemade crafts, local artwork, handmade jewelry, specialty foods, and much more. 

While visiting Harbourside Place in Jupiter check out some of the restaurants and shops. Restaurants include Subculture Coffee Roasters, The Woods, Calaveras Cantina, Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar, and…

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New Year’s Eve in Delray Beach is sure to light up the night. Watch a free firework display with friends and family. The new year, 2022, is just hours away. Time to bid adieu to 2021 and look ahead to a bright future next year at the Delray Beach New Year's Eve Celebration.

The holiday spirit is still alive and well in Delray Beach. The city is keeping its 100-foot-tall Christmas tree up in Old School Square through New Year’s Eve along with its adjacent ice-skating rink and carousel.  

On New Year’s Eve, folks can enjoy all the above beginning at 5:00 p.m. And starting at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DJ Big Smile spins and the bar opens. 

If you are the type that does not want to stay up until midnight, you will love this! The fireworks begin at 9…

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The housing experts say the market is “normalizing.” But what does that mean for the Palm Beaches? Will home prices in Palm Beach County and rents finally come down? Will more homes go up for sale? And what does the year ahead have in store for the real estate market?

“The nation’s housing market, after a wild surge that sent home prices up over 30 percent in some cities in 2021, will be less intense next year”, according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

The NAR 2022 housing forecast anticipates the market will continue slowing down from the frenzy seen in the spring when prices shot up to new heights. However, prices will stay high, inventory will remain tight, and mortgage rates will rise. Other…

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Ring in the New Year early with the kids and family at Rosemary Square, 700 South Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach. This is a free family-friendly event. In addition to the festivities at the individual restaurants, there will be family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring children’s activities with Rhythm & Hues. There will be live music and a New Year’s Eve countdown at 9 p.m. under The Wishing Tree. December 31 from 6 PM - 9 PM.

Click here for more information on the TGIFamily event this New Year's Eve.

If Boca Raton is more in your vicinity bring the kids and family to New Year Eve celebration at Sugar Sand Park Holiday Funtacular. The Funtacular evening is at 300 South Military Trail in Boca Raton. Ring in the New Year with…

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Protecting the environment, climate change, and sharing knowledge is a fundamental objective of the VoLo Foundation. Jupiter residents David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel started VoLo in 2014. They embraced the belief that because they could help others, they should. They also share a passion for developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data as an impetus for positive change.

Rethink the future with the latest traveling exhibition, Earth Matters! Presented by VoLo Foundation, this thought-provoking, and interactive exhibit takes visitors on an inspirational journey through five immersive zones that teach curious minds the importance of creating a sustainable future in a fun and engaging way. Solve complex challenges, push your ideas to…

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The Salvation Army in Southeast Florida hopes as 2021 ends, hope marches on. The Salvation Army exists to meet human needs wherever, whenever, and however, they can. The holiday season has come to an end, yet people in need continue needing assistance to get back on their feet. 

In the days after Christmas, when all the decorations have been stowed away and the tree has dried up and turned brown, consider offering a gift not just for the holiday season but for all four seasons of the year. The season may fade but the need for help is not gone. Your gift every month can keep hope marching on.

Across the country, millions of Americans are reeling from the ongoing impacts of the pandemic. Faced with challenges including job and income loss, hunger,…

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Celebrate Kwanzaa from Delray Beach to West Palm Beach this holiday season. This winter holiday takes place from December 26 through January 1 each year. Kwanzaa celebrates harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits” in Swahili.

Although Kwanzaa is based on ancient and modern celebrations in Egypt and Southeastern Africa, the Kwanzaa holiday as we know it today was started in the United States. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor at California State University, Long Beach after the Watts Riots in Los Angeles. 

The colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. Black represents the color of the people of Africa. Red…

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