It's Been a While . . .

Beware, this entry is laden with excuses. As you can see, I have not posted in a while. Sorry for that. You see, in the past month or so, I was in trial, got a new job, prepared Sassy for a new school year, absorbed in the presidential elections, located Wasilla on a map, became increasingly addicted to Facebook, created an organization for the ethical treatment of goldfish, learned how to spell Mississippi, burnt some toast, did some laundry, rode my bike for the first time in 6 months, shopped for toilet paper in bulk, prepared for a hurricane that never hit, and brushed my teeth. I will begin posting my lists of activities real soon. Cut me some slack, it has been a whirlwind as of late for this working mom of two. I hope you will all forgive me and come back and visit!

August 2008: Things to Do With Your Family & Kids Around Boca

Boca Mom's List of Activities for August, 2008.

Brought to you by: bocamom411.blogspot.com

Please call to verify times and to check for cancellations. If you have an event you would like to add, email me. Check back often for updates as events will be added/deleted to this list. Let me know how I’m doing by posting a comment.

We hope to see you around town!

Sundays-Fridays, 2:30 p.m. Feeding at the Tanks at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. 1801 No. Ocean Blvd. Call 338-1473. All ages. Witness a feeding frenzy at the tanks filled with sharks, sea turtles, and fish. No fee.

Saturdays, 11:30 a.m., Feeding at the Tanks at Gumbo Limbo. All ages. No fee.

Friday, August 1, 3 p.m., Nanny Gingerbread at Downtown Boca Raton Library 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Ave) Call 393-7968. Sugar & Spice & everything nice. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, August 1, 3 p.m., Healthy Herb at Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Call 393-7582. The expert in food, fitness & fun. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, August 1, Yes Concert at Hard Rock Live. Purchase tickets for this event thru Ticketmaster.

Saturday, August 2, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Saturday Story Times at Downtown Boca Raton Library AND at the Spanish River Library All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Sunday, August 3, George Michael at Bank Atlantic Center. Tickets must be purchased for this concert. Call: 954-835-8000. You gotta have Faith! Back in concert after all these years and an unfortunate bathroom incident.

Monday, August 4, 10-11 a.m. Sing Song Story Time at Sugar Sand Park Community Center. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Monday, August 4, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, August 5, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Tuesday, August 5, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! 5000-B Coconut Creek Parkway, Pompano. Call: 954-344-9727. Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Bounce, slide, climb and play on the giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Wear socks.

Wednesday, August 6, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! 5000-B Coconut Creek Parkway, Pompano. Reservations recommended. Call 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Play on giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Wear socks

Thursday, August 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Thursday, August 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Teens’ Movie Mania at Downtown Boca Raton Library. Movie title TBA. Ages 13-17. Free pizza & soda provided.

Thursday, August 7, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Ave) Call 393-7968. Music, stories, and songs. All ages. Adult must accompany child.

Thursday, August 8, 1-5:30 p.m., Farewell to Summer Reading Open House at Downtown Boca Raton Library 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Ave) Call 393-7968. Free!

Thursday, August 8, 8:30 p.m., Movie Night, Free Willy, Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 12551 Glades Road. (subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances)

Saturday, August 9, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Saturday Story Times at Downtown Boca Raton Library AND at the Spanish River Library All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Sunday, August 10, 11 am, Morning Movie Madness at Sugar Sand Community Center. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Call: 561-347-3948. Cost: $1 per person (includes popcorn & drink). “Treasure Planet”. Jim Hawkins takes a journey across the universe aboard a majestic space galleon. He and his crew battler a supernova, a black hole, and a space storm.

Monday, August 11, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Ave) Call 393-7968
Music, stories, and songs. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, August 12, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Tuesday, August 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Wednesday, August 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tweens Movie Mania at Spanish River Library. Ages 9-12. Movie titles TBA. Free pizza & drinks provided.

Wednesday, August 13, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks

Thursday, August 14, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child.

Thursday, August 14, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Saturday, August 16, 7-10 p.m. Peter Blum Family YMCA presents Live in concert the "Silver Beats" a Beatles Tribute Band. Sunset Cove Amphitheater. For ticket information, call (561) 237-0940 or stop by the YMCA.

Monday, August 18, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, August 19, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Tuesday, August 19, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Tuesday, August 19, 2:30, Learn About Spiders at Daggerwing,
Reservations Required. Call: 629-8760 Are spiders insects? Ages 3-6, $4 per participant.

Wednesday, August 20, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks

Wednesday, August 20, 7 p.m. Open Mic Night at Willow Theater at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail. Registration is Required. Call: 561-347-3948. Ages 12 & up. 20 singers and stand up comedians, get your 5 minutes of fame!

Wednesday, August 20, American Idols Live at Bank Atlantic Center. Tickets must be purchased for this concert. Call: 954-835-8000. I’m so glad David Cook won! (Sassy loves Florida local Sayesha Mercado)

Thursday, August 21, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child.

Thursday, August 21, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Firday, August 22, 7:30 p.m., Night Hikes at Daggerwing. Reservations Required. Call 629-8760. Take a walk through the swamp and learn some special adaptations of nocturnal animals. You are sure to see an owl! Bring bug spray and a flashlight. $3 per person.

Monday, August 25, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, August 26, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Tuesday, August 26, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Wednesday, August 27, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks

Thursday, August 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Saturday, August 30, 6:30 p.m., Slightly Stoopid with Pepper & dub masters Sly & Robbie, Mizner Park. Tickets may be purchased at www.Livenation.com or Ticketmaster.

And now, a word from the Hubby . . .

Boca Mom has allowed me a guest appearance. Who am I? Well, some would call me “the Mate”. Let’s just dispense with the formalities and call me Hubby. Make sense? Cool.

I’m really quite honored. This blog is her own doing, her oasis, her escape, if you will, from the craziness that envelops our house on a daily basis, and from work (she’s a lawyer – I never win an argument). At the least, it’s therapeutic for Boca Mom. At best, it provides valuable resources for others and enriches all of our lives with local news and info about activities and ideas on how to spend quality time with family. No, it’s more than that! (Can ya tell I’m proud?) If I may be so bold, it’s her attempt at reaching out and making Boca and South Florida, in general, feel more like a community – getting the word out about plenty of good wholesome activities.

Speaking of good wholesome activities, we’re reaching the end of summer - August! Everything seems to slow down right about now in the hot summer sun, and there’s a graceful transition. The transition from summer camp ending (mental note: time to get Meatballs with Bill Murray from Netflix). Retailers are putting water tubes and sunscreen on clearance sales, and replacing the empty shelf space with Halloween costumes and Christmas ornaments. (Um, NASA just announced today there is evidence of water on one of Saturn’s moons – is it too early for retailers to sell Saturn moon shoes?) Last but not least . . NFL training camp begins!

NFL training camp is officially ranked as the third-most dreaded day of the calendar year for wives. Yea, it’s true. Don’t believe me? I’m not Dave Letterman, but here’s a slice of the list:

#5 The day after Thanksgiving. Leftover dishes to clean and Black Friday shopping. ‘Nuf said.
#4 Doctor check-ups. Good luck getting little kids to gleefully accept a fate of inoculations.
#3 The day NFL training camp opens – self explanatory.
#2 The day before the wedding anniversary and the anticipated anxiety of hoping this is not the year the Mate you chose decides to forget why tomorrow is a special da.
#1 Your hubby’s birthday. You know. This is typically the night of the year he expects major penthouse-style acrobatic maneuvers

The day NFL training camp opens is the start to a months-long buildup to the Super Bowl. Ahem – I’m a NY Giants fan, so yes, I am gloating. You remember that night in January, 2008, right ladies? The one where big blue stole the championship. Boca Mom was very pregnant with Sweet, and I was hoping that she would not go into pre-term labor during the Super Bowl.

In your twenties, the Super Bowl was an excuse to head over to a friend’s place, kick back some drinks, eat tons of Doritos, gossip over who is dating who, vote on the best commercials, and enjoy a pretty decent halftime show. Fast-forward to your 30’s and 40’s and it’s the night when you run around the house trying to get the kids to bed while Hubby sits in front of his T.V. (whatever T.V. is the largest, best T.V. in the house situated in front of the most comfortable seat in the house). He’s likely to have one hand on the remote, guarding it piously like the Pope cherishes his cross – and the other hand on an assortment of foodstuffs packed with flavorful calories and typically offset by generous amounts of spirits.

So, if your Hubby is not an NFL fan (sorry, but college football doesn’t count), then Congratulations. You will have one more Sunday for full blown family activities. Furthermore, for non-NFL fans, take this moment to thank him your husband. That’s right! Get off your computer and give him a big ‘ole hug. He’s yours on the weekends and there is no need to worry about becoming a football widow.

To those of you ladies who feel like football widows 8-9 months out of the year – I say, join the party! In the spirit of Boca Mom, I say, go to your nearest sports website and figure out the upcoming schedule of your hubby’s favorite team. Then, you can already have a head-start on what you’ll be doing almost every weekend without your hubby for the next 9 months while pro-football is on television. See, I just figured out the itinerary for Boca Mom for the next 9 months! Hmph, somehow I just can’t envision that working out. On second thought, let’s keep coming back to this site and let Boca Mom do what she does so well. Let August be August. Let retailers put up those early decorations for Christmas. Let the kids get ready for the start of school. I’ll be spending my 3-4 hours of “me-time” each Sunday for a good chunk of the year, and be thankful that I have a wife who is so amazing. So patient (with me, anyway). Thank you all for indulging me. Go Giants!

Grand Unleashing of Canine Cove Dog Park

While this blog posts mostly family activities and information, I recognize that dogs can certainly be part of the family. I personally grew up with a poodle named Peppy, who was my surrogate sibling - one that never talked back or stole the last frozen snicker bar, was always pining for a snuggle, and readily licked up all the crumbs from the floor.

Sassy has been bugging us for a dog lately. But I have crushed her hopes of inviting a 4-legged friend into our home by telling her that unless she is ready to walk the dog and pick up the poop, adopting a dog is not in the cards right now. I work full time, and have to get Sweet and Sassy ready in the morning. I can't imagine the chaos a dog would add to the mix, and applaud all of those who manage it.

Anyway, South County Regional Park has announced a "Grand Unleashing" of a new dog park. The Grand Unleashing is set for Saturday morning, July 26, 8:30 to 11:00 in South County Regional Park. All dogs welcome, no matter the size. To get there, go 2.5 miles west on Glades from 441 and turn right into the park just past the firehouse. The event is sponsored by Petco and Petsmart. Have a barking good time!

Grand Opening on July 11th of New Teen Club in West Boca

Boca Mom feels compelled to advise moms of older kids about a new teen club opening in West Boca Raton called Static!

Frustrated by the lack of places for teenagers to go in West Boca, David Case decided to open Static!. This club hopes to become the first step toward providing teenagers in West Boca (and of course, other teens from nearby areas) with a place of their own to go.

The grand opening of Static! will take place on Friday night, July 11, and every Friday night thereafter. Doors open at 9 pm. The grand opening on July 11 will offer FREE ADMISSION to the first 100 teenagers who arrive before 10:00 PM. Thereafter, the cost of admission will be $20 – or $15 with a copy of any newspaper article about the new club or its promotional postcard. Static! will be hosted by the Boca Dunes Country Club, which is the home base for owner David Case’s Catering by David. Located in the southwest corner of West Boca, go east on Sandalfoot Blvd. from 441. Turn left at the second stop sign to 1400 Country Club Drive. Or call 561-470-7250 ext. 112.

Static! will vary the dance format from week to week. The grand opening will feature DJ D-Lee, who offers a mix of hip hop, reggae, techno, and much more. Live band entertainment will be provided on subsequent Friday nights. Static! will cater to high school age teenagers. The setting is a country club atmosphere in a secure environment, overseen by a PBSO Deputy Sheriff. The space has only one entrance and exit, which will add to the owner’s commitment to provide good security.

John McCain Called!

Politics infests our home. We watch the presidential election race on t.v., read about it online, and talk about politics at the dinner table. This is not lost on Sassy, our three-and-a-half-year-old-going-on-15, who listens to everything. Sometimes we forget what we say around her (including those choice word selections that we use behind the driver's wheel), and we may not always be the best judge of what she watches on t.v. But as parents, just trying to do the best we can for our kids.

Anyway, Sassy was watching t.v. in our office/guest room last week. On the t.v. was Wizards of Waverly Place or some other age inappropriate show. We we busy in the kitchen getting dinner ready. The house phone rang. Husband and I had a dispute over who will answer it. It was an unknown number, which in our home, means that the answering machine will pick it up, and so it goes. Not a minute later, Sassy came running into the kitchen, and in a loud voice said, "Mommy, Daddy, John McCain from t.v. called our house!! Isn't that exciting?! You know, the John McCain from t.v.!" The last time she was this excited, it usually involved a gift of some sort of a pink plastic princess piece or lipgloss. Indeed, John McCain, or someone from his campaign, left a pre-recorded message on our answering machine about some town hall meeting. Sassy also knows who Barack Obama is - although she calls him Obamawa. I swear, the kid amazes me. Sometimes, I forget that she's only three. Just thought I'd share that story.

Any Boca moms out there have funny kid stories? I'd love to hear them. Post a comment.

July 2008: Things to Do With Your Family & Kids Around Boca

Boca Mom's List of Activities for July, 2008.

Brought to you by: bocamom411.blogspot.com

Please call to verify times and to check for cancellations. If you have an event you would like to add, email me. Check back often for updates as events will be added/deleted to this list. Let me know how I’m doing by posting a comment. We hope to see you around town!

Sundays-Fridays, 2:30 p.m. Feeding at the Tanks at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. 1801 No. Ocean Blvd. Call 338-1473. All ages. Witness a feeding frenzy at the tanks filled with sharks, sea turtles, and fish. No fee.

Saturdays, 11:30 a.m., Feeding at the Tanks at Gumbo Limbo. All ages. No fee.

Tuesday, July 1, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Call 393-7582. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 1, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! 5000-B Coconut Creek Parkway, Pompano. Reservations recommended. Call 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Play on giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Wear socks.

Wednesday, July 2, 1:30 p.m. Munch n’ Movie at Spanish River Library. Munchies & a family movie will be served. Free!

Wednesday, July 2, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call: 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks.

Thursday, July 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Teens’ Movie Mania at Downtown Boca Raton Library 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Ave) Call 393-7968. Movie title TBA. Ages 13-17. Free pizza & soda provided.

Thursday, July 3, Ringo Starr at Hard Rock Live. Tickets must be purchased, call 954-797-5531. (any Beatle is a good Beatle)

Friday, July 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Concert & Fireworks at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Palm Beach County proudly presents its 1st annual July 4th Celebration featuring Private Stock Band performing hits from 1940 to today. Fireworks by Zambelli to follow.

Friday, July 4, starting at 1 p.m., 4th of July in Deerfield Beach.
Children's Activities & DJ from 1-4 pm. Fun-filled activities including a water slide and other inflatables, music and interactive games. Beachside Concerts: Final Countdown Band at 6 pm, Jay and the Americans at 7:30 p.m. Spectacular Fireworks with The Mad Bomber at 9 p.m. Main Parking Lot, Southeast First Street and Ocean Way, one block south of Hillsboro Boulevard. Complimentary parking at The Cove Shopping Center, 1500 E. Hillsboro Blvd. with shuttle service from 12-5 p.m. and 11 p.m.-12 a.m.

Friday, July 4, 6-9:30 p.m., Fireworks at FAU Campus. 777 Glades Road. Enjoy a Fabulous 4th at FAU’s Campus.Family Activities start at 6 p.m. and there's "You're a Grand Old Flag" stage show at 6:30 p.m. The Florida Wind Symphony is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 5, 10 a.m., Create with 3D Sidewalk Chalk at Michaels, Glades Rd. Ages 5–12. $5 per child—supplies included. Create amazing effects with specially designed Crayola dual-ended 3D Chalk. No matter the skill level, Crayola makes it simple to get amazing results. Kids are invited to join 30-minute sessions at 10am, 10:30am, 11am or 11:30 a.m.

Monday, July 7, 10-11 a.m. Sing Song Story Time at Sugar Sand Park Community Center. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Monday, July 7, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library 200 NW Boca Raton Blvd. (2nd Ave) Call 393-7968. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 8, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Call 393-7582. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 8, 3:30 p.m., Robbie the Redbird Visits Southwest County Regional Library. The Cardinals; mascot will be visiting the library to kick off the Summer Reading Night.

Tuesday, July 8, 10:00 a.m. Kids Summer Film Series “Surf's Up” Deerfield Mall, Sunrise 11, and Intracoastal Mall Cinemas. Admission is 50 cents for family favorites playing each Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. “Surf's Up” is an animated mockumentary which follows penguin Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island.

Tuesday, July 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! 5000-B Coconut Creek Parkway, Pompano. Call: 954-344-9727. Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Bounce, slide, climb and play on the giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Wear socks.

Wednesday, July 9, 1:30 p.m. Munch n’ Movie at Spanish River Library. Movie title TBA. Free!

Wednesday, July 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tweens Movie Mania at Spanish River Library. Ages 9-12. Movie titles TBA. Free pizza & drinks provided.

Wednesday, July 9, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call: 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks.

Thursday, July 10, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Thursday, July 10, Carole King at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. Tickets must be purchased.

July 10 -13, 8-10 p.m. Shakespeare Festival presents A Comedy of Errors at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Call (561) 488-7414.

Friday, July 11, 3 p.m., Super Getty the Gecko at Downtown Boca Raton Library. Skits, songs & dances. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, July 11, 3 p.m., Suzy Hammer at Spanish River Library. Call 393-7968. Sugar & Spice & everything nice. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, July 11, & Saturday, July 12, Dave Matthews Band at Cruzan Amphitheater, West Palm Beach. Tickets must be purchased. Call: 561-795-8883.

Friday, July 11, 7 p.m., Summer Music Series – Neil Diamond Tribute at Mizner Park. Free. Pack a picnic and bring some lawn chairs and enjoy the show.

Saturday, July 12, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Saturday Story Times at Downtown Boca Raton Library AND at the Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Sunday, July 13, 11 a.m., Morning Movie Madness at Sugar Sand Community Center. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. Call: 561-347-3948. Cost: $1 per person (includes popcorn & drink). “Buzz Lightyear of Star Command” Buzz Lightyear takes on the evil Zurg in intergalactic combat to infinity and beyond!

Monday, July 14, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 15, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 15, Tom Petty & Heartbreakers Concert at Bank Atlantic Center. Tickets must be purchased. Run down a dream and get a babysitter for the night.

Wednesday, July 16, 1:30 p.m. Munch n’ Movie at Spanish River Library. Free!

Wednesday, July 16, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Wednesday, July 16, 4 p.m., Kamishibai for Kids at Southwest County Regional Library. Reservations required. Call 561-482-4554. Kamishibai also known as paper theater, is where a storyteller tells several stories with the use of a set of illustrated boards inserted into the stage and withdrawn one by one as the story is told. Witness a Kamishibai performance at the library, and enjoy a related orgami craft.

Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m. Open Mic Night at Willow Theater at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail. Registration is Required. Call 561-347-3948. Ages 12 & up. 20 singers and stand up comedians, get your 5 minutes of fame!

Thursday, July 17, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Thursday, July 17, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Thursday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tween Dance Revolution at Downtown Boca Raton Library. Ages 9-12. Show off your dance moves.

July 17-20, 8-10 p.m. Shakespeare Festival presents A Comedy of Errors at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Call (561) 488-7414.

Friday, July 18, 3 p.m., Scott Humson at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, July 18, 3 p.m., Darrell House at Spanish River Library. Singer, songwriter, author & recording artist. Ages 5 & up. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Saturday, July 19, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Saturday Story Times at Downtown Boca Raton Library AND at the Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m., Create Leather and Suede Bracelets at Michaels, Glades Rd. Ages 5–12. $5 per child—supplies included. These leather bracelets and tag are ready to be embellished or decorated as desired. Imagination and creativity are encouraged to show your style! Kids are invited to join 30-minute sessions at 10am, 10:30am, 11am or 11:30 a.m.

Monday, July 21, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 22, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Tuesday, July 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Wednesday, July 23, 1:30 p.m. Munch n’ Movie at Spanish River Library. Free!

Wednesday, July 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tweens Yoga at Spanish River Library. Ages 9-12. An intro to yoga basics.

Wednesday, July 23, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call: 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks.

Wednesday, July 23, Poison, Sebastian Bach Concert at Cruzan Amphitheater, West Palm Beach. Tickets must be purchased for this concert. Call: 561-795-8883. Bring back 80’s rock!

Thursday, July 24, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Thursday, July 24, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

July 24-27, 8-10 p.m. Shakespeare Festival presents A Comedy of Errors at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Call (561) 488-7414.

Friday, July 25, 3 p.m., Darrell House at Downtown Boca Raton Library. Singer, songwriter, author & recording artist. Ages 5 & up. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, July 25, 3 p.m., Super Getty the Gecko at Spanish River Library. Skits, songs & dances. Ages 5 and up. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Friday, July 25, 7 p.m., Summer Music Series – Jimmy Buffet Tribute at Mizner Park. Free.

Saturday, July 26, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Saturday Story Times at Downtown Boca Raton Library AND at the Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free!

Saturday, July 26, 11a.m.-3 p.m., Health & Wellness Expo at Publix GreenWise Market. The store will have a day of free samples, demonstrations and lectures. Lots of info on topics from skincare, hair care, vitamins, alternative medicine, makeup, etc.

Monday, July 28, 7-7:30 p.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Tuesday, July 29, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Spanish River Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Tuesday, July 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Wednesday, July 30, 4-5:30 p.m., Family Jump Time at Pump it Up! Reservations recommended. Call: 954-344-9727. $8 per person. Wear socks.

Thursday, July 31, 10-11:30 a.m. Pop In Pre-K Play Time at Pump It Up! Ages 2-6. $8 per child. Wear socks.

Thursday, July 31, 10-10:30 a.m., Drop-In Story Time at Downtown Boca Raton Library. All ages. Adult must accompany child. Free.

Thursday, July 31, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Tweens Board Game Night at Downtown Boca Raton Library. Ages 9-12. Play Monopoly, Uno, Clue, Life, etc.

Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m., Boys Like Girls & Good Charlotte Concert at Mizner Park. Tickets may be purchased at www.Livenation.com or Ticketmaster.

Thursday, July 31, Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick Concert at Cruzan Amphitheater, West Palm Beach. Tickets must be purchased for this concert. Call: 561-795-8883. Get a babysitter for a fun night out! (Ask me for local babysitter recommendations!)