Sunday, January 6

Learn to Kayak! at MacArthur Beach Park
2:00 p.m. (about 1 hour). Representatives from Adventure Times Kayaks will teach a land-based course that gives beginners the skills necessary for kayaking. Reservations are recommended. The program is free with park admission of $4.00 per carload. For information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Located on Singer Island.

Birding at MacArthur Park
1:00 p.m. Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying many species of birds that make their home in John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Reservations recommended. Visitors should bring binoculars or rent them at the Park’s Nature Center. Program is free with park admission of $4.00 per carload. For more information, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Located on Singer Island.

Voci, the Concert at Sol Children Theatre Troupe
2:00 p.m. See January 4 for details.

Oshogatsu at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Oshogatsu, the traditional New Year celebratory festival, will include Japan’s customary rice-pounding, the making of mochi rice cakes, a sado tea ceremony and fortune-telling. 4000 Morikami Park Road; Delray Beach. 561.495.0233. www.morikami.org.

Tuesday, January 8

WETLANDS WALK at Gumbo Limbo
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. See January 2 for details.

Artosphere Art Studio Classes
3:45 - 4:45 for ages 4 - 7; 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. for ages 6 - 10. Kids will create magnificent works of art while exploring lines, textures and colors using a variety of media. Call for details. 561-739-5000, Boynton Beach.

Hunt Family Fiddlers at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - PBCC/Glades
7:30 p.m. The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an internationally acclaimed family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that marvel crowds everywhere! This family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Audiences love to experience their high-powered step dancing, fast fiddling, and vocal talents, as well as their other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar. Adults: $18 ; Seniors: $15; Students/Staff/Children: $10. 1977 College Drive; Belle Glade. 561.993.1160. www.pbcc.edu.

Wednesday, January 9

BIRD WATCHING at Gumbo Limbo
9 - 11:00 a.m. Ages 7 and up. An adult must sign-up and participate with children. These field trips are open to beginners and expert birdwatchers alike! We will visit a variety of habitat types in search of South Florida’s migrating and resident bird species. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at Gumbo Limbo and travel by van to off site locations. Reservations required (561) 338-1473. Members: $10 per person Non-members: $15 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

Mom & Me at Artosphere Art Studio
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Mom & Me. Create dazzling rainbow fish paintings exploring color mixing and texture followed by reading the delightful tale of “Rainbow Fish.” Call for details. 561-739-5000, Boynton Beach.

Artosphere Art Studio Classes
4 - 5 p.m. Ages 4 - 7. See January 8 for details.

thursday, january 10

Yoga On The Beach at MacArthur Park
8:30 a.m. Come and awaken your inner spirit, while gazing out at the clear blue waters of John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Join yoga instructor, Annemarie Phelan, as she guides you through an hour long session on the beach. Bring a towel and drinking water. Reservations are required. For more information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Free with park admission of $4.00 per carload. Located on Singer Island.

friday, january 11

NIGHT EXPLORERS at Gumbo Limbo
7 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 7 and up. An adult must sign-up and participate with children. Bats, stars, bugs, things that go bump, some that glow and much more too know! Peek at the night sky though a telescope in the company of an astronomer. Hike with creatures of the night along the flashlight illuminated boardwalk. See the tanks under a different light. Explore the nightlife at Gumbo Limbo with a naturalist in tow, family fun in a natural setting. Reservations required (561) 338-1473. Members: $6 per person Non-members: $9 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

Palmbeach3, Contemporary Art Fair at the PBC Convention Center
Runs through January 14th. Now in its eleventh season, palmbeach3 contemporary art fair features a stellar lineup of 100 international dealers. The unique concept of including galleries specializing in 3 distinct disciplines -- contemporary art, photography and design – attracts top collectors, art enthusiasts, interior designers and museum professionals to this prestige. Thursday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Monday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. One day fair pass: $15; One day fair pass, including one catalogue: $25. 650 Okeechobee Blvd.; West Palm Beach. 561.209.1308. www.palmbeach3.com.

saturday, january 12

Ride and Remember Trolley Tour at Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
The popular “Ride and Remember Trolley Tour”, sponsored by the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and the Delray Beach Historical Society, takes riders on a tour of the cities five historic districts. Riders will tour the Cason Cottage Museum and the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and will also disembark at select historic sites for a closer look at the fascinating history of Delray Beach. $15 per person; $12 for members; from 10am-Noon. www.spadymuseum.org.

Eco-Mapping with GPS at Gumbo Limbo
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Ages 12 to adult. This cutting edge workshop teaches student how to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) and internet mapping software to study and help the environment. Students will learn how to gather environmental data (trails, sea turtle nests, exotic plants) and map them using web based (GIS) mapping software. The course wraps up with an eco-treasure hunt! Bring a bagged lunch for a half hour lunch break. Reservations required (561) 338-1473. $50 per student. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

Canoeing the Mangroves with Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Ages 7 and up. An adult must sign-up and participate with EACH child. Enjoy a naturalist guided tour from the boardwalk at Rutherford Park, followed by a paddle through the mangrove trails and back along the shoreline of the Intracoastal. Experience is necessary to maneuver through the mangrove trails. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty! Sun protection, water and bug spray recommended. Meet at James A. Rutherford Park. Call for reservations and directions, (561) 338-1473. Members: $10 per person Non-members: $15 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

An Evening of Comedy with Bobby Coliins at The Coral Springs Center for the Arts
8:00 p.m. As one of today’s leading and sought after comedic talents, Bobby Collins’ heartfelt and witty humor engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations, to which everyone can relate. Bobby Collins shows people themselves. While half the audience is nodding in knowing approval from hearing him tell some of their favorite stories and from seeing him on TV, many of the “newbies” are there because they have recently heard him on satellite radio. And it’s that enthusiastic fan base and the tremendous word of mouth buzz that sells out Bobby Collins’ shows. Tickets are $39.22. Call 954-344-5990 or visit www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com. Take Sample Road exits from I-95, Turnpike or the Sawgrass Expressway to 2855 Coral Springs Drive, one block south of West Sample Road.

Mom & Me at Artosphere Art Studio
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. See January 9 for details.

Palmbeach3, Contemporary Art Fair at the PBC Convention Center
See January 11 for details.

sunday, january 13

Beach Utimate Frisbee at MacArthur Beach State Park
Volunteers and park staff will give an instructional clinic on Beach Ultimate Frisbee, a team sport for men and women. It is played with a frisbee instead of a ball. The object of the game is to catch the disc in the end zone of the apponent, similar to football. After the clinic, stick around for a game or two on one of the most beautiful beachis in south Florida. For more information and reservations call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Free with park admission of $4.00 per carload. Located on Singer Island.

The Parenting Center of the JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches presents a two-day conference
The conference is design for parents of newborns to teens, focusing on the topics of sleep, discipline and values. “A Spiritual Start,* A Parenting Journey, The JCC Parenting Center Community Conference,” will be keynoted by pediatrician and sleep expert Dr. Richard Ferber, and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, author and host of Shalom in the Home, and will take place at the West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. The Conference will focus on the many opportunities bedtime offers to connect with children and relay Jewish values and themes that will serve them their entire lives as well as how to instill Jewish values in your children and create an environment of peace in your home. “This conference will talk tachlis, real-life parenting tools and wisdom,” says Parenting Center Director Alicia Stillman. There will be many conference speakers throughout the event. Please call 561-712-5251 for more information.

Palmbeach3, Contemporary Art Fair at the PBC Convention Center
See January 11 for details.

Joe Barry Memorial Cup at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington
Join the thousands of enthusiastic polo fans who are expected to be on hand to celebrate opening day with an opening-round game of the 22-goal Joe Barry Memorial Cup. Come join the wonderful series of events which includes a children’s play area, autographs and much more. 561.204.5687. internationalpoloclub.com,

monday, january 14

The Parenting Center of the JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches presents a two-day conference
See January 13 for details.

Palmbeach3, Contemporary Art Fair at the PBC Convention Center
See January 11 for details.

tuesday, january 15

BOCA NATURE TRAILS FOR FAMILIES at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up with adult sign-up and participation. Join our naturalist for a hike through sandy scrub or pine flatwoods, from ocean to Intracoastal, all within the nature preserves of Boca Raton. Come prepared with outdoor clothing, sneakers or hiking shoes, insect repellent, sun protection and drinking water. Meet at Gumbo Limbo and caravan to the “site of the month” (some trails A.D.A. accessible; call to inquire). Family hikes take place in parks with restrooms. Meet at Gumbo Limbo and caravan to the “site of the month” (some trails A.D.A. accessible). Reservations required (561) 338-1473.Members: $4 per person Non-members: $6 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

ECO-WATCH at Gumbo Limbo
7 - 8:30 p.m. Ages 14 and up. An adult must sign-up and participate with children. Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us? Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert. November’s topic will be Africanized Honey Bees by Dr. Ron Rice, IFAS. Reservations requested but not required (561) 338-1473. Suggested donation $5 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

Artosphere Art Studio Classes
3:45 - 4:45 for ages 4 - 7; 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. for ages 6 - 10. See January 8 for details.

Culture & Cocktails: Pretty Pictures at Café Boulud Palm Beach
5:00 p.m. Pretty Pictures: A conversation between collaborating artists internationally known photographer Harry Benson and John Loring, Design Director of Tiffany & Co. since 1979 and writer for Architectural Digest for over 30 years, will discuss the 150-year evolution of the Gardens. General: $30; Memebers ($150 level and up): Free. 301 Australian Avenue; Palm Beach. 561.471.2901. www.palmbeachculture.com.

FOTOfusion 2008 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
Learn from the masters at the 13th Annual International Festival of Photography and Digital Imaging. Enjoy photo field trips, computer labs, photography seminars, multimedia Community Events, portfolio reviews, Technology Centre and photography are exhibitions by top photographers from around the world. 561.276.9797. 55 NE 2nd Avenue; Delray Beach. www.workshop.org.

wednesday, january 16

Mom & Me at Artosphere Art Studio
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. See January 9 for details.

FOTOfusion 2008 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
See January 15 for details.

thursday, january 17

BIG WONDERS at Gumbo Limbo
See January 3 for details.

Boca’s Coastal Preserves at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
10:30 a.m. - Noon. Ages 7 and up. An adult must sign-up and participate with children. Discover the walking trails, dune plants, wildlife and histories of Boca Raton’s barrier island parks. Our walks are easy-paced and informal. If you want to bring your lunch, we’ll end up at a picnic area at noon. Meet at Gumbo Limbo; from there we’ll caravan to the park of the morning. Reservations required (561) 338-1473. $4 per person Non-members: $6 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

BIG WONDERS at Gumbo Limbo
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. See January 3 for details.

FOTOfusion 2008 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
See January 15 for details.

Art & Jazz on the Avenue in Delray Beach
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Open house for restaurants, art galleries and shops along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. The evening’s activities include live entertainment, restaurant festivities, gallery showings and special promotions by merchants. Free. 561.279.1380 Ext. 3. www.downtowndelraybeach.com.

friday, january 18

Creative Memories Scrapbooking Retreat Weekend
January 18th - 20th A FULL weekend to relax, work on organizing your printed or digital photos and complete traditional,picfolio or Digital Storybooks. This includes a 2 night stay, 2 meals and a ballroom all weekend to work without interruption! Cost: ONLY $190 inclusive. Please contact Cindy Swilley at 561 736-1756 or email Tswilley@aol.com for all further details.

YMCA of South Beach County’s Sixth Annual Prayer Breakfast
8:15 a.m. at the Delray Beach Marriott, 10 North Ocean Boulevard, Delray Beach. Tickets to the event are $30 per person and seating is limited. Contact Richard Thorton at 561-237-0971 or email rthorton@ymcaspbc.org. This year’s keynote speaker is Amway founder and Orlando Magic owner, Richard M. DeVos, Sr. In 1959, Rich DeVos founded Amway Corporation with his lifelong friend and business partner, the late Jay Van Andel. The direct selling company now operates in more than 80 countries and territories around the world, and enables more than 3 million people to own independent businesses. In 2000, Amway became a subsidiary of Alticor with sister companies Quixtar, Inc. and Access Business Group. LLC.DeVos has also owned a number of professional sports franchises, including the Orlando Magic of the NBA. He is the author of three books: Believe!, Compassionate Capitalism and Hope from My Heart: Ten Lessons for Life.

FOTOfusion 2008 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
See January 15 for details.

saturday, january 19

MacArthur Under Moonlight Concert at MacArthur Beach State Park
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Join us under the full moon for a magical night of music. This concert series will be held every month on the night of the full moon featuring a different band every month. Come on out and bring the whole family! No reservations required and children under age of 10 are free. Admission $5.00. For more information call the Nature Center (561) 624-6952. Located on Singer Island.

Family Fun Series: LUMA at PBCC’s Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth
LUMA leaves your body in the dark and takes you out of your mind. Blending various physical disciplines with hi-tech illuminated objects, LUMA creates a ‘TechnoCircus’ that is born in the shadows and has audiences sitting on the edge of their seats with goggle eyes and slack jaws. The viewer experiences artistic depictions of natural, artificial and metaphysical light. Fireflies dance, shooting starts flash across a darkened stage, screen savers undulate, carnival rides spin and EKG monitors pulse the heart beat of the body electric. All seats $12. Individual tickets can be purchased by phone at 561.868.3309 or at the theatre’s box office. The Duncan is located on the Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach Community College, 4200 Congress Avenue - on the NE corner of Congress and 6th Avenue South.

BIRD WATCHING at Gumbo Limbo
9 - 11:00 a.m. See January 9 for details.

Mom & Me at Artosphere Art Studio
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. See January 9 for details.

FOTOfusion 2008 at Palm Beach Photographic Centre
See January 15 for details.

sunday, january 20

Bluegrass Music at MacArthur Park
1 - 5:00 p.m. Bill Rich and other musicians bring their foot-stompin’ and hand-clappin’ bluegrass music to the Park’s Amphitheater. Just sit back and enjoy the music in Palm Beach Counties most beautiful setting. The concert is free with park admission of $4.00 per carload. For more information call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Located on Singer Island.

monday, january 21

Crazy Plant Life at Gumbo Limbo
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages 7 - 12, adults do not need to stay. What is a fungus? How does it grow? Is it somethingyou eat? What about epiphytes? Join us on our quest to investigate some unique living organisms. Reservations required (561) 338-1473. $6 per person Non-members: $9 per person. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

wednesday, january 23

The Golden Dragon Acrobats at the PBCC Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens
8:00 p.m. Back by popular demand! This company of 21 Chinese acrobats from Cangzhou, Hebei province in China has become the world’s leading Chinese acrobatic troupe, performing more than any other company. The company combines award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. 11051 Campus Drive (off PGA Blvd) Palm Beach Gardens. $30 orchestra/$25 balcony. Ticket office: (561) 207-5900, Open Mon – Fri 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. MasterCard & Visa accepted.

Mom & Me at Artosphere Art Studio
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. See January 9 for details.

thursday, january 24

Yoga On The Beach at MacArthur Park
8:30 a.m. See January 10 for details.

BEACH TREASURES at Gumbo Limbo
3 - 4:30 p.m. See January 3 for details.

friday, january 25

Canoeing the Mangroves with Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. See January 12 for details.

saturday, january 26

Mom & Me at Artosphere Art Studio
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. See January 9 for details.

wednesday, january 30

WETLANDS WALK at Gumbo Limbo
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. See January 2 for details.

There’s a Wocket in My Pocket at Artosphere Art Studio
We will explore patterns, shapes and colors while creating our own unique wocket, followed by a reading of the story. Ages 2 - 5. Call for details: 739-5000. Boynton Beach.

Ongoing events

The Wonderful World of Oz
Now through January 20, 2008. Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz and discover the imaginary world created by L. Frank Baum over 100 years ago. This premier exhibit includes memorabilia, posters, original and replica costume pieces and props, selected copies of Baum’s 15 books about Oz and much more! From wizards and witches, to fairies and winged monkeys, to Munchkins and the beloved Wizard of Oz characters – it’s an experience not to be missed! As Baum told us 100 years ago in Ozma of Oz, “In the Land of Oz, anything is possible... for it’s a wonderful fairy country.” See for yourself! This exhibit is presented in association with the Oz Museum, Wamego, KS and Emmy winner John Fricke, Wizard of Oz historian, author and past President of the International Wizard of Oz Club. Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture. Old School Square. 51 N. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach. 561-243-7922. www.oldschool.org. Museum hours (Oct.-April): Tues.-Sat., 10:30-4:30 and Sun., 1-4:30. Closed on holidays.

Nature Walks at MacArthur Park
Daily at 10:00 a.m. Join one of the staff naturalists for a one-mile Nature Walk through John D. MacArthur Beach State Park’s four distinct habitats, and learn about the park’s ecosystems and history. Walk is free with park admission of $4.00 per carload. For more information, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Located on Singer Island.

Guided Kayak Tours at MacArthur Park
Once daily at high tide, two hours. This Ranger-led program provides an informative exploration of the estuary, Lake Worth Lagoon, and Munyon Island. Stop by the Ranger Station, which is located at the Park’s entrance, for daily tour times. Times vary, depending on tide. Call (561) 624-6950 for more details. Single kayak $20.00 and double kayak $35.00. Tours are on first come, first served basis.

Animal Feeding at MacArthur Park
Weekends at 11:00 a.m. Come down to the Nature Center and watch a baby loggerhead sea turtle, French angelfish and a Florida King snake eat their breakfast. At 3:00 p.m. on Sundays come see a live rat snake and Florida King snake in person and listen to a staff naturalist give a snake talk. For more information, call the Nature Center at (561) 624-6952. Located on Singer Island.

Feeding at the Tanks at Gumbo Limbo
Sunday – Friday at 2:30 p.m. Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by adult. Witness a feeding frenzy at the tanks as one of our Naturalists feed our sharks, sea turtles, and fish. No reservation required. NO FEE. 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at SHOWTIME Dance ad Performing Arts Theatre
Saturdays at 2 p.m. through January 19, 2008. Join Belle on this magical journey of friendship. Call 561-394-2626 or www.showtimeboca for more information. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73. Boca Raton.

WOW! – “Wings over Water” interactive show at the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
Weekdays at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Weekends at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This awe-inspiring interactive show featuring over 20 trained birds gives zoo visitors an opportunity to marvel at the majestic and sometimes comical behaviors of birds from around the world! Animal trainers showcase natural avian behaviors while educating guests on the biology, natural history, behavior, and conservation of numerous bird species. Shows take place on a newly-constructed stage on Baker Lake in the heart of the zoo. “Wings over Water” is generously sponsored by Scaife Family Foundation, the Benjamin Olewine, III Family, and Air Tran Airways. 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. 561-533-0887. palmbeachzoo.org.

“Wild Things Show” at the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
Weekdays at 1:00 p.m. Weekends at 12:00 noon. You will find yourself howling with New Guinea Singing Dogs, Mic and Sydney, the newest stars of the Wild Things Show! Meet Scooter, a South Asian binturong, and a beautiful Brazilian rainbow boa. Boris, the Scarlet Macaw adds a colorful flair while Xena the African pygmy hedgehog will definitely make you smile. 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. 561-533-0887. www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Daily Animal Enrichments at the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
• Learn what makes tigers so “chuffed” (happy) during our Tiger Talks.
• Feel the power of a hungry alligator during our American Alligator Talk & Feeding.
• Experience the behaviors of some of our furry and scaled residents at our Dig Site Encounters.
• Monkey around with several species of primates during our Tropics of the Americas Primate Enrichment.
• Watch as numerous water fowl species get hand-fed by our keeper staff during our Pelican Feedings.
1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. 561-533-0887. www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Showtime Dance and Performing Arts Theatre
Every Saturday, through January 19, t 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 or adults and $10 for children 12 and under. For more information please call 561-394-2626 or visit www.ShowtimeBoca.com. 503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton.