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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

A LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY




FOR YOUR INFORMATION

A LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

The For Your Information column appears every Friday and Sunday in the Florida section of The Herald. You'll find classes, lectures, programs for seniors and children, and Palm Beach County community entertainment events.

Things to Do, a comprehensive list of entertainment events, is in The Herald's Weekend section every Friday.

THIS WEEK

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Swamp Stomp will be conducted from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the mangrove estuary at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, Singer Island. The program is intended for kids ages 6-10 accompanied by a parent. Reservations requested. Entry fee of $3.25 per car. Call 624-6952.

A Hammock Adventure tour of the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, will be offered at 10 a.m. Cost of $1. Call 338-1473.

Community development: A Home Buying Opportunity will feature representatives of public and private sector lenders and builders, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Boynton Beach City Hall, 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Low and moderate income families may be qualified on the spot. Call 735-7455.

Math show: Elementary school students' competitive math projects will be displayed from 9 a.m. to noon today in buildings 8-10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach. Admission and parking free; enter Gate 8. Call 793-0333.

Potters' Guild: A show and sale of handcrafted pottery by Florida Atlantic University students will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Patch Reef Park Community Center, Boca Raton. Call 367-2289.

Student theater: The Drama II class of Olympic Heights High School will perform Oz, a musical play based on L. Frank Baum's and Hollywood's The Wizard of Oz, at 10 a.m. in the school's Performing Arts Theatre, 20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton. Tickets are $3. Call 852-6900

Arts Showcase: Exhibitions of visual arts, dance, music and theater financed by your tax dollars will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bryant Park, Lake Worth. Participants received Neighborhood Arts Residency Program grants from the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. Free. Call 533-6302.

Honoring Mom: A Mother's Day Craft and Story Hour for kids in grades K-2 will be offered at 10 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way. Pre-registration required; call 790-6030.

A master calligraphy demonstration, a string trio from the Palm Beach County School of the Arts, free gifts and more will be featured from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Levenger store, 420 Commerce Dr., Delray Beach. Free. Call 274-0904.

``In Celebration of Mom,'' stories, songs and crafts for kids of any age, will be offered at 2:30 p.m. at the Southwest County Regional Library, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. Pre-registration required; call 482-4554.

Baby Shower: The American Lung Association, Good Samaritan and St. Mary's Women's Services will host presentations, demonstrations and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the PGA Marriott, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. Call 659-7644 or (800) 330-LUNG.

Student theater: Ruthless!, a musical parody of The Bad Seed, All About Eve, Gypsy and The Women, will be performed at 2 and 8 p.m. today at the Palm Beach County School of the Arts gym, 3701 North Shore Dr., West Palm Beach. Tickets are $10. Call 882-3850 or 882-3866, ext. 8015.

Audience participation: ``Encounters Through the Fourth Wall,'' a discussion of the various thematic, ethical and cultural issues presented by the Pope Theatre Company's current production, Jack and Jill, will be offered at 2 p.m. at the Lois Pope Theatre, Plaza del Mar, Manalapan. Free. Call 585-3433.

Stompdown: A High School Stepshow competition will be conducted at 7 p.m. at the University Theatre, FAU, Boca Raton. Tickets are $10. Call (954) 781-8681.

Village Players: Moss Hart's Light Up the Sky will be performed at 8 p.m. today, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the North Palm Beach Community Center, 1200 Prosperity Farms Rd. Tickets for the comedy are $7. Call 622-5156.

Monster MotorNationals: ``Bone Shaker,'' the world's only car-crushing motorcycle, will be among the featured attractions this weekend at the West Palm Beach Auditorium. Shows will be at 8 tonight and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission $14 for adults, $8 for kids. Kids under 12 are free on Sunday, with paid adult. Call 683-6012.

SUNDAY

Tale of Scott's men kilt by cold: Journals and letters left behind by Capt. Robert F. Scott inform screenplay writer Ted Tally's Terra Nova, an account of the explorer's doomed 1911 race to the South Pole, through Sunday at the Caldwell Theatre Company, 7873 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, at 7 p.m. Sunday, and at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; tickets are $29 or $37.50. Call 241-7432 or 930-6400.

Hanging around town: The Spring Festival Juried Art Exhibit of the Artists' Showplace Cooperative will open with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. today, at the ASC Gallery, 7665 W. Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth. The exhibit will continue through June 3. Regular hours are noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Call 966-4908.

Twenty-six members of the Delray Beach Camera Club were each given one roll of film on one day in March. The resulting study of life in Delray Beach, in more than 50 selected enlargements, will be shown through Tuesday at City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Free. Call 243-7000 or 495-5214.

Brain Teasers, a collection of puzzles, games and activities, will be the featured exhibition through Wednesday at the South Florida Science Museum, West Palm Beach. A Trip Back in Time, a display of antique clocks and watches, will be shown this week only. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PartnerShip Earth, an illustration of our planet's origin and history, will be shown in the Planetarium through June 30, at 2 p.m. daily, at 7 p.m. Friday, and at noon Saturday and Sunday. Cost of $1.75 in addition to Museum admission; $5 for adults; $3 for kids 13-21; $2 for kids 4-12. Moms accompanied by paying kids get in free today. Call 832-1988.

History and Memory: Paintings by Christopher Brown will be shown through Sunday at the Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. The retrospective exhibition of 22 large-scale paintings examines collective memory, narrative and dream states. Beverly Semmes: All Dressed Up, an exhibition of theatrical and feminist dress sculptures and photography, will be shown through July 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $5. Call 832-5194.

Edna's Nudes, black-and-white photographs set in natural environments, will be shown through May 20 at Palm Beach Photographic Museum and Workshops, 55 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Admission $3. Call 276-9797.

Hand-painted screens and panels by abstract sculptor Nancy Nieves will be shown through May 22 at the Sculpture Center at Esperante, 222 Lakeview Ave., downtown West Palm Beach. Free. Call 930-2787.

Stone Echoes: Original Prints by Francoise Gilot will be shown through May 23 at the Schmidt Center Gallery, FAU, Boca Raton. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 367-2966.

Addison Mizner, Inc.: Factory Made Originals (1919-1931), a collection of archival documents, photographs, products and more, will be shown through May 24 at Old Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Call 395-6766.

A Flower in the Desert, showcasing award-winning picture books, will be shown through May 24 at the Morikami Museum, Delray Beach. Folding Images: Japanese Screens from the Liza Hyde Collection will be shown through July 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is $4.25 for adults, $2 for kids. Call 495-0233. Honoring International Museum Day, admission will be reduced to $1 on Saturday, May 18.

Laurence Sisson Retrospective: Paintings of Maine and the Southwest will be shown through May 31 at the Eissey Campus Art Gallery, 3160 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. A free tour is offered at 2 p.m. Call 625-2440.

Prints from Museum Collections: Distinctive Intaglio by Joseph Demarais will be shown through May 31 at Ryals Gallery, One S. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton. Call 393-2461.

Wonderful Wood, an exhibit of photographs by Rudy Umans and handcrafted creations by the Palm Beach County Woodturners, will be shown through June 5 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center, West Palm Beach. Hours are 1 to 4:45 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday to Friday, and 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday. Free. Call 233-1400.

Art and craft work in a variety of media will be shown through June 14 at the Jupiter Town Hall Gallery of Art, 210 Military Tr. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Free. Call 746-5134.

Sun, Surf and Pier, photographs by Jeff Mustard, will be shown through June 26 at the Cultural Showcase Exhibition, west end, Level 2, at the PBIA terminal.

Palm Beach Panorama: Turn-of-the-Century Photographs by E.W. Hazard will be shown through July 31 at the Flagler Museum, Palm Beach. Admission $7. Call 655-2833.

Laurence Gartel: Computer Graphics will be shown through July 31 at the Eissey Campus Art Gallery, PBCC, Palm Beach Gardens. Hours are: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with free tours offered at 2 p.m.; and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Free. Call 624-7222.

MONDAY

The Marine Aquarium Society of the Palm Beaches will present aquacultural pioneer Martin Moe on ornamental tropical fish breeding, at 7:30 p.m. at the South Florida Science Museum, West Palm Beach. Free. Call 775-9403 or 686-3984.

Palm Beach Pack and Paddle Club will preview summertime hiking, camping and snorkeling opportunities at 7:30 p.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion, Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach. Call 640-4810.

Art openings: Members of Women in the Visual Arts will show handmade jewelry and watercolor paintings of area storefronts and window displays through May 31 at Patch Reef Park, Boca Raton. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 997-0791.

Palm Beach County art teachers will show examples of their work through June 7 at the Humanities Gallery, PBCC, Lake Worth. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Free. Call 439-8142.

Wearable Art: Clothing as Collectibles will be shown through June 23 at the PBCC Museum of Art, 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. Admission $2. Call 582-0006.

Play readings: Trophies, a drama by John J. Wooten, will be read as the final event in the Playsearch Series at 8 p.m. at the Caldwell Theatre Company, 7873 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Donation requested. Call 241-7432 or 930-6400.

One Last Look, a comedy by Steve Carter, will be presented by the Quest Theatre Company at 8 p.m. at the Stonzek Studio Theatre, Lake Worth Playhouse, 711 Lake Ave., Lake Worth. Requested donation $5. Call 832-9828.

TUESDAY

A Sales Tax Workshop for New Businesses will be offered at 2 p.m. at the Boca Raton Community Center, 150 NW Crawford Blvd. Free. Call 640-2800.

An Intangible Tax Workshop will be offered by the Florida Department of Revenue at 6:30 p.m. at the Branch Library, 7777 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Free. Call 640-6152.

The Delray Beach Power Squadron will conduct a six-week course in Safe Boating from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Spanish River High School, Yamato Road at Jog Road, Boca Raton. Materials fee of $28. Call 495-4920.

''Everything You Need to Know to Change Your Body,'' a fitness and nutrition seminar, will be offered at 7:30 p.m. at Gold's Gym, 9910 Alt. A1A, Promenade Plaza, Palm Beach Gardens. Admission $5 at the door. Call 694-6727.

WEDNESDAY

March meister: The Jupiter High School Symphonic and Concert bands will perform their annual Tribute to John Philip Sousa at 7:30 p.m. today and Thursday at the school auditorium, 500 N. Military Tr. Free. Call 744-7921.

Pops: Peter Nero and Pops at the Philharmonic will perform ``By Request'' at 8 p.m. at the University Center Auditorium, FAU, Boca Raton. The program of favorites will be repeated at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. Tickets range from $20 to $55. Call 367-3737 or 832-SHOW.

THURSDAY

The Fabulons will perform popular favorites from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. at Veterans Park, 802 NE 1st St., Delray Beach. Free. Blankets or lawn chairs and picnic goodies recommended. Call 243-7249.

The PBCC Gardens Concert Band will present ``A Ride on the Orient Express'' at 7:30 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theatre, PBCC, Palm Beach Gardens. Tickets are $5. Call 625-2345.

Safe boating: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a six-week Safe Boating course from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Phil Foster Park, off the Blue Heron Boulevard bridge, Riviera Beach. Materials fee of $25. Call 842-2128 or 863-8489.

FRIDAY

An Intangible Tax Workshop will be offered by the Florida Department of Revenue at 10 a.m. at the West Palm Beach Public Library, 100 Clematis St., downtown West Palm Beach. Free. Call 640-6152.

Roundtable: Attorney Maria Sachs will address the effects of gangs in the community before the Boca Raton Roundtable at 11:30 a.m. at the Marriott Boca Center. Luncheon cost of $20 for non-members. Call 750-1416.

Student theater: The Castle by Howard Barker, a drama set during the medieval crusades, will be performed at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Studio One Theatre, Schmidt Performing Arts Center, FAU, Boca Raton. Adult themes intended for mature audiences will be expressed. Tickets are $10. The play will be repeated next weekend. Call 367-3737.

SATURDAY

Motorsports: The Pepsi Jet Car Nationals will be featured from 3 to 11 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Moroso Motorsports Park, Palm Beach Gardens. Admission $15, or two-day pass for $25; free under 12. Advance discount tickets may be obtained at Bennet Auto Supply, Bud's Chicken & Seafood, and Curtis Mathes. Call 622-1400.

Mother May I, a time-speed-distance road rally presented by the Tropical Sports Car Club, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Days Inn, Hillsboro Boulevard at I-95, Deerfield Beach. Entry fee of $15 per car. Call 753-8219 or 395-7984.

Volk in Vogue: Historic West Palm Beach Inc. will conduct a walking tour of five historically certified homes designed by John L. Volk, beginning at 5:30 p.m. from 32nd Street at Spruce Avenue, in the Old Northwood Historic District, West Palm Beach. Tickets are $30 for non-members. Call 835-0563.

-- CHUCK CHYNOWETH

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