👋 Good morning, Palm Beach neighbors!
We're sliding into another sunshine-soaked long weekend, and the county is bursting with dachshund parades, night-market bites, and spooky lighthouse climbs.
Pour yourself a cafecito and let's make plans.
In today’s edition:
Paint the Park Revives Riviera Beach
Sandbag-fill Stations Reopen
New Eats
Coming Up This Week
Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time
"Paint the Park" Revives Riviera Beach
This past Saturday, 120 volunteers from the nonprofit Color Our City turned the once-graffiti-scarred walls of Barracuda Bay Park into a vibrant marine-life mural. The project—led by Riviera Beach high-school art teacher Maritza Vega—gave students community-service hours, brightened a beloved playground, and drew pledges for three more park makeovers.
Key Takeaways:
🎨 Community Revitalization: 120 volunteers from Color Our City transformed graffiti-covered walls at Barracuda Bay Park into a stunning marine-life mural.
👩🏫 Local Leadership: The project was led by Maritza Vega, a Riviera Beach high school art teacher, inspiring students and neighbors alike.
🌊 Youth Involvement: Student participants earned community-service hours while contributing to a creative public space.
🌴 Momentum for More: The success of this mural sparked plans for three additional park makeovers across the city.
Want to help next time? → colorourcity.org/volunteer
Supplies wish-list: exterior primer, 4-inch brushes, snack donations
Sandbag-fill Stations Reopen
Think About It:
With sandbag-fill stations reopening across Palm Beach County, it’s a timely reminder to double-check your storm prep. ⛈️ Even outside of hurricane season’s peak, late fall can still bring heavy rains and flash flooding. Take a few minutes to restock supplies, clear your drains, and keep those sandbags handy — peace of mind is the best kind of protection.t starts right here at home, with neighbors helping neighbors.
Here’s How You Can Take Advantage:
💪 Bring your own shovel and bags, or pick up free ones at designated county sites.
🚗 Fill up early to avoid long lines, especially before a storm watch.
🏡 Stack sandbags around doors and low entry points to prevent flooding.
📍 Check your city or county website for updated locations and hours before you go.
A little preparation now can save a lot of cleanup later.
Here are some links that might be useful:
Palm Beach County Emergency Management — Emergency Supplies info
Palm Beach County Safety & Recovery Tips — (includes sandbagging advice)
Coming Up This Week
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
Massive Rembrandt Exhibition Sat 10/19–Sun 3/29
Explore over 70 masterpieces from The Leiden Collection, including early works by Rembrandt. Tickets: $20–$25. A rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Dutch Golden Age art.
🎶 Music & Performances
Jake Owen & Dirty Heads ConcertFri 10/24 7 PM
Enjoy a night of country and reggae fusion with Jake Owen and Dirty Heads. Tickets available now. A perfect blend of coastal vibes and live music.
🌴 Family & Community Fun
Friday Night at the Museum Fri 10/17 • 6 PM
Kids ages 7–11 can enjoy an “after hours” night at the Explorium with pizza, a movie, hands-on experiments, and exclusive exhibit access. Pre-registration is required.
✅ More Events & Details:
“Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: A Grand Solo — The Norton’s Landmark Dutch Golden Age Exhibition”
The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach has unveiled “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection,” now the largest U.S. exhibition of privately held 17th-century Dutch paintings.
Featuring more than 70 works by over 25 artists — including 17 paintings by Rembrandt and the only Vermeer in private hands — the show spans the full sweep of Dutch Golden Age art.
The exhibition runs October 25, 2025 through March (or April) 2026.
🎨 Step into Rembrandt’s World!
The Norton Museum of Art is showcasing Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time with 75+ masterpieces, including 17 works by Rembrandt and a rare Vermeer!
📍 Where: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach
🗓️ When: Oct 25, 2025 – Mar 29, 2026
💬 Special Talk: Nov 14 – ArtSpeaks with Elizabeth Nogrady
Don’t miss this chance to experience the Dutch Golden Age like never before!
👉 More info
🎬 Twilight In Concert | Sat, Oct 18 • 2 PM & 7:30 PM — Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Hall
The vampire romance that defined a generation—now with a live orchestra. Watch Twilight on the big screen while musicians perform the haunting score right before your eyes. Whether you’re Team Edward or Team Jacob, you’ll feel the spark all over again. 🩸✨
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