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Boca Happenings

The Mersey Beatles from page 1
and charm. The Mersey Beatles recreate The Beatles’ Boca Raton Public Library
costume changes and authentic Liverpool accents, wit,

sound and image with amazing accuracy, using replica
Hofner, Rickenbacker, and Gretsch guitars and VOX “Insufficient Sleep: Photography Exhibit, “Autumn
and Ludwig gear. in New England,” At Boca
Tickets to The Mersey Beatles range in price from A Public Health Crisis”
$39 to $55 (VIP) and are on sale now. VIP tickets Keeps Audience Wide Awake Downtown Public Library
include premium seating, The Mersey Beatles free CD
download, and a Meet & Greet with Julia Baird and at Boca Downtown Library Through October 25th.
the band. Tickets can be purchased online at http://
miznerparkculturalcenter.com or by phone at (844) Do you have difficulty Currently on view at the Boca Raton Public Library is a
672-2849. The Mizner Park Cultural Center is located getting enough sleep? You’re new exhibit, “Autumn in New England,” of photographs by
at 201 Plaza Real in Boca. not alone. According to the Kerry B. Koen, a former Fire Chief in Boca. Visitors to the Art
For more information about The Mersey Beatles Centers for Disease Control and in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able
visit http://www.themerseybeatles.com/ Prevention, “About 70 million to view a variety of eye-catching photographs showcasing
Americans suffer from chronic both rural and urban settings taken during the beautiful fall
sleep problems. Lack of sleep is season in New England.
associated with injuries, chronic
3rd Annual Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival diseases, mental illnesses, poor
from page 1 quality of life and well-being, Dr. Christine Spadola, Ph.D.
increased health care costs, and
Admission is $20 per person for those ages two lost work productivity.” It can even increase the risk of some
years and up, and includes unlimited carnival rides, a types of cancer and worsen depression. It’s not surprising that
kiddie cornstalk maze, multiple fall photo vignettes, a researchers are trying to uncover the causes and solutions for
scarecrow dress-up village, face painting and sponsor this public health crisis.
giveaways. Admission is free for children under So when Christine Spadola, Ph.D., an assistant professor
24 months old, but that does not include access to in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work at
carnival rides. Florida Atlantic University, recently visited the Boca Raton
For an additional cost, attendees can also enjoy Public Library to present recent research on the problem
picking the perfect pumpkin in the patch (prices vary, of sleeplessness, her audience was fully attentive. Her talk
based on pumpkin size), decorating pumpkins in was part of the “FAU Research in Action” series, a yearlong
the Pumpkin Decorating tent (supplies and clean-up collaboration between Florida Atlantic University’s
included in cost), and yummy offerings in the Pumpkin Division of Research and the City of Boca Raton Libraries Koen moved
Food Court featuring savory and sweet pumpkin in which researchers share their innovative work and seek to Boca Raton
delights, as well as delicious fair food. Adults can also input from the community. in 1956 and
enjoy pumpkin-inspired craft cocktails or a cold brew In “Sleep: Why We Need It and How to Get It,” Dr. attended public
at the Beer Garden. Spadola identified several causes of sleeplessness, including schools in Boca
The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival was modeled after artificial light associated with TVs and other electronics, Ra t o n a nd
its famous big sister – the Coconut Grove Pumpkin hormonal changes associated with puberty and aging, and Delray Beach.
Patch Festival – which was recently lauded as one of inconsistent schedules. She suggested 12 ways to get better Upon graduation
the top 20 Best Fall Harvest Festivals & Events by sleep, including avoiding caffeine, alcohol and electronics from Seacrest
O, The Oprah Magazine, #2 among the top 29 Best at night; reducing stress by keeping a journal and practicing High School, he attended Southern Illinois University to
Fall Festivals & Fairs in the U.S. by Country Living, yoga or meditation; and keeping a sleep diary to indicate pursue professional studies in photojournalism. He became
and the Best Fall Festival in the state of Florida by what triggers your sleeplessness and identify how many involved with local and state newspapers while attending
Travel+Leisure in 2017. hours of sleep your body needs. For serious sleep problems, the university and developed an interest in municipal and
Event sponsors include Florida Dairy Farmers, Dr. Spadola recommended consulting a sleep expert to state government, which led to a thirty-eight-year career as
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, GOYA, Angry rule out disorders such as sleep apnea, which is highly a professional firefighter and fire officer, including a term
Orchard Hard Cider, Samuel Adams Octoberfest, Truly undiagnosed. as Fire Chief in Boca Raton. Throughout his career, he
Spiked & Sparkling, Homestead Miami Speedway, The FAU Research in Action series continues on maintained a keen interest in photography and continues to
Wyndham Boca, Solus Church, and Parks Tae-Kwon- September 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library pursue his passion for the art.
Do Federation. with “Tomorrow’s Researchers: Student Spotlight.” Three “Autumn in New England” will run through October
For more information, visit www. FAU Wave award-winning students will present their 25th at the Downtown Library, 400 NW 2nd Avenue, during
bocapumpkinpatch.com. research findings on topics as diverse as ocean acidification, regular library hours.
abrasion-resistant and flexible nylon polymer fishing lines,
and campus parking. Boca Raton Public Library on page 5
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Photography By ........................................................ Jon Ricco
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