Page 15 - Jupiter Spotlight - December '19

Jupiter Spotlight, Page 15
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By Rex Hearn annual Messiah concerts with orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7 the Chorale Symphony, No.
December is full of Christmas delights. The spirit of this holy p.m. in the Royal Poinciana Chapel on the Island. And Monday, 9 uniting three local choruses
season is triumphing over its commercial aspect. Here are some Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of for the Ode to Joy movement.
holiday suggestions. In my English homeland the celebrated Jupiter/Tequesta. Soloists are: Abby Ward, soprano; Jessica Ray, Soloists are: Sandra Lopez,
service of Nine Lessons and Nine Carols in King’s College mezzo; Christopher Waite, tenor; Neil Nelson, bass. Tickets are soprano; Robynne Redmon,
Chapel, Cambridge, is heard on BBC all over the world and $25, by phone or at the door. Call (561) 845-9696 for information. mezzo-soprano; Stuart Neill,
Handel’s Messiah is given in countless venues. Palm Beach Symphony tenor; and Clayton Brainerd,
The Messiah At the Kravis Center, Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. their new Music bass-baritone. Call (561) 281-
The Masterworks Chorus of the Palm Beaches, a very fine Director, Gerard Schwarz, leads two works by Beethoven. The 0145 for information.
80-voice group conducted by Maestro Ken Taylor give their Emperor Piano Concerto, No. 4, soloist Haracio Gutierrez and Joyful Traditions
Another fine chorus shares
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse their version of this special
season. The Choral Society
And Museum Calendar Of Events of the Palm Beaches take a different approach starting with
Puccini’s Gloria followed by A Holiday to Remember, Mac
Huff’s arrangements of White Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy
Hanukkah, Do You Hear What I Hear and other popular carols.
Holiday Movie Night: It’s A Wonderful Life • Museum gift shop with holiday specials – 10 percent off most These will be given at the Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium,
Dec. 14, 5 to 8:30 p.m. merchandise and a 20 percent savings for members from 5 to F.A.U. Jupiter Campus on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and
$5 per person. Tickets online Nov. 1 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25. Call (561) 626-9997
Gates and food open at 5 p.m., film begins at 6 p.m. • Receive a special holiday movie treat from staff. for information.
Get in the festive mood with a special viewing of one of our • Bring your beach chair. Gingerbread Concert
favorite holiday films, It’s a Wonderful Life. Join us outdoors for • Outside food and drink; pets not permitted. Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music gives their Annual
a family night and bring your beach chairs or blankets. Food and Family Adventure Day Gingerbread Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. with
drink will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring a box of Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 holiday classics performed by Lynn Philharmonia at the Boca
tissues … we won’t judge, we may borrow some. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Raton Resort and Hotel, 501 E. Camino Real. Tickets are $35.
We’ll also have our museum gift shop open offering Experience a fun family day on the waterfront and join the Phone (561) 237-9000 for information.
wonderful holiday specials. Every nook in our shop contains adventures of a young Charlie Pierce while discovering Florida’s Eissey Campus Theatre
great holiday finds including a special collection of children’s wild maritime heritage. Join us for an unforgettable morning Seven holiday-themed concerts are on offer in this lovely
toys, favorite Florida books, sparkling jewelry and elegant filled with storytelling, historical characters, art murals and crafts, spacious indoor arena. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. Ballet East
tropical touches for your home or as a gift. For movie goers, fishing, music, special exhibits, demonstrations, games and presents The Nutcracker. Sunday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. the Indian
the gift shop will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. and ticket holders activities at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. We’ll be River Pops will dazzle your auditory senses! Monday, Dec. 9 at
will receive 10 percent off most merchandise and Lighthouse joined by partners FishingCommunity.Org and Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki 7:30 p.m.The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches have their
members receive 20 percent off. Movie goers will also receive Museum. special holiday festival. On Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. popular
a special movie gift! Please bring sunscreen and water shoes for shoreline tenor Franco Corso presents My Italian Christmas with lots of
Sponsored by: Gold Level Corporate Partner: Joseph C activities! Program attendees are also invited to climb the holiday classics. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Palm Beach
Kempe, Professional Association Attorneys and Counselors at lighthouse: children must be a minimum of 48 inches tall to Gardens Concert Band offers traditional holiday favorites with the
Law climb, be accompanied by an adult and have a change of dry outstanding Dwyer High School Chorus. Then it’s The Nutcracker
Film by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart and Donna shoes. Pets and alcohol are not permitted on the property. This ballet again on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at
Reed: A desperate and overwhelmed businessman, ready to is free for children 18 and under, adults are $10. Tickets are 2 p.m. given by Dance Theatre of Florida. Then on Wednesday,
end-it-all, is rescued by an angel and shown what his family and required for these events and go on sale Dec. 7, https://www. Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. the world famous Ten Tenors feature their ten-
town would be like had he never existed … saved by the bell. jupiterlighthouse.org/special-events-tickets/family-adventure- part harmonies in Home for the Holidays as they spread good
• Food trucks and drinks will be available for purchase. day. cheer to everyone. Call (561) 207-5900 for information.
Pet Matters

by Pat Deshong, President of Furry Friends
Adoption, Clinic & Ranch

"For the Love of Animals" features
real stories happening at Furry Friends
in Jupiter. We are The Humane Society
of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta and the
only no-kill shelter open to the public
in northern Palm Beach County. We’ve
been rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-
homing the homeless animals in our When considering adding a furry family member to your
community for more than 30 years. family, please visit our Palm City Ranch at 4841 S.W. Zarrella
Our not for profit 501c3 organization Street. All of our adoptable dogs and cats are now at our ranch
consists of our Jupiter based Adoption but by the time you are reading this article, we may very well have
Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to the public), Thrift Boutique, furry residents in our new Jupiter home at 100 Capital Street in
and Palm City Ranch. the Jupiter Commerce Park! Call us at 561-747-5311 ext. 2 for
information!
Blessings to you for your support and faith in us… all for the
First came JP, an elderly hound mix who had lived at Furry LOVE of animals!
Friends for many years. Annie fostered JP for the last 5 months
of his life, giving him daily beach time, his favorite foods, and
boatloads of snuggles. Then entered Stanley, a young pup born Patricia Deshong, President
with pancreatic issues that needed extra TLC. While in her foster Progress with our new
care, Stanley wormed his way into Annie’s heart and became her building. Please help
Furry Friends “foster failure.” us get to the finish line
Next was Comet, a puppy born with severe congenital issues. by donating today!
Annie did what many people would not do, tending daily to his Our clinic is now
chronic skin condition & open sores. She cradled him as he took open at 100 Capital
his last breaths, whispering in his ear that life across the Rainbow Street. Our Adoption
Bridge would be very different from what he had endured on earth. Center will be finished
Without missing a beat, Annie immediately stepped up to foster soon!!
Charlie, a small terrier mix who had been hit by a car and whose Our new home! If you would like to be a part of our new
owners had paid for his surgery. Sadly, he did not receive the beginning, please contact us. Like each nail, block, & tile, every
physical therapy he needed post surgery and he was surrendered donation, no matter how small, will help make our dream come
to Furry Friends, unable to walk. With Annie’s patience, Charlie true… All for the Love of Animals.
has made tremendous improvement. Annie says, “Charlie LOVES Please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org or call
his wheels and is as fast as lightning.” With brother Stanley 561.747.5311 ext. 1 for more information. Ask for Pat Deshong,
and mother Annie, Charlie conquers the world with swimming President, or Curry Krasulak, Director of Development.
lessons, beach walks and meeting new furry friends. He’s quite
the outgoing pup who can now walk unassisted! This is what Furry Friends is all about…rescuing, rehabilitating,
Fosters like Annie are critical to Furry Friends. And our and giving homeless companion animals their best future… no
organization is blessed to have so many who heed the call to help matter how long it takes to find it. We invite you to come visit us!
those having the greatest need. There’s Wendy who has been Our website is www.furryfriendsadoption.org.
Furry Friends depends on the generous support from donors
fostering the tiniest of kittens for more than two years. She has like you. Without Furry Friends, the future of the many animals
never shied away from a challenge, be it ringworm, mange, or we save would be uncertain. Thank you for donating and helping
other conditions even more serious or contagious. Sleep? Many us continue our animal saving mission.
of our kitten fosters do not get it as they work around the clock to Ways to donate (tax ID #59-2111273):
care for their young charges. 1. Mail a check made payable to Furry Friends to 100 Capital
Furry Friends salutes our many fosters! We cannot do what Street, Jupiter, FL 33458.
we do without them! We challenge you to join their ranks and 2. Visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org
discover just how rewarding it can be to save a life. To learn how 3. Call us with your credit card information at 561.747.5311 ext. 3
you can foster, please visit www.furryfriendsadoption.org. “Your donation creates the possibilities to make miracles
happen for our Furry Friends”
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