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art happeningS

Lighthouse ArtCenter Opening Night Crosses Cultures

Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) welcomed over 100 Christopher Norton. The ArtCenter is dedicated to the visual arts,
guests and members on the evening of Thursday, Sept. and its mission is to inspire, engage, and connect our community
9 for the opening reception of Art Across Cultures through a vibrant school of art, unique exhibitions, and diverse
which runs through Oct. 29. The exhibition features special events. In the last 57 years, it has grown to include a
Women in the Visual Arts and Art by Aboriginal People. gallery, school of art, gift shop, and art supply store. Supported
Admission is free to members and $5 for nonmembers. by memberships, sponsors, and grants, the ArtCenter now serves
Art is available for purchase. For more information, visit over 22,000 visitors; 2,200 students; 45 faculty members; 400
lighthousearts.org. summer art campers; and a comprehensive outreach program
Women in the Visual Arts (WITVA) is a nonprofit to benefit underserved and disabled residents in the community.
organization whose mission is to support professional For more information, visit https://www.lighthousearts.org.
women artists in South Florida. The organization Facebook: @lighthousearts.org
includes over 200 artists and art lovers. The juried Instagram: @lighthousearts
Women in the Visual Arts exhibition features a variety of Twitter: @LighthouseArtC
media created by select WITVA members. The art styles Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery And 2-D Studio
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of the Northern Territory of Australia. The Aboriginal paintings ethically sourced and certified and is available for purchase. Jewelry and Textiles
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sense of movement and rhythm. The dot paintings tell stories of The Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery & School of Art is a (561) 746-3101
survival with hidden symbols that have a deeper understanding 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded in 1964 by eight artists and Photos by Gail V. Haines

Sue Snyder, Penny Robb, Jordan Weber Sandy Ryter, Susan Peck and Carolyn Austin Jeremy Oxer, Luch Oxer and John Colvin Jeni Licata, Chad Steve, Lisa Johnson

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SportS

Jupiter Senior Softball Association

Seeks Players

The Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA) is seeking
Singer Island Liquor Booth additional players to fill team rosters for games the remainder of
(561) 842-4318 the year and for the 2022 winter league that opens next January
and runs through March.
Players 55 and older and of all skill levels are welcome.
Liquor • Beer • Wine • Cigars
Games are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
We are located directly on singer island! at Jupiter Community Park at 8:30 a.m. JSSA President Tom
Cosentino said, “We’ve finalized the rules for the winter league
1241 Blue Heron Blvd. and everything is going great.” In addition to pickup games, a Russell Perlman, 69, survivor of two heart attacks and open-
riviera Beach fall season featuring four teams opens Oct. 18 and runs through heart surgery blasts a hit to right field.
Ask About Delivery Dec. 13. Besides being able to play a game they love, players cite
as benefits the camaraderie of teammates and exercise that helps Sports on page 8