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Jupiter Senior Softball

By Mike Richmond Jupiter’s Parks and Recreation
This past April, Tim Lavery, 66, saw an insert in his water Department which Storch
bill about the Jupiter Senior Softball program and decided to said, has been an outstanding
sign up. “I hadn’t played softball, or any ball, in 20 years,” he partnership that has contributed
said. Since then he’s been playing in games three mornings greatly to the success of the
a week and said he’s enjoying the camaraderie of fellow senior softball program.
players and being outdoors and exercising. Persons interested in playing
For Dave Jakubiak, 62, who began playing in the fall of are encouraged to register as
2021, the motivation has been a combination of meeting soon as possible. They will be
and making new friends, getting good exercise “and playing added to rosters of pickup games
a game you love.” The year-round slow-pitch softball and have an opportunity in the
program is open to persons 55 and older and more players months ahead to hone their skills
are welcome, said League Commissioner Paul Storch. for the 2023 Winter League that
“It’s a fantastic way to spend two or so hours a morning kicks off next January and runs
three days a week,” Storch said. Games are every Monday, through March.
Wednesday and Friday mornings at Jupiter Community Park, Registration can be made
3377 Church St., beginning with batting practice at 8:30 a.m. online at www.leaguelineup.com/
The senior softball program is sponsored by the nonprofit jssa. For more information contact On deck, batter Dave Tim Lavery takes a throw at first base during infield
Jupiter Senior Softball Association in cooperation with Gary Newman at (917) 623-0791. Jakubiak warm-ups.
Ninth Annual Countdown 2 Zero Pet Adoption Event

Kickoff Event: Saturday, Sept. County Commissioners,

24 From 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. to bring local animal
welfare organizations
together and end the
Adoption Promotions Continue Through Oct. 1 euthanasia of adoptable
Each year, local animal rescue groups join together for animals in PBC. To
the Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption Event – Palm Beach learn more, please
County’s (PBC) largest adoption event – in an effort to save visit countdown2zero.
the lives of hundreds of animals. org or email info@
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue countdown2zero.org.
League and PBC’s Public Safety Department Division About Peggy Adams
Animal Care and Control (PBCACC) will open its doors to Animal Rescue League
host local rescues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both campuses will Peggy Adams Animal
be filled with adorable, adoptable animals hoping to meet Rescue League provides
someone ready to take them home! Adoption promotions critical services to more
and specials will continue at each individual shelter and/ than 34,000 animals each
or rescue organization through Oct. 1. Hundreds of dogs, year and collaborates
cats, rabbits, birds, and other animals will be seeking new with local area rescues
families and homes. to expand the lifesaving work in PBC. About PBCACC
Admission and parking is free for the Countdown 2 Zero The mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue The mission of Palm Beach County Animal Care and
Pet Adoption Event. Many of the rescue groups will be League is to provide shelter to lost, homeless, and Control is to encourage pet owners to be responsible for pets
offering special discounts and adoption incentives, and all unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other in their care by providing educational programs on humane
new pet parents will receive special gifts. In addition, rabies medical services for companion animals, and to care treatment, animal behavior training, and proper control.
license tags will be complimentary (where applicable) for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and Animal Care and Control provides safe shelter and veterinary
for each adopted pet that will reside in PBC courtesy of neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, care for lost, abandoned and unwanted animals; returns to
PBCACC. By visiting Countdown2Zero.org, you will be community involvement, and education to further the owners or adopts to new homes, as many impounded animals
able to see the various rescue organizations and link to their bond between people and animals. Peggy Adams Animal as possible; encourages spay/neuter by providing reduced-cost
website to view their adoptable animal list. Rescue League has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, surgery for Palm Beach County pet owners. The agency also
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is located at 3200 America’s largest independent charity navigator. Peggy enforces county, state, and federal animal laws, and conducts
N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. PBCACC is located at Adams is an independent nonprofit animal rescue other effective programs which protect the health, safety, and
7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. organization operating continuously since 1925. For more welfare of animals and the residents of Palm Beach County.
Rescue organizations participating in the Ninth Annual information and to donate, please visit PeggyAdams.org. For more information, please visit pbcgov.com/animal.
C2Z Adoption Event currently include: Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League; PBCACC; Big Dog Ranch Rescue;
Furry Friends Adoption Clinic and Ranch; Shining Horse
Farm and Sanctuary; and Touch of Grey Rescue. CAMPBELL AND KARLIK, P.A.
Sponsors to date include: PetMeds; Camp Bow Wow
Boca; Camp Rusty Dog; Conking & Lewis Construction; ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Daszkal Bolton; Flagler Bank; Furry Friends Adoption
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About The Countdown 2 Zero Initiative
Launched in 2014, Countdown 2 Zero is a public/
private community collaboration, initiated by Peggy Adams
Animal Rescue League, PBCACC, and the PBC Board of

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