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VOL. 24 NO. 1 www.seabreezepublications.com JANUARY 2023

17th Annual Jupiter Craft National Law Enforcement

Brewers Festival Appreciation Day

Still the best day of the year so far!
Join us for Field of Beers, Friday, Jan. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a holiday
27 and the 17th Annual Jupiter Craft that falls on Jan. 9 every year and helps citizens come together
Brewers Festival, Saturday, Jan. 28 from and show appreciation to their local law enforcement. It’s a day
1 to 5 p.m. at the Roger Dean Chevrolet on which citizens can take the time to show police officers that
Stadium in Jupiter! Just like years in the their work is appreciated and that they understand how difficult
past we are looking forward to some old their job can be. It’s also a good day for police officers and the
and new excellent breweries joining us community to come together and make safer communities.
in our continued quest to keep your eyes One of the main organizations involved with the creation of
open and taste buds quenching for another of their delicious concoctions! this holiday was the organization C.O.P.S. This organization, also known as Concerns
Friday Field of Beers event patrons walk the dugouts and bases sampling 25-plus craft beers of Police Survivors, founded this holiday in 2015 as a way for citizens to let their police
paired perfectly with culinary perfections by Rockstar Catering. Saturday Jupiter Craft Brewers officer know that their work in the community is appreciated and that they know how
Festival event will have over 50 brewers and over 175 craft beers for your enjoyment. We have difficult modern policing can be. It’s a holiday that’s been celebrated ever since.
local, regional and national talent. Your favorites are sure to be found, and no doubt you’ll walk Facts About Law Enforcement
away with some new favorites on your list. There will be ales, lagers, light to dark and everything We’ve included a bit of information about law enforcement that will help everyone
in between. It truly is the best day of the year so far. celebrating this holiday get a better idea of the challenges, as well as the problems, that
Enjoy the sounds of live music and the ever popular and local favorite Food Shack Food Truck face modern law enforcement organizations and officers.
will be on hand to curb your appetite. Come get your groove on at our silent disco! Not sure what • In the United States, there are approximately 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers.
it is? Stop by to see and listen closely! But be sure to bring your dancing shoes – our rock stars are • Of the law enforcement officers serving in the United States, approximately 108,000
hard to resist! New this year test your skills or try your luck at the 50/50 golf putting challenge, of them are female.
proceeds go to Autism Project of Palm Beach County. • Sept. 11, 2001 was the deadliest single day for police officers in the United States;
You must be 21-plus years of age to attend with a valid identification. Tickets for Field of Beers 72 officers were killed.
are $110 (plus service fee) online only. Tickets for Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival are $40 (plus • Between 1791 and 2020, there have been 20,700-plus police officers killed in
service fee) online or can be purchased day of event at the gate $45 (cash only). A portion of the the line of duty.
proceeds go to Autism Project of Palm Beach County.
Please note: No strollers, backpacks or dogs allowed, and only paying patrons over the age National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on page 3
of 21 will be admitted.
Kaitlin’s Angel Run

On Nov. 5, 2003, Kaitlin Ashley Kazanjian, age 16, lost event of about 200 runners, ready for an early morning full of fun, exercise, food, music,
her life as the passenger in a vehicle being driven at excessive and prizes.
speeds. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death The event is named for and established in the memory of Kaitlin A. Kazanjian, who
for U.S. teens. These deaths are preventable, and our charity was only 16 years old when she was tragically killed in a car accident. The event goals
aims to save lives by raising awareness about teen-driver are not only to raise money for the charity, which provides educational scholarship
safety. Getting behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous funds of about $150,000 or more to the children of PBA members, but also to bring the
activities for teens, yet it’s also something they do every day. dangers of distracted teen driving to the forefront. In today’s society, our children and
Six teenagers, ages 16 to 19, are killed every day due young drivers face many distractions, including cell phone usage, smart cars, music,
to speeding, texting and driving, failing to wear seat belts, and texting, and they need to be aware of those dangers.
driving drowsy, driving buzzed, and engaging in other Please use the link below (or scan the QR code) to make your
dangerous habits. Let’s raise awareness to keep our teens plans to attend the Seventh Annual Kaitlin’s Angel Run through
and our streets safe! Downtown Abacoa! We look forward to seeing you there and
On Jan. 1, 2016, the Palm Beach County Police supporting this great cause!
Benevolent Association Inc., (PBA) the local police union, organized and hosted the inaugural https://www.pbcpba.org/kaitlins-angel-run-2023-registration-
Kaitlin’s Angel Run as a Safety Awareness Run/Walk Event. The first event was a 1.1-mile open/
loop that included a fitness challenge for those interested. Over the last seven years, the
event has grown, and it is now a full-fledged 5K run timed by AccuChip! The PBA takes Kaitlin’s Angel Run on page 3
pride in handling the entire event, and staff and volunteers work the run. We now host an
Abacoa 2023 Upcoming Events

March 11 and 12 Jupiter Irish Fest See Concert
April 2 Macaroni Kid’s and Music
April 23 and 24 Cajun Crawfish and Music Fest Events
April 29 Live Like Jake on Page 3