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VOL. 24 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2023

Chili Cook-Off Turn Up The Jazz!

The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach
County will be hosting their Firefighter Come on down and join “Popeye” and special jazz
Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Feb. 4 at guest greats at the Abacoa Amphitheater, Sunday,
the Abacoa Amphitheater. Decorated Feb. 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a mind, mood, and stress
chili booths from local departments, restaurants, balancing afternoon!
and organizations will all compete for prizes and Famous jazz musician John Coltrane once said that music
bragging rights. It is the responsibility of the can “change the thinking of people.” Although he may have
celebrity judges to finally determine the “best” chili been speaking metaphorically, the quote turned out to be
and “theme” booths. This is the perfect secure venue rooted in quite literal truths. Jazz influences our brains and
to gather the family for cold drinks, hot chili, and bodies for the better, compelling us to be more creative, less
live music to support all our community partners. stressed and healthier.
Chili tasting armbands can be purchased on Listening to relaxing music is known to influence your
Eventbrite (Firefighter Chili Cook-Off) or purchased brain waves, resulting in several different cognitive benefits. Examples include:
the day of the event. Chili tasting armbands are $20 • Stress relief: Jazz music relaxes the body by activating your alpha brain waves,
for adults and $10 for children over 12. A vendor which help with reducing anxiety and promoting a calm mind.
onsite will sell adult beverages. This year the • Better sleep: Listening to jazz music can activate delta brain waves, which induce
Firefighter Chili Cook-Off event will benefit two better sleep.
organizations: Firefighters on a Mission and Firefighters to the Rescue. Firefighters on a • Increased creativity: In addition to alpha and delta waves, jazz music can promote
Mission raise money to find a cure for Duchanne Muscular Dystrophy and Firefighters to your theta brain waves, which encourage higher levels of creativity.
the Rescue raise money for firefighters and their families in need. • Improved memory and mood: According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins
The Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County are a combination of firefighters from University, listening to jazz can improve your memory, mood and verbal abilities.
local fire departments that have combined to maintain the brotherhood by supporting the • Reduced depression: Studies show that those who listen to jazz or slow music are
health and welfare of local firefighters as well as the community we fought so hard to protect. 25 percent less likely to develop depression.
They are a charitable 501(c)(3) organization that aids fire-related agencies while continuing Exposing your brain to jazz music is simply a great way to improve your overall mental
to support our community. To date, the Retired Firefighters of Palm Beach County have been well-being!
able to donate over $70,000 to individuals in need and agencies such as Hospice, War on
Cancer Street Party, Firefighters with Cancer, and the PBC Drowning Prevention Coalition.
We are proud to support firefighters and the community. Jupiter Jubilee

Deuterman Productions Presents: Feb. 4 – 11 a.m. To 4 p.m.

Clay Walker annual community event put
The Jupiter Jubilee is an
on by the Town of Jupiter for
Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. area residents. The Jubilee
typically has entertainment,
civic, educational and cultural
components.
See Page 3 for his story. This free family-friendly
event will be held at Abacoa
Community Park, 1501 Frederick
Small Road.
The Town of Jupiter has been holding the Jubilee the first week of February
NO DUMPING OR VANDALISM since 2003. Its genesis was the town’s 75th Anniversary Celebration in 2000, when a
community event was held at the municipal complex. This original event brought the
Recently, there have been increased reports of vandalism and dumping in and around community together to celebrate life in Jupiter and was so successful that town leaders
our natural preserves. If you see such activity, we ask you to please report it to the began planning for an annual event.
Town of Jupiter by calling (561) 746-5134. If the trespassers are present, we urge
you to call Jupiter Police Department at (561) 746-6201. Together we can help keep Jupiter Jubilee on page 3
our beautiful community the most ideal place to live, work and play.

Abacoa 2023 Events

March 11 and 12 Jupiter Irish Fest See Concert
and Music
March 17 St. Patty’s Day Block Party Events
March 18 H2O Tribute – Hall & Oats on Page 3
April 2 Macaroni Kid’s Festival And Camp Expo
April 15 Simply Tina: Tina Turner Tribute
April 23 and 24 Cajun Crawfish And Music Fest
April 29 Live Like Jake 5K Run/Walk