Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - January 2022

16 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 2 COMMUNITY CORNER Volunteer Opportunities available for 2022 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival REGISTRATION ONLINE AT WWW.ARTIGRAS.ORG By Rebecca Seelig, PBPR The ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival presented by Hanley Foundation is looking for volunteers to make the 2022 festival a success. It takes more than 600 volunteers to run the event smoothly, and volunteers can be 13 years and older. Volunteer applications are available at www.artigras.org. "Volunteers are the backbone of ArtiGras. Last year they helped us make the transition to a new venue seamless," said Noel Martinez, President and CEO of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, which produces the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival. "Now, we need volunteers to help us grow the experience at the Gardens North County District Park." Volunteers can choose one of two shifts per day in the following areas: Amazon ArtiKids Zone, Parking/ Transportation, Artist Relations, Site Operations, Volunteer Committee, Youth Art Competition Committee, Information Booths and Merchandising. Volunteers will also receive a free T-shirt, free admission to the festival before or after their shift the day of volunteering, special parking and free food and beverages in the volunteer area. Students will also receive community service credit for the hours they volunteer. For more information on volunteering for ArtiGras and details about the festival, visit www.artigras.org or call 561- 746-7111. The 37th Annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, February 19-20, 2022, will be held at the Gardens North County District Park on 117th Court North. This year the festival will showcase a juried exhibition of outstanding fine art and feature activities which include live entertainment, a new Culinary Arts Studio, a special Amazon ArtiKids Zone and Baptist Health Youth Art Competition. Ranked as a Top-10 fine arts festival by Sunshine Artist Magazine, ArtiGras offers its patrons the opportunity to meet more than 300 of the top artists from around the world. About Hanley Foundation Hanley Foundation combats substance use disorders within our communities by raising awareness and providing education through quality substance use prevention programming in schools and communities in Palm Beach and 21 other counties within Florida. Hanley Foundation is dedicated to working alongside community partners to promote healthy lifestyles and to positively influence attitudes, norms, and values by empowering individuals and families while helping supply need-based treatment scholarships to individuals with demonstrated needs in Palm Beach County. About Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the ten (10) municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the Chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida's "Prosperity Coast". The Chamber's four strategic imperatives are: A Prosperous Economy, High Quality of Life for all residents, a Smart and Connected Region, and Regional Leadership. For more information visit: www. pbnchamber.com. Where History Meets Adventure! Smartphone Tour App Available in English, French & Spanish This activity is conducted under permit from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and occurs all or in part on public lands administered by the BLM within the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area. 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469 501(C)3 nonprofit Lighthouse Climbs • Programs & Events History Exhibits • Nature Trails • Gift Shop jupiterlighthouse.org • 561-747-8380 $1 OFF REGULAR ADMISSION PER PERSON EXP 12/31/22 BVM22