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Cultural and Environmental Consultant
Sunflower Board of Directors
Melissa Livingston President
Bill Epstein
Vice President
Crystal MacLean
Secretary
Lora McCoy
Sue Petersen
Carol Deaktor
Susan Caruso
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2601 Saint Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33434
561 482-3412
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Sunflower Community Businesses
New on our website-- we're compiling a list of businesses and services provided by Sunflower community members and friends (only families of current or former students qualify).
Business listings on our website are $25 per year. Included in this price is a monthly link from our e-newsletter, which reaches an audience of approximately 300+ subscribers, to the Sunflower Community Businesses section of our website.
For more information, please e-mail Jaime or call 561 482-3412.
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 Greetings!
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This Weekend! Shakespeare at Gumbo Limbo
This Saturday, young actors from Sunflower's traveling troupe, Shakespeare for Everyone, will present a free community performance at Gumbo  Limbo's outdoor amphitheater.
Actors ages 10-16 will perform scenes, including original student choreography, from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Hamlet," "Romeo and Juliet," "Taming of the Shrew" and "Comedy of Errors."
This fast-paced production is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare for the whole family.
This is Shakespeare for Everyone's third year performing at Gumbo Limbo. In previous years, the actors performed a shortened version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for an enthralled crowd of all ages. The outdoor setting makes the performance all the more special for both the audience and the performers.
Shakespeare for Everyone Community Performance
Saturday, Dec. 4, 1:00-2:15 pm
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
(at the amphitheater by the butterfly garden)
1801 North Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton
Free performance -- invite your friends!
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Sunflower in Boca Holiday Parade
Sunflower kids will participate in the 40th Annual Boca Raton Holiday Street Parade next Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 pm.
We need up to 20 kids ages 8 and older and maybe 6 adults to walk in the parade with Sunny, our Giant Peace Dove Puppet. Call 561 482-3412 for details if you're interested in participating.
EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD COME AND CHEER US ON AND SAY HI TO SUNNY! The parade runs up Federal Highway from SE 8th Street north to Mizner Park in Boca. See you there! |
Special Holiday-themed Classes
Get in the holiday spirit! Check out our special holiday-themed classes, this week and next, for school-age children.
Explore a Story (for ages 5-8)
Friday, Dec. 3, 3:30 -4:30 pm
"Zlateh the Goat" (a Hanukkah story)
Friday, Dec. 10, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
"The Shoemaker and the Elves"
Explorers (for ages 6-10)
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
"Gingerbread Madness"
Explorers will mix, roll, cut, decorate and frost ginger critters, then we'll put them in the oven for Explorers to eat. We'll also string popcorn and go on a Holiday Treasure Hunt.
Drop-ins are always welcome! $18 per class.
Please call 561 482-3412.
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Want to know what's going on at Sunflower?
There are so many ways to keep up-to date with all the fun classes and events going on at Sunflower. Choose the way that works best for you:
1. Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter. We're assuming you've already done that if you're reading this. But did you know you also can sign up for monthly reminders for Circle of Song or Roots & Shoots, among other lists? Update your profile here.
2. Visit our website, www.SunflowerCreativeArts.org, and check out our Events page and Google calendar.
3. Look for flyers and calendars posted at Sunflower. We have a new This Week at Sunflower printed calendar that will be posted weekly on the gate and door.
4. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. We'll keep you up-to-date in your newsfeed.
5. Join the Sunflower Creative Arts Share & Learn Playgroup on Meetup.com to keep current with upcoming Sunflower events, classes and special playdates. Or join us in planning community cooking get-togethers in our Sunflower Community Kitchen Yahoo! Group.
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Cultural Enrichment Outings Payment Deadline
Reminder: reservations and payment for our upcoming cultural enrichment outings must be turned in to the Sunflower office no later than Friday, Dec 10.
The following outings are planned for January and February:
"The Love of Three Oranges" play
Sunday, Jan. 16, 2:00-3:30 pm
The Playground Theater, Miami
Botanic Garden and sculpture exhibit
Saturday, Feb. 26, leaving from Boca at 9:45 am
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami
Additional information on each outing, including prices, is available on our calendar. For more information, contact Ellen Stone: 561 866-2876.
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New! Make a Donation Online Using Paypal
Now it's even easier to show your support for Sunflower by making a donation to our annual fund drive.
You may donate by mail (see our address below) or use a credit card or PayPal to donate online at www.SunflowerCreativeArts/donate.html.
As Sunflower continues in our eighteenth year of innovative arts enrichment classes, we are inspired by the children and families who have blossomed in our programs over the years, and we're brimming with excitement for our future!
But we absolutely couldn't do it without your support. We'd like to thank everyone who has donated to our annual fund drive so far this year. Your donations to our operating fund help pay for the many expenses not covered by tuition and fees from our classes.
Imagine... Here are some of the things your Annual Fund donation might pay for:
$5 could purchase two bottles of liquid watercolor
$25 could pay for one month of e-news service, online photo storage and archive
$40 could pay for baking soda and vinegar to make explosions for the whole year
$60 could pay for tempura paint for the entire year, for painting on paper, faces and toes
$100 could pay or one month of Seedlings science supplies
$200 could pay for our theatre storage space for one month
$500 could pay for a year of maintaining the wooden play structure
A donation to Sunflower on behalf of a friend or family member would make a lovely "green" --and meaningful--holiday gift!
Please take time today to make your donation. Donations made before Dec. 31, 2010, are eligible for a tax deduction on your 2010 taxes.
Contact Jennifer Ligeti or call 561 482-3412 with questions.
Donations may be mailed to:
Sunflower Creative Arts
2601 St. Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Sunflower Creative Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (FEI #16-1656606) All donations are fully tax-deductible.
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Sunflower Winter Break
Winter Break begins Monday, Dec. 13.
Classes resume Monday, Jan. 3.
Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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All the best,
Susan Caruso
Sunflower Creative Arts |
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