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Happy Tuesday, Jupiter. In today’s edition: Library relocation and services, photos with Santa, Christmas movie night, and more.
Let’s get to it — Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Service schedule and program updates: Riviera Beach Public Library will relocate to the Brooks Center for a $700,000 renovation. The last day at the library is Dec. 23, with services starting there Dec. 29 — see dates, hours, and services.
AI-era energy hub rises: Advanced nuclear startup AMPERA has picked Palm Beach Gardens for its global HQ, taking 100,000 square feet and hiring locally, targeting 100 employees by 2026 as it advances compact reactors — read the full story.
José Andrés restaurant planned: Savanna has begun vertical construction on Olara in West Palm Beach, with the 100,000-square-foot podium underway and a 2028 completion, delivering 275 luxury residences, amenities, and a private marina — see the amenities and timeline.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since January. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🫶 We got your back
Community voices take the stage: South Florida Cabaret Singers will ring in the new year with their 4th Annual Open Mic Night on January 12, 2026, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Café Centro in West Palm Beach. No cover, food and drinks available. Past editions sold out, so reserve a spot and bring sheet music if you plan to sing. See how to reserve and sing.
Dining debuts to watch: Palm Beach County’s dining scene is about to get five new spots: a Mediterranean share-plates room in West Palm, a Rome-inspired pasta bar in Delray, a Boca Mexican concept (the brand’s eighth), a Lake Worth Beach neighborhood sports bar, and a plant-based café with live music. Owners confirmed the openings. Hours will vary. See timelines, menus and hours.
Small-screen, big vibes: Skip the multiplex cacophony for an intimate black-box where conversation beats explosions. At Stonzek Theatre, indie and foreign gems roll steadily, the sound is crisp, and you leave feeling clever… or at least cleverer than your popcorn.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🐦 Bird Watching Basics Part 2 @ Thelma Obert Room | Wednesday (12/17) at 11:00am – Level up your bird-spotting skills as William Mintzer breaks down simple, practical steps for identifying feathered friends. Perfect for budding birders or anyone who just wants to know what’s singing in their backyard.
🎹 Dueling Yule-ing Pianos @ Maltz Jupiter Theatre | Thursday (12/18) at 5:00pm – Because the holidays clearly needed more volume, two pianos and two pros are back at The Island Theatre with a fresh set of showstoppers. Last year sold out, so plan ahead, grab a drink, and embrace the sing-along. Cheery, slightly rowdy, very local.
🎨 Ornament Painting at Das @ DAS Beer Garden | Thursday (12/18) at 6:00pm – Ornament painting is taking over Das with wood slices, hearts, glitter, and zero pressure. For $32 you get two ornaments, all materials, and friendly guidance, or you can wing your own design. Bring the kids or don’t, then gift or swap your masterpiece.
✍️ Author Talk with Charles Todd @ Thelma Obert Room | Friday (12/19) at 11:00am – Skip the errands and settle in with best-selling author Charles Todd as he digs into A Christmas Witness, the latest Inspector Ian Rutledge mystery. Smart, British, and pleasantly grim, it is perfect for those who like their holiday cheer with clues, alibis, and dry wit.
🎬 Christmas Movie Night at Library @ Thelma Obert Room | Friday (12/19) at 3:30pm – Ready to cry in public with people you actually like? The library is screening It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen, with refreshments, nostalgia, and zero mall parking. Cozy seats, classic lines, and that warm, post-cocoa glow you pretend is allergies.
This weekend
♻️ Monthly Beach Cleanup @ John D. Macarthur Beach State Park | Saturday (12/20) at 9:00am – Trade your weekend scroll for a shoreline stroll at the monthly beach cleanup on Jack Nicklaus Drive in North Palm Beach. It’s low-key neighborly, oddly satisfying, and Mother Nature appreciates the free maid service. Bring water, sunscreen, and your best trash treasure-spotting skills.
📸 Photos with Santa at Commons Park! @ Commons Park | Saturday (12/20) at 4:00pm – Dust off the matching sweaters and head to Commons Park for Santa photos, pets included. He’s making two Royal Palm Beach pop-ins, so even procrastinators get their shot. Free, festive, and about as low-stress as holiday errands get, unless your Lab eats the tinsel.
😂 The Jove Comedy: Home for the Holidays! @ Lighthouse Theater | Saturday (12/20) at 7:00pm – Florida’s funniest improv and sketch trio, Frank, Jesse, and Travis, are back in Jupiter with a holiday homecoming that trades awkward family small talk for punchlines. Expect quick-fire scenes, festive mischief, and crowd work that pairs well with spiked cocoa. Ha-Ha-Ha lidays, achieved.
🕺 Almost ABBA – Tribute to ABBA @ Downtown Abacoa Amphitheatre | Saturday (12/20) at 7:30pm – Whether you wore out your Voulez-Vous LP or only know Mamma Mia from school pickup, this ABBA tribute nails the harmonies, costumes, and joyful cheese at Downtown Abacoa Amphitheatre. Free show. Or spring for reserved lawn with a chair, and a drink.
🌺 Aloha Islanders Tropical Holiday Spectacular, Sandi the Sand Tree, and more @ Clematis by Night | Sunday (12/21) at 4:00pm – Whether you can blow a conch, or just make a confused honk, Sunday on the Waterfront has you covered. The Aloha Islanders deliver hula, drums, and Samoan fire knife dancers beneath Sandi the Sand Tree. Pack chairs, blankets, and a sense of tropical holiday spirit.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Eric Andrew Ditri (Waterfront Properties & Club C)
Club Cottage with a twist, a private pool all its own. Fresh updates hit the kitchen, baths, primary suite, and the outdoor hang zone.
Reconfigured primary retreat channels spa vibes, with a big closet, soaking tub, and separate shower. Walk to The Club, the Tennis and Pickleball Complex, and the Marina, return for a dip in the private courtyard. Lock and leave ease, South Florida fun year-round.
Take a peek inside →
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