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Boca Raton area · Saturday, October 3

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Saturday, October 3 · West Boca first

Good morning, West Boca. Today brings a children's author visit and two ways to meet Daggerwing's resident animals. Plan ahead for a Sunday library film, and leave time to check your voter registration before Monday's deadline.

Plan Ahead

Horror Legends — Vincent Price  |  Sunday, Oct 4  |  2 p.m.–4 p.m.  |  West Boca Branch Library  |  Price not stated

Adults. A presentation about the actor followed by House on Haunted Hill (1959). Registration terms not stated; check the branch calendar.

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Events

Saturday, Oct 3

Meet the Author: Sheila Herrera  |  Saturday, Oct 3  |  10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.  |  West Boca Branch Library  |  Program price not stated

Ages 4–8. A picture-book reading, mariachi music and a craft. Books are available to buy separately. Registration required; confirm current availability through the branch calendar.

Creepy Critters: Insects, Arachnids & Snakes  |  Saturday, Oct 3  |  12 p.m.  |  Daggerwing Nature Center, South County Regional Park  |  $5 per participant

Adults and children ages 5+. Meet resident animals. Card payments carry the county's stated 3% service fee. Reservation required; availability not independently confirmed.

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In the Neighborhood

West Boca · Weekend pick

A free animal talk at Daggerwing this afternoon

Daggerwing Nature Center lists its Saturday animal feeding and talk for 1 p.m. The all-ages program is free, with no reservation required.

It is an easy close-to-home stop inside Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. The center also lists a separate noon Creepy Critters program for ages 5 and older; that session costs $5 per participant and requires a reservation. Check with the center before relying on a place in the paid program.

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News Notes

City of Boca Raton · Looking ahead

The Sanborn proposal goes to a public hearing October 13

The city's official notice schedules a Community Redevelopment Agency hearing at 10 a.m. October 13 for an eight-story private club proposed at 100 NE First Avenue downtown. This is a scheduled consideration, not final approval or a construction start. The hearing notice gives the venue and project details.

Civic reminder

Voter-registration deadline: Monday, October 5

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections confirms October 5 as the registration deadline for the November 3 general election. Check your registration and official submission requirements now; do not assume every submission method has the same cutoff.

At the library

A take-home art project, while supplies last

West Boca Branch lists adult fall velvet-art mini posters at its Research Desk throughout October. Pick one up while supplies last; price is not stated in the listing.

The Wrap

A good weekend does not need a long drive. Before setting out, confirm registration and availability with the organizer. Have a neighborhood opening or a useful local activity? Send us the original source.

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