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Working Together For The Planet: Community And You

By Steve Handwerker To integrate community perspective into our was to connect with political leaders, and policy makers,
individual lifestyle is ONE real and deliberate move to a confronting transport systems and confronting those that
How often do we think sustainable lifestyle. One way of doing this is to explore were purchasing these innocent creatures. International
about the community or investigate any resource and living beings are being laws and policies were utilized to support these efforts
context when considering violated or abused. and the results of the community members’ efforts are
conservation of resources One example, a situation which was well hidden from beginning to manifest!
and creating a more view for years, is the trafficking of wildlife in Vietnam. Believe it or not it just takes ONE PERSON to start
sustainable lifestyle? Innocent creatures were being exploited by organized the ball rolling toward positive and sustainable change!
Wherever we are living, crime syndicates and using Vietnam as a strategically Maybe it will be you? Thank you for reading and
however we live, we ALL located transport center for the global illegal wildlife listening.
live in the context of an trade. Recently, the people of a community in Vietnam in
ecosystem. Every community, however large or small, is conjunction with a not-for-profit organization created a Steven E. Handwerker Ph.D. D.div, RM
an ecosystem. Whether we realize it or not we all have a project which addressed the hidden trafficking of various Board Certified Licensed Psychologist
relationship to the community/ecosystem. Therefore, it species. This project operated on many levels all targeting 50 years experience
is important to think about how to support conservation putting an end to wildlife abuse and protecting the www.peacewk.org.
efforts and to SEE community from that perspective. innocent creatures. The ways they addressed this problem Books and Blogs 
Celebrate Independence Day In Boca Raton

With Four Fabulous Events

By Hillary Reynolds • Liberty Cup Pickleball Racquet Tournament spectacular fireworks show at 9:10 p.m., presented by the
○ Time: 9 a.m. City of Boca Raton and the Greater Boca Raton Beach
Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day in ○ Location: Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road and Park District.
Boca Raton – from sunup to sundown – on Thursday, July 4. ○ Join community members in battling for the inaugural Attendees of the Fabulous Fourth Finale are
With a rich history of memorable events, this year’s July 4th Liberty Cup in this round-robin bracket-style Pickleball and encouraged to utilize free parking at the Boca Raton
celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever, with Tennis Tournament. Divisions are determined by skill level, Innovation Campus (BRiC) with limited shuttle service
four exciting events spread across the city. with registration available for $20, including a participant available starting at 6:45 p.m.
“Over the years, the City’s July 4th event has evolved shirt. Winners will receive a Liberty Cup trophy. Please remember to bring reusable water bottles,
into a true reflection of our City’s spirit, unity and pride,” • Block Party blankets, and lawn chairs. Pets, coolers, sparklers/
commented Mayor Scott Singer. “From our first celebration ○ Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. fireworks, drones, alcohol, and glass bottles are prohibited
in 1958 to the beloved fireworks at Countess de Hoernle ○ Location: Sugar Sand Park, 300 Military Trail at the event.
Park, our commitment to this amazing community ○ Enjoy a FREE Fabulous Fourth Block Party, The City of Boca Raton boasts five miles of gorgeous
celebration has remained unwavering.” The Fabulous Fourth featuring fun for the whole family including kids crafts, beaches, 49 parks, and 1,650 acres of recreational space,
event lineup includes: a DJ, yard games, food trucks and vendors (for purchase). attracting residents and visitors year-round. The City’s
• Firecracker 5K • Fabulous Finale Recreation Services Department hosts a full calendar of
○ Time: 7 a.m. ○ Time: 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. free community events at select parks and the Mizner
○ Location: Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road ○ Location: Countess de Hoernle Park, 1000 Park Amphitheater. For more details on City events, visit
○ Ignite your Independence Day celebrations with a Spanish River Blvd. www.myboca.us/CommunityEvents. 
certified 5K on the campus of FAU. Register online for $30 ○ Conclude the day with a FREE celebration with
and receive a finisher medal, shirt, and post-race event snacks. live music, food trucks and vendors, leading up to a

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