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VOL. 25 NO. 8 www.seabreezepublications.com AUGUST 2024

Location
Due to the continued construction of Jupiter’s U.S. 1
bridge the JTAA Christmas Parade will take place in Abacoa
again this year.
September Is National Suicide Prevention Month Theme: Ugly Christmas Sweaters Or T-Shirt!

You can blame our neighbors to the north for this silly
tradition that really gained steam in the 1980s, according to
Come Out And Run Or Walk To Help Raise Awareness Of Suicide Prevention the Ugly Christmas Sweater Book. Ugly sweaters/T-shirts
5K Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 to 10 a.m. are the trend and seemingly here to stay.
Don’t Be Left Out

Bring yourself, your business, your organization, group
or nonprofit and join the fun participating in this annual
Our mission is to prevent suicide among teenagers by providing support, resources and education parade. Gather with your friends and colleagues and begin
to promote mental health and well-being. We strive to create a world where every teenager feels brainstorming about ugly sweaters/T-shirts now. This is a
valued, supported and empowered to seek help when needed. We believe that suicide is preventable, fun and whimsical theme children and adults will enjoy!
and we are committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. It Takes A Community
Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to promote resilience, foster hope and empower If it takes a community to put on a community event
teenagers to overcome the challenges they face. Our ultimate goal is to save lives and create a then we need the community to pass on the word! Please
“share” this event with your friends and groups and help
brighter future for all teenagers. us keep this long-held Jupiter community tradition alive!

In a recent survey, 22 percent of high school students Abacoa Welcomes on page 11
said that they had seriously considered suicide
within the past year, up from 16 percent in 2011.
Upcoming Events
It’s important to remember that depression is a serious illness, and that suicide is never the
answer. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, there Downtown Abacoa
is help available. Reach out to a trusted adult, family member or mental health professional for Sept. 21 – Annies Choice 5K
support. With help and support, it is possible to overcome even the most challenging struggles and Sept. 28 – Dastoberfest
find hope and happiness in life once again. For more information, visit www.annieschoice.org. Oct. 19 – Stronger Than Cancer 5K
Abacoa Amphitheater
If you or someone you Sept. 21 – Ticket to the Moon – ELO
know is experiencing Oct. 19 – N2Nation – Motown
suicidal thoughts, know
that there are so many Dec. 8 – JTAA Christmas Parade!
people who care and want
to help. Please call the
Suicide Prevention Center
at 988 or go to 988lifeline.
org/chat.

See Concert
and Music
Events
on Page 3