Learn about ‘Secret Palm Beach’ at P&P meeting on Saturday, May 9

Longtime South Florida journalist Amy Woods will to speak to P&P members and visitors at the Okeeheelee Nature Center.

Amy Woods, a former editor at The Palm Beach Post, will be the guest speaker at the Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club’s meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center, part of Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33413.

The meeting is free and open to everyone -- current and past club members, club visitors and guests and the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive for socializing starting at 1:30 p.m.

Amy’s topic: “Secret Palm Beach: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure”

Description: Amy Woods takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the fascinating and fun places in this tropical destination.

Book signing: After her talk, Amy will be signing and selling copies of her books.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Amy Woods’ byline has appeared in magazines and newspapers across the country. From her first job as a reporter at “The Key West Citizen” to her editorships at “The Palm Beach Post” and “The Coastal Star” — with a stint in between as a staff writer at “The Orange County Register” in California — she has covered everything from art and culture to entertainment and sports to environmental and philanthropic causes.

A Sunshine State native, Amy received much acclaim for her debut book “100 Things to Do in Jupiter Before You Die.”

Amy’s social media sites:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/amy.woods.2008

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2007

Twitter (X): flamywoodie

Instagram: amywoods33403

MEETING REMINDER

--Who: Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club

--What: May club meeting

--Speaker: Amy Woods

--When: Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m.

--Social time: Starts at 1:30 p.m.

--Where: Okeeheelee Nature Center, 7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33413

--Directions: From Jog Road, take Forest Hill Boulevard 1.2 miles west to Eshleman Trail (the second Okeeheelee Park entrance). Turn right (north) and follow the signs and road 1.6 miles to the Nature Center, which is in the back of the park.

--Questions: Text or call 561-312-2765

PRODUCE

Before the meeting: Please bring produce to support Okeeheelee’s ‘Animal Ambassadors’

Please bring your extra produce to each meeting. Produce can be placed on the table in the back of the meeting room.

Here are the produce and specialty items that will be particularly helpful to the Nature Center:

--Apples (loved by the deer and Paisley, the opossum)

--Carrots (for the deer, opossum and insects)

--Celery (favorites of the deer)

--Sweet Potatoes (loved by the deer, opossum and insects)

--Unsalted Almonds (for the deer)

--Canned Cat Food (loved by Paisley)

--Unscented Puppy Pads for Paisley

--Plain Epsom Salt (used by Luigi, the diamondback terrapin)

--Wild Bird Seed with no corn or fillers (for the local birds at the bird feeders)

(Note: Please do not bring citrus or iceberg lettuce.)

Produce donations help to feed animals throughout the beautiful natural area at the park. And our club receives credit for our produce donations!

REMINDER: We also have a donation jar on the table. Any monetary donations will be used to purchase produce for the next monthly meeting.

The Nature Center gratefully thanks you for your generous donations at each meeting.

RAFFLE

Participate in the monthly raffle

Michelle Gaudet’s monthly raffle will be held near the middle of the meeting, with proceeds to be allocated equally to the club’s General and Conservation funds.

This month’s raffle prizes will include:

Prize Package #1:
--Go Pro camera
--Book: Amy Woods’ “100 Things To Do in Jupiter Before You Die”

Prize Package #2
--Cable Management System
--Books:
**“Key Weird”
**“Mind & Nature A Necessary Unity”
**“Southeast Florida Pioneers: The Palm and Treasure Coasts”

Prize Package #3:
--Flamingo print
--Books:
**“Long Distance Hiking”
**“AMC White Mountain Guide”

REMINDER: Please remember to bring your “Raffle Cash” to the meeting!

Special note: Please bring your donations for future raffles to the meeting! We accept camping, hiking, paddling, bicycling and snorkeling items, of course. We also accept your household goods as well.

EVENTS SLIDE SHOW

Looking ahead: Our events preview slide show for the next four weeks!

Near the end of the meeting, we will view Michael Barr’s slide show presentation of upcoming events and trips that will include comments from trip organizers! Kathy McKim will be your host.

We will learn about events and trips for the next four weeks – plus trips that you will need to plan for far in advance!

MEETING QUESTIONS?

For questions about the Pack & Paddle Club meeting, please call or text 561-312-2765.

AFTER THE MEETING

Join us for an Early Bird Dinner at Applebee’s

After each meeting, Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club members and their guests gather for “The Meeting After the Meeting” just down the street at Applebee's Grill + Bar, 6706 Forest Hill Boulevard, Greenacres, FL 33413.

We usually take a show of hands at the end of each meeting so that we know how many people to expect at the restaurant.

Join us at Applebee's!

PAID CLUB MEMBER BENEFITS

Paid club members receive the following emails to keep them informed about club activities:

--Club Newsletter, during the week after club meetings
--Meeting Publicity Alerts, two to three emails during the two weeks prior to club meetings
--P&P: The Week Ahead, an events preview email prior to each week
--Twice-Monthly Event Flyers, on the 1st and 15th of each month
--P&P Insider, during first week of each month
Paid club members are also eligible to:

--Attend some special events that are for paid members only.
--Attend long-distance camping trips, most of which are for paid members only.
--Take part in our 101 classes to learn more about kayaking, paddleboarding, camping and other outdoor activities.
--Receive a membership badge to display at club meetings.