Get Out of Your Room…
Work hard, play hardEver wonder what the “Get Rec’d” t-shirts mean? Believe it or not, FAU isn’t just a chamber of exam horrors – it’s also a place for recreational fun! Try to score a goal in soccer, give flag football a chance or join a fitness group on Tuesday, Nov. 18 during the Get Rec’d event on the housing lawn of the Boca campus. Dabble in sports or other social activities from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more info, contact Kate Quinlan at [email protected].
“Your queen can’t kill my horse!”Want to find out why the queen can’t kill the horse? Want to put your master skills to the test? The Boca Raton Chess Club is sure to offer the ultimate workout for your brain. Unleash your mind’s lethal weaponry on the intellectual battlefield of the chess board on Fridays at 7:15 p.m. in the Student Union. For more info, call (561) 883-2917.
See you later, cowboyIf you’ve already got yourself a horse and would like to ride with fellow cowboys and cowgirls, or because you’ve always wanted to learn, come to the Riding Club at the Good Earth Farm in Jupiter. For $35, you can saddle up – whether it’s on your horse or the club’s. Lessons and meetings are held from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more info, call (561) 792-2666.
Love it ’cause it’s IrishEnjoy free domestic drafts starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesdays when you visit Murphy’s Downtown Saloon. Experience what an Irish pub would be like set to the music of DJ Explicit. Toast a mug with some friends, socialize with a lad or lass and take a college load off – just don’t forget responsibility at the door. For more info, call (561) 447-6617.
Parlez-vous Franí_ais?Join fellow French speakers chez Starbucks and partake in the French tradition of enjoying a good cup of café au lait while conversing with your copains. Relax and discuss the troubles of life or simply practice your French skills on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mizner Park Starbucks. For info, call (561) 470-7230.
Ohmm…Stretch out any kinks and ease semester stress by doing some yoga on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Kabbalah Centre in Boca. For $10, inhale and exhale while you meditate your worries away and visualize completing any goals you may have set for yourself. Don’t forget to bring your own mat. For more info, call (561) 488-8826.
Work it!You don’t have to be photogenic to work behind the camera. Join the Boca Camera Club on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Boca Raton Community Center. Whether you know what sepia tone is or not, you can learn the skills and lingo while socializing with fellow camera aficionados and participating in contests. For more info, call (561) 910-4610.
Does the stage call out to you?Can you sing, rap, read poetry or do stand-up comedy? If you’ve answered yes to any of these and would like to show off your skills, the Funky Buddha Lounge in Boca lends you its stage (or a seat in the audience) during Open Mic Wednesdays for the cheap price of $3. Come for the entertainment, and – who knows? You might just end up being the entertainer! For info, call (561) 368-4643.
Slytherin SortingYou don’t have to be a Hogwarts sorting hat to name these unique reptiles. Come to the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter and take a stab at naming some scaly-skinned snakes starting at 2 p.m. on Fridays. It’s a great opportunity to learn a thing or two about these amazing creatures. For box office info, call (561) 575-3399.
Get a Gig…
Sales/merchandise associate for MarshallsIf you have a flexible schedule, are able to lift 50 pounds, have good verbal skills and are energetic, then Marshalls wants you to work as their sales/merchandise associate. Show some enthusiasm and strut yourself to Marshalls on Glades in Boca to apply in person.
Get Free Money…
Ol’ McDonald gave out serious $$$The National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization is giving out scholarships up to $10,000 to undergraduates who apply by Feb. 15. Even if you don’t hit the scholarship jackpot, you can still earn a minimum of $1,000. For more info, visit www.ffa.org or e-mail [email protected].
Random Listing of the Week…
When the Beatles ruled the worldFans: don’t just “Let It Be!” Take a stroll down Abbey Road to some groovy times when the group Beatlemania plays legendary Beatles songs at the Atlantic Theater in Jupiter on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. If you haven’t heard the Beatles, it’s the perfect time to learn these timeless tunes. For more info, call (561) 575-3271.
