Saturday, April 2nd, 2016

7 - 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of great food, fun, and enlightening presentations about the beautiful Loxahatchee River, all to benefit the environmental education programs of the River Center!

TICKETS: $70 per person 

Current Friends members receive $10 discount.  

 (Friends Members tickets are $60)

Night on the Loxahatchee, the annual benefit for the River Center, will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 from 7pm - 9:30pm. The proceeds raised will help fund the outstanding environmental education programming the River Center offers to all ages throughout the year.

This highly anticipated event  hosted by Storm Team 5 Chief Meteorologist, Steve Weagle, offers opportunities for socializing and learning more about one of the area’s greatest natural resources, the Loxahatchee River. 

This year's "Shipwrecked in Paradise" themed event will be transported back in time, passing through the River Center’s doors to find themselves on an adventurous voyage where weather and pirates are just some of the challenges that travelers might face. Landlubbers and privateers can try their hand at pirating while enjoying their “booty” of culinary delicacies and socialize with other travelers. 

While “on board”, guests can also enjoy folk music to help set the mood while River Center “mates” will serve a savory selection of Caribbean inspired hors d’oeuvres prepared by the chefs of legendary local eatery Little Moir’s Food Shack. This year is sure to impress with the introduction of a "river inspired" menu prepared especially for the evening to represent the Loxahatchee’s diverse environments. African Tradition Wines and gourmet local roasting house Oceana Coffee will provide perfectly paired beverages. Traditional hallmarks of this event such as raffles, door prizes, and a silent auction with fabulous prizes from local businesses will be enhanced by the incorporation of fascinating expert speakers, engaging storytellers like Allen Balogh, historical fiction author of Blacksails 1715, and other unique entertainment. 

The Night on the Loxahatchee event is a truly enjoyable and memorable evening. We encourage the community to come out for the great food and entertainment, and also show their support for the Loxahatchee River.  Tickets to Night on the Loxahatchee are $70 per person with $10 discount for members of Friends of the Loxahatchee River. {Limit 2 tickets at discounted rate per membership} .  

For information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, the River Center, or to purchase tickets by phone, please call 561-743-7123.  

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Created by the Loxahatchee River District in partnership with the Friends of the Loxahatchee, the River Center opened its doors in 2008 to help the community learn more about the Loxahatchee River and its value to our community. Since its inception, this environmental education center has connected the community to the river, as well as to one another. The center boasts programs for all ages, including a weekly storytime for families with small children, visits from numerous schools, camp groups, and civic organizations, a summer camp for kids, as well as monthly adult programs on environmental topics. Students looking to enrich their studies and volunteers of all ages looking to give back are also an integral part of how the River Center serves as a valuable education resource for the community.

Located at Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter, the River Center traces the Loxahatchee River from its pristine, cypress-lined freshwater reaches to a teeming estuary and eventually to the Jupiter Inlet, where it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. The center presents over 6,000 gallons worth of aquatic exhibits with an interactive exploration of the river, a touch tank teeming with aquatic life, and an overview of the area’s diverse wildlife and its majestic environmental value. In addition, guests learn where their water comes from, how it is consumed and how it is then recycled back into the community.

The River Center enjoys and treasures the strong community support it receives from its growing network of dedicated volunteers. Leading this effort is the Loxahatchee River District, which oversees daily operations of the center. Annual sponsors include the Jupiter Inlet District, Solid Waste Authority, Palm Beach County, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Wolverine Ventures, and other valued businesses and individuals throughout our community.