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Also check out "Africa Rising," a Kwanzaa Community Celebration of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) on the Boca Raton Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Boca Raton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why these tiny Boca museum photos leave such a big impression
  • Which New Year’s store hours matter most for Boca shoppers?
  • What Boca-based researchers just revealed about alcohol and cancer risk

Also on today's calendar: “Africa Rising,” a Kwanzaa Community Celebration of Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Small prints, big heart (floridaweekly.com) — A major photography exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art invites you to explore 55 intimate, black‑and‑white images by Eduardo Chacon and fellow street‑photography greats. On view through May 3, the show celebrates unpolished everyday moments, with postcard-sized prints, interactive reflection cards, and full details on hours and admission for Boca Raton visitors.
   

• Are Publix, Walmart, and CVS open New Year's Eve and Day? Here's what's open, closed (cbs12.com) — If you’re planning New Year’s shopping in Boca Raton, Town Center at Boca Raton will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Major chains like Publix, Walmart, CVS, Target, and area malls across Palm Beach County also adjust their hours, so checking specific store pages can help you avoid closed doors at midnight or the next morning.
   

• Higher Frequency or Quantity of Alcohol Intake Tied to Several Cancers (psychiatryadvisor.com) — Researchers at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton reviewed 62 U.S. studies and found that drinking alcohol more often or in larger amounts raises the risk of several cancers, including breast, colorectal, and liver. They also highlight how factors like age, race, obesity, and alcoholic liver disease interact with drinking habits, underscoring the importance of informed choices for Boca Raton residents.
   

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  • If you are or know the good samaritan named Rachel that helped my daughter and grandchildren to get home from Palmetto/441 Walmart last week, please message me!
    She was unable to get to her car due to the unfortunate parking lot incident there and this holiday miracle worker paid for and obtained an Uber for… (Nextdoor Lakes at Boca)
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    Hatchie was LOST on December 24, 2025 in Boca Raton, FL 33433 near Military Trail and Camino Real and SW 18th Strret Sharing for a neighbor. For the… (Nextdoor Boca Lago)
  • Yamato Nursing and Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Activities Assistant in Boca Raton. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Sanitation Equipment Operator in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deerfield Beach

  • Broward 4A-1A football defense first team and second team (sun-sentinel.com)
  • Protestors gather outside migrant detention center in Deerfield Beach on Christmas Day (nbcmiami.com)
  • Publix, Aldi, Winn-Dixie, more Florida grocery stores opening in 2026 (naplesnews.com)

Delray Beach

  • Former employee details alleged abuse at Delray Beach doggy day care that included kicking, throwing animals (wptv.com)
  • Which celebrities spent millions for Miami homes this year? See names and deals (miamiherald.com)
  • Delray Beach to build $287 million water plant, its largest project (palmbeachpost.com)

Ok Boca Raton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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