Talin's Tropical Studio
59 SE 4th Ave. (2 doors north of the old Delray library)
Delray Beach
561.573.0123 www.talintropic.com
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 through 5 p.m., Wed. and Fri., 10 - 8 p.m.

* Painting Classes
* Piano Classes
* Calligraphy Classes, etc.

Also available, Talin's custom line of fabrics, rugs, furniture, home accessories and paintings.

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About a week ago on an episode of America’s Most Wanted, the show focused on the heinous murder of Nancy Bochicchio and her daughter Joey Bachicchio-Hauser at Town Center in Boca Raton.

Another victim who along with her small child survived after being kidnapped earlier by the same man talked about her terrifying experience.

A drawing of him based on what she remembers was shown. But we weren’t told what kind of accent he has.

Everyone has an accent and the more information that is given out, the sooner someone will identify this man.

Does he speak with an American accent? If so, what kind? A foreign accent? what kind?

All of his identifying characteristics need to be given to the public...and now.

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I picked two of my favorites but there’s a lot more. Check out Mort Mazor’s west Delray Blog to read about the Hatsume Fair at the Morikami in west Delray.

And visit www.mydelraybeach.com home page to see the Events Calendar.

Howard Alan Craft Festival
NE/SE Fourth Ave. at Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach
Sat., Feb. 23 – Sun., Feb. 24
10 – 5 p.m.
Free

*Over 100 artists

Little Women
Crest Theatre/Old School Square
51 No. Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach
Information call 561.243.7922 x1

Fri., Feb. 22, 8 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 23, Matinee – 2 p.m., Evening – 8 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 24, Matinee - 2 p.m., Evening – 7 p.m.

Cost: Matinees - $38, Evening $40, OSS member discount

* Little Women is a classic for all ages.

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Someone could be inside your car watching as you approach. They could easily slide over the seat from the cargo area into the back seat or vice-versa. Chances are with darkened windows, you’d never notice.

Open up the cargo door, passenger door and driver door and give everything a visual check before you put anyone in or get in the car.

Even if your car has been valet parked, make sure the cargo area is checked before you leave.

WAYS TO BE MORE SAFE:

* Attach two adhesive-backed mirrors to the ceiling back in the cargo area. Be sure they are large enough to reflect the entire cargo space. You can add mirrors over the back seat too. Then when you open the car door, you can see all of the car at once.

* Lock your car doors bur remember car locks can be picked just the same as any other lock. You probably wouldn't even notice any difference when you clicked the remote to unlock the car door.

* Practice and plan ahead what you should do if you encounter someone. It's scary but nearly as scary as the real thing.

* Let's watch out for each other. If something doesn’t look or feel right don’t worry about being wrong or looking foolish - react - call 911 immediately.

Do you have any thoughts on how to make cars, shopping centers, and the many others places we go safer?

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Hey Delray Beach. It's the weekend. Here are a couple of fun things to do that meet my criteria...free and outside so you can enjoy the wonderful February weather.

11th Annual Chili Cook-off
GreenMarket in the Park
150 E. Atlantic Ave.
Delray Beach

Sat., Feb. 16
10 – noon.

*All kinds of chili - from vegetarian to new age.

* Chili Tasting.

* Veteran and novice chefs share their recipes.

* Tasters and judges vote for the best chili.

* Visit the other fine booths at the GreenMarket.

After you’ve had your chili fix, walk east on Atlantic Ave. to:

Artists in the Park
Veteran’s Park
802 N.E. 1st St.
Delray Beach

Sat. and Sun., Feb.16 and 17th
10 – 4:30 p.m.

* Over 100 exhibits - painting and photography.

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Hands down it has to be the Sundy House Restaurant - tropical gardens and soft candle light in a casually, elegant setting.

Sundy House Restaurant
106 So. Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach
561.272.5678
www.sundyhouse.com
Executive chef: Thomas O’Quinn

* Dine inside the historic home that once belonged to Delray’s first mayor.

* Dine outside in the tropical gardens or privately in a gazebo.

* International Cuisine. Expensive. $50 per person.

* Valentine's Day - Dinner served 6 to 10 p.m.

* Valet Parking and self-parking across the street.

* While there tour the Bed and Breakfast facilities behind the restaurant.

* Reservations suggested otherwise you may be disappointed.

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For those of us who like tennis, finding a park with tennis courts is not easy. Up north nearly every park includes several tennis courts.

Granted some communities have tennis courts. And there are beautiful facilities at the Delray Beach Tennis Center and the Swim and Tennis Club in Delray Beach. But it gets expensive to play there.

Delray has spent millions of dollars building upgrading and building new parks. Why not add tennis courts to some of them instead of always adding a playground…many playgrounds are in areas where very few children live.

How about asking residents who live near parks being built or upgraded what features they'd most like to see installed? I imagine the people who pay for these parks would like some say about what's going in them.

Listed below are a few places in our area where you can currently play tennis at no charge:

Caloosa Park
1300 S.W. 35th Ave., Boynton Beach

South County Regional Park
11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton

Veterans Park
9400 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton

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Brule Gourmet Market/Bistro
200 N.E. 2nd Ave. (in Pineapple Grove)
Delray Beach
561.274.2046
www.brulegourmetmarket/bistro.com (soon to be posted)
Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Menu is prepared daily by NY transplants and co-owners, Reny Hodan and Suzanne Perrotto, in accordance with the freshest produce and seafood available that day.

* Reasonably priced:

Soup, salad, sandwiches and wraps - $5 to $7.
Dinners - $18 to $22...such as Lobster Risotto or Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted
Peppers and Onions.
Fabulous desserts -$3.
Expresso Bar - $2 to $4.

* Wine available by the glass or bottle.

* Outdoor dining. Dog friendly.

* Gourmet food available in the market.

* Great for out-of-town guests.

* Very casual and fun place.

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