What we’re about
CALLING ALL WOMEN in Palm Beach County ...
Let’s have a BLAST!
BLAST (Bi, Lesbian and Straight Together) Women of the Palm Beaches is a networking group for women, ladies, lesbians, bisexual gals, girlie-girls, butches, femmes, lesbian-feminist womyn, questioning, aces/aros, drag kings, non-binary theys, and gay-friendly straight feminists. Single, coupled, or poly, this group welcomes you. Our mission is to build the local women's community, share resources, and make it easy for members to set up events by, for, and about women in Palm Beach County. Note: Mostly Gen X and Baby Boomers, but we have members ranging from college age to Greatest Generation. All ages welcomed with open arms.
ANTI-RACISM & #SAYHERNAME ... Workshops, discussions, speakers, trainings, films, and events
AQUABABES ... Snorkeling, kayaking, beach parties, paddleboarding, Peanut Island, etc.
BABES IN THE GLADES ... Twice-a-year women’s weekends at Vitambi
BIKE RIDES ... Enjoy the beautiful Palm Beach County scenery on your bicycle with other women
BLAST BABES GOT GAME ... Board games, Mexican Train, Hearts, craps, roulette, Left Right Center, Euchre, and more
BLAST BOOKWORMS ... Read books by women, discuss, exchange ideas.
BLAST GIVES BACK ... Community service volunteering
CIGAR LOUNGE LIZARDS ... Beginners/curious nonsmokers welcome
CONCERTS & THEATER PRODUCTIONS ... Lesbian & feminist entertainment live (house concerts and bigger venues) and online
DISCUSSIONS: SUCCESS & INSPIRATION GROUP ... Live or online
DOG PARK GATHERINGS ... Bring your dog(s) to local dog parksaround Palm Beach County
DRUMMING ... Occasional lessons and women-only drum circles
HAPPY HOURS ... Gatherings to kick back, explore new places, and enjoy each other's company
HOWL (Hanging Out With Lesbians) ... Laid-back socializing
LEAPING LESBIANS ... Tandem skydiving - beginners welcome
MOVIE NIGHTS ... Film screenings followed by discussions
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS ... Jorjet Harper Presents (series); Art History With Harriet (series); and more
NATURE WALKS & PHOTOGRAPHY ... Wetlands around Palm Beach County
PAGAN CIRCLE ... Come out of the broom closet. For pagans, Wiccans, and all Earth-based spiritualities
PICKLEBALL & BOCCE ... Beginners welcome!
POLITICAL NETWORKING ... with NOW, League of Women Voters, etc.
QUEENS RULE POKER CLUB ... Low-stakes games and free lessons - beginners welcome
SCIENCE GALS ... Share excitement and info about STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, medicine)
WOMEN OF ALL CULTURES TOGETHER (WACT) ... (1) Potlucks in various neighborhoods; women and food, how far wrong can we go? ... (2) Discussions regarding race, culture, religion, civil disobedience, etc.
ZOOM COCKTAIL PARTIES ... Women from all over the country invited
FACEBOOK: Search for BLAST PANDEMIC PARTY
SEE ALL BLAST EVENTS: https://4142298.xyz/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Nature Walk/Bird Watching at Green Cay (Boynton)Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
A pleasant walk with great photo opportunities - exotic birds, alligators, etc. - along the 1.5-mile elevated boardwalk at Green Cay Wetlands.
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TIME & HOW WE'LL MEET UP ….
Meet Abby at 8:30am at the front door of the nature center. Once we head out, you can either walk on your own (there are informative signs along the way) or with other BLAST members. BLAST member/docent Leslie Goodman might be on the front desk - drop in to say hi.
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PARKING ….
Free, close, and plentiful in Green Cay parking lot.
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WHAT TO BRING ….
• Water
• Camera and/or binoculars (Nature Center lends binoculars free)
• Rain poncho if it's drizzling or hat if it’s sunny
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COST ….
Free to walk around Green Cay. Bring $$ if you want to buy anything in the Green Cay Nature Center gift shop.
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NOTE ABOUT WEATHER ….
Since this is an outdoor event, weather can be a factor. If it's just drizzling, bring rain gear. If weather seems really iffy, check back here the morning of the event to see if we're still on. If you're still not sure, call Abby [(561) 319-7758](tel:(561) 319-7758).
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KIDS, ELDERS & WHEELCHAIR ACCESS ….
This is a very family-friendly event. Wooden boardwalks with ramps, no stairs. One-story nature center.
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ABOUT THE GREEN CAY BOARDWALK ….
A 1.5-mile elevated boardwalk includes two loops that wind throughout the wetlands. Along the way, visitors can stop and enjoy the vista and learn more about South Florida wetland species through signage. You can experience the visit from a large chickee hut, which is constructed in the traditional Seminole fashion from cypress logs and cabbage palm branches.56
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EVENT …..
Contact Abby - [email protected] or (561) 319-7758
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QUESTIONS ABOUT BLAST …..
Contact Toni Jr. - [email protected]
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JOIN BLAST PANDEMIC PARTY ON FACEBOOK
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BOOKMARK THE BLAST CALENDAR & CHECK IT OFTEN
https://4142298.xyz/BLASTwpb/events/calendar/