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  • Looking for fun things to do this weekend Sept. 5-6? Top 5 events in Palm Beach County

    Ok, so we’ve made past the midway point of the South Florida summer and no one has melted. Stay hydrated, wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing then get out and attend “Night for the Natural Areas” at Tequest Brewing Co., enjoy live art, music and more at Peachfest in West Palm Beach, check out the flight simulator Flight Deck at Cox Science Center.

    In addition to the top five events listed there’s always something great happening at places like The Norton Museum of Art or the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. On top of that you could always just enjoy a great meal with an equally great view at one of Palm Beach County’s waterfront restaurants from Jupiter to Boca Raton. Plus, we’ve curated a list of the best things to do all year in the county, and here it is: your bucket list of 60 fun must-try things to do in Palm Beach County.

    1. “Night for the Natural Areas” at Tequesta Brewing Company

    This annual event will be held at the brewery and will once again feature Tequesta Brewing Company’s celebrated seasonal beer Loxahatchee Lager as well as food from Little Moir’s Catering. This event raises money that directly benefits Palm Beach County’s Natural Areas outreach initiatives, including free guided events through the county’s Adventure Awaits adventure series, Running Wild trail running series, Growing up Wild events for kids, and more. To date, the event has donated over $40,000. Stunning fine art pieces by local artists, showcasing natural areas and other scenic landscapes, will be raffled off at the event. This year’s artist lineup includes ten local artists who strive to connect their audiences and clients to the wild Palm Beaches.

    The event is 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. 287 US 1, Tequesta. $30 (includes food, one beer and a raffle ticket). Information: tequestabrewing.com

    2. Peachfest Art Walk

    The Peachfest Art Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6 at The Peach in West Palm Beach.

    Celebrating four years of art, events, yoga and much more, this free event will include live music by the Bryant Thomas Band, open studios, a community mural wall, DJ sets with Darren Simonson and Brady Beats & The Token Girl, art cars, and a vendor village.

    The event is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. 3950 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. Free. Information: facebook.com/events

    3. Flight Deck at Cox Science Center and Aquarium

    Flight Deck at Cox Science Center and Aquarium, offers guests an immersive flight simulation experience. It will run through Sept. 28.

    Flight Deck at Cox Science Center and Aquarium, offers guests an immersive flight simulation experience. It will run through Sept. 28.

    The Cox Science Center’s newest hands-on exhibit offers an immersive flight simulation experience that features realistic controls, authentic flight dynamics, and stunning 180-degree wrap-around visuals. Visitors aged eight and up can pilot aircraft, perform aerobatic maneuvers, and enjoy breathtaking views.

    The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The new exhibit will run through Sept. 28. 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. General admission $28, ages 13 to 17 $24, seniors $20, ages 3 to 12 $22. Information: 561-8321988; coxsciencecenter.org

    4. Coco Market at Old School Square

    Coco Market, featuring yoga, wellness events, live music and more, will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 at Old School Square Amphitheater.

    Coco Market, featuring yoga, wellness events, live music and more, will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 at Old School Square Amphitheater.

    Enjoy health activities and workshops, hear local musicians, shop the Coco Market, and peruse goods ranging from aromatherapy to elderberry elixirs to reworked clothing, enjoy healthy food options, play and more.

    The event is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Free. Information: cocomarket.org

    5. Zumba at the Beach

    Held at the South Beach Park Pavilion, this fun workout featuring upbeat music and energetic dance moves is the perfect way to enjoy some beach scenery and, if your Friday night was a little less than healthy, the perfect panacea.

    The event is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. Free. Information: myboca.us/Calendar

    Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

    This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Things to do in West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Tequesta, Boca Raton

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  • Movement of pilot’s seat a focus of probe into LATAM Boeing flight, report says

    Movement of pilot’s seat a focus of probe into LATAM Boeing flight, report says

    (Reuters) -The movement of a flight deck seat is a key focus of the probe into a sudden mid-air dive by a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 plane that left more than 50 people injured, aviation industry publication the Air Current reported on Wednesday.

    The plane, which was heading from Sydney to Auckland on Monday, dropped abruptly before stabilizing, causing those on board to be thrown about the cabin.

    Based on the available information it was understood the seat movement was “pilot induced, not intentionally,” the report said, citing a senior airline safety official.

    “The seat movement caused the nose down” angle of the aircraft, the publication said, citing another anonymous source who added the possibility of an electrical short was also under review.

    Boeing is expected to release a message to 787 operators regarding the incident, the Air Current reported, in a sign a fleet-wide issue could be involved though it said the specific topic was not known to the publication.

    Boeing declined to comment on the report, instead referring Reuters to the investigating agencies.

    Chile’s aviation regulator, which is leading the probe given it involves a Chilean airline flying in international airspace, said the investigation “just got underway” and its investigators had arrived in New Zealand.

    LATAM said it “continues to work in coordination with the authorities to support the investigation” and said it was not appropriate to comment on speculation that has circulated.

    LATAM is based in Chile and the flight, which had 263 passengers and nine crew members, was due to continue on to Santiago after stopping in Auckland.

    The cause of the flight’s apparent sudden change in trajectory has not yet been explained. Safety experts say most airplane accidents are caused by a cocktail of factors that need to be thoroughly investigated.

    New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission said on Tuesday it was seizing the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of the flight, which would provide information about the conversations between the pilots and the plane’s movement.

    (Reporting by Chandni Shah and Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; additional reporting by Natalia Ramos in Santiago; Editing by Jamie Freed)

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