Pandora’s Kids is excited to announce its first Lanterns for Loss Event commemorating National Children’s Grief Awareness Day, on Thursday, November 20th, in conjunction with Clematis by Night in downtown West Palm Beach. Local families who have experienced a loss are invited to participate in this special event honoring their loved ones and raising awareness of grief services in our community.
Lantern Decorating 3pm-5pm
Mandel Public Library
411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
We invite children who had lost a close family member to decorate a lantern in memory of their loved one. In addition to volunteers from Pandora’s Kids, an artist and a children’s therapist from Rhythms of Hope will be on site to help guide children in using art to express their grief. Lanterns and decorative supplies will be provided, and families are invited to bring any supplies or mementos they wish to use as well. Please RSVP for this event.
Lantern Lighting 6pm-7pm
Clematis By Night
100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Lanterns decorated by children in grief will be displayed in a pop-up memorial garden at Clematis by Night. At sundown, the lanterns will be illuminated. Attendees at the event are invited to visit the garden for a moment of peace and remembrance. Representatives from Pandora’s Kids, Rhythms of Hope and several other grief organizations will be on-site providing information on grief resources in our community.
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