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Stay Connected! See What's Going on in the Glades
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Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Toastmasters, Palm Beach State College, Belle Glade Campus
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Super Summer Store Times
Stories and creative activities for our youngest member and their parents! Ages 2-5 (45 mins.) preregister
WHEN:
Saturday, July 09, 16, & 23, 2016 11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee
For more information call: (561)924-5928
Toastmasters
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
Free Summer Safety Celebration and Pool Party for Glades Families
Families in Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay are invited to join Children's Services Council and our partners Saturday, July 16, for an amazing, FREE Summer Safety Celebration at Pioneer Park Pool, 866 State Road 715 in Belle Glade. The party, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., promotes child safety and includes free pool admission, free bicycle helmets for the first 200 children, free T-shirts for every child and parent/guardian, and free Subway sandwiches (limited supply). Space for the pool is limited, so please come early if you want to swim. Radio personalities from X102.3 and Beatz 96.3 will be there to pump up the music! Families also will be able to meet groups in the community that are ready to help families the party is for families. No unaccompanied minors will be admitted to the pool without an adult. No adult will be admitted to the pool without a child.
If you have any questions about the celebration, please contact Jon Burstein at Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County at
jburstein@cscpbc.org.
WHEN:
Saturday, July 16, 2016 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pioneer Park Pool, 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade
FREE Childbirth Classes at Lakeside Medical Center
Address your fears, decreased stress in labor, learn, breathing techniques, connect with other mothers, connect with your partner/labor coach, learn/brush up on new born care, and check out our beautiful facility in advance.
WHEN:
Thursdays, July 7th & 21st
Thursdays, August 4th & 18th
Thursday, September 1st, 15th, & 29th
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL
For more information and to RSVP call: (561) 996-6571 ext. 8116
FREE Computer & Internet Classes
Classes are either Lecture (informational only) or Hands-on (using a computer).
Some hands-on classes are also available in Basic, Intermediate or Advanced levels.
eBook classes vary from branch to branch and from device to device - call for more information.
Call the location of your choice early to preregister - classes fill up fast!
eBooks (Hands-on)
Learn about the Library's eBook service, how to get eBooks, and what is needed to transfer an eBook to a reader. Bring your device (see what the various Branches are offering below) and your account information for assistance. (30 min.-2 hr.)
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
WHEN:
Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:00 p.m.-4;00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade
Summer BreakSpot Locations Are Now Open
FREE meals for kids and teens! Introducing the Summer Break Spot, offering free nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and under all summer long each supervised location offers nutritious meals - breakfast, lunch or snacks - in a safe environment.
Light House Cafe News from June 2016
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter June 2016
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department: YSD Scoop
Prime Time's Weekly Newsletter
Job Opportunities
Glades Area
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Town Hall Meeting
A community conversation about the recent police shootings and equip parents, mentors, and other adults with information and tools needed to converse with their children and family.
WHEN:
Monday, July 11, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Urban League of Palm Beach County, 1700 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here for more information
Human Trafficking Coalition General Meeting: Summer Series Training
Substance Abuse
Our guest speaker will be Alexa Lee, Director of Programs for the PBC Substance Awareness Coalition to talk about how substance abuse can make someone vulnerable to trafficking. Agency Spotlight: Annette Andre from the State Attorney's Office Major Crimes Unit. Certificates with contact hours will be issued for this meeting.
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clayton Hutcheson Building, 559 North Military Trail, Exhibit Hall A West Palm Beach, FL
Homelessness
Our guest speaker will be Katherine Hammer, LCSW, Senior Director of the Lewis Center to speak about homelessness being a vulnerability that leads to trafficking. Agency Spotlight: Florencia Dominguez from International Rescue Committee. Certificates with contact hours will be issued for this meeting.
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PBC Emergency Operations Center, 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
Extended Topics
Our guest speaker will be Tanya Meade presenting on Stewards of Children. Agency Spotlight: Due to extended topic, there is no agency spotlight this month. Certificates with contact hours will be issued for this meeting.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PBC Emergency Operations Center 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
Diabetes Coalition Meeting
WHEN: Friday, July 15, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Children's Services Council, 2300 High Ridge Road, AA. Milne Room, Boynton Beach, FL
The Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County is a voluntary alliance of healthcare organizations and community partners working together to prevent diabetes and improve the lives of people living with the disease as well as those who are touched by it.
Project Homeless Connect/ Homeless Stand Down
Are you homeless? Join us for Project Homeless Connect/ Homeless Stand down. This flyer when printed in color, serves as a bus pass that can be used from 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on July 15, 2016 on Palm Tran Routes 1, 3 & 62 only.
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Free Resources include:
* Clothing, Toiletries
* Haircuts
* Showers
* Food
* Health Screens
* HIV Testing
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Free Services include:
* Assessment Screening
* Food Stamps
* Medicaid/Medicare
* Local Homeless Service Provider Agencies
* Palm Beach County Services including Homeless Program
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WHEN:
Friday, July 15, 2016 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: American Polish Club, 4725 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, FL
For more information call: (561) 355-HOME
EmpowHER Leadership Academy for Girls
EmpowHER Leadership Academy for Girls will empower female students from various schools throughout the Palm Beach County District. The academy supports diversity and would introduce the junior and senior girls to organizations that are led by women executives and will focus on job shadowing, interview skills, resume writing, effective communication both verbal and written, career exploration and much more. The Leadership Academy is free and open to twenty (20) young ladies thanks to the generous donations of our sponsors. The Leadership Academy will meet once a month during the Palm Beach County School District calendar beginning in September of 2016, with eight (8) planned business tours in the areas of Leadership Empowerment (leadership and branding), Political Empowerment, Economic Empowerment and Education Empowerment. Training will be provided from Palm Beach County's Women Experts. The Leadership Academy participants will also be provided with a trip to Tallahassee to tour the Florida State Capitol. The tour would offer the girls an opportunity to meet face-to-face with legislators and learn more about the political process. Upon completion of the program in May of 2017, participants will finish with a leadership certificate and community service hours to be awarded during our year end Student Achievement Awards Program.
Criteria to participate:
* Full-time student in Palm Beach County School System
* Grade Point Average (GPA) of a 2.5 and higher
* Essay describing why you feel you are a good candidate for this program
To apply for the Leadership Academy for Girls complete the attached application and mail it to Rhonda Rogers, Program Chair on or before Friday, July 15, 2016
Navigate PBC Quarterly Alliance Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Quantum Foundation, Community Room, 2701 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Come network with your fellow colleagues and human service providers while learning about mental health and have fun engaging in our ice-breaker and interactive games! Please register to attend.
>>>Click here to register
Junior League of Boca Raton 2016 Summer Nonprofit Leadership Series
The Junior League of Boca Raton is pleased to present our 2016 Summer Nonprofit Leadership Series.
Please note, there is NO registration fee for the workshops below.
Listen To The Past: How To Create An Oral History
Oral histories go beyond the cold facts recorded in history books. Through face-to-face interactions, they preserve the stories of individuals who helped create the fabric of history and whose lives, in turn, were shaped by the people, initiatives and efforts of your organization. Leave this workshop with an understanding of oral history tradition and a step-by-step plan to create rich oral histories about your organization. Presented by Judith Kolva
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL
The ABC's For A Winning Edge
If you recognize the importance of always putting your best foot forward, this workshop is for you. Discover an effective way to develop a winning edge by building your individual brand as a representative of your organization. Emerge with a more confident and powerful image just by making slight adjustments to your appearance, behavior and communication skills. Presented by Linda Yates
WHEN:
Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL
8th Annual Climate Change Summit
At this event, the focus will be on real stories of real success in communities, business and political sectors, evaluating the environmental and economic impacts of a changing climate. Better still, we'll address strategies to help local governments, businesses, and community leaders pro-actively build resilience in their communities, with emphasis on economic vitality. This year, as we begin updating the Regional Climate Action Plan, we'll ask you about your vision for Southeast Florida's future. Take the lead in Southeast Florida's sustainable future by participating in this year's Climate Leadership Summit.
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 5-6, 2016.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL
Children's Services Council Monday Morning Update - July 11, 2016
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Previous Postings GLADES AREA
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First Bank in Belle Glade~ Now Open
First Bank is committed to building relationships by helping to meet the needs of the Belle Glade business community and residents. If you are interested in Business Banking services, Commercial or Ag Loans, Buying or Refinancing a Home, considering Retirement options, then stop by for a visit - our Belle Glade office team is locally grown and will help seek personalized financial solutions to achieve your goals. We welcome your visit and look forward to meeting you!
WHEN:
Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Bank of Belle Glade, 325 South Main Street, Belle Glade
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County~Grant Opportunity
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Sharon R. Bock Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County For the Record June 2016
Office of Community Revitalization Community Connect~ June 2016
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