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Monday, December 4
, 2017
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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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Thu, Dec 7 3:00 pm Career Fair, West Technical Education Center, Belle Glade
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Glades Area
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 Credit Workshop, Financial Literacy by The Glades Initiative and Wells Fargo
The Glades Initiative and Wells Fargo are teaming up to provide a Credit Workshop and Financial Literacy program to residents. Learn about the importance of credit, how to build and use credit to meet financial goals, and much more. Program will be in Spanish.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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State Road 80 Public Workshop
On behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four, you are invited to an Alternatives Public Workshop, as part of our on-going State Road 80 Corridor Planning Study. The purpose of the workshop is to give interested persons an opportunity to comment and provide input on the alternatives and design concepts under evaluation.
Some alternatives have been identified to address existing and future transportation needs along the roadway:
- US Hwy. 27 to Hooker Hwy: (South Bay and Belle Glade Area) new pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit service improvements, new transit stations, better freight accommodations, transportation safety elements, and downtown Belle Glade beautification feature
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- Hooker Hwy. to 20-Mike Bend: regional greenway trail, more in-depth assessment of transportation safety, and rehab of County Rd. 880.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Pahokee Annual Holiday Parade, Santa Visit
Pahokee's Annual Holiday Parade makes a return! Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the festivities and see Santa!
Lineup for parade participants is at 5 p.m. at Pahokee High, with the parade starting at 6 p.m. Once again, the parade route will start at the high school and end at PNC Bank.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
5:00 p.m. (parade lineup, parade at 6:00 p.m.)
WHERE: Pahokee High School,
900 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
For more information, please contact Regina Bohlen, Pahokee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, at PahokeeChamber@att.net, or by calling 561-924-5579.
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Anthropology Works: PBSC Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Live Stream Event
Join PBSC's anthropology faculty for a combination live and live stream event connecting the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. Learn about the fascinating pre-Columbian archaeology of the Glades region and exciting career opportunities right here in Palm Beach County!
WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Career Fair at West Technical Education Center
U.S. Sugar will be holding a hiring event at West Technical Education Center in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Thursday, December 7, 2017
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center,
2625 State Hwy 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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26th World AIDS Day Luncheon
World AIDS Week is a week designated for remembering all residents who have been affected and/or infected by the HIV and AIDS virus. HIV/AIDS affects more families every year, so to create awareness of the risks of HIV/AIDS, please show your support by participating in a week full of activities, leading up to the World AIDS Day Luncheon.
World AIDS Day Luncheon
WHEN: Thursday, December 7, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. John's First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
COST: $15 donation
Click here to read more, and to see a listing of World AIDS Week activities
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WTEC's National Adult Education Honor Society Inaugural Induction Ceremony
West Technical Education Center will induct 17 students into the National Adult Education Honor Society. Students chosen for this prestigious recognition are working towards their GED® and/or learning English as a second language. The inductees have demonstrated a cooperative attitude, dependable attendance, and outstanding work ethic.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
6:00 p.m.
WHERE:
West Technical Education Center (school atrium), 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
For more information regarding this event, please contact Ms. Cosha Jackson, Assistant Principal at 561-829-4620.
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PBC Public Notice - FY 2016-2017 CAPER Public Meetings
Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Sustainability (HES) will host two public meetings to discuss the draft FY 2016-2017 Palm Beach County Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This document reports on progress the County has made realizing the goals and objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan (FY 2015-2020) and Action Plan (FY 2016-2017), with respect to the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investments Partnership Program, as well as other Federal and State funded programs.
Western Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
10:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Eastern Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, December 14, 2017
10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Airport Center I,
100 Australian Avenue, Suite 1-470,
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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Glades STAR Partners: Community Partners Meeting in December
Attention Glades STAR partners: the next Glades STAR Community Partners meeting will be held at Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy., Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Holiday Potluck at The Glades Initiative
Join The Glades Initiative for their Holiday Potluck and bring your favorite dish. Come mingle and have fun! Following our tradition, we'll be having a gift exchange. If you would like to participate, please bring a $10 value gift suitable for a male or female. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
WHEN: Friday, December 15, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
To RSVP, contact Sandy at 561-996-3310, or at sdesty@gladesinitiative.org
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An Evening of Celebration with The Young Mens' Club
The Federation of Families and the city of South Bay are requesting your presence at an evening of elegance, dining and entertainment as "We Celebrate Our Young Men."
WHEN: Friday, December 15, 2017
6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
COST: $10
Call 561-644-4400 or 561-763-6510 for more information.
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2nd Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair, Vendor Opportunity
Triple H presents the 2nd Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair in February. The free event will feature food, live entertainment, health and wellness checks, prizes and more. Vendor opportunity available.
WHEN: Saturday, February 10, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 500 S.W. Avenue C Place Belle Glade, Florida 33430
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To Agriculture Families: "Enroll Your Children in East Coast Migrant Head Start Programs"
East Coast Migrant Head Start: "To families that work in agriculture: do you have an infant, toddler or preschooler? East Coast Migrant Head Start Project provides Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Early Head Start services. Our programs can help prepare your child for school success. We also support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to kindergarten. Contact your local center today."
Click here to read flier (in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)
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Lawrence E. Will Museum Resumes Regular Hours
Please note that the Lawrence E. Will Museum (LEWM) has resumed regular hours after several weeks of being on an abbreviated schedule.
LEWM's regular hours of operation are:
Wednesday - Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fridays - Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, contact the museum at 561-853-4443.
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SCAM ALERT: FEMA and EBT
From the Florida Department of Children and Families: SCAM ALERT -- There is misinformation being spread online regarding unspent FEMA money and doubling your EBT balance. This did not come from DCF and the information is false.
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SailFuture Seeks to Partner With Local Nonprofits
SailFuture is a specialized sailing programs for teenage foster youth in Florida. Boys in the program spend three months living on a 65' sailboat and tour the state participating in volunteer projects, educational programming, and business tours. We'll be traveling to West Palm Beach from Dec. 6th - 11th. We are looking to coordinate with nonprofits and other organizations to organize a multi-day project our boys can help lead. We have four boys, accompanied by 2-3 staff.
Contact Hunter Thompson at 941-685-0958 to learn more.
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West County Senior Times, December Edition
Read this month's West County Senior Times!
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Job Opportunities
Indeed Jobs
- PMO Serviceman - CDL Driver
- Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
- Apprentice Equipment Operator Area 3
- Diesel Mechanic - PMT
- Foreman - Railroad - Maintenance of Way
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- Pay Loader Operator
- Journeyman Welder
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7th Annual Youth Empowerment Luncheon
The 7th Annual Youth Empowerment Luncheon, presented by the Urban League of Palm Beach County, will feature Eric Kelly, Quantum Foundation President, as its keynote speaker. The event will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2017
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center,
650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For more information, please contact the Urban League at 561-833-1461.
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Mental Health Association: PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives)
Have you been feeling down or blue? Have you lost interest in doing things? If you are 50 years or older there may be something we can do to help you! Call us and ask about our Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS). PEARLS is a NO cost in-home program! Call us for more information: 561-832-3755.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec. 4, 2017
Children's Services Council's weekly news and information bulletin.
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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Toastmasters Program in the Glades
The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish, they must communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmasters journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback-and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Palm Beach State College, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
, FL 33430
For more information and how to join, call 561-261-5043.
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Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
Marketplace Open Enrollment for coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2018 starts November 1, 2017, and ends December 15, 2017. Licensed Navigators and Certified Application Counselors (CAC) are located throughout the county to help you, including a site in Belle Glade. They can help you find and explain the right plan that fits your needs.
Open Enrollment Navigators in the Glades:
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics -
Belle Glade
941 SE 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone: 561-642-1014
Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Mondays - Fridays (1st Thursday of each month all clinics are closed at noon)
Contact:
561-582-5559
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Creole
For appointments, visit
clbrumbackprimarycareclinics.org
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Round up of Glades Library Events for Month of December
Glades area libraries are chock-full of great events and happenings for the month of December. Make sure to mark your calendars with events you plan to attend!
Glades area branches
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The Glades Initiative - Free Items for Tax-Exempt Organizations
The Glades Initiative has three old copiers that need work and marginally function, 50+ large nice cloth tablecloths, some are maroon and others are gold. We also have a couple of older office chairs available free of charge for tax-exempt organizations (churches, non-profits, etc.).
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Support The Glades Initiative When You Shop Amazon
Remember to support The Glades Initiative when you shop on Cyber Monday. Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/01-0733180 and Amazon donates to Glades Initiative Inc.
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Job Opportunities
The Sun
Indeed Jobs
- Diesel Mechanic - PMT
- Foreman - Railroad - Maintenance of Way
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- Water Treatment Plant Operator
- Pay Loader Operator
- Journeyman Welder
- Forklift Operator - PMW
- Electrical Engineer
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Previous Postings - Other Areas
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Nonprofits First Program: Personalized Grant Support
Are you just beginning your organization's grantseeking journey? Looking for guidance researching foundations? Need another set of eyes on that proposal? Maybe you are new to grant writing and not sure where to begin? Sign up for one-hour of customized one-on-one support with our development expert.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Nonprofits First,
1818 S Australian Avenue, #450,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
COST: Free (members), $45 (non-members)
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Take Stock in Children Upcoming Mentor Orientations
Our mentor orientation will cover the necessary information to get started as a Take Stock in Children mentor. Three training dates are available at Take Stock in Children's West Palm Beach location.
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Behavioral Health Resource Fair
Please join us for this drop-in event. Behavioral Health providers and system partners will share information about their programs, services and resources available for youth and families.
WHEN: Thursday, December 14, 2017
12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: ChildNet, 4100 Okeechobee Blvd., 2nd Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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TEA with the TOP
Talk, Empower, and Accelerate Your Business - Conversations with Top Business Women. Bring your desire to expand the road map for your business and development relationships with business owners while sharing potential opportunities.
WHEN: Thursday, December 14, 2017
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Women's Business Center, 401 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite 09, Delray Beach, FL 33444
COST: $25 (Free for FWBC clients)
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Nonprofits First: 501c News
News, events and information from Nonprofits First.
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SCORE: Upcoming Workshops
Workshops for Entrepreneurs.
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Nonprofits First: Training and Programs
Nonprofits First publishing of events for nonprofit agencies.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update
Children's Services Council's weekly news and information bulletin.
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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Anyone wishing to add their local announcements or events is welcome to submit their information by Friday to be posted the following week. Please include a brief summary of the information to be posted with your contact name, phone number, and/or flyer.
*If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.org
or (561) 996-3310.*
Check the
Glades Community Calendar
for
additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area:
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Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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