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Monday, September 19, 2016
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NEW PRINTABLE VERSION***
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Glades Area
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Suspicious Activity in Belle Glade
It appears scammers are targeting residents based upon the service signs in their yards (ADT, Honeywell, Glades Gas, etc.) by impersonating employees based on the signage, the scammers ask residents to allow entry into their home to "take a look at the system."
Click here for more information. Report any suspicious persons/activity to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at (561)996-1670.
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Glades PATCH Meeting 
The Glades PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health) is a program designed to help the community evaluate, plan and implement health education and disease prevention and intervention programs. PATCH helps promote the health of the community to include social, emotional and physical well-being of its citizens. PATCH is a partnership of concerned citizens and organizations. This partnership provides a forum for identifying health problems affecting the community and mobilizing the community to plan, conduct and evaluate intervention services. The meeting is open to all who wish to join.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 9:00am
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc.,141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL
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Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting
WHEN:Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:00 am-12:00 pm
WHERE: West Tech Educational Center, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
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Sign up for Cub Scouts!
The Cub Scouts are registering all boys ages 7-10 years old or in 1st - 5th grade.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 6:30pm
WHERE: Community United Methodist Church, 401 SW 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL
Click here for more details
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Election Time 2016: Know the Issues
What do Palm Beach County's proposed one-cent sales surtax, homestead tax exemptions, solar power and medical marijuana have in common? Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator, will provide a clear explanation of these state constitutional amendments and local ballot questions. Preregister by contacting the library, (561)996-3453
WHEN: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 5:30pm - 6:30pm
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Monday Morning Update
See how the Children's Services Council is working for our children:
Click here to view
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FRAC Focus: Obesity and Poverty
This periodical e-newsletter focuses on obesity and low-income children and adults, looking at the intersection of obesity, low income, food insecurity, the federal nutrition programs, and federal food and nutrition policy. September is also National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
Click here to view
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
While the Diabetes Coalition engages in various assessments, prevention, and outreach events throughout the year, the majority of these activities occur during Diabetes Month each November. Join us and receive a free Diabetes Risk Assessment Screening.
Click here to learn more
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Back to the Workforce: Project Homeless Connect
A Homeless Coalition P.B.C. collaboration with Aramark Services
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 8:30am - 4:00pm (with an hour lunch)
Job opportunities will be available with onsite interviews. All workshop participants will leave with a professional resume, business cards and an interview appropriate outfit.
Event is limited to 50 guests for Session 1 and 50 guests for Session 2.
RSVP your client's name and cmis number with Michelle Phillips (561)355-9917 or mhowell1@pbcgov.org. More details will be given after you RSVP.
Click here for a flyer
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them. A conversation can save a life!
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21, 2016 9:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: Tabernacle Baptist Church, 801 8th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
For more information or to register, contact: Dr. Florenzia Davis, drdavisfw@aol.com or Cindy Wides, cwides@ifcsonline.com
Click here for a flyer
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Ethics and Youth Sports: Changing the Game for Good
Brought to you by The PBSC Center for Applied Ethics
Overview: More than 30 million children play in organized sports league across America. Sports can be an opportunity for young people to learn values and ethical behavior, but unfortunately the opposite is happening! In far too many programs, volunteer coaches with little if any training, preach a win-at-all-costs attitude. At the same time, parents often place tremendous pressure on their children to excel. The results? Over 70% of those who began as young as 4 years of age will quit by the time the age of 13.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 5:30 pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Public Safety Training Center Conference Room - PSD108, Lake Worth, FL
Click here for a flyer
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The Urban League of Palm Beach County Grand Re-Opening
While our doors have been open for a while the Urban League of Palm Beach County would like to formally celebrate the renovation and re-opening of our Community Room.
WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 2016 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: 1700 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to RSVP
Click here for a flyer
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2016 Fall Nonprofit Leadership Series
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
WHEN: (See below)
Introduction to Finding Grants
- Presented by Liz Locke, JLBR
Audience: Beginning funding researchers or those desiring a refresher.
October 4, 2016
9:00am - 10:00am
November 1, 2016
9:00am - 10:00am
December 6, 2016
9:00am - 10:00am
The New FLSA Regulations and their Impact on Your Organization
- Presented by John Foley, Esq., Legal Aid Society of PBC
This workshop will provide detailed and substantive guidance to help you manage the new FLSA requirements, including the increased
salary level for the white collar exemption. Audience: All
September 22, 2016
9:30am - 12:00pm
Due to limited event seating, online workshop pre-registration is required. There is NO registration fee for the fall workshop series
Click here to register
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Climate Change Involves 4 Different Issues:
The Policy Implications
Presentation by renowned climate expert and internationally acclaimed speaker John Englander at the invitation of the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, Englander will present: Environmental Change: Do Science and Policy Collide. Issues of climate change, energy, sea level rise, recycling, the Everglades, fresh water, ecosystem, algae, and many more, may all appear to be similar. During his 40-minute talk, Englander explains where these issues overlap and where they are quite different in terms of the science and policy. The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A session.
WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 2016 5:30pm - 7:00pm
WHERE: Summit Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach
For more information or to RSVP email: plzimm@bellsouth.net
Click here for more details
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Weekend in Boca IX: Civil Society Leadership Symposium
The theme of the ninth annual Weekend in Boca Civil Society Leadership Symposium is "Building Community: Strategies for Making a Difference." Weekend in Boca is a key component of the Office Depot Foundation's continuing efforts to help nonprofit organizations harness the power of innovation and collaboration, leverage their strengths and make the greatest possible difference in their communities. The Symposium is free.
WHEN: Friday, November 11, 2016 Time: TBA
WHERE: Office Depot Corporate Headquarters, 6600 N Military Trl, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Click here for more information
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations
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The Palm Beach County Library System invites you to the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. We celebrate our community's cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of Latin American countries, and the contributions Hispanics have made to American society. Join us for a wide variety of events for the entire family. Check the calendar of events for special activities at your local branch.
WHEN & WHERE:
South Bay Branch: 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493
Monday September 26, 2016 ~ Hispanic Heritage Month Film at 5:00pm
Belle Glade Branch: 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Saturday, October 1, 2016 ~ Latin American Classical Music on Viola at 11:00am
Friday, October 14, 2016 ~ Tell Me a Story at 10:00am
Click here to view flyer
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Glades Central High School Homecoming Parade
APPLICATION DUE: Monday, September 26, 2016 by 3:00pm (
Must be hand delivered)
The Glades Central Community High School Family invites you to participate in our annual Homecoming festivities scheduled for the week of September 26th - 30th, 2016. With this year's theme, "CELEBRATING DESTINATIONS SUCCESS, parade participants will select a country around the world to showcase. Please make every effort to comply with the theme of this year's parade. Participants are encouraged to consider at least three selections in the event that your selection has already been chosen. Only one entry will be allowed for each country. Our homecoming parade is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016. If you wish to have an entry in the parade, please complete and hand deliver the attached parade participation form by 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2016.
Click here for more information
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FREE Childbirth Classes
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: Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL
For more information and to RSVP call: (561) 996-6571 ext.8116
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Call for Nominations: 7th Annual Ascension Awards
February 4, 2017 will mark the 7th Annual Ascension Awards. Each year, we honor Black businesses, business leaders and individuals who have ascended to greatness in their area of expertise.
Nominations are due by
Friday, September 30, 2016
Click here to submit a nomination
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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
This course is a biblically based financial class that teaches people how to handle money, invest for the future, and give like never before! There is a $50 registration fee, which covers the cost for the Financial Peace University membership Kit. Limited seating is available. Please RSVP by Friday August 25th, 2016. No Children allowed (All 8 sessions must be attended)
WHEN:
Thursdays, September 8 - October 27, 2016
6:00pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade (Room CRB127)
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Palm Beach County Library - Glades Branches
October 2016 Activities
Click here to see what's happening at your local library this October!
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Belle Glade Town Hall Meeting - Archeological Discovery!
The focus of the meeting will be a presentation of research findings from recent archaeological investigations of a Pre-Columbian archaeological site located on property owned by Wedgworth Farms. The Primary Investigator for the project is archaeologist Dr. William Locascio of Florida Gulf Coast University, the "Town Hall" meeting's host.
For more information, please call (561)853-4443
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016 5:30pm
WHERE: Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades, 530 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Fall Vendor Fairs
WHEN:
Friday, October 7, 2016 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 8, 2016 9:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: Belle Glade-Pahokee Elk Lodge, 300 SE Avenue E, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here for a flyer
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5K Eye Walk Eye Run
This event was created for the people of the glades region who are diabetic and will educate them on the effect diabetes has on their eyes. We intend to promote education and lifestyle changes through the walk and small health fair that follows immediately after. If we work together, I know we can make a difference!
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016 7:30am
WHERE: 170 S Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to view a flyer
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Career Source Opportunities
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Tips for Getting Your Story in the Palm Beach Post
Have an important story to tell? Here's out to get the word out.
Click here for tips
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Palm Beach Victims' Rights Coalition
National Day of Remembrance
In 2007, the U.S. Congress designated September 25th as the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Remembrance events have long been a part of the National Crime Victims' Rights Movement. It is on these occasions that we pause and honor those who have suffered an untimely loss. In keeping with this tradition, the Palm Beach County Victims' Rights Coalition will honor the memory of victims of homicide on Sunday September 25, 2015
WHEN: Sunday, September 25, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm
WHERE: Palm Beach Shores Community Center, 90 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores, FL
If you have any questions please contact me at (561) 355-2418 option 3 or ashaffer@pbcgov.org
Click here for more details
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Moving Forward Together: Advancing Health Care for Those Left Behind
This year, Florida CHAIN will be hosting its second annual conference, Moving Forward Together: Advancing Health Care for Those Left Behind. It's an opportunity to join national experts, advocates, consumers, health care providers, policy makers, and other stakeholders to learn about pressing health policy topics, acquire new skills, and network with other participants dedicated to improving the health of all Floridians. In addition to two plenary sessions and a keynote address, there will be a discussion with prospective and current policy leaders volunteering their time to discuss the factors that influence access to health care for Floridians.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 27, 2016
WHERE: 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
Click here to register
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Beyond Paper Tigers
Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope Viewing
Directed by James Redford, Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope is a documentary that shows how extremely stressful experiences in childhood can alter brain development and health across the lifespan. Presented by Center for Child Counseling.
WHEN: Thursday September 29, 2016 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Auditorium
501 S. Sapodilla Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Leadership Aspire Series
Leadership Aspire is a series of quarterly 4 hour workshops of themes including communication, strategic planning, leading change, and
maximizing leadership.
WHEN: Persuasive Communication ~
September 30, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm
Strategic Planning ~
November 18, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leading Change ~
February 24, 2017 8:00am - 12:00pm
Maximizing Leadership ~
April 28, 2017 8:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Click here to learn more
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The Domestic Violence Council's Opening Ceremony
The mission of the Domestic Violence Council shall be to reduce the impact of violence on families by coordinating a dedicated, community-based response through advocacy, prevention and education.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm
WHERE: Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center
599 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here for a flyer
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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
Click here for more details
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My Brother's Keeper Network: Race to Equity Summit
Engaging in meaningful dialogue and action to promote racial equity in Palm Beach County.
SAVE THE DATES! Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2016
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here for a flyer (more details)
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13th Annual Turn on the Light Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships for this year's conference. Applicants who work as a volunteer with children, are employed by a non profit organization, or can demonstrate financial need will be considered for scholarships. Final award determinations will be made no later than October 2nd.
Register Early and Save! Partner registration rates by invitation only.
Password required. All registrations include Parking, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, 3 Workshops, and Continuing Education Credits*
Early Registration (before October 1): $85
Registration (after October 1): $95
NEW! Discounted Registration for Full-Time Students: $70 -over 30% savings!
Discounted Group Registration - up to 15% savings off registration rates!
Lunch/Keynote only: $55 - Register here
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19 - 21, 2016
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL
Click here for more details
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Health & Human Service Legislative Advocacy Initiative
No matter how large or small your nonprofit may be, it is crucial that YOU be part of the legislative process on behalf of the clients you serve. This is an important initiative, well received by legislators and gives you an opportunity to be heard. Brought to you by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Human Service Coalition.
Legislative Priority Setting Workshop
Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:30am - 12:00pm
Click here to complete the questionnaire regarding your legislative priorities and then attend this workshop where YOU help select the top two priorities to be included in the legislative Green Book.
COST: $15 (includes full breakfast)
WHERE: United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches,
900 Brandywine Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to register
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Legislative Summit
Friday, November 18, 2016 9:30am - 12:00am
Join our legislators as we present top priorities and distribute the Green Book for them to take to Tallahassee for the 2017 legislative session. Brought to you by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Human Service Coalition.
COST: FREE
WHERE: United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches,
900 Brandywine Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to register
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Leadership Focus
Leadership Focus is our program for those interested in deepening their knowledge about Palm Beach County, but who just don't have the time or experience to participate in our nine-month Leadership Program. It's a 2 ½ day program for executives and professionals who want to broaden their understanding of our community, connect with people of influence, and explore Palm Beach County's strengths, challenges and initiatives.
WHEN: January 18, 19, and 26, 2017
Click here to learn more
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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
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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 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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