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Monday, December 11
, 2017
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~~~ Message from the President/CEO ~~~
"The Glades Community Updates, a free compilation of information regarding local programs, services, and events, has grown to reach more than 2,300 subscribers! Each week that number increases, a reflection of the importance of the eblast to keep our community informed, educated, and aware of what is happening in the Glades. Our hope is to strengthen our community by providing vital information to everyone. If you read our eblast, we ask you to consider making a donation to support the work of our staff in putting this information together for you each and every week. Our organization relies on donations - please show your support for the Glades Community Updates, and ensure that this vital service continues, by making a donation today."
Karis Engle, President/CEO
The Glades Initiative
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Wed, Dec 13
5:30 pm Toastmasters, Palm Beach State College, Belle Glade
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Glades Area
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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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Healthier Glades Steering Committee Meeting
Residents and community leaders are invited to guide our priorities for our Healthier Glades Community.
WHEN: Monday, December 11, 2017
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:
First United Methodist Church 491 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance Meeting
The Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance of Palm Beach county, Inc. (LORE) meeting will be held at CareerSource.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
CareerSource, 1085 S. Main St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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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Glades Career Readiness Roundtable Meeting
The next meeting of the Glades Career Readiness Roundtable will be held at the West Technical Education Center in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
West Technical Education Center - Building 1, 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Belle Glade Chamber Breakfast
Please join us for the Belle Glade Chamber Breakfast this Wednesday at Lakeside Medical Center. Our breakfast speaker will be Darcy Davis, CEO of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
7:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy., Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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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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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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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Community Action Advisory Board Annual Retreat
The Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's (CAA) mission is to collaborate with other organizations to remove barriers and create opportunities for low income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient. Please be advised of the following upcoming meeting:
Community Action Advisory Board Annual Retreat
WHEN: Saturday, December 16, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
For more information, please contact Grant Compliance Specialist, Doris Davis at
DDavis1@pbcgov.org or (561) 355-4706.
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City of Belle Glade Christmas Extravaganza
The city of Belle Glade is throwing a Christmas party at the Louis D. Lewis/Mary O. Evans Resource Center in downtown Belle Glade.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Louis D. Lewis/Mary O. Evans Resource Center, 1224 SW Ave E Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Community Connections for Life Update
CCFL will have a Winter Break Psychosocial Skills Retreat for kids ages 7-17 starting December 26, 2017- January 5, 2017. Topics discussed will strengthen youth on becoming Socially Empowered.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - January 5, 2018
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
WHERE: Community Connections for Life, 1100 N Main Street, Suite C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
For more information regarding this event, please contact Ms. Tabatha Bailey, Program Director at 786-702-7688.
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The Modern Gentlemen are Coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
For the last decade, these four amazing vocalists and dancers have provided all the background vocals and choreography for rock 'n' roll icon Frankie Valli and they are coming to the Dolly Hand! The Modern Gentlemen's own signature style blends modern voices in four-part harmonic perfection with tight, high-energy dance moves to create a thrilling performance of the classic hits of Motown, Pop, Rock, DooWop and of course, The Four Seasons!
WHEN: Monday, January 8, 2018
7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center - Palm Beach State College's Belle Glade Campus, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Extravaganza
Come celebrate and march for the dream with the city of Pahokee. Parade participants are encouraged to submit an application to the city.
Martin Luther King Jr Day Parade
WHEN: Saturday, January 13, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Lineup at 7 a.m.)
Application Dates
WHEN: Friday, December 15, 2017 (early entry deadline)
WHEN: Friday, December 22, 2017 (late entry deadline)
WHEN: Friday, January 5, 2018 (parade entry closed)
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December GTAC Meeting Cancelled
From Audley G. Reid Jr. PhD, Senior Planner with the Office of Community Revitalization: "The scheduled December 14th meeting of the Glades Technical Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next meeting of GTAC will take place in the new year on Thursday, January 25th at the Belle Glade City Hall. As customary, the Office of Community Revitalization will forward specific information on subject and speaker 1 to 2 weeks prior to our meeting date. Thank you all for your interest and attendance throughout this year and see you in 2018."
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Glades PATCH Meeting - No Meeting in December
There will be no PATCH Meeting during the month of December. The next meeting will be in January. 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.
Next Meeting:
WHEN: Tuesday, January 16, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
WHERE:
The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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3rd Annual Glades Family Fun Fest, Attention Vendors
The 3rd Annual Glades Family Fun Fest returns to Glades Pioneer Park in February. Vendors are encouraged to submit an application to participate in the event.
WHEN: Saturday, February 24, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, Florida 33430
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PBC Housing Authority Opens Waiting Lists
The Palm Beach County Housing Authority will open its waiting lists for New South Bay Villas, Covenant Villas and Quiet Waters, in accordance with Palm Beach County Housing Authority (PBCHA) policy. Applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY at
www.pbchafl.org. (Other sites listed below.)
Applications will be accepted beginning:
WHEN: Wednesday, December 27, 2017
8:30 a.m.
Click here to learn more (Glades - New South Bay Villas, Quiet Waters, Covenant Villas)
Click here to learn more information (Dyson Circle Apartments)
Click here to learn more (Schall Landings Apartments)
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Job Opportunities
The Sun
Indeed Jobs
- Journeyman Welder
- Forklift Operator
- Utility Worker
- Tractor Driver I
- Reliability Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- PMO Serviceman - CDL Driver
- Journeyman Diesel Mechanic
- Apprentice Equipment Operator Area 3
- Diesel Mechanic - PMT
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
- Pay Loader Operator
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Learning Lab: Excel Basics, Presented by Nonprofits First
Learn to let Excel do your number crunching for you in worksheets and manage data in lists. Use rows and columns of numbers and text to store information in a logical fashion. Add the ability to perform basic calculations, sort and filter the data automatically. Make editing easier; copy, move and delete, insert or replace anything in your worksheets. Give your worksheets a visual punch with formatting cells and text, conditional formatting or creating charts and graphs.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 13, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Nonprofits First, 1818 S Australian Avenue, #450, West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
COST: $75 (members), $85 (non-members)
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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. 11, 2017
Children's Services Council's weekly news and information bulletin.
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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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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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 SW Avenue C Place, Belle Glade, Florida 33430
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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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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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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 for more information (in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)
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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
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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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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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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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec. 4, 2017
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.
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