The Glades Initiative and the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County are presenting a workshop on two topics: Fair Housing and Legal Aid's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. An overview of fair housing laws for tenants and homebuyers will precede a presentation on services to low-income taxpayers who are involved in tax problems with the IRS. Presentations will be in English, and Spanish.

WHEN: Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: The Glades Initiative 141 SE Avenue C Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT INFO: Call 561-996-3310, or jzaragoza@gladesinitiative.org to RSVP

Early voting for the primary election begins in Palm Beach County Aug. 13, and the last day for early voting is Aug. 26. Early voting stations are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Belle Glade Library is the location of the early voting station in the Glades. Election Day (last day to vote) is August 28, 2018. You can only vote at the precinct listed on your voter registration site (see Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website for more information). 

WHEN: Monday, August 20 - August 26, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions, please visit the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office website at: www.pbcelections.org

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, August 21, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Our speaker will be Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, Susan Bucher.  We would like to Thank Ms. Bucher for attending GTAC and look forward to hearing from our Supervisor of Elections and encourage all of our GTAC members to attend this timely and relevant presentation.

WHEN: Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: South Bay City Hall, 335 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493

CONTACT INFO: Contact Houston L. Tate, OCR Director, at 233-5303 or  htate@pbcgov.org or Audley G. Reid, Senior Planner, at 233-5567 or  areid@pbcgov.org   

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A grief support program will be offered to all employees of Lakeside Medical Center. Everyone is welcome to attend. 

WHEN: Thursday, September 6, 2018 | 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Come and be a part of the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center's 25th annual production with the Missoula Children's Theatre in ALICE IN WONDERLAND, the very first title the theatre ever presented with Missoula Children's Theatre! Approximately 50 roles are available for local students. All students, grades K-5 - 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Most students rehearse approximately 4½ hours each day, Monday through Thursday. A performance is scheduled for local schools on Friday, September 28 at noon and two performances will be presented for the public on Saturday, September 29 at 11 am and 7 pm.

WHEN: Monday, September 24, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430

The Health Literacy Summit is for health and human services professionals, paraprofessionals, and students committed to serving the unique needs of our patients. 

WHEN: Friday, October 5, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430

The Mentor Center is excited to announce the release of a Mentoring Support Opportunity. In looking to increase access to a post-secondary credential attainment, Achieve Palm Beach County is working with United Way's Mentor Center to increase both quality and capacity of mentoring programs within our county's underserved population of young men and boys of color, primarily. Through this effort we are able to offer this competitive application process to organizations looking to fund projects impacting high-school aged youth and their access to post-secondary credential attainment.

WHEN: Monday, August 27, 2018 | 5:00 p.m.

The Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's (CAA) goal 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:

WHEN: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 | 6:00 p.m.

CONTACT INFO: For more information, please contact Lead Clerk, Elcana Dantzler at edantzle@pbcgov.org or 561-355-4791

From Take Stock in Children: "We need your support! Take Stock in Children needs to recruit 200 new mentors by the end of September and we need you! If you have already gone through our orientation, please let me know. If not, please consider making a difference and making a college scholarship possible for a student. Our students must have a mentor in order to receive their college scholarship."

Becoming a mentor is easy and minimal time commitment..
* Attend an orientation
* Meet with your student once a week
* For 20-30 minutes
* At least 2-3 times a month
* during the student's lunch period

WHEN: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 5:30 p.m.

CONTACT INFO: Kimberly Briard, 561-683-1704, or kbriard@takestockpalmbeach.org

Nonprofits FIrst is sponsoring a one-day event with Quickbooks Made EasyTM to bring industry specific training on Quickbooks to our area. Thanks to our partners at Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County for hosting the event. 

WHEN: Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County,  3651 Quantum Blvd,  Boynton Beach, FL 33426

CONTACT INFO:  Delferine Spooner,   finance@nonprofitsfirst.org 

COST: $119 - $169

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Residents are invited to attend an upcoming workshop at West County Courthouse, "How to Collect a Judgment." The workshop is presented by the office of Sharon R. Bock, Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller. 

WHEN: Thursday, September 6, 2018 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: West County Courthouse, Conference Room, C-121, 2950 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Are you a family caregiver looking for advice, support and help on your caregiving issues?  This Workshop will educate family caregivers on: How to choose a homecare agency, what Financial Options are available, Evaluating types of Facilities, Selecting Insurance ... and much more.