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Dec. 22, 2022
Hello Public,
This Edition: Inside PBC News: Palm Beach International Airport is giving away two 4-pack tickets to the Dinosaur Explorer exhibit at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium! Looking to do some last minute holiday shopping? Mounts Botanical Garden is having a Holiday Sale. And, if you’re looking to take a break and unwind from the holiday rush, our Library System is hosting winter-themed activities this month. Adopt or foster a pet this holiday season. For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.
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Legislative Affairs
Sen. Tina Polsky, chairwoman of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, announced that the delegation’s local bill and final public hearing prior to the 2023 Florida Legislative Session will now take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1:30 p.m., rather than 2 p.m., as it was previously listed.
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Animal Care & Control
The PBC Public Safety Department’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is urging prospective pet owners to adopt or foster this holiday season instead of buying from a pet store. To encourage adoptions, ACC is offering $25 adoption fees through the end of the year!
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Public Safety
A Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the State of Florida, is open in PBC to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. The center is located at the PBC Library System's Hagen Ranch Road branch located at 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach 33446.
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The PBC Community Services Department's Division of Senior and Veteran Services invites local seniors and veterans age 60 and older to take part in free breakfast and lunch options at various sites throughout the county. | |
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The crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program, through Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is available to assist low-income PBC homeowners ...
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The PBC Community Services Department is looking to partner with local HVAC companies to replace outdated, inefficient or nonfunctioning HVAC systems.
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NATURALIST WALKS
Thursdays, 9 a.m.
All ages, FREE
(Reservations required)
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LIVE ANIMAL FEEDING PRESENTATIONS
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 p.m.
Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)
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NIGHT STALKERS
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 6 p.m.
Ages 9+, $5/participant
(Reservations required, limit 20)
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS: TENACIOUS TURTLES
Saturday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m.
All ages, $3/participant
(Reservations required, limit 20)
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SCIENCE FOR SENIORS: FLORIDA LAKE WATCH
Friday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m.
SCIENCE FOR SENIORS: VULTURES
Friday, Jan. 20, 1 p.m.
Ages 50+, $5/participant
(Reservations required, limit 50)
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ANIMAL FEEDINGS
Daily, 3:15 p.m.
All ages, FREE
(Reservations not required)
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MOTHER NATURE & ME:
DAY AT THE BEACH
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-5 (w/guardian), $4/child (Reservations required)
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Kicking off 2023 with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting extraordinary workshops, classes and special events in January. | |
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Celebrating the holiday season with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting two major exhibitions and extraordinary workshops, classes and special events in December. | | |
Mounts Botanical Garden is embracing the season with its new exhibition, Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts featuring three, framed, 8-15 foot trees designed by the Mounts Horticulture Team ... | |
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301 N. Olive Avenue • Suite 1101
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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