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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, July 11, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Tue, July 11, 6:00 pm - PBC Climate Risk Community Conversation, BG Library
Tue, July 11, 6:00 pm - Sign up Your Teen for Financial Literacy Bootcamp: Zoom
Wed, July 12, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, July 12, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Leads on Demand, Get Customers Fast: Zoom
Wed, July 12, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Tue, July 14, 1:30 pm - Jamathon in the Glades Summer Fitness Experience, Pioneer Park, BG
Sat, July 15, 10:00 am - Arts in my Backyard Family Saturdays, BG Civic Center
Sat, July 15, 3:00 pm - Muck Social Part III at Torry Island Marina, BG
Mon, July 17, 10:00 am - Mommy & Me Dino Day at Dolly Hand CAC, BG
Mon, July 17, 11:30 am - FWBC Workshops on SBA Programs: Zoom
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during the hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
Required to participate:
• Valid ID or your Glades Initiative Food Pantry ID
• ONE time per week
WHEN: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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PBC Launches Climate Risk Assessment and Action Plan, Survey, and Community Conversation
Palm Beach County launches the development of a countywide Climate Risk Assessment
“Palm Beach County is proactively addressing the impacts of climate change, including extreme heat, unpredictable rainfall, stormwater flooding, stronger storms, and sea level rise. The first community conversation for the project will be held on July 11, 2023, at the Belle Glade Library and Civic Center at 725 NW 4th Street in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Sign up Your Teen for Financial Literacy Bootcamp
Sign your teen up (or preteen) for this upcoming Financial Literacy Bootcamp put on by Jaisnav Rajesh at Princeton University. This is for any youth ready to begin understanding money in the responsibility and money in the real world.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 & Aug 1, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: The 1 Sales Secret that Can Double Your Income
Learn how to more specifically identify your ideal client and master messaging basics to attract prospective clients and nurture them into a sale.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Jamathon in the Glades Summer Fitness Experience for Youth
KidsFit Jamathon is the ultimate summer fitness experience for youth. Dance, fitness, obstacle courses, dance competitions, and more! Open to summer camps only.
WHEN: Friday, July 14, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pioneer Park Elementary School, 39500 Pioneer Park Road, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Arts in my Backyard Family Saturdays
Arts in My Backyard is an arts-exposure program designed for families with children in search of interactive family arts activities and cultural experiences. Family Saturdays events invite families to discover the arts together as they connect and create memories while acquiring new skills through visual art, dance, nature, theater, and more! Family Saturdays is a free program presented by various arts and cultural organizations and artists in Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Meeting Room (next to BG Library), 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Muck Social Part III at Torry Island Campground
Muck City's premier spades, volleyball, and cornhole tournament will be held at Torry Island Campground and Marina in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Torry Island Campground and Marina, 5000 W Canal St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Mommy & Me Dino Day at Dolly Hand, Must Call for Reservation
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center presents Mommy & Me Dino Day featuring dino-themed fun. Crafts, egg-digging kits, music, story time, snacks, and much more! For kids 2-5 years old. Only 3 slots left as of this time.
WHEN: Monday, July 17, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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FWBC Workshops on SBA Programs and Services
The Florida Women's Business Center presents "Workshops on Small Business Administration Programs and Services", led by instructor Lonnie Koyama, lead economic development specialist with the SBA.
WHEN: Monday, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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PEPPI Head Start Lights On Showcase
Please come out and tour PEPPI Head Start, meet the staff, and learn some exciting things that you might not have known about Head Start.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PEPPI Head Start, 301 SW 8th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Rank Choice Voting
Join the League of Women Voters to learn more about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a non- partisan electoral reform that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. Supporters say RCV encourages voters to focus on issues and reduces negative campaigning and polarization. The electoral system is used worldwide and by 13 million U.S. voters.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Impact the Palm Beaches Grant Information Sessions
The Impact the Palm Beaches 2023-2024 Grant Cycle opens on August 7, 2023. Each year, Impact The Palm Beaches awards multiple $100,000 grants to area nonprofits to ignite change in our community. Impact the Palm Beaches will be holding grant information sessions starting July 24. We will review the overall process, timeline, eligibility, Letter of Intent (LOI), and required documents.
WHEN: Monday, July 24, 26, 28, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. (July 24, 26, 28), 2:00 p.m. (July 26, 28)
Click here to learn more
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West Tech Has Funds for Scholarships!
West Technical Education Center has received funds for scholarships, including CDL, Forklift, Home Health Aid, and Phlebotomy.
CONTACT: Call 561-829-4615 or 561-829-4603 for more information
Click here to learn more
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Volunteer Opportunity: Read With Me at Gove Elementary
Read with Me! is our newest initiative which allows volunteers to read to children in kindergarten classes. The Literacy Coalition provides a book and book-related activity for each child participating to take home. This is a lot of fun and usually takes from 60 – 90 minutes. We’re asking you, as community leaders, to help us recruit volunteers to read at Gove. This is a wonderful way to connect community members with a local school.
SIGN UP: Volunteers can sign up by clicking on the flyer or clicking here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=562892777
Click here to learn more
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Rebel Recovery Provides Services to Glades Residents
From Rebel Recovery: "Rebel Recovery, of West Palm Beach, provides peer mentoring for anyone that wants or is thinking about seeking help as it relates to substance use. HIV and AIDS testing, and overdose prevention training (where we provide free Narcan) are some of the things we can arrange to do in person. We also have a program that helps mothers that are dealing with child welfare cases. If any of them happen to have a family member that was arrested they may qualify for our Next Steps program, which helps individuals going through the vicious cycle of being arrested get access to services in order to break that cycle."
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Three Lake Okeechobee Locations
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee water body locations (click to learn more).
Click here to learn more
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Summer Breakspot: Free Meals for Kids and Teens!
The “Summer Food Service Program” is open! The Palm Beach County School District is offering the Summer Food Service Program to provide FREE, nutritionally-balanced breakfast and lunch meals to children until Friday, July 28 (weekdays only).
Click here to learn more
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during the hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
Required to participate:
• Valid ID or your Glades Initiative Food Pantry ID
• ONE time per week
WHEN: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Food Finder Map
An interactive tool using Google Maps to help people easily locate free food and hot meals in Palm Beach County. This online tool was created to connect individuals seeking food resources to sites near them. Information is English, Spanish, and Creole. United Way updates the information listed on this map weekly. However, locations and hours of distribution may change. Please consider calling the site prior to visiting to verify the information listed. Please note that sites may have specific requirements such as ID.
CONTACT: To access the United Way of Palm Beach County's Food Finder map, click here
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Summer Breakspot: Free Meals for Kids and Teens
The “Summer Food Service Program” is open! The Palm Beach County School District is offering the Summer Food Service Program to provide FREE, nutritionally-balanced breakfast and lunch meals to children until Friday, July 28 (weekdays only).
Click here to learn more
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Hunger Relief Update - July 2023
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief Initiative provides you with important news about hunger relief in Palm Beach County. Information is current as of July 5, 2023.
Click here to learn more
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No Kid Hungry - July 2023
Read No Kid Hungry's latest newsletter by clicking below!
Click here to learn more
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Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches Newsletter
Learn what the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches has been doing by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, July 6, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 10, 2023
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Medical Practice Management Jobs Available
CareerSource Palm Beach County is teaming up with a top area medical practice management organization to connect job seekers with rewarding positions at a job fair for Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches. More than 30 full and part-time jobs are available such as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), medical assistants, front office operations, medical coders, financial/accounting and human resources positions, referral coordinators, mergers/acquisitions, and more.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: CareerSource Palm Beach County’s Central Career Center, 3400 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach
Click here to learn more
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Mentor Change Two Lives Training
The United Way of Palm Beach County presents "Mentor Change Two Lives". Participate in an upcoming training.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Sunshine Health, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Breaking the Silence - A Conversation on Overcoming HIV Stigma
Save the date for a space-limited event being held in the beautiful Lake Pavilion in downtown West Palm Beach. Guest Speaker Hydeia Broadbent is a renowned HIV/AIDS activist who has been living with HIV and AIDS since she was born. Hydeia will be with us in person to share her story. Save the date or register today! Space will be limited. Food and drink will be provided.
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion 101 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity "Meet the Prime" with the Weitz Company
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity and The Weitz Company
are connecting small businesses to contracting opportunities. Attend this event to learn about The Weitz Company and the projects they will be working on in the future.
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1400 Centrepark Blvd, Suite 700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Calling All HVAC Companies: Apply to Become a Vendor with PBC
Palm Beach County Community Services Department, through its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is looking to partner with HVAC companies to replace clients' outdated, inefficient, or non-functioning HVAC systems.
Click here to learn more
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Delegation Digest from Senator Tina Polsky
Inside you will find highlights of legislation and appropriations that members of our
delegation worked diligently on during the 2023 Legislative Session. It has been my
honor to serve as Chair of the delegation this past year. It is a privilege to be among
those who advocate for Palm Beach County and I am very proud to work with my
colleagues on behalf of the county’s residents.
Click here to learn more
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Lakeside Medical Center Graduates 11th Class of Family Medicine Residents
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, recently graduated five new physicians. The hospital’s 11th class of family medicine
residents completed three years of rigorous training, the first of which was during the height of the pandemic in the underserved, rural Glades communities that were considered a hot spot.
Click here to learn more
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Things to Do on the EveryParent App - Fourth of July Edition
Happy Fourth of July! There are so many Fourth of July celebrations across Palm Beach
County. And where can you find details about all of them, including the hours, locations
and what to expect.
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies July 2023 Educational Calendar
Educational classes are held for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and support partners. The class instructors are community partners or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org/Calendar and check out our upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
CONTACT: Gaelle Kenol at gkenol@hmhbpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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AACY Treasure Talk - June in Review 2023
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter: The AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps
identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured,
elderly, or disabled family members. This allows Caregiving Youth to achieve success,
have fun, and make new friends while promoting academic and personal growth.
Click here to learn more
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Animal Care and Control Announces $4 Adoptions
In response to a critical overcapacity crisis, Animal Care and Control (PBCACC) is launching an initiative to encourage community members to adopt animals in need. Throughout the month of July, all pet adoption fees are $4.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Rank Choice Voting
Join to learn more about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a nonpartisan electoral reform that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. Supporters say RCV encourages voters to focus on issues and reduces negative
campaigning and polarization.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Back to School PBC Volunteers Needed
This year’s Back to School PBC! event will be held on Saturday, July 22nd, which serves approximately 10,000 students. Volunteers play a crucial role in making this event possible, and are still needed for the Palm Beach County Convention Center location. The most critical areas in need are in Traffic Management and Site Management.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Free Personal Shopping Experience for PBC Teachers
Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches offer a free personal shopping experience for Palm Beach County-based teachers for the 2023 school year. This includes one free outfit and accessories. Women's clothing only.
WHEN: Monday, July 24, 26, 28, 31, Aug 2 & 4, 2023
WHERE: 1089 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Together We Paint Event at Belle Glade and Pahokee Libraries
Express togetherness through art! Create a masterpiece to be displayed at an exhibit at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. Snacks provided. Ages 5-12 (60 min.)
WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch Library, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Two Youth Opportunities Available this Summer
Join the Women's Foundation and Future Landscape Architects of America for a STEAM Workshop on Landscape Architecture in Miami. Students will learn about the field and will take part in a hands-on activity with the guidance of professional landscape architects.
Future Landscape Architects of America
WHEN: Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Miami Turnberry JW Marriott (specific location provided to registered participants)
REGISTER: WomensFoundationFL.org/STEAMAcademy Space is limited, registration required.
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In Need of Masks? Contact The Glades Initiative, Inc.
If you or people you know need masks, The Glades Initiative has masks and will share them with anyone in the Glades who needs them. These are the white two-ply reusable washable masks given by the health department. Call or come by to pick them up as long as supplies last.
If you are with a group of vulnerable people and need more than 20, call us first and we will do our best to help you get what you need.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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.
or (561) 996-3310.*
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