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Dec. 1, 2022
Hello Public,
This Edition: Inside PBC News: Seniors and veterans over the age of 60 are invited to enjoy free, nutritious breakfast and lunch options at locations across the county. You are invited to meet and speak to state legislators on Dec. 7. If you are first-time homebuyer looking for financial assistance, the Department of Housing and Economic Development is offering purchase assistance. For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.
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Library System
Join the PBC Library System in observance of World AIDS Day, celebrated on Dec 1 ...
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Community Services
The 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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Board of County Commissioners
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 22, two outgoing commissioners were honored for their dedicated service.
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Board of County Commissioners
On Nov. 22, two new county commissioners, and reelected Mayor Gregg K. Weiss were sworn into office. Commissioner Marci Woodward is replacing former Commissioner Robert S. Weinroth in District 4 and Commissioner Sara Baxter serves District 6 in place of former Commissioner Melissa McKinlay.
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Public Safety
On Thursday, Dec. 15, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the PBC Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Group will hold a general meeting of its public and private sector membership.
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Public Safety
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., the PBC Community Rating System (CRS) Program for Public Information (PPI) will hold a general meeting of its public and private sector membership.
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At the Nov. 22, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action: | Sen. Tina Polsky, chairwoman of the PBC Legislative Delegation, announced that the delegation’s second public hearing prior to the 2023 Florida Legislative Session will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. |
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Community Services
The crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program, through LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program), is working to assist low-income PBC homeowners in need of replacing their home's HVAC system, with assistance of up to $15,000.
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Community Services
On Dec. 5, the PBC Citizens Advisory Committee and the Birth to 22 Alliance will host the Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit at the PBC Convention Center ...
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Community Services
The PBC Food Bank has partnered with the PBC Community Services Department's Division of Senior and Veteran Services ...
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Parks & Recreation
Oldies 95.9/106.9FM presents John Tesh - A Jazzy Swingin' Christmas, part of the Carlin Park After Dark concert series.
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Celebrate the arts at the Arts4All Florida-Palm Beach County Showcase, All Shining Stars on Dec. 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth. | |
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The Youth Volleyball Clinic is a great way for youth (ages 8-17) to develop their volleyball skills by focusing on the basic fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting and serving. The clinic will feature small group training from experienced coaches and is designed for all skill levels to participate. | | |
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ARCHERY 101
Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:30 a.m.
Ages 8+, $10/participant
(Reservations required)
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SCIENCE FOR SENIORS: MINDFULNESS & ETHNOBOTANY TALK & WALK
Friday, Dec. 2, 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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Cooperative Extension
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.
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Cooperative Extension
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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Stickwork, one of the most popular exhibitions ever at Mounts Botanical Garden, returns soon, but this will be “the final massive outdoor sculpture” by international acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty. | |
Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden is offering FREE admission to all PBC residents on Saturday, Dec. 10. | |
301 N. Olive Avenue • Suite 1101
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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