Feb. 9, 2023

Hello Public,

This Edition: Inside PBC News: The Public Safety Department's Animal Care and Control Division (ACC) is full to capacity. Help ACC by saying I do to your fur-ever Valentine with $14 adoptions on all pets during February. Flying just got easier, and a lot cheaper, with Breeze Airways' Get off the Couch Sale. Registration is now open for the 2023 Back to School PBC! event, which will be held Saturday, July 22. For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.

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County Awarded an Additional $875,000 from MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge

Criminal Justice Commission

Funding aims to grow and support initiatives to safely reduce PBC's jail population and advance racial equity.

County Community Revitalization

Registration Open for 2023 Back to School PBC! Event

Students must reside in designated neighborhoods in unincorporated PBC to be eligible to register.

Countywide Community Revitalization Public Meeting Feb. 14

Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m.

Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Steering Committee to Hold General Meeting

Public Safety

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m., the PBC LMS Steering Committee will hold a general meeting of its public and private sector membership. This meeting is open to the public.

Friends of Youth Services Opens Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Scholarship for 2023 Academic Year

Youth Services

Friends of Youth Services and Palm Beach County Inc. announces the call for applications for the 2023 Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Scholarship.

Choose Your Adventure at the PBC Natural Areas Festival

Environmental Resources Management

PBC Department of Environmental Resources Management invites the public to get out and explore Winding Waters Natural Area.

United Way of Palm Beach County Launches 20th Year of Taxes Filed Free Program

United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program begins its 20th year of service, offering free income tax preparation to those with a 2022 household income of $70,000 or less.

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PBC Library System’s First Seed Library to Open at Jupiter Branch

Library System

On Sunday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m., the Jupiter Branch is celebrating the grand opening of its first seed library.

The “Paw-fect” Valentine is at PBC Animal Care & Control

Animal Care & Control

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the PBC Public Saftey Department's Animal Care and Control Division is offering $14 adoptions on all pets during February.

PBC Youth Services Summer Camp Scholarship Program 2023 Applications Now Open

Youth Services

The deadline for applications is April 14, at 5 p.m.

PBC Library System Celebrates Black History Month

Library System

The PBC Library System is offering events that honor the heritage, contributions and achievements of the African American community.

26th Annual A4AFL-PBC West Festival

Parks & Recreation

Approximately 180 youngsters from western PBC will take part in the 26th Annual A4AFL-PBC West Festival “Storybook Comes to Life" on Feb. 17.

ERM Announces Adventure Awaits Winter Schedule

Environmental Resources Management

WEEDING FOR THE OYSTER CATCHERS

Snook Islands Natural Area

Monday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.- Noon

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PBC Guide to Services 2023

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Walk With Ease at Westgate Recreation Center

Parks & Recreation

The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 2.

Community Services

New Congregate Meal Site Opened in Wellington for Seniors

Community Services

The Wellington Community Center is hosting breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday, for all local residents (age 65 years+). In addition, they offer a variety of fitness classes and other social activities.

Parks & Recreation

Go Spend the Day at Green Cay Nature Center

BIRD TALK & WALK:

BIRDS OF PREY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m.

All ages, $3/participant

(Reservations required, limit 20)

Fabulous February at Okeeheelee Nature Center

LIVE ANIMAL FEEDING PRESENTATIONS

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3:30 p.m.

Families/all ages, FREE

(Reservations not required)

Nature Dazzles at Daggerwing

ANIMAL FEEDINGS

Daily, 3:15 p.m.

All ages, FREE

(Reservations not required)

Rock the Day at Riverbend Park

NATURALIST WALKS

Fridays, 9 a.m.

All ages, FREE (Reservations required)

Mounts Botanical Garden

Cooperative Extension

Mounts Winter Plant-a-Palooza Plant Sale Feb. 11-12

The Winter Plant-a-Palooza Plant Sale returns Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11-12, hosted by Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden.

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February is Fabulous at Mounts

Celebrating new life and new growth with a horticultural flourish, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting happy and healthy, fun-in-the-sun workshops, classes and special events.

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