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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Sept 11, 3:30 pm - Auditions for Princess and the Pea at Dolly Hand, BG
Tue, Sept 12, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting: The Glades Initiative: Hybrid
Tue, Sept 12, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry: Zoom
Tue, Sept 12, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Sept 13, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Sept 13, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Building a Highly Effective Team: Zoom
Wed, Sept 13, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Fri, Sept 15, 11:00 am - Emergency Rental Assistance Mobile Outreach, Belle Glade
Sun, Sept 17, 3:00 pm - Community Fellowship by Glades Ministerial Assoc., BG Loading Ramp
Mon, Sept 18, 9:00 am - UF/IFAS Vegetable Gardening Short Course, BG Library
Mon, Sept 18, 5:30 pm - Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades, BG Library
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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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Auditions for Princess and the Pea at the Dolly Hand
Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) production of THE
PRINCESS AND THE PEA on Monday, September 11th at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 PM to pre-register and should plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 11, 2023 | 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Attend an online workshop on Divas in the Trucking Industry.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 12, 19, 26, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Building a Highly Effective Team
Learn why it is extremely important for businesses, especially in their early stages, to attract and retain employees.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Emergency Rental Assistance Mobile Outreach in Belle Glade
GBDCEI will be providing a mobile outreach unit for emergency rent and utility assistance for eligible individuals who have been impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19. Look for the big blue bus.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 15, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: MYMDPLUS, 217 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Community Fellowship by the Glades Ministerial Assoc.
Join the Glades Ministerial Association for a Community Fellowship at the Loading Ramp.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 17, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loading Ramp, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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UF/IFAS Vegetable Gardening Short Course - Tri-City Community Garden Project
Join UF/IFAS for a Vegetable Gardening Short Course and learn how to grow your own fresh produce. This in-person event is perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their skills. Whether you have a backyard garden, contribute to a community garden, or just have a few pots on your balcony, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own delicious and nutritious vegetables. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and cultivate your green thumb! Those who attend all four classes will be recognized with a UF/IFAS Home Vegetable Gardening Short Course Certificate!
WHEN: Monday, Sept 18, 19, 25, 26, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library 725 Northwest 4th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades
Anyone over the age of 13 who is eager to learn about the criminal justice system can attend the Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, 30, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Glades Initiative is hosting the in-person meeting. You can also attend via Zoom, please see the link below.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
MEETING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4457939554?pwd=L2sxT1FTOWlOVlZGZkJ1d2wwN3ZyZz09 (Meeting ID: 445 793 9554
Passcode: 1234)
Click here to learn more
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 26, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL (Sept 26)
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
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Multi-Agency Falls Prevention Fair & Education Series
Obtain free screenings and information: balance and exercise, medication safety, hearing and vision, and much more.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 28, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Eddie Lee Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Exciting Activities at the Palm Beach County Library System
The Palm Beach County Library System is thrilled to announce a diverse lineup of events and activities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year. Beginning September 9th, we invite the community to join us in recognizing and celebrating the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Click here to learn more
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Youth Summit Committee Recruiting Youths
The Youth Summit committee is recruiting creative and self-motivated youth and adults to
assist in the planning of the 2024 event! The Youth Summit provides youth with the unique opportunity to access information and resources aimed at assisting them in making better decisions and positive life choices.
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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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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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Sept 7, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report: Protect Yourself and Your Neighbors from Potential Jury or Court Scams
Scammers are using every known tactic these days to try to get your personal information and pressure you to send them your hard-earned money. Clerk Abruzzo shares with you some of the warning signs of potential scams.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 5, 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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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Education in PBC
Join as PBC School Superintendent Michael Burke focuses on the current status and future
challenges of the local public education system.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Botanical, Garden Exhibit Hall, 559 N. Military Trail, WPB, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 21, Sept 26, Oct 5 & 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Sept 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 15); 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Sept 26)
WHERE:
Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL (Sept 7 & 21)
Lantana Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL (Sept 14)
Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL (Sept 26)
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
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Palm Beach Partners Business MatchMaker Conference and Expo
Join the Office of Equal Business Opportunity for the 17th Annual Palm Beach Partners Business MatchMaker Conference and Expo.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 22, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
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Community Police Relations by Urban League of PBC
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is hosting a Community Police Relations meeting on the topic of "Social Media: It's Posted Forever."
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 28, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1700 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
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Breast Cancer Walk and Health Fair
The Marie Louise Cancer Foundation presents Breast Cancer Walk and Health Fair in Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2240 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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NEW Job Opportunities - Come Join our Team!
Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! We are accepting applicants for the following position(s):
Operations Director (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the title of the email.
Program Assistant - Front Desk (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word PROGRAM ASSISTANT in the title of the email.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: South Florida Fair & PBC Expositions
The South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. is proud to annually award $65,000 in scholarships to students who have exhibited a desire to further their education.
Click here to learn more and to apply
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies September 2023 Educational Calendar
Educational classes and support groups are 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. Check out our Calendar to view 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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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Allegany Franciscan Ministries FY24 Tau Grants
Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY24 Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating and organizational capacity-building needs for organizations that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.
Click here to learn more
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PEPPI Headstart is Enrolling
PEPPI Head Start is now enrolling students. If you have a 3- to 5-year-old and want them to have a place for them to go for the summer, PEPPI Head Start offers year-round services to children and families within the community. Your child will be fully engaged through play, fun learning, singing, dancing, and socializing with other students. This program is totally free to you as a parent.
WHERE: PEPPI Head Start, 301 SW Ave 8 St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Jewish Family Service of PBC Mental Health First Aid
Alpert Jewish Family Service is a nationally recognized leader providing services supporting seniors, adults, children, and their families. Mental Health First Aid is a course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health challenge or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Adult flyer)
Click here to learn more (Youth flyer)
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The Glades Initiative to Give Away Furniture
The Glades Initiative has some used furniture that we would like to pass on to other organizations that may be able to use it. Please contact us if you are interested. There are a few photos of some of the items attached.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information contact The Glades Initiative at 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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Fall Risks Fall Prevention Presentation
Attend a Fall Prevention Presentation at West County Senior Center. Discussions on hydration, nutrition, strengthening muscles, and more.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 21, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Back to School Resource Fair
Attend a Back to School Resource Fair at St. Paul Church of God in Christ. Services include Primary Care Physician Appointments, SDPBC Mckinney-Vento Program Services, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare Appointments and information, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 23, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: St Paul Church of God in Christ, 915 W Ave A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Ladies Lunch and Learn
Come out and join for an informative discussion about women's health.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 29, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 190 N Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Center for Experiential Learning College Fair
GBDCEI Experiential Learn Center is an Interactive Edu-play Center focused on developing, mentoring, empowering, and creating social mobility for tomorrow’s leaders, professionals & business owners aged 10-24.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 30, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival Seeks Partners
The City of South Bay invites you to participate in Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival hosted by the City of South Bay for all their residents and the surrounding cities (Pahokee, Belle Glade, Clewiston, and West Palm Beach). The purpose of the Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival is to have a day of fun with family/friends. This event also encourages residents and vendors to participate in the festival.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (vendor registration form)
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National Night Out Against Crime - Belle Glade
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office invites you to participate in the “Glades Night out
Against Crime” on October 26thth, 2023 in the City of Belle Glade.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Partners)
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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. 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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