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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Jan 8, 4:00 pm - Financial Literacy in Spanish, The Glades Initiative, BG
Tue, Jan 9, 11:30 am - Walk With Ease Exercise Fitness at Glades Pioneer Park, BG
Tue, Jan 9, 2 - 6 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Jan 10, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Jan 10, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, Jan 10, 12:00 pm - SCORE Presents: Valuing Your Business: Virtual
Wed, Jan 10, 4:00 pm - Financial Literacy in Spanish, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Jan 10, 5:30 pm - Glades Fitness at Glades Pioneer Park, BG
Thu, Jan 11, 2:00 pm - Nonprofits First: How to Create a 2024 Fundraising Plan: Virtual
Thu, Jan 11, 6:00 pm - 39th Annual MLK Jr Oratorical Contest, Rosenwald Elementary, South Bay
Fri, Jan 12, 9:00 am - Join PBC Parks Staff for Power Hour at Glades Pioneer Park, BG
Fri, Jan 12, 5:00 pm - Community Foundation LOI Due
Mon, Jan 15, 11:00 am - City of Belle Glade MLK Parade
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Financial Literacy Workshops in Spanish at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's financial literacy workshops in Spanish are open to the public. Sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.
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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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
- 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday winter food hours)
- 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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Walk With Ease Exercise Fitness Program at Glades Pioneer Park
Walk With Ease is a free fitness program shown to reduce pain and improve your health. Brought to you by experts you trust at the Arthritis Foundation, Walk With Ease provides techniques to build and maintain a successful walking program into your daily lifestyle.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays until Jan 9, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (additional info)
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SCORE Presents: Valuing Your Business
The presentation provides an overview of the importance of business valuation and its role in business decisions. Various valuation methods, such as the market, income, and asset approaches, are explained in detail, including their specific uses. The presentation also addresses factors influencing business value, including financial metrics like revenue, profitability, EBITDA, and non-financial aspects like market trends and intellectual property.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Glades Fitness at Glades Pioneer Park
This community-based physical activity is a fun, energetic class, with a combination of short resistance and endurance training bursts, followed by recovery periods to give you the ultimate total body workout. It includes a large variety of upper body, leg strength, and cardio exercises. This class is for all fitness levels.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First: How to Create a 2024 Fundraising Game Plan for Your Nonprofit
From Nonprofits First: We’ve rounded up – and simplified – our favorite tools and techniques out there so that you can crush your nonprofit’s goals this year. Join Jena Lynch, Nonprofit Advocate at Donorbox, and Brittan Stockert, Fundraising Strategist at Donorbox, on Thursday, January 11 at 2 pm ET as they guide you through:
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Oratorical Contest
The 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest will be held at Rosenwald Elementary in South Bay on January 11, 2024.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rosenwald Elementary School, 1321 W Palm Beach Rd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: Sandra Lusunariz, Program Coordinator 561-993-8900
Click here to learn more
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Join PBC Parks Staff for Power Hour, Weekly Walks
Join the Palm Beach County Parks staff for power hour, their weekly walks to get fresh air, and enjoy a nice chat. Every Friday from now until January 12, 2024.
WHEN: Every Friday through Jan 12, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Grant Deadline: Community Foundation LOI
The Community Foundation's letter of intent for grant consideration for nonprofits with year-round or summer programs is due Friday, Jan 5, 2024 before 5 p.m. Click on the link to learn more.
WHEN: Friday, Jan 12, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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City of Belle Glade MLK Parade Participants Wanted
The City of Belle Glade invites you to participate in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade to be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 11:00 am. If you are interested in entering a float, car or walking unit in the parade, please complete the attached form and return to: mevans@belleglade-fl.com
WHEN: Monday, Jan 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Hybrid Meeting
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) invites you to the upcoming Countywide
Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 10 a.m. The
meeting will be held in person in West Palm Beach, and can be accessed virtually or via conference call if needed. This month’s guest speaker Stephanie David, YouthBuild Program Manager, with Palm Beach County Housing Authority (PBCHA), will be in attendance to talk about their PBCHA YouthBuild Program.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Vista Center Hearing Room 1E-60, 2300 N Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Mini Zine Mania at Belle Glade Library
We’ve got the gear, you’ve got the story! Make your own mini-magazine and learn how zines are used to connect fans, artists, and the LGBTQ+ community! Supplies provided.
WHEN: Friday, Jan 19, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Funding Available for First Mortgage Loan Assistance Program
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) First Mortgage Loan Assistance Program funds.
DEADLINE: Apply by Feb 26, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: Palm Beach Newspapers Scholarship
Applications are now open for the Palm Beach Newspapers Scholarship, presented by The Palm Beach Post and Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
DEADLINE: Apply by Feb 7, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Activities and Classes at the Belle Glade Library - Jan 2024
The Belle Glade Library has a host of activities and classes scheduled for January 2024. Click on the link below to see them all.
Click here to learn more
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Scholarships and Prizes: Ride the Wave Alcohol and Vape-Free
Scholarships and prizes are offered for every 2-5 community service hours. Learn more by clicking on the link below.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success is Ready for 2024, Are You?
Dress for the year that you want. We would like you to look your absolute best stepping into the New Year! Whether it is personal or professional, we want you to know that Dress for Success is here to help with that and much more. Please call us at 561.983.8179 to make an appointment, as they are first come first served.
CONTACT: Call 561-983-8179 to make an appointment
Click here to learn more
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Government Mandatory Reporting for LLCs
This is a friendly reminder that everyone who has a company, including an LLC, must fill out a Government required form found on: www.fincen.gov/boi
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
- 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Tuesday winter food hours)
- 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, Dec 21, 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, Jan 8, 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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3rd Annual Great Futures Golf Classic
The 3rd Annual Great Futures Golf Classic, presented by Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar, Sugar Cane Growers Coop, benefitting all 7 Glades area Boys & Girls Clubs, will be held at Wellington National Gofl Club.
WHEN: Friday, Jan 12, 2024
WHERE: Wellington National Golf Club, 400 Binks Forest Dr, Wellington, FL 33414
Click here to learn more
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Birth to 22: Embarking Upon the Youth Master Plan 2.0
We are excited to share the draft of our Youth Master Plan. Your insights and feedback are crucial in shaping a plan that truly reflects our community's needs and aspirations.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clayton E Hutcheson Agricultural Center, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Present: The Crisis in Local Journalism
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting friends and supporters to another fascinating Hot Topic Luncheon next January at Mounts Botanical Garden, where the three co-founders of Stet Media Group will discuss the crisis in local journalism and the ongoing erosion of fact-based civic engagement.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 17, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Countdown to Zero Community Meeting to be Held at Vista Center
C2Z is a community initiative to end the euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats in Palm Beach County. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update on the C2Z initiative, discuss the current state of C2Z’s goals and objectives, and gain feedback from the community on next steps. During this meeting, members of the public will also hear about ACC’s mission, vision, objectives, history of operations, program development and present day operational needs and challenges.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 18, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Vista Center, 2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Opportunities for Your Business to Soar
Join HMSHost, Hudson and Tarra Enterprises, Inc. for Fly High, an event designed to give you the inside track on emerging business opportunities at Palm Beach International Airport.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with PBC League of Women Voters
Members and others interested in the League are invited to learn about work in areas such as voter services, gun safety, national popular vote, voting rights, health care, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Click here to learn more
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Bridge the Gap 5K, Presented by Florida Crystals
Florida Crystals presents Bridge the Gap 5k, with proceeds benefitting Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 17, 2024
WHERE: Ocean Walk, Singer Island, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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USDA Offers Grants for Programs to Create High-Wage Jobs and New Businesses in Underserved Rural Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for community-driven programs that will help create high-wage jobs and new
businesses in underserved rural communities.
Click here to learn more
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Receive Native Trees for Free from Community Greening
Community Greening's Pick Up & Grow program is now accepting applications. The organization is looking for organized community groups such as nonprofits, places of worship, community support groups, and more to receive free native trees.
Click here to learn more
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Scholarships for Future Florida Teachers
A scholarship is awarded to a high school graduating senior for one year and can be renewed for a maximum of four years of college if the student maintains a satisfactory level of achievement.
Click here to learn more
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Youthbuild: Earn Money While You Learn
The Palm Beach County Housing Authority invites you to learn about its Youthbuild program. Earn money while you learn and access GED prep and testing, construction certification, training and development and more.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Launches Connect PBC App
Palm Beach County is pleased to announce a new app to engage with citizens. Connect PBC is a convenient, user-friendly tool that provides access to the latest county news and information. Users can customize their news feed to their area and set up alerts to be notified as new information becomes available.
Click here to learn more
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American Association of Caregiving Youth Treasure Talk
Read the latest newsletter from the American Association of Caregiving Youth.
Click here to learn more
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Tax Talk with Anne Gannon
Learn more about Anne Gannon's, Constitutional Tax Collector of Palm Beach County, work in 2023.
Click here to learn more
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Grow Our Own Teacher Initiative
The Nova Southeastern University Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice has partnered with the School District of Palm Beach County to offer an incredible opportunity for non-instructional staff with an interest in pursuing a traditional
bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and ultimately a teaching position with
our district.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 18, Feb 13, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Nov 16)
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Teen Aviation Program: Mentoring Teenagers Through Aviation
The Teen Aviation Program will have a free information dinner at the Drawbridge Cafe in Belle Glade for those interested in learning more about its mission.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Drawbridge Cafe, 3300 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Caribbean Jerk Festival
Attend the Caribbean Jerk Festival in Belle Glade in February. Music, vendors, food, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1016 W Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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BCC Briefs - Dec 19, 2023
The Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on the consent and regular agenda at the Dec. 19, 2023 meeting.
Click here to learn more
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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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