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This Edition: May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month. The annual rare and unique native plant auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Mounts Botanical Garden. A hospitality and food service job fair is scheduled for Friday, May 17 at CareerSource PBC. For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.

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Donald Ross Road Bridge Reopened to Eastbound Traffic

Engineering & Public Works

The Eastbound Donald Ross Road bridge is now open. The delay in reopening experienced on Monday evening, April 29 due to an issue with the high-pressure hydraulics responsible for bridge movement has been resolved.

Office of Community Revitalization To Host Community Therapy Dog & Fitness Event

Community Revitalization

The Office of Community Revitalization is excited to invite you to the 2nd PBC Therapy Dog and Fitness Event on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Glades Pioneer Park.

PBC Library System will be Closed on May 2 for “LEAD” Staff Training

Library System

On Thursday, May 2, all PBC Library System branches will be closed to facilitate an all–staff training event.

Lake Worth Beach Cottage Homes Ribbon Cutting

Board of County Commissioners

On April 24, a ceremonial ribbon cutting was held for the new homes in the Lake Worth Beach E Street Community Land Trust Cottage Homes Project.

PBC Awarded Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Risk Management

We are proud to announce that PBC has been awarded the Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America.

PBC Community Services Department 2024 Homeless Point-In-Time Count Results

Community Services

From Jan. 25-26, over 300 staff members and community volunteers participated in the PBC homeless Point-in-Time count.

Free/Reduced Cost Swim Lesson Program Available for Qualified Resident Children

Fire Rescue

The Drowning Prevention Coalition of PBC offers free or reduced-cost swim lessons to qualified children aged 2 to 12.

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Historic Courthouse and Four Points Office Go Green In Support of Mental Health

When driving in downtown West Palm Beach at night, you may notice a green glow from the Historic Palm Beach County Courthouse.

Get Your Green On’ in Support of Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month. Let’s make a difference.

Parks & Recreation

The A4AFL Katie Gardner Memorial Golf Tournament

Arts4All Florida PBC will host its 27th annual golf tournament on Friday, May 10. The event will be held at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter.

World Water Safety Day at North County Aquatic Complex

Celebrate World Water Safety Day at this FREE event with various activities scheduled throughout the day.

Memorial Day Program at Veteran’s Memorial Park

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556 will present their annual Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Daggerwing Delights in May

ANIMAL FEEDINGS & TALKS

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2:45 p.m.

Saturdays, 1 p.m.

All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)

May at Riverbend Park

REPTILE ENCOUNTERS

Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.

All ages, FREE (Reservations required)

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Enjoy Okeeheelee Nature Center in May

ALLIGATOR FEEDING

Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

Take a Day at Green Cay

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.

Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

Cooperative Extension

Annual Rare & Unique Native Plant Auction at Mounts

The PBC Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society dedicated to promoting the preservation, conservation and restoration of native plants and native plant communities of Florida, is hosting its Annual Rare & Unique Native Plant Auction on Saturday, May 11.

May Flowers at Mounts

With spring now fully in bloom, Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host a variety of fun, informative and healthy workshops and events throughout the month.

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Mounts Invites Nature Curious Youngsters 7 to 11 to Garden Explorers Summer Camp

Garden Explorers Summer Camp offers science-based fun and nature experiences, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 15-19 and July 22-26.

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