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Dec. 7, 2023

Hello Public,

This Edition: Are you looking to further your career? The Family Self-Sufficiency Program has a variety of vocational training courses available including heavy equipment mechanic, network security and entrepreneurship. The PBC Public Safety Animal Care and Control Division will hold a community meeting on the Countdown to Zero initiative, which strives to end euthanasia of adoptable animals in PBC. Mounts Botanical Garden is thrilled to present its new Tropical Holiday Tree exhibit featuring 500 stunning bromeliads, creating a tropical backdrop for festive photos. For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.


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News & Events

Youth Services Opens 2024 Summer Camp Scholarship Program Provider Applications

Youth Services


The Summer Camp Scholarship Program is accepting provider applications for summer 2024 through Jan. 5.

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Purchase Assistance Funding Available for First-Time Homebuyers

Housing & Economic Development


The PBC Department of Housing and Economic Development announces the availability of State Housing Initiatives Partnership Purchase Assistance Program funds.

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United Way of Palm Beach County Seeks Volunteers for VITA Program

United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, is looking for 200 volunteers to help provide free tax services.

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Water Utilities Employees Graduate From Mentorship Program

Water Utilities


This year, two members of the PBC Water Utilities Department Operations and Maintenance Division completed an Asset Management Mentorship Program and were recently recognized for their achievements at the department’s annual Harvest Fest.

Public Safety

Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group to Hold General Meeting

On Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the PBC Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will hold a general meeting of its public and private sector membership.

Countdown to Zero Community Meeting

The PBC Public Safety Department’s Animal Care and Control Division will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss the Countdown to Zero initiative.

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New Foster Programs to Pioneer a Community-Supported Sheltering Approach

The PBC Public Safety Department’s Animal Care and Control Division is excited to introduce a series of fostering programs designed to empower the community to make a lifesaving impact on animals in need.

Parks & Recreation

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What’s Happening at Green Cay

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Saturdays, 10:15 a.m.

Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

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December Doings at Daggerwing

ANIMAL FEEDINGS

Daily, 3:15 p.m.

All ages, FREE (Reservations not required)

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So Much To Do Okeeheelee Nature Center

ALLIGATOR FEEDING

Saturdays, 1 p.m.

Families/all ages, FREE (No reservations required)

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Celebrate December at Riverbend

REPTILE ENCOUNTERS

Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.

All ages, FREE (Reservations required)

Cooperative Extension

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Mounts Invites Families & Friends to View the Tropical Holiday Trees

Mounts Botanical Garden is embracing the season with its new exhibition, Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts featuring two framed, 8-15 foot trees designed by the horticulture team and installed with dozens of colorful bromeliads and other tropical botanicals.

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Celebrate the Season This December at Mounts

Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will cap off this year by hosting fun and informative workshops, classes and special events throughout December, including the popular Garden Explorers Youth Winter Camp.

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Mounts Announces Next Major Exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN

Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden proudly announces the next major exhibition in PBC's oldest and largest botanical garden, a beautiful 20-acre oasis just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach.


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West Palm Beach 33401


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