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Dept of Health Offers Back to School Immunizations 
Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is consolidating its back to school immunization clinics and outreaches to better serve those needing school shots from July 30 to August 17. "We want every student in need of immunizations for school to be able to get those shots in plenty of time before school starts," said Dr. Alina Alonso, Director Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County. "We've consolidated our staff and will be offering appointments and accommodating walk-ins at three locations." The three locations will be West Palm Beach Health Center, 1150 45th Street, Lantana Health Center, 1250 Southwinds Drive and C.L. Brumback Health Center 38754 SR 80, Belle Glade.
WHEN: Monday, August 6 - August 17, 2018 | By appointment
WHERE: C.L. Brumback Health Center, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-625-5180
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Glades Day Back to School Orientation
Glades Day School will have a back to school orientation on August 7, 2018.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7, 2018 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (lower school), 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (upper school)
WHERE:
Glades Day School, 400 Gator Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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13th Pastoral Anniversary at St. John First Missionary
A weeklong slate of events will mark the 13th Pastoral Anniversary at St. John First Missionary Baptist Church in Belle Glade. The events will honor Reverend Dr. Robert L. Rease.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 7 - August 12, 2018 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Glades Central - Freshman and New Student Orientation
All incoming 9th graders and students new to Glades Central Community High School are encouraged to attend in the gymnasium.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Glades Central Community High School,
1001 South West Avenue M,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, call
561-993-4400 ext. 44402
Click here for information relating to this year's student dress code policy
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Glades STAR System of Care Meeting
Attention community partners: Please save the date for the Glades STAR System of Care Meeting at Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions, please call 561-506-7144
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Pahokee Middle Senior High School Freshman Orientation
Parents of students entering 9th grade at Pahokee Middle Senior High School are encouraged to participate in freshman orientation.
WHEN: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Middle Senior High School, 850 Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT INFO: For more information, call
561-924-6500
Click here for information, including dress code information
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New South Bay Villas Accepting Project-Based Applications
Royal American Management will be accepting eligible project-based applications for New South Bay Villas in South Bay, Florida for 4 bedrooms apartments ONLY, on Thursday at Tanner Park. Applications will be accepted onsite ONLY. PLEASE BRING: Valid Photo ID for all household members 18 or older, birth certificates and social security cards for all household members, proof of income, and copy of bank statements.
Applications must meet occupancy standard for the bedroom size available, meet PBCHA's local preference and eligibility criteria.
WHEN: Thursday, August 9, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 W Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions, please call 561-708-8289
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Project C4OPE Meeting
Project C4OPE will connect families who have had been affected by overdose, or at high risk for overdose. We are meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month May - Sept. This will an opportunity for those individuals to express their needs and wants around the topic of opioid overdose. The meetings are free and open to the public with advance reservations.
WHEN: Thursday, August 9, 2018 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information contact Barbara Shafer at
[email protected] or 561-268-2357
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Annual Back to School Scavenger Hunt at Pahokee Library
Children, teens and parents are invited to the Sixth Annual Back to School Scavenger Hunt. All ages (60 min.), preregister.
WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2018 | 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT INFO: For more information, call
561-924-5928
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The Glades Initiative Welcomes New Board Member
From The Sun: "The Glades Initiative has appointed Lt. Patricia R. Brown to its board of directors. She is a 28-year veteran employee of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and a fourth-generation South Floridian ..."
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PBC Farmworker Career Development Program
The Farmworker Career Development program is currently recruiting applicants for Vocational Career training, Job placement, Apprenticeship programs, GED and ESOL referral.
WHEN: ONGOING - Open Monday through Friday | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: 607 South Main St, Suite 103, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO:
Cynthia R. McMillan, Alma Rios and Mario Ajax at
561-992-7405.
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Calling All Teens - Philanthrophy Tank Application
Philanthropy Tank is now accepting applications for the next round teen
#CHANGEmakers in Palm Beach County. 8th-12th grade students in Palm Beach County can begin applying to get their philanthropic-driven projects funded!
Applications open August 1 and close November 4, 2018.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, August 6, 2018
Children's Services Council's weekly news and information bulletin.
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Job Opportunities
The Sun Newspaper
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Job Fair West Palm Beach
The JobNewsUSA.com Job Fair will be held at the Marriott West Palm Beach on August 8. "ATTN: JOB SEEKERS! 100s of Jobs are up for grabs at the West Palm Beach Job Fair! Openings are available throughout South Florida, Entry-Level to Management, in almost EVERY Industry!"
WHEN: Wednesday, August 8, 2018 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Marriott West Palm Beach, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Six Steps to Maximize Your Productivity with Technology
Today's professionals are busier than ever before. The average person receives hundreds of emails per day and it is only increasing. Implementing a system to organize and take control of your inbox, action items, meetings, and notes is essential to minimizing the potential for mistakes and increasing productivity.
WHEN: Thursday, August 16, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Nonprofits First, 1818 S Australian Avenue, #450, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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Expand Your Horizons at West Tech
From West Tech: "West Technical Education Center wants to help you grow and expand your horizons. Applications are now being accepted for our Adult Education and Pre-Apprenticeship programs. We are offering ABE/GED, ESOL, Carpentry, HVAC, Electrical, Welding, and Plumbing. If you are seeking better employment opportunities or to advance your career, then West Technical Education Center is where you LEARN
to EARN
!"
WHERE:
West Technical Education Center,
2625 Northwest 16th Street,
Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO:
For more information, contact 561-829-4620
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Round up of Glades Library Events for the Month of August
Glades area libraries are chock-full of great events and happenings for the month of June. Make sure to mark your calendars with events you plan to attend!
Glades area branches
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Submit Your Nomination for Nonprofit Professional
Do you know a nonprofit professional who is making an impact in Palm Beach County?
Nominate Today!
Nomination forms close August 10th at 5 p.m.
Mark Your Calendar!
The 2018 Hats Off Nonprofit Awards will take place on Tuesday, October 2nd at the Harriet Himmel Theatre in downtown West Palm Beach.
VIP Pre-Party for Sponsors and Nominees begins at 5 p.m.
Awards program from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Deadline to submit nomination
WHEN: Friday, August 10, 2018 | 5 p.m.
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Exciting SCORE Workshops Coming Up
Take a look at upcoming workshops provided through SCORE!
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For the Record: Sharon R. Bock, Clerk & Comptroller July 2018
Catch up on the latest news from the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller.
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Trefoil Talk: Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida - July 26, 2018
Read up on the latest news, events, and information from the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 30, 2018
Children's Services Council's weekly news and information bulletin.
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Previous Postings - Other Areas
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Two-Day Intensive Grants Seminar
Take part in a two-day intensive grants seminar covering grant seeking and grant writing hosted by Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Monday, August 13-14, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Junior League of Boca Raton,
Vegso Community Resource Center, 261 NW 13th St, Boca Raton, FL 33432
COST: $385 ($50 early bird discount if registered by June 30)
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Six Steps to Maximize Your Productivity With Technology
Today's professionals are busier than ever before. Implementing a system to organize and take control of your inbox, action items, meetings, and notes is essential to minimizing the potential for mistakes and increasing productivity.
WHEN: Thursday, August 16, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Nonprofits First,
1818 S Australian Avenue, #450,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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Learn Legislative Advocacy From the Experts
Know how important legislative advocacy is for your organization and clients, but don't know where to begin? Learn from the experts. Palm Beach County Government Affairs Director Rebecca De La Rosa and a lobbyist specializing in nonprofit lobbying and advocacy will provide a primer and advice on what nonprofits should be doing before, during, and after legislative sessions.
WHEN: Friday, August 24, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Headquarters, 405 Pike Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Registration for the 8th Annual FL CHW Summit Now Open
You are cordially invited to the 2018 Florida Community Health Worker Coalition 8th Annual FL CHW Summit at the Holiday Inn Orlando-International Airport, September 14-15, 2018.
The Florida Community Health Worker Coalition is proud to announce the opening plenary speaker for the 8th Annual FLCHW Summit is Captain Sheila Pradia-Williams, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator, Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) - Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The agenda also includes speakers from the Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee, and sessions on topics such as Communication Skills, Hepatitis C, Cancer Prevention, Addressing the Social Determinants of Health and much more.
WHEN: Friday, September 14 - 15, 2018
WHERE: Holiday Inn Orlando-International Airport, 5750 T.G. Lee Blvd, Orlando, FL 32822
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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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.
*If you want to submit a posting please email us at [email protected]
or (561) 996-3310.*
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at [email protected]
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or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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