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From our Team - We Wish You All A Happy New Year!
The Glades Initiative office and ALL food distributions will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. We will re-open 01/02/2025 at 8 a.m. and resume our regular services.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Dec 31, 1 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Jan 1 - The Glades Initiative office is CLOSED. Happy New Year!
Thu, Jan 2, 1 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Fridays - FREE Family Weekend Meal Kits, Glades Area Libraries
Mon, Jan 6, 6:00 pm -SCORE Presents: QuickBooks Online, Virtual
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Vote for The Glades Initiative as a Target Circle Participant!
The Glades Initiative is currently a Target Circle participant. Voting is open for our organization through the Target mobile app and website until tomorrow, December 31, 2024. Vote for us!
Voting
WHEN: Now, through Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024
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Click here to learn more (how to vote)
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Holiday Hours The Glades Initiative FOOD Pantry
Our Food Pantry hours will be as follows for week of 12/30/24 – 1/3/25:
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 food pantry is OPEN
Wednesday, January 1st, 2024 food pantry is CLOSED for New Years Day
Thursday, January 2nd, 2024 food pantry is OPEN
- 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Car line open 4:00-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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FREE Family Weekend Meal Kits
Each child is eligible for one free weekend meal kit every Friday while supplies last. Eligible children are ages 18 and younger. Sponsored by Palm Beach County Food Bank and Pan-Florida Challenge, and hosted by Palm Beach County Library System.
WHEN: Every Friday
WHERE:
Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay FL 33493
Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee FL 33476
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SCORE Presents: QuickBooks Online
This workshop is suitable for entry-level and beginner users of QuickBooks Online version only. It is not designed for intermediate users. The objective is to learn the basics and include the following topics:
- Introduction to QuickBooks Online
- Which online version is right for you?
- Creating a new Company File and more!
WHEN: Monday, Jan 6, 2025| 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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GED Winter Term Registration at CareerSource PBC
Need your High School Diploma (or equivalent)? Join us in person, or online from January 13 to April 11, 2025, Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. This program will be available in-person AND virtually.
WHEN: Register by January 7 - 10, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE: In-person location: 2724 N. Australian Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33407 OR
Virtual: Available via Google Classroom/Meet
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Latanywa.carter@palmbeachschools.org
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The PBC Citizen's Criminal Justice Academy Returns to Belle Glade!
This six-session program offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system in Palm Beach County and ends with a graduation ceremony. Community Service hours provided. Dinner is included. Applications are preferred.
DEADLINE: Friday, Jan 10, 2025
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Rosalind Murray, Telephone: 561-355-2332 Email: rmurray@pbcgov.org
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Click here for sample of topics to be discussed
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Scrapbooking at Pahokee Library
Begin documenting your favorite grand adventures and beautiful small moments in a scrapbook.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Glowing Moon Lamps at Belle Glade Library
Create your very own glowing moon! Learn all about space and the planets while you craft.
WHEN: Monday, Jan 13, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Financial Literacy Workshop at The Glades Initiative in Spanish: Disasters - Financial Preparation & Recovery
This workshop teaches participants how to rebuild credit and recover financially after a financial setback by creating a financial recovery plan.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL. 33430
Contact: For more information, please call Ms. Baltazar at 561.996.3310
Click here for Spanish
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Allegany Franciscan Ministries Presents: Wellness Lunch and Learn Series
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Wellness Lunch and Learn session, "Burnout Breakthrough: Recognize, Revise, and Recover." This engaging webinar is intended to support individuals at different levels of leadership within the nonprofit sector and help them begin effectively addressing burnout. Dr. Kim Hires, PhD, RN, is a global thought leader in leadership development, burnout prevention/recovery, and organizational culture.
This program will feature changemakers from the wellness and nonprofit sectors, providing valuable insights and resources on cultivating a culture of wellness within your organizations and equipping participants with practical tools to enhance self-care while navigating the challenges of working in the nonprofit sector.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
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The 40th Annual Oratorical Contest
For those interested in participating, please read below and see attached flyer.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rosenwald Elementary School, 1321 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: Please contact Mrs. Lu, Program Coordinator, at (561) 993-8900.
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VITA Tax Assistance at Belle Glade Library
United Way of Palm Beach County’s VITA Program partners with the Palm Beach County Library System to offer free and confidential tax preparation and e-filing for eligible taxpayers. If your income was $76,000 or less in 2024, you may qualify for this service and could be eligible for up to $7,830 in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). To participate, bring your 2023 tax return, Social Security card, W-2 wage and tax statements for 2024, Form 1098 if applicable, Form 1099 if appropriate, and Bank account and routing numbers. If you are filing jointly, both filers must be present.
WHEN: Thursdays & Fridays, beginning Jan 24 - Apr 11, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Gardening in Florida 101 at Belle Glade Library
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program teaches sustainable practices for creating beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that conserve water, reduce pollution and support local wildlife. Learn how Florida-Friendly Landscape™’s best management practices support Florida’s environment. Preregister online
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Financial Literacy Workshop at The Glades Initiative in Haitian Creole: Disasters - Financial Preparation & Recovery
This workshop teaches participants how to rebuild credit and recover financially after a financial setback by creating a financial recovery plan.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL. 33430
Contact: For more information, please call Ms. Fabienne at 561.996.3310
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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 within your community to gain access to essential services and as a tool to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Click here for Creole
Click here for Spanish
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Empower Healthcare, Inc. Presents: Know Your Numbers by Heart
Join us in raising awareness surrounding cardiovascular disease and support for preventative health screenings and resources available to the community.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 |11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Eddie Rhodes Gym, 360 E. Main St. Pahokee FL. 33476
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"Glow it Up" Youth Summit of Palm Beach County
Illuminate your best self. For those interested in participating in the youth summit, please read below and see attached flyer. Middle and high school students are encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Lakes High School, 3505 Shiloh Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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Activities and Classes at the Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee Libraries - Jan 2025
Check out the full listing of activities and classes for the month of January at the Belle Glade, South Bay, and Pahokee Libraries. Unless noted, activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. For events requiring registration, please visit www.pbclibrary.org.
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Get Your South Florida Fair Tickets at a Discounted Price at the Belle Glade Chamber!
Looking forward to the South Florida Fair? We’ve got you covered! Stop by the Chamber to purchase your discounted tickets and save big on all the fun, food, and festivities!
WHEN: Mon - Thu 9:00-3:00 & Fri 9:00-12:00
WHERE: 540 South Main Street, Belle Glade, Florida 33430
CONTACT: Call us at 561-996-2745 for more details
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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.
- 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
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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 in 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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PBC Library System Provides Weekend Meal Kits for Kids
Each child is eligible for one free weekend meal kit every Friday while supplies last. Eligible children are ages 18 and younger. Sponsored by Palm Beach County Food Bank and Pan-Florida Challenge, and hosted by Palm Beach County Library System.
WHEN: Every Friday
WHERE:
Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay FL 33493
Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Monthly News - December 2024
Learn about Dress for Success by reading its latest monthly newsletter.
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United Way of Palm Beach County Newsletter
Click below to learn more about UWPBC!
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Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Newsletter - December 2024 Edition
Find more information about Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties below!
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The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research - Weekly Newsletter, Dec 25, 2024
Read the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research weekly newsletter below.
Click here to learn more
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House District 92 Newsletter
Read House District 92's newsletter for December 2024 below.
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Homeless Coalition PBC - Homeward Bound Quarterly Newsletter: Winter 2024 Edition
Read the latest newsletter from the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County.
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Zeus Consulting Services Presents: Business Workshop, How to Optimize Your Business
This class will teach businesses how to optimize their business operations by identifying key areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and enhancing resource management.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025
WHERE: Virtual and Hybrid
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League of Women Voters PBC Presents: Hot Topic Luncheon: Registration Now Open!
The January Hot Topic Luncheon will be an interesting and informative behind-the-scenes look at The Economic Impact of Art & Culture and Hospitality & Tourism in the Palm Beaches. Please take a moment during this busy holiday season to register for our January Hot Topic Luncheon. Your attendance will help to make it a success.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fountains Country Club, 4476 Fountains Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33467
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Homeless and Housing Alliance of Palm Beach County Presents: Homeless Point in Time Count
Volunteer registration is now open for the annual 2025 Point in Time Count! There will be three mandatory in-person trainings to choose from, on Friday, January 24 there will be two sessions to choose from: 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The trainings will take place at the Hagen Ranch Library- 14350 Hagen Ranch Rd, Delray Beach. Additionally, on January 28, 2025, from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. It is very important that you attend this training even if you have participated in past PIT counts. We want to make sure that if there is any problem with your device we are able to identify it there before you are in the field.
The link to register is: https://www.pbcgov.org/HomelessSurveyReg Please register as soon as possible to ensure we have enough shirts for all of our volunteers in the correct sizes and to secure the location that you desire.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 30 and Friday, Jan 31, 2025
WHERE: Hagen Ranch Library- 14350 Hagen Ranch Rd, Delray Beach 33446
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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2024 Glades Area Resource Guide Is Now Available
The 2024 Glades Area Resource Guide is now available online! You can access the digital copy by visiting our website at gladesinitiative.org or by clicking on the link below.
Distribution of the printed copies will be available in limited quantities next week and then more in early July. Stay tuned for more information.
2024 Glades Area Resource Guide
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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Briefs for Dec 10, 2024
At the Dec. 10, 2024, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda.
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DOH - Palm Beach Vital Statistics Office Opens in Belle Glade
This new location provides the community of Belle Glade with the services to order and obtain birth and death certificates. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon every first Thursday of the month.
WHERE: C.L. Brumback Health Center 38754 State Road 80 Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information, please call 561-983-9305 or 561-983-9306.
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Chamber Annual Golf Tournament
We’re excited to announce the Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament is just around the corner! Join us on Saturday, February 8, 2025, for a day of fun, networking, and friendly competition at Belle Glade Municipal Golf Club.
Gather your team, practice your swing, and mark your calendars for this highly anticipated event! Stay tuned for more details on registration, sponsorship opportunities, and prizes! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event. Let’s make this year’s tournament the best one yet!
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 8, 2025
WHERE: Belle Glade Municipal Golf Club, 2619 W Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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RCMA Now Accepting School Readiness Applications
Attention families! Are you, a friend, or a family member working in agriculture and in need of daycare services for your infant or toddler up to 3 years old? Do you also have children aged 3 to 5 years old?
Look no further than RCMA Belle Glade CDC! Our top priority is to prepare your child for academic success.
WHEN: Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
WHERE: 20 Carver Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Griselda V. or Olga R. the center Family Support Workers at (561) 992-2060
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SPEC's Back-to-School Outreach Campaign
Stakeholder Partnerships, Education & Communication (SPEC)’s Back-to-School outreach campaign is working to provide information that helps parents of young children and college students. With the filing season quickly approaching, this is an opportune time to remind parents of young children and college students about their potential eligibility for EITC and other refundable credits. We also want to make them aware of free tax preparation available through the VITA/TCE programs in their communities. Many taxpayers are not claiming credits they are eligible for--only 80% that eligible claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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The Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship for Young Women Graduating from a PBC High School
The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is now accepting applications for our 2025 Scholarships. These scholarships are open to young women graduating from any Palm Beach County high school who will be continuing their education at Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, or Palm Beach State College.
DEADLINE March 25, 2025
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Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Has Opened Their Annual Scholarship Cycle!
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties announced the launch of the nonprofit’s annual Scholarship Program for local high school students. Applications open on December 16, 2024, and will be accepted through February 3, 2025. Awards average $10,000 and are available for students enrolling in colleges, universities, trade schools or vocational programs.
DEADLINE: Feb 3, 2025
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Free LifePlanning Zoom Workshop on Financial Benefits
Attend a FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP to better understand: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Additional topics covered: What are benefits? Who qualifies? How employment affects benefits. Medicare Savings Program. Register by January 20, 2025.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtually Available Zoom
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Tami Lustig at tami.lustig@alpertjfs.org or 561.713.1917
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Palm Beach County Community Services Department Offers Vocational Training & Employment Services
Palm Beach County Community Services Department offers Vocational Training classes and employment services to support families in need, enhance financial stability, and improve community well-being.
CONTACT: For more information, please call 561-355-4792.
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Open Enrollment for FREE RBT Certification Course in the Glades
Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Beyond The Valley Foundation, in partnership with Look Up Therapy, is offering FREE RBT training for individuals interested in working with children and adults with behavioral diagnoses. This initiative aims to empower local residents, create job opportunities, and address the growing need for specialized therapeutic services in underserved areas.
WHEN: Ongoing enrollment until we have 75 trained RBTs in the Glades Community
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Kayanah Altidor, Email: kaltidor@lookuptherapy.com or info@beyondthevalleyfoundation.org
Phone: (561) 771-4877
Click here to learn more
Click here RBT Training Interest Form
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Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov) has started and runs from November 1 to January 15, 2025. LORHN’s team is trained and prepared to provide free, fair, and accurate help with the application process, comparing plans, enrolling in coverage, uploading documents, submitting appeals, and referring consumers to tax advisors.
WHEN: Appointments available Monday-Friday in the Glades, evenings & weekends as needed
WHERE: In-person, by phone, or virtual (Zoom). Click here to search for Glades area locations
CONTACT: Bree Spence (561) 545-4751 | Sharon Clark (863) 532-3099
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Click here for Creole
Click here for Spanish
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Bridges at Belle Glade December 2024 Calendar
Click to see the calendar for Bridges at Belle Glade - December 2024.
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Bridges at Pahokee December 2024 Calendar
Click to see the calendar for Bridges at Pahokee - December 2024.
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Activities and Classes at the Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee Libraries - Dec 2024
Check out the full listing of activities and classes for the month of December at the Belle Glade Library.
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PBC Commissioner Maria Sachs's Letter on "Housing First"
Please see attached letter from Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Sachs on Palm Beach County taking on the challenge to address homelessness with a solution that has a proven track record.
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Lake Okeechobee's Recovery Operations to Begin on December 7
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) -Jacksonville District will begin releases under Lake Okeechobee Recovery Operations December 7. Click below to learn more!
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Tri-City "Spring Fling" Health Fair
McKinley Insurance Services will host a Tri-City Health Fair in an effort to raise public health awareness. This event if FREE to the public and will have Health Screenings, Nutritional Demonstration and Cooking, Chair Exercise Sessions, Relaxing Chair Massage, Live Entertainment, Exciting Raffle Drawings, Gifts, Give-A-Ways, and Lunch.
WHEN: Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lomax Harrelle Pavilion, 5000 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Carmen Miller at 954.224.2063 or by email at Cmiller@mckinleyinsurance.com
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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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