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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Feb 6, 5:30 pm - Active Parenting - the First Five Years, Pahokee Library
Mon, Feb 6, 6:30 pm - Chamber Annual Awards Dinner, First Baptist Church, Belle Glade
Tue, Feb 7, 2:00 - 6 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Tue, Feb 7, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents Entrepreneur Series: Virtual
Wed, Feb 8, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Feb 8, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, Feb 8, 5:30 pm - Student Athletes and Parents Town Hall at West Tech, BG
Thu, Feb 9, 12:00 pm - Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns Parent Workshop, ABC Playschool, S. Bay
Thu, Feb 9, 5:30 pm - Calling All PBC Dads - Quarterly Engagement Meeting: Virtual
Sat, Feb 11, 11:00 am - Black is Beautiful Too Storytime, Belle Glade Library
Sat, Feb 11, 2:30 pm - Black Trivia at South Bay Library
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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)
- 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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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Active Parenting (The First Five Years)
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County presents Active Parenting: First Five Years! Active Parenting helps parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5, build a strong foundation! It covers topics such as: 6 ways to Prepare your child for school, What a baby’s cry means, child brain development, and more!
WHEN: Monday, Feb 6, 13, 27, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
Click here to learn more
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Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
Please join us on February 6, 2023 at the Chamber's annual awards banquet. Our menu will consist of a Ribeye steak dinner which includes garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, garden salad, and dessert. Get your tickets today, call us at 561-996-2745.
WHEN: Monday, Feb 6, 2023 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: First Baptist Church, 17 NW Ave B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents Entrepreneur Series
Join this series introduction if you want to leap into entrepreneurship.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Student-Athletes & Parents Town Hall at West Tech
The Glades Region and #Work21 are partnering to engage in two info sessions for student-athletes and their parents.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 State Hwy 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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3Ts - Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns - Parent/Caregiver Workshop
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County presents 3Ts (Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns)! Learn to make the most of everyday interactions with your children ages 0-3 and promote brain development with the 3Ts parent workshop!
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 9, 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: ABC Playschool, 1165 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
Click here to learn more
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Calling All PBC Dads! - Quarterly Father Engagement Meeting
Join the EHS Fatherhood Engagement- Parenting Styles: Practices & Strategies workshop.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 9, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Black is Beautiful Too! Storytime at Belle Glade Library
Celebrate Black History Month with some cool stories and crafts! (60 min.)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Black History Trivia at Clarence E Anthony Library
Test your Black History knowledge! Snacks provided. (60 min.)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 | 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Congresswoman Lois Frankel: Roundtable Discussion with Not for Profits Serving PBC
The Congresswoman wants to hear what’s happening with their operations and how we can be of assistance.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Summer Camp Scholarship Program for PBC Residents
The Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides full-tuition and fees for summer camp for children residing in families with income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. It gives children educational and recreational opportunities for growth. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County.
Deadline for application
WHEN: Friday, April 14, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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Palm Beach Hosts Awareness Events, Mental Health, Teens, Domestic Violence
Palm Beach County is hosting a number of events to raise awareness of issues and programs targeting mental health, teens, and domestic violence.
Click here to learn more
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School District of Palm Beach County Services for Homeless Children
The School District of Palm Beach County Mckinney-Vento Program Services provide help and services to homeless children.
CONTACT: For more information about the PB School District services for homeless children and families -contact Getro.Richemond@palmbeachschools.org
Phone -561-308-9634
Click here to learn more
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English Exchange via Zoom, from the PBC Library
The Palm Beach County Library System offers English Exchange classes online via zoom.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Palm Beaches Provides Services to Women
Dress for Success Palm Beaches is in Belle Glade to help women with: resume writing, interviewing skills, internet job searches, and more. All services are free.
WHERE: 1089 South Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For an appointment call 561-983-8179
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Belle Glade services)
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Taxes Filed Free Program through United Way of PBC
United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and efiling of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, taxpayer’s income must have been $70,000 or less in 2022. You may be eligible for up to $6,935 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Taxes Filed Free service gives you two options to choose from to e-file your tax return. All options are supported by IRS-Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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Carbonell Awards Seeks College-Bound Applicants for 2023 Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today reminded college-bound high school students that the nonprofit organization is now accepting applications for its 2023 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships.
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)
- 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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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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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FRAC Advocate Jan 2023 Newsletter
Read the latest update from FRAC - Jan 2023 newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report - February 2023
Starting this month, recording customers who eRecord their documents through the eRecording Partners Network (EPN) vendor can get certified copies at the same time.
Click here to learn more
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Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter
The AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows Caregiving Youth to achieve success, have fun, and make new friends while promoting academic and personal growth.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent - What Parents Say About VPK
What can Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) do for your child? Hear about the benefits of VPK from Palm Beach County parents just like you. VPK is a free educational program open to all 4- year-olds in Florida.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Health Foundation January Newsletter
Palm Health Foundation provides information on its programs and services in its January newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Feb 2, 2023
Inside PBC News: Untangle your fishing line and get your lures ready ... The Lake Worth Lagoon 2023 Winter Fishing Challenge begins Feb. 11 and runs for two weeks. The Winter Plant-A-Palooza Sale is coming to Mounts Botanical Garden on Feb. 11 and 12. February is Black History Month and the PBC Library System is honoring the heritage, contributions and achievements of the African American community.
Click here to learn more
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Nonprofits First presents 501c News - February 2023.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Feb 6, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Inter-Agency Network PBC Feb Meeting
Attend the February Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County meeting.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Auditorium, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Residents are encouraged to participate in an upcoming HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event in Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 900 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Dress for Success
Joe Ann Fletcher, Executive Director of Dress for Success Palm Beaches, will talk about how the organization helps to prepare women for the workforce.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mel's Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Click here to learn more
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Black Leadership Summit
The Bold Foundation and The Blackluxe Picnic Festival presents Black Leadership Summit in Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Friday, Feb 17, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Arts and Cultural Center, 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Support The Glades Initiative through the Honda Classic - Compete for a Chance to Win a Car!
Your donation will bring a 5% match and you get the chance to win a new car by guessing how many Birdies are made in the Honda Classic this year.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
TO MAKE DONATION: Visit https://hondaclassiccares.org/birdies/donate-charity/?code=TGI
Click here to learn more (Pledge Form and past guesses)
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Glades Area Libraries February Events
The Glades Area Libraries have a slate of events for residents in February. Click below to learn more!
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Black History Month)
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2023 Accelerating Health Equity Conference
ACHI and AHA’s Institute for Diversity and Health Equity are once again joining forces for the annual Accelerating Health Equity Conference. The conference, May 16–18 in Minneapolis this year, helps advance the organizations’ shared mission of closing health equity gaps by building strategic hospital-community partnerships and developing and sustaining diversity and inclusion across the field.
Click here to learn more
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RFP Multifamily Rental Housing Development
On Friday, February 10, 2023, Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic
Development (HED) will make available an estimated $4M in County funds through Request
for Proposals HED.2023.2.
Click here to learn more
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Business Workshops Available
Learn more about a slate of business workshops available to residents of Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more
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Book Discussion: "Jonah's Gourd Vine" by Zora Neale Hurston
Copies are available at the Member Services Desk. Refreshments provided. (60 min.) Preregister.
WHEN: Sunday, Feb 19, 2023 | 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Black History Month Storytime at Clarence E Anthony Library
Hear stories about influential Black leaders, artists, activists and scientists in American history. (30
min.)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 | 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Book Discussion: "In the Name of Emmett Till" at Clarence E Anthony Library
Led by Dr. Esther Berry. Pick up a copy of the book from the Member Services Desk.
Refreshments provided. (2 hr.)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Dr Martin Luther King Jr & Malcolm X, South Bay Library
A conversation about the lives and legacies of the two influential leaders. Receive an optional reading list. Ages 12-18. (45 min.) Preregister.
WHEN: Friday, Feb 24, 2023 | 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
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. These are the white two-ply reusable washable masks given by the health department. 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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