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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon-Sat - COVID Testing at various sites throughout the Glades, see listing for locations and times
Tue, March 1 All Day - Let's Move Challenge
Tue, March 1, 9:00 am - Inter-agency Network of Palm Beach County March Meeting: Zoom
Tue, March 1, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, March 2, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, March 2, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, March 2, 7:00 am - Ash Wednesday at Community United Methodist & First United Methodist
Wed, March 2, 10:00 am - COVID Testing Kits for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness, BG
Wed, March 2, 6:00 pm - NEAT Grant Pre-Application Conference: Online
Wed, March 2, 6:30 pm - The Dangerous Truth about Today's Marijuana: Zoom
Thu, March 3, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC presents: Entrepreneurs Bootcamp: Virtual
Fri, March 4 All Day - City of Pahokee Centennial
Fri, March 4, 7:00 pm - Pam Tillis Coming to Dolly Hand, PBSC, BG
Sat, March 5, 11:00 am - Women's History Month: Saturday Storytime, Pahokee Library
Sat, March 5, 12:00 pm - 42nd Annual Glades Festival of Afro Arts, Belle Glade Airport Park
Sun, March 6, 2:00 pm - Women's History Month: Women in STEM, Belle Glade Library
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The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the food pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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. (Tuesday)
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative
Free HIV and HCV testing will be available to residents every Wednesday, starting Feb 23. Services are offered through Foundcare. Services will be offered in the back of the building near the food pantry entrance.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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COVID Testing Sites in the Glades
COVID Government Testing Sites Listing
Click below for an updated listing of locations offering COVID testing. Many local pharmacies also offer testing.
WHEN: Monday-Sunday (7 days a week) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Tue & Thu | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Community Health Centers, 170 S Barfield Highway, #101, Pahokee, 33476
Click here for more information and to access testing sites throughout the county
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Register for Let's Move Challenge
Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge motivates Palm Beach County residents to take charge of their health. Participate in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day from March 1 – 31.
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Inter-Agency Network of PBC March Meeting
Participate in one of Palm Beach County's oldest "community-wide" networking groups!
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Ash Wednesday with the Glades Missional Network (GMN)
From the Glades Missional Network (GMN): "Receive Ashes on the way to work or during your lunch break. When you drive up, the Pastor will bless you with God's grace and anoint you with the ashes."
Receive Ashes
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Community United Methodist Church, 401 SW 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430 & First United Methodist Church of Pahokee, 491 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33407
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Canal Point United Methodist Church, 37050 2nd Street, Canal Point, FL 33438
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COVID-19 Testing Kits for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
The purpose of this event is to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness with receiving COVID-19 testing kits and other important supplies.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loading Ramp, 524 SW Avenue C PL, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Applications Accepted for OCR's FY2023 NEAT Grant; Attend Pre-Application Conference
Palm Beach County’s Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Engagement and Transformation (NEAT) grants program. It provides grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood based groups and/or organizations for resident-driven neighborhood improvement projects proposed within unincorporated Palm Beach County and the Lake Region municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee. Priority funding will be given to projects proposed in designated Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) areas.
Pre-Application Conference
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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The Dangerous Truth about Today's Marijuana: Zoom
Laura Stack's, founder and CEO of Johnny's Ambassadors, life came to a screeching halt on Nov 20, 2019 when her 19-year-old son died by suicide after becoming psychotic by dabbing high-THC marijuana concentrates. Learn about high-potency marijuana.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online or at New Disciples Worship Center, 239 NE 12th Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
CONTACT: Watch on Facebook Live @pbcdrugcoalition
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Presented by SCORE PBC: Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Virtual Information Webinar
Led by SCORE Palm Beach County Chairman Dr. Jason Jackson, this 4-part series provides you essential skills to capitalize on opportunities, form a team, create and pitch a compelling story and even get your business funded. Join this information session to see if the Bootcamp is right for you!
WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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The City of Pahokee Centennial Celebration - Come Celebrate
The City of Pahokee will be celebrating its Centennial Celebration throughout the month of March 2022.
WHEN: Various events are planned throughout the month, starting with the Centennial Parade on Friday, March 4, 2022
WHERE: Please refer to flyer for event, time and location.
CONTACT: Rev. Dr. Patricia S. Wallace, Chair, City of Pahokee Centennial Committee
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Pam Tillis Trio coming to Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Pam Tillis, daughter of country music legend Mel Tillis, writes songs that speak from the soul. Her acoustic trio is warm-hearted and intimate—perfect for a venue like ours.
WHEN: Friday, March 4, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Women's History Month: Saturday Storytime at Pahokee Library
Come join for a Women's History Month storytime, where we will read books about inspiring women in history! All ages. (45 min.)
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
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42nd Annual Glades Festival of Afro Arts
The Glades Festival of Afro Arts returns for its 42nd time on March 5. Enjoy music, food, family, culture, arts, crafts, and lots of fun!
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Airport Park, N Main St, just north of Gator Blvd./Avenue L, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more info call 561-261-7167, 561-914-0280, or 561-983-2425
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Women's History Month: Women in STEM
Join and hear true tales about amazing women and their contributions to STEM! Craft kits are available by request from the Belle Glade Branch. Limit 15. (45 min.)
WHEN: Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Pahokee Housing Authority Section 8 Waitlist Opening and Closing
The Pahokee Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List. The list will close automatically after 75 successful submissions of preliminary online applications.
WHEN: Beginning Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: If you wish to apply you must go to: https://pahokee.housingmanager.com and press the APPLYING FOR HOUSING button. Please ensure that you complete all the required fields, or the application will not successfully be submitted.
CONTACT: Contact Ms. Hill at 561-924-5565, ext 17
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Birth to 22 Virtual Community Conversations
Opportunity for PBC teens and adults to learn about the accomplishments and challenges happening in our community, and to provide feedback!
WHEN: Beginning Tuesday, March 8, 24, 29, and April 4, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Nonprofits First Presents: Finding New Grant Funding, Which Funder is Right for You and How to Find Them
You need to find new grant funding - but where do you look? The biggest hurdle in setting up an effective grant program is knowing who is likely to fund you. We'll talk about effective strategies for prospecting funders and tools you can use to effectively target your grant seeking efforts.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Pre-Spring Break Meal Distribution
In order to help our students and families while school is not in session for Spring Break, School Food Service will be holding a Pre-Spring Break meal distribution on Thursday, March 10 to provide meal kits to students (or parents/guardians). This opportunity is available at this time due to federal waivers in place for the child nutrition program. The distribution will consist of the equivalent of ten (10) meals and ten (10) snacks at no cost. Parents/Guardians may go to any of the below sites to pick up meals and do not need to go to their child’s school.
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Pahokee High School, 900 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Central Community High School, 1001 SW Ave M, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Help Improve Behavioral and Mental Health Services by Participating in a Focus Group, $25 Gift Card as Thanks
CALLING PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS! Help us improve behavioral and mental health services and understand the key related health issues by participating in one of our virtual focus groups! You will receive a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation!
Attend one of four focus groups
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 14, 17, 22, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (March 10 & 14); 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (March 17); 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (March 22)
WHERE: Online
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run a Successful Business
This workshop covers the services offered by FLWBC to support you in achieving your goals, including free one-on-one counseling.
WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies March 2022 Educational Calendar
Educational workshops are for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and support partners. The class instructors are community partners or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our YouTube Channel for presentations or our Calendar to view upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the food pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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. (Tuesday)
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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Pre-Spring Break Meal Distribution - March 10, 2022
In order to help our students and families while school is not in session for Spring Break, School Food Service will be holding a Pre-Spring Break meal distribution on Thursday, March 10 to provide meal kits to students (or parents/guardians). This opportunity is available at this time due to federal waivers in place for the child nutrition program. The distribution will consist of the equivalent of ten (10) meals and ten (10) snacks at no cost. Parents/Guardians may go to any of the below sites to pick up meals and do not need to go to their child’s school.
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Asthma Home Visiting Program
From Rachel Baker-Blackwell: "I would like to share a resource available to Palm Beach County residents, schools and pediatricians about the Asthma Home Visiting Program. I have attached a very informative brochure as well as a flyer that speaks specifically about the Asthma Home Visiting Program. Please feel free to use whatever you feel would best inform the readers. I appreciate you sharing. Also, my colleague Patricia Follano, RN and I can provide interested groups a 15 minute virtual presentation. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to give me a call."
CONTACT: Rachel Baker-Blackwell, MSW, LCSW, Florida Dept of Health at 561-437-7383
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, Feb 21, 2022
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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Birth to 22 United for Brighter Futures Newsletter
Read and learn more about the Birth to 22 United for Brighter Futures initiative.
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Tax Talk with Anne Gannon Newsletter
Tax Collector Anne Gannon provides an update in the newest edition of Tax Talk.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, Feb 25, 2022
Learn what the School District of Palm Beach County has been doing by reading the latest issue of The Friday 5.
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McKinlay Memo: Feb 25, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Feb 28, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
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Fiesta de Pueblo Coming to Greenacres
Fiesta de Pueblo will be held in Ferrari park in Greenacres on March 5th.
WHEN: Saturday, March 5, 2022
WHERE: Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL 33467
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Services
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach St. Mary’s center in Pahokee has many services available for the community. Services available are rental assistance, utilities assistance, counseling, immigration, benefits enrollment (food stamps & Medicaid), food pantry, and SNAC Packs for kids enrolled in school to have food for the weekends. Please contact us for more information, thank you.
WHEN: Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1200 E Main Street Bldg F, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: Deisy Corona, 561-924-5677
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Taxes Filed Free at BG Library if You Earned Less than $68,000 in 2021
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $68,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
WHEN: Thursdays, Feb 24 - April 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 726 NW 4th, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Need Help with Your Electric Bill? Palm Beach County Can Help
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps with electric bill assistance. Maximum benefit amount is $5,000. Eligibility is based on income guidelines and important verification documents.
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Apply for PBC Youth Services Summer Camp Scholarship Program - Deadline April 15
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.
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United Way of PBC Presents: Navigating Resources for Veterans in PBC
MISSION UNITED presents this FREE virtual event about navigating veteran resources in Palm Beach County. Join our expert panel of community leaders as they discuss meeting the needs of veterans in our community.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Take Stock in Children Presents Mentor Training Sessions
From Take Stock in Children PBC: Take Stock hopes you can make March the month you decide to mentor for Take Stock in Children. We have close to 40 new students who will need a mentor.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 9 or 24, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. (March 9); 5:30 p.m. (March 24)
WHERE: Zoom
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Help Improve Behavioral and Mental Health Services by Participating in a Focus Group, $25 Gift Card as Thanks
CALLING PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS! Help us improve behavioral and mental health services and understand the key related health issues by participating in one of our virtual focus groups! You will receive a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation!
Attend one of four focus groups
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 14, 17, 22, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (March 10 & 14); 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (March 17); 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (March 22)
WHERE: Online
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Small Business Program coming to City of Belle Glade
Join FAU SBDC Program in partnership with S.A. Nelson & Associates, Valley Bank and the City of Belle Glade for a small business series. How you can overcome Business-related stress and offer strategies on how best to move your business to the next level.
WHEN: Wednesdays, starting March 23, 2022 (3 weeks) | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Victim Rights Week Virtual Speak Event
The Coalition for Independent Living Options is hosting a webinar with Lieutenant Mark Wynn, a survivor of domestic violence, who has dedicated his life to ending family violence. Mark has held positions as a Victim Advocate, a Police Officer, a consultant, and program supervisor victim rights.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Creating Awareness about the Problems of Under-representation of Black People in Autism
FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is leading an initiative to create awareness among the community, educators, and health care providers about the problem of under-representation of Black people in Autism. Research indicates that Black children are being misidentified, delay identified and under-identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Robin Jones, Outreach Specialist with FAU CARD, would love to present this initiative to schools, private organizations, faith-based organizations, community agencies, and/or special interest groups.
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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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Virtual Conversation with County and City Managers
Join the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity for a virtual conversation with city and county managers.
WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Pahokee Seeks Sponsors for its Centennial Celebration
From the Pahokee Centennial Committee: The city of Pahokee is the first city in Western Palm Beach County to have the privilege of Celebrating 100 Years of Service to its citizens. The celebration will cover special events throughout the year with our special day culminating on March 26, 2022, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm., with special events held in January, February and March.
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McKinlay Memo: Feb 18, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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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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