Wednesday, January 2, 2019
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~~~ Coming Up ~~~  
  
                     
Tue, Jan 2  9:00 am          Winter Break Camp, Belle Glade
Fri, Jan 4  Call for time    Shining Stars Cheer Registration Ends, Louis Butts Park, Belle Glade
Thu, Jan 10  5:30 pm      Housing Insecurities Forum, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade
Fri, Jan 11  7:00 pm         Gospel Concert & Comedy Show, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade
Sat, Jan 12  Time TBA     MLK Day Parade, First Holiness Church, South Bay
Sat, Jan 12  12:00 pm      Business & Tax Service Grand Opening, Belle Glade
Glades Area
Winter Break Camp at City of Belle Glade WINTER

The City of Belle Glade invites residents to take advantage of its Winter Break Camp for children ages 6 to 12. Games, sports, arts and crafts and more! 
 
WHEN: Tuesday, January 2, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:   Lois D. Lewis/Mary O. Evans Resource Center, 1224 SW Avenue E Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, contact the City of Belle Glade Parks & Rec Department at 561-996-0100 ext 4148
 
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Belle Glade Shining Stars Cheer Registration SHINING

This week is the registration deadline for the City of Belle Glade's Shining Stars Cheer program for ages 6 to 15. The program is free. 
 
WHEN: Friday, January 4, 2019 
WHERE:   Louis Butts Park, 1224 SW Avenue E Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, contact the City of Belle Glade Parks & Rec Department at 561-996-0100 ext 4148
 
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Housing Insecurities Forum in Belle Glade HOUSINGINSECURITIES

Join for a conversation about the affordable housing crisis in Palm Beach County. 
 
WHEN: Thursday, January 10, 2019 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:   Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-868-3377, or email communityrelations@palmbeachstate.edu for more information; Click here to RSVP
 
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FREE Glades Gospel Concert & Comedy Show COMEDY

The Glades Area Ministerial Association (GAMA) is hosting the FREE Glades Gospel Concert & Christian Comedy Show at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. 
 
WHEN: Friday, January 11 & 12, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 11, 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 12
WHERE:   Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-755-0770 for more information. 
 
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MLK Day Parade in South Bay MLKSOUTHBAY

New Beginning Community Outreach Ministry shares information about the MLK Day parade in South Bay. 
 
WHEN: Saturday, January 12, 2019
WHERE:  (Parade line-up) First Holiness Church, 125 SW 12th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT INFO: For more parade information and sign up call Barbara at 561-449-3793.
 
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Business & Tax Service Grand Opening GRANDOPENING

Grassroots Consulting Business & Tax Services announces the opening of its Belle Glade location. 
 
WHEN: Saturday, January 12, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:   Grassroots Consulting Business & Tax Services, 800 West Canal Street-Suite 808, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-385-4657 for more information
 
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Continuing the Community Conversation COMMCONVERSATION

Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures wants to ensure that all of its young people have the chance to thrive as children and succeed as adults. Now is your chance to help shape the future of youth in Palm Beach County by joining this upcoming community conversation. 
 
WHEN: Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:   Community United Methodist Church, 401 SW 1st St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: To RSVP or more information, contact Lashonda Lacey or Geeta Loach Jacobson at llacey@pbcgov.org or 561-242-5713. 
 
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City of Belle Glade MLK Banquet and Parade

The City of Belle Glade's Dr. MLK Committee is excited to announce the celebratory activities for the 2019 MLK weekend. This year's theme is "Unity in the Glades".
 
MLK Banquet
WHEN: Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE:   St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
COST: $25 per ticket

MLK Parade
WHEN: Monday, January 21, 2019 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Line up is at Lake Shore Middle School, 425 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT INFO: Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased from one of the following persons: Mary Evans 561-983-2425, Raheem Benjamin 561-692-5893, or any member of the Glades Area Ministerial Alliance .
 
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Resurgence in the City at St John First Missionary

Residents are invited to a free event featuring Bishop Marvin Sapp.
 
WHEN: Saturday, January 19, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:   St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information call 561-900-6062.
 
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Legislative Delegation Public Hearing in Belle Glade

There is still an opportunity to speak before the legislative delegation before the 2019 Session begins. The final public hearing will be held at Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade. 
 
WHEN: Monday, January 28, 2019 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:   Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the delegation office at 561-355-2406 or email Christine Shaw, Executive Director at CShaw1@pbcgov.org.
 
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4th Annual Glades Family Fun Fest

Glades Family Fun Fest returns to Belle Glade for a fourth year.  
 
WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Lake Shore Park, 1224 SW Avenue E Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information or to partner, please call Rico Adona at 561-694-5432.
 
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Glades Community Service Awards

Thrive For a Change of the Palm Beaches, Inc. presents "You Don't Know My Story Glades Community Service Awards". 
 
WHEN: Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Coco's Banquet Hall, 691 East Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT INFO: For tickets or more information, call Ty Hanna at 561-334-8609
 
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Black Gold Jubilee 2019

This year's Black Gold Jubilee starts with a 5K/10K race, and follows with a parade down Main Street. Food, games, rides and more at Torry Island, with concerts starting at 5:30 p.m., and a fireworks show at dusk. 
 
WHEN: 
Saturday, April 6, 2019 | 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

WHERE:   Torry Island Campground and Marina, 5000 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-996-6322 for more information
 
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Run to Belle Glade Marathon

Poverty and homelessness are serious matters that effect our communities and our world. Help raise awareness and funds to address these issues in Belle Glade. 
 
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2019 
WHERE:   To be determined
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-713-0368 for more information
 
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Volunteer for PBC Guardian Ad Litem Program

Would you like to become a Guardian Ad Litem? "Guardian Ad Litem is a state supported program consisting of trained volunteers (21 years of age and older) and professional staff. These volunteers are citizens from the community who now become part of the court process in order to represent and advocate for a child's best interest. Most of these children, now subjects of judicial proceedings, have been removed from their homes because of alleged abuse, abandonment or neglect. In Palm Beach County, there are approximately 1400 children in the system at this time. To be part of Guardian ad Litem, there are no special legal skills necessary- just good common sense and the desire to help abused and neglected children."

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Rising Leaders Service Projects Accepting RFPs

From Nonprofits First: " If your organization needs assistance solving a present challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to address a need or complete a project for which there are limited resources available. Organizations can expect a team of 4-6 Rising Leaders to work collaboratively to address the area of concern and identify possible solutions."

Deadline for RFPs
WHEN: Friday, January 11, 2019

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Great Savings Available at Your Local Library

The Palm Beach County Library System urges cardholders to take advantage of the many free services available. "Why spend money purchasing e-books and audiobooks from Audible and Amazon when you can get them for FREE from the Library. There is no need to pay for a subscription to Pandora or Spotify either ..."

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Palm Beach SCORE Offers Entrepreneurial Mentorship

Learn more about Palm Beach SCORE's three-month workshop program for Palm Beach County entrepreneurs. 

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January Computer Class Schedule, Mandel Library

Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach publishes its January 2018 computer class schedule.
 
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McKinlay Memo - End of Year Review

Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay reviews the accomplishments of the previous year. 

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December 2018 Edition of 501cNews

Meet the new 2019 class of Nonprofits First's Rising Leaders program, and more in this edition of 501cNews. 

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EveryParent: Family Fun in Palm Beach County

EveryParent offers great family fun ideas beyond just going to the beach. "Did you know your kids can learn archery, go dirt biking, watch manatees swim and visit an old-fashioned pioneer house all without leaving Palm Beach County? Our community has so much to offer, it can be a bit overwhelming. That's why EveryParent brings it all together in one place ..."

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FRAC Weekly News Digest

In the latest issue of the Food Research & Action Center's Weekly News Digest, learn about  the Farm Bill, Proposed Public Charge Rule, and School Meal Nutrition Standards.

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Job Opportunities

In the Glades
 

  • 21 Positions Open
Other Areas

  • Executive Director
Other Areas
Free South Florida Fair Admission for Food Items

Give back and get Fair tickets! Join us at the Palm Beach Outlets for Food 4 Fun with the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Bring two non-perishable food items and get one South Florida Fair admission ticket!  Good for any one Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday admission to the 2019 South Florida Fair.
 
WHEN: Saturday, January 5, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Palm Beach Outlets, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
CONTACT INFO: Call 561-515-4400
 
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FREE Trainings at Junior League of Boca Raton

Join us for two complimentary trainings with noted speaker, Vicki Clark, on January 8th! Vicki Clark has devoted the past 30 years of her life to building capacity in organizations and inspiring community and business leaders.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 | 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Vegso Community Resource Center 261 NW 13 Street, Boca Raton FL 33432
CONTACT INFO: Please contact 561-620-2553 for more information
 
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Create Great Fundraising Videos - Nonprofits First

In this interactive workshop, nonprofit storytelling expert Leon Fooksman will teach you how to produce videos your audiences will want to watch and how to avoid the most critical mistakes before you turn on your camera. 
 
WHEN: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:   Nonprofits First, 1818 S Australian Avenue, Suite 450, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
CONTACT INFO:  Shari J. Hanglan,  shanglan@nonprofitsfirst.org561-214-7435
 
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FREE: The Importance of Your Website Performance

The importance of ensuring your current website is performing at peak is critical to your success. Attend this workshop and listen to Mike Punsky, a website performance expert, discuss topics.
 
WHEN: Saturday, January 12, 2019 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Palm Beach Gardens Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
CONTACT INFO: Larry Ornstein, Palm Beach SCORE, 561-833-1672, larry.ornstein@scorevolunteer.org
COST: FREE
 
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Save the Date: 2019 Race to Equity Summit

My Brother's Keeper Network (MBK) in partnership with Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures, brings forth the 2019 Race to Equity Summit: Facing, Embracing and Leading with Equity. As a community, Palm Beach County recognizes the vital importance of collective convening, connecting and collaborating to address the systemic barriers that limit opportunity for communities of color.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, February 20 & 21, 2019
WHERE:  Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee BlvdWest Palm Beach, FL 33401
CONTACT INFO:  Please visit www.MBKPBC.com for more information
 
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
Forever Young at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

Join the stars of Forever Young at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center as they take you through the best eras of music.
 
WHEN: Thursday, January 17, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:   Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: Call the box office at 561-993-1160
 
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Pahokee Middle School Band Teacher Honored

Pahokee Middle School teacher, Alain Goindoo, won the very first Instrumental Music Teacher of the Year Award for Palm Beach County, presented by the Palm Beach Symphony. Mr. Goindoo is not only a dedicated music teacher with a passion for inspiring music in his students, he goes above and beyond to help these kids by providing instruments, shoes, and even hygiene products, which are often not readily available to kids and families in the Glades.
 
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STRIVE Hospitality Training Program

The STRIVE Hospitality Program is skills training that results in vocational employment. Classes are for those 18 and older with a disability, and tentative class dates are as follows: January 7th, 2019 through March 29th, 2019; May 6th, 2019-July 26th, 2019, and September 2nd, 2019-November 22nd, 2019. These classes run Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.  We are possibly looking into a second set of classes just for those students who are 18 to 21. 
 
CONTACT INFO:  Kalyn Runk,  561-471-1688 x16118,   Krunk@fl.easterseals.comwww.easterseals.com/florida
 
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Minorities

An informative blog series discussing what ACEs are, how they can contribute to early death, and how they ravage whole communities, if left unchecked. 
 
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Click here to learn more about Fighting ACEs in Palm Beach County
League of Women Voters News - December 2018

 

Catch up on the latest news and information from the League of Women Voters. 

 

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EveryParent Newsletter

 

Get familiarized with the resources and information available at EveryParentPBC.org

 

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December 2018 - Blue Campaign Bulletin

 

Learn about the Blue Campaign and its efforts to fight human trafficking. 

 

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CSC: Monday Morning Update, December 17, 2018

 

Children's Services Council's weekly news and information bulletin. 

 

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Job Opportunities

In the Glades
 

  • 21 Positions Open
Previous Postings - Other Areas
The Power of Women

Join a dynamic group of Palm Beach County's professional women CEOs
and organizations to learn about resources available to women entrepreneurs,
and networking time to build strong, high value alliances with other
professionals. 
 
WHEN: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Manatee Lagoon ,  6000 N Flagler Drive,  West Palm Beach, FL 33407
CONTACT INFO:  Irene Dec, SCORE Palm Beach, 561-833-1672, irene.dec@scorevolunteer.org
 
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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. Advertise

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