Monday, January 6, 2019
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~~~ This Week ~~~  
 
Fri, Jan 10  7:00 pm        Comedy with Aunt Flossie, Glades Central, Belle Glade
Sat, Jan 11  9:00 am        MLK Prayer Breakfast, Rev Leon Camel Resource Center, Belle Glade
Tue, Jan 14  6:00 pm        Oratorical Contest in Honor of MLK, Rosenwald Elementary, South Bay
Glades Area
An Evening of Christian Comedy with Aunt Flossie FLOSSIE
 
Comedian Aunt Flossie returns to Belle Glade for another show. Proceeds benefit S.T.A.M.P. (Student & Athlete Mentoring Program) Scholarships.

WHEN: Friday, January 10, 2020 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Central Auditorium, 39600 SW Avenue M, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Contact 561-822-3992 or visit www.stampmentoring.org

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MLK Prayer Breakfast PRAYERBREAKFAST
 
The MLK Prayer Breakfast will be held at the Rev Leon Camel Jr Resource Center in Belle Glade.

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2020 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Rev Leon Camel Jr Resource Center, 266 First Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
COST: Admission is $15

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35th Annual Oratorical Contest in Honor of MLK ORATORY
 
The city of South Bay is sponsoring the Annual Oratorical Contest in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will be held at the Rosenwald Elementary School Cafeteria.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rosenwald Elementary, 1321 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: For additional information contact Sandra Lusunariz at 561-993-8900

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MLK Scholarship Banquet SCHOLARSHIPBANQUET
 
The MLK Scholarship Banquet will be held at St John First Missionary Baptist Church and will feature as its speaker Gospel recording artist Bishop Rance Allen.

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 2020 | 5:30 p.m. 
WHERE: St John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
COST: Admission is $30

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MLK Parade and Memorial Celebration Observance
 
The MLK Parade makes its return to Belle Glade. Line up will be at Lake Shore Middle School. The Celebration Observance will commence immediately after the parade on the Loading Ramp. Santonio Holmes, Super Bowl MVP, will be the speaker.

WHEN: Monday, January 20, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. 
WHERE: Lake Shore Middle School, 425 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430

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Glades PATCH Meeting - Open to All GLADESPATCH
 
The Glades PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health) is a program designed to help the community evaluate, plan and implement health education and disease prevention and intervention programs. PATCH helps promote the health of the community to include the social, emotional and physical well-being of its citizens. PATCH is a partnership of concerned citizens and organizations. This partnership provides a forum for identifying health problems affecting the community and mobilizing the community to plan, conduct and evaluate intervention services. The meeting is open to all who wish to join.

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 21, 2020   | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Enhancing Government Relationships Meeting
 
Leondrae D. Camel, city manager of the city of South Bay, invites you to attend "Enhancing Governmental Relationships" at the city chambers in January. 

WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Bay City Chambers, 335 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: RSVP by January 17, 2020, 561-996-6751

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Rockin' a Healthy Lunch with Champ Carrot Contest
 
From the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County: Enter our 3rd annual contest for Diabetes Awareness Day -- We're encouraging children (Kids) to submit their photo showing their favorite "Rockin' Healthy Lunch" with Mr. Champ Carrot.

CONTACT: For all of the information and details, please visit www.diabetescoalitionpbc.org

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Scholarship: Florida's Agriculture History Award

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has announced the inaugural Agriculture History Award competition. This competition allows for students in grades 4-12, who are enrolled in a Florida public (including charter) or private school to write a 500-word or less essay highlighting a notable woman, African-American, or individual of Latin heritage who has greatly impacted the agricultural industry through an accomplishment or invention and correlate how the individual's contribution has also specifically impacted Florida's agriculture industry.

DEADLINE
WHEN: Friday, January 10, 2020 | 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Please visit the www.fdacs.gov/aghistoryaward for additional details, submission requirements, and contest rules.

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CareerSource January 2020 Calendar

CareerSource has a number of events and programs to aid local job seekers - see their January 2020 calendar for more information.

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League of Women Voters of PBC January 2020 News

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County shares the latest in their January 2020 update. 

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Diabetes Coalition of PBC January 2020 Update

Read the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach Counyt's latest update and learn about upcoming programs, events, volunteer opportunities and more!

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CSC: Monday Morning Update, January 6, 2019

Get the latest information from the Children's Services Council. Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Free health literacy series, rockin a healthy lunch, and more!

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Job Opportunities

In the Glades                                                 
Other Areas
Workshop: Strategic Marketing Methods
 
Is your business maximizing sales through the execution of a strategic marketing plan? Attend this program of five Marketing workshops taught by a group of experienced entrepreneurs. 

WHEN: Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: SCORE Learning Center, 500 S Australian Ave-Suite 115, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
CONTACT: Richie Repetti, 561-833-1672, wpbadmin@scorevolunteer.org

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Financial Forecasting for Your Business Plan
 
As a business owner, you know that your financial projections are an important part of your business plan - yet projections are challenging to create. Develop realistic projections for a good business plan and l earn how to do your research, analysis, and outlook.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Keiser University, 2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
CONTACT: Richie Repetti, 561-833-1672, wpbadmin@scorevolunteer.org

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I Am Jane Doe: Documentary Film & Panel Discussion
 
In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Green Dot Palm Beach County is hosting a screening and discussion of the critically-acclaimed I AM JANE DOE.

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2020 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Worth Campus-Allied Health Building, 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
CONTACT: For more information, call 561-868-4064 or email HaneyK@palmbeachstate.edu

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Free Health Literacy Workshop Series
 
Your Health Matters is a free health literacy workshop series to be presented at four different sites throughout Palm Beach County. 

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 18 & 25, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
CONTACT:  www.hcsef.org, 561-844-4220

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Start the New Year "Healthy & Ready to Thrive"
 
Join the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County for Diabetes Awareness Day. 

WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Outlets, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
CONTACT: To learn more visit www.diabetescoalitionpbc.org

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Palm Beach International Airport Projects Workshop
 
Learn how to bid on airport projects and meet current prime contractors and consultants by participating in the Palm Beach International Airport's 2020 First Quarter Upcoming Projects Workshop. 

WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: DOA Conference Room, 846 Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Lorraine Gassett at lorrainegassett29@gmail.com or 954-854-1894

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Black History Month Celebration
 
The Office of Diversity in Business Practices presents "Black History Month Celebration: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future". 

WHEN: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fulton-Holland Educational Services Center, 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

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The Power of Women - a Palm Beach SCORE Event
 
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: Friday, February 21, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
Mental Health First Aid Training at Bridges
 
Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course - first responders, students, teachers, leaders of Faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

WHEN: Saturday, January 18 and 25, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bridges at Belle Glade, 49 W Ave A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-992-8210

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Enter the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
 
The City of Belle Glade invites organizations to participate in the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade to be held on Monday, January 20, 2020. This year's theme is "Remember the Vision, the Dream, the Legacy."

WHEN: Monday, January 20, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Mary O. Evans, mevans@belleglade-fl.com

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How to Use Your Tax Refund to Start a Business
 
Attend a workshop at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center that discusses the following topics: investing your tax refund wisely, 5 types of businesses you can start with your tax refund, getting your business started, and more. 

WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information contact James Green at 561-355-4702 or jgreen1@pbcgov.org

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Glades Area Libraries January 2020 Activities 

Read about upcoming Glades Area Library events planned for January 2020.         

Click here to see all Glades area library activities for the month
Count-e-News From Palm Beach County

Read about the Ribbit the Exhibit at Mounts Botanical Garden, and much more in the latest edition of Count-e-News!       

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Prime Time Palm Beach County Newsletter

Find new job opportunities, events, program offerings and more in the Prime Time Post!        

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The McKinlay Memo, Year-End Review  

Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay brings news from District 6.         

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Job Opportunities

In the Glades                                                 


  • Case Manager
  • Support Specialist
  • VITA Site Coordinator
Other Areas

  • Associate Director of Community Impact
Previous Postings - Other Areas
Free: Why Small Businesses Fail and How to Avoid It
 
Dr. Michael Olsher will lead a discussion on how to create a viable roadmap for your company's future and how to avoid being one of the unfortunate failures. Leverage Dr Olsher's 25 years of business experience and get your questions and concerns addressed.

WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Keiser University, 2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
CONTACT: Richie Repetti, 561-833-1672, wpbadmin@scorevolunteer.org

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