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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - Senior Friendly Fitness at West County Senior Center, Belle Glade
Mon, July 31 - Dress for Success Free Personal Shopping Experience for PBC Teachers, BG
Tue, Aug 1, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Tue, Aug 1-2, 9:00 am - Basketball Camp at First Baptist Church, Belle Glade
Tue, Aug 1, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Tue, Aug 1, 6:00 am - Sign up your Teen for Financial Literacy Bootcamp: Zoom
Wed, Aug 2, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Aug 2, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Generational Marketing: Zoom
Wed, Aug 2, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Fri, Aug 4, 7:00 am - Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at First Baptist Gymnasium, BG
Fri, Aug 4, 1:00 pm - Belle Glade Back to School Drive
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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. (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
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Senior Friendly Fitness at West County Senior Center
Looking to get your heart pumping? Then join the West County Senior Center for senior-friendly fitness! Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. at our West County Senior Center located at 2916 State Road #15, Belle Glade, FL 33480.
WHEN: Monday through Fridays | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Free Personal Shopping Experience for PBC Teachers
Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches offer a free personal shopping experience for Palm Beach County-based teachers for the 2023 school year. This includes one free outfit and accessories. Women's clothing only.
WHEN: Monday, July 31, Aug 2 & 4, 2023
WHERE: 1089 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Basketball Camp at First Baptist Church
Calling all teenage hoopers to the courts! Are you looking to sharpen your skills and train with the best? Come out to the (FREE) Hoops Process Driven Basketball Camp August, 1-2 at First Baptist Church. Enjoy professional training from the best who have played and coached at the highest level. Mentoring, fun, and lunch are included as well. Bring your sneakers and bring your friends!
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 1-2, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Baptist Church, 17 NW Ave B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Attend an online workshop of Divas in the Trucking Industry.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Sign up Your Teen for Financial Literacy Bootcamp
Sign your teen up (or preteen) for this upcoming Financial Literacy Bootcamp put on by Jaisnav Rajesh at Princeton University. This is for any youth ready to begin understanding money in the responsibility and money in the real world.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Generational Marketing, How to Do Better Business with Boomers
Generational marketing is more effective than mass marketing campaigns. It appeals to the experiences, attitudes, and preferences that members of a generation share based on the world they grew up in. By the year 2030, the Baby Boomer generation will control more than 70 percent of the disposable income in the United States. How can your business prepare today to draw in Boomer consumers? What should you be doing now to prepare for this 'Silver Tsunami'?
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
In honor of your hard work and dedication, we would like to thank you with an appreciation breakfast - all Belle Glade, Canal Point, Pahokee, and South Bay teachers, principals, and assistant principals are invited to attend.
WHEN: Friday, Aug 4, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: First Baptist Church Gymnasium, 17 NW Ave B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Back to School Drive
Gang Alternative, Inc. is hosting a Belle Glade Back to School Drive. Food, raffles, music, parent engagement, and more (while supplies last).
WHEN: Friday, Aug 4, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 24 SW Ave B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Members Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) invites all members to an informative Hot Topic Discussion.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Workshops on SBA Programs and Services
Join Instructor Lonnie Koyama, lead economic development specialist with the US Small Business Administration, for workshops on SBA Programs and Services. Presented by the Florida Women's Business Center.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 21, Sept 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Comerica Business Sense: Business Readiness Training for Women
Attend a free webinar by Comerica: Business Readiness Training for Women. The Florida Women's Business Center hosts the training.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Department of Health Urges Public to Take Precautions During Warmer Temperatures
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) is urging residents to take necessary precautions and follow safety measures during the current hotter weather. With temperatures soaring and heat indexes reaching dangerous levels,
it is important to prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Three Lake Okeechobee Locations
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee water body locations (click to learn more).
Click here to learn more
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Mind Your Business Free Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
Registration closing soon - don't miss out. The Office of Equal Business Opportunity
presents "Mind Your Business" 4th 4th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Forum. You are invited to attend this free youth entrepreneurship forum for youths, ages 8-18.
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
- 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)
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
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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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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, July 26, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 31, 2023
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 Meeting of Palm Beach County
Participate in one of Palm Beach County's oldest "community-wide" networking groups!
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 1, 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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District 6 Royal Palm Beach Office Re-Opening
We're excited to announce the revitalization of the previously unused District 6 County Commissioner office located in the Midwestern Communities Service Center in Royal Palm Beach.
WHEN: Friday, Aug 4, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 100, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Click here to learn more
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Mind Your Business 4th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
Mind Your Business!, the 4th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Forum is presented by the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity. Calling all future CEOs ages 8 to 18.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 301 N Olive Avenue, 6th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Free Theatre Tickets at Wellington Community High School
Theatre Arts Productions a nonprofit theatre company based in Wellington is presenting the
musical “School of Rock” at Wellington Community High School for three performances August 5th (1:00 & 7:00 PM)and August 6th (4:00 PM) at Wellington Community High School. Tickets are FREE but donations are encouraged. All seats are reserved and available through the box office 561-340-9623.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 5 & 6, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. (Aug 5); 4:00 p.m. (Aug 6)
WHERE: Wellington Community High School, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414
Click here to learn more
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FWBC Workshops on SBA Programs and Services
The Florida Women's Business Center presents "Workshops on Small Business Administration Programs and Services", led by instructor Lonnie Koyama, lead economic development specialist with the SBA.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 21, Sept 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Calling Area Nonprofits: Community Service Fair in Clewiston
Clewiston High School is hosting a Community Service Fair on Monday, August 14th, 2023, at the Clewiston High School Gymnasium from 8am-10am. If you need volunteers we invite you to register to participate. Booths are open to local Non-Profit Organizations. Set up will be available from 8am - 9am. The Fair will begin at 9am. Students who are interested in community service opportunities will be invited to attend. Clewiston High School has a student body of approximately 950 students. Oftentimes students do not know how to get connected to service organizations. We believe this fair will be the perfect platform to connect our students to community service opportunities.
CONTACT: Sherrie Llossas (Organization Sponsor)- llossass@hendry-schools.net
WHEN: Monday, Aug 14, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Clewiston High School Gymnasium, Clewiston, FL
Click here to learn more
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The Arts & Tourism Summit on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Applications are now open to participate in the vendor spotlight at The Arts & Tourism Summit on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Overstock Sale
Shop your heart out at our boutique and help empower women at our Overstock Sale pop-up sale fundraiser.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 7, 8, 9, 2023
WHERE: Dress for Success Palm Beaches, 2459 S Congress Ave, Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL
Click here to learn more
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Call for Nominations, Hats Off by Nonprofits First
Call for Nominations for the 7th Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards! Honor the Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations, staff, and volunteers dedicated to the business of doing good by nominating them for a 2023 Hats Off Nonprofit Award! Nominations are being accepted now through July 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Click here to learn more
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211 Hurricane Season Information
211 gathers relevant information to inform our callers should our region be under threat from a hurricane or other possible disaster. This information will also be available to the community via our website at www.211Hurricane.org.
If you have information on preparation or recovery services or resources pre or post-hurricane or other disaster- please email 211Disaster@211pbtc.org.
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Lois Kwasman Program for Community Impact
The Lois Kwasman grant will accept applications for a program/project that assists girls and women between the ages of 8 and 24 who reside in Palm Beach County, Florida. The program/project should offer services that assist girls and young women who need help to develop life skills to gain self-confidence, become resourceful and self-sufficient, and position themselves to have a successful life.
DEADLINE
WHEN: Friday, Aug 11, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Community Action Advisory Board Meeting
Community Action removes barriers and creates opportunities for low-income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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PBC Encourages Residents and Visitors to be Safe from the Heat and Take Advantage of Cool Spaces
Palm Beach County encourages all residents and visitors to practice heat safety during these hot and humid days. As the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory in effect through the weekend, heat index values will continue to rise to the 105°-110° range during the afternoon hours.
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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