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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Sept 3, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Sept 4, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice-open to anyone
Wed, Sept 4 - City of Belle Glade Parks and Rec Volley Adult Co-ed, Lake Shore, BG
Wed, Sept 4, 9:30 am - Financial Literacy Workshop in Haitian Creole at The Glades Initiative, BG
Thu, Sept 5, 9:00 am - Take Stock in Children Virtual Mentor Orientation Meeting
Thu, Sept 5, 6:00 pm - SCORE Presents: Cyber Security: Virtual
Fri, Sept 6 - Jazz on the Muck Music Festival
Fri, Sept 6, 12:00 pm - Belle Glade Safety and Autism Event: The Glades Initiative
Fri, Sept 6, 12:00 pm - Food Distribution at United Missionary Baptist Church, Pahokee
Mon, Sept 9, 9:00 am - Department of Energy Webinar
Mon, Sept 9, 5:30 pm - Mental Health Mondays at BG Library
Mon, Sept 9, 5:30 pm - Healthier Glades Mini-Grant Workshop Series, Pahokee Marina
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Financial Literacy Workshop at The Glades Initiative in Haitian Creole: Mortgages
In this workshop, participants will understand how to budget for a mortgage, how the mortgage application process works, the options available to them, and the costs associated with getting a mortgage.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 4, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL. 33430
Contact: For more information, call Ms. Fabienne at 561.996.3310
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.
- 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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City of Belle Glade Parks and Rec Volley Adult Co-ed
Register now for the city of Belle Glade's Volley Adult Co-ed that takes place from Sept 4 to Oct 15.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 4 to Oct 15, 2024
WHERE: Lake Shore Civic Center, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Needs Mentors: Orientation Sessions Available
Take Stock in Children Palm Beach is in need of mentors throughout Palm Beach
County. We have several orientation sessions coming up.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 5, 11, 17, 26 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Please contact Elissa Sorel at esorel@takestockpalmbeach.org or 561-320-8464 if you are interested in becoming a mentor.
Click here to learn more
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SCORE Presents: Cyber Security
Learn how to prevent and protect from data loss and data leakage resulting from cyber threats. At the end of the course, participants will have multiple, actionable steps to both recognize attacks as well as new behaviors that will thwart attacks.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 5, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Jazz on the Muck Music Festival
Thrive for a Change of the Palm Beaches Inc. presents the 4th Annual Jazz on the Muck Music Festival.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 6-8, 2024
WHERE: To be announced
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Safety and Autism Event: Hybrid
Florida Atlantic University presents four trainings focusing on Belle Glade Safety and Autism. In-person training will be held at The Glades Initiative; virtual link available.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 6, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more and to access virtual meeting link
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Office of Community Revitalization Food Distribution
The Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization is hosting a food distribution event at United Missionary Baptist Church in Pahokee.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 6, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: United Missionary Baptist Church, 225 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more and to access virtual meeting link
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Department of Energy Webinar
In this webinar, the Department of Energy will discuss upcoming grant opportunities and how to take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act's clean energy tax credits.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more and to access virtual meeting link
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Mental Health Mondays at Belle Glade Library
Parents and caregivers, join us to discover effective strategies for fostering healthy communication with your children. You will explore ways to navigate stress gracefully, and nurture stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 9, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade 33430
Click here to learn more
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Healthier Glades Mini-Grant Workshop Series
Healthier Glades is offering grant writing workshops to anyone who want to learn more about the grant writing process and how to apply for grants. The workshops are open to everyone at no charge. For those who are applying for the UPCOMING Healthier Glades Grant, you MUST ATTEND all 5 sessions in order to apply.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 & Oct 7, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Marina Conference Room, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Annie Ifill, Director at healthierglades@htpbc.org. Space is limited so click on this link to register https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2UwAhJrPC0OLv7f-RAyBzi_bOqFvLBpKgkvl95DVdWFUQlNXM0k3WTExTUdLRTZTT0dGVklYTFVGNy4u
Click here to learn more
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Video Game Day at Belle Glade Library
Play video games on the PS4, Switch and Wii. Controllers will be provided, but participants may bring their own.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024 | 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade 33430
Click here to learn more
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CapCut Video Editing at Belle Glade Library
Learn how to use the editing software, CapCut, to add effects to your pictures and videos. Famously used on TikTok.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 13, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade 33430
Click here to learn more
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Pahokee Library
Learn about Hispanic Heritage month, enjoy snacks eaten in the culture and celebrate with us!
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 14, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Library Bingo at Belle Glade Library
Get ready to shout "B-I-N-G-O" at the Library! Join us for an afternoon of family fun. Win books and other prizes, enjoy snacks and make it a day to remember!
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 14, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade 33430
Click here to learn more
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Mom's in the Muck Sunrise Yoga with Ashley Davis
Wake Up, Wake Up, Wake Up!!! Come join Queens Justice - Doula & CLC and Ashley Davis for a revitalizing morning of yoga at Glades Pioneer Park. This event is specifically designed for all the hardworking moms out there who need some time to release, re-set & rejuvenate! 🧘🏾♀️🤰🏾 Start your day off right with a peaceful sunrise yoga session surrounded by nature. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other moms and resources and focus on your well-being.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 28, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
TO REGISTER: Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1000100015067?aff=oddtdtcreator
Click here to learn more
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Foundcare Providing Services to Residents in Belle Glade
FoundCare is committed to providing you and your family with the best medical care possible by offering a wide range of services throughout our centers in Palm Beach County. Our Belle Glade health center provides the following services:
Click here to learn more (flyer in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Provider information)
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Activities and Classes at Belle Glade Library - Sept 2024
Check out all of the Belle Glade Library's activities and classes for the month of September 2024 by clicking on the link below.
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.
- 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 in 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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PBC Library System Provides Weekend Meal Kits for Kids
The Palm Beach County Library System is providing free weekend meal kits for children ages 18 and younger. Meal kits are available every Friday year-round at several locations.
WHEN: Every Friday
WHERE:
Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay FL 33493
Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Hunger Relief Update - Sept 2024
United Way of Palm Beach County's (UWPBC) Hunger Relief Initiative provides you
with important news about hunger relief in Palm Beach County. This newsletter is a
special edition in celebration of Hunger Action Month. The following information is
current as of September 3, 2024. Find out how you can get involved, what volunteer
opportunities and resources are available, and learn more about our ongoing work.
Click here to learn more
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Chamber Chatter: News from BG Chamber of Commerce
The newest edition of Chamber Chatter is out - read for information from the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce.
Click here to learn more
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American Association of Caregiving Youth Treasure Talk
Read this month's edition of Treasure Talk, a newsletter from the American Association of Caregiving Youth.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Aug 29, 2024
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits Capacity Building Workshops
Nonprofits First and the Palm Beach County Library present "Nonprofits Capacity Building Workshops".
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 5, 17, 30, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: PBC Library Acreage Branch, 15801 Orange Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470
Click here to learn more
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Community Police Relations: Metal Detectors and Campus Safety
CAAB supporters are invited to attend the upcoming Community Action Advisory Board Meeting in person or remotely.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 5, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1700 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
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Diabetes Coalition Sept 6 Membership Meeting
The Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County encourages all members to attend and to invite colleagues and friends to join its September 5 membership meeting.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 6, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Gardens Campus
Click here to learn more
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POSTPONED: Community Action Advisory Board Hybrid Meeting
CAAB supporters are invited to attend the upcoming Community Action Advisory Board Meeting in person or remotely.
WHEN: Postponed to Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Vista Center Conference Room, 2300 N Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
REGISTER: Please kindly register in advance for this meeting by Zoom by clicking the link below or copy and paste to your browser:
https://pbcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdOyqrTgqH9PCnyv_JdVYt2fD6tFpaUCJ
Click here to learn more
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Reversing the Effects of the Crack Epidemic
Attend a program to understand the local impact of the crack epidemic and war on drugs and explore strategies and solutions to build individual, family and community resilience.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 12, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Drug Abuse Foundation, 400 S Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Click here to learn more
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Landlord Recruitment & Open House Event
If you are a current landlord in Palm Beach County or looking to become one, please join the housing specialists from Palm Beach County Community Services for a free informational and networking event. This event will have a focus on our local veterans.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Boynton Beach Police Department, 2100 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.
Click here to learn more
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6th Annual National Recovery Month Conference
Join the annual Recovery Month Conference! The theme for the 6th annual National Recovery Month Conference is A Journey of Resilience, Recovery and Renewal: Palm Beach County. Join Palm Beach County in celebrating September as Recovery Month, receive updates on the County’s substance use disorder and mental health initiatives, learn ways to achieve health and wellness through a resilience and recovery capital lens and join in a community feedback session and other fun activities
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414
Click here to learn more
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2024 General Election Candidates Forum
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is hosting a 2024 General Election Candidates Forum.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Duncan Theatre, Palm Beach State College, 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Click here to learn more
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Leadership Palm Beach County Presents Election Expo 2024
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, Leadership Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth Campus are coming together to host a free, nonpartisan event in which the public can have conversations with their candidates for public office.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 30, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Click here to learn more
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony
Save the date for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: PBSO Training Facility, 4215 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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NEW Job Opportunity - Come Join our Team!
Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! We are accepting applicants for the following position(s):
Program Assistant - Food (part-time) (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send email resume and cover letter in pdf to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word Food-Program Assistant -“Your name” in the subject line of the email.
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2024 Glades Area Resource Guide Is Now Available
The 2024 Glades Area Resource Guide is now available online! You can access the digital copy by visiting our website at gladesinitiative.org or by clicking on the link below.
Distribution of the printed copies will be available in limited quantities next week and then more in early July. Stay tuned for more information.
2024 Glades Area Resource Guide
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Farm and Food Worker Relief Program
PBC Community Action in partnership with Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organization, Inc. is assisting in providing this one time $600 payment from the USDA to eligible farmworkers. The relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family or living expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payment will be available to eligible farm and food workers who performed work in farming activities and meatpacking during the period 1/27/2020 – 05/9/2023. Workers will need to provide sufficient proof of employment during the period and also identity when applying.
WHEN: Must call to make an appointment and have required documentation. No walk ins.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Community Action Program 38754 State Road 80 Belle Glade, FL
CONTACT: 561-993-9655
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Dress for Success Monthly Newsletter
Dress for Success Monthly News - August 2024.
Click here to learn more
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PACE and My Safe Florida Home Important Program Updates
In 2017, the County's Board of County Commissioners approved PACE financing in PBC. The County's Office of Resilience oversees the PACE program to comply with the PACE Ordinance and ensures that the PACE Districts and Providers follow consumer protection and disclosure provisions. Qualified residential and commercial property owners living within Palm Beach County can finance up to 100% of a qualified project through PACE by adding the project costs and financing costs to their property tax bill.
Click here to learn more
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Last Chance for Free Trees
Pick Up & Grow is coming to an end soon for the year, but there is still some time if you act fast – get your FREE TREES and the supplies you need to host your own tree planting! In partnership with the Florida Forest Service, we are supplying FREE TREES to local community groups like yours throughout South Florida
Click here to learn more
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LORHN Community Health Advocates Serving Glades Residents
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network (LORHN) is proud to be a Florida KidCare Back-to-School partner this year. Community Health Advocates are in Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay every day to answer questions and help navigate the application process. LORHN’s team is also available for presentations/information sessions. Florida KidCare offers free or affordable health and dental insurance coverage for children from birth until the 19th birthday — with no application fee. Competitively priced Florida KidCare plans are available to families who do not qualify for subsidized coverage (that make more than 200% FPL). All four Florida KidCare coverage options include doctor visits, checkups, hospital stays, surgeries, immunizations, prescriptions, emergencies, vision and hearing, mental health services and more.
CONTACT: Call or text Bree at (561) 545-4751 or Sharon at (863) 532-3099
Click here to learn more
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City of Pahokee Remembrance Ceremony 'Storm of 1928'
Attend the city of Pahokee's Storm of 1928 Remembrance Ceremony.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 13, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Port Mayaca Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 23900 SW Kanner Highway, Canal Point, FL 33438
Click here to learn more
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Wizard of Oz Auditions! Who Will be the Star of the Show?
Kids ages 5 to 18 years old, registered in Elementary, Middle or High School in The Glades.
Join us for our week-long Theatre Residency with Missoula Children's Theatre featuring “The Wizard of Oz”
WHEN: Monday, Sept 16 (auditions), Sept 21 (show), 2024 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (registration), 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (auditions); 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, Fl. 33430
CONTACT: For more information call Outreach Coordinator, Vera Valerio, at 561-993-1161.
Click here to learn more
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Glades Hispanic Heritage Festival
Get ready for the annual Glades Hispanic Heritage Festival now seeking food trucks, craft vendors, local businesses, artists, and more.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 22, 2024
WHERE: Torry Island, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Raquel, 561-942-6216, gladeshispanicheritage@gmail.com
Click here to learn more
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Ignite Your VPK Child's Learning Family Information Night: Virtual Event
Join for an informative event that will cover a number of topics related to igniting your VPK child's learning.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 26, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
Click here to learn more
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City of Belle Glade Parks and Rec Men's Softball
Teams are needed for the city of Belle Glade's Men's Softball. Ages 18 and up, limited space.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 1 & 30, 2024 | 6:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Call to Artists & Organizations: AIMBY/Family Saturdays
The Cultural Council is seeking cultural organizations and/or teaching artists across all disciplines to deliver the content for the monthly Family Saturdays program. Partners will be paid a $600 stipend (inclusive of supplies). Partners will also have the opportunity to build new audiences and create relationships in those communities. There will be 10 sessions scheduled from October 2024 through July 2025. The deadline to apply is September 2, 2024.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21, 2024 and Jan 18, Feb 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Bridges locations throughout Palm Beach County
Click here to learn more
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Pahokee Fall Festival
Free – Trunk or treat, bounce houses, petting zoo, photo ops, pumpkin patch, food, raffle prizes, games, exhibitors and so much more.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee Parks & Recreation Sports Complex, 360 E Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Emergency Rental Assistance Mobile Outreach in Belle Glade
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will be providing a mobile outreach unit for emergency rent and utility assistance for eligible individuals who have been impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19.
WHEN: The third Friday of each month, beginning Sept 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: MYMDPLUS, 217 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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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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