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Monday, September 18, 2017
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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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SPECIAL NOTE: In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, please call ahead directly to the venue (not The Glades Initiative) to confirm any event listed in this week's newsletter.
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Glades Area
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 Healthier Together: Community Conversations
Residents invited to participate in a "Community Conversation" presented by Healthier Together. Come join us to discuss the three focus areas: Family Caregiving, Behavioral Health, and Diabetes.
Session in Haitian Creole
WHEN: Friday, September 22, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Session in Spanish
WHEN: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Know Your Rights - TPS and DACA, Presented by The Glades Initiative and Legal Aid of Palm Beach County
Come learn about your rights from Immigration experts, with a presentation on DACA, Asylum and TPS. Spanish and Haitian Creole interpreters available.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Spanish session), 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Haitian Creole session)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Glades PATCH Meeting
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 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, September 19, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting
The Glades Interagency Network's regularly scheduled meeting is as follows:
WHEN: Tuesday, September 19, 2017
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Tech Educational Center, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (LOCATION NOT CONFIRMED)
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English Exchange Classes at Belle Glade Library
Were you born in another country or in the United States and would like to improve your English? If the answer is "yes" the "free" weekly, informal conversational English Exchange class offered by the Adult Literacy Project is just for you! Meet new friends, practice your English skills, and learn from each other.
WHEN:
Wednesdays
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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and
Thursdays
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 N.W. 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Feeding South Florida: Supplies Available to Organizations
Feeding Palm Beach County is willing and able to support Palm Beach County's emergency
relief needs. With a warehouse full of resources, everyone in Palm Beach County can receive the support necessary to recover from Irma's impact.
Please let us know if you or your direct-service partners need assistance.
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School District to Offer Free Meals to Students Through October 20
"The School District of Palm Beach County has received a waiver to offer free meals to all students from Monday, September 18 through Friday, October 20, due to the impact of Hurricane Irma on the District and the state of Florida.
Breakfast is always free in Palm Beach County, and for the next month, the District is pleased to be able to provide lunch meals at no cost as well ..."
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Computer Basics for Seniors at West County Senior Center
Join West County Senior Center for a Computer Basic class on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Classes will provide an introduction to using the mouse and keyboard, basic instruction from turning the computer on to performing basic computer tasks.
WHEN: Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Afternoon "Throw Down" at West County Senior Center
West County Senior Center invites senior citizens to Afternoon Throw Down. Daily card and board games held in the afternoon. If you love playing spades, tunk, scrabble, checkers or any other card or board game, then come out to West County Senior Center.
WHEN: Daily (afternoons)
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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CareerSource: Office Reopens in Belle Glade Tuesday, Sept. 19
"CareerSource Palm Beach County's West Career Center at 1085 S. Main Street in Belle Glade reopens Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 8:00 a.m. with all services available. The office had been closed due to damage from Hurricane Irma. ..."
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CareerSource: Palm Beach County Adds 15,700 Jobs Over the Year
"CareerSource Palm Beach County announced a bit of good news this week -- the county's 4.4 percent unemployment rate for August 2017 dropped below the year-ago rate of 5.3 percent. Florida's unemployment rate is 4.2 percent and the national rate is 4.5 percent, all numbers not seasonally adjusted, according to reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity ..."
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LEWM to Reopen on September 20
From the Lawrence E. Will Museum: "Friends of the Glades, I am thrilled to report that LEWM was unscathed by Irma's wrath and will re-open promptly at noon on Wednesday September 20, 2017. If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 561-853-4443." - Dorothy Block, Museum Director.
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FEMA - Applying for Assistance
Palm Beach County is approved for FEMA assistance for those whose lives have been impacted by Hurricane IRMA and you might qualify. Want to apply? You can complete the application yourself at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or you can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT.
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Palm Beach County Library Events in September
Glades area libraries are chock-full of great events and happenings for the month of September. Make sure to mark your calendars with events you plan to attend!
Community Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 N.W. 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here for more info
Fall Children's Story Time
WHEN: Tuesday, September 5 through Saturday, October 28, 2017 (Check link for times)
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 N.W. 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here for more info
Tri-City Trivia Challenge
WHEN: Thursday, September 28, 2017
11:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center at the Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 N.W. 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here for more info
Programs at Belle Glade Branch Library
Click here for more info
Science Events at Palm Beach County Library Locations
Click here for more info
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Palm Beach County Library Locations
Click here for more info
Teen Activities at Belle Glade Branch Library
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Other Areas________________________
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Nominations Accepted for 2017 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award
The YWCA of Palm Beach County is still accepting nominations for its 2017 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award. Established in 2008 to honor the then-retiring State Attorney, the award recognizes a law enforcement, social services or health care professional or organizational unit that has gone beyond the normal "call of duty" or what normally would be expected of the current job responsibilities to assist or advocate for a victim of domestic violence.
Deadline for nominations:
WHEN: Wednesday, September 20, 2017
5:00 p.m.
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FWBC: How to Win More Sales with Linked In Webinar
Learn how to use LinkedIn to help accomplish your sales, branding, and lead generation. Understand how to create a great company page, develop content that engages a target audience, and expand visibility. Tap into LinkedIn's sponsored updates, ads, and groups. Learn to promote you and your business.
Small business owners are busy running all aspects of their businesses so they don't have a lot of time to spend on social media. That's why we have created this monthly workshop series to provide tips on how to effectively utilize social media, tips to reduce effort and eliminate wasting time. A key component of social media is the paid portion of these platforms.
Sponsored by the Florida Women's Business Center.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: ONLINE, or at Florida Women's Business Center, 401 West Atlantic Ave., Suite 9, Delray Beach, FL 33444
COST: $10.00
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CSC: Monday Morning Update - Sept. 18, 2017
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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Family-Friendly Hours at Lawrence E. Will Museum
The Lawrence E. Will Museum is hoping to get more families interested and learning about local history and culture with the implementation of new hours.
Click here for more information |
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Belle Glade Housing Authority Accepting Applications
The Belle Glade Housing Authority is now accepting applications for housing in Osceola and Okeechobee Centers. Efficiency apartments to four-bedroom houses available.
Click here for more information |
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Federation of Families of Florida September Calendar
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Nominations Accepted for Girl Scouts Emerald Awards
Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida is now accepting nominations for honorees at the Emerald Awards. The event honors Palm Beach County women who exemplify leadership in one of the national Girl Scout initiatives and serve as role models for today's girls. These women embody the characteristics of today's G.I.R.L. - Go Getter, Innovator, Risk Taker, and Leader.
Deadline for nominations:
WHEN: Thursday, November 2, 2017
5:00 p.m.
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Previous Postings - Other Areas
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Smart Couples classes planned
Couples who are married, dating, cohabiting or engaged are encouraged to attend a fun, free and powerful relationship enhancement workshop to help improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays:
WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning September 12 - October 10, 2017
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: PBC Cooperative Extension Office, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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Legislative Delegation Public Hearing and Workshop Schedule
At the first Palm Beach County Delegation meeting each year, the delegation chooses a Chair and Vice-Chair and conducts a public hearing allowing presenters and the public to address legislators.If you would like to present at the meeting, the deadline to submit a presenter request form and any printed materials to the delegation office is Noon on Friday, September 8, 2017.
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus (FAU Tech Runway), 901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton 33431
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Nominations Accepted for 2018 Florida Blue Sapphire Awards
The Florida Blue Foundation has posted nomination applications for the 2018 Sapphire Awards.
Deadline for nominations:
WHEN: Wednesday, October 1, 2017
5:00 p.m.
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Future of Medicine Summit XI: The New Reality of Healthcare
A program jointly provided by West Palm Beach VA Medical Center and Alzheimer's Community Care, the Future of Medicine Summit XI will be held at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport.
WHEN: Thursday and Friday, October 12 - 13, 2017
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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CROS Ministries: This Week
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SCORE: Upcoming Workshops
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Literacy Coalition of PBC Events and Programs
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Nonprofits First Events and Programs
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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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.
*If you want to submit a posting please email us at [email protected]
or (561) 996-3310.*
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at [email protected]
Check the
Glades Community Calendar
for
additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area:
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Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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