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Former President Bill Clinton and Rep.Ted Deutch Visit the Glades Tomorrow!
Former President Bill Clinton and Representative Ted Deutch are expected to visit the Glades and all residents are invited to gather at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430) at 10:30am in anticipation of their arrival thereafter. Tomorrow is Florida's voter registration deadline.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at approximately 10:30am (Time & location is tentative)
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center,1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
TIMES AND LOCATION ARE TENTATIVE - RSVP FOR MORE INFORMATION
There will likely be a security screening onsite for those in attendance.
Resident RSVP, click here Media RSVP, click here
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Wage Theft and Education Advocacy Session
Learn about wage theft, how wages are stolen, and your rights to the wages you've earned as well as the educational rights of our children and how to get the services they need.
WHEN:
Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm (Spanish Session)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Tri-City in Action 2016
This event will offer resources, education, and family fun for people affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as families and children.
WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:00pm - 3:00pm
WHERE: The Loading Ramp, 908 SW B Place, Belle Glade, FL
Click here for a flyer
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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, October 18, 2016 9:00am - 10:45am
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 11:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: West Tech Educational Center, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
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Nonpartisan 2016 Voters' Guide
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is pleased to share our Nonpartisan 2016 Voters' Guide!
The Guide provides background on
* The races
* The amendments
* The candidate's responses to questions covering critical issues
Click here to view/download/print
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Lighthouse Café - September 2016
See what's new at the Lighthouse Café!
Click here to view
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Evaluate Your Volunteer Engagement Programs
VolunteerMatch, in partnership with ConAgra Foods Foundation, has developed a free tool specifically for hunger-fighting organizations to evaluate their volunteer engagement programs.
With just a few clicks, you'll gain insight into where your program currently stands, as well as customized action steps and resources to improve your volunteer engagement.
Click here to get started
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Knight Cities Challenge Information Session
The Knight Cities Challenge is open for applications from October 10 - November 3 asking people to submit ideas that address the question: What's your best idea to make cities more successful? The challenge is offering a share of $5 million for new ideas to make the 26 communities where Knight invests (including Palm Beach County) more vibrant places to live and work.
WHEN: Friday, October 14, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm
WHERE: Historic Sunset Lounge, 609 8th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here for more information
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October Hot Topics Luncheon
Come learn about the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County's "Hot Topics" for the month of October.
Speakers: Todd Bonlarron, PBC Asst. Administrator - Visions for Palm Beach County
Mary Jane Range, Chair of LWVPBC Speakers Bureau - November Ballot Issues
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: Atlantis Country Club, 190 Atlantis Boulevard, Atlantis FL
Click here for more information
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4th Health & Human Services Regional Symposium
The Symposium provides learning opportunities and professional development for health and human service providers that serve our community, as well as an opportunity to network with other professionals. This year's theme is "The Power of Connections: Communication, Connecting, Collaborating & Caring."
WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2016 7:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE: Double Tree, 4431 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Click here for more information and to register
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Inappropriate Oil Drilling and Water Don't Mix:
Update to Oil Legislation
The LWVPBC's Environment Committee invites you to attend an informative presentation on the various effects of drilling for oil in Florida. Due to an upsurge in permit requests, residents must be aware of how fracking will affect our water supply, affect wetland habitat, and affect endangered species.
WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2016 5:30pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: Summit Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, 33406
Click here for more information
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The Sea Star Program's Club Seahorse
The Sea Star Program's Club Seahorse is an all-day camp experience. The purpose of Club Seahorse is to bring children 5 to 10 years old, whose loved ones have died, together on a teacher's workday for support and friendship. This innovative grief support program includes interactions with miniature horses and other small farm animals, peer support groups, and therapeutic art and play.
WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2016 (Must be registered)
WHERE: Tomorrow's Rainbow, 4341 NW 39th Ave, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Click here to register
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Camp Kangaroo
Camp Kangaroo is a free music therapy grief camp experience providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone special. Music Therapy activities, therapeutic horse games, art and play will ensure that each child and teen is supported on their grief journey. Provided free of charge for children 5-18 years old through a partnership with Seasons Hospice and Tomorrow's Rainbow.
WHEN: November 19 - 20, 2016 9:00am - 7:00pm
WHERE: Tomorrow's Rainbow, 4341 NW 39th Ave, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Click here to register
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Save the Date: 23rd Annual FRHA Rural Health Educational Summit
Summit Topics:
- Drugs, Heroin, and Opiods in Rural Florida
- Florida Legislative Panel
- POLST and the Legislature
- Billing and Coding
- Physician Workforce Trends
- Florida Surgeon General
- Medicaid Managed Care and Rural Providers
- What Rural Health Care Leaders are Saying
- Healthcare Workforce
WHEN: February 28 - March 1, 2017 (Times TBD)
WHERE: Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Click here for more information
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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Glades Night Out Against Crime
Join the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at the Glades Night Out Against Crime.
WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Winn Dixie Plaza on Main Street, Belle Glade
Click here for a flyer:
English
Spanish
Creole
For those who would like to be a vendor at this event,
click here to learn more
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5K Eye Walk Eye Run
This event was created for the people of the glades region who are diabetic and will educate them on the effect diabetes has on their eyes. We intend to promote education and lifestyle changes through the walk and small health fair that follows immediately after. If we work together, I know we can make a difference!
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016 7:30am
WHERE: 170 S Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to view a flyer
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FREE Online Webinar: How to be Found Online
Why is it important for your small business to be online? Simple. People are searching for information, and they're sharing information. In this webinar, small business expert Ramon Ray provides best practices for becoming a part of online discussions.
Click here for a flyer and to register
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Palm Beach County Library - Glades Branches
October 2016 Activities
Click here to see what's happening at your local library this October!
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One-Penny Sales Tax: Help Improve Our Communities
If voted in, the One-Penny Sales Surtax will be allocated as follows: Schools 50%, County 30% and Cities 20% to help improve our communities' infrastructure from the schools up.
Click here to learn more
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Medical CEU Opportunities
Don't FALL behind on your CEUs! Register now for the 2017 FMHCA Conference Pre-conference Workshops!
Click here for more information
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Career Source Job Opportunities in the Glades
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
Upcoming Events
Click here for a flyer and to register for the events listed below
Youth Mental Health First Aid
You are invited to attend our next Youth Mental Health First Aid training on October 13-14, 2016. This training is about children and adolescents and is designed for anyone who works with or lives with children. This 2 day training is 4 hours each day (from 8 am to 12 pm) and is facilitated by Lucy Jerome, Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: October 13 -14, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Peer Mentoring in Health Care: A new pilot project in the Palm Beaches
Patrick Hendry from Mental Health America will talk about a new program with HCA health and MHAPBC that will revolutionize how we help patients in hospitals, reduce re-hospitalization rates, and provide new jobs for people with lived experience with mental illness. Lunch and Learn will be held on October 20, 2016 from 12:00PM to 2PM. Lunch is included. $15 for members $10 for MHAPBC members. Scholarships and CEUs available.
WHEN: October 20, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Treating Schizophrenia: New Advances
Join us on FRIDAY December 9 for this panel of experts to talk about the latest understanding about Schizophrenia. We will feature Dr. Rajiv Tandon, who is the executive vice-chair and a professor at the University of Florida department of psychiatry. He also is chief of psychiatry at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Also with us is Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America and author of Losing Tim
WHEN: December 9, 2016 1:00pm - 5:00pm
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Be Merge and Be Merge for Infants and Children Online Training
Sign up today for our Be Merge and Be Merge for Infants and Children Online Training. 6 CMEs available through USF Health for doctors, 6 CEUs for nurse practitioners and mental health professionals.561-832-3755
WHEN: December 20, 2016 8:00am
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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In an Age of Violence: Helping Children and Families Cope
This conference will examine ways to decrease the effects of toxic stress, depression, and anxiety resulting from violence in their neighborhoods, homes, and in the media.
WHEN: April 20 - 21, 2017
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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13th Annual Turn on the Light Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships for this year's conference. Applicants who work as a volunteer with children, are employed by a non profit organization, or can demonstrate financial need will be considered for scholarships. Final award determinations will be made no later than October 2nd.
Register Early and Save! Partner registration rates by invitation only.
Password required. All registrations include Parking, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, 3 Workshops, and Continuing Education Credits*
Early Registration (before October 1): $85
Registration (after October 1): $95
NEW! Discounted Registration for Full-Time Students: $70 -over 30% savings!
Discounted Group Registration - up to 15% savings off registration rates!
Lunch/Keynote only: $55 - Register here
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19 - 21, 2016
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL
Click here for more details
Click here to register
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Health & Human Service Legislative Advocacy Initiative
No matter how large or small your nonprofit may be, it is crucial that YOU be part of the legislative process on behalf of the clients you serve. This is an important initiative, well received by legislators and gives you an opportunity to be heard. Brought to you by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Human Service Coalition.
Legislative Priority Setting Workshop
Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:30am - 12:00pm
Click here to complete the questionnaire regarding your legislative priorities and then attend this workshop where YOU help select the top two priorities to be included in the legislative Green Book.
COST: $15 (includes full breakfast)
WHERE: United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches,
900 Brandywine Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to register
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Legislative Summit
Friday, November 18, 2016 9:30am - 12:00am
Join our legislators as we present top priorities and distribute the Green Book for them to take to Tallahassee for the 2017 legislative session. Brought to you by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Human Service Coalition.
COST: FREE
WHERE: United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches,
900 Brandywine Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to register
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2016 Fall Nonprofit Leadership Series
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 WHEN: (See below)
Introduction to Finding Grants
- Presented by Liz Locke, JLBR
Audience: Beginning funding researchers or those desiring a refresher.
November 1, 2016
9:00am - 10:00am
December 6, 2016
9:00am - 10:00am
Due to limited event seating, online workshop pre-registration is required. There is NO registration fee for the fall workshop series
Click here to register
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Trauma Talks
WHEN: Thursday, November 3, 2016 8:30am - 4:30pm
WHERE: Marriot West Palm Beach, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Join us as professionals and the community come together to understand, identify resources, and develop strategies to address trauma.
Click here for a flyer
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Leadership Aspire Series
Leadership Aspire is a series of quarterly 4 hour workshops of themes including communication, strategic planning, leading change, and
maximizing leadership.
WHEN: Strategic Planning ~
November 18, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm
Leading Change ~
February 24, 2017 8:00am - 12:00pm
Maximizing Leadership ~
April 28, 2017 8:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Click here to learn more
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Leadership Focus
Leadership Focus is our program for those interested in deepening their knowledge about Palm Beach County, but who just don't have the time or experience to participate in our nine-month Leadership Program. It's a 2 ½ day program for executives and professionals who want to broaden their understanding of our community, connect with people of influence, and explore Palm Beach County's strengths, challenges and initiatives.
WHEN: January 18, 19, and 26, 2017
Click here to learn more
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1HTC Consortium Summit
This summit will bring together Florida's SE Region (Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami
Dade, and Monroe counties), Anti Human Trafficking Coalitions, and the communities to
coordinate, collaborate, and cooperate in the fight against Human Trafficking.
WHEN: January 24-25, 2017
WHERE: Broward College Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314
Registration is due by October 1, 2016
Click here to learn more
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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 updates@gladesinitiative.org or (561) 996-3310.*
Check the
Glades Community Calendar
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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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