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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Sept 25, 9:00 am - UF/IFAS Vegetable Gardening Short Course, BG Library
Tue, Sept 26, 5:00 pm - Community ID of the Palm Beaches, BG Library
Mon, Sept 25, 5:30 pm - Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades, BG Library
Tue, Sept 26, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry: Zoom
Tue, Sept 26, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Tue, Sept 26, 5:00 pm - Community ID of the Palm Beaches, BG Library
Wed, Sept 27, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Sept 27, 12:00 pm - GRANT DEADLINE: Allegany Franciscan Tau Grants
Wed, Sept 27, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Create Your Roadmap to Success: Zoom
Wed, Sept 27, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Thu, Sept 28, 9:00 am - Fall Risks Fall Prevention Presentation, Eddie Lee Rhodes Gym, Pahokee
Fri, Sept 29, 11:00 am - Ladies Lunch and Learn, Pahokee
Sat, Sept 30, 10:00 am - Center for Experiential Learning: Virtual
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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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UF/IFAS Vegetable Gardening Short Course - Tri-City Community Garden Project
Join UF/IFAS for a Vegetable Gardening Short Course and learn how to grow your own fresh produce. This in-person event is perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their skills. Whether you have a backyard garden, contribute to a community garden, or just have a few pots on your balcony, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own delicious and nutritious vegetables. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and cultivate your green thumb! Those who attend all four classes will be recognized with a UF/IFAS Home Vegetable Gardening Short Course Certificate!
WHEN: Monday, Sept 25, 26, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library 725 Northwest 4th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades
Anyone over the age of 13 who is eager to learn about the criminal justice system can attend the Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, 30, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Attend an online workshop on Divas in the Trucking Industry.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL (Sept 26)
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
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SCORE PBC Presents: Create Your Roadmap to Success
Discover how a well-executed marketing plan helps boost your brand and pick the perfect marketing channels for your business.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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DEADLINE for GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Allegany Franciscan Ministries FY24 Tau Grants
Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY24 Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating and organizational capacity-building needs for organizations that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Multi-Agency Falls Prevention Fair & Education Series
Obtain free screenings and information: balance and exercise, medication safety, hearing and vision, and much more.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 28, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Eddie Lee Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Ladies Lunch and Learn
Come out and join for an informative discussion about women's health.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 29, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 190 N Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Center for Experiential Learning College Fair
GBDCEI Experiential Learn Center is an Interactive Edu-play Center focused on developing, mentoring, empowering, and creating social mobility for tomorrow’s leaders, professionals & business owners aged 10-24.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 30, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Inter-Agency Network of PBC Meeting, Hybrid
Attend the Oct 3rd meeting of the Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Auditorium, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 and Hybrid
Click here to learn more
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Glades Family Resource Fair
Primary Care Physician Appointments, free phones and tablets (must have SSN#), Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare appointments and information, resources for pregnant and existing mothers.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: RCMA Daycare, 20 Carver St., Belle Glade FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival Seeks Partners
The City of South Bay invites you to participate in Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival hosted by the City of South Bay for all their residents and the surrounding cities (Pahokee, Belle Glade, Clewiston, and West Palm Beach). The purpose of the Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival is to have a day of fun with family/friends. This event also encourages residents and vendors to participate in the festival.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (vendor registration form)
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City of Pahokee Fall Festival
Join the City of Pahokee's Fall Festival, child and family costume contest, music, food, drinks, games, and much more.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee Parks and Rec Sports Complex, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Leadership Awards Call for Nominations: 25th Annual Dr MLK Celebration
The 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Celebration seeks call for nominations for leadership awards.
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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Youth Summit Committee Recruiting Youths
The Youth Summit committee is recruiting creative and self-motivated youth and adults to
assist in the planning of the 2024 event! The Youth Summit provides youth with the unique opportunity to access information and resources aimed at assisting them in making better decisions and positive life choices.
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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Nonprofits First Newsletter. Sept 2023
Catch up with Nonprofits First by reading their September 2023 newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Newsletter
Learn about League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County upcoming events, and more!
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Monthly Newsletter
"Road to Success resumes on October 4, and the six-week series is jam-packed with an inspiring curriculum and expert presenters. It promises not only to help prepare participants for their job interviews but, more importantly, provide a mega-dose of self-esteem."
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Sept 21, 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, Sept 25, 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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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 26, Oct 5 & 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Oct 5 & 15); 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Sept 26)
WHERE:
Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL (Sept 7 & 21)
Lantana Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL (Sept 14)
Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL (Sept 26)
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
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Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group to Hold General Meeting
On Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., the Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Working Group will hold a general meeting of its public and private sector membership. This meeting is open to the public. Topics of discussion will include Fall 2023 Prioritized Project List (PPL), LMS2024 revision, LMS attendance requirement and the Herbert Hoover Dike Rehabilitation project completion presented by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: West Palm Beach City Hall, Flagler Gallery, 401 Clematis Street, West Palm
Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Community Police Relations by Urban League of PBC
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is hosting a Community Police Relations meeting on the topic of "Social Media: It's Posted Forever."
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 28, 2023 | 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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Clewiston High School Community Service Fair
Clewiston High School is hosting a Community Service Fair on Monday, September
29th, 2023 at the Clewiston High School Gymnasium from 11am-12pm. If you are
unfamiliar with this layout just think of a College Fair and instead of Colleges we
are inviting Non-Profits to come and set up a booth.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 29, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clewiston High School, 1501 Francisco St, Clewiston, FL 33440
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Road to Success
Road to Success is a free six-week series of career-focused sessions (valued over $5,000) for women designed to enhance your professional development.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 4 - Nov 15, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2459 S. Congress Ave #204, and Hybrid
Click here to learn more
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Breast Cancer Walk and Health Fair
The Marie Louise Cancer Foundation presents Breast Cancer Walk and Health Fair in Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 7, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 2240 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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Community Action Advisory Board (CAAB)
It’s that time of year again, and this training is scheduled for all board members annually, but open to the general public.
WHEN: Friday, Oct 13, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Vista Conference Center, 2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Click here to learn more
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Ride the W.A.V.E. Youth Summit
Earn 6 community service hours by participating in Ride the W.A.V.E. Youth Summit.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Children's Services Council, 2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Click here to learn more
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Train the Brain, Advancing Wellness Through the Neuroarts
The neuroarts is the study of how the arts and aesthetic experiences change the body, brain, and behavior for better health and wellbeing. Attend three upcoming events dedicated to neuroarts, presented by Palm Health Foundation.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 19, 24, 26, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Oct 19, 26); 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Oct 24)
WHERE: A.D. Henderson University School, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center, and Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Click here to learn more
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Securing Our Future Quarterly Workshop
Securing Our Future presents its quarterly workshop, with featured agency, the West Palm Beach Housing Authority. Food, beverages, and childcare provided - plus, eligible attendees can receive a $50 gift card.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3680 Lake Worth Road, Palm Springs, FL 33461
Click here to learn more
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Reproductive Health: A Human Right
The National Council of Jewish Women Palm Beach Section invites you to the first of its series, The Wisdom of Women.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cafe Centro, 2409 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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NEW Job Opportunities - 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):
Operations Director (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the title of the email.
Program Assistant - Front Desk (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word PROGRAM ASSISTANT in the title of the email.
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PEPPI Headstart is Enrolling
PEPPI Head Start is now enrolling students. If you have a 3- to 5-year-old and want them to have a place for them to go for the summer, PEPPI Head Start offers year-round services to children and families within the community. Your child will be fully engaged through play, fun learning, singing, dancing, and socializing with other students. This program is totally free to you as a parent.
WHERE: PEPPI Head Start, 301 SW Ave 8 St, 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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Purchase Assistance Funding Available for First-Time Homebuyers
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of HOME Investments Partnership First-Time Homebuyer Program funds. Funding will provide up to $100,000 to assist income-eligible applicants with acquiring their first home (including acquisition, acquisition/rehabilitation, new construction, down payment and closing costs) that will be used as their principal place of residence.
Click here to learn more
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Youth Summit of PBC Wants Your Ideas
Complete a short survey to help Youth Summit of Palm Beach County with the 2024 Youth Summit.
Click here to learn more
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Sign up to Volunteer for Read With Me!
The Literacy Coalition has selected books and created activities for volunteers and students to share together each session. The students get to take home the books and activities.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Library System Officially Launches its Brand-New Website
Palm Beach County Library System is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website at www.pbclibrary.org. It was designed to modernize the way our community accesses information and engages with the Library's resources. This cutting-edge website represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing a user-friendly and inclusive digital experience for library members.
Click here to learn more
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Florida Literacy Coalition Offers Online Classes
From the Florida Literacy Coalition: "We offer a 10-week online citizenship class that will prepare students for the USCIS naturalization interview and civics exam. We also offer online English conversation classes."
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce 24th Annual Golf Tournament
It’s that time of year again and your Chamber is preparing for the 24th Annual Golf
Tournament. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th at the Belle Glade Municipal Golf
Club. This event is the only fundraiser held by the Chamber where we ask our entire
membership to help support us in our efforts to raise money for the many activities, we
are involved in.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 7, 2023
WHERE: Belle Glade Municipal Golf Club, 2619 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Florida Community Health Centers Presents: Pediatrick
Visit Florida Community Health Center's Pediatrick Resource Fair. On-site primary care physician appointment scheduling, Medicaid, Medicare and food stamp appointments and information, and more.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: FCHC Belle Glade Center, 941 SE 1st St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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National Night Out Against Crime - Belle Glade
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office invites you to participate in the “Glades Night out
Against Crime” on October 26thth, 2023 in the City of Belle Glade.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Partners)
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FRAC Update - Sept 15, 2023
Read the Food Research & Action Center's latest update.
Click here to learn more
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Get in Your Element This Fall With a Palm Beach County Library Card
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Palm Beach County Library System joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters PBC Newsletter
Catch up with the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County by reading their latest newsletter.
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. 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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