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Mayor Keith A. James to Host Roundtable Discussion to Address Homelessness
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James is set to spearhead a critical discussion on homelessness as part of his ongoing "Community Conversations" series. The Mayor invites everyone to participate in this pivotal event, which will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. on the 3rd floor of the Mandel Library of West Palm Beach, located at 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
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World Wetlands Day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. And what better way to celebrate than with a trip to West Palm Beach's own wetlands, Grassy Waters Preserve.
West Palm Beach’s WPB-TV 18: A Treasure Chest of Stories from Your Backyard
Veteran reporter Sheryl Kahn, and the WPB-TV team, have climbed the stairs with West Palm Beach and County firefighters during the annual 9-11 Memorial tributes, accompanied code enforcement officers into the trenches, joined performers on stage at SunFest and captured the effortless swing of Tiger Woods in christening The Park, the City’s municipal golf complex. Our team has put a face on the homeless crisis and captured the heart-warming stories when the City’s Homeless Outreach team places a family in a new, permanent setting. View these entertaining and thought-provoking glimpses into the City that the mainstream media doesn’t feature.
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West Palm Beach residents with children are invited to apply for Palm Beach County's summer camp scholarship program. Eligible families with kids ages 5-14, as well as those with special needs up to age 17, may receive scholarships for day camp that cover all tuition and fees, for the entire summer.
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If your child needs a little help with homework or school projects, the Mandel Public Library is the place to be. Certified teachers work with all students, from kindergarten through high school seniors, in after-school Homework Centers.
Public Invited to Provide Input on the New Phipps Park Community Garden
The City of West Palm Beach Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in partnership with Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Office (FAMU) has developed a new community garden to benefit south-end communities surrounding Phipps Park. The Phipps Park Community Garden is the third and final community garden being developed through this partnership and will assist in providing essential programs and fresh produce to the area. FAMU will be responsible for managing the gardens, including operations, food production, and workshops.
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Need help filing your taxes, but don't want to break the bank in the process? You can now get free assistance at two convenient locations in West Palm Beach: Eva Mack Community Hub and Mandel Public Library.
West Palm Beach:
A Home for LGBTQ+ Equality
A community is defined by the people who call it home. West Palm Beach takes pride in its diversity and welcomes residents from every background, creed, and culture. The City's relationship with its LGBTQ+ community has a long and productive history. We talk with the City's LGBTQ+ Liaison Melissa Anderson on why West Palm has become such an attractive place to visit, live and work.
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Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP
- Sunset Nocturnal Boardwalk Hike
- Kayak Cruise
- Hike & Craft: Grassy Waters Rocks!
- Great Backyard Bird Count: Restoration
- Speaker Series: Planting for Wildlife
- And, more!
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Here is a snapshot of some of the programs being offered this month by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street
- Tech Talk: "What's a Podcast?"
- Intro to Digital Art: Part Two
- Music Showcase: Music Offering
- Story Time Series with Palm Beach Opera: Donizetti's The Magic Love Potion
- Couple's Candle Making
- And, more!
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Great Lawn,
100 N. Clematis Street
Thursday, Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m.
Mischief | Dance
Thursday, Feb. 15, 6-9 p.m.
St. Royal Band | Soul, Motown, R&B, Pop
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Great Lawn,
100 N. Clematis Street
Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Be sure to check out:
The MOST vendors in our history with 125 in total, 30 of which are NEW!
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Great Lawn,
100 N. Clematis Street
Friday, Feb. 9, 6:30-9 p.m.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) (PG)
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Meyer Amphitheatre,
104 Datura Street
Sunday, Feb. 18, 4-7 p.m.
Southern Blood | Southern Rock
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Next City Commission Meeting
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The next City Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.
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City Commission Meeting - Feb. 5, 2024
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The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:
- Summer Skate Park Counselor
- Summer Lifeguard Trainee
- Quartermaster
- Traffic Engineer
- Grassy Waters Naturalist
- Fountain Guard - Recreation Specialist
- Sailing Summer Camp Counselors
- Summer Camp Counselors
- Lifeguard
- Cashier
- And, more!
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Find listings and live broadcast times for public meetings with our Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.
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Know about road closures throughout the City before your morning and evening commute!
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Questions? Contact us at (561) 822-2222 (TTY:800-955-8771)
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