Mayor's Insider Newsletter for January 4, 2024

Published on January 04, 2024

📣 Weekly Updates from the Office of Keith A. James
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SuperCar Sunday Returning to the WPB Waterfront

It's almost time for SuperCar Week in South Florida, culminating in SuperCar Sunday on the West Palm Beach waterfront, Sunday, Jan. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click the link below

WPB Key: Your Direct Connection to City Hall

In this installment of the City Center Podcast, Charlotte Wright introduces WPB Key, a web- and app-based system that puts the power of City Hall into resident's hands. WPB Key is a way to alert the City of maintenance problems, ask for a new trash can, or even upload a photo of that new pothole with just a few clicks of a button. Learn how to put this new service to work for you!

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School's Out: Activities for Kids at WPB City Parks

If you're searching for something for your kids to do after school, or when school's out for vacations and holidays, look no further than City of West Palm Beach Parks and Community Centers. That's where they can have fun, and meet new friends, too.

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Treetop Art Installation at Phipps Park

A new art installation has visitors to Phipps Park looking up. It's the work of artist Bridget Vizoso, who blends her creations with their natural surroundings, high up in the treetops.

Wave Makers STEM Competition

Empowering the next generation through science-led entrepreneurship

Florida residents, ages 4-18, are encouraged to apply for the Wave Makers STEM Competition! Depending on your age group, create a video and submit it with your application for a chance to win prizes including 4 VIP tickets to Cox Science Center, a signed Ocean Book, and a $5,000 educational scholarship,

Parents or guardian permission is required for students 13 and under.

City of West Palm Beach Community Survey

Take a few minutes to participate in the City's community survey and share your valuable insights on its website. Your feedback is instrumental in enhancing accessibility, usability, and overall satisfaction for residents and visitors alike—let your input pave the way for a more user-friendly and dynamic online presence!

The survey is available now and ends soon!

GRASSY WATERS

PRESERVE

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP

  • Nocturnal Adventure Family Night Hike
  • Canoe Cruise
  • Marsh Dipnetting
  • Kayak Cruise
  • Sunset Canoe
  • And, more!

MANDEL PUBLIC

LIBRARY

Here is a snapshot of some of the programs being offered this month by the

Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

  • Frozen Movie Trivia
  • Teen Mario Kart Tournament
  • Crafternoon: Imagine Your Playground
  • ISO Pokémon?
  • Finance Survival Series
  • And, more!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

NATURAL BEAUTY

Clematis by Night

Great Lawn,

100 N. Clematis Street

Thursday, Jan. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Krush Party Band

Motown, R&B, Dance

Thursday, Jan. 11

The Happiness Club: Classic Rock

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WPB GreenMarket

Great Lawn,

100 N. Clematis Street

Saturday, Jan. 6, 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!

NATURAL BEAUTY

Screen on the Green

Great Lawn,

100 N. Clematis Street

Friday, Jan. 12, 6:30-9 p.m.

Mummies (2023) (PG)

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Sunday on the Waterfront

Meyer Amphitheatre,

104 Datura Street

Sunday, Jan. 21, 4-7 p.m.

The Rock Show: Rock

Next City Commission Meeting

The next City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 8 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 - Dec. 11, 2023

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Join Our Team, Apply Today!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Sanitation Equipment Operator
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Bus Driver
  • Recreation Program Coordinator
  • Utilities Systems Mechanic
  • Assistant Director of Public Works
  • Recreation Specialist
  • And, more!
NATURAL BEAUTY

WPB-TV Lineup

Find listings and live broadcast times for public meetings with our Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.

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Road & Dock Updates

Know about road closures throughout the City before your morning and evening commute!

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