 
Join the City of West Palm Beach and Community Redevelopment Agency for the 3rd Quarter Community Outreach Meeting as they provide updates and the latest information on projects in the Historic Northwest Community. The CRA is inviting multiple City departments to discuss topics, including clean and safe initiatives, and gather feedback. The presentation will include a recap of the recent BBQ, Brews and Blues event as well as a detailed budget report for residents to provide feedback.
Date: Thursday, July 25 | Time: 6 – 8 p.m. | Location: Heart and Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Learn more here.
Calling all Palm Beach County Artists
Professional Palm Beach County artists are invited to submit their work for the opportunity to take their art beyond the studio and into the public realm. The ArtLife Committee will select five (5) local artists to create new site-specific and theme-based temporary public artworks. The Commons: 5 Artists 5 Spaces application is a two-step process with the first deadline on August 5, 2024. Learn more here.
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August is National Black Business Month
Save The Date — Small Business Town Hall 2024!
Join us for the 2024 Small Business Town Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University's Weyenberg Center on August 22, 2024! Hosted by Mayor Keith A. James and SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas, this event is designed for West Palm Beach small business owners and those seeking to collaborate with the city and SBA. Our interactive fireside chat and Q&A session will cover current challenges and legislative initiatives affecting small businesses, and it will explore trends and business opportunities in West Palm Beach.
Admission is FREE and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. Registration ends on August 19, 2024. Reserve your spot here!
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It is imperative to be fully prepared for the possibility of a storm throughout the hurricane season, which ends on Nov. 30, 2024. Check out the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide here!
*Watch the latest WPB-TV segment: Hurricane Prep Outside Your Home.
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When it comes to having fun outdoors, West Palm Beach is known for events like 4th on Flagler, Holiday in Paradise and of course, the award-winning GreenMarket. Today, we’re going to talk about another award-winning outdoor event with live music, tons of fun, and a very special sense of community that you might not know about. Join us for a fascinating look at "Clematis By Night" featured on the City Center Podcast from West Palm Beach.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Campers
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Summer Fun at the Norton Museum of Art
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The Norton Museum of Art is the perfect place to spend a hot summer day, with room upon room of intriguing art. Here's what you'll find both inside the museum and in the sculpture garden.
Sustainability & Climate Initiatives
Help Keep West Palm Beach Beautiful! This City program has three main goals:
🌴 Beautification
🌴 End Littering
🌴 Reduce Waste
Help Keep our City beautiful and clean by Reporting Illegal Dumping. By reporting what you see, you may be eligible for a REWARD up to $500! Learn more here!
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Empower Youth, Energize Change: Join the Movement for a Sustainable Future
Are you aged 15 to 24 years old? Want to make a difference in the West Palm Beach community? Are you ready to take action on climate change and help the environment? If so, the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) Micro-Grant Program is for you!
Video applications are due THIS Friday, July 19, 2024.
Find more details here. If you have questions, please email YouthClimateAction@wpb.org.
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Save money and do your part to help save the planet! The City of West Palm Beach and the University of Florida IFAS Extension are teaming up to host the Climate Smart Floridians Program, providing residents with research-based information about local climate change.
Attend this FREE program and receive FREE conservation resources!
Available to City residents, businesses, and students. Registration is required. Limited class size. Attend one of the remaining five sessions!
Plastic Free Challenge Giveaway & Free Film Screening
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution — so we can have cleaner streets, waterways, beautiful communities, and healthier bodies.
This month, the City's Office of Sustainability is offering FREE customized Plastic Free Challenge Kits to City residents and a FREE film screening that is open to everyone! Registration is required.
Saturday, July 27: Plastic Free Challenge Kit Pick-Up at the Palm Beach Zoo (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
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