Insider Newsletter for October 29, 2022

Published on October 29, 2022

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COMING SOON: Sandi's Return to the Waterfront!

The holidays are right around the corner, which means Holiday in Paradise presented by FPL will soon make its 2022 debut. The star of Holiday in Paradise, Sandi Tree, will return this year with a HUGE element that will be sure to excite residents and visitors. The City will soon make a special announcement revealing this year's major surprise factor.

Click here for more information.

Mayor Keith A. James to Participate in Annual Veterans Day Parade

Mayor James will represent the City during this year's Veterans Day parade, hosted by Palm Beach County Veterans Committee. The event will honor a local veteran, as well as all who have served our country.

Click here for more information.

Farm Share Drive-Thru Food Distribution on November 16

Presented by Farm Share, Inc. and hosted by the City, this event aims to assist residents facing food insecurity.

Click here for more information.

We Want to Hear From You: Future Uses for Former Downtown Visitor's Center

In partnership with the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Downtown Development Agency, we invite residents to share their thoughts through this online survey on what they'd like to see in this space.

Survey will be available until Wednesday, November 2. Click here to submit your feedback.

Join Us: ‘Trunk or Treat’ Halloween Event on October 30

Families are invited to attend our annual “Trunk or Treat” Halloween celebration for an evening of safe trick or treating. The event will feature decorated vehicles, candy, music, refreshments and games. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Click here for more information.

Registration Open: Adult and Youth Sports Leagues

Sports leagues include youth basketball, youth soccer, coed adult softball and drop-in pickleball. Children's programs are available for grades pre-k to 8.

Click here for more information.

Virtual Reality Experience: Visualizing Sea Level Rise October 29 - November 21

The City has teamed up with Florida Atlantic University for an immersive, educational look at how sea level rise could affect your community. The public is encouraged to participate and learn more about how you can help combat the effects of climate change.

Click here for more information.

Virtual, In-Person Courses Through Collaboration With FAMU

Through the City's and FAMU's Cooperative Extension Program, the public will have the chance to attend two 8-week events series. One will focus on nutrition and the other on a variety of health and safety topics.

Click here for more about the nutrition education program.
Click here for more about the community programs preview.

City Events & Activities

Grassy Waters Preserve Activities

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

  • Boardwalk Tour
  • Canoe Cruise
  • Hike and Craft: Birds and Binoculars
  • Marsh Critters Dipnetting
  • Swamp Tromp
  • And more!

Community Events

Events to be held on the Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street

  • Clematis by Night - Thursday, November 3, 6 - 9 p.m.: Making Faces (rock, reggae, funk)
  • GreenMarket - Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the November programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

  • Creative Movement Ballet
  • Food Assistance
  • Itsy Bitsy Yoga
  • Meet With a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Resume Help & Career Tips
  • And more!
Click here for the library's calendar of programming!

Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting

The next city commission meeting will be held on October 31, 5 p.m. at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Click here to read the commission approvals and decisions from the commission meeting on October 17.
Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.

Join Our Team!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Accounting clerk
  • Fleet equipment specialist
  • Public works program manager
  • And more!
Click here to apply and to learn more about other employment opportunities.

Hurricane Season: Preparedness is Key

The Atlantic hurricane season runs through November 30. Prepare now for hurricane season to keep you, your family and your property safe.

Click here to access the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide.

Weekly Road & Dock Update

Know about road closures before your morning commute!

Click here for the report for the week of October 30.

WPB-TV Lineup

Find WPB-TV listings and live broadcast times for City of West Palm Beach public meetings with the City’s new Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.

Click here for the Public Meeting Broadcast Guide

City Resources

City Directory

Click here for City department phone numbers.

Submit a Service Request

Click here to submit a service request for new trash containers, request, street and lighting maintenance, illegal dumping reports, and more.

Code of Ordinances

Click here for the Code of Ordinances.

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