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Insider Newsletter for February 11, 2023

Published on February 11, 2023

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West Palm Beach: Best Place to Live, Work and Play!

The City continues to garner nationwide attention and accolades. Organizations such as Forbes Magazine, Fodor's Travel Guide and other prestigious publications have named our City as one of the best places to live or start a new career.

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Sanitation Division Employees Recognized for their Hard Work

In honor of their second anniversary, Tropical Smokehouse owners Jason Lakow and Rick Mace donated a BBQ lunch to the City's sanitation division. Mayor Keith A. James thanked the employees for their dedication to keeping the City clean and safe, served employees and also thanked the restaurant for their recognition of the sanitation team.

Coleman Park Renaissance Groundbreaking

Alongside its project partners, the City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Coleman Park Renaissance project. In addition to housing for essential workers and individuals on a fixed income, the development will also feature commercial space for minority-owned businesses.

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Free Tax Help Offered at Mandel Public Library

Tax season is upon us and, once again, the Mandel Public Library is hosting free tax preparation sessions with qualified experts. For more information, visit taxesfiledfree.org or call 211.

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Presidents Day Closures

City Hall and the Mandel Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents Day. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m., and the library will reopen at 9:30 a.m. Regular trash services will be provided.

Free Tree Giveaway on 2/24

Help us reach our goal of planting 10,000 trees by 2025! This program, an initiative of the City's Office of Sustainability, reflects our partnership with residents and businesses to beautify our neighborhoods, sustain the health of existing trees, and increase the City's shade canopy. Tree registration form is required, you must be a resident or business within City limits.

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Click here to access the registration form.

Apply Today: Summer Camp Scholarship Program

The City's Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to apply for Palm Beach County’s Summer Camp Scholarship Program. These scholarships can be applied to the City's summer camp programs. Applications will be accepted through April 14, or until funds run out.

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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!

Click here to access the Grassy Waters Preserve event calendar.

Community Events

Clematis by Night (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Thursday, Feb. 16, 6 -9 p.m.: Mark Telesca (blues, R&B, Top 40)
GreenMarket (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street)- Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sunday on the Waterfront (Currie Park, 2400 N. Flagler Drive) - Sunday, Feb. 19: Slip & The Spinouts (swing, rockabilly, roots)

Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the Feb. 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 at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.