Insider Newsletter for January 21, 2023

Published on January 21, 2023

Weekly Updates

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Now Open: Coleman Park Community Garden

The City's FAMU Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Florida A&M Univerisity and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, unveiled the first of three community gardens. This resource will provide access to fresh, homegrown foods, as well as workshops on gardening and food preservation.

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You're Invited: Weave Your Piece of History Into Community Quilt

The City's ArtLife WPB, in partnership with the Mandel Public Library, will host a quilt project that will be featured in a new installation in City Hall.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 21,

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

WHERE: Mandel Public Library, Studio 411 (2nd floor)

Click here for more information.

SuperCar Sunday on the Waterfront

Auto enthusiasts gathered along the waterfront to admire a variety of vehicles, from luxury to environment-friendly, during this annual fan-favorite event.

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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.

10K Trees in 10 Years: Help Us Reach Our Goal!

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Community Events

  • Clematis by Night - Thursday, January 26, 6 -9 p.m.: Spider Cherry (soul, funk, rock)
  • GreenMarket - Saturday, January 28, 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 January 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 Jan. 23 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 January 9.
Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.

Join Our Team, Apply Today!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Community resource specialist
  • Maintenance mechanic
  • Telecommunicator
  • And more!
Click here to apply and to learn more about other employment opportunities.

Weekly Road & Dock Update

Know about road closures before your morning commute!

Click here for the report for the week of January 22.

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

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.
Click here to download the WPB Key app for your mobile device.

City Directory

Click here for City department phone numbers.

Code of Ordinances

Click here for the Code of Ordinances.

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