Insider Newsletter for July 6, 2023

Published on July 06, 2023

Weekly Updates
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4th On Flagler: Celebration on the Waterfront

Another successful 4th on Flagler Independence Day celebration is in the books, with thousands of people converging on the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront for music, fun, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Soul in the City Jazz Experience Brings Soulful Sounds to Downtown West Palm Beach

Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of premier jazz artists at the Soul in the City Jazz Experience. Taking place every third Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. from July through September, this exciting event will transform beautiful Downtown West Palm Beach into a haven for jazz enthusiasts and cultural aficionados.

Receive Your FREE Rain Barrel at the

Howard Park Community Center

Save rainwater with a FREE 55-gallon rain barrel! Sign up today to get your free water conservation barrel and learn how they can help you conserve water, save money, and reduce storm water runoff during our FREE virtual rain barrel course and drive-through giveaway.

Registration for this giveaway is required. Click the link below to register.

We are only able to provide a rain barrel to City of West Palm Beach water customers—one rain barrel per household.

Special Rain Barrel Drive-Thru Pick-Up (for those who have registered, been approved, watched the webinar, and answered the quiz) will be on July 11, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Howard Park Community Center.

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WPBgo: Working to Improve Downtown Traffic

Making it easier to travel in and out of downtown West Palm Beach is the aim of the new non-profit West Palm Beach Mobility Coalition, or WPBgo. So, it's time to get on board!

Join our Educators for an Everglades Adventure!

Hike and Craft: Incredible Invertebrates!

Grassy Waters Preserve is hosting a family-friendly guided boardwalk hike to learn about some of the amazing aquatic insects and other small wonders that call the wetlands home. Children will be able to paint an empty apple snail shell to take home!

Sunday, July 9, 2- 3:30 p.m.

Ages 4 and up (with participating adult)

Cost: $2 per child (accompanying adult is free)

Registration is required, space is limited. (561) 804-4985.

 

Plastic Free July GIVEAWAY!

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, healthier bodies, and beautiful communities. It's about learning to make small changes that make a big impact.

Choose one single-use plastic to avoid and you’ll soon discover another… and another great solution. We want to help you get started with a FREE customized Plastic Free Champion Bundle from the City of West Palm Beach Office of Sustainability filled with reusable items (while supplies last).

Available to City of West Palm Beach residents.

Registration is required. Click the link below to register.

GRASSY WATERS

PRESERVE

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

  • Swamp Tromp
  • Kayak Cruise
  • Hike and Craft
  • Canoe Cruise
  • Speaker Series: Planting for Wildlife
  • Marsh Critters Dipnetting
  • 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

  • Yoga for Every Body
  • Container Gardening
  • Morning Meditation
  • Introduction to Japanese History, Art, and Culture
  • Neuroscience Lecture
  • Web Development Boot camp
  • And, more!
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Grassy Waters Preserve Volunteer Coordinator:

Join Her in Giving Back!

Grassy Waters Preserve Volunteer Coordinator Cindy Bush has been working with staff and volunteers for many years. Still intrigued by West Palm Beach's own corner of the Everglades, Cindy encourages other to join her in helping the Nature Center. If you'd like to join them, as a volunteer or visitor, visit Grassy Waters' official website at the link below.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

NATURAL BEAUTY

Clematis by Night

Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street

Thursday, July 6 - NO CONCERT

Thursday, July 13, 6-9 p.m.

Luis Manuel & The Charambo Band: Latin & Salsa + The Mini Market

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The Mini Market

Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street

Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

July 13 to August 31

Sample the WPB GreenMarket's 2023-24 Season

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Screen on the Green

Great Lawn,

100 N. Clematis Street

Friday, July 14, 6:30-9 p.m.

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG)

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Sunday on the Waterfront

Meyer Amphitheatre,

104 Datura Street

Sunday, July 16, 4-7 p.m.

Southern Blood: Southern Rock

Next City Commission Meeting

The next City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, July 10 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 - June 26, 2023

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Join Our Team, Apply Today!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Recreation Program Coordinator
  • Warehouse Leader
  • Watershed Management Technician
  • Senior Engineering Services Project Coordinator
  • Evidence Specialist
  • Senior Landscape Planner
  • Skilled Trades Worker
  • And, more!
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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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