Singer Island Voice | Update #37 | Dec. 19, 2014 

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on January 2nd, 2015

Happy Holidays 
from the SiCA Team!

Ocean Mall Update - The old I-fix-it store is currently being renovated for the Clean and Safe Ambassador Program and the new Riviera Beach Police substation.  The paving contract for the additional parking area should be out in January.  More news coming as soon as we get anything new for you!!

CommUNITY Spotlight:

Do you have any year end (tax-deductible) donations in the form of: clothes, food, household items, cash, ...a 15 person van?
...or would you like to give a gift that will reach a local family within the City of Riviera Beach that is in need of some kindness over the Holidays?

SiCA would like to showcase this local charity, which is run by locals, to help families living in Riviera Beach:

Revival Community Outreach Ministries, Inc.

Here is a Wish List just in case you would like 
to help out over the Holidays:

1. A 15 Passenger Van: We have a lot of kids from the elementary school across the street that are being served, and there will be a lot more in the near future, especially with some of the programs that we have in mind. Not to mention the summer is coming up too. We realize it's a BIG item, and it will take some work, however now is better than anytime to mention the need.
 

2. Toys, ...there is a great need in this community, and that to is growing and we would like to just try and bridge the gap. We try to help as much as we can. We LOVE items for the girls, from ages 3 to 10, and the same for the boys.
 

3. Christmas lights and decorations for the organization's buildings to help bring everyone into the mood of the season. That would be wonderful. 

4. Our Clothes Closet can use some recycled and perhaps new clothing and shoes for babies, children, teens, and our seniors. 

5. Food: Can goods, dry goods, and non-perishable items for our Pantry, to help supplement the growing need for food, especially for the seniors. They are very proud, and sometime it's hard to get to them, but we keep trying, and they are coming around.

6. Our gardening project is going well, however we will need a few tools to help us alone. I enjoy gardening as well, actually I'm working on a Community Garden Project myself, and I will work with the kids as well. A couple rakes, garden hoes, 50ft. water hose, bags of compost, shovels , watering cans.
 

7. Used furniture and small appliances that many could use. 
 

8. Cash donations, which can be a one time action, or monthly, bimonthly, or even quarterly.  

Revival Community Outreach Ministries 

[ Editor's note: if you have items and need help getting them to this wonderful charity, that is run BY locals FOR locals - please email me ...and together we'll make it happen.]

Other News:

 Just in from the Riviera Beach Police Department:

"Happy Holidays from the Riviera Beach Police Department! It is our holiday wish that you enjoy this edition of The Blotter: Click here to view"

[ Editor's note: SiCA would like to send a very special thanks to ALL of the wonderful people within the numerous agencies that serve and protect the Greater Singer Island area. ]

Just in from Neighbor (and Palm Beach County Inspector General) John Carey: 

Fellow Citizens of Palm Beach County,

  First, I want to thank you again for your support of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the work we do to help make government better by providing independent "insight" (promoting efficiency and effectiveness), "oversight" (ensuring accountability, transparency, and integrity), and "foresight" (actions, training, guidance to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse; and promote best practices).

  In February, 2015 I plan on holding a public forum talk about some of the things we are doing in the OIG and to listen to public concerns, comments, and suggestions.  I hope you can attend!  On the subject of two-way communications, we have a link on our website where anyone can subscribe to our OIG E-mail updates.  People on this mailing list will receive notices anytime we post a new report, notice, or IG update on our website.  We intend to merge our current list of citizens E-mail addresses with this new list to ensure you receive these updates.  If you do not want to receive these updates, please let me know.

  Click here to view a copy of our 2014 Annual Report.  Please share this report with others who you believe may benefit from the information found therein.  The report is also available at our website (pbcgov.com/oig/) along with other information about our office.

Upcoming Island, City and Area Events:

City of Riviera Beach Event Calendar 

Upcoming Riviera Beach City Meetings:  

12/19/2014 - Jazz After Dark Concerts 

Riviera Beach City News & Events:  

Palm Beach Shores Event Calendar  

• Dec 19, 2014 - Environmental Committee
• Dec 25, 2014 - Town Hall Closed  
• Jan 1, 2015 - Happy New Year!

Cool Link(s) of The Week:  

Beach Sunrise, Ocean Waves on Singer Island Florida Beaches - YouTube - Beach Sunrise, Ocean Waves on Singer Island Florida Beaches "Beach Sunrise" "Ocean Waves" on "Singer Island Florida"

Paradise Found: Ocean Reef Park, On Singer Island in the City of Riviera Beach Florida - CaptainKimo - A WONDERFUL picture of the waters off Ocean Reef Park

Palm beach - Picture of Singer Island, Florida - Here is how our Island looks on TripAdvisor - Singer Island, Florida Picture: Palm beach - Check out TripAdvisor members' 704 candid photos and videos of Singer Island.  

More news as we get it on: 

Ocean Mall | CRA District & Marina Development | Lake Worth inlet widening project | Digital License Plate Readers | Proposed development projects: in Munyon's Cove, Amrit, PGA waterfront | Pending sober house legislation |  ...and more as we get it. 

Let's all work together to stay informed and aware of events taking place on and around Singer Island!

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