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STAY CONNECTED! See What's Going On In the Glades This Week
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The Glades Initiative wishes to honor the great hero, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our office will close on
Monday, January, 20th
in observance of the holiday
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Join the Glades REACH Health Fair Street Team to Help Distribute Flyers
Please share the flyers on the links below with your Glades area clients, families, children, students, seniors....encouraging them to attend this annual medical mission... especially those you may suspect are uninsured and not regularly accessing medical care.
Our mission is to help all Glades residents establish a medical home to have consistent quality local care across the health care system. Haitian-Creole and Spanish interpreters will be on site at the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to access free healthcare and education, and learn about the many other local services available in our community . Extra flyers will be available at the Glades Initiative office at 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade by early next week.
If you would like to assist with flyer distribution, come to our "Street Team" meeting on Tues, 1/21 at 10:15 at the Glades Initiative. We will review a map of Glades, determine who will distribute flyers in specific areas or to specific groups, and volunteers will pick up their flyers for distribution and begin making their rounds.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:15 - 11:00
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc. 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
View link for English/Creole Flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/2014REACHFlyerEng-Creo.pdf
View link for English/Spanish Flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/2014REACHFlyerEng-Span.pdf
View link for Belle Glade Bus Schedule: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/BGBusSchedule.pdf
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Planned Approach To Community Health (PATCH)
The Glades PATCH is a program designed to help the community evaluate, plan and implement health education and disease prevention and intervention programs. PATCH helps promote the health of the community to include social, emotional and physical well-being of its citizens. PATCH is a partnership of concerned citizens and organizations. This partnership provides a forum for identifying health problems affecting the community and mobilizing the community to plan, conduct and evaluate intervention services.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21 2014 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave. C, Belle Glade
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Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting 
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lutheran Services Florida/PEPPI Head Start Program, 301 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade
For more information contact Autrie M. Williams at (561) 996-1718; Fax: (561) 996-0287
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A Broadway Favorite and a New Production are coming to the Dolly Hand!
"Flipside: The Patti Page Story"
"Flipside: The Patti Page Story", winner of 18 National Awards at the Kennedy Center Honors, is a musical celebration of her rise to stardom. The performance takes audiences on a well-conceived journey to 1965 in a place that used to be the KTUL Radio Station featuring stunning costumes. Written from interviews with Miss Page, "Flipside: The Patti Page Story" features 28 of her greatest hits, including Tennessee Waltz, (How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window, and Mockingbird Hill.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center,1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
For more information call: 561-993-1160
View link for more details and how to purchase tickets: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/GodspellandFlipside.pdf
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Glades REACH Health Fair Planning Meeting
The Glades REACH health fair began 13 years ago to address healthcare disparities and access in our community. Each year, hundreds of uninsured and underinsured children and families attend the REACH health fair to access quality health care and education at no cost. The event will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the CL Brumback Health Center in Belle Glade. Please Come. We need all the help we can get in planning this worthwhile community event.
WHEN: Thursday, January 23, 2014 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Main Planning Committee @ GI
Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Main Planning Committee @ GI
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc. 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
For more details, contact Carol Rodriguez: (561)996-3310 or crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org
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Glades Technical Advisory Committee
WHEN: Thursday,January 23, 2014 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Canal Point Community Center, 12860 U.S. 441, Canal Point
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The Arc of The Glades can win big with your support!
The Arc of The Glades needs your help getting some needed funds for services and you don't need to donate a dime. There's a link at the bottom of this message where you can vote for The Arc. Please vote!! And, get your friends, your kids, your kids friends, even your kids' kids' friends (we're getting old) to vote. And don't forget yours and their Facebook friends.
The World Equestrian Center in Wellington puts on a wonderful Charity event that The Arc of the Glades has been fortunate enough to be selected to participate in for the second consecutive year. They received $11,500.00 in 2013 as part of the Great Charity Challenge.
Last year they didn't generate enough support in the on-line voting to get anything from the Fan Favorite voting part of the event. This year they again have the opportunity to share in a $50,000.00 prize that goes to the top vote-getters in the "Fan-Favorite" competition. Voting is through the link below. When you go to the page it will provide a list from which to choose your favorite. The Arc of The Glades is among those listed. After voting, it takes you to a results page. There you can see how your chosen agency is doing in the competition.
Voting is once per day per IP address, so you can vote on your various devices every day from now until the contest closes at the end of the day on February 1st. Our agency is in a community with astronomical unemployment and significant poverty. We serve adults with developmental disabilities in these communities but we can't raise much in charitable giving dollars because of the demographics. This is a chance for us to generate needed funds to support what we do.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day Festivities
The City of Belle Glade invites you to participate in the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade to be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 10:00am. This year's theme is "Continuing the Dream." If you are interested in entering a float, car or walking unit in the parade, please complete the attached form and return to any member of the committee or to Mary O. Evans at the City of Belle Glade by email mevans@belleglade-fl.com or fax (561) 992-2221 by Monday, January 13, 2014.
This year we will have a contest for floats only. If you desire to have your float judged, please check the appropriate box on the Entry Form.
The Parade line up will begin at 9:00am at Lake Shore Middle School - West Canal Street North. All entries should be in place no later than 9:30am.
Parade Line-Up 9:00 am at Lake Shore Middle School, and will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at The Loading Ramp
Program Celebration immediately following the parade at The Loading Ramp
For more information contact: City of Belle Glade, Ms. Mary Evans (561) 996-0100 EXT. 107
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/2014MLKFlyer.pdf
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National Council of Jewish Women: Out of Bondage: Combating Sex Trafficking in South Florida
National Council of Jewish Women, Palm Beach County Sections & Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches presents a symposium Out of Bondage: Combating Sex Trafficking in South Florida Learn about the extent and significance of the sex trafficking problem in our state, and discover what individuals, parents, and community groups need to do about it.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Temple Torah of West Boynton Beach, 8600 Jog Road, Boynton Beach
For more information contact Linda Geller-Schwartz: 561.362.8069 lndgellerschwartz@gmail.com or Arlene Davidson: 339.364.0931 amdavidson01@gmail.com
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Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's (CAA) Advisory Board Meeting
The Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's (CAA) mission is to remove barriers and create opportunities for low income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient.
WHEN: Tuesday January 21, 2014 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Community Action Program (basement conference room), 810 Datura Street, West Palm Beach
For more information contact James Green: (561) 313-1146 or jgreen1@pbcgov.org
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Caridad Center P.E.T Program ~ Healthy Family Workshop Training
You will learn to Teach: Overweight/Obesity: causes/consequences, body mass index (BMI), nutrition and its importance, phys ical activity and its importance, how to have healthy habits, how to buy and save at the supermarket, and more....cost $50.00
WHEN: January, Thursday 23-24, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Health Care Pavilion, 5205 Green Ave, Palm Beach
For more information contact Luz Smith: (561) 853-1633 or (561) 737-6336 ext. 109
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Tai Chi Instructors Training
The Area Agency on Aging is bringing a Tai Chi Master from The Oregon area who is one of the three Masters Trainers for Tai Chi, Moving for Better Balance (evidence based) in the nation. This will most likely be the ONLY time offering this Instructors training in 2014. Tai Chi (pronounced Tie-Chee) is a gentle form of physical activity ideal for seniors who have uncertain balance and a fear of falling. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider Tai Chi. Tai Chi is some-times described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements - connecting the mind and body. Tai Chi may be done sitting down and adapted for those with special needs including people in wheelchairs.
WHEN: January 24-25, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Area Agency on Aging / Your Aging Resource Center, 4400 N Congress Avenue West Palm Beach ______________________________________________________________________
SCORE Workshop: Show Me The Money Symposium
Every survey shows that South Florida's business owners are frustrated by their lack of access to the capital needed to grow their business. Now you have a one-stop-shop to answer all of your funding and financial management questions in one productive symposium. Loan Fair: Sit down with bankers and alternative lenders to review your funding needs. Counseling Corner: Meet with SCORE counselors to help you position your company to grow. Workshops: Learn current best practices for smart financial management, much more.Cost $25.00
WHEN: Saturday, January 25, 2014 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Keiser University, 2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach
View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.17.14/Score.pdf
View link for Agenda: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.17.14/SCOREAgenda.pdf
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ChildNet SafePlace Palm Beach Registry
With the support of the community, ChildNet will open SafePlace in Palm Beach County in early 2014 to provide a "safe place" for children upon removal from their homes due to abuse, abandonment and neglect. We need your help to stock this intake and placement, emergency respite facility with the toys and supplies needed to create a nurturing, child-friendly environment for our community's most vulnerable children.
View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.17.14/ChildNet.pdf
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Food Research and Action Center (FRAC): FRAC's Weekly News Digest - Issue #2, January 14, 2014
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13th Annual Glades REACH Health Fair - Call for Volunteers
January 21, 2014 to February 1, 2014
To Volunteer for the Glades REACH health fair, held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 9:00 - 3:00 at the CL Brumback Health Center, please complete a volunteer application and fax it to (561) 996-3349. Volunteers are needed for many assignments. This is an important annual medical mission to help Glades uninsured and underinsured access free healthcare and education, while establishing a medical home.
Click here for the Individual Volunteer Application
Click here for the Group Volunteer Application
For more information about volunteering, please contact Millie Rodriguez at mirodrig@hcdpbc.org
If you are unable to donate through volunteering your time, and would like to donate financially, you can make a check out to The Glades Initiative, Inc. with REACH Fair in the memo line and mail to The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430.
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Gove Elementary School's Career Day Is Coming
Gove Elementary School's annual Career Week is on the horizon. We hope that you will volunteer to share your professional experiences with our students to make this week truly rewarding. We are looking for community members to volunteer to speak about their profession at Gove. You will be asked to give a short 20 minute presentation about your job, education, training, and how you made the transition from school to your current occupation. You will be giving the same presentation approximately three times to three different groups of students. We are also looking for volunteers to share their work vehicle with the students.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gove Elementary, 900 SE Avenue G, Belle Glade
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Dot & Ruby's Helping Hands Food Pantry & Ministry: Needs Shelving & Volunteers
One of The Glades Initiative's - Glades Area Food Bank's member sites - Dot & Ruby's Helping Hands Food Pantry, is a ministry that provides emergency food to the hungry in Belle Glade every Friday, starting at 8:00 am. They serve an average of over 1700 individuals per month. They have recently moved the location of their emergency distribution site, and need assistance in setting up their new building space, to include cleaning, organizing, painting, and building improvement work. They also are in desperate need of donation shelving. Any assistance and talent is welcome and very appreciated. No training or experience required, just the desire to help others; however, volunteers with building maintenance, painting, electrical, plumbing, experience would be a huge plus! http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1578542.jsp#.UtAHeVMGKiA.email ______________________________________________________________________ Covenant Villas in Belle Glade ~ Move-in Special Covenant Villas is currently offering a move-in special during the months of January-March first month FREE!! Many of the apartments have been newly renovated. For more information please call: Sherry Martin (561) 996-2300 Ext. 112 or Alberta Fields (561) 996-2300
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Fortin Family Development Center in South Bay Receives "5" Star Rating 
On December 5, 2013, The Fortin Family Development Center, located at 110 Harrelle Drive in South Bay, has once again so exquisitely epitomized excellence in Early Childhood Education, earning the highest 5-star rating in Palm Beach County's Quality Rating System, Quality Counts. According to Mrs. Edwards, Director of the center, " By continuing to earn the five-star rating, it is evidence of the sustained commitment in helping parents raise healthy, well-developed babies from birth through age 5 ."
View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/FortinFamilyDevelopmentCenter.pdf
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Palm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability Winter Newsletter
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/DESWinterNewsletter.pdf
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Job Opportunities
The Sun: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/TheSun.pdf
Community Partner (Glades Area): http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/CommunityPartner.pdf
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (Glades Area): www.hmhbpbc.org/careers
Health Care District: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/HealthCareDistrict.pdf
CILO Independent Living Specialist: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/CILOIndependentLivingSpecialist.pdf
Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast~ Development Manager:
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/DevelopmentManager.pdf
Florida Atlantic University Weppner Center for Civic Engagement & Service~ Assistant Director:
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/AssistantDirector.pdf
Palm Beach Juvenile Correctional Facility ~ MHOS Program Therapist:
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/MHOSProgramTherapist.pdf
Feeding South Florida - Marketplace Coordinator: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/MarketplaceCoordinator.pdf
Hospitality Marketing~ Book Keeper: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/Bookkeeper.pdf
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Free Legal Service at The Glades Initiative, Inc.
If you are in need of free legal services for issues such as: child support, domestic violence, abuse of children/elders, immigration, fair housing and other civil matters please call. By appointment only with Mr. Richard Abedon, Esq., Volunteer Attorney.
WHEN: Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 S.E. Avenue C, Belle Glade
Please call for an appointment: 561-996-3310
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OK2Talk Community Conversation
~ National Dialogue on Mental Health
The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County (MHAPBC) and its partners are launching a series of community conversations in conjunction with President Obama and SAMHSA's (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) National Dialogue on Mental Health. From January through April, a series of town hall meetings will be held throughout Palm Beach County called, #OK2Talk Palm Beach County Speaks: Breaking the Connection between Mental Illness and the Legal System. We are interested in eliciting the knowledge of community members, particularly young people, who want to share their first-hand experiences. In joining together, all types of community members will create solutions to help those with untreated mental illness from entering the legal system.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 4, 2013 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College (Room TEC 109),1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
View link for more details and how to attend:
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/MHAOK2Talk.pdf
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Join St. John First Missionary Baptist Church Trip to The Holy Land Experience
St. John 1st Missionary Baptist Church is sponsoring a chartered bus to the Holy Land. From the moment you pass through the gates of our walled city, you will be immersed in ancient Jerusalem. The structures and exhibits characterize the style, architecture, and settings that existed in the Holy Land 2000 years ago. The Garden Tomb, Qumran Dead Sea Caves, Great Temple and Plaza, Jerusalem Model, and Wilderness Tabernacle are all intricately detailed, both inside and out, to provide you with a clearer understanding of their biblical significance. WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2014  7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. WHERE: Orlando For more information contact Kevin Wright or Stephanie Harper: (561) 261-0717 View link for more details and payment plans: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/HolyLandExperiance.pdf _____________________________________________________________________
City of Pahokee Youth Intramural Basketball League & Fashion Show
City of Pahokee Fashion Show
The city needs you to come and show the City of Pahokee just how talented you are!! Come sign up to be a model and/or perform in the 2014 City of Pahokee Fashion Show. December 1-31, 2013 for entry form and more information visit the City of Pahokee Parks and Recreation Department or (561) 924-2972
WHEN: Friday, February 21, 2014 6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Parks and Recreation Gymnasium, 360 E Main Street, Pahokee
View link for more details on both events: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.25.13/FashionShowAndBasketball.pdf
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Volunteer's Needed to Offer Income Tax Assistance
United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, a free income tax-preparation service to households
earning annually $52,000 or less. For the 11th year, in January, we will open several sites throughout Palm Beach County that will provide this service. Besides the traditional VITA sites, this year we are implementing , Facilitated Self-Assistance (FSA) service, if individuals have a simple tax return and need a little help or do not have access to a computer, we offer the service at selected VITA locations and through the websites of select community partners. This service is available to people who make $58,000 or less. All the information related to this service is included in the attached document (VITA sites list).
For your convenience, we have the following materials available that will assist you in your outreach efforts:
- VITA Inserts - available in English, Spanish, and Creole that can easily be placed in paycheck envelopes, any #10 envelope, or placed in a brochure rack or on a brochure table.
- VITA Flyer pdf - available in English. These can be placed on community bulletin boards or in lunchrooms.
- Web site and newsletter wordings - these pre-written messages vary in length and can be easily inserted into newsletters, e-communications, utility bills and on a Web site. Several versions have been written to accommodate your needs.
- Permission for any community entities to link to our Web site - www.UnitedWayPBC.org contains all of our VITA informatio
 n, inserts, flyers, etc. This page will also list all the dates, times and locations of our VITA sites once they are open January 21, 2014. The VITA site list will be updated on a weekly basis throughout the duration of the tax season.
I encourage you to visit www.UnitedWayPBC.org to view all the materials listed above. If you would like hard copies of the inserts, please let us know and we'll be happy to deliver them to you at no charge.
View link for VITA sites: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/2014VITASite.pdf
View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/2013-14VitaInfoEnglish.pdf
View link for more details in Creole: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/2013-14VITAInfoCreole.pdf
View link for more details in Spanish: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/2013-14VITAInfoSpanish.pdf
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Start the new year right - join the Nonprofit Chamber
Did you know we have a Chamber just to meet the needs of nonprofit health and human services providers in Palm Beach County? The Chamber meets monthly, providing programming requested by the leadership of nonprofits in Palm Beach County. We are supported by membership fees and grants from Quantum and Allegany Franciscan Ministries foundations. We offer a June conference with nationally recognized professionals at a discounted rate for members. In addition, through our website, newsletters, Facebook and emails, we help our members promote their services and special events to a wide audience. We also recognize special people who have helped the nonprofit organizations in the county annually and are creating a study of the value of nonprofits in the county, complete with da
ta that members can use in seeking funding. Because our members are the leadership of health and human services
organizations, our meetings provide a safe place to discuss issues affecting agencies, provides mentoring opportunities and information that can help your agency become even better.
View link for more details and application form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/NonprofitChamber.pdf
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Monday Morning Updates -  January 13, 2014
http://www.cscpbc.org/index.cfmfuseaction=emailsignup.preview&MessageId=1000
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Prime Time After school Resources ~ Friday Forecast  January 10, 2014
http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.13.14/FridayForecast.pdf
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CBS 12 Let Move Commit to Change: Physical Activity Challenge
CBS12's Let's Move: Commit to Change to get Palm Beach County Moving!...with Suzanne & Eric of the CBS12 Early Morning News Team. The Let's Move Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge is a month long campaign with a focus on physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors to motivate residents to take charge of their health to recognize the importance of exercise and nutrition to reduce obesity/diabetes. It's easy. Just complete 30 minutes of sustained physical activity and log-in your minutes. You can log-in every day or you can keep track of all of your activity in a personal log and log your minutes at your convenience. Please use the same e-mail address throughout the campaign when you log in. Your minutes will be added to the total community challenge numbers.
WHEN: Monday, January 6-31, 2014
WHERE: Anywhere
View link for more details and how to register your team: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.06.14/LetsMove2014.pdf
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2014 Heroes in Medicine Nominations .JPG)
Do you know a Hero? It's time to salute the heroes among us. Palm Beach County Medical Society Services, a non-profit organization, is hosting the 11th Annual Heroes in Medicine Awards on Thursday, May 8, 2014. These prestigious awards honor individuals and organizations throughout Palm Beach County that use their skills and resources in the field of health care to provide outstanding services for the people of our local, national and global communities. Proceeds from this event benefit Project Access, providing health care for low income, uninsured residents of Palm Beach County and the Medical Society's medical scholarship fund. To be considered for an award,
nominations must be received by Friday, February 14
at 5 p.m. No late nominations will be accepted. Finalists will be interviewed in person on Saturday, March 8, 2014 between 8:30 a.m. and noon.
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2014 African-American Achievers Awards
Five extraordinary individuals will be recognized at the 22nd annual African-American Achievers awards ceremony. Presented by JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus, more than 1,000 guests are expected to attend the event at the Broward County Convention Center. Established in 1992 by the late Jim Moran, automotive legend and founder of JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus, the African-American Achievers awards continues his vision to recognize those who unselfishly invest their time and talents toward building a stronger South Florida community.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 2013 6:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
View link for more information: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.04.13/2014AfricanAmericanAchieversAwards.pdf
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2014 Giraffe Awards - Call for Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 Giraffe Award, given by the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County. The Giraffe Award will be presented in March of 2014 during Women's History Month. These awards are given annually to honor women who have "Stuck Their Necks Out" by taking risks, applying initiative, dedication and perseverance, thereby making a difference for other women in the workplace and in the community. Our goal is to gather nominations for the most qualified women in Palm Beach County. As a recipient of this letter, you have a unique vantage point from which to identify and recommend these extraordinary women. If you know an outstanding woman whom you would like to see recognized for her leadership, please submit her name for nomination by completing the attached form.
Please think of all the women in your network and consider whom you would like to nominate. Please don't feel you have to stop at one nomination! We'll gladly accept all you submit for consideration. Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday, January 22, 2013 to the Women's Chamber of Commerce office listed on the form. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. Thank you in advance for your help in identifying and honoring outstanding women in our community.
View link for more details and nomination form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.04.13/2014GiraffeAwardNominations.pdf
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Sensory Integration Workshop for Pediatric Professionals
Join us for a dynamic, day-long workshop focused on understanding sensory integration issues in children! Presented by Dr. Pilar Saa, OTD, OT/. Sensory Integration: Implications for the Well-Being of Children and Their Families will focus on the theory of sensory integration and the impact of sensory issues on a child's life. Dr. Saa will go over the function and dysfunction continuum and participants will learn when to refer clients and specific strategies to use in order to promote the best performance, engagement, and participation from children.
WHEN: Friday January 31, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, 2300 High Ridge Rd, Boynton Beach
for more information email: info@centerforchildcounseling.org
View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/10.21.13/SensoryIntegration.pdf
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Anyone wishing to add their local announcements or events is welcome to submit their information by Friday to be posted the following week. Please include a brief summary of the information to be posted with your contact name, phone number and/or flyer. If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.org or (561) 996-3310.
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at volunteer@gladesinitiative.org
Check the Glades Community Calendar for Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
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