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                                                                           Week of February 10, 2014      
GLADES COMMUNITY UPDATES
STAY CONNECTED! See What's Going On In the Glades This Week
 


GLADES AREA

Tuesdays, February 11, 18, 25 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Triple P Parenting Seminar, St. John's First Missionary Baptist Church, Belle Glade 

Thursday, February 13 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Monthly Meeting, West County Senior Center, Belle Glade

Friday, February 21 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Glades Cooking Matters  Volunteer Instructor Orientation, The Arc of the Glades, Belle Glade

Saturday, February 15, 6:30 a.m.  3rd Annual Love the Lake 5K/10K/and Half MarathonRoland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina, Clewiston

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Glades Cooking Matters Nutrition Education ~ Volunteer Instructor Orientation Feb. 21

 

 The Glades Initiative, Inc. is implementing the Cooking Matters Nutrition Education program throughout the Glades. This is a 6 week cooking class th at teaches low-income families how to prepare healthy meals on a low budget, helping them improve the way they shop, cook, and eat. The program empowers families at risk of hunger with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make healthy and affordable meals. The class is offered in both English and Spanish to adults, families (parents with children), teens, and children.

 

     Volunteer Instructors are needed to fill the following roles:

  • Culinary Instructors - experience in culinary arts preferred, but not required.
  • Nutrition Instructors - experience in nutrition preferred, but not required.
  • Class Assistants - to assist with class preparation, organizational skills required.

Volunteer time commitment for each course is two to three hours per week for six weeks. Volunteer orientation is provided by The Glades Initiative, along with Instructor and class participant materials.  We have a Volunteer Instructor Orientation scheduled at the Arc of the Glades on February 21, 2014 from 9:30 to 11:30.  Click here for map:  Map of Arc of the Glades. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Carol Rodriguez by 2/19 via email or phone (561) 996-3310.

 

View link for Volunteer Form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/VolunteerApplication.pdf

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Need Help Filing Your Tax Return? 

 

Bridges of Belle Glade Prosperity Center will help you file for your taxes for FREE and confidential.  

 

WHEN: Tuesday's and Thursday's 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: Bridges at Belle Glade, 816 W. Canal St. S. Belle Glade 

 

Triple P Parenting Seminar: See the Power of Positive Parenting in Action!

 

Do you want to... Encourage behavior you like? Help your children succeed in school? Teach your children to express their feelings in an appropriate way? Then please join us for one or more in our series of Triple P Seminars. Triple P offers simple strategies you can use TODAY to strengthen your relationships with your children and create a more peaceful home. Seminars are offered free of charge!

 

 WHEN: Tuesday's  February 11, 2014; February 18, 2014; February 25, 2014 7:00 PM

 

WHERE: St. John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade

 

To Register Contact: Sarah Spencer: 561 996-5056 or Edith Tucker: 561 992-4263 or 561 601-0947

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/TriplePSeminarSeries.pdf

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Monthly Meeting 

  

This free monthly group provides grandparents with support, education, information, and referrals.  We will also discuss good

 nutrition, and how to get legal assistance and financial help.  Lunch and Give-Aways Provided. This program is a partnership of Just Checking! and the Community Partnership Group in Belle Glade.

 

WHEN: Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

  

WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road #15, Belle Glade

  

For more information call: (561) 289-8578

 

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/GrandparentRaisingGrandchildren.pdf   

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3rd Annual Love the Lake 5K/10K & Half Marathon 

 

Proceeds benefit The Rotary Club Of Clewiston & The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce. Registration fee's vary 

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 15, 2014 6:30 a.m.

 

WHERE: Roland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina, 920 East Del Monte Avenue, Clewiston

 

For more information call: (863) 983-7979

 

View link for more details and how to register:  http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.27.14/LovetheLakeRace.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, February 18, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

 

WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave. C, Belle Glade

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Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting

 

WHEN: Tuesday, February 18, 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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Palm Beach State College Belle Glade Campus Hosting District Board of Trustees

 

The meeting is open to the public. During this time, members of the community will be able to hear updates and ask questions of our Board of Trustees Members as well as Dr. Gallon. We want to extend an invitation to all members of the Glades communities to attend.

 

WHEN: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

 

WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Theater Lobby

 

If you have any questions or need further information please do not hesitate to contact Heather Love at 561-993-1126   561-993-1126 

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SCORE: QuickBooks 101 - A Comprehensive Introduction and Much, Much More

 

This introduction to QuickBooks workshop is designed to teach you the basics of QuickBooks for use in running your business.  The workshop is much more than just a cursory overview and will help you to understand: QuickBooks capabilities, Versions of QuickBooks that are available, Chart of Account, and much more. This workshop replaces a prior SCORE program, "Lessons in Using QuickBooks:  Practical Answers to Real Questions".

  

WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 2014 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  

WHERE: Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce, 540 S. Main Street, Belle Glade

  

For more information contact Bob Bloom: (561) 833-1672 or  bob.palmbeachscore@gmail.com

 

View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/SCORE.pdf  
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Tobacco Cessation Facilitator Training

 

If you are a healthcare professional from any field and have a desire to help people break their addiction to nicotine, this free training is an excellent opportunity for you. We are looking for dedicated individuals to operate as independent contractors in Western Palm Beach County as tobacco cessation facilitators. Complimentary lunch will be served. Limited Space Available (registration required). RSVP by Friday, February 28, 2014
 
WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade

 

For more information and to submit registration form contact George VanWie: gvanwie@eahec.org or (877) 819-2357

 

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SCORE: A New Business FREE Workshop 
 
It takes much more than a good idea and a desire to be your own boss to launch a successful business. This FREE workshop will talk about what's required to start a new business, outline the work that will be required, compare being an entrepreneur with working for others, and discuss some of the myths and rewards involved. It will help you decide if starting your own business is the right thing for you to do. 

 

WHEN: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

 

WHERE: Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce, 540 South Main Street, Belle Glade 

 

For more information contact Bob Bloom: (561) 833-1672 or  bob.palmbeachscore@gmail.com 
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Job Opportunities

 

The Sun: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/TheSun.pdf

The Sun 2: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/TheSun2.pdf 

Health Care District: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/HCD.pdf

Community Partners: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/CommunityPartners.pdf

CROS Ministries~ Caring Kitchen Assistant Program Director: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/CKAsstDirector.pdf

 

 

OTHER AREAS

 

Human Trafficking Coalition General Meeting


WHEN: Wednesday February 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: Palm Beach County  Emergency Operations Center, 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach

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Empty Bowl: Help Fight Hunger  

 

Empty Bowls is an international, grassroots effort to fight hunger locally. Local potters have made 2,000 bowls, restaurants and chefs are creating signature soups, and bakers are providing rustic breads. Guests will select an artisan bowl, share in a simple meal of bread and soup and keep their empty bowls as a powerful reminder of all of the bowls that remain empty in Palm Beach County. The Community is invited to join us at either or both of our sister events: 

 

WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2014 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bethesda-By-The-Sea, 141 S County Rd, Palm Beach, $25 per bowl

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 15, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Great Lawn at West Palm Beach Green Market, 101 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach    $20 per bowl  

 

Visit www.pbcfoodbank.org for more info! 

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The Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's 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 February 18, 2014  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: Palm Beach County Community Action, 810 Datura Stree,t West Palm Beach

 

For more information, please contact James Green at jgreen1@pbcgov.org or (561) 313-1146.

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4th Annual International Women's History Month Celebration Dinner Dance Fundraiser 

 

The Haitian-American Solidarity Center (HASC) actively supports, celebrates and honors women of all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds who devote their, talents, time and energy for the advancement of humanity; women who make meaningful contributions in society through their leadership and noble acts. 

 

This year, 5 women will receive Awards for their achievements and contributions to society. Feel free to nominate women you feel should be awarded this year and forward this e-mail to organizations, churches, educational institutions, city, state, county agencies, etc...  A night of Elegance! Great Gourmet Food! Great Fun! Cocktail Hour 5-6 p.m. Artistic Presentations, served hors d'oeuvres, a dinner of your choice, deserts... Dancing until midnight 5 women will be honored for their contributions to humanity...and ......much....much... more    Please remember the deadline for HASC to receive all nominations is February 23rd, 2014 by 5 p.m. 

 

WHEN: Sunday, March 23, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: St. John Fisher Parish Hall, 4001 North Shore Dr., West Palm Beach

For more information and how to purchase tickets contact: (561) 502-8968 or (561) 308-5349

 

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2014 Trafficking In America Conference: Restoring Humanity from Modern Day Slavery 

 

For 10 years we have worked to educate America about the issues surrounding human trafficking.  As Trafficking In America Task Force works to prepare for the 2014 National Trafficking In America Conference we are mindful of all that has been accomplished since we first began our work in 2004. We have seen a tremendous rise in a desire for education and moved from experiencing doors closed in our faces to invitations to present more education. The fruit is now being seen for the many years of persistence and we attribute some of this to the Annual Trafficking In America Conferences. The theme of the 2014 Trafficking In America Conference is Restoring Humanity From Modern Day Slavery.

  

WHEN:  Wednesday July 16, 2014 9:00 a.m. or Friday July 18, 2014  6:00 p.m.

 
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach
 
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Monday Morning Updates- February 10, 2014
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Nonprofits First Education Pathway Series
 
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ACTION ALERT: Help Secure Health Care Access for All of Florida's Children, 

Show Your Support For House Bill 7

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.10.14/KidWellFlorida.pdf


Previous Postings
GLADES AREA

Last Chance to Order Your Girl Scout Cookies 

 

Greeting to our community and friends from your local Belle Glade Girl Scouts Troop # 21170, first we apologize for leaving you no contact information to be able to order your Girl Scout Cookie from last week. Also we forgot to mention that we are asking for donation to send Girl Scout Cookie to our Military Troops, - so they may have a little "taste from home"!  If you would like to order cookies for yourself, I will make sure that they are delivered to you personally.

 

For more information and to order cookie contact: Valentina Guerra-Troop Leader:  valentina_guerra444@yahoo.com or (561) 577-114

 

Also just an FYI there is only 2 weeks left to get your Girl Scout Cookies! From all the girls in troop 21170 we would like to thank you for your generosity and support!

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Lighthouse Community Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers

 

Lighthouse Community Food Pantry, which is part of CROS Ministries, is looking for volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays to fill grocery bags, register and sign in clients.  The Pantry is open from 1:00 p.m.  - 3:30 pm.  The Pantry is located at Community United Methodist Church.  If you have an hour or two a week that you can volunteer please call Mayra Echenique at 996-5568 or 755-2495. 

   
WHEN: Tuesday and Thursdays
 
WHERE:  Community United Methodist Church, Belle Glade

Contact for more information Mayra Echenique:   561-996-5568 or 561-755-2495
  
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Pahokee Mourns the Loss of Beloved Youth Leader - Erickia Abrams 

It is with a heavy heart that that we share the loss of a wonderful 10 yr. staff member yesterday, Ms. Erickia Abrams. We learned on Sunday morning that Erickia had suffered a stroke and was put on life support at St. Mary's. Her young life was tragically cut short, leaving behind three teenage children. A memorial service will be held on Saturday and a fund is being established in Pahokee for her children. "For the Children of Erickia L Abrams" has been set up at PNC Bank 104 S. Lake Ave. Pahokee, Florida 33476 to accept any donations or contributions. Over the past 10 years, Erickia has touched so, so many of the youth in the town of Pahokee.  The PYEA has become a trusted institution in Pahokee, and Erickia was one of the major reasons for its success.  She was kind and generous and truly loved. She first joined HP in July 2003, starting at the Pahokee Beacon Center and becoming the Middle School Youth Leadership Coordinator in 2005.  She became the PYEA Director in May 2007.  Erickia kept that program running like clockwork and effectively handled all the many logistics involved with an afterschool program.  She was beloved by her Group Leaders and mentored many of them over the years.  Erickia had a wonderful reputation with the principals at both Pahokee and Canal Point Elementary, as well as the City of Pahokee.  She annually received high scores on the Prime Time Quality Improvement Scale assessment.

 

View link for tribute video to Erickia Abrams: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_6JUkDHgiQ&feature=youtu.be

View link for more details about Erickia Abrams: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/ErickiaAbrams.pdf  

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The Glades Neighborhood Postcard Project       

 

The Neighborhood Postcard Project collects personal positive from residents in marginalized neighborhoods who send postcards with positive stories about their community  to random people in the same city to change perception and build community.  Why?

 

"The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, it is that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story." 

 

The stories are collected through postcards that residents send to random local residents to create a stronger connection between people and communities. Help break down negative stereotypes and build community in the Glades.  Send your postcard: 

 

http://www.neighborhoodpostcardproject.com/gallery/the-glades-canal-point-pahokee-belle-glade-and-south-bay-florida/     

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Check Out New and Exciting Things Happening at Your Local Library 

 

Belle Glade Branch: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/BelleGladeBranch.pdf 

South Bay Branch: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/SouthBayBranch.pdf

Pahokee Branch:  http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/PahokeeBranch.pdf

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Scholarship Opportunity: 2014 College Scholarship Program offered through Property Appraiser's Office

 

Property Appraiser Gary R. Nikolits, CFA, is happy to announce that the Property Appraiser's Office is now accepting applications for its 2014 College Scholarship program.The Property Appraiser's Office presents $1,000 scholarships each year to five college bound students. Since 1993, the Property Ap�praiser's Office has awarded $114,000 in college scholarships.Interested students may download the application from the Property Appraiser's website: pbcgov.com/PAPA. The deadline to submit the 2014 application is March 31, 2014. An Employee Scholarship Committee selects the five winners. The scholarships are awarded in May. To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must be a resident of Palm Beach County and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The college or junior college they plan to attend must be accredited. 

 

Funds are raised through volunteer employee donations from participants in Friday Casual Dress Day.  


View link for scholarship application: http://pbcgov.com/papa/pdf/Scholarship-Application.pdf


For more information, call 561-355-3230.

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February 2014 Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Newsletter

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/CulturalConnections.pdf

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Job Opportunities

 

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County~ Chief Development Officer: 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/HabitatPBCCDO.pdf

The Lord's Place, Inc.~ Chief Advancement Officer: 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/ChiefAdvancementOfficer.pdf   

Feeding South Florida~ Community Investment Manager Miami-Dade: 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/CommunityInvestmentManager.pdf

Feeding South Florida~ Community Investment Manager Food Industry: 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/CommunityInvestmentManagerFoodIndustry.pdf  

Feeding South Florida ~ Community Investment Manager Palm Beach County:

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/CommunityInvestmentManagerPBC.pdf

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Catholic Charities Interfaith Health and Wellness Program Health Fair Event

 

Catholic Charities St. Mary Center will be having a Free Health Fair Event. Blood pressure check, height, weight, BMI tests, car &bicycle safety, games & raffle prizes, and much more

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

 

WHERE: Catholic Charities St. Mary's Center, 1200 East Main Street, Pahokee

 

For more information contact Catholic Charities: (561) 924-5677

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.27.14/StMarysHealthFair.pdf  

 

View link for Vendor form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.27.14/ExhibitorForm.pdf

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City of Pahokee: Request for Proposals

  

Sealed proposals for PURCHASE/DEVELOP SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY will be received by the City of Pahokee at the City Clerk's Office, 207 Begonia Drive, Pahokee on March 3, 2014 at noon. At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read a loud. Contact Anika Sinclair, City Clerk, at e-mail address asinclair@cityofpahokee.com or obtain a copy of the RFP at www.cityofpahokee.com. The City of Pahokee encourages qualified contractors and vendors to participate in the bidding of this project.The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. 

 

Sealed bids for REAL ESTATE PROPERTY will be received by the City of Pahokee at the City Clerk's Office, 207 Begonia Drive, Pahokee on March 3, 2014 at 2 P.M. At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contact Anika Sinclair, City Clerk, at e-mail address asinclair@cityofpahokee.com or obtain a copy of the RFP at www.cityofpahokee.com. The City of Pahokee encourages qualified contractors and vendors to participate in the bidding of this project. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. 

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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

 

For more information contact Michelle Riker: Michelle.Riker@palmbeachschools.org (561) 993-8726

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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 

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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

 

 

OTHER AREAS

League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County: Forum Club Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader U.S. House of Representatives   

  

Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, will address the Forum Club Feb. 19.  The program will be an armchair discussion with the former Speaker of the House conducted by WPTV's NewsChannel 5 anchor Michael Williams. Pelosi has lead the House Democrats for a decade and has represented San Francisco, California's 12th District for 26 years.  In October, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Seneca Falls, the birthplace of the American Women's rights movement. If you want to see Nancy Pelosi on Feb. 19 and have not as yet mailed your check, please do so ASAP.  Make your check payable to Pam Hall in the amount of $45. 

 

WHEN: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

 

WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach

 

View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/NancyPelosi.pdf

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Community Foundation of Palm Beach County: GREAT GIVE Training Sessions

  

The GREAT GIVE is a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County, Martin County Community Foundation and United Way of Martin County designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in a single day. Every local gift will be multiplied with bonus dollars from a local pool raised by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties and a national pool raised by Give Local America. The GREAT GIVE is open to ALL nonprofits in Palm Beach and Martin counties. Please join us for one of five training sessions designed to provide helpful information on how to make this a successful fundraising event for your organization. 

 

View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/CommunityFoundation.pdf

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Color Vibe 5k & Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County

 

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County would like to invite you to the most awesome 5K run ever! The Color Vibes fun run will have you and your friends going crazy with color in the most exciting color filled day of your lives!  At the Color Vibe, YOU are our color canvas, and when you're finished with this 5k run you'll be an exciting and vivid masterpiece. So tag your friends and hook everybody up with the coolest color blast 5K run to hit West Palm Beach. This is one amazing run you won't want to miss! Register for the color craziness today before it is sold out.

 

Register at: www.thecolorvibe.com/westpalmbeach.php

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2014

 

WHERE: South Florida Fair Grounds 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach

 

Contact for more information:  bdiaz@habitatpbc.org or  www.thecolorvibe.com/westpalmbeach.php

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Spring into Fitness Free Health Fair

Come one! Come All! To support the True Fast Outreach Ministries as we encourage our families in the community to eat healthy and stay fit for the upcoming new year!  Hope to see you there!  Zumba, Free Food, Drinks, Fun, Games, & Raffles.  HIV, Syphilis, & Hepatitis Testing, Health Screenings, and Special Guest Speakers on Health and Fitness

 

WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2014 11:00  a.m. - 3:00 p.m

 

WHERE:  638 6th Street, West Palm Beach

 

SPONSORS:     Genesis Community Health; Palm Beach Physical Medicine; Affordable Health Care Enrollment; West Palm Beach Fire/Police Department; Comprehensive AIDS Program / Safety Kids; Special Guests: Lounge Ministries of Encouragement

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Do you want to get your 40-Hour School Age Certification?

  

Classes are being offered at Palm Beach State College and are starting in the beginning of February, so now is the time to get registered! The 40-Hour School Age Certification program prepares students to work with children 5 years and up (through grade 12) in a licensed afterschool program. Part I includes topics covering local rules and regulations; identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect; health, safety and nutrition; and school-age appropriate practices. Part II will introduce the participant to a specialized school-age curriculum, Advancing Youth Development (AYD). Prime Time offers scholarships to cover these classes, so submit your scholarship application today!

  

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/40HourSchoolAgeCertification.pdf

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2014 Heroes in Medicine Nominations

 

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, 2014 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.

 

View link for more details on how to nominate: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.30.13/MedicineNominations.pdf

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Allegany Franciscan Ministries Announces 2014 Major Grant Funding Availability 

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/AlleganyFranciscanMinistries.pdf

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Primetime Afterschool Resource ~ Friday Forecast January 31, 2014

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/FridayForecast.pdf

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There is H.O.PE For Me: January 2014 Newsletter 

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.03.14/2014JanuaryTHFM.pd

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Monday Morning Update from the Children's Services Council
 

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Brown Bag Lunch Event - Sea Level Rise, A Present Day Challenge 

 

This event is free. Bring your lunch and discuss the issues with our panel: Problem. Sea Level Rise, along with high tides, extreme weather and storm surge, are causing flooding in our coastal and inland communities.Solutions. Learn about recommended plans and policies to protect our properties, infrastructure and environment. Action. Join the discussion on actions you can take to reduce adverse effects in your neighborhood and add your ideas to move our cities, counties and state into action.


WHEN: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:  Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 North Ocean Boulevard, Boca Raton

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25th Silver Anniversary of the Annual Eva W. Mack Sickle Cell Luncheon

 

25th Silver Anniversary of the Annual Eva W. Mack Sickle Cell Luncheon This year's theme is, "Sickle Cell Disease/Trait Affects the Individual, the Family and the Community."  This year's luncheon will include the talents of local emerging musical artists and heartwarming stories and testimonials from our clients.  These luncheon features help "lighten the load" while educating guests about Sickle Cell Disease.  We are pleased to have as honorary chairs:  Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL), Mrs. Mary Montgomery, Grampy's Charities, Attorney and Mrs. F. Malcolm Cunningham, Mr. Lawrence Gordon and Attorney Salesia Smith-Gordon, and the Honorable Judge Edward Rodgers.


WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 2014  

 

WHERE: Palm Beach Airport Hilton,150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach

 

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.27.14/2014SickleCellLuncheon.pdf

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http://www.swankspecialtyproduce.com/

Swank Table Farm Style Event- You Can Bank On It!

  

Palm Beach County Food Bank is the beneficiary of the SWANK TABLE al fresco luncheon. Hosted at SWANK Farm, this exclusive luncheon invites renowned chefs to create farm-to-table style dishes in a rustic setting.

 

WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 2014 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: SWANK Farm, 14311 N Rd, Loxahatchee

 

For more information and to RSVP visit: www.swankspecialtyproduce.com

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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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