President's Day Office Closing
In observance of President's Day, The Glades Initiative offices will be closed on Monday, February 2/16.
Donate to The Glades Initiative for a chance to win a new 2015 Honda Vehicle
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Make a donation of $20 or more to The Glades Initiative, Inc. a Honda Birdies for Children charity, and then guess the total number of birdies that will be made by the entire field in all four rounds of the 2015 Honda Classic. 110% of your donation goes to your charity, The Glades Initiative!!
Grand Prize: BRAND NEW 2015 HONDA VEHICLE, awarded to the donor who guesses the correct number of birdies as well as several great prizes awarded based on a random drawing from all participants.
What number should you guess?
Here are the total number of birdies made in each of the last seven tournaments (all have been played at PGA National Resort & Spa - Champion Course):
- 2007: 1,116 Birdies
- 2008: 1,144 Birdies
- 2009: 1,180 Birdies
- 2010: 1,181 Birdies
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- 2011: 1,041 Birdies
- 2012: 1,279 Birdies
- 2013: 1,244 Birdies
- 2014: 1,363 Birdies
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Donate online here: http://thehondaclassic.com/birdies-for-children/donate/thii/
Or complete this pledge form, and bring or send it with your donation to The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 S.E. Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Weight of Words Play/Community Performance: Take Action on Bullying
The Weight of Words anti-bullying performance comes to Belle Glade. The Palm Beach Lakes Community High School Weight of Words Troupe will perform this play with a powerful message at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. This serves as a "call to action" for Schools and Communities. The musical was created by Nova High School students and produced by special arrangement with Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts, www.lovewell.org
WHEN: Friday, February 13, 2015 9:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, PBSC Campus, Belle Glade
Registration is not required. Community welcome. View link for more details
Child Safety Seat Inspection: A Community Service
Child Safety Seat Inspection: A community service provided by Bridges, DCF & Safe Kids PBC. A new law has gone into effect on January 1, 2015, requiring all children in Florida under the age of 6 to travel in a child safety seat. Children who have outgrown a car seat must ride in a booster seat to ensure they are protected in the event of an accident. If you need a seat for your child, seats will be available for a donation.
Registration & payment required in ADVANCE.
WHEN: Friday, February 13, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Dept of Children & Families, 2990 State Road 15, Belle Glade
View link for more details and information: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/CarSeatCheck.pdf


City of Belle Glade Revolving Loan Fund Program
The City of Belle Glade has funds available for new construction. Are you ready for home ownership? Use your income tax refund for a down payment and closing costs. Do you have a credit score of at least 600? Steady income? Money saved? Financing is available for up to $100,000. Public Information Meeting February 14. Immediately following the meeting, the Housing Information Specialist will be available to answer questions and assist interested applicants in completing RLF program Applications.
WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2015 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lois D. Lewis and Mary O. Evans Resource Center, 1240 SW Avenue E, Belle Glade
For more information, contact LaSandra Highsmith (561) 996-0100 ext. 121
View link for flyer:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/PublicInformationMeeting.pdf
The Pillowcase Project
The Pillowcase Project is an opportunity to indoctrinate a culture of preparedness in a whole generation and a way to learn about the importance of preparedness in a fun and interactive way. FREE for Elementary school age children ages 8-11 (grades 3, 4, 5). Disney and American Red Cross Sponsors.
WHEN: An agreed upon date and time
WHERE: anywhere that is safe and able to have the presentation
Contact for more information: Rene Favreau, American Red Cross, (561) 996-4291 or rene.favreau@redcross.org
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 17, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
REACH Fair Planning Meeting WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc. 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting  WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees Meeting
The Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College will host the District Board of Trustees meeting in the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Theater lobby. 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 17, 2015 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Theater , 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
For more information or questions contact Heather Love: (561) 993-1126 Rock Legends: People's Choice 
Rock Legends: People's Choice is part rock concert...part rock tribute...all rock n' roll. Rock Legends combines all of these elements to create a show that is the only one of its kind. In this unique rock and roll revue created by audience favorite Billy McGuigan (of Yesterday & Today: The interactive Beatles Experience and Rave On: The Buddy Holly Experience), audiences are given the opportunity to vote, through the power of their applause, for the songs and music they want to hear. Rock Legends' musical choices take audiences on a journey from the 50s rock and roll of Elvis, Buddy, and Patsy Cline, to the psychedelic 60s of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin. They'll hit the groove of the
70s with the Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and the piano men - Billy and Elton and even dabble in the music of the 80s with the likes of Tom Petty, U2 and more! Rock Legends takes on the personality and taste of the audience making each show unique! WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 2015 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Art Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade For more information call the box office: 561-993-1160 View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.26.15/RockLegends.pdf 
Glades Stop The Violence and Crime Prayer Walk "Let's spread the message of love and peace amongst our community" The Glades communities will unite in prayer and agreement on Saturday, February 21, 2015, for the "Third Stop the Violence and Crime Prayer Walk." In an effort to make this event a great success, we are asking dedicated community organizations to join us and by being a vendor. This will be a great opportunity for the residents to learn about the valuable resources available in the Glades as we are hoping to draw residents of all ages. Following the walk, residents will meet at Lyons Park in Belle Glade where they can enjoy refreshments and visit your vendor tables. We are asking that all participating vendors be set up no later than 1:30 p.m. on the day of the walk. Please bring your table, chairs and tent, if you need one. Pre-walk Gospel Singing event

WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2015 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Lyons Park Stop The Violence Crime Prayer Walk
WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2015 2:00 p.m. WHERE: United Methodist Church (next to Dixie Fried) ending at Lyons Park For more information and for vendor registration contact Marcia Bahia: bahiam@pbso.org View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/01.26.15/GladesStoptheViolenceWalk.pdf Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Bridges Presents Project Cradle Care  Prenatal Educational Fair: It's all about ME! Healthy Choices, Healthy Lifestyles, Healthy Generations. If you are pregnant and interested in attending, contact Bridges at Pahokee. WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE: City of Pahokee Parks and Recreation, 360 E. Main Street, Pahokee
View link for details:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/ProjectCradle.pdf
FREE Outdoor Concert: The Valerie Tyson Band
We will be returning to our outdoor stage on Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 pm! Come and hear all of your favorite hits from the 50's right on up until today! The concert will be preceded by our food and vendor fair so come out early for great food and gifts!
WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Vendor Fair 6:00 p.m. Concert: 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade
Jekyll & Hyde Musical Broadway Comes to the Dolly Hand

The Broadway musical, Jekyll & Hyde, is coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this all new production of the musical phenomenon. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits (most notably, "This is the Moment") from multi Grammy and Tony nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over. Following a world premiere run in Houston, Texas the musical embarked on a national tour of the United States prior to its Broadway debut in 1997. Many international productions have since been staged including two subsequent North American tours, two tours of the United Kingdom, a concert version and a re-vamped US tour in 2012 ahead of a 2013 revival on Broadway.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 2014 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade For more information call the box office: (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. Job Opportunities Glades Areas: Indeed Job search: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/Indeed.pdf Families First of Palm Beach County~ Family Support Worker I: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/FamiliesFirst.pdf Community Partners: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/CommunityPartner.pdf Boys and Girls Clubs: http://www.bgcpbc.org/current-openings Other Areas: Community Partners:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/CommunityPartner.pdf The Center for Services of Palm Beach County~ Full-Time Clinical Therapist: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/ClinicalTherapist.pdf HomeSafe~ Open Positons: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/HomeSafe.pdf Palm Beach County Food Bank ~ Job Openings: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.09.15/PalmBeachCountyFoodBank.pdf
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