Glades Initiative Strategic Planning Survey ~ Please Complete
Charlotte Pelton & Associates is conducting a survey (via Survey Monkey) on behalf of The Glades Initiative as a part of their strategic planning process currently underway. Partners, friends, volunteers, community advocates, and residents may have received an email asking you to complete a survey about The Glades Initiative, Inc. Thank you to those who have already completed the survey, we do appreciate your input.
If you subscribe directly to the Glades Community Updates, you should have received an email requesting your participation with a link to the survey, last Tuesday. If you did not see it, please look for another email tomorrow afternoon around 1:20 pm inviting you to participate. Be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don't receive it.
The survey will take less than 15 minutes to complete. Please set aside a time in your schedule when you are free to participate. Please also note that all those who chose to participate in completing the survey will be eligible for a drawing to win a $100 gift card among other incentives.
If you prefer, you do not need to identify yourself to participate in the survey. However, you must provide your name and contact information in order to be entered into the drawing.
All responses will remain confidential and only be reported to The Glades Initiative in the aggregate. If you choose to provide your name, it will be provided to The Glades Initiative in the back of the report in an alphabetical listing of study participants, and for the purposes of the drawing.
2015 Women in Leadership Awards
Executive Women of the Palm Beaches (EWPB) is proud to announce the three honorees for its annual Women in Leadership Awards (WILA). Representing the public/nonprofit, volunteer, and private sectors, with thirty-five nominees provides an example of the strength and character of female leadership in Palm Beach County. The 2015 Honorees include:
Karis Engle, Public/Nonprofit Sector
Salesia Smith-Gordon, Private Sector
Martha Ruth Reyes, Volunteer Sector
For the 32nd annual WILA event, Jennifer Hyman, will serve as keynote speaker. Hyman is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rent the Runway, a revolutionary business that has transformed the retail industry making designer dress and accessory rentals a convenient and accessible luxury experience for millions of women.
WHEN: Friday, May 1, 2015 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach
For more information contact Jessica Clasby: 561) 868-7070 or info@ewpb.org
Community Welcome Reception  The Pahokee City Commission invites you to join us in welcoming our new City Manager, Mr. Chandler Williamson, to our community. WHEN: Monday, April 13, 2015 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Pahokee Recreation Department Complex, 360 East Main Street, Pahokee. Quit Smoking Now: Free 6 Week Facilitated Support Sessions NEW CLASS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN THIS WEEK - NOW'S YOUR TIME TO FINALLY QUIT! YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP IN WEEK TWO BEGINNING 4/15 Tired of tobacco? Do you know someone who is? If you're ready to quit....we're ready to help! Free Group program at The Glades Initiative, Inc. Quit Smoking Now is a six-session group program to help you quit tobacco! The program was developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers themselves, and it also includes help for other forms of tobacco such as cigars, dip, chew, etc. The program offers free nicotine patches, lozenges, and/or gum (while supplies last), as well as follow-up support. WHEN: Beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2015 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Class Dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 WHERE: Location: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade To register, call the Everglades AHEC office at 1-877-819-2357 or email info@eahec.org  Palm Beach State College Presidential Candidate Visits The Palm Beach State Presidential Candidates will be visiting the Belle Glade Campus on Monday, April 13 and Tuesday, April 14, 2015. We encourage each of you to attend to meet and ask questions of the candidates at the community forum. Each community forum time and date is listed below. Although we do not know the names of each of the candidates at this time candidate bios will be supplied on-site prior to the forums. COMMUNITY FORUM SCHEDULE: **ALL FORUMS WILL BE HELD AT THE DOLLY HAND CULTURAL ARTS THEATER LOBBY** Candidate #1: Monday, April 13, 2015 - 3:15 p.m. Candidate #2: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 11:15 a.m. Candidate #3: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 2:05 p.m. Candidate #4: Monday, April 13, 2015 - 11:15 a.m. Please feel free to disseminate this information to anyone you feel would be interested. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Heather Love at 561-993-1126.  
Everglades Research & Education Center Field Day 
This event will focus on research and extension programs by faculty and graduate students located in the center. Field, laboratory tours and posters presentations will be the main activities for the, followed by lunch. WHEN: Tuesday, April 14,2015 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE: UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E Canal Street Belle Glade For more information or questions call:(561) 993-1517 View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.06.15/EvergladesResearch&EducationCenterFieldDay.pdf Nashville Chicks with Hits ~ Coming to Belle Glade! Three of Nashville's best female singer/songwriters are coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Nashville Chicks with Hits! The show, which features Sherrie Austin, Kylie Sackley and Alissa Moreno, will be performed with songwriters in the round format showcasing great hits from some of Nashville's best artists. The ladies will be on stage with their guitars singing the hits they wrote and recorded and telling the stories behind the songs. 
Sherrie Austin's songwriting credits include "Streets of Heaven" sung by Sherrie Austin, "Shotgun Rider" sung by Tim McGraw, "Good At Startin' Fires" sung by Blake Shelton and George Strait's "Where've I Been All My Life". Kylie Sackley wrote "Nothin' Bout Love Makes Sense" for Leann Rimes, "Sunshine & Summertime" sung by Faith Hill and "It's Just That Way" by Alan Jackson. Alissa Moreno wrote the Grammy nominated "Every Day" sung by Rascal Flatts.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 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
Meet the Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
THE ESE Advisory Council & the School District of Palm Beach County, ESE Department, invites parents and community members to: Meet the Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE). Come meet the Director of
ESE, Kevin McCormick, in an informal setting. Bring your questions and ideas! Glades Area Hosted by the Community Partners, home of BRIDGES at Pahokee & BRIDGES at Belle Glade, Boys Town South Florida, and Lutheran Services Florida. Buffet breakfast will be offered, and interpreters (Spanish/Creole) will be available. WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Community Resource Fair 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Presentation/Discussion WHERE: Area 3 ESE Office, West Tech, State Road 715, Belle Glade (Please Note the Corrected location) For more information and to register contact: Janet Blackford at (561) 434-8626,or Janet.Blackford@palmbeachschools.org View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.06.15/2015ESEBreakfast.pdf Glades Area 2015 "Children's Week": Hanging of the Hands 2015 Bridges at Belle Glade is working with the Glades Inter-Agency Network and several Children's Week Committee Members to organize an pull off the annual event during the 'Glades Area 2015 Children's Week'. Children's Week is a statewide event and at our capitol in Tallahassee, it will be celebrated from April 12th -17th with festivities each day including: hanging of the hands, a luncheon, a breakfast and various presentations. On the local level we anticipate: proclamations from our tri-city municipalities, the hand presentations, an ESE breakfast, child care tours, the Fun Day Celebration and so many more activities during the week of April 13th - 17th. So we need you- our local partners to help the Glades Interagency Network and the 2015 Children's Week Planning Committee to make these activities a great success for our local child care students. We need volunteers, vendors, donors, child care centers, parents of Head Start students, Early Childhood Agencies to participate in two of the major events being held during Children's Week. The first is the annual ESE Breakfast and Resource Fair on April 15th at West Tech, from 8:30 am - 10:00 am, with Dr. Seth Bernstein. The second is the Glades Area 2015 Children's Week Fun Day celebration for local child care centers and family child care providers, at Rardin Park, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Rardin 4600 Park, State Road 715, Pahokee For more information and to RSVP contact Trenesia Rozier or Lakeisha Freeman: 561-992-8210 View link for more details and& registration form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/03.23.15/2015ChildrenWeekMOUandRegistrationForm.pdf View link for Child Care Responsibilities form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/03.23.15/2015ChildrenWeekChildCareResponsibilitiesForm.pdf 37th Annual Black Gold Jubilee Festival  Arts & Crafts & Food Vendors BG Chamber Green Market featuring fresh vegetables & baked goods FREE Children's Rides, Games, Petting Zoo & Pony Carriage Rides, Helicopter Rides, Volleyball Tournament, Car Show, and more. WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Torry Island, 5000 W. Canal Street N, Belle Glade For more information contact Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce: (561) 996-2745 View link for more details and schedule of events: Black Gold Green Market  Selling fresh vegetables, including corn, lettuce, romaine, celery, tomatoes, rice, pickles, homemade bread, jellies, & canned good WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Torry Island, 5000 W. Canal Street N, Belle Glade For more information contact Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce: (561) 996-2745
Great American Cleanup Earth Day ~ South Bay The Great American Cleanup, a project of Keep America Beautiful, is coordinated locally by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful Inc. and the Solid Waste Authority (SWA). Join us and help Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful!
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
WHERE: LSF Head Start, 990 US Hwy. 27 North, South Bay
For more information and to register, contact Edgar Kerr (561) 996-3998.
View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/02.23.15/GreatAmericanCleanup.pdf
Clarence E. Anthony Library Public Events 
Adult Book Discussion: "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Dr. Esther Berry will lead a book discussion of, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," by Maya Angelou. Light refreshments provided.
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2015 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E. Anthony Library, 375 S.W. 2nd Avenue, South Bay
For more information call: (561) 992-8393
Anquan Boldin Foundation Now Accepting College Scholarship Applications
The Anquan Boldin Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications, where four $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors entering college. Applicants must be residents of Palm Beach County or residents of the San Francisco Bay Area. Student requirements include:
* Show academic achievement, with a 3.5 GPA or better
* Show contribution in the community, with a minimum of 100 hours
* Demonstrate the need of the scholarship
The deadline for submitting applications for the Fall 2015 semester is April 20, 2015 at 11:59 PM EST. Finalists will be notified via email and postal mail by week of May 4. For more information, please email Requests@Q81.org.
View link for scholarship application:http://www.q81.org/anquan-boldin-scholarship-fund/
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, April 21, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave. C, Belle Glade
Glades Interagency Network (GIN) Meeting  WHEN: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: West Tech Educational Center, 2625 STATE ROAD 715, Belle Glade
 Bike Rodeo
A FUN event for kids of all ages "Must be accompanied by an adult" Free Bike Helmets Free Food and Drinks free hands-on bike riding activities to teach and promote bike safety
WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade City Hall,110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd West ,Belle Glade
View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/BikeRodeo.pdf
 Pahokee High School Department of Music 2014-15 Band Banquet Pahokee High School Department of Music Band Banquet in honor of Mr. Ollice Davis Jr. $2.00 donation entry reception will be held in the cafeteria WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Pahokee High School, 900 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee For more information call Pahokee High School Band Director: 561- 561-924-6412 2015 Second Annual PBSO/Glades Tri-City Basketball Camp  Your Child Will Greatly Benefit From Our Camp, Improving as a Person as well as a Basketball Player. Campers will Develop Basketball Skills in the Areas of Defense / Ball Handling / Passing / Shooting Rebounding / Team Work / Focus on the Court.Campers will Develop Personal Skills in the Areas of Choices and Consequences / Discipline to Self-Discipline Active Learning / Respecting Others / Focus on Goals. Each Camper Will Receive Personal Attention to Help Them Improve Their Game, Reach Their Goals, and Have Lots of Fun!
WHEN: Monday, June 8, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Time varies on age group)
WHERE: Glades Central Community High, 1001 SW Ave East, Belle Glade View link for more details:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/2015BasketballCamp.pdf
Check Out New and Exciting Things Happen at Your Local Library This May
Belle Glade Branch: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/BelleGladeBranch.pdf South Bay Branch:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/SouthBayBranch.pdf Pahokee Branch: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/PahokeeBranch.pdf
211 Belle Glade Snapshot Report http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/211GladesReport.pdf April 2015 Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter (LORHN) http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/April2015LORHN.pdf Job Opportunities  Glades Area: Indeed Job Search: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/IndeedJobSearch.pdf Other Area: Palm Beach County Food Bank ~Agency Relations Coordinator: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/AgencyRelationsCoordinator.pdf Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc. ~ Manager, Leadership Programs: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/LeadershipBrowardFoundationInc..pdf The Lord's Place ~Volunteer Coordinator: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/VolunteerCoordinatorPartTime.pdf Children's Harbor, Inc. ~ Director of Development: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/DirectorofDevelopment.pdf Ed Venture Charter ~ Executive Director: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/ExecutiveDirector.pdf Palm Beach County Food Bank ~ Agency Relations Coordinator: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/AgencyRelationsCoordinator.pdf Children Service Council ~ Chief Programs Officer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/04.13.15/ChildrenServiceCouncilCEO.pdf | 
Safety equipment & supplies, Janitorial Supplies, Break Room Supplies & Furniture, and much more!
will learn why children have temper tantrums, what to do before, during and after a temper tantrum, and discuss when to get outside help. We will also develop action plans that will lessen the likelihood of future tantrums in our classrooms.
