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Stay Connected! See What's Going on in the Glades this Week
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Meet and Greet New County Administrator, V. Baker
You are cordially invited to meet and greet Verdenia C. Baker, Palm Beach County's New County Administrator hosted by Concerned Citizen of South Bay, Florida, Inc.
WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Marina, 190 n. Lake Ave, Pahokee
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, September 15, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave. C, Belle Glade
Flu Shot Clinic at Pahokee's Alzheimer's Community Care Center
Alzheimer's Community Care is hosting a Flu shot clinic. Everyone is welcome to attend; Walgreen's will be in their building administering shots.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Alzheimer's Community Care 470 E 1st St, Pahokee
87th Remembrance of the Storm of 1928
A memorial service paying homage to over 1,600 people who lost their lives in one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history on September 16, 1928 that were buried in this hallowed ground in Martin County.
REMBRANCE PROGRAM
WHEN: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Port Mayaca Memorial Gardens on State Rd. 76 in Port Mayaca
Owned & Operated the City of Pahokee
Recruiting Male Mentors
Make a difference now through mentoring recruiting male mentor ages 21& up become a mentor today 3 types of mentoring opportunities:
- 1-On-1- Requires level 2 background check
- Group mentoring- Motivational speaking to groups of kids
- Professional Mentoring - Career presentations and job shadowing
WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
Farewell Service for Sheryl A. Walters 
Viewing
WHEN: Friday, September 18, 2015 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Butt Memorial Funeral Home, 507 SW 3rd St, Belle Glade
Funeral
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2015 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 399 Canal St, Belle Glade
Repast will be at Little Hands Learning Center, 832 W Canal Street South, Belle Glade
For more information call Rev. Willie Lawrence or Mike Walters Sr.: (561) 996-0022
International Coastal Cleanup
Join the City of South Bay for the 30th Anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup. Community Service Hours Given, Free Commemorative T-shirts provided to volunteers while supplies last.
WHEN: Saturday September 19, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: South Bay Marina, 103 Levee Road, South Bay Put more information here or to pre-register contact Edgar W. Kerr: 561-996-6751
Movie Matinee at The Clarence E Anthony Library - South Bay
Movie Matinee: "A Better Life." �Summit Entertainment. (98 min.) PG-13
A BETTER LIFE is a small but very effective movie about an illegal Mexican immigrant in Los Angeles and his teenage son, who go on a desperate citywide search for the father's stolen new gardening truck. A BETTER LIFE is a riveting, heartfelt family drama with positive Christian references, but it has some light politically correct elements to its story and contains too much foul language, so strong caution is advised.
WHEN: Saturday, September, 19, 2015 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E. Anthony Library, South Bay
14th Annual REACH Health Fair Planning Meeting 
Many of our Glades residents are uninsured or underinsured and do not have a "Medical Home". Residents lacking a medical home do not receive consistent, preventative medical care, and only visit the hospital emergency room after they are in more serious medical need - a more costly alternative for the individual and the larger system of care.
We are currently planning our 14th Annual Glades REACH health fair, to be held October 24, 2015 with a goal of encouraging uninsured/underinsured residents to establish a medical home. The fair will be held simultaneously at the C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic in Belle Glade and Florida Community Health Center in Pahokee , (both Federally Qualified Health Centers FQHCs), as we want residents to visit the actual facility that will become their medical home, where they can receive consistent, comprehensive, preventative medical care.
WHEN: September 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
Note: the Pahokee event will be in collaboration with ClearVue Eye Center's "Eye Walk, Eye Run" 5K Walk for Diabetes
Meet Ava Parker, New President of Palm Beach State College
Holly Bennett, Provost, of Palm Beach State College Belle Glade Campus would like to invite you to a community forum with Ava L. Parker, J.D. the new President of Palm Beach State College. This forum will provide an opportunity for you to meet with President Parker, hear her message for the future of the college, and to ask questions. If you have any questions please contact Heather Love via email at loveh@palmbeachstate.edu or via phone at 561-993-1126. Please RSVP to Heather Love by the close of business Tuesday, September 22, 2016. We look forward to visiting with you and to hear your thoughts about Palm Beach State College.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Theater, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade Light refreshments will be served for your enjoyment.
Free Vision Screenings and Eyewear for Children 
Sponsored By: Seeing-The-World Foundation, Bridges at Belle Glade, Bridges at Pahokee
The prerequisites are: 1. Children must be enrolled in K-12 2. Children must have Health Care District or no insurance 3. Children must have had an abnormal or suspicious vision screening 4. Parents must call one of the numbers to pre-register for the event The offerings are: 1. Free vision screening 2. Free RX eyewear 3. Vendors 4. Give Away WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE: C.L. Brumback-Primary Care Clinics, 941 SE 1st Street, Belle Glade
PEPPI Head Start is Now Accepting Applications for 3 & 4 Year Old
PEPPI Head Start is now accepting applications for 3 & 4 year old children including children that meet the criteria of being homeless and or living in shelters and children with disabilities. Child must be 3 on or before September 1st of the current school year services Available: - Preschool Education
- School Supplies
- Field Trips
- Nutritional Meals and Snacks
- Health and Disability Services
Family Advocacy
To apply visit PEPPI Head Start, 301 SW 8th Street, Belle Glade. Spaces are limited, so don't delay.
For more information call (561) 996-1718
Florida Community Health Centers Now Providing Pediatric & Adult Health Care Services 
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. is proud to provide the people of Pahokee with pediatric and adult health care services. Accepting most major insurances including Health Care District of Palm Beach County, KidCare, Medicaid and Medicare, services are available on a sliding fee scale (based on annual household income and Federal Poverty Guidelines), for people without health insurance.
Appointments are encouraged and limited walk-ins are available. To make your appointment your appointment, please call 561-924-6100. Visit us on the we a www.fchcinc.org and like us on Facebook Florida Community Health Centers, Working Together for Healthier Communities.
WHEN: Monday - Friday (offer extended hours two evenings per week) by Appointment.
WHERE: Florida Community Health Centers, Inc., 170 S. Barfield Highway, Suite #101 Pahokee
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Mental Health Association Lunch & Learn Workshops
 What is Wraparound?This workshop is for all child-serving agencies and providers wanting to learn about Wraparound-- an evidence-based method for providing care and support to families with children who have complex behavioral health needs. Please join us for this free introductory workshop where experienced trainers Shari Thomas LCSW and Julie Radlauer-Doerfler will provide a comprehensive overview of this method, which has been encouraged and endorsed by funders Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network and Palm Beach County for all grantees.WHEN: Monday, September 14, 2015 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
The Power of Mental Health ScreeningNew confidential mental health screening tools are providing some very compelling information about how people are feeling about their mental health. About a year ago, Mental Health America added screening tools to its web site. These tools are also available on the MHAPBC web site. In just a year, an astounding 500,000 people of all ages have completed the screenings and what we are learning is astonishing.WHEN: Thursday, September 17, 2015 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
Dress for Success Palm Beaches - Next Step Classes
Next Step: Great Program: Learn About Yourself, How to Find Employment, AND Get Free Work Clothes!
If you are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25 and need more confidence and assistance in building a career, this program is an adventure you will not want to miss! Free - and lunch is included! NOTE: All applications must be received NO LATER TH
After completing an intake interview, and agreeing to attend all sessions, here is what you will get: A personality assessment - learn more about yourself so you can present yourself anywhere with more confidence! Lots of help with all the aspects of looking for and finding the right job. Get to meet local Human Resources and recruiting professionals who will assist you and give you lots of information. Get a head-to-toe interview outfit from Dress for Success, and when you get the job, receive (absolutely free) a full week's worth of work outfits! (Also - free hairstyling). Participate in a class with your peers, and make new friendships that are supportive as you go through the class together- write a resume, learn how to interview.AN August 30, 2015
WHEN:Tuesdays, September 15, - December 1, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Worth Campus of Palm Beach State College, 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth
Palm Beach County Refugee Task Force Meeting
The Palm Beach County Refugee Task Force meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 18th at 10:00 am. This is a special meeting focusing on R&P Local Consultation facilitated by the representatives from Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach, Church World Service and Youth Co-Op, Inc. This meeting will be held at the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, 2601 10th Avenue North, Suite 100, Palm Springs
Following this meeting, Patti Grogan, Director of Refugee Services will meet with RS contracted service providers from 12:00 to 1:00 to share budget related information.
WHEN: Friday, September 18, 2015 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Health Care District, 2601 10th Avenue North, Suite 100, Palm Springs
For questions, call Miriam Rosario at (561) 227-6722
What Works Submit on PBC's Journey Toward Evidence-Based Programs
A summit on Palm Beach County's journey towards evidence-based programs for children and youth Join us for a stimulating tour through the evolving evidence-based landscape. The day-long summit include this summit is offered at no cost to the attendees.
- An introduce to evidence-based programming and policy implications
- Information on the importance of program fidelity
- Numerous labs to provide participants with practical information on program implementation and specific evidence-based models
WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach
Passion for Fashion Rack Sale to Benefit Dress for Success
 YES! Palm Beaches is having our annual Rack Sale to benefit Dress for Success Palm Beaches. Here is your chance to get great deals, on great items, all while supporting a great organization. Come on out to the Palm Beach Outlets for these great deals! Store will be located near Francesca's and Off Saks 5th Avenue: Here are the prices: Tops: $5 Pants/Skirts: $10 Dresses: $10 Suits: $15 Purses: $5 Shoes: $10 Jewelry: $2 Some of the brands include - White House Black Market, Banana Republic, Express, Ann Taylor, Gap, Nicole Miller, Ralph Lauren, J. Crew, Nine West and more. We'll also be selling designer brands at a huge discount. Some of the higher brands include - Tory Burch, Lily Pulitzer, Chanel, Armani, Prada, Michael Kors and Escada. WHEN: Friday, October 2-4, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Palm Beach Outlet Mall, 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach
For more information call Dress for Success: (561) 249-3898
Domestic Violence - The Wounds We Don't See 
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To raise awareness and to educate the community, please join The Domestic Violence Council of Palm Beach Council for their Opening Ceremony focusing on:
"Domestic Violence-The Wounds We Don't See"
Listen to experts in the fields discuss the impact of domestic violence on our community and learn about efforts that are being made to combat this problem. Snacks and refreshments will be available!
When: Monday, October 5th, 2015 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown West Palm Beach Marriot, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
3rd Annual Masquerade for Mental Health 
Masquerade for Mental Health
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: PGA National Resort and Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens
Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) 
Monday Morning Update: Children's Services Council
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Previous Postings GLADES AREA
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A Pahokee Business Roundtable
The Pahokee Chamber of Commerce and The City of Pahokee present A Pahokee Business Roundtable. Find out what local incentives may be available to your business. Discussion of options to increase local business. Learn what CareerSource has to offer you as an employer. Discussion of marketing solutions in a small town.
WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 115 E. Main Street, Suites A& B, Pahokee
The Federation of Families Strengthening Family Dinner
 The Federation of Families along with the support from the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition is hosting a Strengthening Family Dinner. We will provide dinner, family fun activities and live entertainment from Youth MOVE Florida. At the conclusion of this event, each family will be given a Recipe for Family Success packet. This packet is designed to provide additional resources and activities to use during family dinner time. In addition, each family will receive an award for their participation. The Federation of Families is seeking donations such as food items and or gift cards to help make this day a great success. The Federation of Families is also asking for the following: - Nomination of two families that reside in the Glades.
- The number of family members and names of a maximum of two representatives from your agency that will be attending the dinner.
- A completed application and a scanned photo of each family which will be displayed at this event.
Nominations deadline is September 18, 2015 WHEN: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Tanner Park located, 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay
View link for nomination forms: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/09.08.15/StrengtheningFamilyDinnerNominationForm.pdf
Glades Family Fun Fest - Free Event! 
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, along with several partners is hosting this Glades Family Fun Fest: Growing a community of Healthy and Strong Families. PBC Parks and Recreation Department creates opportunities for healthy and happy living. WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 S.R. 715, Belle Glade
Common Sense Parenting
Improve Your Relationship with Your Child Classes for Parents of School-Aged Children Ages 5 and Older: If you are interested in attendi  ng the classes beginning October 2015, call Ms.Sterling! Space is limited.Six-week class - Easy and practical parenting skills
- Interactive class presentations
- Award-winning parenting book
- Professional instructors
This class is FREE for Parents whose child(ren) attend the Pahokee Elementary, Middle, or High Schools! WHEN: Tuesday, October 6-November 10, 2015 WHERE: Pahokee High School, 900 Larrimore Road, Pahokee For more information and to RSVP call Ms.Sterling: (561) 924-6400
First Annual ' Eye Walk Eye Run' 5K Run and 1M Walk
The first annual ' Eye Walk Eye Run ' has been developed to include a 5K run and a one mile walk in the city of Pahokee on October 24, 2015. The mission of this event is to educate and create awareness of diabetes and its complications in the eye. Diabetes affects millions and us one of the leading causes of blindness. Pahokee, by all statistics, appears to be a hotbed for this disease and ClearVue Now Eye Clinic is personally witnessing a generation of blindness. People don't understand their diabetes and they don't know how it can affect the eye.
Please have form a team or call us if you would like to have a booth at our event in Pahokee. WHEN: Saturday, October 24, 2015 WHERE: Pahokee
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Night Out Against Crime
 PBSO District 5- Western Region Community Policing Unit invites you to come out and join the Palm Beach County Sheriff's in Celebrating Night Out. Join the dedicated men and women of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office, local business and Community leaders as they united together to decrease crime. A great night for the Kids and Families and best of all its FREE fun for the kids bounce house enjoys hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages along with members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit. Marine Unit, and Mounted Unit. WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay For more information call: (561) 992-1670
Become a Volunteer at Pioneer Park or K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary
Tutor three first and/or second grade children, one-to-one, in reading at selected Title I elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County during regular school hours, effective September 2015 Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Commitment to tutor two sessions/week, 90 minutes/session (or team up with another volunteer and each tutor one session/week). No experience required. Training will be provided by the Literacy Coalition.
Glades
 Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
Are you in need of assistance this Christmas? The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County operates a holiday toy distribution program. With the help of a generous public they are able to provide toys to families in need. Families must complete an application and registration to receive assistance through The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. Angel Tree" Program for children 12 years old and under ONLY
2015 Belle Glade Registration:
WHEN: Thursday & Friday, October 1st & 2nd, 2015 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
WHERE: 1101 Dr MLK Jr Blvd., Belle Glade
For more information, call 561-686-3530
New Glades Quit Smoking Now Class Scheduled!
Tired of tobacco? Do you know someone who is? If you're ready to quit....we're ready to help!
Quit Smoking Now is a free, six-session group program to help you quit tobacco! Developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers themselves, the program also includes help for other forms of tobacco such as cigars, dip, and chew. Free nicotine patches, lozenges, and/or gum are offered(while supplies last), as well as follow-up support.
WHEN: Wednesdays 5:30 to 6:30 Beginning Oct. 7, 2015
10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
Health and Human Service Agencies, please share information with your clients. click here for a flyer to distribute.
Ella's Closet in the Lighthouse Caf� ~ Belle Glade
Ella's Closet, part of the Lighthouse Cafe at 400 NW Avenue B Place in Belle Glade, is a way to remember a sweet baby who was taken from us way too soon. The closet has items for new mother's
or father's in need - to purchase with "Ella Bucks" earned by attending various training's, such as infant/child CPR, drowning prevention, etc.
Donations to Ella's Closet are tax deductible. They are in need of new or gently used baby/toddler clothes,
baby toiletries, diapers in any sizes and larger items such as car seats, high chairs, walkers, and pack and plays. Due to insurance purposes, they can only accept new cribs and car seat donations. If you would prefer to make a cash donation to be used to purchase items for Ellas's closet, please make the check out to Lighthouse Cafe - Ella's Closet and mail to: RC Hatton, PO Box 220, Pahokee, FL 33476.
Donated items can be dropped off at the following locations/times:
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Lighthouse Cafe
400 SW Avenue B Place
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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United Methodist Church
401 SW 1st Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Terri Royal
1050 SE 18th Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Debra Allen
13348 US Hwy 441 N
Canal Point, FL 33438
561-261-7723
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Turn on the Light Conference
Educational workshops, Resource area, Networking, Keynote luncheon, Continuing Education credits (CLE, CE, CEU). Make your plans now. Discounted rates for groups, students, and early registration. Limited Scholarships Available.
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2015
To register or to secure an Exhibitor Table in our resource area, visited by 400+ attendees.
Questions? Call 561.687.8115
SPONSORED BY: Ameriprise Financial, Center for Child Counseling, Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, Chrysalis Health,
Lauderdale Market Place Investments, LLC, Multilingual Psychotherapy Centers, Inc, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, Southern Waste Systems
PRESENTED BY: The Children's Healing Institute
2015 Youth Empowerment Luncheon 
Join the Urban League of Palm Beach County NULITES, NextEra Energy and msnbc for the Youth Empowerment Luncheon featuring msnbc's Tamron Hall, host of "NewsNation" and co-host of NBC's TODAY Show and Ava Parker, President of Palm Beach State College. WHEN: Monday October 19, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County Positions with Literacy AmeriCorps
What is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a national service program, also known as the "domestic peace corps". Participants, known as AmeriCorps members, commit to 1 year of service with an AmeriCorps program, contributing 1700 hours of service to help meet a local community need.
Literacy AmeriCorps is a local AmeriCorps program sponsored by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
Our program recruits 40 recent college graduates each year to serve with us, tutoring, teaching and mentoring all ages. Our members serve in elementary schools as reading tutors, in high schools as graduation coaches, in libraries teaching adults and helping children with homework, in adult education programs and nonprofits focusing on English and Employability Skills for low income adults. http://www.literacypbc.org/Programs/Literacy-AmeriCorps/
Benefits:
Annual Stipend of $12,530-paid bi-monthly
Education Award of $5,730-to pay off federal student loans or pay for college
Health Insurance Training, Professional Development, Real World Work Experience, Networking for Future Employment, Career and Resume Development
Candidates must apply online and call us directly for more information at 561-279-9103
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Posting Information to our Eblast & Volunteering
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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
additional activities scheduled in the Glades area: or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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