The focus of this class will be an importance of Healthy Diet/Weight-loss in Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetics as well as their family and friends are welcome.
WHEN: Monday, February 8, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:Lakeside Medical Center, Meeting room #2, 39200 Hooker Hwy., Belle Glade
For more information and to RSVP contact Terri: (561) 996-6571 ex.8444
From The Glades Initiative - Sad News - Good-Bye Party
It is with regret that we announce Carol Rodriguez, our Director of Programs, will be leaving the Glades and accepting a position at Catholic Charities in Riviera Beach. We have been fortunate to have Carol sharing her many talents with us these past 3 � years. We wish her all the best in her new endeavors.
We will be having a good-bye party for her. If you have worked with Carol over these past few years, we invite you to join us. Please RSVP if you plan to attend by calling us at 996.3310 or by emailing to sdesty@gladesinitiative.org
WHEN: Tuesday, February 09, 2016 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc, 141 SE Avenue, Belle Glade
The Weight of Words Takes Action on BULLYING
ADMISSION IS FREE! Bring family members 12 years & up. It serves as a "call to action" for Schools and Communities. The production is produced by special arrangement with Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts, www.lovewell.org.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee High Auditorium, 900 Larrimore Road, Pahokee
Students Speak out County-Wide the Weight of Words anti-bullying performance comes to Palm Beach County for the second year
Palm Beach State College Corporate College Breakfast Meeting
A major resource or vendor that provides the education community their products or services through the company's existing sale channels. Our core offering is a customized training experience that is designed and developed to meet the specific learning business requirement is a practical way so that training is applicable the moment the employee begins to work. Don't forget to bring a friend!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 College Drive Belle Glade Campus; tec109
For more information contact: Veronica Blackmon at 561-993-1187 or Heather Love at 561-993-1126
Hendry County Fair and Livestock Show
WAFC FM 100.5-FM-92.5-AM 590, Classic Hits will be broadcasting live from the Hendry County Fairgrounds. Join in the "Fun" by being a sponsor of our live broadcast. WAFC Classic Hits will also be riding in the Hendry County Fair Parade. Hendry County Fair includes live entertainment, traditional fair food, craft vendors, carnival rides and games, Miss Hendry County Pageant and much more! Residents from all over the county as well as visitors to our area will attend the Fair.
We will mention your business during the pre-promotion/promotion during the Fair Week and during the live remote broadcast. You also may put your business cards or pamphlets on our broadcast table and pass them out to the many visitors that will pass by our broadcast. As a sponsor you will also receive a schedule of commercials to promote your business. Join us at this fun filled community event by being a sponsor of our pre-event coverage and live broadcast!
WHEN: Friday, February 12, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Parade Saturday, February 13, 2016
Teaching "Hands Only CPR" can save many lives by filling our community with people who are trained to give sudden cardiac arrest victims the immediate help they need to survive until professional medical help arrives. "Hands Only CPR" will be taught by students from the Palm Beach County School District Medical Magnet Program along with Palm Beach State College Paramedic students who are "Hands Only CPR" instructors. Show up wearing comfortable clothes and a willingness to learn CPR to make a difference in someone's life.
WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Each class will last 30 minutes.
WHERE: PBC Fire Rescue #73, 525 SW 2nd Street, Belle Glade
Click here for locations throughout Palm Beach County
Ft Pierce District Church of God in Christ Presents the Superintendents Awards
"A Semi-formal Affair" Who will be crowned Mr. & Miss Youth 2016 dinner, entertainment, and door prize.
WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 2016 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Shore Civic Center, 1224 SW Ave. E Place, Belle Glade
For more information call Sis Brissett (561)983-1549 or Sis. Melissa Brown (561) 255-088
Broadway Star J. Mark McVey joins Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in Inspiration of Broadway at the Dolly Hand! Broadway's most revered songs are recreated like never before by the powerful vocal collaboration of the inspirational quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound paired with renowned Broadway sensation, J. Mark McVey from Les Miserables. The show features these great songs: "Climb Every Mountain", "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat", "Get Happy", "Sunrise, Sunset", "Bring Him Home", "Blue Skies", "I Got the Sun In Morning", "Blow Gabriel Blow", "Seasons of Love" and "Old Man River" and more! Broadway Hit after Broadway Hit will make this night an experience like no other. Inspiration of Broadway will be presented at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center.
WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 2016 7:30 pm Tickets are still available.
WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Palm Beach State College, 977 College Drive, Belle Glade.
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
2016 Let's Move! Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge Begins March
The Let's Move Physical Activity Challenge, held from March 1 to March 31, focuses on physical activity, nutrition, and healthy behavior.
Any Palm Beach County resident who wants to live a healthy lifestyles.
A central part of the campaign is inspiring residents to complete 30 minutes of physical activity every day and to log their minutes through the Let's Move microsite: CBS12.com/LETSMOVE.
It's easy, just complete 30 minutes of sustained physical activity each day and log-in your minutes. You can log-in every day or you can keep track of your activity and log-in at your convenience.
Become a member of a team! Teams consist of two people or more. You must register your team by March 15,2016. The team to beat is the City of Pahokee, the reigning champs.Last year, thousands of Palm Beach County residents logged 2.8 million minutes of physical activity with more than 30 teams participating!
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 to Thursday, March 31, 2016
Call Palm Healthcare Foundation to register at 561-837-2282.
PEPPI Head Start Lutheran Service Florida Recruitment
"Give your child a Head Start" PEPPI HEAD START is now accepting applications for 3 and 4 year olds to be added to our wait list. 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. (Spaces are limited so don't delay)
To apply today, please visit PEPPI Head Start at:
301 SW 8301 8th Street, Belle Glade or call (561) 996-1718
The Rock Ministries, who provides food for needy seniors at Pioneer Trace in Belle Glade, is looking for donations of board games for the senior center for the seniors to enjoy. You can drop off your donation to the Glades Initiative, Inc. at 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade.
For more information call Nettie Truttling: (561) 983-7403
The State Farm� Good Neighbor Scholarship
The State Farm Companies Foundation believes all children deserve an education that helps them reach their potential and prepares them for life. The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to fifty high school seniors who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school, but may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without such aid and often do not qualify for other scholarships.
Your application must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 2, 2016.
Creating a Movement of Support to Assist in the Advancement of Mothers. APPLY TODAY for the Higher Education Scholarship for Mothers. Deadline: March 1, 2016 Available to College Mothers who are incoming or current undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate students for the year of 2016-2017. Award Amount Varies.
Submission Instructions: Submit an essay with a biography in 250 words or less toinfo@ymuniteinc.org or apply online at YMUniteInc.Org
The Palm Beach Post is now accepting applications for the 2016 Minority Scholarship Program in Journalism. This program was established to help identify and assist minority students journalists in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. For this program, minority is defined as Alaskan Native, Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American or Pacific Islander. The purpose is to provide financial support and practical experience for these students. The application deadline is March 18, 2016.
This scholarship is separate from the Pathfinder Scholarship Program, although winners will be recognized during the awards ceremony on May 10, 2016. Eligible Pathfinder Nominees may also apply for the Minority Scholarship Program in Journalism.
Completed application packets should be sent to: Minority Scholarship Program in Journalism
The Palm Beach Post
2751 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Feel free to contact Keely Gideon-Taylor 561.820.3944 Email: ktaylor@pbpost.com with any questions.
Sandy Pines Spring Training Series for Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Sandy Pines is excited to welcome back Nancy Gordon, LCSW of the Tampa Bay Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Nancy will be presenting the Spring Series for Dialectical Behavior Therapy in two 2-day sessions. 28 total Continuing Education Credits for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LPN, RN, ARNP, Psy.D. & Ph.D.
Registration is limited to the first 60 attendees, All training materials included, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks included, On-site Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged, Early Bird Discounted Registration until January 22nd.
WHEN: Session 1 Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Tuesday, February 9-10, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHEN: Session 2 Skills Practice for Dialectical Behavior Therapy Tuesday, March 8-9, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: SandyPines Gymnasium, 11301 SE Tequesta Terrace, Tequesta
Professor Liane Holliday Willey, who holds a doctorate in psycholinguistics, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 35 years old. Since her diagnosis Liane has focused her academic research on female's with Asperger syndrome and communication skills for people on the spectrum. Liane is the author of the new book Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life, and the author of the international bestselling books Pretending to be Normal: Living with Aspergers Syndrome, Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between, Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Rede�ning Normal.
She is also the Senior Editor of Autism Spectrum Quarterly, a blogger for Psychology Today and a consultant with B.R.A.I.N.S. - the Behavioral Resources and Institute for Neuropsychological Services. Liane has been featured in USA Today, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The LA Times, The Washington Post, Autism One Radio, Oxygen TV, several NPR stations and many other media outlets.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Atlantic University (ADM Auditorium) 5353 Parkside Dr, Jupiter
Norton Museum of Art Goes Free to Celebrate its 75th Birthday
To celebrate its opening 75 years ago, the Norton Museum of Art is doing a little time travel back to the 1940's to reminisce about the exciting art, music, dance and events occurring during that decade. In celebration, the Museum is free to the public all day Thursday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., including a special Art after Dark Where Culture and Entertainment Meet! filled with entertainment and activities designed to take you back to the 1940s.
The evening includes swing dance, jazz music, art, dance lessons and more! Click here for more information. The Norton continues its 75th anniversary celebration with another day of free admission and programming in conjunction with Chinese New Year the Year of the Monkey. Festivities begin on Saturday, Feb. 13, noon to 8 p.m. The Museum, however, is free to the public all day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities this year include a colorful dragon dance and firework finale presented by the Lee Koon Hung Kung Fu Chinese Martial Arts Association, pipa (Chinese lute) concerts and several art activities. Click here for the Chinese New Year celebration schedule.
WHEN: FREE Museum
Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Festivities-
Saturday, February 13, 2016 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Norton Museum of Art 1451 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach
Workshop: Introduction to Finding Grants
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including who funds nonprofits and what their motivations are, what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding, and how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. We'll discuss the basics of grantseeking, plus review how to use the Foundation Directory Online database most effectively.
Presented by Liz Locke, Palm Beach County Library.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
The workshop will be held at the Main branch of the library at 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Preregistration is required; by calling the Main Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System at 561.233.2600 or email: lockee@pbclibrary.org
Pink Shirt Day Walk Against Bullying 2016
Stand up and walk against bullying at Prime Time Palm Beach County's Pink Shirt Day Walk 2016. With your support, we can make bullying a thing of the past. Pink Shirt Day began when two high school seniors in Canada witnessed a freshman being bullied on his first day of school for wearing a pink shirt. Friends and classmates united to create a sea of pink shirts on the following day. Join your colleagues in raising your voices against bullying for a walk to stomp out bullying.
Pink shirts are being made available through the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. For more information, go to www.literacypbc.org.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 17, 2016
WHERE: DeVos-Blum Family YMCA, 9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach
Please save the date for this family conference in 2016. This one-day event is organized by Catholic Families for Jesus. Featuring Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach, Lila Rose, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Mike Piazza, and more. Tickets: $10 individual $25 Family. Get your tickets online at
Continuing medical education event joint sponsored conference: preventing, controlling and managing diabetes channeling research & knowledge into action - Improving the Health & Well-being of Individuals at Risk for or Affected by Diabetes the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County, in collaboration with Palm Healthcare Foundation and Jupiter Medical Center, is hosting its inaugural diabetes education symposium for health care providers and professionals.
WHEN: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
New Directions Program Dress offered by Success Open Enrollment
The New Directions program offered by Dress for Success Palm Beaches is now
open for enrollment!
Starting Thursday, February 11, 2016.
Whether you are looking to start over, find a New Direction, or just need to change your perspective, and you're over 25, this program is ideal for you. It can help you become the best you! N E W D I R E C T I O N S is free of charge to women who are over 25, job ready, and seeking employment.
Understand the source of personal power
Tap into your unique ability
Identify the ideal job for your talents and abilities
Learn to customize your resume for each job desired
Navigate Linkedin and other social media to build a network, get job leads and more
Work one-on-one with a mentor and within a group of women who are also embarking on this journey with you
Weekly Topics Include:
Discovering how unique and special you are through a DISC™ profile which will reveal the behavior and values you bring to the job
Identifying your learned skills/expertise, the transferable skills you never thought to include and what you love to do and do well
Determining the ideal job for you
Creating a stand-out adaptable resume and cover letters
Using social media for networking and job leads - creating a Linkedin profile
Learning about the power of your image
Learning how to Dress for Success
Having mock interviews with each other and with hiring professionals
Meeting industry experts
WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2016
10 weeks (3 hours per week, snacks included)
Classes held Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Children's Services Council - 2300 High Ridge Rd., Boynton Beach
To learn more about the program, and find out whether the program is right for you, contact: Alexandra Marcovitch, Coordinator
Florida Rural Legal Services will be hosting its 2nd Annual Glades Area Community Connection Event in conjunction with Pahokee Housing Authority. The goal of this event is to provide information and resources to families in Pahokee. We will have presentations, prizes, food, bounce house, music, and much more. This event is a great opportunity for the Glades.
WHEN: Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Padgett Island Development, 899 Padgett Circle, Pahokee
Magician Adam Trent Is the "Magician Reinvented" at the Dolly Hand
What comes to mind when you think of a "Magician"? Is it a guy who makes awkward dance movements and tells stale jokes while torturing women in wooden boxes? Until recently, this has been a sobering reality of people's stereotype of magicians. Adam Trent's approach to magic is a fresh and new and magic reinvented! Adam has always thought that magic should be entertaining first and tricky second. He doesn't want people to remember just the "tricks", but also the laughs and the memories that were made. Strange? Let's say unique...he can't remember a time in his life when he wasn't performing. He began with birthday party shows at age 9 for kids that were older than he was (slightly awkward), and corporate events when he was 13 (slightly illegal). At 14 he started street performing which was the most amazing/brutal training a performer could ever have. It taught him to build a crowd and be entertaining in the worst of situations.
Adam discovered an audience's true attention span, because they just walked away if things got boring. At 18, he went to college in Los Angeles and got a degree in Finance and Entertainment Marketing. Apart from learning that a tiger would be tax-deductible, he got a crash course in LA's music and comedy scene. He realized that the most important element in a show is the performer's connection to the audience, and without that, even amazing skill can fall as flat as a bad boy band. So that's the way Adam approaches his performance style. Above all else, prepare to feel very different than you expected to after a "Magic Show". He'll bet his reputation on it.
WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2016 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter Click here
The Improvised Shakespeare Company at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center!
The Improvised Shakespeare Company (ISC) is returning to the Dolly Hand on Tuesday, February 16! Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written) The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each of the playershas brushed up on his "thee's" and "thou's" to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Any hour could be filled with power struggles, star-crossed lovers, sprites, kings, queens, princesses, sword-play, rhyming couplets, asides, insults, persons in disguise and all that we've come to expect from the pen of the Great Bard. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy, or history. Nothing is planned-out, rehearsed, or written. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new!
Founded in 2005, the troupe has been performing its critically-acclaimed show every Friday night at the world famous iO Theater in Chicago for over nine years and continues to entertain audiences around the globe with its touring company. The ISC has been featured at the Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival, Off Broadway in New York City, the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, UCB's Del Close Marathon, and the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal and Chicago. It has been named Chicago's best improv group by both the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Examiner and has received a New York Nightlife Award for "Best Comedic Performance by a Group". The ISC was recently honored by the Chicago Improv Foundation as its "Ensemble of the Year". TimeOut Chicago says The Improvised Shakespeare Company is "staggeringly brilliant!" and "smart. sophisticated, downright hilarious!"
The ISC will be in Belle Glade for two days, conducting workshops and performing for Palm Beach State College's Glades Campus students in addition to the public show on Tuesday night.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center,Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach State College, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade.
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
Community Forum ~ Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees
Palm Beach State College Belle Glade invites the community to the 2016 Community Forum and regular meeting of the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 beginning with the Forum at 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Theater.
The Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College is a source for lifelong learning for all citizens and as a valued leader of the Glades community, we hope you will take this opportunity to let us know how we can better serve your educational needs and be of service to the community. Please feel free to share this information.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade
During the February meeting members of the public will be able to address the Board directly. Please contact me of Mrs. Heather Love at (561) 993-1126 or loveh@palmbeachstate.edu by February 9, 2016 to RSVP.
Free Tax Services at Bridges of Belle Glade
If your staff or client's household income was $62,000 or less in 2015 they can get their taxes filed for free.
The United Way of Palm Beach County's Free Tax Services program gives taxpayers with low-to-moderate incomes several in-person and online options to prepare and file their return for free. The program which will enter its thirteenth year on January 19, 2016 is an invaluable service to the community. Visitwww.TaxesFiledFree.org to learn more about the Free Tax Services program, the services offered and where our sites are located throughout Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bridges of Belle Glade, 816 West Canal Street South, Belle Glade
Quit Smoking Now classes run one hour for six consecutive weeks and Tools-To-Quit classes are one-time 2 hour seminars designed for those unable to commit to the six week program. FREE nicotine replacement patch, Gum and lozenges* FREE community, worksite, and clinic group offered.
"The Gospel Whirlwind" Pastor Helen Miller Live in Concert
Save the date ~ live in concert Pastor Helen Miller. Admission is free. A free-will offering will benefit children and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease and Trait.
WHEN: Sunday, February 21, 2016 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hill Top Missionary Baptist Church, 1273 West 30th Street, Riviera Beach
For more information call: (561) 833-3113 Click here for flyer
2016 Sapphire Symposium and Awards
Register today and enjoy early registration rates. The early registration discount ends on April 1, 2016 We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. The Symposium will feature nearly two days of information sessions, roundtable discussions and networking. Presenters will include national, regional and Florida-based experts on a variety of issues including health, health care reform, child obesity and philanthropy. The Sapphire Award is Florida's only statewide event that recognizes organizations, programs and individuals that have demonstrated excellence and innovation in addressing community health needs. Honorees will share approximately $360,000 in award funds.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20-21, 2016
WHERE: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando
Partnership for Aging Community Grant Applications Open Click here
Florida Rural Health Association January 2016 Click here
Non-Profit Legal Assistance Project Newsletter Click here
New EEO-1 Pay Equity Reporting Requirements
Infants at Risk of Developmental Delays: Early Behavior-Analytic Interventions
This presentation will: Illustrate several experiments conducted by Dr. Pelaez and collaborators to identify indicators of an "infant at risk" of developmental delays. Present several successful behavioral interventions using their mothers during face-to-face interactions. Present and review results from experiments that show improved social learning and infant development.
Dr. Martha Pelaez is a Frost Professor at the College of Education, Florida International University. She received her Ph.D. in 1992 in developmental psychology, winning the International Dissertation Award from the International Society for Infant Studies. Dr. Pelaez has published more than 70 articles in refereed journals co-authored 13 chapters, one textbook on child development and several monographs. Dr. Pelaez is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and also the founder of the Behavior Development Bulletin, where she has served as editor since 1990.
WHEN: Friday, February 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Atlantic University (ADM Auditorium) 5353 Parkside Dr, Jupiter
Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation. For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover how the proposal fits into the overall grant-seeking process, what is included in a standard proposal to a foundation, tips for making each section of your proposal stronger, tips for communicating with funders during the grant process, and additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
The workshop will be held at the Main branch of the library at 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Preregistration is required; by calling the Main Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System at 561.233.2600 or email; lockee@pbclibrary.org
Three Part Ethical Empowerment Series - Palm Beach State College
The Ethics Connections Program is a three-part ethical empowerment series designed to connect you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and abilities to live and work with integrity in today's rapidly emerging "ethical frontier". Dynamic changes in technology, science, and an increasingly global society are creating an expanding "gray area" of complex ethical dilemmas beyond our existing laws and policies, or even our own basic understanding!
Navigating this "New Normal" successfully will require a finely tuned moral compass that is intentionally developed and consistently maintained on a regular basis. The Ethics Connections Program offers you a path to understanding the role of ethical values in action and developing strategies to apply them effectively to your personal and professional life through awareness, approaches, and action. *Participants who complete each of the three sessions will be awarded a Certificate of Completion following the final session.
Ethical Lens Inventory™ Seminar APPROACHES: Combine a powerful personal assessment survey with this interactive seminar to help you understand the values that influence ethical reasoning and choices, as well as how you and others prioritize values when making ethical decisions. (4 hours) *Registration begins Monday, February 8, 2016
WHEN:Friday, February 26, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Continuing Education Building, CE118, Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth
Giving Voice to Values Seminar ACTION: We often believe we know what is right and want to do it, but experience external pressures to do otherwise. Learn practical approaches to recognize, clarify, speak, and effectively act on your values when those conflicts arise. (4 hours)
*Registration begins Monday, February 29, 2016
WHEN:
Friday, March 18, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Continuing Education Building, CE118, Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth
For more information on future sessions and to registerclick here
Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting
The 10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Symposium and 39th National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting is the premier Sickle Cell Disease Conference, offering an unbeatable combination of benefits: attend leg ulcer and investigational drug symposia and specialty tracks; participate in interactive educational workshops; peruse the exhibit hall.
The Conference provides attendees and companies from around the world a unique opportunity to come together and discuss sickle cell disease.
Text "2016SYMPOSIUM" to 41411 to receive updates. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSES FEBRUARY 26, 2016
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15 - Friday, April 18, 2016
WHERE: Greater Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Receive hotel link upon registration: Hyatt Regency Pier 66 ($179 per night)- Official Conference Hotel | Sickle Cell Research Society of America (SCRSA) Membership guarantees stay at the Official Conference Hotel | Transportation bus service will be provided to the venue.
For information about sponsorship, exhibiting, and advertising, visit our Corporate Opportunities page.
Fearless Caregiver Conference
Overwhelmed by caregiving challenges? My family members won't help! My adult child will never be independent, I can't balance family, work & caregiving, Dad won't stop driving Mom doesn't listen to me... Bring your questions to the experts
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.orgor (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
Make a donation to The Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
COMMUNITY * CONNECTION * COMMUNICATION * COLLABORATION
The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430 561-996-3310
review results from experiments that show improved social learning and infant development. 
