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Insider Newsletter for Sunday, January 7, 2023

Post Date:01/09/2023

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Free Tree Giveaway on January 16th

Residents are invited to visit Heart and Soul Park, 825 N. Rosemary Avenue, from 10 - 11:30 a.m. to claim your tree. Help us reach our goal of planting 10,000 trees by 2025! Applications are required and will close on Friday, January 13 or until capacity is reached.

 

Community Garden Ribbon Cutting on January 18

In partnership with FAMU and HUD, the City will host a ribbon cutting for a community garden to benefit Coleman Park and surrounding communities. Part of the FAMU Cooperative Extension, this is the first of three gardens that will provide essential programs and fresh produce in an area considered a “food desert.” 

 

City Hall, Mandel Library to Observe MLK Day

City Hall and the Mandel Library will be closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City hall and the library will reopen on Tuesday, january 17 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively. Sanitation Services will not be affected.

 

Pickleball Courts Open at Howard Park

Residents are invited to take advantage of the new pickleball courts available at Howard Park, 1302 Parker Avenue. Courts are open and registration can be done on-site!

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City Events & Activities

Grassy Waters Preserve Activities

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at

(561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.

  • Boardwalk Tour
  • Canoe Cruise
  • Hike and Craft: Birds and Binoculars
  • Marsh Critters Dipnetting
  • Swamp Tromp
  • And more!

Community Events

  • GreenMarket - Saturday, January 7, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Clematis by Night - Thursday, January 12, 6 -9 p.m.: Hot Sauce Moon (classis/funk rock, blues, country)

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the January programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

  • Creative Movement Ballet
  • Food Assistance
  • Itsy Bitsy Yoga
  • Meet With a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Resume Help & Career Tips
  • And more!
 

Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting

The next city commission meeting will be held on January 9, 5 p.m. at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

 

Join Our Team!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Assistant director of parks and recreation
  • Fiscal services manager
  • Project engineer
  • And more!
 

Weekly Road & Dock Update

Know about road closures before your morning commute!

 

WPB-TV Lineup

Find WPB-TV listings and live broadcast times for City of West Palm Beach public meetings with the City’s new Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.

 

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