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Insider Newsletter for September 21, 2023

Post Date:09/21/2023

'Highlighting Heritage' Initiative Continues

Mayor Keith A. James's Highlighting Heritage initiative continues for Hispanic Heritage Month. To recognize impactful individuals in our community, Mayor James, and the City Commissioners each recognized and honored a resident who plated a vital role in serving and improving West Palm Beach. The Hispanic Heritage Month honorees of this initiative were Dina Rubio, Rolando Chang Barrero, Maricela Torres, Mirta Luaces, Sergio Piedra, and Valerie Neilson.

 
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Why West Palm Beach? Gypsy Life Surf Shop

Businesses big and small are doing business in West Palm Beach. Find out why this unique surf shop decided to make our City their home!

 

City of WPB Hosting Community Education and Engagement Outreach Workshops in Each Commission District

The City of West Palm Beach is pleased to announce that we are hosting a series of community education and engagement outreach workshop events between Sept. 26 and Oct. 5, 2023. These events will be hosted in each of the five commission districts.

 

International Coastal Cleanup

Keep West Palm Beach Beautiful and Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful have partnered together to host the 2023 International Coastal Cleanup

 

Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back

Through the Palm Beach International Boat Show Give Back program, the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the county to underwrite environmental and marine education programs, and waterfront projects in downtown West Palm Beach that serves West Palm Beach's residents and visitors

 
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Leon Pinder: WPB's New Director of Support Services & Public Works

The City of West Palm Beach's new Director of Support Services and Public Works is a familiar face to employees and residents. Meet Leon Pinder, who worked his way up through the ranks, and is delighted to now be heading the department.

 

WPB Announces Drive Electric WPB:

Electric Vehicle Car Show

The Drive Electric: Electric Vehicle Car Show is a fantastic opportunity for residents and visitors alike to explore the future of sustainable transportation. Attendees will have the chance to learn about electric vehicles (EVs), experience free rides and drives in various electric vehicles, and engage in insightful conversations with EV experts.

 

GRASSY WATERS

PRESERVE

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP

  • Canoe Cruise
  • Everglades Ethnobotany
  • Marsh Critters Dipnetting
  • And, more!

MANDEL PUBLIC

LIBRARY

Here is a snapshot of some of the programs being offered this month by the

Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

  • Learn to Make a Logo with Affinity Designer
  • Germany and Israel: A Story of Guilt and an Unlikely Friendship
  • Teen Movie Club
  • KidSpace Kitchen
  • Women in the Workforce
  • And, more!
 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Clematis by Night

Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street

Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m.

Army Gideon:

Reggae Fusion

Thursday, Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m.

The Caribbean Chillers:

Tribute to Jimmy Buffett

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Screen on the Green

Great Lawn,

100 N. Clematis Street

Friday, Oct. 13, 6:30-9 p.m.

Hotel Transylvania 4:

Transformania (PG)

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Sunday on the Waterfront

Meyer Amphitheatre,

104 Datura Street

Sunday, Oct. 15, 4-7 p.m.

Britain's Finest: Tribute to David Bowie & Duran Duran

 

The Soul in the City Jazz Series Continues for the Winter Season!

This series has been so successful with every show selling out that the City of West Palm Beach has decided to continue the series into the Winter months. There will be three events coming up on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Nov. 15, and Dec 13. The kick off of the series will feature Nathan Mitchell, an accomplished American, contemporary jazz/soul composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, music educator and humanitarian. Stay tuned in the coming weeks to find out the other two featured artists, and when you can purchase tickets.

 

Next City Commission Meeting

The next City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. in City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

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City Commission Meeting - Sept. 18, 2023

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Join Our Team, Apply Today!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

  • Procurement Specialist II
  • Facilities Supervisor
  • Sanitation Operator
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Community Service Aide
  • Plumbing Inspector
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • And, more!
 
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WPB-TV Lineup

Find listings and live broadcast times for public meetings with our Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.

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Road & Dock Updates

Know about road closures throughout the City before your morning and evening commute!

 

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