Easy Feed Editor PBC Headlines Palm Beach County latest news http://pbcgov.com http://pbcgov.com/_images/PBCLogo_80_rss.gifPBC Headlineshttp://pbcgov.com en Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:12 GMT Public Affairs Library System Participating in Worldwide “Big Library Read” eBook Event The Palm Beach County Library System invites all patrons to take part in the Big Library Read, a pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer a single eBook to their cardholders. The program is designed to unite library patrons from all around the world.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-17-13-big_read.htm 24bf2ae6-08f6-4bbf-b81f-0e41a2b89bdb Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:54 GMT Active-Shooter Exercise at EOC On May 13, the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management hosted a large-scale exercise at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) based on an active-shooter scenario aboard a gambling boat at the Port of Palm Beach. The drill involved approximately 100 law enforcement, fire-rescue, emergency management and marine patrol professionals from two dozen local, state and federal agencies. It was the first of a two-part exercise with part two taking place at a later date aboard an actual ship at the port.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-14-13-active_shooter.htm 6221e3aa-de76-4954-b217-7506e2fcdc48 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:20:34 GMT What’s Happening at Green Cay Nature Center in June Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please call (561) 966-7000 or visit the nature center to make program reservations. Fees (if applicable are due the day of the program by cash or check only. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form for every program. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a program you have made a reservation for, your spot will be given to a person on the waiting list. Visit our website: www.pbcparks.com/nature for more activities.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-14-13-june_green_cay.htm 42677e75-5352-4d30-b8f8-54ef18d695c8 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:19:59 GMT June Programs at Daggerwing Nature Center Daggerwing Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park at 11435 Park Access Road, off Cain Boulevard between Glades Road and Yamato Road, in western Boca Raton. Visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more information. All programs are by reservation only, unless otherwise stated. Please call (561) 629-8760 or visit the nature center to make program reservations. Fees (if applicable) are due upon arrival to the program. All participants are required to sign a Program Participation Form for every program. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a program you have made a reservation for, your spot will be given to a person on the waiting list.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-14-13-june_daggerwing.htm b1d86b99-6c78-4830-8722-99606623ab66 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:19:28 GMT Making Your Landscape Trees Wind Resistant When hurricanes hit land, along with damage to homes, they may cause damage to trees in the urban forest. Maintaining healthy trees is critical to reducing damage during storm season.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-14-13-wind_resistant_trees.htm 2104311f-8b35-4300-9f0d-9f661872c31a Wed, 15 May 2013 13:18:54 GMT Hurricane Season 2013: Get Ready Now The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1.  Tropical cyclone researches indicate that the upcoming hurricane season will have more named storms than an average year. While these predictions are interesting, they do not indicate where storms will make landfall. An above or below average seasonal hurricane forecast does not change the preparedness actions of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) nor should it affect personal preparedness activities.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-14-13-hurricane_season.htm 91b9a236-d582-4eee-889a-375d2fb3d424 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:18:27 GMT County and Initiative Partners to Host Lake Worth Lagoon Symposium Reporters and photographers are invited to join Palm Beach County and Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative partners for the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative Symposium: Integrating Science, Restoration, and Outreach. The symposium will bring together scientists, environmental managers, policy makers, educators, and the interested public on May 15, 2013, to discuss the Lake Worth Lagoon ecosystem and chart the course for continuing improvements.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-13-13-lagoon.htm 272761ab-41a4-49fc-8a1d-83f6b80d4a48 Mon, 13 May 2013 19:39:55 GMT Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center to Host Active Shooter Exercise On Monday, May 13, the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management will host an exercise at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) based on an active shooter situation aboard a local gambling cruise boat. The exercise at EOC is part one of a two-part exercise. Part two will take place later this month at the Port of Palm Beach with actual assets deployed into the field.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-10-13-active_shooter.htm 055139bf-6bc1-4ef3-9f91-51cc189bffb3 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:32:21 GMT Pet of the Week: Molly Needs a Loving Home

"Pet of the Week"

Molly is a 2 year old, spayed female, Shepherd mix in need of a loving home!  Molly is housetrained, very loving and great with other dogs.  She came to the shelter as a lost pet and unfortunately her family never came to get her.  If Molly could be the perfect match for your home, please stop by the shelter for a meet-n-greet!  Her adoption fee is only $58 this month; please reference animal ID#1675803.

Call (561) 233-1272 for more information.

"Why shop, when you can adopt!"

]]> http://pbcgov.com/publicsafety/animalcare/adopting_pet.htm 5daefbd0-11f7-4b7b-b1fb-08c242b8afe4 Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:18 GMT Homeless Coalition Hosts Lewis Center Fundraiser Luncheon Vice Mayor Priscilla Taylor with keynote speaker Ronald L. Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, and Pastor Leo Abdella, community relations director for Christ Fellowship Church

Mayor Steven Abrams and Vice Mayor Priscilla Taylor were among the many community leaders and dignitaries on hand for the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center Luncheon on May 9 at the Marriott in downtown West Palm Beach.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-09-13-homeless_coalition.htm d467d1d5-85cf-4417-921f-ff6c88aac58f Mon, 13 May 2013 13:30:42 GMT Deputy County Administrator Named National President of NFBPA Verdenia Baker

Deputy County Administrator Verdenia C. Baker has been named president of the prestigious National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). She was sworn into office in Atlanta on April 23 and will serve two years.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-08-13-verdenia_nfbpa.htm 056824ef-7e7e-44e8-bdd0-ac4e3cd5a4d7 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:24:19 GMT Parks & Recreation Says Thank You to Volunteers

On behalf of the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and with heart-felt gratitude, we want to thank each and every volunteer who has helped our department grow and prosper over the past year.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-08-13-parks_volunteers.htm 71313708-f7f7-4057-87d3-91fcbe8fda42 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:21:09 GMT Cooperative Extension to Offer Free Farm Your Backyard Workshop Learn the secrets of vegetable gardening in South Florida with Arthur Kirstein, coordinator of Agricultural Economic Development and Mike Page, Mounts Botanical Garden horticultural supervisor.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-07-13-coo_extension_workshop.htm b789b44f-56d8-42eb-b744-a4074870d55b Mon, 13 May 2013 13:18:35 GMT County Funding Assists Neighborhood Renaissance with Caroline Apts. Renovation The nonprofit community development corporation Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc. hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7 to celebrate completion of renovations to three multifamily housing units at 171-179 Caroline Drive in suburban West Palm Beach.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-03-13-caroline_apartments.htm bb600431-b736-4c3a-9e98-2e88ca390bed Mon, 13 May 2013 13:18:01 GMT Recreation and Leisure Programs at North County Senior Center The North County Senior Center, located at 5217 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, is offering the following recreational and leisure activities:

Kripalu Yoga
Mondays             9 a.m.
Tuesdays             5:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per class or 4 classes for $35
Start Date: Ongoing (free demo on Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m.)

Bridge: Supervised Play
Tuesdays             10 a.m.
Cost: $5
Start Date: Ongoing

Bridge: Duplicate Bridge
Tuesdays             12:30 p.m.
Cost: $5
Start Date: Ongoing

Coaching the Mature Driver
One class only: Friday, May 31                            9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $10. Those interested should contact the Safety Council at 561-845-8233.

AARP Driver Safety Class
One class only: Monday, June 17              9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $10 for AARP Members / $12 for non-members

For more information on these programs and other services, please call (561) 694-5435 or visit www.pbcgov.com.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-07-13-north_county_center.htm 89ab8ca2-1b5c-4542-b564-d8e58b96cd75 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:16:40 GMT Palm Tran Buses to be Rerouted from Palm Beach Mall Palm Tran, Palm Beach County's public transportation system, announces the rerouting of Routes 2, 33 and 49 in West Palm Beach from the Palm Beach Mall, effective May 6.

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-03-13-palm_tran_reroute.htm 0a4defc0-2ea7-4ac6-867e-caddc0977113 Fri, 03 May 2013 19:39:07 GMT County Library System Expanding eBook Lending with 3M™ Cloud Library The 3M™ Cloud Library service takes a streamlined approach to eBook lending, simplifying the checkout and transfer processes through the use of the 3M™ Cloud Library app. To begin reading, simply download the app, enter your library card number, and select the titles of your choice from the collection. Due to distribution agreements between 3M™ and publishers, this new service offers eBook titles not available through our current eBook service, OverDrive.

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-02-13-cloud_library.htm 215aa3d9-2640-4b72-815f-cc0eb3f47179 Fri, 03 May 2013 19:36:08 GMT Hey Easy Riders, This Trail is for You Several people had mentioned I could make the Owahee Trail trip on my bike, but few people had actually done it. That always makes me a bit suspicious and curious at the same time.

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-02-13-owahee.htm 3060137b-30f6-4fcb-b802-921527feac9b Fri, 03 May 2013 19:34:46 GMT Internet's First URL is Active Once More When the first website was born 20 years ago, it was probably quite lonely. With few people having access to browsers or web servers so they could in turn publish their own content, it must have taken a visionary leap of faith at the time to see why it was so exciting.

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-01-13-first_url.htm by Dan Noyes 887c64d7-e2b3-4451-a022-a265c2248c9f Fri, 03 May 2013 19:33:54 GMT Palm Tran Announces Limited-Stop Service for Route 1 Peak Times Palm Tran is pleased to announce the introduction of limited-stop bus service on Route 1 during weekday morning and afternoon peak times, effective May 13. Limited-stop service will be offered on a select number of weekday trips, in addition to regular service between Boca Raton and Palm Tran's Intermodal Transit Center in downtown West Palm Beach.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0513/05-01-13-palm_tran.htm Paula Girard aa21e6cd-74a1-4ea0-bac9-7eb5b7d74eee Wed, 01 May 2013 20:04:06 GMT Haitian Heritage Month Programs at County Libraries HAITIAN HERITAGE DANCE PERFORMANCE
Lantana Rd. Branch (Phone: 304-4500)
Sun. May 19, 3 pm/Dimanch, 19 Mai, 3 pm
Enjoy traditional Haitian dance and music provided by the Nicole Moreta School of Dance from Toussaint L'Ouverture High School. (60 min.)

CRIK? CRAK!
Haitian Stories with Maude Heurtelou
Children and their parents will enjoy traditional Haitian "Crik? Crak!" tales, participate in folkloric dance and discover the arts and crafts of Haiti as well as unknown aspects of the Haitian culture. All ages. 45min. Preregister.
Tue. May 14, 6:30 pm/ Madi, 14 Mai, 6:30 pm, Okeechobee Boulevard Branch (Phone: 233-1880)
Tue. May 21, 6:30 pm/Madi, 21 Mai, 6:30 pm, Lantana Road Branch (Phone: 304-4500)
Thu. May 23, 6:30 pm/ Vandredi, 23 Mai, 6:30 pm, West Boynton Branch (Phone: 734-5556)

CREOLE STORY TIME/ISTWA KREYOL
Join us for a special bilingual Creole story time for ages 2-5. (30 min.) Jwenn ak nou pou yon tan espesyal bileng kreyol istwa nan rekonesans mwa du Ayisyen. Nap aksepte timoun nan laj 2-5. (30 min.)
Sat. May 4, 3:30 pm/Samdi, 4 Mai, 3:30 pm, Lantana Road Branch (Phone: 304-4500)
Tue. May 7, 6:30 pm/Madi, 7 Mai, 6:30 pm, Greenacres Branch (Phone: 641-9100)
Sat. May 18, 3:30 pm/Samdi, 18 Mai, 3:30 pm, West Boynton Branch (Phone: 734-5556)

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-30-13-haitian_heritage.htm 4b55db67-d7ac-48cc-b9a0-8a550e18dbce Wed, 01 May 2013 14:51:17 GMT Plan a Private Group Visit to Riverbend Park Planning a group gathering in the park? Riverbend Park in Jupiter can provide programs for groups of up to 25 individuals. Programs will be tailored to the participant level. These guided programs will enhance your visit to the park by offering a closer look at the environment and historical aspects of Riverbend Park.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-30-13-riverbend.htm 210220de-6f21-4dee-a1db-733f2f7d5334 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:41 GMT May is a Great Time to Plant Trees and Shrubs Master Gardener Savina Pagel divides perennials in Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County.

Master Gardener Savina Pagel divides perennials in Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County.
 
The month of May is an excellent time to plant new trees and shrubs. You can include new plants into the home landscape to save energy and reduce global warming.
]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-30-13-mounts_plant.htm c33d1eeb-4fb5-4e66-8f82-bf28fefdab11 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:27:01 GMT PBC Cooperative Extension Service Offering Home Canning Classes The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service is offering home canning classes. Attendees will learn how to can vegetables and fruits, the type of equipment you need for canning different foods, what can or cannot be altered safely in a recipe, and what is important for food safety. Publications, recipes and other resources will be available.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-30-13-canning.htm c95e2e1a-5933-49d3-98b3-6223b64a5f38 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:18:56 GMT ERM Volunteer Opportunities in May The Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) has three weekday volunteer events and two weekend volunteer events planned for May. These projects are designed for volunteers ages 16 and older.

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-26-13-erm_may.htm 2f3544cf-788a-4e16-824a-3935b51c4885 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:48:26 GMT Upcoming Events at Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting fun, informative and family-friendly public events in May and June. To register for any of these events and workshops, please call 561.233.1757. Located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach...

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-26-13-mounts_events.htm 0483621e-62ca-4654-9261-18c3f66a4167 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:47:47 GMT Equal Opportunity Announces 2013 Fair Housing Student Poster and Essay Winners In celebration of April being Fair Housing Month, the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), the Realtors® Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) and the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (LAS) announce the winners of their annual poster and essay contest. This year’s theme, “Fair Housing: Every Face Needs a Place” recognized the 45th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968.

]]> http://www.pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-26-13-eo_winners_fair.htm d13bab43-0855-46d2-b20b-f0987d5c8bd1 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:47:05 GMT Call to Palm Beach County Artists for “Art at the Airport” changing exhibition

Deadline for Entry: May 31, 2013
$20 Application Fee

Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places Program invites visual artists who reside in Palm Beach County to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in a four month exhibition at Palm Beach International Airport. The exhibition area is on Level 2, across from Sam Snead’s restaurant and bar, the visitor’s lounge and mini putting green. Exhibition dates are June 26 through October 30, 2013

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-25-13-pbia_artists.htm 9fb08736-4acf-469c-a118-a957ac44b05b Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:24:00 GMT OFMB Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from GFOA The Palm Beach County Office of Financial Management and Budget (OFMB) has once again received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-24-13-ofmb_award.htm 46e2b51d-fef9-4a0b-ae1d-0d1be371d6ee Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:21:57 GMT County Celebrates Construction Kickoff of Jupiter Courtyard Marriott in Abacoa County Commissioner Hal Valeche hosted a kickoff on April 24 for the Jupiter Courtyard Marriott hotel now under construction in the Abacoa community.

The 128-room hotel, which is scheduled to open in February 2014, will also include 2,500 square feet of event space, a restaurant, coffee shop, full-service bar, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, guest laundry and business center, along with street-level commercial space for lease. Parking will be handled by an existing public parking garage adjacent to the hotel.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-24-13-jupiter_marriott.htm e6d0b4f9-453e-4f05-afb9-a272618c250d Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:21:26 GMT Memorial Day Observance at Veteran’s Park in West Boca The Veterans Coalition of South Florida will present its annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 27, at Veteran’s Park, west of Boca Raton. The program starts at 9:30 a.m.

This event honors veterans of our armed services and will feature a procession of colors, guest speakers, and patriotic music. The public is invited to attend.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-23-13-memorial_day.htm f6ca3cef-af3b-4295-95af-57f5d808af32 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:20:21 GMT Deaf Entertainer CJ Jones to Hold Drama Workshops for VSA Florida-PBC Internationally known CJ Jones will be visiting students who are deaf and hard of hearing at three local schools the week of May 20-24 to conduct drama workshops.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-19-13-vsa_jones.htm d6ab5b5b-0ec3-4e8a-832a-1f331e6967ad Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:19:03 GMT Two Great Shows at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in May

Friday, May 10, 7:30 p.m.
Live Nation presents Imagine Dragons. The group is touring in support of their full-length debut gold album “Night Visions which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard album chart. Opening acts: Paper Route and X Ambassadors. No outside food, beverages, weapons, pets, lawn chairs, umbrellas, camera or video equipment. Bring your blanket. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-18-13-sunset_cove_may.htm 02350896-d54d-4643-8559-c63f9af72ffa Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:04:41 GMT What’s Happening at Green Cay in May Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, west of Boynton Beach. Visit our website: www.pbcparks.com/nature for more activities.

]]> http://pbcgov.com/newsroom/0413/04-16-13-green_cay_may.htm ae334046-be48-42f0-80d1-0d194ecd228f Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:43:42 GMT