City expanding efforts to reach Hispanic community
Jan 30, 2008 - Newsletter
The number of Hispanic residents and businesses is growing in West Palm Beach, and the City is expanding outreach efforts to help address their needs.
The City’s government access TV channel, WPB-TV (West Palm TV) recently added “Enfoque Communitario” to its’ programming schedule. The show focuses on issues facing Hispanics today, offers information about many services available to the public and features interviews with interesting local personalities and government officials. The program will also include segments highlighting resources offered by the City of West Palm Beach to the Hispanic community. “The Hispanic community is a vital part of the City of West Palm Beach’s diversity,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “This new program will be a great way to feature some of the programs, activities and services of interest to Hispanic residents.” “Enfoque Communitario” is produced weekly by WWHB-TV. WPB-TV airs replays of the progam Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. The show is produced and hosted by Carlos Mahecha, who says airing the show on WPB-TV will be an important tool in reaching Hispanics. “As a new Hispanic station, we feel that our relationship and partnership with WPB-TV will be successful and we will continue working to embrace the diverse Hispanic population in our community,” said Mahecha. City of West Palm Beach residents can watch WPB-TV on Comcast cable channel 18. The station can also be watched on-line by visiting the City’s website, wpb.org.
Be a part of Pleasant City history
Jan 23, 2008 - Parks and Recreation
(01/23/08) The community is encouraged to be a part of Pleasant City’s history at a workshop on Saturday, January 26th, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Pleasant City Multi-Cultural Center, located at 501 21st Street in West Palm Beach.
Residents are invited to come map historic sites, hear some of the area’s history and bring their favorite photos and documents about Pleasant City for possible inclusion in the mural to be created on the eastern façade of the Pleasant City Multi-Cultural Center. Residents will also have the opportunity to meet the mural’s artist.
Banyan Blvd. Traffic Advisory
Jan 17, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Traffic
What: Portion of Banyan Boulevard Closed.
When: Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Affected Area: Banyan between Tamarind Ave. and Australian Ave.
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Due to resurfacing work, Banyan Boulevard will be closed to through traffic between Tamarind Avenue and Australian Avenue on Sunday, January 20, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The road work is being done on a Sunday in order to minimize the effect on traffic. Motorists may detour via Okeechobee Boulevard. Trains on the CSX tracks crossing Banyan Boulevard just west of Tamarind avenue will not be affected.
Go Green in WPB with “Kaleidoscope”
Jan 16, 2008 - Newsletter
Take a trip around the world and learn what you can do to save it!
Get ready to take a trip around the world for FREE at Kaleidoscope 2008, an interactive multicultural festival that showcases the cultural diversity in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. Kaleidoscope 2008 will “Go Green,” a new event theme that is teaching students about the hottest topic impacting the world and their future – how to protect the environment. The “Go Green” theme will bring awareness and education of efforts both at home and abroad to become more eco-friendly.
Kaleidoscope 2008– Go Green!
Featuring the Tito Puente Jr. Orchestra
Sunday, January 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Centennial Square and the East Library Grounds in Downtown West Palm Beach
FREE!
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope 2008 is a family-friendly celebration of many cultures produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County. Students in Palm Beach County schools work for months with local cultural organizations to learn about a specific country and then create an authentic representation of that country in the form of a “village” which the public is invited to tour at the event. Kaleidoscope has been judged the “Best Educational Event” and “Best Community Outreach Event” by the International Festivals & Events Association. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Centennial Square and on the East Library Grounds in Downtown West Palm Beach. Features include continuous live authentic cultural entertainment on two stages, 18 different villages from around the world, interactive activities for children, ethnic food and refreshments, and an international bazaar. Participating sponsors include National City, Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, 97.9 fm WRMF, Comcast, the West Palm Beach Marriott, SouthWest Airlines, the Children’s Services Council, Coca-Cola, and Columbia Restaurant. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call (561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/kaleidoscope
Get your taxes done– free!
Jan 16, 2008 - Newsletter
Why work through your income tax forms when help is available for free? Both City of West Palm Beach Vickers House locations are offering free tax help to people who earn less than $40,000 a year. The tax help service begins January 28th, and runs until April 15th. You need an appointment, so be sure to call 561-804-4975 to sign up.