What:  Innovative project to help restore, enhance intracoastal waterway
When:  Monday, April 28, 2008; presentation at 6:00 p.m.
Where:  City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 200 2nd Street

(04/25/08)  The public is invited to learn more about an innovative project that will improve the ecosystem, restore the habitat and clean the water in the intracoastal waterway at a Community Forum on Monday, April 28, 2008, with a presentation on the project beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The forum will take place in West Palm Beach City Hall chambers, located at 200 2nd Street.

Interested citizens can learn more about this joint Palm Beach County/City of West Palm Beach project at an informal meet-and-greet session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are also welcome to attend a presentation on the project beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Both sessions are open to the public and the media.

Get Ready for Some Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes!
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer Announces 2008 Concert Season

(April 24, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) – The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing back Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach with a fantastic musical line up for its 2008 concert season. This year’s entertainment schedule includes a return to the 50’s & 60’s, a tribute to the Bee Gees, beach band fun, Latin superstars, southern rockers and some local favorites. The great musical variety, ideal outdoor setting and inviting atmosphere bring people from all over to enjoy one of the greatest free concert series the City offers. This season guests can also enter to win shopping giveaways with $250 CityPlace gift certificates awarded at each concert and a grand prize New York City getaway with $1000 shopping spree included. These FREE family-friendly concerts are held on the 4th Sunday of each month (May through October) from 4:30 to 7:30 pm at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach.

The City of West Palm Beach is pleased to announce the entertainment schedule for the upcoming 2008 season of The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer as follows:

MAY 25  ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION www.atlantarhythmsection.com
This band has been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years and is usually paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, and Spooky. But there’s so much more musical diversity to these accomplished studio musicians that include comparisons to the Eagles, Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac. With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things the phrase “classic rock” implies. Opening for ARS is Florida’s favorite party band, The Fabulons, with covers of classic tunes.

JUNE 22 HOT BRASS MONKEY www.hotbrassmonkey.com
This nine piece horn band is a bona fide hit in South Florida playing all your party favorites. HBM is comprised of some of South Florida’s finest musicians who take pride in reproducing the great classic horn influenced hits from Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana, KC & the Sunshine Band and many more. Their “No Monkey Business” approach to musical entertainment along with their high energy, horn arrangements, rotating lead vocals, creative harmonies, and dance rhythms characterize this extremely popular local band.

JULY 27 CARLOS OLIVA & LOS SOBRINOS DEL JUEZ  www.carlosoliva.com
Carlos Oliva and “The Judge’s Nephews” have secured their place in Latin music history in the US and is known as one of the founders of the “Miami Sound”, a musical style developed by the fusion of rock, jazz, samba, son, guaracha and other Cuban rhythms. Carlos is the face and sound of Miami music having worked with and influenced numerous musicians including the Miami Sound Machine. The rhythm and liveliness of Carlos Oliva and The Judge’s Nephews are contagious and their performances are truly memorable. Opening for Carlos Oliva is Ernesto Fernandez, an up and coming Latin jazz flutist reminiscent of his world-renowned predecessor, Nestor Torres.

AUGUST 24 THE LANDSHARKS  www.landsharksband.com
Are you ready for some summer fun? Come and see a fantastic show, listen to great music and have an incredible time with this fun, interactive Beach band. Having played with Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys, and everywhere from Disney to Superbowl Victory parties, if there is fun to be had you can bet that the Landsharks will be there! This band defines a “Landshark” as anyone who is ready to have a good time – so bring your tropical shirts, your anything goes attitude and a smile as you get ready for the most fun you can have on land or water!

SEPTEMBER 28 THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW www.abgshow.com
Get ready for some Sunday Night Fever! The Australian Bee Gees Show captures the look, the sound, the energy, the personality and the magic that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history – the Brothers Gibb. The Australian Bee Gees Show has been named as the definitive live celebration of four decades of wonderful music written by the Bee Gees. They have played to capacity houses around the world, cementing their reputation as an exceptional live concert act and the world’s leading Bee Gees show.

OCTOBER 26 LEGENDS OF DOO-WOP  www.thelegendsofdoowop.com
Their names are legendary and their music is timeless. Three former lead singers and one essential “Mr. Bass Man” make up a veritable “Who’s Who” of legendary rock ‘n’ rollers. The members of the Legends of Doo-Wop have an amazing four songs in the Top 100 All Time Greatest Hits, released by WCBS radio in New York City. Some of their legendary hits include Just To Be With You, Gloria, 16 Candles, and Stormy Weather. The Legends of Doo-Wop play to sold-out venues across the country. The fabulous foursome brings tight harmonies, smooth vocals and some of the best sounds heard since the early days of rock ‘n’ roll. Opening for these legends will be Karen Allen with a soulful tribute to Motown.

**ENTER TO WIN CITYPLACE SHOPPING & A NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY**
Guests to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer can enter to win a $250 gift certificate at each concert good for shopping at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach. Guests can also enter for a grand prize New York City getaway that includes a $1000 shopping spree in the Big Apple.

TREATS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Lois Frankel will continue her tradition of passing out cookies to the crowd during the band breaks. This crowd pleaser allows guests to introduce themselves and become familiar with the Mayor in a casual and friendly atmosphere.

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
There will be lots of fun, interactive games and activities for children at each concert including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, limbo contests, coloring books, and bubbles – all for FREE.

CALENDAR LISTING
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer
4th Sunday of the Month: May through October
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Meyer Amphitheatre – Downtown West Palm Beach
FREE Outdoor Concert featuring a variety of national and regional recording artists, children’s entertainment and treats from the Mayor along the Flagler Drive Waterfront in Downtown West Palm Beach. For more information call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/sam.

SPONSORS
The Palm Beach, Post La Palma,
The Palm Beach Daily News, Florida PennySaver,
KOOL 105.5 FM, West Palm Beach Marriott,
Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Coca-Cola,
MIA 92.1 FM, WPBF TV 25,
CityPlace.

The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach. This FREE family-friendly concert series is held from May through October on the 4th Sunday of each month, and features a variety of national and regional recording artists. Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in the Meyer Amphitheater, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting for good times and great entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert. The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events. For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/sam.

What:  Mayor Frankel Recognized for Saving a Life
When:  Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Where:  National Croquet Center, 700 Florida Mango Road, WPB

(04/24/08)  The Greater Palm Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross will present Mayor Lois J. Frankel with a Certificate of Merit at the chapter’s annual meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the National Croquet Center, located at 700 Florida Mango Road.

The Certificate of Merit is the highest award given by the American Red Cross and goes to an individual who saves or sustains a human life and has been previously trained by the American Red Cross.

The Mayor is being recognized for saving a friend’s life during dinner in May of 2007.  The friend was choking on a piece of food and was unable to breathe.  The Mayor administered abdominal thrusts and dislodged the food.

What:  Road closing information for Sunfest.
When:  Beginning Friday, April 25, 2008.
Affected Area:  Downtown WPB along Flagler Drive.

(04/23/08)  Motorists should be aware of the following road closings in downtown West Palm Beach due to Sunfest:

-Beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., Flagler Drive will be reduced to two lanes (one lane of travel in each direction) between Fern Street and Datura Street.

-Beginning Monday, April 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., Flagler Drive will be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue.

-Also beginning Monday, April 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., Evernia Street will be closed between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive, Narcissus Avenue will be closed between Datura Street and Evernia Street and North Clematis Street will be closed between Lantana Avenue and Flagler Drive.

All roads are expected to reopen by Monday, May 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

How did the teens you know spend their Spring Break?  About 30 local teens decided to spend theirs learning how to rescue victims from a fire, putting out a burning building and climbing fire department ladder trucks, all at a unique West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department camp called “Firestorm.”

The camp is held every year, giving the teens (who must apply and go through a selection process in oredr to enroll in the camp) a first-hand look at what being a firefighter is all about.  The teens learn leadership skills, hone their problem-solving abilities and build bonds that last a lifetime.

The firefighers who run the camp are there on their own time, volunteering to make a difference in the lives of the teens who attend.  The help the campers with all sorts of drills and simulations, from rescuing a potential drowning victim to climbing a dark, smoke-filled stairwell with full firefighter’s gear on.

At the end of the week, the teens graduate from the camp with a strong sense of accomplishment and some great stories to tell their friends about the exciting and unique way they spent their spring break:  Firestorm!

The City of West Palm Beach will be holding a special election to fill the vacant District 3 commission seat on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

While the election is to fill the district 3 seat, all registered City residents are eligible to vote.  Don’t forget to go to the polls and cast your ballot in June!

Would you like to help make cleaner water, more wildlife and more scenic views a part of the intracoastal waterway near downtown West Palm Beach?  The City is working with Palm Beach County on a proposal designed to help do all those things.

Come hear about the intracoastal islands proposed for West Palm Beach at a Community Forum on Monday, April 28, 2008 at West Palm Beach City Hall Commission Chambers.  There will be an informal meet and greet with City and County staff from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and then a presentation of the project from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This is your chance to ask questions, interact with City staff and learn more about this exciting proposal.

Are you, or someone you know, in kindergarten or first grade?  If so, we invite you to jump in and join the fun!  The West Palm Beach downtown library is forming the coolest book club for kids just like you.

Join the Saturday Kids Club by checking out and reading “I Am Invited to a Party!” by Mo Williams before May 31st.  Then, join us at the library on May 31st at 2:00 p.m. for laughs and crafts- all related to the book!

We’ll repeat the fun each month, and hope you join us!  Again, our first book is “I Am Invited to a Party!”  Read it and enjoy it, and we’ll see you on the 31st of May!

Visit www.mycitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701 for more information.

District four commissioner Jeri Muoio has been voted to be the President of the West Palm Beach City Commission.  In a unanimous vote, her fellow commissioners bestowed the honor upon her at a swearing-in ceremony on March 27th.  Muoio follows former President Bill Moss.

As Commission President, Muoio will run City commission meetings in the event that the Mayor is absent.  Said Muoio, “I am proud to serve not only the western communities but the City as a whole.  Working with the Mayor and the Commission, we will continue to move the City forward and enhance the quality of life for all our residents.”

Commission President Muoio holds a doctorate from Syracuse University in Education Leadership.  Her work for the residents of West Palm Beach includes serving as commission liaison to the Water Catchment Advisory Board and the City Green Task Force.  She serves on the Cultural Council and is a City representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization.

West Palm Beach residents and visitors will now be able to learn about their City government’s programs, projects and happenings… all on their iPod.

The City of West Palm Beach has unveiled “PalmCast,” the City’s own podcasting service.  Anyone with internet access will be able to listen to PalmCast at anytime.  You can also download PalmCast through wpb.org or through iTunes to an iPod or MP3 player.

The City of West Palm Beach is the FIRST municipality in Palm Beach County, and one of the first in the state of Florida, to offer podcasting.  A podcast is a digital audio or video recording made available over the internet.  PalmCast is similar in some ways to a radio show, but it is hosted exclusively on the internet and is available on-demand.

“PalmCast is just one more innovative way we can communicate with the public,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel.  “From offering on-demand audio and video feeds of City Commission meetings through our award-winning website, wpb.org, to our free e-newsletter “CityConnect” and now to our free podcasts, the City of West Palm Beach continues to embrace new technologies and get information to the public in user-friendly, cost-effective ways.

Episodes of PalmCast are available at wpb.org.  Current episodes include tips on how to save money on gasoline, an update on the City’s Foreclosure Assistance Center and a history of the City’s 4th on Flager event.

People can subscribe to CityCast through iTunes so that new episodes are automatically downloaded to your computer, iPod or MP3 player.