Clematis by Night Summer Schedule Announced
May 29, 2008 - Clematis By Night, Community Events, Mayor's Office, Newsletter
Clematis by Night Summer Schedule Announced
(May 22, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) Looking for the area’s Hot Spot to Chill? Clematis by Night is it! Join us every Thursday night at the coolest hangout in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square. This FREE weekly event features the area’s best rock, r&b, reggae, Latin, blues, soul and swing music. Clematis by Night is the place to be every Thursday for great music, a taste of mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping for the trendiest items around, and fun in the fountain. Read the rest of this entry »
Great Opportunity at City Center
May 21, 2008 - Newsletter
The City of West Palm Beach is soliciting vendors to operate a Library Cafe that is located at the heart of the downtown cultural center. The Cafe will reside in the Library with outdoor access to the City Center and Clematis Street. City Center will be home to over 400 employees and approximately 400 visitors a day. The City is seeking a vendor that is creative and customer service oriented to attract guests by offering an array of healthy foods for any time of the day. The City will base its decision on assortment of food choices, business experience, and the quality of the food. The City Commission will hold a taste test of the top candidates. This opportunity is available until June 17th.”
For more information or to receive a copy of the Invitation to Negotiate please contact the Procurement Division at 561-822-2100.
To Dad, from Me!
May 21, 2008 - Newsletter
The City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a one-day program entitled “To Dad, From Me!” This program will be held Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm at South Olive Community Center. Children ages 3 – 10 will have the opportunity to create fun gifts to give their dads for Fathers’ Day. All the materials will be provided to make a variety of cool, crafty items. Kids can also create Fathers’ Day cards to accompany the presents. The cost for this program is $6.00 per child for City of West Palm Beach residents and $7.50 per child for non-residents.
For more information, please call South Olive Community Center at
(561) 804-4945.
Green Task Force Tours Grassy Waters Preserve
May 21, 2008 - Newsletter
One of the City’s newest groups recently toured one of the City’s finest gems.
Some members of the City’s Green Task Force spent the afternoon at Grassy Waters Preserve, which is the main source of the City’s drinking water. The group came away with a better understanding of how the City’s water system works, as well as an appreciation for the natural beauty of the preserve.
Under the direction of Mayor Lois J. Frankel, the City of West Palm Beach formed the committee to make recommendations to the Mayor on sustainability and environmental issues. The recommendations will be intended to help the City reduce its carbon footprint.
“I’d like to thank the citizens on this task force for volunteering their time and taking on the crucial task of making our City more environmentally friendly,” said Mayor Frankel.
The task force is made up of private citizens with backgrounds ranging from energy management to engineering. The group has held several meetings, all of which have been open to the public. West Palm Beach City Commission President Jeri Muoio has been selected to be the City Commission’s liaison to the task force.
The City Green Task Force plans to meet with various City departments and leaders to better understand how the City operates, to analyze current “green” efforts and to make recommendations for improvements and changes. The task force plans to examine a wide range of issues including the City’s vehicle fleet, office waste reduction and energy conservation.
Mayor’s Message: Be Green, Save Green
May 21, 2008 - Newsletter
If you’re wanting to do your part to protect the environment, you can pitch in by saving energy. When we cut our energy use, good things happen: you help the environment by reducing harmful emissions and you save money on your electric bill.
Here are the top ten ways you can save energy in your home.
The tips are provided by Florida Power and Light:
- Cool your home to 78 degrees or higher with the thermostat set on auto
- Heat your home at 68 degrees or lower with the thermostat set at auto
- Install a programmable thermostat to maximize savings
- Clean or replace your AC filter monthly
- Turn off ceiling fans when you leave the room
- Avoid pre-rinsing dishes before putting in dishwasher
- Limit the time you run your pool pump
- Adjust the water level on your washing machine to match the load size, and always wash in cold water
- Clean the lint filter in your dryer before each load
- Use the auto sensor on your dryer to avoid over-drying clothes.
Follow these quick and easy steps to help save the environment and cut your bill.
We’ll have more money saving tips in upcoming editions of CityConnect!