Interactive 3-D Library Exhibit Helps WPB Celebrate 114th B-day
Oct 29, 2008 - Library, Mayor's Office
When: Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Downtown WPB Library, 100 Clematis Street
(10/29/08) The West Palm Beach Public Library will unveil a new, interactive 3-D multimedia exhibit as part of the celebration of the City of West Palm Beach’s 114th birthday. The celebration and unveiling of the exhibit will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the WPB Library located at 100 Clematis Street in West Palm Beach.
The exhibit will use a fun, interactive display to show how Clematis Street and downtown West Palm Beach have changed and evolved over the years. Visitors will also be offered a slice of birthday cake, have a chance to listen to a barbershop quartet and be able to play old-fashioned games.
WPB Continues Water System Improvements; New Measures Expected to Keep Lead and Copper out of Water, Reduce Corrosion
Oct 29, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Utilities
(Wednesday, October 29, 2008) As part of the overall effort to improve the quality and reliability of the water system and provide top-quality drinking water to its customers, the City of West Palm Beach will launch a new measure designed to help prevent lead and copper leaching from customer’s pipes into the water and to reduce pipe corrosion. The measures will begin on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The City has used anti-corrosion measures in the past, but this new treatment will be a significant improvement over the old system.
The City will gradually introduce a phosphate corrosion control additive into the water supply at the water treatment plant, using a strictly controlled and closely monitored process. This process is being undertaken with the full cooperation and support of the Palm Beach County Health Department and other regulatory agencies.
Though the City no longer uses lead in water pipes or joints, some water customers with older homes still have lead in their home’s pipes, joints or fixtures. The City routinely tests its water for the presence of lead, copper and other materials.
“This measure is part of our commitment to having a top-quality water system,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “We’ll continue to make the necessary investments to improve the quality and reliability of our water supply.”
Water customers are not being asked to take any action as a result of this measure. Should any water customers notice a slight discoloration of their water immediately after this process begins, they should let their water run for a few minutes until it clears. Residents with questions or concerns should contact the City’s 24-hour hotline at 561-822-2222.
The anti-corrosion additive is a poly-orthophosphate blend of 70% orthophosphate and 30% polyphosphate. Orthophosphate forms a protective coating on the inside of pipes in both the distribution system and in customer homes. The coating can help prevent copper and lead from leaching into drinking water, particularly in homes that have pipes or fixtures containing lead. Poly-orthophosphate is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is commonly used to improve water quality and protect water distribution systems.
WPB GreenMarket Canine Costume Contest & Parade on Sat., Oct. 25
Oct 24, 2008 - Greenmarket, Mayor's Office
WHO: West Palm Beach GreenMarket
WHAT: Canine Costume Contest & Parade
WHEN: Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 am
WHERE: 2nd Street and Narcissus Avenue, Downtown West Palm Beach
(October 24, 2008) – The West Palm Beach GreenMarket will hold its annual Canine Costume Contest & Parade this Saturday, October 25 at 10:00 am. Patrons are invited to bring their furry friends dressed in costume and enter them in the contest for great prizes. Categories for the canine costume contest include scariest, funniest, most original and best overall. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the GreenMarket merchandise booth (at the intersection of 2nd Street and Narcissus Avenue). All costume contest participants will be included in the parade to show off their pooch’s Halloween ensemble. Read the rest of this entry »
Fun and Fairytales
Oct 24, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Parks and Recreation
When: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: South Olive Community Center
The City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is presenting “Fun and Fairytales,” an event in which children will walk through a series of fairytale scenes, complete with costumed characters. There will also be a hayride around the park, arts and crafts, and a pumpkin patch storytelling area. This all ages event will be held on Saturday, October 25 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The fee is $3 / City of West Palm Beach residents and $4 / non-residents, or $7 / resident family and $9 / non-resident family. South Olive Community Center is located at 345 Summa Street in West Palm Beach.
For more information, please call South Olive Community Center at
(561) 804-4945.
Haunted Hayride
Oct 24, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Parks and Recreation
When: Friday, October 24, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: South Olive Community Center
The City of West Palm Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is holding a Haunted Hayride at South Olive Community Center on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 7:00 – 9:30 pm. Participants will be able to take a scary hayride around the park, listen to spooky stories, and roast marshmallows around a fire. This event is for all ages. The fee is $2 / City of West Palm Beach residents and $2.50 / non-residents, or $5 / resident family and $6.25 / non-resident family. South Olive Community Center is located at 345 Summa Street in West Palm Beach.
For more information, please call South Olive Community Center at
(561) 804-4945.