Grand Opening of unique new business in N’wood Village
Oct 24, 2008 - CRA, Mayor's Office
“Stuck in the Bubble Gum Children’s Book Store”
When: Saturday, October 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: 506 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach
(10/24/08) Local parents will now have a great new place to get their kids excited about reading and help them with their education. “Stuck in the Bubble Gum Children’s Book Store” will hold a grand opening celebration Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be at 11:00 a.m at 506 Northwood Road.
Stuck in the Bubble Gum Children’s Book Store will offer the community reading theaters, tutoring, reading clubs, dramatic expressions, story time for day cares and reading theaters for school field trips.
The owner of the store, Shilondra Sheppard, says “Stuck in the Bubble Gum Bookstore was inspired by my daughter Sydni Sheppard who at the age of eight expressed how reading made her feel ‘Stuck in the Bubble Gum.’ I knew then that she needed more help with reading. She needed me to help her find creative ways to not only like to read but to want to read. I needed to make reading fun and exciting. My goal is to create an environment that will prevent children from feeling “Stuck in the Bubble Gum” like Sydni.”
Please call (561) 820-0030 for more information
City Has Largest Decrease In Crime In State For Same Size Populations
Oct 24, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Police/Crime Prevention
(October 24, 2008) The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has just released its mid-year crime report for cities through-out the state.
The report shows a 20% decrease in the crime rate over the first six months of 2008 in the City of West Palm Beach.
This is the largest drop for any city it’s size in Florida.
Mayor Lois Frankel credits a multitude of strategies with this extraordinary accomplishment,”Strong cooperation with other law enforcement agencies, more officers on the streets, innovative police strategies, active participation of our citizens and programs for our youth are major factors in this accomplishment. Our reduction in crime translates into millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers because of reduced costs for enforcement and prosecution and the hardship and losses caused to victims.”
Chief Delsa Bush believes the hard work of her officers and enforcement of new legal and high-tech tools play a role “We were the first in the state to have an anti-gang ordinance, the first in the area with a downtown curfew for teens, and one of the first departments to utilize the latest technology such as remote cameras in high crime areas. Of course, the dedication of our officers is the key.”
This major reduction is not a statewide trend. Many areas are experiencing significant increases in crime…you can see the stats for the entire state by visiting this web address:
http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/FSAC/UCR/2008/2008SA_County_Municipal_Off.pdf
The decrease represents almost 900 fewer crimes in the city to date this year.
Mayor Frankel asks all residents and visitors to continue their vigilance,” We know that there is still much work to be done. And we will work diligently to keep this trend going.”
For Additional Information: West Palm Beach Public Information Office Chase Scott (561) 822-1411
Last Sunday at the Meyer Concert with Soul Legend Percy Sledge
Oct 23, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Sunday at the Meyer
The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer – Last Concert of the Season featuring
Percy Sledge – the Legend behind “When a Man Loves A Woman”
(October 22, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) – On Sunday, October 26, Percy Sledge, the soulful voice behind the #1 hit single “When a Man Loves a Woman,” will bring his emotional ballad to the Meyer Amphitheatre. Guests can catch the legendary Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer at this season’s final Sunday at the Meyer concert as he performs his touching love songs, gritty southern sounds, and energizing soul hymns. This passionate soul man is sure to bring a taste of the Memphis glory years to downtown West Palm Beach. Read the rest of this entry »
City Employees Raise Money for Charity at Chili Cook-off
Oct 23, 2008 - Mayor's Office
When: Friday, October 24, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: CITY HALL LOBBY, 200 2ND STREET, WPB
(10/24/08) City of West Palm Beach employees will put on their chef’s hats and whip up culinary concoctions at the City’s 9th Annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The cook-off will be held in the City Hall Lobby at 200 2nd Street.
City departments will be competing against each other to see who can create the best-tasting batch of chili. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Heart Association.
Clematis by Fright: The Hot Spot for Thrills and Chills
Oct 22, 2008 - Newsletter
Clematis by Fright is the Hot Spot for Thrills & Chills this Halloween With Tons of Frightful Family Fun and Wild 95.5 Presents Pop Star SHONTELLE
The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with Wild 95.5 to bring downtown West Palm Beach a night full of thrills and chills this Halloween at Clematis by Fright. This annual Halloween celebration will take place in Centennial Square from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and provide tons of frightful family fun along with a performance by pop star SHONTELLE at Centennial Square – all for FREE! Read the rest of this entry »