GO BACK 100 at KALEIDOSCOPE 2009
Dec 30, 2008 - Community Events, Mayor's Office
Celebrating 100 Years of the Many Cultures and Rich History of Palm Beach County
The City of West Palm Beach is making preparations to send guests on a trip around the world for FREE at Kaleidoscope 2009. Kaleidoscope is an interactive multicultural festival that showcases the cultural diversity in our community, where guests can tour villages created by Palm Beach County students and local cultural organizations. Kaleidoscope 2009 will “Go Back 100,” a new event theme that will celebrate 100 years of the many cultures and rich history of Palm Beach County to mark the Palm Beach County and School District of Palm Beach County Centennials. Kaleidoscope 2009 is an officially sanctioned event of the Palm Beach County Centennial and the School District Centennial.
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Kaleidoscope 2009 – Go Back 100!
Featuring villages from around the world, an interactive kid’s area, ethnic foods and refreshments, an international bazaar and multicultural entertainment with the Young Dubliners at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
**New Event Location – Meyer Amphitheatre and the Palm Beach Post Park**
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 2009 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. 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 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach. Features include multicultural entertainment, villages from around the world, kid’s interactive activities, ethnic foods and refreshments, and an international bazaar. Participating sponsors include National City, Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, 97.9 fm WRMF, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Comcast, the West Palm Beach Marriott, the Children’s Services Council, Coca-Cola, and Panera Bread. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, call (561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org.
City of WPB New Year’s Schedule
Dec 30, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Works
All City of West Palm Beach offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2009, for New Year’s Day.
There WILL be recycling pickup on Thursday, January 1, 2009, but no garbage pickup.
All of Thursday’s residential, commercial and yard waste routes will be collected on Friday, January 2nd. Friday’s routes will be collected on Saturday, January 3rd. Saturday’s routes will be collected as scheduled on Saturday.
Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration
Dec 23, 2008 - Clematis By Night, Community Events, Mayor's Office
City Celebrates Historic Occasion with a Special TUESDAY event
(December 23, 2008 – West Palm Beach) The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to bring some presidential celebrations to downtown West Palm Beach on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. This special Tuesday Inauguration Celebration will include live viewing parties at noon during the swearing-in ceremony at numerous downtown restaurants, inauguration specials at downtown retailers, and individual business celebrations well into the evening. Then, to celebrate this historic occasion, the City will move their weekly Thursday night event, Clematis by Night, for one night only to Tuesday, January 20. This special Tuesday night celebration will include an inaugural salute to President Obama at 7:00 p.m. Guests are invited to come join in the celebrations and collect their FREE commemorative Inauguration poster throughout the day while supplies last.
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CLEMATIS BY NIGHT INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
TUESDAY, January 20, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Centennial Square, Downtown West Palm Beach
Noon – Live viewing parties at downtown restaurants with merchant specials and celebrations
7:00 pm – Special Inaugural Salute to President Obama
Collect a FREE commemorative Inauguration poster while supplies last!
FREE EVENT!
Produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority
For more information: 561-822-1515 or www.clematisbynight.net
The Clematis by Night Inaugural Celebration is produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and brought to you by Clear Channel Radio, The Palm Beach Post, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Wachovia, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Samuel Adams, Heineken, the West Palm Beach Marriott and many others. For more information about this event, please contact the City of West Palm Beach, Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net
City of WPB Holiday Schedule
Dec 22, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Public Works
(12/22/08) All City of West Palm Beach offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2008, for Christmas.
There will be no recycling pickup on Thursday, December 25. Recycling will be picked up the following Thursday, January 1, 2009.
All of Thursday’s residential, commercial and yard waste routes will be collected on Friday, December 26th. Friday’s routes will be collected on Saturday, December 27th. Saturday’s routes will be collected as scheduled on Saturday.
The schedule will be the same for the week of New Year’s.
WPB to Offer Citizen Police and Fire Academy
Dec 19, 2008 - Fire Department, Mayor's Office
(Friday, December 19, 2008) West Palm Beach residents hoping to learn more about public safety and get involved in their City government have an exciting new opportunity.
The West Palm Beach Police and Fire Rescue Departments will be offering a 13-week Citizen Police and Fire Academy to the public. Space is limited, so sign up today! The classes will be on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting January 26, 2009. The class will meet at the Police Department on Banyan Boulevard.
The academy will immerse students in every area of both the Police and Fire Rescue departments. Activities will include a four-hour police ride along, fire station tours and demonstrations of the latest public safety technology. The course provides lessons in police and fire work that the average citizen rarely has an opportunity to experience.
To register for this exciting course, call Officer Kelly Carsillo at 561-822-1620.