3rd Annual Mayor’s Putting Challenge
Dec 12, 2008 - City Commission, Mayor's Office
3RD ANNUAL MAYORS PUTTING CHALLENGE
WEST PALM BEACH GOLF COURSE
SATURDAY, DEC 13TH 2PM (CLINIC BEGINS) (PUTTING CHALLENGE 4PM)
JR. TOURNAMENT, FREE GOLF CLINIC, FREE FOOD
MEMBER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAYS
For the 3rd consecutive year, the West Palm Beach Golf Course has hosted the Mayors Putting Challenge. All Commissioners and the Mayor are scheduled to attend for a putting competition for yearly bragging rights.
7001 Parker Ave.
West Palm Beach, Fl. 33401
www.wpalmbeachgc.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 561-822-1592
Road Resurfacing Project
Dec 12, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Traffic
When:Â Beginning Monday, December 15, 2008
Affected Area:Â 4th Street between N. Flagler Drive and N. Quadrille Blvd.
(12-12-08) Motorists should be aware that the City of West Palm Beach will be doing road work on 4th Street between N. Quadrille Boulevard and N. Flagler Drive beginning the afternoon of Monday, December 15, 2008. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Crews will be milling and resurfacing 4th Street. Eastbound travel lanes will be closed during this project. One westbound travel lane will be open to thru traffic only. Barricades and detour signs will be installed, and a flagman will be on-site to direct traffic as necessary. All businesses in the work zone will remain open throughout this project.
Motorists are advised not to park vehicles on 4th Street during this project.
Holiday Happenings In Northwood Village
Dec 12, 2008 - CRA, Mayor's Office
When:Â Beginning Friday, December 12, 2008
Where:Â Northwood Village, West Palm Beach
Northwood Village will be the home of festive holiday happenings all weekend long. You’re invited to rediscover this unique shopping and entertainment district at a series of free, fun events.
Enjoy boutique wine tastings and create your very own holiday bouquet at the Holiday Art and Wine Promenade on Friday, December 12th, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be live music, artist vendors and more.
Join us for the Sunny Santa Wrap-up Party on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunny 104.3 is hosting the wrap-up party for its annual Toy Drive. Join us along Northwood Road, and be sure to take a photo with Santa while you’re here.
Saturday night features the grand opening of Jade Kitchen. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m in their art deco-inspired dining room in the heath of Northwood Village at 422 Northwood Road.
The weekend continues on Sunday with the grand opening of Café Centro Piano Bar. Enjoy cocktails, tappas and the delightful sounds of the baby grand piano from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 404 Northwood Road.
Route Information for Holiday Lighting and Mayor’s Parade
Dec 10, 2008 - Community Events, Mayor's Office, Traffic
When:Â Thursday, December 11, 2008
Affected Area:Â Clematis Street, downtown WPB
(12-10-08) The following are the road closures for the Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting and 3 rd Annual WPB Mayor’s Parade . This family-friendly, free event is being held Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. along Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach.
Clematis Street will be closed to traffic between South Rosemary Avenue and Tamarind Avenue beginning at 2:00 p.m. for parade setup.
Clematis Street will be closed to traffic from Flagler Drive to Olive Avenue beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Narcissus Avenue will be closed to traffic from Banyan Boulevard and Datura Street beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Clematis Street will be closed to traffic between Flagler Drive and South Rosemary Avenue beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Olive Avenue, Dixie Highway, Quadrille Boulevard, Rosemary Avenue and Sapodilla Avenue will all be closed to traffic between Banyan Boulevard and Datura Street beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Flagler Drive will be closed between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street beginning at 6:00 p.m.
All roads will re-open once the parade is over with the exception of Clematis Street from east of Olive Avenue to Flagler Drive and Narcissus Avenue from Banyan Boulevard to Datura Street. Those roads will reopen upon the conclusion of Clematis by Night after 9:30 p.m.
The WPB GreenMarket Celebrates the Season with Lots of Holiday Happenings
Dec 10, 2008 - Community Events, Greenmarket, Mayor's Office
(December 10, 2008) – This holiday season the West Palm Beach GreenMarket is celebrating with lots of cheer and activities. Guests can partake in all of the holiday happenings this month at the intersection of 2 nd St. and Narcissus Ave. which will include:
Saturday, December 13
FREE Holiday Pet Photos
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Even Fluffy can get in the holiday spirit at the market! Guests can bring their pet to get a free holiday photo taken with one of Santa’s elves. Photos are courtesy of Louis & Co., a dog store.
Toys for Tots
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
‘Tis the season of giving. Guests are invited to help the children of our community by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program. These toys will go to underprivileged children and bring them the joy of the holidays.
Live Holiday Music
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy some holiday cheer while they listen to the Zotallica Violin Trio play their favorite holiday tunes.
Saturday, December 20
Chef Demonstration
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Chef Tammy Jo Newman from the Palm Beach Gardens High School Culinary Arts program, will be out with students to create delicious dishes with fresh ingredients gathered at the market. Guests are invited to come out and learn how to make these tasty dishes and sample the student’s work.
FREE Kids Face Painting at Candy Cane Row
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kids can get in the spirit as they walk down Candy cane row and get a free face painting. The kids are sure to smile with a cute snowman or reindeer painted on their face, and they will also receive a FREE candy cane treat!
Toys for Tots
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
‘Tis the season of giving. Guests are invited to help the children of our community by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program. These toys will go to underprivileged children and bring them the joy of the holidays.
Live Holiday Music
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy some holiday cheer while they listen to the Zotallica Violin Trio play their favorite holiday tunes.
Saturday, December 27
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket will be OPEN during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Guests are invited to come down with their family and friends and say hello to their neighbors while enjoying pleasant outdoor shopping at their favorite local vendors, breakfast or lunch at the GreenMarket Café, and live music throughout the market.
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is the area’s original and most popular greenmarket. This traditional European-style farmers market has become a Saturday morning staple that welcomes city residents and visitors alike. Each Saturday vendors bring an abundant selection of locally grown and just harvested produce, plants and specialty items to downtown West Palm Beach including a variety of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, tropical and native plants, fresh-cut flowers, artisan foods, and much more. Guests can also sit and enjoy their made-to-order breakfast or lunch at the GreenMarket Café. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is dog-friendly and offers free parking in the Banyan Street Garage during market hours. The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events and is located on along 2 nd Street and Narcissus Avenue just outside of City Hall in Downtown West Palm Beach. For more information about the West Palm Beach GreenMarket or other City-produced events, please call 561-822-1515.