Moving Sale – May 16, 2009
Apr 30, 2009 - Procurement
Road and Waterfront Information for Sunfest
Apr 24, 2009 - Uncategorized
When: Beginning Monday, April 27, 2009
Affected Area: Flagler Dr. between Banyan Blvd. and Lakeview Ave.
(04/24/09) The following roads in downtown WPB will be closed for Sunfest 2009:
Flagler Drive will be closed between Banyan Boulevard and Lakeview Avenue beginning Monday, April 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.
Other closures include Fern Street between Olive Avenue and Flagler Drive, Datura Street between Narcissus Avenue and Flagler Drive, Narcissus Avenue between Datura Street and Evernia Street, North Clematis Street between Lantana Avenue and Flagler Drive and South Clematis Street between the E.R. Bradley’s parking lot entrance and Flagler Drive.
The three docks on the West Palm Beach waterfront will be closed to the public and boaters during Sunfest setup, beginning Monday, April 27, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. Sunfest patrons will be able to access the docks during Sunfest hours, but the docks will not be open to boaters.
The docks will remain closed to boaters and the general public until Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.
Special Tribute at Northwood Village
Apr 24, 2009 - Uncategorized
What: Nights in Northwood Village hosts a Special Tribute to Bill & Jeanne Martin and Celebrates Grand Openings at the Art & Wine Promenade
When: Friday, April 24, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 400 – 500 blocks of Northwood Road and Spruce Avenue in Northwood Village
Who: Produced by the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Northwood Village Merchants
Nights in Northwood Village will celebrate “new beginnings” this Friday at the Art & Wine Promenade starting with a special tribute to Bill and Jeanne Martin. Their dedication to our community has been instrumental in the growth and improvement in the northend of the city and especially in Northwood Village. This positive growth is evidenced this week by three grand re-opening celebrations and the grand opening of This Is It Cafe.
At 5:30 p.m., under the arbor in front of 525 Northwood Road, Commissioner Molly Douglas will read the Proclamation and give the Martins a custom-designed key to the Village created by local artist, David Alfonsetti and a fused glass star by local artist and Northwood Village merchant, Karen Campbell.
Following the tribute, celebrations will take place for three grand re-openings. These businesses received merchant assistance grants from the West Palm Beach CRA to improve and grow their business. The ceremony schedule is as follows: 6:00 p.m – Supe’s Jamaican Restaurant at 517 Northwood Road; 6:15 p.m. – MirJean Island Cuisine at 428 Northwood Road in Northwood Court; 6:30 – Mo Betta Braids & Things at 428 Northwood Road in Northwood Court.
The formal celebrations will culminate at 7:00 p.m. with the grand opening ceremony for This Is It Cafe, at the corner of 24th & Spruce, established by the same family that brought us the West Palm Beach landmark, This Is It Pub . The celebration includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, live music and an art exhibit by Kim Neilson and Joseph LaPierre.
All of these special events will take place during the Art & Wine Promenade from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. featuring boutique wine tastings, live music by Monkey See Duo, Davis & Dow and Jazz Elite, and streetside artist trunk shows.
Mayor, City Partnering with NFL on ‘Trail of Trees’
Apr 22, 2009 - Uncategorized
When: Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Gaines Park, 1501 N. Australian Avenue, WPB
(04/22/09) City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will join National Football League officials in a tree planting ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at Gaines Park, located at 1501 North Australian Avenue.
Mayor Frankel will be helping the N.F.L. continue work on the “Trail of Trees,” an environmental project connecting Tampa to Miami with a “living bridge” of trees. Tampa and Miami are the host cities for Super Bowls XLIII (Tampa Bay) and XLIV (South Florida).
The NFL has planted more than 20,000 trees in the past five years as part of the NFL Environmental Program. This series of tree plantings will mark the final environmental effort for Super Bowl XLIII and the first of many environmental events for Super Bowl XLIV.
Former Senator, Presidential Candidate to visit WPB Library
Apr 20, 2009 - Uncategorized
When: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Grand Reading Room, WPB Public Library, 411 Clematis Street
(04/20/09) Former Senator and Presidential Candidate George McGovern will visit the West Palm Beach Public Library on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The library is located at 411 Clematis Street, near the intersection of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway. The event will be held in the Grand Reading Room on the 4 th floor. It is FREE of charge and open to the public.
Mr. McGovern will be answering questions and signing copies of his new book, “Abraham Lincoln.” The book coincides with the 200 th Anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the McGovern Foundation, which helps students with continuing education. McGovern has a Ph.D. in History and was the Democratic nominee for President in 1972.