“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’s Windsor Avenue Improvements to Make Area Safer, Encourage Business Investment

Mayor Lois J. Frankel joined local business owners and area residents in kicking off the Windsor Avenue improvement project today.  The $1.2 million dollar project will improve the area’s safety, encourage new business investment and beautify the street.  The project is funded by the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

“This project continues our commitment to revitalizing our City and improving local communities,” said Mayor Frankel.  “The improvements will make this area more attractive for businesses and safer for our nearby residents.”

The improvements will be along Windsor Avenue between 25th Street and 29th Street.  New sidewalks will be added, greatly improving safety for pedestrians, including school children.  New overhead lighting will also improve the area’s safety.  New curbs will be put in place, the area will be landscaped and the CRA will replace aging infrastructure, including underground drainage pipes.  Work on the project is expected to be finished in the spring of 2009.

 What:  City Upgrading, Improving Local Neighborhood
 When:  Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
 Where:  Corner of Windsor Avenue and Service Road, WPB

(09/19/08)  The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will continue its commitment to revitalizing neighborhoods and blighted areas with the kickoff of the $1.2 million Windsor Avenue improvement project.  A kickoff ceremony will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Windsor Avenue and Service Road in West Palm Beach.

The CRA is investing $1.2 million along Windsor Avenue between 25th Street and 29th Street.  The City will replace aging infrastructure (including drainage pipes), install new sidewalks and new curbs, install new overhead street lighting to improve visibility and safety, and landscape the area.

When:  Friday, June 13, 2008 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Where:  West end of Northwood Road near Broadway

The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Northwood Village will welcome three new businesses to the neighborhood with a ribbon cutting and block party on Friday, June 13, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the west end of Northwood Road near Broadway.

Northwood Village will welcome three new shops: “etc.;” “Beauty Supply and More;” and “Northwood Cell Phones.”

The event will feature a live oldies band, dance demonstrations, food and beverages and more.  It is part of a monthly series of Northwood Village Ambassador block parties that typically draw more than 300 people.

When: Friday, May 9, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sunset Bar and Grill, 2500 Broadway, WPB.

(05/09/08) The City of West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency will help Sunset Bar and Grill celebrate six years in Northwood Village at a special event on Friday, May 9, 2008 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at 2500 Broadway.

Sunset Bar and Grill’s event will serve at the meeting place for this month’s Northwood Village Neighborhood Ambassadors gathering. The gathering is a monthly event that brings together business owners, residents and guests to celebrate Northwood Village’s emerging revitalization.

What:  Grand Opening Ceremony for new Northwood Village business.
When:  Friday, March 14, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; ribbon cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Where:  Gardenhouse, 437 Northwood Road, WPB.

(03/14/08)  City of West Palm Beach Mayor Lois J. Frankel will help celebrate the opening of a new business in Northwood Village at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at “Gardenhouse,” located at 437 Northwood Road.

“Gardenhouse” offers a blend of both indoor and outdoor garden furnishings ranging from vintage to modern.  The Northwood Ambassadors will be holding their monthly gathering at this event.