Insider Newsletter for September 17, 2022

Published on September 17, 2022

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City Earns 19 Awards for Community Events Campaigns

The Florida Festivals & Events Association recognized the City for its distinguished programming and outreach. Additionally, the City was a co-winner of the first-ever Community Impact Award alongside Clay County.

Click here to read more.

We Want to Hear From You: Howard Park Tennis Court Renovation Community Survey

Residents are invited to share feedback via an online survey that will detail existing infrastructure, as well as review renderings for the upgrades.

Click here for more information.

Click here to access the survey.

FY '23 Budget Hearing on September 22

The City will hold its second public hearing to determine the Fiscal Year '23 budget and millage rate. The tentative budget was developed following community input meetings with residents and commission workshops.

Click here for meeting date and time.

City to Observe National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15

This observance celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Latinos and Hispanics.

Mayor Keith A. James will issue a proclamation during the City Commission meeting on 9/19, and the City will host various FREE community events at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach.

Click here to read more.

City Events & Activities

Grassy Waters Preserve Activities

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at (561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.

Boardwalk Tour
Canoe Cruise
Hike and Craft: Birds and Binoculars
Marsh Critters Dipnetting
Swamp Tromp
And more!

Click here for the Grassy Waters Preserve calendar of events.

Community Events

Sunday on the Waterfront (Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia Street): Sunday, September 18, 4 - 7 p.m. - The Noctámbulo Band (salsa/Latin jazz)
Clematis by Night (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street): Thursday, September 22, 6 - 9 p.m. - Hot Mess ('80s, '90s and today)

Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the September programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

Creative Movement Ballet
Food Assistance
Meet With a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Resume Help & Career Tips
Technology and Innovation Center

Click here for the library's calendar of programming!

Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting

The next city commission meeting will be held on September 19 at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Click here to read the commission approvals and decisions from the commission meeting on September 6.

Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.