Blending multi-octave vocals and world-class tap dancing on a soulful setlist featuring both classic and contemporary chart-topping hits, Solomon Jaye’s TAP INTO SOUL offers an exciting new take on a timeless genre of music. From “I Feel Good” (James Brown) and “Let’s Stay Together” (Al Green) to “Superstition” (Stevie Wonder), “September” (Earth, Wind & Fire), “Shape of You” (Ed Sheeran), and “Uptown Funk” (Bruno Mars), the incredible music featured in this high-energy show (accompanied by Jaye’s frenzy of fast footwork and even some surprise instrumental solos) transports listeners from the 1950s to today in the blink of an eye!
Don't miss Solomon Jaye, taking the stage on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.
Get more details and tickets here!
The Soul in the City Jazz Experience features an electrifying lineup of top musicians from across the nation. Enjoy soothing rhythms and melodies as you overlook the incomparable West Palm Beach Waterfront! Light bites and refreshments will be available for purchase on site.
This concert series is available for a limited time only — and tickets are selling fast!
Tap Into Soul with Solomon Jaye!
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The City of West Palm Beach celebrated the culmination of the Your Waterfront. Your Way. program with an event called Chill in the City. During the free event, residents were invited to participate in yoga sessions, massages, a cold plunge, and more.
This “activation” event was a direct testament to the impact of our community's valued feedback. Everyone at the event helped officially kick-off the revision of our Waterfront!
The City of West Palm Beach has implemented a new and powerful permitting and licensing platform on its website through Open Counter, connecting residents and the public with essential permitting and zoning information that is accessible whenever they need.
The “Permit Planner Portal” available on the City’s Development Services webpage, offers tons of helpful information, walking residents and the public through their projects in a way that is easy to understand. It is a guide to be used before submitting applications — the platform itself is not designed for submitting applications.
The goal of this new platform is to make it easier for residents and business owners to determine zoning and permitting requirements without having to delay their project by having to reach out to City staff. Staff are available during regular business hours, but this gives residents the tools and ability to plan and problem solve on their own time. The platform is operational in English, Spanish, and Creole.
For more information, visit the City’s Development Services webpage or watch an informative video on the City’s YouTube page.
Tonight: Clematis by Fright!
Enjoy a spooktacular, Halloween-themed evening at Clematis by Fright! Enjoy hayrides, face painting, games, food vendors, live music by Nerd Ranger, and FREE trick-or-treating with City officials! Costumes are encouraged but not required— either way, you’ll be eligible to enter our FREE raffle. See you on the Great Lawn!
 Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 – 9 p.m.
The Palm Beach TPA is hosting its Annual Mobility Week Bicycle Ride tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. This approximately 6-mile ride through Downtown West Palm Beach and along Clear Lake Trail includes various types of facilities including separated bicycle lanes, trails, sidewalks, and mixed with traffic on slow streets. Please bring your own bicycle, helmet, water bottle, and sunscreen.
If you’d like to attend, please meet at the TPA by 8:15 a.m. The ride will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Register to attend at PalmBeachTPA.org/MobilityWeek2024.
The Office of Sustainability is giving away up to 4 native trees per West Palm Beach resident/business Downtown on November 2, 2024, at LagoonFest along Flagler Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Available tree species (while supplies last): Spanish Stopper, Bahama Strongbark, West Indian Cherry, Crabwood, Spicewood, Soldierwood, Black Ironwood, Orange Geiger, Paradise Tree, Myrtle-of-the-River, Cinnamon Bark, Dahoon Holly, Redberry Stopper, Tree of Life (Lignum Vitae), Wild Lime, Wild Tamarind, and Marlberry.
*Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Visit here to select your trees ahead of time!
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Hamburger Haven, a community anchor in the Historic Northwest since 1947, has re-opened, to the delight of generations of loyal customers.
Applications are now open! Deadline: Friday, Oct. 31, 2024
The mission of Leadership West Palm Beach is to cultivate the leadership potential of those individuals who reside or work in the City of West Palm Beach and utilize their skills to foster the development of programs and opportunities that would enrich and improve the quality of life in the Palm Beaches.
Participants are exposed to a variety of aspects of the community including government, health and human services, education, economic development, arts, culture and festivals, neighborhoods and even the water catchment area. All of these areas are integral components of our community. Informing the class participants generates leaders with a well-rounded knowledge base to assist in future planning and decision-making for the betterment of West Palm Beach.
Leadership West Palm Beach members are chosen by a selection committee that reviews the applications. Up to 28 individuals are selected for each class. Partial scholarships will be considered for those needing assistance.
For more information, please contact Teri Page at tpage@palmbeaches.org or by phone at (561) 833-3711 (ext. 228).
Learn more and apply here!
Next Week: Makers & Mocktails
FREE Halloween-Themed Event at the Mandel Public Library
Join your fellow Millennials (and Gen Z folks over 21!) for an evening of spooky art and technology crafts on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m.👻
Meet, mingle & make while sipping on a delicious mocktail. Come enjoy fun crafts and tech projects in Studio 411 and the Technology & Innovation Center themed around Halloween! Paint a pumpkin, take some spooky pictures, and more.
Supplies, drinks, souvenir glass, and snacks are included. Light costuming is welcome. This unique M4 event is designed for Millennials and Gen Z, ages 21 to 42! This event is limited to the first 20 attendees to arrive. Learn more here!
It’s not over yet: Hurricane Season Ends on November 30, 2024
It is imperative to continue to be fully prepared for potential storms during the remainder of the hurricane season. Watch the City's new hurricane special Surviving the Season that's full of important information regarding preparation and what to do in the face of a storm.
Additional Hurricane Prep Materials
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Community Resource Marketplace | Mandel Public Library
Attend the 2nd Annual Community Resource Marketplace event on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Mandel Public Library. Meet providers and organizations that offer a variety of services for seniors, veterans, jobseekers, and families — including debt relief and mental health.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to get blood pressure screenings and speak with legal representatives for free legal advice on expungements, immigration, and family law. Additionally, free gun safety locks, Narcan emergency nasal dispensers, children’s books, and more will be available while supplies last. This event is free and open to the public.
Community and Social Services: Connecting Those in Need with Critical Resources
We are thrilled to share two recent success stories from our dedicated Homeless Outreach team. Their tireless efforts and compassionate approach have made a significant impact in our community, and these stories are a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Meet Roy:
Roy, a resilient 62-year-old, faced chronic homelessness on the streets of West Palm Beach for many years. Despite receiving more than 45 crucial direct services, including six shelter referrals, mental health assessments, job training, and case management, Roy was struggling to find success.
However, one day, Roy courageously decided to take a big step and finally confront his addiction — and the Outreach team swiftly jumped into action. Within hours, the team arranged his admission into an inpatient rehab facility, providing clothes and transportation.
Update: Since then, Roy's journey has led him to employment at the addiction treatment center, as an alumni of the program. He has quickly become a leader in his community. Roy also bought a truck and even went on his first vacation in decades to visit his children! He calls our Outreach team regularly to check in and say thank you. We are all rooting for Roy’s continued success.
Meet this Homeward Bound Michigan Couple:
During the Outreach team's recent Downtown engagement efforts, they encountered a new couple along Clematis Street. After talking to the couple, they learned that they were parents to six children and were trying to make their way back to Michigan. They had begun their journey in Key West, traveling through Miami, Broward, and eventually arriving in West Palm Beach.
Both individuals were struggling with alcohol abuse and expressed interest in seeking treatment. The Outreach team, after informing the couple about the Homeward Bound Program, was able to assist them in finding addiction treatment resources and reconnect them with family in Michigan.
They are now starting their recovery journey with the support of loved ones.
We are wishing them all the best!
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FAMU Volunteer Opportunity
We welcome middle school, high school, and college groups to participate in one-time volunteer experiences in our garden. To schedule a volunteer visit, please email VOLUNTEER to taviagordon@famu.edu and include the following details about your group in the body of the email:
- Estimated number of participants
- Age range
- Preferred dates and times, or general availability
- Any required accommodations
For more information, please visit here.
WPB & Manpower Host Hiring Event & Expo
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The City of West Palm Beach, in partnership with Manpower, a global leader in temporary and permanent staffing, will host a Hiring Event & Expo at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, in addition to providing the auditorium event space, will provide career coaching for on-site resume review and interview preparation.
*If you would like to participate, please bring copies of your resume to the event and dress in business attire.
Celebrate "Seasons in the Swamp" at Grassy Waters!
It's spooky season — and that means it's time to strike a pose with pumpkins and skeletons in the swamp!🎃 That's right, folks. Grassy Waters Preserve's "Seasons in the Swamp" photo booth is back and spookier than ever! Come visit the Nature Center and take a photo in the "haunted" canoe and tag us on socials.
Let's Talk About North Dixie Highway!
Come to "Part 2" of our two-part series workshop to see the new street design ideas for US-1/North Dixie Highway, based on your input from the first meeting. We encourage residents to attend this workshop and look forward to sharing more information on the overall study. We'll discuss what we heard from community members during the Part 1 workshop and the new design concept ideas. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your feedback!
Food and beverages will be provided, and parking will be validated.
Please visit the website at Dixie Highway Lane Repurposing Study City of West Palm Beach (wpb.org) or contact Jessica Keller at jkeller@wpb.org for additional information.
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