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January 28, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE · Community Meeting Set for Jan. 30 on Proposed Central-Western Communities Overlay · Palm Tran Announces “The LINK” · Come to the 10th Annual Out of School Programs Resource Fair · Get a Jump Start on Your Taxes · Learn the Art of Bonsai at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens · Volunteer Opportunity with Environmental Resources Management
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Community Meeting Set for Jan. 30 on Proposed Central-Western Communities Overlay
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is considering establishing an overlay to guide future development in the central-western communities, an unincorporated area of approximately 43,000 acres generally located west of Royal Palm Beach between Northlake and Southern boulevards. The overlay would replace the sector plan which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in 2005, but which was found not to be in compliance with state requirements, and was subsequently repealed by the BCC. A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Media Center of Seminole Ridge Community High School to update residents on the planning effort and to obtain public comment on issues and topics related to development in the rural-residential area. For further information, contact the Palm Beach County Planning Division at 233-5300. Seminole Ridge Community High School is located at 4601 Seminole Pratt-Whitney Road, approximately 2.5 miles north of Okeechobee Boulevard on the west side. Who: Commissioner Jess Santamaria and What: Central-Western Communities Overlay Community Meeting Where: Seminole Ridge High School Media Center When: Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 6 p.m. Contact: Maria Bello, 233-5300
Palm Tran Announces “The LINK” Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s transit system, will launch “The LINK,” its new route deviation service, on February 11. Palm Tran will host a kick-off event on February 6 at 2 p.m. at the Caridad Center, 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, where the Lime LINK will be introduced. The Lime LINK is one of seven new Palm Tran routes serving residential and gated communities where fixed-route service is not available. The Lime LINK begins at Nassau Square on Lake Worth Road and runs south on Lyons Road to the Caridad Center. The Caridad Center provides free medical and dental care to a large population of agricultural workers, laborers and the working poor of Palm Beach County through the dedicated work of more than 500 licensed professional and community volunteers. The other six LINKs are:
The LINK will deviate to shopping locations, medical centers and Tri-Rail stations, and connects to existing Palm Tran routes, thereby serving areas where fixed-routes are currently unavailable. The routes will run Monday through Thursday with one to two routes in operation each day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is 50 cents each way. All vehicles are ADA accessible. The LINK will deviate up to three-quarters of a mile from its planned routes for scheduled pick-ups and drop-offs and will have scheduled stops in addition to “flag down” locations along the route. Trips can be scheduled 72 hours in advance. The new service is fully funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. “We are excited about the accessibility that The LINK will give residents,” said Lili Agee, Marketing Manager for Palm Tran. “The LINK is going to make people’s lives a lot easier.” Palm Tran's mission, since its inception in 1973, is to provide efficient, safe and inexpensive public transportation for the people of Palm Beach County. For route maps, additional information or to schedule a pick-up, visit www.palmtran.org or call 561-649-9838.
Come to the 10th Annual Out of School Programs Resource Fair
This free vendor fair for afterschool/summer camp programmers and directors, childcare providers, and recreation programmers is an exciting opportunity for anyone devoted to providing unique and worthwhile activities and resources for youth. During this interactive fair, you will gain valuable ideas and connections. Bring your calendar to schedule bookings. Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Please bring your business card to registration to be entered into a door prize drawing of valuable activities and supplies. Don’t miss out on Discovering the Wonders of Summer! For more information about Out of School Programs and other programs available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.pbcparks.com.
Get a Jump Start on Your Taxes
Here are seven ways to get a good jump on your tax preparation long before the April 15 deadline. For more tips, visit the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service’s Family and Consumer Division Web site here: http://www.pbcgov.com/coopext/FACS/
Learn the Art of Bonsai at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Volunteer Opportunity with Environmental Resources Management
The Seacrest Scrub Natural Area protects scrub habitat - one of Florida’s rarest habitats. It is estimated that less than two percent of Florida scrub remains in Palm Beach County. Seacrest Scrub Natural Area protects many plants and animals, including several species of airplants and the gopher tortoise. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and trash and help with trail maintenance on Saturday, Feb. 2. Dress comfortably – pants are recommended (volunteers will be working in heavy brush), as are sneakers or boots, and a hat. Equipment and refreshments will be supplied. There are no restroom facilities at this site. Event participation will be limited to the first 30 volunteers who register. To register for these events call 233-2426 or e-mail Ann Mathews at amathews@co.palm-beach.fl.us.
DATE: Saturday, Feb. 2 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to Noon DIRECTIONS: From I-95 exit at Woolbright Road. Head east on Woolbright Road to Seacrest Blvd. Turn right and head south on Seacrest Blvd. for roughly two miles. The natural area is located on the east side of Seacrest Blvd. (just south of Bethesda Hospital).
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Star-Gazing: Head to Riverbend Park for a star-gazing event on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Riverbend Park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is
located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter. For more information about Riverbend Park and other programs available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation
Department, visit www.pbcparks.com · Bird Watching: Did you know that bird watching is one of America's favorite pastimes? Find out how to get started in bird-watching, and learn to identify common birds at Green Cay Nature Center. Bring your binoculars! The event is on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome and the event costs $3 per person. (Kids 4 and under free.) Green Cay Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach. Visit www.pbcparks.com/nature for more information.
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