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July 2, 2007

 

IN THIS ISSUE

 

·        Palm Tran Introduces New Rider Rewards Program

·        Protect Your Skin From the Summer Heat During UV Safety Month

·        Palm Beach County Libraries Welcome Harry Potter Fans

·        Sea Turtle Walks Available in Palm Beach County

·        Attention Small Business Owners: Learn How To Do Business With the County

·        Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

 

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Palm Tran Introduces New Rider Rewards Program

 

Palm Tran is launching a new program for regular riders. If you rack up enough QUIK passes, you could be eligible for some great prizes. Here’s how it works: After riding a Palm Tran bus, mail in your QUIK pass with your name and address and a gift will be sent to you. Prizes vary depending on the number of passes you send in:

 

  • 7 daily QUIK passes win an FM headset
  • 15 daily QUIK passes win a Palm Tran backpack
  • 30 daily QUIK passes or 1 31-day QUIK pass wins a Palm Tran umbrella
  • 40 daily QUIK passes or 2 31-day QUIK passes wins a free 31-day QUIK pass

 

Prizes are limited to one per person. Be sure to include your phone number with all submissions. The promotion is partially funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation. The program ends October 1, 2007. For more information about Palm Tran’s programs and services, click here: http://www.pbcgov.com/palmtran/

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Protect Yourself From the Summer Rays During UV Safety Month

As residents head outdoors during the summer months, Palm Beach County’s Cooperative Extension Service is urging people to protect their skin during “UV Safety Month.” Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and protective clothing are recommended protection against excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation. While small amounts of UV are beneficial to the body, too much sun can result in long-term problems, such as skin cancer and cataracts, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) The EPA offers these measures to protect yourself from summer rays:

 

  • Do Not Burn
  • Avoid Sun Tanning and Tanning Beds
  • Generously Apply Sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15
  • Wear Protective Clothing, Including a Hat, Sunglasses, and Full-Length Clothing
  • Seek Shade
  • Use Extra Caution Near Water, Snow and Sand
  • Watch for the UV Index

For more information about Palm Beach County’s Cooperative Extension Service’s classes and events, click here: http://www.pbcgov.com/coopext/FACS/index.htm

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Palm Beach County Library Welcomes Harry Potter Fans

 

Are you a Hogwarts fan? Palm Beach County library will be celebrating all things Harry Potter during the month of July in time for two major events: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the boy wizard series, debuts on July 21st and the fifth movie installment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, premieres at theaters July 13th.

 

The library will celebrate with a variety of programs for fans of all ages. Upcoming events include:

 

·        A July 11th showing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at the Main Library

·        Harry Potter bingo and trivia at the North County Regional branch and a chance to attend “Wizard School” at the Southwest County Regional branch on July 19th

·        A “magical afternoon” in a Hogwarts-themed meeting room at the West Boynton branch on July 20th

·        A July 21st Harry Potter celebration for grown-ups where adult fans will participate in a trivia-filled discussion of the Harry Potter universe at the Greenacres branch. Attendees will receive a copy of the latest book for check-out. Sign up is limited and pre-registration is required.

·        A party to celebrate Harry Potter’s 18th birthday on July 31st at the Okeechobee Boulevard branch

 

For more information about Harry Potter events or other programs, call your local library or click here: http://www.pbclibrary.org/

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Sea Turtle Walks Available in Palm Beach County

 

Sea turtle walks are available this month at locations throughout Palm Beach County. If you are heading to the beach at night to observe nesting sea turtles, it is advised that you are led by a trained guide permitted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Walks are conducted under strict guidelines to reduce disturbance to sea turtles. If planning to attend a walk, call to set up an appointment. Capacity for tours is limited and there is a charge for participation.

 

Tours are available at these locations:

 

Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, Florida.
Loggerhead Park, 14200 U.S. 1, Juno Beach, Florida 33408.
Reservations accepted by phone at (561) 627-8280.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Nature Center
10900 State Road A1A, North Palm Beach (Singer Island)
Reservations accepted by phone at (561) 624-6952.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton.
Tickets must be purchased in person.
Call (561) 338-1473 for more information.

To learn more about Palm Beach County’s sea turtle population, click here: http://www.pbcgov.com/erm/protection/turtles.asp

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Attention Small Business Owners: Learn How to Do Business with the County

Palm Beach County’s Office of Small Business Assistance is offering a free work shop series called “Bids and Business in Palm Beach County: Roadmap to Progress.” The classes are designed to give business owners a general overview of the bidding process from County employees who represent various departments, including Purchasing, Engineering, Water Utilities and Facilities Development & Operations. Staff members will present the mechanics of how their departments operate in the County and attendees will get a full understanding of the bidding process. Upcoming workshops will be held on July 18th and September 19th. All workshops are held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Palm Beach County Purchasing Conference Room, 50 South Military Trail, Room 109 in West Palm Beach.

For more information about the Office of Small Business Assistance, click here: http://www.pbcgov.com/osba/

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Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

 

·        Volunteer at John Prince Golf Learning Center in Lake Worth. The new center, located at 4754 South Congress Ave, features three practice holes, a lighted driving range and a practice chipping and putting area. Call Bethany King at (561) 966-6666 for more information

 

  • Bring your kids to Green Cay Nature Center for story and craft time on July 28 at 2:00 p.m. The monthly event for kids ages 3 to 5 features stories, learning time and crafts about animals and other nature-related themes. Topics vary each month. Cost is $1 per child. Green Cay Nature Center is located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road in Boynton Beach. Call (561) 966-7000 or visit the nature center to make reservations.

 

  • Head to Riverbend Park for an event called “Follow the Orange Blazes.” Participants will hike the historic Florida Trail winding around Cypress sloughs, freshwater lakes and streams and shady hammocks on July 22nd from 9 to 11 a.m. Riverbend Park is located at 9060 Indiantown Road in Jupiter. The program is free and does not require reservations.

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