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October 20, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
· Supervisor of Elections Office Offers Speakers Bureau · New Splashpark Opens at John Prince Park · TV Series Encourages Students to Pursue “Industries of the Mind” Careers · Veteran’s Coalition of South Florida Presents Annual Veteran’s Day Program · Head to the Annual Family Fall Festival at West Jupiter Recreation Center
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Supervisor of Elections Office Offers Speakers Bureau
If you would like to have a representative speak to your organization, group or club anytime from now through Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, please reply immediately by calling 561-355-6680 or send a fax to 561-355-4950. You can also find a wealth of election information on the Web at www.pbcelections.org
New Splashpark Opens at John Prince Park
Lake Worth on Saturday, October 11. The brightly colored, 3700-square-foot, interactive water playground is the newest addition to the popular four-acre playground. Admission is free to the nautical-themed facility.
Many children have disabilities that make it hard or impossible for them to enjoy traditional playgrounds. The accessible playground surrounding the new splashpark features sensory-rich, barrier-free play areas designed for children between the ages of 2 and 12. Ramps allow children in wheelchairs to experience elevated areas safely. Balance beams and stepping pods support children with Down’s syndrome and help to improve their equilibrium. Rigorous and challenging activities allow all children to play at their highest potential. Palm Beach County’s new splashpark and Boundless playground are located in John Prince Park, 2520 Lake Worth Road, in Lake Worth. For more information, please visit www.pbcparks.com.
TV Series Encourages Students to Pursue “Industries of the Mind” Careers
The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission (FTC), in partnership with the Palm Beach County Economic Development Office and the Palm Beach County School District, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Industries of the Mind, a series of seven 30-second commercials featuring three men who struggle to find a job after dropping out of school. The commercials, starring local comedians Frank Licari, Jesse Furman and Travis Thomas of “The Jove Improv,” give insight into the numerous options for young people in Palm Beach County who are planning to enter the county’s workforce. The commercials are produced and directed by filmmaker V. Alex Marquez. The commercials are based on the 21st Century Palm Beach County Strategic Economic Plan findings that identified seven industry clusters for Palm Beach County’s future: bioscience, aerospace, marine and environmental science, information technology, tourism, film arts & culture, and international banking and financial services. The commercials will serve as a recruitment tool to encourage students to seek out educational programs within one of those industry clusters, and to link the connection between industry clusters and student involvement. “The world is now witnessing some of the greatest technological transformations in history,” said Kevin Johns, Palm Beach County Economic Development Director. “We want to popularize career pathways for our kids to be successful in these new technologies. Using the media to achieve that goal through a partnership between the FTC, the schools and the Industries of the Mind is part of our solution.” At
the end of each commercial, viewers are invited to visit
“IndustriesoftheMind.net” to get more information on various industries.
Veteran’s Coalition of South Florida Presents Annual Veteran’s Day Program
The Veteran’s Coalition of South Florida will present their annual Veteran’s Day Program at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Veteran’s Park.
The event honors veterans of our armed services and will feature a procession of colors, guest speakers, and patriotic music. The public is invited to attend and is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Veteran’s Park is located at 9400 West Palmetto Park Road, between Lyons Road and US Hwy. 441 in west fgffggBoca Raton.
For more information about Veteran’s Park and other parks or programs available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.pbcparks.com.
Head to the Annual Family Fall Festival at West Jupiter Recreation Center
The International Bazaar will feature music, games, crafts, and food representing various countries from around the globe. Many local sponsors and restaurants will be providing food and prizes for the event. A door prize ticket will be given to each family who registers at the entrance. Admission is $2 for children ages 4 to 15 and the event is free for adults and children under age 3. Advanced registration is not required. For more information, please call (561) 694-5430. West Jupiter Recreation Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 6401 Indiantown Road in Jupiter. For more information about programs and events offered at West Jupiter Recreation Center, as well as other programs available through the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.pbcparks.com.
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