Events for September 20 - October 8

You're Invited: Grand Opening of the Styx Promenade! Honoring the Past. Empowering the Future on August 1st. The City of West Palm Beach and the CRA proudly invite you to the official Grand Opening of the Styx Promenade, a transformative project that celebrates the legacy of the Historic Northwest District while ushering in a new era of community and economic vitality. The Styx Promenade is a $2.6 million revitalization effort inspired by the original Styx community—African American workers who were displaced from Palm Beach Island and resettled in Pleasant City. The project includes nine Shotgun-style structures, including a restored original home [...]

FB family, some of our millennials have joined forces to support school aged students in PBC — and they need YOUR help to make it happen! How you can help: Donate new notebooks, pencils, folders, and other school essentials to help our local students start the year strong and confident. Every donation makes a difference — let’s show our students that our community cares. Contact Jasmine Holland or Ashanta Williamson on how to donate or click the link in the comments to make a monetary contribution.

Come and enjoy free giveaways, food, games, and more.

Join us in celebrating Tanique, a dedicate Urban League Palm Beach County Young Professional, as she launches her new business @karecompanions aimed at empowering parents to become stronger advocates for their children in education and beyond. 💪📚 The first virtual workshop kicks off on August 4th, and you won’t want to miss this powerful opportunity to learn how to support and speak up for the next generation. RSVP Here: https://KCC360workshop.eventbrite.com 👏 Let’s show her some love and support!

Ready to become a certified lifeguard—for FREE? PBC Parks and Recreation and the American Red Cross are offering a FREE Lifeguard Certification Course at the North County Aquatic Complex in Jupiter! Pretest: July 26 | Certification Dates: Aug 5–8 Ages 15+ Must attend all sessions | Online portion must be completed prior to start of class! Registration opens July 22 at 8 am. Email Instructor Julia Argentati at jargentati@pbc.gov to reserve your spot.

Join the City of West Palm Beach and Community Redevelopment Agency for the Third Quarter Community Outreach Meeting of the year as they provide updates on the latest information on projects in the Historic Northwest Community. The CRA will be inviting multiple City Departments to discuss topics including clean and safe initiatives and gather feedback. Date: Thursday, August 7thTime: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Location: Heart and Soul ParkLocated at 825 N. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Learn more about the CRA at wpb.org/cra Contact us at CRA@wpb.org or 561-822-1550 with any questions.

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) would like to invite you to the upcoming Meet & Greet hosted by ASM Global, the facility management firm for the Greater Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Center. Attend to learn more about available business and procurement opportunities at the Convention Center. This event is open to existing Broward County certified firms and firms that are interested in getting certified. It’s free to attend. DATE: Friday, August 8, 2025 TIME: 11AM - 12:30PM LOCATION: Greater Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Room 209AB, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Join us for a special Jamaican Independence Movie Night on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center (3580 West Oakland Park Blvd)! FREE entry FREE refreshments Family fun under the spotlight Celebrate culture, community, and cinema in the “We Care” City! Get your tickets on Eventbrite – scan the QR code or visit lauderdalelakes.org. For more info, call 954-535-2700.

The T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society Community Health Fair is just around the corner on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM at John F. Kennedy Middle School. This is your chance to access a variety of free and vital services, including back-to-school physicals for children, medical and dental screenings, invaluable health education resources, and even free CPR training. Plus, we'll be giving out free school supplies to help kids get ready for the academic year and offering free mammograms for essential preventative care. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being; register [...]