BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Activist Calendar - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Activist Calendar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260210T045853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T045853Z UID:15247-1770228000-1778097600@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:2026 Professional Development Series DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Foundation of Florida delivers professional development shaped directly by the women we serve. These workshops reflect the leadership needs women told us matter most: understanding personal strengths\, leading teams effectively\, building healthy workplace culture\, and navigating the realities of being a woman in leadership.\nEach session blends practical skills\, meaningful connection\, and networking opportunities with honest conversation\, helping women strengthen their confidence\, deepen their competence\, and expand their influence in their careers and communities.\n\n\n\n\n\nKnow Your Strengths\n​February 4th | 6 to 8 PM\nBoynton Beach City Hall\nEvery good leader understands their strengths. In this session\, you will take the CliftonStrengths assessment and learn how to identify\, interpret\, and apply your natural talents. Participants will bring their Signature Themes report and explore how strengths shape decision making\, communication\, and personal effectiveness. This session lays the groundwork for understanding how to use your strengths intentionally in leadership and teamwork. Purchase of book is required. \n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping a High Performing Workplace Culture\nMarch 4\, 2026 | 6 to 8 PM\nSpace Connect Work Lounge in West Palm Beach \nHigh performing workplace culture is intentional and built over time. This session focuses on the systems\, communication practices\, expectations\, and habits that create an environment where people can thrive. You will hear from a panel of senior leaders on what motivates teams\, how to build trust\, and how to reinforce the behaviors and norms that support performance. Participants will leave with practical strategies to strengthen culture in their own organizations.\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaboration by Design: Use your Strengths to Elveate Team Success\nApril 14\, 2026 | 6 to 8 PM\nSpace Connect Work Lounge in West Palm Beach\nThis is an interactive workshop Designed to equip you with practical strategies to foster high-performing\, collaborative teams. As the crucial link between Frontline\, staff and senior leadership\, you can play a pivotal role in shaping team culture in driving results. In this session\, you will learn how your signature strengths  impact a team\, understand how different strengths contribute to successful and collaborative team results\, and you will develop strategies to apply your top strength’s in your workplace. As a result\, you will have actionable insights and tools to lead more effectively\, build stronger team alignment\, and create a culture of shared success. Must attend Workshop 1 to participate in Workshop 2.\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough the Labyrinth: Unwritten Rules of Leadership\nMay 6\, 2026 | 6 to 8 PM\nBoynton Beach City Hall\nThis capstone session examines the real dynamics women face in leadership today. We will discuss the challenges of visibility\, credibility\, and bias\, along with the expectations placed on women leaders. Through honest conversation and practical tools\, you will explore strategies for leading with clarity\, presence\, and authenticity. Participants will walk away better prepared to navigate complex environments and advocate for themselves and others. URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/2026-professional-development-series/ LOCATION:Boynton Beach City Hall\, 100 E Ocean Ave\, Boynton Beach\, FL\, 33435\, United States CATEGORIES:Palm Beach END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260305T203752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T203752Z UID:15527-1773855000-1778095800@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Lake Worth Beach CRA Homebuyer’s Club DESCRIPTION:This FREE six-session workshop series provides education and preparation for first-time homebuyers. Participants in this series will receive advice about the homebuying process and\nmoney management strategies from experts amongst a supportive peer group. Participants receive a certificate upon completion. \nWHEN:\nWednesday\, April 8\, 2026\nto December May 27\, 2026 \nTIME: meets Wednesdays\n 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nWHERE: ONLINE VIRTUAL \nDates & Topics: \n*Choose ONE Mandatory Online Virtual Orientation:\n• Wednesday\, March 18\, 202– 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm\n• Saturday\, March 21\, 2025– 10:30 am to 12:00 Noon\n Presented online via ZOOM. To register\, visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RlNvjtC-TzGf92i8DTF-JQ \n**ONLINE VIRTUAL ALL Session: \nSession 1: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026– 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\n Lake Worth Beach Club – Overview and Ground Rule\nBad Credit is expensive – Take Charge of your credit!\nMoney Management – Planning and Budgeting \nSession 2: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026– 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\n • Saving and Paying Yourself First –What is your Reality?\n • Housing Options / Renting -vs- Owning Your Home\n • Financial Analysis \nSession 3: Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026– 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\n • Housing Options – Renting Vs. Owning Your Home –\n • Tenant Rights – Understand your lease\, your responsibility as a tenant – Landlord’s rights• Protect Your Home through Creating a Will\, Estate Planning and More \nSession 4: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026– 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\n • Obtaining a Residential Mortgage and Accessing Down Payment Assistance\n • How does your income tax return affect accessibility to a mortgage loan? \nSession 5: Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026– 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\n • Looking for a Home / Fair Housing Act / Post Homeownership.\n • Becoming an Owner – Engage in Our Community\, protecting your assets\, maintaining your home\, budgeting\, and managing your credit as a homeowner \nSession 6: Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026– 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm\n • Protecting your Assets\, Legacy Planning\, and Wealth Building URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/spring-2026-lake-worth-beach-cra-homebuyers-club/ LOCATION:ZOOM ORGANIZER;CN="Community Partners of South Florida":MAILTO:lcelucien@cpsfl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260305T214930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T214930Z UID:15532-1774546200-1778787000@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:Riviera Beach Homebuyer's Club- 2026 SPRING DESCRIPTION:This FREE six-session workshop series provides education and preparation for first-time homebuyers. Participants in this series will receive advice about the homebuying process and\nmoney management strategies from experts amongst a supportive peer group. Participants receive a certificate upon completion. \nRiviera Beach Homebuyer’s Club Orientation/ Kick-Off \n*Choose ONE Mandatory Online Virtual Orientation:\nWHEN:\nThursday\, March 26th\, 2026 – Virtual Orientation or in Person – 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, March 28th\, 2026 – in Person –Time: 10:30 p.m. -12:00 noon\nLocation: 2001 Blue Heron Blvd. West\, Riviera Beach\, FL\n(CPSFL offices – 2nd Floor) \nZOOM LINK:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/05vSv8yhTma5CMp8ONJFiQ \nWHERE: ONLINE VIRTUAL \nDates & Topics: \nSession 1: Thursday\, April 9th\, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nHow to Improve Your Credit Score\, Money Management – Planning and Budgeting \nSession 2: Thursday\, April 16th\, Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\n Homebuyers’ Saving and Paying Yourself First –What is your Reality?\n Tenant Rights – Understand your lease\, your responsibility as a tenant – Landlord’s rights \nSession 3: Thursday\, April 23rd\, 2026 Housing Options – Renting Vs. Owning Your Home – Financial Analysis\nTime: 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. \nSession 4: Thursday\, April 30th\, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nObtaining a Residential Mortgage and Accessing Down Payment Assistance\nHow does your income tax return affect accessibility to a mortgage loan? \nSession 5: Thursday\, May 7th\, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nLooking for a Home/ Homeownership & Virtual Tour of Riviera Beach Fair Housing Act \nSession 6: Thursday\, May 14th\, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.\nPost Projects\, and Becoming an Owner- Engage in Our Community & Protect Your Home through Creating a Will\, Estate Planning\, and many more URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/riviera-beach-homebuyers-club-2026-spring/ LOCATION:ZOOM ORGANIZER;CN="Community Partners of South Florida":MAILTO:lcelucien@cpsfl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260113T195038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201058Z UID:14495-1778140800-1778518800@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:2026 Women’s Conference at Sea | Rising Tides: Uplifting Mothers and Mother Figures DESCRIPTION:Rhonda’s Promise\, Inc. is excited to announce their 2026 Women’s Conference at Sea Presenters.\n\n\n\nThe 2nd Annual Women’s Mental Health Awareness Conference – Rising Tides: Uplifting Mothers and Mother Figures – Focusing on Supporting\, Nurturing and Self-Care for Women. 2026 Women’s Conference at Sea \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n– Get Better Not Bitter (Personal Development)\nSpeaker: Florence Andre\n\n\n\n– Failing Forward: Reflect\, Reset and Refocus (Personal Development)\nSpeaker: Dr. LaToya Benjamin\n\n\n\n– Faith and Mental Health (Mental Health Awareness)\nSpeaker: Claudia Higgins\n\n\n\n– From Employee to Entrepreneur: How Women Can Successfully Make the Shift to Building Their Own Business (Career Growth)\nSpeaker: Shayna Robinson\n\n\n\n– Preventing Burnout through Self-care Strategies (Wellness)\nSpeaker: Trixy Walker\n\n\n\nLearn more at https://rhondaspromise.org/womensconference/ URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/2026-womens-conference-at-sea-rising-tides-uplifting-mothers-and-mother-figures/ LOCATION:Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady CATEGORIES:Broward,Miami-Dade,Palm Beach ORGANIZER;CN="Rhonda%E2%80%99s Promise%2C Inc.":MAILTO:Info@rhondaspromise.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260209T011215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T011215Z UID:15075-1778310000-1778328000@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:Jamaica Hi-5K Walk/Run DESCRIPTION:The Jamaica High5 Foundation\, in partnership with the Jamaican Consulate Southeastern United States\, presents the sixth annual Jamaica Hi-5K Walk/Run event. Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam and Consul General Oliver Mair\, this dynamic event celebrates health\, community\, and Jamaican culture. \nJoin us on Saturday\, May 9\, at Miramar Regional Park for the “Reggae Run\,” featuring vibrant reggae music along the course and a post-event celebration with awards\, food\, and live performances. Last year\, over 1\,300 participants enjoyed the event\, and this year promises to be even bigger and better. \nSimultaneously\, the event will kick off in five other regions across the Southern USA\, including Central Florida; Atlanta\, GA; Houston\, TX; and Arizona. A virtual race option is also available for those who wish to participate from anywhere. Proceeds from the event support health clinics adopted by the Diaspora community in Jamaica. Let’s come together for fitness\, fun\, and philanthropy at the Jamaica Hi-5K Walk/Run. \n  URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/jamaica-hi-5k-walk-run/ LOCATION:Miramar Regional Park\, 16801 Miramar Pkwy\, Miramar\, FL\, 33027\, United States CATEGORIES:Broward,Miami-Dade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG-20210415-WA0028-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260209T025805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T025805Z UID:15145-1778351400-1778362200@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:The Ripple Effect Gala DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/the-ripple-effect-gala/ LOCATION:Hard Rock Hotel & Casino\, 1 Seminole Way\, Davie\, FL\, 33314\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260210T190255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T190255Z UID:15323-1778608800-1778616000@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:Heritage Lecture: “Hypocrite’s Row\,” a novel by Eliot Kleinberg (Prohibition in South Florida) DESCRIPTION:Heritage Lecture Season 2025-2026\nEliot Kleinberg presents his novel\, “Hypocrite’s Row.” \nThis enlightening and adventurous novel provides a rare glimpse into 1920’s Florida history\, when Prohibition was more or less a joke. \nTo set the stage: Along the open coastline just a few hours’ boat ride from the British Bahamas\, wealthy society swells\, gangsters\, and tourists paid handsomely to drink. The suppliers became folk heroes and the lawman the villain. Eliot Kleinberg shares the sordid history\, and absolute failure\, of Prohibition in Palm Beach County in his novel Hypocrite’s Row\, the first book of the “Adventures of Nate Moran” series. This one will be fun! \nTuesday\, May 12th\, 2026\, 6:00pm \n$15 / Free to Society members + Creative Arts School Students. Space is limited. \nCreative Arts School at Old School Square\, Suite C\, 51 North Swinton Avenue\, Delray Beach \n$12; Free to DBHS & Swinton Community Growing Project members and Creative Arts School students. \nNot a DBHS Member? Join today! https://delraybeachhistory.org/support/. \nLearn about the Creative Arts School at Old School Square. https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/CAS \nEliot Kleinberg\, born in South Florida\, spent nearly a half century in daily journalism before retiring in December 2020 after 33-½ years at The Palm Beach Post in West Palm Beach. In addition to covering local news\, he also wrote extensively about Florida and Florida history. He has written fourteen books — and co-wrote or contributed to several more — all focusing on Florida. The son of longtime South Florida journalist Howard Kleinberg\, he has two degrees from the University of Florida. He is a member of several historical societies\, lectures regularly\, and publishes a blog on better writing. He and his wife are parents of two adult sons and live in suburban Boca Raton. URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/heritage-lecture-hypocrites-row-a-novel-by-eliot-kleinberg-prohibition-in-south-florida/ LOCATION:Creative Arts School\, 51 N Swinton Avenue\, Delray Beach\, FL\, 33444\, United States CATEGORIES:Palm Beach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wine-g94e3fbd0b_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260404T043416 CREATED:20260223T211458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T211458Z UID:15492-1779321600-1779667199@www.theactivistcalendar.com SUMMARY:Jacksonville Jazz Festival DESCRIPTION:🔥 The wait is over! 🔥\nWe’re excited to announce the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival lineup for our Ford on Bay Stage presented by @publix! \nJoin us Memorial Day Weekend\, May 21–24\, in Downtown Jacksonville for three days of FREE live music\, featuring an incredible mix of jazz legends\, genre-blending artists\, and unforgettable performances. Bring your friends\, enjoy great food and drinks\, and experience where music and community come together. \n🎷 Keep an eye out for a special announcement about Jazz in the Plaza\, a dedicated stage celebrating the incredible talent of local artists. \n  URL:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/event/jacksonville-jazz-festival/ LOCATION:Jacksonville ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theactivistcalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-23-at-4.02.31-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR