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Home My WebLink About01-2009 Newsletter PDFWinter Activity Schedule– Pages 10 & 11 March 2009 Village Election– Pages 2 & 3 Junior Golf Clinics– Page 8 January 2009 The Best Place to Live Under the SunThe Best Place to Live Under the SunThe Best Place to Live Under the Sun The Village ofThe Village ofThe Village of HAPPY NEW YEARHAPPY NEW YEARHAPPY NEW YEAR Page 2– 2009 Village Election www.village-npb.com CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR MARCH 2009 VILLAGE ELECTION: A MESSAGE FROM YOUR COUNCIL The Village Council would like to thank the residents of North Palm Beach for their support of the Palm Beach County “Dual Vote Amendment” during this past electoral process. By passing this Amendment, it affords local resi- dents a voice in county regulations and standards as they apply within the respective municipalities in which they re- side. THANK YOU! March 2009 Village Election The qualifying period for candidates for the Village Council will be from the last Tuesday in January (noon, January 27, 2009) to the second Tuesday in February (noon, February 10, 2009). Qualifying is for the Village Election, which will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. There will be two seats on the Village Council up for election this year. These seats are currently held by: Group 2 – T.R. Hernacki Group 4 – David B. Norris We want to remind all interested candidates to contact the Village Clerk’s office as early as possible. There are many state laws regulating campaign activities for municipal elections with which you should be familiar. Candidates must file the appointment of their Campaign Treasurer and Campaign Depository with the Village Clerk before opening the campaign bank account and before collecting or spending money. A candidate must pay for all election expenses, including the filing fee of $10.00 and a $90.00 election assessment (1% of the salary of the office sought) with a check drawn on the Campaign Depository. It would be advisable to start preparation for filing as soon as you have made your decision to become a candidate. VOTER REGISTRATION: The registration books for the March Election will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009. We would like to advise voters registered in Palm Beach County that if they move, they must vote at their new precinct, at which time they can change their address at the polls, or if they have sufficient time prior to the election, they should write to the Supervisor of Elections Office, 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, notifying that office of their new address. The Supervisor of Elections will mail a new voter registration card showing the new precinct. ABSENTEE BALLOTS: Voters who will be away on Election Day, as well as those who are unable to go to the polls due to illness or disability, may have an absentee ballot mailed to them. Absentee ballots are available only from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections. Requests for absen- tee ballots may be done by phone, by mail, or by completing the application online (www.pbcelections.org). PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS Main Office North County Courthouse Branch 240 So. Military Trail 3188 PGA Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 656-6200 624-6556 El periodo de calificación para candidatos para el Consejo del Pueblo será desde el último Martes de Enero (medio día del 27 de Enero de 2009) hasta el segundo Martes de Febrero (medio día del 10 de Febrero de 2009). La calificación es para las Elecciones del Pueblo, que se llevarán a cabo el Martes, 10 de Marzo de 2009. Habrá dos sedes en el Consejo del Pueblo para las elecciones de este año. Actualmente, en estos sedes están: Grupo 2 – T.R. Hernacki Grupo 4 – David B. Norris Quisiéramos recordar a todos los candidatos interesados que se comuniquen con la oficina de la Secretaría del Pueblo lo más pronto posible. Existen muchas leyes estatales que regulan las actividades de campañas para elecciones municipales que usted debe conocer. Los candidatos deben presentar el nombramiento de su Tesore- ro de Campaña y su Depositario de Campaña ante la Secretaría del Pueblo antes de abrir la cuenta bancaria para la campaña y antes de recolectar o gastar dinero. El candidato tendrá que pagar todos los gastos de las elec- ciones, incluyendo la cuota de presentación de $10.00 y una tarifa de elección de $90.00 (1% del sueldo del pues- to deseado) con un cheque girado del Depositario de Campaña. Se le aconseja que empiece los preparativos para la presentación tan pronto tome la decisión de ser candidato. INSCRIPCION DE VOTANTES: Los libros de inscripción para las Elecciones de Marzo se cerrarán a las 5:00 p.m. el Lunes 9 de Febrero de 2009. Quisiéramos informar a los votantes certificado en el Condado de Palm Beach que si se mudan, deberán votar en su distrito electoral nuevo y podrán cambiar su dirección en las urnas, o si tienen suficiente tiempo antes de las elecciones, deben escribir y notificarle su nueva dirección a la Oficina de la Supervisor de Elecciones en 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. La Supervisora de Elecciones le enviará por correo una tarjeta electoral nueva con su distrito electoral nuevo. BALOTAS DE AUSENTE: A aquellos votantes que estarán fuera el Día de las Elecciones, al igual que a aquellos que no puedan asistir a las umas debido a enfermedad o discapacidad, se les podrá mandar por correo una balo- ta de ausente. Las balotas de ausente estarán disponibles sólo por medio de la Supervisora de Elecciones del Condado de Palm Beach. Las balotas de ausente se pueden solicitar porteléfono, por correo, o all lenar la solici- tud en línea (www.pbcelections.org). SUPERVISORA DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE PALM BEACH Oficina Principal Sucursal del Juzgado del Norte del Condado 240 S. Military Trail 3188 PGA Boulevard West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 656-6200 624-6556 March 2009 Village Election Page 3– 2009 Village Election POLL WORKERS NEEDED Poll Workers perform a vital service to our community as an integral part of the elections process. The Village Clerk and the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections are always seeking to recruit additional poll workers for municipal and general elections. To become a poll worker you must be a registered voter in Palm Beach County, fill out a PBC Supervisor of Elections poll worker application, attend an orientation class, and complete a minimum of 3 to 7 hours of training prior to each election depending on which position is filled. Precinct Clerks are in charge of all operations at the precinct on election day and are responsible for picking up supplies the day before an election and inspecting the polling place. Assistant Clerks assist the Clerk, share Clerk’s duties as needed, and substitute if the Clerk is unable to serve on election day. Inspectors process and assist voters in casting their ballots. Precinct Deputies maintain peace and good order outside the polling location. Precinct Advisors use a laptop computer to retrieve and verify voter information. For more information on these paid positions, please contact the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections at 656-6200, visit the website at www.pbcelections.org or call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-3355. CANDIDATOS QUE CALIFICAN PARA LAS ELECCIONES 10 DE MARZO DEL 2009 DEL PUEBLO: HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office administers all property tax exemptions. In order to qualify for the 2009 Homestead Ex- emption you must file your application at one of the County Property Appraiser's Offices by 3/1/2009. The Property Appraiser has an office at the North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, open Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brief summaries of available exemptions, as well as the Home- stead Exemption Form and instructions are listed on the Property Appraiser’s website at http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa, or you may call 355-2866 or 624‑6522 (North County location) for more information. Every person who has legal title on January 1 to a residential property and lives there permanently qualifies for this exemption. You must be a permanent resident of Florida on January 1 of the initial application year. You may apply by mail or in person at any time through the year but the deadline is March 1 of the qualifying year. A copy of your deed and proof of residency is re- quired. You may submit a copy of your Florida driver's license, voter's registration, or perma- nent residency card. Exemptions cannot be transferred. If you sell your home and buy an- other residence, you must file a new applica- tion. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Code Enforcement Board: The Village Council is seeking a resident to fill one vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board. Appointments shall be made based on experience or interest in the fields of zon- ing and building control. The Code Enforcement Board meets on call at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month. Golf Advisory Board: Two volunteers are needed for positions on the Golf Advisory Board. One volun- teer must be a resident golf member of the Country Club and one volunteer must be a non-resident golf member. The Golf Advisory Board meets the sec- ond Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Village Hall. The Golf Advisory Board administers, reviews, and interprets NPB Golf Course rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Village Historian: Are you interested in history? The Village Council is accepting applications for a resi- dent to serve as Village Historian. The Historian collects and organizes articles, documents, photo- graphs, and other items of historical significance to North Palm Beach. To apply for any of these positions, please complete an Application for Appointment available from the Clerk’s office in Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355 or download the application from the Village website www.village-npb-org (click on the Boards and Committees link.) Return your application to the Clerk’s office. The Village Council will interview all applicants at an upcoming meeting. Ordinance 2008-15 Provides for abatement of public nuisances on pri- vate property Ordinance 2008-16 Establishes commercial waste disposal fees for FY 2008-09 Ordinance 2008-17 Amends the Investment Policy of the Village Ordinance 2008-18 Amends provisions for the Police & Fire Pen- sion Fund Resolution 2008-70 Approves an Addendum to the PBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Resolution 2008-71 Approves an Addendum to the IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement Resolution 2008-72 Approves an Amendment to the Contract with Allstate Windows & Kitchens to include replacement of windows at the Library Resolution 2008-73 Approves a Project Agreement with FL Inland Navigation District for improvements to Anchorage Park Resolution 2008-74 Approves the sale of surplus landscape maintenance equipment Resolution 2008-75 Amends FY 1007-08 General Fund Budget to transfer funds to the Capital Projects Fund Resolution 2008-76 Amends FY 2007-08 General Fund Budget to transfer and reallo- cate funds among various departments Resolution 2008-77 Amends FY 2007-08 Country Club Budget to transfer and reallocate funds among various departments Resolution 2008-78 Approves the purchase of 2 boat engines for the Public Safety De- partment Village Clerk Page 4– Village Clerk www.village-npb.com RECENT COUNCIL ACTION Each year many children find new bicycles under the Christmas tree, but unfortunately thousands of bicyclists seek medical treatment each year af- ter crashing their bikes. It is important that we teach our children about bi- cycle safety. Teach them to: • Always wear a helmet. Select a helmet that fits snugly and comfortably. The State of Florida re- quires that helmets be worn by children under the age of 16. • Secure books and other loose items to a properly installed carrier or carry them in a backpack. Never allow items to hang over the handlebars. • Obey the rules of the road, especially traffic signs, signals and road markings. • Look both ways. Seven out of ten car/bicycle crashes occur at driveways or intersections. • When riding at night wear reflective clothing or materials, especially on ankles, wrists, back, and helmet. • Always lock your bicycle securely, whether gone for a few minutes or a few hours. Public Safety Page 5– Public Safety Here is some general fire safety advice to start your new year in a positive way: • Make sure portable heaters are away from anything that can burn: furniture, curtains, bedding, etc. Maintain a three foot distance between the heater and these objects. • Use extension cords and multi-plug adapters as little as possible. Extension cords are for tempo- rary use and should not be tacked along walls, placed under rugs or through doorways. • Cooking food should never be left unattended. If you must leave the kitchen for a short time set a timer or take something with you as a reminder. • Keep your stove/oven clean of grease and spilt food. • Keep a fire extinguisher in an easy to reach location, and always keep a lid for the pot you are us- ing on the counter. Sliding a lid on a burning pot is a simple way to stop an early fire. • Matches, lighters and similar items should be stored out of the reach of children. • Always place candles in non-tip candleholders before lighting them. Extinguish candles before leaving a room, the house or going to bed. • Be sure smoke alarms are installed per manufacturer’s instructions and are working properly. Test using the test button once a month and change the battery when you change the time on your clocks. • Be sure your family has an action plan in case of fire. You should have an exit plan for each room and a safe location outside for everyone to meet. Practice this plan with all family members. If we can help with any questions regarding fire safety, please call us at 882-1141. We wish you a happy and safe New Year. BEST PHOTO UNDER THE SUN? Do you think the Vil- lage of North Palm Beach is the “Best Place to Live Under the Sun?” Do you have a good quality photo to prove it? The Village of North Palm Beach invites you to submit your best shot depicting our Village. It must be 5 mega pixels or higher resolution, and e-mailed as an attachment in .jpeg, .gif or .tiff format. If your photo is chosen, it will be featured in an upcoming issue of this newsletter. Don’t forget to include your full name, a brief description of the people and/or NPB location pictured, and one sentence explaining what the Village of NPB means to you. Please send all of your photo submissions to: villagenewslet- ter@village-npb.org Thank you and good luck! FROM YOUR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The Good Neighbor Safety is of the utmost importance to the work- ers of the Public Works Department. Be mindful of this when placing trash on the swale for col- lection. When performing those minor repairs in and around the home, make sure that all nails, screws or any other sharp objects that are imbedded in those scraps of lumber, shelving, frames, crates, and even furniture are removed or bent over to avoid punctures, cuts and scrapes to the sanitation collectors that are re- sponsible for their collection. The residents and their children involved in everyday activities such as jogging or playing in the yard are sus- ceptible to injury from these items as well. Be a good neighbor and help alleviate these dangers by taking that extra step to make sure sharp ob- jects are not protruding out. Please also note that if you hire a contractor to do any construc- tion or remodeling, it is the responsibility of the contractor to haul all debris generated away. Don’t forget those permits!! Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 691-3440. Pictured above: The path at Lakeside Park submitted by Neil Steinberg, resi- dent of North Palm Beach. WHEEL OF FORTUNE—TEACHERS WEEK Ms. Stephanie Ash, 5th grade teacher at North Palm Beach Ele- mentary School has been ac- cepted as a contestant on the game show, Wheel of Fortune. She attended auditions for Wheel of Fortune back in January 2008 and was accepted to play during “Teachers Week” airing in January 2009. Please be sure to watch and support one of North Palm Beach’s own on January 21st at 7:00pm on channel 10. Community News www.village-npb.com Page 6– Community News FROM YOUR CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT Three Good Reasons To… Trim Low Hanging Tree Branches • Clear Passage— Trimming tree branches over- hanging streets helps prevent public hazards by pro- viding an unobstructed path and visibility for public service and emergency vehicles. The minimum clear- ance height established by the Village for tree branches overhanging public streets is 15 ft. • Public Safety— Trimming tree branches over- hanging sidewalks helps ensure safe travel for pe- destrians, strollers, bicycles and other types of public traffic. The minimum clearance height established by the Village for tree branches overhanging public side- walks is 10 ft. • It’s the Law— Village code section 15-2 (307.4) Care of premises. Landscaping shall be maintained to minimize property damage and public hazards, in- cluding the removal of low hanging branches over sidewalks and paved areas and those obstructing street lighting and traffic control signs. To learn more about the Village Code of Ordi- nances please visit www.village-npb.org or call (561) 841-3367. Volunteers Needed for Palm Beach County! The AARP Tax-Aide program needs volunteers to help senior citizens and low/moderate income individuals prepare their 2008 tax returns. All volunteers will receive training and are asked to serve for four hours one day each week during tax season. For more information, contact Bill Dwyer at taxwill@gmail.com or (561) 594-1035. NORTH PALM BEACH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 10:00 a.m. January 20, 2009 Like You’d Understand Anyway by Jim Shepard February 17, 2009 A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini March 17, 2009 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson Library Library Closings New Years Eve—Close at 5:00pm New Years Day—Thurs., Jan. 1, 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Day—Mon., Jan. 19, 2009 GENEALOGY CLUB The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will hold their January meeting on Tuesday, January 20th, at 7:00p.m. in the Obert meeting room at the library. Start out fresh in the new year and begin searching for your ancestors! If you have any questions, call Sue at 841- 3383. HOURS: M-Th: 9:00-7:00 F-Sat: 9:00-5:00 Sun: 1:00-5:00 Page 7– Library LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 24th from 2-3 p.m. Take a moment to stop by and see the new Library changes. The children’s area on the second floor has new padded furni- ture resembling books. The computer lab on the first floor opened in October with 12 public computers and wireless access. What’s Happening in the Library... MUSICAL EVENING SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Friday, January 9, 2009 at 6:00pm in the Obert Room KEEP THE BEAT Saturday, January 10th at 2 p.m. Influential Bass Player Program with Roger Whitcomb BOOK SALE January 22, 23 & 24, 2009 Time to clean off your bookshelves and bring your books, DVDS, CDS to the Library. NYTIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, TED BELL AND FRIENDS LUNCHEON Saturday, March 7th at 11:30 at the Embassy Suites. Ted Bell, author of bestseller, TSAR Tickets: $40.00 The Women’s Golf Association held their annual “Fall Classic” in November, this was their first “Major” of the new golf season. Congratulations to the winners! FIRST FLIGHT: JEANNETTE CAMPBELL & CHARLIE NICHOLSON 66-71=137 FAYE BATES & SALLY KIRBY 66-76.5=142.5 The club held its “OPENING DAY golf event on November 15th with 47 participants. The event was a one best ball of four. Congratulations to all of the winners! 1st— 56 2nd— 57 FAYE BATES WALT MCDONOUGH JEANETTE CAMPBELL CAL SCARPONI LINDA HEDGES JOHN CAMPBELL FREDA WAYLAND JIM YOUNG 3rd— 58 3rd — 58 BRIAN ZWERGEL RON SHOHA DENNIS COLANGO BOB TREMBLAY TOM BRANDLEIN CHUCK KAISER LINDA BRANDLEIN JIM QUIGLEY From the Golf Course Country Club Page 8– Country Club www.village-npb.com Starting Saturday, January 10th, the golf staff will be conducting Junior Golf Clinics every Satur- day afternoon. The clinics will be one hour long and open to all who would like to participate. The staff will cover every aspect of golf from learning about equipment to rules in understanding the golf swing. The fee will be $20.00 per session. Please call the golf shop for more details. If you are looking to improve your game, private instruction is available every day! Take advan- tage of the great opportunity to learn and improve your golf game. We look forward to seeing you soon! “Keep it in the fairway” Mike Driving Range Hours: M—7 AM - 8:30PM T—9 AM - 8:30PM W-S—7 AM - 8:30PM LIGHTS OUT at 9:00 PM Country Club Opportunities for play: • Women’s Int. Doubles – Tuesdays, 8 am & Thursdays, 6:30 pm • Men’s Int. Doubles – Mon., Wed., & Fri., 8 am & Thurs., 6:30 pm • Women’s Int. Singles – Tuesdays, 6:30 pm • Men’s Int. Singles – Tuesdays, 6:30 pm • Men’s Adv. Singles – Mondays, 6:30 pm – tournament players; advanced, 4.5 and higher. • Mixed Doubles – Wednesdays, 6:30 pm MIXED DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN – FRI., JANUARY 23rd, 6:30 pm Please call to register 626-6515. Prices: members free; residents $5; nonresidents $8 Instructional Classes and Activities: • Int. Adult Tennis Clinics – Fri. & Sat. – 9 -10:30 am – skill devel- opment, doubles drills, and a supervised round robin. Prices: members $15, residents $17.50, and nonresidents $20 • Tennis & Tunes – Monday Evenings – 6:30 – 7:30 pm – A tennis workout drill to stadium music starting January 5. Prices: members $10, residents $12.50, nonresidents $15 • Palm Beach County Women’s Tennis Association players needed for this season and next. Competitive doubles match, play for all levels with clinics and coaching from certified Professionals. Call the Club for details. • Private Lesson Packages for a series of five hours. Work on your game and save on the regular lesson rate! Prices: members $250, residents $275, nonresidents $300. A.C.E Junior Tennis Academy – The new eight week winter session starts January 5th, but children may be registered at any time during the session and prices will be prorated. This program is de- signed for children ages 4 to 17. All classes are after school and chil- dren are evaluated by staff then placed in an appropriate class based on their age and ability. Classes include: Little Juniors (4 to 7 yrs.) - Mon., Wed., and/or Fri.; Junior Development (8 to 17 yrs.) - Tues. and/or Thurs.; and Junior Excellence (10 to 17 yrs.) - Mon. and/or Wed. Prices begin at $100 for members for once a week during the eight week session. A.C.E Adult Tennis Academy – call to let us know if you are interested in these programs: Adult Clinics Under the Stars, Drill ‘n Play Classes, Get Fit to Hit. Once we have enough interest we’ll call and let you know the start date. Winter Pool Party— You are invited to a Winter Pool Party, Sat- urday, January 31st, 12—4:00 pm. A DJ will be playing your favorite tunes, food, 82 degree heated pool and free admission. It can’t get much better then that! Call 691-3427 for more details. A great time is in order! Page 9– Country Club Village of North Palm Beach Pool Pool Hours: Monday– CLOSED Tuesday-Friday 12 to 6pm Saturday 10 to 6pm Sunday 12 to 6pm Holiday Hours: January 1st— CLOSED Jan 2nd— Jan 14th-12 to 2pm TENNIS Court Hours: 7:00 am to 8:30 pm Courts Close at 8:30 pm LAST RESERVATION 7:00 pm TO 8:30 pm Advanced reservations are required for 7 am & 7 pm Office Hours: Monday – Friday closed from 1 pm to 3 pm When the office is closed courts will be open until 8:30 pm Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 -1:00pm 3:00 - 8:00pm Friday 7:45 -1:00pm 3:00 - 6:00pm Saturday 7:30 -12:30pm Sunday 7:45 - 12:30pm Guitar Class - Do you have a guitar lying around that you don’t know how to play? Well, dust it off and bring it to our beginning guitar class. You’ll get started strumming (and humming) in no time in a relaxed group setting where the emphasis is on fun! Instructor: Mimi Aresnault, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Fee: $125/8wk Beading—Terry Jones will teach you the basics of beading: stringing, crimping, basic tools and their uses, wire wrapping, and basic beaded stitches. You will learn how to assemble your piece from beginning to end and should be able to complete a set (bracelet, ear- rings, necklace) in this class. Expect to spend at least $30 for materials. Fee: $60/6wk (material fee extra) FL Fish & Seafood – Shelly Kahn teaches how to pre- pare, cook and serve many native fish and seafood such as Wahoo, Cobia, Snapper, Stone Crab, Fla. lob- ster, and more. We will learn herbs and seasonings that compliment the dish as well as side dishes to ac- company the meal. Don’t eat dinner on class night since we will enjoy our meals at the end of class. Fee: $24 per class Sewing—This class is for anyone who has a sewing machine but really doesn’t know how to use it. You can learn how to sew on a button with your machine, what the different stitches are used for, how to maintain your machine, etc. Work on a pattern from scratch or bring in your clothes that need mending. Students will have to bring in their own sewing machines. Instructor: Joanne Greener Fee: $75/4wk Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong—In addition to the Friday morning class, we will be offering a Wed. evening Tai Chi class starting in January. Learn useful techniques and forms in your very first class! Your guide, John Cook, is a Certified Advanced Instructor of Inner Chi Tai Chi Chuan and Taoist Yoga (Qi Gong) with over 12 years of experience. Fee: $55/5 wk or $17/cls Musikgarten—For children ages 12 mos. to 6 yrs. This is an early childhood music and movement program that de- velops musical skills in both the child and the parent or caregiver. Children learn melody, rhythm, pitch, and music fundamentals through singing, dancing, playing simple instruments, and more. This path to musical literacy lays the foundation for your child to read music, sing on pitch, and even play an instrument. View the curriculum at www.Musikgarten.org. Instructor: Susan Fonger Fee: $110/8 wk Page 10– Parks & Recreation www.village-npb.com Kids in the Kitchen—This class is designed to teach children about making healthy choices while they learn about sanitation, culinary terms, safety, measur- ing, following recipe instructions and good manners. Chef Joann Greener, is a certified culinary instructor, as well as a certified Home Economics teacher. Fee: $55/4wk ($35 materials fee due at first class) Stained Glass—In the 6 week class you will complete one stained glass sun catcher with several patterns to select from. Instructor, Terry Jones. Monday Evenings from 7-9pm starting Jan. 26th Fee: $65/6wk (materials fee extra) The Power of a Positive Attitude—Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Learn how to "Take Charge of Your Life, Take Charge of Your Attitude." This free workshop is presented by Hospice of Palm Beach County. We request that you call to RSVP your seat as soon as possible. 841-3386 Beginning Sport Skills—Coach Bill Egan will intro- duce your child (4-6 yr) to the beginning skills they will need for various sports. The parent is encouraged to participate in the class as well and to continue the skill instruction on their own. The clinics will be as follows: Basketball, Baseball and Soccer. Questions should call Bill at 841-3389. Fee: $10/ssn Registration for Winter Classes with the Recreation Department will be through January 10th. Complete class schedules will be available at the recreation centers or on the recreation pages of the Village website. We invite you to look over the schedule and find a class or activity just for you! Space limits prohibit us from posting activity schedule in this newsletter. In addition to the classes below, we of- fer: Oil/Acrylic Painting, Jazzercise, Tap/Jazz/Ballet/ Hip Hop, Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, Country Dance, Table Tennis, ABC Kids, Computer, Swing-Salsa- Merengue, Bellydance, Clay Play, Special Needs Camp, Parent’s Night Out and more! Remember, complete schedules available at www.village- npb.org. Parks & Recreation Winter Classes & Activities Page 13– Parks & Recreation North Palm Beach County Little League Accepting registration for players 5-14 (age as of April 30, 2009) at the North Palm Beach Recreational Center on the following Saturdays: January 3, 2009 9am—12pm January 10, 2009 9am—12pm Registration fee is $95.00 per player and is payable at the time of registra- tion. Additionally, registration forms can be obtained online at NPBCLL.ORG and returned by mail. Team Sponsors are also being accepted during this time. The sponsorship is $249.00 and includes name recognition on player uniforms and appreciation team photo plaque. NEW: North Palm Beach Little League is forming a Junior division this year. Players age 13 and 14 are eligible for Junior division. Girls Softball 2009—Early registration: now through January 15th at the Anchorage Park Activi- ties Building. Early registration fee: $50R/60NR, af- ter Jan 15 registration fee is $60R/70NR. Age divi- sions include: 5/6 (Tee Ball), 7/8 (Coach Pitch), 9/10 (Kid Pitch)-Evaluations & Draft, 11/13 (Kid Pitch)- Evaluations & Draft. Age group determined by child’s age as of February 1st. Practices will start middle of February! Call Adam at 841-3386 for more information. Parks & Recreation Kumihimo - Japanese Braiding—Learn kumihimo braiding to create bracelets, necklaces, belts, and more to match your own unique style or give as gifts. This beginner class will teach you preparation, braiding, fin- ishing techniques and you will make an 8-strand brace- let. Students will take home a braiding disk, bobbins, instructions, and great ideas to make more on your own. Instructor: Stephanie Bergeron Jan 24, 6:30-8:30pm or Jan 26, 9-11pm Fee: $26 ($15 materials fee due at class) Puppy Love—Don’t miss it this year!! Mark your calen- dars now so you are sure to attend! Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1:00 pm. You and your “best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of contests and fun by the Bark Park at An- chorage Park, 603 Anchorage Dr. Contests include: Best Valentine Attire, Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick, Best Singing Dog, Smallest Dog, Largest Dog, and Best Kisser. A fun-filled afternoon for all! No registration, just show up! For more info call 841-3386. Village Wide Garage Sale – We will begin accepting applications for the Spring Village-Wide Garage Sale. The scheduled date is Saturday, April 18th from 7:00 am – noon. Registration forms available online or at An- chorage Park. Cost is $15/space. Hurry! They won’t last long! Annual Heritage Festival & Parade Mark your calendars now! The annual Heritage Festival is coming! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 21! The parade will be Saturday morning starting at 11 a.m. It travels from Village Hall north 1 mile to the Country Club. The Heritage Festival is held on the driving range of the NPB Country Club from noon- 7:00 pm. We’re looking for parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats, etc. We need bands! If your child participates in a school band, please contact your band’s director and ask them if they will march in our parade. The Village is more than willing to make a do- nation to the school band. We are also looking for festival sponsors. If you or your business would be interested in helping make this festival a fun, family-friendly event, we can use your support!. There are various levels of sponsor support. For more details, application forms, etc. please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the recreation pages of www.village-npb.org F o l d o u t f o r V i l l a g e C a l e n d a r VILLAGE NEWSLETTER 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 ************** ECRWSS POSTAL PATRON NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 Advisory Board Meeting Schedule Audit Committee …………………………………………… on call Code Enforcement Board ………………………………… 1st Monday, on call, 6:30 pm Construction Board of Adjustment …………………………on call Golf Advisory Board …………………………………………2nd Monday, monthly, 5:00 pm Library Advisory Board …………………………………… 4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:00 pm Pension Board - General Employees………………….......on call Pension Board - Police & Fire ……………………………...on call Planning Commission ………………………………………1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 pm Recreation Advisory Board …………………………………2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 pm Waterways Board …….next to last Tuesday, monthly, (except June, Aug, & Dec), 4:00 pm Zoning Board of Adjustment ……………………………….on call NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL William Manuel Mayor David B. Norris Vice Mayor Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D. President Pro Tem Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D. Councilman T. R. Hernacki, P.E. Councilman ♦ ♦ ♦ Jimmy Knight Village Manager Melissa Teal, CMC Village Clerk ♦ ♦ ♦ Village Council members may be contacted through the office of the Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at npbclerk@village-npb.org All meetings are held at the Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach All meetings are open to the public. Permanent Garbage Pickup Schedule Mondays - Garbage only Tuesdays - Trash, Bulk Items & Vegetation Wednesdays - Garbage only Thursdays - Trash, Bulk Items, Vegetation & Recycling Fridays - Garbage only Holiday Garbage Pickup Schedule Please Recycle Country Club Administration 691-3421 Golf Shop 691-3433 Pool 691-3427 Tennis 626-6515 Restaurant 691-3430 Community Development 841-3365 Finance 841-3360 Library 841-3383 Public Safety: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 848-2525 Public Works 691-3440 Recreation 841-3388 Anchorage Park 841-3386 Community Center 841-3389 Village Clerk’s Office 841-3355 Village Historian 841-3371 Village Manager’s Office 904-2122 There will be no recycling consecutively for two weeks due to the holidays falling on Thursdays which is Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. We apologize for the inconvenience. December 24th - No collection December 25th - No collection of recycling, trash or vegetation December 26th - Garbage only January 1st - No collection of recycling, trash or vegetation January 2nd - Garbage only January 19th - No collection January 20th - Garbage collection only for com-mercial businesses, condo’s and restaurants. January 20th - Regularly scheduled collection for single family units (trash and vegetation).