01-2008 Newsletter PDFVillage Manager 841-3380 Village Clerk 841-3355 Finance 841-3360 Public Services 691-3440 Recreation 841-3388 Anchorage Park 841-3386 Community Center 841-3389 Osborne Park 841-3387
Library 841-3383 Village Historian 841-3371 Public Safety: Non Emergency 848-2525 Emergency 911 Country Club 841-3359 Administration 691-3420 Driving Range 626-0732 Golf Shop 691-3433
Pool 691-3427 Tennis 626-6515 Restaurant 691-3430 ?? VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS JANUARY 2008 T h e V i l l a g e NEWSLETTER NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Mayor William
Manuel, Vice Mayor David B. Norris, President Pro Tem Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D., Councilman T. R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman Village Council members may be contacted through the office
of the Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at npbclerk@village-npb.org VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, 5 0 1 U S HWY # 1 , NORTH PALM BEACH, F L 3 3 4 0 8 Visit us on our Web Site: http://www.village-
pb.org E-mail: publicinfo@village-npb.org Inside this issue: Village Council/Village? Clerk 2-3 Library 4 Public Safety 5-6 Community Development 6 Country Club Events 7 Country Club
Calendar 8-9 Recreation 10-14 Manager’s Message 15 Bulletin Board 16 PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE Village Council ..........................................................2nd & 4th Thursday,
7:30 p.m. Code Enforcement Board .................................................1st Monday, on call, 6:30 p.m. Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeal ............................................
...........on call Country Club Advisory Board .................................... 2nd Monday, monthly, 7:00 p.m. Library Advisory Board ................................................4th
Tuesday, monthly, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission ................................................... 1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Recreation Advisory Board..........................................
nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Waterways Board ..................................next to last Tuesday, in odd months, 4:00 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment.............................................
.......................on call All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway One Village Council agendas, and minutes of Village Council meetings, are available on the
Village’s web site (http://www.village-npb.org). Agendas are posted the Monday prior to the Council meeting, and are also available at Village Hall or at the meeting. “2008” Happy New
Year • Candidate Qualifying for Village Elections -see page 2 (La versión en español en la pagina 3) • Voter Absentee Ballot and Registration Information -see pages 2 (La versión en
español en la pagina 3) • Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale & Author Luncheon -see page 4 • January Recreation Class Registration -see page 10 North Palm Beach Residents -January
7 & 8 Non-Residents -January 9 & 10 • Holiday Refuse Collection -New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day see page 16 • Holiday Closings -The following offices will be closed in
observance of New Year’s Day Monday, January 1, 2008 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, Januaar 21, 2008: Village Hall, Community Development, Library, Recreation, Country Club
Administration, Public Works (including Sanitation), and Public Safety Records Office (Police, Fire, EMS -OPEN) DON’T FORGET TO VOTE in the Presidential Preference Primary to be held
Tuesday, January 29, 2008. For more information, you may call the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections at 656-6200, or visit the websiit at www.pbcelections.org.
P a g e 2 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 VILLAGE CLERK NEWS CANDIDATE QUALIFYING FOR MARCH 11, 2008 VILLAGE ELECTION: The qualifying period for candidates
for the Villaag Council will be from the last Tuesday in January (noon, January 29, 2008) to the second Tuesday in February (noon, February 12, 2008). Qualifying is for the Village Election,
which will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. There will be three seats up for election on the Village Council this year. These seats are currently held by: Group 1 – Edward Eissey
Group 3 – Darryl Aubrey Group 5 – Bill Manuel 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
electiio 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 11, 2008. 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 Superviiso 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 polls due to illnees 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 absentee 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 , FL 33406 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 656-6200 624-6556 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GOLF COMMITTEE: The Village
Council is establishing a Golf Committee to serve in an advisory capacity to the Village Council with respect to the Country Club golf operations. Council is seeking to provide representation
of members and guests when appointing committte members. The initial terms of appointment will be staggered and thereafter the terms shall be two years for regular members and one year
for alternates. The committee shall schedule at least one (1) regular meeting per month to be held at at Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway One. VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR RECREATION ADVISORY
BOARD: One volunteer is needed for the Recreation Advisory Board. Applicants must be Village residents. The Recreation Advisory Board meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every
month, in the Conference Room at Village Hall. The Recreation Advisoor Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Village Council and makes recommendations as to present and future
recreation activities, planning, recreation programs, capital improvements and facilities and other matters relating to the overall recreational activity of the Village. Applications
are available for the above Committee and Advisoor Board from the Village Clerk’s office in the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355, or from the website at www.village-npb.org.
POLL WORKERS: Poll Workers perform a vital service to their community as an important part of the elections process. The Village Clerk and the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
are always seeking to recruit additioona 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 poll
worker application for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, 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 Clerk: In charge of all operations at the precinct and has added responsibilities prior to election day such as picking up supplies the day before
an election and inspecting the polling place. (Village Clerk News Continued on Page 3)
P a g e 3 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Village Clerk News Continued from Page 2) Poll Workers Continued: Assistant Clerk: Assists the Clerk and shares
his/her duties as needed and substitutes if the Clerk is unable to serve. Inspectors: Processes and assists voters in casting their balloots Precinct Deputy: Maintains peace and good
order on the outside of the polling location. Precinct Advisor: Utilizes the laptop to retrieve and verify voter information. For more information on these paid positions, please contact
the 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 ELECCIONNE 11 DE
MARZO DEL 2008 DEL PUEBLO: El periodo de calificación para candidatos para el Consejo del Pueblo será desde el último martes de enero (medio día del 29 de enero de 2008) hasta el segundo
martes de febrero (medio día del 12 de febrero de 2008). La calificación es para las Elecciones del Puebllo que se llevarán a cabo el martes, 11 de marzo de 2008. Habrá tres escaños
en el Consejo del Pueblo para las elecciones de este año. Actualmente, en estos escaños están: Grupo 1 – Edward Eissey Grupo 3 – Darryl Aubrey Grupo 5 – Bill Manuel 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 Tesorero 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 tenddr que pagar todos los gastos de las elecciones, incluyendo la cuota de presentación
de $10.00 y una tarifa de elección de $90.00 (1% del sueldo del puesto deseado) con un cheque giradd 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 11 de febrero de 2008.
Quisiéramos informar a los votantes inscritos en el Condado de Palm Beach que si se mudan, debeerá 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 el Supervisor de Elecciones en 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach,
FL 33406. El Supervisor de Elecciones le enviará por correo una tarjeta electoral nueva con su distrito electoral nuevo. BALOTAS DE AUSENTE: A aquellos votantes que estarán fuerr el
Día de las Elecciones, al igual que a aquellos que no puedan asistir a las urnas debido a enfermedad o discapacidad, se les podrá mandar por correo una balota de ausente. Las balotas
de ausente estarán disponibles sólo por medio de el Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Palm Beach. Las balotas de ausente se pueden solicitar por teléfono, por correo, o al llenar
la solicitud en línea (www.pbcelections.org). SUPERVISOR DE ELECCIONES DEL CONDADO DE PALM BEACH Oficina Principal 240 S. Military Trail West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 656-6200 Sucursal
del Juzgado del Norte del Condado 3188 PGA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 624– 6556 AARP TAX AID Free tax preparation service will be available in the North Palm Beach Village
Hall Council Chambers 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesdda and Wednesday beginning Februaar 4, 2008 through April 15, 2008. Taxpayers should bring 2007 tax forms, W-2’s, 1099’s
and other tax information along with their 2006 tax return. Taxpayers are also asked to bring proper ID. Homestead Exemption: The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office administers
all property tax exemptions. In order to qualify for the 2008 Homestead Exemption you must file your application at one of the County Property Appraiser's Offices by 3/1/2008. The Property
Appraiser has an office at the North County Courthouse, 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardeens open Mon – Fri from 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Brief summariie of available exemptions, as well
as the Homestead Exemptiio 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 informaation 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 required. You may submit a copy of your Florida driver's license, voter's registration, or permanent residency card. Exemptions cannot be
transferred. If you sell your home and buy another residence, you must file a new application.
P a g e 4 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 LIBRARY NEWS 841-3383 303 Anchorage Drive North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 JANUARY IN THE LIBRARY The Library will
be closed Tuesday, January 1st for New Year’s Day Monday, January 21st for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Adult Hours: Monday -Thursday: 9:00 AM -7:00 PM Friday -Saturday: 9:00 AM -5:00
PM Sunday: 1:00 PM -5:00 PM NEW Children's Hours: Monday -Thursday: 12:00 PM -7:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM -5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 PM -5:00 PM TAI CHI PROGRAM On
Thursday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m., Adele Gold and Mary Ostrawski will present a short history of Tai Chi including a description and a brief demonstration. Mary and Adele will relate
the many health benefits gained from the practice of Tai Chi. If you have been curious about this ancient art, plan on attending. There will be time for questions and answers followiin
the presentation. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual book sale on January 25, 26, and 27th in the Obert Meeting Room. Thousaand
of new and used books will be offered at great savings. There will be many CDs and Videos available also. Volunteers are needed to set up the book tables and to assist with the sales.
If you are willing to help, please call 848-6978 or 848-9480. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the front desk. GENEALOGY CLUB The TreeSearchers Genealogy Club will hold their January
meetiin on Tuesday, January 15th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Obert Meeting Room at the library. Start out right in the new year and begin searching for your ancestors! If you have any questions,
call Sue at 841-3383. NORTH PALM BEACH BOOK CLUB The North Palm Beach Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Januaar 15, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the book, Sportswriter, by Richard Ford.
The leader for January is Marie Dodd. Copies of the book are available at the library. Mark your calendars. CHILDREN’S SERVICES 841-3374 WINTER STORY TIMES Winter Story Times begin during
the second week of Januarry Please call the Children’s Department at 841-3374 for detaiils Each program is carefully prepared with age-appropriate materials, new themes that are filled
with stories, puppets, flannne board stories, music, movies and crafts. GAME DAY Thursday, January 10th, at 1:30 p.m. ages 6 through 12 are inviite to join in the fun of playing board
games and puzzles. Bring a friend, bring one of your favorite games or use one of ours. Remember, there is always time for Twister! KIDS EXPRESS Thursday, January 17th at 2:30 p.m.,
ages 8 through 12 are inviite to enjoy a fast-paced, fun-filled program of library games and specially designed activities. This is a cool way for new and old friends to meet for lots
of laughs. TODDLER TIME Introduce your toddler (birth to 23 months) to our library and books on Thursday, January 10th, at 9:45 a.m. At this interactive program you and your toddler
can enjoy music, movement, color, cuddles and a whole lot more. Support Your Local Businesses
P a g e 5 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 { PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525 560 U. S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
Reflecting back on 2007, I have seen tremendous progress with your Public Safety Department. Both the Police and Fire Departtment have worked hard to provide the best service possible
to the citizens of this community. While the Official Uniform Crime Report will not be distributed by the State for a couple of months, I can tell you that crime has reduced significantly
in the Village of North Palm Beach. I can also tell you that your Fire Rescue Department continues to respond to calls faster than the county average and provides exceptional care in
the areas of Fire Safety and Paramedic services. We are proud of the service we provide and the successes we have achieved but will not be satisfied with just trying to maintaai what
we did last year. 2008 brings new challenges for us as an agency and we pledge to our citizens that we will continue to look for ways to do our jobs more effectively and efficiently.
Please join us in 2008 as we continue to build partnerships within the community and remember to carefully review and practice the safety tips that come from your Police and Fire Departmments
This information does help prevent crime and save lives. Have a Happy and safe New Year! A MESSAGE FROM YOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT Protect Yourself from Pickpockets and Purse Snatchers As
the holiday season comes to an end and people get back into the normal routine of everyday life it is important to remember not to become complacent and think that you are not vulnerable
to crime. Criminals are looking for easy targets. Using these tips will help reduce your chances of becoming a victim. Purse snatching is a crime of opportunity. You can eliminate that
opportunity. Every female carrying a purse is a potential target. Senior citizens are especially susceptible to these criminaal since they may not be readily able to defend themselves
and and pursue their assailants. How to Outsmart the Purse Snatcher When carrying a purse, women should have only 3 or 4 one dollar bills placed inside. Credit cards, currency, driver's
licennse keys and jewelry should be carried in a coat or sweater pocket, or concealed on your person to reduce the opportunity of large losses. If you carry a purse, don't wrap the strap
around your shoulder, neck or wrist. If your purse is grabbed, a strong strap will not yield easily and you may be injured. Never carry anything more valuable than you can afford to
lose. Always leave all unnecessary credit cards at home. When you shop and carry a purse, never leave your purse on a store counter or in a grocery shopping cart -even for a moment.
Shop with a Friend The first precaution you can take is to go shopping with a friend -man or woman. You're safer when in the company of someone else. If you must be out at night alone,
stay in well-lit areas. Walk close to street lights, staying well away from dark corners, alleys and building entrances. Protecting Yourself from Pickpockets The "art" of picking pockets
is among one of the world's oldest professions. The skilled pickpocket is not the character you'd expect to find lurking in a dark doorway. He (or she) appears about as average as you
and I in appearance and manner. Becaaus they make a study of how to "blend" into the crowd, pickpoccket usually remain undetected and can practice their activitiie with little hindrance.
Pickpockets follow no regular schedule. They operate equally well during daylight hours as well as at night. And if you have been led to believe that picking pockets takes place only
in crowds, forget it! The only known fact is that they generally foccu on the public during times when they might be carrying more money than usual, such as during after-holiday spending
sprees, store sales, at fairs, carnivals, horse races, gambling casinos, near bank entrances, etc. The best protection for foiling pickpockets is to remove the opportunity of becoming
a victim! The target areas are back trouser pockets, and suit coat and sports jacket pockets, located inside and out. A pickpocket who values his freedom avoids front trouser pockets,
and especially buttoned or zippered pockets. If it is necessary to carry your wallet in an unbuttoned pants, coat or jacket pocket, be sure it contains only what you can afford to lose.
Keep large sums of money, credit cards, ID's, etc. in your front pocket or any buttoned or zippered pocket; keys on a chain attached to your clothing. The best defense against a pickpocket
or purse snatcher is to remaai alert and aware of your surroundings. If you observe suspiciiou activity, try to get a good description of the person/vehicle and report it to the police
immediately. Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can aid in the prevention of crime. It is one of the only things that ever has. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
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. (Public Safety Continued on Page 6)
T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 841-3365 501 U. S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 CODE OF THE MONTH Section 19-111. Permissible
time for construction activity. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to do, perform or engage in any construction work, building, excavating, hoisting, grading, pile driving, pneumatic
hammering, demolition, dredging, buildiin alteration or repair work of any nature to any building or structure or upon any site for same, in the village between the hours of 8:00 p.m.
of one day and 8:00 a.m. of the next day if any such activity shall cause noises whose levels result in excess of the limits as stated in section 19-118. No construction activity shall
be permitted on Sundays or legal holidays. Any person desirrin to engage in the aforesaid activity beyond the stated hours of limitation, based upon cases of urgent necessity or upon
the interests of public health, safety and ultimate convenience, may apply to the village manager or his representative for a special permit. Such permits, if granted, shall be limited
to a certain periiod but may be renewed for additional periods if the emergency or need therefore continues. In the issuance of such permits the village manager or his designated representative
shall weigh all facts and circumstances and shall determine whether the reasons given for the urgent necessity are valid and reasonable, whether the public health, safety and ultimate
convenience will be proteccte or better served by granting the permit requested, and whether the manner and amount of loss or inconvenience to the party in interest imposes a significant
hardship. Upon an affirmatiiv finding of the foregoing considerations, the village manager or his designee is authorized to issue the permit requested and any extensions thereof, as
may be required. Any person aggriieve by the decision of the village manager or his designated representative may appeal the decision of the village manager to the village council. (b)
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the use of any power-driven machinery, tools or equipment in any portiio of the village zoned and designated as a residential district
or section other than between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and between the hours of 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Power mowers shall be used only between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. weekdays, and on Sundays only between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. (Code 1970, § 22-13; Ord. No. 5-75, § 1, 6-12-75; Ord. No. 17-76, § 2, 9-23-76)
Cross references: Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 6. P a g e 6 (Public Safety Continued from Page 5) Fire Department Message Continued • Use extension cords and multi-plug adapters
as little as possible. Extension cords are for temporary 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 some thing 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 using 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 lightiin them. Extinguish candles before leaving a room, the house
or going to bed. • Be sure smoke alarms are installed per manufacturers instrucction 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. Youshooul 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!
P a g e 7 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 COUNTRY CLUB 691-3420 951 U. S. Highway One North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 MESSAGE FROM GOLF DIRECTOR Mike Gray
Our golf season is in full swing, and membership reached its capacity in November. Additional cart paths have been added and sodding of the path edges has been finished. If you have
not played the course lately you need to come see it, it is lookiin good! We have added a GPS system to our cart fleet this should help everyone to understand their yardages and help
with the pace of play. The golf shop is fully stocked and ready for all of your golfing needs do not hesitate allowing us to help you with your apparel or equipment needs. “tip from
the top” Have you ever been faced with a fast down hill putt, then rolled your ball 20 feet past the hole? --I think we all have. Next time you are faced with this situation, try this:
1) hold your puttte as lightlt in your hands as you can while maintaining control of the putter; 2) place place the ball on the toe of the putter (this will make your ball come off of
the face slower than normal); and 3) shorten your backstroke. Practice this a few times on the puttiin green before you play --it might help! Golf instruction is available everyday;
if interested, please call the golf shop to schedule a lesson. Clinics are also available; please call the shop for the adult and junior clinics schedule. DRIVING RANGE HOURS Monday
-7:00 AM to 8:30 PM Tuesday -9:00 AM to 8:30 PM Wednesday -Sunday -7:00 AM to 8:30 PM LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 p.m. Interested in improving your game? --call the golf shop and book a lesson
today! HOLIDAY HOURS Administration Office 691-3420 January 1st CLOSED Golf Course 691-3433 January 1st OPEN Driving Range January 1st OPEN Pool 691-3427 January 1st CLOSED Tennis 626-6515
January 1st CLOSED1:00 PM POOL 691-3427 TENNIS 626-6515 Tennis Tip From Rich Waidelich “High Five for a Better Volley” Too often players swing at their forehand volleys wildly which
produces errors or shots that are hit off the frame. A simple fix for this problem is to imagine that you are giving the ball a “high five” with your racquet at impact. This will reduce
the tendency to swing at the ball and produce more winners with less errors. You can then give your opponent a real high five when they congratulate you on winning the match!! JUNIOR
HOLIDAY TENNIS CAMP January 2-4, 2008 12:00 -3:00 pm Call the Pro Shop for details or go to www.village-npb.org/tennis for the flyer JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS 1st Saturday of each month
12:00 -2:00 p.m. JUNIOR TENNIS Tiny Tots & Future Stars (4-9) Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM Grand Slam & Challengers (10-16) Monday/Wednesday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM ADULT TENNIS *Monthly
Themed Mixer (Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates) Beginner/Intermediate Clinic Friday 9:30 -11:00 AM Beginner’s/Intermediate Clinic Saturday 9:00 –11:00 AM (Tennis Continued on Page
13)
POOL HOURS JANUARY CLOSED MONDAYS Tuesday -Friday 12:00 PM -6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM -6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM -6:00 PM Pool Pool Continued on Page 13
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM Jazz Jam 2 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat 3 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice
Specials 11 AM -9 PM 4 R -Dinner Fish & Chips -$12.95 T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 5 R -Dinner Prime Rib Special T -Junior Tennis Tournaments 12 Noon -2 PM Beginner/Intermediate
Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 6 Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM -2:00 PM $19.95 Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -8 PM 7 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 8 R -Dinner { Chef’s Choice Specials 11
AM -9 PM Jazz Jam 9 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 10 COUNCIL MEETING 7:30 PM R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 11 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM -9 PM T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 12 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM T -Beginner/Intermediate Weekend Drill 9:30-11:00 AM 13 Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM
-2:00 PM $19.95 Jimmy Keys Dinner Show (Call for Reservations) 14 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 15 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM Jazz Jam 16 R -Dinner Italian
Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 17 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 18 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 19 R
-Dinner Prime Rib Special Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Call for Reservations) T -Beginner/Intermediate Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 20 Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM -2:00 PM $19.95 Chef’s Choice Specials
11 AM -8 PM 21 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 22 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM Jazz Jam 23 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 24 COUNCIL
MEETING 7:30 PM R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 25 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM T-Beginner/Intermediate Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 26 R -Dinner Prime Rib Special
T -Beginner/Intermediate Clinic 9:30-11:00 AM 27 Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM -2:00 PM $19.95 Chef’s Choice Special 11 AM -8 PM 28 R -Dinner Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM 29 R -Dinner
Chef’s Choice Specials 11 AM -9 PM Jazz Jam 30 R -Dinner Italian Night Buffet All-you-can-eat $16.95 Restaurant Hours Sunday -7AM – 8PM Monday -7AM -9PM Tuesday-Saturday -7AM -11PM Jimmy
Falzone Tuesday through Saturday 7:00 -10:00 PM Happy New Year From “The Village Green” Restaurant & Bar january 2008 COUNTRY CLUB AND VILLAGE GREEN RESTAURANT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
North Palm Beach Country Club, 951 U.S. Highway #1, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 (561) 691-3420 A-Administration G-Golf P-Pool R-Restaurant T-Tennis K E Y North Palm Beach Country
Club Calendar of Events Restaurant Telephone (561) 691-3430
P a g e 1 0 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY ABC Kids Tanya Brown uses hands on approach to explore the alphabet through literature, games
and crafts. Games and activities will also enhance your child’s knowledge of numbers, colors, and shapes. Creativity will be fostered by working in pairs and in a group. This class will
also strengthen abilities in following directtions turn-taking, cooperation and sharing with peers. Weekly letter themes will weave the snack, craft, and stories together which will
make ABC Kids fun! Fee: $85/8wk-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 112100-01 3-5 yrs T-1/15 10:00-12:00 Cooking & Crafty Kids Tanya Brown will link literature with cooking activity for your
preschooler. They will gain “cooking”/food handling skills such as mixing, stirring, spreading, sprinkling, measuring, etc. Children will make their food product, then have a story and
craft that relates to what they just prepared, and that will be followed by eatiin the finished product. They will experience a wide variety of foods. Basic manners/etiquette will be
stressed as well. Many socialization skills are also learned in the course of the cooking, Fee: $100//8wk-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 112400-01 3-5 yrs Th-1/17 10:00-12:00 YOUTH/TEEN
ACTIVITY Clay Play Your child will be able to experience the thrill of creating objects of art from a lump of clay. They will experience manipulating, building and sculpting the clay.
Their art masterpiece will be enhanced by their choice of glazes. All children experience the anticipation of the compleete object coming from the kiln! Clay Play will nurture your child’s
natural creative talents – and we deal with the mess! Instructor: Karen Hopper. Fees: $90/8wk-YA Code Age/Level Start Time 112300-01 9-10 yrs T-1/15 4:00-5:30 112300-02 11-12 yrs Th-1/17
4:00-5:30 Hip-Hop Dancing So, you think you can dance? Join Qwincia Wilson, professional dancer and dance instructor as she teaches you how to move your body to fun, contemporary, and
up-tempo tempo beats! It’s called Hip-Hop and all the kids are doing it! Learn how to move like your favorite artists and dancers. Beginners, intermediate, and advannce are all welcome.
For more information, call Qwincia at 670-1700. Fee: $15/cls or $40/4wk -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 112200-01 9 yr + M-1/14 6:30-8:00 112200-03 11 yr + M-2/11 6:30-8:00 Cheerleading
Classes will be taught by staff from Palm Beach Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance. Particiipant will learn basic cheers, chants, routines, lifts and tumbling skills through a progressive curriculum
that enables each child to advance at their own pace. Class size is limited, so all get plenty of individuua attention. Fee: $95/8wk-OSB Code Age/Level Start Time 111900-01 7 yrs and
under F-1/18 3:30-4:15 111900-02 8-13 yrs F-1/18 4:30-5:20 Table Tennis Palm Beach County’s Community Olympic Development Progrra is sending us Ping Zhang to instruct this Table Tennis
class for all age levels. Ping came to Palm Beach County from China. He has numerrou degrees and certifications in coaching and teaching this Olympic activity. (Recreation Continued
on Page 11) NORTH PALM BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT WINTER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE JANUARY 2008 Registration for the following classes will be held at the Anchorage Park Activities Building
from 9:00 AM -7:00 PM on: North Palm Residents: January 7 & 8 Non-Residents: January 9 & 10 Yearly Non-resident fee: $15.00/single, $25.00/family Building Codes: Anchorage Activities
Building (841-3386) AAB 603 Anchorage Drive Anchorage Exercise AX 603 Anchorage Drive Anchorage Art AA 603 Anchorage Drive Youth Art YA 603 Anchorage Drive Osborne Park (841-3387) OSB
715 Prosperity Farms Road Community Center (841-3390) CC 1200 Prosperity Farms Road Students must be pre-registered with the Recreation Department before attending a class
P a g e 1 1 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Recreation Continued from Page 10) Table Tennis Continued: In this class you will learn many moves such as
the forehand counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin serve, a block against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive! Join us! Fee: $55/mo Code Age/Level Start Time 714200-01
Beginner T-1/8 7:30-9:00 Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Ballet Char-Mar Dance offers a variety of dance opportunities for your child. Children build upon their dance skills and routines, progresssin
toward a dance recital in June. Classes are held on Tuesdays. If you are interested in having your child dance, please contact Mary Jane Grant at 369-1619. Teen Salsa Dancing Get ready
for Latin dance clubs! Feel the rhythm as you learn to move to the Latin beat. Techniques for leading and followiin will be included. Instructor – Janet Kein Fee: $40/4wk -AAB Code Age/Level
Start Time 110500-01 Teens Th-1/17 5:30-6:30 ADULT EXERCISE/ACTIVITY Ballroom Dance If you have have watched “Dancing with the Stars” and wish you could move like Helio, now is your
chance! Cecil Pace will teach you how to Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, Tango, and all the other great ballroom dances. Class is for all skill levels. You must have a partner. For more information,
call Cecil at 818-0555. Fee: $10/person/cls-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 720800-01 All W-1/9 7:00-8:30 Bellydancing Doesn’t belly dancing just intrigue you? They make it look so easy!
Now is your chance to learn how! Develop 6-pack abs! We will be offering a beginning class on Tuesday evenings with Meredith Blue. Meredith has been dancing and teaching for over 10
years. For more informattion call Meredith at 252-5972. Fee: $70/8wk -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 125100-01 All T-1/15 6:30-8:00 Bridge I If you don’t know how to play bridge, we can
help you out. Abby Feuer will get you on your way to years of Bridge enjoymeent This is part 1 of the Audrey Grant Series – Beginning Bridge. New students will have to purchase the $12
book from from Abby on the first class. Fee: $95/9 cls-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 121400-01 Beginner M,F-1/14 10:00-12:00 Computer, Beginning Does your computer have you frustraated
We are offering a new class for beginners to the computer world! Bill Egan will guide you through computer fundamentals. This class will cover areas such as: ON/OFF, login, mouse clicks,
internet, browsers, setup email, files & folders, routers, antivirus, search engines and much more! After this class, your computer will be much more functioona to you. Fee: $50/4wk
-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 125800-01 Adult Th-1/17 6:30-8:00 Computer, Movie Maker Learn how to make a movie from your digital photos using Microsoft Movie Maker. Bill Egan will
teach you how to take saved photos, video clips and music and create a movie that you can save to a CD or DVD to share with friends. A great way to summarize a recent vacation or a special
event in your life! You will need your own laptop computer with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker program for this class. Fee:$50/4wk -AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 125800-02 Adult Th-2/14
6:30-8:00 Coquettes Mary Mazzetta teaches tap dance and dance routines to adults. The group then performs at local nursing homes. Adults with past tap dance experience are welcome. Fee-$24/8wk
– Osb Code Age/Level Start Time 121300-01 Adult Th-1/10 9:30-11:30 Country Line Dance Terri Bucciarelli continues on Wednesday eveniing with her Country Line Dance classes at Osborne
Park. These classes are for dancers of all ages. You do not need a partner in order to join the class. Pay by the class; it is ongoing. Stop in on a Wednesday and check it out! Beginnner
are always welcome! Fee: $5/cls-OSB Code Age/Level Start Time 721000 All W-1/9 7:00-8:30 Duplicate Bridge We offer variety of Duplicate Bridge games for you to attend. Each has a different
director. Games are at Osborne Park and the Anchorage Park Activities Building Call 841-3387 for more informaation Fee: $5-$6/player Code Age/Level Start Time 721400-01 Adult Sun 1:00-4:30
721400-02 Adult M 7:00-10:00 721400-06 Adult F 12:30-4:30 Easy, Elegant Entertaining Instructor Shelly Kahn will give you lots of fabulous recipes for appetizers, entrees and desserts.
You will learn how to make them and serve it all with style! ($25 materials fee due at first class) Fee: $55/4wk – AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 124700-01 All T-1/15 6:30-8:00 Fitness
Over 50 This is a wonderful movement class for men or women. This class has no pounding, jumping or dancing movements. The class consists primarily of stretching muscles and limbering
the joints. Fee: $20/8wk-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 723800-01 Adult M,W,F-1/2 9:00-10:00 (Recreation Continued on Page 12)
P a g e 1 2 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Recreation Continued from Page 11) Hip-Hop Dancing Join Qwincia Wilson, professional dancer and dance instructor
as she teaches you how to move your body to fun, contemporaary and up-tempo beats! It’s called Hip-Hop and everyone is doing it! Beginners, intermediate, and advanced are all welcoome
For more information, call Qwincia at 670-1700. Fee: $15/clsoror $40/4wk -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 112200-02 Adults Th-1/17 7:00-8:00 112200-04 Adults Th-2/14 7:00-8:00 Jazzercise
The dance-aerobics class is based on Jazzercise dance movements and steps. Class begins with a warm-up, a minimum of 30 minutes of aerobics, and a muscle toning cool down period. Instructoor
demonstrate how students can modify the steps to meet their own fitness needs. Students range from teens up through ladies in their 70’s! First class is free! Try one out and see if
this meets your needs! Contact Marti Woschnik at 707-4260 or www.jazzercise.com for more information. Fee: new students-$70/10wk, (EFT -$32/mo)-OSB Code Age/Level Start Time 721600 All
M,W,F 9:30-10:30 721600 All M-Th 6:00-7:00 721600 All Sat 9:00-10:00 Merengue Janet Kein will teach you the Merengue, Cumbia and Bachata. It is recommended that you take this class in
addition to the Salsa class in order to know all of the dances currently done in Latin nightclubs and/or Latin cruises. Singles and couples welcoome $30-3wk, $40/4wk -AAB Code Age/Level
Start Time 110500-04 Adult Th-1/17 8:30-9:30 Obedience training classes – Robin Billings with The Perfeec Pup brings obedience training classes to the Recreation Department. She has
a BS degree in Animal Science and more than 25 years of dog training/behavior modification experience. All dogs must be vaccinated including the kennel cough vaccine. If you have any
questions, please call Robin at 351-8008. Puppy Pre-K Did you get a new puppy for Christmas? Train your puppy to behave from day one and have fun doing it. Potty training, good manners,
basic obedience, socialization, and so much more will be taught. All family members are encouraged to participate. Puppy Pre-K is for vaccinated pups under 6 months of age. The pups
will learn social skills with other puppies and people which is a very important growth development skill for their future. Bring 6-foot leash, collar, water, plastic bags, and soft
treats. Fee: $150/6wk -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 131200-01 All Sun-1/13 5:00-6:00 Elementary Tricks & Training For vaccinated pups/dogs over 6 months of age. Dogs love to train and
learn if it is fun, positive and rewarding. Teach your dog , good manners, and basic obedience. Tricks, tricks, tricks! Shake paws, sit pretty/handsome, speak, roll over and many more
fun tricks will be covered. Bring 6-foot leash, collar, wateer plastic bags, and soft treats – and the whole family! Fee: $150/6wk -AX Code Age/Level Start Time 131200-02 All Sun-1/13
6:15-7:15 Salsa! Get ready for Latin dance clubs, your vacation or a cruise. Feel the rhythm as you learn to move to the Latin beat. Techniques for leading and following will be included.
Janet Kien, instructor says that singles and couples are welcome! Fee: $40/4wk,-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 110500-03 Adult Th-1/17 7:30-8:30 Shelly’s Supper Club Shelly Kahn will
show you how to prepare many different Floriid style cuisines featuring many native Floridian ingredients and cooking techniques. Fee: $55/4wk – AAB ($25 materials fee due at first class)
Code Age/Level Start Time 124700-02 All W-1/16 6:30-8:00 Spanish Living in South Florida, knowledge of this language could prove to be very beneficial to you. The beginning conversational
Spaniis class is designed for individuals who have little or no knowleddg of Spanish. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring basic vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation skills for “Survival
Spanish” via dialogue. Stop wishing you could understand Spanish – and join this class. Spanish II is for students who have prior Spanish knowledge. You will need to purchase a book
entitled “Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way” by Barrons which can be purchased at Barnes & Noble. Instructor is Sandy Joseph. Fee: $80/8wk-AAB Code Age/Level Start Time 125900-01 Spanish
I W-1/16 5:30-7:00 125900-02 Spanish II W-1/16 7:00-8:30 Swing Dancing – The spotlight is on dance: recreating the unbounded energy of social dancing in the swing era – Big City swing.
Learn the All-American dance – call it East Coast Swing, Lindy, Jitterbug, Jive or Rock & roll! It’s as new as the current music of the 2000’s and as timely as the music of the 40’s,
50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! Practice footwork and turns, a foundatiio for other swing dances. Singles and couples are welcome. Fee: $30/3wk, $$)/4wk -AAB Code Age/Level Start Time
110500-02 Adult Th-1/17 6:30-7:30 Table Tennis Ping Zhang instructs this Table Tennis class for all age levels. Ping came to Palm Beach Country from China. He has numeroou degrees and
certifications in coaching and teaching this Olympic activity. In this class you will learn many moves such as the forehand counter hit, the push, the no spin serve, topspin serve, a
block against a loop and maybe a loop against a drive! Join us! Fee: $55/mo -OSB Code Age/Level Start Time 72400-01 Adults T-1/8 7:45-8:45 (Recreation Continued on Page 13)
P a g e 1 3 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Recreation Continued from Page 12) Yoga Yoga is a system of exercise that calms the nerves and relieves stress/anxiety
and strengthens abdommina muscles. It helps improve flexibility of the spine and all joints. You will learn yoga posturres breathing exercises, meditation and relaxatiio techniques.
This class is for all levels. Instruuctor Gwen Germaine. Fee: $50/5cls or $15/cls-AX Code Age/Level Start Time 722900-01 Adult M-1/7 10:30-12:00 722900-01 Adult W-1/9 6:00-7:30 722900-01
Adult Sat-1/12 9:00-10:30 WORKSHOPS/CLINICS The Power of a Positive Attitude Do you feel your attitude needs an adjustment? 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. We request that you call to RSVP your seat as soon as possible
841-3386. Code Age/Level Start Time 730700-24 adult T-1/29 11:00-noon TRAVEL TOURS A Day in the Everglades It’s airboats and alligators on this day of exploring the beauty of the Florida
Everglades. A guided airboat ride, a delicious lunch, and a park ranger guided boat ride of the 10, 000 Islands of the Everglades will highlight the day. Dinner stop on our return trip
is on your own at the Dolphin Mall. Fee: $80 -Feb 22 Strawberry Festival Don’t miss out on this year’s Strawbeerr Festival in Plant City. Our bus trip on Thursdaay March 8 will take
us to the festival for a day of fun, strawberries, music and more. The trip price includes the festival, performance by the Oakridge Boys, buffet dinner, and transportation! We plan
on having a berry good day! Fee: $75 – March 7 Contact Bill Egan at 841-3389 for information on any trip. AQUATIC CENTER Lap lanes 12:00 to 3:30 PM Tuesday thru Friday 10:00 to 6:00
PM Saturday 12:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday Diving Boards Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday 1:30 to 4:00 PM Baby Pools The baby pools will be closed for the winter. They will reopen in March.
Water Aerobics Wednesday and Friday 12:15 to 1:15 PM NPB Swim Team Monday thru Friday 3:30 to 7:00 PM Ages 9 and up Anyone interested in joining the swim team you may visit us on the
web at www.npbswimming.org or call the pool for more informmatio 691-3427 ask for Coach Alf or Coach Cavanah. Masters Swimming This is for adults 18 & over, no experience required. Practices
are offered 5 times a week. For more information contact Coach Cavanah at 561-691-3427 Water polo Water polo is coming to the NPB pool! If you are interested in playing, contact Alf
at 691-3427. TENNIS CENTER New Year Tennis Celebration Happy New Year from the tennis staff!!! Let’s ring in the New Year with a CELEBRATION on Saturday, January 12th. Everyone is invited
for games, music, food, and drink. There will be activities for everyone (adults & childreen) We will be hosting a parent (grandparent, adult) and child (grandchild) doubles tournament
in the afternoon and check-in will begin at 12:30 p.m. Call the office to make reservattion and for a more detailed schedule of events. Please preregiiste for the tennis. For the tennis
activities members will be charged $5.00, non-member residents $15.00, and non-member non-residents $20.00. Delray Beach International Tennis Championships Join us for the Delray Beach
International Tennis Championships. The Bryan Brothers, James Blake, and Tommy Haas will be participating. We will be attending on Tuesday, February 12th during the day session. These
tickets will include 3 matches on center court and 6 on the outer courts. Tickets are $24.00 and transportation will be additional. For the women of our club the event will be hostiin
Ladies’ Day Luncheons. These are scheduled for Wednesdaay February 13th and Thursday, February 14th at 11 a.m. The tickets are $55.00 and include the lunch and a reserved seat for the
day session. The package also includes two bottles of wine per table, pro player appearances, and prizes. The luncheons sold out last year so register today in the office. We have two
certified professionals and they are always availabbl to help you improve your game. Private and group lessons may be scheduled. Call the Pro Shop to make an appointment (626-6515).
USTA Winter Leagues – Play may be underway so call for possible openings. Women: 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5 teams play evenings (doubles & singles) 6.5 & 8.5 combo teams play Monday mornings at
9:30 (doubles) (Recreation Continued on Page 14)
P a g e 1 4 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 (Recreation Continued from Page 13) Men: 3.5 and 4.0 teams play at night (doubles & singles) 6.5, 7.5 & 8.5
combo teams play in the evenings (doubles) Mixed: 8.0 combo teams play Sundays at 11:00 a.m. (doubles) PBCWTA Leagues – This is a morning program and play is underway. We currently have
6 teams B-3, B-2, B-1, A-4, A-3 and A-1. If interested call the office for details and possible openings. Junior & Adult clinics – Adult clinics are held on Friday and Saturday mornings
from 9:30 to 11:00 (beginner to intermediiate) Junior clinics include Tiny Tots (ages 4-6) and Futuur Stars (ages 7-9) and are scheduled for Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons. The Grand
Slam and Challenger clinics (ages 10-16) are held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. Junior Tennis Tournament Our monthly tournament will be held Saturday, February 2nd for ages 10 to 16
from noon to 2 p.m. This is a fun event and includes pizza and drinks for a fee of $17.50. Valentine’s Day mixed doubles round robin -Saturday, February 9th. Play will begin at 4:00
p.m. and refreshments will be included (members -$5, non-member residents $15, and nonmember non-residents $20). Singles/Doubles, Mens/Womens Ladders -will be organizze in the office.
There will be a day and evening ladder. This is an ongoing activity with players challenging players above them and working their way up the ladder. Please sign-up in the office. Members
may participate for free, non-member resideent $15, and non-member non-residents $20. Can’t find a tennis game? Let us help. Men and women are invited to play on Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 8:00 a.m. and on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. If interested please call or stop by the office. The staff will be organizing games for our members on these days. LOOKING FORWARD Puppy Love
Saturday, Feb. 9 at 1:00 pm. You and your “best friend” can enjoy an afternoon of conteest and fun by the Bark Park at Anchorage Park, 603 Anchorage Dr. Contests include: Best Valentine
Attire, Best Tail Wagger, Best Trick, Best Singing Dog, Smallest Dog, Largees Dog, and Best Kisser. A fun-filled afternoon for all! For more information, please call 841-3386. North
Palm Beach Idol Contest Looking for good singers! If you think you can sing, now is your chance to show it off. We are hosting a North Palm Beach Idol Contest on Saturday, Feb. 23. You
must pre-register in order to participate. Age groups are 10 yr. and under, 11-19 yrs and 20+ yrs. Winners in each age group will perform on stage at the Heritage Festivva on March 15.
Contact the Recreation Dept for applications. Village Wide Garage Sale We will accept registrations for the April 12, 2008 Village-Wide Garage Sale which will be held at the Community
Center from 7:00 am -Noon. The cost for a single space is $15. Spaces are assigned on a first come – first serve basis. This is a great chance for those of you who live in condos or
in communities that do not allow garage sales. Start cleaning those closets! Register early. Annual Heritage Festival & Parade Mark your calendars now! The annual Heritage Festivva is
coming! This year’s event will be held on Saturdaay March 15, 2008! The parade will be Saturday morning. We’re looking for parade entries: clubs, organized groups, antique cars, floats,
bands, etc. 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!
For more details, please call the Recreation Dept. at 841-3386 or visit the recreation pages of www.village-npb.org Little League Sign Up Late Registration North Palm Beach County Little
League will be accepting LATE registration for players ages 5 -12 (age as of April 30, 2008) at the North Palm Beach Community Centte at 1200 Prosperity Farms Road on the following Saturdays:
January 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. January 12, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration fee is $95.00 per player and is payable at the time of registration. NPBCLL.ORG
is NOT accepting registration via web page; however, additional information will be available at site. All players (except TBALL) must attend TRYOUTS which are scheduled for January
19, 2008, from 10:00 -2:00 p.m. Team Sponsors are also being accepted during this time. The sponsorship fee is $249.00 and includes name recognition on player uniforms and appreciation
team photo plaque.
P a g e 1 5 T h e V i l l a g e N E W S L E T T E R J a n u a r y 2 0 0 8 VILLAGE MANAGER’S MESSAGE 841-3380 Jimmy Knight, Village Manager jknight@village-npb.org Dear Village Resident:
Happy New Year! It is our hope that you, your families and friends had a safe and happy Holiday Season. There are many traditions around the world of ringing in the new year, but regardless
of the country and its historical custom, one common desire unites us all – namely, the desire to leave behind the sorrows and rejoice in the hope of new beginnings. Since the advent
of the first calendars in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago, New Years Day has been a time for friends, family and above all celebratioons A short journey through the history of New
Year’s Day provides a bit of insight into the birth and traditions surrounndin New Year’s Day. It is believed that New Years Day was celebrated at least as far back as 2000 BC, howevver
at that time the New Year was celebrated around the time of the vernal equinox in mid-March. The Babyloniaan were the first to make New Year's resolutions; the tradition began with the
Babylonian custom of returning something that they had borrowed from a neighbor or friend on New Year’s Day. The celebration was tied not just to the New Year, but also to the planting
of the crops and the earth coming back to life after winter. New Years Day still has strong associations with things that are young and new, like the New Year’s Baby. This tradition,
however, is not Babylonian in origin, but with the Greeks and the Egyptians. Both of these cultures also celebrated New Years in the spring time, and the celebratiio of spring and newness
and plantings and fertility were big themes in the celebrations. Another New Year’s tradition that we get from the ancieent is celebrating the very minute that the New Year begins. Today
we have precise ways of measuring time and know to the exact second when the New Year begins. While the ancients did not have the luxury of atomic clocks, they did believe that the first
things a person did on the first day of the New Year would affect the luck they would or would not enjoy over the coming year. That is why it was important to begin the year with friends,
family, food and fun; this was thought to bring good luck for the rest of the year. The most famous tradition in the United States is the dropping of the New Year ball in Times Square,
New York City, at 11:59 P.M. Thousands gather to watch the ball make its one-minute descent, arriving exactly at midnigght The tradition first began in 1907 and the original ball was
made of iron and wood. The ball used today is made of Waterford Crystal, weighs 1,070 pounds, and is six feet in diameter. The most commonly sung song for English-speakers on New Year's
eve, "Auld Lang Syne" is an old Scottish song that was first published by the poet Robert Burns in the 1796 edition of the book, Scots Musical Museum. Bandleaade Guy Lombardo popularized
the song “Auld Lang Syne”
and turned it into a New Year's tradition. The song is said to be one of the most popular songs to which nobood knows the words. The song translates as "old long since" and means "times
gone by." The song asks whether old friends and times will be forgotten and promises to rememmbe people of the past with fondness. He played the song at midnight at a New Year's eve
party at the Rooseveel Hotel in New York City in 1929, and a tradition was born. After that, Lombardo's version of the song was played every New Year's eve from the 1930s until 1976
at the Waldorf Astoria. The song became such a New Year's tradition that "Life magazine wrote that if Lombardo failed to play 'Auld Lang Syne,' the American public would not believe
that the New Year had really arrived. As we close another year here in the Village and look forwaar to 2008, there are numerous milestones that we too would like to celebrate and give
thanks for your support and partnerships. Among these, and particularly noteworthhy are: the renovations and additions to Lakeside Park; the completion of the Master Plan and Phase I
for Anchoraag Park, the Country Club’s renovated pool deck, new temporary tennis facility and the cart path extension for our Golf Course. On a personal note, I would like to express
my gratitude to everyone for the support bestowed to me in my first year as your Village Manager! In 2008, we look forward to many additional Village projeect --some new, others renewed
--designed to improve, both, service levels to you as residents, and the overall appearranc of this great community. Your continued support and partnerships are the facilitators to our
pursuit and stewarddshi of these projects. Our resolution is to continuously exceed your expectations of making North Palm Beach the “Best Place to Live Under the Sun” HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Jimmy Knight Village Manager
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