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2018-07 Village NewsletterJULY 2018 Village of North Palm Beach “The Best Place to Live Under the Sun” 1963 2019 Goodbye Clubhouse, Hello Progress! PROJECT UPDATE—page 9 Demolition of 55-year-old clubhouse means construction can begin on a top-quality Country Club to beneﬁ t Villagers long into the future 2 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE MANAGER A Message from Village Manager Andy Lukasik Hello Villagers: Recently I attended the Palm Beach County City Manager’s Association meeting, where Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks presented us with the preliminary property valuations for the upcoming fi scal year. The numbers she provides are important to local governments because they are used to plan our budgets for 2019. According to Ms. Jacks, the taxable value in the Village increased about $100 million, or 4.5 percent. This means that property values rose an average of 4.5 percent in the past year, which most homeowners consider good news. For the Village, property valuations are important because 63 percent of the money used to fund Village projects and services comes from property taxes, which are assessed according to property value. As we work through the summer to pinpoint and prioritize Village fi nancial needs, we take into consideration a variety of factors that infl uence our budget as we prepare a proposal for the Council to fi nalize in their September meetings. Many other infl uences determine what our 2019 budget will be, including various statewide proposals that may aff ect future property tax rates and Village revenues. But the Village knows our residents expect and deserve top- quality services, which we will continue to provide as we strive to accomplish the Council’s priority goals. Those goals are: • All neighborhoods as sustainable places to live • Improved mobility • Financial sustainability • Beautifi cation and quality of life • Organizational excellence • Strong local economy • Clean waterways and opportunities for recreation We want you to feel confi dent that the progress we are making, which is described in this newsletter, will truly benefi t you and your neighbors for years to come. We are headed in the right direction. Enjoy your summer and remember, our popular July 4th Celebration and Fireworks event is canceled this year while we make our golf course better than ever. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are happy to be making great progress toward the re-creation of our important community gathering place. Sincerely, Andy Lukasik Village Manager VILLAGE COUNCIL 2018-2019 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH Deborah Searcy Mark Mullinix David B. Norris Susan Bickel Darryl C. Aubrey Councilmember Vice Mayor Mayor President Pro Tem Councilmember Support Our Troops Contribution Challenge Thanks to residents and volunteers, Support Our Troops USA Inc. recently sent its July 4th shipment of care packages, baseball equipment, apple and cherry pies, and soccer equipment to 311 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. With the holiday shipments still to come, the organization is in need of additional funds for items and postage. An anonymous donor will match up to $1,000 for cash donations received by Support Our Troops USA Inc. until September 1, so every dollar you contribute goes twice as far. No amount is too small and all are tax deductible. Send checks to Support Our Troops USA, Inc., P.O. Box 14211, North Palm Beach, FL 33408, or bring your donation to the Clerk's office at Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway 1. Support Our Troops tohtfflorida.gov JULY 2018 1 3 4 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH The beautiful trees that line many streets in North Palm Beach are a great asset to the Village, but sometimes they create problems. Residents who have trees that extend over the roadway are asked to trim them to at least 15 feet above the pavement so Village fi re and sanitation trucks can pass safely. Even small, low-hanging branches can damage vehicles or create safety hazards. Also, it’s important to trim dead or damaged branches and any that cross or rub against each other. This allows winds to pass through more easily in a storm and helps prevent branches from falling into the road. Cooperation will help protect Village fi re and sanitation trucks and is greatly appreciated. Call (561) 691-3440 if you have any questions or comments about the requirement. Are your trees hanging over the road? We’re Getting Even! Th e Public Works Department made signifi cant progress recently on sidewalk safety, with crews leveling off 1,557 high spots and uneven trip hazards. Th e department is working with a $150,000 budget this year to eliminate potential trip hazards that were identifi ed by workers who personally inspected every sidewalk in the Village, creating a list of spots that don’t meet standards. Most of the work has been done by saw cutting high spots, however, in some areas, large chunks of sidewalk need to be broken up and removed entirely so workers can dig down and remove tree roots, which oft en are the cause for sidewalks becoming uneven. In those spots, new concrete will be poured. Sidewalk Solutions Inc. from Broward County did the leveling work, and the removal and repair projects will begin once a contractor for that work has been selected. Please drive carefully when using driveways in work areas and be aware that with machinery running, the workers may not be able to hear your vehicle. The Village recently repaved several streets, including Oyster Road, Riverside Road, the west end of Camelot Motor Lodge alley, the south section of Atlantic Road, Lakeside Drive and part of Lighthouse Drive. The Village hired M&M Asphalt Maintenance company and budgeted $400,000 for the project this year. To determine which streets to prioritize, the Public Works Department used specialized software that evaluates street conditions. Additional repaving will continue on a 5-year plan as funding becomes available. Repaving program begins on several Village streets PUBLIC WORKS JULY 2018 | 5 PUBLIC WORKS Crews have been working on the seawall and marina at Anchorage Park. In the process, 69 pilings are being hammered into the canal bed to stabilize a new wall, and about 250 feet of fl oating dock access will be installed on the north side of the boat ramp. Th e north side upgrades will include 16 new 9-foot boat slips for lease and two short-term docks, a 12-foot by 12-foot pavilion and a 10-foot wide access path parallel to the water. Additional improvements south of the ramp are planned and will begin as funding becomes available. Work on the north side will be complete in the fall. New seawall going in at Anchorage Park Anchorage Park Upgrades • Two 12 x 12 pavilions • 16 boat slips for lease • 250-foot fl oating dock • 3 Day docks (short visits) • 2 Kayak launch slips • 2 ADA access ramps • 370-foot trail system (10-foot width) • 2 observation/fi shing decks The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 52, is off ering a 1-day boating safety course in July and August: • Saturday, July 14 • Saturday, August 11 Those who successfully complete the course and a quiz will be issued a Florida Safe-boating card. The cost for the course will be paid by the Austinblu Foundation, however a $10 fee is required before beginning the course. The fee will be refunded upon successful completion. The class will be held at the Loxahatchee River Center, 805 U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter. Call (561) 744-8135, email to fl otilla0502@gmail.com, or visit www.tiny.cc/boatsafe for details. Austinblu Foundation sponsoring Coast Guard safe boating course FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREDEPARTMENTLeft photo: Fire Chief JD Armstrong, Firemedic Amanda Apfel, Rotary Club President-elect Carol Sutton. Top right: Fire Rescue A Shift’s Firemedic Erik Jensen, Lt. Anthony Giarrusso, Deputy Chief Andrew Lezza in the front row, and Firemedic Stephen Talpesh and Driver Engineer Frank Winewski in the back. Not pictured from A shift are Firemedics Joseph Militello and Firemedic Fred Vaccaro. Bottom right: Deputy Chief Andrew Lezza, Dr. Scott McFarland, Tom McCarthy, president of EMS Providers. The Village Fire Department has received several acknowledgments recently for the good work they are doing. Firemedic Amanda Apfel was recognized by the Rotary Club of the Northern Palm Beaches for being the Village Fire Department Employee of the Year, and the department’s A Shift crew was recognized by EMS Providers of Palm Beach County with an Exceptional Service Award for actions taken at a medical call. The A Shift crew members are Lt. Anthony Giarrusso, Driver Engineer Frank Winewski, Firemedic Joseph Militello, Firemedic Fred Vaccaro, Firemedic Erik Jensen and Firemedic Stephen Talpesh. Also, Fire Department Medical Director, Scott McFarland, MD, received the Linda Schuette Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his 30 plus years of dedicated service to the EMS community in Palm Beach County. 6 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH Village ﬁ reﬁ ghters recognized for good work JULY 2018 | 7 FIRE DEPARTMENT nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2017 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION The leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical and related hazards 100 °F 0 °F 200 °F 300 °F 400 °F 500 °F 600 °F 700 °F 800 °F 900 °F 1000 °F 1100 °F 1200 °F Sparklers Glass melts at 900 °F Wood burns at 575 °F Cakes bake at 350 °F Water boils at 212 °F FireworksFireworksSafety Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. However, they are not safe in the hands of consumers. Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year. People can enjoy fireworks safely if they follow a few simple safety tips: FACTS s Fireworks cause an average of almost 18,500 reported fires per year. s Sparklers account for roughly one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries. ! ! BE CAREFUL! U Be safe. If you want to see fireworks, go to a public show put on by experts. U Do not use consumer fireworks. U Keep a close eye on children at events where fireworks are used. Safety How HOT does a sparkler burn? Consumer fireworks NFPA is opposed to consumer use of fireworks. This includes sparklers and firecrackers. Even sparklers burn hot enough to cause third-degree burns. VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH “Th e Best Place To Live Under Th e Sun” 8 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH Congratulations to Lieutenant Jake Stone, who was promoted last month after serving the Village as a Firefi ghter/Paramedic since 2004. Chief JD Armstrong said Lt. Stone earned the promotion after two days of tough written and practical testing, achieving the top score in each category. Lt. Stone grew up in Palm Beach County and says he enjoys meeting new people on the job, getting to know them and helping out anyway he can. He has served the Village training new fi refi ghters, is a certifi ed driver, and feels he is ready for the lieutenant’s position because he has experience in just about every job and procedure in the department. He said he understands what needs to be done, so he’s ready to oversee “B” shift by taking on responsibility for day-to-day operations and paperwork, and he appreciates all the support he’s gotten from his fellow fi refi ghters as well as friends and family. “With Jake’s years of service, his knowledge of the area, and the training and skills he brings to the job, we look forward to a great future for him and for the Village Fire Department,” said Fire Chief JD Armstrong. Fireﬁ ghter Jake Stone promoted to Lieutenant In the event of an emergency, why not make it easier for emergency responders to locate your home? The Village Code of Ordinances requires every residence and business to have its address number posted prominently on the building so that police offi cers, fi refi ghters and other emergency responders can quickly locate the building in an emergency. Section 5-3 says “Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of three (3) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one (1) inch.” It’s important for every property owner, resident, renter or business in the Village to ensure their house or business address number is easy to fi nd. Dark and rainy conditions make locating emergencies even more diffi cult, and needless delay adds risk for both the victims and the fi rst responders. Compliance with this important safety code will eliminate the need for code compliance offi cers to write violation notices and will be greatly appreciated by those who work to protect the Village day and night. Is your house number easy to see at night? FIRE & POLICE DEPARTMENTS JULY 2018 | 9 Th e North Palm Beach Country Club, including the Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, is closed for a major renovation. Th e 55-year-old clubhouse has been demolished in preparation for construction of a new 37,000 square-foot clubhouse and restaurant that will open in late summer of 2019. On the golf course, workers are tearing out old grass and planting new sod. Th e course will re-open in December this year aft er the new grass has successfully taken root. In the meantime, the driving range remains open to the public. Th e Village pool is closed until the demolition and removal work is done, but it will open again in late July in time for many summer activities. Th e Tennis Center at the Country Club also remains open to the public. If brief closures to the tennis courts or driving range are needed during construction, notices will be posted on the Village Facebook and Twitter pages at @VillageNPB, and on the Village website at www.village-npb.org. Th e pool, driving range and golf shop will be managed from temporary structures until the new clubhouse opens next year. Th e clubhouse and pool were built for $400,000 and opened in 1963. In recent years, escalating costs of maintenance and repairs prompted the Village Council to invest in construction of a new clubhouse, which will include a community room/banquet facility, restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms and storage for Village golf carts. It will cost about $18 million. Th e Village appreciates the patience and support of residents during this inconvenient renovation phase, but a fantastic new restaurant and Country Club will open next year that will be a great asset and source of community pride and continued Village social life when complete. Country Club project moving swiftly Driving range, Tennis Center remain open, pool re-opens late July COUNTRY CLUB Golf Shop Hours (temporarily at 16th hole) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily Driving Range Hours Sun. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tue. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wed. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thur. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Adults Beautiful Expressions Yoga Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Certified yoga instructor Ruth Mamo (60 min.) Knit & Crochet Mondays at 11 a.m. Bring a project and knit or crochet with others in a friendly library setting. Basic knitting and crochet skills are recommended. (3 hours) The Lighthouse Camera Club Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. Friendly group of photo enthusiasts. Skill levels ranging from beginners to advanced amateurs, to professionals. (2 hours) TreeSearchers Genealogy Contact Sue, (561) 841-3383 Genealogy Databases at the Library! Ancestry, World Vital Records and Heritage Quest. Great Courses Filmed Lecture Series Wednesdays at 12 p.m. The Guide to Essential Italy Rock Painting Thursday, July 12 at 11 a.m. With Kelly NPB Rocks. (2 hours) Camera Club Learning Program Wednesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. July – Beyond The Basics • Discussion of Advanced Camera Modes: Shutter and Aperture Priority • Manual Mode • Exposure relationship to Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO • Exposure triangle explained • Q & A Field trip scheduled at a later date. Hearing Loss Support Group Thursday, July 26 at 11 a.m. Hearing Loss Association of America, NPB Chapter. A Support Group for the Hearing Impaired (2 hours) The Sand Dollar Quilters Group Fridays at 10 a.m. This award- winning group of dedicated quilters has been meeting and quilting in the library on individual and group projects for several years. New members welcome. Basic sewing skills are recommended, as this is not intended as a quilting class. (4 hours) Teens Teen Programs Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 9 a.m. Gaming, computers, crafts, games and more. Teen Volunteers Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Volunteer forms at the children’s desk. Children Little Listeners Story Time Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Age: 17 months to 3 years Rising Readers Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Age: 3 to 5 years Village Library off ers summer variety LIBRARY HOURS Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 7p.m. Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Library Closed Wednesday, July 4 LIBRARY 10 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH JULY 2018 | 11 Baby Time for the Young and Restless Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Age: Birth to 17 months Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Age: 2 to 5 years Kids Share a Story with Pearl Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Limited space. (90 min.) Reading Buddies June 11 - July 16 Mondays at 2 p.m. K-5th grade students will be paired with a teen to practice reading aloud. Great for reluctant readers! Creativity Time Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Participate in games and fun group activities in the air-conditioning. Family Movie Thursdays at 2 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly movie on our big screen every Thursday. Visit www.npblibrary.org weekly to see what’s showing. Refreshments provided! Kids Summer Reading Programs Tuesdays at 2 p.m. JULY 10 — Jurassic Parts: Sharks and Rays Students will see jaws and/or teeth from many species of sharks and rays found all over the world. Learn fun facts about these animals and why their conservation is so important. Touch a real shark jaw and giant fossil shark tooth. JULY 17 — Jurassic Parts: Science Magic Show with Nitrogen A magic show of epic proportions where children will get to see what happens when you mix balloons, tennis balls, and flowers with liquid nitrogen. Not to be missed for anyone with an interest in science. LIBRARY JULY 24 — Mystic Drumz: The Road to Jellotown This World Music Safari Adventure show travels backward and forward through time to gain clues to the lost location of Jellotown. We discover the oldest drums on the planet and the latest instrument inventions. This show educates audiences on the use of percussion in histories past and future. JULY 31 — The Grand Finale Party After a summer of reading, reward yourself with games, prizes, ice cream, face painting, and a bounce house at the library! Library Extras Download/Streaming eBooks and audiobooks easy to use, no late fees, available 24/7 Vacation Checkout Leaving on vacation? Ask for the Vacation Checkout and receive two extra weeks on all 28-day books and audiobooks. There’s an app for that! Checking due dates, putting items on hold and renewing items. Find it at the App Store, BookMyne. Rosetta Stone Language Software There are 30 languages to choose from and each lesson contains a reading, writing, listening, and speaking portion. The product is free to all NPB Library cardholders. There is no software to download. All you need is an Internet connection, computer, tablet, or smartphone to begin learning. BUILDING DEPARTMENT 12 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH VOTER REGISTRATION REMINDER 2018 PRIMARY and GENERAL ELECTION DATES ElecƟon ElecƟon Date RegistraƟon Deadline Primary ElecƟon 8/28/2018 7/30/2018 General ElecƟon 11/6/2018 10/9/2018 Where to register PBC Supervisor of ElecƟons North County Courthouse 3188 PGA Blvd, PBG FL 33410 (561) 624-6556 Voter RegistraƟon / ElecƟon Info www.pbcelecƟons.org Register to Vote Online www.RegistertoVoteFlorida.gov 2018 ELECCIÓN DE LAS FECHAS DE RECORDATORIO Elección Fecha de Elección Registro de votantes fecha límite Primaria 8/28/2018 7/30/2018 General 11/6/2018 10/9/2018 Dónde Inscribirse PBC Supervisora De Elecciones Sucursal del Juzgado del Norte del Condado 3188 PGA Blvd, PBG FL 33410 (561) 624-6556 Registro de Votantes / Elección Información www.pbcelecƟons.org Registrarse para votar en línea www.RegistertoVoteFlorida.gov VOTER REGISTRATION | Trash Collection Residential garbage, recycling and vegetation pickup The Village provides trash collection services three days a week for household garbage, two days a week for vegetation, and once a week for recyclables. Residents must provide their own trash cans and place them outside for “side door service.” Bulk items, vegetation, and recycling should be placed by the curb. Everything should be ready for pick up by 7 a.m. each day, according to type of items to be picked up. Vegetation, trash or bulk items that come from any business or are generated by a hired contractor, such as a landscaper or home remodeler, must be hauled away from the property by the contractor. For more information about trash pickup services, call (561) 691-3440. Collection Schedule • Monday - Garbage, Trash, and Bulk Items • Tuesday - Vegetation • Wednesday - Garbage, Trash, and Bulk Items • Thursday - Vegetation and Recycling • Friday - Garbage, Trash, and Bulk Items www.village-npb.org @VillageNPB @VillageNPB communications@village-npb.org Stay in touch JULY 2018 | 13 As a South Florida resident, you probably have some experience dealing with hurricanes and tropical storms. Or maybe you are new to the area and have no idea how to prepare for storm season. Either way, it’s a good idea to review old plans and inventory your hurricane supplies, or to make a plan now in case a tropical storm or hurricane approaches. To help you prepare, local, state and federal agencies provide informational resources. The Village has a web page linking to these agencies and resources, and it is recommended that you get familiar with it now, while there are no immediate threats of a storm. You can visit the web page at www.preparethevillage.org. The various agencies linked there each have specifi c functions and responsibilities, but generally, you’ll fi nd hurricane preparedness guidelines related to three categories: • Before a storm • During a storm • After a storm Get familiar with the resources on the page now, rather than during the stressful conditions created by an approaching storm. The more you understand about how to prepare for and recover from a storm, the more confi dent you will feel if there is an actual event. At this point in July, with no immediate threat of a hurricane or tropical storm, residents should make sure they are well-stocked with supplies such as batteries, food and bottled water. Trees should be trimmed now and hurricane shutters should be inspected for usability. Also, families should review shelter plans, evacuation plans and personal communication plans to make sure everyone knows what to do and how to contact each other if power is lost. And it’s a good time to review homeowner insurance policies to make sure you understand whether your policy covers wind, water and fl ooding damage. In addition to the Village website, you also will fi nd important hurricane updates on the Village Facebook and Twitter pages at @VillageNPB. Staying informed and being prepared are your best tools to be ready for the season. Are you prepared for hurricane season? The Annual July 4th Celebration and Fireworks event is canceled this year because new grass on the Country Club golf course needs time to take root. Fortunately there will be fi reworks and celebrations in nearby communities: • Mega Bash at Roger Dean Stadium (Jupiter) — July 3rd & July 4th, approximately 9 p.m. (after Palm Beach Cardinals baseball game). • 4th on Flagler (West Palm Beach) — On the waterfront in downtown WPB, 5 to 10 p.m. • Ignite the Night (Greenacres) — Wednesday, July 4 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Samuel J. Ferreri Community Park, 2905 Jog Road • Red, White & Blue Sunset Celebration (Lake Park) — Friday, June 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lake Park Marina The Village recognizes the popularity of our annual event, however the investment in the golf course and clubhouse will ensure many more years of fun family activities at the Village’s most important landmark. Village annual July 4th celebration and ﬁ reworks canceled HURRICANE PREPARATION PARKS & RECREATION 14 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH Summer Pool Parties Enjoy our pool parƟ es at the NPB Pool on Friday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Admission is one dollar. Dates: July 27, Aug. 10 Swim Lessons at the NPB Pool (NOTE: Pool closed for construcƟ on unƟ l July 19) We off er all levels of swim lessons for all ages. Our classes are taught by Swim with Gills. We off er group lessons, private and semi-private lessons on weekdays, evenings and weekends! There is no reason your child should not be able to swim. For a complete schedule or to register for a class, contact Swim with Gills at offi ce@swimwithgills. com or (561) 222-4994. Food Truck Frenzy Aug. 25, 5 to 9 p.m. Anchorage Park Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament Mark your calendars for the Aug. 11 Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament. This is a fun family event and we encourage kids’ parƟ cipaƟ on. The tournament is kicked off with a Friday night Captain’s MeeƟ ng. Each captain will receive a bucket fi lled with goodies worth as much as the entry fee! The group receives instrucƟ ons for the next day as they enjoy food & drink and challenging each other! Lines in the water at 6 a.m. the following morning! Weigh-in is at Anchorage Park between noon and 3 p.m., followed by an awards picnic. Limited to 50 boats. Get your business logo on every shirt and on the sponsor banner! Call (561) 841-3386 for more informaƟ on or visit www.village-npb.org. Jazzercise This 60-minute dance-aerobics/strength training class is based on Jazz dance movements which incorporates Pilates principals into every workout. Instructors demonstrate how students can modify the steps to meet their own fi tness needs. Contact MarƟ Pietro at (561) 574-4341 or go to www.jazzercise.com. Age/Level Day Time Adult M,W,F,Sat 9 to 10 a.m. Mon-Thur 6 to 7 p.m. Fitness Over 50 This is a wonderful movement class for men or women. This class has no pounding, jumping or dancing movements. It class consists primarily of stretching muscles and limbering the joints. Fee: $10/$12 per month. Age/Level Day Time Adult M,W,F 8:45-9:45 JULY 2018 | 15 PARKS & RECREATION Yoga Yoga is a system of exercise that calms the nerves and relieves stress/anxiety and strengthens abdominal muscles. It helps improve fl exibility of the spine and all joints. You will learn yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditaƟ on and relaxaƟ on techniques. All levels. Instructor: Gwen Germaine. Age/Level Day Time Adult M 10-11:30 a.m. Adult T 6-7:30 p.m. Adult Th 10-11:30 a.m. Tai Chi Chuan/Qi Gong PracƟ ce these ancient methods of health culƟ vaƟ on and mindfulness. Bring together the forces of mind, body and spirit to develop a daily pracƟ ce of self-care, balance and spiritual harmony. Learn useful techniques and forms in your very fi rst class! Your guide, John Cook, is a CerƟ fi ed Advanced Instructor of Inner Chi Tai Chi Chuan and Taoist Yoga (Qi Gong) with over 10 years of experience sharing his pracƟ ce. Age/Level Day Time All F 10 to 11 a.m. Pilates This 55 minute Classic style Pilates mat class will tone, shape, lengthen and strengthen your body. Incorporates props for strength and balance building. All welcome! Bring your own mat. $12 per class. $55 for 5 classes. Please call Dina @ (954)871-6922. Age/Level Day Time Monday 12 p.m. Wed 10 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. Introduction to Stained-Glass Mosaics Learn about cuƫ ng glass, creaƟ ng a design, gluing and grouƟ ng. Explore design and technique, all while creaƟ ng your own original piece of art. The cost includes all tools and materials. Llimited to 10 students. The classes are beginner to intermediate level and will be taught by Debbie Davis Anchorage Park acƟ viƟ es building. Call Debbie at (561) 596-4455. Cost: $75 Age/Level Day Time Saturday, July 14th 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Soccer Shots Introductory program for kids 2-8 yrs. Meets Saturdays at Anchorage Park. Soccer It’s high energy, fun, and age appropriate curriculum. Coaches are energeƟ c and enthusiasƟ c, great teachers, and love working with children. Kids gain skills, work on improving balance, coordinaƟ on and agility. Soccer Shots also teaches children teamwork, sharing and respect. $99/$104 for 7 weeks (no registraƟ on fees). June 23rd – Aug. 11 (no class July 21) 2-year-olds at 9 a.m. 3 to 4-year-olds at 9:45 a.m. 5 to 8-year-olds at 10:30 a.m. ty. Soccer Shots also teaches children aƟ on fees). SUMMER CAMPS 16 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH 22018 Junior Golf, Tennis, Swim, && Activities Summer Camps Campers indulge in 4 days of instruction with Golf and Tennis Professionals, supervised swim, along with other games and activities. xJJuly 9 -- 112 xJJuly 16 -- 119 xJJuly 23 -- 226 DDates DDaily Schedule 8:30-9:00 Drop Off 9:00-11:00 Golf 11:00-12:00 Lawn Games & AcƟviƟes 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-3:00 Pool 3:30-5:00 Tennis 5:00-5:30 Pickup JULY 2018 | 17 TRIPS AND TOURS/Basketball Village Recreation Trips and Tours - Summer 2018 JulyAugustWednesday, July 3 Fairchild Garden Coral Gables Cost: $50 Go 8:30 a.m. - Return 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Sample McDougal House Tour & Lunch at Jaxson’s Pompano Beach & Fort Lauderdale Cost: $35 Go 9:30 - Return 4 p.m. Sunday, July 29 Cirque Du Soleil Fort Lauderdale Cost: $70 Go 11:30 a.m. - Return 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 2 Benihana Restaurant Hutchinson Island Cost: $55 Go 3:45 p.m. - Return 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16 Vizcaya Museum Tour Miami Cost: $45 Go 9 a.m. - Return 5 p.m. Thursday, August 23 Mai-Kai Restaurant (Luau dinner show) Fort Lauderdale Cost $65 Go 4 p.m. - Return 10:30 p.m. The Recreation Department’s Trips and Tours program provides quality group day trips and multi-day trips, planned to accommodate a variety of interests. You can register online or at the Anchorage Park offi ce at 603 Anchorage Drive from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call (561) 841-3386 to learn more about this fun way to meet neighbors and see new places. Lew’s Last Pour Have you met Lew Piccioli? Well, the closing of the Village Country Club could not become offi cial until Lew poured the ceremonious last drink at the bar. That was Monday, April 30, 2018, and it was a momentous occasion. Important moments in bar history don’t usually happen on a Monday morning, but this day was diff erent because it was Lew himself who poured the fi rst drink at the clubhouse 55 years ago on opening day. Lew has been around a long time and has served a lot of drinks. If you don’t know him already, just wait ‘til the new clubhouse opens next year… (for now) Fall basketball registration begins July 2 Registration for the Village’s fall basketball league is now open. Kids from ages7-14 are welcome. Th e cost is $75 for Village residents and $85 for non residents. Call Mary at the Community Center at (561) 841-3389. 18 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH TENNIS Open to the Public NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB Open to the PublicJULYTENNISJULY 691-3425 Racquet Stringing Available 691-3425 Private groups & private lessons may be scheduled at your convenience. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Please call to pre-register. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Skills & Drills Skills & Drills Skills & Drills Skills & Drills Coed call to confirm time call to confirm call to confirm time call to confirm time Mixed Workout Round Robin 8:30 time 8:30 8:30 8:30 9:00 9:00 Cardio 10:00 EVERYONE IS INVITED…CALL FOR COMPLETE DETAILS Friday Night Mixer Fri. Night Mixer Friday Night Mixer Friday Night Mixer Please call to pre-register this allows 20TH OF JULY 6:30 p.m.social play round robin staff to schedule professionals as needed. Call to register!!! Call to register!!! Call to register!!! Call to register!!!Call to register!!! Summer round robin for ADVANCED FEMALE PLAYERS. All A1, OPEN, D1, 4.0+ invited. $5/player Thurs. 9:30 CALL FOR DETAILS REGARDING HALF DAY JR. SUMMER CAMP; begins week of June 4 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY There's always something HAPPENING! Men's Adv Singles Mixed Workout Men's Doubles Pick an activity. Call the club to register. 6:30 6:30 6:30 It's that simple! CALL FOR DETAILS OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE PROGRAMMING 561-691-3425 Congratulations to the North Palm Beach Country Club Men’s Tennis Team on winning 1st Place in the Palm Beach County Senior Tennis League! There are about 350 men’s and women’s teams in the league, and the Village is proud to take home the fi rst place trophy. The Village Council recognized the accomplishment at a recent Thursday night meeting. Pictured are team member Frank Fetto, Mayor David Norris and George Strasdas, also a team member. Men’s Tennis Team rules Senior League www.village-npb.org @VillageNPB @VillageNPB communications@village-npb.org Stay in touch JULY 2018 | 19 A Place For Kids Th e Children’s Department at the North Palm Beach Public Library opened recently with lots of excited kids gathering for popcorn, balloons, a ribbon cutting, and of course, plenty of great books and fun learning opportunities. Earl Stewart Toyota provided an old- fashioned popcorn machine, and many volunteers were there to make sure the event was a success. Library staff have been working hard to make sure kids want to come back oft en, and plenty have been coming in every day to benefi t from the many resources provided. “Th e new children’s department is amazing,” said Lisa Joslyn, whose mother, Nancy Moore, rose from volunteer to Library Director over a 42-year-career. “My mom would have loved everything you’ve done.” The 2018 Prosperity Leadership Program of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce spent a morning recently at Village Hall as part of their eff ort to build relationships with North County governments. Village Manager Andy Lukasik gave them a brief overview of the Village structure, key issues and budget numbers while talking about the future of North Palm Beach. Members of the Leadership Program include professionals from a variety of businesses in North County. For more information about the Chamber, call (561) 746-7111. Chamber of Commerce leaders visit Village Hall The inaugural class of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Prosperity Leadership program visited Village Hall to hear directly from Village Manager Andy Lukasik about Village projects and ﬁ nances. Th e Village Council named the library in Moore’s honor in 2006. Now, the children’s summer reading program takes place every Tuesday at 2 p.m. CHILDREN’S LIBRARY | Chamber of Commerce 20 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH Mon - June 11 North Palm Beach Recreation 2018 Summer Camp JJully 2nnd –– JJully 27tth WWeeeks 55,6,7,8 POOL **bring sunscreen, lunch, change of clothes, bathing suit & towel Gym Games Minute to win it, Ketchuo, Pickleball JULY 4th NO CAMP TODAY Glow Party **glow sticks, black lights games, pictures, and music! Miami Seaquarium **bring sunscreen, lunch, and sneakers /QP Ě ,WN[ 6WG Ě ,WN[ 9GF Ě ,WN[ 6JWT Ě ,WN[ (TK Ě ,WN[ /QPĚ,WN[ ICE SKATING **bring jeans & socks, sweatshirt /QP,WN[ POOL **bring sunscreen, lunch, change of clothes, bathing suit & towel /QPĚ,WN[ CALYPSO BAY **bring sunscreen, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel BUY LUNCH TODAY 6WGĚ,WN[ Gym Games Mummy, Feats of Strength, Kickball 6WGU,WN[ GGym Games Volleyball, Kickball, Basketball 6WG,WN[ GGym Games Freeze tag, obstacle course, crab soccer 9GFĚ,WN[ KIDS FITNESS FESTIVAL WPB CONV. CNTR. **bring lunch, wear sneakers 6JWTĚ,WN[ THE FORMAL Dance-DJ (TKĚ,WN[ Cookout at THE RAPIDS (DON’T BRING FOOD OR DRINK TODAY) **bring sunscreen, change of clothes, bathing suit, towel 9GFĚ,WN[ MOVIES Downtown at the Gardens, bring snack money BOWLER bring socks, jeans, lunch or lunch $$$ 6JWT,WN[ DISNEY DRESS-UP (TK,WN[ LION COUNTRY SAFARI & SPLASHPAD **bring sunscreen,, or change of clothes, bathing suit, towel 6JWT,WN[ PAJAMA DAY **wear your PJ’s, games, pictures, contests and more… (TKĚ,WN[ CARLIN PARK PICNIC Say goodbye ‘til next Summer. All campers from Week 1-8 are invited along with their parents for an end of summer cookout. 9GFĚ,WN[ NINJA LOUNGE **wear sneakers and socks, bring lunch SUMMER CAMPS JULY 2018 | 21 LOCAL BUSINESS ADS 22 | VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH Never leave a child alone in a car.Never leave a child alone in a car. Create Reminders Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s car seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. Or place and secure your phone, briefcase or purse in the backseat when traveling with your child. Take Action If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations. Avoid Heatstroke Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving a child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not inside so kids don’t get in on their own. A C T SUMMER SAFETY Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time. Teach children how to swim. Every child is different, so enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready. Consider their age, development and how often they are around water. Make sure kids know how to swim and learn these five water survival skills: 1. Step or jump into water over their head and return to the surface. 2. Float or tread water for one minute. 3. Turn around in a full circle and find an exit. 4. Swim 25 yards to exit the water. 5. Exit the water. If in a pool, be able to exit without using the ladder. Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self- latching gates. Empty kids’ pools after each use. Store them upside down so they do not collect water. Know what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR and basic water rescue skills may help you save a child’s life. Pool Safety Checklist TIPS FOR PARENTS SUMMER SAFETY Golf Parks & Recreation Library Tennis Country Club • Youth Summer Camp - July 2 - 27, NPB Community Center • Friday Night Pool Parties - Postponed until July 27 & August 10, NPBCC • Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament, Saturday, August 11 UPCOMING EVENTS SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 9:30am Knit & Crochet - 11am Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Men’s Tennis Singles - 6:30pm 3 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Women’s Tennis - 9:30am Children’s Story Times: Teen Programming - 9am Toddler - 9:30am (17mo-3yr) Preschool - 10:30am (3-5yr) Baby - 11:30am (birth-17mo) Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Learning Program-2pm 4 5 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Teen Programming - 9am Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 5:30pm Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Movies - 2pm Men’s Tennis Doubles - 6:30pm 6 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Quilters Group - 10am 7 Team Elite - 8:30-10am Tennis Clinic - 9am Junior Golf Clinic - 10-11am Team Golf - 1-2:30pm 8 Tennis RR - 9am 9 Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 9:30am Knit & Crochet - 11am Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Men’s Tennis Singles - 6:30pm 10 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Women’s Tennis - 9:30am Children’s Story Times: Teen Programming - 9am Toddler - 9:30am (17mo-3yr) Preschool - 10:30am (3-5yr) Baby - 11:30am (birth-17mo) Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Learning Program-2pm 11 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Cardio Tennis - 10am Teen Programming - 9am Story Time - 10:30am (2-5yr) Great Courses - 12pm Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Creativity Time - 2pm (5-12yrs) Share a Story with Pearl - 3pm Tennis Clinic - 6:30pm Zumba - 6pm 12 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Teen Programming - 9am Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 5:30pm Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Movies - 2pm Men’s Tennis Doubles - 6:30pm Council Meeting - 7:30pm 13 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Quilters Group - 10am 14 Tennis Clinic - 9am Junior Golf Clinic - 10-11am 15 Tennis RR - 9am 16 Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 9:30am Knit & Crochet - 11am Reading Buddies — Kids & Teens - 2pm A.M. Tennis Clinic - call for time Men’s Advanced Singles - 6:30pm 17 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Women’s Tennis - 9:30am Children’s Story Times: Toddler - 9:30am (17mo-3yr) Preschool - 10:30am (3-5yr) Baby - 11:30am (birth-17mo) Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Learning Program-2pm Lighthouse Camera Club-6:30pm 18 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Cardio Tennis - 10am Teen Programming - 9am Story Time - 10:30am (2-5yr) Great Courses - 12pm Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Creativity Time - 2pm (5-12yrs) Share a Story with Pearl - 3pm Tennis Clinic - 6:30pm Zumba - 6pm 19 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Teen Programming - 9am Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 5:30pm Rock Painting - 1pm Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Movies - 2pm Men’s Tennis Doubles - 6:30pm Water Aerobics -11am 20 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Quilters Group - 10am Water Aerobics - 11am 21 Tennis Clinic - 9am Junior Golf Clinic - 10-11am 22/29 Tennis RR - 9am 23/30 Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 9:30am Knit & Crochet - 11am Reading Buddies — Kids & Teens - 2pm A.M. Tennis Clinic - call for time Men’s Adv. Singles - 6:30pm Water Aerobics - 11am 24/31 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Women’s Tennis - 9:30am Children’s Story Times: Toddler - 9:30am (17mo-3yr) Preschool - 10:30am (3-5yr) Baby - 11:30am (birth-17mo) Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Learning Program-2pm Water Aerobics - 11am 25 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Cardio Tennis - 10am Teen Programming - 9am Story Time - 10:30am (2-5yr) Great Courses - 12pm Teen Volunteer Program -1:30pm Creativity Time - 2pm (5-12yrs) Share a Story with Pearl - 3pm Lighthouse Camera Club - 6pm Tennis Clinic - 6:30pm Water Aerobics - 11am Zumba - 6pm 26 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Teen Programming - 9am Beautiful Expressions Yoga - 5:30pm Hearing Loss Support Group - 11am Teen Volunteer Program-1:30pm Kids Movies - 2pm Men’s Tennis Doubles - 6:30pm Water Aerobics -11am Council Meeting - 7:30pm 27 Tennis Clinic - 8:30am Quilters Group - 10am Water Aerobics - 11am 28 Tennis Clinic - 9am Junior Golf Clinic - 10-11am JULY 2018 Community Calendar Annual Village Celebration & Fireworks canceled while Country Club getting renovated No trash pickup Regular Garbage Pickup Schedule Mondays - Garbage, Trash, & Bulk Items Tuesdays - Vegetation Wednesdays - Garbage, Trash & Bulk Items Thursdays - Vegetation & Recycling Fridays - Garbage, Trash & Bulk Items Boards/Committees Meeting Schedule Audit Committee ………………………….……..…………….. on call Code Enforcement Special Mag. Hearing....1st Monday, on call Construction Board of Adjustment.................................on call Golf Advisory Board.......................3rd Monday, monthly, 6 p.m. Infrastructure Surtax Oversight Committee ................... on call Library Advisory Board …............…4th Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Pension Board - General Employees...............................on call Pension Board - Police & Fire.........................................on call Planning Commission ……..…...1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Recreation Advisory Board .…….... 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Waterways Board ............. next to last Tuesday, monthly, 4 p.m. Zoning Board of Adjustment..........................................on call Upcoming Council Meetings Thursday, July 12, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018, 7:30 p.m. Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule NOTE: There will be no pick-up of any kind on Wednesday, July 4. All other July days will be on the regular schedule. VILLAGE NEWSLETTER 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 David B. Norris Mayor Mark Mullinix Vice Mayor Susan Bickel President Pro Tem Darryl C. Aubrey Councilmember Deborah Searcy Councilmember Andrew D. Lukasik Village Manager Melissa Teal, MMC Village Clerk Village Council members may be contacted through the offi ce of the Village Clerk at (561) 841-3355, council@village-npb.org. Regular meetings are held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and are open to the public. All meetings are held at: Village Hall Council Chambers 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 841-3380 www.village-npb.org Village Hall Hours Mon-Thur, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Country Club Membership 691-3438 Golf Shop 691-3433 Pool 691-3427 Tennis 691-3425 Restaurant 691-3430 Community Development 841-3365 Finance 841-3360 Human Resources 882-1155 Library 841-3383 Police and Fire: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 848-2525 Public Works 691-3440 Recreation 841-3386 Anchorage Park 841-3386 Community Center 841-3389 Osborne Park 841-3387 Village Clerk’s Offi ce 841-3355 Village Historian 841-3371 Village Manager’s Offi ce 904-2122 Village CouncilDirectory VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH “Th e Best Place To Live Under Th e Sun” PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WEST PALM BEACH, FL PERMIT NO. 18