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November 14, 2016

For the Love of the Game

America’s national pastime is on glorious display at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, located at 300 N. Dixie Hwy. Now through Saturday, July 1st, enjoy this fascinating celebration of early Hotel Leagues, Negro Leagues and Municipal Leagues, modern Major League teams and players, minor leagues, Little Leagues, local players, and fans – 120 years of baseball in Palm Beach County. For more information, visit historicalsocietypbc.org.

Where To Go For A Bite?

Foggy Nights are here! Field of Greens, located at 412 Clematis Street, are now open in the evenings from Monday through Thursday until 8 p.m. For more information, visit fogclematis.com.

S.W.A.G. Special

Mention code “DDA” when booking and receive 20% off your haircut. Offer valid until November 30th. For membership pricing, call (561)469-2190.

LIVE Entertainment

On Sunday, November 20th experience a classical and unforgettable afternoon on the Waterfront for Sunday on the Waterfront starting at 4 p.m. This special Palm Beach `Post Sunday on the Waterfront concert will feature Barbara Padilla, the Palm Beach Atlantic University Symphony Orchestra and the Lubben Brothers band. For more information, call (561) 822-1515 or visit wpb.org/events.

Boutique Hotel Planned for West Palm Beach

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. and Navarro Lowrey Inc. have teamed up revealed plans for a 200-key Marriott Autograph Hotel, scheduled to open in 2017. The hotel will be the jewel of Navarro’s 3-acre mixed-use project overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway on the former site of City Hall. Read more from the Commercial Property Executive: click here.

Spotted In DowntownWPB

CANVAS Outdoor Museum artist, WRDSMTH, is here spreading messages you must see. Check out the Stages of Love in the Chamber Park located on Flagler Drive and 2nd Street. Capturing your experience while in DowntownWPB? Tag your photos with #DowntownWPB to be featured on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Light the Night Walk

Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Friday, November 18th from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheater, located at 105 Evernia St., for the Light the Night Walk. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocating for lifesaving treatments and pioneering the most promising cancer research anywhere. For more information, visit lightthenight.org/pb.

Subculture Coffee’s 1st Annual Chess Tournament

Join Subculture Coffee (located at 509 Clematis St.) for their 1st Annual Chess Tournament starting at 1 p.m. Hosted by their friends at Chess Culture. To sign up, visit: www.chessculture.org. For more information, call (561) 318-5142.

Ride For FREE

Have you heard? SkyBike is giving West Palm Beach residents the chance to ride for one month for FREE when they sign up for a monthly membership this November. 

SkyBike offers residents a greener, healthier and more convenient way to get around DowntownWPB. Whether you're running errands, grabbing a coffee or going to work, SkyBike provides the perfect means to move around and explore.

Getting started is easy, download the nextbike app or visit skybikewpb.com. Select the monthly membership option and sign up with your West Palm Beach address. Your free month will automatically apply. You can then enjoy unlimited 45-minute rides.

Roadway Closure Notice
Crews working for All Aboard Florida will temporarily close the following grade crossings to perform construction improvements necessary for the introduction of the Brightline passenger rail service
All Aboard Florida To Temporarily Close The Following:
 
Fern Street and the Florida East Coast Railway
Now through Sunday, November 20, 6 p.m.
 
For more information on the future road closures and a map of traffic detours in the area, please visit
allaboardflorida.com/construction/grade-crossings.
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Events Schedule
WPB GreenMarket – Every Saturday
WPB Antique and Flea Market – Every Saturday
Clematis By Night – Every Thursday
Screen on the Green – Every 2nd Friday
Sunday on the Waterfront – Every 3rd Sunday
CANVAS Outdoor Museum – Nov. 11 - 20
Public Meetings
City Commission Meeting
Monday, November 21st, 5 p.m.
City Commission Chambers, 401 Clematis St., City Hall
 
DDA Board Meeting
3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 15th, 8:30 a.m.
DDA Board Room, 301 Clematis St., Suite 200
 
Art In Public Places Committee
1st Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m.
Community Events 3rd Floor, 401 Clematis St., City Hall


Downtown Action Committee
2nd Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
City Commission Chambers, 401 Clematis St., City Hall
 
Planning Board
3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
City Commission Chambers, 401 Clematis St., City Hall

Downtown West Palm Beach Community Meeting
3rd Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m.
West Palm Beach Police Department - 600 Banyan Blvd.


For a list of City Boards, Committees & Commission Meetings, visit wpb.org

Updates & Ongoing Events

Clematis by Night 
Every Thursday from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on the Waterfront. N. and S. Clematis St. between Narcissus Ave. and Flagler Dr. and Narcissus Ave. between Banyan Blvd. and Clematis St. will be closed from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 
More details here

West Palm Beach Antique and Flea Market 
Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Narcissus Ave. between 2nd St. and Banyan Blvd. from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information click here. 
More details here.  

West Palm Beach GreenMarket 
Every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. N. and S. Clematis St. closed, Narcissus Ave. between Banyan Blvd. and Clematis St., and Lantana Ave. between Banyan Blvd. and N. Clematis St. will be closed from 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
More details here

Road Closures 
All Aboard Florida Construction Updates
CLICK HERE for details.

Flagler Memorial Bridge Replacement Project Update
CLICK HERE for details.

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Important Numbers

DDA Security Dispatch (Non-Emergency):    561.818.3667
City Hotline:    561.822.2222
City Services Emergencies:    561.822.2210
Downtown Development Authority (DDA):    561.833.8873
DowntownWPB
301 Clematis St., Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL. 33401

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