February 2020
Transforming Bigotry and Hate: From Awareness to Action, Sat. Feb. 1, 2020, 9-4:00, FAU
Join us for a powerful day of exploring the compelling possibilities of transformation in the face of hate. Law enforcement reports that hate crime incidents in the US have increased 30% since 2015, and identifies more than 1,000 hate groups in the US--75 of those are in Florida alone. If these statistics concern you, you will want to join us for this all-day conference that will help us understand root causes of hatred and bigotry and explore ways to create…
Find out more »HACC Civic Responsibility & Engagement, Sat. Feb. 1, 2020, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Sat., Feb. 1, 2020 from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM: The Haitian American Culture Collaborative (HACC) invites you to its program, Civic Responsibility & Engagement. In a dynamic and compelling style, LWVPBC Chair of the Civics Education Committee Christene Campbell Gabor will provide a basic understanding of the democratic principles and values that define the U.S. government. The focus will be on why your voice, your power, and your vote is essential to its vibrancy.
Find out more »Board Meeting Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, 4-5:30 p.m., Compass in Lake Worth
PBC NOW Board Meeting Monday Feb. 3, 2020 4:00 – 5:30 Please join us! All members welcome. Compass in Lake Worth, 201 N. Dixie Hwy
Find out more »HACC, The Immigration Crisis: Everybody’s Issue, Sat. Feb. 15, 2020, 10-noon, Delray Beach Library
Sat., Feb. 15, 2020 from 10 AM-noon: The Haitian American Culture Collaborative (HACC) invites you to its program, The Immigration Crisis: Everybody's Issue at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Avenue. A panel of experts will discuss the impact our broken immigration system and the unconscionable actions taken by this administration has had on thousands of women, children, men and families who have fled for their lives from horrendous conditions to the U.S. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »LWVPBC Hot Topic Luncheon Series “Speaking from the Heart: Life, Losses, Healing”, Wed. Feb 19, 2020, 11-1:00 p.m.Atlantis Country Club
Wed., Feb. 19, 2020 from 11:00 AM-1:00PM: The LWVPBC will host Rodney Burk, PBC Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, LCSW, ACHP-SW, in its Hot Topic Luncheon Series, address Speaking from the Heart: Life, Losses, Healing at the Atlantis Country Club, 190 Atlantis Blvd., Lake Worth Beach, 33462. Registration required: $25 before Feb. 12th; $35 after Feb. 12th online at lwvpbc.org or call Estelle Friedman at 561-968-4123.
Find out more »Black History Month Panel: Sat. Feb. 29, Delray Public Library, 11-12:30
NOW PBC Program for Black History Month: Saturday, February 29, 2020, Delray Public Library, 100 Atlantic Ave., 11:00-12:30. A panel of diverse PBC Black Women will speak of their personal and professional experiences and address the issues they face in today's social climate in Florida. Please join us!
Find out more »March 2020
PBCNOW Board Meeting, Compass, Lake Worth
PBC NOW Board Meeting Monday March 2, 2020 4:00 – 5:30 Please join us! All members welcome. Compass in Lake Worth, 201 N. Dixie Hwy
Find out more »HACC: The U.S. Census, Sat. Mar. 7, 2020, 10-noon, Delray Beach Library
The Haitian American Culture Collaborative (HACC) invites everyone to its program, The U.S. Census, at the Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Avenue. Since 1790, every ten years the U.S. government counts our population and households, which provides the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and the distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds to support states, counties, and communities vital programs - impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy. This presentation will also…
Find out more »#MeToo: A Moment in Time or a Cultural Shift? Thurs. March 12, 2020, NCJW
The National Council of Jewish Women Palm Beach (NCJW) program: #MeToo: A Moment in Time or a Cultural Shift? will take place at the Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Rd., Boynton Beach. NOWPBC is a cosponsor. Everyone is invited to participate in a day of exploring the ramifications of the #MeToo Movement from its inception to the present day with notable guest speakers drawing from a rich and diverse background of experiences. For more information, click here. Click here…
Find out more »All People’s Day Diversity Festival, Sat. Mar. 21, 2020, 11-3:00 p.m., Pompey Park
The 11th annual free All People’s Day Diversity Festival will take place indoors at Pompey Park. Attend and help create a better world! 15 performers and 50 booths that will celebrate the connections among people of many different cultures and issues. Dine on free food donated from a variety of restaurants and enjoy the entertainment and hands-on activities for the whole family. Immediately prior to the Festival from 9:30 -11:00 AM: Kids, 3 to 11 yrs., can create the Craft…
Find out more »Palm Beach Pride Festival (Sat. & Sun. noon-6:00) & Parade (Sun. 11:00), Mar. 28 & 29, 2020
The 28th Palm Beach Pride Festival & Parade takes place in Lake Worth Beach, both days, noon-6:00 p.m. On Sunday, this event features its fantastic parade beginning at 11:00AM at Lucerne Avenue & M Street and wends its way one mile to Bryant Park. Go to compassglcc.com Compass LBGTQ Community Center for ticket information and details.
Find out more »April 2020
PBC NOW Board Meeting
PBC NOW Board Meeting Monday April 6, 2020 4:00 – 5:30 Please join us! All members welcome. Compass in Lake Worth, 201 N. Dixie Hwy
Find out more »SBA Awards Luncheon, Sat. April 25, 2020, Boca Country Club
Saturday, April 25, 2020: Susan B. Anthony Awards Luncheon at the Boca Country Club, 17751 Boca Club Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487 from noon-3:00PM. Feminist of the Year Awardee is PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay; keynote Speaker is NOW National President Toni Van Pelt.
Find out more »May 2020
PBC NOW Board Meeting
PBC NOW Board Meeting Monday May 4, 2020, 4:00 – 5:30 Please join us! All members welcome.
Find out more »