Events:
SunFest 2007SunFest is Florida’s largest music and art waterfront festival, held annually in downtown West Palm Beach the first week of May. SunFest showcases four days of music on three stages and more than 170 fine artists. There will be tons of great artists performing this year including Ludacris, country music’s Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, Sean Paul, The All-American Rejects, Ne Yo and Robin Thicke; that’s just to name a few. Don’t miss SunFest this year from Thursday, May 3 to Sunday, May 6. Tickets are $21 to $50 – buy in bulk or in advance to get the best deal. To get the full list and to buy tickets visit www.sunfest.com or call 1-800-SUNFEST.
BrozaDon’t miss David Broza at the Kravis Center on Sunday, April 29. Transcending national and artistic boundaries, Broza sings in English, Hebrew and Spanish, and his flamenco and salsa-tinged folk-rock melodies and percussive playing make him a formidable musical force of nature. Tickets are only $18 and the show beings at 2 p.m. A meet and greet with the artist is available for $48 and includes your ticket entry. For tickets to the meet and greet, please call (561) 712-5201, or for more information visit www.kravis.org.
Night Jazz Featuring Steve AhernWhy not start your Friday night out on the town by joining others after hours at the West Palm Beach library. Hear trumpet player Steve Ahern performing at Friday Night Jazz. Guests will enjoy delicious food and wine from Gourmet Galaxy and the wonderful music provided by Jazz Arts Music Society (JAMS). The music and food are free; wine and beverages are available for purchase. The performance will take place on the main floor on May 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Guests are required to register in advance by calling (561) 868-7701. Visit www.wpbpl.com for more information.
Volunteer:
Not Bombs There is a new local chapter of this organization, serving free, vegetarian food to the poor and hungry every Saturday. The group meets at 4 p.m. in front of the West Palm Beach Library, located at 100 Clematis Street. For more information and to find out how you can help, please e-mail Jordan at [email protected] or call Kevin at (561) 685-9919. Prospective volunteers can also visit www.myspace.com/fnbpalmbeach for more information.
Helping Hands Helping Hands assists low-income families and individuals by serving meals and delivering grocery items, by assisting in finding jobs to help people break the cycle of dependence, by providing sandwiches to children in low-income after school programs and much more. The main qualification for a Boca Helping Hands volunteer is a caring heart and willingness to help those in need. The non-profit organization needs people to work in the kitchen, helping cook, serve and clean up, to deliver hot meals to shut-ins and homebound residents, or to help screen and process those seeking financial aid and/or employment assistance. For more information, please visit www.bocahelpinghands.org.
Palm Beach County BeautifulMake plans now to join thousands of volunteers of all ages across America who will be taking part in the efforts to clean up and improve local communities. In celebration of Earth Day, local activities of the Great American Cleanup include a massive removal of litter and illegal dumping from our public spaces – neighborhoods, roadways, waterways, parks, schools, etc. Additional community improvement activities may include tree plantings, recycling activities, painting over of graffiti and run-down buildings and much more. For more information on how you can get involved, contact the site/volunteer coordinators listed at www.keeppbcbeautiful.org.
Jobs:
Front Desk / ReceptionistSomething Yoga, a family yoga studio located on Glades Road, is looking for a part-time receptionist who is able to work a flexible schedule. Basic computer knowledge and strong customer service are needed. Visit www.somethingyoga.com or call (561) 852-9642 to apply.
