Monday, April 8, 2013
EARTH DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
MEDIA ADVISORY: April 8, 2013EARTH DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL~More than 1,000 students to attend Earth Day at the Florida Capitol~
TALLAHASSEE – More than 1,000 students from North Florida will participate in Earth Day at the Capitol on April 19 to emphasize the significance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in today’s school systems.
The event will offer a variety of festivities, including water-rocket launches and other STEM mini-challenges, allowing students to design and build solutions to real-world problems, performances from Tallahassee Raa Middle School Band and Drum Line and the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Education, Department of Health and Sustainable Florida showing the shared goals with the Florida Green Schools Network.
Earth Day at the Capitol will showcase government officials’ and agency heads’ support for the continuation of education in STEM fields study as well as the need for future leaders in STEM related careers. The memorandum of understanding represents a partnership between the involved agencies to increase interest in the Florida Green Schools Network through promoting teacher workshops, webinars for district administrators and publications such as the Green Schools Guide.
The event will take place:
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Friday, April 19Florida Capitol CourtyardTallahassee
The event builds on the Earth Day and National Environmental Education Week’s theme of Greening STEM: Taking Technology Outdoors. For more information visit: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/
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About Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. The Department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida’s air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally-sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. To view the Department’s website log on to www.dep.state.fl.us.
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Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce Week of April 8th – April 14th, 2013
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
Week of April 8th – April 14th, 2013
“It’s what’s happening in the business community”
This Week’s Chamber Events
Wednesday Winners
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
What is it: Networking event, Bring Business Cards!
Where: Bobby Rubino’s
2501 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach
Time: 11:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Cost: $15
For Info: Amy Charatan (954) 678-7220 (email amy@copansprinting.com)
or Diana Jaffe (954) 856-6512 (email Diana@thebest4yourpets.com)
The Early Birds (formerly BBN)
When: Thursday, April 11, 2013
What is it: Networking Breakfast Group; Bring Business Cards!
Where: Galuppi’s Restaurant
1103 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach
Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Cost: Cost of breakfast
For info: Call Jennifer Donahoe 954-417-5914 or email Jennifer.Donahoe@adp.com
The Originals (Back at Juke Box Diner!)
When: Friday, April 12, 2013
What is it: Networking Breakfast Group; Bring business cards!
Where: Juke Box Diner
2773 Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Cost: Cost of breakfast
For info: Ruthie Brooks, Email: cob3@bellsouth.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Membership Breakfast (RSVP by 12pm Apr 16)
When: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Where: Festival Flea Market & Mall
Time: 7:45 am – 9:00 am
Cost: Members: $10 w/RSVP or $15 at door; Guests: $15 w/RSVP or $20 at door
For info: Reserve your space online at www.pompanochamber.com
Business with a Twist
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2013Where: Zucarello’s
3017 E. Commercial Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: $10 w/RSVP ~ $15 at the door
For Info: info@pompanobeachchamber.com or call (954) 941 2940
(Please RSVP on line by midnight April 2, no RSVP after that time )
SAVE THE DATES for these important events!
- May 23, 2013 - Teachers Appreciation Luncheon at John Knox Village
- June 4, 2013 - Fine Food & Wine at the Hillsboro Club
- Nov. 8, 2013 - Golf Tournament on the newly designed course by golfing great, Greg Norman followed by the Pineapple Jamboree at the historic Sample-McDougald House
Get involved, join a committee! Committees forming now for
Fine Food & Wine, Golf Tournament/Pineapple Jamboree & Boat Parade
Community Events
Green Market
When: This Saturday!
Where: At the Corner of Cypress Road & Atlantic Boulevard
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Boating Safely Course
Where: Imperial Point Medical Center
6401 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9am – 5pm (course begins promptly at 9)
Cost: $50 (includes materials)
ART HALL 2013 Dates
Every 3rd Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Pompano Beach CRA Business Resource Center
50 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach
When: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 & Oct. 16
Info: (954) 586-1111 or email info@iedfl.com
Where: Hillsboro Club
901 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach
When: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $50 in advance $60 at the door
Info: Robbin Williams (954) 480-4460 or email rwilliams@deerfield-beach.com
Proceeds benefit the N.E. Focal Point CASA, Inc. (Children, Alzheimer’s, Seniors and Adults)
Auction items and sponsorships available.
Business Networking Monday
Where: Pompano Beach CRA Business Resource Center
50 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach
When: Monday, April 22, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Info: info@iedfl.com or 954 586-1111
Business Networking Monday is the 4th Monday of every month.
Men’s Health Screening (on-going)
Where: Broward Health Imperial Point
6401 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale
When: Monday – Friday 7AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday – 10 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $75 (insurance may cover)
Info: Appointments available 954 279-7946 Walk-ins okay
PB High School Boosters 7th Annual Golf Tournament
When : May 4, 2013
Registration: 7:30 am – Shot gun start at 8:30 am
Lunch, Raffles & Auctions
Info: PBHSBoosters1@yahoo.com or 754 322-2000
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