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Friday, May 7th, 2010

Stay up-to-date on all the latest Downtown News and Information from the Downtown Development Authority.
In This Issue
Spotlight On: One XI Salon & Beauty Bar
Celebrate Mother's Day on the Waterfront
DNA Community Night
Stamp Out Hunger THIS Saturday
Go Green Energy Kits
Spotlight On: One XI Salon & Beauty Bar
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One XI Salon loves locals and to show their appreciation, this popular downtown salon is offering 10% off all services all day on Saturday, May 15th from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Enjoy other amazing specials such as Airbrush Spray Tans for $30.00, discounts on all haircare lines, an hourly raffle for FREE gifts and services, a boutique clearance sale and more!
 
While you're there, shop the new Summer Collection by Novaro-the hottest collection of designer vintage clothing and accessories.
 
One XI also serves a variety of great drinks and snacks for you to enjoy including: capuccinos, mimosas, espresso and tapas.
 
One XI Salon & Beauty Bar is located at 111 S. Olive Ave. Please call (561)352-0717 or stop by today! 
 
 
Celebrate Mother's Day on the Waterfront
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This Mother's Day, bring Mom and the entire family Downtown for a fun-filled celebration on the stunning new waterfront on Sunday, May 9th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
 
This FREE event will feature an array of food and drink vendors from Downtown eateries including: Cabana, Mambo Italiano's, City Café, and Oh My Chocolates. Live calypso music by Keith & The Heat Band, and other exciting activities will be on tap to create fun for the entire family.  Moms will also receive a FREE single rose courtesy of Love's Flower Shop (while supplies last). 
 
Plus, don't miss the arts and crafts station where kids can decorate personalized coffee mugs for mom, courtesy of Michael's Arts & Crafts store (while supplies last).
 
DNA Community Night
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The West Palm Beach Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) is proud to host another fun-filled Community Night on Monday, May 10th, 2010 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m at Phillips Point Club, located at 777 S. Flagler Dr., Club Level.
  
This event will include complimentary food and soft drinks, as well as half-priced alcholic beverages and a raffle for some great prizes! This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with you Downtown neighbors as you enjoy breath-taking views and impeccable service.
 
This complimentary event is open only to DNA members. Downtown residents who are not DNA members can join at the door for $10. Membership applications are also available online at www.wpbdna.com.

For information please call Debbie Miller at 561-833-8873 or email  Debbie@westpalmbeachdda.com.
Stamp Out Hunger
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"Stamp Out Hunger Day" is THIS Saturday, May 8th, 2010. Please help by leaving a bag of nonperishable goods in a bag next to your mailbox. Letter carriers will deliver the bags to local food banks and together we can help families in need!
Go Green Energy Kits are now available
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Green Energy kits are now available for you to check out at the library. Wondering how to save energy in your home and save money? This kit can show you how!
 
Here are some of the many items that you can keep that are included in the kit:
ˇ 20 watt cfl (compact florescent light bulb)
ˇ "Shower Coach" timer to save $$ on your water bill
ˇ Special dye tabs to make sure your toilet isn't leaking
ˇ 2 water saving faucet nozzles & much more! 
 
 
These energy-saving items should be returned to the library in the kit:
ˇ One meter to measure how much energy your appliances are using
ˇ Shift your Habit: "Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify your Life, and Save the Planet" written by Elizabeth Rogers 
ˇ The Green Blue Book: "The Simple Water-savings Guide to Everything in your Life" written by Thomas M. Kostigen
ˇ A Folder with directions, booklist and other information.

Each kit can be checked out for two weeks and should be returned to the 1st floor Customer Service Desk at the library, located at 411 Clematis St.
 
Place a hold on your kit by clicking here! 
 
Kits are provided by the Office of Sustainability and the West Palm Beach Public Library. If you have any questions on how you can save our environment, please call (561)804-4994 or visit
www.wpb.org/sustainability 
 
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
 
DDA SECURITY (NON EMERGENCY ITEMS):    847-6747
 
CITY HOTLINE:    822-2222

CITY SERVICES EMERGENCIES:    822-2210
 
POLICE EMERGENCIES:    911
 
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA):    833-8873
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SAVE THE DATE
 
 
DDA BOARD MEETING
 
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
8:30AM
 
George Greenberg Conference Room
301 Clematis St., Suite 200 
 
  
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
 
Monday, May 17th, 2010
4:00PM
 
City Commission Chambers
401 Clematis St., City Hall
 
ROADWAYS
 
 Sunday, May 9th
 6 am to Noon
 
 Dixie Hwy will be closed at Iris St for an emergency paver repair. The paver repair is located on the southside of the intersection and vehicles will still be able to access Iris St.

The detour will be Iris to Quadrille to Okeechobee.


 
 
HAPPENINGS
 
ENTERTAINMENT AT CITYPLACE
 
Every Friday and Saturday
7:00PM - 11:00PM
 
Live music at the CityPlace Plaza.
 
  
 
NIGHTLY LIGHTSHOWS IN THE CITY COMMONS
 
Every Night, 7PM, 8PM & 9PM
Nightly light shows in on Downtown's NEW Waterfront. Call 822-1515 
 
 
MOTHER'S DAY ON THE WATERFRONT
 
Sunday, May 9th
12:00PM- 4:00PM
 
Enjoy live music, arts and crafts by Michael's and much more- FREE. Call 833-8873 for details.
 
 
FREE CITYPLACE CONCERT
 
Wednesday, May 12th
6:00PM
 
CityPlace and 107.9 WIRK will host a FREE concert on the plaza by country music sensation Jake Owen. For more information, visit www.cityplace.com or call (561) 366-1000.
 
 
 CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
 
Thursday, May 13th
6:00 PM-9:00PM
 
Free live concert at Centennial Square. Call 822-1515 for details. 
 
 
HOT JAZZ AT HOT PIE PIZZA
 
 Every Thursday 
 7:30PM-10:00PM
 
Take in the smoth jazz of the Susan Merrit Trio and enjoy great food & wine specials all night long. Call 655-2511 for details.
 
 
 
For a complete list of events Downtown, including happy hours, please visit
 
 
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