CANCELED Special Magistrate Parking Hearing

May 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

Special Magistrates conduct hearings related to enforcement of various fire, building, zoning, sign and other codes of the City, in order to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizenry. Special Magistrates also hear appeals of parking fines.

Police & Firefighters' Retirement System Investment Committee - Special Meeting

May 22, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

First Floor Conference Room #1

CANCELED Executive Employees' Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

May 22, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room

The Executive Employees' Retirement Plan provides certain retirement and death benefits to eligible executive employees of the City.

Business Improvement District Steering Committee

May 22, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room

The Business Improvement District Steering Committee (BID) is comprised of 5 members who currently serve on the Downtown Boca Raton Advisory Committee (DAC). The BID was established to investigate the feasibility of a Downtown Boca Business Improvement District in order to provide a supplemental method of making municipal improvements in the downtown. Such improvements include, but are not limited to, promotion and marketing, parking options and a transportation/shuttle system.

Police & Firefighters' Retirement System Investment Committee*

May 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

*The meeting time is changed to 12:00 pm.

Police & Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

May 23, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

CANCELED Education Task Force

May 23, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Boca Raton Community Center Annex

The Education Task Force reviews the status of City public school facility capacity, construction and renovation and reports their findings and recommendations to the City Council. The Task Force is comprised of seven (7) members who are City residents, at least three (3) of whom have children attending public school, grades K-12, in the City.

Environmental Advisory Board*

May 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Boca Raton Community Center Annex

*This meeting is rescheduled from May 16, 2019. The Environmental Advisory Board provides advice to the Planning and Zoning Board and to the City Council on the environmental impact of proposed development, including public works, within the City's jurisdiction, and recommends ways in which adverse environmental impacts might be minimized.

Memorial Day*

May 27, 2019 - 11:45 PM @ City Hall

CANCELED Planning Advisory Review

May 28, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ City Hall - 2nd Floor Conference Room

The Planning Advisory Review consists of representatives from City departments and non-City agencies who meet regularly to discuss proposals for development within the City of Boca Raton.

Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting/City Council Workshop Meeting*

May 28, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

*The meetings are rescheduled due to Memorial Day. Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meetings are scheduled to begin at 1:30pm. City Council Workshop meetings will begin immediately after CRA meetings end.

Joint Meeting - Boca Raton City Council and Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District Board of Commissioners

May 28, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ 6500 Building

Auditorium

Community Appearance Board

May 28, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Boca Raton Community Center Annex

The Community Appearance Board reviews plans of exterior alterations of buildings, other than single-family homes, to ensure conformity with established standards. Signs, billboards and landscaping come under close scrutiny by this Board to ensure the aesthetical quality of the City.

Boca Raton Housing Authority

May 29, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Old Fire Administration Building

Organized in 1978 to provide safe and affordable low income housing in the City, the Housing Authority now operates as an independent agency.

City Council Regular Meeting*

May 29, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

*This meeting is rescheduled due to Memorial Day.

Bargaining Negotiations

May 30, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

First Floor Conference Room #1

Sustainability Advisory Board

May 31, 2019, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

The Sustainability Advisory Board was created to advise and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding sustainability and related matters.

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

May 27, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ 449 SW 4TH Avenue

Ceremony featuring veteran groups, City officials, music by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders, drills by Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC, and the Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guard.

MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT

May 27, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Mizner Park Amphitheater

Doors open at 5:00pm. Blankets and chairs are welcome at this free event, and chairs will also be available to rent for $5.00 (free for veterans). There is limited free parking for Veterans in the lot adjacent to the amphitheater. No coolers or outside alcoholic beverages permitted. The event is rain or shine.

FREE Fitness Saturday @Sanborn Square!!

May 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Sanborn Square

Free fitness every Saturday in Sanborn Square!! Come join the fun. YOGA presented by YOGA JOURNEY begins @ 9:00am -10:00am TAI CHI presented by HAPPY TAI CHI begins @ 10:30 am - 11:30am

Zumba - Cancelled

May 25, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ South Beach Park Pavilion

Come join this energetic, fun Zumba class. Don't forget to wear your sneakers, bring a water bottle and a towel.

Zumba - Special Memorial Day Class

May 27, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ South Beach Park Pavilion

Come join this energetic, fun Zumba class. Don't forget to wear your sneakers, bring a water bottle and a towel.

Endless Possibilities: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography Exhibit

May 13, 2019 - June 30, 2019 @ Downtown Library

The Boca Raton Public Library is pleased to present a new photographic exhibit, “Endless Possibilities: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography.” Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of photographs taken by the students in Boca High’s esteemed photography program. This free exhibit is open during regular library hours.

FAU Medicine Lecture: High Blood Pressure Prevention

May 22, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Downtown Library

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, and FAU is partnering with the Boca Raton Public Library to help people reduce their risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. In a free presentation, “High Blood Pressure Prevention” with Dr. Leonard Berkowitz, attendees will learn what hypertension is and what causes it; symptoms of hypertension to be on the lookout for; what to eat to reduce their risk of hypertension; and how to treat hypertension.

Boca High Photography Student Reception

May 22, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Downtown Library

Come meet and greet the talented teens featured in "Endless Possibilities: Boca Raton Community High School Student Photography Exhibit." Boca Raton Community High School has more than 500 students taking photography for college credit through the College Board in the United States and Cambridge University in England. Students learn the elements and principles of art; how to properly use cameras and photographic techniques; and how to process their images using Photoshop. The program is a 3-year course of study, which also includes industry certification in Photoshop. The students compete in—and frequently win—numerous photo contests. They also serve the school’s yearbook, newspaper and athletic programs. Light refreshments will be provided.

Socrates Cafe

May 23, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Spanish River Library

Socrates Cafe gatherings are held around the world, where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences. Persons attending gatherings engage in a common quest for a better understanding of human nature, and in the process strive for a more inclusive world. Socrates Cafe gatherings are free and open to any member of the public who wishes to freely discuss a question which is chosen by vote. Views expressed are those of the participants and facilitators, and are not necessarily those of the City's elected officials or staff. Facilitated by Dr. Renato Bellu, a resident of Boca Raton and Professor Emeritus at The City University of New York.

The Regency Book Club: "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen

May 24, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Downtown Library

"Northanger Abbey" is both a coming-of-age story and a parody of the Gothic novels of the 19th century. Catherine Morland is destined to be the heroine of her own life story as she navigates friendships and romantic relationships, and as she learns to let go of childish notions of fantasy regarding the lives of others.

Workshop: Introduction to Illustrator

May 24, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Downtown Library

Get started with graphic design! This class will focus on the basic tools to get started in Illustrator -- setting up files, drawing tools, layers and more.

Socrates Cafe

May 28, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Downtown Library

Socrates Cafe gatherings are held around the world, where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences. Persons attending gatherings engage in a common quest for a better understanding of human nature, and in the process strive for a more inclusive world. Socrates Cafe gatherings are free and open to any member of the public who wishes to freely discuss a question which is chosen by vote. Views expressed are those of the participants and facilitators, and are not necessarily those of the City's elected officials or staff. Facilitators: Linda S. Giannini and Mark Kressner

Socrates Cafe

May 30, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Spanish River Library

Socrates Cafe gatherings are held around the world, where people from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences. Persons attending gatherings engage in a common quest for a better understanding of human nature, and in the process strive for a more inclusive world. Socrates Cafe gatherings are free and open to any member of the public who wishes to freely discuss a question which is chosen by vote. Views expressed are those of the participants and facilitators, and are not necessarily those of the City's elected officials or staff. Facilitated by Dr. Renato Bellu, a resident of Boca Raton and Professor Emeritus at The City University of New York.

Women in the Abstract Book Club: "Ninth Street Women," by Mary Gabriel

May 31, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Downtown Library

Set amid the most turbulent social and political period of modern times, Ninth Street Women is the impassioned, wild, sometimes tragic, always exhilarating chronicle of five women who dared to enter the male-dominated world of twentieth-century abstract painting -- not as muses but as artists.