City Council Regular Meeting

January 28, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

Community Appearance Board

January 28, 2020, 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

January 29, 2020, 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.

CANCELED Builders' Board of Adjustment and Appeals

January 29, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

Upon appeal by a petitioner, the Builders' Board may grant a variance from the building code, in any particular case when enforcement would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the building codes or public interest.

Sustainability Advisory Board

January 31, 2020, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

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

Eco-Watch Lecture Series: Gordon Gilbert

January 28, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Spanish River Library

Gumbo Limbo’s lecture series is celebrating 35 years of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center! Learn about the past, present, and future of science and conservation. Attend one or all of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s presentations by a guest scientist, author, researcher, or other expert. Recommended for ages 14 & up. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. January 28: Gordon Gilbert, Founder of Gumbo Limbo Nature Center New this year, hosted by the beautiful Boca Raton Spanish River Library. Meet on the second floor mezzanine of the library located at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Cost per person: $5 donation. Reservations can be made online or in advance at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center only; Cash donations cannot be accepted at event.

Out of This Planet: Art Exhibit by Agata Ren

November 8, 2019 - February 7, 2020 @ Downtown Library

The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new art exhibit, “Out of This Planet,” by Agata Ren. Visitors to the Art in Public Places area of the Downtown Library will be able to view a variety of bold art pieces featuring endangered animals and flowers. Ren says, “Just like a portrait of a person captures a moment and keeps the image alive, I like to immortalize endangered animals in my artwork.” This free exhibit is open during regular library hours.

Socrates Cafe

January 28, 2020, 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

January 30, 2020, 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.