Planning Advisory Review

March 19, 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.

Historic Preservation Board

March 19, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Boca Raton Community Center Annex

The seven-member Historic Preservation Board promotes the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the City through the preservation and protection of sites and districts of historic interest. The Board also strives to preserve and protect the significant architectural phases of the community.

Community Appearance Board

March 19, 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.

Beautification Committee

March 20, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

The Beautification Committee is an independent group of resident volunteers; members are not appointed by the City Council. Its mission is to promote higher standards of landscape design, encourage an increase in the City’s tree canopy, and educate residents in the proper selection, pruning and care of trees. Sponsored programs are: •Annual Landscape Awards •Project Shade Tree •Various Pamphlets and ActivitiesCitizens are invited to attend and participate. View the Committee's Palm Pruning Brochure for more information.

Library Board*

March 20, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Spanish River Library

*The meeting location has been changed to the Spanish River Library. The Library Board makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the management and operation of the City's libraries.

Art in Public Places Advisory Board

March 20, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

The Art in Public Places Advisory Board reviews and recommends to the City Council policies, programs and actions regarding art in the public realm. The Board is comprised of seven (7) members who are residents of the City with knowledge, experience or an interest in art.

Boca Raton Airport Authority

March 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

The Airport Authority has jurisdiction over operations, maintenance and improvements at the Boca Raton Airport. The Authority operates independently of the City.

Police & Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees Regular Meeting*

March 21, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

*This meeting is rescheduled from March 28, 2019.

Planning & Zoning Board

March 21, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

The Planning and Zoning Board monitors and oversees the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Plan. The Board holds public hearings twice monthly to hear all matters pertaining to development within the City and makes recommendations to the City Council.

CANCELED Environmental Advisory Board

March 21, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Boca Raton Community Center Annex

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.

Community Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting/City Council Workshop Meeting

March 25, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

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

Planning Advisory Review

March 26, 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.

City Council Regular Meeting

March 26, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall - Council Chamber

Community Appearance Board

March 26, 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.

Special Magistrate Parking Hearing

March 27, 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.

Executive Employees' Retirement Plan Board of Trustees

March 27, 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

March 27, 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.

Boca Raton Housing Authority

March 27, 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.

Builders' Board of Adjustment and Appeals

March 27, 2019, 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.

Education Task Force

March 28, 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.

Green Living Advisory Board

March 29, 2019, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM @ City Hall - 1st Floor Conference Room

The Green Living Advisory Board was created to increase the environmental awareness of the City residents and encourage participation in "green" activities.

Children's Spring Fair

March 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Patch Reef Park

Enjoy the spring break from school. Free entrance to the park, entertainment and arts & crafts. Individual ride tickets $5 each or you may purchase a bracelet for $20 to enjoy unlimited rides during the event. Offering TONS of fun for children ages 2-12. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. For more information, please call (561) 367-7035.

Eco-Watch Lecture Series: Get on the Environmental Cutting Edge

March 19, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us? Attend Gumbo Limbo Nature Center’s lecture series for a presentation by a guest scientist, researcher, or other expert. Check our website for more details. March 19 – Mitigating the Coming Climate Catastrophe Welcoming back Richard Emory with his most recent updates on how humanity can spare our planet from climate chaos. Yes, there are answers!

Sustainability Action Plan - Public Input Session

March 27, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Downtown Library

Come to this public session to learn more about sustainability! - understand the purpose of a Sustainability Action Plan - hear about what the City is doing already - provide your priorities related to sustainability.

Intracoastal Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding

March 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

A whole new way to see the intracoastal! Stand up paddling makes it easier to see into the water below. Join us for a fun paddle along the mangroves as we look for fish, turtles, and manatees! This is a guided tour for participants comfortable standing and paddling on a paddle board. Must have previous stand up paddle boarding experience. Ages 12-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult. Reservations required. May be cancelled due to rainy and/or windy conditions.

FREE Fitness Saturday @Sanborn Square!!

March 23, 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

March 23, 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.

FREE Fitness Saturday @Sanborn Square!!

March 30, 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

March 30, 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.

Photo Exhibit: "The World, My Lens and I" by Diane DeQuevedo Klein

March 3, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @ Downtown Library

Prepare to be captivated by the dramatic new photo exhibit, “The World, My Lens and I,” by Diane DeQuevedo Klein! Enjoy a diverse and stunning array of photographs depicting the people and landscapes in our world. DeQuevedo Klein studied and taught philosophy at the university level and then worked in business before finding fulfillment as a photographer. “A photograph captures a discrete moment in time. When I photograph people, I hope to capture a decisive moment about what it is to be a person, to feel like a person, or to be a person among other people,” notes DeQuevedo Klein. “Nevertheless, the world being as diverse and interesting as it is, I am equally drawn to an architectural detail, a field of grass, or an urban landscape.” The exhibit will run from March 3–April 28, 2019, at the Downtown Library, an Art in Public Places venue, at 400 NW 2nd Avenue. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours.

Tween Explorers: Video Game Day (Ages 9-12)

March 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Downtown Library

Let's play video games! Multiple games to choose from for loads of fun!

This Is Your Life: The Art & Science of Storytelling Workshop

March 21, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Downtown Library

Stories are everywhere. And because we are all human, we are all storytellers. But what makes some people more fun and fascinating to listen to than others? This lively 10-hour workshop will give you plenty of tips and techniques, as well as deep coaching and listening time, to sharpen your storytelling skills for socializing, business, entertainment and other purposes. Taught by Caren S. Neile, Ph.D., MFA, who has taught storytelling studies at FAU since 2001.

Teen Movie: "Ready Player One" (PG-13; Ages 13-17)

March 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM @ Downtown Library

This science-fiction action adventure from filmmaker Steven Spielberg has become a worldwide phenomenon. No enrollment required.

The Regency Book Club: "Mansfield Park," by Jane Austen

March 22, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Downtown Library

"Mansfield Park" is considered Jane Austen's first mature work and, with its quiet heroine and subtle examination of social position and moral integrity, one of her most profound. Join Neil Schulhoff for a lively discussion of this literary classic.

Introduction to Podcasting

March 23, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Downtown Library

Learn how to create your very own podcast! Learn about the origins and uses of podcasting, as well as necessary equipment, recording, and scripting. All equipment will be provided.

Story Central: "Out of Africa" with Baba Lyons

March 23, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM @ Downtown Library

It’s a cultural experience you won’t want to miss! Boca Raton Public Library continues its 2019 Story Central theme, “Cultural Connections,” with a performance by accomplished storyteller, Baba Lyons. A graduate of the National Black Theater of Harlem, Baba Adekemi Lyons is a storyteller, actor and musician who has entertained audiences with stories and songs from his African heritage for more than 25 years. Among his numerous awards, he is a 2003 State of Florida Cultural Affairs Fellow, and he has won an artistic achievement award from the Broward County Cultural Affairs Council. In “Out of Africa,” Lyons blends actual events with traditional Zulu, Ashanti and Yoruba stories and songs that he learned from his grandmother. Using drums, kalimba (thumb piano), flute and other authentic instruments, he shares and celebrates his African heritage in this highly energetic and multi-dimensional show.

Little Makers: Squishy Circuits (Ages 6-8)

March 27, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Spanish River Library

Have fun with playdough in this activity with a twist of science. Explore how circuits work with LED lights, motors, buzzers, and playdough.

Introduction to Tinkercad

March 27, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Downtown Library

Design a 3D object using easy-to-use modeling software. No prior experience with Tinkercad is required but must register for a free Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com.

This Is Your Life: The Art & Science of Storytelling Workshop

March 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Downtown Library

Stories are everywhere. And because we are all human, we are all storytellers. But what makes some people more fun and fascinating to listen to than others? This lively 10-hour workshop will give you plenty of tips and techniques, as well as deep coaching and listening time, to sharpen your storytelling skills for socializing, business, entertainment and other purposes. Taught by Caren S. Neile, Ph.D., MFA, who has taught storytelling studies at FAU since 2001.

Adobe Photoshop 2

March 28, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Downtown Library

Delve into more Photoshop features in this class. Crop, straighten and make lens corrections. Introduction to adjustment layers to make color corrections, modify contrast and tones, and more. The course will also explain how to remove items to edit and fix images using the healing brush and other similar tools.

Virtual Reality Explorers: InCell VR (Grades 6-12)

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

Race and run with a bit of strategy and learn about bio science in this rare and highly unusual micro world of the carefully recreated human cell. Bring a Smartphone to download and use VR apps, games, or videos. Cardboards support most Smartphones with screen sizes from 4-6 inches.

2019 WPEC Health & Wellness Experience

March 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Mizner Park Amphitheater

Sunday Jazz Brunch

March 31, 2019, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Mizner Park Amphitheater

Florida Youth Orchestra

March 31, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Mizner Park Amphitheater

The Great Space Caper in the Willow Theatre

March 19, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park

A fantastic family puppet show in the Willow Theatre!