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December 2014
Dec 4 Charter Review Committee Meeting 5 pm
Dec 8 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Dec 11 Pension Board Meeting (North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
Dec 16 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
Dec 18 Charter Review Committee Meeting 5 pm
Dec 23 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
Dec 24-25 Christmas Holiday – City Offices Closed
January 2014
Jan 1 New Year’s Day – City Offices Closed
Jan 8 Pension Board Meeting (North Conference Room) 6:30 pm
Jan 12 City Commission Meeting 6:30 pm
Jan 13 Code Enforcement Meeting 6 pm
Jan 19 Martin Luther King Day – City Offices Closed
Jan 20 Community Development Board Meeting 6 pm
Jan 26 City Commission Meeting 6: 30 pm
Jan 27 *Cultural Arts & Recreation Advisory Committee 6 pm
January 2014
Jan 7 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jan 11 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Jan 14 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jan 15 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Reception for the Artist – Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Jan 18 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Jan 21 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Jan 28 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
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CITY OFFICIALS
Carolyn Woods, Mayor
Mark Beckenbach, Mayor Pro-Tem
Maria Mark, Commissioner
Jonathan Daugherty, Commissioner
Jimmy Hill, Commissioner
Nelson Van Liere, City Manager
Donna Bartle, City Clerk
Meetings are held in the Commission Chamber unless otherwise indicated.
* These events will be held at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.
ABET Presents…’Twas the Night Before Christmas By Ken LudwigDirected by Bradley Akers Dec 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 2014 Family Special: Children under 18 - $10 (when accompanied by an adult)
FAMILY COMEDY/Based on the holiday classic, takes you on the wild adventures of a
mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss
this joyful tribute to the holiday season!
Showtimes: Thurs, Fri & Sat at 8:00pm | *Sundays at 2:00pm
Admission: Adults - $20.00
“A momentum and ebullience worthy of the Pixar era animate this world-premiere play…Such a playful spirit romps through “Twas the Night Before Christmas, you might think the
show itself was a product of Santa’s workshop.” – The Washington Post.
Box office opens 45 minutes before show.
December 2014
Dec 3 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Dec 6 Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting – Town Center 3-8 pm
Dec 10 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Dec 17 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Dec 18 North Beaches Art Walk – Town Center & Adele Grage 5-9 pm
Dec 20 Children’s Christmas Toy Party – Gail Baker Community
Center 10am-1pm
Dec 21 Songwriters’ Concert – Adele Grage 6-8 pm
Dec 24 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
Dec 31 Wednesday Market – Bull Park 3-6- pm
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Winter Water Saving Tips
Here are a few tips for saving water (and money) when the temperature dips:
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Remember Your Day:
Only irrigate on your day, before 10:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses - Saturday
Even numbered addresses - Sunday
Nonresidential properties – Tuesday
For more information on water conservation go to www.FloridasWater.com.
Crime Prevention During the Holiday Season
The Atlantic Beach Police Department
wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday
season. Here are some important crime
prevention tips to follow during the holidays:
If you travel during the holidays and leave your home unattended, make sure all doors
and windows are property secured. Have a trustworthy neighbor or family member watch
your home and pick up newspapers and mail.
Valuables should not be visible through the windows or doors of your home.
Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer, so the house looks occupied.
Take time to register for a vacation watch check at the Police Department.
When leaving your vehicle parked, at or away from your residence, remember to park
in an area that is visible to the public and well lit at night. Always lock all doors and
remove all valuables.
Don’t display gifts beneath the Christmas tree that can be seen from windows or doors.
After the holidays, don’t advertise gifts received by leaving boxes for the garbage collection.
It is a good idea to destroy boxes and place in a sealed, non-clear garbage bag, or flatten
for closure in a recycle bin.
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Dear Neighbors
As we come towards the end of 2014, a busy year in many ways, I
want to take this opportunity to wish everyone the very best of holidays
and a healthy and happy 2015. We have much to be thankful for,
living in a small, safe, and friendly community by the sea. I also
would like to compliment the Atlantic Beach staff for their professional
and courteous handling of the day-to-day operations of the City.
In 2015, the Commission will focus on moving forward with some
of our long-term projects. These include the renovation of the police
building, improving access to the marsh, Seminole Road streetscape
and beautification project and completion of the Charter Review and
subsequent voting by the citizens, maintaining the City’s infrastructure
and having a multi-year plan to ensure that the City has options
available going into the future. It is important that every citizen of
Atlantic Beach be aware of the City’s major ongoing projects and stay
involved.
As the weather gets cooler and everyone gets into the holiday spirit,
I wish to invite everyone to check out the many events happening in
our City during the holidays. The annual holiday celebration and tree
lighting will take place on Saturday, December 6th beginning at 3
pm. The City is also sponsoring a “Be an Angel” gift tree and a toy
drive for children in our north beaches area. For more information,
visit the City’s website or contact the Recreation and Special Events
Office at 247-5828
May your holiday season be full and rich in the gifts money can’t buy;
of friends, family, caring, sharing, faith and good times. Happy New
Year!
Blessings to you and yours,
Carolyn Woods
“Be an Angel” Gift Tree
The City of Atlantic Beach “Be an Angel” gift tree is ready for “Angels” with a
selection of holiday gift ideas for children in need of a gift this holiday season.
Stop by the Adele Grage Cultural Center on weekdays from 8 am to noon and 1
to 4:30 pm to select a child from our gift tree and make this holiday “something
special” for a child in our local community. Please return wrapped gifts to the
Adele Grage Cultural Center at 716 Ocean Blvd., no later than 4 pm on Wednesday,
December 17th. For more information contact the Recreation and Special Events
Office at 247-5828.
ATLANTIC BEACH CARES PROGRAM
Did you know that there is a program designed to help less fortunate citizens
of our City? The program is called “Atlantic Beach Cares”. The program allows you to authorize the City to add $1, $2, $5 or more to your monthly utility bill which would be used to help those who are having difficulty paying their utility
bill because of their economic situation. The City of Atlantic Beach and Beaches
Emergency Assistance Ministry, Inc. (BEAM) administer the program. If you wish
to participate in this worthwhile program please fill out the authorization form below
and return it to City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jim Perkins at 247-5816.
ATLANTIC BEACH CARES PROGRAM • YES, I want to help my neighbor.
I hereby authorize the City of Atlantic Beach to add the authorized amount indicated
below to my monthly utility bill. This donation will remain in effect until I notify
the City of Atlantic Beach that I no longer wish to participate.
Water Account # ___________________________________
Name (please print) _________________________________
Service Address ____________________________________
City ________________________________ State ______
Zip __________ Phone ____________________________
Please circle amount of gift: $1 $2 $5 Other $__________
Please send your completed authorization form to City Hall, 800 Seminole Road,
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233.
ATLANTIC BEACH TOY DRIVE
Light up a child’s face and heart! The City of Atlantic Beach is holding a toy drive
for children in our north beaches area. Anyone wishing to participate can drop off
new unwrapped toys at the Atlantic Beach Fire Station, 850 Seminole Road by
Wednesday, December 17th. Contact the Recreation and Special Events Office at
247-5828 for more information.
Thanks for helping us make a child’s holiday season brighter.
Make sure you know where your house shut-off valve is located. If a pipe does
break, you’ll want to shut the water off quickly.
Inspect your faucets and pipe connections for leaks and repair them.
Winterize your pipes to reduce the chance of them freezing and bursting.
Insulate your hot water pipes. This will reduce the time it takes (and water wasted)
to get hot water to sinks and showers.