The Special Events Ad Hoc Committee will be a working committee that exists to suggest, evaluate and implement special events within the city that increases economic development, celebrates unity in diversity and promotes the City of Boynton Beach as a vibrant, livable destination community. 

 The committee shall be composed of five regular and two alternate members appointed by the City Commission for terms of two years.  The committee members shall be members of the community who can contribute to the continued growth and excellence of the city’s special events and who can offer expertise and experience in the areas of public relations, communications, event planning, event organizing, marketing, accounting and fundraising.  Meetings will be set on a regular basis after the committee is formed.  These are public meetings and will be open to the public. 

 The City is looking for qualified individuals who are eager to serve on this committee.  Interested persons can download an application from the city website at www.boynton-beach.org or pick up a hard copy in the Clerk’s Office in City Hall, located at 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard.  All applications need to be returned to the Clerk’s Office by August 31, 2011.

 When City staff has collected all applications, they will screen the applicants for selection by the Commission. 

 For more information about the Special Events Ad Hoc Committee application, please contact 561-742-6060.  Visit the city’s website for list of committee duties and responsibilities (Resolution No. R11-059).

Boynton Beach…The City of Boynton Beach will rename Boat Club Park in honor of the late Harvey E. Oyer, Jr., known locally as “Mr. Boynton Beach.” 

Mr. Oyer passed away in December 2010 at age 84.  His family has roots back to the early 1900’s, including an uncle who was one of the legendary Barefoot Mailmen.  Mr. Oyer lived his whole life inBoynton Beachand had many memories of raising his family here.  He and his children spent happy hours atBoatClubParkhaving cookouts and fishing from the banks of theIntracoastal Waterway.  According to his son, Harvey E. Oyer, III, the park was one of his father’s favorite spots. 

In March of this year, the City Commission requested that the process to consider renaming various city facilities be initiated.  Staff adhered to stated criteria and forwarded the information to a review committee made up of various city advisory board members.  It was recently decided to rename the park for Mr. Oyer.  The City will have the sign at the entrance to the park changed in the upcoming weeks.

To find out more about recreation and parks in Boynton Beach, please call the Recreation and Parks Department at 561-742-6255. 

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Monday, January 10, has not one but two programs showcasing local history. If you are free at noon, you can sit in on the kick-off of the Friends of the Library Brown Bag Series 2011. Bring a sandwich and enjoy complimentary coffee or tea while listening to author and local historian Harvey Oyer III. Mr. Oyer will talk about the Everglades and Florida’s unique history and natural environment. He will present images from his book The Adventures of Charlie Pierce: The Last Egret.

For those of you who come out at night, there will be a sizzling show beginning at 6:30 p.m. Michael Landress; the Emergency Medical Services Coordinator for the City of Boynton Beach, shares the history of the Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department. The fire department in Boynton began in 1924. Mr. Landress recently completed a book chronicling the service and adventures of the fire rescue department. The program is co-sponsored by the library and the Boynton Beach Historical Society.

Have tons of photos stashed around the house? Here’s your chance to meet with the library archivist and others interested in photo preservation in a friendly round-table workshop. Receive tips on preserving, displaying and storing your family photographs. The class will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19. Seating is limited; please call 742-6390 to register.

Nearly everyone remembers television icon Julia Child. Here’s your opportunity to learn more about her from Albie Walton, who photographed her for the 1975 From Julia Child Kitchen cookbook. On Tuesday, January 25, at 10:00 a.m., Mr. Walton will speak about his time spent with Julia Child in her kitchen.  His photographic images of Julia Child are on display through the month of January along with an exhibit of vintage 1950s-1970s kitchen items. The display and lecture will take place on the 2^nd floor of the library near the Local History & Archives. The exhibit and lecture is co-sponsored by the Art in Public Places Department.

A special treat awaits those who love history tours. On Wednesday, January 26, come along on the Boynton Beach Magical History Tour. The Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library are sponsoring the 90 minute narrated bus tour. The tour of portions of the City of Boynton Beach will be from a historic perspective. Seating is limited and a donation of $20 to the Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library is required at time of registration. More details are available by calling 742-6390.

The library is located at 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. in downtown Boynton Beach. You can find us on the web at www.boyntonlibrary.org.

The Blog-Health-o-Meter reads Fresher than ever.

Crunchy numbers

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 3,200 times in 2010. That’s about 8 full 747s.

In 2010, there were 24 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 102 posts. There were 42 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 16mb. That’s about 4 pictures per month.

The busiest day of the year was March 12th with 77 views. The most popular post that day was Relearn the joy of play!.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were boynton-beach.org, twitter.com, facebook.com, mail.yahoo.com, and studentloansinterest.org.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for swim, water glass, child library, children swimming, and library furniture.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

Relearn the joy of play! February 2010
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Swimming: A Lifelong Skill That Can Save Your Life! April 2009

Resident Expresses Concerns Over Solid Waste Collection January 2009

Check Out What’s New at the Library February 2009
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New History Exhibit Celebrates 90 Years of Leadership January 2010