🌴The Palm Bayer's Sunday Spotlight: Road Construction, Spring Events, and Senior Programs
The Sunday Spotlight for the week of March 10, 2024
Greetings, Palm Bay! 🌞 It’s time for your favorite Sunday read - the “Sunday Spotlight” from The Palm Bayer! Let’s dive into the latest news and events happening in our amazing city.
Summary of last week’s meetings:
First up, let’s recap last week’s Planning and Zoning meeting 🏗️ and the Palm Bay City Council meeting 🏛️. The Planning and Zoning meeting focused on shaping the future of our city discussing a new service station, and a planned residential community, while the City Council meeting discussed the progress of various projects and initiatives including Malabar Road widening. Want to know more? Check out our in-depth articles here: Planning and Zoning meeting 🔗 and Palm Bay City Council meeting 🔗.
Road work:
Next up, let’s talk about the road work 🚧 happening around town. Here’s what you need to know:
Par St NE between Hooper Ave and Club Gardens Dr: Road closure from March 1 to March 29 for culvert rehabilitation. 🚫🚗
San Fillipo Dr between Jupiter Blvd SE & Foundation Park SE: Lane closure with flagging operations on March 11 for shoulder/edge paving. 🚧🚗
Babcock St and St. Johns Heritage Parkway: Lane closure with shoulder closures and diversions from March 10 to March 15 for intersection improvements. 🚧🚥
Mariposa Dr NE between Newbern St NE and Galty Cir NE: Road closure due to a failed pipe under the road. 🚫🚗
Stay safe out there, Palm Bay! Plan ahead and be cautious in these areas.
Events:
Now, let’s talk about some exciting upcoming events! 🎉📅
Spring 5K Fun Run 🏃♀️🌸: Join us on Saturday, March 16, at Fred Poppe Regional Park for a fun run celebrating spring’s arrival. Register now at playonline.palmbayflorida.org.
Backpacking Class 🎒🌿: Learn about basic equipment and the joy of being outdoors in this indoor classroom class at Turkey Creek Sanctuary on Saturday, March 16. Pre-registration required! Register now at playonline.palmbayflorida.org.
Attention seniors! 👴👵 The Greater Palm Bay Senior Activity Center has some great news for you:
AARP Tax Preparation 📝💰: AARP is providing FREE tax preparation with electronic filing at the Senior Center through April 15. Appointments available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Schedule your appointment in person or call 321-549-8609 for more info.
AARP Smart Driver Course 🚗🧠: The Senior Center is also hosting an AARP Smart Driver Course on March 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Refresh your driving skills and learn new safety strategies. Plus, you may be eligible for a multi-year discount on your car insurance! Call 321-724-1338 to register.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Sunday Spotlight! Stay tuned for more updates and events in Palm Bay. Don’t forget to visit The Palm Bayer for all your local news needs. 🗞️😊