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The City of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department has boat storage spaces available on the north end of the beach for sixty (60) sailboats. The existing permit holders will be able to renew their permits for one (1) year at the Delray Beach Community Center, 50 NW 1st Ave., starting October 3rd between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Remaining permits will be sold beginning November 2nd.
Before you purchase a permit your boat must be inspected by James Scala, Ocean Rescue Superintendent. Please call Mr. Scala at (561) 243-7352 or email at scala@mydelraybeach.com to set up an appointment. The cost of the annual permit is $265.00 which includes sales tax and can be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. All applicants must show proof of boat ownership by providing a bill of sale. One (1) permit per person, per family, will be sold.
All boats must exhibit a properly attached and valid City permit by Wednesday, November 30th or the boat will be removed from the beach at the boat owner’s expense (i.e., towing and storage).
For further information, contact Gail Vanhove at (561) 243-7257 or vanhove@mydelraybeach.com.
The City of Delray Beach Parks Maintenance Division applied for and received two $5,000 Public Land Grants from Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management for the removal of exotic plants in two of the City’s parks. The removal included non-native, invasive plants such as Brazilian Pepper, Carrot Wood, Air Potato and Schefflera in Orchard View Park and Leon M. Weekes Environmental Preserve.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Tim Simmons at (561) 243-7260.
Pompey Park Pool was awarded the Ride the Wave to Safety 2007 award from the American Red Cross for placing first, out of all of the Aquatic Facilities in Palm Beach County, by having 1,107 participants enrolled in their Water Safety Program.
The program encourages children to lean water safety skills, with hands on experience on how to recognize, avoid or assist themselves and others in an aquatic emergency. They effectively learn how to escape a potential double drowning, proper use of a Ring Buoy, Shepard’s Crook and Personal Flotation Device. They also learn how to safely perform an extended swimmers assist with a noodle, pool pole or towel and how to calculate an approaching storm.
The program is offered for children in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade, Groups, Non-profit Organizations and Home School students during the spring, summer and fall months. Parents can sign up their children for scheduled Saturday classes. The Water Safety Program can be scheduled and instructed at Pompey Park Pool located at 1101 NW 2nd Street Delray Beach Fl (P) 561. 243. 7358 or at the Delray Swim Club located at 2350 Jaeger Drive Delray Beach Fl (P): 561. 243. 7079
What is the Miracle League?
The Miracle League's mission is to provide opportunities for all children to play baseball regardless of their ability. For the past five years, the Miracle League Association has made it possible for children all over the country with physical and mental disabilities to achieve the same dream as their healthy peers - to play ball.
The field will be complete with a cushioned synthetic turf to help prevent injuries, wheelchair accessible dugouts, and a completely flat surface to eliminate any barriers to the wheelchair bound or visually impaired players. The rules of league play are simple:
- every player bats once each inning;
- all base runners are safe;
- every player scores a run before the inning is over (last one up gets a home run);
- each team and each player wins every game;
- community children and volunteers serve as "buddies" to assist the players.
The Miracle League is a non-profit organization (501c).
Where will the field be located?
The first and only Miracle League Field in Palm Beach County will be located amongst the Little League fields at Miller Park located at 1905 SW 4th Avenue in Delray Beach.
What is the cost of construction and maintenance?
The cost to construct the field will be between $500,000 and $750,000. The cost to run two full baseball seasons and the continued maintenance of the field will be approximately $80,000.
How can I help?
The success of the Miracle League of Delray Beach will depend on the donations, sponsorships, and volunteers of anyone in and around Palm Beach County. The Miracle League of Delray Beach has several committees you can join to help in the organization, fundraising and advertising of the league. Also, when league play begins, volunteers will be needed for "buddies" to assist the players at each game.
If you can't donate your time, the Miracle League of Delray Beach is accepting monetary donations to help reach our goal of $500,000.
Where does the money go?
One Hundred Percent (100%) of all monies donated will go directly to the Miracle League of Delray Beach for construction and maintenance of the field. The league is organized and operated completely by volunteers.
Who do I contact?
Jeff and Julia Kadel, (561) 414-4441 or email at Julia@DelrayMiracleLeague.com
Donations can be sent to:
Miracle League
PO Box 7211
Delray Beach, FL 33482
If you would like more information on the national Miracle League Association, you can visit their website at www.miracleleague.com or call (770) 760-1933.
*Quote from the Miracle League Association
Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc., the City of Delray Beach, and You Are Not Alone are partnering up to gather much needed items by our military men and women and creating and sending care packages overseas.
You Are not Alone is a local group of families who have family member serving overseas; many in conflict areas. They meet every 4th Thursday of every month at approximately 6:30 pm a the Community Center to share news of their loved ones and to provide emotional support to each other. If you have someone serving overseas, you are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. is a local non-profit corporation dedicated to sending care packages of needed items to our troops overseas. The City of Delray Beach is an active supporter of these group programs.
The entire community is urged to contribute at drop boxes located as follows:
Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Ave.
Delray Beach Community Center (50 NW 1st Ave.)
Veterans Park (802 NE 1st Street)
Pompey Park and Pool (1101 NW 2nd Street.)
"505" Teen Center (505 SE 5th Ave.)
Delray Beach Tennis Center (201 W. Atlantic Ave.)
Delray Municipal Golf Course, 2200 Highland Ave.
Greater Delray Chamber of Commerce, 64 A SE 5th Ave.
Delray Beach Public Library, 100 West Atlantic Ave.
Needed Items:
- Boxed and/or individual wrapped drink packets (Crystal Light, Walmart or Target brand, Kool-Aid, hot chocolate, etc)
- foil-packed tuna and chicken
- non-perishable food items
- letters of encouragement, holiday cards, notes
- cereal bars or granola bars
- beef jerky, pepperoni, and similar meats
- Slim Jims
- crackers
- foot and baby powder
- AT & T Phone Cards
- AA or AAA batteries
- sun block & lip protection
- white and black tube socks
- hygiene products
- Individual bags of nuts, dried fruit, trail mix or sunflower seeds
- bug repellant
- disposable cameras
- snack foods
- baby/facial/body wipes (no bigger than 2-1/2" wide packages)
- hand sanitizer
- hand lotion
- games and playing cards, used CD's, DVD's (No VHS tapes or cassettes)
- small holiday knick-knacks (pre-packages or boxed to avoid breakage)
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
NO: Coffee, Chocolates, VHS tapes or cassettes
If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can do so by mailing a check or money order made payable to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. and mail it to:
City of Delray Beach, c/o Delores Rangel, 100 NW 1st Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444
If you are a City resident with a family member serving overseas and would like a package sent to them please call Delores Rangel at (561) 243-7010 or email Delores at Rangel@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
For more information on Forgotten Soldier Outreach, Inc. or for additional drop box locations call (561) 369-2933, visit their website at www.forgottensoldiers.org or email info@forgottensoldiers.org
