Writers Live! Presents: Tim Dorsey

Wellington Branch - Tues, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Jupiter Branch - Wed, Feb. 10, 2:00 p.m.

We’re bringing writers and their books to you during our special annual series sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Meet this best-selling Florida author as he talks about his latest book “Gator-a-Go-Go.” A book signing will follow. (60 min.) Preregister.

Tim Dorsey’s trademark slapstick humor in his Serge A. Storms novels is just as entertaining when you see him in person. You’re in for an evening of belly laughs as Dorsey chats with you about “Gator-a-Go-Go,” his con men characters and all intriguing bits of Florida historical lore.

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Healthy 2010 Health & Wellness Series
February is American Heart Month!

Lantana Road Branch Library
Tues, Feb 16, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
561-304-4500

Free Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screenings!

Join Elsie Remy, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), from FoundCare Health Center from 1-2:00 p.m. and learn what you can do to improve your heart health.  Foundcare, a local, non-profit health center provides access to quality health care and serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay.  Please join us for a free blood pressure screening from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. also sponsored by Foundcare (4 hrs). Preregister.

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Upcoming Workforce Alliance Visits

Hagen Ranch Road - Feb. 10, 2010 - 10am - 1pm
Greenacres - Feb. 11, 2010 - 10am - 1pm
West Boynton Beach - Feb. 16, 2010 - 10am - 1pm
Main Library - Feb. 18, 2010 - 2pm - 5pm
Wellington - Feb. 22, 2010 - 10am - 1pm
Royal Palm Beach - Feb. 25, 2010 - 2pm - 5pm

The Workforce Alliance mobile vehicle is a traveling job search center to help you find the "Right Job, Right Now!"

On the Workforce Alliance Mobile Resource Unit, job seekers can fill out online application forms and learn about career opportunities featuring 12 computers inside for you to register with Workforce Alliance and the Employ Florida web site.

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Teens Start Smart

Jupiter Branch
Part I: Tues, Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Part II: Thurs., Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Part III: Sat, Feb. 6, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Part IV: Thurs, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Part III: SAT Practice Test
Take this full-length SAT practice test using simulated testing rules and conditions.

Part IV: SAT Practice Test Results Follow Up Session
Participants receive a complete analysis of their performance pin-pointing their strengths and weaknesses. Additional college admissions strategies will be discussed.

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United Way of Palm Beach County
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites

January 19, 2010 – April 15, 2010**

Now updated with AARP tax assistance sites.

**A few VITA sites may be open on April 15.

VITA sites e-file taxes free for households earning $49,000 or less. Call 2-1-1.

Free Income-Tax Assistance is available for low to moderate-income taxpayers - defined as those taxpayers with income levels at or below the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) guidelines; for example, those whose household income is at $49,000 or below. In addition, if you earned less than $43,279 you may be eligible for up to $5,657 in EITC.

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