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in the know Become a Fan: JupiterTownandPolice Follow Us: @TownofJupiter Follow Us: @TownofJupiterandPolice Town Council Webcast: www.jupiter.fl.us/Live Watch Comcast: Channel 18 Jupiter Designated a Tree City for 20 Straight Years JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT The close of 2017 marks the 20th straight year the Town of Jupiter has been a Tree City USA Community as designated by the Arbor Day Foundation. The Tree City USA program has aimed to make cities and towns more green-conscious across the country since 1976. It is a nation-wide movement that helps communities manage and expand their public trees. ShoP COP On December 7, 2017, the Town of Jupiter hosted its annual “Shop with a Cop” event. Marking its 5th year, this event pairs local children from different elementary schools in Jupiter with a Jupiter Police Department Officer for a night of shopping to purchase presents for the children's families. This year’s event hosted 17 children se- lected from local schools who took a ride with a Police Officer in their patrol car to Walmart and shopped together to find the perfect gifts. The Town of Jupiter is grateful to Little Smiles and Roger Dean Stadium who helped to make this event possible. 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available If you haven't sponsored one of the Town's great events yet, 2018 is your year. The 2018 sponsorship booklet features new opportunities (including police department and eco-conscious events) and new OUTSIDE sponsorships for our biggest annual event - Jupiter Jubilee. There's something for everyone, and every budget. Check out the booklet today at www.jupiter.fl.us/sponsorships. If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity or have questions, contact Kate Pokorny at 561-741-2365 or [email protected]. Congratulations to the winners of the Adult Category Frank Porrini & Anna Kloeckener Student Category Brielle Pearce & Jacob Hussey Jupiter is one of more than 3,400 municipalities who have committed to becoming a Tree City by achieving these four core standards: • Maintain a tree board or department • Implement a tree care ordinance • Adopt an annual tree budget of at least $2 per person living in the town • Officially recognize and proclaim Arbor Day Jupiter’s Natural Resources Department helps to make Jupiter a more green-friendly town and continues to make sure we are a Tree City from year to year. Pedestrian and Bike Safety Enforcement Campaign The Jupiter Police Department (JPD), in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation and the University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research, is participating in a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement Campaign to promote increased safety and awareness among motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. 2017 King Tide Photo Contest! Frank Porrini VOL 25 NO 1 • JAN-MAR 2018 Brielle Pearce Students each receive a $100 gift certificate and their school’s science program will receive a $100 donation. Adult winners each receive at $100 gift certificate to Guanabanas or Jetty’s. The Town of Jupiter Utilities Department, sponsor of the contest, would like to thank everyone who submitted photos. All photos captured the local impact of king tide, the highest predicted high tide of the year, and will help the Town monitor sea level rise. To view winning submissions, visit www.jupiter.fl.us/kingtide. TOW N C A L E N DA R D a te s a n d t i m e s a re s u b j e c t to c h a n g e a n d ca n b e co n f i r m e d t h r o u g h p r ov i d e d co n ta c t i n f o r m a t i o n . As part of this campaign, JPD officers will be conducting on-street high visibility enforcement operations throughout the Town of Jupiter from now until May 2018. In an effort to educate and remind residents and visitors on the safe behaviors to be followed, officers will be providing traffic safety educational materials to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists during this important initiative. For more information on the campaign including safety tips and resources, please visit www.jupiter.fl.us/bikepedsafety. Jupiter U Returns March 2018 TOWN HALL PUBLIC MEETINGS Council Chambers • 7:00 pm • 561-746-5134 www.jupiter.fl.us/agendas Explore your town’s inner workings by participating in our popular annual citizen’s academy, Jupiter U. This year’s schedule includes a variety of tours from the historic Dubois House to the Jupiter Water Treatment Plant. You won’t want to miss out! Some tours and sessions include: •  Jupiter Water Treatment Plant •  Jupiter Police Department Regular Town Council Meeting Jan. 16 • Feb. 6 & 20 • Mar. 6 & 20 •  Jupiter Lighthouse Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Jan. 9 • Feb. 13 • Mar. 13 •  Busch Wildlife •  Loxahatchee River District’s River Center Community Redevelopment Agency Commission Meeting Jan. 10 • Feb. 14 • Mar. 14 Registration opens Monday, January 15, at www.jupiter.fl.us/jupiterU. MAJOR TOWN EVENTS & CLOSINGS Jupiter Jubilee Saturday, Feb. 3 Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, Mar. 31 New Years Day Closed • Jan. 1 Martin Luther King, Jr Day Closed • Jan. 15 President's Day Closed • Feb. 19 • Visit www.jupiter.fl.us/town_calendar for a listing of events and happenings in the Jupiter area. • Visit www.jupiter.fl.us/Live to view live meetings for Town Council, Community Redevelopment Agency Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission. Page 4  Jupiter Town Times | www.jupiter.fl.us | 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 | 561.746.5134 Stay connected to receive updates about Town news, public meetings, programs and events. Visit www.jupiter.fl.us and click the Notify Me icon to receive informative emails.