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Homelessness, Children t/b discussed today

Homelessness

We will have two opportunities to hear about the federal government’s “All In” strategy to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025.

Why this matters: Escambia County and the City of Pensacola have struggled to deal with the issue for over a decade. The most recent –  and maybe the most accurate ever – Point-in-Time Count recorded 1,180 homeless individuals in the two-county area, a 62% jump from last year and the highest number since 2007.


Children’s Trust

The Escambia Children’s Trust  has its monthly meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place (Agenda)

Why this matters: The Trust has over $17.3 million in its bank account to be spent on educational, preventive, developmental, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitative services for Escambia County children.


Less Political, More Fun

Makers Market: Spring Fling Celebration
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, food trucks, and kids’ activities at Cordova Square with more than 40 craft and farm vendors 3-6 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, at Cordova Square, 1101 N. 12th Ave.

Vino Magnifico
The next Vino Magnifico is Tuesday, May 9, at V. Paul’s, 29 S. Palafox. Tickets are $15. RSVP is required. Reserve your spot at vpauls.com.

Second Tuesday Themed Trivia
Visit Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St., for themed trivia nights on the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9 p.m. Visit facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco for details.

Tuesday Night Jazz at Seville Quarter
Enjoy smooth jazz with Melodious Allen and The Funk Heads every Tuesday night at Lili Marlene’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit sevillequarter.com for more information.

 

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