The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The speaker for the evening will be from the Palm Beach County Historical Society on “Paradise in Peril: World War II in Palm Beach County.”
“Paradise in Peril” will examine the military’s presence in Palm Beach County during World War II and civilian activities toward the war effort. The discussion will cover the importance of the county’s contribution to the war effort, including two army air bases, a secret listen statio, civilian organizations, U-boat hunters, the Coast Guard, military hospitals and a POW camp.
This is an open meeting where residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern that they may have related to things that are going on in the town.
Mark your calendar for 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, when the LGLA will host a Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District candidates forum, also at the Palms West Presbyterian Church. Send candidate questions to moderator Ken Johnson at krj0188@aol.com.
For more info., contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.
