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Mayor Jane Castor, City staff, and community partners have officially launched the “Call for Recipes” to be included in the Tampa Soulwalk Community Cookbook
Mayor Jane Castor, City staff, and community partners have officially launched the “Call for Recipes” to be included in the Tampa Soulwalk Community Cookbook (https://www.tampa.gov/soulwalk) . Do you have a favorite family recipe? This project will curate recipes and other points of interest into one cohesive journey through the hearts and bellies of Tampa’s community of color. We welcome the public’s recipes, snippets of memories, profiles of people and businesses, and other notes about the preparation and consumption of food. Special thanks to the Epicurean Hotel and the chefs of BJ's Alabama BBQ, Hotel Alba Tampa, and 7th and Grove for helping us kick off the call for recipes by sharing a few of their favorite dishes.
GET INVOLVED
Conversaciónes en tu Comunidad/Conversations in Your Community

On October 2 at 6 pm at the Police Athletic League (1924 W Diana St), join TPD, TFR & City staff for Conversations in Your Community (Conversaciones en tu comunidad) (https://www.tampa.gov/events/conversacion-en-tu-comunidad/128636) to discuss neighborhood safety & home renovation projects.

Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2024

Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for a glimpse into the workings of City Hall are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps. The Mayor’s Youth Corps is comprised of students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who live in and/or attend a public or private high school within the Tampa city limits. Applications are now being accepted for one-year terms. Applications are available on the City of Tampa Mayor’s Youth Corps webpage (https://www.tampa.gov/youth-corps?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=alias&utm_campaign=tampagovnet) and will be accepted until October 23 at 5 pm.

Faith & Blue

On October 7 from 6 pm – 8 pm, join the City of Tampa Police Department for an evening of music and fellowship at Water Works Park (1710 North Highland Ave). Faith & Blue (https://www.tampa.gov/events/tampa-police-faith-blue/127121) is part of the national effort to facilitate safer and stronger communities by engaging law enforcement officers and local residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

Take the Litter Survey

We are looking to gain insight to lessen litter in Tampa and want to hear from you! If you are a resident (https://www.menti.com/alar2jqxom2o/0) or business owner (https://www.menti.com/al24ai3hrx2f/0) within Tampa city limits and would like to help us better understand our communities, please take our survey.

Italian Flag Raising Ceremony

The public is invited to help raise an Italian flag at Old City Hall and the Tampa Municipal Office Building lobby on October 10 at 11 am, celebrating Tampa’s Italian roots and our long-lasting friendship with Italy and the city of Agrigento, with whom the City of Tampa has a Sister City Agreement since July 1991.

Prime Time with Purchasing

Attend Prime Time with Purchasing (https://www.tampa.gov/events/prime-time-purchasing/128031) to connect professionals in construction and construction-related fields with potential City contracts. This informative and interactive event takes place on October 31 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Ragan Park Community Center.

Job of the Week

The Solid Waste Department is hiring a WTE Plant Operator I (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230920&R2=387487&R3=003) to perform technical work monitoring and controlling boiler, turbine and auxiliary waste to energy plant equipment. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent with two years of solid waste combustion facility experience OR two (2) years of related occupations such as start-up, operations or maintenance of power plant steam turbines, boilers or related machinery with exposure to auxiliary equipment (such as air compressors, pump air fans, blowers and water treatment equipment).
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Tampa police officers team up with local boxers
Tampa police officers team up with local boxers (https://www.abcactionnews.com/sports/tampa-police-officers-team-up-with-local-boxers)
ABC Action News
Police officers and local coaches donate their time to teach local athletes about boxing lessons and life lessons.
City of Tampa launches latest Soulwalk initiative — the Soulwalk Community Cookbook
City of Tampa launches latest Soulwalk initiative — the Soulwalk Community Cookbook (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-soulwalk-community-cookbook/67-ce38a24b-7aa6-4f90-b640-3bc0554cce0d)
10 Tampa Bay
People are asked to submit recipes, snippets of memories and profiles of businesses and people in the community that have made an impact in the local Black community.
City of Tampa donates science equipment to local schools
City of Tampa donates science equipment to local schools (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/city-of-tampa-donates-science-equipment-to-local-schools)
ABC Action News
This year, the City of Tampa’s Waste Water Department donated $30,000 worth of lab equipment to various schools.

Tampa trolley to remain free of charge for riders
Tampa trolley to remain free of charge for riders (https://www.tampabay.com/news/transportation/2023/09/25/tampa-trolley-remain-free-charge-riders/)
Tampa Bay Times
A state grant of $700,000 will subsidize ridership costs on the Ybor-to-downtown trolley.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Kelly Melendi, a Recreation Instructor Intermediate at Wayne Papy Rec Center. She’s worked for the City of Tampa for 37 years, serving in several capacities such as gymnastics, preschool curriculum, and swim lessons. She enjoys that no day is the same in her position, and loves meeting new people and students.

Where’s your favorite shop in Tampa? I love thrift shopping. The Red, White and Blue, and the Salvation Army are my go to.

What are you binging on Netflix right now? The Chosen. I love it and I went to Israel this fall, so it is even better now that I have been there.

What is your favorite meal to cook and why? I am not much of a cook, but I enjoy having the family together, so I make grilled chicken and salads often, because that is what they like to eat.

What do you like to do in your free time? I don’t have much free time, but I spend as much time as I can with my grandbabies.
SPECIAL FEATURE
Did you know that you can report edge of pavement defects to our Fix It Fast team to be fixed within 72 hours? Over time, the edges of a road can erode when there is bare soil next to it - and then, parts of the pavement will start to break off. Learn how to file a report at ** tampa.gov/fixitfast (https://www.tampa.gov/fixitfast)
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Our 35th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration was one for the record books! We were thrilled to see an incredible turnout of local dignitaries, schools, and community partners - all present to celebrate our city's diversity and honor Hispanic cultures. Thank you to all our sponsors, Tampa Theatre, Tampa Parks & Recreation Gymnastics & Dance Showstars, Tampa Bay Flamenco Dance Company & Panama para el Mundo.
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m.
U.S. SHIP JACK H. LUCAS - DDG 125 COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

Saturday, October 7 at 6 p.m.
1st U.S. VOLUNTEER CALVARY REGIMENT - ROUGH RIDERS' CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY & DINNER

Sunday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 10
TAMPA BAY CHAMBER - BOSTON, MA BENCHMARKING VISIT
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