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Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish community and all who celebrate. In partnership with Rabbi Mendy Chabad of South Tampa, the City of Tampa celebrated the holiday with “Chanukah in the City” – an annual lighting of the Giant Menorah at Old City Hall and a Gelt Drop from Tampa Fire Rescue.
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish community and all who celebrate. In partnership with Rabbi Mendy of Chabad of South Tampa, the City of Tampa celebrated the holiday with the annual lighting of the Giant Menorah at Old City Hall and a Gelt Drop from Tampa Fire Rescue.
GET INVOLVED
Hanna Art Talk featuring Nneka Jones

The City of Tampa Arts and Cultural Affairs Department is hosting Hanna Art Talk (http://www.tampa.gov/register) featuring Nneka Jones (http://www.tampa.gov/register) " on December 14 from 10 am to 11 am at the City Center at Hanna Avenue (2555 East Hanna Ave). Guests will have an opportunity to meet internationally known artist Nneka Jones, while getting up close and personal with one of her latest art pieces installed inside the City Center's lobby. Learn about the inspiration behind this particular piece and how it helped bring East Tampa community members together. The program will conclude with a brief Q&A session. Registration for this free event is strongly encouraged due to limited capacity.

Tampa Police Department Santa's Workshop

You're invited to join us at Santa's Workshop (https://www.tampa.gov/events/tampa-police-department-santas-workshop/131801) at Middleton High School on December 17 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Free toys will be provided to children accompanied by an adult.

East Tampa Recreational Complex Subcontractor Outreach Event

Join Skanska and Strategist for an in-person pre-bid (https://www.tampa.gov/events/east-tampa-rec-complex-subcontractor-outreach/132931) session as they share information about upcoming contracting opportunities for the East Tampa Recreational Complex at Fair Oaks Park project. This outreach event will take place on December 19 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Fair Oaks Park Community Center. Discussion topics will include project details, the bidding process, and how to get involved and prequalify.

Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach & Networking Event

The City of Tampa is hosting its bi-annual Subcontractor Outreach and Networking event (https://www.tampa.gov/events/bridges-business-subcontractor-outreach-networking-event/132716) on December 21 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Tampa Convention Center. Connect with partner agencies, sureties, and insurance providers along with dozens of prime contractors for City of Tampa construction projects. All construction subcontractors are urged to attend. Minority, women-owned, or small businesses interested in becoming certified with the City of Tampa are also encouraged to attend and stop by the Equal Business Opportunity Office's table. Register to attend at tampa.gov/BTBTour (https://www.tampa.gov/BTBTour) .

Job of the Week

The City of Tampa is hiring a Chief Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=231115&R2=005112&R3=002) to provide technical engineering expertise in planning, design, construction, and related support work for public works/utilities construction, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering degree and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as a professional engineer, including supervisory experience.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/tampa-using-new-technology-to-address-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water
Tampa using new technology to address forever chemicals in drinking water (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/tampa-using-new-technology-to-address-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water)
ABC Action News
This will become the first SIX facility in America and the largest in the world.

Tampa police searching for suspected trio of women in purse snatching scheme (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/12/04/tampa-purse-snatching-wallets-thefts-tampa)
Spectrum Bay News 9
Detectives say they’re seeing a rise in the number of thefts and they believe the same people are behind many of the crimes.
New Tampa gets a tree of its own
New Tampa gets a tree of its own (https://www.tampabeacon.com/news/new-tampa-gets-a-tree-of-its-own/article_9454bb16-8fa7-11ee-86d7-03d1fabec77a.html)
Tampa Beacon
This year, the event, held Nov. 27 at the New Tampa Recreation Center, was even bigger.

FDOT to divvy up Hillsborough transportation sales tax fund
FDOT to divvy up Hillsborough transportation sales tax fund (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2023/12/06/hillsborough-transportation-sales-tax-fdot-)
Spectrum Bay News 9
“We have more than enough projects to utilize all of that funding, so we are very, very excited and very appreciative to the governor for earmarking that money to come back to Hillsborough County,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Meet Lorraine Eden, a Customer Service Representative I in the Parks & Recreation Department. She has worked for the City of Tampa for 16 years and she is known around the office for her love of holiday décor and cheery personality. Her favorite part of the job is when she helps repeat customers every year and can catch up. For example, some call to book their child’s birthday picnic again and exclaim “Oh, Lorraine, I was hoping you’d still be there, you helped me the last time I reserved a shelter!”

What do you like to do in your free time? I spend most of my free time tending to my numerous flowering plants in our yard. About 6 years ago, I brought home 2 common milkweed plants and now have a thriving Monarch Butterfly Garden. Watching the caterpillars and butterflies is so delightful and reminds me of God’s beautiful works each and every day.

Who is your favorite music artist? I am a Little Monster. I adore Lady Gaga as an artist and performer and have attended 2 of her concerts to date.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? The Columbia Restaurant never disappoints. It’s always a treat to visit due to it’s history, architecture, the cuisine but mostly the warm bread and yummy butter!

What’s the craziest thing you see on the job? In the shelter office, we see lots of crazy things but I must say clients pulling their cash out of their bra ranks the most crazy and dreaded.

What’s your favorite holiday? All holidays are enjoyable to me, but Christmas tops the list. First, we celebrate the Birth of my Savior, Jesus. Then there’s the excitement of the music, the décor, the special foods, the gift-giving, and the endless colorful Christmas outfits I can wear the entire month of December!

SPECIAL FEATURE
Did you know that the City of Tampa has a Human Rights Board? This expert team provides impartial, unbiased investigation services of discrimination complaints in the areas of employment, housing & public accommodations to anyone who believes they have been discriminated against: ** tampa.gov/humanrights (https://www.tampa.gov/humanrights)
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, December 11 at 8 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT BASKET DELIVERIES

Monday, December 11 at 9:45 a.m.
Groundbreaking - JET ICU HANGER & OFFICE

Monday, December 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Press Conference – WATER PER-AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES

Monday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, December 12 at 1:50 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - STAR MOUNTAIN CAPITAL

Tuesday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m.
GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMAN'S CLUB TAMPA'S CHAMPAGNE & CANDY CANE EVENT

Wednesday, December 13 at 12 p.m.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE & U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE MEETING

Thursday, December 14 at 10:30 a.m.
STEINBRENNER FAMILY & THE NEW YORK YANKEES ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN

Thursday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m.
TAMPA BAY CHAMBER 138th ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, December 14 at 7 p.m.
2023 NCAA D.I WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL MATCHES

Friday, December 15 at 3 p.m.
CAROLING WITH CASTOR & ON-BIKES "THE BEST DAY EVER!"

Saturday, December 16 at 8:30 a.m.
THE BULLARD FAMILY ANNUAL JOY OF GIVING EVENT

Sunday, December 17 at 1 p.m.
2023 NCAA D.I WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP LOC VIP TAILGATE & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
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