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Zephyrhills Main Street, youth council launch 'Positive Message Project' to deliver cards to nursing homes; Main Street previews winter events
Summary
The newly formed Mayor’s Youth Council will run a six‑week Positive Message Project to collect uplifting cards for nursing homes, hospice and troops; Main Street also previewed a slate of upcoming events including the Fancy Flea (Feb. 1) and a regional Main Street training (Feb. 18).
The Mayor’s Youth Council presented its first community project to the City Council on Jan. 27 and asked for the city’s help spreading the word.
Matthew Goldfarb, chair of the Mayor’s Youth Council, and vice chair Mahi Nuka described the Positive Message Project: students will ask classes at zoned schools to make uplifting cards for residents of nursing homes, assisted living and hospice facilities, and for homebound residents and service members. The council outlined a six‑week schedule, a team pickup system and public drop‑off locations; initial drop sites the youth council identified include the public library and two local businesses (the presenters said they had secured approval from business owners) and the youth council suggested adding city hall and the library as convenient public drop locations.
The students proposed dividing the city into zones and assigned youth‑council teams to pick up boxes from schools and coordinate delivery to facilities. The youth council said it will email schools with a Google form for counting card donations and will provide a plaque to the classroom that produces the most cards.
Main Street update: Antoine Scott reported that the Festival of Lights generated roughly $5,000 in title sponsorship (AdventHealth) and a combined event total north of $10,000. He said the group is negotiating a reveal for the recently completed mural near the chamber building and previewed Fancy Flea on Feb. 1 and the Florida Main Street regional board training scheduled for Feb. 18 in Zephyrhills. Kevin Weiss, the city’s public information officer, said the photo‑contest winners will be promoted and that video and social content will accompany the Hercules Park grand opening planned for Feb. 13.
Next steps: youth council members said they have emailed schools and will continue outreach to healthcare facilities to finalize delivery logistics. Council members encouraged the youth team to connect with community groups (rotary, Meals on Wheels) and with city staff for logistical and promotional support.
