The Downtown Jewel
Neighborhood Association boundaries are based on the original recorded plat
for this city. Our name, in part, refers to the fact that, before all else,
this place was called Jewel. The name Jewel has been attributed to Fannie and
Samuel James, believed to be the first residents of this town. It’s also
believed that the grave site of Samuel is located, depending on who you speak
with, somewhere in our neighborhood. The name of our association embraces this
history. The people who live here are as
much an eclectic mix as the architecture, some of which has survived nearly 100
years. We wish to preserve this character and heritage. DJNA participates in community service
projects in our neighborhood and throughout the City. Some of the things we've done in the
past: Post Office clean up, alley/vacant
lot clean ups, assisting with rejuvenating homes with yard clean up, painting
and general maintenance, Jewel of the Month (best dressed house), Pirate Ping Pong (traveling ping pong), Flolfing, and trying to be part of every parade in
Lake Worth.
Boundaries: The "Jewel" extends from the south side of Lucerne Avenue to the north side of 6th Avenue South and from the west side of Dixie Highway to the east side of Federal Highway.
Meetings: Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month, at The Library at Lilos, 701 Lake Ave Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460 PM.
Membership: Open to anyone who resides in the neighborhood.
2024 Board of Directors:
President - Todd Ketcham
Vice President - Chris Couture
Vice President - Chris Couture
Treasurer - Jon Faust
Secretary - Greg Vannier
Liz Harfmann - Director
Dave Wilson - Director
Brooke Wesche - Director
Greg Rice - Director
Facebook: Downtown Jewel
Email: downtownjewelneighborhood@gmail.com
The Downtown Jewel Neighborhood Association
The Downtown Jewel Neighborhood Association
