State Rep. Martin David Kiar, District 97, will organize a series of town hall meetings throughout his district prior to the 2009 Legislative Session. Among the topics to be discussed are the recently concluded special session, property taxes, the budget and windstorm insurance, as well as any other issues of importance to the citizens of South Florida.

There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at the commission chambers of Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive. State Sen. Jeremy Ring will also be present. In Coral Springs, the meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the Coral Springs Commission Chambers in City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road. State Sen. Jeremy Ring, and State Rep. Ari Porth and Jim Waldman will also speak.

The Davie/Cooper City meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Davie Town Hall council chambers, 6591 Orange Drive.

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If you're looking to compete and make some friends along the way, the 19th annual South Florida Senior Games is the answer.

The Olympic-style competition begins Jan. 28 and runs through Feb. 10. Events include swimming, track, basketball, shuffleboard and tennis.

Events take place at various locations throughout Broward County and at different times. Registration can be done by mail or in person at the Beach Community Center, 3351 NE 33rd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Registration can also be done online.

The cost is $15 for the first competition and $4 for each additional competition. For more information and a schedule, visit the event's Web site or call 954-828-4600.

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Broward County Parks and Recreation, Broward County Animal Care and Regulation, and the Pegasus Foundation’s Caring Fields Education Center will present a workshop about managing feral cats through trapping and neutering from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, Mangrove Hall, 751 Sheridan St. in Hollywood.

Cats are abandoned more frequently than any companion animal in the United States. The workshop will discuss what is being done to remedy the situation for South Florida’s felines and how people can improve the lives of feral cats.

The $15 suggested donation includes a vegan lunch. Registration is required before Feb. 1. For more information, or to register, call Susan Hargreaves at 561-676-0633.

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