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May 31, 2009

Broward Hunger Awareness Week starts today

In an effort to raise awareness of hunger in our backyard, the County
Commission has proclaimed June 1–7 Broward Hunger Awareness Week.

The student service organization Can-Teens has partnered with Million Meals
Committee to bring attention to the growing number of struggling low-income Broward residents and help raise awareness of the resources available to those who are in need of food assistance.

Broward businesses, residents, government offices are asked to:

1. Skip one meal for the week to better understand the plight of those in need and the discomfort of hunger.

2. Donated $5, the average amount of money spent on that “skipped meal,” and 100% of all money raised will go buying food for Broward food banks and pantries. Summer is particularly difficult because programs that help feed thousands of Broward County students while in school end, adding to food insecurity for about 50% of Broward County students.

3. Be aware. If you or someone you may know need help with food, call 2-1-1
First Call for Help for immediate and confidential assistance.

For more information or to participate, go to www.browardhungerawareness.com or www.millionmeals.org.

-- Scott FIshman

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Congresswoman advocates comprehensive health care during NSU commencement address

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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) urged Congress to pass health care legislation that ensures all Americans will receive health coverage.

Wasserman Schultz’ remarks came during her Nova Southeastern University commencement address on Sunday.

Wasserman Schultz spoke to 791 graduating students at NSU’s Health Professions Division’s at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.

Graduating students came from the Health Profession Division’s colleges of dental medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, medical sciences and allied health and nursing.

Wasserman Schultz told the graduates health care legislation must include “a public option that can compete fairly and equitably with private insurers to increase innovation and cost savings."

Wasserman Schultz said guaranteed health insurance is imperative.

“No one, regardless of financial or employment status, should go without coverage because they cannot afford it,” she said. “No insurance policy should ever exclude preexisting conditions.”

Wasserman Schultz, who received an honorary degree from NSU, was the youngest woman ever elected to the Florida House of Representatives at age 26. She was elected to the Florida Senate in 2000 and sworn in into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005.

Fred Lippman, chancellor of NSU’s Health Professions Division, said it was an honor to have Wasserman Schultz speak about health care during the commencement.

“Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has always been a tireless fighter for Floridians and all Americans,” Lippman said. “Her commitment to health care will positively impact the lives of many for generations.”

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May 28, 2009

BSO uses Cooper City bake sale to raise funds for cancer relay

Rows of doughnuts, pies and other pastries beckoned to visitors at the Broward Sheriff’s Office district station in Cooper City.

For a $5 donation, visitors could sample a variety of baked goods, including crème cake, cinnamon buns and apple or cherry pie. The "no-bake" bake sale was one of several events intended to raise money for an upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The relay, featuring deputies from across Broward County, will take place June 5 and 6 at Markham Park in Sunrise.

“The relay is for an outstanding cause,” said Chief John Hale. “Cancer has touched everybody.”

That includes Sheriff Al Lamberti, who is a cancer survivor. While many cities organize annual Relay for Life events, the upcoming event will be the first run by the Sheriff’s Office. The Cooper City station set out with a goal of raising $1,000 in advance of the relay, and Hale said $400 in donations had been collected before the bake sale.

The original plan was to feature a spaghetti dinner, said Community Involvement Specialist Linda Victor. However, the station decided against a warm meal because the day would be too hot and the event would occur during a shift change. Although some of the goods were homemade, the "no-bake" part of the sale came from most items being donated by local businesses.

“You can’t say no to tea and cake for a good cause,” said City Commissioner Lisa Mallozzi.

For information, call 954-441-8330.

For more on this, see this Sunday's (May 31) Community News inside the Sun-Sentinel.

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May 27, 2009

Cooper City to mark 50th anniversary with various events

In several weeks, Cooper City will officially turn 50.

The city got an early start by celebrating the anniversary on Founder’s Day in April, but the actual anniversary is June 20. Since Founder’s Day, the city has featured several events leading up to the anniversary, including a bike ride and later a community pool party on Memorial Day weekend.

On June 6, the city will host “Growing Gold,” its final pre-anniversary event. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at all 20 neighborhood parks across the city. Residents can come out to a neighborhood park and volunteer to plant marigolds and other yellow-colored plants to mark the golden anniversary. A commemorative marker will be laid down in each park. Residents are also encouraged to plant yellow or gold flowers in their yards.

“We want to get people to come to their parks,” said Recreation Director Ken Richardson.

The city’s anniversary events have proved popular with residents, Richardson said. The Founder’s Day morning parade had increased participation, and more than 5,000 visitors attended afternoon and evening events at Brian Piccolo Park.

“The evening was like a sea of people sitting on lawn chairs,” said Mayor Debby Eisinger.

On June 20, the actual anniversary events will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. at Cooper City High School, 9401 Stirling Road. The event is free, but visitors are asked to bring a donation for the city’s canned food drive. Several bands will provide music, and a community stage will feature family entertainment, including jugglers and face painting.

Richardson said the highlight of the event would be a laser light show starting at 9:30. The show will be a first for the city and was inspired by a similar show during a festival in Coconut Creek.

Call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

For more on this, see this Sunday's (May 31) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel

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May 26, 2009

Davie school hosts People Fair


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Anne Frank, Bill Gates, Tiger Woods, Susan B. Anthony and other famous figures made their way through the halls of University School's Lower School -- figuratively.

On May 21, more than 120 fourth-graders got to portray someone else for the day as part of the People Fair.

"The projects associated with this activity allow students to shine in the area they enjoy the most," said fourth-grade team leader Sheila Szikman.

Other classes participated in a scavenger hunt as they searched for fourth-graders dressed up as artists, authors and other prominent figures.

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Summer fun at Davie library kicks off June 6

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Experience eight weeks of exciting activities for all ages at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, starting with the Summer Reading Kickoff Creativity Carnival from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6.

Participants can sign up for the summer reading program to win prizes and see Jiggleman perform a comedy-acrobatic show at 2:30 p.m. The carnival will also feature games, stilt walkers, cotton candy, sno-cones, temporary tattoo art, hair painting and more.

The carnival is also a good time to learn about the many free summer activities being offered, which range from Totally Tweens Creative Journaling to the storytelling Shermanettes, to a computer camp to teach adults how to connect online using tools such as Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.

Free programming will take place June 6 through Aug. 1 at the library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. in Davie.

For more information, including the summer schedule, visit www.nova.edu/library/summer or call 954-262-5477.

-- Scott Fishman

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May 21, 2009

Cooper City Memorial Day hours

Several city facilities will be closed in Cooper City in observance of Memorial Day.

Both City Hall and the Community Center will be closed on Monday. City Hall, at 9090 SW 50th Place, will open at normal hours Tuesday and host a City Commission meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Call 954-434-4300.

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May 19, 2009

Cooper City to start summer family ceramics night

Cooper City families can work together to make ceramic pieces at a summer art class.

The first class will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 19 at the Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place. Future classes will take place at the same time and location on July 17 and Aug. 14.

Registration is $12 per family, plus $10 per child for art materials. Children must be in first grade or higher. Parents can register at the Community Center.

Call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

-- Chris Guanche

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Davie park wins national award

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Once a year, the National Association of Park and Recreation Officials announces its award winners.

This year, one of only two awards for Park and Recreation Facility – Class II (population 500,000+) went to the Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center in Davie.

The 157-acre Long Key is one of the largest natural areas managed by Broward County's Parks and Recreation Division. As recently as a century ago, this elevated oak hammock was part of a series of islands surrounded by Everglades marshes.

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Long Key, which broke ground on August 10, 2006 and opened on March 14, 2008, encompasses some of the most significant archaeological, historical, and ecological resources in the county, as the area served as a habitation site for the ancient Tequesta Indians and the more modern Seminoles.

Long Key’s live oak hammock serves as a habitat for wildlife and is one of the largest remaining stands of upland hardwood forest in Broward.

Additional features include a 14-acre orange grove, restored wetland marshes that have become a haven for a variety of migratory and resident birds, several man-made ponds and canals, and an active bird roost/rookery. The site is also a refuge for butterflies and such mammals as foxes and bobcats.

The park’s centerpiece is the 18,050-square-foot nature center, which includes the large Oak Hammock Hall (available for rental), an exhibit hall, the Discovery Room classroom (also available for rental), a theater, park offices, a kitchen, and restrooms. A bridge spanning a restored wetland connects the center to nature trails, and an equestrian trail runs through the site and connects with the Davie Multipurpose Trail along the perimeter.

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A call to artists in Davie

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The Old Davie School Historical Museum will be having its seventh annual juried art exhibit June 12-July 31.

All Florida artists are encouraged to participate. Works including oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, photography, collage and sculpture will be considered for the exhibit. A jurist will select the winning pieces, and cash prizes will be awarded.

For a complete list of the rules and forms, contact Patti Koch at 954-797-1044, or visit www.olddavieschool.org. T

The Old Davie Historical Museum is at 6650 Griffin Road.

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May 18, 2009

Cooper City plant giveaway emphasizes water conservation

Getting students to come to school early on a Saturday morning is no small feat.

But students from several Cooper City schools were out Saturday as part of an event at Pioneer Middle that encouraged environmentally friendly landscaping and water conservation. Leading up to the event, a new garden was planted on the school’s northern end, featuring native tree species such as paradise, sable palm and slash pine.

Next to the new garden, residents lined up to get free native plants as part of a giveaway effort. Students from Cooper City High helped with the giveaway, which included species such as Muhly grass, gumbo limbo, firebush and American beautyberry. One benefit for South Florida is that the trees were drought-resistant, said Chris Richter, a volunteer with the National Wildlife Federation.

“It also provides more habitat for migratory birds and indigenous wildlife,” she said.

Education was a major component of the event, said Principal Linda Arnold.

“Kids don’t understand the balance of nature if we don’t teach it to them,” she said.

Teaching students the need for conservation was important, said Diana Guidry, a coordinator for Broward County’s NatureScape program, which encourages the use of native plants for landscaping to reduce water consumption.

“We believe in engaging students at an early age because they’ll take those lessons for the rest of their lives on environmental stewardship,” Guidry said.

For more on this, see this Sunday's (May 24) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

-- Chris Guanche

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Davie museum unveils Alice's Wonderland exhibit May 30

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Young At Art Children’s Museum invites young and old alike to follow Alice down the rabbit hole when the national traveling exhibition "Alice’s Wonderland. . .A Most Curious Adventure" opens Saturday, May 30 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 27.

The 1,500-square-foot exhibit offers hands-on exploration as children of all ages follow Alice on a journey into the unknown.

Each of the six different exhibition areas offers a unique adventure that incorporates science and math concepts. Visitors also are reminded of the timeless classic through quotes taken from the original story and encounters with some of the tale’s famous and most beloved characters.

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Families enter Alice’s Wonderland at the same spot where Alice’s dream-adventure begins in the story, a streamside knoll where she nods off to sleep in her sister's lap. At the exhibit, you can:

* Follow the White Rabbit into the “Underground” by crawling through the rabbit hole and "falling" through the earth
* Play with the meanings of words and explore the "antipodes" with a specially outfitted globe
* Discover the Hall of Doors, an atmosphere filled with special illusions and surprises
* Create a Mad Tea Party
* Manipulate time with a Crazy Clock.
* Challenge Alice and the Queen to a game of Crazy Croquet where balls in motion are surprisingly predictable

Young At Art Children’s Museum is at 11584 W. State Road 84 in Davie. Admission is $8. For more information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

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High honors for Davie-based university

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Nova Southeastern University ranks first in the nation in the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Hispanics and the number of first professional degrees awarded to Hispanics, according to the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education's Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics 2009 edition published this month. NSU also ranks second in awarding master’s degrees to Hispanics.

Hispanic Outlook used data collected from the U.S. Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System program to compile the rankings. The rankings for degrees awarded were based on 2008 data, which listed NSU as awarding 81 doctoral degrees, 183 first professional degrees and 708 master’s degrees to Hispanics from July 2007 to June 2008.

In the rankings for first professional degrees awarded to Hispanics, NSU ranks first in three academic programs – pharmacy, osteopathic medicine and optometry – and tied for third in dentistry degrees awarded to Hispanics. In Hispanic Outlook’s rankings for law schools released last December, NSU ranked second in the number of law degrees conferred to Hispanics in 2007.

For its role in the education of Hispanics, NSU has been awarded two Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institution grants totaling $5.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education for its undergraduate programs. The grant will supplement other programs at NSU that enhance access and affordability for minority and disadvantaged students.

In 2008 rankings published by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, NSU was ranked first in the number of doctoral degrees awarded to African-Americans, a position it has held for 13 consecutive years. NSU also ranked first nationally in doctoral degrees award to racial/ethnic minorities overall.

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Davie resident serves as guest curator for traveling art exhibit

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Judith Schwab, the artist in her studio
"Bridge to Tiblisi, Gestures of Friendship"
acrylics over fiberglass, over tent poles
In background, painted fiberglass on studio chalkboard
(above photograph taken by News Journal photographer Jim Graham)

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“Women Collared for Work” opens at the Coral Springs Museum of Art (2855 Coral Springs Drive) 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 4 and will be on display through Aug. 15.

This exhibit is a tribute to American woman's accomplishments through years of social change. Guest curator and Davie resident Judith Schwab will conduct gallery talks and art-craft programs for all ages. Preview the artworks by clicking on “Women Collared for Work” on the home page of www.judithschwab.com

The female artists featured use a variety of media and techniques. Through their works, they present women who pioneered work in the United States. Those honored in the 32 works of art include artists, students, homemakers, business and community leaders.

Funding for this exhibition is provided in part by a grant to Schwab from Broward County, as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.

For more information, call 954-340-5000.

-- Scott Fishman

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May 15, 2009

Equestrian trail closure in Davie

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Broward County will be temporarily closing a portion of the equestrian trail at Long Key Natural Area in Davie due to construction.

The trail head at Southwest 136th Avenue just north of the entrance to the park will be closed until Monday, May 25.

For more information, call Long Key Park Manager Chris Deal at 954-327-8797, ext. 18371.

-- Scott Fishman

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May 12, 2009

Virtual School Education Summit provides forum for educators


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Julie Young
President and CEO, Florida Virtual School

Are Florida educators ready to establish online schools that can take K-12 instruction to the next virtual level?

Nova Southeastern University and its Fischler School of Education and Human Services hope to help area superintendents and their school leaders answer that question by hosting a free Virtual School Education Summit 9 a.m. Friday, May 29.

The summit will provide Florida superintendents and their principals with a forum to learn about plans to meet the recent Florida Department of Education mandate to establish K-8 and grades 9-12 virtual schools in each school district.

The forum will consist of a free series of Webcasts transmitted online from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Webcasts will include presentations by and discussions with school administrators and educational leaders who will share their strategies, techniques and experiences for developing virtual school instructional programs in Florida school districts.

The summit will also include keynote presentations, as well as a series of targeted, concurrent sessions that will cover topics such as vendor selection, teaching online, financing virtual schools, and legal and ethical issues.

For more information or to register, visit www.virtualschoolsummit.com.

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Meeting to discuss new fire station location in West Davie May 14

Fire Chief Joseph Montopoli is hosting a meeting to discuss the new fire station location in West Davie from 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at the Western High School auditorium, 1200 SW 136th Ave.

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May 11, 2009

Free parenting workshops continue Tuesday

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The Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies at Nova Southeastern University is partnering with Whole Foods Market on a series of parent workshops developed to teach parents practical skills for fostering healthy child development and behavior.

Workshops, led by early childhood specialists, are held the second Tuesday of the month in the Whole Foods Market in Plantation. Everyone is welcome to these free workshops, which include a free muffin, coffee and five-minute massage.

Upcoming workshops include:

Positive Discipline Overview, May 12, 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn the knowledge and practical skills to improve family communication and encourage cooperation. Discuss challenges with other parents and learn effective discipline strategies that encourage self-esteem and mutual respect.

Is My Child on Track? June 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Learn more about the typical language milestones in child development and discuss your concerns with your child’s language development.

Bedtime Challenges, July 14, 9-10:30 a.m.
Explore various alternatives and strategies that provide nurturing approaches to the bedtime routine (birth-five years).

For more information on these workshops or MSI, contact Karla Hernandez at 954-262-6902 or karlhern@nova.edu

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Performance of Mark Twain classic set in Davie

Get ready to dance, leap, twist and play at a free performance of Mark Twain’s Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, presented by the Momentum Dance Company on Saturday, May 16 at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave. in Davie.

The performance will be from 2-3 p.m. in the library’s Second Floor Gallery. This program is open to the public and suited to all ages.

The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County is told through Mark Twain's prose, bluegrass and country music, colorful costumes and high-jumping dance movement. The performance will be followed by a movement workshop for the children in the audience, who will also be able to make a dancing frog puppet to take home.

For more information, call 954-262-5470 or visit www.nova.edu/library/ferro.

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May 7, 2009

Mailman Segal Institute raises more than $25,000 at event


Nova Southeastern University’s Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies raised more than $25,000 at its recent 10th Annual Evening Under the Stars cocktail reception and silent auction fundraiser, which was held at NSU’s Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale.

Proceeds from the cocktail reception and silent auction will benefit MSI’s Early Learning Programs’ Scholarship Funds. These funds provide financial assistance to families in need who otherwise would be unable to participate in the institute’s preschool, infant/toddler, and parent/child programs.

One of the evening’s highlights was a silent auction which featured paintings inspired by world-renowned artists that were created by the children who attend the institute’s programs, along with items and services donated by community sponsors.

The evening also featured the rare opportunity to view selections from two private collections: Gordon Locksley’s “With You I Want To Live” exhibition, and the art collection of Francie Bishop Good and David Horvitz.

Call 954-262-7162 or visit www.nova.edu/msi for more information about the Mailman Segal Institute, or to make a donation.

-- Scott Fishman

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May 6, 2009

Cooper City celebrates 50th anniversary with plants

As part of Cooper City's 50th anniversary celebration, the city wants homeowners to go gold - with plants.

The city is encouraging residents to install trees or plants that are gold- or yellow-colored. The gold motif won't be limited to front yards, though. At 9 a.m. June 6, the city will host a mass planting of marigolds and other plants at all neighborhood plants.

Plants will be provided by the city, and residents can volunteer to plant them at their local park. Cooper City's 50th anniversary will take place June 20.

Call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

-- Chris Guanche

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Benefit book fair set for this weekend

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The Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Davie is partnering with Barnes & Noble for a book fair May 8-10, with speakers to help raise funds for the institute’s programs for children with autism.

The Baudhuin Preschool, a model program for children 3-5 years old with autism spectrum disorders, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is operated in collaboration with Broward County Public Schools. Starting Right is a parent/child early intervention program for children ages 18-36 months who have been diagnosed with autism or who are exhibiting delays in language and social skills.

From May 8-10, a percentage of the total net sales from the purchases of books, magazines, audio books, videos, DVDs, CDs and any cafe item will be donated to MSI’s programs for children with autism.

Link to http://www.nova.edu/msi/forms/bn_bookfair_voucher.pdf must be presented so that the school receives credit for the sale (online sales are not eligible.)

Free workshops by renowned speakers on topical issues in conjunction with this event will be held at the Plantation Barnes & Noble (519 S. University Drive).

Friday, May 8:
10-11 a.m.: Tim Arnwine (former Baudhuin Preschool parent), author of "I Love U, Our Journey Through Autism"
Book reading and signing.

Saturday, May 9:
10-10:30 am: Roni Leiderman, Ph.D., dean, NSU's Mailman Segal Institute, will lead a discussion on "The Importance of Play," with a Q&A session to follow

11 a.m.-noon: Kristen M. Cunningham, Psy.D., NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, will lead a discussion on "Early Warning Signs of Autism and the Importance of Early Intervention," with a Q&A session to follow

Noon- 1 p.m.: Book reading and signing by Tim Arnwine

Baudhuin Preschool teachers were asked to put together book “wish lists” for their classrooms. These books will be on display in the children’s section and available for purchase.

For more information, contact Karla Hernandez at 954-262-6902 or karlhern@nova.edu.

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May 5, 2009

Cooper City school to host green landscaping event

Cooper City's Pioneer Middle School will host an upcoming green landscaping event.

The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 at the school, 5350 SW 90th Ave. The mini-Water Matters Day event will feature fresh landscaping installed by high school students. The event will feature plant giveaways, games and environmental information.

Call 754-323-4100.

-- Chris Guanche

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Humanitarian and children’s activist to speak at commencement May 9

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Internationally recognized humanitarian and children’s activist Samantha Nutt will be the speaker at Nova Southeastern University’s undergraduate commencement on May 9.

The Saturday commencement will begin at 11 a.m. at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. The ceremony will be jointly held by NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and Fischler School of Education and Human Services.

Nutt has spent more than a decade practicing medicine and providing aid in war zones. She is the founder and executive director of War Child Canada, dedicated to raising money to help children in war-torn areas around the world.

Nutt’s work has taken her to some of the world’s most violent regions, including Iraq, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Burundi, northern Uganda, and the Thai-Burmese border.

NSU will award Nutt an honorary doctorate of humane letters.

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NSU Mailman Segal Institute closed today

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An employee who recently returned from Mexico with flu-like symptoms has led to the decision to close the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Davie for one day.

NSU medical experts say that it is unlikely that the employee is infected with the H1N1 virus.

“The safety of our children, families and staff is our primary concern,” said Roni Leiderman, Ph.D., dean of MSI. “As a precautionary step, we are closing the school for one day, so we can thoroughly clean the school environment. Of course, we are going act with an abundance of caution when addressing everyone’s well-being.”

The closing of MSI does not affect any other Nova Southeastern University classes or functions at this time. The Mailman Segal Institute operations are confined to a separate building on campus.

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May 4, 2009

Cooper City hosts free Memorial Day weekend pool party

Cooper City residents and guests can enjoy a free pool party during Memorial Day weekend.

The pool party will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway. The party will feature games, water slides, a DJ and food. Outside coolers aren't allowed. While admittance is free, attendees are asked to bring a canned food donation for the city's food drive.

Call 954-434-4300 ext. 233.

-- Chris Guanche

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Free CPR training this Saturday in Davie

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Come to Nova Southeastern University on Saturday, May 9 and learn how to save a life.

NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is offering free CPR training for the public. This annual event, known as Family and Friends CPR training, will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., with sessions starting every hour.

Sponsored by the American Heart Association and NSUCOM’s Division of EMS Education & Training, the training will be held at NSU’s Health Professions Division, 3200 S. University Drive in Davie.

The training will teach the public how to perform CPR on adults and infants. Participants will receive a booklet about basic CPR and life-saving techniques to perform on choking victims. They will also receive a card from the American Heart Association indicating they have participated in the training.

The event is open to everyone. Registration is not required.

For more information, call Kevin Nugent at 954-262-4366.

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SCOTT FISHMANSCOTT FISHMAN
Scott Fishman has covered Davie and Weston since August 2008. Born and raised in South Florida, he spent four years freelancing for the Miami Herald's neighbors sections while attending ...
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Chris Guanche covers Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Cooper City for Community News. He has been working in Broward County since 2006, covering coastal ...
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