The town of Davie is known for its open spaces, horse trails and rural lifestyle.

So how can the same community be attacked for animal cruelty?

It's an issue that has spurred protest from activists at rodeo events throughout the country. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds is no exception. For decades the venue has served for a number of events, many involving animals.

There are Web sites on the subject, including one at http://www.sharkonline.org/?P=0000000349.

Well, with another rodeo weekend at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds gone by, the Sun Sentinel's Michael Mayo recently wrote a column focused on just that question.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-rodeo-protest-mayocol-b062609,0,5509888.column

Some say the animals involved in rodeo shows are subjected to acts of animal cruelty for sheer entertainment, while others disagree.

What's your take on the subject?

-- Scott Fishman

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Saddle up, it's a weekend of rodeo action at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road in Davie.

- The Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo for youth continues at 10:30 a.m. today, with more than 7,000 children from summer camps and preschools in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Professional cowboys and cowgirls will compete in bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping,tie-down roping, girls barrel racing and bullriding.

More than $10,000 in prize money and national championship points are on the line.

- This leads to the Davie Pro Rodeo event at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27.

For ticket information, visit http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_SpclPrjcts/bergeronrodeo

Call 954-680-3555.

-- Scott Fishman

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One eastbound lane of State Road 84 is undergoing intermittent closures between 136th Avenue and University Drive.

One westbound lane of SR 84 will undergo intermittent closures between University Drive and Nob Hill Road. These closures will occur between 9:30 p.m. and 5 a.m. through tonight, June 25. Crews are working on the I-595 Express Corridor Improvements Project.

For more information on the project, visit http://i-595.com/default.aspx

-- Scott Fishman

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Christine Fernandez receives her commemorative paperweight from Randolph Pohlman, dean of NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship (left), and Tom Tworoger, associate professor at the Huizenga School, for her selection as NSU’s winner of the Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award.
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Christine Fernandez, a graduate student at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was NSU’s inaugural winner of the Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award.

Fernandez, a master of business administration in entrepreneurship student who is scheduled to graduate in December, was chosen based on her outstanding academic performance and student engagement. She was selected by a committee of Huizenga School faculty and Dean Randolph Pohlman.

“Christine is one of those special students who really gets it,” said Tom Tworoger, D.B.A., associate professor at the Huizenga School and chair of the entrepreneurship department. “She is smart, a hard worker, and gets along well with her classmates. She will do well in life no matter what she pursues.”

For winning the award, Fernandez received a commemorative paperweight embedded with a Student Achievement Award medallion and a one-year complimentary subscription to the Wall Street Journal. Her name will also be on a plaque to be displayed in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus and she will be listed among the winners of the award in the Wall Street Journal.

Before attending NSU, Fernandez earned her bachelor of science degree from the University of Florida.

-- Scott Fishman

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A nighttime concert and laser show helped to mark Cooper City’s 50th anniversary.

The football field at Cooper City High School was transformed into a small festival site, featuring a concert stage, a family events stage, children’s carnival attractions and a 50-foot long anniversary cake.

Dark clouds initially threatened the festivities, but as they moved away without dropping any rain, residents began to show up in larger numbers. For some, attending the city’s birthday event was something that didn’t require much thought.

“We love the community and want to support it,” said resident Sue Trilling. “Our kids love it here.”

Trilling’s husband, Rob, said he was having a good time and walked away with some swag –- a 50th anniversary coffee mug that was given away to any resident born in 1959.

At one booth, visitors could get a firsthand look at the city’s anniversary time capsule, which will be buried at the city entrance on the corner of Griffin Road and Southwest 90th Avenue. Resident Diane Sori said volunteers went through box after box of archival material stored at the Pool and Tennis Center to find items for the time capsule. Those items include a copy of the city’s incorporation papers, the minutes to the city’s first commission meeting and historical photographs tracking the city’s development.

“We picked anything that had importance to Cooper City,” Sori said.

The time capsule, which will be buried for 25 years, also had a mix of newer items, such as 2009 yearbooks from the city’s public schools and promotional anniversary T-shirts. At a nearby booth, visitors could have a look at a 10-minute video highlighting different parts of the city’s history.

The area has changed significantly from when Connie Newhart moved to Cooper City in 1965. In a time of large pastures and open spaces, Newhart recalls that Griffin Road has just recently been paved and that Stirling Road didn’t even exist yet.

“There was hardly anyone here at all,” Newhart said. “Everything was in walking distance.”

For more on this, see this Sunday's (June 28) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

-- Chris Guanche

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The county parks division’s Special Populations Section and Tree Tops Park in Davie will host a free Summer Social for those age 18 and up with developmental disabilities from 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 10.

Activities will include DJ music, dancing, refreshments and the opportunity to socialize.

For more information, call 954-357-8160/8170.

-- Scott Fishman

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The Young at Art Children's Museum is hosting its third annual Comic Convention from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, June 25.

Local teen cartoon artists will show and sell their artwork.

There will also be a special demonstration by cartoonist Rob Cabrera, as well as cartooning workshops and a comic books reading corner.

For more information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

-- Scott Fishman

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At age 3, Jordan Metzner is already working the digging bucket on a backhoe like a pro.

Jordan and other children got their hands on police patrol cars, fire trucks, Army jeeps and other vehicles at Cooper City’s 10th annual “Touch-A-Truck” event. The early Saturday morning heat didn’t keep families away from the Cooper City Sports Complex, which was filled with more than 30 vehicles from various governmental agencies and private collectors.

The event is usually scheduled for the day before Father’s Day to attract families, but this year it was moved up a week because of the city’s 50th anniversary celebration.

“We try to get police, fire and a variety of local vehicles from the city,” said Recreation Director Ken Richardson.

Jordan was one of many children waiting in a long line for a chance to sit in the backhoe and work the controls to lift the bucket up and down. Jordan’s fascination with trucks is no surprise to his father, Scott Metzner. He said Jordan is frequently around trucks and likes to collect the Hess gas station Christmas trucks each year. Seeing more vehicles at “Touch-A-Truck” was nothing new for Jordan.

“We came out last year,” Metzner said. “It was his first time.”

The parking lot was filled with many vehicles from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, including patrol cruisers, a SWAT truck, a Hummer and various fire and emergency rescue trucks. On the civilian side, the event included heavy equipment like the backhoe and a large construction crane. But this year’s event also featured a new addition to the lineup: A Sheriff’s Office law enforcement/rescue helicopter that landed on the football field.

The helicopter’s landing attracted the attention of 7-year-old Josh Shields, who had come to the sports complex to play and watch his sister practice basketball.

“It’s neat,” Josh said. “I haven’t seen a helicopter in a long time.”

For more on this, see this Sunday's (June 21) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

-- Chris Guanche

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Davie will be hosting the Broward Alliance Development Conference, set for 7:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 25 at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Carl DeSantis Building, 3301 College Ave.

The conference will focus on providing information that can be helpful during these difficult economic times. The town is trying to create a business- and development-friendly atmosphere, especially in its three economic development areas: Regional Activity Center, Transit Oriented Corridor, and Community Redevelopment Area.

For more information about the conference, visit www.browardalliance.org/.

For information on the American Recovery Capital loan program, visit www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_PIO/ARCLoan.pdf. For resource material from the Small Business Administration, visit http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_PIO/SBAResource.pdf.

-- Scott Fishman

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Nova Southeastern University will be hosting a panel discussion on President Obama's upcoming trip to Ghana at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25.

Obama will be making his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa by visiting the west African nation on July 10 and 11. NSU’s panel discussion will discuss the significance of Obama’s trip, presidential politics, as well as Ghana’s rich history and culture.

The panel will be moderated by Douglas C. Lyons, senior editorial writer and columnist who covers a variety of state and local topics for the Sun-Sentinel. Topics he focuses on include Florida Legislature and state government agencies. He also writes about culture, health, social services, the environment and race relations in South Florida.

NSU’s panel will include:

* Cyril Blavo, professor of public health and pediatrics at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. A native of Ghana, Blavo is a leader in international health initiatives, with a focus on rural areas in Ghana.

* Tim Dixon, a professor of history and legal studies at NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. He is an expert in the field of American government and politics, foreign affairs and global issues.

* Florence Shu-Acquaye, a professor of law at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center. She is an expert in comparative and international business law and has co-authored a book on women and AIDS in Africa.

* John Akiti, also a Ghana native, is a vice president at Ocean Bank who is actively involved in international commerce, particularly involving Ghana.

* Nana Boatema is an African-American who serves in a leadership capacity in a village in Ghana as Queenmother. She leads humanitarian initiatives in Africa, with a focus on Ghana and water resources.

* Mark Davidheiser, is an assistant professor of conflict resolution and anthropology at NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences. His teaching and research are in the areas of culture and conflict, Africa, Islam, multiculturalism, among others.

The panel, which is free and open to the public, will take place at the Alvin Sherman Library in the Second Floor Gallery.

For more information, call Cyril Blavo at 954-937-6764.

-- Scott FIshman

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World Wrestling Entertainment is working with YALSA in the SummerSlam Reading Jam, encouraging youth ages 10 to 18 to visit their libraries this summer and read.

The WWE SummerSlam Reading Jam kicks off Wednesday, June 24. The Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University in Davie is among the 500 libraries nationwide participating. To see the list of libraries, go to WWEKids.com.

As part of the SummerSlam Reading Jam, two grand prize winners will win a trip to WWE SummerSlam on Sunday, Aug. 23 in Los Angeles.

Those not eligible for the SummerSlam Reading Jam can consider volunteering at their local library, maybe even one of the libraries participating in the SummerSlam Reading Jam, reading to kids or helping the library.

Libraries across the country will be posting volunteer opportunities at serve.gov.

-- Scott Fishman

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The Davie Town Council approved the design for a new press box design at Bamford Park at its June 17 meeting.

According to a recent Davie Broncos football and cheer press release, the council went with the preferred modular option because it's environmentally friendly, has a much larger internal space, faster construction, protection from the elements and other benefits.

During the next month, the approved vendor and the town will work out the details for the final design.

-- Scott Fishman

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Looking for a prime spot for enjoying Fourth of July fireworks?

Look no further than Vista View Park in Davie. Last year, more than 1,100 people did just that, taking advantage of the hilly park’s status as one of the highest elevations in South Florida. This year, fireworks viewing will be offered all evening, and dependent on weather conditions, visitors may be able to see the displays from Davie, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise and possibly even Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood.

Cost is $5 per vehicle, $1.50 per person for walk-ins, bicycles and motorcycles.

Most of these shows are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m., but you’re welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets and come early to get a good spot – the park opens at 8 a.m., and the entry fee is good for the entire day, although wristbands must be worn for reentry. Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. No fireworks (including sparklers), grilling or horses will be permitted in the park for this special event.

Vista View Park is at 4001 SW 142nd Ave. in Davie and will be open until 11 p.m.

For more information, call 954-327-8797.

-- Scott Fishman

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Service hearings for the 2009 FPL General Rate Increase case proceeding will be held during June.

The following are the Broward locations:

June 25 – 9 a.m.
Broward County Main Library Auditorium
100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale

June 26 – 6 p.m.
City Council Chambers
400 NW 73rd Ave., Plantation

For more information, see previous entry at http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/davie/forum/2009/06/message_for_davie_residents_wh.html .

-- Scott Fishman

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Included in the picture are Davie Councilmember Marlon Luis, Davie Mayor Judy Paul, Linda Greck from the Davie Land Trust, Eagle Scout Jacob Brown and Davie Town Administrator Gary Shimun.

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Davie’s Liberty Park, 13500 SW Eighth St., opened for daytime use today. A park opening ceremony took place earlier.

Several of the park’s features, such as landscaping, a butterfly garden, and a serene arbor area with a bench and several picnic tables, are a result of donations and volunteer efforts made by Davie residents, the Davie Area Land Trust and Eagle Scout Jacob Brown of Boy Scout Troop 118.

Future improvements to the park will include a basketball court, playground area, picnic shelter and a recreational path. The park also features an open field area.

-- Scott Fishman

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An exercise program geared to those age 16 and older and with developmental disabilities takes place 6-7:30 p.m. July 1 at Tree Tops Park in Davie.

The free program is set to music and includes moderate to active head-to-toe movements.

Exercises are performed standing, bending and sitting on mats. Participants must be fairly independent and able to follow simple and basic instructions. Registration is required.

For registration or further information, call 954-357-8170/8160.

-- Scott Fishman

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On June 3, 26 Florida Master Gardeners passed a three-hour written and a two-hour laboratory exam at the UF-IFAS/Broward County Extension Office in Davie. The exam was the culmination of the 14-week, 112-hour intensive lecture, laboratory and field Master Gardener training course.

They join the ranks of 157 active Florida Master Gardeners. This class is represented by students from Cooper City, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Sunrise and Southwest Ranches.

Master Gardeners learn about sustainable, "Florida-friendly" landscaping, including the use of native species, water and soil conservation, best management practices for irrigation, and Integrated Pest Management for homes and landscapes.

The Master Gardeners receive intensive instruction in their central role working the Public Answer Hotline (954-370-3725 or mastergardener@broward.org) and as Florida Yards & Neighborhoods/NatureScape Yard Inspectors.

The next Master Gardener training course will begin Sept. 9. Applications for that class and interviews will be scheduled for late August.

For information about the Florida Master Gardeners, call the Extension Education Office at 954-370-3725. For information regarding the next class, contact Brenda Roby at broby@broward.org or visit http://www.broward.org/extension/hrmg.htm.

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for a picture of the newest class of Master Gardners.

-- Scott Fishman

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Nova High School in Davie was among 10 Broward County public high schools and charter school recognized among Newsweek magazine’s top high schools in the nation.

The other district high schools honored include Marjory Stoneman Douglas (Parkland), Cypress Bay (Weston), Fort Lauderdale, Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale), Miramar, Cooper City, J.P. Taravella (Coral Springs), Flanagan (Pembroke Pines) and Plantation. The Pembroke Pines Charter High School also was listed.

The rankings are derived by adding up the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or Cambridge tests taken by students at a school divided by the number of seniors graduating the same year. This year’s list is based on data from the 2007/08 school year.

Overall, 1,482 public high schools nationwide, including 133 in Florida, were recognized.

-- Scott Fishman

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As Cooper City approaches its 50th anniversary, there’s more gold coloring to be found around the city.

About 80 volunteers came out on a Saturday morning for the “Growing Gold” effort to plant marigolds across the city at 24 locations, including neighborhood parks, the sports complex and community center. At each site, the city provided the marigolds and mulch, while volunteers provided the manpower to plant the flowers. Each site also bears a plaque decorated with the city’s 50th anniversary logo.

“I want to beautify Cooper City and contribute,” said resident Adriene Barmann.

Barmann was one of several volunteers who showed up to plant flowers at the Cooper City Sports Complex. The sports complex now features marigolds in two spots –- on the median at the Stirling Road entrance, and near the covered picnic pavilion.

“All of our kids play in the sports complex, so we wanted to do something to help out and give back to the community,” said resident Penny Davis.

At the sports complex, adults and children helped with planting the marigolds and spreading out mulch over the soil.

“I like getting my hands dirty,” said 8-year-old Ariel Martin of Pembroke Pines.

Although Ariel lives in Pembroke Pines, her family signed up to help with the planting because she plays soccer at the sports complex.

For more on this, see this Sunday's (June 14) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

-- Chris Guanche

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Davie's Housing and Community Development Department has launched a foreclosure prevention Web page and resource guide in an effort to help residents understand the problem and to provide access to resources to prevent and combat foreclosures.

“This is a great resource for our community. It provides meaningful information that assists residents in their efforts during these difficult times,” said Town Administrator Gary Shimun.

Residents can access the pages at:
Foreclosure Prevention Page-
http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_HousingCDv/ForeclosurePrevention

Foreclosure Resource Guide-
http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_HousingCDv/ForeclosureResourceGuide.pdf

For more information, call 954-797-1173.

-- Scott Fishman

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The Davie Fire Rescue Department will have the final meeting for the first Community Emergency Response Team class to graduate via the town’s new program at 6:30 p.m. June 23.

The event will be held at Fire Rescue Headquarters, 6901 Orange Drive. Class members will integrate lecture materials along with interactive training experiences learned throughout the course and will use it in a real-life simulation in response to an emergency.

CERT provides residents training that can be crucial in helping their community prepare and respond to emergency situations. It also prepares them to better work with town resources in a comprehensive approach to emergency response.

“CERT is a great opportunity for residents to interact with fire-rescue personnel and helps build the bridges that we will need during emergencies,” said Fire Chief Joe Montopoli.

For more information, call 954-797-1027.

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Broward County Mosquito Control will spray for mosquitoes in the southwest portion of the county on Saturday, June 6, weather permitting.

Spraying will be conducted between 4:30 and 6:30 a.m., utilizing the county's twin-engine plane. Residents with breathing difficulties should remain indoors.

The areas to be sprayed include I-595 to the north, Griffin Road to the south, 148th Avenue to the west, and Pine Island Road to the east.

-- Scott Fishman

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Why wait for Independence Day to show your patriotic spirit?

Celebrate early by joining Abraham Lincoln enthusiasts this summer as they read excerpts of essays, speeches, poems, plays, fiction and nonfiction about our 16th president. His life, his achievements and his legacy will be some of the many topics spotlighted at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.

The Lincoln in American Memory Reading and Discussion Group will meet throughout June and July.

Participants will receive a free booklet from the Lincoln in America Memory project at each meeting, which is open to the public.

The schedule includes:
* Lincoln as Literary Genius: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 11.
* Lincoln: Legacy of the Great Emancipator: 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25.
* Lincoln as the American Redeemer: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
* Lincoln as Self-Made Man: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
* Lincoln and His Critics: 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30.

For more information, call 954-262-5477 or visit www.nova.edu/library/lincoln.

-- Scott Fishman

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Cooper City children who are fascinated by trucks will have a chance to see them up close at an upcoming event.

The free "Touch-A-Truck" event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon June 13 at the Cooper City Sports Complex, 10500 Stirling Road. The event will include construction vehicles and public service vehicles that children can have a look at and climb into.

For information, call 954-434-4300.

-- Chris Guanche

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Several elected officials will be attending a Wednesday town hall meeting in Cooper City.

The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the City Hall auditorium, 9090 SW 50th Place. The meeting will discuss issues from the 2009 session of the state Legislature. Elected officials in attendance will include state Sen. Eleanor Sobel, D-Hollywood, state Rep. Evan Jenne, D-Dania Beach, and state Rep. Martin David Kiar, D-Davie.

For information, call 954-434-4300.

-- Chris Guanche

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A public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 14 at 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. in Sunrise dealing with proposed increases to the water and waste water rates, fees and charges for the city’s water and waste water utility.

Increases will apply to all of the city’s utility customers, including those customers located within the former South Broward Utility service area. The increase being discussed calls for a 40 percent hike.

All customers in the district have the right to participate in the hearing. For questions or if you should need an interpreter to participate, call 954-746-3250 two days prior.

A meeting of the South Broward Utility Advisory Board has been scheduled for 5 p.m. June 10 in the Burgundy Room at the Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd., to discuss the proposed increases to the water and waste water rates, fees, and charges and prepare a report of finding to the Sunrise City Commission.

-- Scott Fishman

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Whether you missed out on one of Davie's premiere events or just looking to relive some memorable moments from the festivities, residents can watch scenes from the Orange Blossom Parade, Festival & Rodeo 2009 on Davie TV, Comcast Channel 78, at 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 p.m., and on Davie TV On-line at:

http://view.liveindexer.com/ASXGenerator.aspx?mediaSKU=i6jMCzMcG%2fXmrDb1BAO%2bZg%3d%3d

-- Scott Fishman

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Davie is planning the 26th annual Family Day and Fireworks Show at Pine Island Park Community Center & Pool, 3800 SW 92nd Ave.

The day-long family event will begin at 10 a.m. with a free family splash pool party. There will also be an arts and crafts show and a World War I and II military tank, jeep and equipment show. Food items and other snack foods will be available for purchase throughout the day.

In the evening, there will be live music and a fireworks show at 9.

If your business would like to sponsor the event, contact Bonnie Stafiej at 954-797-1163 or bonnie_stafiej@davie-fl.gov. If you would like to be a craft vendor, call Matthew Mlodzinski at 954-797-1076.

-- Scott FIshman

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After 22 weeks of dieting and exercising with friends, Shari Kalkstein is 18 pounds lighter and about $1,000 richer.

The winning result marks the end of the zhavtik to svelte (fat to thin in Yiddish) contest, a takeoff on the NBC reality show “The Biggest Loser.” In January, Kalkstein, a personal trainer, wanted to lose some weight gained over the holidays. After taking suggestions from friends on the social networking Web site Facebook, Kalkstein had the idea for a weekly weight-loss competition.

The rules were simple – participants would exercise and diet on their own during the week and show up Sunday mornings at Temple Beth Ahm Israel in Cooper City for their weekly weigh-ins. Kalkstein kept track of the percentage of weight change from week to week, and all participants would contribute $5 to the pot, unless they were the week’s biggest loser.

Although two participants didn’t make it through the 22 weeks, most lost weight.

“When you travel once a month, it’s hard,” Kalkstein said.

Faced with the challenge of managing eating while traveling for work, Kalkstein said she eventually started packing her own travel food, including sugar-free oatmeal and protein shakes. Kalkstein also exercised four times a week at home, in addition to attending an aerobics class three times a week.

Owen Hass got back into the habit of playing tennis three times a week, as well as cutting back on food portions and eating more chicken, fish and vegetables. The weekly weigh-ins were helpful in tracking progress.

“It’s good that you have a goal every week, so you see where you’re at from one week to another,” he said.

For more on this, see this Sunday's (June 7) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

-- Chris Guanche

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