A benefit for the Humane Society is set for noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Whiskey Tango, 1903 Hollywood Blvd.

The Playthings for Pups event will feature a puppy kissing booth, dog adoptions, raffles and more.

Cost to attend the event is one new dog toy. For more information, call 954-925-2555.

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Looking for a fun and fulfilling job during high school or college break?

The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division is now hiring seasonal lifeguards for its four water parks.

Applicants must be at least 16 and have a current International Lifeguard Training Program license. For more information or to apply, visit www.broward.org/parks and select JOB OPPORTUNTIES from the ABOUT US drop-down menu. Then select Seasonal Lifeguard Job Announcement.

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Bo Rabbit’s Traveling Tales: African and African-American folktales told with puppets for age 3 and up, is set for 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road.

For more intormation, call 954-985-2689.

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The first application period for the Broward County Public Schools Head Start and Early Head Start programs is under way and will run through Friday, Feb. 24.

Applications will be accepted at six locations throughout Broward County, including Bethune Elementary, 2400 Meade St. and West Hollywood Elementary, 6301 Hollywood Blvd.

A second application period is scheduled for March 20–April 5.

The district's Head Start program serves 3- and 4-year-old children and offers a full day of educational activities. Head Start services include dental, health, nutrition, mental health and family support. The Early Head Start Program provides services to pregnant women, infants and toddlers.

Families must meet the income eligibility requirements as determined by the Department of Health & Human Services 2012 Poverty Guidelines. Families of children with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, call Claudia Dean at 754-321-1961.

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Applications for parade floats and other entries are now being accepted for Hollywood's annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.

The event is set for noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11; the parade route is from Hollywood Boulevard to Harrison Street between 19th and 21st avenues.

Complete event information is available at www.stpatricksparade.com. You can also contact the city's parks department at 954-921-3404 for more information.

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