The Hollywood Women's Club is hosting a Pots and Pans Social and Business Networking Event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. July 8.

This is your opportunity to promote your business in a fun and relaxed environment at their clubhouse, 501 N 14th Ave.

Bring plenty of business cards to exchange and leave a supply in their new business card racks. Attendees are asked to bring a light snack, dessert or beverage to share.

Guests and new members are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, call 954-925-9394.

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The Hollywood Coin Club will host a coin and collectible show from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 5 at the David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Court.

Items will be available for purchase. For more information, call 954-967-4236.

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The Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., will host the workshop "Basic Bookkeeping for Your Small Business" from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18.

To sign up for the free workshop or for more information, call Hollywood’s Department of Business and Economic Development at 954-921-3388.

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The Hollywood Beach and Broadwalk will sparkle once again as the city celebrates the nation’s 233rd birthday on Saturday, July 4.

The Star Spangled Spectacular is sponsored by the city's parks department and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency-Beach District.

Highlights include:

* Entertainment at the Beach Theatre at Johnson Street with performances by Fusik, Robbie Hazen and the Riot, Electric Arrow, Salzon-Jazz and The Fabulons.

* Children’s fun with DJ and Games Master Tony Tiru at Charnow Park, Garfield Street and the Broadwalk, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

* Star-Spangled Spectacular Fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m.

A free shuttle will operate from 4 to 11 p.m. from the Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., with drop-off and return at Johnson Street and A1A.

For event information, call 954-921-3404.

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Hollywood will host a Wire Cutting Ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 in the ArtsPark at Young Circle.

This ceremony will celebrate the benefits of the Wireless Hollywood: Efficiency Through Innovation technology project and the creation of a free outdoor Wi-Fi system for the public to use within the city.

Interactive displays, including the new Police Mobile Command Vehicle, will be stationed on the ArtsPark plaza to demonstrate how this new wireless platform will improve the efficiency of numerous city departments, including public utilities, police, code enforcement and building.

For more information, call 954-921-3474.

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Enjoy complimentary admission to Runcie Tatnall’s “Unleashed” exhibition of dog portraits and beach scenes in the ArtsPark’s Visual Arts Pavilion Gallery.

The gallery is open to the public through Aug. 28. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The ArtsPark is in Young Circle, at the corner of U.S. 1 and Hollywood Boulevard.

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Hallandale Beach will host a birthday party for America on the Fourth of July.

The celebration will take place on South City Beach, on A1A just south of Hallandale Beach Boulevard, from noon to 6 p.m.

There will be children's activities, including a bounce house, rock wall and bungee jump, and a DJ.

Parking and shuttle service are available from North City Beach, Wal-Mart, 2551 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., and the Memorial Outpatient Center, 1750 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

For more information, call 954-457-1452.

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The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting a community awareness meeting to discuss improvements to Hollywood Boulevard.

The meeting will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 at the Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St.

The public is encouraged to drop by at their convenience. There will be an informal open house format, and no formal presentations will be made.

For more information, call 954-777-4434.

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More than 1,000 people attended the Dogs of Summer event in Hollywood this past weekend.

The event, in the ArtsPark at Young Circle, featured a variety of vendors and demonstrations.

Tillamook Cheddar, an internationally known dog artist, created one of her paintings live for a captive audience.

To watch Tillie in action, watch the video below. To see her finished art piece, click here .

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The city's parks department is conducting an online survey to gather information for their first Comprehensive Parks Master Plan.

The survey, on the city’s Web site at www.hollywoodfl.org/parksurvey.htm , is available in English and Spanish and takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Copies of the survey also are available at all city recreation centers. Submissions are due June 30.

Participants who complete the survey by that date can enter to win one of five giveaways, including gift certificates from several downtown Hollywood restaurants and boutiques.

For more information, call 954-921-3404.

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