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November 5, 2009

Veterans Day Salute set in Hallandale Beach

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Hallandale Beach is having its Veterans Day Salute on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and is inviting everyone to come out and honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces.

Program schedule includes:

9 a.m. -- Placement of flags at the Hallandale Beach Cemetery, 801 NW Sixth Ave.

10 a.m. -- Coffee at the Cultural Community Center, 401 SE Third St.

11 a.m. -- Ceremony at the Cultural Community Center and the Veterans Monument, 400 S. Federal Highway

For more information or to participate in the ceremony, call 954-457-1452.

Photo credit: Kristin Smith

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November 4, 2009

'Get Some Press' workshop set in Hollywood

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A business development workshop is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

The topic of the free workshop is "Get Some Press."

Call 954-921-3388.

Photo credit: Carin Araujo

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November 3, 2009

Thanksgiving Feast planned for West Park

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West Park will host a Thanksgiving feeding for needy residents.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Mary Saunders Park, 4750 SW 21st St.

For more information, call 954-989-2688.

Photo credit: Jeff Hire

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November 2, 2009

Benefit car wash a success in Hallandale

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On Friday, a benefit car wash hosted by Vice Mayor William Julian raised more than $3,200 for Michael Brewer.

Brewer is the teenager who was attacked and burned in Deerfield Beach by fellow students.

The Kiwanis Club, several city departments and the Hallandale High Academy Ambassadors also helped wash cars.

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October 30, 2009

Volunteers needed for walk-a-thon in Hollywood

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Volunteers are needed for a Walk for Hunger event set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1704 Buchanan St.

Join the fight against hunger by walking 1.8 miles around the golf course, distributing refreshments, and assisting throughout the event as a volunteer.

For more information, call 954-295-6921.

Photo credit: Joshua Tan

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October 29, 2009

Diabetes lecture planned in West Park

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A free lecture on diabetes is set for 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Mary Saunders Park, 4750 SW 21st St. in West Park.

The event, hosted by Memorial Integrated Healthcare, is open to the public. There also will be snacks and door prizes.

For more information, call 954-276-3145.

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October 28, 2009

Boo Bash set in Hollywood

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The annual Boo Bash is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in the ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle.

The public is invited to enjoy safe and free trick or treating, live entertainment and Halloween fun for children of all ages.

For more information, call 954-921-3500.

Photo credit: Lisa Setrini-Espinosa

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October 27, 2009

Outhouse Festival coming to Hallandale

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Hallandale Beach is hosting its third annual Outhouse Festival starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at Peter Bluesten Park, 501 SE First Ave.

There will be entertainment, a costume contest, haunted house and more. There is no cost to attend.

For more information, call 954-457-1453.

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October 26, 2009

25-ton food donation challenge in Hollywood

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In celebration of its 25th anniversary, BJ’s Wholesale Club is challenging Hollywood and surrounding area residents to help collect 25 tons of groceries to feed local families in need.

BJ’s Charitable Foundation will donate the financial equivalent of one million meals that will be distributed among Feeding America’s Food Bank network partners, which include the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Nonperishable items will be collected through Nov. 8 at BJ's Wholesale Club, 4000 Oakwood Blvd.

For more information, call 954-927-8700.

Photo credit: Dan Tinianow

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October 23, 2009

Living Green Fair set in Dania Beach

A Living Green Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, 6503 N. Ocean Drive in Dania Beach.

Through seminars, exhibits and interactive activities for children and adults, attendees will learn how to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle without much effort.

More than 100 exhibitors will be on-site giving product demonstrations and showcasing real solutions to living greener every day.

Highlights include:
• Kids Eco Zone with interactive family activities
• Ride-and-drive tests of electric and hybrid vehicles
• The latest in solar, wind and water-conversation technologies
• The debut fashion show of eco-fashion line FASE by Marci Ziroff

Admission is free with the donation of two recyclable items per person or $5 per family of five. Entrance and parking at the park is $6 per car. Carpooling is encouraged.

For more information, call 561-241-7309.

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SERGY ODIDUROSERGY ODIDURO
Sergy Odiduro has covered Hallandale Beach and Hollywood for Forum since June 2008. She began ...

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