The Rose Max Brazilian Band is playing from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at the Hollywood Beach Theater at Johnson Street and the Broadwalk.

Paid festival parking is available at the Johnson Street municipal garage and surface lots at Michigan and Garfield streets, and at the Oceanwalk Mall next to the Ramada Inn Hollywood Beach Resort at Hollywood Boulevard.

The performance is part of the free Broadwalk Friday Fest, presented by the Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Agency the second and fourth Friday of every month.

For more information, call 954-924-2980. You can also preview a clip of their performance below.

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The 23rd annual Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade is taking place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 along the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk.

An estimated 40,000 people are expected to attend. This year’s theme is “Snowflakes in the Sand."

Dozens of local organizations and businesses along with city offices and departments will decorate floats and vehicles.

The parade is presented by the city's parks department and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency-Beach District.

For more information, call 954-921-3474.

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Hollywood, WorkForce One and the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to offer computer access to residents to obtain information on local community services.

If you are looking for a new job, applying for food stamps, filing for unemployment or seeking information on community services in Broward County, then you can use a computer free of charge at the following locations:

City Hall
Office of Human Resources
2600 Hollywood Blvd., Room 206

Driftwood Community Center
3000 N. 69th Ave.

Washington Park Community Center
5199 Pembroke Road

Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
330 N. Federal Highway

For more information, call 954-923-4000.

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The Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce is holding a free small-business workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Center, 410 SE Third St.

Patricia Genetti, executive director at the chamber, said the workshop will focus on offering tax tips to business owners.

For more information, call 954-457-1452.

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Hollywood recently held a meeting to discuss a proposed turtle lighting ordinance.

Lou Fisher, a natural resource specialist with the county's Natural Resources Planning and Management Division, explained the effects of light pollution on turtles and their nesting activities.

The city is exploring solutions to this problem, including proposals that will ask residents and businesses to implement alternate lighting fixtures and bulbs.

Lighting pollution, climate change and its effect on the environment have been addressed in several ways. Last year, more than 50 million people around the world switched off their lights for Earth Hour. Click below to see a quick video on last year's Earth Day and restricting light usage.

To find out more on what the city's proposals are and how they will affect you, pick up Sunday's (Dec. 7) edition of Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

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The Hollywood Council of Civic Associations, along with the city’s department of housing and community redevelopment, has put together a series of free seminars to help homeowners who are facing foreclosures or those who have already lost their homes.

Mel Pollak, president of the council, advised attendees to bring all related paperwork with them as counselors from AmeriFirst, Cirrus Employer Housing Solutions and Community Development Outreach will be on hand to offer assistance to those who need it.

“We need to spread the word because it’s a dire situation,” Pollack said.

There are three scheduled seminars:

Thursday, Dec. 4
Fred Lippman Multi-purpose Center
2030 Polk St.
7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6
Hollywood Branch Library
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 15
Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center
1301 S. Ocean Drive
7 to 9 p.m.

For more information, call 877-684-2668.

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The Peninsula will host an afternoon of fun with traditional Thanksgiving festivities.

Musical entertainment by Jerry Coe and light refreshments will be served. This event, which starts at 2 p.m., is free and open to the public.

The Peninsula is at 5100 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. in Pembroke Park. RSVP by calling 954-893-7755.

For all you calypso and soca fans out there, here’s Tiny Winey, a classic calypso song by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. Lee recently passed away.

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Recently, I had the honor of meeting a group of fourth-graders at Lake Forest Elementary in Pembroke Park.

One of the students there is Ashlley Moreno, a young girl with cerebral palsy (she's the young lady in yellow in the above photo).

By all accounts, she has transformed this class and the school. Ms. Paschal, their teacher, was so proud of her students and how they have risen to the occasion, that she asked us to write a story.

So we did.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to include all of her classmates in the story but here are their names:

Tychania Bailey, Augustin Calgagno, Jordan Chandler, Kenzae Horenstein, Kyle King, Dystini Marshall, Omari McCoy, Ashlley Moreno, Rachelle Newkirk, Collins Oleh, Sir Aaron Padilla, Ariyanna Pierre, Tiffany Pierre, Ismael Pimentel, Vanessa Ramdeo, Duane Rawlins, Malik Reckley, Elizabeth Rodriquez, De'Andre Smith, Javonna Taylor, Erika Torres, Hennessy Torres and Kareen Turnquest.

Their parents should be proud!

To find out more about Ashlley and her classmates, make sure to pick up Sunday's (Nov. 23) edition of Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

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The annual "A Salute to the Armed Forces" is set for Nov. 22-23 in Hollywood.

This free event, sponsored by the Second Infantry Division, will feature living history encampments, military vehicles, displays, World War II re-enactors, vendors and more.

Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23 at John Williams Park, 6101 Sheridan St.

Call 954-309-7804.

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Marijah & The Reggae Allstars are playing from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at the Hollywood Beach Theater at Johnson Street and the Broadwalk.

Her new CD "Mystic Angel" is a blend of reggae, r&b and Afro fusion. Manager Debbie Allen said Marijah has a new song she will unveil at the event to celebrate President- elect Barack Obama’s victory.

The performance is part of the free Broadwalk Friday Fest, presented by the Hollywood Beach Community Redevelopment Agency the second and fourth Friday of every month.

Paid festival parking is available at the Johnson Street municipal garage and surface lots at Michigan and Garfield streets, and at the Oceanwalk Mall next to the Ramada Inn Hollywood Beach Resort at Hollywood Boulevard.

For more information, call 954-924-2980 or visit the band’s Web site here.

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You can celebrate ArtWalk's fourth anniversary from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15.

The city hosts a free monthly ArtWalk on the third Saturday of each month, showcasing some of the unique local galleries, shops and restaurants in its downtown art and entertainment district.

You can enjoy the sounds of a jazzy saxophone and the soft strings of a violin and harp while visiting art galleries and businesses that showcase the artwork of local and regional artists. Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres are served by participating businesses. Admission is free.

Attendees receive a map of participating galleries and stores that guide them on a picturesque pedestrian experience.

Stop by the Comfort Zone Studio & Spa for a free gift and to pick up a map for the ArtWalk. The spa, at 2028 Harrison Street #101, is holding an art raffle. Artist Karla Von and Larry Joe Miller have each donated a piece of original artwork, which you can view at the spa. All proceeds will go to Community Harvest.

For more information on ArtWalk, call 954-921-3016. For the raffle, call 954-923-2030.

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Grab the kids and get them dressed as their favorite superhero so they can celebrate Hollywood’s 83rd birthday. There will be a free birthday cake, celebration and song at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.

The movie Superman Returns will be shown at 7 p.m. with a guest appearance by actor Brandon Routh.

FUNtastic Fridays are held from 5 to 9 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month at Anniversary Park, 1945 Hollywood Blvd.

This free family social event features Mama Clown and Friends, an outdoor movie, bounce house, face painters, magic and more.

The Hollywood Community Harvest Food Drive will also be collecting food donations of peanut butter and/or jelly.

For more information call 954-921-3016 or click here.

Worried about parking? You can park for 75 cents an hour at Van Buren Street Municipal Parking Garage at 51 S. 20th Ave. with no time limit.

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Hollywood's parks department will present its free annual Monster Machines Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at the David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Court.

Kids of all ages will enjoy seeing big rigs along with fire engines, ladder trucks and other heavy machinery from the city’s fleet. Free hard hats will be given out to the first 1,000 children in attendance.

The Hollywood Jaycees will be selling food and beverages as a fundraiser for their programs.

For more information, call 954-967-4236.

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Are you interested in the Turkish culture?

If so, you're in luck. The Turkish American Association's seventh annual Turkish American Festival is set for noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Hollywood Beach Theatre and Broadwalk, 100 Johnson St.

The free event will feature music, dancing, children’s performances and more.

Call 561-988-2457.

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Viva is playing at the new outdoor concert area at the Hollywood West Amphitheatre.

The free concert takes place at 6770 Garfield Street from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 and will feature music from the '50s to today.

The performance is part of the Hollywood West Concert Series showcasing free shows on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Call 954-921-3404.

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