A free concert will be held at the main stage at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in honor of Valentine's Day.

The event, part of the city's Symphony Series, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at 1 Young Circle.

Call 954-921-3500.

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, Hallandale Beach is hosting its third annual Vow Renewal Ceremony.

Bring your sweetheart to renew your vows in a special ceremony with a reception following.

Everyone is welcome to either participate or come as a guest.

This free event is taking place at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St.

For more information or to RSVP by Feb. 11, call 954-457-1452.

Photo Credit: © Jenny Rollo

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Today, the Hollywood wastewater treatment plant hosted 18 students from McArthur High School as part of the Florida Graduates Program.

The students were given a behind-the-scenes look into the daily operations of the facility. They were also given the opportunity to work with several of the professionals there to gain an insight into what their jobs entail.

Commissioner Richard Blattner, who helped to spearhead the visit, was on hand to welcome the students.

A brief slideshow of the day's events can be viewed below.

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The city's Film Flam series continues at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow will be shown. Cost is $1.

For more information, call 954-921-3408.

A trailer of the movie can be seen below.

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Hollywood Vine, 2035 Harrison St., offers a free weekly wine tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Steven Krakow, owner of Hollywood Vine, said that this week they are featuring wines from Australia, including The Wallace from the Glaetzer Winery and Quarterback from De Lisio.

For more information, call 954-922-2910 or click here.

Photo credit: Roger Kirby

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Interested in restoring beaches, dunes and helping wildlife?

The Kids Ecology Corps, Hollywood and the Broward Soil and Water Conservation District are inviting parents and their children to a sea oat planting from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 25.

Participants will meet at Harry Berry Park, 301 Azalea Terrace.

Make sure to wear closed-toe shoes, sunblock or hat. Drinks, gloves and the sea oats will be provided.

For more information, call Lee Gottlieb at 954-524-0366.

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The Hallandale Police Department is offering a free 10-week Community Police Academy to the general public.

The course includes:
- Riding with a police officer on patrol
- Police community partnerships and citizen corps services
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
- Self-defense techniques
- Uniformed patrol division and arrest procedures
- Gun safety and firing range experience
- SWAT unit
- K-9 unit, special operations, investigative services and internal affairs divisions
- Victim advocacy, crime analysis, crime lab investigations and more

For more information, call Andrew Casper at 954-457-1644. Application deadline is Friday, Jan. 30.

Photo credit: Patrick St-Arnaud

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Author and senior housing consultant Janis R. Ehlers will discuss the differences between independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing communities on at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29.

This free event will take place at The Peninsula. 5100 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP, call 954-893-7755. Reservations must be made by Jan. 27.

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Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can receive free dental care the last Saturday of the month at the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave. in Hallandale Beach

Students are seen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is sponsored by the city and Nova Southeastern University.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 954-457-1460.

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Hallandale Beach City Commissioner Keith London is hosting resident forums from 6 to 8 p.m at 400 S. Federal Highway, Room 192.

Residents are encouraged to attend so they may address any issues, ideas or concerns about the city.

The meeting dates are:
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Tuesday, March 17
Tuesday, April 21

For more information, call 954-457-1320 or 954-494-3182.

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Today, the YMCA of Broward County had its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day inspirational breakfast at the First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale. The keynote speaker was Cullen Jones.

Following the breakfast, Cullen gave a swimming demonstration to a group of children at the YMCA pool in Hollywood.

Cullen is the first African-American to hold or share a world record in swimming and only the third African-American ever to make the U.S. Olympic swimming team.

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Residents can meet Dr. Myron Winick, author of Final Stamp: The Jewish Doctors in the Warsaw Ghetto, on Sunday.

This free event is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, 2031 Harrison St.

For more information and to RSVP, call 954-929-5690, ext. 209.

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The Hollywood Council of Civic Association is hosting two foreclosure seminars to benefit west Hollywood.

The first is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road. The second will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Driftwood Community Center, 3000 NW 69th Ave.

The events are free, and refreshments will be served.

Call 954-756-0108.

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Hallandale Beach police offers an automated telephone call service through its Are You OK program.

A secure computer in the police department will call your number at a time you choose. If you don't answer within a set amount of time, a police officer will be dispatched to your location to assist in the event of an emergency situation.

To learn more about the program, call Andrew Casper, community relations coordinator, at 954-457-1644.

Photo credit: Marcin Rybarczyk

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Hollywood will present a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 16-18. The theme for these events is “Awaken the Dream in a Changing World.”

There will be a Family Fun Day from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature live music, entertainment and children’s activities.

A memorial service and tribute is set for 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St. Several local churches will come together to present a tribute and memorial service in honor of Dr. King. This service is free and open to the public.

For more information about these events, including a Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony on Jan. 16 (tickets are $75), call 954-921-3404.

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Free paint is available to Hallandale Beach single-family homeowners who are interested in painting the exterior of their house. There are no income eligibility requirements to participate in this program.

Vouchers to purchase paint and painting supplies are issued at the Human Services Department.

Homeowners must have lived in the home for at least one year, complete an intake process, present proper documentation (warranty deed or property taxes), picture identification, proof of income and a recent color photo of the house.

Those who have received a notice of code violation should bring the document with them. Staff will assist residents with information on additional programs if the property requires more rehabilitation.

For more information, call 954-457-1460.

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A red, white and blue celebration for President-elect Barack Obama will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at The Peninsula, 5100 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

The free event will feature patriotic music, videos and documentaries on past presidents and will be shown throughout the day in the senior living community's grand theater.

Themed refreshments will be served. RSVP by Jan. 14 to 954-893-7755.

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Sunday, Jan. 4, capped off a three-day balloon festival on Hollywood Beach. The event offered tethered balloon rides to benefit local charities.

Though they were successful Saturday morning, windy conditions left a lot of disappointed folks on Sunday who were unable to ride due to safety concerns. The spectacular light show later on in the evening, however, made up for it.

To watch a slideshow of the event, click here.

Photo credit: Robert Stolpe

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Hallandale Beach has partnered with Shanco Construction Group to offer an
informational workshop about Highland Park Village, a 53-unit affordable housing project that offers new apartments and town home-style condominium units in a gated community.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Center, 410 SE Third St.

"We will take them through the whole home buying process," said Bobby Robinson, manager for the city's Community Redevelopment Agency.

For more information, call 954-457-1381 or click here.

Photo credit: Svilen Mushkatov

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