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February 27, 2009

Hallandale plans games night for TV Turn-Off Week
> Posted by hlw123 at 5:11 PM

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The city of Hallandale Beach is urging residents to bring the family for a free night of fun games during TV Turn-Off Week.

The festivities are planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at O.B. Johnson Park, 900 NW Eighth Ave.

For more information, call 954-457-1453.

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February 26, 2009

Imagination hour at the ArtsPark in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 5:04 PM

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The Arts Academy of Hollywood hosts Imagination Hour from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle.

Story telling is combined with interactive activities for kids. This ongoing free event will end on May 30.

For more information, call 954-921-3520.

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February 25, 2009

Hallandale Beach hosts annual City Commission/City Manager Public Forums
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:14 PM

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Hallandale Beach is hosting a series of City Commission/City Manager Public Forums throughout the city. Residents are urged to meet their city officials and learn about upcoming city projects.

All meetings are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

Southeast Quadrant: March 5, Hallandale Cultural Community Center, 410 SE 3rd St.

Southwest Quadrant: March 19, Ingalls Park, 735 SW 1st St.

Northeast Quadrant: March 26, Towers of Ocean View South, 600 Parkview Drive

Northwest Quadrant: April 7, Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW 8th Ave.

Beach/A1A Corridor: April 14, La Mer Condominium, 1890 S. Ocean Drive

For more information, call 954-457-1468

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February 24, 2009

Volunteers needed for Broward Outreach Center in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:43 PM

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The Broward Outreach Center is looking for volunteers.

The center, at 2056 Scott St., offers programs that are designed to meet the needs of south Broward's homeless population.

Clients are taught life skills that help them to develop goals for going back into the community as productive, tax-paying citizens.

Volunteers for the center will attend a one-hour orientation class.

Food service, tutoring and administration duties are just some of the skills that are needed.

For more information or to find out when is the next orientation date, call 954-620-4017.

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February 23, 2009

Free CPR classes in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:25 PM

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Free CPR classes are being offered at the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Drive, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays.

Students must pre-register by calling 954-889-5829.

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February 20, 2009

Dog park dedication in Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:01 PM

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Bring your four-legged friends to the new dog park in Hallandale Beach.

The city will dedicate the new dog park at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 at Golden Isles Park, 100 Egret Drive.

Refreshments will be served.

For more information, call 954-457-1452.

Photo credit: Henrique Lopes

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February 19, 2009

Free income tax preparation in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:25 PM

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Free income tax preparation is being provided at three different Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites in Hollywood:

* Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St., 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, through April 2.

* Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 8.

* Hispanic Unity of Florida, 5840 Johnson St., 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, through April 4.

No appointment is necessary.

For more information, call 954-537-0211.

Photo credit: Linda Long

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February 18, 2009

Free swim classes in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 11:35 AM

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The YMCA of Broward County – Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center has announced a water safety program for children. The first 100 people to register will receive lessons free of charge.

The classes will introduce and reinforce water safety and is geared toward children ages 5 through 12. The 30-minute sessions will be held Saturdays from Feb. 28 to May 2. Participants can select times from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

“We strongly believe that we can really impact and reduce drowning deaths through water safety programs,” said April Norris, executive director at the Greater Hollywood YMCA. "We need to get to the children before they get to the water. This is such a critical issue we are willing to provide free water safety and parent education so that money is not an issue.”

For more information, call 954-989-9622 or stop by the Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center at 3161 Taft St.

Photo credit: Sebastian Danon

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February 17, 2009

Living museum celebration in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:38 PM

Nativity School's fifth grade transformed its parish hall into a living museum for a simultaneous celebration of Women's History Month and Presidents Day.

Each student appeared in costume and delivered a brief speech on their chosen historical figure.

A slide show of their event can be viewed below.


Click to play Nativity

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February 16, 2009

Vow renewal ceremony in Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 3:10 PM

Hallandale Beach recently hosted a vow renewal ceremony at the Cultural Community Center.

Eight couples took part in the ceremony.

Vice Mayor Bill Julian, Commissioner Dotty Ross, parks director Rebecca Munden-Correa and other well-wishers attended the event.

A brief slide show of the event can be viewed below.

Click to play Vow Renewals
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February 13, 2009

Sunset Park dedication in Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 3:50 PM

City officials and residents gathered recently for the dedication of Sunset Park.

The new park is at 814 SW Sixth Ave. in Hallandale Beach.

You can view a brief slide show of the event below.

Click to play Sunset Park
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February 12, 2009

Vintage South Florida in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:41 PM

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Residents can take a trip in time during a festival that celebrates history and architecture, people, music and art.

Vintage South Florida is set for noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle.

Event highlights include:
• Outdoor museum exhibits
• Antique & collectible market
• Vintage car show
• Book signings & presentations by local historians
• Live music & entertainment
• Historic trolley & walking tours
• Children's activities
• Centenarian celebration
• Tiki bar
• Speakeasy

The free festival also will include an awards ceremony and birthday cake honoring South Florida centenarians at 3 p.m. in the Visual Arts Pavilion.

For more information, call 954-921-3016.

Photo Credit: Adam Lofting

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February 11, 2009

Free income tax preparation in Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 3:49 PM

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Free income tax preparation is being provided by the VITA-EITC Mobile Unit at the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave. in Hallandale Beach, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5.

Families with children who earned less than $41,646 in 2008 may be eligible for as much as $4,824 in earned income tax credit.

Workers with no qualifying children who earned less than $15,880 may receive up to $438.

If you haven't claimed it before, this refund is retroactive three years.

For more information, call 954-457-1460.

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February 10, 2009

Hollywood Film Flam: Hancock
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:46 PM

The city's Film Flam series continues at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.

Hancock, starring Will Smith, 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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February 9, 2009

Free dental care In Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:50 PM

Today, I met the dental staff from Nova Southeastern University who provide free dental care to Hallandale residents at the Austin Hepburn Center. The service is provided at no cost and there are no income eligibility requirements to obtain treatment.

The staff includes Dr. Mark Schweizer and Dr. Juan Velasco.

Senior NSU dental students Damian Acosta, Ankur Agrawal, Mihran Asinmaz, Michelle Mathieson, Piedad Velazquz and Gerardo Martinez were there during my visit.

I also met Juliette Powe, who sought out their services and reported that they did an ''awesome job."

Below, you will find a brief slide show of the staff and their happy patient.


Click to play Dental Care

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February 6, 2009

Sunset Park opening in Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 12:09 PM

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Hallandale Beach is inviting residents to attend the grand opening of Sunset Park, 814 SW Sixth Ave.

The event is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Call 954-457-1452 for more information.

Photo credit: Francisco Chaves

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February 5, 2009

Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood
> Posted by hlw123 at 1:37 PM

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will present Peter and the Wolf at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St.

Kids will join Peter and his friends the Bird and the Duck as they work together to outwit and capture the fierce Wolf.

Other characters include grumpy Grandfather and the ridiculous Hunters.

Each character is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra and a unique way of moving.

The event is free. For more information, call 954-921-3274.

You can view an animated version of Peter and the Wolf below. Click here if you want to view part two of this clip.

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February 4, 2009

Foreclosure seminars in Hallandale Beach
> Posted by hlw123 at 4:52 PM

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Hallandale Beach is hosting two foreclosure prevention and intervention workshops: from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Cultural Center, 410 SE Third St.; and 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Austin Hepburn Center,750 NW Eighth Ave.

Event information will be helpful to those facing foreclosure or for those who want to modify their loan. Foreclosure prevention experts will be on hand to review your loan documents or schedule a private consultation to discuss your situation.

Topics covered will include :
• Loan modification
• Successful short sales techniques
• Identifying truth-in-lending violations
• The federal government’s bailout bill
• Refinancing your home if you are upside down
• Assisting senior citizens with understanding their mortgage options
• Assistance and strategies for first-time home buyers

For more information, call Bobby Robinson, community redevelopment manager, at 954-457-1381.

Photo Credit: Dez Pain

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February 3, 2009

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood celebrates Black History Month
> Posted by hlw123 at 1:47 PM

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In honor of Black History Month, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will present an evening of black dramatic expressions at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13.

Here's the program:
Act I: Rehearsal Hall and Steal Away
Act II: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Obama
Act III: Musical Theatre

This free event will be at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St.

For more information, call 954-921-3412.

Photo credit: Michal Zacharzewski

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February 2, 2009

Hallandale wants your opinion on city parks
> Posted by hlw123 at 3:49 PM

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Hallandale Beach is seeking input from residents regarding the city's parks.

The city will have a Parks Improvements Community Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Towers of Oceanview South, 600 Parkview Drive.

The Foster Park Improvements Meeting is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave. The meeting will discuss improvements on a new playground, walking trail, pavilion, benches, garbage cans, irrigation and parking lot. Construction schedule, safety and other important information will also be discussed.

For more information on the meetings, call 954 457-1452.

Photo credit: John Gardiner

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

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