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Hallandale Beach will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18.

Participants should gather at the corner of Second Avenue and Ninth Street.

For more information on this free event, call 954-394-3678.

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Countdown to 2010 in Hollywood with a free concert by Groove Line.

The group will perform Top 40 tunes from 9 p.m. to midnight on New Year’s Eve at the Hollywood Beach Theater on the Broadwalk at Johnson Street.

For more information, call 954-921-3404.

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Hallandale Beach residents can be notified by a local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts including evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

Click here to sign up for the free service.

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Full-length performances of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew are coming to the ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle in Hollywood.

The show will be at the following dates and times:
Friday, Jan 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan 24 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Remember to bring your lawn chair and spread out on the ArtsPark lawn.

You can watch a televised version of the play below:

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The Beautiful Gate Cancer Support and Resource Center and the city of Hallandale Beach are hosting a Meet and Greet Reception at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Austin Hepburn Human Services Center, 750 NW 8th Ave.

Join for a get-together with other breast cancer survivors, who will meet one another and share in the road to recovery.

For more information or to RSVP, call 305-758-3412.

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Damage assessment teams were deployed yesterday in Hollywood to assess areas affected by last week's flooding.

Residents who have experienced flood damage to their property should call 954-967-HELP (4357). The information will be forwarded to the Broward County Emergency Management Agency for review to determine the need for individual assistance Federal Emergency Management Agency.

In Hallandale Beach, city and county officials, along with FEMA individual and small business assistance teams, have been surveying affected areas. Preliminary damage assessments will be submitted to Gov. Charlie Crist today.

Officials are hoping that the governor will issue an executive order requesting federal disaster assistance for the city.

FEMA’s evaluation and decision may take several weeks, so city officials are urging Hallandale Beach residents to notify their flood insurance providers immediately to begin processing home flood damage claims. Residents should also contact their auto insurance providers to process claims regarding damage to their vehicles.

If FEMA declares Broward County a disaster area, then eligible applicants may apply for individual assistance grants, which offer various forms of monies for recovery. Residents can call the Broward County Call Center at 311 for additional updates.

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Hollywood's parks department is hosting a guided nature walk from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Dec. 27 at John Williams Park/Sheridan Oak Forest, 6101 Sheridan St.

The free tour is also scheduled at the same time on Feb. 16 and March 6.

Sandy Koi, a local expert, will guide participants through one of the few remaining natural oak hammocks left in Broward County.

For more information, call 954-921-3404.

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Sandbags are immediately available for Hallandale Beach residents and businesses at the Public Works Compound at 630 NW Second St. The Red Cross has opened up an emergency shelter at the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St., where food, blankets and cots are being provided.

City officials are urging residents not to utilize any electrical appliances and items if they are experiencing any kind of flooding until the water has receded completely from the home. Residents should call 911 if there is an immediate need to evacuate.

Hollywood is warning residents to avoid areas that have experienced widespread road flooding. Motorists, pedestrians, children and pets should also avoid standing water due to potential hazards such as downed power lines, chemicals and debris.

The area that continues to be the most severely impacted extends from Moffet to Taft Street and from 16th Avenue East to the Intracoastal.

The city has barricades set up at 16th Avenue and Mayo Street, 15th and 16th Avenue at Fletcher Street and 16th Avenue and Moffet Street. Additional barricades have also been placed at 14th Avenue and Washington Street.

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The Eagle's Wings Development Center is offering an employment and training program in Hallandale Beach.

Training will be provided on interviewing techniques, resumes, networking and more.
Interested individuals must be 17 or older.

Free training will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 416 NW Fourth Ave.

For more information, call 954-457-9292.

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Volunteers are needed to lend a hand at an event hosted by the Community Enhancement Collaboration in Hollywood.

You will help to set up, distribute food and toys, and supervise the activities at their 10th Annual Partners and Volunteers Holiday Celebration.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road.

For more information, call 954-629-9142.

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A Poetry and Spoken Word Circle will be held at the Goddess Store Studio from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

Complimentary snacks and beverages will be served. The studio is at 2017 Harrison St.

For more information on this free event, call 954-929-2369.

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Take a special holiday journey to the South Pacific from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the ArtsPark, 1 Young Circle.

Authentic Hawaiian entertainment will be provided by Ohana Arts. Make sure to bring a chair or blanket.

For more information on this free event, call 954-921-3500.

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A two-night Kwanzaa celebration is set for Dec. 29-30.

The Dec. 29 festivities will take place at the Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Road, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. A program will follow from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring a brief history of Kwanzaa, African drumming and a guest speaker on the value of Ujamaa (cooperative economics).

On Dec. 30, the celebration will move to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 2400 Charleston St., and begin with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. The program will start at 7 and feature a discussion of the value Nia (purpose).

The events are free. For more information, call 954-921-3404.

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The YMCA of Broward County recently had its annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and Annual Meeting at the Hard Rock in Hollywood.

The event, hosted by WFOR-TV anchor Shannon Hori, honored volunteers and a business that have made a tremendous impact in the community.

“The YMCA of Broward County has had an amazing year, and we could not have accomplished many of our goals without the support of our volunteers,” said Sheryl Woods, CEO of the YMCA of Broward County. “Together, we can and will continue to enhance the lives of many people and truly make a difference.”

The following were recognized:

· Bree Miron, interim principal at Plantation Elementary School, for the Children’s Advocacy Family Center’s Volunteer of the Year
· Jay Anderson, Deloitte & Touche, for the LA Lee YMCA Family Center
· Monelle Bradshaw, senior student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, for Parkland YMCA Family Center
· Joanna Sheinberg, board member at Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston, for the Sheinberg Y
· Deborah Owens, principal at Stranahan High School, for the Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center
· Waste Management, YMCA of Broward County Partner of the Year

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Commissioner Keith S. London will host a public forum next week on two proposed projects: the Diplomat Local Activity Center and the Hallandale Beach Regional Activity Center.

Land use experts will be on hand to answer questions.

The forum is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St., Room 107.

For more information, call 954-457-1320.

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Hollywood's parks department is hosting an Exotic Plant Removal Tour from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 at John Williams Park/Sheridan Oak Forest, 6101 Sheridan St.

The free tour is also scheduled at the same time on Feb. 16 and March 6.

The tour will teach participants about the area’s history, the oak hammock, and other ecosystems within the park, and identify native and non-native plants, including removal of invasive non-native plants.

For more information, call 954-921-3404.

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Hallandale Beach will host a community meeting to present the evaluation committee’s recommendation for the redevelopment of about 2.34 acres.

The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Austin Hepburn Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave.

The Carlisle Development Group will present their proposal and will answer any questions from the community.

For more information, call 954-457-1375.

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The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 at the Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Drive.

FDOT will present future drainage projects along the A1A corridor in Hollywood.

For more information, call 954-921-3930.

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Hallandale Beach is hosting a Community Housing Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center, 401 SE Third St.

The workshop will feature information about Highland Park Village, a 53-unit affordable housing project. The gated community will be at 151 NW Second Ave.

For more information, call 954-457-1422.

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Hallandale Beach is hosting its annual Lighting Ceremony and Celebration to welcome the holiday season.

The event is set for 5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at the Memorial Outpatient Center parking lot, 1750 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.

The lighting ceremony will be at 7. Scheduled activities include music, entertainment, children’s activities, amusement rides, a visit with Santa and more.

Admission is free, and cost is $3 for an unlimited pass for rides.

For more information, call 954-457-1452.

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The annual Salute to the Armed Forces was recently staged at John Williams Park in Hollywood.

Visitors were treated to mock battles, war memorabilia and re-enactors in full military apparel.

Military vehicles and weaponry, including tanks and jeeps, were also on display.

To view a slide show of the event, click below. For more on the event, see this Sunday's Community News section inside the Sun Sentinel.

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