Port Everglades Opens To Public For Waterside View Of Oasis On November 27

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Port Everglades invites Broward residents to come and see Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, on Friday, November 27, from noon to 4 p.m. The ship is not open for public tours; however there will be unobstructed waterside views with an opportunity for taking photographs. All persons 18 years old and older will need to show government-issued photo identification such as a driver’s license or passport. More…

Central Broward Regional Park to Host U.S. Cricket Open

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Broward County’s Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill will be the site of the first U.S. Cricket Open, scheduled for Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 6. The park’s cricket stadium is the only facility in the United States certified by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The stadium features a circular, lighted main event field with 5,000 covered seats and additional seating for 15,000 spectators possible. More than four dozen cricket teams have competed throughout the year to qualify for the final field of eight teams that will participate in the event. Central Broward Regional Park is located at 3700 N.W. 11th Place in Lauderhill. For more information, call 954-321-1170.

Get Game at Fern Forest

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Fern Forest Nature Center wants you to get game – as in chess, backgammon, and checkers, to name just a few. We Have the Place, You Have the Game! invites you to bring your favorite board game(s) to the park’s picnic shelter and make new friends with similar interests. The program is held from 2 to 4 p.m. the last Sunday of the month through May 2010 and is suitable for all ages. The next program date is Sunday, November 29. Please note, however, that the facility is not appropriate for playing cards or dominoes. For further information, call the nature center at 954-970-0150. Fern Forest is accessible via Broward County Transit Routes #31 and #42.

Back by Popular Demand Master Gardener Clinics at Home Design Show 

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

The Florida Master Gardeners of Broward County will hold diagnostic clinics and educational programs at the Home Design and Remodeling Show, from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, November 22 at the Broward County Convention Center. Master Gardeners will talk about converting to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and distributing the latest information on hurricane-resistant native plants. On the show’s main stage, Dr. John Pipoly, Urban Horticulture Extension Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator, will host two seminars speaking on “Florida-Friendly Shrubs for Perimeter Plantings” and “Saving Money and Conserving Resources Through Sustainable, Florida-Friendly Landscaping™. More…

December Programs for All Ages at the Tyrone Bryant Branch Library

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

During the month of December, the Tyrone Bryant Branch Library, located at 2230 N.W. 21st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, will offer a wide range of exciting programs for all ages. On display for the month will be the Tyrone Bryant’s Awards & Memorabilia Exhibit; other displays December 1-12: Spiritual Awareness Month Display; and December 14-31: Identity Theft Prevention Month. A festive Open House and Holiday Film Festival for children are just some of the events planned for December. More…

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Collection

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Broward County residents will have the opportunity to drop off household hazardous waste and electronics for one day only on Saturday, December 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ann Kolb Nature Center in Hollywood. Among the many items that will be accepted at the collection are paint, solvents, pesticides, motor oil, auto fluids, fluorescent tubes and bulbs and much more. Proof of Broward County residency is required. For more information, call the nature center at 954-926-2480 or Broward County Waste and Recycling Services at 954-765-4999.

List of Items Accepted at Event

Tequesta Indians: Slide Show and Nature Walk

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek will host a slide show highlighting the history of the Tequesta Indians in Broward County on Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. The slide presentation will be followed by a guided nature walk. For information, call the nature center at 954-970-0150.

Go on the Prowl for Florida Owls

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Learn about the many owls that call Florida home at Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center’s Owl Prowl on Friday, December 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This family-friendly program is for residents of all ages. After the lecture, attendees will be treated to a walk through the woods to try to locate a few of the nature center’s resident owls. Cost for the program is $6 and preregistration is required. Call the nature center at 954-327-8797.

Paul DeMaio Branch Library December Schedule of Events

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch Library, located at 255 E. Dania Beach Boulevard in Dania Beach will offer a wide range of exciting programs and events for all ages during the month of December. Some of the many activities include a holiday open house, scrabble club for teens, and a story-time for preschoolers.  More…

Learn While You Lunch at Lecture Series Continues

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

Discover our human past underneath the surfaces of our oceans, lakes, and other waterways during the second installment of the Lunch-and-Learn Nature Series at the Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park in Hollywood on Friday, December 4, from noon to 2 p.m. The lecture, “Invasive Wildlife Threatening the Florida Everglades,” will be presented by Michael Rochford of the University of Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. The program is for adults, and admission per lecture is a $5 donation to the Friends of the Anne Kolb Nature Center volunteer group. A complimentary lunch is included. Call, 954-926-2480.

Native American Dwellings Exhibit and More at Dan Pearl Branch Library

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

During December, visit the Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Library, located at 10500 W. Oakland Park in Sunrise, to take in the Native American Dwellings exhibit.  Language instructional classes, family story time and teen knitting and crocheting classes are just a few of the many exciting and educational programs to be offered. More…

November is America Recycles Month

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

In recognition of "America Recycles Day," celebrated nationally on November 15, Broward County Waste and Recycling Services and Partner Cities are devoting the entire month of November to raising awareness of the important role recycling plays in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and slowing climate change. Many events will be held countywide, including recycling displays, free electronics recycling drop-off events, art activities, recycling craft making and much more. You can even pledge to recycle. For a complete calendar, visit www.broward.org/waste, click NOVEMBER IS AMERCIA RECYCLES MONTH, or call 954-765-4999 for details. To pledge to recycle online, visit www.americarecyclesday.org.

Shred Your Identity Theft Worries Away

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

In their ongoing commitment to help residents fight identity theft, the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Florida Attorney General will hold their final free Shred-A-Thon for 2009 in Cooper City.

December 12 • BSO Cooper City District • 10580 Stirling Road, Cooper City

The Shred-A-thon provides residents with a safe way to dispose of their personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain sensitive data. There is a limit of five boxes of documents per person. More…

Nature Center Offer Program for All Ages

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Fern Forest Nature Center in Coconut Creek presents its second Sunday Afternoon Nature Lecture Series “Amphibians and Reptiles” on Sunday, November 22. Live animals will participate in the one-hour demonstration, although there will be no handling of the animals by the public. The final lecture in the series is November 29, and the topic is “Dangerous Plants, Animals, and Insects.” A $3 donation is requested per lecture. This event is for all ages. For more information, call 954-970-0150. More…

All Aboard the Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek now offers model steam train rides year round, the third weekend of each month, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Upcoming rides are November 21 and 22 and December 19 and 20. The Tradewinds & Atlantic Railroad (TARR) has been offering the rides on one-eighth-life-size trains for one weekend per month since 1990, but not in November or December. Now park visitors can enjoy the rides every month. This attraction is for all ages, but children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $1 per person per ride. Call the park at 954-968-3880. More…

Holiday Fantasy of Lights Returns to Tradewinds Park

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tradewinds Park will again be a fantasy of color, lights and design this holiday season. The Holiday Fantasy of Lights, Broward County’s spectacular drive through holiday lighting event is back for another year starting Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, January 2, 2010. The 15th edition of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights, with three miles of giant animated-holiday displays and illuminated trees, is larger than ever blending the favorites of the past and the excitement of new creations. The event will open at 6 p.m. daily.  Tickets are: $12 per car Thursday through Sunday and $9 per car Monday through Wednesday. Buses are $35. For more information, call 954-623-6556 or e-mail.  More…

Library Offers One-On-One Business Counseling

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

If you are interested in starting your own business, Saturday, November 28, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., is your opportunity to meet one-on-one with counselors from SCORE Chapter 17, Counselors to America’s Small Business, at the Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Boulevard. For more information and to register, call 954-763-2829. The library is served by Broward County Transit bus routes 10, 48 and 92.

Tamarac Book Fair 

Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The Tamarac Branch Library will hold its annual Book Fair on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come find a bargain as you browse through a variety of materials for children and adults. This is a great time of year to pick up holiday gifts while supporting your local community. The Tamarac Branch Library is located at 8701 W. Commercial Blvd. in Tamarac.  For more information, call 954-720-2282.

Broward County Seeks Input on Targeted Industries Study

Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development has scheduled a public meeting to gather input on the New Targeted Industries Study on Thursday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. The yearlong study was intended to assess the opportunities for recruiting high growth, new and emerging industries that will create high-wage/high skilled job opportunities consistent with Broward County's overall economic development strategies. More…