Upcoming events in Oakland Park
October – Oktoberfest Oakland Park Main Street and the City of Oakland Park invite you to join us for the 5th Annual Authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest held on October 3 at Jaco Pastorius Park. Come sample traditional German food, beverages and fun. Good Spirits, Good Times, Laughter and Goodwill. For more information, please visit www.oaklandparkmainstreet.com or [...]
Coconut Creek wins green award
The City of Coconut Creek, Florida has earned the Audubon Green Community Award from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization. The award will be presented at the City Hall on September 15th, 2009, at 3pm. “The City of Coconut Creek has demonstrated a strong commitment to embodying the ideals of sustainability – economic vitality, environmental [...]
Candidates square off with Congress incumbents on health care reform Thursday
Edward Lynch, who is running for Congress in 2010, will be joining Congressman Alcee Hastings and fellow candidate for Congress, Allen West at a forum on healthcare reform in West Palm Beach, FL. Edward will be debating the merits of the proposed healthcare legislation currently under consideration in Congress. This healthcare forum will take place [...]
Most teachers rehired by Broward Schools – only 68 more to go!
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is making continuous progress to place many of its 394 recently laid-off teachers back to work. The chart below reflects the status: A B C D Teachers laid off on June 23, 2009 Teachers placed, to date Teachers remaining to be placed Teachers who resigned, separated employment or [...]
Youth hockey underway in Coral Springs
The Florida Panthers Early Bird Tournament was played on August 29 and 30 at the Incredible Ice hockey arena in Coral Springs. Forty youth travel teams from throughout Florida participated. The teams are at levels A and AA and the players are aged 7 – 16. “This is a way for the teams to get [...]
LeMieux chosen to replace Martinez in U.S. Senate
A replacement has been chosen for Sen. Mel Martinez, who stepped down from his U.S. Congress post a few weeks ago. Gov. Charlie Crist, who is running for the seat in 2010, appointed Broward County native George LeMieux to temporarily hold the seat until the upcoming election. “The process of selecting a United States Senator [...]
Dancing with the Stars Mazo, Sliwinska in Coconut Creek Saturday to teach dancing
Local dance enthusiasts, whether they are experienced or novice, can enjoy workshops, private lessons, a special performance and open dancing with ABC’s hit TV show “Dancing With The Stars” professional dancers Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo at Goldcoast Ballroom in Coconut Creek. Sliwiniska and Mazo will give four 45-minute workshops: one covering the cha-cha, one [...]
Champions of the Everglades to be recognized
Three South Floridians were recipients of the recent Champion of the Everglades Awards. Former U.S. Senator & Florida Governor Bob Graham, Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria & Family, and the Everglades Coalition will receive their awards from Nancy Marshall, president of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation, which focuses on Everglades education, during the foundation’s [...]
NatureScape seminar in September
The Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division will hold a NatureScape Broward Seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10, at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. The event is free and open to the public. The seminar will show residents ways to create and maintain a [...]
Four new locations for adult education
To better serve the adult education needs of our community, Broward Community Schools has opened four additional locations to provide convenient, neighborhood access to adult residents who want to earn their diploma, learn to speak or improve their English and develop or increase job skills. Tuition-free classes are offered in ABE (Adult Basic Education) adult [...]
