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H1N1 Vaccines Available at Sunrise Civic Center

The City of Sunrise – in partnership with the Florida Department of Health and the Broward County Health Department – will provide free H1N1 vaccines to the public throughout the month of December. Appointments are not required.

Walk-in clinics will take place in the Civic Center (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard) from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
Wednesdays – December 9, 16 and 23.
Sundays – December 13, 20 and 27.

H1N1 vaccination priority groups include:
# Pregnant women;

# Health care and emergency medical personnel;

# People who live with or care for infants younger than six months of age;

# Anyone six months to 24 years of age;

# Anyone 25 to 64 years of age who has a medical condition that puts them at higher risk for flu-related complications.

For more information, visit browardchd.org or call the Broward County Health Department’s information line (954-467-4705) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“Rock ‘N Remember” Concerts Continue

On Friday, December 11, tribute band The Floyd Experience will perform the entire concept album, “The Dark Side of the Moon.” Thisrocknrememberheady concert will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, located at 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard. Reserved seating is just $15 per person. Call the Theatre Box Office today at (954) 747-4646 to purchase your tickets.

Next up in the “Rock ‘N Remember” series: David Morin’s tribute to Elvis Presley on Friday, January 29, at 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Fun Around The World: Holiday Events at the Sunrise Civic Center

This Saturday, December 12, the Sunrise Civic Center (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard) will host two special holiday events:holiday

“Holiday Fun Around the World” is a joyous musical tour featuring the songs and stories of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many other traditions. This all-ages show begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre. Tickets are just $12 per adult and $10 per child. Call (954) 747-4646 to reserve your seats.

For a hands-on holiday treat, participate in our Sundaes with Santa / Candy Cane Hunt event in the Civic Center Rotunda. From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., children age 3 to 14 can enjoy ice cream, arts and crafts and face painting – and hunt for candy canes. Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 each for Sunrise residents and $10 for non-residents. Reserve your place no later than Wednesday, December 9, by calling (954) 747-4600.

New Gallery Exhibit to Open on Friday, December 18

On Friday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m., the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard) will host a free hoyos1opening night reception for “Faces and Scenes of the Soul,” featuring the work of Ana Maria Hoyos. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

“Faces and Scenes of the Soul” will be on display through January 23. The Gallery is open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, call (954) 747-4641.


Posted on Dec 08, 2009 under Broward County, Events, Families, Holiday, Local news, Music, Sunrise

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