Mary Lou Cruz

Yes, there really are free transportation options in and around Miami. Miami-Dade County’s public transportation may still need much improvement, but several options are free.  MetroConnect now provides free ride-share service around Miami-Dade County that easily connects you to Metrobus, Metrorail and takes you where you need around town. More details can be found here. Please …

While the Society of the Four Arts hosts a seasonal menu of performance and creative programs, fall through spring, it is also packed with free, fun and cheap things for adults and children to do at the Palm Beach cultural center year-round. Currently it is holding ongoing book discussions and lectures, plus garden and gallery …

Do you and your dog like to dress up in costumes? Do you and your dog resemble each other? Do you and your dog enjoy mingling with other furry friends and their hoomans? Do you and your dog often exercise together, play games or run obstacle courses? If you answered in the affirmative to any …

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) presents Knight New Work, a virtual reality art exhibition and documentary featuring new work by visual artist Marielle Plaisir. What: Premiere of “The Day I Heard the Sounds of the World” When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Black Archives …

If you enjoy hiking, camping and backpacking, REI is offering a free event to help you learn the basics and ethics of hitting the trail. Learn how to protect yourself and the natural areas and wildlife you love. Admission is free, however spaces are limited. Reserve yours at REI basics & ethics. When: Friday, Mar …

Many seniors live on a fixed income, so pinching pennies is not only wise, it’s also become a routine of daily life for most of us. Eating out or ordering for pickup is a guilty pleasure when we feel like splurging, but even then, we keep our eyes peeled for special discounts. According to the Bureau …

Movie lovers on a budget know that the best time to see a movie is during the day, with up to 30% off evening prices for shows before 4 p.m. every day! Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays), but it’s the best opportunity to take advantage of savings at the box …

Imagine a place where seniors can attend workshops in multiple languages to learn about how to use Zoom, comprehend computer and cloud storage, better understand smartphone technology, and interact with friends and family on social media. Well, thanks to AARP and the Older Adults Technology Services program, that dream will become a reality soon at Senior …

Miami-Dade County wants you to save water. The county water and sewer department has several incentives to encourage water conservation through its Every Drop Counts initiative.  They are offering a free high-efficiency shower head for bathrooms built prior to 1996. After completing the application, if approved, they will tell you where to go to pick …

While similar items have been available in some schools the past few years, this is the first time a Book Vending Machine, from the Palm Beach County Library System, has been Introduced for public availability. It’s called Library to Go, the latest community resource for library card members to access materials off site. Library to …

Out with the old and in with the new! The Lantana Public Library had been closed so that staff and volunteers could move the book collection, technology, and new furniture into the new library’s permanent home. Then the public helped celebrate the recent reopening. WHERE: Lantana Public Library, 205 W. Ocean Ave, Lantana. 561-540-5745. See …