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Free programs on fostering kittens offered at Broward libraries

Residents who volunteer to rescue and foster homeless kittens are valuable in South Florida. Some of the rescued kitties are newborns. Others are wandering streets and neighborhoods. For folks interested in rescuing abandoned kittens or fostering them until they’re old enough to be adopted, free information and workshops are offered at Broward Library branches. Kitten …

Broward Sheriff’s Office offers free shredding & prescription disposal

Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents. Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information.  The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal.  In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions. The reward is …

Dog-friendly ‘Woofstock’ at The Barnacle, Miami

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 …

Free author events at Books & Books

We write often about free author readings, free entertainment and free children’s events at our favorite independent bookstore, Books & Books, but we realized we have never written a post pointing out all the free resources Books & Books provides for South Florida. Few cities have the wealth of free literary resources we find at …

Miami Beach hotel offers free live music every day

Want to hear live music? The Betsy Hotel in the heart of South Beach offers a free live music series every day. It’s a nice way to enjoy some tunes amid beautiful surroundings – and give yourself a little break any day of the week. All performances are free, with no cover or drink minimum. …

Broward fitness classes, yoga and events

Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Broward County. Some are free and some charge a fee. Some cities also offer free or inexpensive exercise programs. Coral Springs offers many free exercise classes for seniors. You can also find exercise equipment you can use free at some Broward Parks, including Vista …

Free museum days and events in South Florida

It’s hot outside, and we’re all looking for interesting things to do inside, in the air conditioning. South Florida museums offer lots of opportunities for fun and education indoors. Most museums have regular free days. Some have discounts for residents, and some museums are even free. Bank of America’s Museum of Us free weekends Bank …

Pondhawk Natural Area is an urban oasis in Boca Raton with free entry & book walk

Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and a fun StoryWalk and is in Boca Raton. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his …

Guide to Happy Hour at Merrick Park in Coral Gables

Beer at Yard House / Photo courtesy of Yard House

Happy Hour lovers in Coral Gables, it’s time to rejoice! That’s because today we’re taking you on a tour of our favorite happy hours at The Shops at Merrick Park. We’ve already taken you to some of our favorite happy hours in Coral Gables, but now we’re narrowing our choices down even more to those …

Miami-Dade fitness classes, yoga and events calendar

Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Miami. Some are free and some charge a fee. You can also add your own fitness events to this calendar, including free yoga classes, running clubs, classes, bike rides and other fitness events. By adding your events, you will help us make this calendar …

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