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Happy Earth Day! With an emphasis on protecting the planet, South Florida features a variety of fun Earth Day fests and other events focusing on the environment in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Many events are free and include entertainment and fun for the whole family. Some feature free plants and other free earth-friendly …

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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 …

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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 …

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Tradewinds Park in northwest Broward features an educational farm with sheep, a pig, and other animals. Farm tours are usually offered on weekends for $3 a person. Entry for Tradewinds Park on weekends and holidays is a separate fee, $3 per vehicle for up to 8 people. On tour, depending on the day, participants likely …

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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 …

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Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That’s perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free resources including birding gear, high-tech equipment and robotics. Libraries also offer entertainment and activities for kids, teenagers and adults. Browse events at different branches online. …

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Coral Springs residents who are over age 55 can choose from a variety of physical activities that are challenging and fun. The senior programs offered at the Coral Springs Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150  NW 29th St., are free or low cost. All new participants must check in at the Coral Springs Senior Center …

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The Master Chorale of South Florida is presenting classical music in a fun format that’s designed to appeal to kids in a free program offered in Fort Lauderdale. “Meet Mr. Mozart” will introduce children and teens to the composer who started writing music for the piano at age 5. Singers and instrumentalists will perform favorite …

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