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This event is currently on hold because of flood damage at the center. Listen or join in at free unplugged  jamming events in Dania Beach. The events at Secret Woods park are free for participants and for those who want to tap their feet and enjoy the entertainment. Unplugged events are usually the fourth Sundays, 1 p.m. …

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Opportunities are offered for folks who want to pitch in with protecting and improving waterways, parks and other natural areas  in South Florida. Volunteers are appreciated for events that include picking up plastic litter along shorelines and reefs and enhancing landscaping in public parks.  In addition to protecting the planet,  your effort often racks up …

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Broward County offers a variety of unique, quirky and interesting venues that provide enticing,  shopping excursions. It’s an excellent opportunity to support local vendors and a way to find gifts, clothing and decor items you might not find at chain stores. You can also find unique items at South Florida farmers’ markets and vendor fairs, …

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Auto Shows are popular events in South Florida. Many auto shows & exhibits are free for spectators. If you’re displaying vehicles, you may nab discounts on registration fees if you register early. Prior to venturing out, it’s wise to phone or refer to social pages to verify event is on. Festival Marketplace Festival Marketplace, 2900 …

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Resources are available for assisting residents and entrepreneurs with employment, social services, paying rent, free food & other expenses. Many resources are free.  Eligibility requirements vary.   Rent Assistance Eligible renters receive assistance paying for housing & utilities Eligibility includes  renting a unit, apartment or house in Broward qualifies for unemployment or has experienced a …

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Relax in lovely outdoor spaces in South Florida.  Native and exotic foliage is on display in Broward gardens & forests. Soak in nature’s sights, sounds, scents. Delight in the antics of birds and other wildlife. For some venues, entry and parking are free. For others, entry fees &/or parking fees apply. Please follow mask & …

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Oodles of shops, including designer outlets, restaurants, & entertainment venues draw residents & tourists to popular Sawgrass in Sunrise. Sawgrass is enhancing its shopping opportunities with a fresh set of vendors on weekends — farmers and artisans. Sawgrass Mills Farmer’s & Artisan’s market is offered Saturdays & Sundays during regular shopping hours. Items include organic …

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Got a 4th-grade student in the house? If so, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, that fourth-grader – plus everyone else in the family – can get into any U.S. National Park for FREE. You simply need to download the free pass by clicking here, print it out and show it for entry at all …

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Spend your Thursday night on the water and head to Sailfish Marina in West Palm Beach. Taking place from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evenings, the marina turns into a tropical oasis for the weekly Sunset Celebration. Enjoy a medley of work by local artists as you stroll through the marina like sea glass jewelry, silver works, hand-carved …

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