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For indoor entertainment that’s friendly to your budget, the Sunrise branch library shows favorite old films for free. Feel free to treat yourself to snacks, too. Refreshments are $1. Films are featured at noon on Thursdays. Here is the schedule: October 5: Tammy & the Bachelor (1957)  October 12: Calamity Jane (1953) October 19: The …

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Festivities for Halloween are offered at various parks and recreation venues in Pompano. Dress up in your favorite Halloween garb and indulge in treats. Halloween event 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. October 31 at McNair recreation, 954-786-7882, 951 NW 27th Avenue, Pompano 33069. Free entry. Free parking.  Musical games and bounce houses are featured. The …

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Landmark Theatres at Merrick Park has a Retro Replay weekly film series of modern and vintage favorite films. The movies also came with a retro admission charge: $5 for Loyalty members. The classic films are shown at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. The theme for April 2024 is New Hollywood. Here are the films: April 2: …

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Want to buy the perfect gift all while avoiding the mall? South Florida has great cultural institutions and other attractions with amazing gift shops. Many of these destinations and venues also offer memberships as a gift. Give the one you love a year-long experience that will truly be unforgettable. You’re likely to find one-of-a-kind items, …

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Ready to take down your beautiful Christmas tree? Don’t fret: If you don’t know what to do with the once-festive fir, now that the holiday is over, we’ve got some answers for you. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Solid Waste Management offers some pretty specific options, so please read the instructions carefully.  To keep up with …

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  Ball & Chain, Calle Ocho’s hot music spot, is hosting a NYE Extravaganza party kicking off at 8 pm on Dec. 31. Free admission to hear Pepe Montes and his Conjunto at 10 pm in the main room. Other music being played there: VIP ticket holders can purchase tickets and tables to hear Tito Puente Jr. …

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This post is by Erika Monroy of AKIN Body Painting. You don’t need to be a professional artist to transform a girl into a witch for Halloween. 1. Paint a green base around the entire face, if you load a sponge the strokes will be more even. Leave unpainted around the eyes. 2. Using a brush …

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