Gallons of recycled exterior latex paint in a selection of hues are offered free to eligible Broward residents. Residents are eligible to request free paint if they reside in any of the various municipalities that participate in the program. If you’re interested in scoring free paint, phone the public works department in your town to …
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If you get help paying for food at the grocery store, you’re not alone. More than 13% of Florida residents receive food assistance via the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). About 60% of them are people older than 55; another 47% are families with children. (It adds up to more than 100% because some …
Hello, I’m Jennie Phipps, a wife, mother of two grown sons who I raised as a single mom, and now the grandmother of three. I’ve done a lot of grocery shopping in my life. My memory is clear of the days shortly after my grocery run when my sons stood in front of the fridge …
Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area. For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …
When tech guru Steve Jobs said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life,” he was paraphrasing the old adage to “follow your passion.” But what if you don’t know what that is? Become a volunteer This is a good way for you to learn, observe, assist or even teach and …
Got time? If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others, volunteering is a great option. There are many different volunteer opportunities available, so you’re sure to find one that’s a good fit for you. And the benefits of volunteering are numerous, both …
Residents of Broward are eligible to nab a voucher for $40 off swimming instruction for kids. The vouchers are for kids to age 8. When ordering a kid’s swimming instruction voucher, Watersmart Broward offers an opportunity for another voucher offering $50 off swimming instruction for ages 14 and older, including adults. Apply online. If the Watersmart …
Officials from Broward Animal Division are offering a free device for pets. The free devices are microchips, teeny devices inserted into the pet that offer digital identification information. In 2023, free appointments for Broward residents are offered in June online. Broward Animal Division is at 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33312. Free & inexpensive …
Grab your towel. Tamarac Parks and Recreation is offering a Water Safety Expo and Free Swim event. Pirate Plunge and Safety Sail in 2024 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, with free entry and registration is required. The event is at the aquatic facilities, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac 33321, and it …
Miami-Dade Animal Services provides discount spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats two days a week at the animal shelter. Pets older than four months need proof of rabies vaccine, or the county will administer the vaccine for $10. The service is for Miami-Dade residents only. You can schedule an appointment online, or call 311 …
Farms in South Florida and other parts of the Sunshine State offer vegetables and other produce directly to the public. You just have to know where to go. Farms are available throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Of course, details can always change at the last minute, so we always recommend you check ahead …
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