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YMCAs in Broward offer free swim lessons

YMCA organizations offer free swim lessons for water safety. The lessons are for kids, teens and adults. In 2023, free lessons include March 20 -24, and registration is required online. YMCA facilities in Broward offering free lessons include: Pembroke Pines YMCA, 954-727-9622, 501 SW 172nd Ave., Pembroke Pines 33029 Pembroke Pines YMCA, 954-447-7645, 1361 NW …

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Free South Florida Symphony outdoor performance in Weston

South Florida Symphony Orchestra is performing Pops favorites in Weston. It’s a free outdoor event. No tickets required. The entertaining event in 2023 is 6:30 p.m. April 1 at the Bell Tower on Bell Tower Lane in the shopping and dining plaza northwest of Royal Palm Boulevard and Bonaventure Boulevard in Weston. Some seats are …

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Free outdoor family films in Weston

For frugal entertainment, Weston offers occasional outdoor flicks that are free and fun for kids and adults.  Weston  Regional Park is at 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston, FL 33327.  Parking is free.  Feel free to supply your own portable seats. Outside food is allowed. No alcohol. Films for 2023 include: 7:30 p.m. February 10 “Sing …

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Free DIY bike fix-it equipment at Weston parks

Fix flat tires, adjust brakes and do other simple repairs on your bike at fixit stations at five parks in Weston. The fixit bike repair stations, which are free to access, include an air pump, select tools and a place to suspend the bike so the wheels spin freely. A QR label leads smart phone users to a website offering …

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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 …

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Skate Park in Weston offers free recreation

Dust off your skates & skateboards. Weston enhanced Tequesta Trace Park with a new skate park. Ramps and rails are included at the park, and entry is free. Tequesta Trace Skate Park is at Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326 The skate park is for inline skates, skateboards and scooters. Helmets and pads …

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Things to do with kids this summer (free, low-cost & deals)

When kids are out of school for the summer, parents in South Florida appreciate ideas for fun things to do. Especially, if those activities are free. Inexpensive. Or offered with an enticing discount. Lots of indoor & outdoor fun and entertainment — including free fun and entertainment — is offered in Broward, Miami-Dade and greater …

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Ideas for free and cheap dates in Broward

If you appreciate frugal fun, delighting your sweetie with a lovely inexpensive or free date is doable in Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Broward County. Plenty of exciting events and interesting activities are free. Others are relatively inexpensive. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic …

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