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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital | Pediatric Heart Transplant Program

Celebrating Seven Years of Second Chances Ariana was 2 years old when she was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy – a rare heart condition. During her teen years she started to experience symptoms of heart failure. “We determined she would need a mechanical heart device to get her strong enough for a transplant,” says Maryanne Chrisant, MD, Medical Director of Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy and Transplant.

Ariana is one of 40 children who have received successful heart transplants since our Pediatric Heart Transplant Program was launched seven years ago.

In the summer of 2017, Ariana became the first child at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to be implanted with a ventricular assist device, called the HeartWare. Two months later Ariana’s family got the call at 3am. “They said they had a heart,” her mom Adriana recalled.

Watch Ariana’s heart transplant journey at JDCH.com/Transplant

After a successful heart transplant, Ariana is ready to start the next chapter of her life. “Words have not been invented to describe how I feel,” says Adriana. “Ariana’s going to have two birthdays now.”

WHEN ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SERIOUS. Sometimes it can be difficult to know when a trip to the emergency department is necessary. If you or your child exhibit any of the following warning signs take immediate action.

trouble breathing

Dizziness, passing out, fainting Severe Pain anywhere in body Suddenly not able to speak, see, walk or move

Possible broken bone

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To speak to a registered nurse or for a physician referral, call Consult-A-NurseÂŽ 24/7 at 954.724.6349. For more information, visit HCAEastFlorida.com.

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MARCH 2018

SPRING FLINGS Make your way to one of these celebrations featuring egg hunts, visits with The Bunny and activities galore.

BFF NOMINEES We asked — and you came through big time. Here are the nominees for your favorite people and places that cater to families in Broward and Beyond.

TODAY’S GRANDPARENTS Our special section devoted to educating and entertaining South Florida grandparents.

SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE If you’re searching for the perfect summer program, check out these options.

ON THE COVER Harlan Burk, 4, of Pembroke Pines A Cover Angels winner Location: Flamingo Road Nursery, Davie Photographer: Lisa Nalven

DEPARTMENTS 12 Broward and Beyond News about the people, places and events in our community. This month: Here come the Clydesdales; the 4-1-1 on H2O; and a new science park is unveiled at the Museum of Discovery & Science.

At Broward Family Life magazine, words are the tools of our trade. But we are at a loss to find words that express our shock and sorrow following the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last month. All we can say — from our families to the families and

52 Calendar of Events Entertaining and noteworthy things to see and do in every corner of Broward County.

friends affected at the school and throughout the Broward community — is that our condolences are with you and that you endure in our

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PUBLISHER Lisa Goodlin ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Stacey Jacques

From restaurants to pediatricians, our BFF Awards recognize businesses and services that perform an outstanding job catering to families and children. One lucky voter will be randomly selected to win a Google Home!

Our mission is to enrich family life in Broward County by offering the highest quality publication and an unparalleled commitment to our readers and our community.

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BROWARD and Beyond

Here Come the Clydesdales

t doesn’t seem like coincidence that the advent of St. Patrick’s Day is aligning with the arrival of the horses that beer made famous. Maybe it’s just the luck of the Irish — but the Clydesdales are parading back to Fort Lauderdale. There will be three occasions to see the world-famous four-legged stars of Budweiser commercials. The first is the more family-friendly of two March 7 appearances at the FLPD Stables at Holiday Park. From 10am-6pm, visitors to the free public viewing can not only see the celebrated horses but also meet the Fort Lauderdale Police Department

horses and tour their stables. There will also be a petting zoo and, naturally, pony rides. From 7-11pm, the event transforms into An Evening With the Clydesdales, with an Irish band and dancers, private tours of the Clydesdale stables and refreshments included in the $50 per person ticket price. Proceeds benefit the Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day parades. Speaking of which, the Fort Lauderdale parade is the third way to see the eight-horse team in action, starting at noon March 10 along Las Olas Boulevard. For more info, visit www.stpatsftl.com

MODS TAKES IT OUTSIDE Visitors to the Museum of Discovery and Science will soon have a whole lot more to do outdoors than marvel at the Great Gravity Clock out front. Beginning March 23, its new Science Park will expand the museum’s hands-on learning experiences out into a family-based, fresh-air oasis of discovery. The Science Park’s giant, full-body exhibits will demonstrate key principles of physics and engineering while also providing entertainment and group interaction. The skill-based experiences and environment are intended to encourage open-ended experimentation in the physical sciences and the development of sciencethinking skills.

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Among the engagingly named interactive exhibits are: Bottle Rockets, Cool Fan, Giant Levers, Kaleidoscopes, Pulleys, Roller Coaster, Solar Tree, Sound Station, Sun Spotter, The Forest, Wheel Roll — and the sure-to-be-popular, Tennis Ball Launcher. The Science Park features an activity guide created by 50 students from Deerfield Beach Middle School who participated in an innovative museum program, Science in Action, in which they learned the exhibit’s design process. The Museum of Discovery and Science is at 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. For more information call 954-467-MODS (6637) or visit www.mods.org

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THE 4-1-1 on H2O From the Everglades to the ocean to all the pools, lakes and canals in between, there aren’t many areas of the country whose identity is as wed to water as South Florida’s. But the connection runs even deeper than that — and that’s where Water Matters Day comes in. Highlighting the importance of water as a precious resource, Broward County’s premier environmental event will be held for the 16th year on March 10 at Tree Tops Park in Davie. With workshops, exhibits and other activities, the free, familyfriendly celebration focuses on the need to conserve and protect water for people, plants and animals. It also demonstrates the impact daily activities have on water resources and the natural environment. In small-group sessions, landscaping and gardening experts explain how to make yards less water-dependent and more inviting to native wildlife. One of the most popular covers how to create a NatureScape of environmentally friendly landscaping, with tips on plant selection and placement, proper use of fertilizer, pesticides, and more. There’s also plenty of entertainment and, for the kids, there are activities like planting flowers to take home. Freebies for the entire family include the popular Native Tree and Plant Giveaway, in which attendees visit at least 12 booths to “earn” native and drought-tolerant plants. Approximately 2,400 trees, shrubs, groundcovers and tree seedlings were given away at last year’s celebration, which was attended by a record 4,320 residents and 57 exhibitors. The park is located at 3900 SW 100 Ave. For more information, visit www.Broward.org/WaterMatters or call 954-519-0328.

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hop, hooray! Make your way to one of these spring flings featuring egg hunts, visits with The Bunny and activities galore Coconut Creek SPRING EGG HUNT TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Bring a basket for an egg hunt and spring activities. Ages 3-8. Pre-register online. $15/non-resident, $10/resident. 6:15-7pm, Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd., 954-545-6670 www.coconutcreek.net

Cooper City ’TWEEN TWILIGHT EGG HUNT THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Bring flashlights for an evening egg hunt geared especially for middle school students in grades 6-8, with games and prizes for all. Cooper City residents only. Reservations required. Free. 6:30-9:30pm, Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, 954-434-4300 www.coopercityfl.org

Dania Beach

Deerfield Beach

HOP INTO SPRING

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT

SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Play hopping games, make a springtime craft and at 2:30pm meet some small furry and feathered animals with Animal Tales. Free. Pre-registration is required. 2-4pm, Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, 954-357-8884

SPRING CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MARCH 31 It’s just a hop, skip and a jump to some great community fun, including an egg hunt and DJ music. Event begins at 11:30am; egg hunt at noon. Frost Park Recreational Complex, 300 NE Second St., 954-924-3690 www.daniabeachfl.gov

Davie ECO-EGGSTRAVAGANZA THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Kids can learn about reusing, reducing and recycling while participating in spring activities including the annual Eggstravaganza Egg Drop contest in which kids use their creativity and ingenuity to create cradles or parachutes to protect their eggs as they are dropped nearly 50 feet from the top of a fire truck ladder. Egg drop at 2pm. 10am-5pm, Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121 Ave., 954-424-0085 www.youngatartmuseum.org

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 This hunt is for older kids who want a challenge. Be sure to bring a flashlight and a bag to carry your eggs. Ages 7-10, 13-17, and 18 and up. Starts at 8pm sharp. $2/non-resident, free/resident. Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-480-4429 www.deerfield-beach.com

EGG-STRAVAGANZA FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Ready, set, go! More than 8,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes will be scattered through the park. Prizes for finding special eggs. Ages 12 and under. Free. 6pm sharp, Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW Second St., 954-480-4429 www.deerfield-beach.com

EASTER EGG RUN SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Search for special eggs in this hunt for ages 3-10. Starts promptly at 10am. Deerfield Middle School Athletic Complex, 501 SE Sixth Ave., 954-480-4429 www.deerfield-beach.com

Fort Lauderdale SPRING EGG HUNT SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Enjoy egg hunts and meet the Spring Bunny at this springtime event. 10am, Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW Ninth Ave., www.fortlauderdale.gov

HIPPITY HOPPITY HUNT

EGGSTRAVAGANZA BLOCK PARTY

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Bring your own basket and join the hunt for eggs. Cooper City residents only, fifth grade and under. Free. 10am, Cooper City Sports Complex, 10298 Stirling Rd., 954-434-4300 www.coopercityfl.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Spring into fun with a fun-filled morning with egg hunts for ages 3-8, inflatables, a petting zoo, hayrides and more. The egg hunt starts at 10am sharp. 9am-noon, Bamford Sports Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd., 954-797-1181 www.davie-fl.gov

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Celebrate spring with a block party and egg hunt with entertainment, prizes, face painting, food trucks, and a bounce house. 10am-2pm, Riverland Park, 950 SW 27 Ave., www.fortlauderdale.gov

Coral Springs

MEET THE BUNNY AT THE ORCHID AND BROMELIAD SHOW

SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Meet the Spring Bunny and celebrate spring with egg hunts and prizes. Noon-2pm, Croissant Park, 245 W. Park Dr., www.fortlauderdale.gov

EGG-STRAVAGANZA

BRUNCH WITH THE BUNNIES & FRIENDS SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Fill up on food and find some eggs. Event includes a brunch buffet, egg hunt, games, crafts, photos with the Big Bunny and a chance to meet some very special animals. $15. Two seatings: 9:30am & 11:30am, Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Dr., 954-752-9453 www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 31-APRIL 1  Kids can make Easter crafts and say hello to the Bunny at this annual event that includes more than 30 orchid and bromeliad vendors, lectures, demonstrations, live entertainment and more. Included with admission of $19.95/adult, $12.95/child. 9:30am-4:30pm, Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, 954-473-2955 www.flamingogardens.org

CROISSANT PARK EGG HUNT

SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Have a fun day with springtime activities at the park. Noon-5pm, Lauderdale Manors Park, 1340 Chateau Park Dr., www.fortlauderdale.gov continued on next page

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Hallandale Beach EGG-STRAVAGANZA SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Bring a basket for a traditional egg hunt, and get ready to snap some photos to capture your child’s excitement. The fun begins at 10am sharp. Free. 10am-noon, OB Johnson Park, 1000 NW Eighth Ave, 954-457-1460 www.hallandalebeach.org

Hollywood SPRING MARSHMALLOW DROP SATURDAY, MARCH 24 A fun-filled day with entertainment, an egg hunt, games, a marshmallow drop and personal meetings with the Bunny. Free. 2-5pm, Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St., 954-921-3404 www.hollywoodfl.org

Pembroke Pines EGG HUNT SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Hop on over to one of two egg hunts with prizes, bunny ears, crafts, a visit from Peter Rabbit and fun. Free. Egg Hunt at 10am. 9:30-11:30am, Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172 Ave., 954-392-2116 www.ppines.com

Plantation

IT’S SPRING ZOO AT THE

THERE’S LOTS TO SEE AND DO

ROYAL EGG HUNT SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Bring baskets or bags and join in the hunt with hidden eggs. Prizes and candy for all. Ages 3-10, grouped by age. 10am sharp, Pop Travers Field, 6250 SW 16 St., 954-452-2510 www.plantation.org

Pompano Beach SPRING FLING SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Celebrate spring with music, games, a DJ, egg hunt, inflatables, arts & crafts, and more. 9am-noon, Pompano Beach Community Park, Multi-Purpose Field, 850 NE 18 Ave., 954-786-4111 www.pompanobeachfl.gov

FUN WITH THE BUNNY SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Bring the kids for arts and crafts, face painting, activities, music, and a take your own photo opportunity with the bunny. 11am-2pm, Pompano Citi Centre, SW Corner of Copans Road and Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, 954-943-4683 www.pompanociticentre.com

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ROYAL EGG HUNT SUNDAY, MARCH 25 Dress as your favorite princess or prince and enter a magical kingdom for a special egg hunt,

S U N DAY, M ARC H 1 1 • PARA D E 1 PM • DOWN TOWN H OL LY WOOD

Pipe & Drum Bands • Kid’s Zone • Irish Food & Drink • U2 BY UV Live in Concert www.stpatricksparade.com • 954.921.3404

Presented by the Hibernians of Hollywood, City of Hollywood and Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency

Saturday March 24 2-5pm

Boulevard Heights Community Center 6770 Garfield St. Hollywood

Hollywood is the place to be for

SUMMER CAMP Check out all of Hollywood’s Summer Camps at

www.hollywoodfl.org/summercamps 954.921.3404

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free photos with the

Easter Bunny

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March 31 FROM 11AM -2PM

TAKE YOUR OWN FREE PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! ARTS N CRAFTS, FACE PAINTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS, MUSIC, GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!

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a picture with King Bunny, face painting, crafts, rides, and more. $5/participant. 10am-1pm, Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44 St., 954-747-4600 www.sunrisefl.gov

Tamarac TAMARAC SPRINGFEST SATURDAY, MARCH 24 A morning of fun with an egg hunt, bounce houses and spring-themed games. Ages 10 & under. Free. Hunt at 10am; activities continue through noon. Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77 St., www.tamarac.org

Weston ROYAL EGG HUNT SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Kids can hunt for more than 30,000 candyfilled eggs hidden on four fields, followed by fun on a bounce house, photos with the Royal Bunny and more. Ages 10 & under. 10am sharp, Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., 954-389-4321 www.westonfl.org

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SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Search for eggs throughout the church grounds. Event includes entertainment, activities, and more. Free. 10am-noon, St. Clement Catholic Church, 225 NW 29 St., 954-390-2130 www.wiltonmanors.com

Palm Beach County BREAKFAST WITH THE BUNNY SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 24-25,  AND SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Hop over to the zoo for an egg-citing egg hunt, egg-cellent hot breakfast buffet and eggs-tra special guests — Mr. Bunny and some of his animal friends. Space limited; pre-registration required. 8:30am, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-547-9453 www.palmbeachzoo.org

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Egg Hunt

will begins 10am for children ages 8 & under

FREE

Children’s entertainment all morning includes petting farm, hayride, bounce houses and children’s activities

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 An underwater hunt in which children search for pennies on the bottom of the pool and turn them in for eggs filled with toys. For ages 5-13. Free. Starts promptly at 10:30am, Meadows Park Pool, 1300 NW Eighth St., Boca Raton, 561-393-7851

Children hunt in separate age groups.

Bamford Sports Complex 3801 South Pine Island Rd 954-797-1181 www.davie–fl.gov

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RSVP today! lib.nova.edu/storyfest Sunday, March 4, 2018 11 AM - 4 PM

Funded by the Erwin and Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation Read for the Fun of It! Initiative.

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Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314-1013

Join us for a fun-filled day of storytelling, live shows, arts and crafts, facepainting and special visits with some of your favorite storybook characters! AND THE BEST PART... YOUR CHILD CAN RECEIVE A FREE BOOK (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) AND LEAVE WITH A LOVE OF READING!

A joint-use facility between Nova Southeastern University and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

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Thank You!

We asked — and you came through big-time. You shared your favorite people and places that cater to families in Broward and beyond. All of your nominees are listed below. Now here’s your chance to vote for your BFFs (Broward Family Favorites) and possibly win a cool prize, too. To cast your ballots, visit www.BrowardFamilyLife.com. And please hurry — the deadline is March 15. One lucky voter will be selected at random to win a Google Home. Be sure to check out the May issue for our annual BFF Awards. And again, thank you.

FAMILY FUN

Favorite Beach

Dania Beach Deerfield Beach Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park (formerly John U. Lloyd State Park) Fort Lauderdale Hillsboro Beach Hollywood Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Pompano Beach

Favorite Place to Swim & Splash Castaway Island at T.Y. Park Coconut Cove Water Park David Posnack JCC Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park Rapids Water Park Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park Splash Pad at Pineland Park Sullivan Park

Favorite Free Fun (other than the beach) ArtsPark Movie Night Broward County Libraries Funtastic Fridays Learning Express NSU Alvin Sherman Library Plane spotting at Ft. Lauderdale Airport

Favorite Family Event Butterfly Festival Duck Fest Derby Florida Renaissance Festival Food Truck Invasion at Plantation Heritage Park Las Olas Art Festival NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library SeussFest NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Pioneer Days Surfers for Autism Beach Festival Symphony of Lights at Gulfstream Park Touch-A-Truck Weston Winter Safety Expo Young At Art Museum’s Rock’n Noon Year’s Eve Party

Favorite South Florida Attraction Autonation IMAX 3D Theatre Boomers Butterfly World Everglades Holiday Park Flamingo Gardens Jungle Island Miami Children’s Museum Miami Seaquarium Morikami Japanese Garden Palm Beach Zoo Santa’s Enchanted Forest South Florida Science Museum & Aquarium Zoo Miami

Favorite South Florida Museum Frost Museum of Science Miami Children’s Museum Morikami Museum Museum of Discovery & Science NSU Art Museum South Florida Science Museum & Aquarium Young At Art Museum

Favorite Park or Playground Betty Stradling Park, Coral Springs C.B. Smith Park, Pembroke Pines Central Park, Plantation Charnow Park, Hollywood Cypress Park, Coral Springs Dan Witt Park, Lighthouse Point Pompano Community Park, Pompano Beach Sabal Pines Park, Coconut Creek Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton Sullivan Park, Deerfield Beach Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek Tree Tops Park, Davie Vista View Park, Davie Volunteer Park, Plantation

Favorite Outdoor Adventure Anne Kolb Nature Center Everglades National Park Flamingo Gardens Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Jungle Queen Sawgrass Recreation Park

Snorkel Trail, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Sullivan Park Tree Tops Park Nature Trail Wakodahatchee Wetlands West Lake Park

Favorite South Florida Resort or Hotel for Families Beachcomber Resort & Villas Diplomat Beach Resort & Spa Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Plunge Beach Hotel Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS Favorite Indoor Playground for Little Ones Flippo’s Funderdome Laser Jump Little Java’s Monkey Joe’s My Gym Sky Zone The Wow Factory Xtreme Action Park

Favorite Indoor Destination for Older Kids Dave & Buster’s Funderdome Galaxy Skateway GameRoom Hey Wanna Play Game Store iFLY Monster Mini Golf continued on next page

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NOMINEES The perfect destination for schools & homeschoolers to plan your next field trip!

WHY WE ROCK

• Children of all abilities are welcome to play • Host your birthday parties or events • Unique classes for children of all abilities • Enjoy Occupational therapy equipment designed for all kids • Flex fine motor skills with sensory-friendly arts and crafts • Fly on fan favorites trampoline and zipline.

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• TODDLER TIME Mon & Wed 9a-12p Special Pricing $8/child • CRAFT IT TUESDAY Free Craft with paid admission • BRING A FRIEND FRIDAY and receive $2 off child’s admission • MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS

5159 S. University Dr. Davie 33328 In the Renaissance Plaza near Ellen’s Gym, Teacup Pups and Field of Flowers

754-216-2153 • www.werockthespectrumdavie.com

Thanks! for nominating the Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library for: • Favorite Free Fun • Favorite Family Event • Favorite Indoor Destination For Older Kids

To learn more about our free family programming and library services visit: public.library.nova.edu or call 954-262-5477 Find us on Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314-1013 22

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Museum of Discovery and Science NSU Alvin Sherman Library Off the Wall Panthers IceDen Pines Ice Arena Rockin’ Jump Sky Zone The Wow Factory Xtreme Action Park Young At Art

Favorite Party Place Boomer’s Bru’s Room C by Me Laser Quest Monkey Joe’s Monster Mini Golf Painting with a Twist Prissy Missy Spa Rebounderz Sawgrass Lanes SpareZ Tag Gymnastics The Wow Factory Victorios Art Studio Young At Art

Favorite Arts Program (Dance, Theatre, Art or Music) Broadway Bound Broadway Kids Studio Broward Center for Performing Arts Coral Springs Museum of Art Dance Theatre Florida Children’s Theatre Hip Hop Kidz Meg Segreto’s Dance Centre Stella’s Dancers’ Studio University Center for the Performing Arts Young At Art

Favorite Sports Program American Top Team American Twisters City of Plantation Sports Cooper City Optimist David Posnack JCC (J Hoops Travel Basketball) Hollywood Hills Baseball & Softball Nova Gymnastics Park Avenue Gymnastics Plantation PAL Flag Football Premier Youth Sports Smatts Tennis Tag Gymnastics USK Karate Academy YMCA

Favorite Afterschool Program

A joint-use facility between Nova Southeastern University and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners

American Top Team ASP (After School Programs) David Posnack JCC Florida Children’s Theatre IMACS

Proudly Celebrating 20 Years of Serving the Children of Broward For two decades, Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center has served as a regional pediatric care leader. The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital family extends sincere thanks to Dan and Claire Marino and their Dan Marino Foundation for sharing in the vision to serve children in a compassionate and convenient care setting. The center is internationally renowned for care innovation and leadership, particularly for its services for children with special needs.

1998 Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center opens in partnership with the Dan Marino Foundation.

We look forward to continuing to work together to advance our shared mission to provide hope and a brighter tomorrow for the children of our community and beyond.

2001 Camp DMC is created providing summer programming for children with special needs.

2005 Diagnostic services are offered at the Dan Marino Outpatient Center including comprehensive services such as MRI scans specifically for children.

2008 Aquatic therapy, swimming instruction and water safety programs are provided on-site in the area’s only enclosed swimming pool.

Thank you for nominating us “Favorite Special Needs Provider”

2015 Miami Children’s Hospital is renamed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, in honor of a $60 million pledge from the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. The center in Weston is renamed Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center.

For more information, please visit nicklauschildrens.org/DanMarino or call 954-385-MARINO (6274)

NOMINEES Favorite Academic Enrichment/Tutoring Program Camp Lingua IMACS International College Counselors Mathnasium Sylvan Learning

Favorite Camp Program American Heritage Camp Kadima at David Posnack JCC Camp Lingua Camp Live Oak Florida Children’s Theatre Island Water Surf Camp Meg Segreto’s Dance Centre Pinecrest Camp Temple Solel University School Camp Nova USK Karate Academy Young At Art

Favorite Infant & Toddler Enrichment Program/Activity Broward Libraries Story Time David Posnack JCC Susan & Saul Singer Early Childhood Learning Center NSU Mailman Segal Center Temple Solel YMCA

EATS & TREATS

Favorite Restaurant

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Bahama Breeze Benihana Big Bear Brewing Company Big Fat Greek Restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings Cinque Terra Flanigan’s Grand Café Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor Marola’s Max and Mo’s Mission BBQ Mustard Seed Bistro Papa’s Raw Bar Royal India Sicilian Oven Temple Street Eatery The Field The Portly Pig Gastropub Tijuana Taxi Co. Vignetos YOLO

Favorite Pizza Place Angelo’s Pizza, Cooper City Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, multiple locations Antonio’s Ristorante, Deerfield Beach Blaze Pizza, Davie Capone’s, Hollywood DiSalvo’s, Hollywood Dolce Salato, Wilton Manors Donato’s, Davie continued on page 26

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NOMINEES

FAVORITE ARTS PROGRAM 2018 NOMINEE!

SING! DANCE! ACT! LEARN! Our popular classes for PRESCHOOLERS, KIDS, TEENS and ADULTS are designed to encourage artistic expression and teach new skills in a fun environment.

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Boss Burger & Brew BRGR Stop Burger 21 BurgerFi Burgers & Shakes Charm City Burger Company Five Guys J. Mark’s Le Tub Pincho Factory Pita Star Rok:Brgr Smash Burger Tap 42 The Habit Burger Grill

Favorite Healthy Food Spot (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free) ChillBar Clovermint Café Ella Café Grand Café J&J Fresh Kitchen JuiceBerry Living Green Fresh Market Parlour Vegan Bakery Whole Foods Café

Favorite Restaurant Where Kids Eat Free 4 Rivers Smokehouse Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bonefish Mac’s Bru’s Room Denny’s Duffy’s Firehouse Subs IHOP Lefty’s Moonlite Diner Quarterdeck Scruby’s The Original Pancake House Your Pie

Favorite Frozen Treats Baskin Robbins Brain Freeze Cherry Smash

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Free Events in the Park

Hollywood Blvd. & US 1

Mar. 2

FuLL Moon druM circLe 7 - 9pm

Mar. 10

eLecTric LiGhT The niGhT Fun run 4 - 10pm

Bring a drum or percussion instrument to this guided drum circle. All skill levels welcome. Meet at Palm Court (West Side). Info: 954-926-0204

Join the new Hollywood Lions Club for the Electric Light the Night Fun Run. Wear your flashing and glowing gear as you run, walk or skip your way around Arts Park. Live entertainment on the Amphitheater stage. Fundraiser for Project Alive. Event starts at 4pm. Run is at 7pm. Early Bird Registration $15. Register your team or become a sponsor today at HollywoodLionsClub.org

Mar. 17

beachside MonTessori sT. PaTTy’s day concerT 7pm

Mar. 18

GLobaL MediTaTion For WorLd Peace 6 - 7:30pm

Mar. 31 & apr. 1

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Mon Fri

Food Trucks aT arTsPark 5:30 – 9:30pm Bring your chairs, blankets and appetite. Over 20 different food trucks. For more info: burgerbeast.com/arts-park

FunTasTic Friday 5 - 8pm WPLG Local 10 Top Places to Take the kids Free family fun featuring, face painter and bounce houses.

Movie niGhT 8pm See a free family-friendly flick each week at the Amphitheater. Lawn seating. Bring a beach chair or blanket. 3/2 Mulan (PG), 3/9 The Parent Trap (1998) (PG), 3/16 Baby Boss (PG), 3/23 Little Big League (PG), 3/30 A Dog’s Purpose (PG) Gallery is open to the public admission Free Mon – Thurs 11am – 6:30pm exhibit runs Mar 14 - 28

Lawn seating. Bring a beach chair or blanket.

By directing our thoughts in specific, positive ways, we have the potential to guide the world towards becoming a more loving place. 954-962-7447

droP savers GaLLery shoW aT The arTsPark The show includes water conservation themed student works from several Hollywood schools.

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Walking tours start at the 7th Day Adventist Church at 1808 Van Buren St. Call 954-362-3918 for more information.

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5Th annuaL saLsa FesTivaL 5-11pm For information on Sponsorship opportunities and vendor booths please call 954-399-0151 or emailinfo@hollywoodsalsafest.com. QUE VIVA LA SALSA!

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From toddler to teen, we have the outstanding programs they love!

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NOMINEES FAVORITE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Reptiles Wildlife Exhibits Shows Gator Grill

RECREATION PARK Private & Group Tours Day & Nighttime!

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FREE FAMILY FUN & GIANT PAPER BOAT PARADE Saturday, March 10 1pm to 5pm

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Giant Paper Boat Parade at 4pm Food Trucks Live Music Bounce Houses Face Painting Meet the Miniature Horses & much more!

Vote for Your Family Favorites From restaurants to pediatricians, our BFF Awards recognize businesses and services that perform an outstanding job catering to families and children. One lucky voter will be randomly selected to win a Google Home!

AWARDS

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Bagels & A Whole Lot More Beach Bunnies Brooklyn Water Bagels Denny’s First Watch Grampa’s Bakery & Restaurant Hardy Park Bistro IHOP Kristof’s Kafe Marian’s Bagels Max & Mo’s O-B House Rob’s Bageland The Egg and I The Original Pancake House The Sticky Bun Weston Diner

Favorite Farmers Market City of Parkland Farmers Market Flamingo Road Nursery Marando Farms & Ranch Yellow Green Farmers Market

HEALTH & FITNESS

Favorite Pediatrician Children’s Medical Center Dr. Deborah Ingram Dr. Hua Fang-Patrick Dr. Jennifer Liang Dr. Marcos Akerman Dr. Mark Stavitsky Dr. Rebecca O’Hayon Dr. Rocio Arguello Pediatric Associates

Favorite Hospital for Pediatrics Broward Health Coral Springs Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Plantation General Hospital

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Plantation General Hospital

Favorite Urgent Care

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Favorite Breakfast Place

Favorite Pediatric Emergency Room

All proceeds benefit children’s grief support programs

Cold Stone Creamery Cream Dairy Queen Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor Kilwins Larry’s Ice Cream & Gelato Menchie’s Sloan’s The Magic Cow Yogurtland

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After Hours Pediatrics Baptist Hospital Boca Raton Regional Hospital Broward Health Urgent Care MedExpress Memorial Urgent Care

Vote For Your Favorite Pediatric Dentist!

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & FAMILY ORTHODONTICS

Specializing in children, adolescents, and those with special needs Preventive and Restorative Dental Care Braces and Invisalign™ for Children and Adults Nitrous Oxide and Hospital Dentistry Digital X-rays (lowest radiation) Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted

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NOMINEES Favorite Pediatric Specialist

Favorite Mall or Shopping Center

Dr. Avi Baitner, orthopedics Dr. Bruce Fletcher, orthopedics Dr. Diego Diaz, gastroenterology Dr. Jason Adler, critical care Dr. Roberto Tuchman, neurology Dr. Steven Iskowitz, cardiology U18 Sports Medicine

Aventura Mall Coral Square Promenade at Coconut Creek Sawgrass Mills The Shops at Pembroke Gardens Town Center at Boca Raton

Favorite Pediatric Dentist/ Orthodontist Dr. Craig Lustman, Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Ira Kotch Dr. Ira Rothstein, Smiles by Dr. W & Dr. R Dr. John Bazos Dr. Sandra Brener Dr. Steven Zombek, Zombek Orthodontics Drs. Denis Trupkin, Abby Wilentz & Craig Lustman Gentle Teeth Grosman Pediatric Dentistry Jacaranda Smiles Journey Kids Dental Kids Care Dental Main Street Children’s Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Sage Dental Sawgrass Orthodontics Smile Design Dental

Favorite Special Needs Facility or Provider 3D Learner Arc Broward DPJCC Giborim, special needs camp Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center The Kidz Korner Therapies 4 Kids We Rock the Spectrum

Favorite Maternity Hospital

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Boca Raton Regional Hospital Broward Health Coral Springs Memorial Hospital Miramar Family Birthplace Memorial Hospital West Memorial Regional Hospital West Boca Medical Center

PLACES TO SHOP Favorite Store for Kids’ Stuff Carter’s Learning Express Lolliposh Seasonal Consignment Sale Pink & Blue Co. Sydney b. Children’s Boutique The Children’s Place

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Favorite Kids’ Activity at a Shopping Destination Carousel at Pembroke Lakes Mall Carousel at Pompano Citi Centre IKEA Småland Indoor playground at Aventura Mall Rainforest Cafe Westfield Broward play area

Favorite Store for Kids’ Décor City Furniture El Dorado Furniture HomeGoods IKEA Kirkland’s Rooms to Go Show & Tell Consignments Target

FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS

Favorite Veterinarian/ Animal Hospital

Banfield Pet Hospital Central Broward Animal Hospital Cooper City Animal Clinic Embassy Lakes Animal Hospital Jacaranda Animal Hospital Just Paws Animal Hospital Ramblewood Animal Hospital VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital VCA Silver Lakes Animal Hospital

Favorite Groomer Carlos Bandres, VCA Indian Trace Animal Hospital Granny Grunts Grooming Laura’s Classy Canines Miracle Workers Grooming Pet Supplies Plus Yuppy Puppy

Favorite Boarding Facility Brookside Animal Hospital Country Inn Pet Resort VCA Indian Trace Animal Hospital

Favorite Dog Park Barkham at Markham, Sunrise Canine Corner Dog Park, Pompano Beach Dr. Paul’s Dog Park, Coral Springs Golden Isles Dog Park, Hallandale Beach Snyder Park Bark Park, Fort Lauderdale Steven L.Josias Dog Park, Southwest Ranches

FAVORITE SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM

Explore how the most complex organ in the body has evolved, how it works and how it makes us human in this new special exhibition.

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WINNER IN TWO CATEGORIES!!! Best Kids Theater Program (Broward) Best After School Program (Broward)

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FREE FIRST THURSDAYS

STARRY NIGHTS PRESENTED BY

FREE ART MUSEUM ADMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 4 – 8 PM 2-for-1 specials in the Museum Caf , and hands-on art projects for all ages. Tour the museum and create artworks inspired by exhibitions on view Every First Thursday. Join us April 5 also. 954-525-5500 | nsuartmuseum.org One East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale

60th Anniversary presented by

Educational programming and initiatives at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale are supported by major funding from the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation, The Joseph & Winifred Amaturo Education Foundation, Inc., Lillian S. Wells Foundation Inc., Jerry Taylor & Nancy Bryant Foundation, Hudson Family Foundation, The Related Group, Beaux Arts, Community Foundation of Broward, Wells Fargo, the Wege Foundation, Charles F. and Esther M. Frye Foundation, PNC Foundation, MAI Foundation, BBX Capital Foundation and Friends of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale. Exhibitions and programs at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale are made possible in part by a challenge grant from the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation. Funding is also provided by Nova Southeastern University, Hudson Family Foundation, Wege Foundation, Community Foundation of Broward, Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. NSU Art Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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Fun in the Sun Expo SENIORS vs. SENIORS in Margate So, maybe you watched the Winter Olympics last month and got motivated to get up, get out

In the outdoor sports and recreational mecca that is South Florida, the sun shines as invitingly on those who have disabilities as those who do not. For those who do — those who’ve suffered strokes or other traumatic injuries — March 31 is the day to get out and be a part of it all. That’s the day the fourth-annual Adaptive Sports and Recreation Expo gives them the opportunity — for some, the rare opportunity — to enjoy such activities as wheelchair basketball, hand cycling, disc golf, remote-control airplanes, fishing, and adaptive soccer, sailing, water skiing and scuba diving. From 11am-3pm at Markham Park in Sunrise, the free event is designed to boost the physical and mental health of people who’ve suffered strokes, lost the use of limbs or are coping with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. The expo, attended by more than 300 last year, also includes Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Kids Play Zone, as well as resources designed to provide adaptive equipment for a variety of sports, activities and lifestyle management. Registration is required for the adaptive scuba diving, adaptive water-skiing and remote-control airplanes. Markham Park is at 16001 W. State Road 84. For more information, call at 954-357-8868 or visit mhs.net/calendar/rehab/adaptive-sports-expo

Welcome to Burger Heaven OK, if you love burgers — no, we mean if you LOVE burgers — you just may want to stop eating altogether sometime before March 23. We’re not talking about going on a diet. We’re talking about getting in training — because it’s time for Riverwalk Burger Battle™ IX. A smorgasbord for burgerlovers, the event is also a challenge for top local restaurants and burger joints whose chefs show off their culinary creativity and grilling skills for about

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1,200 people along theNew River at downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Plaza. A $45 general admission ticket includes unlimited burger-tasting, a French-Fry Bar and three drink tickets. At $125, VIP tickets throw in an open bar, speciality bites and other amenities. The battle also includes a burger-eating contest, live music and plenty of adult beverages. A trophy will be awarded to the winning eatery by a team of industry judges, and guests will select a Fan Favorite. For many chefs, this is serious business. One recent winner said he worked on his prize gourmet creation for a month. Now, that’s a burger fit for a king. For more information, call 954-468-1541, ext.208, or visit www.goriverwalk.com

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and be something more than just an armchair athlete. Well, here’s something just for you — the Margate Senior Games. Held March 5-9 at various locations throughout the city, the 39th annual event is open to anyone age 60 and older. Unless you just want to watch others compete though, you’ve got to hustle — entries are only accepted until March 1. Endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, the event pits hundreds of seniors in individual and team sports competitions, including horseshoes, shuffleboard, golf-putting, pickleball, Pinochle, mixed doubles tennis, basketball free throw, petanque and bocce ball. Indoor games such as Wii Bowling, Wii Table Tennis, billiards, poker, dominos and bowling will also be featured. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented at a March 12 awards ceremony at the Northwest Focal Point Senior Center, which hosts the event with the Margate Parks and Recreation Department. Entry applications and a schedule of events are available at www.margatefl.com; the parks department, 6199 NW 10 St.; and the senior center, 6009 NW 10 St.

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MINDINGthe GRANDKIDS? A lot has changed since grandparents raised their own little ones. A local pediatrician explains seven new rules every grandparent should know.

ell me if this ever happens to you: You’re trying to engage your grandchild in conversation — How are you? How’s school? Is that a real tattoo? — but you

can’t make eye contact because that precious face is glued to the laptop monitor or cell phone screen. When that happens, and it happens a lot, it’s hard not to think about how much things have changed since today’s grandparents raised their own kids. And that goes for babies and toddlers, too. The changing rules on raising the young ones may not be as hard to keep up with as, say, new apps for your cell phone, but they do continue to evolve at a rate that can even catch parents off-guard from the birth of one child to the next. So imagine how they can confuse grandparents,

SLEEPING AND SOLIDS

OLD RULE: If you want babies to sleep longer and not feed so frequently, you can add some rice cereal or oatmeal to their milk during bottle feeds. It may help fill them up and also help calm their fussiness. NEW RULE: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not adding foods other than breastmilk or formula to the diet until babies are at least 4 to 6 months old. Introducing solids before 4 months is associated with increased weight gain and obesity, both in infancy and early childhood. When solids are introduced, a variety of flavors and textures is recommended. Children also generally need to be exposed to foods multiple times before they accept them. So, start a particular food for three to four days in a row before trying something different.

who may be set in their ways yet are more and more called on to babysit or, in many families, help with rearing their grandchildren. Even if the call to duty is only temporary — for example, giving an exhausted new mom an extended break to catch up on her sleep — it’s important that grandparents are familiar with not only the parents’ ideas about safety but also the recommendations of pediatric experts. To help set the record straight, we consulted one — Dr. Tamika Maxwell, the lead physician in Pediatric Associates’ Lauderdale Lakes office. She examines seven old and new ideas about caring for children — and why the rules have changed. 36

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OLD RULE: Binkies interfere with breastfeeding. NEW RULE: Put babies to sleep with a pacifier, even if they’re being nursed exclusively. There are not sufficient studies showing pacifiers cause interference with breastfeeding. If a baby wants to suck beyond what nursing or bottle-feeding provides, a pacifier will satisfy that need. Plus, the routine sucking action of a pacifier while sleeping also appears to protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The use of pacifiers is supported up to 1 year. In an exclusively breastfed baby, the AAP recommends waiting to introduce the pacifier until after breastfeeding is established, usually by 4 weeks and before the peak age for SIDS. A pacifier should not be used to replace or delay meals, nor coated with sweeteners — and to prevent strangulation, it should never be tied to the crib or the child.

SAFE SLEEP OLD RULE: It’s OK to put babies to sleep on their side. NEW RULE: Healthy babies should always be put to sleep on their back. Peaking at 2 to 3 months and occurring until 1 year, SIDS still remains the leading cause of death for infants outside the newborn period. Original AAP recommendations in 1992 discouraged tummy positioning during sleep and encouraged back or side positioning, which cut SIDS cases in half. In 2000, AAP emphasized back-only positioning after research showed that further decreased SIDS incidence. The golden rules for safe sleep: Place babies on their backs on a firm mattress in their own crib or bassinet, co-rooming — but not co-sleeping — with their caregivers in a moderate to cool temperature environment.

BEDDING

OLD RULE: Crib bumpers keep babies from banging their head. NEW RULE: Keep all soft bedding, including bumpers, out of the crib. Many studies show that bumpers and fashionable bedding pose a suffocation risk. It’s also recommended that infants sleep on a flat, firm mattress with only a fitted sheet. No pillows, stuffed toys or blankets other than one used to swaddle the infant should be in the crib.

ALLERGIES OLD RULE: Don’t give allergenic foods like peanuts until the child is 3. NEW RULE: Give small amounts of peanut butter to babies in their first year. Studies have shown that the rate of food allergies in children has risen significantly since the onset of delaying food introduction. In countries where a variety of foods, including peanut products, are introduced as early as 6 months, there are fewer children with food allergies. U.S. pediatricians now recommend introducing a mixture of foods, including peanuts, to infants early on, because it’s not only safe to give a spoonful or two of peanut products but it also decreases the risk of allergy by 80 percent. Never give a baby whole peanuts until after age 5 as it poses a choking hazard.

TOOTHPASTE

OLD RULE: Use fluoride-free baby toothpaste until age 2. NEW RULE: Use fluoride toothpaste as soon as baby gets a tooth. The old rule was driven by concerns that children would swallow unsafe amounts of fluoride. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in U.S. children and has become more common over the past 10 years. A 2014 AAP report stated that fluoride is effective for cavity prevention in children and the recommendation changed, but fluoride is still to be used sparingly. A smear of toothpaste the size of a grain of rice should be used up to age 3. After that it can be increased to pea-sized. Over-the-counter fluoride rinse is not recommended for children younger than 6.

CAR SEATS OLD RULE: Babies should sit in a rear-facing car seat until their first birthday. NEW RULE: Keep a baby facing backwards until at least 2 — or until exceeding the seat’s height or weight limit. A rear-facing car seat helps to properly support the head, neck and spine of infants and toddlers in a crash by distributing the force of the collision over the entire body. The rule of turning the seat at 20 pounds and 1 year of age is not the best option and should only be considered a minimum standard.

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Evenings Out KICKING BACK WITH MUSIC UNDER THE STARS BY GREG CARANNANTE

t’s a balmy winter evening. Onstage a country rock band is playing — what else? — Sweet Home Alabama. A lone couple dances arm-in-arm in the large area in front of the crowd and, back by the entrance, a woman and her young granddaughter swing their hands together to the beat. Just off to the right, kids frolic in a bounce house next to a fenced-off area where grown-ups play a serious game of cornhole. On the opposite side sits a small, pungent pen of goats, available for petting. It’s the inaugural Sounds of the Town concert, and a little petting farm and a country rock band seem just about right. After all, we are in Davie — in the most appropriate of venues, the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. On the hard-packed dirt infield where more often cowboys rope calves and daredevils stand on galloping horses, over 200 folks mostly of parent or grandparent age spread out in folding chairs, grooving to one of two bands and imbibing in fare from food trucks and vendors out in the courtyard. Folding tables with various

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Sunrise’s Tunes ‘N Trucks is one of several free concert series.

wares form a makeshift bazaar at the indoor/outdoor arena. It’s a laid-back scene, and the band isn’t bad either. The Sounds of the Town concert series is just one of many free outdoor music parties thrown by cities or other organizations throughout the year. They often not only reflect the personality of their community but also provide an enjoyable evening out as South Florida weather hits peak-season form. Davie’s quarterly concerts kicked off in January, with upcoming shows May 11 and Sept. 14, from 6-10pm at the rodeo grounds, 6591 SW 45 St. The series replaces the “Concerts In The Park” that were held at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. “We were always running out of room there,” says Anna Francis of Davie’s special events department. “So we started the series at the rodeo grounds, which is a covered venue and where there’s plenty of room.” Apparently, it was a good move, as the new location drew twice as big a crowd as the old one did, she says. And there’s plenty of room to grow — the stands at the 5,000-capacity rodeo arena were completely empty for the January show. Here is a sampling of music series presented throughout the county. You are encouraged to bring your lawn chair or blanket. Please consult each city’s recreation department website for more information.

A MUSIC SERIES SAMPLER HOLLYWOOD BEACH THEATRE: 7-9pm Wednesdays to Sundays, on the Broadwalk at 200 Johnson St. Musical entertainment provided by Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH, FORT LAUDERDALE: 11am-2pm the first Sunday of each month (except Easter), along downtown’s Riverfront. Local jazz artists perform on three stages at this long-running series, and items and food are for sale from local merchants and restaurants. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. FRIDAY NIGHT SOUND WAVES, FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH: 6-9pm Fridays, March 16-Nov. 9, The Beach Hub at Las Olas Boulevard and A1A. An eclectic lineup of shows is presented in major part by beach businesses. www.fridaynightsoundwaves.com SOUNDS AT SUNDOWN, MARGATE: 5-10pm Saturdays through June, with entertainment 6-9pm, northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7. This 20-year-old event offers a varied mix of local artists and crafters, plus food trucks. March 3, blues, jazz and funk; April 14, classic rock; May 5, jazz. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS, POMPANO BEACH: 7pm second Friday of the month, Great Lawn at Atlantic

Boulevard and Pompano Beach Boulevard. March 9, R&B plus a car show; April 13, pop/rock. TUNES ‘N TRUCKS, SUNRISE: 6pm Friday nights, bands at 7pm, Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Boulevard. March 9, “Switch Back to the ‘80s”; April 13, contemporary pop, Latin and reggae; May 11, classic rock. ONE TAMARAC MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL: 3-9pm March 10, Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77 St. The inaugural event will showcase the city’s diversity, including performances by Latin and reggae music acts, a gay men’s chorus and others. There will also be a cultural village, food trucks, a kids zone with rides and crafts and a fireworks display. MUSIC AT MICKEL, WILTON MANORS: 7:30–9:30pm Friday nights, Mickel Park Concert Pavilion, 2675 NW Seventh Ave. Food trucks and cash bar on-site. March 16, Jimmy Buffett tribute band; April 20, Beatles tribute band. STARLIGHT MUSICALS, FORT LAUDERDALE: 7-10pm Fridays June to August, Holiday Park, E. Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway. The 40-year-old series features a varied lineup of bands covering pop, country, R&B, tropical rock and more. Pets are not permitted in the park.

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Town of Davie’s Adult & Senior Programs

• Field Trips • Zumba • Chair Exercise • Beading • Quilting • Arts & Crafts • Mahjong • Lunch & Bingo • Card & Board Games Davie Pine Island Multipurpose Center 3801 S Pine Island Rd. 954-327-3941• davie-fl.gov March 2018 | B R O W A R D F A M I LY L I F E 39

SENIOR Moments

“Dating” Again DESPERATELY SEEKING NEW FRIENDS AT 50 BY LISA A. BEACH

t the age of 50, and after 27 years of marriage, I’m dating again. Well, not exactly dating. But it feels like dating. I’m ISO a BFF (in search of a best friend forever). My lifelong BFFs — the ones I’ve known since my high school days — live in the Northeast. They have nursed me through everything, from braces to heartbreaks. If I didn’t live a thousand miles away, I’m sure we’d still be meeting every few weeks for drinks. But as a stay-at-home mom, my circle of local gal pals has ebbed and flowed over the past 18 years. Recently, it’s ebbing more than flowing. Many of my “mommy friends” have drifted away, and as I transition back to a freelance-writing career, there’s the final nail in my social coffin: I can’t tap into the built-in communal network of a brick-and-mortar job. So what’s a socially starved middle-aged woman to do? Enter, The Dating Game – Friends Version. No game show host needed this time around, but the same rules still apply: Meet new people; Ask questions; Find a match. PHASE I: GET IN THE GAME For starters, I join a few local groups to dip my toe in the waters. I’m an introvert at heart, so I need a very large pool noodle to keep me afloat in these sink-or-swim social situations. But I’m putting myself out there anyway. I got this! PHASE 2: BUILD ANTICIPATION With two active teens, our color-coded family calendar is filled with lots of the boys’ green and red entries. The lone, ironically blue entry: my upcoming dentist appointment. Seriously? That’s the extent of my social engagements? I right this wrong by adding “Mom’s Night Out” in big blue letters — on a weeknight! I’m giddy. PHASE 3: PREPARE The night of my “first date” arrives — Bunco night, a few hours of drinks and dice guaranteed to yield more fun than my typical night doing a last-minute load of laundry.

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As I anticipate my Big Night Out, I face a first-date dilemma. What should I wear? I want to evoke just the right image so I search my closet for something that doesn’t scream “I-haven’t-been-out-since-the-Friends-finale.” I realize that my clothes can be separated into three categories: Church Service/ PTA Meeting, Former Career (dating back to even a few ’80s relics complete with shoulder pads) and Comfortably Casual. Do I own nothing fun and trendy? Apparently not. I opt for a few “timeless” pieces (striped T-shirt and forgettable pants) from my no couture casual collection. PHASE 4: SHOW UP I arrive at Bunco and do a quick scan of the ladies. OK, good. No one looks like a serial killer. (Of course, two wines later, everybody looks friendly.) As the night progresses, I meet about a dozen women, who — just like me — want to get out of the house and have some fun. We exchange war stories (i.e., strayed career paths, divorces, health issues) with a bit of a filter — we don’t want to get too intimate on a first date. We share appetizers and sip. And we laugh. A lot. The best part? I score two phone numbers. It looks like I’m going on a second date. Lisa Beach is a freelance journalist whose work has been published in The New York Times and Good Housekeeping and whose social calendar is starting to fill up.

CITY OF MIRAMAR

SOUTHCENTRAL/SOUTHEAST FOCAL POINT

SENIOR CENTER

UPCOMING EVENTS BROWARD COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Monday, March 5th, 1:00 p.m. Multi-Service Complex • 6700 Miramar Parkway

For all homeowners who want to learn more about possible exemptions.

SENIOR SPRING PICNIC Thursday, April 12th, 10:00 a.m. Miramar Aquatic Complex 16801 Miramar Parkway

$12 for Members $14 for Non-Members Spring is definitely in the air, and with this beautiful season comes weather for the perfect picnic. Enjoy games with your friends, music and a tasty lunch.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Friday, March 16th, 12:00 p.m. Multi-Service Complex • 6700 Miramar Parkway Sunset Lakes Senior Ctr. • 2801 SW 186th Avenue

St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish national and religious holiday. It is named after Saint Patrick, the saint patron of Ireland. The most important tradition of celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day is wearing clothes in green. Green is the national color of Ireland, referring to the grassy landscape of the island

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION REGIONAL CONFERENCE Thursday, March 22th Registration: 8:30 a.m. Conference 9:00 a.m. FIU Biscayne Bay Campus • 3000 NE 151st St, Miami

Cost is covered by sponsor, Trustbridge. To join this group please call to reserve your space, 954-889-2742.

SENIORS TRIP TO PUNTA CANA April 23-27 For more information on any of our activities, please call Senior Services at 954-889-2700. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Persons 60 years of age or older are eligible for FREE membership. Stop by the center or call us to learn more about the benefits of membership. Multi-Service Complex 954-889-2707 Sunset Lakes 954-602-3347 For current programs, special events, assistance programs, health and wellness and additional information on the programs available at the Senior Centers, please visit:

www.MiramarFL.gov/VOTACalendar

ADULT DAY care center NOW OPEN!

State-of-the-art adult day care center that provides supervised care to adults 18 years of age or older in a supportive and safe setting. The program provides services that include, but are not limited to, therapeutic activities, nutrition, health and personal care. For More information, visit 8915 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, Fl 33025 or call (954) 883-5220.

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SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE

2018 SUMMER

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Space is Limited! Register Today! North Miami Beach Summer Camp programs are designed for children grades K-9 to provide general day camp experience during the summer break. Each camper will participate in a variety of supervised activities, including arts and crafts, music, swimming, sports, games, weekly ﬁeld trips and special events. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Camp Locations: Highland Village Community Center,13621 NE 21 Ave. • (305)948-2928 Ronald A. Silver “Y.E.S.” Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave. • (305)948-2972 Washington Park Community Center, 15290 NE 15th Court • (305)948-2943 Uleta Park, 386 NE 169 street • (305)652-3658

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CAMPS OPEN 7:30AM – 6:00PM | SERVING CHILDREN AGES 6 THROUGH 13 (must have completed kindergarten) Registration Fee at out Elementary Schools: $12.00 per Child or $18.00 per Family Early Registration $35.00 per family (by May 1st ) | Regular Registration $45 per family (by June 1st ) | Late Registration $55 per family (after June 1st)

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JUNE 11-15, 2018

• Boys and Girls 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros in the industry • Meet sports celebrities • Make sports anchor tapes in a TV studio • Make reporting tapes from professional stadiums • Make play-by-play tapes of the NBA Finals and Super Bowl • Participate in sports talk radio and PTI-style shows, trivia contests and much more • Day/Overnight sessions available

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SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (before and after care is available) Friday, March 23

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New Science Park Opens March 23, 2018 www.mods.org DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE • 954.467.6637

Activities involve nature/fishing creative arts, aquatics, athletics, and DAILY field trips. Fielf trips include: water parks, pools, ice/roller skating, laser tag, trampoline/bounce house centers, arcades, movies, bowling and more!

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CITY OF MARGATE

Youth Summer Camp Registration is now open for the City of Margate Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Programs.

Registration now open for the City of Margate Youth Summer Camp Program Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Programs. • Campers must be between 6 and 12 years old

Early and Save! • Register Campers must be between 6-12yrs old $50 DiscountRESIDENTS ONLY! MARGATE Full Session Camp Registration

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Session A: June 12th - July 7th Resident: $340.00 / Non-Resident: $355.00

SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS Session A: June 11th - July 6th Resident: $340.00/Non-Resident: Summer$355.00 Camp Hours Session B: July 9th- August 3rd Resident: $340.00/Non-Resident: $355.00 Full Session: June 11th-August 3rd Resident: $650.00/Non-Resident: $675.00 Margate residents only! First come, first serve basis while funds last

Download the Summer Camp Registration Packet at margatefl.com. For more information, contact the Margate Parks and Recreation Department by phone: (954) 972-6458 or email: prec@margatefl.com.

Session B: July 10th - Aug. 4th Resident: $340.00 / Non-Resident: $355.00

Full Session: June 12th - Aug. 4th Resident: $650.00 / Non-Resident: $675.00

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MarchEvents

It’s Showtime!

MUSEUMS & EXHIBITS Free First Thursdays Starry Nights THURSDAY, MARCH 1

DISNEY ON ICE: REACH FOR THE STARS

Families can enjoy free museum admission and exploration, hands-on art projects and more the first Thursday of every month at the art museum. 4-8pm, NSU ART MUSEUM FORT LAUDERDALE, One E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-5500 www.nsuartmuseum.org

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party FRIDAY, MARCH 2

A fun-filled celebration with stage performances, face painting, cake, balloon twisting and more. Free. MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, 305-373-5437 www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Day Out With Thomas SATURDAYS-SUNDAYS, MARCH 3-4 & 10-11

Little Red Riding Hood SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Amazing Mr. A FRIDAY, MARCH 23

Take a ride on a full size Thomas the Tank Engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt in this train celebration that includes storytelling, entertainers, arts and crafts and more. Advance purchase is recommended. $16-$20. GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM, 12450 SW 152 St., Miami, 305-253-0063 www.gcrm.org

An all-new twist on an old-time favorite, as the Wolf and Red puppets learn some lessons on the way to Grandma’s house. 1:30 & 3pm, WESTON COMMUNITY CENTER, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, 954-389-4321 www.westonfl.org

The audience is encouraged to participate in a fun-filled performance with comedy, magic and ventriloquism. 11am & 2pm, WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 561-347-3948 www.willowtheatre.org

Family FunDay

The Snow Queen

Disney on Ice: Reach for the Stars

2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-340-5000 www.coralspringsmuseum.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of adventure comes to life in this musical adaptation. $7, includes popcorn. 2pm, SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER THEATRE, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise, 954-747-4646 www.sunrisefl.gov

Miami City Ballet SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 17-18

Watch the talented dancers of the Miami City Ballet perform Program 3, including Theme and Variations, World Premiere by Brian Brooks and The Concert. $20-$195. BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.browardcenter.org

Video Games Live! An energetic and immersive concert featuring music and visuals from popular video games including Halo, Warcraft, Legends of Zelda and more. Come early for a costume contest and giveaways. $20-$215. 8pm, BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222 www.browardcenter.org

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Make your own artistic creation in this fun family workshop. Space limited; reservations suggested. $5/door, $4/advance. 3pm, CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART,

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 28-APRIL 1

YAA Festival of the Arts

Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy as they set the stage for a skating adventure with favorites from Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Tangled and Beauty and the Beast. Tickets start at $16. BB&T CENTER, One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, www.thebbtcenter.com

Visual and performing arts take center stage as children ages 5-18 create and sell artwork until 4pm. Special discounted Broward resident rate, $5. 10am-6pm, YOUNG AT ART MUSEUM, 751 SW 121 Ave., Davie, 954-424-0085 www.youngatartmuseum.org

Shen Yun: A Gift from Heaven FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 30-APRIL 1

Production combines classical Chinese dance and a unique orchestra that blends East and West. ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722 www.arshtcenter.org

Upcycled Cinderella

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

FRIDAY, MARCH 30

An imaginative and comical show as Dustmop and Binny “accidentally” stumble upon an audience and decide to put on a play using found objects. $8/adult, $6/child. WILLOW THEATRE AT SUGAR SAND PARK,

300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 561-347-3948 www.willowtheatre.org

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SATURDAY, MARCH 10

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Don’t be late for a very important date with Alice and her friends at a tea party featuring light snacks, tea and lots of fun. Reservations required. $25/adult, $15/child. 11am-12:30pm, HISTORIC STRANAHAN HOUSE MUSEUM,

335 SE Sixth Ave, Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-4736 www.stranahanhouse.org

Night at the Museum FRIDAY, MARCH 30

Families can enjoy extended hours of museum exploration, shows, entertainment, exhibits and more, the last Friday of every month. This month’s theme: Super Hero. $12/adult, $8/child. 6pm-9am, SOUTH FLORIDA SCIENCE CENTER, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, 561-832-1988 www.sfsciencecenter.org

FAIRS, FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS South Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Experience Celtic tradition with Scottish music, entertainment, food, beverages, dancing, pipe and drum competitions, children’s activities, athletic competitions and more. $20/adult, $3/child. 9am-6pm, PLANTATION HERITAGE PARK, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation, 954-460-5000 www.sassf.org

Our Town America

Art Festival in the Pines

Old-fashioned fun featuring live entertainment, games, crafts, a classic car show, an “Our Town’s Got Talent” show and more. Free. CORAL SPRINGS SPORTSPLEX, 2575 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs, 954-752-0126 www.ourtownamerica.org

A celebration of the arts with crafts, jewelry, sculpture, painting, clothing and more. Free. 10am-5pm, PEMBROKE PINES CITY CENTER, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, 954-392-2122 www.ppines.com

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 9-11

Water Matters Day A fun-filled day about the need to conserve water for people, plants and animals. Packed with workshops, giveaways, children’s activities and entertainment. Free. 9am-3pm, TREE TOPS PARK, 3900 SW 100 Ave., Davie, www.broward.org

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with storytelling, storybook characters, and entertainment. Free. 11am-4pm, NSU ALVIN SHERMAN LIBRARY,

3100 Ray Ferrero Jr., Blvd., Davie, 954-262-5477

St. Patrick’s Parades and Festivals

Weston World Fest

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10 & 11

SUNDAY, MARCH 4

Take a tour around the globe without leaving Weston at this cultural event featuring international foods, booths, kids activities and live performances. Free. Noon-4pm, WESTON REGIONAL PARK, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, www.westonfl.org

One Tamarac: Multi-Cultural Festival SATURDAY, MARCH 10

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

StoryFest

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 10-11

Celebrate all that’s Irish with parades and festivals featuring music, Irish food and family fun. Saturday, 11am-7pm, HUIZENGA PLAZA, Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-3372 stpatsftl.com; Sunday, noon-6pm, DOWNTOWN HOLLYWOOD, Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street, Hollywood, www.hollywoodfl.org

Bring the family for food, fun, cultural exhibits, live performances and a nighttime fireworks display. 3-9pm, TAMARAC SPORTS COMPLEX, 9901 NW 77 St., Tamarac, www.tamarac.org

Duck Fest Derby SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Rubber duckies race down the New River as part of a fundraiser for Kids in Distress that includes a day of family activities, music, food and more. Noon-3pm, ESPLANADE PARK, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, www.duckfestderby.org

Coral Springs Festival of the Arts SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 17-18

An outdoor celebration of the arts with performances, live music and more. Free. THE WALK, 2874 N. University Dr., Coral Springs, 954-746-6615 www.artfestival.com

Community Activities

First Friday Jams FRIDAY, MARCH 2

Music students are invited to bring their instruments and join the pros of the Gold Coast Jazz Society for an old-fashioned jam session. Free to participants and spectators. ARTSERVE, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-524-0805 www.goldcoastjazz.org

Outdoor Movie FRIDAY, MARCH 2

Bring a blanket and lawn chair to see an outdoor screening of The LEGO Batman movie. Admission and popcorn are free. 7:30pm, CITY PARK, 6700 Sunset Strip, Sunrise, 954-747-4600 www.sunrisefl.gov

Bike Rodeo

SATURDAY, MARCH 3

Learn helpful bike riding safety tips, get bicycle safety inspections, ride the obstacle course and enjoy giveaways. 10am-noon, TAMARAC

Me & My Dad Challenge

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

Sixth annual event where fathers, male caregivers and their children participate in free activities including an obstacle course, relay and tricycle races, sports and more. T-shirts for the first 200 attendees. 11am-2pm, JOSEPH C. CARTER PARK, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-765-0550 hmhbbroward.org

Hope Floats

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

A free, family-friendly event, includes bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, live music, games and prizes, miniature horses and more. Event culminates with the launching of a paper boat parade at 4pm. Tomorrow’s Rainbow provides grieving children and families a safe environment for hope and healing. Free. 1-5pm,

PARK RECREATION CENTER,

ESPLANADE PARK DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE, 400 SW Second

7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac, 954-597-3620 www.tamarac.org

St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-978-2390 www.tomorrowsrainbow.org

See the Clydesdales

Outdoor Concert in the Park

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

Stop by for family activities and a free public viewing of the Clydesdale horses that will be in the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 10am-6pm, FLPD STABLES AT HOLIDAY PARK, US 1 and Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, www.stpatsftl.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

Sing along to the sounds of The Petty Hearts, a Tom Petty tribute band. Bring a blanket and lawn chair. Free. 7-10pm, WESTON REGIONAL PARK, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston, 954-389-4321 www.westonfl.org

Jazz Picnic in the Park

Sunrise Bike Rodeo

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to enjoy a free outdoor concert. 11am-2:30pm,

Children can participate in a Bikefest complete with an obstacle course, bicycle safety checks and helmet fitting. Free. 8-11:30am, SUNRISE ATHLETIC COMPLEX, 11501 NW 44 St., Sunrise, 954-747-4600 www.sunrisefl.gov

SUNDAY, MARCH 11

LIEBERMAN BOTANICAL GARDEN AMPHITHEATRE, 3801 Inverrary Blvd.,

Lauderhill, www.lauderhill-fl.gov

Pot of Gold Treasure FRIDAY, MARCH 16

Wear green for luck while searching for gold coins and participating in fun St. Patty’s Day activities. Ages 3-6. $15/non-resident, $10/resident. 5:15-6pm, COCONUT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER, 1100 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, 954-545-6670 www.coconutcreek.net

SATURDAY, MARCH 24

Once in a Blue Moon Evening Hike SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Venture out on a hike, view the full moon as it rises, and learn why some moons are called “blue moons”. All ages. $5. 7-8pm, LONG KEY NATURE CENTER, 3501 SW 130 Ave., Davie, 954-357-8797

An Evening With The Stars FRIDAY, MARCH 16

Peer through the telescope and learn what to expect in the South Florida night sky in the upcoming quarter, along with basic telescope techniques and general astronomy information. All ages. Free. 7:30-9pm, FERN FOREST NATURE CENTER, 201 Lyons Rd. South, Coconut Creek, 954-357-5198

Music at Mickel FRIDAY, MARCH 16

WANT MORE

FUN? See our Spring Celebration events on page 14 or check our extensive online calendar at www.browardfamilylife.com

Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to kick back with an evening of live music under the stars. Free. 7:30pm, MICKEL PARK CONCERT PAVILION,

2675 NW 7th Ave, Wilton Manors, www.wiltonmanors.com

Every effort has been made to provide accurate information. Changes and cancellations do occur. Please double check the details before setting out on your adventure.

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Tonight’s Special… Delivery MEAL SERVICE COMES WITH A SIDE OF SANITY BY SARAH BROUSSARD WEAVER

y family recently began receiving boxes from one of those companies

that send overpriced preportioned ingredients and a recipe in environment-killing packaging. We signed up for this even though I could buy more groceries for less money. Even though these companies are arguably a sign of First-World laziness and privilege. Even though I could shop for and cook the same meals myself from recipes on the Internet. The fact is, I’m at a time in my life where I just won’t do it. I’m finishing up my bachelor’s degree. My husband has a job in IT that requires late nights and travel. We have four children 13 and under, and they all need help with their homework and wear clothes that must be washed. The dishes pile up even though I buy paper plates. I try to write in my spare time. I’m just not going to regularly research recipes, load up my grocery cart and actually cook the stuff before it goes bad. I am exhausted just thinking about it. Even with all these excuses, I couldn’t make myself pull the trigger on a meal-delivery service. I fantasized about it but it was my husband who signed us up. He saw an ad and thought it sounded like a good idea. He said it would teach our 13- and 10-year-olds how to cook. This brought visions of burned fingers and fires, but I agreed. Their first recipe was made under the watch of a babysitter. We came home to delicious roasted cod with coconut basmati rice and bok choy. The cod had been turned over too often and broke into small chunks but it tasted better than a lot of restaurant food. I was in love. Not all the recipes have been that good, but they were all way better than hot dogs or frozen lasagna. And my kids have learned what bok choy is and how to cook it, something that would never have happened under my watch. They now know what “sauté” and “brown” mean. An unforeseen plus is that I am also learning new cooking terms and skills. Yesterday I had to make homemade aioli. It

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was very easy but it would have never occurred to me. Last week I made fish that wasn’t fried (I’m from Louisiana, so fried fish is the definition of fish). I roasted a mix of three kinds of mushrooms — cremini, shitake, and maitake — without having to search for them in the store and garnished — garnished! — things with chopped parsley and lemon. My kids are learning how to cook and so am I. I save the recipes so that I have good dishes I feel confident in making later because I have done it before. It’s worth paying more at this point. This is my reassurance to myself that I’m not awful for paying extra for convenience, and a reminder that the frozen lasagnas were convenient too (also full of preservatives and lacking in vegetables). And if anyone out there is in the same boat, I want you to know that I’m with you. If you need an expensive box of ingredients delivered to your front door, I get you. We’re doing a good job. We’re making it. Sometimes we make it from scratch and plate it and sometimes it’s a frozen meal, but the bellies are full and the faces are happy. Good job.

Sarah Broussard Weaver is a freelance writer with four very well-fed children.

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