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Police Athletic League to host sixth annual Heroes in Action boxing event

By Brett Daly | associate editor The Hollywood Police Athletic League will host its sixth annual Heroes in Action event, a night in which tri-county police officers, firefighters and military personnel box one another for a good cause.

Proceeds of the event – to be held on Friday, Sept. 10 at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena at 7 p.m. – benefit the Police Athletic League, a nonprofit organization committed to preventing juvenile crime and drug use by providing activities and positive role models for youth.

Hollywood Police Department officers run the youth-activities program and provide structure and guidance for more than 1,000 at-risk children, according to the organization’s website.

“P.A.L. gives kids something to do, so they’re not out getting in trouble,” said Charles Howell, who is on the P.A.L. board of directors and helps coordinate the Heroes in Action events. “It’s a positive influence on them and helps build positive relationships between the police and the community.”

Started in 1990, the organization offers programs such as football and soccer leagues, cheerleading, boxing and even tutoring and operates out of Boggs Field and an 8,500-square-foot building built with feiture funds, or cash and merchandise seized from criminals.

“It’s a great venue for children,” said Janet Fortgang, vice president of P.A.L. “It’s a safe haven for the kids that offers great activities and builds self-esteem while developing close relationships.”

The Heroes in Action event is one of two fundraisers the Police Athletic League sponsors each year, and Howell said it’s a great opportunity for the agencies involved to have a friendly “grudge match..”

“This is a great fundraiser and a great night of fun,” he said. “Every year the event has gone up another notch in providing true entertainment. These men and women put their lives on the line every day, and this is their

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Last year’s Heroes in Action event drew more than 3,500 spectators who purchased 2,000 program booklets, and the League anticipates an even bigger crowd this year.

“People always tell us we should do the event more than once a year,” Howell said.

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Every day I educate people how to responsibly protect and preserve their money, and during this process I have discovered that people are afraid to take control of their money. Many stay in their same comfort zone and have justified every excuse for failure.

You need to change the way you think about your money, and you must accept responsibility for protecting and preserving your money. What excuses are there to permit someone not to treat your money with the respect, love and care you deserve? When did it become acceptable for you to lose 40 or 50 percent of your money?

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Martial arts classes teach self-defense, important life skills to Hollywood kids

BY BRETT DALY | brett@hollywoodgazette.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR

In an attempt to not only teach children important life-saving selfdefense skills but also to teach children important life skills, the Milic Sport Club offers martial arts classes in Hollywood.

Founded in 2008, Milic Sport Club aims to provide individuals with extensive knowledge of the martial arts in an environment that promotes personal well-being, growth and development, according to its website.

Sensei Andrej Milic, the instructor who has 16 years of martial arts experience, said the martial arts classes teach children how to deal with bullying (the problem he thinks ranks No. 1 among children), how to escape if attacked by strangers and values like confidence and leadership.

“I think it’s important to get kids empowered,” Milic said. “We teach them how to take control of situations and teach them positive habits. One thing every kid will leave these classes with is discipline.”

In addition to empowerment and discipline, Milic said martial arts offer

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children great exercise. He said kids have a lot of built-up energy and these classes are a positive way for them to burn that energy off. The classes are limited to 15 children in order to provide more personalized training and are offered all year. And since Milic Sport Club understands that some parents are dealing with economic strain, Milic said they offer low-cost classes and allow first-time participants to try a class for free.

The classes and services Milic Sport Club offer have even gained national attention. Milic said the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations have awarded

the club both martial arts and fitness achievements.

“This is a good foundation for kids to start achieving personal success,” Milic said. “The skills they get from these classes are definitely going to impact their lives.”

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City to install new emergency telephone and surveillance system

BY BRETT DALY ASSOCIATE EDITOR brett@hollywoodgazette.com

To increase safety in the Federal Highway area, the City Commission approved the installation of an emergency telephone system that connects directly to the Hollywood Police Department communications center with the push of a button.

Major Joseph Healey, of the professional standards division of the Hollywood Police Department, said since the Federal Highway area contains many hotels, motels and foot traffic, a task force

determined the area as a prime location for the new emergency system.

“The police department really pours a lot of resources into that small geographic area,” Healey said, adding that Police Chief Chad Wagner has assigned officers to only downtown patrol and recently added two additional squads to deal with street-level crimes. “The emergency phones will add more police presence in the area.”

The City enlisted Talk-aPhone Co., a manufacturer of high-technology communication products, to install the phones in the area between Sheridan Street

Hollywood student receives $5,000 college scholarship

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Hollywood resident Rochelle Williams recently received a $5,000 college scholarship as part of Major League Baseball’s – and the audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP’s – RBI program.

The RBI, or Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities, program is designed to provide young people opportunities to play baseball and softball while encouraging academic success and teaching the value of teamwork.

Scholarships are awarded on the merits of financial need, academic achievement, leadership skills and community service.

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have been awarded ‘RBI for RBI’ scholarships,” said Tom Brasuell, vice president, community affairs, Major League Baseball. “Through the RBI program, these student athletes have been brought one step closer to the opportunity of a college-level education. We thank KPMG for joining Major League Baseball in supporting the on and off-field accomplishments and aspirations of these RBI participants.”

In addition to financial assistance, KPMG will assign a mentor to Williams. This mentor will be a KPMG employee who has recently graduated from college and will offer support, guidance and encouragement Williams as she transitions to her new school.

and Pembroke Road and Federal Highway and 21st Avenue. And while the phones are widely used at college and corporate campuses, parking facilities, hospitals and mass-transit locations, Hollywood will be one of the first to use it in a city environment, Healey said.

In addition, a video network will accompany the emergency phone system that will allow the Police Department to not only have video surveillance of the area at their station but also in their squad cars.

“The video network will give us additional eyes,” Healey said.

At the July 7 City Commission meeting, commissioners approved

Modcomp Systems and Solutions to install the wireless network, and the company has already begun installation.

Healey said they would like to have the emergency system running by December.

And while there has been talk of installing the system at other Hollywood locations, Healey said they want to test the pilot project first.

“The important thing to remember is that it’s for emergency uses only,” Healey stressed. “Anyone who feels threatened just has to push the button, and they will be connected with the police.”

State Rep. of District 97 donates campaign funds to Hollywood Holocaust Documentation and Education Center State Representative Marty Kiar, who ran unopposed for District 97, donated a portion of his remaining campaign funds to The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Hollywood to assist with its capital campaign for the first Holocaust Museum in North Kiar hands Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Executive Vice America.

President Rositta E. Kenigsberg a check for the Center’s new Holocaust The Center’s Museum while standing in front of one of only nine rail cars left in the primary mission is world used in the Holocaust. to preserve, protect and perpetuate the in the world used in the Holocaust, authentic memory of the Holocaust by and perusing the oral history of the creating a permanent and irrefutable Holocaust, Kiar decided to donate his record of the testimonies of survivors, campaign funds to the cause. liberators and rescuers. And the new “The Center does such amazing Holocaust Museum will be the first to work with testimonials,” he said. “I teach the lessons of the Holocaust in believe it is so important to educate both English and Spanish. people in our state and country about “I had no idea that we had an the atrocities of the Holocaust so that educational facility like this and a soon those types of things never happen to be museum in our area,” Kiar said again.” after visiting the Center for the first Although family details are time. “I was thrilled to come and visit sketchy, Kiar noted that he himself it.” had lost family to the Holocaust on his After touring the Center, speaking paternal side of the family. with the survivors and volunteers, For more information, call 954viewing one of only nine rail cars 929-5690 or visit www.hdec.org.

ART & CULTURE

Hollywood resident fights for art and music classes in Broward schools Photo by Courtney Ortiz

BY CARON CONWAY LEAD CORRESPONDENT caron@hollywoodgazette.com

Federal bill recently approved restores Hollywood Central art programs Hollywood resident Alan Reitman is passionate about the arts, not only as a licensed mental health counselor who holds a double doctorate in group psychology and music therapy but also as the father of a young son who loves art.

Reitman, who founded the Cadenza Center for Psychotherapy and the Arts in Hollywood 10 years ago with his wife, Michelle, was stunned to learn last year that his son Sammy’s school, Hollywood Central Elementary, had eliminated its art classes and reduced its formal music program to just 14 hours a year per student.

“Most people who heard about this were absolutely appalled and shocked,” said Reitman, whose office services include both music therapy and art therapy.

He contacted Broward School District leaders about the “woeful lack of arts education” and put together a presentation on the benefits of arts in education for Hollywood Central’s School Advisory Council meeting last December. Reitman also enrolled his son in private art classes and transferred him this year to a Montessori school for second grade.

The watering down – and, in some cases, elimination – of so-called “specials” or elective classes in Broward public schools has become increasingly common in recent years as the district grapples with budget shortfalls. In addition to art, music and drama offerings, physical education classes and media programs have suffered, along with students, Reitman stressed.

One program in particular dealing with budget restraints is the Hollywood Hills High School Marching Band, which has struggled with funding deficits for several years, therefore forcing the band to step up its fundraising efforts.

Linda Bennett, president of the Band Parent Association at Hollywood Hills, said they have had to get creative with their fundraising in order to secure the money necessary to participate in state competitions. She said in addition to traditional car washes and bake sales, the band is also making Spartan Pride

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afghans and flip-flops to sell to students, parents, alumni, etc.

But the situation is improving at many Broward schools – including Hollywood Central Elementary, which has restored its art and music programs – thanks to a federal education bill approved last month. Broward will receive about $54 million to rehire teachers and other school employees as part of a new federal stimulus package that includes $10 billion earmarked for education jobs, and the School Board mandated the restoration of arts and other school programs that were cut because of funding deficits.

Just days before classes started, the Broward County School Board authorized Superintendent Jim Notter to start recalling nearly 100 laid-off teachers, including many arts and PE instructors. During the summer, 555 teachers in Broward and more than 700 other school system employees lost their jobs as the district struggled with a threeyear revenue loss of nearly $140 million.

Reitman would like to see full-time

formal art and music programs at all Broward schools. He points to studies that show that participation in schoolbased arts programs improves attention and reading, math, memorization and problem-solving skills; and provides an opportunity for children to participate in aesthetic experiences, learn to work cooperatively, develop fine and gross motor skills, and prepare for what may be a viable career in the arts.

Moreover, formal arts offerings in public schools raise test scores, lower the dropout rate and reduce youth violence, gang activity and anxiety, Reitman said.

“I work with kids who are violent, who have drug histories and who have nothing better to do after school than go rob houses for drugs,” he said.

High school students are required to take an arts class to graduate, but Reitman said an arts education needs to start much earlier. “Music and art help children express their emotions,” he said, adding that signs of abuse are usually first recognized in a child’s artwork.

Reitman’s investigation into arts

education in Broward schools “took me a long time and a tremendous amount of runaround,” he said. “It’s a scam. The wool is being pulled over people’s eyes in the state with regard to the arts.”

Reitman criticized what he calls a “stick-figure art education” that often utilizes general education teachers, lacks any formal assessments to measure students’ initial ability and progress and is not being taught according to the Sunshine State Standards.

“There is no model for using music or art as a core course in the curriculum,” Reitman said. “So why are there Sunshine State Standards when there’s nobody teaching to those standards?”

Reitman said enhanced arts programs would benefit both students and the community in general and should be a top priority in Broward schools. He hopes to encourage other parents to look into their school’s arts offerings, utilize resources from arts organizations such as the Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA), lobby state leaders, elect officials who support arts in education, organize school fundraisers to enhance arts programs and band together to form a countywide nonprofit political action committee.

A recently formed Facebook group, Broward Children need Music, Art, and PE!, is already nearly 3,000 members strong.

Reitman’s wish for all Broward students is to be able to “experience the power of the arts,” as he puts it.

“Every culture in the world has that.

Where’s our culture taking us? These are not fluff issues but extraordinary issues that speak to the core of our being human.”

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Immerse yourself in the art and culture scene of Hollywood by exploring this special issue of Hollywood Gazette.

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CHAMBER news Listen Up! Leadership Hollywood Graduates Give Insight on Behind the Scenes of the Leadership Program We can tell you to join Leadership Hollywood and all about the program ‘til we are blue in the face, but what better way to get the facts than from those who actually took part in one of Florida’s longest-standing leadership programs?

Meet the Graduates of Class 34!

Steven Alig of South Florida Web Studio Q. In one sentence, what is Leadership Hollywood to you?

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Q. What was your perception of Leadership Steven Alig Hollywood before joining the program?

A. I knew it was an important program just alone from the impressive alumni list.

Q. How was Leadership Hollywood beneficial to your professional life and personal life?

A. I have made lasting professional and personal relationships. Not just from our class mates but also from the other individuals involved in the program, including day chairs and sponsors.

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Q. What would you tell someone who was on the verge of joining the program?

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Q. What kind of leadership roles will you take now that you have graduated from the program?

A. I have been elected as an ex-officio member of the Chamber BOD and would like to become a full member next year. I am also a co-chair of the Technology Committee and will be co-chair of Media Day for Leadership Hollywood Class 35. I regularly attend the HOTMAC (Hollywood Office of Tourism Advisory Committee) meetings, and I am in discussions to join the BOD of another local non-profit as well.

Want to learn more about Leadership Hollywood? Log onto www.hollywoodchamber.org, or call Marie Suarez at 954.923.4000 or via e-mail at programs@hollywoodchamber.org. Deadline to submit your application is September 17th!

The Greater Hollywood chamber Opposes Amendment 4 Every small business, working family, teacher, health care provider, community leader, elected official, and mainstream environmentalist - every Florida voter - needs to know that our unique quality-of-life is at stake with Amendment 4.

But what is Amendment4? The proposed “Vote on Everything” amendment would force Florida voters – not the representatives they elect - to decide hundreds of technical comprehensive plan changes each year.

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of Commerce has taken a position opposing Amendment 4: • THE DISRUPTION of local communities and the daily lives of Floridians will be extraordinary.

Cities and counties will be required to hold elections for each proposed comprehensive plan change - not just major projects, but even minor technical details. In the last four years alone, this amendment would have required an average of over 10,599 additional local votes per year in Florida. In fact, had Amendment 4 been in place in 2006, the voters of Carrabelle - a small Franklin County town - would have seen 617 separate questions in a single ballot!

• THE DISORDER will further disenfranchise Florida’s already-fatigued electorate. Voters will be deluged with highly technical background materials prepared by the local government planning staff.

The legalese of proposed comprehensive plan changes, often puzzling for expert engineers and attorneys, will further dampen voter turnout. Lines at voting booths will grow as Floridians attempt the virtual impossibility of voting on hundreds of separate and often confusing ballot questions.

• THE COST will be astronomical. Every city and county in Florida will be burdened with the time and cost of holding additional elections to vote on proposed changes to comprehensive land use plans. Each of these elections will be costly. And with smarter growth stalled, Florida’s robust economy will taper off to a recession while property taxes skyrocket to pay the bills.

• THE RESULT will be a system that is far worse, not better. That’s why respected environmental leaders refuse to support the amendment. They know this amendment will not put a stop to all development, but will make well-planned, smarter growth impossible - thereby encouraging sprawl that reduces green space and makes effective growth management unachievable.

For more information on Amendment 4, please visit www.Florida2010.org.

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SEPT. chamber of commerce events Weds., Sept. 8th Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast

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Tues., Sept. 14th WOMEN Luncheon: Top 3 Items to Enhance Your Website 11:30 a.m. – Registration 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Presentation Memorial Hospital South 3600 Washington Street • Hollywood Speakers: Tom Korba of South Beach Grafix and Michele Fiorenza of Marketing Solutions

by Michele $20 Members / $30 future members / $40 at the door

Weds., Sept. 15th Professional Education Seminar: FREE Power Trading for Stock 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Online Trading Academy 1 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 218 Hollywood *Lunch will be provided!

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Fri., Sept. 17th Brown Bag & Benefits Learn the Benefits of being a Hollywood Chamber member!

11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 330 N. Federal Highway *Please bring your own lunch.

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Weds., Sept. 22nd Business After Hours 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Stix Cigar Lounge 4 South Federal Highway Dania Beach $7 members / $12 future members

Fri., Sept. 24th 8th Annual Grapes for Grades – Fundraising & Wine Tasting Event!

A portion of proceeds go to benefit the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hollywood Beach Marriott 2501 N. Ocean Drive • Hollywood TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 60 pre-event / $70 at the door REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS! Call the Chamber at 954-923-4000 to register for all your Chamber events or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org to R.S.V.P. online.

CHAMBER news

Business Around Hollywood Broward County’s Port Everglades Broward County’s Port Everglades is moving forward with finalizing an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to release a portion of an existing conservation easement in favor of creating a new, larger mangrove wetland habitat that will lead to expanded berth space at the South Florida seaport. The project will enable the Port to extend the Southport Turning Notch by approximately 950 feet, which

Member to Member “You do business with people you know and trust or people referred by people you know and trust. Both ingredients are established more quickly when you meet faceto-face,” says author Lillian D. Bjorseth in her online article Face to Face Networking: Still the Best Way to Start Business Relationships.

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce believes that in order to help our members get business, there must be the platform for these opportunities to flourish.

“The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has allowed me to increase my business substantially. The business from just one lead pays for your membership, and

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will accommodate larger ships that will be available with the expansion of the Panama Canal. This will create additional berth space for the size of cargo ships that currently call at Port Everglades.

This undertaking will keep us competitive with our port neighbor to the south and keeps additional revenues and jobs in Broward County.

Hollywood Beach Business Association To better improve our beautiful Hollywood Beach, the Hollywood Beach Business Association will be hosting a Landlord/Tenant Workshop September 14th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Due to feedback from hotel, condo and apartment owners/managers, this informative workshop will clarify some concerns and issues from a law enforcement prospective.

Anyone who owns or manages a beach property is encouraged to attend.

The workshop will be held in the early evening hours and will cover:

• Recommendations for improved lease agreements • How to recognize drug and prostitution activity • CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) • Basics of community policing • Establishing an information sharing network for property owners Interested in attending? Please email Sergeant Robert Wolfkill of the Hollywood Police Department at rwolfkill@hollywoodfl. org or call 954.967.4500.

• Hotel/Motel requirements • The eviction process

you create a network that knows no limits. In addition, I get to create meaningful, long lasting relationships with like-minded members of my community.”

- Lauren Hess of Veterans Courier Services, LLC

“Being a longtime member of the Chamber brings my company credibility. It is a source of comfort for potential customers who are play a vital part of our sales process. Showing that you spend the time and effort to be an active Chamber member shows a potential customer that they are dealing with a company that has the trust of the community.”

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Need a little help with your networking skills or business plan? Call 954.923.4000.

Gino Paparella of Gino’s ItalianAmerican Deli & Meat Market addressed Chamber members during the after hours event.

Former Dolphin’s Linebacker Twan Russell and GHCC Executive Director Anne Hotte at the August 13th Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast.

(L to R) Mr. Joe Mullen, Beth Tobin of Starpack, Inc. and Steven Farbman of the Law Offices of Steven Farbman were networking and enjoying a delicious array of Italian foods at the Chamber’s August Business After Hours held at Gino’s Italian-American Deli & Meat Market in Hollywood.

The Greater Hollywood Chamber ambassadors and 2010 GHCC President Alan Koslow (middle) welcomed new members to the Chamber during the August breakfast event.

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The Florida Youth Orchestra - a nonprofit organization committed to providing quality music education for children throughout South Florida regardless of race, religion, ethnic background or financial circumstance – boasts 340 children and has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall and at Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center, receiving standing ovations at both.

In addition, the Orchestra offers an outreach program for at-risk students called Music S.T.E.P.S. The program, which stands for Symphonic Training & Education Program for Students, provides students in second through fifth grades with a free musical instrument, music books and "I have had a weekly lessons. The Florida Youth massage in a Orchestra funds and administers spa, is that the entire program at no cost to the the type of systems. families or to the school massage But the orchestrayou always needs at programs, and funding toprovide offer these

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Chariots4Charities accepts cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, campers, boats, small aircrafts, utility and cargo trailers, heavy equipment, farm machinery and golf carts.

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ART & CULTURE

The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood Announces Winners of the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge More than 13,000 people visited the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood during renowned LEGO® artist Nathan Sawaya’s “Replay” exhibition, drawing the largest attendance in the Center’s 30+ year history. In conjunction with Sawaya’s exhibition, Florida residents had the opportunity to use their own LEGO® pieces to compete in the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge. On Sunday, Aug. 15, the Center awarded 12 first-place prizes.

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For Art Sake studio and gallery adds to blossoming Downtown Arts scene

Alan and Debbi Becker recently opened For Art Sake in Downtown Hollywood to fulfill their passion for the arts that corporate America could not satisfy.

After Debbie rekindled her passion by taking painting classes and opening her first studio with the help of Alan and fellow artist Joanne Berger, Debbie

still wanted more. She wanted to expand her studio concept and collaborate with other artists who wanted to learn, paint and show their work. So Alan and Debbi searched and found a location in the heart of Hollywood’s Historical District to do exactly that.

For Art Sake, located at 2000 Harrison St. #2, is a 1,400-sqaure-foot

studio with 16-foot-high ceilings. The separation of the entities at For Art Sake is unique, and when you enter the premises, the flow is as follows: Gallery: The Gallery is minimalistic, the style is inspired with the feel of a museum and it uses the newest method of hanging systems.

Alan and Debbie choose all the art work

hung in the gallery, and presently, the artwork (paintings and photographs) are from local artists. The gallery is open to anyone wishing to submit their work for review.

Classroom Environment (Creation Stations): The initial class offerings are Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, etc.), Photography, Drawing and Mixed Media. Additional class offerings will include Digital Art and Music.

Studio Space: If a two-hour class just doesn’t give you the time you need, For Art Sake offers open studio space by the day, week or month. All you need is some personal supplies, and For Art Sake takes care of the rest.

Local Hollywood photographer Tom Olsen will offer a Photography 101 class at For Art Sake, and registration is currently open. The class is designed for anyone with a simple camera who Local photographer Tom Olsen wants to know more about how to produce better imaging. The eighthour course divided into four, twohour classes is about learning to see, choosing the right light conditions and composition. Half of the class time will be theory and the other half will be field work.

The cost is $45 for each class session and $40 for students who register in advance for all four classes.

Anyone wanting to participate – or learn more – can register on For Art Sake’s website.

For Art Sake’s concept is simple: create an environment that takes art full circle.

Class, studio, gallery – learn it, work it, show it. But above all, For Art Sake offers a place to collaborate.

For more information, visit www.ForArtSake.com or call 954-9212533.

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By Brett Daly | associate editor

Hollywood resident Susana M. Nocquet-Lopez opened Ansu Gallery in Downtown Hollywood six years ago to share a love for the arts that she has cultivated since her childhood in Argentina, and the artist and gallery owner has not only found an outlet for her creative visions but also has provided other local artists with an opportunity to do the same.

Nocquet-Lopez specializes in hand-painted porcelain creations, which include murals on tiles and backsplashes and even “kissing time bells” for wedding receptions that signal for the bride and groom to kiss.

And while she originally learned how to paint on canvases, Nocquet-Lopez

said she grew curious about painting on porcelain after coming across artists in New Jersey using that art form.

After they shared their techniques with her and after she traveled to Limoges, France to further perfect her craft, Nocquet-Lopez found her niche.

“I thoroughly enjoy painting on porcelain,” she said. “The surface is more seductive. It’s softer and more appealing.”

Nocquet-Lopez displays her original artwork at Ansu Gallery and also creates art from the ideas of others.

Anyone who wants a particular picture painted simply has to bring his or her idea to Nocquet-Lopez and she will create it.

In addition to Nocquet-Lopez’s work, Ansu Gallery also features the

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Argentinian art aficionado attracts emerging talent at Ansu Gallery

Susana M. Nocquet-Lopez

work of other local artists, including painters, photographers and papier mache artists. More than a dozen are currently featured.

“I try to work with emerging artists – artists who aren’t well-known but want to be well-known,” she said. “It’s great because the artists all have their own style.”

And while she has resident artists always on display, Nocquet-Lopez also dedicates an area of the gallery to an artist that will show his or her work for one month. She kicks off the Solo Show the third Saturday of the month – which coincides with the Downtown

Hollywood ArtWalk event – with a vernissage, or preview. She said the event is a great way for artists to gain exposure and a great way for residents to view beautiful art by local artists.

She encourages artists to contact her if they are interested in showcasing their work.

“Ansu Gallery is a different kind of art gallery and a different kind of business that attracts people to Hollywood,” she said. “We’re getting a nice group of artists featured at the gallery.”

For more information about Ansu Gallery, located at 2028 Harrison St., visit www.ansugallery.com or call 954454-5632 or 954-912-4914.

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After ten years of serving residents decadent chocolates at her business in Downtown Hollywood, Darlene Eddy will relocate Amazing Chocolates to a new location. But she won’t go far.

Her chocolate fountains, handmade sweets and chocolate-dipped fruits will move to Stirling Road just off I-95 in Hollywood.

“I feel that we’re going to grow over here,” Eddy said about her decision to move her business’s location. “We have customers who come from surrounding cities, so this location will be more convenient for them.”

And to celebrate the move and ten years in business, Amazing Chocolates will expand their goody selection with treats like frozen hot chocolate. In addition, Eddy said Amazing Chocolates will now serve kosher chocolates. She said a rabbi ensures the business prepares the chocolates according to kosher standards and said all the ingredients are kosher certified.

Eddy said she looks forward to further expanding her business with her assistant, Mercy Holtzman, and serving

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“We have just about anything you can imagine,” Eddy said. “And we have high-quality products and superior service.”

For more information about Amazing Chocolates, now located at 2790 Stirling Road, visit www. amazingchocolates.com or call 954-9267800.

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DINING ADVENTURES with... marty and company Argentinean dining with a touch of casual Italian defines Kussifay Restaurant. In 2007, a beautiful young woman named Yanina had a vision for an eatery Marty Foyer and called her family restaurant in Argentina to help / food critic her with her dream.

The family arrived in Hollywood, started from scratch and now we have an authentic Argentinean restaurant with flavors that say olé.

Yanina and her sister Claudia could be college students, but don’t let their pretty looks fool you. These young women work very hard and sample new dishes as though they were preparing dishes for a wedding (how nice is that?). Kussifay is a small restaurant with a large authentic Argentinean menu. The main plates are full of surprises and flavors, and the restaurant is a typical hang-out for Argentineans.

When a restaurant has a following where families from Argentina go, that tells me a lot.

For starters: EmpanadasEmpanadas-Empanadas. I was told that they are the best in town: They are full of flavor with a choice of ground beef, chicken, spinach or ham and cheese.

At a $1.50 each, four of them could fill you up. Take home a dozen or more and it’s $13.80 a dozen or $1.15 each (wow… worth every penny). So we tried them all and my favorite was the chicken with flavors that burst in my mouth. The rolled Spiral Thin Sausage was grilled to perfection and served with Chimichurri Sauce that offered a perfect balance of spices. Ask for more

Churrasco steak and fries.

Chi Vita Al Sandwich consisting of steak, ham and cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and topped with a fried egg all in their homemade, oversized roll.

to dip your bread in. And speaking of bread, all the bread rolls and pizza dough are made in the two big ovens in the kitchen…smells like a bakery (yum).

The Main Event: Steak, Chicken and Fish are the staples for any Argentinean restaurant, but with Kussifay’s seasonings and Chimichurri sauce, you’re happy. We passed on the

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blood sausages and our eyes went to the table next to us. There was this

fabulous sandwich and a pasta dish that looked very interesting. So I ordered a Chi Vita Al Sandwich consisting of steak, ham and cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and topped with a fried egg all in their homemade, oversized roll.

My, oh my, let’s divide it four ways.

Next, approaching the table was a Four Cheese & Spinach Ravioli with mushrooms and ham cubes floating in a sauce called Caruso (fabulous). Take a piece of bread and dunk it in. There was more than enough food, bread and dipping sauce…we ate really well, and so will you. Calzones-PizzaPasta and more. Kussifay really has it all. Plus, the wine selection is on every wall and easily visible.

We passed on desserts except for the Crêpes filled with caramel and covered with sugar.

The perfect dessert for the perfect evening.

Here’s To Good Food…

Good Friends… Good Times and here’s To You Marty Foyer can be reached at diningadventures@aol.com or at 954-895-8000.

Marty Foyer with Yanina and her sister Claudia.

hollywood DINING guide Laura’s Cuban Restaurant First class Cuban food made with fresh and quality ingredients. Laura’s offers the best of Cuba’s Cuisine. Try their Pastelitos, or a real Cuban sandwich among many more delicious choices, and you can enjoy one of the several international brands of beers they offer. Comfortable, modern and artistic setting.

2723 Hollywood Blvd.

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Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant With 18 beers on tap – ranging from Irish favorites Guinness and Smithwicks, European Imports like Chimay and Carlsberg to home-based micro brews like Stone Pale Ale, Holy Mackerel and Thumper – there’s always plenty of variety to tempt your palate. They offer an array of traditional Irish food dishes like an Irish Breakfast, Fish ‘N’ Chips, Shepherd’s

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Pie, Bangers and Mash, and Beef and Guinness Pie, but they also have their famous handmade Burgers (with secret seasoning), vegetarian options and great wings.

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Sebastiano’s Are you in the mood for Authentic Italian food? Sebastiano’s to the rescue. Sebastiano’s has been in business in Hollywood for 26 years so you know they are doing something right. Great food & friendly service is what you will get. Chef Seb has many authentic family recipes that will sure leave you wanting to come back. So, take your appetite and go to Sebastiano’s today, oh and remember at Sebastiano’s, kids eat FREE Wednesdays from 4-8pm.

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Dandee Donut Factory This is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Their breakfast and lunch menus range from Donuts, Pancakes and Omelets to Pizza, Burgers and Steaks. Delicious homestyle cooked food with service that is rare to find these days. “Best donuts, best service, best coffee and great prices.”

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Shenanigan’s Shenanigan’s is the place for good times, good food and family fun.

Something for everyone. From their award-winning chicken wings to their famous homemade pizzas, their extensive menu can satisfy even the most discriminating tastes. You can also enjoy a cold one at the bar while

you watch a game.

Visit either one of their two Hollywood locations.

Shenanigan’s Sport Pub (West) 3303 West Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33021 954-981-9702 www.shenaniganspub.com Shenanigan’s East Side Pub 1300 South Federal Highway Dania, FL 33004 954-923-3008 shenaniganseastsidepub.com

Taboulli Enjoy the homemade, traditional Middle Eastern cuisine at Taboulli Restaurant.

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The Greek Joint The Greek Joint is Hollywood’s new critically-acclaimed take away / delivery Greek food restaurant offering

authentic Greek choices like salads, Gyros and Souvlakis. If you can’t get out of the office don’t worry, they will deliver. Whether you’re looking for a place for a business lunch or a romantic dinner, you have got to try The Greek Joint.

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Kussifay Experience our inventive Argentinean cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere. Inspired by the everyday family cooking, you’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in a relaxed dining room. From pizza to Churrascos and steaks there are many choices for a delicious lunch or dinner.

The ladies at Kussifay also have a good selection of wines to go with whatever you order. They truly bring a little of Argentina to Hollywood.

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ART & CULTURE

Landscape photographer opens gallery in Downtown Hollywood

BY BRETT DALY

The autumn leaves of Maine, the blue waters of the Caribbean and the rugged terrain of Colorado are now visible in Hollywood thanks to landscape photographer Tim Kiusalaas, who recently held the grand-opening of his gallery in Downtown Hollywood.

The Tim Kiusalaas Gallery showcases his latest work entitled “The American Landscape Collection” and features his photographs from all corners of the country.

Kiusalaas, a Pennsylvania native, first developed a passion for photography as a child. He grew up with a camera in his hand and a dark room in his basement, snapping and developing black and white pictures of his dogs on walks and geese at the lake where he worked as a lifeguard. And after honing his skills at Penn State, where he majored in Fine Arts, he became an advertising photographer. While traveling on assignment, Kiusalaas

found landscape photography and it soon dominated his work.

“I love the process of taking landscape pictures,” he said. “I love the solitude; I love watching the sun rise and the sun set and seeing it change the entire landscape with its bright-orange color. That’s how you get the dramatic landscape pictures.”

Kiusalaas said he travels for hours in search of the prime locations to capture his photographs and said he wants to do more than take a picture. He wants to capture a feeling, making people feel like they were there when they look at his images.

And to help capture the vivid colors of his photographs and make people feel like they were there, Kiusalaas develops his photographs on archival silver halide paper – which give the photo incredible depth and dimension, he said.

In addition, Kiusalaas said he tries to have something for everyone at his gallery. People can purchase small photographs or larger limited-

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edition pieces, which he will not print more than 450 copies – perfect, he said, for collectors looking for an investment that will increase over time.

And as for the reason Kiusalaas decided to open his gallery in Downtown Hollywood, he said it was because he thinks Hollywood is up and coming.

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Once they go, they love it because there are so many things to do.”

The gallery, located at 2029 Harrison St., is open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 to 9:30 p.m.

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REAL ESTATE

“Ask the Pink Realtor”

Hollywood Real Estate Q & A

BY ROCHELLE LE CAVALIER | rochellelecavalier@gmail.com

Dear Pink Realtor, We just received a “TRIM Notice” from Broward County about our property taxes. It says it is not a bill, but it does show our proposed property taxes. There is a ton of information, most of which makes no sense to me. What is “TRIM” and how can a normal person understand it?

Sincerely, Over-Taxed with Details Dear Detail, The “Truth In Millage” (TRIM) Notice is designed to inform you of your rights as a taxpayer. TRIM Notices are sent to property owners every August for taxes payable in November and are due no later than April. To protect your rights as a taxpayer, the TRIM Notice tells you: 1. The proposed market value and assessed value of your property this year compared to last year; 2. Tax-saving exemptions, if any, on your property this year and last year; and 3. The tax amounts and special fees proposed by each of your various taxing authorities (School Board, County Commission, City Commission, etc.); a comparison of the proposed new taxes versus last year’s taxes; and the locations and dates of the public hearings where you can voice your views on the proposed rates, according to the Broward County Property Appraiser website.

There is indeed a lot of detail included in the TRIM Notice.

A booklet is included to walk homeowners through each section and contains detailed explanations.

Should you have more questions, the Broward Country Property Appraiser website has an excellent Frequently Asked Questions section and a friendly staff available via phone or e-mail.

Dear Pink Realtor, My TRIM Notice shows my proposed taxes are going up this year.

The value of my house has definitely gone down, but the taxes are higher!

How is this possible? Obviously Broward needs the money for schools etc., but why am I paying more taxes when my home is worth less?

Sincerely, Paying the Price Dear Price, One possible explanation is the homestead “recapture” rule. If you have a Homestead Exemption and your “Save Our Homes” (SOH) value is less than the market value as of Jan. 1, Florida Administrative Code Rule 12D-8.0062(5) orders the Property Appraiser to increase your overall assessed value each year (up to the 3 percent annual cap level) until it eventually reaches the same amount as the market value.

The Department of Revenue set this year’s SOH rate at 2.7 percent. Roughly 177,000 Broward homeowners will unfortunately experience the recapture effects of this law in 2010, even though their overall market values fell. Those impacted by recapture are mostly owners who either purchased and homesteaded their properties before 2001 or newer purchasers who recently moved portability savings to a new property. Talk to your State Senator and Representative if you believe this recapture provision should be amended or repealed.

If you believe the assessed value of your property is higher than the fair market value, contact the Broward Country Property Appraiser. Call 954-357-6830 and ask to speak with a deputy appraiser. If they are not able to quickly resolve the matter, file a petition with the Value Adjustment Board by the Sept. 20, 2010 deadline.

IMPORTANT: If you wait until you receive your tax bill in November, it will be too late to make any changes to your assessed value and the tax rates.

Dear Pink Realtor, My husband and I read your column religiously and love how you make Real Estate so simple and easy to understand. We have an investment property (a house we rent out) in Hollywood and want to meet other Real Estate Investors in the area to continue to learn more about the business and network. Where can we connect with other investors?

Sincerely, Looking for Real Estate Connections

Dear Looking, Thank you for the nice compliment!

Your best bet is Real Estate Investor Associations, commonly called REIAs. Most REIAs are run by actual local real estate investors and hold meetings once a month.

Meetings include time to mingle and network, educational presentations, Q-and-A sessions and opportunities to make deals with other investors in your area. Attending meetings in other areas can also be beneficial.

Dues to join are reasonable and many REIAs will allow nonmember guests to attend meetings for a small fee. (BREIA, for example, charges $20.) The real value is in the networking opportunity and the educational presentations. REIAs feature speakers with decades of realworld experience willing to share it all.

Broward Real Estate Investors Association (BREIA) is the largest REIA in Broward County and meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the Fishing Hall of Fame near Griffin Road and I-95 (www.breia. com). Dade Real Estate Investors Association (DREIA) meets the third Wednesday of each month at Miami Shores Country Club (www.dreia. org). Search for REIAs nationally at www.nationalreia.com.

Shameless plug: Rochelle LeCavalier will be presenting “Sure it is Cheap, But is it a Deal?

Real Estate Analysis for Today’s Market” followed by live Q-and-A session at Dade Real Estate Investors Association Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at Miami Shores Country Club.

LeCavalier has an extensive background in land development, construction, mortgage banking, and real estate sales, marketing and management with more than 15 years experience in the industry. She is known as the “Pink Realtor” around South Florida where she and her team cheerfully serve the real estate needs of many clients. In addition, LeCavalier serves as Fund Manager for SISCO Limited Partners, a private equity fund that rehabilitates foreclosed properties and rents them via affordable housing programs in Broward County, and she is a licensed Real Estate Agent and an Accredited Residential Manager (IREM, ARM).

Mortgage Troubles?

There Are Dignified Solutions to Foreclosure You may have done everything right, but in today’s housing market, it’s becoming more common for responsible homeowners to find themselves with an unaffordable mortgage.

If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure and doesn’t know what to do, know that there are better options and very strong reasons to pursue them.

Through the new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program, or HAFA, you may be eligible for a $3,000 incentive to avoid foreclosure by pursuing a SHORT SALE or deed-in-lieu, two dignified foreclosure alternatives.

I’ve written a report that details how you can benefit from these foreclosure alternatives.

You can download the report here:

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calendar of events ONGOING HOLLYWOOD TRAILS BICYCLE TOURS

Mention the Hollywood Gazette for $5 off “Historic Architecture, Notorious Mob Bosses & Movie Locations,” “ECO-Mangroves,” “City of the Arts” or “Hardcore ECO” bicycle tours ranging from 6-27 miles; times & duration vary; Hayes St. & the Broadwalk; $40-$55. Call 202-375-0283.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Beginning Sept. 11, exhibitions at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood include Sinisa Kukec: And Yet Another Wayward Landscape, Stephan Tugrul: En Masse & Patrick DeCastro: Quand le Soleil Brille; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. & noon-4 p.m.

Sun.; 1650 Harrison St.; $7 adults, $4 students/seniors/ages 4-13, & free to Center members & children under 4. Call 954-921-3274.

JEWISH WAR VETS SOUGHT

The Jewish War Veterans of Post 613 meet the first Sunday of every month; 10 a.m.; Meyerhoff Senior Center, 3081 Taft St. Call Morton Weiner, 954-961-3330.

SCORE VOLUNTEERS

SCORE #235 trains volunteers to counsel individuals in business or those who want to start a new business; 3475 Sheridan St., Suite 203. Call Phyllis Schwartz, 954-966-8415.

SENIOR PROGRAMS

Free classes for ages 60+ include Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Current Events, Painting, Jewelry Making, Brain Aerobics, Bridge & Defensive Driving; field trips & Adult Day Care Program also offered; Joseph Meyerhoff/Southeast Focal Point Senior Center, 3081 Taft St. Call Janet, 954-966-9805.

WALKING CLUB

Commit 2B Fit program for all ages on a 2-mi. walking path, with T-shirt & certificate for reaching distance goals & bandanas for canine companions; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; free ($1.50 weekend/holiday park admission for ages 6 & up). Call 954985-1980.

GOLF IN NO TIME

Learn the fundamentals of golf in 6 weekly lessons; various days & times available; Orangebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr.; $89/session. Call 954-967-4653, ext. 4.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS

Nonprofit single-parent group offers indoor & outdoor activities for both children & adults & adults only. Call Susan, 954-484-6484.

GLASSBLOWING STUDIO

Lessons for 1-3 people ages 16 & older, from beginners to advanced, are offered, as well as free demonstrations; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1.

Call 954-649-8930 or 561-504-7847.

JEWELRY MAKING STUDIO

Learn how to create your own jewelry

in group or private classes; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1.

Call 305-450-5125 or 954-627-4036.

ARTIST STUDIO

“Creating Art with Purpose” art classes are offered by George Gadson Studios; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-822-5425.

HILLCREST FAMILY GOLF PROGRAM

Juniors playing with a paying adult enjoy complimentary Callaway rental clubs every day of the year; Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, 4600 Hillcrest Dr. Call 954-987-5000.

MONDAYS KINDER CHEFS

Cooking class for ages 3½-8; 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

HATHA YOGA CLASS

Instructor-led class for adults; 6:45-8 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $10/session. Call 954-926-2480.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Stay aware of your cardiovascular health; 9:30-11 a.m.; Memorial Senior Partners, 7031 Taft St.; free. Call 954-963-8030.

PRENATAL KUNDALINI YOGA

Strengthening postures & breathing techniques safe for all trimesters assist relaxation during labor & birth; 6-7 p.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave. Call instructor Jiwan Kaur, 954-445-6775.

BEACH MEDITATION

Bring a chair; 5 p.m. (weather permitting); 1201 S. Ocean Dr. (behind the Summit Condo); free. Call Susie, 305439-1993, or Rocki, 954-548-5760.

HOLLYWOOD TOASTMASTERS CLUB

Become the speaker & leader you want to be; 7 p.m.; Temple Sinai of Hollywood, 1400 N. 46th Ave. Call 954-309-5751.

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARS

Live music varies from easy listening to line dancing, R&B to rock ‘n’ roll; 7:30-9 p.m. (weather permitting); Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call 954-921-3404.

POLE FITNESS CLASS

Tone up & lose weight while learning some pole moves; 10-11 a.m.; Sensual Souls Pole Dance and Fitness Studio, 2850 Stirling Rd., Suite H; $20/class. Call 954-926-POLE (7653).

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY KUNG FU CLASSES

For ages 4-12; 5 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION

Adult classes; 7:30-9 p.m. Mon. & 9:3010:30 a.m. Wed.; Temple Beth El, 1351

S. 14th Ave. Call instructor Jiwan Kaur, 954-445-6775.

ATEMI-RYU KARATE CLASSES

Ages 5 & up learn self-confidence, discipline & respect; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; $6.50/class.

Call 954-985-1980 or instructor Joseph Williams, 954-275-6121.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MOMMIES IN MOTION

Lunch meeting; noon; Hollywood Rotary Clubhouse, 2349 Taylor St. Call Richard Ferrara, 954-921-4500.

RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

10-11 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Roz, 954-962-7447.

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10 p.m.; Shenanigans, 3303 Sheridan St. Call 954-981-9702.

LAUGHTER YOGA

Adult classes; 7 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

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All ages are welcome at World Tae Kwon Do classes; 6-7:15 p.m.; Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Rd.; $30/month. Call 954-243-7297.

DANCE CLASSES

Modern, liturgical, ballet, jazz & lyrical for ages 5 & up presented by the Feet That Preach Institute; 6-8:30 p.m.; McNicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave.; $30 residents, $40 nonresidents. Call Shirley Jones, 754-368-3171.

YOGA GENTLE CLASSES WITH MARY

Bring a mat, towel & dress in comfortable clothing; 9:30-10:45 a.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $10/class or $65/8 classes.

Call 954-921-3600.

MONDAY & FRIDAY SCRABBLE

Enjoy the popular game for fun & competition; 12:30-3:30 pm; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $5.50 yearly club dues/ residents, $11/nonresidents. Call 954921-3600.

MONDAY – THURSDAY TEEN LOUNGE

Watch TV, listen to music & play favorite board & card games with friends; 6-8:30 p.m.; McNicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave.; free. Call 954-921-3511.

MONDAY – FRIDAY HOLLYWOOD BRIDGE CLUB

Featuring triple master points every day & refreshments, with supervised play available Mon. & Thurs.; 12:30 p.m.; Temple Sinai, 1400 N. 46th Ave.; $8 entry fee. Call David, 954-600-1899, or Sedat, 954-790-3010.

AEROBICS AT THE YMCA

High- and low-impact step aerobics; mornings & evenings; 3161 Taft St. Call Patty Ceballos, 954-989-9622.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY FENCING CLASSES

Olympic saber & foil fencing classes are offered for kids, teens & adults; times vary; Hollywood Sabre Fencing Academy, 2000 Harrison St. Call 954-966-1240 for fees & to schedule a free introductory session.

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ROTARY CLUB

Fitness class features cardiovascular, strength & flexibility training (children optional); 9-10 a.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; $7/class or $60/10 classes. Call 954-864-9098.

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Participate in a blend of playful breathing techniques & stretching exercises that stimulate laughter; 8:30 a.m.; T.Y. Park (Pavilion 4), 3300 N. Park Rd. Call 954989-3774.

No subtitles; 7 p.m.; German American Society of Hollywood, 6401 Washington St.; $2 (meal available for $5 at 6:30 p.m.). Call 954-322-6227.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

7-8:30 p.m.; Memorial Regional Hospital South (1st Floor West), 3600 Washington St.; free. Call Brenda Ferriolo, 954-7916318.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

2:30-4:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free (metered parking). Call 954-9213600.

KUNDALINI YOGA FOR ADULTS

Learn breathing techniques, postures & meditation with Mitar Kaur, IKYTA certified, to improve the immune system, increase flexibility, reduce stress & heighten awareness; 9:30 a.m.; The Goddess Store, 2017 Harrison St. Call 954-696-9299.

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL

Learn how to use your daily self-monitored blood glucose to improve diabetes control with Internet tools; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free.

Call 954-270-2662 to register.

YOGA WITH SARASWATI

Classical Hatha Yoga classes are based on the Sivananda Method; 6:30-8:15 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $15 per class or $90/10 classes. Call 954-921-3600.

ADULT BALLET CLASSES

7:30-8:30 p.m.; Dance Explosion, 6878 Stirling Rd.; $60/6-wk. session. Call 954-983-9899.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Discuss your problems with diabetes & have your prescription checked using the new Personal Diabetes Prescription Checker; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600.

KIWANIS CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD

Lunch meeting; noon; Orangebrook Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr. Call Dick LePage, 954-608-9865.

MUSIC CLASS FOR BABIES & CHILDREN

“Music with Mar.” music & movement class for children & adults to participate in together; 10 a.m.; Nativity School, 5200 Johnson St.; $7/session per family or $30 for 5 classes. Call 954-665-9841.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Photography 101 is designed for anyone with a simple camera who wants to learn to produce better imaging & includes both theory & field work; 6-8 p.m.; For Art Sake Gallery, 2000 Harrison St.; $45/ class or $160/4 classes. Call 954-9212533.

TUESDAY – THURSDAY 3HO KUNDALINI YOGA

As taught by Yogi Bhajan for all ages & levels: Postures, Breathing, Meditation, Chanting, Massage, Diet, Hygiene; 6-7

p.m.; 3901 S. Ocean Dr.; $15 (1st class free with 10 paid classes). Call Sadhana Kaur Khalsa, 954-237-4186.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY DANCE CLASSES

Dance Explosion offers classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop & lyrical/contemporary for ages 3 to teens; David Park Recreation Center, 108 N. 33 Ct.; $40/ month. Call 954-985-5674.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY GROUP FITNESS

Adult classes; 6 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

FILM FLAM

Enjoy a movie & light refreshments; 10 a.m.-noon; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.; $1. Call 954-9213408.

TUESDAY & FRIDAY ASHTANGA YOGA WITH RONNI

Bring a mat & towel & experience dynamic Yoga sequences that sculpt the outside & open the inside; 9-10:20 a.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $15/class or $90/10 classes. Call 340-626-9642.

BEGINNER POLE DANCING CLASS

Learn the basics of pole dancing while toning and sculpting the body; 6-7 p.m.; Sensual Souls Pole Dance and Fitness Studio, 2850 Stirling Rd., Suite H; $20.

Call 954-926-POLE (7653).

WEDNESDAYS KARATE CLASSES

USA Goju Karate classes develop courtesy & self-confidence while teaching self-defense; 6-7 p.m. (beginner kids), 7-8 p.m. (adults); Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave.; $30/month resident ($20/2nd family member), $35/ month nonresident. Call Ed Gonzalez, 305-801-3361.

PEE WEE TENNIS LESSONS

For ages 4-8; 5:30-7 p.m.; David Park Tennis Center, 510 N. 33rd Ct.; $15/session. Call 954-967-4237.

SOUTH BROWARD BUSINESS COUNCIL

Broward’s oldest networking business organization; 7:30-8:45 a.m.; Club at Emerald Hills, 4100 N. Hills Dr. Call Jim Stoodley, 954-962-9997.

RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

7-8 p.m.; Hillcrest Playdium, 1100 Hillcrest Dr.; free. Call Roz, 954-962-7447.

MEN’S GOLF GROUP

Register for 9 holes of golf & dinner with the Hollywood Men’s Golf Association; 4:30 p.m.; Orangebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr.; $25 annual dues.

Call Brian, 954-967-4653, ext. 24.

MUSIC THEORY CLASSES

For ages 4-6 & 7-11; 3:30 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN’

R&B ballroom dancing; 7-8:30 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.; $10. Call 954-921-3408.

VINYASA YOGA WITH RONNI FORD

Experience dynamic Yoga sequences that sculpt the outside & open the inside, & master the Ujjayi breath for a strong practice; 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr. Call 340-626-9642.

LIVE SAX MUSIC

Mighty Horn Music presents saxophonist Travis Bridges playing a variety of Billboard chart toppers in a smooth mixture of soulful, jazzy, inspirational blends;

calendar of events 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Luce Restaurant, 1906 Harrison St. Call Mighty Horn Music, 786-487-7338.

THURSDAYS BLUE MOON THURSDAY

Performances by local bluesinspired musicians; 7 p.m.; Main Stage, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free.

Call 954-921-3500.

KARAOKE NIGHT

American Legion Post 92 serves up dinner & karaoke; 5-8 p.m. dinner, 6-10 p.m. karaoke; 211 N. 21st Ave. Call 954-923-2760.

MOVIE MANIA

Enjoy popcorn & new video movie releases on a 73-inch HDTV; 1:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $1. Call 954-9213600.

LAUGHTER YOGA

Relieve stress & anxiety while creating inner peace; 7-8 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free; metered parking. Call 954-921-3600.

CHEERLEADING CLASSES

Little League cheerleading classes for ages 4-7; 4:30 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TAI CHI

9-10 a.m. Wed. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thurs.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr. Call 954-921-3600.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Share your loss with others; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Memorial Regional Hospital South, 3600 Washington St.; free. Presented

by Hospice By The Sea. Must RSVP: 954-985-6371.

ZAMAR SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

Piano, boys’ violin & band classes for ages 6 & older, with scholarships & family discounts available; 3-5 p.m. Wed. & 3-7:30 p.m. Thurs.; McNicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave. Call Dr. Brown, 954-288-5443.

BNI HOLLYWOOD SYNERGY CHAPTER

Members of BNI (Business Network Int’l.), a business & professional networking organization, share ideas, contacts & referrals; 7 a.m. breakfast meeting; Orangebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr. Call Rene Curbelo, 305-651-5777

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY CARDIO P.A.R.A.D.E.

Dance your way into better shape to the rhythms of salsa, samba, merengue, konpa, soca & hip hop; 8 p.m. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m. Sat.; Synergize, 1948 Tyler St.; $10/class (1st class free).

Call 954-924-4465.

OJIMA REIKI

Noninvasive mind-body technique used for stress reduction & deep relaxation includes a 15-minute guided imagery meditation; 7-8:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $5 donation.

Call 954-921-3600.

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BEGINNERS’ YOGA

Classical Hatha Yoga classes are based on the Sivananda Method; 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $81/9 classes. Call 954-921-3600.

TAI CHI CLASSES

Beginners classes are offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society of USA; 10-11:30 a.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St. Call 954-921-3408.

KIDOKINETICS TRIAL CLASS

Ages 3-8 improve fitness & health in a high-energy, noncompetitive atmosphere that emphasizes fun & confidencebuilding; 4:30-5:15 p.m.; David Park, 108 N. 33rd Ct.; free. Call 954-385-8511.

BEACH PARTY

Features Exotic Factory pole dancers & food & drink specials; 10:30 p.m.; Vedu’s Fish and Burger Shack, 1500 N. Broadwalk. Call Manny, 954-668-3296.

BINGO NIGHT

Featuring Cover-All-Jackpot & Lucky Ball Jackpot; 6-9 p.m.; American Legion Post 92, 211 N. 21st Ave. Call 954-923-2760.

PROPERTY TAX OUTREACH

Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office will assist taxpayers with Homestead, Senior and other exemption applications & answer questions on property taxes (various documents required to file); 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call 954-357-6035.

LADIES’ NIGHT

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8:30-9:30 p.m.; Dance Explosion, 6878 Stirling Rd.; $60/6-wk. session. Call 954-983-9899.

for ladies & live entertainment by jazz singer Dede; 5-10 p.m.; Sage French Café & Oyster Bar; 2000 Harrison St. Call 954-3919466.

YOGA WITH SARASWATI

Classical Hatha Yoga classes are based on the Sivananda Method; 5:20 & 6:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $12 per class or $80/10 classes. Call 954-921-3600.

FRIDAYS BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST

Experience this oceanside cultural arts performance series at the outdoor Hollywood Beach Theater; 7-9 p.m.; Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980.

KIDS EAT FREE DOWNTOWN

Ages 10 & younger enjoy a free kids’ menu meal when accompanied by an adult ordering an entrée; 4-7 p.m.; A La Turca, Café Italia, Dolce Vita, Exotic Bites, Huang’s Mandarin House, Los Pinchos, Orale Mexican Restaurant, Sage Café & Oyster Bar, Spice Resto-Lounge, Taboulli, Taverna Yiamas or The Little Bakery. Call the Downtown CRA, 954-921-3016.

TIKI SUNSETS HAPPY HOUR

Features live music & entertainment at the poolside Lava Tiki Bar & Grille; 6-9 p.m.; Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, 4000 S. Ocean Dr.; no cover charge & free valet parking before 7 p.m. Call 954-454-4334.

RAINBOW ART CLASS

For ages 2-3; 4-4:45 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205

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Provides an upscale climate for quality singles to dine, meet & mingle at dinners & dances; 7 p.m.; various restaurants. Call 954-723-9608.

SATURDAYS

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CLASSIC MOVIES NIGHT

Network with classic-film lovers; 7 p.m.; TheMeetUpClub.com, 1940 Harrison St. (Mezzanine).

Call 954-367-6723.

BALLROOM DANCING

Includes dinner & free line dance lessons; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Hollywood Moose Lodge, 2907 Taylor St.; $10. Call 954-927-0826.

WATERCOLOR CLASSES

With instructor Henriette Arnold; 10 a.m.-noon; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr. Call 954-9204574.

TODDLER MUSIC CLASSES

Ages 2-5 along with their parent/caregiver will sing, move, imagine, play & create with Wee Wiggle and Sing; 9:30 a.m.; Kay Gaither Community Center, 6291 Funston St.; $80/8 wks. (free trial class & ongoing registration). Call 954 967-4234.

OPEN MIC FRIDAYS

7:30-9:30 p.m.; Mega Bite Cyber Café, 1910 Hollywood Blvd.; free admission. Call 954-237-2888.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY DOG BEACH OF HOLLYWOOD

Dogs must have current rabies tag & owners are responsible for waste cleanup; 5-9 p.m.; North Beach between Pershing & Custer streets; weekend daily pass is $5/resident, $10/nonresident (per dog); 6-month pass is

DANCING IN THE PARK AFTER DARK

Enjoy DJ music & disco dancing under a giant disco ball; 8-10 p.m.; in the Plaza at the ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Spoken word & acoustic music; 7 p.m.-midnight; Harrison Cafe, 2028 Harrison St. Call 954-3675982.

IMAGINATION HOUR

Storytelling for children; 3 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle playground, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

FITNESS BOOT CAMP

Adult program combines specific methods of military training, martial arts & fitness; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-9213500 or 954-963-7712.

ADULT YOGA CLASSES

Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Art School, 1626 Harrison St. Call 954-921-3274 for times & fees.

ARTSPARK SATURDAY MARKET

Featuring fresh flowers, plants & prepared food vendors; 4-9 p.m.; Palm Court, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 305-531-0038.

JUNIOR GOLF CLINICS

Program for ages 15 & younger includes the use of Junior Callaway Clubs; 10-11 a.m.; Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, 4600 Hillcrest Dr.; $15. Call 954987-5000.

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calendar of events SATURDAY & SUNDAY FUN SHOP CREATION STATION

Interactive children’s art activities; 4-5:30 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle playground, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-923-1950.

AQUARIUM: BEHIND THE SCENES

Get a closer look at a 3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium & learn about its inhabitants; 2-2:30 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $1. Call 954-926-2480.

SUNDAYS ORGANIC GREEN MARKET

Leo

Six-month-old Leonidas “Leo” Kommatas – a Hollywood native – crawls, growls and laughs. His big sister Anna calls him “lil pickle” because she said sometimes he’s sour and sometimes he’s sweet. Leo’s parents, Elena and Tino, are the proud parents of three children.

Want your baby to be Hollywood Gazette’s ‘Baby of the Month’?

E-mail a hi-res photo with the following information: Name of Parents; Name of Baby; Age; and Special Traits to brett@hollywoodgazette.com.

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Featuring Josh’s Organic Garden; 9 a.m.-5:31 p.m., rain or shine; Harrison St. & the Broadwalk. Call 954-4563276.

PALM COURT JAZZ

Light, breezy jazz music; 4 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-9213500.

K9 CHARM SCHOOL

All ages can learn commands (sit, down, stand, come & stay) as well as leash walking & how to handle problems such as jumping & improving attention; 8 or 9 a.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; $125/5 wks., plus $1.50 park weekend entrance fee. Must preregister: 954-357-8811.

SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE

Enjoy an open bar, full brunch & desserts aboard The Grand Floridian yacht; 12:30-2:45 p.m. sailing; depart from Diplomat Landings, 3555 S. Ocean Dr.; $55 adult (includes tax & tip), $27.50 ages 6-12 & free for kids under 6. Call 954-771-0102.

TAI CHI

Adult classes; 9 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954921-3500.

FRI., September 3 FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS

Family social features a bounce house, clowns, arts & crafts, games & karaoke; 5-9 p.m.; Anniversary Park, Hollywood Blvd. & 20th Ave.; free. Call 954-921-3404.

TAI CHI

Demonstration class; 9-9:30 a.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free.

Call 954-921-3600.

SAT., September 4 KAYAK FOR BEGINNERS

Skills include basic stroke, longdistance paddling, sea-kayaking &

Sasha

James Andexler and his fiancée, Allison Blumenstock, inherited Sasha from a 21-yearold friend that did not survive cancer. And although many pitbulls are portrayed as aggressive, Andexler’s brother, John, said this 2-year-old pitbull knows only love.

Do you want your pet to be “Pet of the Month”?

E-mail a hi-res photo with the following information: • Name (owners/parents); • Pet (breed and name); • Age & Gender; and • Special traits & talents to brett@hollywoodgazette.com.

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safety; 9-11:30 a.m.; Holland Park, Johnson St. & 6th Ave.; $35 (ages 15+); must pre-register. Call instructor Colleen, 954-328-5231.

MUSIC CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD

Guests are welcome at this monthly meeting; 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1530 Hollywood Blvd. Call 954-985-6867.

SUN., September 5 HISTORIC HAMMERSTEIN HOUSE TOUR

7:30-9 a.m.; Seminole Indian Casino, 4150 State Rd. 7; $12 Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce members, $20 future members. Must register: 954-923-4000.

FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING

One-on-one business counseling sessions are sponsored by the City of Hollywood; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call M.D. Stewart & Associates, 954-703-7976.

The house, designed in 1935 by prominent Hollywood architect Bayard Lukens in the “Tropical Modern” style, is shown to the public free of charge by the Hollywood Historical Society; 1-4 p.m.; 1520 Polk St.; free. Call 954-923-5590.

HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Presented by Gold Coast Coin Club of Hollywood; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Ct.; free. Call 954-967-4236.

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MON., September 6 HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954394-3342.

TUES., September 7 THE JOY OF YIDDISH CLUB

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the singing of traditional Yiddish folk songs, participate in the telling of Yiddish humor & discuss the rich tradition of Yiddish culture, heritage & “hochma”; 10:30 a.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave.; free. Call Al Lipton, 305-937-7007.

TAI CHI

Demonstration class; 6:30-7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free.

Call 954-921-3600.

FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING

One-on-one business counseling sessions are sponsored by the City of Hollywood; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call M.D. Stewart & Associates, 954-703-7976.

WED., September 8 GFWC HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB

Guests are welcome to socialize, network & bring an appetizer or beverage to share at this monthly meeting, which will feature the topic “It’s a Volunteer Thing”; 6-9 p.m.; 501 N. 14th Ave.; free. Call 954-925-9394.

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Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954394-3342.

THURS., September 9

Meeting open to the public features a fine-art demonstration, lively conversation & camaraderie; 7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call Peggy Austen, 954-924-1818.

MS SUPPORT GROUP

Conducted by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation; 6:30-8 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954921-3600.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Monthly support group hosted by Valerie Panciera-Rieth; 6:30 p.m.; Landmark Funeral Home, 4200 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call 954-989-8220.

FRI., September 10 FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS

Family social features a bounce house, clowns, arts & crafts, games & karaoke; 5-9 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free.

Call 954-921-3404.

NIGHT HIKE BY THE SEASHORE

Naturalist-led hike for all ages at North Beach Park; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; meet at Anne Kolb Nature Center Exhibit Hall at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $3. Must pre-register: 954-926-2480.

SAT., September 11 QUILT GUILD EXHIBITION

All ages can learn to quilt with the Southern Stars Quilt Guild; 1-4 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Carol Russo, 954-926-2430, ext. 227.

TUES., September 14 TASTE OF WASHINGTON PARK

Presented by the Washington Park Homeowners Association; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Rd.; $10. Call 954-987-0625.

WOMEN LUNCHEON

Topic is “Top 3 Things to Optimize Your Website”; noon-1 p.m.; Memorial Hospital South, 3600 Washington St.; $20 Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce members, $30 future members, $40 at the door. Must register: 954-923-4000.

JUNIOR CHAMBER MEETING

The Greater Hollywood Junior Chamber (Jaycees) general meeting & networking are open to all; 6-7 p.m.; Jaycees Hall, 2930 Hollywood Blvd. Call Executive Director Debra Gronvold, 954-981-4378.

WED., September 15 “PARTY WITH A PURPOSE”

Networking & fundraising event featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, half-price cocktails, business card drawings, & free shuffleboard & billiards will benefit WHAT ORGANIZATION; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dave & Buster’s, 3000 Oakwood Blvd.; $10.

Call 954-962-8180.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMINAR

Topic is “FREE Power Trading for Stock”; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; Online Trading Academy, 1 Oakwood Blvd., Suite 218; free for Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce members, $25 for future members. Must register: 954-923-4000.

VETERANS MEETING

All veterans are invited to the American Legion Post 308 West Hollywood meeting; 7 p.m.; Driftwood Recreation Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave. Call 954296-1242.

HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954394-3342.

THURS., September 16 ENGLISH CAFE

Adult literacy program; 10:30 a.m.noon; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Carol Russo, 954-926-2430, ext. 227.

FRI., September 17 FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS

Family social features a bounce house, clowns, arts & crafts, games & karaoke; 5-9 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free.

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SAT., September 18 ARTWALK

Stroll through Downtown Hollywood’s galleries & boutiques & enjoy complimentary refreshments at all galleries & participating businesses; 7-10 p.m.; pick up a guided map at Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, 2028 Harrison St., Suite 1; free. Call 954-921-3404.

ECOACTION DAY

Volunteers ages 13 & up who want to help clear natural areas of garbage & invasive plants should bring a hat, gloves, sunscreen & drinking water; 9 a.m.-noon; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; free. Must pre-register: 954-9262480.

SUN., September 19 HOLLYWOOD BEACH LATIN FESTIVAL

17th annual event showcases Latin culture with traditional & folkloric music on two stages, dancing, food, arts & crafts, a health court & children’s activities; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Beach Broadwalk between Michigan & Garfield streets; free admission. Call 954-921-3404.

FREE GALLERY ADMISSION DAY

Enjoy three exhibitions: Sinisa Kukec: And Yet Another Wayward Landscape, Stephan Tugrul: En Masse & Patrick DeCastro: Quand le Soleil Brille; noon-4 p.m.; Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.; free.

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All ages are welcome to learn about gardening in South Florida, share tips & trade plants; 7-9 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., Rm. 11. Call 954-921-3404.

HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954-394-3342.

TUES., September 21 DEPRESSION GLASS CLUB

South Florida Depression Glass Club promotes awareness & appreciation of depression-era glassware through lectures, publications & exhibits; 7:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; Call 954-964-8073.

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One-on-one business counseling sessions are sponsored by the City of Hollywood; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free.

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THURS., September 23 ENGLISH CAFE

Adult literacy program; 10:30 a.m.-noon; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Carol Russo, 954-9262430, ext. 227.

FRI., September 24 GRAPES FOR GRADES

8th annual fundraising & wine-tasting event benefits the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Marriott, 2501 N. Ocean Dr.; $60 pre-event or $70 at the door. Call the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 954-923-4000.

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For adults; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Carol Russo, 954-926-2430, ext. 227.

TUES., September 28 YIDDISH FILM SERIES

The entire community is invited to enjoy a film; 1:30 p.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave.; $2 contribution to the temple.

Call Al Lipton, 305-937-7007.

WED., September 29 ENGLISH CAFE

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THURS., September 30 MOVIE CLUB

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People are always asking me what they can do to make their website more effective. Unfortunately by the time they get to me, they have usually spent thousands of dollars with other firms and ended up with nothing more than a slightly better version of what they already had, leaving them frustrated with very little budget left.

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