Be a Point of Light This Holiday Season

■ PUBLISHER’S PAGE Be a Point of Light This Holiday Season

Small acts of kindness can be contagious. A few years ago, when our kids were in Elementary School, Christy dropped them off at school and decided to go to the drive-through at a coffee shop. When she got to the window, with her credit card in hand, the barista told her that the driver of the car in front of her had already paid for her order. Christy looked up, but the other car had already sped off, having accomplished their covert act of goodwill. Christy decided to pay the kindness forward, as did the car behind her. A chain reaction of friendly gestures began as the next car carried on giving the gift of a cup of coffee as well.

We visited Deerfield Beach this weekend. We saw a mother, who was busy with twin young girls while her older son played in the surf. The tide slowly carried the boy down the beach, as it tends to do. The mother tried to get his attention over the sound of the surf to no avail. Seeing the distress on the mom’s face, a couple offered to watch the girls while she went to retrieve her son. All was well when they returned. We were grateful the kind couple was there to help the mom.

These simple gestures of doing good remind us of President George H. W. Bush’s 1989 inaugural address. He spoke about a thousand points of light. Individuals across the country do “good deeds” for the betterment of all.

Let’s make this holiday season a time when we all look out for each other. Be one of those points of light with an act of kindness.

Sincerely, Christy & Terry Jaillet

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DECEMBER 2

Light Up Sistrunk

Get ready to dance in the streets at the hottest holiday light-up event in town with Light Up Sistrunk. This one-of-a-kind celebration features the lighting of a giant holiday tree, live bands, outstanding entertainment, a free toy giveaway, a health fair, food trucks, a kids zone complete with Santa, a reptile exhibit, bounce houses, slides, and arts and crafts plus a teen area with a DJ, activities, and more. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Sistrunk Blvd between NW 9th Ave and NW 11th Ave. For more info visit www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov.

DECEMBER 3

Candy Cane Parade

The Candy Cane Parade is one of the longest-running holiday parades in the country. It started back in the mid-1950s by a group of Hollywood merchants as a way to draw patrons to their shops and businesses. Today it features dozens of lighted floats and vehicles with parade participants tossing out candy canes and starlight mints all along the parade route to the thousands of spectators who line the Broadwalk. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at Scott Street and heads south to Harrison Street. Complimentary bleacher seating will be available at various locations along the parade route from Garfield Street Polk Street. Parade emcees will be stationed at Charnow Park at Garfield Street and at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street.

DECEMBER 3&4

Audacy Beach Festival

It’s good vibes and better music! Come rock out on Fort Lauderdale Beach to music by Machine Gun Kelly, Muse, The 1975, Jack White, Jimmy Eat World, The Used, Phoenix, Dashboard Confessional, YUNGBLUD, The Struts, and more. Tickets are available for Saturday, Sunday or both days. For a full list of artists or to purchase tickets visit www.audacybeachfestival.com

DECEMBER 8

Movies by Moonlight

Take the whole family to Las Olas Oceanside Park to watch a free viewing of the classic holiday comedy “Elf.” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie dates to Movies by Moonlight: Holiday Edition on the Main Lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Enjoy complimentary popcorn courtesy of movie night sponsor, JOLLY TIME Pop Corn, and holiday shopping in our vendor marketplace under the stars. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Las Olas Oceanside Park. For more info visit www.theloopflb.com/events

DECEMBER 10

Winterfest Boat Parade

The 51st annual Winterfest Boat Parade will kick off in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 6:30 pm. The Parade starts at Stranahan House, traveling East along the New River in Fort Lauderdale to the Intracoastal Waterway as it continues North to Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. It’s 12 Miles from the “Best Show on H20.” The Parade takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours to view from one location (starting locations stagger as you travel north). For more info, visit www.winterfestparade.com.

DECEMBER 16

John Patti Calyp-Soul Christmas

A CALYP-SOUL CHRISTMAS kickstarts your holiday season… Island style with exciting new takes on some favorite Christmas classics. Steelpan artist JOHN PATTI combines the unmistakable sounds of the islands with jazz and soul music, creating unforgettable versions of your Christmas favorites! You’ve never heard holiday music like this! Classics such as Silent Night, I’ll be Home for Christmas, and Baby It’s Cold Outside take on new life with smooth vocals, funky bass, and melodic steel drum. These energetic grooves and new arrangements create a fresh Christmas sound unlike any other. 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Las Olas Oceanside Park. Scan QR Code for more info.

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DECEMBER 16-18 DECEMBER 22

The Nutcracker

Christmas music embodies the spirit of the season. Treat your ears to classical Yuletide tunes and buy your tickets to see The Nutcracker, presented by the International Ballet Company. More than 130 cast members pirouette across a wintry stage to recreate the classic, fantastical children’s ballet tale that has drawn sold-out crowds for the last 12 years to the Coral Springs Arts Center. Matinee and evening shows are available. For tickets, visit www.thecentercs.com.

DECEMBER 18

Menorah Lighting

Honor the first night of Hanukkah with us as we host the Menorah Lighting Celebration. Highlights include the traditional menorah lighting and delicious customary treats. Free event will be held at Las Olas Oceanside Park, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more info visit www.theloopflb.com/events/menorah-lighting/

Santa on the Beach

Don’t miss Santa Claus’ traditional candy giveaway along Fort Lauderdale Beach each December! With twinkling eyes and smiling faces, Santa and his elves will begin spreading holiday cheer along Fort Lauderdale Beach Park heading north, distributing candy canes with glee. 11:30 am at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. For info visit www. parks.fortlauderdale.gov.

DECEMBER 25

Christmas Day

The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ is the focus of the holiday as well as good will, miracles, and time spent together with family and friends.

DECEMBER 29

Kwanzaa Ujamaa

Bass Park hosts this event full of cultural, family fun. Pay homage to the 4th day of Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa Ujamaa is the fourth principle of Kwanzaa and it means cooperative economics to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Bass Park. 2750 NW 19th Street. For info visit parks.fortlauderdale.gov.

DECEMBER 28-29

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Bring the whole family to this awe-inspiring & eye-popping family holiday spectacular. This annual tradition wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical with contemporary circus artistry! As lights dim and music plays, a fantastical cast of holiday characters come to life presenting an elaborate wonderland. Reindeer, penguins, elves, jesters and ethereal aerialists, balance, juggle and stretch imaginations. Audiences of all ages will marvel at soaring acrobatics, gravity-defying feats and lively theatrical production numbers while artists and cirque acts perform original music. Hosted at the Broward Center for Performing Arts. Scan QR code for info or tickets.

DECEMBER 31

City of Fort Lauderdale Downtown Countdown

Touted as one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in Florida, the Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown presented by T-Mobile is a free street festival full of fun and excitement for children and adults. Each year revelers pack downtown to ring in the New Year and see the magnificent lighted drop at midnight. Festivities for kids include bounce houses, inflatables, face painting, games, contests, dancing with the DJ, and a special kids countdown. When night falls, the party begins for adults with live music! 4:30 pm - 1:00 am

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