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 3

Snowfest & Lighting Ceremony

The City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department invites all Pembroke Pines residents to join them for the annual SNOW FEST event at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. 75 tons of snow, a tree lighting ceremony, games and activities for kids of all ages, and a visit from Santa! Be sure to dress up for the Ugliest Sweater contest! Tickets are required. Get tickets Monday-Friday at the Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, 10500 Taft Street. For more info, call 954-392-2116..

DECEMBER 2-3

Aviation Expo

Come experience Aviation Up Close and Personal during the 5th Annual Miramar Aviation Expo. “School Day” will be on Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, with a “Community Day” from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Free Admission, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties are international hubs for aviation and one of the goals of this year’s Aviation Expo is to introduce and expose as many children, youth, and residents to the vast opportunities in aviation. Hands-on interactive areas will be showcased and displayed --- Drones and Drone Sims, Aircraft Flight SIMs and NASA Smarts Skies SIMs, Static Displays, Helicopter, and KID Zone. Hosted at The Miramar Amphitheater at Regional Park. 16801 Miramar Parkway. For more info visit www.mirarmarfl.gov.

DECEMBER 3

Mrs. Claus’ Davie Christmas

Bring the kids to the Old Davie School Historical Museum to meet Mrs. Claus and more. Write a letter to Santa Claus with an old-fashioned ink pen and read a holiday story with Mrs. Clause! Storytime begins at 10:30 am and Noon. $5 admission. Hosted at the Old Davie Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. For more info, visit www.olddavieschool.org.

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 9

Teen Art Club Workshop

The Frank’s new teenager program holds monthly workshops for middle and high school students to explore art mediums and creative expression with artist and educator Melanie Oliva. FREE for children ages 13-18. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, 601 City Center Way. For more info call 954-392-2120.

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.

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DECEMBER 18

Savor the Sounds

The music and food series is rolling into Pines. Savor the Sounds is a fusion of music and food trucks - the perfect way to get the family together for a relaxing, feel-good evening of good food and good music. This month will feature the TJ Cronin Holiday Band and Alli Miranda. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. For more info visit www.ppines. com/325/Special-Events or scan QR code.

DECEMBER 16-23

Flamingo Gardens’ Garden of Lights

Thousands of lights and holiday decor fill the Arboretum and Wray Lawn at Flamingo Gardens! Flamingo Gardens’ annual holiday event features an after-hours, self-guided walk through the botanical gardens adorned with thousands of lights and decorations. Enjoy visits with Santa and some of his friends along with nightly musical performances. Stop by the Flamingo Pond Snack Bar for holiday treats and beverages available for purchase. Scan the QR code for more info or tickets.

DECEMBER 16-18

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 24

Santa Visits South Florida

Listen for the sirens and wait curbside for Santa and his elves arrival. They will be traveling around South Florida on Christmas Eve delivering presents to all the boys and girls. For more information visit emailsanta.com

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 30

Orange Bowl Fan Fest

Don’t miss the Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest! Admission to the event is FREE for all fans with a ticket to the Capital One Orange Bowl. In addition, to live performances, there will be tons of activities and vendors for the whole family to enjoy! Come out to the Capital One Orange Bowl Fan Fest and enjoy plenty of food and beverages, a zip line, free fall, bungee trampoline, rock climbing wall, face painters, caricaturists, interactive games and more! 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Hard Rock Stadium. For info visit www.orangebowl.org.

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve

Wishing all our readers a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year from all of us at Our City Media!