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It’s Graduation Season
PUBLISHER’S PAGE It’s Graduation Season!
High schools and colleges across the area are holding graduation ceremonies this month. Young people, from every background, are celebrating these milestones and looking forward to the next phase of their lives. Graduation often marks a “watershed moment” in a person’s life. Ceremonies for graduating students date from the first universities in Europe in the twelfth century. The hood, gown, and mortarboard cap that we associate with graduation today are derived, in part, from what people wore back in those days. It’s important that we continue to recognize this step in a person’s life today.
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In some ways, graduating from high school is a more monumental moment in a young person’s life today than ever before. Decisions on what to do next, whether it is attending college, pursuing a trade or joining the military are often the first major decision a person makes on behalf of themselves in their lives. The world today’s graduates are entering looks little like the world graduates faced just ten years ago.
Congratulations to the graduates of 2022! Good luck pursuing your dreams and ambitions.
Sincerely, Terry & Christy Jaillet
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JUNE 4
Summer Yoga in the Park
Get your weekend stretch in at our weekly (and free) Summer Yoga in the Park! All classes will be held at the Jim Ward Community Center. Sessions start at 9:00 am. For more information, call 954-585-2344.
JUNE 5
Story Time in the Children’s Garden
Gather in Flamingo Gardens’ outdoor reading area in the shade of the southern live oak where Ms. Barbara will read the children a story related to nature. After the story, Ms. Cintia encourages imagination and mindfulness through yoga. Children (and parents too!) participate in breathing exercises and yoga poses based on the subject of the story and the animals in our sanctuary. 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm at Flamingo Gardens. For more info call 954-473-2955.
JUNE 8
School is Out
Celebrate the last day of school with the kids! Broward County Public Schools Last Day of the School year starts Summer Break.
JUNE 10
Barrington Levy
One of the great success stories of the ‘80s, Barrington Levy, arrived on the dancehall scene and swiftly remodeled it in his own image. Although numerous DJs and vocalists would rise and fall during this decade, Levy was one of the few with staying power, and he continued releasing massive hits well into the ‘90s. The Miramar Cultural Center will host him for an incredible night of music. The show starts at 8:00 pm. For tickets or more info call 954-602-4500.
JUNE 11
Free Yoga
Find your place of Zen with neighbors at the Miramar Town Center Plaza during this free yoga session. Led by a professional Yogi and hosted by Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, these sessions are hosted every Saturday morning from 10:00 am till 11:00 am. For more info call 954-602-3000.
JUNE 11
The Three Little Pigs Shadow Puppet Show
Join us for this classic form of storytelling featuring the Three Little Pigs presented in a unique shadow puppet style by Simply Puppets. A show sure to please everyone in your family! The Free show is from 11:00 am till noon at the Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. For more info call 954-357-8090.
JUNE 13
Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society
If you are crazy about growing orchids or just love the idea of cultivating flowers, be sure to stop in on the monthly meeting of the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society. There will be some fun with raffles and a silent auction. Hosted at the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the program begins at 7:30 PM. For more info email flamingogardensorchidsociety@gmail.com.
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JUNE 19
Father’s Day
Celebrate fathers, fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, though it is also celebrated widely on other days by many other countries. Happy Father’s Day!
JUNE 19
Juneteenth: Freedom Day
On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger road into Galveston, Texas to enforce Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in the last, most remote known location in the South. Since then, the date has been celebrated as the end of American slavery. It is helpful to reflect on the darkest parts of our history in order for us to look forward. Join together with friends and neighbors to celebrate the freedoms we have and the progress that still needs to come.
JUNE 19
Fathers Day Fun Day & Picnic
The First Annual Father’s Day Fun Day and Picnic will be a chance for dads and their families to celebrate with entertainment, wonderful food and great fun. There will be live and DJ’d music, food trucks, refreshments and more. Hosted at Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, from 1:00 pm till 8:00 pm.
JUNE 25
Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo
Watch the cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills! The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds will be prepped and ready for the South’s best bull rides, barrel racers and steer lassoing experts. Tickets can be purchased on site or at www.davieprorodeo.com. The event begins at 7:00 pm. For more info call 754-816-3183.
JUNE 25
Join us for “Heroes in My House: A Magical Journey Through Black History” a production presented in partnership with Fantasy Theatre Factory. Heroes in My House follows a young Black child who’s just been assigned a project by his school to research and present a presentation on an important figure from Black History. Hosted at River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street. For more info call 954-392-2130.
JUNE 25
Taste of the Caribbean Islands
Celebrate everything the Caribbean has to offer at this FREE event, sponsored by the City of Miramar and hosted by Commissioner Alexandra Davis. There will be music, food, and art fair and more. Live entertainment: Destra Garcia- The Queen of Bacchanal, Bahamian artist Julien Believe, Lee Kelly Band, DJ Sinistar with Miami Dream Team, Gianpaul& Latin Soul Band. Also featuring Moko Jumbie Stilt Walkers. 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Vizcaya Park, 14200 SW 55th Street. For more info call 954-602-3178.
