May 2023 Calendar

May 8

Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society

Flamingo Garden Orchid Society reaches out to our local orchid growers and suppliers to come and speak at our monthly meetings. In addition, we like to help our members learn by having experienced members talk on common orchid topics and share their growing tips and techniques. Some of the speakers frequently bring plants for sale and/or raffle at the meeting. Doors open at 7:00pm, program begins at 7:30pm.

May 13

Plantation Farmers Market

Plantation hosts a Farmers Market featuring fresh, certified Organic and non-Organic produce, locally produced honey, homemade hummus, plants and orchids, fresh cut flowers, breads and Danishes, olive oils, cheeses, dips, spreads and more. It is located at Volunteer Park, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more info call 954-452-2558.

May 24

Hump Day Food Trucks

Skip the cooking on Wednesday evenings and instead pick up delicious food at our Drive-Thru Food Truck Event!

From 5PM - 9PM every Wednesday you can stop by Volunteer Park and order food from a variety of food trucks.

Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.

May 12

Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series

Sunrise’s popular outdoor concert series is taking place from October 2022 through June 2023. Each Tunes 'N Trucks event features live music and food trucks. This month’s band is Johnny Wild and the Delights playing ‘50s and ‘60s hits. The trucks start serving at 6:00 p.m., and the band takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Admission is FREE! Hosted at the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, 10610 W Oakland Park Blvd.

May 13

Mothers’ Day Celebration

You're in it to win it! Come out and enjoy some fun with mom with exciting and interactive games for all at the Plantation Community Center! Lunch will be provided. The event is for children ages 6 & up and the cost is $12 per person. First-time registrants require birth certificates. Only registered participants are allowed to attend the event. For more info call 954-797-2180. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road.

May 29

Memorial Day Service

Join the City of Plantation as we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. 9:30 am - 11:00 am at Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive. For info, call 954-452-2510.

During National Nurses Week, we acknowledge and honor the healthcare heroes who work tirelessly every day to care for the most vulnerable individuals in our society. These exceptional professionals put the needs of their patients and team members first, and they are the backbone of our healthcare system. In Broward County Jails, we have a team of dedicated and passionate nurses who are making a difference in the lives of the underserved, and we celebrate their commitment to excellence.

Patricia Butler, LPN, is a shining example of the kind of nurse who makes a difference every day. With 12 years of experience working at the Main jail, she is a valuable source of knowledge and always welcomes new staff with open arms. She loves her job, focuses on efficiency, and is our culture carrier, planning staff get-togethers during the holidays. Sherri Klimko, RN, is a new charge nurse who has a passion for teaching her staff and taking every opportunity to show them love and support. Oddeth Mattis, RN, is our sick call nurse, who takes on many roles, including the detox unit and charge nurse. Her warm personality and dedication to her patients make her a pleasure to work with, and the team loves her.

Nurse Strong, our Charge Nurse/Sick Call Nurse, started as an LPN over 10 years ago and is structured and organized, always showing initiative and a focus on completing tasks. She provides excellent care to our patients and endless support to our team. Linda Brown, LPN, has been with us for three years and is flexible and able to work in many different positions. She loves her patients and is always their advocate, while also welcoming new hires and efficiently training them. Nurse Minnis, our charge nurse, started as an LPN over 10 years ago and always has a big smile on her face. She takes charge when necessary and is always available to assist and guide others.

In addition to these outstanding nurses, we must also recognize Nurse C. Babwah, one of our hard-working Infirmary Nurses, who has been with Wellpath for four years. She shows compassion for her patients and team members and takes pride in her work. Maureen Dixon, RN, is a team player extraordinaire who will switch from day charge nurse shift to night charge nurse shift whenever needed. She takes initiative to coordinate coverage and never says no when asked to help others. Carol Mannings and Marianne Scibilia, Clinic LPN Staff, have been with us for almost a year and a half, treating our patients with kindness and respect and working to keep them seen in a timely manner.

When we asked these nurses why they love what they do, they overwhelmingly shared their passion for making a difference in the lives of the underserved. They feel proud to be part of a mission-driven organization with a peoplefirst culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, autonomy in a warm team environment, excellent career growth opportunities, and training.

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we are reminded of the famous quote, “Save one life, you’re a hero. Save a hundred lives, you’re a nurse.” Every day, our special group of RNs, Charge Nurses, LPNs, Sick Call Nurses, Infirmary Nurses, and more show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. We honor them today for living our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing.”