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from Our City Weston: January 2021

Seniors helping Seniors

JAN 1

New Years Day

Ring in the New Year with those closest to you. The CDC suggests keeping your group as small as possible in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. What better way to ring in the new year than with just those you love. Happy New Year from everyone at Our City Media!

JAN 9

Plantation Farmers’ Market

Broward’s most attended farmers market featuring fresh local & organic produce, local honey, fresh herbs, plants,orchids and flowers as well as Florida-produced products such as fresh breads, pastries, kettle corn, ice cream, BBQ, teas & coffees, marinades, hot sauces, smoked fish and dips, sauces, pet treats , jams & jellies, spices, hummus, beef jerky, guacamole and other dips, fresh pasta, pickles and olives, cheese, yogurt, butter, grass fed beef, seafood, soaps and other skin products, aromatherapy, and fresh made food products, and much more. Volunteer Park, 12050 Sunrise Blvd. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

JAN 9 - 13

Flipany Fun Run 5k/10K

2021 will be the 16th year of joining together in physical activity to benefit the children of our community. Only, this time we are going VIRTUAL! Run, Walk or bike your way to supporting one of the greatest organizations in South Florida. All proceeds support Flipany’s programs to fight childhood obesity and hunger by focusing on healthy food preparation, food security, physical education and work-site wellness. FLIPANY’s programming includes Physical Activity, Soccer, Biking, Nutrition and Cooking Education, and USDA Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs. Register at www.flipany.org/fun-run.

JAN 12

Virtual “Spices of the Caribbean”

The Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library are thrilled to have Chef Allen Susser return as a Guest Presenter for an exciting 3-part series to be featured via Zoom. Chef Allen will introduce us to the “Spices of the Caribbean,” and challenge our taste buds while sharing his knowledge of Caribbean cooking. Register in advance at www.hollywoodfl.org/calendar

JAN 15

Rumours

Don’t be a Gypsy! Come enjoy the sweet sounds of Fleetwood Mac as cover band Rumours takes the stage. They are sure to play all of the standards like Gypsy, Don’t Stop and Rhiannon. Tickets start at $15. COVID controls will be in place. Show starts at 8:00pm and is at Stage 954 at the Dania Beach Casino. For tickets, visit

www.casinodaniabeach.com

JAN 16 & 17

Flamingo Fest

Make your Plastic Flamingo tell a story! Your flamingo can be feathered, painted, sequined or accessorized to your taste. Enter this flamingo decorating contest to have yours displayed on the Flamingo Gardens grounds. Make sure your submission is weather-proof since they will be subject to the outdoors. The contest is FREE. Awards will be given to winners in a number of categories & age groups. Event is at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie. For more info visit www.flamingogardens.org.

JAN 18 JAN 27 - 30

Celebrate the life of the Christian minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement. Join your neighbors and friends in reflecting on the incredible advances our society has made and what more needs to be done in order to have a truly free and equal country.

JAN 23

Pegasus World Cup

Come out to watch the ponies run in one of the richest horse races in the world. Horse people will be out and about in their finest, watching to see which thoroughbred to place their bet on. Arrangements have been made to accommodate social distancing. The gates open at 10:00 am with racing all day. Races held at Gulfstream Park. For more info or to purchase tickets visit pegasusworldcup.com. Free bulk pick-up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am. For questions regarding bulk pickup, please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at 954-385-2600 or visit the City website at http://www.westonfl.org/government/ public-works-and-utilities/garbage-service/ residential-bulk-trash-collection.

JAN 28

NSU Museum of Art - Do It (Home)

As many around the world are experiencing social distancing and orders to stay at home, ICI is relaunching do it (home). A version of do it envisioned by Hans Ulrich Obrist in 1995 and produced by ICI, do it (home) assembled a set of artists instructions that could easily be realized in one’s own home. Since then, “do it has always taken place in public and in private—spheres of life that for many have coalesced in recent months,” says Obrist. To participate visit www.nsumuseum.org

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Bulk Trash Pickup

JAN 30

La Musica en tu Vida

Join the Weston Music Society for this FREE online music class featuring Martin Diugonoga. The Spanish language session will be available to all via Zoom. With an emphasis on music, Martin takes his students through art and cinematography as well. The class will begin at 6:00 pm. This class is suitable for people with or without musical experience. To register visit www.westonmusicsociety.org.

Mazza Ride For St. Jude’s

Join us for the 4th Annual Ride for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Bring your bike or your walking shoes. This event is sponsored by Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine. All participants will enjoy a catered lunch following the even. $40 per rider, $30 per walker. 7:30am - 3:30 pm. Event takes place at Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84; Sunrise, FL 33326

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