Saluting the historic past Dazzling Dragons & Drums Saturday in the ArtsPark HOLLYWOOD - The City of Hollywood is celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this Saturday at the ArtsPark with the popular Dragons & Drums show. This FREE celebration will feature Polynesian fire dancers, Chinese dragon dancers, Tahitian and Japanese drummers, and more. The talented performers will dazzle the audience with colorful
Family members of Ms. Morrine Ware stand in front of the new street sign Photos Courtesy of Hallandale Beach in front of Sonny’s Restaurant.
and vibrant costumes, drumming and dancing. Many of the entertainers are native to the South ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ARTSPARK, Page 10A
Five must-have herbs for healing your body, mind
By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com To fully embrace the future of a community, you have to understand its past. That happened this past Monday in the northwest section where Hallandale Senior High School meets the legendary Sonny’s Triangle Restaurant (888 N.W. 8th Street). While there are so many impressive and
memorable building blocks through the years in –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WARE, Page 3A
• Ms. Morrine Ware, Sonny’s Restaurant will always represent Hallandale Beach
Inaugural Slider ‘Square Off’ May 31
Turmeric and Ginger are two of five must-have herbs for healing your body and mind. Mental health and physical health are so closely intertwined that properly addressing the ailments identified in one often requires also addressing potentially unidentified ailments in the other. In many cases, the most effective way to restore optimal health to both body and mind is to supplement with adaptogenic and other herbs that help balance both systems simultaneously and naturally, without causing harmful side-effects. Here are five must-have herbs that may be exactly what your body needs to achieve optimal mental and physical health: 1) Turmeric. Turmeric, the primary active component of which is curcumin, is one of the most clinically studied herbs today that contains powerful mind-body healing capacities. A common healing herb in both traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric possesses a unique ability to ease and even cure systemic inflammation, which is a common cause of many chronic health conditions and autoimmune disorders that plague people today. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HERBS, Page 10A
• At WellcoMed - you can find Organic Herbs, Teas and Spices for a better life SUPPLEMENTS Maintaining a healthy diet that includes all the recommended vitamins and nutrients can be a challenge, particularly when the current food landscape is full of overly processed foods that rarely contain essential nutrients. Supplements can enhance a healthy diet. Page 4B.
When it comes to entertainment, food and competition, Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach is always coming up with something new and exciting to bring people in and keep the fun going. On Sunday, May 31, join Big105.9’s Doc Reno, who will be onsite to MC the Inaugural Hamburger Slider “Square Off” - sponsored by Krystal. Participants will compete for “Top Burger Beast”, $1,000 cash prize and trophy for consuming the most hamburger sliders! In addition, the Fifth Annual Burger Beast National Hamburger Month Food Truck Competition will take place - as someone will be crowned the 2015 NHM Best Food Truck Burger. Other specialty food vendors will be onsite. The event will last from 12-4 p.m. $10 contest participation fee. To enter, please visit now through May 29th at Mardi Gras Casino Players’ Club. The Veranda at Mardi Gras Casino, 831 North Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. 877-55-SLOTS. For more information visit www.mardigrascasinofl.com or http://www.mardigrascasinofl.com/events/slider.php
HALLANDALE BEACH National Day of Prayer was observed in the City of Hallandale Beach with a distinguished group of theologians from across the community. Offering prayers at the nondenominational gathering were a number of locals that many residents listen to each week. Page 1B.
KODNER GALLERIES When you hear the name Kodner Galleries, your mind wonders to some of the best and most impressive antiques, gold, silver, diamonds, rare coins, jade and fine & decorative arts you will find anywhere. When you come to Dania Beach, stop in and see. Page 7A.