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YMCA & Peter Bluesten Park Ribbon Cutting The YMCA Hallandale Beach Family Center has opened at Bluesten Park. The Y will provide health and wellness programs and services for all ages. The
40,000-square-foot facility will feature space for adult and family programming, and includes a pool, gymnasium, state-of-theart fitness center with cardio and
weight equipment, group exercise studios, indoor cycling studio, Teen Room, Afterschool Room, Kids Zone, Community Room, sports fields, and more.
“We are extremely excited to bring opportunities to kids and families in Hallandale Beach to improve their health and wellbeing,” said Jean Riederer, Vice
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Join the fun and build a boat.. Oh no!, out of cardboard? That’s right, design your boat, choose your boaters, grab your paddles and away we go! The action takes place at the City of Hollywood Marina. All Sailors are invited, so start your paddles! It’s time once again for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts’ Cardboard Boat Race! Gather your crew, coordinate your outfits and construct a floating masterpiece made entirely of cardboard! An enthusiastic crowd will gather to watch as your adventurous team paddles across the waters of North Lake. This wet and wild event takes place on Saturday October 12th 2019 at the Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk Street. Boats may be built on site (they provide the cardboard) or off site. This is a fun, family oriented event, and we’d love for you to be a part of the action. Create a team name and theme for your vessel and come join in on the fun and excitement. See the innovative designs and witness the sheer will to win
have easy access to association funds are easily tempted to divert money into their own pockets. They know the angles and feel they would not get caught. Unfortunately, many do not. In 2017, a former treasurer of a Boynton Beach homeowners association wrote $50,000 checks to himself from association funds and deposited them in three different banks. He got caught. Same situation, same year, same amount in Bradenton. A bookkeeper in a West Palm Beach homeowners association allegedly used the association’s credit cards to charge $95,000 in personal expenses. A former treasurer of a Palm Beach Gardens homeowners association diverted association checks to a business she owned.
It’s a busy month for cultural activities in Sunny Isles Beach. The Hispanic Heritage Concert will be a great event this weekend for the entire family, great food with a free concert, and free parking. Later in the month join in the fun at the Concert & Cars on the Green, or on the Jungle Queen Dinner Cruise with your neighbors. There are many more fun events for the family all month, so bring your friends and neighbors and get out your phone to mark your calendar. You will not want to miss these good times the next three weeks. The City of Sunny Isles Beach is kicking off the Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Saturday with a concert at Heritage Park. Immerse yourself in popular and traditional music featuring vocalist Mimi J, Voces de America, Flamenco Express, and La Noche. Vendors will have food available for purchase. This is a free concert with free parking available in the Heritage Park garage. The SIBshuttle will provide free transportation within Sunny Isles Beach. Event Information and Location:
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CONDO KICKBACK’S By Marylynne Newmark
Kickbacks from contracts are nothing new. It’s done everywhere, all the time. It’s that small percentage padded somewhere in the contract, or the open drawer in the office. I’ve heard several people say that it’s a ‘given’ to keep the manager/ purchasing agent/ board member happy enough to secure the agreement and cement relationships for future business. When it involves a commercial entity, just like product breakage or loss, it is considered the ‘cost of doing business.’ But, when it involves money that is taxed or assessed from the public, investors or condo owners, that is outright theft and according to condominium laws, is fraud. In the past few months, we became aware of several of these fraudulent acts perpetrated right here in Aventura when man-
agement had their ‘hands in the till’ for tens of thousands of dollars. Owners were happy with him. The manager was doing a good job, had a great relationship with everyone, went above and beyond and stole. “We sort of know these things go on,” says a condo owner in that building, “but it’s hard to prove unless you actually catch someone in the act. When it comes to the surface and you realize how much the owners are paying for kickbacks or padded contracts, it really hurts,” he added. Florida has more than 47,000 condo and community associations that house approximately 9.5 million residents who pay maintenance fees to pay for common utilities, grounds and amenity maintenances, as well as association insurance. Opportunistic individuals who
MOLD AND MILDEW AFTER THE STORM 1st Priority Restoration Keeps it Under Control, (1-800-617-1112) With Hurricane Dorian behind us and all the rain and flooding it brought along with it, water intrusion and mold damage is on the horizon. This wind driven rain will
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impact your home or condo and you may not even know it. In addition to the rains we receive almost every day, this weather certainly has an affect on our
daily lives, we have to take our children to school in it, as well as walk outside to get from point A to point B without getting soaked. These rainy months are
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always a hassle, but the long term effects that this type of rain can have on your home or condo can be devastating if you aren’t prepared, or don’t know who to
call for help. In addition, we also have a few more months of the 2019 Hurricane Season remaining, so now is the time to get your home checked for water intrusion, mold and mildew. The health hazard from living in a home or condo with mold and mildew damage can impact your health quite severely. If you wait too long, the damage can get worse and the cost can quickly add up. As we all know there is nothing predictable about the weather. One day it can be hot and humid and the next, heavy rains and lightning, along with high winds that are often damaging. That water that gets under the foundation or into the structure this is often a recipe for disaster. As we have passed the Mold, Page 6A
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The City of Hallandale Beach is the place to be! By Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Adams
Hello Everyone. I would like to say that the City of Hallandale Beach is the place to be! With all the improvements and great people who make this community greater our City is getting better and better as the time goes by. September 11 is a tragic day in history as we all mourn the fallen heroes and victims of the attack that took place in 2001. Each year we pay our respects to the men and women that were sadly taken away too soon. In place where the Twin Towers once stood is the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The memorial consists of over 100 trees that were dedicated to the victims of the attack. To keep the tradition continuing the City of Hallandale in partnership with TD Banks, Arbor Day Foundation, Florida Atlantic University, and the TD Green Space Grant program created the City’s first Bioswale. A bioswale is a type of swale which uses plants to filter pollutants from stormwater before recharging our groundwater resources. Following the memorial service on September 11, 2019, volunteers from all organizations came together to make this incredible transformation possible. During the memorial service it was great seeing members from the Baitul Naseer Mosque come to speak and show their
respects as well. Seeing different cultures and religions come together has truly shown that we stand together as a community. A special thanks to the Mayor of Weston, Daniel J. Stermer, for joining us for this event. The City of Hallandale Beach Police Department is considered the guardians of the city ensuring that we are always safe. We as a whole are thankful to every individual that is a part of our COHB’s family. We must show our respect and gratitude while we still have the time to do so. On Thursday, September 12, the city held its First Responders Dedication Breakfast. Where we Congratulated Detective Novoa alongside Driver Engineer Blatchford which was facilitated by the City of Hallandale Beach, Hallandale Beach Chambers, Mount Sinai and Beachwalk Resort. We sincerely thank the pair for their constant unwavering work that they do in our community. Telling Detective Novoa and Driver Engineer Blatchford that they’re “appreciated” does not do their service enough justice. The work that they do is nothing short of legendary! The Hallandale YMCA Family Center has finally opened its doors to the public. The official Ribbon Cutting ceremony will take place at 10 am on
First Responder Breakfast Awardee Detective Novoa. Driver Engineer was also awarded
September 28, 2019 at Peter Bluesten Park located at 501 SE 1ST Ave. Please join us as we come together to celebrate the opening of this prestigious center that will serve our wonderful city. In the meantime, you can stop by to check out the center and learn more about the programs the Hallandale Y has to offer. For Grandparents’ Day, Haitian Radio DJ Radio Louce from Station 1080 AM joined others and myself for a delightful breakfast to celebrate the day at Gulfstream Academy. Help our City as we invite everyone to come out and clean
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up our beautiful Hallandale Beach during this annual international event this Saturday, September 21. The clean-up will take place at the South City Beach located 1870 S Ocean Dr. Hallandale, FL. Clean up supplies will be provided at the meeting point, which is the large pavilion on northwest end of the park. Free parking will be provided to the volunteers until 1 pm. It will be great to see you at our next commission and/or the Ribbon Cutting for the Hallandale YMCA on September 28 at 10 am. Our next scheduled commission meeting is on September
23, 2019, which will be the Budget Meeting for the next fiscal year in the City Commission Chambers at 5:05pm. We invite everyone to join us as we will greatly appreciate your feedback and input on our next steps moving forward. Until then, you can always call me at (954) 457-1318. For all the up to date information please check our website COHB.org and follow us on all social media platforms. Don’t forget to register online to receive notifications via email, texts, and Robo calls. As always Enjoy our wonderful city and Be safe!
Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Adams Pet Playdate Camp visits Robar Beauty Salon and Spa At Humane Society of Broward County
Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Adams with Robar
Robar of Robar Beauty Salon and Spa has been a long time friend and supporter of Mayor Adams, “She’s just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside,” Robar mentioned. Robar works seven days a week at his salon and greets everyone with personal attention. He has been in the beauty industry for decades during his 80
Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Adams with some of Robars talented staff
years young. If you are interested in visiting a great team of Cosmetologists, Hair Extensions Specialists, Estheticians and Nail technicians, stop on in to visit the team at 2500 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite W across the street from Walmart. You can also give them a call at 954-458-4656 to make an appointment.
Looking for something for your kids to do on September 30, when they are off from school? If so, sign up for the Humane Society of Broward County’s day camp. Kids ages 7 – 12 are invited to join us for a day of tail wags and purrs from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The cost is $70 for the day and includes a pizza lunch. Campers will have a blast spending time with and learning about dogs, cats, and other pets. Also, we have TONS of fun animal-themed games and activities planned! Questions? email esteehler@hs broward.com or register at humanebroward.com/kidscamps. Space is limited.
Pet Adoption Adopting a pet is a big commitment, so please consider these factors before adopting a pet. Here are two possible new family members you might just fall in love with at the Humane Society of Broward County this week. If you are interested in adoption stop in to meet Marshmallow (ID 619818) a one year old, 51 pound gal whose name describes her…she is snow white in color and is as sweet as the confectionery treat. Marshmallow is friendly, playful, loves to be with people and she knows a few basic commands. This gal loves her chew toys and may want to cuddle in your lap. Can you give Marshmallow the great home she deserves? Daisy (ID 619740) hopes you’ll pick her to be part of your family. This beauty, with her velvet-like coat, is six years old and looking for a quiet home. Daisy is good with other pets enjoys using a cardboard scratching post. She is sweet and eager to be spoiled…can you make her wish come true? To meet Marshmallow, Daisy and all the other fabulous pets at the Humane Society of Broward County, stop on by. The adoption center is located at 2070 Griffin Road, a block west of I95
and opens daily at 10:30. When you adopt, the adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, preliminary vaccinations, heartworm test for dogs over 7 months, 14 days of limited health care from VCA Animal Hospitals, 30 days of Trupanion pet insurance and a bag of Purina ONE pet food. For more details call 954-9893977 ext. 6 or visit www. humanebroward.com They Need Your Assistance to Help the Animals in Their Care The Humane Society of Broward County has several volunteer opportunities currently available and is hoping you can help, especially with the dogs. Current openings include: Animal Care for dogs – cleaning and feeding, Dog Walking, and Dog Pal – spending quiet time with the dogs. Other openings available are Clinic Assistant - prepare surgery packs, Education Outreach, Foster Care for pets too young for adoption or who need to recuperate from a medical procedure, Adoption Ambassador – take an adult dog or cat into your home and help them find their home, Kennel Guides and Customer Service Assistant - help with adoptions and sending animals home. To volunteer you must be 18 years of age and complete a criminal background check. Orientations are held several times a month. To learn more please call Linda Sanders at 954-266-6814. To read more about the volunteer jobs visit www.humane broward.com and go to the “Get Involved” tab. The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar name. The HSBC relies on donations from people and businesses in our community to help carry out the programs and services offered. The shelter is open seven days a week.
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The Future of Our Town Center District A Message from Chris Russo, Sunny Isles Beach City Manager Your opinion is important as Sunny Isles Beach moves forward to address growth issues that will define the future of our Town Center District. City staff is available to answer your questions so you may better understand the issue. We welcome your inquiries so we may provide factual public information on this very complicated issue. More importantly, we invite you to join us for the second reading of an ordinance on September 19 at 6:30 pm that will impose a yearlong moratorium on the review and approval of any zoning applications, development orders, and development permits in the Town Center District. Simply put, we want to take a self-imposed “time out” or “pause” to allow for more thoughtful analysis of where we are at and where we are going as a city. We are taking a deeper look at the intricacies of the existing regulations and developing a plan to correct any conflicts between the zoning code and our comprehensive plan. The final reading of the ordinance provides an opportunity for public comment. We hope you will join us at the microphone to let your voice be heard. Our commissioners are interested in knowing what you want. They are the policy makers. My staff and I carry out their policy directives. Due to all of the confusion on what is before the Commission, please allow me to be clear. The ordinance set for second reading is not, repeat NOT, to approve any new projects. It is simply to take a yearlong pause to better examine all of the issues and allow for more input from you, our residents. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in any meeting because of that disability should contact the City Clerk at 305.947.0606 no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding. If hearing impaired, please call the TTY line at 305.792.1589.
Children getting Aleph Champ Award for their accomplishments in reading Hebrew
Announcing FREE Hebrew School for Dade County By Rabbi Moishe Kievman - Chabad Chayil
Registration is now open for a new year of Hebrew School for children of North Dade. This supplementary program is designed for boys & girls ages 5-12, attending American Heritage, BridgePrep, Charter, Country Dade, Nova, Pine Crest, Riviera and anyone looking for a once-a-week Hebrew School. “As we did last year, the program will be completely free with no cost and no obligation through the month of October” said Rabbi Kievman. There are no memberships, background Knowledge or affiliations required to enroll. After the holidays, regular classes will continue at super affordable pricing with an option for no cost to parents at all! The program started in August and will meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons. Classes are conveniently located in Highland Lakes, across from AWK8, just west of Aventura & north of Skylake / North Miami Beach at Chabad Chayil. The curriculum Includes: Prayer, Holidays, Traditions & Judaic study with a primary focus on Hebrew Reading custom designed to teach
each child at whichever level they feel comfortable and where kids may be. “This program will offer a don’t want to miss a day!” first taste of Jewish learning in a The school welcomes every Jew, creative, joyful, hands-on and regardless of religious background or interesting way. We try to impart a level of observance. This school sense of tradition using modern and does not require membership of any innovative teaching techniques,” sort as a condition for enrollment. To says school director Layah Kievman. register or learn about other “This is a Hebrew School of the highest quality that kids can’t wait to go to!” According to all studies, Jewish education is a proven factor in ensuring Jewish involvement and continuity. Chabad seeks sponsors to subsidize tuition scholarships for Having fun at CHAP Hebrew Classes families unable to pay. “We seek to ensure that every single child has access to a high- afterschool activities (Leadership 4 quality Jewish education,” states Kids, Art, Dance, Homework Help, Rabbi Moishe Kievman. “Chabad is Bar Mitzvah Prep, Tutoring and the the place to experience Jewish daily Community Hebrew Afterschool enrichment classes in a fun, yet Program), please call (305) 770-1919 meaningful way. It’s where parents or visit HebrewSchool.info.
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Cardboard From Page 1A all the racers share. amazed and amused they speed across water in their quest for ultimate prize -coveted trophy. The begins at 1:00PM!
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Registration & Information Pre-Registration ends on Thursday October 3rd 2019, boats can be built on the day of the event or beforehand. On-site building begins at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 12:00 p.m. Please allow
your team enough time to build your boat. Preregistered Off-Site builds are welcomed and must arrive on site by 11:00 a.m. for check-in and inspection. Day-of event registration is allowed if space is available. Cardboard will be provided for on-site builders only (while supplies last). Rules The cardboard for vessels built on-site is supplied the day of event, while supplies last. All other materials (regular duct tape, paint and decorations) must be
supplied by the participants. Pretreated cardboard, such as waxed, is not allowed. Cardboard tubes may only be used for non-structural purposes such as a mast or decorative bow. You will need to bring enough Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) for all on-board crew members. You must bring your own paddles or oars. No wood, plastic, rubber, Styrofoam, fiberglass or epoxy allowed. Paint must be a water based product, no epoxy paints or coatings permitted. Boats must be enclosed to permit the crew to remain
fully in the vessel without dangling extremities. No surfboards or paddleboards will be permitted. Crew costumes are encouraged as is preplanning of designs. One person from each team must stay with the boat at all times to allow a smooth set up for races and an organized disposal of boats. A parent or legal guardian must be present for any minor child racing. Judging Categories Most Creative Design (1st, 2nd, 3rd) • Fastest Vessel • Last Boat Sailing • Most Spectacular
Sinking • People’s Choice (1st, 2nd, 3rd) - Judged by event-goers Release of Liability A Full And Complete Waiver And Release Of Liability form will be required for EACH team member and must be filled out by a responsible adult. This form is required and must be brought on the day of event • A copy of the waiver will be emailed to the supplied address within a week of submission of this application. On the day of the event all originally signed registration
Smile! You’re on Camera Be prepared to give the host and camera crew a brief description of your vessel and crew as well as some background on why you decided to race this year, they want the audience to know a little about you before the race begins at 1:00 p.m. Good Luck! For information call 954.921.3404
of managing and protecting the finances of all of its members. So, the question is, if this theft is ongoing, where is the oversight?
Kickback’s From Page 1A All got caught. Of course, this problem is not limited to Florida. In May, the New York District Attorney indicted three women for fraud in an alleged affordable housing scheme. Two co-op board members and an office manager allegedly falsified housing applications by claiming applicants were relatives of existing residents, which skipped a waiting list of 24,000 people. They are reported to have collected $875,000 in bribes. If convicted, the women face 15 years in prison and the applicants who submitted false information can also face charges. In a different case of fraud here in Florida, the Department of Business and Professional regulation recently referred a case to the local police department of alleged ballot fraud in a condo’s 2019 election. Evidence was produced that two of its incumbent board members were re-elected based upon forged signatures. In Florida, signature forgery is only a third degree felony and subject to fines up to $5,000 and as many as five years
documents (waivers and registration) must be submitted in person before 11:00 a.m.
in jail, but suspicions prevail about how the condo money was being managed. The owner of a property management company in South Carolina was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail and $770,000 in restitution to at least 19 condo associations for her conviction of wire fraud tied to fraudulent billing practices. Although the judge agreed that she probably would never be able to pay that amount, it does make one wonder where did the money go? However, even when these criminals are caught, it can take years for the associations to recover these lost funds.
SO, WHAT SHOULD WE DO? Close scrutiny over those who manage our money would be a good suggestion. But, these people obviously are unscrupulous and know all the angles. Here are some ‘red flags’ to watch for, issued by the state: • Balances that exceed budgeted amounts • More than one payment to a one-time vendor • Vendor linked to a board member or employee by family name, address • Delayed bank deposits • Duplicate payments • Missing petty cash • Discrepancies in accounts payable or receivable
• Suspicious ‘consulting fees’ • Services paid for, but not performed • Checks made out to ‘Cash’ • Copies of receipts other than the original Individually, any of the above may be simple incidents, but a pattern of these ‘errors’ should alert you to an investigation by an experienced Florida fraud attorney, or at least a serious due diligence assessment by board principals. Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to association owners. By accepting this position and being installed, board members take on the obligation
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As for contracts, the full board should be responsible for the following: • Get three bids from reliable companies. • Have several board members scrutinize why they are different. • Check promised product quality. • Check references and previous jobs personally on-site. • Have an attorney review the contract for protection in case of default. • Make sure the association is covered by the mechanics lien law. Then, scrutinize the job before any additional payments are made. Are the products the same as those listed in the contract? Is the workmanship and time scheduled as stated? Draws can be held if stated in the contract. As for theft of funds, it should be the responsibility of several board members to review accounts payable at least once a month and question any irregular payout. So, are kickbacks a given? Only if the board lets it slip by. Thorough oversight could pick it up. Is your board doing its job?
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this opportunity to the residents. It is also an opportunity for other local businesses who might want to partner for the good of the community.” The City of Hallandale Beach is proud to cut the ribbon on the seventh park of the City Wide Parks Master Plan, Peter Bluesten Park. Home of the YMCA Hallandale Beach Family Center. They are so excited... they are planning a celebration! Join in the celebration with friends, neighbors, and city staff at 10am on Saturday, September 28th for the ribbon cutting ceremony then plan to stay for the Opening Celebration with entertainment, activities, and more! Plan to stay till the end the evening with a movies under the stars. DETAILS ON THE CELEBRATION! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Opening Day First Pitch / Miami Marlin’s Pitch, Hit & Run Competition 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hallandale Beach Arts Initiative Painting the Hydrants 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM YMCA Open House/ Tours/ Free Admission 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM SPARK Fun with the Parks & Recreation Department 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PAL Kite Fun Fly 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PAL Youth Soccer Match 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Games and Fun with DJ Bertigo 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM Pre-Show Concert with Cam Bogle and Halle Rae 8:00 PM Movies Under the Stars The Y is open to everyone. Special membership rates available to Hallandale Beach residents. For membership or additional information, visit ymcasouthflorida.org/ Hallandale, call 954-889-YMCA, or email Hallandale YMCA@ymcasouthflorida.org.
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A-SECTION Big Weekend From Page 1A Hispanic Heritage Concert, September 21 from 7:00 pm 9:00 pm, with FREE admission. Sunny Isles Beach Heritage Park is located at 19200 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. For further information please call, 305.792.1706. On Sunday experience the rich and diverse culture of our South Florida community on this second day of the Hispanic Heritage Weekend Celebration! Enjoy an exciting art and culture showcase featuring singing, dancing, performances and fun for the whole family! This event is free, with free parking available in the Heritage Park garage. The SIBshuttle will also provide free transportation within Sunny Isles Beach. Event Information and Location: Hispanic Heritage Art & Culture Showcase September 22 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm FREE. Sunny Isles Beach Heritage Park is located at 19200 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. For further information please call, 305.792.1706. Bingo On September 25 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm come and enjoy an affordable alternative to the movies, the City’s twice-monthly bingo games distribute prizes to multiple lucky winners in each session, the cost is $2 per 8-
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game session. Venue: David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Sunny Isles Beach Government Center - 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Wiggle & Paint Join in Sunday, September 29 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm for this FREE event held in the pavilion at Samson Oceanfront Park for interactive dancing or join them in the park for a free painting lesson where the instructors will teach beginning and advanced painting techniques. Wiggle and Paint is free and open to everyone. Registration for Wiggle and Paint is open now, you can register online at activities.sibfl. net or in-person at Pelican Community Park or the Government Center. Walk-ups are allowed, but pre-registration is recommended for painting so we can plan accordingly. Painting materials will be guaranteed only to guests who preregister. Free parking available in the municipal lot on 175 Terrace (behind Walgreens) and on the north side of 174 Street. Venue: Samson Oceanfront Park 17425 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Mount Sinai Medical Center Lecture Series The City of Sunny Isles Beach in a partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center offers free lectures on a variety of health topics presented by leading physicians.
The next lecture series will be held October 3 from 10:00 am 12:00 pm, light refreshments served after the lecture. Reservations are required ahead of time; please call 305.674.2626. Venue: David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Sunny Isles Beach Government Center - 18070 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Dinner Cruise Jungle Queen’s Dinner Cruise is a fully narrated cruise down Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River. See Millionaire’s Row with homes of the rich and famous, spectacular mega yachts, and sights beyond belief. The cruise takes you to a lush tropical isle where you can watch two live shows during and after an allyou-can-eat dinner. See exotic birds, lemurs and monkeys, and much more. The bus departs the Government Center (18070 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach) at 5 pm. The boat departs at 6 pm, and the bus returns to the Government Center at approximately 10 pm. Moderate walking is required. Tickets are $40 or $35 with a valid City-issued SIB Resident ID Card. Ticket price includes transportation, dinner and tour. Tickets may be purchased online
COMMUNITY EVENTS If you would like to submit an announcement for our “Community Events” listing in the print and digital edition, please call our office at: (954) 458-0635 or via e-mail: SFSUNTIMES@aol.com. The cost per week is: $25.00 for approximately 5 lines. For a complete listing of all Community Events, please check out our web-site at: southfloridasuntimes.com. Also, follow us on Facebook at: facebook.com/sfsuntimes. • Come join us at the Italian American Club of Hollywood - For an evening of good food and good music. We have monthly dinner dances on the third Saturday of the month where a good time is had by all. All inclusive price includes music and a 3 course dinner followed by coffee and dessert. BYOB!!! When Sat
Sept 21st 2019 from 7pm until 10:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm) Entertainment by the ever popular Joe Martini. Location: 700 S. Dixie Hwy. Hollywood, Fl. (Ample Free Parking). Price $35 nonmembers, dinner choice baked Chicken or Salmon. Call Paula (954) 444-9883 or (954) 9204013 for reservations.
• American Legion Unit 310 Come and join us for start of the Monthly Breakfast October 06, 2019 . Breakfast includes Eggs any style, Meat of choice, Biscuit and gravy, homefries, pancake, and choice of toast. The above includes a Bloody Mary or Screwdriver, and all the coffee you can drink, price $8.00 time
at activities.sibfl.net, or in-person at Pelican Community Park or the SIB Government Center. Concert & Cars on the Green On Saturday October 5 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm browse the best classic and custom show cars in South Florida while you listen to classic tunes at Heritage
Beach Cleanup Join your neighbors and community on October 6 from 8:00 am - 10:00 am as the City of Sunny Isles Beach hosts another beach cleanup by Samson Oceanfront Park, 17425 Collins Avenue. Let’s preserve the beach for all creatures big and small! Gloves, garbage bags and water
Park! Admission is free. Free parking available in the Heritage Park garage and under the William Lehman Causeway. The SIBshuttle offers free transportation within City limits. If you want to enter your car in the show? Call Jumpin’ Jack Productions at 305.214.2277, fan favorites will split $500 in cash prizes. Venue: Heritage Park 19200 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
will be provided. Free parking available in the municipal lot on 175 Terrace (behind Walgreens), on the north side of 174 Street and at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue. For more information, email socialmedia @sibfl.net or call 305.792.1706. Venue: Samson Oceanfront Park 17425 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.
9:00-12:00. There will be KaraoKe on Thursday 6-?. C.L.R. Bingo on Saturday 6-?. The post has daily Lunch & Dinner special. Lunch M-W 10-3. Dinners special call. 225 S.E. 1st Ave Hallandale Bch 954-454-6444.
• Unlimited Solar Ribbon Cutting Celebration - Come join the Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce on October 22 at 4pm for the Largest Solar Commercial Project in Florida. It’s FREE an open to the community, refreshments and lite bites will be served. Venue: MegaCenter 1000 Pembroke Road Hallandale Beach Fl 33023. RSVP: events@hallandalebeach chamber.org.
• Miami Boxing Club - Are you looking for a Fitness Regime that is sure to help you stop fighting those unwanted pounds? Join Miami Boxing Club where “Boxing on the Beach” is what we’re known for. Redefining fitness, bringing fitness to you! Register for our October sessions @www.miamiboxingclubl lc.com or call 786-802-8005 for more details.
• Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach Aventura - The group meets every Wedn. at 12:15. Please call for location 954-454-2080 (leave message) or email RotaryClub HallandaleAventura@gmail.com.
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Dr. Susan B. Fox, DO RPVI, FSVM is board certified in vascular medicine, phlebology, internal medicine and has been a vein and laser expert for decades. She and her staff are experts in Laser treatments.
ON THE CUTTING EDGE Dr. Susan Fox & Her Team Have The Premier Vein and Laser Treatment Facility In South Florida Do you come home from work and need to put your legs up? Do you have heaviness, aching, swelling and pain in your legs? If those symptoms sound like what you have been living with, you need to contact Fox Vein and Laser Experts. The Premier vein and laser treatment facility in South Florida, under the direction of Dr. Susan Fox and her team, have successfully treated tens of thousands of veins for decades and are vein and laser experts. If a patient has noticed more varicose veins or spider veins on the legs? Ankles that are darker than they used to be? Or bleeding veins or ulcers? These are all symptoms of various levels of venous disease. At Fox Vein and Laser Experts, you will find out about tattoos, whether you want them removed or just want more room for more ink. What about those sun spots or how your hands look? Dr. Fox and her team can make your skin look younger and fresher. They also refine your scars after a tummy tuck or after getting a boob lift or breast implants. If you have been living with spider veins or unwanted hair for any length of time, there is a laser for you. All of these are treated in the office with nonablative lasers that have minimal discomfort. Anything painful can be numbed by a physician or nurse practitioner and treated under the comfort of anesthesia. Fox Vein and Laser Experts have some of the newest and best lasers available for the treatment of varicose veins, skin rejuvenation, removal of unwanted hair, sun-spots and more. Dr. Fox Has The Experience Dr. Fox has been on the cutting edge of vein care for decades and is a laser expert. She trained in Cleveland at the famous Cleveland Clinic in Vascular Medicine, and after working for Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Cleveland, she moved to South Florida. She was one of the first physicians in Ohio to perform Endovenous laser Ablation, one of the first in South Florida, and the country, to offer Clarivein and now is one of the first to offer Venaseal. She has been on the forefront of vein and laser care for decades. What Symptoms Do People With Vein Problems Have? Varicose vein disease affects people of all ages. The symptoms range from heaviness, aching, tiredness at the end of the day, to swelling, bulging veins, bleeding veins and venous ulcerations. At night, legs can be restless or have night cramps. The skin can start scaling around the ankles and gradually become darker over time. Sometimes, the
skin will become hardened and scarred. In some instances, sores form and can lead to ulcerations or open wounds that take time to heal. People think of vein stripping when they think of vein treatments. They are not aware that most vein procedures are done in the office under local anesthesia and patients can go back to work and their normal activities immediately afterwards. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, radio frequency and laser devices were FDA approved to treat venous insufficiency and have become the standard of care to treat venous insufficiency and vein problems for decades. After a patient is diagnosed with venous insufficiency, a laser or radio frequency device is placed into the vein using ultrasound guidance, local anesthetic is placed around the vein, the vein is heated and sealed shut. The blood is diverted down better and is more competent in the veins. The patient is placed in a compression hose for a few weeks and told to walk as much as possible. On The Cutting Edge With Venaseal Venaseal is one of the newest FDA approved methods of closing off varicose veins and getting rid of venous insufficiency. It uses a crazy-glue like cyanoacralate solution to close off damaged veins. The patient has to first have a venous ultrasound to diagnose venous insufficiency. First, the patient has to try conservative measures to treat the vein problems, with leg elevation, medical grade compression hose and anti-inflammatory medications. If these do not help, the symptoms, the patient can have EVLA, Radio Frequency Ablation of the vein, Foam Sclerotherapy, Venaseal or another form of closure of the vein. Venaseal is a procedure performed under ultrasound guidance. A catheter or hollow tube is placed into the vein. Then, under ultrasound a crazy glue like solution is injected into the vein. This cyanoacralate compound hardens and blocks the vein. The procedure is done with very little anesthetic, only a few sticks of a needle in a matter of minutes. No heat is used, so there is no damage to the tissue or the nerves. The patient does not need to wear a compression hose afterwards. They can resume most normal activities even immediately afterwards. With any vein procedure there are always risks of blood clots and other more rare risks. This procedure is covered by medicare and done in the office in a matter of minutes. Tattoo Removal Is A Popular Procedure Dr. Fox and her team are also experts at tattoo removal. They have the Picoway laser that is one of the fastest and best ways
to remove tattoos on the market today. It uses pulsations of laser light that are a fraction of a second and literally shatter the ink or pigment that is unwanted. This allows the power of the laser to be much higher than other similar lasers and allows the tattoo to be removed faster and with less complications or discomfort. The Picoway laser can be used on any skin color and can remove any color of ink. As well, Resolve by Picoway is amazing at removing discolorations and skin irregularities like wrinkles and signs of aging. There is no down time as this is a nonablative laser. The patient may look a little red for a few hours, but this gradually resolves and
over the next few weeks the skin looks refreshed, collagen starts to rebuild, the pore size shrinks and the wrinkles gradually improve. Unwanted Hair? Get It Removed When it comes to removing hair, Dr. Fox has the best removal laser on the market - Candella Gentle Max Pro. It uses a cooling spray and has an Alex and Yag Laser, so that again all skin colors can be used making almost everyone hair free who wants to be. Removing hair depends on the skin color, hair color, hair texture and growth cycle of the hair. As well, hor-
monal elements may play a role in hair removal. The lasers heat the hair follicle scarring it and decreasing the amount of hair that remains. Several treatments are needed and recommended. Discounts are offered on packages purchased. This laser can also be used to treat small spider veins and other discolorations. Call today for an appointment at Fox Vein and Laser Experts and have no more ugly legs, no more unsightly hair or unwanted ink and diminish your wrinkles and skin irregularities. Fox Vein & Laser Experts 954-965-4922.
Picoway has won laser of the year. It is one of the newest and best lasers for skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, spot removal, collagen building and reducing the signs of aging with no pain or down time.
Before and 1 week after laser and Phlebectomies.
What Else Do They Provide? Fox Vein & Laser Experts now has an aesthetician on staff and are one of the first facilities to offer Vivace Microneedling, RF for skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, scar reduction, decrease in stretch marks and more. This can be done before an event to make your skin camera ready and give you that extra lift and glow. It can be combined with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). Come try it today and be one of the first to experience this amazing procedure and start looking younger without looking filled or fake. It will rebuild your collagen and elastin and make your skin younger and more beautiful.
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Feel Good From The Inside Out (NAPSI) - The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 15 percent of all Americans are over 65 years old. If you’re among them, or hope to be someday, here’s news that could be good for you. Healthy aging starts with your cells. One way to keep cells healthy is to give them what they need to function properly—from the inside out. And one of the most important ways of doing that is with a co-enzyme called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD).
NAD is Necessary for Life NAD is a molecule found in every cell in the body. NAD is used to power metabolism by enabling the mitochondria – the ‘power stations’ of the cell to convert the food we eat into the energy our body needs to sustain all its functions. It is also required to “turn off” genes implicated in accelerating aging processes. NAD helps maintain healthy
mitochondrial function – an important component of healthy human aging. Research shows that as we age levels of NAD decline substantially. This decline leaves us at greater risk for neuro and muscular degeneration, declines in our cardiometabolic health and our capacity for cellular repair and resiliency. Scientists say all human cells naturally produce and use NAD to maintain healthy mitochondrial function — an important component of healthy human aging. Over time, however, the body’s supply of NAD starts to decrease. Recently, a scientific breakthrough by Dr. Charles Brenner, at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, isolated nicotinamide riboside (NR), a supernutrient thought to be key to boosting NAD. Today, scientists believe NAD is key to increasing the amount of time we spend in good health. In the early 2000s, a Dartmouth
College research team discovered NR was not only an effective way to increase NAD, but to improve health in general. The body has many different needs and demands to keep itself active and functioning properly. Cellular energy is what powers all of the body’s functions such as keeping the heart beating, the lungs expanding and contracting, and enabling the brain to process thought. Cellular energy not only fuels our most basic bodily functions,
it also is necessary to defend against oxidative stress in the body, repair DNA damage, create the building blocks for DNA and RNA, and to turn on ‘longevity promoting’ proteins called sirtuins. The team, led by Dr. Brenner, found that NR could increase NAD in mice and that those mice experienced many health benefits such as improved blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels, reduced nerve damage and resistance to weight gain. Dr. Brenner found that when NR
gets to work in the cell, it helps form NAD and gives sirtuins—the cellular repair- promoting proteins—a “pep talk,” to work overtime so cells stay strong. Studies are under way on the positive effects of NAD levels on other age-related health problems including fatty liver disease, weight gain, insulin levels and brain function. To live your best life, it would seem, you should think cellular. To learn more, visit www.aboutnad.com.
Spend more time outdoors - at the office. By Brian Krenke
Americans don’t get out much anymore. We’re indoors for 90 percent of each day, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. For a big chunk of that time, many of us are behind a desk. One study found that just one-quarter of office workers spent more than an hour outside each day. Research shows that people who are cooped up all day have less energy and worse moods. That’s bad news not just for them but for their employers. After all, a happy, energetic worker is more productive. Our indoor existence is hazardous to our health. Electrical lighting disrupts our natural circadian rhythms, which makes it
harder to sleep. Limited exposure to sunlight can lead to depression. Just a bit of time outdoors can counteract these negative health outcomes. One 2010 study found that even a fiveminute walk outside can boost mood and self-esteem. Greenery can be particularly effective medicine. According to one study, a 90-minute stroll through nature decreased negative thinking more than a walk for the same amount of time in a city. Research out last year found that exposure to greenery reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other illnesses. A University of Pennsylvania study found that giving com-
munities access to green spaces like small gardens or parks reduced feelings of depression by over 40 percent. Harnessing the mood-altering power of nature at the office is one way for employers to ensure their workers are in the right state of mind and performing their best. Managers can’t let their teammates spend the bulk of the workday wandering around outside. But with the right design, employers can empower people to work productively outdoors. That design need not be fancy -- outdoor patios, small gardens, picnic tables with umbrellas, and laptops that can be checked out. The biggest hurdle for many companies may be cultural --
embracing the idea that work can get done outside. Tech companies have been among the earliest adopters of this approach. KI Furniture recently conducted interviews with almost 400 architecture and design experts at the fastestgrowing tech companies. They found that 40 percent of these firms already have outdoor workspaces. There are also plenty of ways to bring nature into the office. The technical term for this approach is “biophilic design,” and it can deliver significant benefits. Employees in offices that incorporate natural elements are 15 percent more productive than those in offices without them. Employers aren’t just
depositing potted plants all over the office -- though that can help. McDonald’s has built a plant-covered wall in its new Chicago home base. Amazon has famously taken biophilic design to the next level. The three Spheres -- 90-feet tall, dome-shaped offices that double as greenhouses let up to 800 people at its Seattle headquarters work in a veritable forest full of plants and trees. Not every company can build a jungle inside its offices. But when something as simple as scattering plants throughout a building can increase well-being by 40 percent, it’s worth it for employers to explore how they can make the great outdoors a bigger part of their workday.
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LIFESTYLE HOORAY IN HOLLYWOOD! Free College Admission Program, Entrepreneur Summit 2019 & More There are some exciting events planned in the City of Hollywood. Check out these events that are sure to be fun for the whole family. Free College Admission Program Applying To Highly Selective and Ivy League Schools Thursday, September 19 The Friends of the Stirling Road Branch Library and International College Counselors are offering a free four-part college admissions series. “Parents and Students: Get College Ready!” is open to all 8th-12th grade students and their parents. Get real and practical answers to crucial questions about the college admissions process. Learn what students need to do in high school in order to stand out, improve their odds of admission, and make a school want them. Free and open to the public, sessions are held at the Stirling Road Branch Library. For more information, email stirlinglibraryfriends@gmail.com Registration for this program is recommended. This session
focuses on Applying to Highly Selective and Ivy League Schools and it will be held on Thursday, September 19 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Stirling Road Library at 3151 Stirling Road in Hollywood. Entrepreneur Summit 2019 Friday, September 20 The 8th Annual Entrepreneur Summit is a Hispanic Unity of Florida production in partnership with its host, Nova Southeastern University (NSU). This event showcases the diverse array of businesses that contribute to South Florida’s economy. The Summit will be held at Nova Southeastern University Carl DeSantis Building at 3301 College Avenue in Davie from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. For more information and to register, visit www.hufesummit.org/ Funtastic Friday Friday, September 20 Funtastic Friday is a weekly event at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood featuring a rocking DJ spinning
the tunes while kids kick-off their shoes and bounce the night away in inflatable bounce houses. Kids can also take part in guided activities including games and arts and crafts projects. Funtastic Friday is free and runs from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. ArtsPark Movie Night featuring “Ant-Man & the Wasp” (PG-13) Friday, September 20 Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy. “Ant-Man & the Wasp” is rated PG-13 and showtime is 8:00 p.m., weather permitting, admission is free and lawn seating is available. The ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater is located at 1 Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood.
Friends of TY Park Event Walk and Talk Saturday, September 21 Wellness talk provided by Deena McDaniel, Fitness Instruction, Memorial Fitness and Rehab East. A light breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. followed by the Wellness Talk at 9:30 am and walking immediately after. Members and non-members are welcome to participate for free. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. -to 10:30 a.m. at TY Park - Pavilion 6 at 3300 N Park Road in Hollywood. Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Saturday, September 21 Visit galleries, shops and restaurants in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, music and murals at the Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk on the third Saturday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A FREE guided Mural Tour begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center Information Booth at the
Human & Canine Flu Vaccine Clinic This two day event is a one stop shop to protect your pet from the Canine Flu Virus and protect you during this 20192020 flu season. VCA Hollywood will offer BOGO for the Canine Influenza Vaccine (CIV) series alongside on-site Publix Pharmacists administering the human Flu Vaccine. Don’t let the
flu stop you or your pet this season. Patients of VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and their pet parents are invited to participate in the CIV Vaccine Clinic-BuyOne-Get-One offer while their pet parents can receive their 2019/ 2020 flu vaccine from an on-site Publix Pharmacist. Pets that are not currently
vaccinated for canine flu require two doses to be fully protected. Our BOGO offer makes this a perfect time to fully protect your pup. Additionally, Publix will provide a $10 Publix Gift Card to all humans receiving their flu vaccine this day. Publix Flu Vaccine are FREE with most health insurance. Proof of health insurance is
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corner of 20th Avenue & Hollywood Boulevard. Learn the stories behind the art and artists. At 7:00 p.m. join Evan Snow of Choose954 for a FREE guided gallery tour and curated Artwalk experience. Get an opportunity to meet with the local artists of each gallery in Downtown Hollywood. At 8:00 p.m. artist Daniel Pontet, accompanied by Jeff Lee of Resurrection Drums, entertains the crowds at 2001 Van Buren Street with a FREE performance of Impulse Art, a fusion of music and foot painting. The Artisan Market at the ArtWalk on the 2000 block of Harrison Street features pop-up shops, artist showcases, handmade items, local purveyors, vintage shopping & fun! For more information, please call the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency at 954.924.2980 or visit their website: FloridasHollywood.org/ArtWalk.
weeks apart. The second, FREE dose can be scheduled during any of our regular business hours 3-4 weeks after dose administered at these vaccine clinics. WHEN:
Sat-Oct. 5th, & Sun Oct. 27th 10:00a - 2:00p WHERE: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital 2864 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, FL 33020 HOW: Call 954-920-3556, to schedule.
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INTERNATIONAL HEADLINERS Music and Dance Stars from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Argentina and Spain International music and dance stars highlight the 2019-2020 Season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at the Broward Center and Parker Playhouse which features: the South Florida return of Cuban great Leoni Torres; the Gentleman of Salsa, Gilberto Santa Rosa; P.B.S. fan favorite pianist Arthur Hanlon; the first U.S. tour of Venezuelan singersongwriter Nella; multiple Grammy® Award winners Spanish Harlem Orchestra; the mesmerizing flamenco fusion of Los Vivancos from Spain and the percussive dance and music spectacle of Argentina’s Che Malambo.
MUSIC: The Broward Center presents Leoni Torres in the Amor Bonito U.S. tour on Saturday, September 21 at 8 p.m. in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center. Recognized as one of the most important figures of Cuban music at this moment, the vocalist, composer and producer started his artistic career at a young age and was evaluated as a singer in 1998 in his hometown. While part of the group Costa Sur from Camagüey, he caught the attention of David Calzado, who asked him to join his famous group, Charanga Habanera. During his eight years with the group that played what the New York
Times called “hopped up Salsa from Havana,” Torres toured the world, recorded several albums and achieved great success with hits like “Tiene de Cuba, tiene mela’o” and “Gozando y a lo Cubano.” Tickets are $37.50-$119 with $139 tickets for the JetBlue Flight Deck on the Club Level and $159 VIP packages. Affectionately known as the Gentleman of Salsa, Gilberto Santa Rosa performs in the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center on Saturday, October 5 at 8 p.m. One of the most celebrated Latin music vocalists in the world for his musical elegance and style, this native
of Puerto Rico has been Widely regarded as the ences ablaze in more than honored with the ASCAP best-known instrumentalist 40 countries around the Latin Heritage Award, in the Latin music realm, world as it dares to unify Grammy® and Latin Grammy awards and, most recently, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Necesito un Bolero. His energetic personality, vocal improvisational skills and refreshing sense of humor has consistently entertained crowds with his style of salsa Spanish Harlem Orchestra Credit Luxe Creative Imaging since the 1980s and he has the most No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Tropical Albums Chart with American pianist, song- flamenco, ballet, martial 12 in total. Tickets are $45- writer and arranger Arthur arts, street dance, theater $150 with $135 tickets for Hanlon brings his tour and acrobatics. Soaring the JetBlue Flight Deck on “Gringo en la Habana” to energy, sculpted bodies, the Club Level. the Amaturo Theater at costumes that meld traBroward Center on Friday, dition and modern times, October 11 at 8:30 p.m. and pure virtuosity are the Always fusing styles and essences that make Los uniting cultures and music Vivancos among the bestthrough his piano, the selling and foremost flachart topping Billboard and menco dance artists of Emmy-nominee plays a today. Perfectly disdistinctive blend of Latin ciplined, seven brothers beats, classical virtuosity who were educated in difand Detroit street from his ferent cities around the native city. The breathtak- world reunited to create ing PBS television special their flamenco fusion Encanto del Caribe: Arthur dance company with its Hanlon & Friends was own eclectic style. Tickets recorded live at the are $35-$75 with $125 UNESCO World Heritage tickets for the JetBlue Site Castillo San Cristobal Flight Deck on the Club in Puerto Rico in what was Level. the first time the 500-yearThe powerhouse allold U.S. national monu- male Argentinian dance ment allowed filming inside company Che Malambo its walls. Tickets are $25- comes to Parker Play$45. house on Thursday, Nella comes to the February 27 at 8 p.m. Amaturo Theater at the Malambo is a dynamic Broward Center in her first blend of precision footU.S. tour on Friday, work, rhythmic stomping, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. drumming and song which She recently released her originated in the 17th cenfirst album, Voy, and will tury in the South American perform her own composi- pampas before evolving to tions, Venezuelan folk include what is now its songs and new original hallmark, zapateo, the fastsongs by Javier Limón paced footwork inspired from the movie Everybody by the rhythm of galloping Knows featuring Javier horses. Malambo also feaBardem and Penélope tures the drumming of traCruz, in which she ditional Argentine bombos appears. A Berklee College and whirling boleadoras, a of Music graduate, Nella throwing weapon made up creates music that is a of intertwined cords with meeting place for her weighted stones. This new country’s folklore roots, percussive dance and the influence of her con- music spectacle is created temporaries and the music by director and choreogof the Andalusian region. rapher Gilles Brinas. She has performed with Tickets are $37.50–$57.50 Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Tickets are on sale now. Vives, Luis Enrique and Ticketmaster is the only Susana Baca, among oth- official ticketing service of ers. Tickets are $25-$45. the Broward Center and Fresh off its third Parker Playhouse. Buy Grammy® Award win, the tickets online at Broward Spanish Harlem Orchestra Center.org, ParkerPlay comes to Parker house.com or Ticket Playhouse in celebration of master.com; by phone at its 15th anniversary on 954.462.0222 or in person Sunday, March 29 at 7 at the Parker Playhouse p.m. This powerhouse, 13- box office Tuesday through member group will perform Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 music from its 2018 album, p.m. and at the Broward Anniversary, as well as Center’s AutoNation Box past favorites, promising a Office. lively evening of fiery salsa The Broward Center for rhythms. The all-star salsa the Performing Arts is big band demonstrates located in the Riverwalk why they are the “the lead- Arts & Entertainment ing light of the salsa recon- District at 201 SW Fifth struction movement” Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. (Newsday) by doing what The Parker Playhouse, they do best: hard-hitting, located in Holiday Park at no-holds-barred New York 707 N.E. 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To Tackle Climate Change We Need to Rethink Our Food System By Kathleen Rogers and Dr. Shenggen Fan
The way we produce, consume and discard food is no longer sustainable. That much is clear from the newly released UN climate change report which warns that we must rethink how we produce our food - and quickly - to avoid the most devastating impacts of global food production, including massive deforestation, staggering biodiversity loss and accelerating climate change. While it’s not often recognized, the food industry is an enormous driver of climate change, and our current global food system is pushing our natural world to the breaking point. At the press conference releasing the Special Report on Climate Change and Land, report co-chair Eduardo Calvo Buendía stated that “the food system as a whole - which includes food production and processing, transport, retail consumption, loss and waste - is currently responsible for up to a third of our global greenhouse gas emissions.” In other words, while most of us have been focusing on the energy and transportation sectors in the climate change fight, we cannot ignore the role that our food production has on cutting emissions and curbing climate change. By addressing food waste and emissions from animal agriculture, we can start to tackle this problem. How do we do that? Livestock production is a leading culprit - driving deforestation, degrading our water quality and increasing air pollution. In fact, animal agriculture has such an enormous impact on the environment that if every American reduced their meat consumption by just 10 percent – about 6
ounces per week – we would save approximately 7.8 trillion gallons of water. That’s more than all the water in Lake Champlain. We’d also save 49 billion pounds of carbon dioxide every year - the equivalent of planting 1 billion carbon-absorbing trees. What’s more, to the injury from unsustainable food production, we add the insult of extraordinary levels of food waste: nearly one third of all food produced globally ends up in our garbage cans and then landfills. We are throwing away $1 trillion worth of food, or about half of Africa’s GDP, every single year. At our current rates, if food waste were a country, it would be the world’s third-largest carbon emitter after the U.S. and China. To ensure global food security and sustainable food practices in an ever-growing world, we need to reexamine our food systems and take regional resources, such as land and water availability, as well as local economies and culture into account. To start, the United States and other developed countries must encourage food companies to produce more sustainable food, including more plant-based options, and educate consumers and retailers about healthy and sustainable diets. Leaders must create policies that ensure all communities and children have access to affordable fruits and vegetables. And we all can do our part to reduce food waste, whether it’s in our company cafeterias or our own refrigerators. Technology also plays a part. Developed countries should support and incentivize emerging innovative technologies in plantbased foods, as well as carbon-
neutral or low-carbon meat production. Developing countries, on the other hand, face high levels of undernutrition, as well as limited access to healthy foods. Many nutrient-dense foods (such as fruits, vegetables and quality meats) are highly perishable, often making prices significantly higher than ultra-processed, nutrient-poor and calorie-dense foods. The high cost of nutrientdense foods creates a significant barrier to healthy diets, as seen in urban Malawi and many other countries. By promoting enhanced production of healthy and nutritious foods while also improving markets in low-income countries, we can lower prices and increase accessibility of healthy and sustainable diets. Politicians can also tackle systemic inequalities by redirecting agricultural subsidies to promote healthy foods, as well as investing in infrastructure like rural roads, electricity, storage and cooling chain. Change must happen at every level if we want to build a better food system. International participation and resource-sharing can spread regional solutions across countries. And working for change at the ground level — among individuals, communities, local and federal governments and private entities - can help fight hunger and food inequality firsthand. Yes, our food system is broken, but not irrevocably so. The challenges are enormous, but by understanding the problem and potential solutions, we can effect critical changes in the ways we produce, consume and dispose of food.
Dutch Oven Idaho Potato Chicken Cordon Bleu ®
Cooking-Outdoor’s version of the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe, packed with Idaho® Potatoes, red onions, Canadian bacon, chicken, and fresh herbs all topped with Gouda cheese and crispy breads crumbs. A delicious one pot meal, perfect for camping in one of our National Parks, with your dessert baked right in the middle! Ingredients: • 10” Dutch oven • 24 charcoal briquettes • 2 Idaho® russet potatoes, 1/8 slice • 1/4 oz fresh poultry pack herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage), minced • 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 skinless boneless chicken breast, 3/4” - 1” medallions • 1/4 oz fresh poultry pack herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage), minced • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 red onion, halved, 1/4 inch slices • 6 oz Canadian bacon slices, halved • 1 Gravenstein apple (or your favorite), 3/4 cored from top • 2 - 3 tablespoon brown sugar • 6 oz Gouda cheese, grated • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs Directions: Mix together potato blend of 1/4 oz of fresh herbs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Gently mix the potato slices with fresh herb mixture. Set aside. Mix together chicken blend of 1/4 oz fresh herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Gently mix the chicken medallions with fresh herb mixture. Lightly oil your dutch oven Layer horizontally the Idaho® potato slices, Canadian bacon, red onions slices and chicken medallions. Repeat until a full circle has been completed. Add cored apple to center and green onions to the top. Using charcoal briquettes, place 8-9 briquettes under Dutch oven and 14-15 briquettes on the lid. Bake approximately 20 minutes until the chicken reaches 165° F.
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