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Hollywood’s Assistant City Manager Catherine Swanson-Riven-bark proposed the new organizational structure for the merger of both the

Downtown and Beach Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRA) to a special joint City Commission/CRA meeting Sept. 24.

“I looked at every expenditure from 2008 and 2009 up to Aug. 1 and sat through all budget discus-sions,” said Swanson-Rivenbark, who claims she found significant several-digit expenditures that (the Commission) was not aware of that prove it needs oversight.

The big issue in question was ultimately to whom the executive director will report.

“It is appropriate for the CRA director to report to the CRA board (also the City Commission) through the city manager,” said Swanson-Rivenbark, claiming this recommendation works with other CRAs.

Swanson-Rivenbark was asked if the CRA board was will-ing to move forward with this recommendation, and if she would

be willing to provide the oversight she recommends.

“I love redevelop-ment,” she explained, ref-erencing more than 20 years of experience in Coral Gables with redevelopment projects.

Manuel Pila, Beach CRA’s director of marketing and commu-nications, presented the alternative organization which ultimately has the CRA director the “one person you can hold to account.’’ He suggested an Advisory Council of experts be created to meet monthly to “ask questions, seek informa-tion, advise, recommend and even disagree in some cases” with proposed CRA agenda items.

According to the CRA pre-sentation, the newly formed coun-cil would consist of the assistant city manager and all City depart-ment directors related to the CRA who would serve in an “advisory capacity only.”

Commissioner Fran Russo was the first to speak in opposition to the city overseeing the CRA, directly citing problems from the past.

Commissioner Heidi O’Sheehan asked Swanson-Rivenbark’s thoughts on the issue of creating the committee. “If you all decide to follow a reorganiza-tion that the CRA has proposed, I would ask that you ensure that all H.R. and procurement decisions are truly reviewed by that commit-tee because today they are not. The statement that they were is just not true. We have a memo from 2007 that says budget and procurement

Commission approves CRA consolidation

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The Humane Society of Broward County will hold a Blessing of the Animals Event on Sunday, Oct. 11 in honor of the Feast of St. Francis, the patron saint of all animals.

Father Joseph, a Franciscan Priest of the St. Francis Friary, will perform the blessing at the east lawn of the shelter located at 2070 Griffin Road. Father Joseph will also bless each homeless animal in the shelter, as well as the Humane Society of Broward County’s two mascot pets, Tweety the Cat and Oscar the Bird.

Anyone may attend the blessing with his or her pet, but the Humane Society asks that all pets be in a secure carrier or on a leash.

For more information, call the Humane Society of Broward County at 954-266-6848 or the St. Francis Friary at 954-731-8173.

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On display at Hollywood

City Hall this month is a unique traveling exhibit that showcases the hopes and dreams of Bro-ward County children in need of a loving and stable home.

The Heart Gallery features the photos and stories of nearly 70 foster care youngsters who are available for adoption. Some have a medical or emotional di-agnosis, some are older children and some are part of a sibling group that must be adopted together. But they’re all alike in their hope of someday finding their forever family.

Through its traveling exhibit and Web site, the Heart Gallery of Broward County shines a spotlight on these spe-cial children whose birth parents have had their parental rights terminated by the courts and

who are technically orphans.The first annual Heart

Gallery exhibit created in May 2007 led to homes for 15 of the 71 featured children. The fol-lowing year, the Heart Gallery celebrated more than twice as many adoptions, with 34 of the 98 featured youngsters finding permanent homes between July

Heart Gallery comes to Hollywood

Barbara Schechter, executive director of the Heart gallery of Broward, with Board Member Marta prado at the Sept. 16 party with a purpose at Dave & Buster’s.

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Hollywood Gazette inquired its readers for questions to ask Mayor Peter Bober regarding the progress made since his election in January 2008. Here’s what they wanted to know:

Q: You stated in January 2008 that Hollywood City Employee pension issues were of concern. First, can you explain briefly what the actual issue is, and, secondly, what progress has been made to address that issue?

A: Pension issues are without a doubt the single largest financial issue facing the City of Hollywood. Like many other cities, counties and private companies, Hollywood has unfunded liabilities of many millions of dollars. The only way to address this financial crisis is to change the way business is done in Hollywood, namely, by reducing pension and other benefits to employees.

Recently, we negotiated new con-tracts with our three unions (police, fire and general employees) and obtained the most significant benefit concessions in re-cent memory. It is not that our employees are not hard-working, dedicated individu-als. To the contrary, they are. It is simply a matter that the taxpayers cannot afford, in these difficult economic times, to operate as we did in the past. The new union con-tracts will save taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in the coming years.

Q: Although the recession has slowed down redevelopment throughout Florida, it seems that Hollywood still has a lot of possibilities with new de-velopment. Are there plans for ground-breaking on the U.S. 1 and Young Circle parcel where the Greyhound bus station used to be? Also, what plans are being made or have been considered for the Downtown block of Great Southern Hotel?

A: There are development plans on the table for each one of the sites just mentioned by developers who have already submitted plans and presentations to the City. A developer has assembled a number of properties where the demol-ished (thank goodness) bus station used to be located. The city has endeavored to get a new Publix built on that site in the future.

Moreover, a developer was prepared to build on the site of the old Great South-ern Hotel, while saving the historic fa-

cade. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, many developers are re-thinking what is feasible in this abysmal economic market. Despite what may be reported on televi-sion, banks are still not lending at the rate necessary to get redevelopment, in-fill projects off the ground. Once the economy turns around, which we expect to happen in near term, redevelopment projects will be possible in Hollywood as well as other cities throughout the county.

Q: Why were you unsuccessful in your quest to get free parking in Downtown Hollywood? That was one of your best ideas. With free parking, businesses would flourish, which would in turn increase the tax base for the city.

A: The concept of free parking was something I heard about on the cam-paign trail. It is an idea on which I have no copyright; it belongs to the residents themselves, and it pre-dates my becom-ing mayor. I am happy to have worked on the issue, and I am pleased with what has been accomplished so far. Ten months ago, you had to pay for parking anywhere in Downtown. Today, you can go Down-town, park in our city garages and get several hours of free parking every day of the week. This completely avoids the mis-ery of parking tickets altogether, a major source of complaints each week. I think we took an important first step in weaning us off parking-related revenue.

However, it is important to note that free parking is not a panacea. We could eliminate parking fees altogether tomor-row, but that would not, by itself, cure every vacant storefront. We need to create reasons to come Downtown because even if parking is free everywhere, no one would waste their time coming to a shut-

tered Downtown. By continuing to attract high-quality businesses and make quality special events a cornerstone, we will help Downtown go to the next level.

Q: Why doesn’t the beach have recycling bins?

A: It is not acceptable that a large number of recycling bins have been un-available. About five to seven years ago, the City had recycling bins located along the Broadwalk. Over time, however, the bins deteriorated and were consequently removed, prior to beginning the renova-tions to the Broadwalk. In the City’s current beach street-end design program, recycling bins, as well as trash recepta-cles, should be in place some time prior to the upcoming winter holiday season.

The goal must be to have these bins not only on as many beach street ends as possible, but in more locations throughout the entire city. Moreover, I have worked to ensure that when large scale events occur, such as festivals, there is a required recycling protocol for bottles, cans and other recyclables. Hollywood can and must be the recycling leader for all Bro-ward County.

Q: How do you intend to support and save the arts in Hollywood, even during these trying times?

A: I have consistently supported the arts in Hollywood and will continue to do so. I believe in supporting our cultural institutions like the Art and Culture Center because opportunities to experience the fine arts are getting fewer and fewer. Experiencing cultural arts with one’s neighbors has got to be more than going to the movies at the local shopping mall. The great challenge is how to make the arts in Hollywood first class with dwindling financial resources. It will be difficult, for certain.

In the final analysis, it is the collec-tive responsibility of each Hollywood resident to support Hollywood cultural institutions. If residents do not show up to the truly incredible presentations, plays and performances put on by these orga-nizations, their financial difficulties will worsen. However, if residents take ad-vantage of the rich cultural offerings that

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abound in Hollywood, these organizations can grow and prosper, even during trying financial times.

Q: I live in the Hollywood Hills Area and have my business in Down-town Hollywood. When are we going to clean up the East/West Corridors (in particular, Johnson Street and the area between U.S. 1 and Park Road that contains no continuous sidewalks, curbs, adequate drainage or landscap-ing)? Further, Hollywood Boulevard between Dixie Highway and City Hall is subpar, as is the run between I-95 to the Turnpike. What are the future plans for these corridors?

A: There is substantial work under-way to improve the appearance of the corridors you mentioned. The Department of Transportation is currently working with the City on a project to improve drainage, replace lighting, resurface and repair Hollywood Boulevard from I-95 to the Turnpike. Portions of this work are nearing completion. Meanwhile, the City’s Department of Public Works did install a number of queen palms along Hollywood Boulevard from Presidential Circle to State Road 7 during the past year. Addi-tionally, much of this corridor has already received upgraded bus benches with

some new shelters planned in the upcom-ing year. When all of the construction is completed, the appearance of this corridor should be much improved. Our City’s Department of Business and Economic Development is also working with the business owners in western Hollywood to begin a West Hollywood Business Asso-ciation that could help identify additional ways to improve this area and the area along the State Road 7 corridor.

As for Johnson Street, the City has worked with the utility companies to sur-vey the Johnson Street corridor and mark the location of all utility lines. This is the first step in a future landscaping project along that roadway. Because portions of the right-of-way around I-95 are owned by DOT, we will need to get DOT permission to pursue landscaping projects in this area.

The City also has plans to do some re-surfacing work on Johnson Street between 33rd Avenue and I-95 in the upcoming year. This work is part of the City’s capital resurfacing program. We’re also upgrad-ing all of the bus benches along this route. In terms of sidewalks, the City’s goal is to have pedestrian connectivity throughout the City, and we have developed a 50/50 sidewalk program to help facilitate this goal. Staff will be looking at this area to identify whether additional sidewalks are needed.

Q: Why are dozens of residents un-able to connect to the Hollywood Wi-Fi all over the City of Hollywood?

A. Hollywood’s Wi-Fi system was implemented primarily for automated wa-ter meter reading, and wireless access by public safety personnel to federal and state crime databases. The signal will be able to be picked up by residents for free, outdoor Wi-Fi access.

The wireless network is still under construction and, as additional access points are created, these devices need to be discovered and routed over the entire network. As there are about 650 access points, the City’s contractor is in the pro-cess of optimizing the components on the network which sometimes causes disrup-tion in service. Although the network is still under construction, it is scheduled to be completed by the end of October.

Q: At this point in time, Holly-wood’s Police Department is high on the radar of many unhappy and embar-rassed citizens. The police involved in the latest scandal were suspended with pay and got a slap on the wrist. Who should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, if not the law enforc-ers?

A: We have hundreds of police of-ficers who each day, save lives, protect citizens, solve crimes and serve as role models to our kids without as much as a single problem. The recent scandal involv-ing the alleged falsification of a police report is currently under investigation, and I can assure every resident it has my full attention. The officers in question have been suspended, pending the outcome of a proper investigation. I have seen the same videotape that you have seen - it’s outrageous.

Nevertheless, we do not resort to mob violence and have a firing squad before the trial. We are a country of laws and of process, which is precisely why people risk their lives to come to this great na-tion. A criminal investigation is ongoing of the individuals in question, and justice should be meted out swiftly, as appropri-ate. As mayor, I will not accept a police department that does not conform to the highest ethical and professional standards, nor will the many excellent Hollywood police officers who have also been humili-ated by the recent tragic scandal.

Q: Is anything being done about creating a charter school in Hollywood? If so, how will it be paid for?

A. I have stated publicly that although the Broward County School Board is charged with the responsibility of ensuring quality educational opportunities in Hol-lywood, there is more that Hollywood’s elected officials can do. After I was elected in 2008, I stated that Hollywood should pursue a city-run charter middle school – one that we can control, where parental involvement is mandatory.

A few months ago, the City took the first step to explore the feasibility of a city-run charter school by actually apply-ing for a charter from the Broward County School Board. A charter school would likely be built in part through the use of capital funds from the State of Florida, which is how Pembroke Pines pays off its school construction bonds on an ongoing basis. It should be pointed out that we have only taken the most early of steps, and a decision to actually build a school on any specific site has yet to be made. Improving education is a priority of mine, and if it is yours, too, please e-mail me at [email protected], so I can update you periodically.

Q: What has been done to increase the public confidence in City Hall?

A: For many years, residents had a low opinion of City Hall due to the numerous scandals and questionable busi-ness deals. I have helped restore public confidence at City Hall by simply treat-ing people with the respect they deserve and exhibiting a level of cooperation that I think the public expects from elected officials.

Finally, by avoiding the absurd ex-penditures that made headlines in the past, we are gradually restoring the public’s trust of City Hall. I consider the restora-tion of trust and confidence at City Hall to be one of the significant accomplishments to date. If the community does not believe that City Hall is honest and efficient, then it taints each and every decision we make even the good ones. We must continually strive to treat residents with respect, no matter what differences we may have. This is the only way I know to truly in-crease public confidence at City Hall.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently declared that the recession was "very likely over," citing the most upbeat financial forecasts and pointing to a slow but highly anticipated recovery

as evidenced by third-quarter growth. Retail sales increased by 2.7 percent, and in September, The Wall Street Journal reported an increase in discretionary spending on restaurants.

"Even though from a technical perspective the recession is very likely over at this point, it is still going to feel like a very weak economy for some time as many people still find their job security and their employment status is not what they wish it was," Bernanke said.

But how does that trickle down to Hollywood? I reached out to Hollywood's business community to find out if on a local level, they can see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. The responses ranged from glass-half-empty pessimism to half-full optimism.

The ‘half-empty’ outlook

Despite the confidence of the Federal Reserve Chairman in the recovery of the economy, many Hollywood businesspersons do not share his optimism.

Scott Roberts, president of First Southeast Mortgage Corp., said that if the recession is over, then the economy is not contracting, but if it’s not growing either, then we are stuck in a slow-moving recovery that could take an extraordinary amount of time without government intervention.

Kenny Maslak, of Sushi Blues Restaurant, agrees with Roberts and said the trickle-down recovery did not get south of Battery Park in lower Manhattan, and Michelle Kosicki of the nonprofit organization Helping Hands said that foreclosure filings hit a record high in August, and unemployment reached 9.7

percent, another all-time high, proving the recession is still a problem.

"I definitely do not believe the recession is almost over," she said. "Every day more people are getting laid off, and most companies, if they are not firing, then they have a hiring freeze in place. I wish I could agree with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, but the economic recovery will not be felt for years to come."

Mayor Peter Bober believes that despite rosy forecasts, the local economy still has much to be desired. He thinks that people spending again may not be a positive sign when you consider the low savings rate across the country and the accruement of debt carried by many Americans.

"If people are spending but taking on more debt, it may be a danger sign, rather than a sign of improvement," he said. "Ultimately, things will pick up because history has proven this to be the case time-and-time again. Nothing dramatic is going to change, however, until banks begin lending again. This will be the biggest shot in the arm to the local economy."

For Anthony Perri, owner of The Mattress Store, the news from Bernanke doesn't offer much comfort.

"It's easy to say things are looking up when you have a job with a consistent pay check, vacation time, health benefits and retirement. Try running your own local, small business where you as the owner are responsible for everything."

The ‘half-full’ optimism

Other Hollywood businesspersons are trying to stay positive about the country's economic woes and think staying afloat is possible in this economic climate.

Nicki Grossman, who serves on the Federal Reserve Bank's Travel and Tourism Advisory Council, said the hospitality sector will likely follow the rest of the economy as it recovers.

"Broward County has been incredibly fortunate to have been the highest

occupied destination in Florida - well above the national and state numbers," she said. "However, our number hovers around 60 percent occupancy, which is about 5 percent less than last year.”

She said her industry is still optimistic and grateful that in 2010, the Super Bowl will return to South Florida to bolster the economic situation.

“As the great philosophers Monty Python said, ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,’” she said.

While Grossman sees improvements in the near future, the owner of Mickey Byrnes, Mark Rowe, said he hasn’t felt the impact of the recession.

"(I) can't really comment on the recovery because we haven't been open a year yet," he said. "Business has been steady, so overall it has been better than we forecasted at the start of the year."

On the other hand, Rosa Santana, yoga instructor and partner at OmÉchaye, sees both a positive and negative impact in Hollywood.

"I see a mix," she said. "Those who are still unemployed are struggling, and those who weren't really affected are starting to spend."

The way I see it

As the general manager of the Hollywood Gazette for the past four years, I have seen my share of ups and downs. However, I can finally report that this was a good month, and it can only get better from here. Unfortunately, many business owners are still waiting for their own “good month,” but I think it may be just around the corner.

I believe that how you react to your circumstances makes the difference in your ability to meet your goals.

When you are gripped by the distracting fear of losing your job or your business, what is necessary for survival - innovation, hard work and focus - will elude even the most experienced leader. As evidenced by much of the news in this issue, business is not only surviving but thriving in many sectors throughout Hollywood.

It's easy to get caught up in the recession blues. That's ordinary. What is extraordinary, however, is the opportunity

to find ways for us all to roll up our sleeves and support each other as a community.

If you're having a hard time finding a silver lining in all of this, you're in luck. The paper you hold in your hands is replete with opportunities for you to reach out and make a difference in this community, and it's up to you to take action.

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Commissioner O’Sheehan noted the major difference is that in the city manager’s recommendation is a day-to-day oversight where as the CRA’s plan is to create another advisory board to meet monthly.

“I think there needs to be a daily level of oversight,” O’Sheehan said. “I don’t believe any individual should be handed $22 million of tax payer money, given almost complete autonomy on how that money is spent and given a very superficial level of oversight, which is what exists right now.”

She said for the City to not take abso-lute advantage of the ideas, enthusiasm and expertise of the assistant manager would be unwise.

Mayor Peter Bober agreed with Com-missioner O’Sheehan and summed up the vote as boiling down to one thing – who’s in charge?

“A new council will just create another layer of bureaucracy,” he noted. “We have a great set of Downtown and beach business owners and residents who do not hesitate to call and e-mail to voice their opinions, so it’s not as if we’re going to be flying blind without an advisory council. It is function-ally impossible to exercise the amount and degree of oversight that is necessary when you’re meeting only once a month. I will sleep a lot better at night knowing there is more oversight.”

Commissioner Richard Blattner seconded the motion, mentioning he has agreed with this idea for a year and a half and encouraged his fellow commissioners to do the same.

Commissioner Linda Sherwood cited inflated salaries, bonuses and car and phone stipends recently discovered in the CRA budget as a reason for the need for the Com-mission to pay a closer role in monitoring employment contracts.

“I’m not saying anything that was done was illegal,” she said. “The only way I would agree to the oversight committee (proposed by the CRA) is if the assistant city manager was totally in charge of it.”

Commissioner Patty Asseff stressed the Beach CRA’s accomplishments and encour-aged discussion from Beach CRA Executive Director Gil Martinez and the public.

Residents and business owners came out to speak to the Commission mostly in support of keeping the existing structure of the CRA, touting their satisfaction with the Beach CRA under the direction of Martinez.

Downtown restaurant owner Heather Keenly agreed with the plan brought forth by the city manager’s office.

“Fundamentally, the system has to be stronger than the people,” she said “and I love the idea of the assistant city manager having oversight. I wouldn’t want it to be

anybody else.”The final speaker, Grant Gravitt Jr.,

spoke in support of the existing structure. “In good times, we decided that this

is the way things should be. Don’t let that vision stray in bad times,” he said.

In the final analysis, Vice Mayor Beam Furr noted improvements to Downtown and especially the beach and commended the work.

From a strategic standpoint of im-

proving the Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, Furr voted for the consolida-tion of both CRAs under the city manager to streamline operations and do “more with less” while respecting the strengths that both CRAs have.

Commissioners O’Sheehan, Blattner and Sherwood also voted in favor of the city’s manager’s plan.

“If we decide that we don’t like it, we can always change it back,” said Mayor

Bober, carrying the motion 5-2.Commissioners Asseff and Russo were

the two dissenters. “I predicted this when Catherine

Swanson-Rivenbark came to this city as assistant city manager,” Russo said. “I said, ‘She’s here to tear apart the CRAs,’ and it’s happening.”

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Broward County passes 2010 budget

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners passed the 2010 budget without raising property taxes on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The $3.3 billion budget decreased by $314 million compared to the 2009 budget. This represents an 8.7 percent decrease from the current year's budget.

The non-voted countywide millage rate in Broward County remains at 4.8889. Owners of homestead property purchased within the last several years will, on average, pay $264 less than this year and owners of residential property without a homestead exemption are expected to pay, on average, $215 less than in the current year. Property taxes should remain virtually the same for owners of homestead properties who have been long time residents.

Closing a gap of $109million in the taxpayer funded general fund meant that the Commission had to make some cuts in services. Most Broward County parks will be closed two days a week and libraries will close on Sundays. Mandatory five-day furloughs for all Broward employees will be implemented, and up to 53 employees may be laid off. Some full-time employees were moved to part-time positions. All County departments reduced their budgets and a number of administrative

consolidations were made to further reduce costs.

Broward Mayor Stacy Ritter announced a long-running substance abuse program that provides treatment for inmates in the Broward County jail will continue throughout the next year. The 30-day drug treatment program will be funded with approximately $400,000 from Broward County designated for substance abuse and $400,000 from a BSO trust fund designated for inmate welfare. The Sheriff had planned on cutting the program as part of the $21 million in cuts that were made in the BSO budget.

Commissioners passed the budget 7-2. Broward County Commissioners Kristin Jacobs and Josephus Eggelletion Jr. were opposed.

South Broward Hospital District sets millage rate for fiscal year 2009-2010

The Board of Commissioners of the South Broward Hospital District, which oversees the operations for Memorial Healthcare System, will continue its multi-year history of providing tax relief to the taxpayers with the adoption of a millage rate of 1.2732, which was set at the Sept. 23 board meeting. The new rate results in a reduction in gross levied taxes of more than $3 million, translating into savings for many homeowners.

The revenue received from property taxes is used to subsidize indigent programs for patient care services, including primary care centers and physician services. In addition, the South Broward Hospital District uses this revenue to match state funds for the Medicaid program and give back to community redevelopment agencies in several municipalities. Tax funds available also cover services such as

pediatric services, cancer therapies, cardiac treatment and sickle cell care for indigent patients. None of the tax monies are used to fund capital projects.

It is estimated that in FY2010, uncompensated care provided by the District could reach about $929 million. This new millage rate will net approximately $47.6 million in tax revenue, which represents 3.5 percent of total budgeted net revenue.

By Brett DalyAssociate Editor

City Manager Cameron Benson pro-posed the 2010 operating budget to the com-mission for consideration in July, totaling $342,986,469 for all funds – an increase of 2.8 percent from the 2009 Adopted Budget.

Benson claimed in a letter to the City Commission that the challenge of the Fiscal Year 2010 budget was twofold: growing infrastructure demands when an economic rebound isn’t expected for a few years and a deficit in funds responsible for providing services to the city.

Despite these challenges, the Com-mission reviewed, altered and approved the 2010 budget in September, cutting funding in some cases and increasing or decreasing funding in others.

The Commission approved a budget of approximately $340 million, with the major-ity of funding going toward the General Fund, which funds city offices and depart-ments, including the City Commission, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney, as well as Police and Fire Rescue.

Commissioners approved a near 6 percent increase in the tax rate from the 2009 budget – $6.05 – although the climb is lower than originally sought. Both Mayor Peter Bober and District 3 Commissioner Heidi O’Sheehan voted against the tax rate increase.

Around 200 Hollywood residents, business owners and city workers attended the Sept. 21 budget hearing to voice their opinions on the issues proposed by the city.

Also adopted were increases in fire fees and water and sewer service fees.

Hollywood approves 2010 budget

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In August, Theresa Lawton opened a hookah bar complete with gold walls, torch-bearing statues of Egyptian goddesses and servers in bellydancing costumes in Downtown Hollywood.

Cleopatra's Palace, located at 2032 Hollywood Blvd., offers about 20 different hookah flavors, including wine-flavored hookah, as well as beer, wine and champagne, and it has a house DJ and bellydancing contests.

"I love the atmosphere. I love the culture. It has a very European, very Middle Eastern touch," said Lawton, who was born in Egypt and is also part Greek and Italian. "I think Downtown Hollywood is a great place."

Cleopatra's Palace is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For additional information, call 954-926-5995.

sweetz ChoColate & treats Cafe

This chocolate shop and lounge, which also opened in August at 1940 Harrison St., Suite 100-B, is a new venture for owners Donna Cyrus Wessely and her husband, Jair, who chose Hollywood for their store because they knew it would have great foot traffic.

The shop serves desserts such as mousse cakes, cheesecakes, ice cream concoctions, chocolate bars, hand-dipped chocolate truffles, chocolate-caramel pretzel rods and apples and organic, nut-free and sugar-free specialty chocolates.

"We love chocolate," Donna said. "That's kind of why we settled on this business because everybody loves chocolate."

Sweetz Chocolate & Treats Cafe is open from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday and from 2 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For additional information, call 954-251-4002 or visit www.sweetzchocolate.com.

whiskey tango all ameriCan Bar and grill

John Todora opened Whiskey Tango All American Bar and Grill to provide Hollywood with a corner bar with a Downtown vibe, featuring inexpensive food and drinks and fun.

The family-friendly sports bar, which opened at 1903 Hollywood Blvd. in August, hosts rock bands every Friday and Saturday, nightly pool tournaments, dart tournaments and drink specials and a full menu.

"Whiskey Tango will offer something to do and a place to hang seven days a week," Todora said. "Food, fun and entertainment - what more could you ask for?"

For more information on Whiskey Tango All American Bar and Grill, call 954-925-2555.

ninel’s Beauty & wellness studio

In June, Vera Russin Orsatti opened Ninel’s Studio, named after her mother who she calls the best person she knows, to create a place where people can feel relaxed, rejuvenated and pampered in one stop for a great price.

Ninel’s offers Henna tattoos, sugar body waxing, threading, facials, Swedish

and deep tissue massages, reflexology and Reiki Energy Healing, a Japanese method for body and mind stress release and healing developed in 1926.

Orsatti chose Hollywood (2850 Stirling Road Suite E) for her business because she loves the atmosphere.

“I lived here since I was 12 years old,” she said. “This is my home. I love the people and the weather.”

For more information, call 954-651-6001.

City national Bank of florida

City National Bank of Florida opened a new banking center last month in Downtown Hollywood at 1845 Hollywood Blvd.

"This convenient location on Young Circle allows us to bring our financial strength and dedicated customer service directly to our customers in Hollywood. We look forward to showing them what we have to offer," President Jorge Gonzalez said.

Founded in 1946, City National prides itself on its tradition of strength, stability and customer service. It has offices throughout Florida including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, the Treasure Coast and the Orlando area with corporate offices in Miami.

The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, and Ryan Riley is the bank manager. For more information, call 954-926-4240.

kilwin's

Kilwin's confectionery shop, which originated in Michigan in 1947 and has more than 70 stores, opened in Downtown Hollywood at 1907 Hollywood Blvd. on Oct. 1.

Patrons will be able to choose from more than 150 different products, many of which will be created in view of the public. It will also offer ice cream concoctions in 32 flavors created from Kilwin's 62-year-old secret recipe and more than 100 varieties of chocolates.

Kilwin's shops are typically found in popular family-oriented visitor destinations, historic cities and thriving downtowns where there is foot traffic, said Edouard St. Hilaire, who owns the new Downtown Hollywood

business with his wife, Danies. "The City has really done a lot to

improve Downtown Hollywood," St. Hilaire said. "It's a place where people come to have a good time, to relax in the evening."

Kilwin's opens daily at 11 a.m. For additional information, call 954-367-2872 or visit www.kilwins.com.

merCury auto transport

Mercury Auto Transport recently relocated to Hollywood at 1200 S. Federal Highway.

“We chose to open our office in Hollywood because I have enjoyed working with the Hollywood community, have participated in the Chamber’s Leadership Hollywood program and am a member of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,” said owner Matt Sandomir. “We are pretty well connected here.”

Mercury Auto Transport is rated 5-stars on TransportReviews.com, the industry’s leading testimonial Web site. It is also A-rated with the Better Business Bureau.

“At Mercury Auto Transport, our commitment is to serve the customer every step of the way by using only the most reliable and reputable auto carriers in the industry,” said Sales Manager Brian Cespedes.

The business is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 954-239-1780.

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By Caron ConwayLead Correspondent

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, a regional facility for pediatric specialty care, will further expand its healthcare services with the construction of a new $130 million hospital offering a variety of family-friendly amenities.

The Oct. 5 groundbreaking coincides with National Child Day, making it a fitting start to the physical transformation of the five-acre site that lies just east of Memorial Healthcare System’s 20-acre medical campus.

The 160,000-square-foot children’s hospital will provide pediatric ambulatory, radiology and outpatient oncology services and feature a 24-bed Pediatric Medical and Surgical Unit, 24-bed Pediatric Oncology Unit, two GI/Endoscopy/Special Procedure Suites, operating rooms, a conference center and a two-story atrium. Joe DiMaggio’s existing Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Medical and Surgical Units and Pediatric Emergency Department will remain at their current locations.

The new four-story hospital, expected to open in late 2011, will be connected to the existing children’s hospital facilities and Memorial Regional Hospital via an elevated walkway with parking for more than 300 cars available in an adjacent garage.

Joe DiMaggio Administrator Nina Beauchesne said the demand for pediatric services “has exceeded our capacity as a facility.” Each year, about 2,000 children from Palm Beach, the Keys, Naples and surrounding areas are transported to Joe DiMaggio for pediatric specialty care in nephrology, cardiac and surgical intensive care.

“At this point in time, we need

additional facilities to further expand our services,” Beauchesne said. “There are times when we have children waiting for a bed.”

Upon completion of Memorial’s extensive expansion project, which also includes improvements made to the existing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will have 204 licensed beds.

The new family-oriented, all-private-room facility will feature a family resource center; playrooms, teen rooms, family lounges and laundry rooms on each inpatient unit; two family suites on the Inpatient Oncology Unit; flat-screen TVs, safes and wardrobes in patient rooms; room service-style dining; fantasy décor; age-appropriate sports, arts and games; an amphitheatre; a chapel; and an outdoor playground.

In an effort to be environmentally friendly, the new hospital is striving to attain Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, a distinction that few hospitals in the country have earned. The facility’s architectural design will optimize energy efficiency and odorless paint, and a wide range of recyclable materials will be utilized during construction.

The new pediatric hospital, which is being constructed to allow for future vertical expansion, has been planned to meet the long-term needs of the community and beyond. Joe DiMaggio also operates a pediatric specialty office in Boca Raton, where specialists in kidney, orthopedics, cardiac, gastro and chronic illnesses rotate throughout the week, with patients requiring hospital support transported to Hollywood for care.

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Liora T. Hostyk of Hol-lywood Hills High School was named a semifinal-ist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, and she is the only student in a Hollywood high school to receive the honor.

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Hostyk has the opportunity to advance as a finalist to receive one of 8,200 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $36 million that will be offered next spring.

The Knightly News, Nativity School’s student-written newsmaga-zine, earned its first Silver Medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Asso-ciation.

The junior high newsmagazine, an after-school club that meets one day per week, covers both on- and off- campus events for the publication that is distributed throughout the school four times during the school year. Students report and write all articles for The Knightly News.

Nativity’s newsmagazine was the only middle school publication in the United States to have been awarded a CSPA Gold Circle Honorable Mention last March.

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It’s bad enough we’re in a recession, but when parking inconveniences seem to set back Beach and Downtown business owners from maximizing their potential, do they just sit back and complain? Well, some do.

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Vedu’s : Fish & Burgers on the Beach

Bert Gallo, a longtime pioneer of eateries on the beach, now offers validation of parking ($5 per table) when you come for lunch Monday through Wednesdays at his latest venture Vedu’s (on Hayes and the Broadwalk).

“I want people to start thinking of the beach again for lunch,” Gallo said. “The view alone is incredible.” So are his lobster rolls, I might add.

He’s also hosting the Hollywood Chamber’s Business After Hours networking function this month on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m.

Dovetail : An Aveda Concept SalonAnother savvy business owner is

Alan Weinberger, owner of Downtown Hollywood’s only Aveda concept salon, Dovetail.

“Since we moved to Harrison Street, we have provided our guests with free parking in the City’s Van Buren Street Garage,” he said. “We purchase parking vouchers from the CRA and, upon leaving, we reimburse the appropriate amount of hours worth of vouchers to effectively pay for their parking.”

Weinberger also likes to point out that his building, located at 1930 Harrison St., has an entrance to the garage on the third floor, so guests can enter the building there and take the elevator down to the first floor to Dovetail, which is convenient on rainy days.

“I also will personally escort, to and from their car, our guests who find it uncomfortable to park in the garage.”

With service like that, there’s no reason not to got the extra mile to support your local Downtown and Beach businesses.

If parking can’t be free, at least business owners are doing their best to make it friendly.

How are you making parking ‘friendly’ in the Downtown and Beach districts of Hollywood? E-mail [email protected]

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Financial Matters

Roth IRA ConveRsIonsBY PATRICK F. ROBERTS

Part 2 of 2: Planning for New Opportunities

In Part 1 in last month’s issue, we covered: What are the current rules? What’s changing? So why concern yourself with this now?

Roth IRAs have become popular retire-ment-savings vehicles since their introduction in 1998. But if you’re a high-income taxpayer, chances are you couldn’t participate in the Roth revolution. Well, that’s about to change.

In 2006, President Bush signed the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act (TIPRA) into law. TIPRA repeals the $100,000 income limit for conversions and also allows conversions by taxpayers who are married fil-ing separately. What this means is that regard-less of your filing status or how much you earn, you’ll be able to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

There’s a taxing problem

If you’ve made only nondeductible contributions to your traditional IRA, then only the earnings, and not your own contributions, will be subject to tax at the time you convert the IRA to a Roth. But if you’ve made both deductible and nondeductible IRA contribu-tions to your traditional IRA and you don’t plan on converting the entire amount, things can get complicated. Under IRS rules, you can’t just convert nondeductible contributions to a Roth and avoid paying tax at conversion. Instead, the amount you convert is deemed to consist of a pro-rata portion of the taxable and nontaxable dollars in the IRA.

For example, assume you have a tradi-tional IRA that contains $350,000 of taxable (deductible) contributions, $100,000 of taxable earnings and $50,000 of nontaxable (non-deductible) contributions. You can’t convert only the $50,000 nondeductible (nontaxable) contributions to a Roth. Instead, you’ll need to prorate the taxable and nontaxable portions of the account. So in the example above, 90 per-cent ($450,000/ $500,000) of each distribution from the IRA (and conversion) will be taxable, and 10 percent will be nontaxable. You can’t escape this result by using separate IRAs. The IRS makes you aggregate all your traditional IRAs (including SEPs and SIMPLEs) when calculating the taxes due whenever you take a distribution from (or convert) any of the IRAs.

But for every glitch, there’s a potential workaround. In this case, one way to avoid the prorating requirement and to ensure you con-vert only nontaxable dollars is to first roll over all of your taxable IRA money your deductible contributions and earnings to an employer retirement plan like a 401(k) (assuming you have access to an employer plan that accepts rollovers). This will leave only the nontaxable money in your traditional IRA, which you can then convert to a Roth IRA tax free. (You can

leave the taxable IRA money in the employer plan or roll it back over to an IRA at a later date.)

But even if you have to pay tax at conver-sion, TIPRA contains more good news: If you make a conversion in 2010, you’ll be able to report half the income from the conversion in 2011 and the other half in 2012. For example, if your traditional IRA contains $250,000 of taxable dollars (your deductible contributions and earnings) and $175,000 of nontaxable dollars (your nondeductible contributions), and you convert the IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010, you’ll report half of the income ($125,000) in 2011 and the other half ($125,000) in 2012.

And speaking of employer retirement plans...

Before 2008, you couldn’t roll funds over from a 401(k) or other employer plan directly to a Roth IRA unless the dollars came from a Roth 401(k) account or a Roth 403(b) account. What you needed to do instead was to first roll the funds over to a traditional IRA and then (if you met the income limits and other require-ments) convert the traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. And, as described earlier, you needed to aggregate all your traditional IRAs to deter-mine how much income tax you owed when you converted the traditional IRA.

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 streamlined this process. Now, you can simply roll over your employer plan distribution directly to a Roth IRA. You’ll still need to meet the $100,000 income limit for 2008 and 2009. And you’ll still need to pay income tax on any taxable dollars rolled over.

One benefit of this new procedure is that you can avoid the proration rule, since you’re not converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. This can be helpful if you have nontax-able money in the employer plan and your goal is to minimize the taxes you’ll pay when you convert. For example, if you receive a $100,000 distribution from your 401(k) plan and $40,000 is nontaxable because you’ve made after-tax contributions, you can roll the $40,000 over tax free directly to a Roth IRA and roll over the balance ($60,000) tax free to a traditional IRA.

Is a Roth conversion right for you? The answer to this question depends on many fac-tors, including your income tax rate, the length of time you can leave the funds in the Roth IRA without taking withdrawals, your state’s tax laws and how you’ll pay the income taxes due at the time of the conversion. A financial professional can help you decide whether a Roth conversion is right for you and help you plan for this exciting new retirement savings opportunity.

Patrick F. Roberts is the Branch Manager for the Downtown Hollywood office of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. For more information, call 954-454-7028 or visit www.raymondjames.com/robertsfinancial.

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Quit smoking nowIn 2007, 19.8

percent of adults in the United States were cigarette smokers, which is the lowest percent-age ever recorded. Although it’s a great achievement, it still means 43.4 million U.S. adults smoke. Cigarette smoking is the most impor-tant preventable

cause of morbidity, mortality and excess health care costs in the United States.

From 2000 to 2004, cigarette smok-ing caused an estimated annual average of 443,595 deaths and cost $193 billion dollars per year in smoking attributable costs. Smoking is responsible for 95 percent of lung cancer, the vast majority of chronic lung disease and is a signifi-cant risk factor for heart disease, as well as other cancers. At $4 per pack, the cost of the cigarettes alone can easily be more than $2,500 a year.

Preventing smoking and providing effective treatment to help smokers quit will remain a public health priority for the foreseeable future. In support of this goal, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently published the clinical practice guideline entitled, “Treating Tobacco Use and Depen-dence: 2008 Update.”

The new guidelines present evidence that counseling by a physi-cian, even lasting three minutes or less, increases the odds for prolonged abstinence. Higher intensity counseling lasting greater than 10 minutes doubles the abstinence rate compared to minimal counseling. Tobacco cessation treat-ments are cost-effective and have been shown to reduce health-care costs. The number of effective medications for tobacco dependence treatment has in-creased to seven approved medications: Chantix, Wellbutrin SR, and Nicotine replacement therapy in the form of patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler and nasal spray.

If you smoke, when you see your

physician, he should ask you two ques-tions. The first is, “Are you willing to make a quit attempt now?” If the answer is no, he should offer to help at another time when you are more motivated. If the answer is yes, you and your doc-tor should set a quit date and move on to the second question: “What worked or did not work when you tried to quit before?” If you have no idea, your doc-tor should offer advice about strategies that generally do work. This likely will include the use of one or more of the ap-proved medications for treatment.

Recent studies show that Chantix appears to have the greatest efficiency after three to six months. The most com-mon adverse effect of Chantix is nausea, which at the maximal dosage occurs in about one-third of treated individuals. However, most of the nausea reported was mild and treatment discontinuation due to nausea occurred in only 3 percent of patients.

If your attempt at quitting is unsuc-cessful, don’t give up. Less than 40 per-cent of smokers try to quit each year and among those who make a quit attempt, few remain abstinent after one year. The true nature of tobacco use is that of a chronic disorder similar to other diseases such as diabetes and COPD. Relapse is expected.

Successful treatment should take a long-term view of the relationship between you and your physician and should incorporate encouragement, counseling and effective drug therapy at every opportunity. Permanent absti-nence is the goal of treatment but is usually achieved only after multiple cycles of remission and relapse. If after reading this article you feel that now is the time for you to make a quit attempt, call your physician RIGHT NOW. You might have saved your own life.

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Fred Hunter’s rennovates and offers community center to non-profit use By Caron ConwayLead Correspondent

Fred Hunter Memorial Services is continuing the family-run tradition that was introduced in Hollywood more than a half-century ago while updating its facilities and enhancing its services to meet the changing needs of today’s clientele.

The only full-service, family-owned and operated funeral home, cemetery and crematory business in Broward County was originally established in Detroit in the 1890s by Fred Hunter and his family. They relocated their business to South Florida in the early 1950s, opening the first Fred Hunters Funeral Home on State Road 7 in Hollywood.

Meanwhile, another notable name in the industry, the Quinn family, had owned and operated funeral homes in New Jersey since around 1915. Third-generation businessmen and brothers John and Kevin Quinn sold their nine locations in 1997 and moved to Florida. An opportunity to get back into the funeral business presented itself a few years later when Fred Hunters three Broward locations, which had since

been taken over by a Cincinnati-based com-pany, became available.

The sale of the Hollywood, Davie

and Fort Lauderdale facilities to the Quinn family in 2004 marked the beginning of a new era in Fred Hunter Memorial Services history that balances the family-run tradi-tion with modernized facilities and updated services that include an E-Aftercare online program.

The funeral home at the current Hol-lywood location, which opened at 6301 Taft St. in 1962, recently underwent extensive renovations, including improvements to the lobby and the consolidation of personnel and offices from three different sites into a single building.

“Really very little had been done structurally for 25 or 30 years,” John Quinn said. “It was time to move the business into a more modern era.”

This movement into the future started to take shape in 2006 when the roadways through the cemetery, Hollywood Memorial Gardens, were repaved and new water-con-servation irrigations systems were installed.

Another new feature is the recent instal-lation of two generators that will provide the Hollywood facilities with electricity in the event of a power outage, a potential concern that the Quinn’s recognized in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma in October 2005.

“This is the only funeral home that we know of with full generator backup so that we could provide for our families under any circumstances,” John Quinn said.

Another innovative feature recently introduced at the Hollywood location is the Community Center, a renovated, standalone building that’s available for families for a reception following funeral services or for groups seeking a venue for holding meet-

ings or events. Fred Hunters provides the space, which can accommodate about 125 people, to nonprofit and community-based organizations at no charge. The Community Center features a small kitchen, and full catering services are available.

The Community Center also is the site of a free monthly grief therapy program and community-oriented seminars on topics ranging from grief and grieving to living wills and estate planning.

There will also be a 2,000-square-foot space dedicated as a Community Center at the funeral home in Davie, which opened at 2401 S. University Drive in 1975. That location closed Aug. 1 for renovations that include a new roof with solar energy panels and will reopen by December.

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale loca-tion, the former Blackburn Funeral Home at 718 S. Federal Highway that was purchased by the Hunter family in 1989, underwent cosmetic renovations about a year ago and additional upgrades have been planned.

Quinn said im-provements at the Fred Hunters facilities have taken a lot of work and time.

“We’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished,” he said.

The owners, management and staff at Fred Hunter Memorial Services are also proud of the emphasis the company places on family, the families the business serves as well as the family environment of the workplace. John Quinn’s son Ryan and Kevin Quinn’s son Kevin Jr. are involved in the business, as are facilities and grounds director Ruben Lariz and his son Michael, a foreman.

“Some of the administrative staff has been here over 30 years,” John Quinn said. “It really is a family over here.”

He said when the Quinns took over Fred Hunters, they combined existing staff with recruited industry professionals in assembling a top-rate, first-class group of people dedicated to the families they serve. This includes General Manager Jeff Casey, a funeral service professional for more than 30 years.

“People really do trust us at a very dif-ficult time in their lives, and we work hard to keep that trust,” John Quinn said.

For more information on Fred Hunter Memorial Services, call 954-989-1550 or visit www.fredhunters.com.

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the Quinn family: (l to R) Kevin Quinn, Jr., Kevin Quinn, Sr., John Quinn and his son, Ryan Quinn.

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“THE MATCHMAKER”The Hollywood Playhouse kicks off its new season with Thornton Wilder’s lighthearted classic comedy directed by Hollywood resi-dent Herb Ault; 8 p.m. Tues.-Sun. or 2 p.m. Wed. & Sun., through Oct. 30; 2640 Wash-ington St.; $30 general admission, $25 for children, seniors & groups. Call 954-922-0404.

PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION“Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design ’06-’09” will be on display through Nov. 1; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. & noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St. Call 954-921-3274.

MOMS CLUBThe MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Sup-port) is a national organization for at-home mothers with monthly daytime meetings, activities, playgroups & special events. Call 954-921-2462.

JEWISH WAR VETS SOUGHTThe Jewish War Veterans of Post 613 meet the first Sunday of every month; 10 a.m.; Meyerhoff Senior Center, 3081 Taft St. Call Morton Weiner, 954-961-3330.

SCORE VOLUNTEERSSCORE #235 trains volunteers to counsel individuals in business or those who want to start a new business; 3475 Sheridan St., Suite 203. Call Phyllis Schwartz, 954-966-8415.

KEVIN ARROW ART EXHIBITION“Things are good, but can always be better” visual art exhibition will be on display through Nov. 1; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. & noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Art and Culture Center of Holly-wood, 1650 Harrison St. Call 954-921-3274.

SENIOR PROGRAMSFree classes for ages 60+ include Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Current Events, Painting, Jewelry Making, Brain Aerobics, Bridge & Defensive Driving; field trips & Adult Day Care Program also offered; Joseph Meyerhoff/Southeast Focal Point Senior Center, 3081 Taft St. Call Janet, 954-966-9805.

WALKING CLUBCommit 2B Fit program for all ages on a 2-mi. walking path, with T-shirt & certificate for reaching distance goals & bandanas for ca-nine companions; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; free ($1.50 weekend/holiday park admission for ages 6 & up). Call 954-985-1980.

GOLF IN NO TIMELearn the fundamentals of golf in 6 weekly lessons; various days & times available; Or-angebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr.; $89/session. Call 954-967-4653, ext. 4.

PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERSNonprofit single-parent group offers indoor & outdoor activities for both children & adults & adults only. Call Susan, 954-484-6484.

PROJECT ROOM EXHIBITION“Kerry Phillips: New Work” visual art exhibi-tion will be on display Oct. 10 - Nov. 8, with an opening reception Oct. 9; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. & noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St. Call 954-921-3274.

MONDAYS

KINDER CHEFSCooking class for ages 3½-8; 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

HATHA YOGA CLASSInstructor-led class for adults; 6:45-8 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $10/session. Call 954-926-2480.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGStay aware of your cardiovascular health;

9:30-11 a.m.; Memorial Senior Partners, 7031 Taft St.; free. Call 954-963-8030.

PRENATAL KUNDALINI YOGAStrengthening postures & breathing tech-niques safe for all trimesters assist relaxation during labor & birth; 6-7 p.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave. Call instructor Jiwan Kaur, 954-445-6775.

BEACH MEDITATIONBring a chair; 5 p.m. (weather permitting); 1201 S. Ocean Dr. (behind the Summit Condo); free. Call Susie, 305-439-1993, or Rocki, 954-548-5760.

MONDAY – WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY

MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARSLive music varies from easy listening to line dancing, R&B to rock ‘n’ roll; 7:30-9 p.m. (weather permitting); Hollywood Beach The-ater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call 954-921-3404.

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY

KUNG FU CLASSESFor ages 4-12; 5 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATIONAdult classes; 7:30-9 p.m. Mon. & 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wed.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave. Call instructor Jiwan Kaur, 954-445-6775.

ATEMI-RYU KARATE CLASSESAges 5 & up learn self-confidence, discipline & respect; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; $40/month. Call 954-985-1980 or instructor Joseph Williams, 954-275-6121.

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

MOMMIES IN MOTIONFitness class features cardiovascular, strength & flexibility training (children optional); 9-10:30 a.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; $7/class or $60/10 classes. Call 954-864-9098.

TAI CHI Adult classes; 7 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

MONDAY & THURSDAY

KARATE CLASSES All ages are welcome at World Tae Kwon Do classes; 6-7:15 p.m.; Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Rd.; $30/month. Call 954-243-7297.

DANCE CLASSESModern, liturgical, ballet, jazz & lyrical for ages 5 & up presented by the Feet That Preach Institute; 6-8:30 p.m.; McNicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave.; $30 residents, $40 nonresidents. Call Shirley Jones, 754-368-3171.

MONDAY & FRIDAY

SCRABBLEEnjoy the popular game for fun & competi-tion; noon-4 pm; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $5.50 yearly membership/residents, $11/nonresi-dents. Call 954-921-3600.

MONDAY – THURSDAY

TEEN LOUNGEWatch TV, listen to music & play favorite board & card games with friends; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mc-Nicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave.;

free. Call 954-921-3511.

MONDAY – FRIDAY

HOLLYWOOD BRIDGE CLUBFeaturing triple point games every day, supervised play Mon. & Thurs., jackpot games Mon & Fri., bagels & cream cheese; 12:30 p.m.; Temple Sinai, 1400 N. 46th Ave.; $8 entry fee. Call David, 954-600-1899, or Sedat, 954-790-3010.

MONDAY – SATURDAY

AEROBICS AT THE YMCA High- and low-impact step aerobics; mornings & evenings; 3161 Taft St. Call Patty Ceballos, 954-989-9622.

TUESDAYS

ROTARY CLUBLunch meeting; noon; Hollywood Rotary Clubhouse, 2349 Taylor St. Call Gary Smith, 954-889-0808.

RAJA YOGA MEDITATION10-11 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Roz, 954-962-7447.

OPEN MIC JAM SESSION10 p.m.; Shenanigans, 3303 Sheridan St. Call 954-981-9702.

LAUGHTER YOGAParticipate in a blend of playful breathing tech-niques & stretching exercises that stimulate laughter; 8:30 a.m.; T.Y. Park (Pavilion 4), 3300 N. Park Rd. Call 954-989-3774.

GERMAN MOVIESNo subtitles; 7 p.m.; German American Society of Hollywood, 6401 Washington St.; $2 (meal available for $5 at 6:30 p.m.). Call 954-322-6227.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-8:30 p.m.; Memorial Regional Hospital South (1st Floor West), 3600 Washington St.; free. Call Brenda Ferriolo, 954-791-6318.

BEGINNERS YOGARelaxing stretches lay the foundation for basic yoga poses to restore body, mind & self; 5:15 p.m.; Visual Arts Pavilion’s aerobics room, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; $10/class. Call 954-547-3079.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP2:30-4:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free (metered parking). Call 954-921-3600.

BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROLLearn how to use your daily self-monitored blood glucose to improve diabetes control with Internet tools; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-270-2662 to register.

ADULT BALLET CLASSES7:30-8:30 p.m.; Dance Explosion, 6878 Stirling Rd.; $60/6-wk. session. Call 954-983-9899.

YOGA WITH SARASWATIClassical Hatha Yoga classes are based on the Sivananda Method; 6:30-8:15 p.m.; Hol-lywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $15 per class or $90/10 classes. Call 954-921-3600.

TUESDAY – THURSDAY

3HO KUNDALINI YOGAAs taught by Yogi Bhajan for all ages & levels: Postures, Breathing, Meditation, Chanting, Massage, Diet, Hygiene; 6-7 p.m.; 3901 S. Ocean Dr.; $15 (1st class free with 10 paid classes). Call Sadhana Kaur Khalsa, 954-237-4186.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY

DANCE CLASSESDance Explosion offers classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop & lyrical/contemporary for ages 3 to teens; David Park Recreation Center, 108 N. 33 Ct.; $40/month. Call 954-985-5674.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY

GROUP FITNESSAdult classes; 6 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

FILM FLAMEnjoy a movie & light refreshments; 10 a.m.-noon; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.; $1. Call 954-921-3408.

TUESDAY & FRIDAY

DYNAMIC VINYASA YOGA WITH RONNI“Tone the body, Tame the mind” with this detoxifying sequencing based on Ashtanga Yoga, with hands-on assistance given for a deeper practice; 9-10:20 a.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr. Call 340-626-9642.

WEDNESDAYS

KARATE CLASSESUSA Goju Karate classes develop courtesy & self-confidence while teaching self-defense; 6-7 p.m. (beginner kids), 7-8 p.m. (adults); Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave.; $30/month resident ($20/2nd family member), $35/month nonresident. Call Ed Gonzalez, 305-801-3361.

THRIFT SHOPOpen to the public, volunteers needed; 9 a.m.-noon; Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 N. 35th Ave. Call 954-989-8304.

PEE WEE TENNIS LESSONSFor ages 4-8; 5:30-7 p.m.; David Park Tennis Center, 510 N. 33rd Ct.; $15/session. Call 954-967-4237.

SOUTH BROWARD BUSINESS COUNCILBroward’s oldest networking business organization; 7:30-8:45 a.m.; Club at Emerald Hills, 4100 N. Hills Dr. Call Jim Stoodley, 954-962-9997.

INTRO-TO-POLE Bring heels & a small towel for pole-dancing class; 5:30 p.m.; Union Dance Factory, 2021 Hollywood Blvd.; $20. Call 954-282-8300.

RAJA YOGA MEDITATION7-8 p.m.; Hillcrest Playdium, 1100 Hillcrest Dr.; free. Call Roz, 954-962-7447.

MEN’S GOLF GROUPRegister for 9 holes of golf & dinner with the Hollywood Men’s Golf Association; 4:30 p.m.; Orangebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr.; $25 annual dues. Call Brian, 954-967-4653, ext. 24.

MUSIC THEORY CLASSESFor ages 4-6 & 7-11; 3:30 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN’R&B ballroom dancing; 7-8:30 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.; $10. Call 954-921-3408.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSESMusic & Movement classes feature singing, moving, listening, interacting socially & playing simple instruments; 1-1:45 p.m.; Beverly Park Community Center, 6291 Funston St. Must pre-register: 954-967-4234.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

TAI CHI9-10 a.m. Wed. & 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs.; Hol-lywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr. Call 954-921-3600.

ZAMAR SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTSPiano, boys’ violin & band classes for ages 6 & older, with scholarships & family discounts available; 3-5 p.m. Wed. & 3-7:30 p.m. Thurs.; McNicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave. Call Dr. Brown, 954-288-5443.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY

CARDIO P.A.R.A.D.E.Dance your way into better shape to the rhythms of salsa, samba, merengue, konpa, soca & hip hop; 8 p.m. Wed. & Thurs., 11 a.m. Sat.; Synergize, 1948 Tyler St.; $10/class (1st class free). Call 954-924-4465.

THURSDAYS

BLUE MOON THURSDAYSPerformances by local blues-inspired musicians; 7-9 p.m.; Main Stage, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

LAUGHTER YOGA 7-7:45 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free; metered parking. Call 954-921-3600.

CHEERLEADING CLASSESLittle League cheerleading classes for ages 4-7; 4:30 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPShare your loss with others; 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Memorial Regional Hospital South, 3600

Washington St.; free. Presented by Hospice By The Sea. Must RSVP: 954-985-6371.

BNI HOLLYWOOD SYNERGY CHAPTERMembers of BNI (Business Network Int’l.), a business & professional networking organiza-tion, share ideas, contacts & referrals; 7 a.m. breakfast meeting; Orangebrook Golf & Coun-try Club, 400 Entrada Dr. Call Rene Curbelo, 305-651-5777.

OJIMA ENERGY EMPOWERMENT CIRCLENoninvasive, relaxing mind-body technique in-cludes a 15-minute guided imagery & intention contemplation with founders/facilitators Gilbert & Mary Lou Cruz, 7-8:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $5 donation. Call 954-921-3600.

ADULT JAZZ/EXERCISE8:30-9:30 p.m.; Dance Explosion, 6878 Stirling Rd.; $60/6-wk. session. Call 954-983-9899.

BEGINNERS’ YOGAClassical Hatha Yoga classes are based on the Sivananda Method; 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Hol-lywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $81/9 classes. Call 954-921-3600.

TAI CHI CLASSESBeginners classes are offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society of USA; 10-11:30 a.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St. Call 954-921-3408.

FRIDAYS

FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDSDowntown CRA family social features a bounce house, clowns, arts & crafts, kids’ game shows, bingo & karaoke; 5-9 p.m.; An-niversary Park, Hollywood Blvd. & 20th Ave.; free. Call 954-921-3016.

KIDS EAT FREE DOWNTOWNAges 10 & younger enjoy a free kids’ menu meal when accompanied by an adult ordering an entrée; 4-7 p.m.; A La Turca, Café Italia, Dolce Vita, Goyo El Pollo, Huang’s Mandarin House, Los Pinchos, Luce Restaurant, Orale Mexican Restaurant, Sage Café & Oyster Bar, Spice Resto-Lounge, Taverna Yiamas or The Little Bakery. Call the Downtown CRA, 954-921-3016.

TIKI SUNSETS HAPPY HOURFeatures live music & entertainment at the poolside Lava Tiki Bar & Grille; 6-9 p.m.; Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, 4000 S. Ocean Dr.; no cover charge & free valet park-ing before 7 p.m. Call 954-454-4334.

PLAZA PERFORMANCESBring a blanket or lawn chair & enjoy live entertainment in a variety of musical genres; 7-9 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

FL. POP SHOPInteractive pop workshop with master instruc-tor Aquaboogy exposes students of all levels to the hip-hop art of popping & locking in a party atmosphere; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Union Dance Factory, 2021 Hollywood Blvd.; $12. Call 954-282-8300.

RAINBOW ART CLASS For ages 2-3; 4-4:45 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Kon-nection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 for fees.

SINGLE GOURMETProvides upscale gatherings for singles to meet & mingle at some of the finest restau-rants in Hollywood. Call 954-723-9608.

GROUP SALSA CLASSESBeginner/intermediate level; 8-9 p.m.; Union Dance Factory, 2021 Hollywood Blvd.; $12. Call 954-282-8300.

CLASSIC MOVIES NIGHTNetwork with classic-film lovers; 7 p.m.; TheMeetUpClub.com, 1940 Harrison St. (Mez-zanine). Call 954-367-6723.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSESMusic & Movement classes feature singing, moving, listening, interacting socially & playing simple instruments; 1-1:45 p.m.; McNicol Recreation Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave. Must pre-register: 954-921-3511.

BALLROOM DANCINGIncludes dinner & free line dance lessons; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Hollywood Moose Lodge, 2907 Taylor St.; $10. Call 954-927-0826.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY

DOG BEACH OF HOLLYWOODDogs must have current rabies tag & owners are responsible for waste cleanup; 5-9 p.m.; North Beach between Pershing & Custer

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streets; weekend daily pass is $5/resident, $10/nonresident (per dog); 6-month pass is $30/resident, $60/nonresident. Call 954-921-3404.

SATURDAYS

IMAGINATION HOURStorytelling & interactive activities for children; 3-4 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

TAI CHI FOR SENIORSImprove balance & strength, help prevent osteoporosis, weak bone density, hypertension & strokes; 10 a.m.; Classic Residence by Hyatt, 2480 N. Park Rd.; free. RSVP: 954-963-0200.

FITNESS BOOT CAMPAdult program combines specific methods of military training, martial arts & fitness; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 or 954-963-7712.

ADULT YOGA CLASSESArt and Culture Center of Holly-wood’s Art School, 1626 Harrison St. Call 954-921-3274 for times & fees.

ABC’S (ABS, BALANCE AND CORE)

Creative exercises focus on all abdominal muscles, followed by back-strengthening, core & chal-lenging balance poses; 10:30 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (aerobics room, Visual Arts Pavilion), Holly-wood Blvd. & U.S. 1; $10/class. Call 954-547-3079.

INTRO-TO-POLE Bring heels & a small towel for pole-dancing class; 6 p.m.; Union Dance Factory, 2021 Hollywood Blvd.; $20. Call 954-282-8300.

SATURDAY & SUNDAYARTSPARK FUN SHOP

Interactive children’s arts & crafts activities; 4 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-923-1950.

AQUARIUM: BEHIND THE SCENES

Get a closer look at a 3,500-gallon saltwater aquarium & learn about its inhabitants; 2-3 p.m.; Anne Kolb Na-ture Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $1. Call 954-926-2480.

SUNDAYS

ORGANIC GREEN MARKET

Featuring Josh’s Organic Garden; 9 a.m.-5:31 p.m., rain or shine; Harrison St. & the Broadwalk. Call 954-456-3276.

PALM COURT JAZZLight & breezy jazz performances; 4-6 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISEEnjoy an open bar, full brunch & desserts aboard The Grand Floridian yacht; 12:30-2:45 p.m. sailing; depart from Diplomat Landings, 3555 S. Ocean Dr.; $55 adult (includes tax & tip), $27.50 ages 6-12 & free for kids under 6. Call 954-771-0102.

TAI CHI Adult classes; 9 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees.

THURS., October 1

MANGROVE ADVENTURE HIKE Travel down the Lake Observation Trail with a park naturalist for a unique mangrove swamp experi-ence; 2-3 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $3. Call 954-926-2480.

BOOK CLUBSponsored by the Broward County Library; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Hol-lywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-926-2437.

NATURE FRIENDS MEETINGFriends of the Anne Kolb Nature Center volunteer meeting for ages 13 & up; 7-9 p.m.; Nature Center Exhibit Hall at West Lake Park, 751 Sheri-dan St.; free. Call 954-926-2480.

FRI., October 2

GRAPES FOR GRADES 2009Enjoy fine wines, food, a silent auc-tion and live music with Diva Joan Cartwright and the Jazz Hotline; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Marriott, 2501 N. Ocean Dr.; $70. Call the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 954-923-4000.

BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST Features a performance by the Debbie Orta Quartet; 7-9 p.m.; Holly-wood Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980.

MOONLIGHT PADDLE TOURA guide will lead experienced adult paddlers around West Lake by the light of a full moon; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $10, plus $20 canoe/kayak rental (or bring your own). Must prepay: 954-926-2480.

1ST FRIDAY NETWORKING PARTY

Biz to Biz Networking event for young professionals in their 20s-40s includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, martini specials & DJ music; 6-10 p.m.; Pangaea Lounge at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5711 Seminole Way; $10. Call 954-838-9644.

TAI CHIDemonstration class; 9-9:30 a.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Com-munity Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600.

SAT., October 3

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE2nd annual event features manned vessels constructed of cardboard, entertainment, hot dogs & bever-ages; noon-6 p.m.; City of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk St. Call 954-921-3035.

HEALTHY MOTHER-HEALTHY BABIES

“Forget Me Not” activities will include a memory walk, ceremony, luncheon, kids’ activities & a butterfly release; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; free. Call 954-926-2480.

KAYAK FOR BEGINNERSAges 15 & older learn skills that include basic stroke, long-distance paddling, sea-kayaking & safety; 9-11:30 a.m.; Holland Park, Johnson St. & 6th Ave.; $35; must pre-register. Call instructor Colleen,

954-328-5231.

SUN., October 4

DREAM CAR CLASSICFeatures pre-1980 vehicles, DJ music, a bounce house & awards; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Hollywood Blvd. west of Young Circle; free admission. Call 954-926-3377.

HISTORIC HAMMERSTEIN HOUSE TOUR

Designed in 1935 by prominent Hollywood architect Bayard Lukens in the “Tropical Modern” style, the historic home is shown to the public free of charge by the Hollywood His-torical Society; 1-4 p.m.; 1520 Polk St.; free. Call 954-923-5590.

COIN & COLLECTIBLE SHOWPresented by Gold Coast Coin Club of Hollywood; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Ct.; free. Call 954-967-4236.

TUES., October 6

FREE BUSINESS COUNSELINGFree one-on-one business counsel-ing sessions are sponsored by the City of Hollywood; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Call M.D. Stewart & Associates, 954-703-7976, for an appointment.

SOUTHEAST REPUBLICAN CLUBIncludes refreshments; 7 p.m.; Hol-lywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; metered parking. Call Ed Napolitano, 954-296-0041.

TAI CHIDemonstration class; 6:30-7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Com-munity Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600.

WED., October 7


THURS., October 8

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Hollywood Junior Chamber (Jay-cees) cocktail reception & awards ceremony will honor outstanding individuals for exceptional service in their respective fields; 5:30 p.m.; Hollywood Jaycees Hall, 2930 Hollywood Blvd.; $20. Call Debra Gronvold, 954-981-4378.

HOLLYWOOD ART GUILDMonthly meeting open to the public will feature a fine art demonstration; 7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call Peggy Austen, 954-924-1818.

FRI., October 9S.A.L.T. HEALTH & FUN FAIR

Hollywood S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) presents educational information from Police & Fire depts., health screenings, entertainment, refresh-ments, giveaways, drawings & prizes; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multipurpose Center, 2030 Polk St.; free. Call 954-925-3737 or 954-921-3408.

GOOD MORNING HOLLYWOOD BREAKFAST

“A Salute to Our Firefighters & Police Officers”; 7:30-9 a.m.; Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, 4600 Hillcrest Dr.; $12 Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce members, $18 future members. Must register: 954-923-4000.

BROADWALK FESTThe 18 Wheelers will perform; 7-9 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980.

FRIENDSHIP GAMESFeatures friendly sports competition, music, food & a talent show; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd. Call 954-985-1980.

DATE NITE“My Very Own Power Potion” themed

activities for ages 2-8 will include the movie The Chronicles of Narnia (PG) & a spaghetti dinner; 6-9:30 pm; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133.

ART SHOWEnjoy complimentary refreshments at a showing of artwork by students at Nina’s Art Supplies & Picture Fram-ing; 5-8 p.m.; 6140 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call 954-614-0505.

SAT., October 10

HOLLYWOOD WEST CONCERT SERIES

Magic City performs classical & contemporary pop selections; 7-9 p.m.; Boulevard Heights Amphithe-ater, 6770 Garfield St.; free. Call 954-967-4235.

ECO-ROOM ANIMALSExplore the many interesting creatures that can be found in the Exhibit Hall Eco-Room; 10-11 a.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $3. Call 954-926-2480.

TUES., October 13

JUNIOR CHAMBER MEETINGThe Greater Hollywood Junior Chamber (Jaycees) general meeting & networking are open to all; 6-7 p.m.; Jaycees Hall, 2930 Hollywood Blvd.; Call Executive Director Debra Gronvold, 954-981-4378.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Learn “Basics of Importing & Export-ing”; 6-8 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call 954-921-3388.

WED., October 14

RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF PARTY

Local kickoff for the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising activ-ity in March will feature complimen-tary hors d’oeuvres, soda & 1 drink ticket, plus 2 free hours of parking in the garage at 20th Avenue between Harrison & Van Buren streets; 6-8 p.m.; Sage French Café & Oyster Bar, 2000 Harrison St.; free. Call 954-391-9466.

ARTIST RECEPTION & TALKMichele Oka Doner will discuss her art and mingle with attendees at this event, part of the “Natural Forces: Broward County Public Art & Design ’06-’09” exhibition; 6-9 p.m.; Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.; free for ACCH members & $10 for nonmembers. Call 954-921-3274.

PROPERTY TAX OUTREACHBroward County Property Ap-praiser staff will assist taxpayers with homestead filing; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Rd.; free. Call Kelly Brown, 954-357-5579.

THURS., October 15DOG PARK PETIQUETTE

All ages can learn how to have a safe & enjoyable dog park experi-ence with their canine companion (not permitted in class); 7-8:30 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; free. Must pre-register: 954-938-0617.

FRI., October 16BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST

Features a performance by Marijah & the Reggae Allstars; 7-9 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980.

FRI. – SUN., October 16-18

HOLLYWOOD BEACH CLAMBAKE8th annual festival features a bounty of fresh seafood, children entertain-ment & live music by Poncho Sanchez, Jason Ricci, Anthology & many other acts; 5-9 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. & Sun.; Broadwalk at Johnson St.; free admission. Call 954-926-3377.

SAT., October 17ARTWALK

Stroll through Downtown Hollywood’s galleries & boutiques & enjoy complimentary refreshments at all

galleries & participating businesses; 7-10 p.m.; guided map available at Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, 2028 Harrison St., Suite 1; free. Call Downtown CRA, 954-921-3016.

ECOACTION DAYVolunteers ages 13 & older will clean up trash, plant native plants, and/or remove non-native invasive plants; bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent & drinking water; 9 a.m.-noon; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; free. Call 954-926-2480.

WEBELOS WORKSHOPWebelos can work on a naturalist badge; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $6. Must prepay: 954-926-2480.

SUN., October 18

MEET THE AUTHORFeaturing Aranka Siegal, author of Upon the Head of the Goat: A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944 and Grace in the Wilderness: After the Liberation 1945-1948; 2:30 p.m.; Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, 2031 Harrison St.; free. RSVP: Diana Loreman, Librar-ian, 954-929-5690, ext. 209.

FREE ADMISSION DAYEnjoy visual art exhibitions & family-friendly hands-on art activities at the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood; noon-4 p.m.; 1650 Harrison St.; free. Call 954-921-3274.

MON., October 19

HOLLYWOOD GARDEN CLUBAll ages are welcome to learn about gardening in S. Fla., share tips & trade plants; 7-9 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., Rm. 11. Call 954-921-3404 for fees.

TUES., October 20


DEPRESSION GLASS CLUBS. Fla. Depression Glass Club promotes awareness & appreciation of depression-era glassware through lectures, publications & exhibits; 7:30 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St. Call 954-964-8073.

WED., October 21VETERANS MEETING

All veterans are invited to the American Legion Post 308 West Hol-lywood meeting; 7 p.m.; Driftwood Recreation Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave. Call 954-296-1242.


THURS., October 22PROPERTY TAX OUTREACH

Broward County Property Ap-praiser staff will assist taxpayers with homestead filing; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Kelly Brown, 954-357-5579.

FRI., October 23CLASSIC CRUISE NIGHT

Pre-1978 classic car show presented by the Beach CRA; 6-10 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Broadwalk; free admission (cars must register). Call 954-926-3377.

BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST Features a performance by The Baboons; 7-9 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the Broad-walk; free. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980.

CPR CLASSPresented by Nanny Poppinz; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Must pre-register:

954-889-5829.

SAT., October 24

HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLS SHOWCASE

Local student accomplishments are highlighted with performances, demonstrations & a “Hollywood Stars” student talent showcase; 2-6 p.m.; Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St. Call 954-967-4235.

HOLLYWOOD WEST CONCERT SERIES

Broward College Jazz Ensemble per-forms; 7-9 p.m.; Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St.; free. Call 954-967-4235.

SUN., October 25

DOWN SYNDROME “BUDDY WALK”

Activities for all ages include a fund-raising walk, breakfast, entertain-ment & picnic lunch; 9 a.m.; North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean Dr.; free, with onsite parking fees. Call 954-926-2480.

K9 OKTOBERFESTFeatures games for dogs, vendors, a bounce house & more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; $1.50/person gate entrance fee for ages 6 & older. Call 954-985-1980.

WED., October 28

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSGreater Hollywood Chamber of Com-merce networking event; 5-7 p.m.; Vedu’s Fish & Burger Shack, 1500 N. Broadwalk; $7 Chamber members, $12 future members. Must register: 954-923-4000.

THURS., October 29

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE Monthly networking event that brings business leaders together for net-working, food, charity fund raising, door prizes and fun! 100% of $10 entrance fee is donated to different local charity each month. Dave & Buster’s; 3000 Oakwood Blvd.; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more info or to RSVP call 954-962-8180

FRI., October 30 ARTSPARK BOO BASH

Kids of all ages can enjoy safe trick-or-treating along the Haunted Trail, live entertainment by the Monsters & Halloween fun; 7-10 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

TRICK OR TREAT STREETFeatures treats for the kiddies & a 5 p.m. Pumpkin Carving by downtown chefs during the weekly Funtastic Fri-days for Kids; 5-9 p.m.; Anniversary Park, Hollywood Blvd. & 20th Ave., & surrounding downtown area; free. Call 954-921-3016.

HALLO-“GREEN”All ages can enjoy games, crafts & fun activities; 6-8 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $3. Call 954-926-2480.

BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST Features a performance by Delou Africa Ensemble; 7-9 p.m.; Holly-wood Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980.

DATE NITE“UFO Fun” themed activities for ages 2-8 will include the movie Race to Witch Mountain (PG) & dinner; 6-9:30 pm; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133.

SAT., October 31CREATURES OF THE SWAMP HIKE

All ages can learn about the swamp creatures that lurk at the Nature Center; 10-11 a.m.; Anne Kolb Na-ture Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $3. Call 954-926-2480.

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Congratulations, Alvaro!

The City of Hollywood is joining hundreds of communities across the country in preparing for the American Cancer Society’s 2010 Relay For Life, beginning with a kickoff celebration set for Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sage French Cafe & Oyster Bar, 2000 Harrison St.

The Kickoff Party, which will feature complimentary hors

d’oeuvres, soda and one drink ticket per guest, is open to past Relay For Life participants, former and current cancer patients and their families, businesses and civic organizations, as well as anyone interested in signing up as a participant or volunteer and for anyone interested in learning more about the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising activity, the

Relay For Life.Relay For Life is an event that

brings together communities in the fight against cancer. It is an event where people throughout the entire community come together for a common cause and where participants can enjoy the camaraderie of a team, while raising funds to support the research, education, advocacy and

patient services provided by the American Cancer Society.

The annual event brings together more than 3.5 million people across the country to celebrate those battling cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and to fight back. Communities participate by organizing teams of 10 to 15 people each who camp out at a public location and take turns walking or running laps. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, lasting up to 18 hours.

The Hollywood Relay For Life will take place March 5 to 6, 2010, at the ArtsPark at Young Circle, located on Hollywood Boulevard and U.S. 1 in Downtown Hollywood. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, March 5 and will conclude at noon on March 6.

More than 260 people on 24 Hollywood teams participated in the 2009 Relay For Life in Downtown Hollywood and raised more than $47,000 toward the fight against cancer. This year’s fundraising goal has been set at $55,000.

For more information on the Oct. 14 kickoff celebration at Sage French Cafe & Oyster Bar, call 954-391-9466 or visit www.relayforlife.org/hollywoodfl. Free parking for the first two hours is available in the municipal garage on 20th Avenue between Harrison and Van Buren streets.

For additional information on how to form a team or become involved in Relay For Life, please contact Lauren Welch at the American Cancer Society at 954-200-7532 or visit www.relayforlife.org.

Relay for life kickoff celebration set for Weds., Oct. 14

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Party with a Purpose raises funds for Heart Gallery

2008 and the end of June 2009.“We’ve had good success,” said Barbara

Schechter, the executive director of the Heart Gallery of Broward County. “Every month there’s more awareness, there’s more calls, there’s more adoptions.”

Every month or two, the Heart Gal-lery travels to a different location, ranging from high-visibility sites, such as shopping malls, to community-based settings, such as churches. Group photo shoots take place twice a year, with a volunteer pool of more than 50 professional photographers available to capture the beaming faces and hopeful spirits on film.

The Heart Gallery of Broward County is a 501(c)(3) organization created by volun-teers in late 2006. Hollywood resident Marta Prado, who sits on the board of directors, was herself a foster child for four years. At age 6, Prado’s parents sent her to the United States from Cuba, where her father was a political prisoner, to keep her safe until they could all be reunited.

Prado said there is a misconception that foster kids are a troublesome and unwanted seg-ment of society, when in reality, many of their parents have been legally declared unfit.

“Through little fault of their own, these kids end up being wards of the state,” she said.

The Heart Gallery of Broward County works with local agencies that include Child-Net, the state-selected agency charged with pro-tecting Broward’s most vulnerable children, to match them with prospective adoptive parents. Its Web site, which is linked to the ChildNet and Heart Gallery of America sites, features children waiting for a permanent home, information on adopting and foster parenting and other ways to help as a volunteer, mentor or court-appointed child advocate through the Florida Guardian Ad Litem program.

Despite the Heart Gallery’s best efforts, “awareness is really low,” Schechter said. “There are people that don’t realize you can adopt a child in foster care.”

And, at the same time, there are people who already have opened their hearts and their homes to some of the community’s most difficult-to-place children.

“There are some real heroes out there,” Schechter said.

One Heart Gallery youngster who is hop-ing to connect with his own pair of heroes is a 13-year-old boy with an irresistible smile named Kevin.

“Not having a mom and dad is really lonely because I have, like, no one to talk to and be by,” he said. “I have some friends at school. I don’t have someone 24/7 to know I’m safe or know I’m there.”

The Heart Gallery is on display in the second-floor lobby of City Hall, 2600 Hol-lywood Blvd. The Heart Gallery and ChildNet also will present a program on adoption and foster parenting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 in the City Commission Chambers.

For more information on the Heart Gallery of Broward County, call 954-918-3008 or visit www.heartgalleryofbroward.org.

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Each month, Hollywood Gazette and Dave & Buster’s host ‘Party with a Purpose,’ where local business leaders get together to raise money for different charities or organizations. At the September party, the event raised more than $1,000 to benefit The Heart Gallery’s cause.


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