PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Welcome to your community calendar. It's your one-stop shop to finding out about events taking place around your community. We have everything to help you make the most of your free time, from festivals and fundraisers to music and museums.
Events are listed on a monthly basis. Most are free or low cost to the public.
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Now-August 10
Local 10 News My Future, My Choice LIFE Awards
Local 10 is inviting you to nominate deserving adults and youth for our My Future, My Choice LIFE Awards. We're looking for people who excel in Leadership, Inspiration, Family and Education. You can also nominate someone for a LIFE time or LIFE changer award. In 500 words or less, tell us about your nominee and remember to include his or her photo with your submission.
To nominate someone, visit https://www.local10.com/contests/lifeawards
Now-Saturday, Aug. 18
The 2nd Annual Rick Case “Drive for Supplies”
Pembroke Lakes Mall
11401 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The “Drive for Supplies” will be collecting much needed school supplies to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Local 10 viewers and local businesses are encouraged to collect and drop off supplies at various locations throughout Broward County, including nine Rick Case Automotive locations, four Office Depot locations in Broward County and Pembroke Lakes Mall. The drive will culminate on August 18, with a Kids Fest at Pembroke Lakes Mall’s center court. Donations will be accepted at the Kids Fest. Special prizes and giveaways for those in attendance.
Cost: Donation based
Second Saturday of Each Month
Dania After Dark
SW 1st Avenue, between 1st Street & Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL
Time: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Dania After Dark is a monthly street festival featuring live performances, art, food trucks, drinks and fun.
Cost: Free admission for all ages & pet friendly
For information, participation and vendor inquiries, call 954-785-7475.
Thursday, Aug. 2
2018 Zimmerman Job Fair
6600 N. Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zimmerman Advertising is inviting you to its headquarters for the opportunity to meet with decision makers at The Retail Growth Machine. Due to a dramatic string of exciting new business wins, including dynamic national brands, Zimmerman is currently accepting applications in the areas of creative, digital, media and account services.
Cost: Free
Visit, https://www.zadv.com/careers to explore current openings.
Thursday, Aug. 2
English Café
Pompano Beach Library – Conference Room
50 West Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Practice your English skills in a weekly conversational English class. Classes consist of vocabulary, games and pronunciation. Limited to first 12 people each week.
Cost: Free
For more information, call 954-357-7595.
Friday, Aug. 3
Destination Fridays
Broward County Main Library
100 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Time: 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Rock after hours at Broward County’s main library and enjoy an evening of music, dance and vinyl record sales for adults ages 21 and over. The entrance fee gets you a night of entertainment, a free signature cocktail, refreshments and lots of fun. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet legendary photographer Larry Singer, author of Classic Rock & Roll: Concert Photographs from the 1970s and 1980s.
Cost: $10
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Fridays.Broward.org.
Friday – Sunday, Aug. 3-5
Back to School – Tax Free Day Blood Drives
Since part of a good education is learning to give, select area businesses are hosting back to school blood drives. Donors can help stock local hospital shelves with lifesaving blood and enjoy a $10 gift card to stock up on tax free school supplies. All lifesaving donors enjoy a wellness check-up of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including a cholesterol screening,
For hours, locations and appointments, visit oneblood.org/school or call 888-9-DONATE.
Saturday, Aug. 4
Orange Bowl Family Fun and Fit Day
Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex
3000 NW 199th Street
Miami Gardens, FL
Time: 10 a.m.
This event, which is free and open to the public, will feature activities for the entire family including food trucks, music, games, raffle giveaways, bounce houses, caricaturists and face painting for children. Kids in attendance will receive free haircuts and free backpacks filled with school supplies so they’re prepared for the upcoming school year.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Aug. 4
Kiddos Magazine 5th Anniversary Back-to-School Celebration
The Falls Shops
8888 SW 136 Street
Miami, FL
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This free event will feature more than 50 exhibitors showcasing the latest in back to school products, an arts and crafts station, character meet and greet, stage shows, face painting and much more.
Cost: Free
Saturday, Aug. 4
Contemporary Dance Heat Wave
Coral Gables Museum
285 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Time: 7 p.m.
The Peter London Company presents this evening event, which will feature a variety of dance performances, including a group of solos to celebrate the creativity of women composers.
Cost: $10
Sunday, Aug. 5
Jamaica's 56th Anniversary of Independence Service
Cooper City Church of God
9191 Stirling Road
Cooper City, FL 33328
Time: 4 p.m.
The Consulate General of Jamaica invites you to its Annual Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving in celebration of Jamaica’s 56th Anniversary of Independence.
Cost: Free
For information contact the Consulate General of Jamaica at 305-374-8431 or email info@jamaicacgmiami.org
Wednesday, Aug. 8
Coastal Conservation Service Day
Crandon Park – Park’s Nature Center – North Beach Entrance
6747 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lend a hand in helping to keep Miami-Dade beaches looking beautiful by participating in the first annual Coastal Conservation Service Day. Volunteers will join youth in planting sea oats and cleaning up the beach. Volunteers are advised to dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes that they don’t mind getting wet and dirty and bring along the following sun protection items: sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats. Also, bring a refillable water bottle and snacks. For more information or to register, call 305-961-2781.
Cost: Free
Thursday, Aug. 9
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming's Career Fair
500 SW 177 Avenue
Miami, FL
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Miccosukee Resort & Gaming is looking for hospitality, culinary and gaming professionals interested in taking the next step in their careers. Potential candidates can apply in person at the Career Fair in the Resort’s Entertainment Dome. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the affordable and comprehensive benefits package. From entry level through senior management, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming offers professional development every step of the way.
Cost: Free
For more information visit Miccosukee.com and on Facebook and Instagram @MiccosukeeResortMiami and @Miccosukee.Resort.Gaming.
Friday, Aug. 10
Free Community Back to School Event
Jesus People Ministries Church Int’l
4055 NW 183 Street
Miami Gardens, FL 33055
Time: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This event will offer free book bags, school supplies and uniform giveaways. Other services include free haircuts, free hair braiding and health screenings.
Cost: Free
Thursday, Aug. 16
Midtown Meditates
The Shops at Midtown (in the horseshoe)
3401 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Shops at Midtown Miami will offer free yoga classes in the horseshoe the third Thursday of each month for yogis of all levels.
Classes will be taught by Rosario Chozas, and accompanied by D.J. Claunine. Guests are welcome to arrive as early as 6 p.m. Offers and freebies will be available while supplies last, including braiding by Bleach Hair Addiction at a pop-up braid bar.
Cost: Free
Friday – Sunday, Aug. 17-19
Jurassic Quest
Miami Dade County Fairgrounds
10901 SW 24 Street
Miami, FL 33165
Time: Fri.: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. & Sun.: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Jurassic Quest is Americas Largest and most realistic Dinosaur Event. Our guests will walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic Period and The Triassic period and experience for themselves what it was like to be among living, breathing dinosaurs.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $18 with special discounts for active duty military and emergency personnel.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Zeta D.O.V.E. Foundation Back to School Prayer Breakfast
Signature Grand
6900 West State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317
Time: 9 a.m.
This special breakfast is dedicated to praying for students, parents, administrators, teachers and non-instructional staff in preparation for the 2018-2019 school year.
Cost: $40
Friday, Aug. 31 & Last Friday of Every Month
Viernes Culturales
Calle Ocho - SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue
Time: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Viernes Culturales is Little Havana's popular art and culture festival. The family-friendly event will have you enjoying music and discovering works by local artists and artisans in and around Calle Ocho’s iconic Domino Plaza. You can also behold contemporary and historic artworks at the many fine art galleries. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world.
Cost: Free