Discovery After Dark Event Held at the Museum of Discovery and Science

When the sun sets, the Museum comes alive – with young professionals. In November, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) hosted another of its adults-only event series. Discovery After Dark: “MODS Makes,” a science-themed soirée where guests had the opportunity to explore the new Leighton Family Hangar, hands-on STEM experiences, and augmented reality with Magic Leap Technology. The Hangar is a high-tech makerspace located in the recently remastered and expanded To Fly Aviation Exhibit Hall.  It is a unique fusion of a science lab, engineering workshop, innovation workshop and art room, which encourages collaboration and fosters the development of […]

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The Salvation Army Goes Digital with Red Kettles and Angel Trees

The Salvation Army of Broward County Red Kettle and Holiday Kick Off began November 22nd. This year, the nonprofit organization launched its recognizable Red Kettle #FightForGood holiday campaign with a new way to give via digital donations. For the second year, The Salvation Army will also be working with Amazon.com to offer a wider-reaching gift registry for its Angel Tree Program in addition to its physical Angel Trees located throughout Broward County. “This is an exciting time for The Salvation Army of Broward County as we expand our reach to assist our community through digital platforms,” said Major Stephen Long, […]

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14th Annual Hope Bash Co-Chairs Build “The Secret Garden” For Place of Hope’s Foster Children

Co-chairs of Place of Hope’s Fourteenth Annual Hope Bash, “Where Hope & Healing Grows,” plan to build a garden where foster children’s dreams come true. Maria McCraney of Palm Beach Gardens and Kim Tiano of Jupiter are leading a committee that will create an evening inspired by “The Secret Garden,” a novel, 1993 film and movie remake being released in spring 2020. Hope Bash will be held Friday, March 6, 2020, at The Breakers Palm Beach. Place of Hope is a unique, faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization providing family-style foster care (emergency and long-term); family outreach and intervention; maternity care; safety […]

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HOPE for the Holidays Gala Raises Funds to End Homelessness

The 2019 HOPE for the Holidays Gala held at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach on November 22nd was a magnificent success! A who’s who of sponsors, guests and volunteers came together for a night of HOPE, raising much need funds for homeless families and veterans in Broward County.  Special guest emcee was Channel 10’s Calvin Hughes, a master communicator and supporter of the mission and vision of HOPE South Florida. This Christmas Season let’s remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of […]

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Hero of Hope Awards Presented at Hope Bash Boca

The 7th Annual Hope Bash Boca recognized the Jay DiPietro Hero of Hope Individual honoree Boca Raton resident Kelly Fleming and Corporate honoree Boca Raton-based National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Holdings, Inc. on Nov. 2, 2019. The Annual Hope Bash Boca, presented by the Coulombe Family Foundation, was held at Boca West Country Club; and featured a silent and live auction by Saffer & Company Benefit Auctions, music by DJ Aiden Sherlock, dance numbers by Sean’s Dance Factory and music by Mike Sipe. Kelly Fleming, Will Fleming, Bill Donnell and Mary Donnell served as honorary co-chairs. Proceeds from the […]

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Coach Mike Jarvis Speaks At CBMC Event

The Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC)South Florida luncheon was hosted by Taverna Evia in Coral Springs on November 14. The special guest speaker was Mike Jarvis, who is a legendary basketball coach, author and inspirational speaker. Coach Jarvis has written three books: Skills for Life, Everybody Needs a Head Coach and The Seven C’s of Leadership. Currently, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary where he teaches Leadership and Life Skills. Coach Jarvis set an example for training and inspiring other business men and women to put God first in their lives […]

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What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?

Good News Wants to Know… What holiday movie or special do you watch over and over again?  Is there a favorite scene? My favorite Christmas movie is “Elf” because I love Christmas as much Buddy the elf does. I hope that we as Christians are as excited about Jesus’s return as Buddy is when he hears Santa is coming: “Santa here? I know him!” Beau Heyman, Executive Director, First Care Women’s Clinic   Filmed in a winter setting, the 1993 “Groundhog Day” film with Bill Murray is a favorite packed with a critical life lesson.  I laugh and cry as […]

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Local Families Make a Global Impact Through Operation Christmas Child

Schools and churches in the Fort Lauderdale area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25. Fort Lauderdale families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. This year, Fort Lauderdale-area […]

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CBMC Luncheon Features Mario Padrino

The Christian Businessman’s Connection (CBMC) South Florida luncheon at Taverna Evia in Coral Springs  on October 10th featured special guest speaker, Mario Padrino, President of Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine Restaurants and a graduate of Lifework Leadership. Mario practices outreach into the community through the culture of his restaurant, demonstrating his faith through the service, care and excellence delivered to his customers and staff. In sharing his testimony at the event, Mario set an example of honoring his parents and God, through Biblical business practices. The CBMC is a group of men in the marketplace living out their faith in authentic relationships. […]

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Lifework Leadership Begins 15th Class

Lifework Leadership kicked off it’s 15th year at the beautiful ocean-front Hillsboro Club, one of Florida’s rare jewels.  The season began with a 2-day retreat, featuring esteemed speakers such as Tony Compolo and a dinner with alumni and guests.

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