Christian Women in Leadership Luncheon

Lynette Lewis, author of Climbing the Ladder in Stilettos and How to Hold Out, Hang On and Marry the Man of Your Dreams will speak at a Christian Women in Leadership luncheon on Friday, February 13 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.at First Fort Lauderdale’s Global Grille & Event Center, 416 N.E. 1st St., Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by the National Christian Foundation of South Florida, Christian Women in Leadership is diverse community of women from the workplace, home, church and community, who come together to learn and grow as leaders through networking, fellowship and Godly speakers. Visit ChristianWomeninLeadership.com to register.

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Sistrunk Parade and Street Festival

The Sistrunk Parade and Sistrunk Street Festival, on February 28, celebrates the accomplishments of people of African descent with fun family activities. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 400 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, and travels along NW 9th Avenue to Sistrunk Boulevard and west along the corridor to Delevoe Park. It will be followed by the Sistrunk Festival at Mills Pond Park from noon to 9 p.m. For information call 954.687.3472 or visit www.sistrunkfestival.org.

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Big Bands & Movies Presentation

The program will be from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The Big Bands ruled the entertainment universe during the Swing Era, and Hollywood quickly moved them front and center in a number of movies during the 1930s and 40s. During this lecture, Novek will highlight the lives and careers of Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey. These celebrated leaders not only led their Big Bands, they also performed as actors in the movies. Upcoming lectures will highlight Glen Miller, Harry James, Xavier Cugat and Duke Ellington.

Covenant Village of Florida and the Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Institute offer monthly lectures on a variety of topics, including art, music, literature, philosophy, history, politics, current events, science and health care. Expert NSU visiting faculty and faculty members lead each lecture.

Covenant Village of Florida is located at 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, Fla. The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, please call 877-670-0889 or visit www.CovenantFlorida.org.

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South Florida Run for Compassion 5K

The 5K run/walk will take place entirely within the beautiful John U Lloyd Beach State Park. Starting on the beach near the Manatee pavilion, participants will have an amazing view of the ocean as they run the first half of the course along the shore and on beachside trails. After turning around at the halfway point, runners will follow trails lined with mangrove trees until they again emerge onto the beach for the grand finish. For information and registration, please visit our website at www.runforcompassionsfl.com

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Remembrance Rally

Pro-Life advocates will gather at the Federal Building in downtown Fort Lauderdale at noon on Thursday, January 22 for a Remembrance Rally in honor of the 57 million babies lost to abortion since the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalized abortion in 1973. For more information on tbe Remembrance Rally visit www.browardrighttolife.org.

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Bible Course

For additional information call The G.R.A.C.E Center at (954)792-3683.

Course is for 2 years, with 3-Month Term intervals.
Orientation will be Saturday, January 24, 2015 and Course will begin Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:45pm until 8:45pm, at 6500 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324

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Exhibit & Presentation Features “Head of Christ” and Other Artwork by Warner E. Sallman

One of the most familiar and popular paintings of Jesus Christ is “Head of Christ” painted by Warner E. Sallman in 1940. That image, along with a collection of other images and memorabilia, will be featured in an exhibit titled “The Master Painter” beginning Thursday, Feb. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 8, at Covenant Village of Florida. The Rev. LeRoy L. Carlson, founder and president of the Warner E. Sallman Art Collection, Inc., will present a program about Sallman’s life and work on Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. in the Rotunda at Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. The public is invited to […]

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Series 33: A Man & His Design

Jesus Christ modeled authentic manhood in His 33 years on earth, and that’s the basis for Series 33. Join us for this multi-volume gospel-centered video series that presents the timeless truths of Authentic Manhood in a powerfully engaging way that includes insightful teaching, inspiring testimonies, expert interviews, and multiple creative features. In A Man And His Design – Discover God’s clear design for Authentic Manhood, including a clear manhood definition, the four “faces” of manhood, and how to navigate the different seasons in a man’s life. There are 12 location to choose from in Palm Beach County including Boca Raton, Royal […]

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Taste of Plantation

There is no charge. Reservations are required. Call 877-670-0889 or visit www.CovenantFlorida.org. Covenant Village of Florida is located at 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, Fla., 33324.

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