The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County will be holding its 54th Annual Dinner Auction on April 23 from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. The evening is Black Tie Optional; featuring the area’s largest silent auction, seated dinner, dancing to live entertainment and a charity live auction. The gala will also include a special presentation by the Generals Club as well as induction into the BGCBC Hall of Fame. Tickets are $250 per person. Tables start at $2,500. Sponsorships start at $5,000. Program advertisements are also available. For more information, visit […]

History Fort Lauderdale and Memorial Healthcare System will be holding their Women Trailblazers: Champions of Change – Broward County at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 East Sunrise Blvd,  Fort Lauderdale on March 10, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Six prominent women of today who are proponents of change, along with their historical female predecessors who helped to pave the way for our community, will be honored during the preview and recognition ceremony taking place during Women’s History Month and benefiting History Fort Lauderdale. This engaging 40-image exhibit will celebrate the contributions of six new outstanding women of today including Sebrina María Alfonso, […]

The Hyundai Air & Sea Show will be held at Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach on May 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The mission of the National Salute to America’s Heroes is to bring back the true meaning and spirit of Memorial Day weekend and pay tribute to all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our freedom. “The Greatest Show Above the Earth” showcases the men, women, state-of-the-art technology and equipment from all five branches of the United States Military as well as our first responder agencies. This two-day spectacular […]

South Florida Symphony Orchestra (SFSO) will present its annual gala to benefit its artistic, community engagement and education initiatives – including the impactful Symphony in the Schools children’s program – on February 16 at 6 p.m. at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. The black-tie optional fundraiser will feature an enchanting piano concert-in-the-round by audience favorite Svetlana Smolina, accompanied by a curated dinner artfully paired with Sip Channé Wines. The elegant evening will begin at 6 p.m. with Champagne and gourmet hors d’oeuvres in the Peck Courtyard followed by a 6:45 p.m. wine-paired dinner, concert and decadent […]

Tri-Rail will be holding its Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Rail Fun Day at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at Dania Beach Station, 500 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach on February 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Attendees of the 12th annual outdoor free family fun day will enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, interactive games, cookie decorating, photos with Tri-Rail’s mascot Conductor George Green and popular costume characters, face painting, giveaways, food trucks and the “South Florida’s Kids Got Talent” singing competition. Families who attend will enjoy samplings from popular South Florida businesses and organizations including the Florida Panthers, Broward County […]

Special Olympics Florida will be holding its Coaches Training School – Cheerleading at Boundless Gymnastics, 7936 SW Jack James Dr, Stuart on February 5 at 2 p.m. Tentative Agenda: The training course will begin with a general orientation and an overview of sport specific rules.  Coaches can share ideas and discuss strategies with the clinician. Once completed the school will move to a hands-on training and demonstration of a typical practice. Name of Training School Clinician: Lauren Petrick, Team Florida/USA Games Head Coach For more information, visit https://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/events

Special Olympics Florida will be holding its Coaches Training School at Cypress Creek High School, 8701 Old Pasco Rd, Wesley Chapel on February 5 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Classroom Session: Introduction, overview, review coaches resources, paperwork requirements, COVID protocols, review rules, discuss best practices • On Court Session: Review techniques, safety concerns, and best coaching practices Name of Training School Clinicians: Phyllis Crain (Cycling), Lenny Kemp (Bocce), Vicky King (Soccer), Craig Gordon (Track & Field), Susan Smithson (Volleyball) Things to Remember: Come dressed to participate. This training will require coaches to participate. Water and snacks will be provided. […]

The Special Olympics Florida will be holding its 6th Annual Jeep Poker Run at Camp Blanding, 5629 FL-16W, Starke on January 29 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration includes 1 poker hand, 1 raffle ticket, and an event t-shirt. Day of Registration $40 per vehicle, t-shirts will be available. The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual differences who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and […]