Beginning Bridge Lessons
Learn to play the fascinating game of bridge from
our expert, Margery Pecoraro! Learn sample hands to
play and basic bidding. No partners are needed.
Please register early.
January 5 – February 23
Tuesdays (8-week class)
9:30a – 11:30a
Residents $50
Non-Residents $75
Mahjongg Lessons
Learn to play Mahjongg, an engaging game of Chinese
tiles. Golda Levitan will instruct this social game
of skill, strategy, intelligence, calculations &
luck.
Session II
Fridays, February 5 - 26
9:30a – 11:30a
Residents $35 per session
Non-Residents $52.50 per session
Line
Dance
Enjoy ballroom dancing? The line dance classes teach
the step patterns which will enable you to follow or
lead a partner in ballroom dance. The basics of
Waltz, Latin and Swing are incorporated into the
classes along with line dance rhythms.
Wednesdays
All
Skill Levels Invited
6:30p – 8p
Residents $5
Non-Residents $7.50
Instructed by Sandra Balestracci
Thursdays
Beginner Level
9:30a – 10:30a
Residents $4 / Non-Residents $6
Thursdays
Intermediate Level
10:30a – 12p
Residents $5 / Non-Residents $7.50
A1A
Marathon set for Sunday, Feb. 21
Starts 6a
A1A Seabreeze Boulevard and Harbor Drive
The
Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon/Half Marathon will once
again be hitting the scenic streets of Fort
Lauderdale on February 21, 2010.
From the Florida Keys to Daytona Beach, the
beautiful coastal State Road A1A offers you the best
views of the Atlantic Ocean from your car or as a
marathon course! The Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon
Presented by Publix is a fantastic dream come true
for any enthusiast from Florida or around the world.
Saddled by beautiful beaches, lined with palm trees
and overlooking vibrant blue Atlantic waters, you
just might forget your running a marathon!
With the ideal venue set right off the ocean for
just about every inch of the course, this magical
run will stir the soul and captivate the
imagination. Making its way up and down the coast,
runners and spectators will be amazed at the beauty
of South Florida.
The
Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon Presented by Publix is
bringing you the thrill and challenge of a great
marathon along with the entertainment and beauty
that encapsulates Fort Lauderdale. There is no
compromise when it comes to having some of the best
entertainment along with a vibrant nightlife to
house this premier event. Our better than a fantasy
approach will knock you out of your socks once you
have made the Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon Presented
by Publix a stop on your race schedule.
Being one of the world's most attractive
destinations, Florida beaches will serve as the
ultimate backdrop for all the festivities
surrounding our race event. We feel that everyone is
a winner for showing up a supporting the sport they
love so deeply and for that alone we aim to make
everyone experience the thrill of being number one.
To
pursue the vision of exciting running and first
class service the Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon
Presented by Publix hopes to cool your legs with a
post race party in paradise like no other right on
the Beach as you cross the finish line. Not only
that, but the party will start early as live bands
and spirit squads take you from concert to concert
along the course. When all is said and done we hope
that every memory from the A1A is lasting and
enjoyable, join us as at the starting line to see
what awaits!
In
its 5th year, the Fort Lauderdale Marathon/Half
Marathon continues to build on its success.
Registration and information is available online at
www.A1Amarathon.com
Annual
Sistrunk Parade & Festival set for Saturday, Feb. 27
Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future!
The
Parade
The
Annual Sistrunk Parade celebrates the rich diversity
of our communities and brings everyone together for
a day of celebration along historic Sistrunk
Boulevard.
Beginning at 8:30a at the New Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, 400 Northwest 9th Avenue, the parade travels
down Sistrunk Boulevard, and ends at Delevoe Park.
The event is free to observers.
The
Festival
Sistrunk Historical Festival is a cultural
organization that celebrates the accomplishments of
people of African descent. The organization is named
in honor of Dr. James Sistrunk, one of the first
African-American Physicians in Broward County.
Annual activities provide educational, historical,
and recreational events in the Greater Fort
Lauderdale area. The event attracts thousands of
participants from the tri-county area and other
parts of the State.
Rain or shine, the event will be held from 11a – 6p,
along the streets of Sistrunk Boulevard from 22nd
Road West to 27th Avenue.
The
festival provides a day for the community filled
with music, food, child-centric activities, a health
fair, and a performance by a national recording
artist. The 2010 headline entertainer is Ginuwine.
Admission is free.
For
more information, visit the event website at
www.sistrunkfestival.org or call 954.687.3472.
Water
Matters Day is March 13
Learn about the role you can play in managing and
protecting water resources in your home, yard and
community by attending the eighth annual Water
Matters Day event.
The
City of Fort Lauderdale is partnering with Broward
County and other local governments, environmental
organizations, and businesses to sponsor this
daylong event.
Water Matters Day will take place on Saturday, March
13, 2010 from 9a to 3p at Tree Tops Park, which is
located at 3900 S.W. 100th Avenue/Nob Hill Road in
Davie. Admission to the park is $1.50 per person.
Admission is free for children 5 and under.
The
theme for Water Matters Day is “Saving Makes Sense,”
which focuses on NatureScape principles to help
homeowners save time and money while conserving
water resources.
The
event will feature a variety of information,
activities, and giveaways, including:
- Workshops and
educational exhibits on NatureScape principles,
pest control through integrated pest management,
stormwater management, and water conservation
- Free plants and
trees for attendees who visit at least 12 of the
educational exhibits
- Live musical
entertainment and fun activities for children
including craft activities, clowns and face
painting
Fort Lauderdale residents may visit the City’s
Environmental Services booth to learn about
stormwater pollution prevention, water conservation,
Florida-Friendly Landscaping and more.
For
more information about Water Matters Day, please
call Broward County's Natural Resources Planning &
Management Division, at 954.519.0328 or visit
www.broward.org/watermatters.
Volunteers Needed for 33rd Annual Waterway Cleanup
The
City of Fort Lauderdale is proud to be a Site
Sponsor for the 33rd annual Waterway Cleanup, being
held Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9a to 1p at 30
Broward County locations. The Waterway Cleanup is
an annual event spearheaded by the Marine Industries
Association of South Florida (MIASF). The event aims
to clean up Broward County’s canals and waterways
and promote environmental responsibility.
Last year, an estimated 2,800 volunteers worked at
locations across Broward County to clean nearly 41
tons of trash and debris from our waterways, rivers
and canals.
Volunteers are needed to make this effort a
success. People of all ages from all communities
and neighborhoods are invited to participate by boat
or on foot to remove debris from the waterways and
shorelines.
Becoming a Waterway Cleanup volunteer is simple. To
register online, visit
www.waterwaycleanup.org and click on the
“Volunteers” link at the top of the page.
Volunteers may also register by calling MIASF at
954-524-2733. Sponsorship opportunities are also
available.
Community Appearance Board Announces November ‘WOW
Award’ Winner
The
WOW Award for November 2009 was presented to Dr.
Ivan and Kristi Puente, residents of the Coral Ridge
Association, which is located in Commission District
I.
Ivan and Kristi’s house has undergone many
transformations since it was originally built in
their Coral Ridge neighborhood in 1989. The previous
owner renovated the home in 1997. In 2005, Hurricane
Wilma entered through the windows of two balconies,
imploded the home and took the roof with her. As a
result, everything from the electricity to the
drywall had to be rebuilt inside the home and all of
the landscaping had to be replaced outside the
home.
Kristi and Ivan have since rebuilt their home, which
features a unique combination of stainless steel and
glass. The eye-catching stainless steel front doors
are surrounded by a glass entryway and finished with
a new stainless steel overhang.
Kristi and Ivan had the two bedroom balconies
removed from the back of the home and closed in the
large windows with solid walls, which expanded one
of the bedrooms. A second floor bedroom above the
garage was also expanded and made flush with the
front of the home. An office loft was constructed at
the opposite end of the second floor. These
improvements resulted in an additional 450 square
feet of living space for the Puente’s.
In
addition, seventy percent of the home’s windows have
been replaced with hurricane-resistant impact glass
windows, and the entire property was re-landscaped.
The highlight of Kristi and Ivan’s landscaping is
their collection of Palm trees, most of which are
native to Florida.
Although there was significant damage to their home,
Kristi and Ivan took advantage of the opportunity to
make several structural improvements to safeguard it
for the future. Not only have they made their home
safer, they made it more enjoyable for their family.
The
Fort Lauderdale City Commission and the Community
Appearance Board proudly present the WOW Award to
Nora and Al, and thank them for enhancing their
community and the City of Fort Lauderdale.
WOW
Award Recognizes Stellar Fort Lauderdale Properties
If
you see a house that makes you stop and say “WOW,”
or you think your house has the “WOW” factor,
nominate it for a monthly WOW award. The Community
Appearance Board recognizes residential properties
throughout the City that contribute to the aesthetic
appeal of the neighborhood through its WOW Award
Program. Board members nominate homes for a WOW
award; however, residents may nominate their homes
or a neighbor’s home for an award. Nominations may
be for landscaping, renovation, property
maintenance, overall exterior beauty and style, and
neighborhood enhancement.
If
a property is selected as a WOW winner, the
homeowner will receive special recognition at a City
Commission meeting, a gift certificate from a
program sponsor, and a WOW Winner yard sign to
display on their property. The owner’s home will
also be featured on Channel 78, the City’s
government access cable station, and possibly be
featured in local and City publications.
For
more information about the WOW Award Program or to
nominate a home for an award, please visit
www.fortlauderdale.gov/neighborhoods.
Nominations can be made online!
Save
the Date: St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Set
for Saturday, March 13
Mark your calendars for March 13, 2010 and join us
for the 2010 Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick's Day
Parade and Festival!
The
Festival will include cultural games and events,
such as sheep herding, currach racing and hurling,
as well as live music, entertainment, and dance
performances.
A
special children's area will feature games,
storytelling, amusements, delicious treats, contests
and other activities.
Additional Festival highlights include historical
education and ancestry areas, trivia, cooking
demonstrations, authentic Irish cuisine and much
more!
St.
Patrick’s Day Events on Saturday, March 13, 2010
Festival - Noon to 9p
Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk to Riverfront
Parade – 2p – 3p
Along Las Olas Boulevard
For
more information, please call 954-828-5985 or visit
www.ftlaudirishfest.com.
Parade
Application
To
participate in the parade, please download the
parade letter and application form at
www.ftlaudirishfest.com.
The
City of Fort Lauderdale would like to thank its
sponsors for their participation in this year’s
Downtown Countdown.
AT&T
– Title Sponsor
Ford, FPL, Yellow Cab, CBS 4, My 33, Heineken,
Bacardi, Jack Daniels, Keith & Schnars, DDA, and
Tarpon Bend
2010
Census – It’s in Our Hands!
The 2010
Census is coming! U.S. Census forms will be mailed
to every City of Fort Lauderdale household in March
2010. The form takes only 10 minutes to complete
and it’s completely confidential. Future community
funding is based on census results. The City of Fort
Lauderdale is counting on you to be counted on
Census day, April 1, 2010!
Remember: 2010 Census – It’s in our Hands! Don’t
let the City of Fort Lauderdale go uncounted!
For more
information visit our website at
www.fortlauderdale.gov.
Public
Meeting
NW
Commercial Project
2p,
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Location:
NW Commercial Property
(Intersection
of Sistrunk Boulevard & N.W. 7th Avenue)
Parking
available onsite.
For
more information call 954-828-4514
Please help us keep the Civic Packet mailing list
current. Following civic association elections,
please send new contact information to:
Matt
Little
City
of Fort Lauderdale
101
NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 300
Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301
or
email to:
mlittle@fortlauderdale.gov
Thank
you!
