Women's Club of Coconut Creek Seeks Vendors for the Holiday Handicraft Fair
The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek is seeking crafty vendors for their traditional Holiday Handicraft Fair. The sale will be held on Saturday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Coconut Creek Government Center, 4800 West Copans Road. The deadline for reserving a space is on Thursday, October 21.
To reserve a spot at the event, call Marion at (954) 935 – 6079 or m_chamberlin@bellsouth.net.
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Pack N’ Ship for American Soldiers
Please join us on Saturday, September 25th, for a Pack-n-Ship. We will be packing love boxes for our troops serving overseas at the First United Methodist of Coral Springs (8650 W. Sample Road) in the Fellowship Hall between 11:00 am - 1 pm. Bagels and coffee will be served and Community Service hours can be given.
It is so important to show appreciation for their sacrifice and they love to receive packages of goodies from us. The following is a list of much needed items (travel Size or Pocket size items preferred) to go in the packages. Please give an hour of your time to help pack a box for a soldier. Donations are also accepted to cover the $11 needed to ship each box.
Food items: hot sauce (in bubble wrap and plastic sip lock bag!) gum, seasoning salt, tuna, snacks, beef jerky, lollipops, granola bars, coffee supplies crystal light/lemonade powder drink (single serving size), tea bags
Hygiene products: toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, chap stick, deodorant, razors, foot powder, moisturizer, alcohol free wipes, Avon skin so soft
Clothing: underwear, white socks (Up to the knee/one size fits all)
Entertainment: music CDs, playing cards, magazines, pocket Kleenex, books, DVDs, games
Other: stationary, pens, pencils, envelopes, AA Batteries
Have fun, meet new people, and make a soldier’s day. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Price at Cherylprice1217@msn.com or 754-368-4567.
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Learn the Art of Metal Embossing
Learn the art of metal embossing on September 15, 2010 at 7PM at Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Fl 33071. This will be a hands-on workshop given by the Coral Springs Craft Guild.
Members and guests will learn the art of metal embossing to create a pumpkin plant poke.
You will need to bring the following supplies to the class but everything else will be furnished by the Guild:
Scissors (don’t bring good ones), Small Brush, Emery board, Either a piece of foam or Mouse Pad, Stylus, if you have one.
The workshop is free and open to the public; however, a donation for supplies would be appreciated and a reservation is required….Call 954-755-3008 further information.
http://coralspringscraftguild.info/September_Program.html
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Margate Street Festival planning begins
Having a two-day street festival event instead of one topped the list for discussion at the Margate Chamber of Commerce street festival meeting last Monday.
Tentatively scheduled for February 19 & 20 of next year, the Margate Street Festival has two very successful years under its belt, drawing more than 5,000 attendees in the event’s inaugural year, and more than 7,500 last year say police estimates.
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Margate to have Fireworks this year
Last year’s fireworks in Margate got bad reviews from residents. The display lasted about 10 minutes and was far from what city officials and residents expected.
“I’ve never seen fireworks shot so fast in my whole life,” said resident and former city commission candidate Le Peerman. “It was like they were getting paid by the second.”
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Come Bake Matzah!
Margate's Hebrew Academy Community School invites the adult public to spend a free, fun-filled hour at the ultimate hands-on, Passover experience. Come to the Model Matzah Bakery! From threshing and winnowing the wheat stalks, to kneading and rolling, each participant will bake their own Matzah, from scratch!
Reservations are required please call Mrs. Faigie Kaufman, Community Development Coordinator at (954) 978-6341 ext 245 to save your spot.
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Maxine Nightingale Invades Margate
British R&B soul singer Maxine Nightingale had the crowd up and dancing at Margate’s 2nd Annual Street Festival downtown last Sunday, when she rocked hundreds of fans and festival-goers. Afterwards, the 1970's pop icon, known for ‘Top 40’ hits “Right Back Where We Started From” and “Lead Me On” milled around with Margate’s finest; Chamber of Commerce heads, local dignitaries and residents.
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Lamberti, Varsallone join Margate school for Purim celebration
Margate’s Hebrew Academy Community School invites residents to join its 400 children as they parade in costume in celebration of the festive holiday of Purim. Special guests include Grand Marshall Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti, Vice Mayor Joseph Varsallone and the community’s senior citizens who are always honored on this “Grandparents & Special Friends Day” by the students.
Everyone is invited to join the festivities on Friday, Februrary 26th from 8:45 – 11:00 AM.
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Track Santa's Whereabouts on Christmas Eve
For more than 50 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s Christmas Eve flight.
The tradition began in 1955 after a Colorado Springs-based Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement for children to call Santa misprinted the telephone number. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone number put kids through to the CONAD Commander-in-Chief's operations "hotline."
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International Trade & Culture Festival is this Weekend!
Food and dance from more than ten countries will be presented at the largest single gathering of the International community in South Florida on December 19 and 20 at the intersection of Margate Boulevard and State Rd. 7.
In cooperation with the Bangladesh-American Chamber of Commerce (BACC), the 2009 International Trade & Culture Festival promises adults and children alike the opportunity to experience the rich socio-cultural heritage of South Florida’s diverse ethnic population.
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Margate Street Festival 2010: Get onboard now!
This year’s inaugural Margate Street Festival in February was an overwhelming success. In excess of 5,000 people attended the event, say police, and stories of vendors selling-out of goods and making profits came into the Margate Chamber of Commerce one after the next. O'Malley’s ran out of ribs, service providers acquired tons of leads and live entertainment -- from dance to music to performance art -- was non-stop. It was a world-class affair and the first of its kind in Margate.
So, is there money to be made in 2010?
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"Enchanted Elegance"
The Coral Springs Craft Guild ORIGINAL 32nd Annual Holiday Show, "Enchanted Elegance" will take place Friday, October 9, 2009, 5pm-9pm & Saturday, October 10, 2009, 9am-4pm at LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 3100 N University Drive, Coral Springs.
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Coral Springs Craft Guild Workshop
The Coral Springs Craft Guild monthly workshop is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month - next will be August 19th, 2009, at Cypress Hammock Park Cypress Hall, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.
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Knights of Pythias Meeting
Kings Knights Lodge #221, Knights of Pythias meets on the Second Tuesday Night of the month at CYPRESS HAMMOCK PARK--1300 Coral Springs Drive in Coral Springs. Our meetings start at 7:30 PM and parking is available. A collation is served after the meeting. We welcome all our Pythian Brothers to join us. For further information please call: PC Larry Hochfeld at 954-721-4833.
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Margate Fireworks in Holding Pattern
Caught between budget cuts and a bad economy, some South Florida cities will be canceling Fourth of July Fireworks this year. Is Margate one of them?
Margate’s yearly July Fourth extravaganza cost between $25,000 and $30,000. Although Margate city officials are optimistic that sponsors may come forward with funds in time to save the event, they’ve currently set aside $14,000 to do something for the city on the anniversary of our freedom, but aren’t quite sure what at this point.
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Margate attracts 5,000 visitors and residents
Margate’s Street Festival on February 22 was a hit. The weather was gorgeous. Bands played all day and local schools and artists performed for the masses. The Harley Drill Team was like synchronized swimming on motorcycles and the classic car show was a main attraction for kids, families and gear heads. The tantalizing smell of fried chicken filled the air, as did flamebroiled ribs, burgers and ethnic delights.
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Street Festival Poised for Success
The upcoming Margate Street Festival guarantees weekend fun for everyone. A bounce house, face painting, clowns and magicians for the kids. Live bands all day, the Harley Drill Team and a classic car show, all happening at the end of Margate Blvd. between NW 58th Ave and State Rd. 7 – starting at noon on Sunday and ending at 8 pm.
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St. Vincent's Carnival is Back!
For those of you who attended the last St. Vincent's Carnival, you know about the family fun, value, good eats, games and the unlimited ride pass. Well, by popular demand, St. Vincent’s Carnival is back, and the timing is perfect for families in search of more bang for their entertainment buck.
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Margate Green Market a Hit!
In an effort to draw more attention to the proposed Margate City Center site, Margate City Officials and the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) launched the first of many Green Markets on the old Swap Shop land on Sunday.
Roughly 1600 residents and visitors turned out to buy orchids, fresh breads and produce, exotic hummus, Gyros, hot sauce and burgers. All while the ‘All Porpoise Band’ belted out sixties tunes.
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