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Broward County Library will celebrate Black History Month in February with a host of events for all ages Literary Events and Presentations · Friday, Feb 3, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. – 10th Annual Louise Bennett-Coverley Reading Festival Evening Discussion Panel at South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Fla. For more info call (954) 201-8825. · Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 1 p.m. – Book Discussion: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, at Pembroke Pines Library, 955 N.W. 129 Ave., Pembroke Pines, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6750. · Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. - Remembering Paradise Park, at Alvin Sherman Library, at Nova Southeastern Univ. 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr., Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 262-5477. · Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Let’s Talk About Books! The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead at Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6580. · Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. – Reading Round Table Book Discussion: Seraph on the Suwanee by Zora Neale Hurston at North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, Fla. For more info call (954) 201-2600. Art and Film Events · Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 2 p.m. - Class/Discussion of Artist Horace Pippin, presented by Barbara Freiberg, at Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7444. · Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. – Against the Odds: The History of African- American Art, presented by Barbara Falletta, at North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek, Fla. For more info call (954) 201-2600. · Saturday, Feb. 11, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Art Discussion: The Harlem Renaissance and the Growth of African-American Artists, at Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7680. · Sunday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. – Film: Freedom Summer at Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr., Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 262-5477. Music and Dance · Saturday, Feb. 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. – 10th Annual Louise Bennett-Coverley Reading Festival Concert, at South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Fla. For more info call (954) 201-8825. · Sunday, Feb. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Scott Joplin 100 Year Celebration, at Hallandale Beach Library, 300 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6380. · Saturday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. – Ragtime: Life and Times of Scott Joplin, at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Spring, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7990. Children, Teens and Families · Monday, Feb. 6, from 4 to 5 p.m. – West African Dance and Drums, children’s program, at Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Library, 1 Park Avenue E. Dania Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7073. · Saturday, Feb. 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Make African beaded bracelets and enjoy readings of popular African-American literature, refreshments, families/all ages at Riverland Library, 2710 W. Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7455. · Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. – Sharkey’s Storytime Special: Celebrate African Music and Culture with Positively Africa, children’s program, at Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr., Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info call (954) 262-5477. · Saturday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 2:30 p.m. – African Mask Craft, children’s program, at South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines, Blvd., Pembroke Pines, Fla. For more info call (954) 201-8825. · Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 4 to 5 p.m. – Teen Zone Crafternoon: Learn about the African counting game Mancala and make your own, space limited, at Tamarac Library, 8701 W. Comm. Blvd., Tamarac, Fla. For more info call (954) 765-1500. · Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. – Get on the Bus, children’s program, at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 N.W. Ninth Ct., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-7670. · Saturday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. – Teen Movie and Discussion: Little Rock Nine, at Northwest Branch Library, 1580 N.W. Third Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. For more info call (95) 357-6599. · Saturday, Feb. 25, from 2 to 3 p.m. – The Sankofa Experience with Nzingah, all ages, at Carver Ranches Library, 4735 S.W. 18 St., West Park, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6245.
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Changing America The Emancipation Proclamation, 1983 and the March on Washington, 1963, an Exhibit in the African-American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC) now through Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
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* Job FairJob Fair

MODCO and CEI Staffing are hosting a Career and Job Fair on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The event will be held on the fourth floor of the New Mount Olive Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall.  Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet employers, apply for vacant positions and receive information about various career opportunities. There is also still time for employers to register to participate in the event. For additional information or to sign up, call Vera Banks, CEI Staffing at (954) 572-6802 or Sharon Bryant, MODCO at (954) 764-6488.
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* EventsEvents

Free movie, games and more under the stars in Dania Beach, on Friday Jan. 13, 2017 from 5-9 p.m., at the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) hosts their new event series Neighborhood Nights, that will take place at the PATCH Urban Farm and Market, 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd. This free family-friendly block party will include music, art, the movie “The Secret Life of Pets”. The Neighborhood Nights event series returns monthly starting in January 2017. For more details, contact the DBCRA at (954) 942-6801 or visit: www.facebook.com/events/187168178356202. For more information on the PATCH Urban Farm and Market, visit www.thepatchgarden.com.
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Haitian American Chamber of Commerce presents Jazz Artistic expressions, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at 8 p.m., at The South Florida Event Center, 6101 N.W.31 St., Margate, Fla. For cost and additional info call (954) 638-8321.
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The Ralph Hogges and Benjamin Cowins Writers Group of South Florida presents a gathering and celebration of South Florida’s writers of color. Featuring authors of Poetry, novels, short stories, drama, autobiographies, memoirs, biographies and more. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, 9 a.m. – 12 noon at: The Arts & Recreation Center (ARC) 675 Ali Baba Ave., Opa-Locka, Fla. The event is free and open to the public. Authors will speak, sign and sell books.
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Financial assistance through scholarship is recognized as a necessity for some students to afford college enrollment. Individuals and organization experience lack of applicants for scholarships which they offer The Northwest Federated Woman’s Club of Broward County (NWFWC) is committed to action for a change. January 21st is scheduled as a forum to introduce organizations/individuals and potential scholarship applicants. Attendance is available to all interested parties. Representatives of clubs, organizations and individuals who provide scholarships are asked provide information on your availability to participate in our efforts. Contact may be made via the NWFWC (954) 730-3442 or Mary Lesesne (954) 661-8711.
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* Open HouseOpen House

The DCA Visual & Per-forming Arts Open House, Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., at the DCA Theater, 2501 N.W. 11 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info regarding the application and audition process interested parents and students can visit our website at www.dillardhigh.com/pva interested students can apply online by visiting our website at dillardhigh.com/apply.
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* CelebrationCelebration

Roosevelt Gardens Parks host Basketball Event, Wednes-day, Jan. 25, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Roosevelt Gardens Park, 2841 N.W. 11 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Ages 18 and up are invited to Hoop It Up! Three-on-three basketball games involving local youths and deputies and firefighters from the Broward Sheriff's Of-fice and its Broward Fire Res-cue. Refreshment and enter-tainment will be provided. Play-er registratin begins at 5:30 p.m. the day of the event and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info call (954) 357-8700. Roosevelt Gardens is accessible via Bro-ward County Transit Routes #11, #36 and #40.
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* FundraiserFundraiser

City of Miramar Commission, Seat 2 to host a fundraiser reception in honor of Yvette Colbourne on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m., at 4325 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation, Fla. To RSVP call (954) 379-8683.
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* Yard SaleYard Sale

The City of Miami Gardens Community Yard Sale, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Miami Carol City Park, 18500 N.W. 23 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla. To reserve your space, visit cmgyardsale.eventbrite.com or call Shantelle Smith at (305) 914-9186.
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Greater Faith Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, Rummage and Bake Sale, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2016 at 8 a.m., at 2301 N.W. 22 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Clothes, shoes, books and housewares and free coffee. For additional info call (954) 268-5407 or (954) 914-8221.
* Rummage/ Bake SaleRummage/ Bake Sale

Greater Faith Church of Christ Holiness Unto the Lord, Rummage and Bake Sale, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2016 at 8 a.m., at 2301 N.W. 22 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Clothes, shoes, books and housewares and free coffee. For additional info call (954) 268-5407 or (954) 914-8221.
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Good Foods Bad Foods Presentation on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at 10:45 a.m., at Lauderhill Towne Centre Library, 6339 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill, Fla. For additional info call (954) 357-6435.
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Mount Bethel Human Services & Broward AWARE present: 33311 Family Festival, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at: Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauder-dale, Fla. This event is FREE to the public and fun for all ages. Activities include: • Fun 2.3 Mile Community Walk • Dances • Children’s Fitness Activities • Mini Workshops (Education and Resources) • Human Trafficking Awareness • Spoken Word Competition • School Attendance Campaign • Earn Volunteer Hours for Attending
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Dear Pozitive Attitudes Friends and Worlds AIDS Museum members, There is a conference, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pride Center , 2040 N. Dixie Hwy., Fort Lauerdale, Fla. For Long Term Survivors. It is free but you need to register and if you are interested DO NOT hestitate in registering as they are capping it at 150 and Ed Sparan said they have 120 already registered. The conference is called The Reunion Project South Florida - HIV and AIDS - Long Term Survivor Sharing and Strategies. In addition to the all day conference there is a cabaret show there on Friday night that Ed Sparan will be performing in and also there is a Sunday brunch event at the World AIDS Museum, from 12 to 2 p.m., at 1201 N.E. 26 St. Suite 111, Wilton Manors, Fla. You can sign-up individually for the events.
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* 5k Walk5k Walk

Dezaire’ Inc. and Foundation of Sickle Cell Disease and Research is hosting a 5k Walk on Sunday, Jan, 29, 2017 on the campus of Florida Atlantic University to raise awareness for Sickle Cell anemia in the Palm Beach area. For additional info call Kevenique Allen (561) 303-6304 or email kdesire45@gmail.com
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Deerfield Beach Cultural Committee hosts the Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts, Saturday, Jan.28 & Sun-day, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Main Beach Parking Lot, 149, S.E. 21 Ave., Deerfield Beach, Fla. This event is free.
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School to Prison Community Forum presented by the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP Education & School-To-Prison Pipeline Committee, Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m., at Florida Memorial University Susan C. Holley Religious Education Center, 15845 N.W. 42 Ave., Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea

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