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By Don Valentine Author Horatio Alger created the “Opus” that hard work and honesty will help overcome obstacles and lead to success.” Wally Amos’ life…
The YMCA’s Beach Ball is one of the hottest social events to kick off the season, with more than 600 philanthropic and business professionals in attendance. Guests are encouraged to dress to the theme, “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler” (Let the Good Times Roll) During the evening guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, live musical entertainment, dancing and a live and silent auction. Proceeds from the Beach Ball supports Financial Assistance for Aquatics programming so that anyone, regardless of their ability to pay, can come to the Y to learn water safety. Unfortunately, South Florida leads the nation in childhood drownings, and the Y’s mission is to work with the community to stem this tide.
Such was the case with polls suggesting that Trump was expected to win more Black votes than any other GOP candidate in modern history. Other polls suggested that more Hispanic voters were supporting Trump despite his anti-immigration policies and often racist rhetoric.
Join Pompano Beach, Arts for the culminating event of Alejandra Abad’s captivating exhibition, The Making of Water State: Florida as Refuge. During the final evening of the exhibition, Abad will unveil a stunning animated collage created by gathering community stories that respond to the exhibition. This unique work celebrates Florida’s role as a haven for diverse life forms, both human and animal. The synergistic event takes place September 20, 2024, from 6-8 pm on the second-floor terrace of the Pompano Beach Cultural Center. Outdoor projections will begin after dusk, and the public is encouraged to share stories and reactions, fostering a vibrant community conversation. Tickets are free. For more information, visit pompanobeacharts.org.
Community Anchor Award will expand impact on Broward County’s underserved youth and transform the Museum into a regional NASA STEM informal education community resource.
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Miami Dolphins recently hosted an unforgettable weekend for students participating in the Football Unites Captains Program, presented by Pepsi. This extraordinary two-day experience brought together young minds from diverse backgrounds to explore vital themes such as diversity, inclusion, tolerance, and leadership.
Captain Barrington Irving has traveled to over 50 countries, conducted more than 50 STEM expeditions, and successfully challenged middle school students to build a car faster than a Ferrari 430 and then high schoolers to build a plane he flew on its test flight.
Dear Westside Gazette Readers,
Floridians have entered the hottest months of the year for the Sunshine State. Considering cooling makes up approximately 60% of energy bills, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) wants to help customers keep their bills as low as possible with the debut of its interactive, energy efficiency tool, the House of Savings Challenge.