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* SupportSupport

Support People Helping People Out-reach Center, Inc., need your help to bless needy families with Thanksgiving Dinner. P.H.P. are asking you to please buy a store gift card and or a turkey from the store of your choice. P.H.P. would like to thank you in advance for sharing and being a blessing. P.H.P. also invites you to join us in feeding the Homeless on Saturday the day after Thanksgiving Dinner from 12-2 p.m. Volunteers and donations are needed. For more info call (954) 527-0414.

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* Gala/ConcertGala/Concert

The Galleon Foundation “Making a difference, one child at a time”, Investing In Our Youth Education”, Seventh Annual Scholarship Gala, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 from 7 p.m., to midnight, Renaissance 1230 S. Pines Island Rd., Plantation, Fla. For more info (754) 209-9928.
* ExhibitExhibit

“Invisual: The works of Goldstein and Nicola” Art Exhibit, Wednesday, Nov. 2 thru Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. November at the Bailey Contemporary Arts showcases powerful work from two very different artists tackling the same phenomenon: invisibility. Join us for the complimentary artists’ reception on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at 6 p.m., at Bailey Con-temporary Arts (BaCA), 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach, Fla. in conjunction with Old Town Untapped Free. Dates and hours of admission available online. For additional info call (954) 284-0141.

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* Health FairHealth Fair

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sponsors Diabetes Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 S.W. College Dr., on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade.
* ForumForum

School Board Members, Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, District Staff, parents, students, elected officials, business leaders and community members, Fifth Annual Ed Talk 2016/17 Community Forum on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to noon (check in networking and refreshment at 8 a.m.), at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info about Ed Talk, visit browardschool.com/edtalk or call (754) 321-2300.

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* Touch Weekly EventTouch Weekly Event

· Join the kick-off event of Neighborhood Nights! This free family-friendly block party, Friday on Nov, 11, 2016 from 5 to 9 p.m., at The Dania Beach PATCH, 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Fla. · Open Enrollment has be-gun on Nov. 1, 2016 through Jan. 31, 2017. Learn about 2017 Health Insurance Market-place plans, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lauderhill Mall, 1229 N.W. 40 Ave., Lauderhill, Fla. Visit www.healthcare.gov to preview 2017 plans and prices. · Join Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Saturday on Nov. 12, 2016 at 10 a.m., at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. · Harvest Festival, Saturday on Nov. 19, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Dania Beach PATCH, 1201 W. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, Fla. · Eight Annual Pre-Thanks-giving Weekend Healthy Fami-ly Health Fair, Saturday on Nov. 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at African-American Re-search Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For ad-ditional info call (954) 767-8803.
* SeriesSeries

School Board Members, Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, students, District staff, parents and community members, The Next Gen Engage town hall series, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at 5 p.m., at Coral Glades High School, 2700 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs, Fla. For additinal info call (754) 321-2608.
* Happenings at African-America Happenings at African-America

African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderale, Fla. For more info call (954) 357-6210. · Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Story-book Marking from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Open to parents/caregiver and their children in Second to six grades. Pre-registration is advised call (954) 357-6209 · Monday, Nov. 14 - Ashley Bryan Art Collection, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Tuesday, Nov. 15, 22, 29 – “Dollars Sense” from 4 to 5 p.m., sessions are free of charge and open to children ages 7 -10, pre-registration is preferred, call (954) 357-6209 to register · Thursday, Nov. 17 – Make a Family Holiday Craft, open to all ages, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. · Mondays in November – Adult Literacy Classes from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. · Saturday, Nov. 12 & 26 – Knight with the Queen: Free chess lessons for ages 7 & up, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. · Monday, Nov. 14 – Marketing 101, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. · Wednesday, Nov. 16 – Business Seminar, Reference USA for small businesses, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. · Thursday, Nov. 17 – Exhibit Opening Reception at 6 p.m. Remarks by Prof. Jean-Bart. · Friday, Nov. 18 – Destination Fridays: Madrid Spain ages 21 and over from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., payable at the door on online through Eventbrite. · Saturday, Nov. 19 – The National Aid Foundation with the AARLCC is holding a Heal-thy Family Health Fair and First Time Homebuyer Housing Fair, both beginning at 10 a.m. · Saturday, Nov. 19 – Inter-national Game Day, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., with a variety of classic board games. You’re welcome to B.Y.O. games to share. · Tuesday, Nov. 22 – “Holiday Story Time” children of all ages, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Call (954) 357-6209 to pre-register · Monday, Nov. 28 – Business Seminar: Grant Writing 101, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. · Wednesday, Nov. 30 – Movie night for adults, featuring longer films, presented by the Miami Sci-Fi International Film Festival from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Free Adult Computer Class-es Schedule · Monday, Nov. 14 – Microsoft Word II, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. . Monday, Nov. 21 – Mavis Beacon Typing from 6 to 7:30 p.m. · Monday, Nov. 28 – Computer Literacy I, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For additional info on child-ren and teen programs and free classes call (954) 357-6209 or (954) 357-6236. Need free help with resume writing? Inquire at the Computer of Reference Info Desk.
* EventEvent

In honor of the men and women who have served the United States through military services, American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 29 will join fellow Legionaries and ALA members across the country in celebrating dedication and sacrifice by honoring Community Veterans, Friday on Nov. 11, 2016 at 11 a.m., at 806 N.W. First St., Dania Beach, Fla.

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* DonationDonation

International Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, request for a donation for our Veterans Day event, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Elks Lodge, 712 N.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For additional info call Marjester Thomas at (954) 735-5717.
* CeremonyCeremony

Pride of Fort Lauderdale Elks Annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 11 a.m., at 712 N.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Chief Floyd Jordan, Former Fire Chief of Miami Beach and Former Fire Chief of Boynton Beach, Fla. Free of charge. For more info call (954) 463-7474.

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* EventEvent

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual NAMIWalks, “Walking for Mental Health Event on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Tradewinds Park-South in Coconut Creek, Fla. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the Walk kick off at 9:30 a.m. Admission to Tradewids Park is fee to all NAMI Walkers who arrive before 9:30 a.m. Walkers can register as teams of as individuals at www.namiwalks.org/BrowardCounty or (954) 232-9097.
* Class Activities Class Activities

Attention the Classes of 1971 and 1973 · Next Class Meeting, Saturday on Nov. 12, 2016 at 9 a.m., at Golden Corral, 7401 W. Comm. Blvd., Tamarac, Fla., a breakfast meeting. · Beginning, Wednesday on Nov. 16, 17 and 18 Food Drive for Thanksgiving Baskets, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Black Firefighters Hall, 309 S.W. 26 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. We will began collecting nonperishable foods and gifts certificates for our annual Baskets for needy families. For additional info call Betty at (954) 629-7907. Basket will be distributed on Monday on Nov. 21, 2016. · Game Night, Friday, Nov. 18 from 7 p.m. – until, at the Black Firefighters Hall, 309 S.W. 26 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. · Annual Toy Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 15, and 16, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Black Firefighters Hall, 309 S.W. 26 St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. We will began our Annual Toy Drive. Accepted donation of wrapped and labeled toys for girl and boys, preschool to second grade. · Class Christmas Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Further info TBA.

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* GivingawayGivingaway

On Monday, Nov. 14,2016 at 6 p.m., at the African-Ameri-can Research Library and Cul-tural Center (7 HBCU Alumni will be giving away Thanks-giving Basket. Each Chapter has a list of people that will receive basket. The HBCUS include the following: Bethune Cookman; Tennessee State; Florida Memorial; Hampton Univer-sity; Howard University; Allen University; Florida A&M University

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* ShowsShows

Miami Gardens Beautiful presents Trashion/Fashion Show, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at 5:30 p.m., at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex 3000 N.W. 199 St., Miami Gardens, Fla.

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* EventsEvents

Central County Community Advisory Board (CCCAB) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at 6 p.m., at LaFayette Hart Park Community Center, 2851 N.W. Eight Rd. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. All residents and business of BMSD are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more info call Aretha Wimberly at (954) 357-7794. Draft * Sunset Review Recommendations * Healthy Community Zone Update * A Penny at Work Update * Project Update

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* DriveDrive

Elks Lodge Thanksgiving Food Drive, requesting do-nations of non-perishable food items, canned goods including turkey and ham to give to families in need during the holiday season, you can bring items to Elks Lodge now or by Friday, Nov. 18 to be distributed to families Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at 712 N.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more info contact Harry Hippie at (786) 597-6865.

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* FestFest

The community is invited free of charge to the Fourth Annual Community Health & Wellness Fest on Saturday on Nov. 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 MLK Blvd., Pompano Beach, Fla.
* DistributionDistribution

Wayne Barton Study Center’s Good News of Christ Ministries, Free Grocery Giveaway Food Distribution, on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sanctuary Church, 1400 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Everyone is welcome, Bring bags or carts to carry your food). For additional info call (561) 620-6203.

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* Bible StudyBible Study

For the Love of Torah – Bible Study a new Torah/Bible study is forming in the Fort Lauder-dale area. Starting Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. For more info call (954) 401-5750 or email fortheloveoftorah@gmail.com.

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* CelebrationCelebration

Celebrate Thanksgiving Monday on Nov. 21, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bernard Alicki Health Center (Little House), 1101 W. Broward Blvd. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24, at 11 a.m., at The Salvation Army Church, 100 S.W. Ninth Ave., Broward & Ninth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (No to-go meals), this is a sit-down dinner).

Calendar developed and supported by Kieran O'Shea