Free Grand Opening Festivities at NSU

Posted on | November 20, 2009 | No Comments

Nova Southeastern University in Davie is holding a free picnic as part of its grand opening festivities for the Special Olympics office at the school.

The event is 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. . For more information phone  954-262-2150 or e-mail mleonardo3301@aol.com.

Nova Southeastern University is at 3301 College Ave., Davie.

Free Performance About Bullying

Posted on | November 20, 2009 | No Comments

This  performance focuses on teenage bullying.

The play, Speak Up!, was put together by a graduate student at Nova Southeastern University in Davie who worked in partnership with with local middle school students. The students, guided by grad student Patricia Cabal,  used  improvisational acting techniques to help create the script.

Speak Up! is to be performed  Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m.  at  Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie

For free tickets,  e-mail  speakupnov2009@gmail.com or phone  786-478-9277. Tickets will also be available at the theater on the day of the performance.

Free Trees At NatureScape Event

Posted on | November 19, 2009 | No Comments

Tips and techniques for environmentally-friendly landscaping are featured during a free event offered by NatureScape Broward in Oakland Park.

The event is Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Rickards Middle School, 6000 N.E. Ninth Avenue, Oakland Park.

The event include demonstrations about landscaping that conserves water and provides habitat for wildlife, environmental education booths, a native tree and plant giveaway, music, workshops and ladybug releases.

For more information, phone 954-519-1239.

Free Wine Tasting At Pottery Studio

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

I Am An Artist, a paint-your-own pottery studio in downtown Hollywood, is holding a free wine tasting event.

The main event is 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.

The fee for painting a wine glass is $20.

I Am An Artist Cafe is at  2008 Hollywood Blvd. For information, phone 954-367-6378.

Free Activity — Island City Art Walk

Posted on | November 18, 2009 | No Comments

If you want to purchase food, art or other goods, bring your wallet.

Otherwise, the event is free. The trolley also is free.

Stroll among the shops and restaurants in the art and entertainment district along Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors during the Island City Art Walk, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and other third Fridays through April.

For information, phone 954-568-2567.

$2 Off Fort Lauderdale Home Show

Posted on | November 17, 2009 | No Comments

Save $2 on admission to the Fort Lauderdale Fall Home Design and Remodeling Show.

The event Friday, Nov. 20, Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Print out the $2 off coupon and other coupons for the event at this website.

For more information, phone 305-667-9299

Free Vegetable Gardening Workshop

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | No Comments

Flamingo Gardens is offering a free workshop on vegetable gardening at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

The event is at the Garden Shop, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. For more information, phone 954-473-2955, extension 29.

The topics include seeds, soil, fertilizers, irrigation and compost.

Half-Off Price of Wine & Gift Festival

Posted on | November 16, 2009 | No Comments

Save $20 on admission to the Holiday Wine and Gift Festival in Weston by buying tickets before the event.

The festival features food from local restaurants and more than 600 wines from different parts of the world.

The event, Saturday, Nov. 21, noon to 7 p.m. at the Weston Town Center.

The regular ticket price is $40. To purchase tickets for $20, click here.

For information, email festival@winterinweston.com.

Save On Tickets For Holiday Musical

Posted on | November 14, 2009 | No Comments

Here’s a holiday treat. Save $3 on tickets to a musical production.

The show is A Christmas Carol, presented by the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 11 to Dec. 20.

The performances are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Dillard Center For The Arts, 2501 NW 11th St., Fort Lauderdale.

To receive the discount, use the code “website.” For information and tickets, phone 954-763-6701 or click here.

Free Shuttle To Living Green Fair

Posted on | November 13, 2009 | No Comments

Save gas. Save money.

The Living Green Fair, which is Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, is providing free shuttle service.

The buses run every 15 minutes from Dania Jai Alai, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, to the fair at John U. Lloyd State Park, 6503 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach.

You save money because entrance to the park is $6 per vehicle, or $1 per person for those who arrive by bus.

Admission to the Living Green Fair is separate.
For free admission
* Bring two recyclable household items per person
* Bring a receipt from a Pizza Fusion restaurant
* Take the Mayors Challenge Water Pledge on the Living Green Fair website

For information on the event, phone 561-241-7309