Boston Early Music Festival in Aventura Wed Nov 16 2022 17:02:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Get Ready For The One And Only Monster Jam® In Sunrise! - Tickets On Sale Now To See The World’s Most Popular Monster Jam Trucks And Best Drivers South Florida Sun Times Jul 30, 2026 Nothing Compares To The One And Only Monster Jam® To Become A Fan For Life With An Ultimate Day Of Family Fun At Amerant Bank Arena On Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 And Sunday, August 23rd, 2026. Get Ready To Cheer, Scream, And Be Amazed As Massive Monster Jam Trucks And World Champion Drivers Take Over Your Hometown, Sunrise, For A Weekend Packed With Stunts, Smiles, And Jaw-Dropping Skills. With Awesome Trucks, Amazing Stunts, Big Air, And Action-Packed Excitement, It’s The Definition Of Fun For Everyone! This isn’t just any event – it’s unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. It’s all happening at Monster Jam, where your outside voice is allowed, and every big moment comes with an even bigger smile! Get Your Tickets Before They’re Gone! Tickets are on sale now at: www.SeatGeek.com . Monster Jam Preferred Customers get the first chance to snag the best seats; fans can still sign up for free to grab an exclusive pre-sale code. The general public could purchase tickets starting Tuesday, April 28th. Feel the Thrill of Full-Throttle Fun Get ready for big-time entertainment as Sunrise roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, heart-pounding races, and plenty of big air! The world’s best drivers tear up the dirt as they battle for the Event Championship in three competitions: Racing, 2 Wheel Skills, and everyone’s favorite, Freestyle, where MonsterJam trucks defy the laws of physics and do the impossible. Fans will be right in the middle of the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they get to score the drivers in real time based on their skills, stunts, and saves. Start the Fun Early at the Monster Jam Pit Party® The day of fun starts at the Monster Jam Pit Party® on Saturday and Sunday - your first stop for smiles, selfies with the trucks, high-fives and autographs from drivers, and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to start a day of adrenaline-charged fun, plus get an insider’s look at how these 12,000-pound trucks are built to stand up to the competition. Meet the Superstars of Monster Jam! These aren’t just any drivers - they’re world-class male and female athletes who have mastered controlling these 12,000-pound beasts. Whether pulling off insane backflips, nailing vertical 2-wheel tricks, or tearing up the track in all-out racing, these drivers are ready to wow fans with the most mind-blowing live motorsports action around. When: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 Event Time – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pit Party open from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Event Ticket & Pit Party Pass required for entry) Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 Event Time – 1:00 p.m. Pit Party open from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Event Ticket & Pit Party Pass required for entry) Where: Amerant Bank Arena – One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, Florida 33323 Tickets: Gravity-defying action, down-to-earth prices! Tickets and Pit Party Passes are now available for purchase online at: SeatGeek.com or in- person at the venue box office. *Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply Truck & Driver Line-Up: Grave Digger® driven by Krysten Anderson; Sparkle Smash® driven by Kayla Blood; El Toro Loco® driven by Armando Castro; JCB DIGatrona driven by Tony Ochs; Classroom Crushera with driver Charlie Pauken III; Terminal Velocity driven by Jon Zimmer Jr.; Jester driven by Matt Pagliarulo; and Excaliber driven by Mike Pagliarulo. **Truck and driver line-up subject to change Media Assets: Media can download truck/driver photos, event video b-roll and other press materials directly here. For more detailed local info, please visit the Sunrise event page on: www.MonsterJam.com. Follow Monster Jam on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam About Monster Jam Unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content, and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round. For more information, visit: www.MonsterJam.com . About Feld Motor Sports Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Feld Motor Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of Feld Entertainment, Inc. Visit: www.monsterjam.com . On: https://SupercrossLIVE.com . And: https://feldentertainment.com for more information. Get ready for big-time entertainment as Sunrise roars to life with gravity-defying stunts, and plenty of big air! Previous Next

Beat The Heat In Fort Lauderdale And Miami: Escape Into the Enchanting, Serene Sounds Of A Summer Chamber Music Series Thu May 04 2023 16:08:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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A Celebration Of Pride - Nearly 1,000 Guests Attend Second Annual Celebration South Florida Sun Times Jun 25, 2026 Nearly 1,000 Guests Gathered At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood On Sunday, May 31st, 2026 For The Nation’s Largest Drag Brunch, A Sold-Out Pride Drag Brunch Presented By Can Community Health That Raised Support For The Pride Center At Equality Park While Celebrating The Spirit, Resilience And Achievements Of South Florida’s LGBTQ+ Community. Now in its second year, the signature Pride Month event transformed the Hard Rock’s Seminole Ballroom into a vibrant celebration of community, inclusion and entertainment, drawing attendees from across South Florida and beyond. The high-energy afternoon featured a cocktail reception, lavish brunch and unforgettable performances by Daisy DeadPetals, Erika Norell, TP Lords, FKA Twink, Christopher Peterson and Quinn Zrenity. The celebration also included The Pride Center’s Annual Icon Awards Ceremony, recognizing leaders whose work has advanced equality, advocacy and public service while uplifting the LGBTQ+ Community. “Pride is about joy, visibility and showing up for one another,” said Robert Boo, CEO of The Pride Center at Equality Park. “This event captured that spirit beautifully while helping support programs and services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day.” Hosted by WSVN’s Deco Drive personality Alex Miranda, the Icon Awards honored three distinguished leaders: • Kevin Jennings, CEO of Lambda Legal, for his decades of advocacy advancing LGBTQ+ Rights nationwide; • Katie Phang, Senior Advisor for Democracy Defenders Fund, for her commitment to justice, truth and civic engagement; and • Chief William C. Schultz, Chief of Police for the City of Fort Lauderdale, for his dedication to public service and fostering trust within the community. “CAN Community Health is proud to support celebrations that bring people together while raising awareness and resources for organizations that uplift LGBTQ+ Individuals,” said Kal Gajraj, Ph.D., MBA, CDP, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at CAN Community Health. “The energy in the room was incredible, and it reflected the strength and vibrancy of our community.” The Seminole Ballroom was transformed into a colorful Pride showcase, complete with spectacular entertainment, chef-curated brunch stations and premium beverages, creating an atmosphere of celebration and connection. “At Seminole Hard Rock, ‘Love All, Serve All’ is more than a motto—it’s part of who we are,” said Erick Eldridge, Director of Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “We were honored to partner with The Pride Center and CAN Community Health to create an event that celebrated Pride while supporting an organization that serves so many in our community.” Proceeds from the event will benefit The Pride Center at Equality Park and its mission to provide programs, services and support that empower and enrich the lives of LGBTQ+ Individuals and families throughout South Florida. About The Pride Center at Equality Park For more than 33 years, The Pride Center has provided a welcoming, safe space, an inclusive home that celebrates, nurtures and empowers the LGBTQ communities and its friends and neighbors in South Florida. Programs and services meet the distinct socio-economic, health, spiritual and safety needs of the LGBTQ community. The Pride Center hosts more than 45 regularly-meeting groups each month, including support, social and educational groups that focus on women, seniors, youth, men, transgender individuals, recovery, health, the arts, athletics, spirituality, games and more. More than 35,000 adults and youth attend activities at The Center each year. On The Pride Center Five-And-A-Half-Acre Campus, there is also The Residences at Equality Park, the first affordable and supportive housing community for seniors with disabilities in Florida, 30,000 Square Feet of office space, a playground and a newly renovated Mark Turner and Chuck Nicholls Garden Plaza in Wilton Manors. Equality Park establishes The Pride Center as a leader in LGBT Unity, inclusiveness and pride. For more information, visit: https://pridecenterflorida.org . About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship-integrated resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 Billion expansion in 2019, highlighting the debut of the world’s first and only Guitar Hotel. Between three hotel towers, the resort boasts 1,271 luxury Guest Rooms. Amenities include a 42,000 Square-Foot Rock Spa & Salon; an 18-Acre Recreational Water Experience; private “Bora Bora” style cabanas; more than 20 food and beverage outlets; a 26,000 Square-Foot retail promenade; 120,000 Square Feet of premier meeting and convention space; and an expansive gaming floor with more than 2,500 slots, more than 200 table games and a 45-table poker room. In 2023, the casino launched live craps, roulette and retail sports betting, offering 10 craps tables, 20 roulette tables, and sports betting locations including both electronic kiosks and kiosks with live sports betting agents. Introducing the new games is a historic milestone that immediately puts Florida in the same league as the world’s great gaming destinations. Hard Rock Live, ranked No. 4 worldwide in 2024 gross revenue for Pollstar Magazine, highlights A-list entertainers and performers, sporting events and live broadcast productions in an intimate 7,000-person capacity setting. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 Acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at: www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com . Call: 1 (800) 937-0010. Or follow us: Facebook: @HardRockHolly, X: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly. Robert Boo, CEO of The Pride Center at Equality Park with 2026 Icon Awardees, Katie Phang; William C. Schultz and Kevin Jennings Drag Queens FKA Twink Daisy DeadPetals and Erika Norell Susan Reinesen, Vice President of Community Affairs & Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Alex Miranda TP Lords, Erika Norell, Erick Eldridge, Christopher Peterson, Daisy DeadPetals, Jesse Hernandez, Quinn Zrenity, Fay What!, DJ Mark Rivera and FKA Twink (front) Erika Norell performing with the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino dancers William C. Schultz, Chief of Police for the City of Fort Lauderdale with colleagues and friends Erick Eldridge, Director of Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and Kal Gajraj, SVP and CMO, CAN Community Health Daisy DeadPetals performing with fellow drag queens and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Dancers Kal Gajraj, SVP and CMO, CAN Community Health and Robert Boo, CEO of The Pride Center at Equality Park Kal Gajraj, William C. Schultz, Katie Phang, Kevin Jennings, Robert Boo and Dean Trantalis, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale Susan Reinesen, Vice President of Community Affairs & Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Robert Boo, Kal Gajraj and Alex Miranda Pride Center at Equality Park volunteers Natacha Garbey, Danielle Covington and Dolores Garbey Guests at the sold-out Drag Brunch Previous Next

Hallandale Beach Development Update By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper October 14, 2021 Share There are some exciting developments happening in our City. Our residents should be assured that we have put in place the necessary regulations, impacts and fees to provide redevelopment is taking place with the proper oversight. All of these projects are listed on our website at: www.cohb.org As business meetings begin to go live it was an honor to present to the Aventura Marketing Council’s recent Mayor's Forum. Gulfstream Park hosted the first event for all of the North Dade Mayors and myself, right here in Hallandale Beach. While attendance was limited it was wonderful to see many of my colleagues and spend time discussing our City. Since the Pandemic started many city and government operations have been shut down. The one thing that did not end was construction. We as a City grappled with the impacts of construction on buildings where many residents were quarantined. We fought a losing battle with the Governor to at least halt unnecessary building projects until the Pandemic subsided. In many of our condominium buildings, these projects were tied to 40-year inspections. They fit the category of life safety. It became a double edged sword to prolong projects or simply get them done. After the presentations by the mayors, you would not have even thought any Pandemic had occurred. It was the opposite. Every City in South Florida is going through rebuilding, new construction and major infrastructure projects and Hallandale Beach is the same. It’s been a while since I have reviewed the redevelopment projects in the City. We continue to see great interest and investments along all our corridors. 2000 Ocean was topped off during the Pandemic and they are working on receiving their TCO, so they can allow for inside construction. The 64-unit condominium projects will bring the first Luxury project to the beach in over 15 years. As you head West, 100 Diplomat Parkway is now under construction, it is made up of 250 apartment units. It is part of the entire reconstruction of the Diplomat Country Club and Spa. That project includes 3 other buildings that are planned to be developed on the existing footprint of the Hotel Spa. The Golf Course has been totally redone and when it is completed there, will be a Hotel and Hotel Condo units. On West Hallandale Beach Boulevard, The Oasis has almost completed their first phase of construction. The approved plan is for the construction of 500 multi-family, 34,691 square feet of office space and 59,219 square feet of retail space. This is the first-Class A office to be built on the boulevard in years. Units are being sold and the retail space will be opening soon. Due to our Form Base Code and set impact fees, developers can come and apply without a long extensive approval process. These codes provide guidelines as to height, density, building types and importantly are set to impact fees to address our impacts on our infrastructure created from the development. They also allow for residents to understand what can be built and where. The added benefit built into the Form Base Code is they provide bonuses to build in mixed use residential units with retail and office spaces. This provides a catalyst for live work and play within our 4 square miles. Art Square was built with form base in mind. It was one of the first projects with live work units. The Accesso Office, The Beacon and The Atlantic Villages all have been built under this code. Atlantic Village is also in the process of designing Atlantic 4 at the corner of Federal Highway and Atlantic Shores Boulevard. Along US-1, we have many planned developments that have been approved over the years. These approvals remain in place due to special emergency orders granted by the Governor. The Peninsula Tower, Gulfstream Point, 900 Federal Highway and The Element have all been approved and are in various stages. Optima is under construction now and is another great addition to the Class A Office. Heading further West we are seeing infill housing being built. Leisure Apartments and Village at Bluesten Park are being constructed. Our new park system has also helped to promote interest in our City. The CRA recently partnered with the Solaris Apartments which is being built by Cornerstone adjacent to our central Bluesten Park. They will be adding 78 affordable housing units. Also, in the CRA, Hallandale City Center is a mixed- use affordable housing project. This development has been a bit long getting to the point of construction. They have brought in a new Capital investor and are in permitting. West construction, if finished up, occupies townhouse units called Hallandale Commons on Foster Road. This area once the building begins will see a long- awaited transformation of Foster Road. I could not leave out FADD, Fashion Art and Designs District. The Dixie corridor I have always said is a great place for redevelopment. With the energy created by Art Square and Icebox on NE 3rd Street there has been plenty of activity. Our City will be home to the first Container “Bodega.” This has also been a long process as we are the first in Broward County and are creating a new county code to accommodate container buildings. New restaurants and shops are springing up on 1st and the plan that the CRA adopted is finally coming to fruition. There are some exciting developments happening in our City. Our residents should be assured that we have put in place the necessary regulations, impacts and fees to provide redevelopment is taking place with the proper oversight. All of these projects are listed on our website at: www.cohb.org . As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City, a better place, on my phone/text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can e-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org . Please visit my Facebook Page: MayorJoyCooper. Like It! Friend It! Share It! < Previous News Next News >

Get Help Fast: Using the "HOLLYWOOD CONNECT" App August 4, 2022 Share Did you know that the City of Hollywood has a great tool for residents, business owners and visitors to report concerns directly to City Hall for resolution? The City's customer service platform, “Hollywood Connect,” powered by Rock Solid Technologies, is an easy-to-use app that allows residents, business owners and visitors to submit service requests for code violations, potholes, streetlight outages, unsafe conditions and more directly from a mobile device. If enabled, your GPS and location services on your device will help pinpoint the service issue location – or you may enter the location manually. Once received, service requests are then routed to the appropriate department for attention and will be responded to quickly and efficiently. Users can easily track the progress of their service request, will receive updates throughout the resolution process, and will be notified once the issue has been resolved. Reports may be submitted using the Hollywood Connect mobile app, via the website, or via email. To download the free app, search for “Hollywood Connect” in the AppStore or Google Play Store. Hollywood Connect replaced the “Help Me Hollywood” application, which expired last year. The Help Me Hollywood app will automatically update to the Hollywood Connect app on Apple devices that are set to automatic updates. Android users who currently have the Help Me Hollywood app must download the new app from the Google Play store. In addition to submitting service requests, app users may also pay their water bills (Hollywood utility customers only), view their garbage collection schedule, apply for a building permit or vacation rental license, and learn about events and happenings in the City. The app also provides for language translation. Sign up today at Hollywood Connect Application: https://www.hollywoodfl.org/744/Hollywood-Connect < Previous News Next News >

We The Exploited: The U.S. Government Buys And Sells Its Citizens Data For Profit Thu Nov 23 2023 17:07:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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How Volunteering Can Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness March 14, 2024 Share The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness - even science says so. According to the American Psychological Association, forming and maintaining social connections at any age is one of the most reliable predictors of a healthy, happy and long life. Studies show having strong and supportive friendships can fend off Depression and Anxiety, Lower Blood Pressure and heart rates in stressful situations and change the way people perceive daunting tasks. However, statistics show approximately half of U.S. Adults lack companionship and feel socially disconnected, according to the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. In fact, 12% don't have anyone they consider a close friend, per the Survey Center on American Life. This "epidemic of loneliness," as coined by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, can take a severe toll on Mental and Physical Health. As people age, the risks of isolation increase. With America's older population growing rapidly - the 65 and older population reached more than 55 million in 2020 - discussing how older adults can combat loneliness is relevant to Public Health and individual Well-Being. Consider volunteering, which is one of the best and most rewarding ways to combat loneliness. Volunteering Combats Loneliness People often volunteer to find a sense of purpose, learn new skills, improve their communities or establish new routines after retiring or becoming empty nesters. For many, making friends through volunteer work is a welcome bonus. The act of volunteering provides proven benefits for older adults. Forming connections can make all the difference in a person's volunteer experience and sense of Well-Being. People who meet through volunteer work inherently share a common interest and something to bond over. These friendships can carry over outside of volunteer work and lead to bonding over other hobbies and interests. Connection-Focused Volunteer Opportunities In addition to making friends with fellow volunteers, many older adults also form relationships with the people they're serving, especially if those recipients are their peers. For example, AmeriCorps Seniors is the National Service and Volunteerism Program in the Federal Agency of AmeriCorps that connects adults aged 55 and up to local service opportunities that match their interests. Its Senior Companion Program pairs volunteers with other older adults or those with disabilities who need companionship or assistance. Volunteers may help with tasks such as paying bills, shopping or getting companions to appointments. In some cases, volunteers may also provide support and respite for family members caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses. "We often think of volunteering as 'giving back,' but we've seen firsthand that it often becomes so much more than that," said Atalaya Sergi, Director of AmeriCorps Seniors. "By spending a few hours each week with another older adult in need of support, our volunteers are not only giving back to others, but they're adding meaning to their own lives and establishing new connections. They're helping to fight the loneliness epidemic one visit at a time." Growing older can come with challenges, but some of those can be minimized with a positive mindset and commitment to remaining connected and engaged - whether with friends, relatives or fellow community members. Fostering relationships is a key ingredient to a healthier and more fulfilling life. For more information and to find volunteer opportunities near you, visit: www.AmeriCorps.gov/YourMoment < Previous News Next News >

Jack & Jill Center: Strengthening Children And Families Through Innovative Education August 8, 2024 Share Jack & Jill Center – the longest-running NonProfit provider of Early Childhood Education in Broward County – is currently enrolling for the 2024 - 2025 School Year for its State-Of-The-Art Madelaine Halmos Academy (MHA) private elementary school campus. NAEYC-Accredited Early Education is also available on campus, serving six weeks of age through VPK-4. Classes start on Monday, August 12th, 2024. MHA is an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center and debuted its new elementary school in June 2021. MHA provides a safe, academically sound and socially supportive environment for all learners. With its new building, MHA significantly extended its offerings by providing a school in the process of accreditation incorporating research-based best practices. MHA’s unique features include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Curriculum; dedicated, highly-skilled staff and educators with low student-to-teacher ratios; engaging extracurricular activities fostering healthy social-emotional growth and personal development; integrated classroom technology including smart boards and individual devices for each student; individualized instructional approaches; interactive, educational field trips; extended day programming (before- and after-school care and camps); daily healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks; family wraparound support programs; health services; on-site counseling and therapeutic services including two on-campus therapy assisted dogs; and summer camp experiences. Additionally, each child who graduates from fifth grade and continues their education to graduate from high school will receive a college scholarship, established through the Florida Prepaid College Plan, from the Jack & Jill Center Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Through the Jack & Jill Center Opportunity Scholarship Fund, 98 students have been awarded college scholarships since 2022. The sponsorship is graciously funded by Steve and Madelaine Halmos through an endowment fund, the Steve and Madelaine Halmos Children’s Opportunity Fund, they established at the Community Foundation of Broward which supports scholarships for the children at Jack & Jill Center. “We are excited to welcome back our returning and new Jack & Jill Center families for the 2024 - 2025 School Year and invite prospective parents to enroll their children in our Madelaine Halmos Academy and Early Education Program,” said Amy Jewell, CEO of Jack & Jill Center. “We are dedicated to providing our students with the tools they need to be successful in school and life. In addition to providing an exceptional curriculum, we offer supportive programming and foster community engagement ensuring each child is on the path to success.” Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has remained steadfast in its mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. In the past 80 years, Jack & Jill Center has served over 30,000 children and families in South Florida. Jack & Jill Center supports children of working families through quality Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. MHA’s Kindergarten through fifth-grade program currently serves 175 total students from Broward County, including Early Education and Elementary School Education, who benefit from the Jack & Jill Education Program. MHA has the capability to serve 220 students in total. Jack & Jill Center’s children and families have unrestricted access to the school’s HEALTH Program, including an on-site School Nurse. Services provided through this program are an essential piece of Jack & Jill Center’s comprehensive and holistic approach to service. Through Comprehensive Health Assessments, Provision of Health Services, Preventative Healthcare and Community Partnerships, the HEALTH Program has a significant positive impact on the Health and Wellness of students, families and the community. Jack & Jill Center’s Comprehensive Family Program engages and supports families by providing intensive parent education, case management, referrals and a variety of other support services including, one-on-one financial coaching, therapeutic services, counseling, access to the Family Resource Room and computer lab, emergency assistance fund. Through this program, families gain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to increase self-sufficiency and foster their child's healthy growth and development. To learn more about MHA and enrollment opportunities, please visit: https://www.jackandjillcenter.org/about/ - Or contact: (954) 463-8772. Extension#: 218. Or via e-mail at: enrollment@jackandjillcenter.org The Jack & Jill Center Jack & Jill Center’s mission is to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. It achieves its mission by focusing on both the children and family units as a whole, so that the entire household, children and parents alike, are able to reach their full potential. Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has served more than 30,000 children and families in South Florida. It currently serves as a NAEYC-Accredited Year-Round Early Learning Program for children aged six weeks through preschool, as well as an elementary school. The Madelaine Halmos Academy’s (MHA) State-Of-The-Art Elementary School building, an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center, debuted in April 2021. Serving students from high-need working families in Kindergarten–fifth grade, the transformational project, is geared to prepare students for success in career and life. For more information about Jack & Jill visit: www.jackandjillcenter.org - Or: https://www.instagram.com/jackjillcenter/ - Or: https://www.facebook.com/jackjillcenter - Or: https://x.com/jackjillcenter. Or call: (954) 463-8772. < Previous News Next News >

Holocaust Memorial And Immigration - Hallandale Beach Has Taken A Strong Position When It Comes To Law And Order By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper January 29, 2025 Share This Monday was the 80th Anniversary of the Remembrance of the Holocaust. As a daughter of a WWII Veteran, it is also in my opinion to remember the many Veteran “Liberators.” (Pictured: Such as we do on Veteran's Day in Hallandale Beach) Yes, it is true that America sadly sat by the sidelines while the final solution was being conducted. Winston Churchill pleaded for our country to help Europe as they fought against Hitler and the Nazi Extremism. My father did not speak about the war until he himself was reaching his late seventies. He met a group of Holocaust survivors at an event at our wonderful Chabad. One of the survivors kindly reached out to get his attention and thanked him for being a WWII hero and helping to end the war and liberate the camps. Words cannot express how this changed my father’s view of WWII. He had carried his memories like many soldiers. They were too painful and guilt ridden. These few heartfelt words of thanks opened his heart and lifted the guilt he had from bombing his parents’ home country of Italy. He felt a weight lifted and was able to talk about his missions. He had gone on over fifty-four such bombings and bailed out twice, receiving two Purple Hearts. Over the past year watching the many misguided pro Palestinian youth I have recommitted myself to ensuring our younger generation is taught the facts about hatred and Antisemitism. I could only imagine the words my father would have for such ignorance. We are blessed to have the Holocaust Documentation and Educational Center minutes away in Dania Beach. Now that the survivors are passing away, we need to make sure their stories are remembered and told. The true stories and lessons surrounding how Nazis turned hatred of the Jew and other marginalized groups through propaganda and lies needs to be taught. It is the law in Florida that students are taught about the Holocaust. Since COVID-19 these efforts have been woefully short. I am partnering with the center and retired teacher and friend Marilyn Santiago to make sure our students visit the center in the coming months. If you want to help us, please reach out to me for more information. As Jews, we need to realize it does not matter if there are Republicans or Democrats in charge. We need all individuals to support the efforts against Antisemitism. We all dropped the ball when it came to our college campuses. Hate Speech is not Free Speech. It should be stopped, and every student should be able to feel safe at school. I personally agree that all public funding should be cut off from these institutions that are spreading lies and misinformation. My friend and former Mayor of Philadelphia teaches a class at Columbia. He 100 percent confirmed that most of these individuals were not students and simple agitators showing up, camping out and starting problems. The past week we have seen a world wind of change sweep across our country. It is a result of the election that was lost by the Democrats. Yes, it was close, but President Trump won. People are simply tired of the lack of common sense and failure of our institutions to uphold the law. The days of everyone should get a second chance and it is ok to break the laws is over. The pendulum has swung all too far. If you are here illegally, it is illegal. If you are a criminal, you should be in jail. If you are here illegally and a criminal, you should be in jail and sent back. That is only common sense. Either way the commitment to crackdown on undocumented immigrants is sending a chilling effect throughout every city in our nation. The weekend of the inauguration was also the winter leadership meeting of the US Mayors. Our key issues are housing, Infrastructure and immigration. As an organization we are non-partisan so many Mayors share varying positions on immigration. It needs to be made extremely clear that the super majority of cities are not “so called” sanctuary cities. Hallandale Beach has never been a sanctuary city. We swear to uphold the laws of our country, state and city. We have taken a strong position when it comes to law and order. If you break the law, you will be arrested. We make arrests but then criminals are booked into the Broward County system. The Broward County Sheriff’s Department executed an agreement with ICE in 2019. The question becomes are the rules being followed. The MOU between ICE and BSO constitutes an agreement between ICE and delegates to BSO personnel the authority to perform certain immigration enforcement functions as specified herein. The purpose of this collaboration is to promote public safety by facilitating the custodial transfer of specific aliens in BSO's jail correctional facilities to ICE for removal purposes at the time of the alien's scheduled release from criminal custody. I have set up a meeting with the Chief and City Manager to further educate myself on this extremely critical issue. Our main goal as a city is to keep our residents safe. As a smaller public safety organization, diluting our staffing levels for training and providing services not intended for local law enforcement could put our residents at risk. Our lane per say is fighting street crime, thefts, robbery, domestic violence and day to day policing. Obviously, if we catch an undocumented immigrant during an arrest they will go to jail and be reported to BSO. It is only the beginning. We will be keenly watching as rules and regulations are rolled out. We are also concerned about funding freezes and cuts to our Infrastructure programs. I will continue to keep our residents informed. As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns, and ideas to make our City a better place on my Phone/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can email me at: jcooper@cohb.org . Please visit me on my Facebook page at Mayor Joy Cooper. Like, follow, and share. < Previous News Next News >