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Catch The Ultimate July Celebration: Post Game Fireworks Show July 3 & Red White & Brew on July 4th June 29, 2023 Share Get your Fourth of July party started with Marlins Baseball, beginning with a spectacular post-game fireworks show presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming on Monday, July 3, and the ultimate ballpark beer tour with Red, White and Brew presented by Budweiser on Tuesday, July 4. The can’t-miss fireworks show returns to loanDepot park for the first time this season, taking place after the 6:40 p.m. matchup vs. the Cardinals and marking the start of the July 4th celebration in South Florida! Fans can head to Marlins.com/July4 to make their Fourth of July plans today! “Enjoying America’s pastime at the ballpark is the best way to celebrate Independence Day, and we have many exciting events planned leading up to and on the holiday,” said Caroline O’Connor, Marlins President of Business Operations. “We have can’t-miss experiences on-deck planned with the support of our partners at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming and Budweiser, with a post-game fireworks show on July 3, and the All-American beer tour Red, White and Brew on July 4.” Eight hundred lucky fans will be able to take the field to watch the post-game fireworks show presented by Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, with 200 spots held exclusively for Marlins Members. Fans will need to attend Monday’s game, have the MLB Ballpark App, and opt in to push notifications for their chance to claim a spot on the field. Monday is also another great opportunity for families to bring their kids to the ballpark with $1 Kids Tickets, which is available for Monday home games all summer long. Fans can visit Marlins.com/Offers for details or to book their trip to loanDepot park. Fans can untap the ultimate ballpark beer tour experience with Red, White and Brew presented by Budweiser on Tuesday, July 4, when the Marlins host the St. Louis Cardinals, with first pitch set for 1:10 p.m. The special offer is just $40 and includes a game ticket, souvenir mug, and eight-ounce (8 oz.) pours of the following eight Budweiser beers from across America: Blue Point (New York) - Section 7, Budweiser (Missouri) - Section 29, Elysian (Washington) - Section 21, Golden Road (California) - Section 24, Goose Island (Illinois)- Section 15, Kona (Hawaii) - Section 32, Veza Sur (Florida) - Section 40, & Wicked Weed (North Carolina) - Section 3. < Previous News Next News >

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Hallandale Beach PAL & Sanitation In The Spotlight By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper March 17, 2022 Share Well, it seems Baseball Season is now in full swing. I know you’re thinking nationally, but I mean here in our City. After building a State-Of-The-Art Ball Field Complex, COVID-19 put a damper on our ability to play ball. The Director of our Police Athletic and Activities League Jonathan Carrillo, the PAL board and many parent volunteers recently put together a wonderful event. In addition to having beautiful weather, the event was co-sponsored by the Florida Marlins and Bally’s Sports. Billy the Marlin and their staff joined me in throwing the first ball. They also donated baseballs, gloves, bats and other equipment to make sure every play had what they needed to play. Billy and I also hit a few balls in the batting cage. I say a few, as I was rusty. I simply love baseball and played softball years ago. It was great to see all of the boys and girls out having a great time. On behalf of the City, I want to thank PAL, Code Ninjas, Kalos Music and Art School, Kona Ice, Aventura Hospital, Ms. Mold, Proball Sports, Inc., Blue Grapes Boutique, Top Golf North Miami and the Cross Church for their sponsorship and donations. These angels help so many kids grow up with sports and activities that they normally would be unable to afford. Last week, City Manager Dr. Earle requested that the City Commission conduct a workshop to discuss our Sanitation Department and the future of our Infrastructure. The workshop will be held in person at City Hall starting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6th, 2022. I want to tackle the Sanitation topic first and next week, I will review our Infrastructure. For many years, Hallandale Beach has been on the forefront of independence and has a proactive approach to Solid Waste Management. Over 25 years ago, we were one of 5 cities that went into a Commingled Recycling Program. The system was modeled after plants that were built in Sweden and had started to pop up around the U.S. The move to this type of Solid Waste Control, led to an Automated Trash Truck that used bins, today we have a Trash Truck that utilizes automated arms. Streamlining the trucks cut the need for three manned trucks and more importantly, it cut down on employee injuries. Solid Waste was divided into two bins. Green Trash Bins held Non-Recycled Trash and all Commingled were placed in Recyclable Green Bins. Two different Trash Trucks would pick up the Trash Bins. Originally, this system was planned for one of each bin per household and once a week pickup. At the same time, I had just moved into Hallandale Beach with two little children. One in diapers. The once a week pickup truly did not work and that was when I got involved with trash. I worked with then Mayor Eudyce Steinberg and the City to add twice a week options and the ability to have two bins or smaller bins for our seniors. Trash was taken to a plant in Pembroke Pines and sorted. It was an excellent way of disposal. Recyclable Plastic, Glass and Metals were pulled and Non-Recyclables were set to be composted. There was one major issue with the plant and in my opinion, is what eventually set it up for failure. The plant did not include the equipment to macerate and turn composting into fuel pellets. This meant that the trash was composted in a large warehouse that smelled, even though there were filtering vents. As Pembroke Pines grew, developers built closer and closer to the plant. Obviously residents complained about the plant. The land the plant sat on grew in value and the Waste Management bought the plant. The company stopped Recycling the compost which included paper. The cities sued in a long litigation. Four of the cities dropped out and contracted with the County aka Waste Management. We held out and won over $500,000. The problem then became where to send our trash. We kept our Trash Trucks and pick up system but then had to contract with other disposal sites. Fast forward to today and we are one of the few cities that still have our own trucks and employees. Broward County is working with the cities on a Solid Waste Plan. There are hopes that we will have an Independent District comprised of all cities. Sadly, there is no Recycling taking place within the system and to me, this is a huge problem. The County System is comprised of the waste to energy plants and landfills. After years being involved in this issue, trash to energy is the way to go. There will eventually be a place for Recycling. The current problem is there is no market, we are wasting resources and money just to feel good. Back in 2017-18 there was a push by the commission to privatize almost everything. In the beginning this always sounds great but in the long run if you go to other cities and ask, the contracts escalate while the city does not control the service nor customer service. With cities the buck stops with the commission and we are the ones left holding the bag for simply a one-time payout and/or a franchise dollar. The City did this with The BSO and now we are paying over $1.2 Million for the same services we would have had, if we managed it ourselves. As with everything the devil is in the details. I am truly looking forward to the workshop. I have always believed that as a government we are not a “for profit business” but a “public service business.” We do not want to lose or waste money, so with the right employees and management, we should be able to provide the same level of service, if not at a lower cost. I do encourage everyone to get involved with this issue. As always, feel free to contact me anytime with your questions, concerns and ideas on how to make our City a great place to live, work and play! I am available by phone or text at: (954) 632-5700. E-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org Or visit my Facebook and Web-Site At: http://www.mayorjoycooper.com/ < Previous News Next News >

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75 Years In The Promised Land: At The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center August 17, 2023 Share WIZO, The Women’s International Zionist Organization, is proud to present a show honoring the 75th Birthday of Israel. Musical Director and Producer Tomer Adaddi has assembled a cast from around the world, celebrating our promised land. Through musical artistry, this international cast bestows heartfelt birthday wishes for peace and prosperity upon the young nation. Lovely Tom Cohen and Lital Gabai join Adam Lahav and Nir Sheaber for an evening that will immerse you in a profound experience built on the sights and sounds of Israel and the far reaches of the Diaspora. Tomer Adaddi Multi-Award Winning Composer, Pianist and Musical Producer, who has worked and collaborated with international stars such as Andrea Bocelli, Mercedes Sossa, Il Volo The Tenors, Michael Buble and many others. Born in Israel 1983. Composer, Pianist, Arranger and Musical Producer. Winner of the 2013 ACUM Award for Composer (Israeli ASCAP/BMI). Finished his Masters in composition at Mannes College of Music in New York City receiving the Felix Saltzer Techniques of Music Award 2011. Graduated from the Jerusalem Academy of Music in 2009. In 2010 composed and arranged the song "Milim" (Words) for Harel Skaat, representing Israel in the famous Eurovision Song Contest, winning 3 Marcel Bezençon Awards. In 2008 he musically produced and arranged the 10th Anniversary of the Peres Peace Center honoring Israel's President Shimon Peres, working with international artists such as Andrea Bocceli, Mercedes Sossa, Eliott Yamin, Dave Koz and others. The WIZO Mission Established in Great Britain in 1920, the Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) is a Non-Profit Organization of members in over 50 countries working together to improve the lives of women, children and the elderly living in Israel. Next, to the Israeli government, WIZO is the largest provider of Social Welfare services in the country. WIZO USA was established in 1982 with a goal to foster Jewish identity through young leadership development and a variety of educational and social programs. WIZO USA is accredited as a Non-Profit Organization throughout the United States. The Women’s International Zionist Organization is a Non-Party/Apolitical International Movement recognized by the United Nations as a Non-Governmental Organization with consultative status on key international organizations such as ECOSOC and UNICEF, is dedicated to the advancement of the status of Women, Welfare for all sectors of Israeli Society, and encouragement of Jewish Education in Israel and in the Diaspora. WIZO Florida strengthens the bond between Israel and American Jewry by promoting Jewish identity and education. WIZO is vital in supporting and preserving a successful Jewish State. Get involved with WIZO Florida, visit: www.wizofl.org Or call: (305) 861-8860. Israel Celebrates 75 Years of Independence Israel Independence Day is celebrated annually on the anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel, according to the Hebrew calendar, on the 5th day of the month of Iyar. The day preceding this celebration is devoted to the memory of those who gave their lives for the achievement of the country's independence and its continued existence. This proximity is intended to remind people of the heavy price paid for independence. On this day, the entire nation remembers its debt and expresses eternal gratitude to its sons and daughters who gave their lives for the achievement of the country's independence and its continued existence. On May 14, 1948, the day the British Mandate expired, the new Jewish state - the State of Israel - was formally established in parts of what was known as the British Mandate for Palestine. With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, Jewish Independence was restored after 2,000 years. Independence Day is a celebration of the renewal of the Jewish state in the Land of Israel, the birthplace of the Jewish people. In this land, the Jewish people began to develop its distinctive religion and culture some 4,000 years ago, and here it has preserved an unbroken physical presence, for centuries as a sovereign state, at other times under foreign domination. Throughout their long history, the yearning to return to the land has been the focus of Jewish life. Theodor Herzl, the Leader and Founder of the Zionist movement, increased international recognition for the need of a Jewish state. Since its establishment, Israel continues to be a homeland to the thousands who make their way to Israel annually. It is home to some of the holiest religious sites of the three major religions, all which enjoy the democratic rights delineated in the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel. Population of Israel The Central Bureau of Statistics announced that on the eve of Israel's 75th Anniversary, the population of Israel was estimated at 9.757 million - almost twelve times the population at the establishment of the state in 1948 (806,000). Jews today constitute 73.5% of the population, Arabs 21.0% and Others 5.5%. Today, about 75% of the Jewish population is comprised of native-born Israelis, and more than half are at least second-generation Israelis. Since the establishment of the state, over 3.3 million immigrants have arrived in Israel. As a result, the allocation of Jews in Israel as a percentage of total Jewish population in the world grew from 6% on the country’s first anniversary to 44% on the eve of the 75th. In 1948, only Tel Aviv-Jaffa had more than 100,000 residents. Today there are 14 cities in Israel with a population of over 100,000, and 6 others with over 200,000 residents: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Haifa, Rishon Lezion, Ashdod and Petah Tikva. Tickets If you would like to celebrate this milestone and experience, "75 Years In The Promised Land" presented by WIZO, you can purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster. The spectacular event will be held Thursday, September 7th, 2023, at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $90.00 and will sell out fast. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. You can purchase tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. Parking FREE parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet service is available for most performances at $20 per vehicle. Valet parking is located at the main entrance of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in the circular drive. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. < Previous News Next News >