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Drink God’s Water, Help Save Haiti By Austin Torres - Aventura Digest September 16, 2021 Share Local Entrepreneur Creates Charity to Help Victims of the Earthquake in Haiti On August 14th 2021 Haiti was stricken by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake, claiming the lives of 2,248 people and injuring over 12,000 others. Homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods have all taken a brutal hit, leaving thousands of citizens to pick up the broken pieces. This event marks yet another moment in history of tragedy for Haiti. Paul-B Carré, a local citizen, real estate guru and auction bidding specialist, and ambassador to the Diaspora Power– an organization whose goal it is to rally Haitians across the globe to help support causes that could improve the conditions of their home country– saw in this tragedy a God-given chance to give back to his community. Upon receiving a pallet of water from Syllas food store, a supporter of the Diaspora Power, Paul had an epiphany. The cost of shipping the pallet of water (60 cases of 40 bottles, 2400 in total) to Haiti, is more than the price of the water itself. Realizing this, Paul decided that it would be more effective to give the water away in exchange for donations that could be sent directly to the communities affected by the earthquake where they could spend it on water as well as other necessary resources. To implement this, Paul has created his own official charity: “It’s called God’s Free Water, it’s essential to life. I realized I can give this water out for free, thirsty people can get the water they need and we can also help Haiti get the support they need, and perhaps I can get a donation in return from those that want to give back,” said Paul. Paul’s philosophy is simple. We have been blessed with an abundance of water, so why not give it away for free? “It’s natural, it’s from God. I just feel it’s right to give the water back.” Paul will work with volunteers to hand out water for free with an option to donate. All proceeds will be sent to the victims of the Haiti earthquake. But it doesn’t end there, Paul also hopes to expand his charity and give to other causes, choosing at the moment to focus more on Haiti. “Although everything we receive at the moment will be sent back to Haiti, our program will not be limited to this. We will keep on passing out water on the streets with volunteers and I will accept donations for different causes such as the children of St. Jude, Camillus House for the homeless, and any other just causes that need support. I just want to give back to humanity,” said Paul. From the moment he was born, Paul was thrust into an environment that put special emphasis on communal participation and social and political awareness. His father, Hubert Carré, was a Haitian diplomat for over 45 years, under 4 different governments, and spoke 7 languages. Due to his father’s occupation Paul moved frequently and was raised not only in Haiti, but also South America, Europe, and Africa. This upbringing would go on to influence Paul in notable ways, inspiring him to be a contributing member of his community. Since July of 2021, Paul has been acting Ambassador to the Diaspora Power, a non-profit 501c3 organization whose objective is to work globally with Haitian communities in the Diaspora to bring an end to hunger and to considerably reduce poverty in Haiti. According to the UN, 1.5 million people are facing food insecurity, and 6.7 million are struggling to meet their food needs on a regular basis. This has been further exacerbated by the 2010 and 2021 earthquakes. As ambassador, Paul’s works together with other members of the Haitians diaspora (those living in different parts of the globe other than their homeland) to help directly fund projects that could benefit their community back home. “As an ambassador my job is to unify and put together projects where I can get the community together to donate towards specific projects that can help out back home.” Although he has only recently begun his position as Ambassador, Paul has worked with the Diaspora Power and other organizations for several years. On January 18th, After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Paul worked with the Gaskov Clergé Foundation to team up with doctors and bring supplies back to the communities afflicted by the catastrophe. “In 2010 I rallied 60 doctors and went on to a C-130 out of the air force here in South Florida and was part of a team that brought back home 60,000 pounds of medication and water,” said Paul. As a pillar of the community, it’s Paul’s greatest ambition to continue to give back as much as he can. Aside from raising money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake and other organizations with the express intent of making the world a better place, Paul also hopes to get the youth, especially those that have a troubled history, involved as volunteers who he can also mentor on how to give back to the community and teach them how to give back to the community. At the moment, Paul intends to begin handing out water on the corner of I-95 and Hallandale Blvd where he will also hand out pamphlets with verses from the Bible, but he also intends on targeting other locations as he begins to gather more volunteers for his organization. God’s Free Water is currently accepting and inviting any citizens to join in and volunteer. Currently, water is being stored by supporter and friend, Aaron Moss, President and coowner of Appetites, a custom catering solutions business that specializes in cold meal packaging, and shipping. Together, they are hoping to also begin sending out 50,000 meals bi-weekly to those in need, paid for by the Diaspora Power. For more information on how you can volunteer and contribute to God’s Water and The Diaspora Power you can visit their websites at http://thediasporapower.com/ and http://godsfreewater.org/ You can also contact God’s Free Water at 786.743.1129. God’s Free Water is an officially recognized charity, EIN: 87-2531972. We encourage you all to join in, participate and take action to assist the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. Together, with the help of the community we can provide resources and support for those in need and collectively work together to create a stronger more united community. “My favorite part of running this business is the fact that I’m giving back to humanity. It gives me the feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment.” < Previous News Next News >

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The Shortest Month Of the Year Is Long On Entertainment February 16, 2023 Share Arts lovers have even more to enjoy at The Parker this February with the opportunity to add new hospitality options in addition to an event-packed schedule of music, comedy, family theater and dance in Lillian S. Wells Hall. Guests may now enjoy both premium lounges at the venue. For an additional $40, patrons receive admission to The Haller Club offering exclusive use starting one hour prior to show time and during intermission with complimentary soft drinks, premium beer and wine, coffee and tea (mixed drinks and spirits available at preferred pricing lower than lobby concession prices) plus a seasonal selection of delicious hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Starting in February for the first time, audiences may add admission to The Place to Be for $75. The exclusive donor lounge, The Place To Be, provides an ultra-premium experience – complimentary food and beverage service in a private hideaway downstairs at The Parker. Enjoy an open bar serving top-shelf spirits, a buffet of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and desserts, plus access to private restrooms starting one hour before and through the intermission of evening performances. A limited number of tickets to this private club will be offered to the public on a space-available basis. In a visual and audio extravaganza, Paramount's Laser Spectacular featuring the Music of Pink Floyd is presented on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Surrounded by walls of concert-quality sound, listeners are swept away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting-edge lasers, high definition, large-screen video projection and stunning lighting effects, all choreographed to the music of Pink Floyd. This concert delivers timeless classics from The Wall as well as celebrates Pink Floyd's massive chart-topper Dark Side of the Moon, an album that sold more than 40 million copies and spawned hits like "Money" and "Us and Them." Tickets are $37.50. Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, called by Rolling Stone “one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound that encompasses B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix and Prince," performs on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Since the release of Kingfish, his Grammy-Nominated 2019 Alligator Records debut, the Guitarist, Vocalist and Songwriter has quickly become the defining Blues voice of his generation. From his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to stages around the world, he has already headlined two national tours and performed with friends including Vampire Weekend, Jason Isbell and Buddy Guy with whom he appeared on Austin City Limits. Tickets are $35-$75. Keillor & Company is an evening of Stand-Up, Storytelling, Audience Song and Poetry starring Garrison Keillor and featuring Pianist Dan Chouinard and Vocalist Prudence Johnson on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. There are sung sonnets, limericks, musical jokes and the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old. There is the News from Lake Wobegon, a town booming with new entrepreneurs, makers of artisanal firewood and gourmet meatloaf, breeders of composting worms and dogs trained to do childcare. But some things endure, such as the formation of the Living Flag on Main Street with citizens in tight formation wearing red, white or blue caps and Keillor among them, standing close to old neighbors, Myrtle Krebsbach "Truckstop," Julie Christensen "Bruno, The Fishing Dog" and Clint Bunsen. The evening includes an a cappella sing-along of patriotic songs, pop standards and hymns ending with the national anthem. This performance is not appropriate for children under 12 years. Tickets are $35-$69.50. Neil Diamond Legacy Concert starring Jay White and the Sweet Caroline Tour Band comes to Lillian S. Wells Hall in The Parker on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. White has performed over 10,000 concerts around the world over three decades, honoring the artistry of the American Music Legend and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Icon Neil Diamond. Tickets are $45-$85. Voted one of the "Top 100 Comedians of All Time" by Comedy Central, Comedian, Actor, Television Writer, Author and Musician Paul Reiser comes to Lillian S. Wells Hall as part of the Truist Comedy Series on Friday, February 24th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. One of Hollywood's most prolific talents, Reiser most recently starred in two hit shows for Netflix – Stranger Things and his Emmy-Nominated role in Chuck Lorre's The Kominsky Method. He also revived one of his most iconic roles in the highly anticipated return of Mad About You, The Emmy, Peabody and Golden Globe-Winning hit 90s Comedy he Co-Created and starred in with Helen Hunt. Recently seen in Red Oaks and The Romanoffs, Reiser joined Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams in the Emmy-Nominated Fosse/Verdon. Throughout his career, Reiser has worked with both independent and mainstream filmmakers in acclaimed films such as Whiplash, War on Everyone, Diner, Bye Bye Love, Aliens, One Night At McCool's, Beverly Hills Cop I and II and Fatherhood. This event is generously underwritten by The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation. Tickets are $27.50 and $47.50. An Evening with Phil Rosenthal offers a moderated conversation with the Award-Winning Creator, Executive Producer and host of Somebody Feed Phil on Monday, February 27th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. One of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows, Somebody Feed Phil recently premiered its sixth season. This Emmy-nominated unscripted documentary series combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor. Rosenthal recently won a 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Award for “Best Travel/Adventure Show” on behalf of the series and he also garnered a 2022 James Beard Award Nomination for “Visual Media—Long Form.” Rosenthal also recently released Somebody Feed Phil The Book, which instantly landed on the New York Times Best Seller List with its collection of must-have recipes, never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes photos. This event is not appropriate for children under 12. Tickets are $30-$50 with an option to add on a VIP Experience for an additional $60 that includes a Meet and Greet with Rosenthal. Also in February, South Florida Symphony presents Masterworks III on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 and The New Florida Follies presents Magic, Music & Mystery Sunday, February 19th, 2023 and Musicworks presents Little River Band on Saturday, February 11th, 2023 The Buckinghams and The Box Tops on Friday, February 17th, 2023 and Stayin' Alive: One Night of Bee Gees on Saturday, February 25th, 2023. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com And at: www.Ticketmaster.com By phone at: (954) 462-0222 in person at The Parker box office and The Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker is located in Holiday Park at 707 Northeast Eighth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. The Parker is an affiliated venue of The Broward Center For The Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The performance season at The Parker is supported by The Broward Performing Arts Foundation. For more information, visit: www.ParkerPlayhouse.com < Previous News Next News >

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Ferrara Auto Spa, Ferrara Automotive: Serving the Broward Community for 20 years By David L. Snelling April 24, 2022 Share Ferrara Auto Spa and Ferrara Automotive have been around for the past 20 years. It is probably one of the longest operating repair shops in the East Hollywood area. For years, locals would entrust their family vehicles for repairs and other services so much so that even family from out-of-town would be referred to them. "This place is the best. My whole family brings all of their cars here and we can always trust that they will not only get the job done but do it without it costing an arm and a leg." - Richard Reale, Customer Testimonial In 2019, the business was remodeled and renovated to become a one-stop shop for locals to fulfill their automotive needs. Now customers can enjoy everything from a simple in and out hand car wash to complete detailing services at Ferrara Auto Spa and if their car needs any mechanical repairs or services, then Ferrara Automotive's Service Center is also there to help. "It's like walking into a dealership," Rachael Markovic, Marketing Director, said. While customers wait for their cars to be washed or repaired, they can relax in an air-conditioned lounging area, sip on some complimentary coffee, and use the free Wi-Fi they provide. Outdoor seating is also available for folks who like to enjoy the sunshine. In fact, they've got outdoor seating with music to make the experience a bit more fun! The business is located in the heart of Hollywood at 2000 Sheridan St. between I-95 and the beach. Just minutes away from the broadwalk that we all know and love, making it convenient to just drop the car off and enjoy your day at the beach while it's getting detailed. Markovic said the environment is "very" friendly and the business is accessible because it borders Dania Beach which is popular for its beaches. "It's a very laidback, friendly key-west styled life over here," Markovic said. "Customers drop off their cars for detailing and while waiting they go to the beach. There are not a lot of restaurants in the area so customers ask us what to do while waiting and we suggest they hit the beaches." The Auto Spa offers customers many different packages including basic in-and-out car washes that include interior cleaning, vacuuming, windows, rims and tire shine starting at $20. Ferrara Auto Spa also offers complete detailing services such as machine buffing, leather conditioning, interior shampooing and headlight restoration. The detailing packages start at $85 for the Premium Detail which includes complete interior cleaning with seat shampoo or leather conditioning and hand wax with bug removal. If you're looking for that silky smooth finish, then book yourself a Clay Bar Treatment. It will restore shine by removing contaminants and pollutants from the surface of the vehicles' paint and restore that silky smooth finish. for the VIP Package, customers get a deep interior cleaning that includes interior shampooing, conditioning, exterior detailing that includes machine buffing and waxing. The car wash and detailing have customers' vehicles looking brand new. Customers can enjoy benefits such as getting a FREE exterior hand car wash with every full-synthetic oil change and special discounts for our heroes who don't wear capes. Other services include FREE check engine diagnostics, ac repair service, brake services, oil services, tires, tow service, and battery services. Ferrara Auto Spa is open from Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Ferrara Automotive Service Center is open from Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ferrara Automotive Service 2000 Sheridan Street Hollywood, FL 33020 • (954)-927-5255 Auto Spa (954) 391-9188 < Previous News Next News >

"Broker" A South Korean Drama: A Sincere Story That Brings Humanity To Some Uncomfortable Subject Matter April 7, 2023 Share Ha Sang-hyeon is the owner of a hand laundry and volunteers at the nearby church, where his friend Dong-soo works. The two run an illegal business together: Sang-hyeon occasionally steals babies from the church's baby box with Dong-soo, who deletes the church's surveillance footage that shows a baby was left there. They sell the babies on the adoption black market. But when a young mother So-young comes back after having abandoned her baby, she discovers them and decides to go with them on a road trip to interview the baby's potential parents. Meanwhile, two detectives, Soo-jin and Lee, are on their trail. The idea for "Broker" was initially conceived by Filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda while researching the Japanese adoption system for his 2013 Film Like Father, Like Son, discovering in the process its similarities with the South Korean adoption system. He learned about Japan's only baby box, a place where people can anonymously leave children and the criticism surrounding the system in Japan. It can be found all around the world, including South Korea, where it is much more popular in comparison with Japan. After Kore-eda discussed Song, Bae, Gang making a film together, he decided to combine the two ideas. Kore-eda had previously become acquainted with Song and Gang at various film festivals, while he met Bae on the set of his 2009 Film, Air Doll. Kore-eda has described Broker as being a companion piece to his 2018 Film Shoplifters, with the two films sharing a thematic interest in social outcasts who come together to form unconventional families. Awards Broker was released on June 8th, 2022, on 1,594 screens. It opened with 146,221 admissions and topped the South Korean box office. The film crossed 1 million cumulative admissions in 11 days of release and it became the first film directed by Kore-eda to surpass 1 million admissions in South Korea. Broker was selected to compete for Palme d'Or and won the Ecumenical Jury Award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Song Kang-ho became the first South Korean Actor to win Best Actor in the Cannes Film Festival history. The film was selected in the CineMasters competition section at Munich Film Festival, where it won the Best International Film Award. Tickets The showing will be Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., shown in Korean with English subtitles with a run time of 129 minutes. The film will be hosted by Shelly Isaacs who will introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion. All screenings are GENERAL ADMISSION and begin at 7:30 p.m. Lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. and the Auditorium opens for seating at 7:00 p.m. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org - Or 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 noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. Tickets start at $12. 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. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter. < Previous News Next News >

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