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For fun, free outdoor excursions, lots of people delight in watching & identifying birds on nature walks in local parks.  If you’re interested in birdwatching, Broward Library & Broward Parks department offer resources.  Broward Library is loaning out backpacks with equipment for birdwatching. Parks naturalist Sierra Taliaferro offers some information on the activity. “All birds …

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Topeekeegee Park in Hollywood, or TY Park, is popular for a wide variety of outdoor activities, including picnicking and walking, running or skating on a path around a lake lined with shady live oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and live entertainment.  Watercraft rentals are offered on weekends. Events Jazz in the Park 6 …

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Slip into your shopping shoes. South Florida offers a variety of unique, quirky and interesting venues that provide enticing,  shopping excursions. It’s an excellent opportunity to support local vendors. Featured events November 13-14 Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation 33323, craft fair, free entry & free parking  Interesting Shopping Venues ArtServe gift shop features …

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Regardless of the weather in The Sunshine State, South Florida embraces Autumn with festivals and other seasonal events. In addition to fall festivals featuring such icons as pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows, South Florida offers a rich array of other events. Food  festivals. Art shows. Music festivals. Pull out your favorite plaid shirt and roll up …

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Online interactive homework help for younger kids and older students and online employment help are offered for free. Broward Library’s website offers excellent homework & employment resources. Information from Broward library: Using the library’s online resource Brainfuse, tutoring for any age student is available from anywhere by typing in your library card number or an Instant …

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Shop for fresh produce, enticing prepared foods, vintage treasures, art, decor & other items from South Florida vendors, farmers &  artisans. In Broward, farmers markets and other vendor markets often include extra features. Some include yoga, live entertainment or petting zoos. Vendor fairs & farmers markets offer opportunities for delightful outdoor family & solo excursions, …

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Entertainment, activities for kids and ethnic foods are featured at a free family-friendly festival showcasing diversity represented in Sunrise. Festivities are 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. November 13, with free entry. 5:05 p.m. – Wild Bulls Dance Group 5:15 p.m. – Encore Dance 5:30 p.m. – Serenity Center for the Arts 5:45 p.m. – Soca …

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