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WBHI SUMMER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LET'S 'GLOW'! Schedule Your Mammogram Today!

Friday, June 23rd, 2023, ‘Let’s Glow!’ National Pink Day for Summer Breast Cancer Awareness with the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative; 8am - 3:45pm at Fresco Y Mas in Hialeah

Join Cox Media Group Miami, the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative and Jackson Health for a day of health screenings and mammograms at no cost to you!

The Mobile Mammography Vans will be at Fresco y Mas providing mammograms all day. You have to reserve your spot in advance by calling 305-825-4081.

Get your Mammogram and receive a Macy’s gift card, plus be eligible to win raffle prizes!

Meet HITS 97.3′s Jade Alexander and Brittany Brave - listen for the times they’ll be there.

Remember, early detection saves lives!

Broward County Library Presents: Children's BookFest 2023: The Kickoff to Summer Learning

June 3, 2023, 11am - 4pm at the African American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2850 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 33311

The 18th Annual Children’s BookFest is the official kick-off to the Summer Learning Program (SLP) and is held on the last Saturday before school ends. Pre-register for the Summer Learning Program at this event, receive a Free book* and enter into a raffle to win a Magic Show, a face-painting party or a balloon-twisting party with Marci Poppins!

With the theme of kindness/friendship/unity, and the slogan “All Together Now” there will be entertainers, arts and crafts to entice children to want to read, learn and embrace cultures of this world.

The 2023 featured performers include:

Frank Morrison: Award-winning children’s book illustrator and the artist for this summer’s theme, All Together Now. Mr. Morrison explores the making of picture books and draws on stories from his “Dancing Days”, “Graffiti days, and the creative process. Participants will be enlightened and inspired by Morrison’s informed, down to earth view of the literary and visual arts.

Orisirisi African Folklore: Orisirisi (O-re-she-re-she) has received critical acclaim far and wide for their unique, African-rooted, educational and entertaining presentations. With varied African art Orisirisi imparts different kinds of folk-knowledge and experiences with the expressed purpose of sharing the beauty and poignancy of African life and culture.

Janis McDavid: Grammy nominated singer/songwriter will lead children and their loved ones in mindful movement. Ms. Janis uses drums, scarves, parachutes, and more to keep your children engaged.

KidVision Pre-K’s Ms. Penny: Get entertained and educated in this fun program focusing on self-care, health and empathy.

Marci Poppins: Learn about friendship, unity, diversity and respect in this interactive, bilingual presentation.

Costumed Characters: Meet Pikachu, SpongeBob SquarePants, Word Girl and Minions.

More information and pre-registration:

Miami-Dade County Adopt-a-Tree First Adopt-a-Tree Event of 2023

Sunday, June 4th, 9 a.m. - noon: Miami Dade County Adopt-a-Tree Event at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27th Avenue, Building 9, Miami.

The Adopt-a-Tree program provides Miami-Dade County single-family and duplex homeowners with up to two free trees every year. Almost 225,500 trees have been adopted since the program’s inception in 2001.

Pre-register today for the June 4 event to select tree preferences, verify eligibility, and save time. Trees are still on a first-come, first-served basis, and while saving significant time, pre-registration does not guarantee trees or tree preferences as tree inventories are depleted.

More info, including the types of trees that will be available. Also see the trees available for adoption at the next 2 Adopt-a-Tree events, July 15th and September 23rd .

Broward County Library Presents: Book Talk with Dave Barry: His newest novel, 'Swamp Story'

Friday, June 16th, 7pm - 8pm at the Main Library Auditorium, 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33301.

Join Broward County Libraries Director Allison Grubbs and Florida Man and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dave Barry, in a spirited discussion of his new book, “Swamp Story”, now in stores.

Dave Barry won a Pulitzer Prize for his commentary when he was a wildly popular columnist and has scads of bestselling books to his name. His annual year-in-review articles are eagerly awaited and cherished by readers everywhere.

But more importantly, Dave is a Florida Man.

In Swamp Story, his first novel in 10 years, Dave draws on his keen insight as a denizen of the Sunshine State to produce a classic Florida caper full of oddballs, criminals, and schemes that has more twists and turns than an Everglades snake. It’s so rambunctious, clever, and funny, it inspired Steve Martin to blurb it five times.

A book signing will be held at the end of the event.

The event is free, but seating is limited. Register here.

Spin for a Cause to benefit Kids in Distress Bracket Style DJ Battle will raise funds for kids in foster care.

Wednesday, June 21st, 5:30 pm. - 9:30 p.m.: Spin for a Cause, DJ Spin Battle to benefit Kids in Distress; at The Venue Fort Lauderdale, 2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 33305

Mike Sipe Productions takes its annual Pre-Kids in Distress Duckfest Derby Spin Battle to a new level, with a high-energy evening event at The Venue Fort Lauderdale. Enjoy food, an open bar, live entertainment, raffle drawings, a silent auction, and South Florida’s best Spin DJ’s battling it out for the win. 100% of proceeds benefit Kids in Distress and programs for kids in foster care.

Join Martica Lopez and Brittany Brave as your Celebrity Judges!

Reserve tickets, Make donations, or become a Sponsor: full information here.