HFOL2015

NOVEMBER 20, 2015 - JANUARY 2, 2016

TRADEWINDS PARK, COCONUT CREEK, FL.

Vehicles under 15 passengers $15.00* Value Nights (See inside for dates) $10.00* Vehicles over 15 Passengers $40.00* 3d Experience (3 Pack) $3.00* *Sales Tax Included

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Brandano Displays, Inc., HFOL Volunteers and Alzheimer Family Center welcome you to Holiday Fantasy of Lights.

Located in Margate, Brandano Displays, is the p roducer of the Holiday Fantasy of Lights. Brandano Displays, Inc. has provided the displays and lighting for the event since year two and has been the producer of the event since 2008.

Brandano produces commercial holiday dĂŠcor for cities, shopping centers, commercial complexes and events nationwide. Brandano Displays is a 38 year old company which has produced three thousand commercial programs. The client list has included: Rockefeller Center, Graceland, Bronx Zoo, Sea World and over fifty events across the country. Brandano Displays products are enjoyed throughout South Florida on city streets, beaches, commercial buildings and retail centers.

HFOL is our baby; we showcase our displays, entertain our friends, help Alzheimer Family Center and contribute to our community while providing the best holiday family entertainment value in South Florida. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we enjoy producing it.

Happy Holiday to All !

BIKE NIGHT

OPENING NIGHT

CLOSING NIGHT

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2015 HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS: 11/14/15 5K RACE AND WALK 11/15/15 BIKE NIGHT 11/20/15 HFOL OPENING NIGHT 01/2/16 HFOL CLOSING NIGHT REGULAR NIGHTS $15.00 VALUE NIGHT $11.00 3D EXPERIENCE $3.00

VALUE NIGHTS- Monday & Tuesday [$11.00]: Monday, November 23 Tuesday, November 24 Monday, November 30 Tuesday, December 1 Monday, December 7 Tuesday, December 8 Monday, December 28 Tuesday, December 29

SAVE THE DATES FOR HFOL XXII HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS XXII November 18 2016 - January 3 2017 HFOL 5K RUN AND WALK November 11th 2016 HFOL BIKE NIGHT November 12th 2016

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! For Information please contact HFOL@holidaylightsdrivethru.com

HISTORY OF THE HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS XXI The inaugural edition of Holiday Fantasy of Lights was in 1993. This first edition of HFOL was hosted, installed and operated by the Broward County Parks Department and in Tradewinds Park. The experience was a 1.2 mile drive with twenty six displays and tree lighting. The event was well attended and received positive exit interviews along with requests for more lights and larger displays. This launched the County’s commitment to hosting one of the best Holiday Light Shows in the Country.

The second edition featured a professionally de- This year, after twenty one years, two hurricanes, one signed and choreographed display program by Bran- recession and tewnty shows, Holiday Fantasy of Lights dano Displays, Inc., the nation’s leader in the design is one of the most popular events of its kind and a and engineering of large scale holiday light events. nationwide model for the development of successful Further investment was made in a new power dis- holiday light events. tribution system.

The experience was increased to

include over 40 displays, computer-driven animation The event is 2.5 miles long and features over 65 largand drive-through displays throughout the park.

er than life displays, multiple animation techniques, 3D experiences and large scale spectaculars. HFOL

Over 2,000,000 visitors in 500,000 cars have driven is one of South Florida’s highest rated family holiday through the Holiday Fantasy of Lights since 1993.

entertainment experiences.

Eco Holidays at the Palm Beach Zoo

Visit the Zoo this December & See How We Celebrate Eco-Style • Holiday Crafts • Snow Fall • Entertainment • Holiday Themed Talks & Shows

December 13, 19 & 20 Ring in the holidays with a buffet breakfast, animal encounters, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, photo opportunities and more. Register early; space is limited.

1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach 561-547-WILD (9453) Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for times, pricing and reservation information.

COUNTDOWN TO THE NEW YEAR!

Noon Year’s Eve – December 31 11 am to 1 pm New Year’s Day – January 1 10 am to 3 pm

HFOL PLANNING AND SETUP NEVER ENDS Visitors are surprised to hear that as they drive thru the 2015 HFOL event the planning for the 2017 edition is already in full swing.

Planning for each edition begins one year from the opening night (The Friday of Thanksgiving Weekend). Planning is a year round focus for Brandano Displays staff; while setup is typically a seasonal project beginning in September and ending in February at takedown. HFOL planning includes: selection of displays, engineering of electrical distribution, design and production of new displays, development of promotional materials and development of the operational program for the Event.

HFOL setup begins with the early September delivery of four tractor trailer, loads of lights, displays, electrical distribution and hardware. There is over two miles of extension cords five miles of lightline, 1,000 + parts to 70 displays and thousands of light bulbs.

Brandano staff and Alzheimer Family Services volunteers work for eight weeks to clean, re-bulb, distribute, assemble, erect and electrify the displays.

On opening night, just when we think everything is done we are reminded that there is just 52 weeks until opening night of HFOL XXII.

HFOL AND CONSERVATION

The Holiday Fantasy of Lights has been designed with the following as key environmental criteria:

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Display Orientation. Traditionally, holiday light attractions were centered on hundreds of thousands of lights laced in trees and foliage. Brandano Displays, Inc. has integrated professionally designed displays (metal sculptures outlined with lights) and reduced the use of tree lighting at HFOL by approximately 50%. HFOL was designed to minimize the use of lights in trees and shrubs by employing large-scale sculptures which make use of space within the design of the display.

Displays. HFOL displays are designed two-dimensional and employ 60% less lights than three-dimensional displays.

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Packaging. Traditionally, companies producing holiday events box all products for shipping with elaborate containers and crates. HFOL has eliminated packaging waste from shipping by using comlete truckload deliveries. This eliminates the environmental packaging waste of: paper, wood, cardboard and plastics.

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Power Consumption. Reducing power consumption at HFOL while maintaining the quality of the display is an ongoing process at Brandano Displays, Inc. Bulb spacing on displays has been changed to use less power per display.

High efficiency lighting has been employed where feasible. The use of floodlights within HFOL has dramatically reduced the power consumption in illuminated trees.

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Extended Life Displays. Traditionally, holiday decorations are designed and engineered for a life of less than three (3) seasons. Brandano Displays, Inc. has reduced the disposal of decorations by producing long-life products which, with professional maintenance, have a life of over ten (10) years. These displays are rotated each year with other nationwide events using the products. This reduces the disposal of steel, wire and plastic parts and conserves on the consumption of these components in replacement products.

Alzheimer’s Family Center is dedicated “to improving the lives of families affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory disorders”

The Alzheimer’s Family Center, a 501 ( c ) (3) not-for-profit organization, was established in 1986 in response to the expanding needs of families in Broward County caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.

The Center provides a variety of supportive services to caregivers.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES In-Home Respite • Case Management • Support Groups • In-Home Counseling • Volunteer Companionship • Project Lifesaver • Public Safety Program • Crisis Respite Care • Information & Referral • Community Education We have many families in the area that are anxiously awaiting assistance through our Center, however, funding is needed. You can help. Make a donation, in any amount, and ease the burden of hurting families within our community. Your help and support is greatly appreciated.

Administered by the Alzheimer’s Family Center, Inc. with State General Revenue Funds through the State of Florida, Dept. of Elder Affairs, Title III-E funds from the Federal Older Americans Act and the Area Agency on Aging.

Federal ID # 59-2768189 All Donations are Tax-Deductible as Allowed by Law. www.alzcenter.org

In-Home Respite This service is available to individuals caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease who live in Broward County north of Sunrise Boulevard. An aide trained in caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease relieves the caregiver for a minimum of 4 hours each week. The fee for this service is a monthly co-payment and is based on a sliding scale according to the family’s ability to pay.

Volunteer Companionship Trained volunteers visit families who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease at home. Visits are scheduled for a few hours each week. This service is available to families living anywhere in Broward County. There is no charge for this service.

Case Management A case manager can help families find and enroll in community services that may be helpful to them. There is no charge for this service. Donations are gratefully accepted.

In-Home Counseling This service is available to families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease who live anywhere in Broward County.

A trained, professional counselor meets at home with the caregiver to help reduce stress, anxiety and to deal with issues related to the person’s caregiving responsibilities. There is no charge for this service.

Information and Referral Anyone with questions about Alzheimer’s disease and services available in the community for person’s with the disease and others affected by it, can call (954)971-7155 for information. There is no charge for this service.

Community Education Speakers are available for civic groups, professional associations, etc.

Call (954)971-7155 to schedule. There is no charge for this service.

HOLIDAY SPICE COOKIES Recipe courtesy of Marilynn and Sheila Brass Total Time: 2 hr 9 min Prep: 35 min | Inactive Prep: 1 hr 20 min | Cook: 14 min Level: Intermediate Yield: 48 cookies

INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar, plus 3/4 cup, for rolling* 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup ginger jam, orange marmalade, or apricot jam 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest

DIRECTIONS Place the oven rack in the center position of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a 14-by-16-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil, shiny-side up. Spray the foil lightly with the cooking spray. Cook’s Note: You could also use a silicone liner.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and cloves.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the butter and 1 cup sugar. Using the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and the sugar is dissolved. Beat in the egg. Add the molasses, jam, or marmalade, and orange zest and beat to incorporate. On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients until well blended. Scrape the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.

With floured hands or while wearing disposable gloves, break off 1 1/2 teaspoons dough and roll into a ball. Continue making the balls until all the dough is used. Roll the balls in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced at least 1 1/2-inches apart, or 12 cookies per sheet, to allow for spreading during baking. Bake the cookies until golden brown, about 14 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet on a cooling rack, the cookies will firm up when they cool. Remove and store between sheets of parchment paper or wax paper in a covered tin.

NotesCoarse white sanding sugar may be substituted for the 3/4 cup granulated sugar used for rolling. Sanding sugar is available in most supermarkets, specialty food stores, and online.

Š Recipe courtesy of Marilynn and Sheila Brass

Teddy’s Holiday Word Puzzle

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Solution to Teddy’s Word Puzzle on page 14

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DECORATE FUN JOY NUTCRACKER SNOWFLAKE TREE

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE For Information visit www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com

or email: info@holidaylightsdrivethru.com Gift Certificates make a Great Holiday Gift!

A Special Holiday Celebration with Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White Tues., December 22 at 8 pm Wed., December 23 at 2 pm and 8 pm Dreyfoos Hall • Tickets start at $30 Broadway On Ice blends the beauty, grace and artistry of figure skating with the magic of the Broadway musical. World-class skaters join singers, pianists and guest stars from the Great White Way in a dazzling production of high jumps and high notes featuring exquisite costumes, favorite holiday songs and musical classics, such as Singing in the Rain, I Dreamed a Dream and All I Ask of You. With support from

Choose your seat at the Center’s official website kravis.org or call 561-832-7469 or 1-800-572-8471 Group sales: 561-651-4438 or 561-651-4304 Tickets also available through

SPECIAL THANKS

The work involved on putting together the Holiday Fantasy of Lights Drive Thru would not be possible without the invaluable help of our volunteers, who dedicate their time in support of The Alzheimers Family Center and Hands On Broward.

For information on how you can help other charities by donating your time and efforts please visit www.handsonbroward.com or call (954)233-1300

We would like to also Thank, The City of Coconut Creek Florida, The Broward County Parks and Recreation department and of course our sponsors, who make all this possible and help Alzheimers Family Center be the support families need when the disease touches their lives. Please support our sponsors.

Teddy’s Holiday Word Puzzle Solution

JOHNNY RAWLS - NIKKI HILL - JASON RICCI & THE BAD KIND CHRIS O’LEARY BAND - ALBERT CASTIGLIA - KAT RIGGINS

JOEY GILMORE - JUKE - JOSH ROWAND & PITBULL OF BLUES JOEL DASILVA AND MIDNIGHT HOWL - BLAIZE & ALTAR

FAMOUS FRANK & THE MUSICIANS EXCHANGE BLUESBERRY JAM

FEBRUARY 26-28 2015 - ESPLANADE PARK - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Produced by Blueatheart Productions Co. in loving mamory of Don Cohen

www.RiverwalkBlues.com

THANKS FOR YOUR VISIT, HAPPY HOLIDAYS !