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FREE FOOD Distribution. – Times are tough and resources are limited. The kind people at Cruciform Church want to help offset the grocery bills of folks in need. They will provide food for the week for families on a first-come, first-serve basis. The distribution will be a drive-through event. Be prepared to have items placed in your vehicle’s trunk. 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Cruciform Church, 5900 Dewey Street.

“Cultural Conversations” Presented by the Broward County Library – Matthew J. Pettway, will discuss his book “Cuban Literature in the Age of Black Insurrection” during a FREE web-based virtual program. Pettway’s emphasis on African-inspired spirituality as a source of knowledge and a means to sacred authority for black Cuban nineteenth-century writers deepens our understanding of Manzano and Plácido not as mere imitators but as aesthetic and political pioneers. 4:00pm - 5:30 pm. For more info call 954-357-6217

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Operation Paint Brush – Up to 20 gallons of high-quality recycled exterior latex paint is available to single-family homeowners who provide their driver’s license and a current utility bill as proof of residency in the City of Hollywood.

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Pursuit of Honor, Courage and Commitment 5K Run/Walk – Join the Fort Lauderdale Sea Cadets for a sunrise run on beautiful Hollywood Beach to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and the Fort Lauderdale Sea Cadets Youth Development Program.

Participants can also participate in the virtual race by registering online!

To register, or learn more visit www. honor5k.org or contact the race director at lynn@druckermail.com.

18th Global Meditation For World Peace – Feel your inner peace with a group of like-minded individuals for sunrise on the sand. A small group wearing masks and socially distancing are invited to participate at the DR. VON D. MIZELL-EULA JOHNSON STATE PARK. You can also join via zoom. The session begins at 9:00 am. For more info check out AHAM Education, Academy of the Heart & Mind on Facebook @heartmindacademy

19th - Nov 1st Early Voting – Escape the lines. Vote quickly and safely by voting in this year’s election early. Registered Broward County voters can vote at any of 22 locations across the county.

Voters should wear a mask and bring a government-issued ID. Voting locations in and near Hollywood include The Hallandale Beach Cultural Center at 410 SE 3rd Street and The Hollywood Branch Library at 2600 Hollywood Blvd. Polls will be open daily during the early voting period from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

25th Pack Walk in the Park – Get some exercise and socialize with other dog owners! The pack (and interested friends) will walk T.Y. Parks’ two-mile paved pathways for a shaded and scenic tour of the park. Dogs must be on a 6’ leash (no retractable leashes or flexi leads). After you enter the park through the toll booth, take your 1st right turn and park in the spaces to your right (and just south of the toll booth). The CDC recommends that all dogs maintain at lleast 6 feet from other people and animals. People are asked to wear a mask when near others. The Pack Walk will start at 9:00am at Hollywood’s T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park, 3300 N Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021.

31st Halloween – Trick or Treating will likely be a bit different this year than in years past. Kids will still be dressing up, playing games, and maybe even playing a trick or two on a friend or family member. We remind everyone to stay safe.

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or the families of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC), Back to School became a community effort this year.

The Center traditionally distributes school supplies in August to help prepare children with special needs and their siblings for a new school year. With the COVID-19 pandemic still limiting community gatherings, this year’s event looked tremendously different while still providing the same excitement and smiles.

CDTC staff and volunteers hosted a series of outdoor “brigades” in the Center’s parking garage the week before school began. Nearly 600 children received a new backpack and supplies as they drove through the pick-up line. Volunteers and their dogs from Canine Assisted Therapies joined the brigades, visiting vehicles to the delight of children and adults.

The Center’s families also received an additional boost this year. Each family received groceries and snack packs from Helping Hands Food Drives, a gift card to assist with hurricane supplies and a Wellness Kit from Broward Health.

“We knew our annual Back to School distribution would be challenging this year with so many questions about the start of school and the need for social distancing,” shares CDTC Executive Director Ana Calderon Randazzo, Ph.D. “But we couldn’t let our families down when so many are in need.”

CDTC’s Primary Care Center and Care Coordinators will continue distributing

another 100 backpacks to families who couldn’t make it to the Brigades to pickup items. In all, the Center hopes to deliver around 600 backpacks this year.

“We are incredibly grateful to the community for providing funds and supplies this year, including the Community Foundation of Broward, The SMART Ride, 626 and Wright Maritime,” shares Dr. Calderon Randazzo.

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n Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) is a not-for-profit that serves more than 12,000 clients with special healthcare needs in Broward County annually. As a facility of Broward Health, CDTC’s mission is to promote the optimal health and well-being of children with special healthcare needs by providing comprehensive prevention, intervention, and treatment services. CDTC was is a recognized National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) offering a unique system of care for infants, children, youth and women with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and developmental delays. For more information, visit ChildrensDiagnostic.org.

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THE DONOWAY CENTER NEW HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENTS Patients diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer have few treatment options. However, a new procedure called Irreversible Electroporation or IRE for short has changed that for many patients who are seeing a doubling and tripling of their life expectancies. Dr. Robert Donoway, who has one of the largest International experiences for performing this procedure on the pancreas and liver is a Hollywood based, Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist, and former medical director of two of the local cancer programs remains among a very small handful of Pancreatic surgeons who perform the procedure which is done in the operating room as an outpatient.

Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Diplomate American Board of Surgery Diplomate, Society of Surgical Oncology Former Medical Director Memorial Cancer Center Medical Director, Atlas Oncology: Institute for Pancreatic Cancer IRE/NanoKnife Ablation

During the procedure, Dr. Donoway places fine needle probes under direct ultrasound guidance into and around the pancreatic tumor while carefully avoiding critical structures. High voltage current up to 3000 volts is then delivered in 90-microsecond pulses synchronized with the patient’s heart rhythm to avoid any cardiac problems.

The pulses destroy the cancer cell membranes which then causes the tumor to die and be absorbed by the body. The average procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and the patients may be discharged the following day. A brief recovery means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with IRE. Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. The longest survivors are now out over 5 years and without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have been likely to have only lived a year and so this technique opens the whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

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Dr. Donoway is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association.

His accomplishments include being the first Surgeon in Florida to perform Radio Frequency Ablation as well as Laparoscopic Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West.

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he Albert Wilson Foundation (AWF), founded by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson to enrich the lives of children in foster care and raise awareness about social justice and racial inequality issues impacting those in the foster care system (he, too, came up through the foster care system), recently partnered with Sniper Gang and EMPIRE music artist, Jackboy, to donate more than 2,500 meals to Broward County, FL, students and families.

The partnership also included funding to help AWF launch its youth mentorship program, which is currently slated to begin in early 2021. In total, Jackboy donated $10,000 to benefit youth, families and local businesses in Broward County.

On September 1, Jackboy purchased 80 lunches and 2,500 meal vouchers from Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant. The 80 lunches were then delivered to students who attend Eagle Nest Middle School by Albert Wilson and Jackboy.

Since students are not currently attending school in-person, parents were advised that meals would be available to pick up in a socially distanced, drive through setting on the school’s grounds.

The remaining 2,500 meal vouchers will benefit Broward County families and children in foster and relative/nonrelative care associated with the child dependency system. Since hitting the music scene in 2017, the 23-year old rap artist and native South Floridian, Jackboy, has amassed more than 85 million views on YouTube and more than 160 million streams across all streaming music platforms. Jackboy holds his South Floridian community close to his heart and pledged $10,000 to supporting local businesses and families in need who may have been impacted by Covid-19.

About The Albert Wilson Foundation The Albert Wilson Foundation is a charity founded by Miami Dolphins WR Albert Wilson to enrich the lives of children in foster care. It strives to change the destiny of foster children and break the cycle of abuse, neglect and abandonment. With an average of 40-60% of foster youth identifying as Black or Hispanic, the Foundation also serves as a voice and an agent of change dedicated to raising awareness for social justice and racial inequalities. The Foundation not only works to support youth during their transition in and out of foster care, but also provides a platform for transitioning youth to learn about legal rights, laws and social issues impacting people of color. Its goal is to provide scholarships to those wishing to continue their education outside the state of Florida, in addition to rewarding youth who continue to excel in the classroom and extracurriculars, despite all obstacles and circumstances. For more information visit http:// www.albertwilsonfoundation.org.

About Jackboy: Born in Haiti and raised in Pompano Beach, Florida, Sniper Gang artist Jackboy beams with a captivating personality and charisma. He emphasizes the importance of words, both in conversation and melodic rapping as seen throughout his career and latest album Living In History, which came out August 28, 2020. The 14 track offering reflects the unprecedented and challenging times this country is facing due to the pandemic and social injustices.

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“The COVID-19 positivity rate in Broward County is trending downward,” said BCPS Superintendent, Runcie, “this positive news was mirrored last friday

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ArtServe Gives Voice to Syrian Plight an authentic celebration of art, culture and human resilience, and a reflection of ArtServe’s commitment to diversity and cultural awareness,” Bonet said. “We’re excited to present ‘War & Hope’ virtually, because we are literally now offering the world the opportunity to experience this significant collection through our website, as well as participate in our supporting programming through ‘ArtServe Live’ that includes lectures, performing arts, film and discussions.”

“War & Hope” represents two generations of artists who have enjoyed long careers in contemporary visual art both within Syria and abroad.

Some traveled to Europe and America, where they earned advanced degrees, while others returned to Syria, where they are still living and working.

American and German expressionism thus influences much of the work on display.

“Their paintings are a grand testimony of human suffering and survival whether spiritual or physical, especially in times of war,” Khawam explained, adding that several of the artists who have returned to live in Syria serve as professors of art at Damascus University have influenced many of the new artists in the “War & Hope” exhibition.

See “War & Hope” Online or In-Person Beginning September 1, ArtServe will open for free in-person one-hour guided tours of “War & Hope,” for groups of fewer than 10 people and by pre-registration or appointment only.

Appointments for in-person tours can be scheduled until October 23 by calling Sophie Bonet at ArtServe (954) 462-8190 or sophieb@artserve.org.

During in-person tours, ArtServe will observe strict adherence to Broward County COVID protocols, which includes the mandatory wearing of face masks covering the nose and mouth at all times, pre-entry temperature checks, along with

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hroughout the history of human conflict, entire cultures have often been all but obliterated simply through the weaponized destruction of artwork. But in war-torn Syria beset for years by suffering, death and chaos, the resilience of its artists perseveres in conveying the nation’s urgent story worldwide.

ArtServe, South Florida’s award-winning arts services organization that is advancing the arts for social good, will help Syrian artists deliver their message in a full-scale exhibition entitled “Emerging Art From War-Torn Syria: War & Hope” that will run both virtually and in-person from Tuesday, September 1 through Friday, October 23rd.

Curated by Syrian-American artist Tony Khawam of Khawam Galleries of Miami and New York, together with ArtServe Curator Sophie Bonet, “War & Hope” showcases works by Syrian and Syrian-American artists who began a new phase of their artistic careers in response to the Syrian War. Their paintings weave contemporary images of the physical and virtual worlds together with emotions wrought by the War and memories from their cultural heritage.

Since initial COVID-19 closures left its facility temporarily shuttered in March, Broward-based arts incubator ArtServe has continued to deliver its mission through a near-daily series of virtual events dubbed “ArtServe Live.” To support “War & Hope,” ArtServe will apply its newfound successful virtual formula to create a first-ever virtual art exhibition facility tour, punctuated by adjunct online chats, performances and lectures available free of charge to attend through the “ArtServe Live” Zoom and Facebook events page here: https://www. facebook.com/pg/ArtServeFlorida/events “This exhibition is the product of a year-long curatorial collaboration with Tony Khawam. It’s

the practice of social distancing. Hand sanitizer will be provided.

The full “War & Hope” virtual exhibit will be available online 24/7 through October 30. Access will be through the ArtServe.org website or the ArtServe Facebook page. During the entire exhibit, ArtServe will also stream live gallery tours with curator Tony Khawam through its website, Instagram and Facebook.

ArtServe has been named a “2020 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

About ArtServe ArtServe is an award-winning arts incubator that is advancing the arts for social good. ArtServe is accepting donations here or at artserve.org to help the non-profit continue to support arts activism initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Each year its programs contribute tangibly to the region’s economy, help 2,000 artists sell their work and build businesses, and engage countless citizens who walk through the doors. To do this, they need the community’s help through donations, sponsorships and memberships. Requests and questions about the ArtServe facility or programs can be emailed to info@ artserve.org.

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Vote by Mail

Every registered voter in Broward County is entitled to vote by mail. To vote by mail, you MUST request a vote-by-mail ballot. The easiest way to do this is to go to www.browardsoe. org and fill out a simple web form. A ballot will be mailed to any location you choose, but will not be forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service.

Completed ballots must be RECEIVED by 7:00 pm on election day, November 3. Ballots can be mailed via the USPS or placed in a dropbox at any of the 22 Early Voting locations.

Vote-By-Mail Ballots must be requested no later than October 24th.

Early Voting

Broward voters may vote at ANY of the 22 early voting locations. Early voting will be available between October 19th and November 1st. Polling sites are open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.

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The following is a list of candidates who have filed and met the qualifying deadline of noon on June 12, 2020 for the City of Hollywood General Municipal Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Mayor Joshua Levy District 2 Linda Hill Anderson Stephanie Anderson Mitch Anton Peter Hernandez

District 4 Richard Blattner Adam David Gruber Guy C. Silla District 6 Jack Anthony Izzo Linda Sherwood

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here are six state-wide initiatives that will be on the Florida ballot this year. Below is a summary of each: Amendment 1 Amend Section 2 of Article VI of the Florida Constitution to state that only citizens of the United States who are 18 years old or older are qualified electors in Florida. ▸ The Florida Constitution currently says, “Every citizen of the United States who is at least eighteen years of age and who is a permanent resident of the state, if registered as provided by law, shall be an elector of the county where registered.” ▸ Under the ballot measure, the Florida Constitution would say, “Only a citizen of the United States who is at least eighteen years of age and who is a permanent resident of the state, if registered as provided by law, shall be an elector of the county where registered.”

Amendment 2 Increase the state minimum wage from $8.56 in 2020 to $15.00 in 2026. Under Amendment 2, the state minimum wage would increase each year as follows: ▸ $10.00 on September 30, 2021; ▸ $11.00 on September 30, 2022; ▸ $12.00 on September 30, 2023; ▸ $13.00 on September 30, 2024; ▸ $14.00 on September 30, 2025; and ▸ $15.00 on September 30, 2026.

Beginning on September 30, 2027, there would be an annual adjustment to the state minimum wage based on increases to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

Amendment 3 Change Florida’s primary elections for state legislators and state-wide elected officers from a closed primary to an open primary where the two candidates with the most votes would move on to the general election.

Currently, in Florida, primaries are closed, meaning a voter must be registered with a political party in order to participate in that party’s primary election.

Winners of a partisan primary election advance to the general election.

Amendment 3 would replace closed primaries with top-two primaries in which all candidates would be placed on one ballot regardless of political affiliation and the top two candidates with the most votes would advance to the general election. A candidate’s party affiliation may appear on the ballot as provided by law. The primaries would also be open, meaning any registered voter, regardless of their political affiliation, could vote in the primary election.

Under Amendment 3, in cases where only two candidates qualify for the primary election, the primary would be canceled and the election winner would be decided in the general election.

Amendment 4 Require constitutional amendments to be

approved by voters at two successive general elections to become effective. In Florida, constitutional amendments require a 60% supermajority vote to become effective. Under Amendment 4, the supermajority requirement would apply to both elections.

Amendment 5 This amendment would extend the period during which a person may transfer “Save Our Homes” benefits to a new homestead property from two years to three years. Currently, if a person moves to a new home, they have two years to transfer their “Save Our Homes” benefit to have the new home assessed “at less than just value.”

The Florida Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) determined that approval of the amendment would reduce local property taxes by $1.8 million beginning in fiscal year 2021-22 and would eventually grow to a $10.2 million reduction annually.

Amendment 6 Allow a homestead property tax discount to be transferred to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. The discount would be in effect until the spouse remarries, sells, or otherwise disposes of the property. If the spouse sells the property and does not remarry, the spouse’s new primary residence may receive a homestead tax discount not exceeding the dollar amount from the most recent ad valorem tax roll. Currently, the homestead property tax discount for veterans expires upon their death and is not extended to their spouses.

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nited Way of Broward County surprised Derek Anderson, a local UPS employee, with a brand new 2020 Audi Q3 through its Annual Car Giveaway. For more than 20 years, United Way of Broward County has presented a new car to one lucky person, thanks to the generosity of Holman Automotive Group.

Throughout the year, Broward County residents who donated a minimum of $365 (only $1 per day) to United Way of Broward County were entered into a drawing to win a 2020 Audi Q3. Anderson’s name was randomly drawn from a pool of more than 10,000 entries. Derek, an On-Road Supervisor, has donated to United Way of Broward County for 7 years. He is a Fort Lauderdale resident and has been an employee for UPS for over 17 years.

Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County, surprised and presented Anderson and his family with the new Audi Q3 at the Fort Lauderdale UPS Facility in Lauderhill. Cannon was joined by fellow United Way of Broward County staff, the Holman Automotive Group and Anderson’s coworkers from the UPS facility.

Holman Automotive Group has been involved with United Way for more than 60 years and has donated a new car to be given to a lucky person every year since 1999.

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n United Way of Broward County is a volunteer driven, community-based, non-profit organization servicing Broward County for more than 80 years. United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and convener of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward community. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org.

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