Nick’s Restaurant hosts Hallandale Beach Chamber Business Network Exchange
On November 18th, the Hallandale Beach Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business Network Exchange at the popular Nick’s Restaurant in Hallandale Beach. Among those on hand for the event were (from left to right): Millie Yachter (Best Maids Service), Mayor Joy Cooper and Susan Mandel (Hallandale Creative Printing).
Mardi Gras presents Wes Bowers’ Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster Band Mardi Gras Casino invites you to come dance your turkey off during Thanksgiving weekend! Wes Bowers’ Doctor Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster Band will perform on their wildly successful Gulf Coast State Tour starting with a block party on Thursday, November 27th from 8pm-11pm. Then, guests can come dressed in their favorite 70’s attire and dance all night on Friday and Saturday, November 28th and 29th beginning at 8:30pm for a chance to participate in the final dance contest on Sunday, November 30th beginning at 6:30pm. First place winner will receive $1,000 cash and 2nd place will receive $500 cash! It’s a weekend-long event not to be missed! Dr. Zarr has entertained legions of funky partygoers throughout the South for a decade. From disco infernos to 80's glam rock, these guys have created one of the most energetic, fun, and professional party bands you'll ever see. With costume changes, great sound and lighting systems, and lots of audience participation, Dr. Zarr will make your party the one they'll be talking about all year. For more information, call 954-924-3200 or visit www.mardigrascasinofl.com. Become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mardigrascasino or follow us on twitter at http://www/twitter.com/MardiGrasFl.
Are you ready to shop? By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com There was a time – not too long ago – when shopping for the holidays was a simple process. Times have really changed! No longer do we rush to the malls and stores two weeks before the holidays approach, fight the long lines and get those gifts. The process now begins Thanksgiving Day and doesn’t stop until the stores close on Christmas Eve. Fighting long lines is now a month-long process, and while you can thank many of the nation’s retail stores for –––––––––––––––––––––– SHOPPING, Page 3A
Black Friday has been trumped by Traumatic Thursday this year.
59th Annual Candy Cane Parade HOLLYWOOD - Now in its 59th year, the Candy Cane Parade returns to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Peppermint Paradise,” and it will bring the holiday spirit to the Broadwalk! The parade begins on the Broadwalk at Scott Street and heads south to Harrison Street. Festive floats, marching bands and creative displays from civic, nonprofit and children’s groups all come together with the City to put on this much anticipated hometown holiday tradition.
The Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade is one of the longest running holiday parades in the country. It started back in the mid 1950’s by a group of Hollywood merchants as a way to draw patrons to their shops and businesses. Today it features dozens of lighted floats and vehicles with parade participants tossing out candy canes and starlight mints all along the parade route. Complimentary bleacher seating will be set up on the sand along the parade route from Scott ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– CANDY, Page 5A
• Band will perform their wildly successful Gulf • The theme for this year’s Dec. 6 Hollywood Beach parade is ‘Peppermint Paradise’ Coast State Tour for Thanksgiving weekend SWEET TREATS Baking season has officially arrived, and with it, a host of activities that will have you donning your favorite apron and whipping up something scrumptious. And you won't be alone nearly six in 10 Americans say they plan to give homemade gifts. Page 4B.
HALLANDALE BEACH Crews are busy decorating trees along Hallandale Beach Boulevard in preparation for the annual Holiday Celebration, Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 1750 E. Hallandale Beach Boulevard. The annual event includes the traditional lighting ceremony for the lights. Page 8A.
MANNY DEREN Manny Deren stood head and shoulders above most; in stature and in esteem. A gentle man, the ‘go-to guy’ whether it be a personal problem, current or past historical events. Deren passed away on November 19. Today, he is remembered by those who loved and admired him. Page 2B.