If you’re eager to spruce up your outdoor environment, take advantage of free information on various landscaping topics.
The free lectures are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug 1 and some other Sundays.
The programs focus on such subjects as native vegetation, attracting wildlife and saving money on water and other utilities.
The lectures are at Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Road 84, Dania Beach, 954-791-1030, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 29 and Sept. 5.
Youngsters and their families are welcome to attend festivities that include fun activities and information about water safety.
The free program at the Baby Otter Swim School facility is Sunday, Aug. 1 noon to 3 p.m. at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation, 954-704-0080.
If adorable animals spark some interest in dancing, here’s an offer you’ll enjoy.
SunDanz, Masala, and Swing Affair, which are South Florida-based dance troups, are performing and providing lessons 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at the Broward Humane Society in Dania Beach.
The fee is a minimum $5 donation for adults and a pet toy for kids.
The Humane Society of Broward is at 2070 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, 954-266-6848
The Atlantic Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is offering a few perks for Florida residents.
You’ll receive 30 percent off spa services, half off breakfast and half-off valet parking.
The Atlantic Hotel is at 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., 954-567-8020.
Half-price appetizers, two-for-one drink specials and a free buffet.
Those yummies are available during the Fun Fridays Hour Hour 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays at Stage 84, 9118 W. State Road 84, Davie 954-474-5040.
And there’s live music also.
Here’s a Sunday activitity packed with free entertainment.
Live music is the highlight of SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale Aug. 1 and other first Sundays of the month
The event is along Riverwalk, 20 N. New River Drive 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, phone 954-828-5363.
Are you ready to scream for ice cream?
Grab a friend and take this coupon to Baskin-Robbins, and if you buy one soft-serve cone, you can get one free.
The deal is good through Aug. 8.
National Lasagna Day is elicting a deal from Brio restaurants.
Dive into Lasagna Bolognese Al Forno for half price on lasagna day, which is Thursday, July 29. The offer is valid for dine-in guests only.
In Broward, Brio restaurants are at Gulfstream, 600 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach, 954-362-1600, and The Shops At Pembroke Gardens, 14576 SW 5th St., Pembroke Pines, 954-431-1341.
As a reminder, another Lasagna Day deal is from Buca di Beppo.
We missed the Smoothie King Summer Sampling Tour, but Smoothie King South Florida has sent us a couple of coupons to compensate.
With the coupon on the left, you can get any 20-ounce breakfast smoothie for $1.99 before 10 a.m.
With the second coupon, if you buy one smoothie, you get a second or lesser or equal value free.
The offers can’t be combined, and the two coupons are good through July 31. For a location in Broward, click here. The coupons are good only in Miami-Dade and Broward.
Several of our On the Cheap colleagues have done some work rounding up the best deals on school supplies this week, which is a big week for back-to-school sales. Florida’s sales tax holiday weekend is Aug. 13-15, but stores may offer bigger savings before then to get you in the door.
Jennifer at Fort Worth on the Cheap has the scoop on free backpacks (with rebate) at Staples and Office Max, and Madame Deals has the scoop on deals at CVS (scroll down to the bottom of the post).
Carolyn at Wichita on the Cheap has rounded up the rest of the school supply deals at major chain stores:
To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, Pei Wei is offering a special deal for diners on Monday, July 26.
Bring in this coupon and order any two entrees for $10. One coupon per person.
This could be a high-calorie week. Not only is Thursday National Lasagna Day, Friday is National Cheesecake Day.
In honor of National Cheesecake Day, The Cheesecake Factory will offer all its cheesecake desserts for half price on Friday, July 30. The offer is for dine-in guests only.
If you become a fan on Facebook, you can print out a coupon for a slice of cheesecake for $1.50 July 29 as well. Dine-in only, and you must present the Facebook invitation and your ID.
This photo, by the way, is the new Reese’s peanut butter chocolate cake cheesecake.
Salad. Wrap. Panini.
Order and pay for one of these items, and you’ll receive another item free. The free selection must be of equal value or less.
The deal is available at Salad Creations, 1805 N. Young Circle, Hollywood, through July 31, 954-251-1359.
Thursday, July 29, is National Lasagna Day. Who knew?
That means you can get a free lunch-size portion of lasagna at Buca di Beppo if you buy a small or large pasta or entree.
If you like to eat at Buca, pick up Sunday’s paper, which includes a coupon for $10 off a $20 purchase in the coupon supplements.
