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Free Toy Ice Cream Truck Project at Lowe’s

Patti — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:10:00 +0000

For youngsters who enjoy working with their hands, Lowe’s offers occasional free projects for kids. Among them is a hands-on project 10 a.m. May 26 at participating stores. Youngsters build an ice cream truck and decorate it with stickers and paperboard cut-outs. The workshops are free, and registration online is required.

Free string quartet concert in Hollywood

Patti — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:58:00 +0000

Performers from the Hollywood Philharmonic Orchestra are featured in a free show at the Hollywood Branch Library. The string quartet performs 2 p.m. May 12 at the library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., 954-926-2430

Nearby: Deal For Ne-Yo & Fontainebleau

Patti — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:00:11 +0000

Ne-Yo is performing poolside at the famous Fontainebleau hotel. Enjoy both — the hotel and the hot performer — with a package deal of $299. Gilt City is offering the deal, which is touted to be as a value of $450. The package includes guest accommodations for two May 11 or May …

Free Haagen-Dazs Cones May 8

Patti — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Enjoy a free treat at participating Haagen Dazs shops. Haagen Dazs shops are typically in shopping plazas and malls. Participating shops are serving free cones for Free Cone Day 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 8. It might be a good idea to phone first to see if specific shops are participating. To browse …

Groupon Getaways: Lake Buena Vista, Miami Beach, Daytona Beach, Mexico & More

Patti — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:39:40 +0000

Groupon Getaways travel deals include several deals in Florida. New Florida trips are Lake Buena Vista and Miami Beach. Other new travel deals trips include Vermont, Niagara Falls, Oregon, Denver, Mexico, Las Vegas, Hawaii and more. Most of the deals are about 50% off, and are available for about 10 days unless they sell …

Free Massages Tax Week

Patti — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:58:00 +0000

Tax-filing deals provide an opportunity to enjoy some luscious perks. Participating businesses in Florida are offering free HydroMassages by appointment April 16 to April 20. The list of participating businesses and a coupon for the deal is available on the HydroMassage web site.

Coupon: Free Auntie Anne’s Pretzel

Patti — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:11:13 +0000

For a free pretzel with purchase of a pretzel, log on to Facebook. Auntie Anne’s is offering a printable voucher to users who press the “like” button and answer a few questions. The coupon allows a free signature pretzel with purchase of another pretzel. The coupon is available to April 26.

$8 Off “Jew In Brooklyn” Show

Patti — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:09:45 +0000

Tickets to select shows at Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale are available for $8 off. The deal is for the Broadway hit A Jew Grows In Brooklyn. The show is March 29 to April 1. Some restrictions and exclusions, including weekend matinees, may apply. For the $8 savings, mention promo code BROOKLYN online, at the box office or …

Event At Park Offers Free Trees

Patti — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:58:27 +0000

Kids activities, educational displays and free native plants and trees are among the highlights at an annual event that focuses on using water efficiently. Musical entertainment and water-saving tips and techniques, such as rain barrels, are included. Broward Water Matters Day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10 at Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave., Davie. The park;s weekend …

Save On Renaissance Festival

Patti — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:53:58 +0000

Plenty of ways are available to save a few bucks on entry to the Florida Renaissance Festival in North Broward. The festival is at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach 10 a.m. to about 6 p.m. weekends February 11 to March 11, and Presidents Day February 20 Several types of $2 and $3 …