Deals For Camping In Broward Park

Skip the fancy resort. Maybe a tent — or a tepee — is is more your style.
Quiet Water Park  in Deerfield Beach is offering  specials on its rent-a-tent facilities and tepees to Oct. 1.
 These accomodations are equipped with water, electricity and other amenities.
The Family Fun Package is $55 for four people staying two nights on Fridays and Satudays. The package includes [...]

Deal For Museums and Attractions

If you enjoy exploring local venues, here’s an attractive  value.
Members of a participating museum or other organization enjoy free admission to all others in the pool during June.  The deal is the highlight of Broward Attractions and Museums Month, also known as BAMM. This is great, especially for those opting for stay-home vacations.
The 17 participating museums, cultural centers [...]

Earth Day Event At Heritage Park

Plantation Heritage Park is the venue for an Earth Day event packed with activities.
The moniker for the event is Earth Day Extravaganza. It’s Sunday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation.
Highlights include a bounce house and other kids’ activities, booths from various Broward County agencies [...]

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal

Folks seeking to discard electronics and other items not suitable for the regular trash, here’s a free event.
 Household waste and used electronics such as keyboards, motor oils, fax machines, rechargeable batteries and disc players may be dropped off pool supplies are accepted 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24.
The event is at 101 N. Andrews [...]

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal

Folks seeking to discard electronics and other items not suitable for the regular trash should take advantage of this free event.
 Household waste and used electronics such as keyboards, motor oils, fax machines, rechargeable batteries and disc players may be dropped off pool supplies are accepted 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10.
The event is [...]

Free Holiday Tree Recycling Programs

Recycle holiday trees through a free program offered at various parks.
The bare trees are recycled into mulch for landscaping.
The Broward Parks and Recreation Division’s Chip-A-Tree program accepts two trees per vehicle through Jan. 24 at various  parks. Most parks are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays, Wednesdays and some holidays.�
* Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., [...]

Free Recycling Event at Library

For America Recycles Day , enjoy a free presentation entitled “Wonderful World of Waste.”
The event features information about recycling and residential trash and includes prizes made from recycled materials.
The presentation is 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs.
From noon to [...]

40% off Food at Duffy’s Sports Grill

Duffy’s offer’s a 40 percent discount on food purchases weekdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
It’s one of the perks of signing up — for free — as a Duffy’s MVP member.
The various locations of Duffy’s Sports Grill restaurants in South Florida include 401 N. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, 954-429-8820, and 811 S. University Drive, [...]

Free Economic Empowerment Program

Women are the key focus of a free Economic Empowerment Expo.
The event, on Saturday Oct. 24, features exhibitors and speakers providing information on various topics including job searches, retraining, resume writing, interviewing, networking, small business, franchises and certification to do business with governmental agencies.
The expo is presented by Broward County Commission on the Status [...]

Free Info On Basic Auto Maintenance

Improve safety. Reduce air pollution. Save money.
These are among the various benefits of regular auto maintenance.  For National Car Care Month in October, the Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division is offering free educational programs revolving around basic maintenance, clean air and alternative fuels.
The free programs are —–
* Monday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m. [...]