Residents are able to receive vaccinations, nutritional advice and other free health resources while a health van is based at recreation facilities in Hollywood. The health van is in Hollywood for a limited time, and is offered different days at different venues. The resources are for kids and adults. Here is the schedule: 9 a.m. …
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If you’re a fashionista, then this Mana Fashion Earth Day event is for you: Explore EcoDenim via augmented reality, and a lot of other really cool stuff. Mana Fashion Services in Wynwood will host this three-day event to help educate the public in a series of free workshops about the ins and outs of sustainable …
Reducing water waste is kind to your wallet. And to the planet. As an incentive to replace old toilets with fresher versions that save water, rebates are offered to eligible Broward residents. The Broward Water Partnership offers rebates of $125 per toilet when replacing an older model with a more efficient, low-flow, WaterSense-rated toilet. Eligible …
It’s never wise to simply throw away important financial documents, especially because of the potential for identity theft or a data breach. Shredding documents is a good alternative. Photo: Office Depot / Office Max That’s why it’s important to take precaution with any documents containing personal information. And shredding those documents is one of the …
Free paper shredding and safe prescription disposal are offered by Broward Sheriff’s Office exclusively for Broward residents. Shred-A-Thon events are intended to avoid identity theft by shredding personal papers with private information. The events also accept old unused prescription medications for safe disposal. In fact, incentives are offered for turning in prescriptions. The reward is …
If you’d like homework help for your kids, local libraries in South Florida offer it online for free. At some libraries, in-person tutoring is available. Also, SAT prep is often is available at these libraries. To receive tutoring, you register with your personal library number to set up an online account. Obtaining a library account …
Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …
This two-day festival not only features the best that a flower show and expo has to offer, but it also will host many art exhibits, musical performances, dance showcases, educational sessions and a versatile vendors market. The festival takes place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 9 a.m. …
In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children’s Trust has expanded its Book Club! Get free monthly books by mail for your child – from birth until their fifth birthday. (The program originally targeted just 3-year-olds.) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …
There’s a new way to get around Boynton Beach, starting March 23, 2024. The service will be available on the following schedule: Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. All rides are available on-demand, and need to be booked via the Ride Circuit app …
Unfortunately, this benefit will disappear soon due to lack of Congressional funding: The FCC projects that households enrolled in the ACP will continue to receive the discount on their internet service through April 2024. If you qualify for Lifeline, you can get a monthly benefit of: Up to $9.25 off the cost of phone, internet, …
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