Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to November! As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes cooler and drier, we look forward to the end of hurricane season with joyous anticipation for the holiday celebrations that are just around the corner.
Before we check this month’s upcoming events, a quick note of thanks for your continued support and to everyone who helped make the 2024 Ha-Ha’s for the Tatas Comedy Club presented by PuroClean an incredible success!
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, attendees, and supporters for coming out to watch Sarge and raise approximately $30,000.00 for Gilda’s Club South Florida, the American Cancer Society, and the Tamarac Employee Benevolent Fund. Click these links to see photos from the event and the video honoring cancer warriors, survivors, and those we have lost:
View photos from the event by visiting www.Tamarac.me/HahaPhotos.
View the video tribute by visiting www.Tamarac.me/HahaVideo.
View the video recap of the event by visiting www.Tamarac.me/HahaRecap.
While I hope to see you at next year’s event, now it is time to Save the Date – February 22, 2025, for the 2025 Furever Friends Pet Expo! Time to get ready to adopt your next furbaby or two and visit the various vendors!
Ready to teach me how to play chess at the 10th Annual Mayor’s Chess Challenge from 10:00 a.m. to noon, Saturday, November 2 at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard? This free event is for players of all ages and skill levels and moves throughout cities in Broward and Palm Beach County. For a complete schedule, please visit: www.SunriseFL.gov/Chess. Hope to see you there!
Don’t forget to move your clocks back at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, November 3rd, as Daylight Savings Time comes to an end. (More in “Important Reminders.”)
Come celebrate autumn with a splash at our Fall into Fun at the Pool event on Friday, November 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th Street. Join us for an evening filled with family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, a dazzling magic show, amazing balloon art, and so much more! The cost is $5.00 per guest.
It is my privilege to recognize our heroes who served our Country, and I’m so excited that this Veterans Day, we will be unveiling our next glass-etched panel of our Honor Wall, containing the names of 100 Veterans who have called Tamarac home! Please join me in honoring the brave men and women who served in our military at our Veterans Day Ceremony, beginning at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Boulevard. The Tamarac Veterans Affairs Committee will be collecting donations of non-perishable food, toiletry items, socks and hand towels to support the needs of homeless Veterans. On Veterans Day, and every day, we celebrate the patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good that our Veterans embody. THANK YOU, VETERANS!
Then on Thursday, November 14, it is a pleasure to assist CareerSource Broward in their support of our Veterans through the Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. Participants can pre-register to receive a full list of employers who will be there and the positions they’ll be looking to fill. Hundreds of jobs will be available! This event is open to the public, but the first hour is Veterans ONLY. Please use this link to register: www.bit.ly/p4p-2024. In addition to pre-registering, please remember to bring resumes and dress for success!
Want to burn some calories to prepare for the holiday treats that are before us (or if you are still eating Halloween goodies)? Then join us for our next free Move with the Mayor session, which will be a Power Circuit class, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Save 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 2 for our last Zumba class of the year! (We should have the 2025 schedule to you next month.)
Also on the 16th, Tamarac Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an Alumni & Community Celebration, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the school, 7601 N. University Dr., in the South parking lot. Come enjoy music, food trucks, games, and face painting in celebration of 50 years of learning and growing at Tamarac Elementary!
Visiting family or have family visiting you? Want to make sure you don’t have any residual aftermath or anything to derail your plans? Then, it’s time to get your flu shot! It has been a pleasure to partner with Walgreen’s to offer FREE (with most insurance) flu vaccinations from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21st, at the Tamarac Community Center. Walk-ins welcome! Other vaccines are also available. Be sure to bring your photo ID and insurance card with you. Vouchers are also available on a first-come, first-served basis for those under 65 and without insurance.
Nothing kicks off Thanksgiving quite like the City’s Turkey Trot! Hope you and your family will join us at the 44th Annual 5K throughout the City. We’ll start off promptly at 7:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28th, at City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue. Register at: www.RunSignUp.com/TamaracTurkeyTrot. This event is great for all ages; participants can run, jog, or walk. It’s the perfect way to make room for your Thanksgiving goodies!
Important Reminders
- Daylight Savings Time returns this month on Sunday, November 3rd! Remember to “Fall back” by setting your clocks back one hour the night before. Take advantage of this time change to install or check the batteries in your smoke detector, as well as double-check your emergency plan and go-bags.
- Ready for fresh produce, delicious bites, pet treats, artisanal goodies, and more?! Come by the Tamarac Community Farmer’s Market, at Tamarac’s Veterans Park, 8501 N. University Dr., from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Sunday.
- Don’t miss Food Truck Fridays the last Friday of every month between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. Stop by with the family and choose from various delicious food vendors. There’ll be lots of fun, music, and games for everyone to enjoy!
- If you or someone you know is in need, the City of Tamarac’s food pantry is available. Please contact the Social Services department at 954-597-3642 or go to the website: Tamarac.org/SocialServices. For additional services please visit FeedingSouthFlorida.org, 211-Broward.org, or adrcbroward.org for resources. Also, our Award-Winning Pet Pantry remains open to assist pet parents.
- Remember to use our other Award Winner – the “See, Click, Fix” online platform, where you can share compliments, provide feedback, and submit City of Tamarac service requests. To get started, please visit www.Tamarac.org/Help. Let’s make Tamarac Shine Together!
- Remember, weekend and nighttime code enforcement is now available! Please call 954-531-3928 if you have any issues or concerns. Assigned officers will be monitoring that line. This number is also published on the City’s website.
For today, and every day, and especially in honor of Veterans Day:
- remember those who died unnecessarily;
- thank all of our first responders and servicemen and women who protect us;
- thank those who are preparing to be our future defenders;
- thank their families as well;
- thank the unsung heroes, and
- remain proud to be living in our wonderful Country!
Happy Veterans Day, Diwali and Thanksgiving!
Warmest regards,
️ Michelle
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