Tamarac Mayor Michelle J. Gomez {City of Tamarac}
Dear Neighbors,
Welcome to October, a time when the nights grow longer and the weather begins to cool. We’ve got lots of fun activities for you and the family to enjoy all month long!
Looking for a furbaby to join your family? Broward County Animal Care makes it easy with its “Fall in Love – Empty the Shelter” FREE pet adoption campaign from October 1 through the 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Broward County Animal Care, 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. The Bissell Pet Foundation will cover adoption fees, and all adopted pets will be fully vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped! Residents can view potential pet matches online here: www.broward.org/Animal/Pages/adoptions.aspx
Looking for a great job opportunity in the growing manufacturing sector, or know someone who is? Don’t miss CareerSource Broward’s Manufacturing Career Fair next Thursday, October 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at CareerSource Broward, 2550 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Connect with employers who are hiring NOW and offering benefits that may include paid vacation, sick leave, and paid tuition! Use this to register: https://bit.ly/csbdmcf
On Saturday, October 5, this year’s NAMIWalks Broward County, an annual 5k walk to raise funds and bring awareness to the importance of mental health and wellness, will take place at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314. Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m., and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. Together, we can reduce the stigma associated with mental health and help everyone get the support they need!
Also, on the 5th, you won’t want to miss our annual Community Garage Sale, held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – with vendors set up from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. – at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. Vendor registration is full, so plenty of treasures will be on display! If you’re interested in joining the waitlist, please call the Tamarac Recreation Center at (954) 597-3674 and leave your first and last name, phone number, and the number of spots you’d like to purchase. You will be contacted if space becomes available.
Finally, on the 5th, Tamarac Fire Rescue and Tamarac Firefighters Benevolent Association present an Open House and Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station 15 (6000 Hiatus Road) from 9:00 a.m. to noon for a yummy breakfast! There will be educational activities, car seat safety checks, Fire truck demonstrations, and an appearance by Sparky the Fire Dog! The cost is $10.00 per person, but kids 12 and under eat free! Proceeds will go to the Tamarac Firefighters.
Please join the BSO Tamarac deputies who keep our community safe at the “National Night Out Against Crime” and “National Faith & Blue” event on Monday, October 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the BSO Tamarac District Office, 7515 Pine Island Road. This family-friendly evening is a great opportunity to meet the deputies who patrol our streets so that together, we can promote safety, understanding, and unity in our city! Please contact Deputy Jennifer Marion at (954) 720-2225 for more information.
On October 16, the Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is presenting its 2024 Women In Pink Luncheon. Special guest Lori Parrish, former Broward County Board Member, former Broward County Commissioner, and former Broward County Property Appraiser, will be the speaker along with special guests Pamela Pacheco, business coach, brand strategist, and international speaker, and Hyvelle Ferguson David, TEDx speaker and Founder, Heart Sistas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented women to take control of their health. The luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center Ballroom (8601 W. Commercial Blvd.) and is open to everyone. There is a $45 cover charge. Please RSVP to TNLCOC.org or email any questions to peter@tamaracnorthlauderdale.org.
Please join me for our next free Move with the Mayor session as we build strength and flexibility with Yoga at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd. And mark your calendar for November’s Power Circuit class, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Dr.
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? It’s a pleasure to partner with Walgreens to offer FREE (with most insurance) flu vaccinations this month and next! The shots are available from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, and Thursday, November 21, 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.
Are you ready to get in the spooky spirit? Bring the family and enjoy our Halloween Hoopla on Friday, October 18th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tamarac Park, 7501 N. University Drive. This FREE event for all ages will include music, arts & crafts, bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, prizes, candy, and more. The first 500 kids will receive a free bag of treats!
The Halloween fun continues during the day on Saturday, October 19, with the Great Pumpkin Splash from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Caporella Aquatic Center, 9300 NW 58th Street. Enjoy some spooky water fun in the floating pumpkin patch, along with picking and decorating pumpkins, a magic show, and balloon art for a day of fun for the whole family! There is a $5.00 fee per guest, and pre-registration is required using this link: www.Tamarac.me/Events. For more information, call 954-597-3660 or visit www.Tamarac.org/SecialEvents.
Get ready to laugh and enjoy your evening on Saturday, the 19, in recognition of WoMen’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Please join us for the 2024 Ha-Ha’s for the Tatas presented by PuroClean as we laugh the evening away at Colony West with our headliner, the one and only SARGE, while supporting a great cause! Tickets are now available for this cancer awareness fundraiser by using this link: https://tamarac.me/hahas or email me at Michelle.Gomez@Tamarac.org or MayorGomezEvents@tamarac.org for more information about the event or how to make a donation. Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the chef’s signature specialty hors d’oeuvres, soft drinks, and a cash bar. The Program starts at 8:00 p.m. and includes a silent auction, live auctions, and a side-splitting comedy show! Discounted rooms for the event are also available at the Fairfield by Marriot. Use this link to reserve your room at the discounted rate: https://bit.ly/HahasMarriott. Proceeds from this event will be distributed to the American Cancer Society, Gilda’s Club, and Tamarac Employees Benevolent Fund.
Local Reminders
- 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/SocialServicesplease. 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!
- BIG NEWS! Code enforcement is now available on weekends and nights! 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.
L’Shana Tovah to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and happy Hispanic Heritage Month and Halloween!
Warmest regards,
️ Michelle
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