|
Live music, Financial education, Solid waste workshop and more.
Live outdoor music Friday and Saturday
It’s a big weekend for music with events on Friday and Saturday.
It starts with our monthly Rock the Park at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7 at Pine Island Park. The band is Sippin Fire, which plays a mix of rock from various artists. Food trucks begin serving at 6 p.m.
A quick side note: I’m seeing balloons – the ones you can buy at Publix and party stores – frequenting our park, and sometimes slipping away into the skies. Balloons are not allowed in our parks because of environmental concerns. (Please don’t put me in a bad spot trying to police on a fun night. Thanks.)
|
Then from 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, the Plantation Chamber of Commerce presents a Celebrate Plantation: Moonlight Concert and Business Expo at the Fountains, 801 S. University Drive.
There will be business vendor booths and music, headlined by Only in America, a band playing the songs of the country duo Brooks and Dunn. (Fun fact: “Only in America” is one of their songs.) The band is set to start at 6:30 p.m.
Face painters, robot stilt walkers, food vendors and a performance by Miss Tracy Sings promise a night of entertainment for the entire family.
|
Youth grants for climate action
Broward County has been selected to participate in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. This program will distribute $1,000 - $5,000 grants to youth ages 15-24 who work to address climate change in the county.
Broward County can distribute a total of $50,000 to new youth-led climate initiatives such as tree-planting campaigns to recycling and waste reduction campaigns. Broward County is one of only 100 municipalities to receive this grant.
To apply, click here!
Get a financial education
In an attempt to improve residents’ financial literacy, the city has launched KOFE: Knowledge of Financial Education in partnership with Consolidated Credit.
Topics include budgeting advice, foreclosure prevention education, how to improve your credit score and counselling for debt and repayment options. Call 844-285-9424 to confidentially speak with a financial coach.
Go to Plantation.kofetime.com portal to set up a free account and take advantage of the tools and information to start your financial wellness journey.
|
Preparing for the future
Broward County Mayor Beam Furr, Broward Chief Resiliency Officer Jennifer Jurado and others spoke at Resilient Broward: Economic Strategies and Solutions for Our Future at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Portions of the program included explaining ways to reduce property damage from flooding due to sea level rise and other challenges.
To see the 95-page slides, click here.
Colorectal cancer awareness
South Plantation High student Garbriel Gajdek spearheaded a proclamation declaring March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Gajdek is a junior advocate for Fight Colorectal Cancer. His mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 40 but has recovered and been cancer-free for the past five years.
“It is my goal to inform people that colorectal cancer is no longer an old person disease,” he said. “Anyone can get a devastating diagnosis.” Go to FightColorectalCancer.org.
|
Solid waste workshop
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss solid waste and recycling. If you have been following events in Miami-Dade or Broward counties in recent months, you know that the issue of where and how we dispose of our garbage, and what comprises “garbage”, has reached critical mass.
Todd Storti, executive director of Broward County’s recently formed Solid Waste Disposal and Recyclable Materials Processing Authority (SWA), will lead the workshop. The SWA, a group of leaders from Broward County and 28 cities, is developing a master plan of operations. It will guide the SWA as to the types and capacity of disposal facilities needed. The master plan is anticipated to be completed by August of this year.
Mr. Storti’ s presentation will include general information about the SWA, its mission and the status of the master plan.
40 years for Danny Pollio
Utilities Director Danny Pollio marked his 40th anniversary with the city.
On Feb. 26, he was lauded at the City Council meeting with an outpouring of support from his employees and colleagues.
The next day he barbecued ribs, chicken and pork for his Utilities Department and guests.
The barbecue also marked the ribbon-cutting of a new generator storage building adjacent to Plantation Water Treatment Plant. Congrats Danny!
|
Events
March 7: Rock the Park at Pine Island Park featuring Sippin Fire (rock legends tribute band). Food trucks begin serving at 6 p.m. and music kicks off at 7 p.m.
March 8: Water Matters Day 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Tree Tops Park. This event brings interactive educational booths and displays for Broward residents, giveaways, food trucks, children's activities and more. Our Utilities Department will have a booth and our Parks and Recreation Department will be there to accept the NatureScape Emerald Award from Broward County for our Community Garden program.
March 8: Moonlight Concert and Business Expo, 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Fountains, presented by the Plantation Chamber of Commerce. "Only in America," a Brooks and Dunn tribute band, is the headline performer.
March 15: Touch-a-Truck 9 a.m. - noon at the Plantation Equestrian Center. Children will be able to get up close and touch a police car, fire engine, construction vehicles and more. There will also be pony rides and hayrides. A horn-free hour will be available from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
|
Meetings
March 6: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
March 10: Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Board at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
March 12: Solid Waste workshop at 5 p.m. followed by CRA and City Council at City Hall.
View all 2025 meetings and events by visiting Plantation.org/Calendar.
|
