20th CONGRESSONAL DISTRICT CANDIDATES FORUM: The Urban League of Broward County and Urban League of Palm Beach County present on Thursday, Oct. 14, 6 to 8 p.m., moderated by Palm Beach Post Executive Editor Rick Christie and Barcadi Jackson, interim legal director of Children’s Rights, Southern Poverty Law Center. Broadcast live at:
• BECON-TV on Comcast/Xfinity channels 488 HD or 19, AT&T U-verse, Dish Network, and DIRECTV channel 63.
• Island-TV pn Roku streaming devices and on Comcast channel 578 Island-TV
• @ULBroward on Facebook and Youtube
• @UrbanLeaguePalmBeachCounty on Facebook
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BLACK PROFESSIONALS MONTH: Presenting nearly 60 virtual sessions ledby expert thought-leaders from around the world, including the U.S., SouthAfrica and Canada, including:
• Dr. Dennis Kimbrough, noted speaker and author, “Think and Grow Rich, a Black Choice,” (on several dates);
• Denise Kaigler, founder & principal, MDK Brand Management, “Mainstream to Top Tier,” (on several dates);
• Jerome Hutchinson, Jr., founder, ICABA World Network, “Servant Leadership,” (on several dates)
All events virtual, visit blackprofessionalsmonth.com.
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TAKE YOUR LOVED ONE TO THE DOCTOR MONTH: Upcoming events presented by Live Healthy Miami Gardens include the Health & Empowerment Virtual Summit on Thursday, Oct. 14 via Zoom (register via eventbrite.com); free screenings at various locations Oct. 19, 22, 23, 30 for oral health, blood pressure, blood glucose and mental health, measure for Body Mass Index (BMI), flu and COVID-19 vaccines, (Moderna, Pfizer & J&J) and COVID-19 testing. Visit livehealthymiamigardens.com.
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NEW SHOWS AT BROWARD CENTER:
• Slow Burn Theater Company reignites the stage with “Songs for a New World,” the first musical from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, a moving collection of songs examining life, love and the choices we make, through Oct. 24.
• The Art Prevails Project prevents “The Happening, a Theatrical Mixtape, Volume III,” celebrating women, their obstacles and achievements, through short plays interwoven with music, dance and poetry, written and directed by Darius V. Daughtry and featuring some of South Florida’s finest talent, through Oct. 17.
Tickets at browardcenter.org.
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FREE FILMS UNDER THE STARS: Miami Beach Announces the 12th season of the eight-month series featuring free weekly movies curated by the American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Bring a blanket, pack a picnic basket and arrive early to get a front-row lawn seat as you enjoy cinema on the beautifully manicured grounds of SoundScape Park at the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and 17 Street. Subscribe to receive weekly updates. For complete schedule visit mbartsandculture.org or call 305.673.7577.
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CARIBBEAN CULTURE FEST: The second annual event ushers in entertainers from Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Bahamas, Trinidad, Eritrea (East Africa) and Saint Lucia, and will include live entertainment from the best of the Caribbean cultural foods and crafts for all ages, Thursday, Oct. 14 to Sunday October 17, at venues including Truth Lounge, The Warehouse, and Miramar Regional Park,16801 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar. Tickets on sale via caribbeanculturefest.eventbrite.com.
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WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET: Voted best farmers market in the United States, takes place on the Great Lawn along the city’s waterfront 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., providing locally grown fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, plants, and specialty products. Free parking available at city-managed garages until noon, COVID-19 precautions remain in place. Visit wpb.org/events.
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LAS OLAS ART FAIR: More than 150 fine artists along the iconic boulevard at the free 34th Annual event, Oct. 16 – 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 620 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Visit artfestival.com.
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BLACK WORLD GUIDE ONLINE: The Miami-Dade County Black Affairs Ad-
visory Board partnered with several community organizations to compile a comprehensive list of the civic, professional, cultural, and business organizations that comprise the African Diaspora in the county. Visit miamidade.gov/advocacy/library/black-world-guide.pdf
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ARSHT CENTER ANNOUNCES 30 NEW SHOWS: Tickets available for new shows highlighted by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Visit the Adrienne Arsht Center box office at 305-949-6722 or arshtcenter.org.
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KRAVIS CENTER PUBLIC TICKET SALE: Either online at kravis.org or by phone at 561.832.7469, for the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hit series features seven top-touring shows, including “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” View the entire season brochure at kravis.org/brochure.
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UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY MAYORS’ GALA: The annual “Evening of Stars” on Saturday, Oct. 16, 6 – 10:30 p.m., at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, will honor stars in the community for their unwavering support during the pandemic. The evening will include a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, dinner and program highlighting the work United Way of Broward County accomplishes year-round and how they quickly pivoted to support the ever changing needs caused by COVID-19. Live entertainment by the Private Stock band, networking and dancing.
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RIVIERA BEACH JOB FAIR: The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Palm Beach County, Career Source Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County Community Services host on Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach. Call 561.355.4781 or email jboisver@pbcgov.org.
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MANUFACTURING JOB FAIR AT PBSC: Local manufacturers meet job candidates at free hiring event Friday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Palm Beach State College’s Public Safety Conference Center (PSD 108) on the Lake Worth campus, 4200 Congress Ave. Open to the public, priority entry to veterans (with military ID) from 9 to 9:30 a.m.Attendees encouraged to register with employflorida.com prior to the job fair, which will speed entry at the fair, and bring copies of their résumé. (On the website, click “Sign In” and select Option 3.) Employers interested in exhibiting should contact Victory Asher at vasher@careersourcepbc.com or call 561-340-1060, x2491 or 561-313-7447 (cell); or Allen Brake at abrake@careersourcepbc.com or 561.340.1060 x2491.
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