VIRTUAL POPCORN FUNDRAISER: Place your order at the Pop-Up-Store to support the African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC) of Palm Beach County. Open 24 hours beginning 7 a.m. on Thursday July 14 through July 17, striving to raise funds to promote community programs and provide housing for African American historical artifacts such as the Hudnell Collection.

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SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: Parents and guardians may submit their Phase III application online at browardschools.com/schoolchoice for magnet programs and school reassignments at schools that have available seats. The application window will be the last opportunity to apply for before the 2022/23 school year, which begins on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Parents and guardians whose students are new to Broward County Public Schools may visit any district school by Thursday, July 14, to request and receive a required student number to apply prior to the deadline.

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CALL FOR FOOD DONATIONS: The Salvation Army of Broward County is in dire need of non-perishable items to replenish food pantry to assist residents in immediate need. Food drop-offs can be made between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., 1445 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Distributions take place each Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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MLK PEN & PENCIL PEACE CAMP: The Martin Luther King Jr. Coordinating Committee hosts the annual program enabling boys and girls to improve their reading, writing, artistic and musical skills, Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 16 and 23 at the In Time Church of God in Christ Fellowship Hall, 1025 7th St., West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-4682.

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SOUNDS OF LITTLE HAITI: Family-friendly live outdoor concert hosted by Mecca Grimo, featuring Miami’s own Nulook Konpa band led by Arly Larivière, July 15, 6 – 11 p.m. at Little Haiti Cultural Complex, 212 NE 59th Ter., Miami. $5 in advance, $35 VIP. Visit Eventbrite.com or call 305-328-8599.

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MIAMI GARDENS STREET FAIR & MARKETPLACE: Support local small businesses, July 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., NW 183rd St. and NW 27th Ave., Miami Gardens. Back-to-school edition, free bookbags and school items while supplies last. Visit Eventbrite.com or call 305-622-8000 ext. 2789.

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HIDDEN HISTORY OF AFRIKA: Series with guests lecturers Drs. Leonard and Rosalind Jeffries, continues Saturday, July 16, 2 – 5 p.m. at 3113 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach. Visit Eventbrite.com or call 720-839-8721 or 954-588-1964.

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"3 FAITHS-ONE TRADITION”: Interfaith panel discussion, Sunday, July 17, 12:30 p.m., Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables. Free event with lunch served, moderator Bea Hines, Miami Herald. RSVP at Eventbrite.com or call 305-283-2261.

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VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUMS: The League of Women Voters of Broward County is hosting or co-hosting via livestream to the league Facebook page in advance of the Aug. 23 election. No account needed, go to https://www.facebook.com/BrowardLWV/ or type @BrowardLWV in your browser. Forums will be recorded and uploaded to the league YouTube channel for later viewing: July 19, 7 p.m. – County Court Judicial Candidates July 20, 7 p.m. – Circuit Court Judicial Candidates 

July 21, 6 p.m. – County Commission Districts 8 & 9 (co-host Urban League) July 26, 6 p.m. – School Board District 5 (co-host Urban League) More forum dates will be posted at https://lwvbroward.org. Scroll down to "2022 Election News and Information" and view calendar on the right side.

VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUMS: The League of Women Voters of Broward County is hosting or co-hosting via livestream to the league Facebook page in advance of the Aug. 23 election. No account needed, go to https://www.facebook.com/BrowardLWV/ or type @BrowardLWV in your browser. Forums will be recorded and uploaded to the league YouTube channel for later viewing: July 19, 7 p.m. – County Court Judicial Candidates July 20, 7 p.m. – Circuit Court Judicial Candidates

July 21, 6 p.m. – County Commission Districts 8 & 9 (co-host Urban League) July 26, 6 p.m. – School Board District 5 (co-host Urban League) More forum dates will be posted at https://lwvbroward.org. Scroll down to "2022 Election News and Information" and view calendar on the right side.

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MIAMI 4 SOCIAL CHANGE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL: Featuring Fab 5 Freddy, American filmmaker, hip hop pioneer and original host of Yo! MTV Raps, the 7th annual event presented by URGENT, Inc., is set for July 21-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, 17011 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. Attendees can expect standout youth films, a pitch competition, master classes, keynote sessions, award presentation, red carpet photos with celebrity guests, a robust schedule of 70 short films, documentaries, music videos, animation and live action screened over the two days. Youth creatives present their work, network, and learn about filmmaking from industry professionals, teaching artists, and peers through workshops and panel discussions. Filmmakers also compete for top honors and are highlighted during the awards ceremony. Youth tickets $5, adults $20, limited free tickets available. Visit urgentinc.org/youth-film-festival.

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STAGED READING OF “SEEKING”: The new play by Art Prevails Project founder Darius Daughtry, one of South Florida’s best-known poets, authors, directors and educators, takes the stage in the Abdo New River Room at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, July 23 at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 24 at 6 p.m. “Seeking” follows a young musician’s quest for independence as he discovers that finding his future hinges on his family’s past. Audiences are invited to provide feedback to the author in chat-backs after each performance. The staged reading, in which actors are on script without sets and costumes, is part of the center’s Arts for Action: Black Voices initiative to use the arts as a catalyst to heighten awareness, deepen knowledge, and mobilize action on social justice issues. Tickets $15 online at BrowardCenter.org, Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 954-462-0222 at the center’s box office.

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WOMEN’S SUMMER LUNCHEON: The nonprofit Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation is “Celebrating and Honoring Prominent Women With a Summer Flair” on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 1835 NW 54th St., Miami, featuring Agnes Rolle Morton, the Rev. Dr. Carol Nash-Lester, and Marilyn Dean Randall. Tickets $25, table of six $150, email lemoncitycommunity@gmail.com or call 305-923-2533 or 305-635-8767.

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FREE SUMMER MEALS JUST TEXT “FOOD”: When school is out many programs kids rely on for critical meals disappear. Programs run by local schools and community groups can help fill the gap at no cost. No Kid Hungry makes it quick and easy for families to find their nearest summer meal site at familiar places like parks, pools, libraries and rec centers. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can simply text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 to find free summer meals in their community.

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MARVIN DIXON 50 SHADES OF COMEDY: Dixon brings his signature style to Stage 954 alongside friends Big Talle, Donte Ray and Shaun Jones on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. Attendees must be 21-plus. Tickets $25-$30, VIP table $60 per person. The Casino @ Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach, continues to salute South Florida teachers all summer long through Sept. 21 as educators can enjoy a 15% discount for every performance in the Summer Concert Series using the promotional code TEACH15OFF.

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