Hollywood Months

Plan your entire month at a glance with the calendar of events at Hollywood, Florida's official website. Links within each date give you more information so you can choose what is right for your family.

Live from South Florida It's Saturday Night!

LIVE From South Florida: It's Saturday Night!

This Saturday, prepare to laugh 'til you cry... all while supporting a good cause!
 
Gilda's Club South Florida will host its signature fundraising event on Saturday, March 16th at the Signature Grand. This year's comedy event stars Brian Bradley and Tom Ryan.

The evening begins Saturday, March 16th at 6:30pm with the Cocktail Reception, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. At 8pm- dinner, live auction and the comedy show will take place.

Signature Grand
6900 W State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317

Tickets for this laugh-out-loud event are available online.

For information on sponsor packages, tickets, or how to donate to the auction, contact Kim Kohl at 954-763-6776 or email.

Traveling Through Daylight Savings Time

Spring Ahead!

If you’re traveling in the U.S. this spring, don’t forget Daylight Saving Time (DST) is Sunday March 10th! Make sure to keep in mind these areas that do not participate in DST:

• Arizona
• Hawaii
• Puerto Rico
• Virgin Islands
• American Samoa
• Guam
• Northern Mariana Islands

Also note that parts of Canada do not follow DST. For more information on DST, visit Wikipedia and search “Daylight saving time around the world.”

Friday Night Movie

Watch The Blind Side in Downtown Hollywood this Friday!

Bring your family to this FREE movie event in Downtown Hollywood on February 22th!

Each Friday ArtsPark will be showing a free family friendly flick, so come on down! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and sit back for an evening of fun...

This week's feature will be The Blind Side, a touching sports drama based on the book by Michael Lewis.

The show starts at 8pm and runs until approximately 9:30pm.

Showing at:
ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater
1 Young Circle
Hollywood, FL 33020

For more information call 954-921-3500 or visit Hollywood Events for a full list of featured films.

Super Saturday

Super Saturday: Giving and Receiving Support February 9th

Enjoy a free workshop all about Love this Saturday!

On Saturday, February 9th, join Gilda's Club and LivinG PromiseS learning how to give and receive support in a compassionate and rewarding way. This FREE workshop includes Valentine's Day arts and crafts, support, and other fun surprises!

A light lunch will be provided. The featured speaker is Gina Larsen, a young cancer survivor who has found her own way to give and receive support through blogging.

The day starts promptly at 11:15am with the check-in and family raffle and goes until approximately 1:30pm.

The location is Gilda's Club South Florida:
119 Rose Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

To RSVP call Gilda's Club at 954.763.6776 or email Betsy.

En Plein Air Live Painting Competition

Downtown Hollywood ArtWalk Saturday January 19th: Live 3-hour Painting Competition En Plein Air.

Enjoy a special evening of art and music in downtown Hollywood this Saturday!

This Saturday evening from 7pm to 10pm, visit Downtown Hollywood to see a variety of art galleries and businesses showcasing local, regional and international artwork.

In addition, come out to see a 3-hour live painting competition in Downtown Hollywood. It will take place outdoors at the Comfort Zone Studio & Spa from 1pm to 4pm, with the pieces on display at 5pm. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

There are three categories:
Plein Aire Competition (Must be live painting of Downtown Hollywood)
Plein Aire Fun (Anything goes)
Plein Kids- 16 & Under (Anything goes)

In order to enter the competition, registration is $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event.

Plein Kids Category is free to enter.

If you have any additional questions, please call the Comfort Zone Studio & Spa at 954.923.2030 or contact Larry Joe Miller at 954.257.6862, or by email.

Click here for more details on the ArtWalk and En Plein Air.

Murder Mystery

ACTORS WITH A CLUE

Hooray for Holly-Weird!

Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center
1770 Monroe Street
Saturday, January 12, 2013 • 2:00 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of excitement and intrigue as the audience helps solve the mysterious murder surrounding a movie premiere. This comedic murder mystery will have the whole family on the edge of their seats as some big movie star characters fight at a chance to be in Cecil B. DePill's next big release "The Wind Be Gone." We invite you to dress up as your favorite movie star to get into character as the mystery unfolds. You might even get a chance to be in a supporting role on stage. FREE admission.

Information: 954-921-3274 • artandculturecenter.org

Veteran's Day BBQ

Are you a veteran or know someone who has served in the United States Armed Forces? If so, the City of Hollywood will host the second annual Veterans Day Barbecue on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at T.Y. Park, Corporate Pavilion # 12, 3300 N. Park Rd, Hollywood from noon to 4 p.m. to honor men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces. Mayor Peter Bober and member of the Hollywood City Commission will join with volunteers to serve a free barbecue lunch to attendees.

All Hollywood-area veterans are welcome. The event will feature free hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, salads, and beverages and ice cream donated by Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor. Activities include a performance by the Florida National Guard’s 13th Army Band, a world map for veterans to show where they served, an inflatable obstacle course sponsored by Landmark Funeral Home, games and potato sack races. Veterans who attend can exchange their park entry ticket for a raffle ticket for a drawing of a $100 gift certificate to GG’s Waterfront Bar and Grill in Hollywood.

Event capacity is 500 people. Park admission is $1.50. Children 5 and under are admitted into the park free of charge.

WHAT: Hollywood Mayor Peter Bober and Hollywood City Commissioners to host Veterans Day Barbecue

WHEN: Sunday, November 11, 2012 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: TY Park, Corporate Pavilion (#12), 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood
Source: Hollywood FL

Packing - City Trip

Fly easily without checking a bag and have everything you need for a city trip with these tips from Town and Country Magazine:

I never check a bag. As a result, my luggage is never lost and it always arrives at my destination at the same instant I do. Over the years I've saved hundreds of hours by avoiding the baggage carousel.
Rolling suitcases are easy to manage and, in fact, make very nice ottomans during airport waits. I've done seven days on the dressy Orient-Express and seventeen days adventuring in Costa Rica with just carry-ons, and I can promise that if you pack wisely, you will have all you need and want for a five-day city trip that involves business and pleasure.
The strategy for a carry-on-only trip also includes a tote bag with a zipper. It absorbs all my personal items for the flight, from iPod to paperbacks to pashmina. I take a couple of envelope purses (one is tucked in my suitcase; the other is in my tote), which take up minimal space and serve for dressier occasions. The other key rules are a simple color palette -- neutrals, few prints -- and clothes that do dual duty.

What to Bring

IN YOUR CARRY-ON
· 3 pairs of pants (two for business, one pair of jeans)
· 2 skirts
· 2 jackets (a lightweight blazer and a suit jacket that can be dressed up or down)
· 5 tops (three business, two casual, one of which is a white iron-free blouse)
· 1 white T-shirt, which can be worn under a jacket or at the gym
· 3 cashmere cardigans (one black, one cream, one in a bolder color)
· 1 dress for evening, business or pleasure (a simple shift works best)
· 2 or 3 scarves (they're light and easy to pack)
· 3 pairs of shoes (pack two pairs -- one comfortable pair for business, one for pleasure -- and wear a pair of flats on the plane)
· 5 sets of underwear
· 5 pairs of socks, panty hose or tights
· A few pieces of distinctive (mostly inexpensive) jewelry, plus a small jewelry holder
· 1 or 2 envelope purses or clutches
· 1 mini umbrella
· Lightweight sleepwear
· Gym clothing (including yoga pants and packable athletic shoes)
· Lightweight stretch cord for easy exercises
· Chargers
· First-aid/medical supplies 

IN YOUR TOTE BAG
· Cosmetics kit, including liquids in a quart-sized plastic bag
· Comb and brush
· Prescriptions
· Personal electronics: laptop (optional, though one of the thinnest on the market is the Apple MacBook Air), BlackBerry, iPod, camera or iPhone
· Pashmina
· Paperbacks and magazines
· Travel wallet able to hold driver's license, passport, credit cards, itinerary and airline tickets
· Glasses, sunglasses, contact case

WHAT TO WEAR ON THE PLANE
· Pair of black pants (microfiber is good because it doesn't wrinkle)
· Cotton or cashmere top
· Suit jacket or cardigan
· Pair of flats
· Pashmina or cashmere stole
· Trench coat or lightweight parka

How to Pack

LAYER YOUR CLOTHES: First, pack the heaviest, most wrinkle-free items (pants, sweaters, jackets), then add the tops and lingerie.

FOLD CAREFULLY: Turn one jacket sleeve inside out. Tuck shoes into sides of bag. (For a packing demonstration, watch the video on modernbutlers.com.)

PACK LIQUIDS (no more than 3 oz each) in a one-quart ziplock plastic bag. Stow in your tote or an outside pocket of your carry-on to grab easily for security screening.

PROTECT ELECTRONICS that aren't in your handbag or tote by putting them into socks nestled inside packed pairs of shoes. Put jewelry into a pouch, and if it's good, further insulate it by placing the pouch amid socks or T-shirts in the center of your case. You could also carry jewelry in your tote or wear it.

IDENTIFY YOURSELF: Make sure there's a brightly colored nametag on your luggage, even if it's carry-on.

IDENTIFY YOUR BAG: If it's basic black, add a jaunty decal (I love reproductions of 1930s travel posters) in case you have to check it.

MEASURE YOUR BAG: The carry-on rule is no more than 45 linear inches, a combination of height, width and depth. Most 18- or 20-inch-high suitcases that aren't overstuffed will comply. The combined weight of your carry-on and personal items may be no more than 40 pounds. If you're worried your luggage might weigh too much (the surcharge is $50 and up), a digital bathroom scale will tell you. The best strategy is to start underweight so that you can shop at your destination.

Advanced Techniques

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT TAKING
· Linen or pleated clothes -- wrinkle city.
· A robe, a hair dryer or other items your hotel will have.
· Hardcover books. Instead, bring paperbacks and magazines.

Weekend Getaway Packing List

Prepare for a perfect weekend getaway with the family with this quick and convenient list of packing supplies from Family Fun to cover every member of the family:

MUST HAVE:

Wallet and/or purse and cash (sometimes we forget the most obvious things)

Credit cards and/or traveler's checks (plus list of numbers of both)
ID or driver's license
Car and house keys (plus duplicate sets kept in different bags)
Eye glasses and/or contact lenses (plus lens cleaner)
Sunglasses
Watch
Medical insurance cards
Prescriptions and other medications
Itineraries, tickets and reservation confirmations
Maps and directions
Totebag or backpack for day use
Camera and film
Books and magazines for kids and adults
Toys, playing cards, small games
Flashlight and batteries
Umbrella and rain jackets
Large plastic bags for laundry and wet items
Small plastic bags
Disposable wipes (or put damp paper towels in zippered plastic bags)
Pocketknife
Sunglasses
Travel alarm
Sewing kit
First-aid kit (see separate packing list)
Snacks/gum
Water/juice boxes, no-spill cups
Paper napkins/towels

CLOTHES:

Outfits for each day (place kids' outfits for each day in zip-top bags)

Undergarments
Sleepwear
Accessories
Bathing suits
Hats
Outerwear in winter
Sportswear if needed

TOILETRIES:

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss and mouthwash

Deodorant
Combs, brushes, hair accessories, blow dryer (if hotel does not provide one)
Shampoo and conditioner
Sunscreens and lip balm
Lotions
Insect repellent
Shaving supplies
Cosmetics
Nail clippers, scissors and emery boards
Tweezers
Cotton balls and/or swabs
Feminine hygiene items

FOR BABY:

Car seat

Diaper bag
Disposable diapers
Changing pad
Baby powder and lotion
Zippered plastic bags
Wet wipes
Bathing supplies
Nursing pads and burp pads
Bibs
Baby food and spoon
Bottles, nipples and caps
Formula and/or juice
Pacifiers
Changes of clothing
Jacket or sweater
Collapsible stroller with canopy or umbrella
Front or back child-carrying pack, or sling style
Blankets
Waterproof sheets
Bathing supplies
Large plastic bags for wet clothes (can also be used as a changing pad in a pinch)

NICE TO HAVE:

Room intercom
Night light
Radio/tape player, tapes, headphones and batteries
Frisbee, sports equipment
Guidebooks and brochures
Stain remover stick
Portable high chair or booster seat
Portable crib or playpen
Pillows
Outlet covers