Want to know what the life of an artist is really like? Then you need to join us for Blended Conversations. Guests are encouraged to join in as local artists share their real and raw stories about being a creative in today’s world.  The events will take place at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center and will feature special live performances, and light refreshments will be served. The first Conversation will be with singer/songwriter CriStyle Renae.  For tickets and more information, www.ccpompano.org or call 954-545-7800.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Beginning May 13th, qualifying Broward County residents who want to make improvements to their home irrigation system can receive rebates ranging from $200 to $600. Broward County is introducing a new Irrigation Improvement Rebate Program promoting high-tech EPA WaterSense®labeled devices such as weather-based timers and pressure regulating sprinklers for residential use. Participants can choose from four different rebate options.

MIAMI —Miami-Dade Parks wants to remind and encourage boaters who make our beautiful blueways a part of their park experience, to fully inspect their vessels, ensuring that all equipment is in good, serviceable condition and that life jackets are on board, and to register for free Miami-Dade Marina SMS Alerts here. This service keeps boaters up to date on issues like hazardous weather conditions and boat ramp closures and reopenings via email or text alerts on their mobile phones. 

TALLAHASSEE — During May’s Older Americans Month, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is visiting two Palm Beach County Senior Centers on Tuesday, May 14. 

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Broward County and Kiwanis Divisions 23 and 24 are once again partnering for Christmas In July to benefit homeless children in our community and help them prepare for the upcoming school year. This year, the number of homeless children in Broward County's school system reached 4,479, the highest number ever. Christmas in July will be relied upon to help meet their needs as in years past. Find out how you can help.

Grenadian-born Sir Alister McIntyre, a former secretary general of the 15-member Caribbean community (CARICOM) grouping and University of the West Indies vice chancellor, has died. He was 87.

A parade, featuring music, food and artifacts from Haiti, will highlight the “Haitian Flag Day Festival” this month in Lake Worth, Florida.

The American Friends of Jamaica will host its 15th annual Jamaica Charity Gala in Miami this month .

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – Dozens of northwest Miami-Dade children and adults turned out to see the computer-animated superhero film “Incredibles 2” at Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan’s March 22 movie night event at Lake Stevens Park.

MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, under the Office of Community Advocacy, will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, 6th Floor Conference Room.

MIAMI —The Full Moon Yoga Series at the Deering Estate provides an opportunity to enjoy the sunset and end of the day while welcoming the full moon at one of the most beautiful settings in Palmetto Bay. Each session will host a guest or special theme to make for a unique experience. The next session is on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. 

MIAMI – The two-day 29th Annual Asian Culture Festival coincided with the 90th anniversary of the Miami-Dade Parks, on March 2-3, 2019. More than 10,000 people celebrated the diversity of the Asian cultures through an enchanting journey of music and dance, performances, demonstrations, arts, and hand crafts, highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Asian cuisine at the Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, FL.