Yet another South Florida art institution is making sure that residents have plenty of artistic opportunities to explore at home. The Frank Art GAllery and the City of Pembroke Pines have introduced From the Frank to You, a free virtual learning space. “We are thrilled to be launching From The Frank to You and reconnecting with the
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Students at Florida Atlantic University’s The Florida Atlantic University’s Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School get a thorough education in robotics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. And, this month, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they got a real-world education in how what they’ve learned can help others. It all started when Giovana
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Art institutions around the world are reaching into homes all over the world through the internet, showcasing recorded performances and offering classes that are expanding people’s artistic horizons even as they shelter in place. And the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is no exception. Though closed, the museum has launched online content to
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While Broward Center for the Performing Arts has had to close its physical doors, it’s opened its virtual doors to South Florida residents. Fort Lauderdale’s destination for premier entertainment recently introduced online educational classes in acting, singing, dancing and improv through Broward Center Education at Home. Supported by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, the classes
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Broward College trains the health care workers of tomorrow in more than 17 different health science programs—a local education accomplishment possible through BC’s relationships with health care partners Broward Health Medical Center and Memorial Healthcare System. It’s a relationship that BC’s senior vice president of workforce education and innovation, Dr. Mildren Coyne, calls “symbiotic,” allowing
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Some who are social distancing are probably looking for a way to make virtual meetups with friends and colleagues a bit more fun. Miami’s Jungle Island has just the answer. The eco-adventure park has just introduced a way to invite a special guest to your next meeting on Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting or Houseparty. For $100, Jungle
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The Dan Marino Foundation continues to support those with developmental disabilities through offering virtual workshops that strengthen socialization skills. The free workshops will be offered monthly through June and are conducted by Marino Campus instructors through Zoom. The workshops are Personal Finance Basics (April 24), Leadership and Advocacy (May 22) and Networking 101 (June 19).
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In the more than 25 years that Mark Dhooge has been with Kids In Distress, he’s never seen anything affect the organization like the COVID-19 pandemic. And there’s little doubt that it’s the most unique challenge that the Wilton Manors-based agency has seen in its 40 year-history of following its mission to preserve families and
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While social distancing means we can’t enjoy art with other art lovers in person, there are still ways to be creative online. Fort Lauderdale-based arts incubator ArtServe will host virtual art events through April and May through online platforms such as Facebook Live, Zoom and Instagram. “The bright light in this crisis is being able to
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Before COVID-19, Broward 2-1-1 Broward’s helpline is available for free to those who need to be connected to community and health services. Now, with closures, layoffs and furloughs affecting the most vulnerable in our communities, the helpline is needed more than ever. Trained counselors provide referrals related to financial assistance, military and veterans, mental health,
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In the midst of the turbulence that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in the nonprofit sector, Our Fund Foundation has created a life-changing fun to aid LGBTQ+ nonprofit agencies in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Our Fund Foundation, South Florida’s only LGBTQ+ community foundation, started the Our Fund Resilience Fund with a goal of
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Last week, on April 8, the emergency team at Westside Regional Medical Center felt the community’s gratitude for their work in a tangible—and edible—way. Westfield Broward, the mall in Plantation, partnered with Buffalo Wild Wings to donate 150 meals to nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists and other staff members treating patients with COVID-19. This initiative is
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