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CSC Broward Trainings
#CSCBrowardTrains
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Documentation Tips, Tools & Techniques
Sept. 1 | Reg. Link |
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Be Your Own Bodyguard Out in the Field
Child Abuse & Neglect
Sept. 15 | Reg. Link |
Flier
The CSC Online Learning Center (OLC)
This is a free training website created for any person serving children and families in Broward County. The OLC offers quality and relevant courses that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere there is Internet access. Just register, enroll and view.
Get started now.
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Awards, Fundraisers & Community Service
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Adaptive Sports & Recreation Bowl-A-Thon
1st annual event with proceeds benefiting Memorial Rehab Adaptive Sports and Recreation Program.
Fundraiser for Memorial Foundation (Hosted by Miami Dolphins Linebacker Koa Misi)
Aug. 30 | 1 - 3:00 p.m.
Davie
Flier
Four Person Scramble - Shot Gun - Lunch & Awards - Hole in One Contest - Closest to the Pin Contest - Longest Drive - Door Prizes - Raffles & More! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Mount Bethel Human Services Corporation
Sept. 19
Plantation
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Conferences, Trainings
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ReadingPals
An early literacy initiative for children kindergarten through third grade. Use your unique talents and abilities to help kids succeed.
United Way Broward
Aug. 27 | 1 - 3:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
Reg. Link |
Flier
Continuing Education
Forensic Mental Health (9:00 a.m.), A Psychiatrist's Perspective on Spirituality (1:00 p.m.) -- choose one or both sessions. Lunch included for those attending both sessions.
Aug. 28
Fort Lauderdale
Reg. Link |
Flier
FLAKKA: The $5.00 Insanity
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), new drug use trends often burst on the scene rapidly. This has been the case with the use of a dangerous synthetic cathinone drug, Alpha PVP - popularly known as "Flakka."
Sept. 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 1 or 2:00 p.m.
Lauderhill
Reg. Link |
Flier
Florida Transportation Plan - Regional Workshop
Florida's transportation system supports the nation's 4th largest economy and 3rd largest population, provides 540,000 jobs, and directly affects our daily lives. FDOT recently completed the FMTP and is currently updating the FTP, SIS Policy Plan and modal system plans. This workshop is an opportunity for public input.
Now, more than ever, nonprofits in need of funding seek innovative, organizational structure while powering up their missions, visions and leadership.
FL Association of Nonprofits
Sept. 10 - 13
St. Petersburg
Foster Parent Class
Make a difference in a child's life. Come to the next parent information class! Bring a friend, and learn more about foster care.
National Youth Advocate Program
Sept. 12 | 10:00 a.m.
Deerfield Beach
"Advocacy through strong parental involvement." Please RSVP how many people will be coming from your unit. Childcare will be provided (RSVP number of children). Continental breakfast will be served.
Sept. 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunrise
Flier
Free event where participants who work with children ages birth to five can join the initiative to ensure every child is ready to learn to read before Kindergarten.
Sept. 17 | 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lauderdale Lakes
Who: Healthcare, MCH professionals who care for women, babies or families in the area of L&D, NICU, Nursery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, ER or Medical-Surgical departments.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County
Register via email by Sept. 18
Conference Sept. 25 | 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hollywood
Reg. Link (Blacktie) |
Flier
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Summit
Use your mind, not your body. Continental breakfast & lunch served.
OIC of South Florida in partnership with the
School Board of Broward County
Sept. 25-26
Fort Lauderdale
Pre-Registration Required |
Flier
Keynote Speaker: Marcia Barry-Smith. Topics: Financial Wellness. Includes breakfast & lunch, in-depth breakout sessions with local experts, shopping bazaar from local vendors, etc.
Sept. 26
Davie
Flier (Reservations required)
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ONGOING
CPR Certification
Offering American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR AED classes to educate, train and certify the community we serve.
Memorial Healthcare System
July - Dec. 2
Hollywood & Pembroke Pines
Flier
Volunteer Mentor Training
In just 30 to 60 minutes a week, a volunteer mentor can make a lasting impact in the life of a child. Join to provide our scholars the best resource they can have -- a mentor!
Take Stock in Children of Broward
Aug. 18 - Sept. 23 | Various times
Fort Lauderdale
Apply Online |
Flier
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Family Fun Night
If your family has lost a loved one, you are not alone. Join other grieving families for a fun, free afternoon at Sky Zone!
TrustBridge Health
RSVP by Sept. 9
Sept. 12 (event) | 1 - 3:00 p.m.
Pompano Beach
Inclusion Through Entertainment
Inviting you to this 2nd annual family day of fun, prizes and entertainment for all.
Disability Programs & Training
Sept. 13
Hollywood
Miss ARC Broward
Searching for a few more contestants! An inspiring two-day event with 20 girls ages 6-17 with disabilities participating in a supportive pageant environment.
ARC Broward
Contestant Application Deadline
Sept. 14
Fort Lauderdale (November event)
Free health assessments, nutrition education, social services, games, finger-printing/ID cards, haircuts, holiday portraits and more!
Nova Southeastern University
Sept. 20 | 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
* Teddy Bear Donations accepted through Sept. 17 for Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Interactive Teddy Bear Clinic -
Flier
Join us for a fun and informative day the whole family will enjoy! Parents can learn more about resources available through special needs organizations in Broward County, while kids can participate in a variety of exciting activities.
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital At Memorial
Sept. 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Davie
Duende!
Celebrate Duende...Where the soul expresses emotion through the arts!
Oct. 2 - 4
2nd Street corridor, from The Broward Center, to Riverwalk and Huizenga Plaza
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Additional Calendar 100 Events:
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ONGOING
Saturday Markets at Flagler Village
Support your local businesses and sample local culture! Honey, jam, quiche, pies, cookies, kale, callaloo, spinach, tomatoes, okra, peppers, plants, seeds and more.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
Flier
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Back-to-School Health Fairs, Immunizations & More
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Food, books, school supplies and more. Free to first 100 families. Kids must be in grades pre-k - 3rd.
Black Child Development Institute
Aug. 29 | 9:00 a.m. (Registration)
West Park
Free Back to School Immunizations
Don't miss the opportunity to have your child immunized before the start of school!
Florida Dept. of Health
August
Various locations
Flier (English, Spanish and Creole)
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Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center Open House
Guests will be able to participate in family-friendly activities, observe or take a sample class, enjoy light refreshments, tour the Education Center, meet the teaching artists, win prizes and register to win a fall class registration.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 29 | 1 - 4:00 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale
Upcoming Health & Wellness Events
Baptist Health South Florida
What's In Your Lunchbox
Aug. 29 | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Davie
Calling All Runners: Training for the Big Race
Sept. 1 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Weston
Rainbow Retreat Fall 2015
Experience a unique family grief program like no other. The Fall Rainbow Retreat is designed for families that have experienced the death of a loved one due to a stigmatic death -- suicide, homicide, murder, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. A family that grieves together - heals together.
Tomorrow's Rainbow
Reg. Deadline Sept. 4
Oct. 3 & 4
Recruiting Young Ladies to Join Program
Non-profit organization connecting youth with caring mentors with the mission of exposing teens to positive influences by educating them in areas such as self-esteem, college planning, financial well-being and social responsibility.
My Future My Choice Inc.
Starting Sept. 12 (every 2nd Saturday) | 10:30 a.m.
Fort Lauderdale
2015-16 Simulation Schedule
Give your high school student an opportunity to role-play a college student for a day.
GottaDo College | College Student Development Center
Sept. 14
Welcoming children, teens, young adults and families seeking support after the loss of a loved one. In partnership with VITAS Healthcare, the free Peer Support Groups run across Miami-Dade and Broward County. Offering a safe and comfortable environment for participants to explore their emotions along with their peers. Complimentary pizza dinner provided before all group meetings.
Every Wednesday of the month
Davie
Flier
YREADs
Free reading tutoring program for K-3rd graders. YREADs gives students the extra help they need to read on grade level.
YMCA of South Florida
As little as two hours a week (M-F, 3 - 6:00 p.m.)
Plantation Elementary
Flier
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Sea Turtles and Their Babies
Program features a one-hour presentation and lecture covering various topics such as species of sea turtles found in South Florida and identification of crawls and nests.
Anne Kolb Nature Center
Wednesdays & Fridays
July 1 - Aug. 28 | 8:00 p.m.
Hollywood
Free Zumba Class
Classes for children ages 7-12. Plan on your kids being active and dancing to their favorite music!
Baptist Health South Florida
Thursdays | 5 - 6:00 p.m.
Pembroke Pines
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Vanessa, who has two young sons, talks about being a recipient of the 2015 Broward's Back to School Extravaganza in Coconut Creek and discusses her decision to volunteer with her boys the next day at the Pembroke Pines Extravaganza event.
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