City of Oakland Park to hold grand opening of Phase I of City Park
From David Volz
City of Oakland Park leaders are excited about the grand opening of Phase I of City Park. The City will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate on Friday, October 21st at 10 a.m., at 3900 N.E. 3rd Avenue. People can enjoy free refreshments, tour the park and use the new amenities including the pickleball and basketball courts. Kids are invited to enjoy the new splash pad and accessible playground. City Park Phase I is the first completed bond project aimed at Building Our 2nd Century.
The City of Oakland Park is accepting grant applications from Non-Profit organizations that serve our community. The Non-Profit grant application cycle for FY2023 is open now through Monday, October 31st at 5 p.m. Grants will be awarded this fiscal year in the amount of $10,000. Organizations that would like to apply for aid during the 2023 fiscal year should complete and submit an application to the City’s Financial Services Department. Grants will be reviewed and awarded by the City Commission at a later date.
Pompano Beach to host a drone dhow
From David Volz
Pompano Beach will be the location of a production by Firefly Drone Shows. The evening sky will be filled with over 200 brightly lit drones in a choreographed presentation coordinated by world-class artists and engineers.
The show was scheduled as part of the opening of The Fisher Family Pier back in April. Unfortunately, a lightening show and torrential downpour took centerstage that night. But, the City promised this world-class event would return, and it will on November 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The pier will be closed for this event, but people are encouraged to relax on the beach as they gaze towards the heavens for a unique presentation that has delighted fans at global events like the Super Bowl and the Olympics.
