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The PATCH Hosts a Healthy Heart Event

Monday, March 20, 2017 - 3:19pm

Dania Beach, FL (January 11, 2017) – The Dania Beach PATCH (People's Access to Community Horticulture) Urban Farm and Market invites you to join us on Saturday, February 18th from 9:00AM - 1:00PM for a FREE health-conscious event for the whole family. Attendees will enjoy local exhibitors featuring Master Honey, Dried Golden Berries, Soaps, Reflexology and locally made bread, healthy samples, the PATCH organically-grown produce market, children's games, nutrition education, crafts, and more!

Volunteer opportunities are always available to sign up go to www.handsonbroward.org. EBT customers will receive a 50% discount an any PATCH produce purchase.
 
When: Saturday, February 10th, 2017 from 9:00AM - 1:00PM
 
Where: The Dania Beach PATCH
1201 W. Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL 33004

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Chester Byrd Rededication Ceremony

Monday, March 20, 2017 - 3:18pm

Dania Beach, FL (January 19th, 2017) –The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in partnership with the City of Dania Beach Parks and Recreation department will be hosting a re-dedication ceremony and community event at Chester Byrd Park on February 4th, 2017 from 11AM – 3PM.  This family-friendly event is being held to celebrate the park’s recent fitness upgrades in support of the Dania Beach Healthy Community Zone and to honor former Mayor Chester Byrd who served as the first black Mayor of Dania Beach as part of the City’s celebration of Black History Month.

As part of the festivities, there will be an unveiling of permanent art installations at the park including a portrait of Mayor Byrd as well as interactive art activities and paintings that the community can take part in.  The art installations are funded by the Broward Regional Health Planning Council’s (BRHPC) TOUCH initiative which has been a driving force in the Dania Beach Healthy Community Zone initiative.  Other activities include a free food giveaway sponsored by Feeding South Florida, lawn games, fitness demos, healthy living exhibitors, music and food. 

While reminiscing on the namesake for Chester Byrd Park, Commissioner Bobbi Grace said, “I can reflect on this great man, our Mayor of Dania Beach, Mr. Chester Byrd.  Under his leadership I had the privilege of beginning my community service as a member of the Dania Activity Committee, the Dania Economic Development Corporation and working side by side on many community projects in the City of Dania Beach.  He was my mentor, job well done!”  Chester Byrd was first elected to the City Commission in 1981 and appointed Mayor in 1983.  He was re-elected to the City Commission in 1985 and reappointed as Mayor in 1987 of which he served until his death in April 1988.  He is remembered as an educator, champion of affordable housing, community organizer and leader.  He was not only the first black mayor in Dania Beach but also in all of Broward County.

Chester Byrd Park is located at 1021 SW 12th Avenue, Dania Beach, FL.  For more information about the Dania Beach CRA visit daniabeachcra.org, information about the Dania Beach Healthy Community Zone and BHRPC’s TOUCH  Partnership can be found at touchbroward.org/hcz.
 

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DANIA BEACH ANNOUNCES NEW ART DISPLAY IN CITY HALL ATRIUM

Monday, March 20, 2017 - 2:15pm

Dania Beach, FL: Visitors to Dania Beach City Hall may notice new striking works of art located in the atrium: an abstract series of paintings depicting humans, flowers and animals. The Cultural Arts Committee of the Creative Arts Council, led by Henriette "Kitte" Arnold, received permission from the city commission to create a revolving art display in the city atrium, located at 100 West Dania Beach Blvd.  This art display is free and accessible to anyone. A public reception and meet and greet with the artist will be held on Sunday February 5th from 3PM - 5PM with light refreshments and the opportunity to browse beautiful artwork by Charlene Alvarez.

“The committee raised the funds to buy hardware for hanging the art and "voila" the bare atrium became the Dania Beach Atrium Art Gallery.  Under Kitte's direction we have had several different displays from local artists and the response from the public and the city hall staffers has been very positive,” states Bo Donly Chair of the Creative Arts Council Advisory Board for Dania Beach.

About the artist:

Charlene Alvarez was born in Denver, Colorado and is a self-taught artist & Chair of Go Green Kids Worldwide, Inc., a nonprofit utilizing art, nature and imagination in her free workshops of recycled art projects for children. Her mission and passion is that of her Native American heritage; “There was a time when the land was sacred, and the ancient ones were as one with it.” She emphasizes this philosophy in every aspect of her family and personal life. She is talented in expressionist, abstract, colorist and representational art pieces. Her art focuses on her Lakota Sioux Native cultural images.

“I believe as my ancestors did, that life is an interpretation of a medicine wheel that symbolizes great spiritual significance for the Sioux. The belief is that the shape of the wheel represents the circle of life and death, which is considered never ending and most importantly represents the unity in the Great Spirit or Grandfather,” states Alvarez.

Working mainly with acrylics and oil paints on canvas, paper, and wood, her main goal is to inspire, create and give back to those in need. She was appointed to the The Green Advisory Board for the City of Dania Beach, and is an instructor of recycled art for children at both the Dania Beach-Paul DeMaio Library and The Dania Beach CRA PATCH Urban Farm and Market. Her works have now expanded to the Children's Home Society of Florida, where she is sharing the love of nature and art to the children of South Florida.

Stay tuned for future revolving art displays at the Dania Beach City Hall Atrium.

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The DBCRA Discusses a Master Plan for Downtown Dania Beach

Monday, March 20, 2017 - 2:06pm

Dania Beach - The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) will be hosting a Merchant Meeting on Thursday August 25th, from 6PM – 8PM in the Dania Beach City Hall Atrium located at 100 West Dania Beach Blvd. to discuss a master plan for Downtown Dania Beach.

The DBCRA has budgeted funds for key initiatives in Downtown Dania Beach for 2016-17.  The DBCRA is seeking evaluation and input regarding:
• Ways to upgrade building facades, especially along Federal Highway
• How to solve side street parking problems and accommodate bicycle paths, pedestrian crossways and safe walkways for children
• New perspective on downtown development including the planned city center request for proposals, FEC rail crossings and other developments.
“We are excited to put these initiatives into action and eager to hear from the community,” states DBCRA Executive Director Rachel Bach.

Complimentary refreshments will be served. To RSVP contact Kisha Payen at kpayen@ci.dania-beach.fl.us. For more information, contact the CRA at 954-924-6801.

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Dania Beach CRA takes Home 11 State Awards – Most in Florida

Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 12:37pm

Dania Beach Fla. (August 25, 2016) – The Dania Beach CRA was a big winner this year at the 22nd Annual Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) convention and trade show, taking home 11 SUNsational Awards. Dania Beach won the most awards in South Florida for its 4th annual Arts and Seafood Celebration and PATCH Urban Farm and Market. FFEA’s program recognizes members' innovation, individuality and creative collaboration. According to its website for over 20 years, “Florida Festivals & Events Association has been promoting and strengthening the festival, event and fair industry in Florida. FFEA currently supports more than 500 event industry professional members who collectively represent 3,500 events”.

“We are beyond humbled to win these awards and to showcase all of the hard-work and dedication the CRA puts behind everything we do!” States Rachel Bach, DBCRA Executive Director.

Nominations for awards were accepted in nine categories, including Printed Materials; Outdoor Advertisement; PR / Media Campaign; Photo; Promotional Item; T-shirt; Broadcast Media; Multimedia Marketing and Programming. Each category included three budget levels. A total of 130 events submitted their materials for consideration and they were judged by a blue ribbon panel of professionals.

South Florida was well represented with FFEA Members in the area receiving 131 total awards, with the Dania Beach Redevelopment Agency (DBCRA) winning a total of 11 awards.

“The SUNsational Awards have recognized and celebrated the talents of our members for more than two decades,” said Suzanne Neve, Executive Director of the FFEA. “We’re proud of our members and their events – and excited to recognize them in this way each year.”

The following is a list of South Florida winners for a complete list of winners visit www.ffea.com/sunsational-awards

  • Alpha Media USA (4)
  • Bobby Rodriguez Productions, Inc. (3)
  • City of Boynton Beach (1)
  • City of Boynton Beach CRA (9)
  • City of Boynton Beach Parks & Recreation (2)
  • City of Coral Springs (3)
  • City of Hialeah (3)
  • City of North Miami Parks & Recreation (1)
  • City Of Palm Beach Gardens (3)
  • City of Pompano Beach (1)
  • City Of Tamarac (1)
  • City Of West Palm Beach Community Events (7)
  • Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association (8)
  • Dania Beach CRA (11)
  • Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (5)
  • Festival Management Group, Inc. (6)
  • Lion Country Safari (2)
  • Margate CRA (2)
  • Palm Beach County Public Affairs (1)
  • Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce (4)
  • Pompano Beach CRA (5)
  • Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts (2)
  • Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County (2)
  • South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. (8)
  • Village of Wellington (5)
  • West Palm Beach CRA (3)
  • West Palm Beach DDA (7)
  • Winterfest, Inc. (8)

For more information on the DBCRA’s events, call 954-924-6801. For more information about FFEA, visit www.ffea.com.

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