EVENT: "Touch Down for Autism" to benefit The Dan Marino Foundation

On Monday, April 1, 2013 11:00am-1:00pm, 
South Florida's own Dan Marino Foundation commemorates 
National Autism Awareness Month by 
teaming up with Panera Bread to score a 
"Touchdown for Autism". The Touchdown for Autism fundraising initiative will 
involve 26 Panera Bread Cafes in Broward and Palm Beach counties. 

As part of the partnership, Panera Bread has
created an exclusive "Football" cookie
that will pre-sell the last week in March and will
be available in cafes April 1st-15th.
These one-of-a-kind cookies will be sold individually or by the dozen, the
"Marino Foundation", 13 cookies. From every cookie sold $1 will
benefit The Dan Marino Foundation and the Foundation's programs for
children and young adults with
autism and other developmental disabilities, as
well as the Foundation's planned Marino Campus that is slated to open in 2014.

This event will be held at Panera Bread (Southport location),
1461 SE 17th street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(East of Federal Highway on 17th street causeway)

For more information on The Dan Marino Foundation, visit
www.danmarinofoundation.org

For more information on Panera Bread, visit www.panerabread.com

Giveaway: 2 Tickets to the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival

The fifth annual Miami Rum Renaissance Festival --
the largest gathering of rum experts, professionals and
enthusiasts in the world --will be held on Monday, April 15 to Sunday,
April 21, 2013 at the Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center.

Last year, more than 8,000 rum enthusiasts attended the festival with
20,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The new space spans 40,000 square feet, twice the size of last year's event.
Festival organizers are preparing for 15,000 attendees.

Watch video footage from 2012 below:

In addition to a week-long series of VIP parties, tasting sessions and celebrity seminars,
the rum festival brings together members of the
esteemed International Rum Expert Panel (RumXPs) for their annual tasting competition.

Two full days of Grand Tasting events for the public will take place on
Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21.
More than 240 spirits from the Caribbean and beyond will be
available for sampling, along with a selection of island-style cuisine.

New this year is a half-day exhibit session exclusively for the
beverage trade on Friday, April 19.
Liquor store buyers, food and beverage managers, bartenders
and other spirits trade professionals will be invited to attend.

Rum lovers can choose between $50 day passes to the grand tasting events
and $65 VIP tickets that allow early access to the exhibits
and complimentary tickets to the celebrity seminars.
VIP ticket holders also enjoy access to a private area
featuring complimentary cuisine and VIP cocktails.
For those that wish to participate in the entire
week of VIP special opportunities, a $250 Executive VIP pass
grants admission to all events.

For more information on the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival,
activities planned during Miami Rum Week and exhibits at Miami Rum Fest,
call 305-443-7973 or visit the web site at http://www.RumRenaissance.com


HERE'S SOME MORE EXCITING NEWS!!!
One lucky reader will receive 2 tickets to attend the
Miami Rum Renaissance Festival Grand Tasting Event on
Sunday, April 21, 2013.
Just follow the entry requirements and thats its
GOOD LUCK!

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Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Host Open Auditions for 2013 Squad

Have you been dreaming of being a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins?
Now's your chance to show them what you've got!!!

The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders are searching for enthusiastic, charismatic
and talented women to represent one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL.
Not only do they stand on the sidelines cheering on the Miami Dolphin fans,
they also appear and perform at community and charity events, are
role models for young children and and Dolphin fans throughout the
country and have the opportunity to travel the globe to perform
and entertain our US troops.

Open auditions are set for Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Sun Life Stadium.
Prep classes are also being held every Wednesday at the stadium in
preparation for the auditions at the cheerleader studio. Classes are
at 7 pm and 8:30 pm.

Attendees must be 18 years old and a high school graduate by June 2013.
For more information on the prep classes and to preregister for auditions,
potential applicants can visit www.miamidolphinscheerleaders.net 

Job Alert: Teleflora Seasonal at Home Agents

Teleflora, the world's leading flower delivery service has announced that
they are filling 500+ seasonal work at home agents due to
anticipated holiday order growth.
Seasonal work-at-home agents for Teleflora will help
customers choose and order the perfect flower arrangements to celebrate
not only Mother's Day, Sunday May 12, but other milestones
such as birthdays or anniversaries.


Applications for the Consumer Sales Professional positions are
currently being accepted through May 3.
The company is offering a $250 bonus for new and
returning agents that finish training and work throughout the holiday period.
Interested applicants can find more information by going to teleflora.com
and searching the careers section or by clicking Teleflora work-at-home positions.

Job Alert: Jamba Juice to Host National Hiring Day

In support of the White House "Summer Jobs+" initiative has once
committed to put our nation's youth to work this summer. Jamba Juice
locations across the United States will be recruiting youth for up to
3,500 team member and shift management positions.

Jamba Juice will be conducting interviews on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from
2:00pm-5:00pm to fill summer and/or regular job positions in local stores.
Applicants must bring a list of references and a completed application that's
available online at http://www.jambajuice.com/careers

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Team Member: Must be 18 years of age and have basic computer and data entry skills.
Able to lift 30-40 lbs. regularly throughout assigned shift. Ability to stand, bend, reach
and scoop throughout assigned shift. Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and
freezer with temperatures ranging from 40ºF to -10ºF.

Shift Manager: Available to work 25+ hours per week across variable shifts as
assigned weekly. Must have 1-2 years of supervisory experience in food/retail,
be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma.
All team member requirements
for lifting, standing, bending, reaching, scooping and mobility in
walk-in refrigerator/freezer apply.

EVENT: Kids Konnection

The City of Pembroke Pines Parks and Recreation Department invites

you and the family to KIDS KONNECTION, presented by 

Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital. 

This FREE event is on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at

City Center, located at 10300 Pines Boulevard 

(across from Sedanos Plaza) from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Enjoy Bouncehouses, lots of entertainment, Characters for the kids,

and FREE giveaways. For more information please call 954-435-6525

or visit www.ppines.com.

EVENT: City of Pembroke Pines Snowfest and Lighting Ceremony

Snow in South Florida?
YES PLEASE!!!

Join the City of Pembroke Pines this Saturday, December 8, 2012
for their Annual Lighting Ceremony and Snowfest at
City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd  (where the Broward Fair is held) from 2-6pm.

Count down and help to light up city hall with the Mayor and some of his
close friends...Rudolph, Frosty and Santa will all be ready to turn on the
switch at 5:45pm.  Tickets are required for the snow area only. Tickets can be purchased
at several locations in Pembroke Pines.

Locations to purchase tickets: 
*Please note hours and days of operation vary at each location, please call before.

Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard, 954-986-5022

TownGate Recreation Center, 901 NW 155 Avenue, 954-450-6895

West Pines Pre-School, 18450 Johnson Street, 954-437-1134

Price Park, 901 NW 208th Avenue, 954-437-1140

Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, 10500 Taft Street, 954-431-4146

Monday through Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday 8:00am -5:00pm

For additional information please contact the Special Events Office at
954-435-6525 or 954-431-4146.

Activities include:
Visits with Santa, face painting, rides, games, arts and crafts and lots of holiday performances.
A holiday FOOD TRUCK ROUND UP is scheduled with lots of Santa's Favorite Meals.


NEW THIS YEAR: 
TWO Snow Mounds (NORTH POLE AND SOUTH POLE)take your pick
of where to play this year.

SANTA'S WORKSHOP
Presented by HOME DEPOT children can pre-register at the event and from 3-5pm 
they can get ELF CERTIFIED and trained by the best toys makers in town
(Pembroke Pines Home Depot Staff). 
All Toys are Santa Approved for Gift Giving this Holiday Season. Limited spaces. 

Mrs. Claus' Bling Fling Holiday Jewelry Show
find that special gift or be part of the show
call 954-986-5027.

Mrs. Claus' Kitchen sponsored by Whole Foods.
Kids are welcome to make their own 
Santa Trail Mix and Reindeer Food. Milk and Cookies sponsored by McArthur Milk. 
Kids will be able to sample yummy milk and cookies just like Santa.

Letters to Santa Station sponsored by Sylvan Learning Center.
Kids are able to write a quick note to Santa and Santa's elves will make sure he writes 
back before the busy day. 

Meet Santa on his Magical Sleigh sponsored by BrightStar Credit Union.
Bring your camera for this photo opportunity. 

Make sure to visit Broward Family Life Magazine's Booth for your Holiday Tattoos.

Adopt a Reindeer Friend Chance Drawing.
All proceeds will benefit the City of Pembroke Pines Special Needs Program. 
Win a party at Froggy's Playhouse and many more surprises. 

Peppermint Stage Performances are being scheduled, call to have your group perform.

For more information call 954-435-6525 City Center 10300 Pines Boulevard