Valentines Service Day for Veterans

Veterans Administration Center of Tamarac is looking for volunteers to help in the distribution of Valentine's gifts and refreshments to Veterans at the Veterans Administration Center, in the City of Tamarac. This service event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Volunteers do not have to bring gifts or refreshments, unless they wish to; these items and refreshments will be provided for distribution.

Please contact Tina Bridgeman (Volunteer Coordinator) of Miami VA Hospital at 305.575.3140

Time: Wednesday, February 11 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Host: Adam ATTAH
Contact Phone: 305.575.3140
Location: Veterans Administration Center (Tamarac, FL)
9800 West Commercial Blvd.Tamarac, FL 33351
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Directions: From I-95 exit at Commercial Blvd. at go West, crossing St. Rd. 7, University drive, Pine Island road, then look for 9800 or the VA Center to your left (or South).

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Town of Miami Lakes Seeks Veterans Input

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Veterans Ad Hoc Committee are looking for input, ideas and suggestions from local veterans for its Veterans Memorial that will be built at the new community center at Royal Oaks Park.

All veterans from the Miami Lakes, FL area are invited to attend the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting this evening at 5 PM, in suite 302 at Town Hall, 15700 NW 67 Avenue.

The Ad Hoc Committee has preliminarily discussed ideas for two memorials, one with an overall general theme to be placed outside of the community center, and another which would feature a tribute to local service members who have died in the line of duty, to be placed inside the community center. All suggestions are being welcomed by the committee.

If you'd like more information you may contact Katya Lysak at (305) 364-6100, ext. 138 or by email at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.

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City Collects Soccer Balls in Honor of Soldier

COOPER CITY, FL (CBS4) ― Children in Cooper City are collecting soccer balls to send to children in Iraq, in honor of a U.S. soldier who wanted to donate the balls as a gesture of good-will.

Private Nicholas Madaras had a love for soccer, whether it was in the U.S. or overseas. Two years ago, while Madaras was on leave, the young soldier from Wilton, Connecticut wanted to round up as many soccer balls as possible. He planned to hand them out to Iraqi children, who were less fortunate.

But he never got the chance. His life was cut short by a roadside bomb in 2006. Private Madaras was only 19 years old.

His dream did not die. His family created "Kick for Nick" to continue to collect as many soccer balls as possible from across the country to send to Iraq."If you mention soccer in Cooper City, there's a ball in every garage and every car, and there's always a child ready to give it up for someone less fortunate than them," explained Cooper City Commissioner James Curran.

Thursday night, Cooper City leaders honored kids 10 and under for collecting soccer balls. Even though they're young, they understand what it means to give.

"It makes me feel good because some people like soccer in Iraq," Brett Kraut said, "and some people like them and they're going to have a lot of fun."

Michael Hughes added, "I think they're going to feel really happy 'cause they're less privileged than us."

Cooper City will collect soccer balls until Friday, November 7th. They're trying to collect at least a thousand to send overseas. If you want to find out more about how to help, visit the "Kick for Nick" website.

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29th Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade

The 29th annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 9th. CoSponored by the Miami Lakes Civic Association and the Town of Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee, this year's parade kicks off at 10 AM from the corner of Bull Run Road and Ludlam Road (N.W. 67 Avenue) across from the Miami Lakes Town Hall.

Parade chairman Jack Corssino said the parade will head south on Ludlam Road and pass the main grandstands at Main Street. The parade ends at New Barn Road and Main Street where participants will receive cold drinks and enjoy lively entertainment.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the three best decorated floats symbolizing Veterans Day and American's fighting heroes.

A children's bicycle decorating contest will be available for kids ages 5 and up. Those interested in participating may email their name, age, and parents phone number to mlcaoffice@yahoo.com.

Corssino said the committee needs convertible cars, volunteers and teens needed community service hours. For more information, or to volunteer you can reach him at Corsjac@aol.com.

What local events are going on in your area for Veterans Day? Let us know by leaving a comment. We may include a story about it.

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Miami Lakes Seeks Veterans Input

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Veterans Ad Hoc Committee are looking for input, ideas and suggestions from local veterans for its Veterans Memorial that will be built at the new community center at Royal Oaks Park.

All veterans from the Miami Lakes, FL area are invited to attend the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting at 5 PM on Monday, November 3rd, in suite 302 at Town Hall, 15700 NW 67 Avenue.

The Ad Hoc Committee has preliminarily discussed ideas for two memorials, one with an overall general theme to be placed outside of the community center, and another which would feature a tribute to local service members who have died in the line of duty, to be placed inside the community center. All suggestions are being welcomed by the committee.

If you'd like more information you may contact Katya Lysak at (305) 364-6100, ext. 138 or by email at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov.

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