Friday, October 7th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Legendary multi-platinum rock group 311 join forces with legendary multi-platinum hip hop group Cypress Hill to kick off a brand-new series at ArtsPark, titled Legends at Arts.

As a reminder, single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at ArtsPark, including plastic bottles and bags.

For tickets, visit 311cypresshill.eventbrite.com.

Note: This event is not organized by the City of Hollywood.

Volunteers Wanted for Focus Groups on Mobility and Transportation Issues

The Mobility Advancement Program (MAP Broward) is interested in hearing from residents, students, business owners, and others on mobility and transportation issues. To truly understand the needs, challenges, and priorities of the public, we are asking applicants to participate in community focus groups this fall.

Focus groups will occur at various locations in Broward County in the four main languages spoken (Creole, English, Portuguese, and Spanish). Focus groups will take approximately two hours. At the end of each focus group, participants will be compensated for their time with a $75 gift card (an ID card will be required to receive the gift card).

To be eligible to participate, complete an application by following the link below:

FOCUS GROUP APPLICATION

All applications must be received by Friday, October 7, 2022.

Only one person per household can participate. Selected participants will be contacted directly with additional information about location, time and date. Invitations to focus groups are not transferable. If you have any questions, please contact the Mobility Advancement Program Administration at mapsocial@broward.org.

Hollywood Beach Sweep

Saturday, October 8^th

Help keep Hollywood Beach beautiful by volunteering for the Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean-Up on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 7 – 11 a.m. at Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut Street and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Volunteers meet to collect litter and cigarette butts from the sandy beach. Volunteers are asked complete the registration form found on the City’s website. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. Gloves and garbage bags are provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions. Remember to dress appropriately, wear sunscreen and bring a completed registration form with you.

Reminder: Hollywood Beach is plastic/foam free. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Celebrate South Florida culture with a tropical twist on Octoberfest on Saturday, October 8th from 3pm - 7pm! The beachside party features cash bar and food from some of the best local restaurants, free music and fun. Proceeds will benefit the Sylvester Cancer Center.

Saturday, October 15th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Get your teams together to compete in a day-long adult basketball tournament. The tournament has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 15th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington Park at 5199 Pembroke Road. For more information or to sign up, email lialfred@hollywoodfl.org or call 954.967.4235.

As a reminder, single-use plastics and Styrofoam containers are prohibited at Washington Park, including plastic bottles and bags.

Rent a Paddleboard on Hollywood Beach

PADL rental kiosks locations on Hollywood Beach include:

Liberty Street in the North Beach area
Keating Park, 2500 S. Ocean Drive in the South Beach area

PADL Rental Fees are as follows:

$19 per hour for non-members
$24.99 monthly membership or $99.99 for a 6 month membership
Members receive 2 hours free every day. Additional hours and boards are $10 per hour

Paddlecraft Hours of Operation on Hollywood Beach:

Paddlecraft are allowed to utilize the entire length of the the municipal beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Paddlecraft are allowed at all hours south of Madison Street (The Keating Park kiosk is located south of Madison Street)
Paddlecraft are allowed at all hours north of Liberty Street.(The New Hampshire Street kiosk is located north of Liberty Street)
In the Central Beach area, south of Liberty Street and north of Madison Street, paddlecraft must remain 100 yards from shore during the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (The kiosk at Charnow Park is set to comply with the rules set forth in City Ordinance 99.02.)

To learn more, visit the PADL website For links to "How To" videos from PADL and information on paddleboarding in Hollywood, including guided paddleboard options, launch sites on Hollywood Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, and additional information on water activities, please visit the City's website.

Plastic and Foam Free Hollywood Beach City Owned Properties and City Vendors

REMINDER: Hollywood is
Plastic and Foam Free

Single-Use Plastics and Foam are Prohibited on Hollywood Beach, at City-Owned Parks and Facilities, and by City Vendors

The City of Hollywood is committed to reducing our environmental impact and becoming more sustainable. One step the City has taken in achieving this goal is to ban the use of nonbiodegradable containers, like plastics and expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), for serving food products.

If you're planning on going to the beach or park or attending an event or meeting at City Hall, a community center, park, ArtsPark at Young Circle, or other city facility, please don't bring plastic bottles, bags and other single-use plastics and foam containers.

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