What to know about the flooding, rain and forecast, along with impacts to roads and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
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▪ The deluge and flooding in South Florida has closed places and canceled events.
Before heading to an event or venue, check the status. What we know so far:
Libraries
Broward: Beside the closure of all public schools, all branches of Broward County libraries are shut “due to hazardous conditions.” Online resources are still available 24/7 at Broward.org/Library. Info: www.broward.org/library
Carousel of Giving: The Neighbors 4 Neighbors 30th Anniversary Event, Carousel of Giving, set for Thursday night, will be postponed. “Looking forward to celebrating soon and thank you so much for understanding this difficult decision we had to make,” says a statement from the nonprofit organization’s CEO Katy Meagher. “At this time, we are turning our focus to providing flood relief to all those who have been affected by yesterday’s storm.” Your ticket will be honored for the new date, she adds. Info: www.neighbors4neighbors.org.
Food delivery
DoorDash has suspended service in the Fort…
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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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The city of College Place will contract with three local organizations to provide recreation opportunities for local youth this summer, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday.
College Place Public Schools, the Camp Fire program at Kiwanis Park and the SonBridge Center for Better Living will each receive a portion of nearly $220,000 in funding to either provide additional programming or scholarships for low-income youth.
College Place Public Schools will receive the largest portion, $134,000, to fund an intramural summer sports program for students who will be in grades 1-5 the following year, according to the draft request.
The grant funds would fund four full-time staff members for the duration of the summer and partially fund supplies such as portable pickleball and volleyball nets as well as soccer and disc golf goals.
This type of youth programing is particularly needed, according to the funding proposal, to help students build interpersonal and social skills after years of pandemic restrictions and isolation.
A sliding scale will be used to adjust attendance costs based on a student’s free or reduced meal status, with $41,000 of grant funds going toward scholarships and subsidies.
The Camp Fire Walla Walla summer program will receive $50,000 to lower camp fees from $235 to $150 per child per week and to provide additional scholarships to low-income and under-served families for its 2022 programming at Kiwanis Park. Details can be found at wwcampfire.org.
And the SonBridge Center for Better Living, a nonprofit affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, will receive over $32,000 for new Hispanic Youth Leadership and Valley Adventure Camps programs.
Little information on either program is currently available as the organization works out the details about what will be offered, said Norman Thiel, executive director for the SonBridge Center.
The funding request indicates the camps would run for five days a week for 10 weeks and would provide activities including music, drama, science and more. Funding from the city of College Place will help pay for staffing and supplies as well as subsidizing enrollment fees, Thiel said.
The funding for these programs passed through several levels of government before reaching College Place and originates from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 stimulus package.
The state of Washington used a portion of its Rescue Plan funding to create the Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids Fund, which the state has doled out to cities in cooperation with the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington Park Recreation Association.
From there, individual cities that received SEEK funds were authorized to subcontract with community organizations to provide the recreation programs.
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