b'THE TOWN CRIERSend your charitable, student & othercommunity news and events to info@drwmag.comWALK FOR THE ANIMALS The 2022 VCA Walk for the Animals benefitting themusical performances, and vendor/educational booths. Every dollar donated remains in Humane Society of Broward County will be held in person on March 5th at Huizen- South Florida to provide victim services and prevention education at no cost. Details, ga Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The 1.25-mile walk is accompanied by vendorcan be found by visiting www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.booths, entertainment, prizes and more and will be a hybrid event this year. You can attend the walk; you can raise money and walk in your neighborhood on walk day; or23RD ANNUAL COOPER CITY OPTIMIST GOLF CLASSIC May 1st at you can be a virtual walkerraise funds and sleep in. Raise $150 and get the officialPembroke Lakes Country Club (10500 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines). Prizes, dinner, the walk t-shirt. Contact Rachel Frank at 954.266.6817 or info@walk4theanimals.com.works. Sponsorships available. You dont need to have a pet to join in the fun! THE FOR PAUL FOUNDATIONS HEROES DINNER June 4th at Bonaven-GET ON YOUR FEET! A fun-filled Miami-style party on March 19th at the Davidture Town Center (16690 Saddle Club Road, Weston). The foundation, in partnership Posnack JCC (5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie) in honor of Galit & Eli Lipnik, the Hon- with Local 4321, invites all active and retired paramedics, EMTs, Fire Rescue, and a orable Ronald & Cheri Rothschild, Dr. Sam & Audrey Meline, and DRW Publisher andguest to the dinner, which will also award Future Heroes scholarships. Register at owner of J. Blaut Photography, Jared Blaut. The Miami Sound Revue will celebrate thewww.heroesdinner2022.eventbrite.com or 954.540.0268.music of Glorida Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine. Wear your most festive tropical attire. Register at www.dpjcc.org/getonyourfeet. SOFIAS HOPE SCHOLARSHIPIn recognition of Sofia Blanco and her sister, Gabrielas love of learning as well as their achievements in academic excellence in WALK THE TALK FOR EPILEPSY You can make a difference for individuals liv- school, Sofias Hope is proud to offer the following annual college scholarship opportu-ing with epilepsy in Florida while celebrating Epilepsy Floridas 50th anniversary. Rathernities for both childhood cancer survivors and their siblings. This year there are six total stay home? No problem, walk virtually or in your home and send us a video. Walk on-sitescholarships available; three to patients/survivors and three to siblings. Scholarships areregistration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with vendor stations, kid zones, and so much morefor $2,000 toward tuition or room and board (paid directly to the institution) along to enjoy before the walk starts at 9:15 a.m. following the Clayton Feig Youth Award cer- with a brand-new laptop (first-time awardees only).The deadline is March 15th emony at 9 a.m. Details at www.epilepsyfl.com/walk-the-talk-2022. andawardeeswillbeadvisedby April15th.Formoreinformation,pleasevisit: WESTON ROTARY GOLF CLASSIC Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Freedlandwww.sofiashope.org/scholarships.Harwin Valori Ryan, PL (FHV) is serving as the Title Sponsor of the 35th annual FHVLe- CHRONICFATIGUESYNDROME/FIBROMYALGIASUPPORT gal.com Rotary Golf Classic on April 1st benefiting the Rotary Club of Weston Scholar- GROUP Monthly discussions and occasional guest speakers on topics ranging from ship Fund at The Club at Weston Hills. Complete details at www.westonrotarygolf.com. medical research and coping mechanisms to disability benefits and medications. Patients FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDAS OUTRUN HUNGER On Saturday, April 2nd,and family members are welcome. Mostly monthly at the David Posnack JCC (5850 S. Feeding South Florida, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida,Pine Island Road, Davie) Room 114. Please call 954.434.0290 (leave message) or email will host its 11th Annual Outrun Hunger 5K presented by JM Family Enterprises at theskruger24@aol.com prior to confirm the meeting date. The next scheduled meetings scenic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Registration will begin at 6:45 a.m. and the 5Kare at noon on March 15th, and May 17th.will begin at 7:30 a.m. After the race, an award ceremony and a raffle will take place.THE FOR PAUL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Do you want to become Those not participating in the race may also create a personalized fundraising page ata firefighter, paramedic, or EMT? Apply for a scholarship at www.theforpaulfounda-www.feedingsouthflorida.org/peertopeer. Runners and walkers can also create a cus- tion.org, or email forpaulfoundation@gmail.com, or call 954.540.0268. The deadline tom fundraising page during registration is April 1, 2022THE FOR PAUL FOUNDATIONS BARK IN BROWARD Benefiting first40TH INTERNATIONAL ORCHID AND BROMELIAD SHOW Join the responder mental health. April 3rd from 4-8 p.m. at Bark Yardn Brews (817 NW 1stFlamingo Gardens Orchid Society on April 16 & 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fla-Street, Ft. Lauderdale). Food, drinks, raffles & fun! Dogs over 10 months must be neu- mingo Gardens (3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie). Enjoy the Beauty of Orchids pho-tered. Visit www.theforpaulfoundation.org for details. tography exhibit, various live orchid displays, orchid/bromeliad and supply vendors, live 28TH ANNUAL ED MORSE GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting the Mus- music, and food available for purchase. Children can learn in the Kids Gardening Zone. cular Dystrophy Association and its mission of research, care, and advocacy for overFlowering plant enthusiasts may also register for Orchid Classes and Presentations, for 300,000 children and adults living in the United States with muscular dystrophy, ALS,an additional fee.Limited seating will be available for classes. Tickets are available online and over 40 neuromuscular diseases. April 25th atThe Club at Weston Hills (2600at www.flamingogardens.org.Country Club Way, Weston). The event will be played on two top-notch golf courses with a cocktail reception, lunch, mission drive, awards ceremony, and live auction. ForOLD DAVIE SCHOOL EVENTSHistoric Davie Walking Tour on March 5th sponsorship and ticket info, contact lkirksey@mdausa.org. from 10 a.m. to noon. Walk with the author of Images of America: Davie, Kim Weismantle. $15/$12 members. Teach & Tea on March 19th from 1-2:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon WALK LIKE MADDThousands of walkers and runners will make strides in theof tea and the art of soapmaking. $18/$15 members. 6650 Griffin Road, Davie.ongoing fight against drunk driving during the 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by the Sheriffs Foundation of BrowardFLAMINGO GARDENS ORCHID SOCIETYMeeting Monday, March 14th County. Runners and walkers will participate on Sunday, April 24th at 7 a.m. at Huizen- at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens (3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie). The ga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale. The organization will also provide a virtual participation op- program will be How to Grow Award Winning Vandas presented by Naroki Kawamura tion. The days festivities will also include childrens activities, an awards ceremony, livewho is an award-winning orchid hobbyist specializing in Vandas. Doors open at 7 a.m.26 #395MARCH 2022 DRWMAG.COM'