b'MAYOR JUDY PAULThe Jazz Fest is in the history books,interfaith activity, hurricane prep & moreThe Mayor and Town Coun- April 28, 2019cil of the Town of Davie pro- Honorable Judy PaulclaimedtheweekofSunday,Mayor of the Town of Davie, FloridaApril 28th, 2019 through Sun- 6591 Orange Driveday,May5th,2019asDaysOfDavie, FL 33314 Remembranceinmemoryofthe six million Jewish lives lost and other vic- Dear Mayor Paul:tims of the Holocaust, and in honor of the survi-vors as well as the rescuers and liberators, and further proclaimed that we,On behalf of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, allow me as citizens of the Town of Davie, should work to promote human dignityto offer my congratulations to the Davie Jazz Society and the and confront hate whenever and wherever it occurs. May 1st was also rec- entire team behind the Davie Jazz Festival on a successful ognized as National Prayer Day. first edition. It is deeply humbling and gratifying to know thatOver the course of the first ten days of May, over 100 organizationsjazz is truly alive and well in South Florida.will join together for community-wide initiatives to help build empathy,As International Jazz Day nears its eighth edition, I also kindness, and connection across lines of differences. This endeavor is calledwant to express my sincere gratitude to you and your team 10 Days of Connection. The town will celebrate diversity and commu- in particular, the producer, Steglich Ross & Associates, Ms. nity connectivity on May 8th. Clergy and leaders from the community willNouchelle Hastings, The Davie Jazz Society and the many be gathering to discuss diversity and what we all have in common. The Townother citizen-leaders of Davie who have helped to spread the of Davie has partnered with the Jewish Federation of Broward County andpositive values of jazz throughout their community. My thanks the David Posnack Jewish Community Center for a second annual gather- also to Kim Waters, Marion Meadows, Vikki Romero, Kayla ing. By bringing our community leadership together, we will continue theWaters, Alvin Bell, Broward College Big Band, Steve Higgins dialogue of celebrating our commonalities and respecting our differences.and all of the student performers who you will hear today. We hope this will continue throughout the year as a core group emerges toThank you for contributing your music to todays events!be known as DDD, Davie Diversity Dialogue. Jazz is more than a tradition of music; it is a manifesta-We look forward to this event as we gather for Conversation and Con- tion of humanitys pursuit for freedom of expression, peaceful nection in the Community. If you are a clergy member or religious leadercooperation and equality between all people. Jazz is partic-interested in participating, please contact me immediately for more infor- ularly special as an art form because it not only represents mation at 954.797.1030. these important concepts; it also transmits them in a way that Join us on Monday, May 27th for our annual Memorial Day Cer- people of all backgrounds can understand. The act of per-emony.The parade steps off from the fire station on Orange Drive atforming jazz is itself a statement of freedom and peace.10 a.m. and proceeds to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds where the ceremo- We rely upon the voluntary participation of organizers ny will commence after all have been seated. The ceremony is conductedlike the Davie Jazz Society to make the worldwide celebra-by the Boy Scouts of America and is always a stirring event that will touchtion of International Jazz Day possible. This April, I am proud your hearts. to note, people in more than 190 countries will join together TheannualTownofDavieHurricanePreparednessOpenthrough concerts, jam sessions, educational workshops, art House is Thursday, May 30th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pine Island Multi- exhibitions, public debates, radio and television broadcasts, purpose Center (gymnasium) at 3801 S. Pine Island Road.The open houseand more to commemorate this special day.will provide educational information, presentations, and materials relatedThank you all for doing your part to support jazz music to hurricane preparedness and recovery. Guests will also have the opportu- and its unique messageand Happy International Jazz Day! nity to pre-register for shelters (special needs and pet friendly), understandWe are proud to endorse the Davie Jazz Festival as an official how to organize hurricane supplies, register for the Towns horse releasepartner and featured organizer of International Jazz Day.program, sign up for emergency alerts, and participate in other interactive preparedness exercises. Sincerely,Several hurricane and emergency experts will be available to answer any questions attendees might have. This event is free and open to the pub- Mika Shinolic. Guests can also explore fire trucks, police units, visit various vendorDirector of International Jazz Day Programs and Outreachbooths, sign up for emergency alerts, participate in multiple giveaways, andHerbie Hancock Institute of Jazzwin prizes throughout the evening.The Davie Jazz Festival is in the history books. now on to the sec-ond annual in 2020.We are honored to have received the endorsement of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. This letter says it all! BY DAVIE MAYOR JUDY PAUL26 #361MAY 201930TH ANNIVERSARY DRWMAG.COM'