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The Weston Farmers Market is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 in the parking lot of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Preschool, 580 Indian Trace. The event will also feature a free one-hour yoga class by the Prana Lab of Weston at 11:30 a.m. Items to find include organic and local produce, honey, jams and jellies, ceviche, Indian food, barbecue, natural pain relievers, natural beauty and bath products, orchids and other plants, natural household products and more.
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The Jewish Family Service of Broward County recently hosted the multicultural entertainment event Many Cultures, One People. JFS, a family service agency that provides help to 23,000 people annually, raised almost $40,000 through the show at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Entertainment included Women in Jazz, Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers, Silver Stars USA Steel Orchestra, Simon Salz Klezmer Band, Nritya Surabhi Indian Dance School and more, including Weston band Fondo Blanco. 
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The Weston Farmers Market is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 in the parking lot of St. Paul Lutheran Church and Preschool, 580 Indian Trace. The event will also feature a free one-hour yoga class by the Prana Lab of Weston at 11:30 a.m. Items to find include organic and local produce, honey, jams and jellies, ceviche, Indian food, barbecue, natural pain relievers, natural beauty and bath products, orchids and other plants, natural household products and more. 
Dr. Steven D. Wexner, director of the Digestive Disease Center and chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, has been awarded the SAGES Distinguished Service Award for 2014 by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. SAGES is a leading surgical society representing a worldwide community of more than 7,000 surgeons. He recently accepted the honor at the SAGES Foundation Awards Luncheon during the society’s annual meeting in Salt Lake City. 
The Florida Research Institute Equine Nurturing Development and Safety Horse Rescue, 19801 Sheridan St. in Southwest Ranches, will be celebrating the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ “National Help a Horse Day” from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 to compete for a chance to win a $10,000 grant. Winners of the nationwide competition for equine rescues and sanctuaries are based on who raises the most awareness about programs for at-risk horses in their community. Events will include a “horse wash” for all 51 horses at the facility. There will also be a free BBQ for everyone who comes out to help. For more information, call 954-609-5943. 
Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston and the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency will be hosting a Tweet-A-Thon to support National Donate Life Month and transplant awareness on Wednesday, April 23. Organizers invite the community to share information about organ donation, generate awareness about transplant issues and encourage residents to sign up to be organ donors through Donate Life Florida. For more information, visit 
The Weston YMCA is hosting a Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at 20201 Saddle Club Road. The Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being features games, healthy snacks, arts and crafts, family activities, entertainment, health checks and more. 
Dr. Simone Alicia is hosting four workshops, with the first set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 31 at 2645 Executive Park Drive in Weston. The series will help attendees "walk and talk with confidence," as well as channel their emotions. For more information or to register, visit 
Weston’s 4th of July Hometown Parade is just around the corner. The parade will take place through Weston Town Center. "America the Beautiful" is the theme of the 2014 parade. All groups, organizations, businesses and bands are welcome to participate. Registration is free, and the deadline to enter is Friday, June 20. For more information and applications, visit 
Household hazardous waste and electronics collection will take place from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at the Public Works Services Center, 2599 S. Post Road in Weston. Oil and latex paints and thinners, used motor oil, auto fluids and gasoline solvents, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, drain cleaners, tires, mercury, rechargeable and automobile batteries and electronics such as computers and TVs will be accepted. For more information, call 954-385-2600 or visit 
Lane closures and traffic delays should be anticipated on Bonaventure Boulevard from Three Village Road to Indian Trace until about May 9. The city is implementing the Weston Drainage Improvement Project in certain areas. The project targets areas in need of drainage improvements, which will reduce the ponding of rain water runoff along roadways. Additionally, culvert pipes connecting lakes together under specific roadway locations will be installed or upgraded to a larger size, improving the entire storm water management system. The project includes the construction of culverts, drainage structures, pipes, asphalt pavement restoration, roadside swales, lake/canal slopes and landscaping. Locations include portions of Lakeview Drive, Blatt Boulevard, Redwood Way, Southwest Fifth Way, Ranch Road and Bonaventure Boulevard. For maps of the impacted areas, visit 
A Disaster Preparedness Symposium is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Bonaventure Town Center, 16690 Saddle Club Road in Weston. The free event is hosted by the Weston Community Emergency Response Team and Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue to offer residents an opportunity to learn about the current hurricane forecast, what can be expected during and after a disaster from emergency responders and city pre- and post-storm services. For inquiries or RSVPs, call 954-389-2015 or email 
Weston residents ages 11-17 can be part of a program started by the local Broward Sheriff’s Office district. The Weston University – Broward Sheriff’s Office Police Services Academy, in its seventh year, provides youths the opportunity to explore law enforcement services with hands-on exercises, education and safety training. The eight-week academy, which meets once a week, takes place June 16-Aug. 4. Space is limited, but the program is free. Applications will be available on the city's website (
In an effort to boost SAT scores, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches this year created “Club 2000” - the Hall of Fame of SAT takers. Students who obtain a cumulative SAT score of 2000 or more will be admitted into the club, acknowledging their outstanding academic dedication and accomplishments. The purpose of Club 2000 is to motivate students who will be taking the SAT to work toward obtaining higher scores. “The goal of creating this club is to celebrate the accomplishments of students who have obtained the outstanding SAT score of 2000 or higher,” said Dr. Carmen Ugalde, club facilitator and sophomore guidance counselor, in a statement. “Obtaining a score of 2000 or greater in the SAT is no easy task. Therefore, it is important to commend those whose hard work has translated into these very significant scores." 
The Weston YMCA Family Center, 20201 Saddle Club Road, is hosting Blackout 2k14, set for 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Cost is $10 with school ID. Festivities include a DJ, basketball, Zumba, spinning, food, raffles and more. For more information, call 954-424-9622 or visit 
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Samantha Siegel, of Weston, recently graduated from Florida State University and will be studying at the University of Oxford this fall after being named a Frost Scholar in the inaugural year of the scholarship program. She was among 10 recipients of scholarships through the Frost Scholarship Programme, which funds Florida college students for one-year, full-time master’s courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Oxford. 
The Weston Farmer's Market comes to St. Paul Lutheran Church and Preschool (580 Indian Trace) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 17. This is the last one of the season before the summer break. The event will also feature one-hour yoga sessions, with one for youths at 10:30 a.m. and another at 11:30 a.m. The market will feature organic and fresh produce, coffee, natural beauty and bath products and more. 
(Submitted photo) Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston recently drew hundreds to its Health and Wellness Expo at the Jagelman Conference Center. The event featured health screenings, nutrition and wellness information, medical exhibits and risk assessments, exercise demonstrations and a kids’ zone. 
(Submitted photo) Attendees also took advantage of free on-site blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings, stretch and strength assessments, body mass index readings, risk assessments and more. 
The Weston Philharmonic Society's annual installation will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Weston Hills Country Club, 2600 Country Club Way. They will present their new slate of officers for the 2014-2015 calendar year. The event will also honor the recipients of this year's Weston Philharmonic Society Musical Scholarship Awards from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, and the students will have musical presentations. The gathering is free. RSVP by May 20 by calling 954-849-8374. Include your name and the number of people in your party. 
