AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:10:24 -0600 Broward’s Superintendent of Schools James F. Notter has been named recipient of The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations’ Superintendent... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/broward-s-james-f-notter-named-superintendent-of-the-year-235568 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/broward-s-james-f-notter-named-superintendent-of-the-year-235568 Schools and Libraries Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The fourth and final Community Boundary Conference during this phase of the school boundaries process will be hosted by the District’s School... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/district-holds-final-community-conference-for-2010-2011-school-boundaries-235690 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/district-holds-final-community-conference-for-2010-2011-school-boundaries-235690 Schools and Libraries Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Who : First and fourth grade students from Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School What : Students will visit the food bank and, while there, produce... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/students-to-visit-food-bank-produce-podcasts-about-needs-of-the-community-235086 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/students-to-visit-food-bank-produce-podcasts-about-needs-of-the-community-235086 Schools and Libraries Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Nutcracker doll will come alive, a Sugar Plum Fairy will dance, snowflakes will fall and smiles from children of all ages will rain down as Miami... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/nutcracker-a-sweet-treat-for-the-whole-family-234755 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/nutcracker-a-sweet-treat-for-the-whole-family-234755 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Cari Stuhr, a third grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary School in Coral Springs, has twice before donated her hair to Locks of Love and is ready to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/maplewood-elementary-school-teacher-and-students-to-donate-hair-for-locks-of-love-234071 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/maplewood-elementary-school-teacher-and-students-to-donate-hair-for-locks-of-love-234071 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Parents and students will have an opportunity to explore various innovative and magnet programs offered by Broward County Public Schools. ... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/parents-and-students-may-shop-for-an-innovative-program-at-showcase-233599 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/parents-and-students-may-shop-for-an-innovative-program-at-showcase-233599 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Kevin P. Tynan, a resident of Pembroke Pines, was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to serve on the School Board as representative of District 2.... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/kevin-p-tynan-to-be-sworn-in-as-member-of-broward-county-school-board-230740 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/kevin-p-tynan-to-be-sworn-in-as-member-of-broward-county-school-board-230740 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Who : Dolphin Bay Elementary School’s students and their parents What : Literacy Night When : Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:30 p.m. Where :... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/dolphin-bay-elementary-school-and-target-team-to-improve-students-reading-skills-230783 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/dolphin-bay-elementary-school-and-target-team-to-improve-students-reading-skills-230783 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Four Community Boundary Conference meetings will be hosted by the School District’s School Boundaries Department for all impacted communities... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/district-announces-dates-for-community-conference-meetings-for-school-boundaries-230880 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/district-announces-dates-for-community-conference-meetings-for-school-boundaries-230880 Schools and Libraries Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 What: Hispanic Heritage Musical Celebration, “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” Why:  To celebrate the Hispanic culture and Latin music; highlight... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/students-to-perform-in-hispanic-heritage-musical-celebration-230246 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/students-to-perform-in-hispanic-heritage-musical-celebration-230246 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 There will be a wave of blue throughout the campus as blue banners and signs are on display and faculty and students, who will be encouraged to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/mcfatter-technical-high-school-to-celebrate-true-blue-day-229941 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/mcfatter-technical-high-school-to-celebrate-true-blue-day-229941 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 THE DANSKIN? DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM FT. LAUDERDALE” National Dance... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/danskin-dance-series-229669 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/danskin-dance-series-229669 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to access Broward County Library’s November E-Newsletter. http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/broward-county-library-s-november-newsletter-229387 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/broward-county-library-s-november-newsletter-229387 Schools and Libraries Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/dania/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-broward-county-226364 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/dania/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-broward-county-226364 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Over 100 teachers of grades K-12 will participate in the 11th annual Holocaust Teachers’ Training: Teaching the Holocaust Through Reading. ... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/11th-annual-holocaust-teachers-training-225243 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/11th-annual-holocaust-teachers-training-225243 Schools and Libraries Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Highlights the Contributions of Small Businesses to Florida’s Economy Fort Lauderdale, FL -- Governor Charlie Crist on October 21, 2009, as part... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/governor-crist-participates-in-roundtable-discussion-with-small-business-owners-225021 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/governor-crist-participates-in-roundtable-discussion-with-small-business-owners-225021 Government and Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Broward County Public Schools is seeking volunteers to serve as non-medical assistants during the voluntary H1N1 vaccination process now taking place... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/volunteers-needed-as-a-non-medical-assistants-during-h1n1-vaccination-process-224786 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/volunteers-needed-as-a-non-medical-assistants-during-h1n1-vaccination-process-224786 Health and Fitness Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Joins scholarship recipients and their families to celebrate success of scholarship fundraising initiative.  FORT LAUDERDALE - On October... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/governor-crist-supports-step-up-for-students-program-224028 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/governor-crist-supports-step-up-for-students-program-224028 Government and Politics Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 An annual fall tradition returns to Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Ranked as one of the top 100 art festivals in the nation by a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/las-olas-art-fair-223803 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/las-olas-art-fair-223803 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Broward County, FL area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Broward County,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/dania/news/broward-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-broward-county-220592 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/dania/news/broward-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-broward-county-220592 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Broward County Florida area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/dania/news/broward-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-broward-county-221676 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/dania/news/broward-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-broward-county-221676 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Last night, (10/7/09) South Plantation High School’s Allan Phipps learned that he is the recipient of the Governor’s Serve to Preserve: Green... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/allan-phipps-receives-governor-s-serve-to-preserve-green-school-award-220245 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/allan-phipps-receives-governor-s-serve-to-preserve-green-school-award-220245 Schools and Libraries Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Broward County Public Schools has been selected to receive funding under the Transition to... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/u-s-department-of-education-announces-funding-under-the-transition-to-teaching-program-220136 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/u-s-department-of-education-announces-funding-under-the-transition-to-teaching-program-220136 Schools and Libraries Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Subject:  Health Occupations Students To Write And Produce Simulated Newscasts During  Fall Leadership Conference Who:   275... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/health-occupations-students-to-write-and-produce-simulated-newscasts-219262 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/fortlauderdale/news/health-occupations-students-to-write-and-produce-simulated-newscasts-219262 Schools and Libraries Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500