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Vol. IX No. 1 • SEPTEMBER 2009 • www.hollywoodgazette.com

wild and whimsical art Hollywood artists Divitto SPECIAL 8-YEAR ANNIVERSARY FEATURE Free program and Andrea 16 Kelly share saves Hollywood a passion for The written words of Hollywood the lost art of residents an papier mâché. See their and the publications that print them average of 23% story and creations on on prescriptions page 16. Broward County residents best of hollywood who have used Prescription Drug Discount Cards offered by Local the County's Human Services businesses Department saved more than compete for $1.5 million over the retail cost the reader In 1958, the Hollywood Sun-Tattler beat since the launch of the program recognition in out more than 2,000 other non-dailies to in Broward. The card is used by annual online take top honors for general excellence an average of 2,028 people each contest. See from the National Editorial Association. month. page 23 for In partnership with the 22 details. Yet another name change came in National Association of Coun- 1926 with the March /June edition ties (NACo), Broward County The Hollywood Publishing Co. was one of numerous departments created under Joseph of South, which thereafter was launched the free discount card NEXT ISSUE Young's business enterprise, the Hollywood Land and Water Co. a monthly publication that was program to help consumers cope printed, as were all the others, at with the high price of prescrip- the Young company's own plant. tion drugs. By Caron Conway 2009 municipal update Young also published the All County residents may Lead Correspondent city's very first newspaper, the In the October issue, the use the cards, regardless of age, Hollywood News, which debuted income or existing health cover- Hollywood Gazette will take Years before Hollywood in January 1924. It was sold five age at any participating retail a look back at what Mayor officially became a city, its desir- years later to South Broward pharmacy. A national network Peter Bober campaigned for, able attributes were touted to publisher Leo Stetson, who would of more than 59,000 participat- what he has accomplished in prospective residents in founding also soon take over the Holly- ing retail pharmacies will honor the 20 months since elected as father Joseph Wesley Young's Joseph Young published the city's very wood Herald, another early, local the NACo prescription discount mayor and what he hopes to still news magazine, The Hollywood first newspaper, the Hollywood News, newspaper. card, including most chain phar- complete during the remainder Reporter. Its debut in February which debuted in January 1924. A stormy political climate macies and many independents. of his term. The article will 1922 began a long tradition of contributed to a proliferation of Cardholders can also save on cover the following topics: hometown news coverage that the lywood Reporter started as a house competing publications by op- pet prescriptions at participating • Downtown development and parking Hollywood Gazette, celebrating organ, a newspaper or magazine posing local factions, including retail pharmacies. • The latest Hollywood Police its eighth anniversary this month, published by a company as a scandal sheets such as the Free Since its inception in 2004 Department scandal proudly continues. means of promoting its products Press and the Kit-Kat. At one time, on a national level, NACo re- • Wireless Hollywood Hollywood's growth during or services. It evolved into a local Hollywood had four free, local ports that consumers have saved • Recycling on the beach its early years and its future plans publishing empire. newspapers, each with its own more than $200 million on 16 • Pensions... and much more were diligently chronicled in the The Hollywood Publishing political interest. Among the early million prescriptions. At least monthly Reporter by editor and Do you have specific questions Co. was one of numerous depart- publications were the Daily News 1,230 counties in 47 states are writer O.E. Behymer. Billed on its about your district? E-mail them ments created under Young's of Hollywood, West Hollywood making the free, money-saving masthead as "A Florida Magazine to [email protected]. business enterprise, the Hollywood Reporter, West Hollywood Press cards available to residents. The with a National Appeal," The Hol- Land and Water Co. Within a year and South Broward News. national average savings per and a half, the Reporter had grown The three dailies at the time, prescription filled is 23.8 percent. from a four-page sheet with a The Miami News, The Miami Cards are free and can be mailing list of fewer than 2,000 ad- Herald and the Fort Lauderdale picked up at many Broward dresses to an eight-page slick pa- Daily News, also maintained County government facilities, per news bulletin with a circulation bureaus in Hollywood. The areas including parks, libraries, transit of 10,000 copies and a broadened existing daily newspapers, The Mi- facilities, the downtown Govern- focus that included interests in ami Herald and the Sun-Sentinel, mental Center and the County's other parts of Florida. continue to cover Hollywood news four Family Success Centers. For

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By Brett Daly own retail store for 14 years and felt obli- Hollywood, and I think this program is Associate Editor “The project asks gated to pass on her knowledge of running wonderful because it supports our com- a successful independent business. munity.” For every $100 spent in locally people to pick three of With one blog post about the positive Supporting the 3/50 project was also owned, independent stores, $68 returns to impacts local businesses have on the econ- an easy decision for Rich Aube, owner of the community through taxes, payroll and their favorite locally- omy, Baxter gained national attention, The Coral House on Hollywood Beach. other expenditures. receiving 7,500 hits on her site within the He said he supports programs like the This benefit to the community and to owned businesses and first week. 3/50 project to see Hollywood develop the local businesses are why eight Hol- As of May 2009, 5,000 businesses and return to the way it was prior to the lywood businesses support a nation-wide spend $50 between were registered supporters, 7,500 people recession. He said he is optimistic that program called the 3/50 project, which were fans on the 3/50 Project's Facebook Hollywood will recover because the city motivates people to keep things local and the three each month. page and 79,500 people had visited the puts a lot into the community, and he can spend their money in their own communi- Pick three, spend $50: Web site. really see his tax dollars put to good use. ties’ businesses. Another Hollywood supporter, Luz Aube said he supports local business- The project asks people to pick three the 3/50 project. Fernandez, owner of Comfort Zone es because he, like many business owners, of their favorite locally owned businesses ” Studio & Spa, said residents need to sup- has invested his whole life into his hotel and spend $50 between the three each port local businesses to keep them open, and wants to see it pay off. month. Pick three, spend $50: the 3/50 When she first heard about the 3/50 especially in these tough economic times. “I want to see Hollywood grow,” project. project earlier this year, she said she knew “This is our community, and the more Aube said. “I support any program that According to the project’s Web site, she wanted to participate. Any indepen- profitable a business is, the better off we helps Hollywood flourish.” if half the employed population spent $50 dent business can register as a participant all are,” Fernandez said. Other Hollywood businesses regis- each month in locally owned, independent on the 3/50 project’s Web site, and any She said having one business close tered as participants of the 3/50 project businesses, it would generate more than organization or chain can register as a causes a trickle-down effect because include Al's Florist & Gifts, Hollywood $42.6 billion in revenue. supporter. people lose their jobs, leading to less Eyes, Mickey Byrne's Irish Pub, For this reason, Heather Keenly, the “Anytime our business comes across money for themselves and for supporting Pinkghost, Sub-Oligist and The Little general manager of Lola’s on Harrison, a program that supports local business, the community. She, therefore, wants to Bakery, and other Hollywood organiza- decided to support the cause and help we’re interested,” Keenly said. “We want help other independent businesses. tions have registered as supporters of the independent businesses. to show our beliefs in supporting local “As a business owner, I not only 3/50 project. “I really believe in supporting local economies.” want to stay in business but also want to To learn more or to register your busi- across the board,” she said. “We’re a mom The 3/50 project began in March support local restaurants and stores that ness, visit www.the350project.net. and pop business, and we really rely on 2009 by Cinda Baxter, a retail consultant I frequent,” she said. “I think it’s very locals for support.” and professional speaker, who owned her important to support our businesses in

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By Caron Conway new playhouse interior. New playhouse soundstage with a customizable cyclorama The first show of the season, "The Lead Correspondent owner Israel Valdes spent several thousand for compositing and filming purposes and Matchmaker," is a fast-paced farce set in dollars restoring the 265-seat facility. for creating virtual sets. Film and video 1884 Yonkers, N.Y. Wilder’s story, which The Hollywood Playhouse is usher- “While taking great pains to preserve production services are available through an was also the basis of the musical Hello, ing in its new season with a new look and a the theater’s original character and history, in-house production company, Real Produc- Dolly!, revolves around matchmaking widow new focus that extends beyond the typical the restoration team revived the luster in tions. Dolly Levi and her penny-pinching client, theatrical offerings. But the venerable theater every bit of the Hollywood Playhouse so that The diversity of the cultural facility’s half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder, with is also honoring its history and its mission it shines like the jewel that was birthed in program offerings extends beyond its live a web of romantic complications involving since 1947 to provide the community with a Hollywood over 60 years ago,” Pradere said. performance schedule. The Hollywood Play- Vandergelder’s two overworked assistants quality theater. In the rejuvenated lobby, now known as house’s new owner is committed to provid- and an attractive millineress and her as- It wasn’t always easy, with the drama the Sky Light Lounge and Bar, patrons can ing outlets for the community to enjoy free sistant. offstage often rivaling that onstage. But in enjoy a fully stocked bar before, during and resources such as Girl’s Night Out. These The show stars Cynthia Calkin as true “the show must go on” fashion, the Hol- after the show in what Pradere describes as networking events offer ladies of all ages “Dolly” and Michael Bienvenu as “Mr. lywood Playhouse has always managed to an “updated lounge atmosphere that contrib- the opportunity to mingle in the Sky Light Vandergelder” and is directed by Herb Ault, overcome major obstacles that have included utes to the glamorous feeling of a complete Lounge and Bar, meet sponsors who offer 82, a Hollywood resident and retired drama financial difficulties and the threat of eviction night out at the theater.” products of interest to women and listen to teacher who has been involved with the Hol- from its historic home at 2640 Washington Photos from original plays from the a panel of speakers selected for their ability lywood Playhouse in various capacities since St. 1940s, original drawings and playbills are on to inspire and encourage. Other offerings at the 1950s. And the Hollywood Playhouse, one of display in the theater to restore the sense of the Hollywood Playhouse include Connect “[Ault] saw the theater through its glory South Florida’s oldest theaters, is intent on history, Pradere said. Networking events, acting/theater classes, days and then witnessed it fade away into the surviving the current economic downturn The landmark playhouse was designed free informational seminars and paid week- state of disrepair, and then again beheld the with its characteristic “steadfast determina- by architect Kenneth Spry, one of the or- end courses conducted by Discovery of Your transformation that started in 2007,” Pradere tion,” said Alice Pradere, the theater’s execu- ganizers of Hollywood’s Little Theater, an Potential. said. “Ault saw the recent completion as the tive director. “Our mission in these economic amateur troupe. Formed in 1933, the group Live theater, of course, is the heart and perfect opportunity to bring an old classic times is to continue to be a local community disbanded during World War II. The Little soul of the Hollywood Playhouse. With the back to life on an all-new stage.” haven in Hollywood for the arts.” Theatre of Hollywood reorganized in 1947 start of its 62nd season, “The Hollywood Shows are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through The new season at the Hollywood Play- and sought a permanent home. The City of Playhouse arrives full circle this fall as it Sunday, Oct. 1-30, with matinees at 2 p.m. house will kick off in October with Thornton Hollywood donated the land for the theater. reopens its historic doors to the same back- on Wednesdays and Sundays. Tickets are $30 Wilder’s lighthearted classic comedy "The Today, the 18,000-square-foot Holly- yard community it has served for decades,” for general admission and $25 for children, Matchmaker." Following what Pradere called wood Playhouse is a full-service venue that Pradere said, “and continues the same tradi- seniors and groups. a much-needed hibernation marked by ex- features one of the largest stages in South tion by consistently bringing forth quality For more information, call the Holly- tensive renovations over the past two years, Florida, a recording studio, dance studio, theater entertainment in our local neighbor- wood Playhouse Box Office at 954-922-0404 theatergoers will be introduced to a sparkling design shop, film-editing suites and a closed hood.” or visit www.hollywoodplayhouse.com.

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12 SEPTEMBER 2009 TO ADVERTISE, call 954-962-8180 or visit www.hollywoodgazette.com Art & CULTURE < Business < Community < Events < Food < Health < Money < opinion < People < Pets Hollywood woman seeks frequent flyer miles for veterans Local assisted living grounds of major military and VA family and foundation's Web site. The 16,000 medical centers around the coun- friends to do tickets are the equivalent to 750 facility residents collect try to enable family members to the same. million frequent flyer miles. 'hero miles,' donate to be close to a loved one during the Within Parham said that whenever they hospitalization for an unexpected two months, see a veteran on television with his military families illness, disease or injury, according the residents or her family, they wonder if their to the Fisher House Web site. collected donated miles paid for the plane When Parham picked up a copy 600,000 ticket for the family to be together. By Brett Daly of American Legion Magazine and miles and "We're all very proud of it," she Associate Editor read about the foundation's Hero donated added. Miles program, a program com- them to Hero Parham and the Classic Resi- As a World War II navy vet- prised of individual airlines whose Miles. dence by Hyatt residents are col- eran, 86-year-old Janet Parham passengers donate their frequent "This is lecting miles again and are en- Parham knows the importance of VA medi- flyer miles to assist service mem- something couraging Hollywood residents to cal centers. She also knows the bers' families travel to VA hospi- we feel we can do for the families support the troops and donate their importance of family support in tals, she wanted to participate. and these injured patients," she miles to the program, too. Parham difficult situations. "As long as you have patients said. "They were just delighted at wants to increase the awareness of Because of this, Parham sup- in the VA hospitals, the families Fisher House." the program because she thinks it's ports the Fisher House Foundation, are going to want to see them," Since the program began five an easy program to participate in. and more particularly the Fisher Parham said. "This is a wonderful years ago by Congressman Dutch "It doesn't cost people a thing House Hero Miles program, and program." Ruppersburger (D-MD), the public to donate their miles, and it's for a promotes community awareness of So, last year, Parham encour- has donated enough frequent flyer wonderful cause," she said. the two. aged the residents at Classic Resi- miles for the Fisher Foundation If you're interested in donating The Fisher House Foundation, dence by Hyatt, where she resides, to provide more than 16,000 free your miles, call 954-963-0200 and a nonprofit organization, do- to donate their unused frequent airline tickets to service members leave a message for Janet Parham. nates comfort homes, built on the flyer miles to the program or ask and their families, according to the Comm. Gunzburger awarded by U.S. Car Tech Automotive president for ocean clean up efforts Broward County Commissioner "I hope that Sue Gunzburger accepted the Coastal this project serves REPAIR & TIRES America Partnership Award along with as a model for how We honor ALL extended warranties a congratulatory letter from President all governments 12-mo. 12,000 mile warranty FREE Barack Obama last month for the county's should strive to TOWING W/ MAJOR participation in the Osborne Reef serve the people: Free A/C Systems Check, REPAIR Artificial Tire Removal Project. together, efficiently, Most Cars The project is a joint effort between cooperatively and Performance Test and Leak Check federal, state and county government in partnership with Car Tech Automotive • Exp. 9/30/09 David L. 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FITNESS BOOT CAMP Chi, Meditation, Current Events, Painting, MONDAY & THURSDAY BNI HOLLYWOOD SYNERGY CHAPTER Adult program combines specific methods of Jewelry Making, Brain Aerobics, Bridge & DANCE CLASSES Members of BNI (Business Network Int’l.), a military training, martial arts & fitness; 9:30- KARATE CLASSES Defensive Driving; field trips & Adult Day Care Dance Explosion offers classes in tap, jazz, business & professional networking organiza- 10:30 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle (Visual All ages are welcome at World Tae Kwon Program also offered; Joseph Meyerhoff/ ballet, hip hop & lyrical/contemporary for ages tion, share ideas, contacts & referrals; 7 a.m. Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1. Call Do classes; 6-7:15 p.m.; Washington Park Southeast Focal Point Senior Center, 3081 3 to teens; David Park Recreation Center, 108 breakfast meeting; Orangebrook Golf & Coun- 954-921-3500 or 954-963-7712. Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Rd.; $30/ Taft St. Call Janet, 954-966-9805. N. 33 Ct.; $40/month. Call 954-985-5674. try Club, 400 Entrada Dr. Call Rene Curbelo, ADULT YOGA CLASSES WALKING CLUB month. Call 954-243-7297. 305-651-5777 Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Art DANCE CLASSES School, 1626 Harrison St. Call 954-921-3274 Commit 2B Fit program for all ages on 2-mi. TUESDAY & THURSDAY OJIMA ENERGY EMPOWERMENT CIRCLE walking path, with T-shirt & certificate for Modern, liturgical, ballet, jazz & lyrical for ages Noninvasive, relaxing mind-body technique in- for times & fees. reaching distance goals & bandanas for ca- 5 & up presented by the Feet That Preach cludes a 15-minute guided imagery & intention ABC’S (ABS, BALANCE AND CORE) Institute; 6-8:30 p.m.; McNicol Community GROUP FITNESS Creative exercises focus on all abdominal nine companions; 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; T.Y. Adult classes; 6 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle contemplation with founders/facilitators Gilbert Park, 3300 N. Park Rd.; free ($1.50 weekend/ Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave.; $30 residents, $40 & Mary Lou Cruz, 7-8:30 p.m.; Hollywood muscles, followed by back-strengthening, core nonresidents. Call Shirley Jones, 754-368- (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. & challenging balance poses; 10:30 a.m.; holiday park admission for ages 6 & up). Call 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees. Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. 954-985-1980. 3171. Ocean Dr.; $5 donation. Call ArtsPark at Young Circle (aerobics room, FILM FLAM Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. GOLF IN NO TIME Enjoy a movie & light refreshments; 10 a.m.- 954-921-3600. Learn the fundamentals of golf in 6 weekly MONDAY & FRIDAY ADULT JAZZ/EXERCISE 1; $10/class. Call 954-547-3079. noon; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, INTRO-TO-POLE lessons; various days & times available; Or- 2030 Polk St.; $1. Call 954-921-3408. 8:30-9:30 p.m.; Dance Explosion, 6878 Stirling angebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada SCRABBLE Rd.; $60/6-wk. session. Call 954-983-9899. Bring heels & a small towel for pole-dancing Dr.; $89/session. Call 954-967-4653, ext. 4. Enjoy the popular game for fun & competi- BEGINNERS’ YOGA class; 6 p.m.; Union Dance Factory, 2021 Hol- PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS tion; noon-4 pm; Hollywood Beach Culture & WEDNESDAYS Classical Hatha Yoga classes are based on lywood Blvd.; $20. Call 954-282-8300. Nonprofit single-parent group offers indoor & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $5.50 the Sivananda Method; 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Hol- KARATE CLASSES outdoor activities for both children & adults & yearly membership/residents, $11/nonresi- lywood Beach Culture & Community Center, SATURDAY & SUNDAY USA Goju Karate classes develop courtesy & adults only. Call Susan, 954-484-6484. dents. Call 954-921-3600. 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $81/9 classes (1st class self-confidence while teaching self-defense; free for new students who join by June 19). ARTSPARK FUN SHOP 6-7 p.m. (beginner kids), 7-8 p.m. (adults); MONDAYS MONDAY – THURSDAY Call 954-921-3600. Interactive children’s arts & crafts activities; Driftwood Community Center, 3000 N. 69th TAI CHI CLASSES 4 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Ave.; $30/month resident ($20/2nd family Beginners classes are offered by the Taoist Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-923-1950. KINDER CHEFS TEEN LOUNGE member), $35/month nonresident. Call Ed Tai Chi Society of USA; 10-11:30 a.m.; Fred AQUARIUM: BEHIND THE SCENES Cooking class for ages 3½-8; 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Watch TV, listen to music & play favorite board Gonzalez, 305-801-3361. Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St. Get a closer look at a 3,500-gallon saltwater Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. & card games with friends; 6-8:30 p.m.; Mc- THRIFT SHOP Call 954-921-3408. aquarium & learn about its inhabitants; 2-3 Call 954-924-1133 for fees. Nicol Community Center, 1411 S. 28th Ave.; Open to the public, volunteers needed; 9 p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake HATHA YOGA CLASS free. Call 954-921-3511. a.m.-noon; Hollywood Hills United Methodist Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $1. Call 954-926- Instructor-led class for adults; 6:45-8 p.m.; FRIDAYS Church, 400 N. 35th Ave. Call 954-989-8304. 2480. Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, MONDAY – FRIDAY PEE WEE TENNIS LESSONS 751 Sheridan St.; $10/session. Call 954-926- For ages 4-8; 5:30-7 p.m.; David Park Tennis FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS FOR KIDS SUNDAYS 2480. HOLLYWOOD BRIDGE CLUB Center, 510 N. 33rd Ct.; $15/session. Call Downtown CRA family social features a BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Featuring triple point games every day, super- 954-967-4237. bounce house, clowns, arts & crafts, kids’ ORGANIC GREEN MARKET Stay aware of your cardiovascular health; vised play Mon. & Thurs., jackpot games Mon SOUTH BROWARD BUSINESS COUNCIL game shows, bingo & karaoke; 5-9 p.m.; An- Featuring Josh’s Organic Garden; 9 a.m.-5:31 9:30-11 a.m.; Memorial Senior Partners, 7031 & Fri., bagels & cream cheese; 12:30 p.m.; Broward’s oldest networking business niversary Park, Hollywood Blvd. & 20th Ave.; p.m., rain or shine; Harrison St. & the Broad- Taft St.; free. Call 954-963-8030. Temple Sinai, 1400 N. 46th Ave.; $8 entry fee. organization; 7:30-8:45 a.m.; Club at Emerald free. Call 954-921-3016. walk. Call 954-456-3276. PRENATAL KUNDALINI YOGA Call David, 954-296-7926 or 954-929-6364. Hills, 4100 N. Hills Dr. Call Jim Stoodley, KIDS EAT FREE DOWNTOWN PALM COURT JAZZ Strengthening postures & breathing tech- 954-962-9997. Ages 10 & younger enjoy a free kids’ menu Light & breezy jazz performances; 4-6 p.m.; niques safe for all trimesters assist relaxation MONDAY – SATURDAY RAJA YOGA MEDITATION meal when accompanied by an adult ordering ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & during labor & birth; 6-7 p.m.; Temple Beth El, 7-8 p.m.; Hillcrest Playdium, 1100 Hillcrest Dr.; an entrée; 4-7 p.m.; A La Turca, Café Italia, U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500. 1351 S. 14th Ave. Call instructor Jiwan Kaur, AEROBICS AT THE YMCA free. Call Roz, 954-962-7447. Dolce Vita, Goyo El Pollo, Huang’s Mandarin SUNDAY BRUNCH CRUISE 954-445-6775. High- and low-impact step aerobics; mornings MEN’S GOLF GROUP House, Lola’s on Harrison, Los Pinchos, Enjoy an open bar, full brunch & desserts BEACH MEDITATION & evenings; 3161 Taft St. Call Patty Ceballos, Register for 9 holes of golf & dinner with Luce Restaurant, Taverna Yiamas, The Little aboard The Grand Floridian yacht; 12:30-2:45 Bring a chair; 5 p.m. (weather permitting); 954-989-9622. the Hollywood Men’s Golf Association; 4:30 Bakery or Sage Café & Oyster Bar. Call the p.m. sailing; depart from Diplomat Landings, 1201 S. Ocean Dr. (behind the Summit p.m.; Orangebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Downtown CRA, 954-921-3016. 3555 S. Ocean Dr.; $55 adult (includes tax & TIKI SUNSETS HAPPY HOUR tip), $27.50 ages 6-12 & free for kids under 6. Condo); free. Call Susie, 305-439-1993, or TUESDAYS Entrada Dr.; $25 annual dues. Call Brian, 954- Rocki, 954-548-5760. 967-4653, ext. 24. Features live music & entertainment at the Call 954-771-0102. MUSIC THEORY CLASSES poolside Lava Tiki Bar & Grille; 6-9 p.m.; TAI CHI ROTARY CLUB Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach, 4000 S. Adult classes; 9 a.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle MONDAY – WEDNESDAY & Lunch meeting; noon; Hollywood Rotary For ages 4-6 & 7-11; 3:30 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924- Ocean Dr.; no cover charge & free valet park- (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. SATURDAY Clubhouse, 2349 Taylor St. Call Gary Smith, ing before 7 p.m. Call 954-454-4334. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees. 954-889-0808. 1133 for fees. CHICAGO-STYLE STEPPIN’ PLAZA PERFORMANCES BALLROOM DANCING MUSIC & DANCING UNDER THE STARS RAJA YOGA MEDITATION R&B ballroom dancing; 7-8:30 p.m.; Fred Bring a blanket or lawn chair & enjoy live Includes free line dance lessons, Music by Live music varies from easy listening to line 10-11 a.m. & 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Hollywood Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St.; entertainment in a variety of musical genres; Jay & dinner; 5:30-10 p.m.; Hollywood Moose dancing, R&B to rock ‘n’ roll; 7:30-9 p.m. Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Roz, $10. Call 954-921-3408. 7-9 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Lodge, 2907 Taylor St.; $10. Call 954-927- (weather permitting); Hollywood Beach The- 954-962-7447. MEDITATION STUDIO Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500. 0826. ater, Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Call OPEN MIC JAM SESSION Features aromatherapy, mantras & sacred FL. POP SHOP 954-921-3404. 10 p.m.; Shenanigans, 3303 Sheridan St. Call Interactive pop workshop with master instruc- 954-981-9702. music; 7-9 p.m.; TheMeetUpClub.com, 1940 TUES., September 1 Harrison St. (Mezzanine). Call 954-367-6723. tor Aquaboogy exposes students of all levels LAUGHTER YOGA to the hip-hop art of popping & locking in MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES SOUTHEAST REPUBLICAN CLUB Participate in a blend of playful breathing tech- a party atmosphere; 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Music & Movement classes feature singing, Includes refreshments; 7 p.m.; Hollywood KUNG FU CLASSES niques & stretching exercises that stimulate Union Dance Factory, 2021 Hollywood Blvd.; moving, listening, interacting socially & playing Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. For ages 4-12; 5 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young laughter; 8:30 a.m.; T.Y. Park (Pavilion 4), $12. Call 954-282-8300. simple instruments; 1-1:45 p.m.; Beverly Park Ocean Dr.; metered parking. Call Ed Napoli- Circle (Visual Arts Pavilion), Hollywood Blvd. & 3300 N. Park Rd. Call 954-989-3774. Community Center, tano, 954-296-0041. U.S. 1. Call 954-921-3500 for fees. GERMAN MOVIES RAINBOW ART CLASS No subtitles; 7 p.m.; German American 6291 Funston St. Must pre-register: 954-967- KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION 4234. For ages 2-3; 4-4:45 p.m.; Muzart Kidz Kon- Adult classes; 7:30-9 p.m. Mon. & 9:30-10:30 Society of Hollywood, 6401 Washington St.; nection, 1205 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133 a.m. Wed.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave. $2 (meal available for $5 at 6:30 p.m.). Call WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY for fees. calendar cont. on page 20 Call instructor Jiwan Kaur, 954-445-6775. 954-322-6227. SINGLE GOURMET BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP TAI CHI

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SAT., September 19 Hollywood Blvd. Call 954-981-4378 TAI CHI Monthly meeting open to the public PROPERTY TAX OUTREACH Caron Conway LEAD CORRESPONDENT Demonstration class; 9-9:30 a.m.; will feature a fine art demonstration; TUES., September 15 ARTWALK Broward County Property Ap- [email protected] Hollywood Beach Culture & Com- 7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Stroll through Downtown Hollywood’s praiser staff will assist taxpayers with munity Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT galleries & boutiques & enjoy homestead filing; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; James Owens account executive free. Call 954-921-3600. Dr.; free. Call Peggy Austen, 954- WORKSHOP complimentary refreshments at all Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood 924-1818. [email protected] “Marketing Strategies for an galleries & participating businesses; Blvd.; free. Call Kelly Brown, 954- PROPERTY TAX OUTREACH SAT., September 5 Economic Downturn”; 6-8 p.m.; 7-10 p.m.; guided map available at 357-5579. Ellie Allen ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Broward County Property Ap- Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, 2028 praiser staff will assist taxpayers with Bill Kite ACCOUNTING DUBFEST 2009 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call 954-921- Harrison St., Suite 1; free. Call FRI., September 25 Music festival features Grammy- homestead filing; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Downtown CRA, 954-921-3016. 3388. CLASSIC CRUISE NIGHT Southeast Offset printer winner Bunny Wailer & reggae, ska Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood DATE NITE LEAD GENERATION Pre-1978 classic car show presented & alternative acts on two stages, plus Blvd.; free. Call Kelly Brown, 954- “Zoom, Zoom - Watch How Fast I South Florida Business Journal by Beach CRA; 6-10 p.m.; Hollywood All Service Now! Distribution skate demonstrations, green exhibi- 357-5579. 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No parts hereof 5626 (info). annual "Heroes in Action" event FLORIDA COASTAL CLEANUP DEPRESSION GLASS CLUB Beach Theater, Johnson St. & the KAYAK FOR BEGINNERS at the Seminole Hard Rock Live All ages can join volunteers around may be reproduced without prior written consent S. Fla. Depression Glass Club Broadwalk; free. Call the Beach of the publisher. Hollywood Gazette is not liable Ages 15 & older learn skills that arena. A night of boxing between promotes awareness & appreciation the world in removing trash & debris include basic stroke, long-distance the tri-county police officers and CRA, 954-924-2980. for errors appearing in advertisements beyond the of depression-era glassware through from the land & water; bring gloves, paddling, sea-kayaking & safety; firefighters; All proceeds benefit a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent cost of the space occupied by the error. The views lectures, publications & exhibits; 7:30 CPR CLASS 9-11:30 a.m.; Holland Park, Johnson Hollywood Police Athletic League; & drinking water; 9 a.m.-noon; Hol- p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Presented by Nanny Poppinz; 10 and opinions expressed by our columnists do not St. & 6th Ave.; $35; must pre- Hard Rock Live; 7:00 p.m., lywood North Beach Park, 3601 N. Center, 2030 Polk St. Call 954-964- a.m.-1 p.m.; Hollywood Beach necessarily reflect those of the Hollywood Gazette. register. Call instructor Colleen, Hollywood PAL 954-921-3401 Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-926-2480. 8073. Culture & Community Center, 1301 954-328-5231. JUNIOR CHAMBER MEETING STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL S. Ocean Dr.; free. Must pre-register: General membership meeting will All ages can visit the Exhibit Hall & WED., September 16 954-889-5829. SUN., September 6 feature guest speaker Violet Nikolici mangrove swamp to learn about the Lowrey of A Plus Professional survival adaptations of animals & TAI CHI PARTY WITH A PURPOSE DREAM CAR CLASSIC Resumes discussing “Resume, plants; 11 a.m.-noon; Anne Kolb Na- SAT., September 26 Demonstration class; 6:30-7 p.m.; Monthly networking event that brings Hollywood Beach Culture & Com- Features pre-1980 vehicles, DJ Interviewing & Dress for Success ture Center at West Lake Park, 751 business leaders together for net- WEBELOS WORKSHOP munity Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; music, a bounce house & awards; 10 Tips”; 6:30 p.m.; Hollywood Jaycee Sheridan St.; $3. Call 954-926-2480. working, food, charity fund raising, Webelos can work on a forester free. Call 954-921-3600. a.m.-3 p.m.; Hollywood Blvd. west Clubhouse, 2930 Hollywood Blvd. of Young Circle; free admission. Call Call 954-981-4378. door prizes and fun! 100% of $10 SUN., September 20 badge; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Anne Kolb WED., September 2 954-926-3377. GOOD MORNING HOLLYWOOD entrance fee is donated to different Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $6. Must pre- COIN & COLLECTIBLE SHOW BREAKFAST local charity each month. Dave & LATIN FESTIVAL register & prepay: 954-926-2480. SIERRA CLUB MEETING Presented by Gold Coast Coin Club “A Salute to Our Firefighters & Police Buster’s; 3000 Oakwood Blvd.; 5:30 - 16th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin HOME BUYER SEMINAR Monthly meeting for all ages; 7-9 of Hollywood; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Officers”; 7:30-9 a.m.; Hillcrest Golf 7:30 p.m. For more info or to RSVP Festival features live music, danc- Learn about foreclosures, budgeting, p.m.; Anne Kolb Nature Center at David Park Community Center, 108 & Country Club, 4600 Hillcrest Dr.; call 954-962-8180 ing, food vendors, arts & crafts, & down payment assistance & more; 9 West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; N. 33rd Ct.; free. Call 954-967-4236. $12 Greater Hollywood Chamber BACK TO BUSINESS EXPO 2009 children’s activities; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; a.m.-5 p.m.; 2305 Sheridan St.; free. free. Call 954-926-2480. HISTORIC HAMMERSTEIN of Commerce members, $18 future Open to the public; 5-8 p.m.; Holiday Beach Broadwalk at Johnson St.; Call Ellen Bithell at RE/MAX Execu- HOUSE TOUR members. Must register: 954-923- Inn, 2905 Sheridan St.; free. Call free admission. Call 954-961-6386. tive Realty, 954-292-6412. THURS., September 3 The house, designed in 1935 by 4000. the Greater Hollywood Chamber of FREE ADMISSION DAY prominent Hollywood architect Ba- BROADWALK FRIDAY FEST BOOK CLUB Commerce, 954-923-4000. Enjoy visual art exhibitions by Kevin MON., September 28 yard Lukens in the “Tropical Modern” A Wonderful World Band performs Sponsored by the Broward County VETERANS MEETING Arrow & Juan Maristany & “Natural style, is shown to the public free of Louis Armstrong-style music; 7-9 Library; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Hol- All veterans are invited to the Forces: Broward County Public Art DAY CAMP charge by the Hollywood Historical p.m.; Hollywood Beach Theater, lywood Beach Culture & Community American Legion Post 308 West Hol- and Design ’06-’09” at the Art and Ages 2½ -9 engage in activities such Society; 1-4 p.m.; 1520 Polk St.; Johnson St. & the Broadwalk; free. Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call lywood meeting; 7 p.m.; Driftwood Culture Center of Hollywood; noon-4 as music, art, dance, theatrics, & free. Call 954-923-5590. Call the Beach CRA, 954-924-2980. Recreation Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave. p.m.; 1650 Harrison St.; free. Call gym on this school holiday; 9 a.m.-2 954-926-2437. NIGHT HIKE BY THE SEASHORE NATURE FRIENDS MEETING Call 954-296-1242. 954-921-3274. p.m.; Muzart Kidz Konnection, 1205 TUES., September 8 Naturalist-led hike for all ages; 7:30- S. 21st Ave. Call 954-924-1133. Friends of the Anne Kolb Nature 8:30 p.m.; North Beach Park, 3601 Center monthly volunteer meeting N. Ocean Dr.; $3. Must pre-register & JUNIOR CHAMBER MEETING for ages 13 & older; 7-9 p.m.; Anne prepay: 954-926-2480. Kolb Nature Center at West Lake The Greater Hollywood Junior Park, 751 Sheridan St.; free. Call Chamber (Jaycees) general meeting 954-926-2480. & networking are open to all; 6-7 SAT., September 12 PROPERTY TAX OUTREACH p.m.; Jaycees Hall, 2930 Hollywood DOWNTOWN HOLLYWOOD Broward County Property Ap- Blvd. Call Executive Director Debra “PLAY 9 & DINE” GOLF OUTING praiser staff will assist taxpayers with Gronvold, 954-981-4378. Enjoy an afternoon of golf with your homestead filing; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION child or a Diamonds in the Rough Hollywood City Hall, 2600 Hollywood OUTREACH Youth Golf Program participant, Blvd.; free. Call Kelly Brown, 954- Property Appraiser Lori Parrish will followed by dinner; 3 p.m. shotgun 357-5579. speak & answer questions at the start; Orangebrook Golf & Country

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Fi n a n c i a l Mat t e r s PUBLICATIONS OF HOLLYWOOD Cont. from page 1 by Patrick F. Roberts The most familiar of the now defunct At the height of its popularity, the com- local publications was the popular Hol- munity newspaper filled with local politics Roth IRA Conversions lywood Sun-Tattler. Its origin dates back to and letters to the editor reached a circulation 1932, when a colonel on the governor's staff, of 43,000. The demolition of its landmark Part 1 of 2: Planning limit for conversions and also allows Wallace Stevens, arrived in town and started former home, a three-story building on conversions by taxpayers who are the weekly South Broward Tattler, prompt- Sheridan Street just west of Interstate 95 in for New Opportunities married filing separately. What this ing a local newspaper war. T.S. McNicol, September 1994 was a dramatic end to an means is that regardless of your filing the city's former postmaster, established the important chapter in Hollywood's history. With the lure of tax-free distribu- status or how much you earn, you'll be weekly Hollywood Sun in January 1935. Six South Broward publications with Hol- tions, Roth IRAs have become popular able to convert a traditional IRA to a years later, Stevens bought the Hollywood lywood coverage that have both come and retirement-savings vehicles since their Roth IRA. The bad news? This provi- News, which died the following year with gone in recent years include the weekly introduction in 1998. But if you're a sion of the new law doesn't take effect the birth of the weekly Hollywood Sun- Beach Digest, Hollywood Magazine and high-income taxpayer, chances are you until 2010. Tattler, a merger of The Hollywood Sun and The Digest, which was published by Mi- couldn't participate in the Roth revolu- the South Broward Tattler in early 1942. ami's Community Newspapers. tion. Well, that's about to change. So why concern yourself with this The Hollywood Sun-Tattler became a The Hallandale Digest, a weekly news- now? twice-weekly paper in 1952 and expanded to paper whose coverage area included Holly- What are the current rules? three days a week in 1957, publishing every wood, closed its doors after nearly 40 years Even though the new rules don't Monday, Wednesday and Friday. in September 2002, and shortly after several There are currently two ways to take effect until 2010, there are steps Cincinnati-based media giant E.W. longtime employees left to start their own fund a Roth IRA: You can contribute you can take now if you want to Scripps Co., the Hollywood Sun-Tattler's weekly publication. The South Florida Sun directly, or you can convert all or part maximize the amount you can convert owner since 1965, dropped Hollywood from Times also publishes in Hallandale Beach of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. in 2010. If you aren't doing so al- the paper's name in 1983. Six years later, but includes Hollywood in its coverage. In general, you can contribute up to ready, you can simply start making The Sun-Tattler became known as The Hol- Current Hollywood-based publications $5,000 to an IRA (traditional, Roth the maximum annual contribution lywood Sun. are Hollywood 360˚, a local arts, culture and or a combination of both). If you're to a traditional IRA and then con- Despite the name changes, Hollywood's entertainment magazine produced by the Art age 50 or older, you can contribute vert that traditional IRA to a Roth in hometown paper was consistent on one and Culture Center of Hollywood with the up to $6,000. Note, though, that your 2010. Your ability to make deductible point in its later years: It not only reported City of Hollywood participating as a spon- contributions can't exceed your earned contributions to a traditional IRA may local news but often made news. Highlights sor; and Cahoots, a quarterly publication income for the year. But your ability be limited if you (or your spouse) is include: that focuses on news and nonsense, in the to contribute directly to a Roth IRA covered by an employer retirement words of publisher Jeff Hansen. "[We] like depends on your income level modi- Oct. 17, 1984: The newspaper's print- plan and your income exceeds certain to make up stuff and see how many people fied adjusted gross income or MAGI ing presses burst into flames, damaging limits. But any taxpayer, regardless believe it." six presses worth nearly $6 million. The of income level Today, nearly nine decades after J.W. 35,000-circulation, six-day-a-week paper If your Your 2009 Roth You can’t contribute or retirement plan Young pioneered hometown news publish- federal filing IRA Contribution to a Roth IRA for participation, can is printed at The Fort Lauderdale News for ing, the Hollywood Gazette remains the only status is: is reduced if your 2009 if your MAGI make nondeductible almost two weeks. MAGI is: is: Hollywood-specific newspaper. Established contributions to a in September 1991, the monthly paper is Single or More than $105,000, $120,000 or more traditional IRA until Sept. 24, 1986: An undercover independently owned and published by head of but less than age 70. And because police officer confiscates the film of two household $120,000 Michael Brown with a circulation of 25,000 Married More than $166,000 $176,000 or more nondeductible Sun-Tattler photographers, prompting a and 3,600 subscribers. filing jointly but less than contributions aren't $3 million lawsuit against the Hollywood "While the future of the print industry or qualifying $176,000 subject to income Police Department later settled for $12,000 is being affected by emerging new online widow(er) tax when you con- in damages and legal expenses and the and smart phone applications, small niche Married More than $0 but $10,000 or more vert your traditional creation of a new policy prohibiting officers publications like ours have an advantage be- filing less than $10,000 IRA to a Roth IRA, from confiscating materials from members cause we can quickly adapt to the changing separately they make sense for of the news media. needs and interests of our readers. We've taxpayers contem- been working on our Web site component plating a 2010 conversion even if consistently for almost four years now," as shown in the chart below. October 1988 : Following a decade- they're eligible to make deductible said Hollywood Gazette's general manager Regardless of whether you long newspaper war over readers in boom- contributions. And don't forget that Jennifer Sandomir. "Our online edition is contribute directly to a Roth IRA, if ing South Broward, E.W. Scripps puts The SEP and SIMPLE IRAs can also be updated daily with video and interactive your MAGI is $100,000 or less and Sun-Tattler up for sale. Within days, 10 converted to Roth IRAs. You should features like reader polls, contests and new you're single or married filing jointly, prospective buyers make inquiries. consider maximizing your contribu- ways for the public to interact with their you can convert an existing traditional tions to these IRAs now, and then community. For example, when Facebook IRA to a Roth IRA. But, you'll have to February 1989 : Scripps announces converting them to Roth IRAs in 2010. users leave us comments, those comments pay income tax on the taxable portion the sale of The Sun-Tattler to a group of (You'll need to set up a new IRA to instantly integrate with their Facebook 'wall.' of your traditional IRA at the time of Dallas investors, DTH Media Inc. receive any additional SEP or SIMPLE Of course you can follow us on Twitter and conversion. However, if you're mar- contributions after you convert.) become a fan of our page on Facebook. ried filing separately or your MAGI March 1990: The community news- Soon there will even be an 'app' for us. It's a exceeds $100,000, you currently aren't Part 2 in next months issue will cover: paper now known again as The Hollywood really exciting time to be in this industry." allowed to convert a traditional IRA to Sun lays off 40 percent of its staff and cuts "We are also the only Hollywood a Roth IRA. • Tax impacts back its publishing schedule from six days a newspaper that provides readers with a free • Employer retirement plans week to three. subscription mailed to their homes each What's changing? • Is the Roth conversion right for you? month," added Sandomir. Dec. 24, 1991: The Hollywood Sun Readers are encouraged to sign In 2006, President Bush signed Patrick F. Roberts is the Branch Manager stops the presses. Its owners release a state- up for the subscription online at the Tax Increase Prevention and for the downtown Hollywood office of Raymond ment saying the paper would be closing in- www.hollywoodgazette.com or call Reconciliation Act (TIPRA) into law. James Financial Services, Inc. For more definitely pending a business review. Three at 954-962-8180. TIPRA repeals the $100,000 income information call 954-454-7028 or visit www. raymondjames.com/robertsfinancial. months later, they file for bankruptcy.

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