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This page showcases - in text only - upcoming events in the City of Sunrise. To review listings in an interactive, searchable format, please see our Interactive Calendar.

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August 2010
September 2010

August 2010

Monday August 02 , 6:00 PM
Leisure Services Advisory Board Meeting 954-747-4631. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,

Tuesday August 03 , 4:00 PM
Social Services Advisory Board Meeting 954-746-3670. Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,

Tuesday August 03 , 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
National Night Out Against Crime - Fun, family-friendly event presented by the Sunrise Police Department. Free crime-prevention information, products and services. Children's activities, live entertainment and refreshments. 954-746-3392. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Tuesday August 03 , 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
National Night Out Against Crime - Fun, family-friendly event presented by the Sunrise Police Department. Free crime-prevention information, products and services. Children's activities, live entertainment and refreshments. 954-746-3392. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Wednesday August 04 , 6:00 PM
Cultural Affairs Advisory Board Meeting 954-747-4631. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,

Wednesday August 04 , 5:30 PM
Economic Development Board Meeting 954-747-3430. City Hall Commission Chambers, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,

Thursday August 05 , 6:00 PM
Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Meeting 954-746-3281. City Hall Commission Chambers, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Thursday August 05 , 10:00 AM
Police Pension Board Meeting 954-845-0298. Sunrise Police Pension Office, 13790 NW 4 Street, Suite 105,

Monday August 09 , 4:00 PM
Sunrise Historical Commission Meeting 954-746-3333. Central Svcs. Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.,

Monday August 09 , 6:30 PM
Unsafe Structures Board Meeting 954-572-2354. Building & Code Enforcement Dept. 1607 NW 136 Av., Bldg. B,

Tuesday August 10 , 6:30 PM
City Commission Meeting 954-746-3250. City Hall Commission Chambers, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Thursday August 12 , 5:30 PM
Consumer Advisory Board Meeting 954-746-3250. City Hall Commission Chambers, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Saturday August 14 , 2:00 PM
The Spirit of Africa: Wontanara - Through dance, drum, music and song, the talented Delou Africa Dance Ensemble celebrates the history and culture of West Africa. Their uplifting performance explores such themes as harvest, courtship and strength. 954-747-4646. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Monday August 16 , 6:30 PM
Affordable Housing Advisory Board Meeting 954-572-2315. City Hall Annex Conference Room, 1601 NW 136 Ave., Bldg. A,

Monday August 16 , 2:00 PM
Code Enforcement Special Master Meeting 954-572-2347. Building & Code Enforcement Dept. 1607 NW 136 Av., Bldg. B,

Tuesday August 17 , 9:30 AM
Firefighters Pension Board Meeting 954-730-2068 ext. 205. Firefighters Pension Office 4577 Nob Hill Road, Suite 106,

Friday August 20 , 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Coffeehouse, Edition No. 1 - Join us for the first installment of the City of Sunrise Foundation's Creative Coffeehouse series - a "grande" combination of art, music and caffeine. Tonight's event showcases paintings by Patrick Maxcy, music by singer-songwriter Matt Butcher, coffee by Starbucks, and dessert by Cupcake Gloria. The series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders. Visit www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org for details. 954-747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Friday August 20 , 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Coffeehouse, Edition No. 1 - Join us for the first installment of the City of Sunrise Foundation's Creative Coffeehouse series - a "grande" combination of art, music and caffeine. Tonight's event showcases paintings by Patrick Maxcy, music by singer-songwriter Matt Butcher, coffee by Starbucks, and dessert by Cupcake Gloria. The series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders. Visit www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org for details. 954-747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Friday August 20 , 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Coffeehouse, Edition No. 1 - Join us for the first installment of the City of Sunrise Foundation's Creative Coffeehouse series - a "grande" combination of art, music and caffeine. Tonight's event showcases paintings by Patrick Maxcy, music by singer-songwriter Matt Butcher, coffee by Starbucks, and dessert by Cupcake Gloria. The series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders. Visit www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org for details. 954-747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Wednesday August 25 , 9:30 AM
General Employees Pension Board Meeting 561-624-3277. Village Civic Center, 6800 Sunset Strip,

Saturday August 28 , 2:00 PM
Fushu Daiko - The members of Fushu Daiko represent many nationalities and backgrounds,
yet are bound together by love of the taiko - the Japanese drum. Enjoy the heart-pounding rhythms of 20 of the best male and female drummers, along with the lyrical sounds of koto harps and flutes. Recommended for all ages. (954) 747-4646. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.


September 2010

Friday September 10 , 8:00 PM
Pardon My Spanglish - Known for his Comedy Central specials and late-night talk show appearances,
Bill Santiago takes a lighthearted look at life in America. From descriptions of trips to K-Mart, to his Spanglish rendition of "I Will Survive," Bill's crazy comedy will leave you laughing - no matter what language you speak! 954-747-4646. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Friday September 10 , 8:00 PM
Pardon My Spanglish - Known for his Comedy Central specials and late-night talk show appearances,
Bill Santiago takes a lighthearted look at life in America. From descriptions of trips to K-Mart, to his Spanglish rendition of "I Will Survive," Bill's crazy comedy will leave you laughing - no matter what language you speak! 954-747-4646. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Saturday September 11 , 9:00 AM
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony - Join us for a special ceremony in honor of the victims, heroes and survivors of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. This event will feature distinguished speakers, as well as music and the presentation of colors.
After the observance, view our commemorative "Honoring September 11, 2001" exhibit in the Civic Center Art Gallery. 954-747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Rotuda, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Sunday September 19 , 12:00 PM
NFL Punt, Pass & Kick - Open to boys and girls age 8 to 15. Participants must wear sneakers. Winners will advance to the Sectional Level (date, time and location to be announced). Pre-registration is available. 954-747-4600. Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44 Street.

Sunday September 19 , 12:00 PM
NFL Punt, Pass & Kick - Open to boys and girls age 8 to 15. Participants must wear sneakers. Winners will advance to the Sectional Level (date, time and location to be announced). Pre-registration is available. 954-747-4600. Sunrise Athletic Complex, 11501 NW 44 Street.

Friday September 24 , 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Coffeehouse, Edition No. 2 - The City of Sunrise Foundation's Creative Coffeehouse series continues. Enjoy our winning blend of
music, art and caffeine - including coffee by Starbucks and dessert by Cupcake Gloria. The series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders. For details, please visit
www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org. (954) 747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Friday September 24 , 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Coffeehouse, Edition No. 2 - The City of Sunrise Foundation's Creative Coffeehouse series continues. Enjoy our winning blend of
music, art and caffeine - including coffee by Starbucks and dessert by Cupcake Gloria. The series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders. For details, please visit
www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org. (954) 747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Friday September 24 , 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creative Coffeehouse, Edition No. 2 - The City of Sunrise Foundation's Creative Coffeehouse series continues. Enjoy our winning blend of
music, art and caffeine - including coffee by Starbucks and dessert by Cupcake Gloria. The series is generously underwritten by Squire Sanders. For details, please visit
www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org. (954) 747-4600. Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Saturday September 25 , 2:00 PM
Peter and the Wolf...With a Difference - Experience the charm of this childhood favorite. The familiar music of Sergei Prokofiev is enhanced with recorded narration by pop icon Sting - while three virtuoso pantomime performers act out all the characters AND the scenery. Stay after the show for a Q&A session with the Gold Coast Theatre Company and learn how they create their amazing illusions.Recommended for all ages. 954-747-4646. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Saturday September 25 , 2:00 PM
Peter and the Wolf...With a Difference - Experience the charm of this childhood favorite. The familiar music of Sergei Prokofiev is enhanced with recorded narration by pop icon Sting - while three virtuoso pantomime performers act out all the characters AND the scenery. Stay after the show for a Q&A session with the Gold Coast Theatre Company and learn how they create their amazing illusions.Recommended for all ages. 954-747-4646. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

Thursday September 30 , 6:00 PM
Word Up! Poetry Slam - Auditions - Broward County high school students: Step up to the mic and make your words heard at the City of Sunrise Foundation's annual poetry slam. No more than 30 poets can register to audition, and only 12 will be selected to compete. In preparation for the finals - set for Friday, November 5 - those 12 poets will participate in free workshops conducted by Ray "Knowledge" Dominguez of the Write Side Poets. Visit www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org for rules and registration information. (954) 747-4662. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd.

Thursday September 30 , 6:00 PM
Word Up! Poetry Slam - Auditions - Broward County high school students: Step up to the mic and make your words heard at the City of Sunrise Foundation's annual poetry slam. No more than 30 poets can register to audition, and only 12 will be selected to compete. In preparation for the finals - set for Friday, November 5 - those 12 poets will participate in free workshops conducted by Ray "Knowledge" Dominguez of the Write Side Poets. Visit www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org for rules and registration information. (954) 747-4662. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd.