Sunrise will host a community-wide Cultural Festival on Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at City Park (6700 Sunset Strip). Admission is free.

This family-friendly event will feature multi-ethnic foods, unique retail vendors, children's activities, rides and demonstrations. There will also be live entertainment, including performances by Steel and Ivory and South Florida reggae legends Fourth Dimension.

The Cultural Festival is presented by Sunrise in partnership with All Service, and with the support of Advance Auto Parts, Neighbors IGA Food Market and Beef 'O' Brady's. For more information, call (954) 747-4600.

On Friday, November 13 - just before bedtime - the City of Sunrise will host master storyteller Jim Weiss. Jim's funny, family-friendly performances include stories that span cultures and themes.

Children are invited to attend in their pajamas, and cookies and milk will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jim's performance will start at 7:00 p.m.

"Fables and Fairytales" will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Sunrise Civic Center (10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard). Tickets are just $5 each, and can be purchased at the Civic Center Box Office (954-747-4646) or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/85398.

This unique performance is made possible by a donation from IKEA Sunrise. Additional support is being provided by Panera Bread and the Broward County Library. All proceeds will benefit the City of Sunrise Foundation www.cityofsunrisefoundation.org.

For more information, call (954) 747-4661.

On Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m., Sunrise will host a celebration in honor of all military veterans. The City's Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at Welleby Park (11100 NW 44th Street) and will feature a 21-gun salute, distinguished speakers and the presentation of colors. Light refreshments will be served.

This event also provides community members with an opportunity to support active U.S. military service personnel. After the ceremony, please take a moment to write a note and help prepare a care package for our troops overseas. Donations for these care packages - items such as pre-packaged snack foods, individual packets of Gatorade mix, non-chocolate candy, personal hygiene products and current magazines - are appreciated. Items for care packages will also be collected at the Sunrise Senior Center. For more information, call (954)746-3670.

Are you responsible for the care of someone age 60 or over? Are you feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities? Find out how to take better care of yourself at The Caregiving Workshop - Wednesday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sunrise Senior Center (10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard). There's no cost to attend, and bagels and coffee will be served.

The Caregiving Workshop - and a twice-monthly support group for caregivers - is presented in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Broward County. In addition to offering the camaraderie of your peers, and the expert guidance of a social worker, the program provides information about valuable resources - including respite care.

To register for the November 4 workshop, or to inquire about the ongoing support group, please call (954) 746-3670.