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TASTEMAKERS AT MIZNER PARK
Taste it all in one evening, or make it a two-night experience on September 14th and15th, 6 p.m. to closing. Sample tastings and pairings from: Max's Grille, Truluck's Seafood-Steak-Crab House, ZED451, Rack's Downtown Eatery + Tavern, The Dubliner, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Villagio,The Cheese Course, Starbucks Coffee and Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food.

VIP TICKETS $25 ON SALE NOW! Limited number of tickets available- while supplies last. VIP Tickets will include tastings and entertainment on event nights, as well as extended access to exclusive Mizner Park shopping and dining offers. Purchase VIP Tickets at tastemaker restaurants or online at www.miznerpark.com.

PARKLAND WOMAN’S CLUB
The club is holding its annual membership meeting at the Cypresshead Clubhouse on September 16th at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to prospective members as well. For further information contact Debby Beck, Membership Co-Chair at 954-829-4663, email debbybeck99@hotmail.com

THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING BACK
The 15th Annual Fall Festival will be returning to The Waterway Shoppes on 441 north of Hillsboro on Sunday, October 24th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All net proceeds from the event will be donated to pet rescue. For further information, please contact Debra Rowars or Janet Diamond from Life With Dogs Fund, 954-232-0011 (Google “Parkland Pumpkin Patch”).

COMMISSIONING DATE SET FOR NEW DESTROYER
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer will be commissioned November 13 in Port Everglades. The ceremony will mark the entry into service of the USS Jason Dunham, the Navy's "most advanced warship," named after a Marine Corps corporal who died in Iraq.

Dunham, 22, was attacked by an insurgent in Iraq on April 14, 2004, and while the two wrestled, the assailant released a grenade. Dunham jumped on it, covering it with his body and helmet. He died, but he was credited with saving the lives of at least two fellow Marines. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

It's been five years since the last such ceremony; this event will be the fifth in the port's history. It follows the commissioning of the USS Bainbridge in 2005, the USS Higgins in 1999, the USS Cole in 1996 and the USS Layette Gulf in 1987.

The USS Jason Dunham, a 510-foot-long Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, will be stationed in Norfolk, VA.

C.S.' Annual Community Garage Sale
Vendor spaces are now available for the Trash to Treasure Garage Sale, to be held at Mullins Park on October 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. This event offers a great opportunity to buy or sell household and other items. Mullins Park is located at 10000 N.W. 29th Street. For more information, call 954-345-2204 or register at the Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral Springs Drive from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

2nd Annual Coconut Creek Craft Festival
Saturday - Sunday, October 9 - 10, 2010. Show Hours: Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: The Promenade at Coconut Creek - Navigational Address: 4401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. The country’s finest crafters will line the streets of the Promenade with their gallery style booths transforming this popular retail and dining destination into an upscale outdoor craft showcase. All of the crafters will be present for the duration of this two-day event available to discuss their crafts and even take commissions.