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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”

Quote from Aesop’s The Lion and the Mouse.

Read. Relax. Renew. Aug 9: 8:00 am - 11:00 am,
This Summer, Let’s Do It All. Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep | No RSVP required
As summer has begun and schools emptied out, many children Fort Lauderdale’s beaches need your help! Every year,
risk falling behind in reading what educators call the “Summer thousands of beach lovers come together to collect over
Slide.” But with your help, we can turn the page on that trend. 80,000 cigarette butts, thousands of plastic straws, and
You’re invited to be part of something meaningful: A Season of several tons of trash. You can be part of the effort to keep our
Sharing. A Summer of Service. shores pristine by joining the Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep
We’re collecting new and gently loved children’s books to team. Volunteers are welcome every second Saturday of
support families in need and restock Fort Lauderdale’s 126 the month at the LOOP, located at 300 S. Fort Lauderdale
Little Free Libraries. By donating, you’re putting stories in Beach Blvd, where Las Olas Blvd meets the beach. Parking
young hands and keeping minds active during these long sun- enforcement is suspended on the 3rd floor of the Las Olas
drenched days. We also welcome cookbooks, self-help books, Garage (200 Las Olas Circle) until noon, making it easy for
and novels to inspire every reader. participants to lend a hand. Every small action adds up to a
cleaner and healthier coastline! For more information contact
Three Ways to Make a Difference: team leader Barry Levy at blevy@levypension.com
1. Drop off books at one of our Little Fee Libraries Aug 16: 8:15 am - 10:15 am, Bill Keith Preserve Park -
(see https://tinyurl.com/b4nyh4rn) Shoreline Cleanup | RSVP required
2. Start your own book drive with neighbors, coworkers,
or friends Did you know that Bill Keith is a hidden gem and one of the
3. Host a collection drop-off site at your business or office nicest nature preserves tucked away in the tranquil Shady
Banks neighborhood right off I-95 and Davie Blvd.? Help us
Questions or want to get involved? Reach out to Jorg Hruschka maintain the pristine shorelines along the banks of the New
at JorgH@fortlauderdale.gov.
River and make new friends. The team will meet at 1720
Want to do more? Pair your donation with action. Join us at SW 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 every third
one of our regularly scheduled events listed below. You’ll help Saturday. Overflow parking is at Hortt Park. If you own a
protect marine life, reduce plastic waste, and connect with kayak or paddle board, please bring it. For more information
others doing good for the community. contact team leader Kelly Charles at 786.469.9594 or
aplasticfreeworld@gmail.com

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