NEXT SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE WILL HOST THE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. THE DOUBLE DUTCH TEAM WILL PERFORM AND WE NEED SOUTH MIDDLE RIVER RESIDENTS TO JOIN THE PARADE BEHIND THE SOUTH MIDDLE RIVER CIVIC ASSOCIATION BANNER IN SUPPORT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. WEAR YOUR GREEN! THANK YOU!
South Middle River Civic Association (501c3) non-profit association, benefiting the neighborhood of South Middle River will post from time to time, public information announcements, simply and only to inform our community of the happenings in our neighborhood.
If you have an announcement to benefit the neighborhood of South Middle River, kindly forward it to smrca@bellsouth.net and it will be considered for posting. For the good of the neighborhood. Thank you.
Announcements:
The Episcopal Church of the Intercession invites everyone to participate in their activities:
New LIfe United Methodist Church invites everyone to join in their activities:
SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is an ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. This free, live, outdoor concert series brings the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages on the first Sunday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants.
The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is sponsored by SunTrust and is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Parks and Recreation Department.
For more information, please call the Special Events Hotline at (954) 828-5363 or e-mail Stephanie Brady at SBrady@fortlauderdale.gov to request a brouchure.
February 7 - Black History Month
EP - Ruby Baker
CH - The Stamps Jazz Quintet
PC - Riverside Band
LO - Moose and the Bulletproof Blues and Jazz Band
March 7
EP - Broward College Jazz Ensemble
CH - Mario La Casse Band
PC - Chassidic Jazz Project
LO - David Fernando Jazz Trio
April 4 - Jazz Appreciation Month
EP - Davis and Dow Hot House Swing
CH - Gold Coast Jazz Society
PC - Talluwah Mento Band
LO - Tommy Nehls Trio
May 2 - 20th Anniversary Party - Jazz Brunch will be extended until 4 p.m.
Also featuring, Festa Bella Macchina, a car show with the South Florida Alfa Romeo Owners Club and the South Florida Jaguar Club.
EP - Juanita Dixon, Jeff Prine and The New York Horns
CH - Mantra
PC - Porcelain Quartet
LO - Nucklebusters Quintet
June 6
EP - The Brass Evoluntion
CH - Blues Therapy and Jazz
PC - Jason Beach
LO - Rich Hernandez Trio
July 4 - National Parks and Recreation Month
EP - Opp Bop Sh’Bam
CH - Ike and Val Woods
PC - Gerry Coe
LO - Samba Brazil
August 1
EP - William Penn House and Trilogy
CH - Othello
PC - Tom Lippincott
LO - Dixie Dawgs Trio
September 5 - Hispanic Heritage Month
EP - Caliente Jazz Sounds
CH - Miami Jazz Quartet
PC - Clube do Choro de Miami
LO - Ghaleb’s Flamenco Group
October 3 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
EP - Nicole Sasser
CH - Liz Sharp and Company
PC - Juliene Purefoy
LO - Cat Shell
November 7 - Veteran’s Day Salute
EP - Noreena Downey and The Dizzy Blue Big Band
CH - Frank Hubbell’s Swing Quartet
PC - Harvey Nevins Quartet
LO - Billy Bones
December 5
EP - Jimmy Cavallo
CH - East-West Fusion
PC - Peter Betan & Marc Berner
LO - WT Heck
Key to Performance Locations
EP - Esplanade Park Stage
CH - Connie Hoffman Gazebo
PC - Peck Courtyard at the Broward Center for Performing Arts
LO - Las Olas Riverfront Stage
To inquire about performing at Jazz Brunch, please contact:
Please participate as a S.M.R.C.A. member and South Middle River resident. Wear your S.M.R.C.A. shirt…it’s sort of green! Please join the parade with the other South Middle River Civic Association members and stand proud on St. Patrick’s Day! Warfield Park Director, Sandra Sullivan, Donna Collins and Bell Jackson are organizing a “FLOAT” and the Warfield Park Double Dutch Jump Rope Team will be on board. You too should be there representing South Middle River. Our neighborhood is one of the best!
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:
On Saturday, Feb. 27th, the Episcopal Church of the Intercession is having a Flea Market by the Community Garden at 501 NW 17th Street. All vendors are welcome to sell their products. Free tables for all non-profits. Time: 8 to 2 pm
It should be a great day with plenty of food, sale items and lots of fun. Please attend. For more information, please call JoAnn Smith, 954-298-5607.
Please click on link below to see Beautification / Landscape Committee Report.
