🌱 Head to Vincent Torres Park for free hurricane supplies this Saturday
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Lauderdale Lakes! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Head to Vincent Torres Park for free hurricane supplies this Saturday
- How an aviation trailblazer is lifting Lauderdale Lakes students’ dreams higher
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 76 degrees.
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy with downpours, temps: high: 81, low: 74.
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Free Hurricane Preparedness Supply Distribution and Community Drives in South Florida (miamionthecheap.com) — Lauderdale Lakes residents can pick up free hurricane supplies at Vincent Torres Park on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. Farm Share and Global Empowerment Mission will distribute essentials like emergency blankets, MREs, flashlights, and pet food at this and other South Florida locations to help families get storm-ready early in the season. 
• Aviation pioneer visits Lauderdale Lakes school to inspire next generation of explorers at graduation (wsvn.com) — Students at Park Lakes Elementary in Lauderdale Lakes got an up-close visit from aviation trailblazer Captain Barrington Irving during their graduation, as he urged them to pursue aviation and other big dreams. Irving, who once circled the globe solo, highlighted local career opportunities and spoke from a bridge and park named in his honor that connects directly to the school.
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★ Featured events ★
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Caribbean American Unity Fest →
Vincent Torres Memorial Park, 4331 NW 36th St, Lauderdale Lakes
5:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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North Area Advisory Elementary Subcommittee
Broward County Public Schools Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
8:00 pm -
RESCHEDULED - Conversations With Your Commissioners →
Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar, 4340 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes
6:00 pm -
Youth Instructional Soccer Program (Ages 4–7) →
Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar, 3601 NW 21st St., Lauderdale Lakes
6:30 pm -
Lauderdale Lakes Youth Football & Cheer Registration →
Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar, 4331 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes
6:30 pm -
Diversity Committee
Broward County Public Schools KCW, 600 SE 3rd Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
6:30 pm -
Broward County Tax Collector Services →
Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar, 4300 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes -
Parent Headquarters Tools for Today's Families- Magic School AI
Broward County Public Schools Nova High School, 3600 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314
8:00 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime w/ BSO & Firefighters →
Oakland Park, FL Calendar, 1098 NE 40th Court, Oakland Park
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Plantation Community Engagement →
Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 N Fig Tree Ln, Plantation
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90-Minute Parasailing Adventure Above Fort... →
Sea Experience, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
12:00 pm -
City Commission Meeting →
Oakland Park, FL Calendar, 1100 Park Lane East, Oakland Park
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing Cat from Somerset Condos in Lauderdale Lakes: Longhair Domestic Family Cat.
If you have any information, please call/text 954-825-3511. (Nextdoor Lauderdale lakes) - Has anyone seen our family cat?
Please contact 954-825-3511 call or text. Male, longhair domestic. (Nextdoor Lauderdale lakes)
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (03842) - $15/hr. + Room for Growth - Hiatus Rd, Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here.
- Avis Budget Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Supply Chain Clerk - FT in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lauderdale Lakes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lauderhill
- June 2026 bringing celebs to South Florida: Events include 5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest, Gumball 3000 & more (sun-sentinel.com)
- Body of man found in Lauderhill in 1975 ID'd with help of technology, BSO says (nbcmiami.com)
- Man on trial for 2024 murder caught on surveillance in Lauderhill (nbcmiami.com)
Fort Lauderdale
- JetBlue growth at FLL gives Broward mayor hope after Spirit shutdown (local10.com)
- Overwhelmed by Shelter Life, This Sweet Mama Dog Tries To Shut Out the World (thenewstribune.com)
- Speakeasy in Fort Lauderdale mixes creepy cocktails and crime stories for a 2-day theatrical show (wsvn.com)
Ok Lauderdale Lakes! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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