🌱 The Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert and 10 more events

Cheers Oakland Park! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Coffee with a Cop
• Storytime w/ BSO & Firefighters at Oakland Park Library at City Centennial Park
• Tropic Supply N. Ft. Lauderdale: Regal Rexnord ECM Motor Solutions Lunch & Learn at Tropic Supply T2

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees.

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📸 Around Oakland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7

• Coffee with a Cop →
  Dr. Max Zaslavsky Office, Oakland Park
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7

• Storytime w/ BSO & Firefighters →
  Oakland Park Library at City Centennial Park, 3900 NE 3rd Avenue, Oakland Park
  10:00 am
• Tropic Supply N. Ft. Lauderdale: Regal Rexnord ECM Motor Solutions Lunch & Learn →
  Tropic Supply T2, 4321 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park
  11:30 am
• Reading buddies ages 6-13 →
  Oakland Park Library at City Centennial Park, 3900 NE 3rd Avenue, Oakland Park
  4:30 pm
• City Commission Meeting →
  City Hall Chambers @ SKY, 1100 Park Lane East, Oakland Park
  6:30 pm

Thursday October 8

• Cancellation of Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting →
  City Hall Chambers @ SKY, 1100 Park Lane East, Oakland Park
  10:00 am
• Breathwork Workshop →
  Oakland Park Library at City Centennial Park, 3900 NE 3rd Avenue, Oakland Park
  11:30 am
• Homework Help →
  Oakland Park Library at City Centennial Park, 3900 NE 3rd Ave, Oakland Park
  4:00 pm
• Pepe Pizza →
  Lakeview Club Condo Clubhouse, 2819 N Oakland Forest Dr, Oakland Park
  5:00 pm

Friday October 9

• The Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert →
  7:30 pm

Saturday October 10

• Celebration Of Art, Imagination And Community Presented By The Art Prevails Project. →
  MAD Arts, 481 S Federal Hwy, Dania Beach
  6:00 pm
• The Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin Tribute Concert →
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meet my best man ever .
  Seven been my buddy since he was days old. he's 6 now :0 (Nextdoor La Estancia)

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🗞 Nearby News

Wilton Manors

• Dolphin Dems: No Endorsement in Wilton Manors Mayor Race (outsfl.com)
• Latest Shoppes Redevelopment Plan Moves Forward (outsfl.com)
• The financial realities facing LGBTQ+ first-time buyers (washingtonblade.com)

Fort Lauderdale

• NORMI Unveils October & November 2026 Training Opportunities in Fort Lauderdale (cleanfax.com)
• Jayne P. Hammond: Why Swimming Remains a Lifelong Activity for People of All Ages (prmac.com)
• Curated just for you: These are the South Florida art exhibits worth your time this season (sun-sentinel.com)

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Ok Oakland Park! 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: "Why do Norway’s navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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