Baha Men founder to be honored in Miramar. Plus free shoes, health screenings
From a Goombay festival honoring a founding member of the Baha Men to a Broward back-to-school shoe giveaway and free vascular disease screenings, these three recent stories highlighted events and services in and around Miramar.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Baha Men founding member to be honored at inaugural Goombay festival
Miramar’s first Bahamas Goombay Broward festival will honor Isaiah Taylor, a founding member of the Grammy-winning Baha Men. The July 18 event will include performances, Junkanoo, a conch-fritter battle and a cultural village.
Preparing for the new school year? Score free shoes at this giveaway
Broward Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis is hosting a back-to-school shoe giveaway July 11, offering one new pair per student while supplies last. Families can also get uniform help and mobile health services.
Are you at risk for vascular disease? Memorial West offering free screenings
Memorial Healthcare is offering free peripheral artery disease screenings on July 18 to catch an underdiagnosed condition that can lead to severe complications. The event will feature noninvasive testing and follow-up support.
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