FORT LAUDERDALE

Vigil spotlights homeless cause

A candlelight vigil at Archbishop McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches spotlighted the problem of homeless youths.

HOLLYWOOD

At 99, dancer has still got the moves

A Coconut Creek senior is dancing well into the autumn of her life and inspiring many others to do the same. 1258865462

A roundup of school news from around Broward

BROWARD COUNTY

MEETING TO DISCUSS

SCHOOL BOUNDARIES

The Broward County School District will have one more community conference meeting on the 2010-11 school boundaries at 7 p.m. Monday at J.P. Taravella High School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs. Meetings will be hosted by the district's School Boundaries Department for all communities that might be affected by proposed boundary changes for the upcoming school year.

Broward births

HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL,

FORT LAUDERDALE

Rashawn Anthony Cobb was born Oct. 31 to Jasmine Smith and Maurice Cobb Jr. of Pompano Beach.

POLICE REPORT

Pot smoker chewed out in Cooper City

Five people in a red Cadillac were ``moving around'' when a Broward Sheriff's deputy saw the car on a swale at Southwest 87th Terrace and 50th Place in Cooper City at 1:49 a.m. Nov. 1.

FORT LAUDERDALE

Vigil spotlights homeless cause

James White said he knew from the time he was young that he would have to move out of his parents' home when he turned 18. But when that time came two years ago, White was unprepared and found himself either sleeping in a car, or at a friend's house, or out on the streets.

WESTON

For local teen, life's a parade

The turkey and stuffing are going to have to wait. Danni Dikes has other plans for Thanksgiving this year.

The 14-year-old Weston girl is going to be singing and dancing in the finale of the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Pet of the week

Charlie is a 7-year-old Siberian husky mix who was given up because his owner lost his home. He weighs 79 pounds, so make sure you have room for him. He loves the comforts of air-conditioning, is good with people of all ages and is very well-behaved. Charlie's also great with cats. To adopt Charlie (ID# A368559) or any other dog or cat, visit the Humane Society of Broward County at 2070 Griffin Rd., just west of Interstate 95, in Dania Beach. 1258866648

A roundup of school news from around Broward

BROWARD COUNTY

MEETING TO DISCUSS

SCHOOL BOUNDARIES

The Broward County School District will have one more community conference meeting on the 2010-11 school boundaries at 7 p.m. Monday at J.P. Taravella High School, 10600 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs. Meetings will be hosted by the district's School Boundaries Department for all communities that might be affected by proposed boundary changes for the upcoming school year.

LAUDERHILL

Walk-a-thon to end prejudice

Organizers are hoping an inaugural walk-a-thon Sunday will be the first step toward ending prejudice and discrimination in South Florida. The first ``Stomp Out Hate'' Walk-A-Thon was organized by the Anti-Defamation League and 10 South Florida teenagers with the goal of declaring Broward County ``No Place for Hate.''

COMMENTARY

Environment shouldn't lose to progress

Seeing the Oasis, the world's biggest cruise ship, glide into Port Everglades reminded me of the first time I saw an airplane flying over me. I was just as excited as the crowds cheering the ship's arrival.

FORT LAUDERDALE

New black social group gets in gear

A social networking group launched last week for affluent, successful black professionals is going beyond the norm. 1258865560

DAVIE

Park caters to disabled visitors

Davie's Vista View Park includes the largest handicapped-accessible playground in the Broward County park system. 1258866541

HOLLYWOOD | THANKSGIVING

Early Thanksgiving feast feeds the soul in Hollywood

A preholiday dinner served up to hundreds at a Hollywood recreation center was fun, filling and fulfilling. 1258866696

NEW BUSINESS | HOLLYWOOD

Hookah lounge has Egyptian touch

Theresa Lawton is surrounded by mummified-looking figurines, lots of mirrors and elephant sculptures that now have a home in her new business -- fittingly called Cleopatra Palace & Hookah Lounge in downtown Hollywood. 1258866465

HONORS

Disability Awards presented

The blind host of a public television show, a 94-year-old volunteer, the city of Pembroke Pines and The Miami Herald Broward Neighbors Section are among the winners of the 2009 Disability Awards presented by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Broward County Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Professional Standards.

BROWARD COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY

Twain fans meet to enjoy `Tom Sawyer'

Lemonade, puppies and whitewashed fences paint a classic scene of simpler days when girls wore pigtails and boys went fishing -- the kind of scene you'd expect to find in a tale by legendary author Mark Twain.

Mark Twain events

Here are some of the highlights of The Big Read celebrating `The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.'

Highlights of Huck: Revisiting Mark Twain's Legendary River Rides: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, and 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. The presentation will explore Twain's influences while living and working on the Mississippi River and Twain's significant contribution to American literature.

HOW TO HELP

How to help: Organizations are collecting donations throughout county

Donations will help county's needy all year long

COMMUNITY ACTION

Religious leaders gather to tackle Broward's biggest social issues

Leaders of several faiths gathered to discuss ways of tackling the biggest social issues confronting Broward's myriad communities.