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Memorial Day weekend drawing big crowds to events across South Florida

Memorial Day weekend drawing big crowds to events across South Florida

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – This Memorial Day weekend, South Florida has been honoring the heroes of America with several exciting events happening across in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

On Sunday morning, boaters and those on personal watercrafts could be found lining up at loading docks across town.

They were anxious to get out onto the water and enjoy the weather and the festivities, such as Miami Beach’s annual air show.

There have also been parties and events scheduled on several of South Florida’s popular beaches.

Officials offered warnings to those heading out on the water for Sunday’s fun activities.

“Have a plan when you go out there and make sure you have an experienced boat captain,” said Miami Fire Rescue Lt. Pete Sanchez. “Your life jackets are very important. You have to have one per person, and if you’re 13 and under, you have to have it at all times when the boat is moving.”

Sanchez also advised to check the local forecast and plan ahead accordingly.

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“Miami’s weather is very, very irrational, it could change at the blink of an eye, so make sure before you go out you know what the weather is going to be like, and if you see bad weather coming, don’t risk it. Don’t stay out. Just come back in because it can get very dangerous out there,” Sanchez said.

He said so far during the holiday weekend, people have been behaving and taking the proper warnings seriously.

“It’s been pretty calm,” he said. “It seems like everyone’s heeded to our safety measures and tips, and we continue to ask you, please, your designated (boat) captain should be designated driver as well because that could be very dangerous and even fatal if you drink and boat.”

On Saturday, officials in Miami Beach said over 850,000 people were in attendance to see the flying demonstrations, musical performances, and most importantly, to honor military heroes.

There was also a fireworks show.

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In Fort Lauderdale, the U.S. Special Operations Command parachute team will performed a jump at the Las Olas Oceanside Park as part of a tribute.

The event also included performances by live bands, water slides, a classic car show, an art show, and a sand-sculpting contest.

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Ask SAM: Are there any shredding events coming up?

Ask SAM: Are there any shredding events coming up?

Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston Salem, will have a shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon April 23. They will accept monetary donations to benefit food programs serving children in Forsyth County and other missions of the United Methodist Women. Make checks payable to Mt. Tabor UMC-Circle 5. For more information, call the church 336-765-5561 or go to www.mttaborumc.org.

New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, will have a document shred from 9 a.m. to noon April 23. The cost is $5 per box. Enter from Kilpatrick Street. They will unload. You do not have to get out of your vehicle. The shredding is sponsored by the Advent Class. Proceeds will benefit outreach ministries of the Moravian Church. For more information, call 336-972-0494 or visit www.newphilly.org.

Fries Memorial Moravian Church, 251 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem, will have a community shred day from 9 a.m. to noon April 30. Shamrock Shredding will be shredding documents on-site in the church parking lot. Donations of $5 per file box or bag are requested. Paper only, no plastic or non-paper trash will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit local youth and family ministries.

Hopewell Moravian Church will have two shredding events at the Griffith Volunteer Fire Department, 5190 Peters Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem. The first will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30. The second will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25. A $5 per bag or box donation is suggested.