Special Magistrate Meeting

February 19, 2019, 3:00 PM @ City Hall Chambers

The Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate provides an equitable, expeditious, efficient and cost-effective method of enforcing the technical laws and codes of the City.

School Advisory Board Meeting

February 25, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ City Hall Chambers

The School Advisory Board advises the City on all issues relating to educational matters that impact the quality of education for City residents, or the educational facilities located within the City.

Board of Adjustment Meeting

February 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ City Hall Chambers

The Board of Adjustment receives applications and hears appeals in cases involving City zoning regulations.

Beautification Advisory Board Meeting

February 28, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ City Hall Chambers

The Beautification Advisory Board studies, evaluates, and recommends plans on how to improve the general health, sanitation, safety, and cleanliness of the City.

Art & Culture Board Meeting

February 28, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ City Hall Chambers

The Art and Culture Board acts in an advisory capacity in matters pertaining to Art and Culture programs including the development of Art and Culture programs and events in the City.

City Commission Meeting

February 20, 2019, 6:30 PM @ City Hall Chambers

Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 78, AT&T u-Verse Channel 99. Commission meetings are also live streamed on the city’s website. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend commission meetings.

Community Meeting- Prospect Improvement Project

February 26, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ FDOT District Four — Auditorium

Florida Department of Transportation will hold a meeting on the Prospect Road Improvement Project which includes Prospect Road from State Road (SR) 870/Commercial Boulevard to SR 811/ North Dixie Highway.

Outdoor Storage & Fencing Community Meeting

February 27, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Jaco Pastorius Park Community Center

Free VITA Tax Assistance

February 4, 2019, 2:00 PM - April 15, 2019, 5:00 PM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Adults. Need some tax assistance? Visit the library for free tax preparation assistance by IRS certified volunteers made possible through a partnership with Hispanic Unity of Florida. Starting Saturday, February 2 through Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Sessions will fall on the following dates and times: Mondays from 2-5 PM, Tuesdays from 1-4 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM- 12 PM. Note that there are 2 day exceptions where no tax assistance service will be available: Saturday, February 23rd and Tuesday, March 26th. Make sure to bring all required documents. Call (954) 630-4370 for more information.

Free VITA Tax Assistance

February 5, 2019, 1:00 PM - April 16, 2019, 4:00 PM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Adults. Need some tax assistance? Visit the library for free tax preparation assistance by IRS certified volunteers made possible through a partnership with Hispanic Unity of Florida. Starting Saturday, February 2 through Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Sessions will fall on the following dates and times: Mondays from 2-5 PM, Tuesdays from 1-4 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM- 12 PM. Note that there are 2 day exceptions where no tax assistance service will be available: Saturday, February 23rd and Tuesday, March 26th. Make sure to bring all required documents. Call (954) 630-4370 for more information.

Free VITA Tax Assistance

February 16, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Adults. Need some tax assistance? Visit the library for free tax preparation assistance by IRS certified volunteers made possible through a partnership with Hispanic Unity of Florida. Starting Saturday, February 2 through Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Sessions will fall on the following dates and times: Mondays from 2-5 PM, Tuesdays from 1-4 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM- 12 PM. Note that there are 2 day exceptions where no tax assistance service will be available: Saturday, February 23rd and Tuesday, March 26th. Make sure to bring all required documents. Call (954) 630-4370 for more information.

Tales for Tots Storytime

February 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Ages 18 months to 36 months. Tales for Tots creates hands-on storytelling adventures for toddlers and their caregivers, with different stories, music, action rhymes, and other interactive activities each week. Build early literacy skills while having fun!

Friends Used Book Sale

February 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

You are invited to the President's Day Used Book Sale presented by the Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library and where you will be sure to find great bargains on books, movie DVDs, and music CDs!

Friends Used Book Sale

February 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

You are invited to the President's Day Used Book Sale presented by the Friends of the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library and where you will be sure to find great bargains on books, movie DVDs, and music CDs!

Tales for Tots Storytime

February 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Ages 18 months to 36 months. Tales for Tots creates hands-on storytelling adventures for toddlers and their caregivers, with different stories, music, action rhymes, and other interactive activities each week. Build early literacy skills while having fun!

Black History Month Storytelling Slam!

February 28, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library

Ages 16 and up. Registration required. Prizes, new friends and the chance to have your voice heard await you at the Library's Black History Month Storytelling Slam. Share your 5 to 7 minute true story of a situation or incident in your life that you feel reflects the black experience. Come to compete in a welcoming, informal atmosphere, or just come to listen. You may surprise yourself with a story of your own. No essays, notes or memorization, please. All are welcome; ages 16 and up can share stories. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register call Miss Lisa at (954) 630-4366.

Presidents' Day Holiday: City Hall & City Offices Closed

February 18, 2019, All Day

Residents will receive regularly scheduled Solid Waste collection service (trash, recycling & bulk) on all holidays except Christmas Day.

Doggy Fun Fest at Jaco Pastorius Park

February 17, 2019, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Jaco Pastorius Park

Join the Rotary Club of Oakland Park & Wilton Manors for this year’s event at Jaco Pastorius Park. The festivities will commence with a pet walk, “Struttin’ for Strays”, a 1.25 mile walk down Oakland Park’s Main Street. The walk starts at 10 a.m. – visit www.doggyfunfest.com or the Doggy Fun Fest 2019 Facebook event page to learn how to participate, donate or to be a walk sponsor. Doggy Fun Fest begins at 11 a.m. at the City's Downtown Jaco Pastorius Park. Activities include a Doggy Fun Zone lure course, Central Bark’s "2nd Annual Notschund Race" at 1 p.m., cornhole tournament, pet adoptions, silent auction, raffles and more.

Polynesian Cultural Festival at Jaco Pastorius Park

February 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Jaco Pastorius Park

Experience the culture, beauty, and spirit of the Polynesian Islands at the annual Polynesian Cultural Festival February 23-24 at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 North Dixie Highway. The hours of the festival are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Polynesian Cultural Festival at Jaco Pastorius Park

February 24, 2019, 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Jaco Pastorius Park

Experience the culture, beauty, and spirit of the Polynesian Islands at the annual Polynesian Cultural Festival February 23-24 at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 North Dixie Highway. The hours of the festival are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Free Tree Giveaway

February 23, 2019, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Wimberly Field

To help fulfill the City Commission’s objective to rebuild Oakland Park’s tree canopy, the City will hold a Tree Giveaway at the southwest corner of Wimberly Field (near the hockey rink) Saturday, February 23 at 8 a.m. Included in the spring tree selection will be a wide variety of trees and shrubs. Small, medium and large sizes will be available. Information will be provided on the proper placement (“right tree in right place”) and planting of trees, as well as watering and maintenance tips.