'TASTE of Oakland Park' Tickets on Sale
Purchase Advance Discount Tickets Below

TASTE of Oakland Park is the city’s marquee event held in the downtown area, known as the Culinary Arts District. TASTE of Oakland Park is a grand tasting showcase of the city’s restaurants. Participating restaurants, food businesses, and beverage companies will provide "tastes" of their highlighted menu items. By solely focusing on Oakland Park restaurants, we celebrate the local flavor of our culinary entrepreneurs. Additions to the list of participating restaurants and businesses are updated regularly.  Visit our Facebook event page  to view the list of participants and other details. 
 
Tickets can be purchased and printed online at an advance discount of only $15 (no processing fees!). TASTE of Oakland Park tickets are an ideal addition to your Valentine cards.
 
A limited number of tickets will be available at the gate for $20, but advance purchase is strongly recommended. Accompanied children 12 and under will be admitted free. We will be posting regular online updates on participating restaurants, beverage providers, and featured entertainment.
 
TASTE of Oakland Park takes place Friday, February 28 at Jaco Pastorius Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. To learn more about this and other Oakland Park cultural events, please call 954-630-4507 .
City Commission Meeting Update

Please be advised that the noticed Safe and Secure Rezoning and Conditional Use public hearing items scheduled for the February 19 th City Commission are being postponed to March 4, 2020 .  


Residents can attend the 6:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall (3650 NE 12 Avenue) or view via the city’s live web streaming link , to keep informed with what is going on in the community.  
Holiday Reminder: In observance of the Presidents' Day holiday, Oakland Park City Hall and City Facilities, including the Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library, will be closed Monday, February 17, 2020. All Solid Waste/Sanitation services will be provided as regularly scheduled.
Doggy Fun Fest Sunday at Jaco Pastorius Park

Join the Rotary Club of Oakland Park/Wilton Manors for Doggy Fun Fest this Sunday (February 16) at Jaco Pastorius Park. The festivities will commence at the south end of the park with a “Struttin’ for Strays” pet walk. The walk starts at 10 a.m. – visit www.doggyfunfest.com or the Doggy Fun Fest Facebook event page to learn how to participate, donate or to be a walk sponsor.

Doggy Fun Fest begins at 11 a.m. and activities include a Doggy Fun Zone obstacle course, Central Bark’s “Notschund Races” at 1 p.m., cornhole tournament, pet look-alike contest, silent auction, raffles, and cool zone doggy pools. Email doggyfunfestteam@gmail.com or call 954-998-3065 for more details.
Opportunities to Serve on City Advisory Boards

The office of the City Clerk is current accepting applications from residents to serve on City Advisory Boards . These opportunities to have a greater voice in your community include:
  1. Art & Culture Board -- 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.
  2. Beautification Advisory Board -- The Beautification Advisory Board studies, evaluates, and recommends plans on how to improve the general health, sanitation, safety, and cleanliness of the City.
  3. Code Enforcement Board -- The Code Enforcement Board provides an equitable, expeditious, efficient and cost-effective method of enforcing the technical laws and codes of the City.
Download and submit your Advisory Board application to the City Clerk's office or call 954-630-4300 for more information.
2020 Census Jobs Available

Various positions are available and provide an opportunity to earn extra income while helping your community. Applicants should be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, be a U.S. citizen, and have a valid email address. To apply, call 1-855-JOB-2020 .

Be Counted April 1, 2020 – Your response matters! Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: Online.By phone.By mail. The 2020 Census marks the first time you'll have the option to respond online. You can even respond on your mobile device. Call 954-630-4300 for more information or visit www.2020census.gov
ELECTION DAY WORKERS NEEDED

Election day workers, particularly those who are bi-lingual; are urgently needed for the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office. Bi-lingual Election Day workers can earn between $150-$250 per day and the office is accepting applications now for the March, August & November 2020 election cycle for the following positions:

·        Call Center Operators                                 ·     Transporters           
·        Poll Deputies                                               ·     Truck Drivers and Helpers
·        Poll Workers                                                ·     Warehouse Staff
·    I.T. Technical Support  

For further information, please call (954) 459-9911 or visit www.BrowardSOE.org
The Fall-Winter issue of Oakland Park LIVE magazine can be viewed here . The city's February Oakleaf newsletter is also available online. View Oakland Park's online calendar of meetings and events.
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