Broccoli Slaw Recipe

The latest Neighborhood Meeting was a pot luck dinner. This was a recipe request to Karen from John:

Here’s the Broccoli Slaw recipe you requested from this evening’s Potluck. Good Chili by the way! As we discussed I found a recipe for a classic Broccoli salad and changed it based on what I had on hand. I replaced the Broccoli florets with the Broccoli Slaw, then replaced the raisins with Craisins and finally replaced the Sunflower Seeds with toasted Pine Nuts. It came out pretty good.

1 Bag Broccoli Slaw (12oz package by Eat Smart – sold at Publix)

10 Bacon Strips (cooked and crumbled) – I used 5 extra thick Maple Strips (you can always use more or less)

½ cup Craisins (Dried Cranberries)

½ cup Pine Nuts (toasted and cooled)

½ cup Mayonnaise

¼ cup sugar

2 tablespoons vinegar (I used half Apple Cider vinegar and half White Wine vinegar… because I didn’t have enough Apple Cider vinegar)

All you need to do is mix up the mayo, sugar and vinegar with a whisk to make the dressing in a medium (2 quart) bowl. Throw everything else on top and toss. Chill for one hour. I only had 30 minutes, so I stuck it in the freezer. Personally I did not find it needed any other seasoning, not even salt or pepper. Tasted good just the way it was. My best guess would be that this recipe could serve 6-8 people depending on what else you have on the menu.

Pot Luck Dinner

Tuesday, January 25 - 7:00 pm at the Community Center.

Dust off Aunt Millie's favorite family recipe and bring it over to share with your neighbors. It's a new year and a new chance to meet your neighbors and exchange ideas. Let's make 2011 a good year for Croissant Park. Getting familiar with the people who live in your neighborhood is not just fun. It is an important way to create an atmosphere of security & familiarity where we are all looking out for each other.

So, come on over - eat, drink and get to know each other. Hope to see you.

The Croissant Park Civic Association

Newsletter

The first newletter for 2011 is in the mail so please be on the lookout for it! Many thanks to Rhonda for putting it together and printing all the envelopes and labels - and to Steve, John and Loren for folding, stamping, stuffing envelopes- it does not sound lke a lot of work - but took HOURS when everone had something that they shoudl have been, or would have preferred to have been doing.

Reminder that this month's meeting is a pot luck dinner- please come and mingle with your neighbors-

Croissant Park’s Teen Scene

Now Enrolling

Croissant Park’s Teen Scene is full of fun and exciting programs including pizza parties, movie nights, video game tournaments, recreational sports games, art shows, volunteer projects and much more! Teenagers ages 13-16 are invited to participate. The Teen Scene program is offered from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, January 5 through March 16 and on Fridays, from March 25 through April 1. Fees are only $20 for residents, $30 for non-residents and $5 for Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Scholarship) recipients. Croissant Park is located at 245 W. Park Drive. For a full list of scheduled activities and more information, please call (954) 523-1063 or email omolina@fortlauderdale.gov.

Commissioner Rogers January Newsletter

Romney Rogers Newsletter

Street Closures

Traffic Information Updates

The Public Information Office is sending this Traffic Update to keep you informed about road closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale. These advisories will continue to be sent on a weekly basis. Please be advised that this report is compiled from multiple sources and agencies that, at times, provide conflicting information. The Public Information Office makes every attempt to ensure accuracy; however, due to the fluid nature of road closures, this information is subject to change. This Traffic Update is also posted on the City’s website at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Traffic/TrafficUpdate.htm. Information Regarding Street Closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale >> Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale will be closed between NW 22 Road and NW 23 Avenue. The following detours will be in effect beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.: Westbound traffic on Sistrunk Boulevard will be detoured around the affected area using NW 22 Road, NW 6 Court, and NW 24 Avenue. Eastbound traffic on Sistrunk Boulevard will detoured around the affected area using NW 23 Avenue, NW 5 Street, and NW 21 Terrace. Signs will be posted in the area to alert motorists of the detours. Motorists should expect delays in and around the affected area. The repair work is expected to be completed by end of day Friday, January 14, 2011. >> The following traffic restrictions will be in effect for portions of Sistrunk Boulevard when road construction begins on January 3, 2011: Sistrunk Boulevard will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between N.W. 19 Avenue and N.W. 24 Avenue. Sistrunk Boulevard will be closed between Andrews Avenue and N.E. 3 Avenue. Motorists will be detoured around the closure via N.E. 7 Street (north) and N.E. 5 Street (south). Construction work in these sections of Sistrunk Boulevard is expected to continue through July 2011. >> SUNRISE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 56 AVENUE AND FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE - One lane will be closed in each direction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 14. Also, one lane will be closed in either direction overnight Monday, Jan. 10, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night. >> US 1 SOUTHBOUND TO I-595 WESTBOUND IN FORT LAUDERDALE - The ramp from US 1 southbound to I-595 westbound will be closed to all traffic overnight Thursday, Jan. 13, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday. >> STATE ROAD 838/SUNRISE BOULEVARD WEST OF BAYVIEW DRIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE - One or two lanes will be closed in either direction overnight Tuesday, Jan. 11, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. each night. >> HENRY E. KINNEY TUNNEL ON US 1 NEAR DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE - The northbound tunnel will be closed to all traffic overnight Tuesday, Jan. 11, and the southbound tunnel will be closed to all traffic overnight Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. >> COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN FORT LAUDERDALE - One lane will be closed in either direction Wednesday, Jan. 12, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please remember to slow down in construction areas and always buckle up, drive carefully and arrive safely.

Freebies

Hi Neighbors,

I have a handicap walker, shower chair and grab rails that attach to the toilet. All in good condition. If you have a need for any of these items, you can have them.

fritzandrhonda@yahoo.com

All In One Fitness

City of Fort Lauderdale Parks & Recreation

Croissant Park

245 West Park Drive

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

All In One Fitness

The class offers a fun, core conditioning experience based on a Pilates/Yoga inspired work out. This enhanced exercise is powered by a fast moving routine that builds & strengthens flexibility and muscle tone. A stability ball helps to get that hard to tone mid section through balance and strengthening exercises. This is a low impact class with vitalizing body results!

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Fees: Residents: $60 - 10 punch class

Non-residents: $90 - 10 punch class

If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Marie Rock at (954)828-4610 or MRock@fortlauderdale.gov at least seven business days prior to the event