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GoodNewsFL.org 33 NOVEMBER 2017 LOCAL %.1 ,.1$ (-%.1, 3(.- ȃ ȃ %1($-#2.%'./$ "., Christmas Near the Beach Celebrates 11 Years 4WVJ 5VQTTKPIU ,Õ̅JÃ̜ÀÀˆ˜}ÃÌi>“°Vœ“ /,67(' &/26(' E\ 7+( 67255,1*6 7HDP LQ WKH ODVW GD\V #IPGU 5VQTTKPIU Ƃ}˜iÃJÃ̜ÀÀˆ˜}ÃÌi>“°Vœ“ YYY UVQTTKPIUVGCO EQO 62/' 62/' 62/' 62/' 62/' /RE /ROO\ /DQH . (PHUDOG :D\ 1 . /DNH 3RLQW 6 /DQH . .HOOH\ %URRNH /DQH +ROORZV &LUFOH Christmas and joy will go hand in hand as South Florida celebrates the wonder of Christmas at the Arts Park in Hollywood with the 11th annual Christmas Near The Beach on Saturday, December 9 from 4 to 9 p.m. “Our free Christmas variety show is a holiday tradition. Count on Christmas Near The Beach the second Saturday in December every year.” said Di- rector Producer Deena Mc- Daniel, of EOJ Productions. Thousands gather at Young Circle in Hollywood each year to see St. Nick, and all who tour St. Nick’s Beach House have a free photo op- portunity with the Jolly Ole fel- low. “Christmas Near The Beach is always free and every year’s show seems to top the last. “I’m always blessed to see the South Florida community come together from all walks of life and celebrate in this social gathering. Truly a perfect set- ting for any concert enthusiast, our festival tradition provides a Christmas experience like no other,” added McDaniel. Bands, drama, dance and a crowd pleaser, DJ. Mr. E, keep the party going through- out this must-see Christmas tradition. Many But One Per- forming Arts will present an original ballet, with their com- pany of professional and ad- vanced students, bringing Christmas alive through the arts. Grinchy is set to wow the crowd again with rollerblading humor. And new this year, Christmas Near the Beach wel- comes “EPIC the Band,” which produces an eclectic mix syn- onymous with their signature sound, appealing to fans world- wide. Also the, JJRC band will featuring Jeff and Christine Maldonado, a diverse, dynamic and powerful band, which is becoming a vital force on South Florida's music scene . Christmas Near The Beach is the “hometown” festi- val where spending an entire evening with the ones you love most ushers you into the Christmas spirit, Florida style. Join in the party Saturday, De- cember 9th from 4 to 9 p.m. at the ArtsPark @ Young Circle, Hollywood. A pre-event of Christmas caroling in Down- town Hollywood is set to begin at 2 p.m. For all the details and complete lineup of artists, visit see www.christmasnearthe- beach.com . Christmas Near The Beach is a not-for-profit 501(C) 3 and an all-volunteer event supported by the follow- ing sponsors who help make the show free:. J & K Roofing, The Good News Newspaper, SoDanca, Michael Puchades Law, Moody Radio 89.3FM, The ArtsPark Hollywood, Ex- pressions of Joy, Palm Vista Community Church, Playful Pixals and Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital.