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In today's newsletter:
- Can Cooper City’s soccer squad turn this upset into a win streak?
- How Cooper City celebrated Hanukkah under tighter security this week
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Find out what's happening in Cooper Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Soccer Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Cooper City (maxpreps.com) — Cooper City High’s boys soccer team just pulled off a big upset, edging previously unbeaten NSU University 2–1 despite a major rankings gap. Led by two goals from Andrew Chiorean, the Cowboys improved to 5–6 and now head into a road matchup against South Broward on Wednesday evening.
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• Local Hanukkah celebrations go on as planned in wake of mass shooting in Australia, amid heightened security (wsvn.com) — Hanukkah celebrations in Cooper City went forward Sunday under stepped-up security and a spirit of resilience following a deadly attack at a holiday event in Australia. Local Jewish communities across South Florida, including Cooper City and Fort Lauderdale, gathered for prayer, reflection, and public menorah lightings while police increased patrols around synagogues and holiday events to reassure residents.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Caregiver Training/Support (Spanish)
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10:00 am - Caregiver Training/Support (English)
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
11:00 am - Planning & Zoning Board
Davie, FL Calendar , 3801 S. Pine Island Rd , Davie
6:30 pm - Education Advisory Board Regular Meeting changed from December 23 due to holiday
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
7:00 pm - Chess Lessons
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
2:00 pm - Youth Advisory Board Regular Meeting (changed from December 24 - holiday)
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 601 City Center Way , Pembroke Pines
5:30 pm - Town Council Meeting
Davie, FL Calendar , 3801 S. Pine Island Rd , Davie
6:30 pm - Code Compliance Magistrate Hearing
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9:00 am - Weekly Public Education
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
10:00 am - Spanish Book Club
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
11:00 am - Chess Games
Pembroke Pines, FL Calendar , 301 NW 103rd Avenue , Pembroke Pines
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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🗞 Nearby News
Davie
- Father detained in Davie traffic stop being held at Colorado detention facility: Family (nbcmiami.com)
- ‘Creeped out' or crime solvers? License plate readers in South Florida a controversial tool (sun-sentinel.com)
- Best Family-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Miami and South Florida (mommypoppins.com)
Pembroke Pines
- Broward superintendent recommends seven schools for closure next school year (wlrn.org)
- Dolphins injury report. News on emerging defensive line, tight end, league fines (miamiherald.com)
Miramar
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