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Lauderdale Lakes Celebrates “A Day of Service”

Phillips & Phillips extends the holiday spirit by hosting two days of community service events in the City of Lauderdale Lakes

LAUDERDALE LAKES – Lauderdale Lakes Vice-Mayor, Dr. Eileen Rathery will join Phillips & Phillips, P.A. Attorneys-At- Law as they celebrate the season of giving by hosting two days of community service events entitled “A Day of Service” and “Very Merry Holiday Fair” on December 12th & December 19th, 2015.

Both charitable events are aimed to spread the holiday spirit with joyful residents and offering a helping-hand to local families in the community.

“At Phillips & Phillips we are wholly committed to giving back and serving the community in which we live and work.  We are dedicated to being good corporate citizens and ensuring that all children and families in our community have access to the resources that can make differences in their lives,” said The Partners at Phillips & Phillips, P.A.

A Day of Service

The celebration will begin with A Day of Service on Saturday, December 12th, 10 a.m.- 3p.m.

Friends, family and colleagues will gather as they provide the gift of giving by volunteering to assist in beautifying selected deserving Lauderdale Lakes resident’s homes. The renovation will include, freshly painting the houses exterior and repairing landscaping.

Vice-Mayor, Dr. Eileen Rathery
Vice-Mayor, Dr. Eileen Rathery

Vice-Mayor Dr. Eileen Rathery who was first elected in November 2012, is dedicated to improving the lives of both adults and youth in Lauderdale Lakes and the surrounding communities.

“Hosting this giving project is one of many efforts myself and the City of Lauderdale Lakes will make to better our communities and uplift our residents,” said Vice-Mayor Rathery.  “As we celebrate the Christmas holiday with families and friends, we intend to make the season a little brighter for those who are less fortunate,” Vice-Mayor Rathery continued.

Very Merry Holiday Fair

To conclude the celebration of service, Very Merry Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2015, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., at Vincent Torres Memorial Park (4331 NW 36th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319). Special guest and celebrity judges include renowned Jamaican native’s actor Paul Campbell and recording artist Pluto Shervington.

This free holiday fair will feature Community Resource Information, Health Screenings, Free Immigration Legal Consultation, Employment Information, Soccer Match: Miami United –vs- Lauderdale Lakes Victory, Half  Time Show, Live Performances, Santa Kids Village and more.

All attendees can register to win a free tablet.

Contributing Sponsors Include: City of Lauderdale Lake, SK Designs, Nova Southeastern University Caribbean Law Students’ Association, Under Armor, Broward Fish and Meat, Goldson Spine, Lindell Douglas Associates, Commissioner Howard Burger of the City of Lauderhill, Jamaica Ex-Soldier Association, and Global Village.

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