Good family based activities for new years?

Does anyone know of any family-based new years eve celebrations other than the "Downtown Countdown" near downtown Fort Lauderdale? I'd rather stay closer to home carting around two little ones.

http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/events/holiday_happenings/index.htm

Absent the snow, Imperial Point festival brings community together

http://blogs.trb.com/community/news/fort_lauderdale/forum/2008/12/absent_the_snow_imperial_point.html

Park Crime Alert

For the second week in a row I've been at a local park with Brett when a vehicle was broken into and a purse snatched.

The first time it happened we were at Imperial Point Park; the second time Bayview Park. Anyone who is familiar with these parks knows they are in nice neighborhoods; Bayview Park is in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale. Imperial Point park is on hospital property, fenced in with security checkpoints blocking all but one exit route.

On both occassions the purses were stolen from locked vehicles but the purse was in plain view. Both robberies occured at dusk. There were tons of people around (all ostensibly watching their kids). I can't find anything about a rise in this type of crime or in references to this type of crime in the local media, but the fact that it has happened with such freqency relative to my park visits makes me a little concerned. I also have noticed the police have recently placed mobile billbords within 100 yards or so of both locations warning people to not leave valuables in plain sight. (Oh, and I should mention that in both these cases the police didn't show up for at least an hour after the crime was called in).

I don't think there is cause for panic, but let this be a warning: don't leave your valuables in plain sight when parking at parks, no matter how safe they appear!

Oxford Floor Plan

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http://www.imperialpoint.org/imperial-point-floor-plans.html

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Pet Registration Form

If you live in Imperial Point and own one or more pets, we invite you to register your pet(s) with our new service to Members of the Imperial Point Homeowners Association. Please  Email Linda Nugent at pets at imperialpoint dot org, and give her all the pertinent information about your pet(s) or fill out the form below. If you have your own photo of your pet, you may attach it to your email to Linda. Many times our pets are still in the neighborhood when they turn up missing and a concerned neighbor has taken it in for safety. Having our neighborhood registry may cut down on the time it takes to return the pet to its owner. If your precious pet is lost or missing, please contact the registry and if not found, we can broadcast the information to all residents who have registered their pets and/or e-mail address. Please remember though, always keep a collar on your pet and make sure the ID tag has current information.  As an additional precaution, please make sure to write your name and phone number on the back of the collar in permanent marker as often tags get lost.  This is very important if a catastrophe strikes. Many people were unable to find their pets after the hurricanes because of no identification. It is very upsetting when our pets are missing. This is a way of making it easier for our pets & owners. To register your pet  follow the directions below:                                                                                                                               Owners Name Street   City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone Email * Vet's Name Vet's Phone   PET # 1                                                                                                New   Renewal     Name Age Ids       Tag #: Tatoo #: Microchip #:   Breed Weight Gender Indentifying Marks Medical Problems   PET # 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                New   Renewal     Name Age Ids       Tag #: Tatoo #: Microchip #:   Breed Weight Gender Indentifying Marks Medical Problems

Lost or Found Pet? Call 954-772-8730 or email pets at imperialpoint dot org

Join and Donate Form

Imperial Point is a great place to live. And the Association works very hard to keep it that way. We need your help. Our membership dues are low, only $25 a year for which you get a lot. You can use the Code Enforcement Hotline to report violations anonymously, attend any of our parties, picnics and events for free, or register your pet in case he/she wanders off. We would also be grateful for donations. We work hard for you, but we cannot do it alone. If you prefer to mail a check: Imperial Point Association, Inc. PMB 321 6278 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-1916 Fee is $25 per year Submit this form (button is at bottom of page) and then go to PayPal and pay. Your registration is not complete until you go to PAYPAL. Name Street City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Email * SUBMIT BUTTON IS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE * Privacy matters to us. We would never sell our membership list. Remember, our emails are on that list too and we hate spam as much as you do! Volunteer to help! We are an organization of volunteers. And we manage to have a lot of fun along the way. Please give of your time. I would ce glad to help with the following committees and activites. Choose as many as you like. Airport Community Safety      Crime Watch     Traffic    Code Enforcement Events      Pet Parade     Spring Fling/Egghunt    Fall Picnic     Treasure Hunt     Winter in the Park    Valentine's Party Green Team ( entranceway and median clean-up) Hospitality ( refreshments and setup for meetings) Membership Recruitment/Retention Newsletter      Publication/Editing     Advertising    Contribute Articles Pet Registry Planning Projects      Capital Improvement Projects    Community Action Plan Welcoming (arranging/delivering Welcome Baskets) Other - Please Specify What will most improve Imperial Point? Donations & Payments Accepted Here Send your DUES ($25) here via Paypal. Also, if you are already a member and wish to donate or if you are a new member who (bless you!) wants to give more, click the PayPal Button below. Please indicate in the COMMENTS space at PayPal which event or activity to which you want your donation applied.