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‘Wizard of Oz’ makes stop in Pines. Plus Caribbean-American festival set to return

Jamaican dancehall artist Wayne Wonder will headline the Caribbean-American Heritage Festival, happening on Saturday, June 27, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center.
Jamaican dancehall artist Wayne Wonder will headline the Caribbean-American Heritage Festival, happening on Saturday, June 27, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. Tobias Klenze via Wikipedia

Three recent stories about Pembroke Pines community life highlighted a kid-friendly “Wizard of Oz” show coming to town, a free matinee Miami Marlins outing for local veterans and the return of the city’s Caribbean-American Heritage Festival.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

‘Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ tour makes stop in Pembroke Pines

A Miami-based traveling theater company is bringing a revamped, comedic “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” to the Susan B. Katz Theatre on Tuesday, June 23. It’s free to attend and first-come, first-served — expect familiar characters with modern twists (including a Wi‑Fi-powered Tin Man).

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Batter up, veterans. Pembroke Pines treating its vets to a matinee Marlins game

Pembroke Pines is partnering with VetBaseball to treat veterans to a Marlins-Rangers day game on Wednesday, June 24, including bus transportation from the Charles F. Dodge City Center. Veterans get tickets and food at no cost, while non-veteran guests can join with a donation.

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Calling all islanders: Caribbean-American festival returning to Pembroke Pines

The city’s Caribbean-American Heritage Festival is set for Saturday, June 27, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, with food, exhibits and activities for all ages. Wayne Wonder headlines the night, with additional live performances and arts-and-crafts options for kids.

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