Lauderdale Lakes to host two days of community service events for the holidays

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

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

The celebration will begin with A Day of Service on Saturday, December 12th10 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 exterior of the houses and repairing their landscaping.

To conclude the celebration of service, Verry Merry Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, December 19, 20151 p.m.6 p.m., at Vincent Torres Memorial Park. 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.

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