THE PLANNER

By Cindy Kent South Florida Sun Sentinel

Stay connected to professionals, industry leaders and the business community through online and in-person networking, workshops, conferences and more, in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Inquire ahead of in-person, on-site events, as some organizations and hosts continue to require physical distancing and vaccine protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 1

JWF Money Mavens Monthly Workshop: How Marital Law impacts Finances and Assets in Florida, 5:30-7 p.m. Educating women about the financial and legal implications of marriage in the state of Florida, and the fallout of those matters during a divorce process. Discussing some of the precautions women can take before and during marriage. Virtual. bit.ly/3JzNgKu. Free

Boca Raton Garden Club Presents Hurricane Preparedness Expert, 1-3 p.m. The speaker will demonstrate “How to prepare our homes and gardens for the Hurricane season.” This program is free and open to the public. Boca Raton Garden Club,

4281 Northwest Third Ave., Boca Raton.

561-994-5642. bocaratongardenclub.org. Free

Young Professionals Luncheon, noon1:30 p.m., the Palm Beach North Chamber’s Young Professionals hosts former Major League Baseball player Rick Ankiel: Pressure, the Yips and How One Pitch Changed His Life. Palm Beach Gardens Marriott,

4000 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens.

561-746-7111. bit.ly/34NnBiX. $40-$50.

Free Interactive Webinar: Florida’s Insurance & Legislative Impact Post Surfside Collapse, Noon. Join this free interactive webinar with a panel of experts as they discuss Florida’s Insurance & Legislative impact after the Surfside collapse. bit.ly/3viuvrs. Free.

What’s Next? COVID-19: On from Omicron, 3-4 p.m. Webinar. Dr. Kelli Tice, chair of the Deans Council, Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida, reviews safe behaviors so we can protect ourselves and our loved ones 813-882-7698. bit.ly/3t7HwkT

Celebrating Women’s History Month, through March. Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Broward County Commission on the Status of Women honoring nine Broward County women who exemplify this year’s national observance as “women providing healing, promoting hope.’ Broward.org/statusofwomen

March 3

Annual Women Build, through March 4, in Boynton Beach. Women Builders ages 18 and up, will raise paintbrushes, hammers, roofs and money to help hardworking, low-income families obtain homeownership, presented by Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County. For more information on how to volunteer for this or future projects visit habitatsouthpalmbeach.org/women-build .

Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards, 11 a.m., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 11th annual event, presented by by 211 Broward and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 211-broward.org/non-profit-awards

JWF’s Investing in Women Luncheon, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Chef Michelle Bernstein. Kravis Center, Cohen Pavilion, West Palm Beach. 561-275-2200. jwfpalmbeach.org/ iiw2022/. $118-$200.

March 4

Fifth annual Women’s Conference, 8:30 a.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Celebrate International Women’s Day with the fifth annual Excuse Me, That’s My Seat Conference put on by the Women’s Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, which caters to professional women and entrepreneurs. Presentation include speakers, panel and networking. Featuring: Emcee Josie Smith Malave, Bubbles & Pearls, Celebrity Chef, Entrepreneur; and Speakers: Yanyn San Luis, The Win Woman; Capt. C. Renee Peterson, BSO; Simone M. Edwards; Sara Nuñez, PACE Center for Girls Broward; Karen Prescod, Bowtie Gurl and Bowtie Kids; and Wendi Blum Weiss. Stacy Hyde, CEO, Broward House moderates a panel discussion. 954-462-8023. Email Dolores@ftlchamber.com. bit.ly/3M4FeeL

Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run A Successful Business, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Presented by the Florida Women’s Business Center. 561-265-3790 ext. 111. bit. ly/3IkGfgw. Free.

March 5

Home Improvement Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Our area’s best display of valuable services for your home or commercial property — public adjusters, insurance agents, roofers, painters, mold Home Depot (Fountains of Miramar Plaza), 3183 SW 160 Ave., Miramar. 954-432-9808. bit. ly/3HmlcsP. Free.

March 7

Ladies Who Lead Breakfast, 10:30 a.m., City of North Miami Beach — Majorie & William McDonald Center, 17051 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach. The city hosts South Florida’s Leading Ladies in Politics, featuring a panel discussion on local millennials in public service and a meet-and-greet with elected officials, in honor of Women’s History Month. bit.ly/3JOJAF2 Free.

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announced that this season’s CULTURE & COCKTAILS series will launch live in the rooftop ballroom of The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. Free valet parking will be provided. 561-4723330. $75-$125. palmbeachculture.com/ cocktails

Badgley Mischka, 5-7 p.m., The Ben, 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. A Stylish Conversation with Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Moderator: Roe Green, Arts Patron, Activist and CEO of The Roe Green Foundation. palmbeachculture.com/cocktails 561-472-3330.

March 12

Agent Kick-Off Picnic 2022, noon-5 p.m. Networking, food, music, and entertainment for those in the Health and Life Insurance Industry. Kendall Indian Hammocks Park,

11395 SW 79th St., Miami. 305-420-6616. bit.

ly/3slQk7C. Free.

March 15

Senior Lifestyle & Healthcare Expo, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. See 50 exhibitors with services for seniors, including: health, insurance, financial services, medical care, senior living communities and government Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach. 754-246-3515. browardseniorexpo.com. Free.

Gold Coast PR Council, 4 p.m., via Zoom, featuring staff at Florida Trend. Email gary@ pr-bs.net

March 16

Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run A Successful Business, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Presented by the Florida Women’s Business Center. 561-265-3790, ext. 111. bit.ly/3hlJpVi. Free.

March 24-25

Emerging Technologies towards Smart and Sustainable Cities: The Future of Transportation and Logistics, Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton. WTS South Florida chapter presents this two-day conference hosted by hosted by Florida Atlantic University’s Freight Mobility Research Institute focused on recent transportation research innovations and how emerging technologies play a role on the smart city concept and how to advance its development even more. bit. ly/357yn3u.

April 9

Career Fair, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Broward College, 1930 SW 145th Ave., Miramar. Hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, South Florida chapter. Geared toward job seekers of all career levels in the media industry, from students to executive-level hires. Gabriel.juand@ gmail.com.

April 21

2022 Cynthia Allen Gracey Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Kravis Center-Cohen Pavilion, West Palm Beach. Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation hosts Amy “Emiko” Hever, Director of the Major League Baseball Players Trust. Purchase tickets or get sponsorship information at .ewpb.org/

event-4596032. Email info@ewpb.org or call 561-868-7070.

April 22

Salute to Community Leaders, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, 1111 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. Presented by the Leadership Broward Foundation. Call Andrew Zullo at 954-767-8866 or andrew@leadershipbroward.org

April 27-28

Marine Refit Expo, Pompano Civic Center, Pompano Beach. Mini-trade show with products, equipment, services and refit upgrades for the boating and superyacht market in South Florida. Featuring vendors, seminars, plus free admission, parking and refreshments. Designed to stimulate business at the end of the boating season. Open to trade only. MarineSuppliersExpo.com 754-246-0546.

June 30-July 1

DigiMarCon Southeast 2022 — Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition, 9 a.m., The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. Hear from thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices