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    <title>South Florida Black Occupational Therapy Caucus (SFBOTC) upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Jamaican Women of Florida Health &amp; Wellness Fair (August 29, 2026)</title>
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  &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Join us at the Jamaican Women of Florida's Health &amp;amp; Wellness Fair: From Awareness to Action. It will be an afternoon focused on connecting individuals and families with health information, screenings, resources, and access to care.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 244, 103);"&gt;&lt;span&gt;We will have a vendor table at this event. If you are interested and/or need volunteer hours, let us know!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p align="left" style="line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 244, 103);"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jwof-health-wellness-fair-tickets-1991919113690"&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 244, 103);"&gt;https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jwof-health-wellness-fair-tickets-1991919113690&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;h3 style="line-height: 18px; margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Attendees will have opportunities to explore resources and services related to:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

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      &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Health Screenings&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Mental Wellness&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Women’s Health&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Health education and community resources&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Connections to services that can support your health and well-being&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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  &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Come prepared to take action! The goal is for attendees to leave with something tangible, whether that is a completed health screening, a follow-up appointment, or a resource you can use immediately.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;p style="line-height: 24px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#333333" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Bring your family and friends and take advantage of this opportunity to prioritize your health, learn about available resources, and connect with organizations committed to community wellness.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://sfbotc.wildapricot.org/event-6802632</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Rehab Excellence Fundraising Gala (September 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p data-start="70" data-end="366"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Come attend our first&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-start="96" data-end="121"&gt;Rehab Excellence Gala&lt;/strong&gt; on Saturday, Sept 19th from 12 PM – 4 PM. Let's round out Rehab Week in style and celebrate Black excellence across the rehabilitation professions—Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="368" data-end="501"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Dress to impress in the theme of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-start="422" data-end="437"&gt;jewel tones&lt;/strong&gt;, setting the stage for a vibrant and sophisticated celebration.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="368" data-end="501"&gt;Our keynote speaker will be Nelson Gonzalez, OTR/L, CHHC, CCT, CPMT, CORE, CLT.&amp;nbsp; Expect to partake in&amp;nbsp;exciting raffles, door prizes, cocktail hour, and a live steel pan performance. Take advantage of networking opportunities as we move to the rhythm of excellence with music, food, and vibes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="804" data-end="893"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="895" data-end="925" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="804" data-end="893"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="895" data-end="925" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;Donation (non-refundable):&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="895" data-end="1007"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;$130 General Admission | $100 Students&lt;br data-start="966" data-end="969"&gt;
Members: $110 | Student Members: $80&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="895" data-end="1007"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Each ticket allows you to bring a guest for free!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1009" data-end="1061"&gt;SFBOTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Sponsorship and donor opportunities are available. Proceeds support student scholarships, practitioner awards, community programming, networking events, and operational efforts.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://sfbotc.wildapricot.org/event-6668915</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>✨ Experience the Fashion Show of the Year – October 24, 2026! ✨ (October 24, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p data-start="78" data-end="176"&gt;Get ready for an unforgettable evening where &lt;strong data-start="123" data-end="157"&gt;style, culture, and confidence&lt;/strong&gt; take center stage!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="178" data-end="367"&gt;Join the SFBOTC as we support Chic in Print&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong data-start="194" data-end="215"&gt;2026 Fashion Show&lt;/strong&gt;, a vibrant celebration of fashion, heritage, and creativity featuring bold designs, incredible entertainment, and an atmosphere you won't want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="369" data-end="493"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="372" data-end="381"&gt;Date:&lt;/strong&gt; Saturday, October 24, 2026&lt;br data-start="408" data-end="411"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="414" data-end="423"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM&lt;br data-start="442" data-end="445"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="448" data-end="461"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; 400 NW 68th Ave, Plantation, FL&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-section-id="1752ii0" data-start="495" data-end="513"&gt;What to Expect&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="514" data-end="719"&gt;✨ Stunning fashion showcases&lt;br data-start="542" data-end="545"&gt;
Hosted by &lt;strong data-start="558" data-end="573"&gt;Nene Gemini&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="573" data-end="576"&gt;
Music by &lt;strong data-start="588" data-end="600"&gt;DJ Baboo&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="600" data-end="603"&gt;
Special Guest Artist: &lt;strong data-start="628" data-end="648"&gt;Courtney Mickens&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="648" data-end="651"&gt;
A celebration of culture, creativity, and unapologetic confidence&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="721" data-end="758"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="721" data-end="736"&gt;Dress Code:&lt;/strong&gt; Fashion Forward &amp;amp; Fly&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-section-id="59sj1u" data-start="760" data-end="778"&gt;Ticket Options&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="780" data-end="793"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="780" data-end="793"&gt;VIP – $95&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li data-section-id="1dq5w5p" data-start="794" data-end="813"&gt;Front-row seating&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="10t0my6" data-start="814" data-end="830"&gt;Food &amp;amp; dessert&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="1wvryu9" data-start="831" data-end="848"&gt;Three cocktails&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="gxu01v" data-start="849" data-end="861"&gt;Goodie bag&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="i2nd6m" data-start="862" data-end="896"&gt;Unlimited nonalcoholic beverages&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="898" data-end="925"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="898" data-end="925"&gt;General Admission – $55&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li data-section-id="67j1rj" data-start="926" data-end="934"&gt;Snacks&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="fjn308" data-start="935" data-end="949"&gt;One cocktail&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="gxu01v" data-start="950" data-end="962"&gt;Goodie bag&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="i2nd6m" data-start="963" data-end="997"&gt;Unlimited nonalcoholic beverages&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="999" data-end="1186"&gt;Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, a lover of culture, or simply looking for a memorable night out, this event promises an evening filled with inspiration, entertainment, and community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1188" data-end="1250"&gt;️ &lt;strong data-start="1192" data-end="1223"&gt;Reserve your tickets today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1223" data-end="1226"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1226" data-end="1250"&gt;&lt;a data-start="1228" data-end="1248" rel="noopener" target="_new" class="decorated-link cursor-pointer"&gt;www.chicinprints.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1252" data-end="1281"&gt;&lt;em data-start="1252" data-end="1281"&gt;Tickets are non-refundable.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1283" data-end="1413" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;We can't wait to celebrate with you! Come dressed to impress and prepare for a night that's &lt;strong data-start="1375" data-end="1413" data-is-last-node=""&gt;bold, beautiful, and unapologetic.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1283" data-end="1413" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1375" data-end="1413" data-is-last-node=""&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1283" data-end="1413" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1375" data-end="1413" data-is-last-node=""&gt;&lt;img src="https://sfbotc.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/IMG-20260723-WA0005.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://sfbotc.wildapricot.org/event-6774411</link>
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