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Parkland City Commission: Michael Udine, Mayor; Mark Weissman, Vice Mayor; David Rosenof, Commissioner; Christine Hunschofsky, Commissioner Elect; Stacy Kagan, Commissioner Elect. City Manager: Caryn Gardner-Young

City News

Stacy Kagan and Christine Hunschofsky will be Sworn In on March 20th as Parkland City Commissioners
On March 20th at 6:30pm, Stacy Kagan and Christine Hunschofsky will be sworn in as the new City of Parkland Commissioners for District 1 and 2 respectively. Please join us at City Hall, 6600 University Drive, City Commission Chambers, Parkland for some coffee and cake.
If you have any questions, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 954 753-5040.

Parkland Library Events

Register for Spring Storytime Classes
Online registration enables you to register your child for storytime on a first come, first serve basis through our website. Register today at www.cityofparkland.org/library. Your Parkland Library card is required in order to register. Registration is limited to one class per child. Within a few days you will receive an email informing you that your child is in the class or on a wait list. For further assistance, call Michele or Wendy at (954)-757-4207.

Self Defense for Kids (6 and up)
Monday, March 18th 4:30pm
Fitness, Focus, Fun! Join Evolution Martial Arts at the Parkland Library for an interactive personal safety and anti-bullying class! Smart Kids Safe Kids know how to show confidence, what to do if they feel uncomfortable, and how to keep their bodies safe! Register here or call (954)757-4207

Medicare 101
Tuesday, March 19th 6:30pm
Everything you wanted to know about Medicare, but didn't know who to ask. Don’t miss this program if you are one of the 10,000 people every day who become eligible for Medicare. Get the inside scoop on how the system works! Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Parks and Recreation

Parkland Kids Camp
Summer Recreation Registration – continues!
Parkland Kids Camp is a summer recreation program for children ages 5 to 11 (kindergarten through grade 6). Children must be five years of age by June 17, 2013 to enroll in the program. The City of Parkland has begun accepting registration for Parkland Kids Camp for residents and beginning March 18 for non-residents. The camp location will take place at Heron Heights Elementary School for all sessions and the hours of operation are from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM with extended hours available in the morning from 8:00-8:30am and in the afternoon from 4:00-5:30pm. The program consists of sports, arts & crafts, games, special on-site activities, and field trips. Field trips are taken aboard air-conditioned motorcoach buses two to three days per week to facilities located in the tri county area such as movies, bowling, water parks, arcades, skating, museums, etc. For further details, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougherty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.

Parkland Teen Camp
Summer Recreation Registration – continues!
Don’t get left out of the summer fun with your friends this summer. The City of Parkland has begun accepting registration for Parkland Teen Camp for residents and beginning March 18 for non-residents. Parkland Teen Camp is a summer recreation program for children ages 12 to 14 (grades 7-9). Children must have completed the sixth grade to be eligible for the program. The camp will take place at Westglades Middle School for all sessions and the hours of operation are from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM with extended hours available in the morning from 8:30-9:00am and in the afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm. The program is a Teen Travel Camp. Field trips are taken aboard air-conditioned motorcoach buses four to five days per week to facilities located in the tricounty area such as movies, bowling, water parks, arcades, skating, amusement parks, etc. For further details, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougherty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.

Garden Contest
March 22, 2013
11:00AM – 1:00 PM
The City of Parkland wants to see your Garden! Parkland residents and businesses are invited to share their love of gardening with the community and receive recognition for doing their part to make our area greener and more beautiful. All submissions must be turned in by March 18, 2013 by 5:00pm.
The application can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofparkland.org. For more information, contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist, at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Carwash Fundraiser
Saturday, March 23, 2013
10:00am to 2:00pm
7-11 Gas Station (corner of Westview Drive and University Drive)
The City of Parkland’s Teen Advisory Group will be holding their second Car Wash on March 23rd from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the 7-11 Gas Station on the corner of Westview Drive and University Drive. The fee will be $5 a car with all proceeds going to the City of Parkland College Scholarship offered in April and the TAG Teambuilding Activity in May. For further information, please contact Caitlin Crossin at
954-757-4113 or email ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

AARP Driver Safety Program
Saturday, March 23, 2013 from
Parkland City Hall – 6600 University Drive
9:00am – 3:00pm
The AARP Driver Safety Course is a 6 hour course. This course will be offered quarterly for a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 25 participants. The course will be offered on Saturday, March 23 from 9am to 3:00pm at Parkland City Hall. The participants of the course are generally 50 and older, but anyone is permitted to register for the course. All participants of the course receive a certificate, but only those 55 and older may submit the certificate to their insurance company to receive discount benefits. Discount percentage depends on the insurance company. The cost to attend the class is $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members. Checks are written out to AARP. Membership number is required on the check to receive membership rate. Advance Registration is required. This class will be held at the Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive, Parkland. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 954-757-4105.

Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Registration is on-going
Terramar Park – 6575 MW 75th Drive
9:00am – 12:00pm
The City of Parkland, North Broward Preparatory School and Marrecau & Rodriguez Orthodontics welcomes all Parkland residents to this fantastic FREE event which will feature 10,000 eggs, bounce houses, food, and entertainment. Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Terramar Park from 9:00am – 12:00pm.This event is open to parkland residents only. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration can be done in person at the Parkland Amphitheater located in Pine Trails Park or online at www.cityofparkland.org through Webtrac. Each participant will receive a free egg bag to collect their eggs and no other egg baskets will be permitted. Please call Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist, at (954) 757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Walkabouts Workshop
March 19, 2013
1:00pm-2:30pm
Parkland City Hall - 6600 University Drive
Attention Walkers! Join us for an informative Workshop at Parkland City Hall on March 19 from 1:00 to 2:30pm titled, “Exercising without a Gym Membership” with guest speaker Shari Kalkstein. The class is free for Parkland Residents ages 50 and older. Advanced registration is required. For more information, please contact Melissa Soto Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

The Parkland Walkabouts
Friday, March 22, 2013
9:00am
Terramar Park – 6575 NW 75 Drive
Parkland Residents ages 50 and up are invited to join The Parkland Walkabouts Club on Friday, March 22 at 9am to encourage an overall positive fitness level and quality of life. Participants will meet twice a month at one of our local beautiful parks in Parkland. Participants are also encouraged to walk on their own and keeping track of their steps as they will be rewarded for their participation. For more information, please contact Melissa Soto, Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

Adult Open Lawn Croquet
Wednesday March 20, 2013
10:00am – 11:30am
Pine Trails Park – 10555 Trails End
Join other adults in this fun game on Wednesday, March 20 from 10:00am to 11:30am in Pine Trails Park. Participants need to wear flat shoes. The activity limited to 15 participants. Register on WebTrac. There is no fee for this activity. This activity is for Parkland residents only. For more information, contact Melissa Soto msoto@cityofparkland.org 954-757-4120.

Workshop for Baby Boomers
Saturday, April 13
9:00AM – 2:00pm
Parkland City Hall – 6600 University Drive
The City of Parkland and Encore Connect are presenting a free workshop title “Re-Imagine Your Future” to help figure out your interests, strengths and dreams and put them into action through volunteering. The class will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00am-2:00pm. This class is free of charge for both residents and non-residents born in 1946 through 1964. There will be a $10.00 fee for all others that would like to attend. The class will be held at the Parkland City Hall Activity Room. Advance registration is required. This class is limited to 40 participants.