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

City News

Mosquitoes Season is Here!
Parkland's rainy season is upon us and each day the humidity increases as well - making a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. We offer the following tips to residents to help reduce the local mosquito population:

• destroy or dispose of cans, old tires, buckets, unused plastic swimming pools or other containers that can collect and hold standing water, which promotes breeding

• repair leaky pipes

• install screens on rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns

• empty water from boats

• scrub and change water in vases holding flowers or cuttings twice each week, or grow cuttings in sand

• clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs

• scrub and change water in bird baths twice weekly; empty watering areas of pets and chickens daily

• fill holes in trees with sand or mortar, or drain or spray them as required

• stock fish pools or lily ponds with minnows, which devour mosquito larvae

Experts suggest residents keep doors and windows closed, stay indoors at dusk and dawn, dress in long-sleeved and light colored clothing when in a known mosquito infested area, and apply insect repellent containing DEET sparingly to clothing and skin.

When necessary, Broward County Mosquito Control sprays areas of the County by truck and/or plane, based on the volume of requests received from residents. To request mosquito spraying service, visit www.broward.org and click MOSQUITO SERVICES under Online Services, or call 954-765-4062.

Parkland Library Events

Summer Reading Kick Off Show: Dig into Adventures with Geo Jane! (age 3 and up)
Tuesday, June 11th 3:30pm
Geo Jane takes children on a geological adventure full of stories, magic, comedy and audience participation. So lace up your boots and get ready to join Geo Jane as she takes you around the world! Starting June 11th, children ages 2 through 5th grade can register for the Parkland Library’s “Dig into Reading” Summer Reading Club. Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Calling All Teens Beneath the Surface!
Tuesday, June 11th 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Venture “Beneath the Surface” to our Underground Teen Room. Teens can join other friends at the Parkland Library anytime between 5:30pm and 7:00pm to draw on our cave wall and create your own treat from the center of the earth. During your journey underground, register for the library’s “Beneath the Surface” Teen Summer Reading Club. Anyone who joins will get a prize and reading log. The more books you read this summer the more prizes you get! (Middle school and High School kids only) Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library. A Parkland Library card holder is required to participate. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Father’s Day Storytime (ages 2 and up)
Wednesday, June 12th 6:30pm
Bring your dad, grandpa, or uncle for stories, songs and a special craft just for him! Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Geocaching: A How to Class ( Fun for the Whole Family)
Thursday, June 13th 3:30pm
Learn how to geocache at the library! Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The only necessities are a GPS device or a GPS-enabled mobile phone so that you can navigate to the cache! We will get outdoors and find the geocache near the library! The City of Parkland Geocache Challenge will begin on June 13 with this Geocaching class and end on August 13. All families who complete the challenge will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a handheld GPS. Get outdoors and geocache! This challenge is for Parkland residents only. Registration required. Register here or call 954 757-4207.

Learn Computer Basics
Wednesday and Friday mornings, June 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
If you are just learning to use a computer or need to brush up on the basics, the Parkland Library has a series of classes that are just for you. Meeting at 10:30 AM over two weeks, the course covers everything a beginner needs to know, including the internet and email. Call (954) 757-4200 or come by the Library to register for one class or all four.

Parks and Recreation Events


United States Tennis Federation Summer Camp
The United States Tennis Federation Summer Camp held at Terramar Park is for all junior level players of all abilities. The camp is designed to help students improve their tennis skills while having fun. Each day the teaching staff will emphasize tennis fundamentals, strategy and sportsmanship. Players will be carefully grouped by camp director on the basis of skill and age.
Tournament Squad Boot Camp will consist of physical conditioning, match play, drills and classroom strategy sessions.
For more information click here or call 561-674-2291.

Parkland Kids Camp
Summer Recreation Registration – Accepting Walk in Registration for Session A, B & Full Summer Only
Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End
Parkland Kids Camp is a summer recreation program for children ages 5 - 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 is currently accepting walk in summer recreation applications. The camp location will be at Heron Heights Elementary School for all sessions and the hours of operation are from 8:30AM-4:00PM 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 motor coach 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 – Accepting Walk in Registration for Session A, B & Full Summer Only
Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End
Don’t get left out of the fun with your friends this summer! The City of Parkland is currently accepting walk in registration for Parkland Teen Camp. Parkland Teen Camp is a summer recreation program for children ages 12-14 (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 9:00AM-3:30PM 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 motor coach buses four to five days per week to facilities located in the tri-county 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.

Parkland Summer Camp Individual Week Registration
On going
Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End

The City of Parkland will begin registering for individual weeks for both the Parkland Teen Camp and Parkland Kids camp on Monday, June 3. Registration will be held at the Parkland Amphitheater from 8AM-5PM. Spaces are limited for both camp programs. Individual weeks for residents are $175 and for non-residents $200.

Summer Camp Open House
Saturday, June 15, 2013
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Heron Heights Elementary School, 11010 Nob Hill Road
Westglades Middle School, 11000 Holmberg Road

The Parkland Summer Recreation Program will hold the Summer Camp Open House on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 10AM-1PM. The location of the Kids Camp Open House will be held at Heron Heights Elementary School and the Teen Camp Open House will be held at Westglades Middle School. This is an opportunity to meet the camp counselors, pick up pertinent materials and get acquainted with the program. For further details, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougherty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.

Lite Jazz-Carlos Hutchins
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:30 – 3:30PM
Aston Gardens, 5999 N University Drive

Parkland residents 62 and older are welcome to join the residents of Aston Gardens for an enjoyable hour of lite jazz performed by Carlos Hutchins. For more information please contact Melissa Soto, Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

Senior Program – Geocaching
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:00 – 11:00AM
Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive

Parkland residents 62 and older are welcome to participate in a Geocaching Class. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to fund the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Registration can be done over the phone or at the Parkland Amphitheater. For more information, contact Melissa Soto at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.com.

Sundae’s in the Park
Sunday, June 23, 2013
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Terramar Park, 6575 NW 75th Drive

The City of Parkland, North Broward Preparatory School and Marrecau & Rodriguez Orthodontics welcome all Parkland residents to this fantastic event in which FREE ice cream will be served at Terramar Park on June 23, 2013 from 11:00am till 1:00pm. This FREE event promises to be fun for all ages! For more information please contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist, at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.