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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

Parkland Library Events

Just learning to use a computer?
If you are just learning 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.
Wednesday and Friday mornings, June 19, 21, 26 and 28 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Jurassic Parts: Ice Age Rampage (age 7 and up)
Wednesday, June 19th 3:30 pm
Jurassic Parts will teach children about the animals that roamed Florida long ago and why these animals are no longer found. Children will be able to see and touch a wide selection of genuine and replica fossils of animals such as Saber Cats, Mastodons and Mammoths and other animals. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Summer Storytime Registration
June 19th – June 23rd
Online registration will enable you to register your child for storytime on a first come, first serve basis through our website. The website is www.cityofparkland.org/library. Your Parkland Library card is required in order to register. Registration is limited to one class per child. Registration will begin on June 19th at 8:30am. You will receive an email informing you that your child is in the class or on a wait list by June 28. For further assistance, call (954)-757-4207.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, June 20th 3:00pm
Come to the Parkland Library and read to Daisy, a therapy dog. This program is developed to encourage independent reading and increase reading fluency. Each child can read for about 5 minutes. This program is for children 5 to12 years old. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Estate Planning and Elder Law
Thursday, June 20th 6:30pm
Would you know what to do? Estate and Long Term Care Planning: If you or a loved one became ill or required long term care, are you adequately protected?
Presented by Howard Krooks of Elder Law Associates. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Touch a Fire Truck Storytime Event (age 3 and up)
Tuesday, June 25th 3:30pm
Do you love fire trucks? Come to the Parkland Library for a fun filled afternoon of fire truck stories and songs. Meet a real firefighter from the Coral Springs Fire Department and explore a real fire truck too. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Mixed Up Crafts and Cookies (age 7 and up)
Thursday, June 27th 2:00pm
Dig through an assortment of fun crafts and tasty cookies then listen to some great stories. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Parks and Recreation Events

Lite Jazz with Carlos Hutchins
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:30-3:30PM
Aston Gardens, 5999 N University Drive
Parkland residents 62 and older are invited 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 find 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 in the park. This event will be delicious fun for all ages! For more information please contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

4th of July Bike Parade
Thursday, July 4, 2013
9:00-11:00AM
Terramar Park, 6575 NW 75th Drive
The City of Parkland is on a roll as it celebrates the 4th of July with our annual Bike Parade! Be sure to decorate yourselves, your bikes, scooters and strollers in a nice patriotic red, white and blue theme. Prizes will be given to those best decorated in different age categories. Cookies and juice will be served free of charge. This event is open to all ages and registration is required on the day of the event. For more information, please contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Dinner and a Show
Saturday August 17, 2013
6:00-9:00PM
YMCA Gymnasium, 10559 Trails End
Cost: $35 per person, $60 per couple, $225 per table of 8
Adults 21 and older, please join us for dinner and a fun filled evening of entertainment including comedic genius Carl Guerra, the music stylings of Michael Matone and his 3-piece band and comedic magician, Gary Goodman. This great event is sponsored by Baker, Zimmerman and Perez, Attorneys at Law. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Parkland Amphitheater located at 10561 Trails End. Dinner choices and seating arrangements are available at the time of purchase. Space is limited so get yours today! For more information please contact Melissa Soto, Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

Parkland Kids Camp
Summer Recreation Registration
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. All sessions of camp are located at Heron Heights Elementary School and the hours of operation are 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 information, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougherty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.

Parkland Teen Camp
Summer Recreation Registration
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, 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. All sessions of teen camp will take place at Westglades Middle School and the hours of operation are 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. Teen Camp is a travel program. 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 is now accepting registrations for individual weeks for both the Parkland Teen Camp and Parkland Kids Camp. Registration can be done at the Parkland Amphitheater from 8:00AM-5:00PM. Spaces are limited in both camp programs. Individual weeks for residents are $175 and for non-residents, $200.