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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


Parks and Recreation Events

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 your bikes, scooters, strollers and yourselves in a nice patriotic red, white and blue theme. Prizes will be given to those best decorated in different age categories. Cookies and cold water 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.

Family Bingo Night
Friday, August 2, 2013
7:00-8:00PM
YMCA Family Center, 10559 Trails End
Registration on-going

Are you ready to jump up and shout BINGO? This is your chance to enjoy the game of Bingo with your entire family, friends and neighbors! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. There is no cost and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 75 participants. For more information please contact Melissa Soto, Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@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, join us for dinner 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. The evening is generously sponsored by Baker, Zimmerman and Perez. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Parkland Amphitheater located at 10561 Trails End. Tickets, dinner choice and seating arrangements are available at the time of purchase. Space is limited! 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.

Parkland Library Events

Teen Movie: The Host
Saturday July 6th 2:00pm (Middle and High School Kids)
The Host is based on a science fiction/romance novel by Stephenie Meyer. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Create your own extraterrestrial snack to enjoy while watching the movie. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

CPR
Saturday, July 13: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topics covered include choking, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and Good Samaritan Law. Participants receive an American Heart Association certification card within two weeks of class completion from the Coral Springs Fire Department Training Division. Recommended for the lay public, adults and children age 10 and up. The class is conducted for Parkland residents. Please bring proof of residency. In the Parkland Library meeting room. Register now at www.cityofparkland.org/library

Tales to Tails (ages 5 to 12)
July 11th 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.

Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Microsoft Office instruction is being offered by the Library during the month of July. Classes are held in the City Hall Training Room.
• Microsoft Word on Saturday July 13 at 10:00 AM
• Microsoft Excel on Saturday July 20 at 10:00 AM
• Microsoft PowerPoint on Saturday July 27 at 10:00 AM
• Microsoft Excel Advanced on Tuesday, July 30 at 5:30 PM
Visit the Library website for more information and to register.