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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

City of Parkland Holds One City Commission Meeting in July
The City of Parkland scheduled in the month of July only one City Commission meeting. Due to the July 4th Holiday and fear that residents may miss the opportunity to hear or attend the July 3rd meeting should they be out of town, the City Commission specifically scheduled the July City Commission meeting to be held on July 10th starting at 7:00pm in the City Commission Chambers at Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 954 753-5040.

Parks and Recreation Events

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 styling’s 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 on the day of ticket purchase. Space is limited! For more information please contact Melissa Soto Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

Summer Fishing Derby
Saturday, July 20, 2013
8:00 – 10:00am
Pine Trails Park – 10555 Trails End
The City of Parkland, North Broward Preparatory School and Marrecau & Rodriguez Orthodontics are inviting all Parkland Families out to the Kid’s Fishing Derby at Pine Trails Park Fishing Pier on July 20th, 2013 from 8:00-10:00am. Remember to bring your fishing poles, buckets, and bait! Each fish caught will be weighed and prizes will be awarded. This is a FREE event! For more information contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@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 atwww.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

Hot New eBook Titles
Check out the new titles that have been added to the Library's eBook collection over the past few weeks. Must-reads include Dan Brown’s Inferno, Janet Evanovich’s The Heist, Carl Hiaasen’s Bad Monkey, Colum McCann’s TransAtlantic and more. To see the full selection, be sure to sign in with your Library card number before you begin your eBook search. If you have never downloaded a Library eBook, how-to information is provided on our website, www.cityofparkland.org/library, at the eBook Info Center or stop by the 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.

Game Day (age 5 and up)
Friday, July 12th 2:00pm
Meet friends or make new ones and have fun the old fashioned way by playing board games at the library. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Coffee Bar and Used Book Fair
Saturday, July 13th 10:00am – 1:00pm
The book fair will be held in the Library Lobby. Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library

Dig for Treasure: A Pirate and Mermaid Storytime Event (age 3 & up)
Monday, July 15th 2:00pm
Take an adventure on the high seas with stories, songs and a puppet show. Search for buried treasure and make a craft with mermaids. Come dressed in your buccaneer best or put on your favorite mermaid tail. Parkland Library card required to register. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Card Craft for Adults
Monday, July 22nd 10:30am
Create your own beautiful greeting card featuring glittered butterflies or birds in mix and match sparkling colors. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Meet Florida’s Underground Animals (Ages 5 and up)
Tuesday, July 23rd 3:30pm
Learn about creatures that dig and live underground in Florida when Sawgrass Nature Center brings their burrowing buddies to the Parkland Library. Parkland Library card required to register. Sponsored by Evolution Martial Arts. Register here or call (954)757-4207.