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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

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

End of Summer Best Book Brunch
Saturday, August 3rd 10:30am
This will be the climax of our “Groundbreaking Reads” Adult Summer Reading Club. Come share your one favorite book of the summer and bring your completed reading log for the grand prize drawing. Light brunch will be served.Register here or call (954)757-4207.

The Selfish Giant Marionette Show by Bits N Pieces Puppet Theater (ages 3 and up)
Monday, August 5th 4:00pm

This marionette performance will bring the classic tale of “The Selfish Giant” to life. The selfish giant must learn to share and value friendship if he is to be happy. After the show children can make a set of souvenir puppets so the storytelling can continue at home. A Parkland Library card is required to register.Register here or call (954)757-4207.


Parks and Recreation Events


Wildlife Show
Sunday, July 28, 2013
10:00AM-11:00AM
Pint Trails Park Amphitheater – 10555 Trails End

Join the City of Parkland, Marrecau & Rodriguez Orthodontics and North Broward Preparatory School as we learn about Florida’s native and other exotic animals at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater on July 28th, 2013 from 10-11am. Wild Animal World of Miami will present this educational program. This event is FREE for Parkland Residents. Be sure to bring your camera for great photo opportunities. For more information please contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Family Bingo Night
Friday, August 2, 2013
7:00PM - 8:00PM
YMCA Family Center

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.

Beach Blanket Bingo
A Program for Seniors Aged 62 and Older
5-6:30PM
City Hall, 6600 University Drive
Registration is on-going

Escape to the islands with us over bingo in a nice relaxing island environment! We’ll have a super fun time with great ambiance at this program that is free of charge for Parkland residents aged 62 and over. Be sure to get into the tropical mood by wearing your Hawaiian shirt! Registration is online at www.cityofparkland.org or by calling Tami Lustig, Program Specialist at 954-757-4142. Aloha!


Dinner and a Show
Saturday, August 17, 2013
6:00PM - 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.

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.

Wet N’ Wild Waterpark Optional Summer Camp Field Trip
Friday, August 2, 2013
6:00AM-11:00PM

The City of Parkland Summer Recreation Program will offer the Summer Camp Wet N’ Wild Waterpark Trip in Orlando on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 6am-11pm. This trip is open to present Parkland Kids and Teen Camp campers ages 8 and up. The fee for the trip is $75 and includes admission, transportation, lunch, dinner, snacks and supervision. You may register online or at the Parkland Amphitheater. For further details, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougherty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.