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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

2013 National Night Out on August 6th.
August 6, 2013
6pm-9pm
Parkland Commons (8095 University Dr)

Join Sheriff Scott Israel and the men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office for America's Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Parkland Commons (8095 University Drive). Come meet your Broward Sheriff's Office Deputies and Coral Springs Fire Rescue personnel. They will be displaying equipment and answering questions. Refreshments and food will be served!

Parkland Library Events

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.

End of Summer Dig
Monday, August 12th 1:00pm

Celebrate the end of summer at the Parkland Library with activities, games and a craft. Then cool down with an ice cream treat! All ages welcome! A Parkland Library card is required to register.Register hereor call (954)757-4207.

Understanding eBooks
August 6th 6:00pm

Are you still paying for the eBooks you read on your Kindle, iPad or Nook? Learn the basics of eBooks and how to check out free eBooks from the Library and download them onto your eReader device. Bring your eReader and your library card. In the Library Meeting Room.
Register Here

Parks and Recreation Events

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

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.

Beach Blanket Bingo
A Program for Seniors Aged 62 and Older
Tuesday, August 6-6:30PM
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.

Summer Fishing Derby
Saturday, August 24, 2013
8:00AM – 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 August 24, 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.

Sundae’s in the Park
Sunday, August 25, 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.

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.

Environmental Programs

Parkland Lecture on Invasive Exotic Plant Awareness
Saturday, August 16, 2013
3:30-4:30PM
Parkland Library

The City of Parkland is pleased to announce a lecture to promote invasive exotic plant awareness in the community. This lecture will be held on August 16th, 2013 from 3:30 – 4:30 PM at the City of Parkland Library, 6620 North University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067. This lecture will introduce current data on the detrimental effects invasive exotic plants have on the environment, the types of invasive exotic plants affecting the community, and alternative plant choices available for resident use. Come join us to learn more about the effects of invasive exotic plants and what you can do to halt the introduction of these plants into our natural plant communities. Please contact William Mohler, for registration or for additional information at 954-757-4186 or wmohler@cityofparkland.org.