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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
Registration Is Now Open For the 2013 Parkland Dash 5K,10K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
The City of Parkland will be holding the 2013 Parkland Dash 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Presented by Northwest Medical Center to benefit Relay for Life and The American Cancer Society on October 20, 2013 at 7:00am. The race will take place at Pine Trails Park located at 10555 Trails End Parkland, Florida. To register please visit www.cityofparkland.org and click on the race registration link. Pre-Registration must be completed by October 17th or race day registration will be available beginning at 6:00AM. Advance Packet Pickup is strongly recommended and can be completed at Sports Authority located at 9188 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, FL on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Participants can choose either a certified 5K course, 10K course or a 1 mile fun run/walk. 5K and 10K participants will be scored and timed by Accuchip who will be providing disposable tags for all participants. The one mile fun run/walk will be timed and can be enjoyed by individuals or families. Strollers are welcome for all courses. T-shirts will be provided for the first 400 pre-registered participants and food will be available following the race. Awards will be given for overall winners, masters and individual age groups. For more information or to pre-register please visit www.cityofparkland.org or call 954-757-4105. Thank you to our sponsors; Northwest Medical Center, Standard Pacific, Lennar, Parkland Children’s Academy, Waste Management, Toll Brothers, Organo Gold Distributer Blackscoffeellc.organogold.com, WCI, Sports Authority, North Broward Preparatory School.

On 8/19/ 2013 two residential burglaries occurred in the Parkland Isles Community of Parkland. Both burglaries occurred during the day and items taken included electronics, a wallet and jewelry. In each burglary the burglar entered the residences through an open back door. On 8/20/2013 about noon a young male juvenile entered the back yard of another residence in Parkland Isles. When he did he was confronted by the owner and left the yard. The owner called 911 and followed the subject until a deputy arrived and located this individual. The deputy contacted a Parkland Detective and both responded to the juvenile’s residence, which was also in Parkland Isles. As a result of this investigation the juvenile has been charged and arrested for the burglary. As a reminder to all residents, check all your doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a short time, to make sure they are locked and alarms are activated. Also, not all burglars are adults and live outside of your community. Juveniles wondering in a community during school hours may live there but may not have good intentions. They may be skipping school or looking for a house to break into, as was in this case. In any event BSO wants to know when this is occurring, call 911 to report a possible crime in progress. For more information please contact the BSO Parkland District at 954-753-5050.

Parkland Library Events

College Application Workshop
Wednesday, August 28th 6:00pm OR Thursday, August 29th 6:00pm
Cynthia M. Bloom, College Consultant from Admit Me 2, Inc, will be speaking about the college application process and what colleges are looking for. Helpful hints and advice will be given on writing your college application and essay. Learn about college requirements in Florida and out of state. Registration here or call 954 757-4200.

Fall Storytime Registration
Wednesday, August 28th at 8:30am
Fall Storytime registration will begin on August 28th at 8:30am on a first come first serve basis through our website, www.cityofparkland.org/library . A Parkland Library card is required to register. Registration is limited to one class per child. For more information please visit our website or call (954) 757-4200.

Parks and Recreation Events

Senior Grant Outrageous October Trip and Class Monthly Call-In Date
Monday, August 26, 2013
8:00AM
Calling all seniors interested in taking part in our Outrageous October trip and class, mark your calendars and set your clocks, today is the call-in day and the competition is fierce, so game on – call Tammy at (954) 757-4142 precisely at 8AM and be sure to leave a clear and detailed message of your name, phone number, trip or class or both. Please note, only 1 person or that person +1 for your spouse is permitted on each call, there is no calling in for friends allowed and calls received before the 8AM call-in time will be placed at the bottom of the queue, so be sure to watch the clock! October’s Outrageousness includes an all-day trip to the Elliot Museum and Florida Oceanographic Society with lunch at Pirates Cove Marina on the 17th of the month and Fall Fitness from 10-11:30AM at the Amphitheater on the 9th. Both activities are free for Parkland residents aged 62 and over. Hope to see you at both!

Coast Guard Boating Safety Course
Saturday, September 7, 2013
8:30AM-4:00PM
City Hall, 6600 University Drive
Registration is open now, limited space available – secure your spot today!
A concise 1-day course taught by the US Coast Guard, you will learn all about the Federal regulations in the State of Florida, seamanship, how a boat operates and how to handle one, how to load a boat so it balances properly, navigating in rough seas, proper docking and much more. Cost is $36 with multi-family member discounts available. All materials are included and participants will receive a certification card upon completion. Advance Registration is required and checks should be made payable to Coast Guard Floatilla 54. Please contact Miles Amos at 954-757-4122 or email mamos@cityofparkland.org for additional information or to register for the class.

Pet Care Day
Saturday, September 7, 2013
10:00AM – 2:00PM
“Barkland” Dog Park – 9245 Ranch Road
The City of Parkland is teaming up with Coral Springs Pet Resort and Medical Center and Broward County Animal Care will be offering discounted rabies shots, pet licensing and chipping. Rabies shots are $15 and chipping is $20, cash only. For more information, contact Caitlin Crossin at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Supernatural (Santana tribute band)
Saturday, September 7, 2013
7:00PM– 8:30PM
Pine Trails Park Amphitheater – 10555 Trails End
The City of Parkland and the Law Offices of McFarlane & Dolan are proud to announce Supernatural coming to the Parkland Amphitheater located in Pine Trails Park on September 7, 2013 from 7:00-8:30PM. The food trucks will be on site and begin serving food at 6:00PM. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to join your fellow parrot head friends and neighbors for this spectacular FREE family event and performance. No tents, pets or alcoholic beverages are allowed within the park. For more information please contact Caitlin Crossin, Recreation Specialist at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

Senior Dance
Sunday, September 8, 2013
2:30PM – 4:00PM
Aston Gardens, 5999 N University Drive
The City of Parkland welcomes adults 62 and older, put your dancing shoes on as we welcome the Tommy Nehls Trio featuring the talented Cecilia Roy and Marty Kaye performing everyone’s swing favorites. This show is sure to please the fans of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington. Guaranteed to keep your toes tapping. Attendees should register by calling Aston Gardens at 954-225-0906. This event is FREE! For more information please contact Melissa Soto, Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

Senior Program: Show and Tell
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
10:00AM-11:30AM
Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive
Registration is open now, reserve your spot today!
Come share your hobbies, talents, leisure pursuits and fortes’ over tea and cookies! Parkland residents 62 and older are invited to participate in our upcoming Show and Tell program. They say you learn something new every day. Join us for a nice morning of meeting new people and hearing interesting things about their lives. Registration can be done over the phone or in person at the Parkland Amphitheater. For more information, contact Tammy Lustig at 954-757-4142 or tlustig@cityofparkland.com.

Teen Activity: Video Game Tournament
Saturday, September 21, 2013
12:00PM-4:00PM
Parkland City Hall, 6600 University Drive
With football season coming right around the corner come show off your video gaming skills in the City of Parkland’s very own video game tournament with Madden NFL 2013 and battle with your favorite super heroes in Marvel vs. Capcom. Registration is first come first serve, limited to the first 50 people. Participants must be between the ages of 11 to 17 years old. Entry fee is $5 in advance, $7 the day of the tournament. Please contact Miles Amos at 954-757-4122 or email mamos@cityofparkland.org for additional information or to register for the tournament.

AARP Driver Safety Program
Saturday, September 28, 2013
9:00AM-3:00PM
City Hall, 6600 University Drive
Registration is open now, limited space available – secure your spot today!
The AARP Driver Safety Course is a 6-hour refresher course that has helped millions of drivers sharpen their defensive driving skills. Participants of the course are generally 50 and older, but anyone is permitted to register for the course. All participants will receive a certificate and those 55 and older may be able to submit the certificate to their insurance company to receive a discount. The cost to attend the class is $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members. Checks are written out to AARP. Advance Registration is required. Please contact Miles Amos at 954-757-4122 or email mamos@cityofparkland.org for additional information or to register for the class.

Adult Paid Trip: Parkland Tackles the Miami Dolphins – A Super Fun Outing for All Fin Fans 21 & Over!
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Departure Time: 9AM (expected return in late afternoon, early evening)
Registration is open now; get your tickets today - first come, first served!
Who’s ready for some football??? Join us as we watch the Miami Dolphins play the San Diego Chargers!!! Kickoff is at 1PM, but we will have an awesome time tail-gating before the game. Your upper level sideline ticket, bus transportation to and from the stadium and a private tailgate area for our group is all included for the amazing price of just $60. (Please bring your own food and drink, small grills are allowed on the bus). We need a minimum of 50 people aged 21 and over in order for the trip to go so invite your friends and family. Once the bus is full, we go so hut hut, get your tickets today! Please contact Tammy Lustig at 954-757-4142 or email tlustig@cityofparkland.org for additional information or to register for this trip.