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Parkland City Commission: Michael Udine, Mayor; David Rosenoff , Vice Mayor; Christine Hunschofsky, Deputy Vice Mayor; Mark Weissman, Commissioner; Stacy Kagan, Commissioner. City Manager: Caryn Gardner-Young

City News

City of Parkland To Host The 3rd Annual Sunshine State Lacrosse Games
The Florida Sports Foundation is proud to present the 3rd Annual Sunshine State Lacrosse Games May 17th – 21st. The City of Parkland was awarded the honor of hosting this tournament following the success of this event for the last few years. The tournament will showcase some of the state’s top lacrosse players in Boys and Girls High School and Middle School divisions. Games will be played at Pine Trails Park and Terramar Park beginning Friday evening, May 17th and culminating with an awards ceremony at the Parkland Amphitheater on Sunday, May 21st. For more information please contact Terry Crowley at 954-304-5845.

Parkland Obtains Playful City Designation for the 6th Year in a Row!
To ensure children in their communities are active and healthy, two hundred seventeen (217) cities and towns across the country earned recognition as “2013 Playful City USA Communities". Hailing from 43 states, the 217 Playful City USA honorees range in size from seven-time honorees such as San Francisco and Spartanburg, S.C., to first-time recipient Ellsworth, Kan. (population: 3,100). These Playful City USA communities are making a commitment to play and physical activity by developing unique local action plans to increase the quantity and quality of play in their community. In the seventh year of the annual program, 16 Playful City USA communities received recognition for the seventh consecutive year, while 23 earned honors for the sixth time, 25 for the fifth time, 29 for the fourth time, 41 for the third time, 46 for the second time. KaBOOM! recognized 37 communities with their first Playful City USA designation. Parkland has received this honor six years in a row! KaBOOM! selected Parkland for its outstanding dedication to play. In September, Parkland will host P.L.A.Y (Parkland Loves Active Youth). This play day will celebrate play and provide education on active and healthy lifestyles, while also engaging citizens to assist with park maintenance and cleanup.

Parkland Library Events

eBook Website Enhancement
The Parkland Library's eBook website had a facelift with the implementation of Overdrive's Next Generation. New features include One-Step Checkout, OverDrive Read, and powerful discovery tools. The enhanced website is now available through the eBook Info Center at www.cityofparkland.org/library.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Splat the Cat
Wednesday, May 15th 4:00pm
Celebrate Children’s Book Week at the Parkland Library! Meet Rob Scotton’s famous storybook character, “Splat the Cat”! Join Splat for fun stories, songs and laughs. Don’t forget to bring your camera. (Ages 3 and up) A Parkland Library card is required to register. Register here or call 954 757-4207.

Film Viewing and Discussion
Saturday, May 18th 1:00pm
Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness (in honor of Jewish History Month)
A riveting portrait of the great writer whose stories became the basis of the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof. Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness tells the tale of the rebellious genius who created an entirely new literature. Plumbing the depths of a Jewish world locked in crisis and on the cusp of profound change, he captured that world with brilliant humor. Register here or call 954 757-4207.

Pretty Pastels Adult Art Class
Monday, May 20th 10:30am
Join art teacher, Barbara Frieberg as she demonstrates and teaches the art of pastel drawing.
Participants will learn to draw and take home their own nature themed art. Registration is required. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Puppet Craft (age 7 and up)
Monday, May 20th 3:30pm
It’s Spring at the Parkland Library. Create your own springtime animal puppet and bring it to life using our puppet stage and your imagination. Then make a bird nest cupcake as your snack. Registration is required. Register here or call (954)757-4207.

Parks and Recreation Events

Parkland Kids Camp
Summer Recreation Registration – Accepting Walk in Registration
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 has begun accepting walk in summer recreation applications. The camp location
will be at Heron Heights Elementary School for all sessions and the hours of operation are from 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 details, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougherty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.

Parkland Teen Camp
Summer Recreation Registration – Accepting Walk in Registration
Don’t get left out of the fun with your friends this summer! The City of Parkland has begun accepting walk in registration for Parkland Teen Camp. Parkland Teen Camp is 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. The camp will take place at Westglades Middle School for all sessions and the hours of operation are from 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. The program is a Teen Travel Camp. 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 Balance Payments Due
Balance payments are due for those currently registered for the Parkland Teen Camp and the Parkland Kids Camp. Payments may be made online, by mail or in person at the Parkland Amphitheater. Payments may be made by check, credit card, cash or money order. For further details, contact GerriAnn Dougherty at gdougehrty@cityofparkland.org or go to the City website at www.cityofparkland.org.

Senior Trip and Class Registration
Monday, May 13th, 2013
8:00AM
July 2013th Trip and Class
Adults 50 and older, if you are interested in signing up for the July 2013th trip to The University of Miami Campus tour and Alamo Historical Hospital (Cost $15.00) or our upcoming CPR Training Course (FREE for 62 and up) please call on May 13th at 8:00AM at 954-757-4122 to be placed on the list. **Please note, this phone number is to sign up for trips and classes only, if you have any questions please contact Melissa Soto at msoto@cityofparkland.org or 954-757-4120.

Adult Open Lawn Croquet
Wednesday May 15, 2013
10:00–11:30AM
Pine Trails Park
10555 Trails End
Join other adults at our last game of Croquet of the season on Wednesday, May 15th from 10:00- 11:30AM in Pine Trails Park. Participants need to wear flat shoes. The activity limited to 15 participants. Register on WebTrac. There is no fee for this activity. This activity is for Parkland residents only. For more information, contact Melissa Soto at msoto@cityofparkland.org or 954-757-4120.

Magic Show with Jonathan Black
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
2:30-3:30PM
Aston Gardens
5999 N University Drive
Parkland residents 62 and older are welcome to join the residents of Aston Gardens for a fun filled hour of magic presented by Jonathan Black. For more information please contact Melissa Soto at msoto@cityofparkland.org or 954-757-4120.

Teen Advisory Group Meeting
Thursday, May 16, 2013
7:00-8:00PM
City Hall
6600 University Drive
Join the City of Parkland Teen Advisory Group (TAG) sponsored by Marrecau and Rodriguez Orthodontics and become a leader in your community creating programs and experiences you would like to see offered in Parkland for teens. This program is free of charge and offered to students 13-18 years of age. Community service hours are earned for all time spent at meetings and volunteer opportunities will be available. This is a free program. For more details, contact Caitlin Crossin at ccrossin@cityofparkland.org or 954-757-4113.

Family Bingo Bight
Friday, May 17, 2013
7:00-8:00PM
YMCA Family Center
10559 Trails End
Are you ready to jump up and shout BINGO? This is your chance to enjoy the game of Bingo with your entire family, neighbors and friends! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. There is no cost and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 75 participants. For more information please contact Melissa Soto at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

Senior Spelling Bee
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
10:00-11:30AM
City Hall
6600 University Drive
Join us for a fun way to challenge your peers and keep you minds sharp during our Senior Spelling Bee on Thursday, May 30th from 10:00AM-11:30AM at City Hall. Test your word skills at this fun competition. Don’t want to compete? Come out and cheer your friends on! Prizes will be awarded. Registration is ongoing and the morning is free of charge for Parkland Residents ages 62 and older. For more information or to register for this program, please contact Melissa Soto at msoto@cityofparkland.org or 954-757-4120.

Also, don’t forget to visit us on the web at www.cityofparkland.org for more information about any of the above or future special events and programs.