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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 Offices will be closed for Memorial Day Holiday
City of Parkland (“City”) offices will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Here's how City services are affected:
• City Hall: Will be closed
• Solid Waste and Recyclables: Will not be affected by the holiday. Operating under regular schedule.
• Library: Will be closed.
• Parks: Will be closed at 6:00pm.

Parks and Recreation Events

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 10-11:30AM 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.

Summer Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 1st, 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 June 1, 2013 from 8:00am-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.

Pet Care Day
Saturday, June 1, 2013
10:00am – 2:00pm
“Barkland” Dog Park – 9245 Ranch Road
The City of Parkland is teaming up with the VCA and Broward County Animal Care and 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.

Healthy Lifestyle Class
Wednesday June 5, 2013
1:00-2:00pm
City Hall-6600 University Dr
Parkland residents, please sign up for a free class to hear Dr. Thomas Morrison discuss common sports injuries of all kinds for adults of all ages. He will share his advice on how to prevent them, how injuries occur and when to seek help. Registration is required. For more information please contact Melissa Soto, Program Specialist at 954-757-4120 or msoto@cityofparkland.org.

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 is currently 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 is currently 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.

Parkland Library Events

Pinning, Tweeting, Connecting, Friending
Tuesday, May 21: 5:30 PM
The current trends in social networking including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Linkedin will be reviewed. Participants will create a profile or enhance their existing profile on their network of choice. In the City Hall Training Room. Register now.

Tales to Tails
Thursday, May 23rd 4:15pm
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.

Adult Summer Reading Club Kick Off-“Groundbreaking Reads” and Literary Tea with author Barbara Bixon
Saturday, June 1st 10:30am
Join Author Barbara Bixon, writing under the name of A R Alan, who has eleven published novels, award winning short stories and poetry. In her newest book, The Index Killer, Homicide Detective Catherine Delaney and her sexy, chauvinist partner Cody O'Dell are desperately trying to capture a killer before another petite young woman's body is found. Moving at breakneck speed, the thrilling intrigue and romantic tension will keep you fascinated and guessing. Register for the “Groundbreaking Reads” Summer Reading Club and receive a prize, read all summer and earn prizes along the way. Tea and refreshments served. Sponsored by Parkland Friends of the Library. Register here or call (954)757-4207.