Letter from the Mayor of Coral Springs: Scott Brook

Dear Coral Springs Residents, Welcome back to school teachers, administrators and students! I hope you have a great school year! As your Mayor, one of my favorite activities is engaging with our youth. If your child from 6-18 would like to shadow me one day at City Hall for an hour or two, please call Luwam Ghermay to arrange at least two weeks in advance. Luwam can be reached at (954) 344-5906. I also love to visit classrooms and share about my role as Mayor and learn about the ideas our youth have. If you are a teacher, or class Mom or high school student reading this, feel free to call me directly at (954) 494-9872 to be a speaker. We are excited about the upcoming fiscal year as we have lots of exciting things happening including progress on our Downtown Redevelopment and completion of several construction projects that will enhance the City’s aesthetic appeal and further our commitment to Public Safety.

We have so many fun family events throughout the year including our regular Bites and Sips events on the City Hall lawn. For details, please visit our website at www.coralsprings.gov. Our Commission meets twice a month and anyone from the public may attend. We meet the first and third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at 9500 W. Sample Road.

I am so thrilled that I get to serve as Your Mayor again for a two-year term beginning in November, as I was re-elected without opposition. Thank you to all of you who have supported me over the years. It is truly a blessing to be your Mayor.

I am personally and professionally committed to the mental and physical wellness of our community. As your Mayor, you will see that our Commissioners and I will regularly invite you to participate in activities to enhance your wellness!

When you read this, I will have hosted my first “Pickleball with the Mayor!” In the future, we will walk, play racquetball and tennis, and participate in many other activities as we lift the well-being of our whole community. Aside from my role as Mayor, I founded the Mental Wellness Networking

Alliance (MWNA) to help break the stigma that is often associated with mental illness. I am proud to share that our last fundraiser at the Center for the

Performing Arts – Voices of Angels- was so successful that we were able to donate over $20,000 to Eagles Haven! Together, we can accomplish anything! We are lucky to live in Coral Springs as we have the best Police and Fire Departments you can imagine, an incredible number of volunteers throughout our City, and great value for the tax dollars that we receive. We also love to be transparent in our Government and regularly educate our citizens through avenues like our Budget Academy and Citizens Government Academy, and we have an excellent Chamber of Commerce, who puts on regular educational sessions to lift our local businesses. IF you need to share a concern or idea with me, please email me at SBrook@Coralsprings.gov. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at CSCOmmissioner1. Warmly, Your Friendly Mayor,

Scott J. Brook

AUGUST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

FISHING DERBY 8:00AM-10:00AM. Grab your fishing pole and bait and meet us at the Pine Trails Fishing Pier. The event is free and open to children ages 3 to 12. Awards are given for biggest fish caught, smallest fish caught, and the first person to catch a fish. Participants must bring their own fishing pole, bait, and supplies. www.cityofparkland.org/fishing.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 7:00PM. Preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 & 21

FLEA MARKET & BAZAAR SATURDAY 8:00AM-3:00PM & SUNDAY 9:00AM-3:00PM. Over 100 indoor vendors – FREE admission and parking. Southwest Focal Point Community Center - 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. For information call (954) 450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

MOTHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30PM-8:00PM. Once a month, we will meet to release, reset and recharge through open and honest conversations and meaningful connections. There are several benefits to building a community: you gain knowledge, connection, inspiration, and support! Meet other mothers within your community who can uplift you, support you and be there for you! This group is for the mom that is looking to create or expand their village, and for the mom that needs a safe, supportive space to vent and share their struggles without fear of judgment or shaming. Please register for each event at www.themotherhoodvillage.com. Cost is $0. 6370 FL-7, Suite 109, Coconut Creek, FL 33073.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. PHILIDELPHIA EAGLES 7:00PM. Preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com.

SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 -11

and Disney Animation’s Encanto, as they come to life like never before. This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more! Tickets are available at www.DisneyonIce.com.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 & 10

ORANGE BLOSSOM PAGEANT Mr. & Mrs. Pageant: September 9 at 11:00AM (Ages

55+), Miss Pageant: September 10 at 2:00PM (Ages 2-18). Davie residents are invited to compete for the Orange Blossom Title. The royal court will ride in the Orange Blossom Parade and represent the Town of Davie at events throughout the year. For registration info please call Lisa Alvarez at (954) 309-3428.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

ARTVENTURES 2:00PM-3:00PM. Join the Coral Springs Museum of Art for ARTventures Family Fun Day every second Saturday of the month. Together families will enhance their education in arts and culture with creative activities such as storytelling, music, and art production. ARTventures starts with a tour of the current exhibit and culminates with a fun and engaging activity for the whole family. Learn more at CoralSpringsMuseum.org Coral Springs Museum of Art (2855A Coral Springs Drive).

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 1:00PM. First regular season home game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

BITES-N-SIPS 5:30PM-9:30PM. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at our September Bites-N-Sips! The event will feature Hispanic-themed food trucks, music, games, and more! Parking is free at the City Hall garage. For more information, visit CoralSprings.gov/bitesnsips City Hall Lawn (9500 W. Sample Road)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

SPLASH BASH 9:00AM-12:00PM. Join us for fun in the sun with many water-themed activities, inflatables, slip and slides, music, games, food trucks, and more! Admission is free, bathing suits are required, and all ages are welcome. We will see

you there! www.cityofparkland.org/splashbash.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

MAYOR’S CHESS CHALLENGE IN SUNRISE 10:00AM-12:00PM. Join families across Broward County as we kick off a new season of fun and FREE chess play. New to the game? Our instructors can help! Sunrise Civic Center. 10610 W. Oakland Blvd., Sunrise 33351. (954) 747-4600, www.sunrisefl.gov/chess.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. BUFFALO BILLS 1:00PM. Home game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com.

THURSDAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1

SOUTHERN HANDCRAFT SHOW & SALE THURSDAY 9:00AM-8:00PM, FRIDAY 8:00AM5:00PM, SATURDAY 9:00AM-3:00PM. 301 NW 103rd Avenue Pembroke Pines 33026. Call (954) 450-6888.

OCTOBER

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

INTERNATIONAL DINNER DANCE 7:00PM. Join the City of Coral Springs for our signature annual International Dinner Dance! This event, which is hosted by the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, highlights a different country each year allowing our guests to travel around the world without leaving Coral Springs. This year the ‘international’ theme has gone ‘national’ as the country we will celebrate is the United States of America! Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit CoralSprings.gov/dinnerdance. Marriot Heron Bay (11775 Heron Bay Blvd).

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

MIAMI HEAT V. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 7:30PM. Pre-Season game .American Airlines Arena, Miami. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

ARTVENTURES 2:00PM-3:00PM. Join the Coral Springs Museum of Art for ARTventures Family Fun Day every second Saturday of the month. Together families will enhance their education in arts and culture with creative activities such as storytelling, music, and art production. ARTventures starts with a tour of the current exhibit and culminates with a fun and engaging activity for the whole family. Learn more at CoralSpringsMuseum.org. Coral Springs Museum of Art (2855A Coral Springs Drive).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

CORAL SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT PASTA DINNER 5:00PM-9:00PM. The Coral Springs Fire Department is excited to announce the return of their Annual Pasta Dinner in support of Cancer Awareness. This event is in partnership with the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association. For details, visit CoralSprings.gov/events. Fire Station #80 (2825 Coral Springs Drive).