Letter from the Mayor of Parkland: Rich Walker

Dear Readers,

Our City has incredible momentum! New businesses continue to open at a rate twice as great as those that are moving on. I am so excited that Amera was able to work out a deal with Barnes and Noble to bring them back to the Walk. Our Economic Development office has made over 100 successful retention visits over the last fiscal year and our events are now live with great attendance. IF you want to learn more about new businesses as well as local construction areas, please visit our

Website at www.coralsprings.org As this magazine is geared for our youth, please know that we have some of the best recreational programs in the Country including Coral Springs Youth

Soccer. Unfortunately, we have a shortage of coaches. If you are interested in coaching, please visit the website, www.CSYS.ORG. Thank you to all of our League Coaches and directors for doing so much for our youth. I want to extend a personal thank you for the Directors of CSYS, including Mimi Bright, for lifting our youth and for giving the children and the parents the opportunity to safely engage in Youth Soccer during Covid.

I am now hosting children from 3rd grade to 12th Grade on Fridays for Shadow the Mayor for the Day. Shadowing actually lasts anywhere from 1-3 hours and will take place at City Hall primarily. Sometimes, the young person that shadows me will join me for meetings, including with local businesses. TO schedule, you can contact Luwam Ghermay at 954-344-5906. I also usually host Office Hours every Friday and you can make an appointment with Luwam for that, as well.

Congratulations to our City Manager, Frank Babinec and our City Attorney,

John Hearn, for your stellar reviews recently by the City Commission. For those of you that don’t know, our City Commission is able to only direct two employees as a body. These two employees serve as our City Manager, who runs the City day to day and our City Attorney, who manages all of our legal affairs. They both have served the City for many years with great success!

Thank you again Frank and John. Congrats to Boy Scout Troop 497 for coming to our recent Commission Workshop and learning about your local government! We urge other troops to do the same and earn their Community badges! Thank you again to Kim Kadel for sharing this article and so much more with all of our local schools. I also want to thank all of the teachers in Coral Springs for giving your heart, your time and your wisdom to all of our children. If you need to reach me, feel free to call my cell phone at 954-494-9872 or email me at Sbrook@ coralSprings.org. Please also follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at CSCommissioner!

Your Friendly Mayor, Scott J. Brook

Mayor of Coral Springs

NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 - 14

COME FROM AWAY BROADWAY SERIES

SHOWTIMES VARY. Best Musical winner based on the true story of the 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5

BITES-N-SIPS

5:30PM – 9:30PM. Get into the fall spirit with the city’s popular Bites-N-Sips event series. On Friday, November 5 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. enjoy the “Flavors of Fall” with harvest-inspired treats from local food trucks and vendors. Adult beverages will also be available for purchase. City Hall Lawn – 9500 W. Sample Road. For more information, visit CoralSprings.org/bitesnsips.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7

PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET (OPENING DAY!)

9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. Visit us every other Sunday to enjoy the food, crafts, goods, and fresh produce of our over 60 vendors. Stroll through the lanes and see all that our amazing vendors have to offer. www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. HOUSTON TEXANS

1:00PM. Home game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

6:00PM-8:00PM. The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their last Family Fun Night of the season! Admission is free! This initiative is meant to bring the community together, providing a fun and interactive way for residents and guests to engage with one another. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

10:45AM. The Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs and the City of Coral Springs will honor our military members on Veterans Day. For more information, visit CoralSprings.org/events. Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Boulevard, Coral Springs.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. BALTIMORE RAVENS

8:20PM. Home game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 12

5678 DANCE INC. PRESENTS THE ADULT SERIES

7:30PM-8:30PM. Join us for an open level hip hop dance class for ages 18+. The cost is $20 for Parkland residents $24 for non-residents. Space is limited. Register now to ensure a spot. Please call or email Cara with any questions (954) 579-8820, Cara@5678danceimc.com or visit the P-Rec front desk to register. 10559 Trails End in Parkland.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

BACK TO NATURE

10:00AM-12:00PM. The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing educational programs for residents to learn about the city’s natural resource areas. Participants in the program will learn about wildlife, plant species and conservation while visiting various parks and preserves throughout Coral Springs. Space is limited and registration is required at CoralSprings.org/nature. Red Lichen Sanctuary, 8095 Wiles Road, Coral Springs.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13

23RD ANNUAL GALA BENEFITING THE SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

6:00PM-10:00PM. Guests will enjoy an evening of music, cocktails, and gourmet food. This year’s event will be held at the beautiful Country Club of Coral Springs. For information, contact Robin Reccasina, Executive Director at (954) 2349654. All proceeds go to support the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14

10TH ANNUAL WALK OFF FOR CANCER

7:30AM REGISTRATION. Please join us for the 10th Annual Walk Off for Cancer benefiting the Anthony Rizzo family foundation at Pine Trails Park in Parkland. 5K walk begins at 9:00AM. Great raffle prizes offered, you do not have to be present to win. To register, enter raffle or donate please visit www.Rizzo44.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18

JUICE BOX JAM

9:30AM-11:30AM. The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer a parent and me program every third Thursday of the month until February 2022. This program is designed for toddlers to enjoy an indoor play area while parents meet one another. Upon entry each toddler will receive a juice box and snack! Visit CoralSprings.org/events. Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19

HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE

6:00PM-8:30PM. Join us for a great time under the stars at the Equestrian Center for our annual Hayride and Bonfire. Don’t miss out on smore’s, music, story time, and good ole company. Registration begins Friday, November 5th, and is open to residents only. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. www.cityofparkland.org/hayride.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21

PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET (CRAFT FAIR)

9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. Visit us every other Sunday to enjoy the food, crafts, goods, and fresh produce of our over 60 vendors. Stroll through the lanes and see all that our amazing vendors have to offer. www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28

MIAMI DOLPHINS V. CAROLINA PANTHERS

1:00PM. Home game at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Tickets at www.miamidolphins.com. DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1

MIAMI HEAT V. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

7:30PM. FTX Arena, Miami. Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2

9TH ANNUAL “LIGHT UP THE NIGHT” CHARITY HOLIDAY PARTY

7:00PM-10:00PM. Hosted by the Law Offices of Zimmerman & Frachtman, PA, the 9th ANNUAL “Light Up the Night” Charity Holiday Party will once again bring our entire community together. This year we’re expanding our incredibly successful HOLIDAY SHOPPING VILLAGE, opening space to even more community businesses, crafters, entrepreneurs to showcase their wares and endeavors adding even more fun, games, contests & festiveness. (Limited to 1st 50). This event is FREE to the public. Enjoy Raffles! Prizes! Surprises! and this year a stay-safe goody bag generously underwritten by the Shoppes of Parkland & West Boca Medical Center. Volunteers/student volunteers are needed. For more information, call/text Mindi Rudan (954-554-9058) or email: catseleven@hotmail.com. The Shoppes of Parkland is located on NW corner/State Rd 7 & Hillsboro Blvd.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4

DOWNTOWN IN DECEMBER

5:00PM-9:00PM. Coral Springs will usher in the holiday season with the Downtown in December free event celebration on the City Hall lawn. Families and children of all ages can expect to have a great time at this event which will include a formal tree lighting, kid-friendly activities, artificial snow, free milk and cookies, and a visit from Santa. Visit CoralSprings.org/events. City Hall Lawn: 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5

PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET (CRAFT FAIR)

9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. Visit us every other Sunday to enjoy the food, crafts, goods, and fresh produce of our over 60 vendors. Stroll through the lanes and see all that our amazing vendors have to offer. www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket.