Letter from Cooper City Mayor Greg Ross

Dear Cooper City Residents, I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying a wonderful summer full of quality time with family and friends! One of the highlights of my summer has been July’s “Eat to the Beat.” These special events are always a great opportunity to come together as a community, while enjoying great food, dancing to lively music, and simultaneously supporting a number of our local vendors. I am happy to report that Cooper City’s proposed budget for 2023 provides funding for three “Eat to the Beat” events, which will complement our Parks and Recreation Department’s myriad of special events throughout the year. Speaking of our Parks and Recreation Department, I would like to recognize our dedicated, creative, and fun-loving team in Cooper City. Our City Commission recently proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. Throughout the summer, our team received numerous compliments from our summer campers and parents. Furthermore, camp counselors and student volunteers lauded the summer program for the variety of activities, trips, and themed events that kept campers engaged throughout their summer break. If you have a child, who did not participate in Cooper City’s summer camp this year, I strongly encourage you to inquire about it next year. If your child is in high school, please look out for the Student Volunteer Program as we approach summer in 2023. The program provides an exciting way to earn volunteer hours, while having fun and making friends!

With summer break in the rearview mirror, I am wishing our children, parents, teachers, administrators, support staff, and school resource officers a safe, exciting and impactful school year full of learning and great achievements. I hope you had the opportunity to join us earlier this month at the National Night Out and Back-to-School Fair organized by our BSO Cooper City District in partnership with the City of Cooper City. The event truly displayed the great spirit of camaraderie that makes our hometown “Someplace Special.”

It brought great joy in seeing so many neighbors and friendly faces at a marquee event that thankfully returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. I hope you have also marked your calendar for some fun outings coming up next month. On September 3, please join us for the Bike Rodeo, where kids can take part in fun bicycle courses, get helmet fittings, and even receive giveaways. Just a couple weeks later, on September 17, bring the kids to Touch-a-Truck, as several City and BSO vehicles are rolled out for all to enjoy. Both of these events will be held at Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex. The fun does not stop there. Moms and kids can dress up and put on their capes for “Superhero Training” on Friday, September 23. Registration opens on August 24 at the Community Center and Pool and Tennis Center. You can also find information on these events, and more, at www. CooperCity.gov/Calendar. With the fall season upon us, I also remind our community that the Optimist Club of Cooper City offers a variety of sports that include flag football, softball, baseball, and basketball. It’s a special time for the Optimist Club, as we approach its 50th anniversary. Our City looks forward to celebrating alongside this terrific volunteer-driven organization that has made a positive impact on our youth. As always, I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office by dialing 954-434-4300 and pressing option #6.

Sincerely, Mayor Greg Ross

Cooper City

AUGUST

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

SPLASH IN THE PINES

10:00AM-1:00PM. Make a Splash on the last weekend before school starts. Join the City of Pembroke Pines for a fun filled day of water games and activities. This new event features lots of water themed play and many surprises for the residents of Pembroke Pines. Kids and families are invited to visit the West Pines Soccer Park located at 350 SW 196 Avenue, Pembroke Pines.. Enjoy water slides, water games and lots of give-a-ways to help splash back to school. Food trucks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Contact the Special Events Office at (954) 392-2116 or visit www.ppines.com/specialevents.

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

CITY OF COOPER CITY AUTISM AWARENESS

9:00AM-11:00AM. Held at BSO Fire Station 28, 10550 Stirling Road, Cooper City. Details TBA. Call (954) 434-4300 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 & 21

FLEA MARKET & BAZAAR

SATURDAY 8:00AM-3:00PM & SUNDAY 9:00AM3:00PM. 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AT CODE NINJAS

11:00AM-3:00 PM. SAVE Up to 40% with our BTS Bundle Deals! Code Ninjas Cooper City 5534 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City 33330. For information call (954) 323-4555 or visit www.codeninja.com/fl-cooper-city.

SEPTEMBER

SATURDAYS THROUGH MAY

YOGA IN THE PARK IN PLANTATION

9:30AM-10:30AM. Various locations. Get your weekend stretch in with Yoga in the Park! This FREE event happens every Saturday throughout various parks. Bring your own yoga mat. The schedule goes as follows: 1st, 2nd & 5th Saturdays: Liberty Tree Park | 3rd Saturday: Volunteer Park | 4th Saturday: Jim Ward Park.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5

LABOR DAY CAMP AT CODE NINJAS

8:30AM-5:00PM. Celebrate Labor day the Code Ninjas way! Code Ninja Cooper City 5534 S Flamingo Rd., Cooper City 33330. For information call (954) 323-4555 or visit www.codeninja.com/fl-cooper-city.

THURSDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 -11

DISNEY ON ICE

SHOWTIMES VARY. Step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 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

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

10:00AM-5:00PM. FREE FAMILY EVENT! Celebrate 104 Years of the Davie School—the oldest existing school building in Broward County built in 1918! Enjoy a day in the park with live music featuring Shadowcreek, children’s activities, food, vendors, and museum tours! Old Davie School Historical Museum 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Olddavieschool.org. (954) 797-1044.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

TITO NIEVES & DANIELA DARCOURT

8:00PM at the Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines, 601City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025. (954) 392-9480.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

BIOBLITZ IN PLANTATION

9:00AM-1:00PM. Come and kick off celebrating Plantation’s wildlife by getting a closer look at them! What’s a BioBlitz? This event will be held at Plantation Preserve Linear Park where community members work with park staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found in our beautiful city. We use an app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects, and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park on this day! All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

21ST ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, NEVER FORGOTTEN

8:30AM-10:30AM. The City of Pembroke Pines will remember and honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The City of Pembroke Pines invites everyone to attend the 21st Anniversary of 911. The ceremony will take place at Memorial Park adjacent to the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. The ceremony, which is free, will begin with the Presentation of Colors by the City of Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Department Honor Guards. It will also include guest speakers, community leaders and patriotic music featuring local school bands and area musicians. Tour the statues that are part of the memorial park and making sure we never forget. For more information regarding the City of Pembroke Pines observance of Patriot Day, please call (954) 392-2116.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

SPLASH BASH

9:00AM-12:00PM. Join us for fun in the sun with many waterthemed 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 17

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

9:00AM-12:00PM. Suellen Fardelmann Sports Complex. For information call (954) 434-4300.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

FREE DANCE CLASS AT SOUTH FLORIDA CLOGGERS

Ages 2-5 at 5:30PM. Ages 6 & up at 6:00PM. Try a FREE dance class. You’ve seen them having fun performing at fairs and festivals, parades and pageants and now it’s time to see what the fun is all about! Join the South Florida Cloggers at Robbins Lodge 4005 S Hiatus Rd Davie, for a FREE dance class. Families can dance together in the same class. For more information please contact us at SouthFloridaCloggers@gmail.com or text (954) 347-5207. See you on the dance floor!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

COOPER CITY COMMUNITY CENTER

6:00PM-9:00PM. Registration required - opens August 24. For information call (954) 434-4300.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

TOUCH-A-TRUCK VEHICLE EXPO

10:00AM-NOON. Get ready to explore! The Touch-A-Truck Vehicle Expo lets children have the opportunity to explore, climb and touch trucks, emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, construction vehicles and all sorts of other equipment used for transportation. Guests of all ages also will be able to meet the personnel who serve and protect our community, including Fire and Police Officers. This learning experience will take you to another level by having one-on-one interaction with local and national transportation representatives. So get ready to sit behind the wheel and explore the vehicle’s you have always been curious about! The Charles F. Dodge City Center is located at 601 City Center Way. Free admission and parking. For more information, please call (954) 392-2116 or v isit www.ppines.com/specialevents.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

YURI BUENAVENTURA

8:00PM. Held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center Pembroke Pines, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025. (954) 392-9480.