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After School Programs: Montessori Schools, Imagine Charter School at Weston. Group Lessons: Weston Community Center, Sunset Lakes Miramar Community Center, City of Parkland, Doral Legacy Park, Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center, City of Plantation, PembrokeIsles, The Ridges. Private lessons, tournaments. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com. (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771.

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

A WORLD OF KNOWLEDGE PRESCHOOL & LEARNING CENTER VOTED BEST PRESCHOOL IN PEMBROKE PINES 2 YEARS IN A ROW! AWOK uses proven developmental skills that will help a young child expand their thinking process. Through music and play, we will stimulate the child’s ability to understand different concepts that will help build a strong academic foundation. Rated #1 choice by parents, teachers and educators in the community! (954) 430-7707, 750 NW 180 Terrace, Pembroke Pines 33029. www.worldofknowledgekids.com.

DANCE

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded as Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program & Best Dance Studio, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your performing arts needs. BKS offers group classes and private lessons in Singing, Acting, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, & Guitar). Dance classes range from beginner to advanced in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and more. BKS also has a Dance Competition & Dance Company Team and have had many students qualify for National and World Championships! (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

DOG PARKS

DOG PARKS IN PEMBROKE PINES Usage fees may apply. Please contact the dog park of your choice prior to arriving for more information. • K-9 Officer Craig Rupp Dog Park: 9751 Johnson Street,

Pembroke Pines. (954) 392-2130. 8:00am – dusk. ppines.org. • Steven L. Josias Dog & Equestrian Park (City of Pembroke

Pines): 5836 SW 193rd Way, Pembroke Pines. Monday – Saturday 8:00am – dusk, Sunday 8:00am – 6:00pm. ppines.org.

MUSIC & VOICE

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded as Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your performing arts needs. BKS offers group classes and private lessons in Singing, Acting, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, & Guitar). Additionally, the BKS Star Performers & Rock Band have been entertaining audiences throughout south Florida for the past decade. Contact us today to set up an audition to join one of these exclusive groups. BKS also offers an After-School Program, Camps, Dance Competition and we hold auditions for musicals throughout the year. (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ART & CULTURAL CENTER 901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Weekly Music classes for children and adults. Piano classes start age 5 and guitar classes start age 8. Guitar students must bring their own Guitar. Piano students must have access to a piano or keyboard to practice outside of class. Fee per class: $50/month for Pembroke Pines residents, $60/month for non-residents. Call (954) 986-5027 after 1:00pm or email lworley@ppines.com.

READING

KIDS’ CORNER AT THE FRANK: VIRTUAL STORYTIME Join The Frank’s staff members for upbeat readings of children’s books via video recordings. To encourage further reading and literacy-based enrichment for children at home, each reading is followed by a sweet and simple craft that complements the featured book’s theme or message! Please visit www.thefrankgallery.org/p/other/virtual-classroom.

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY 16835 Sheridan Street, Davie 33331. (954) 357-6580. Monday 10am - 6pm. Tuesday 11am - 7pm. Wednesday 10am - 6pm. Thursday 11am - 7pm. Friday 10am - 6pm. Saturday 10am - 6pm. Sunday closed.

PEMBROKE PINES WALTER C. YOUNG RESOURCE CENTER 955 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33028. (954) 357-6750. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm. Saturday & Sunday closed.

SOUTH REGIONAL/BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY 7300 Pines Blvd. Building 81, Pembroke Pines. 33024. (954) 2018825. Monday 11am - 7pm. Tuesday 10am - 6pm. Wednesday 10am - 7pm. Thursday 10am - 6pm. Friday 10am - 6pm. Saturday 10am - 6pm. Sunday closed.

SEWING & CRAFTS

INSIDE-OUT SEWING & CRAFT WORKSHOPS Join our weekly sewing and craft workshops at Tree Tops Park on Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm. These “Do It Yourself” workshops involve sewing and craft projects from scratch for adults and kids 6 and older. Stop by the park to learn the joy of sewing and crafts. The park is located at 3900 SW 100th Avenue, Davie 33328. Also check out our website at www.insideoutworkshops.com or call Ms. Harriet for more details at (954) 756-3001. Ask about us coming to your CAMP for some FUN activities for your campers.

TEEN PROGRAMS

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES TEEN CENTER Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines. (Ages 12–17). The Teen Center is open Monday – Friday from 4:00pm – 9:00pm, and on Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm. Play pool, Playstation, Xbox, Wii, air hockey, video games and more. For information regarding the center and activities provided year-round, please call (954) 392-2139.