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BASEBALL

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL CAGES AT ALLGOLF Open M–F 9:00AM – 9:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 8:00AM–9:00PM. Outdoor baseball/softball cages. Variable speeds available for game-like conditions. 950 N. Flamingo Road (at CB Smith Park entrance), Pembroke Pines. (954) 441-1333, www.allgolf.com. We follow ALL CDC Guidelines. Masks Required Inside Building, Social Distancing & Hand Sanitizing Stations provided.

PEMBROKE LAKES OPTIMIST BASEBALL Ages 4 ½–15 coed, recreational and travel teams. Fall Season: September – November, registration June - August, tryouts early September. Spring Season: February – May. Fees: $100-$225 residents. There is an additional $65 non-resident fee. Fees may change. Copy of birth certificate and proof of residency is required. Flamingo Park, 1900 NW 122 Terrace, Pembroke Pines. www.pembrokelakesoptimist.com.

WEST PEMBROKE PINES OPTIMIST BASEBALL & TRAVEL BASEBALL Ages 3–14, Recreational and Travel teams. Spring & Fall Seasons. Fees based on age by April 30: Ages 4U RESIDENT $130/season, NON-RESIDENT $230; Ages 6U RESIDENT $140/season, NONRESIDENT $240; Ages 8U, 10U, 12U, & 14U RESIDENT $180/season, NON-RESIDENT $280 (fees may change). Spring Registration held in December & January. Fall Registration held in July & August. Pembroke Shores Park, 701 SW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Visit our website www.WESTPINESBASEBALL.COM. EMAIL: info@westpinesbasebal.

PEMBROKE PINES OPTIMIST BASEBALL Ages 3–15: co-ed, recreational and travel teams. Fees vary per team and program. Please see website for details. Fall Season: JulyAugust. Spring Season: March-June. All registrations are done online: pembrokepinesoptimist.com/ppobaseball. CHAMPS SPORTS Train with only the best at Champs Sports Homefield. We’re partnering with local orgs to help you train at your best. Upgrade your game with our free monthly performance training classes by Redline Athletics, a sports performance brand that specializes in speed and agility training for young athletes. Classes are sports performance-training oriented and take place every third Monday of the month. You can also sharpen your basketball skills at Homefield with Won Shot Basketball Academy’s monthly basketball competitions. Develop your basketball skills with specialized drills & shooting competitions to win prizes plus bragging rights amongst your friends every last Friday of the month. Don’t forget we have the latest in all basketball footwear, apparel, and accessories too! 12151 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. www.champssports.com/Pembroke-Homefield.html. (754) 270-6896.

CHEERLEADING

WEST PINES PANTHERS CHEER Pasadena Park, Corner of Sheridan & Douglas at 8815 Pasadena Blvd. Pembroke Pines 33024. Cheer Ages 4-16 CO-ED teams available, Non-Pembroke Pines residents out of city fee applies. 2022 Registration season is now open. Season runs May-December. Jay Rosado (954) 303-3033, pasadenapanthersfootball@gmail.com. Please check our website for up-to-date information www.wppofootball.com. IG wppo.cheer.

PEMBROKE PINES OPTIMIST FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING - AYFL 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Ages 3–15. Registration: MARCH – JULY. Season: July – November. Commissioner: Jessica Hoisington, (954) 471-2630, www.ppo bengals.org. • TACKLE CHEER: (ages 6–15) Registration fees posted online.

Included are a PPO cheer bag, a practice uniform, use of game uniform and spirit day. Some extra expenses do occur, please call or email for more information. • MINI CHEER: (ages 3–5) Registration fees posted online. Mini cheerleaders will get a practice uniform, a cheer bag, and use of a game uniform. ($10 off for siblings). Fees may change. Some extra expenses do occur, please call or email for more information.

FOOTBALL

PEMBROKE PINES OPTIMIST (PPO) BENGALS FOOTBALL – AYFL 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines - Clubhouse and Park. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY. For more information, visit www.ppobengals.org. Email: ppofootball@yahoo.com. Come join AYFL’s top football program. • TACKLE FOOTBALL: Ages 5–13. Season: July – November. Spring training in May. Registration: March. Spots are limited and teams fill quickly. Fees are posted online. • MIGHTY MITES TACKLE: Ages 5–6. Season: July – November.

Spring training in May. Registration: March. Spots are limited and teams fill quickly. Fees are posted online.

WEST PINES PANTHERS FOOTBALL Pasadena Park, Corner of Sheridan & Douglas at 8815 Pasadena Blvd. Pembroke Pines 33024. TACKLE FOOTBALL: Ages 4 - 14 Co-Ed. NonPembroke Pines residents out of city fee applies. 2022 Registration is now open. Season runs May - November. Jay Rosado (954) 303-3033, pasadenapanthersfootball@gmail.com. Please check our website for upto-date information www.wppofootball.com. IG wppo.panthers.

CHAMPS SPORTS Train with only the best at Champs Sports Homefield. We’re partnering with local orgs to help you train at your best. Upgrade your game with our free monthly performance training classes by Redline Athletics, a sports performance brand that specializes in speed and agility training for young athletes. Classes are sports performance-training oriented and take place every third Monday of the month. Don’t forget we have the latest in all football cleats, apparel, and accessories too! 12151 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. www.champssports.com/Pembroke-Homefield.html. (754) 270-6896.

TYREEK HILL FLAG FOOTBALL/POWERED BY NFL FLAG FOOTBALL Join us this winter for Tyreek Hill Flag Football. The latest offering from NFL FLAG, the nation’s largest youth flag football program. Our flag program is a co-ed recreation league for ages 4 to 14 years old. Practices are held the same day as games, just a two-hour commitment. Coaches are screened and trained. Registration includes an NFL Flag team jersey & flag belt to keep. The winter kicks off Sunday, November 20th and will run through January 13th. Games are played on Sunday afternoons with convenient practices held one hour prior to game time. SPRING Registration will OPEN on December 1st. Register today at https://www.nflflagtyreekhill.com/.

GOLF

ALL GOLF – PUBLIC Lighted driving range, open 7 days a week with 50 hitting stations (covered and grass are available) and short game area. Two 18-hole adventurous mini-golf courses. Fully stocked pro-shop with major brands. 950 N. Flamingo Rd., Pembroke Pines (At entrance to CB Smith Park). (954) 441-1333. www.allgolf.com. We follow ALL CDC Guidelines. Masks Required Inside Building, Social Distancing & Hand Sanitizing Stations provided.

PEMBROKE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB – PUBLIC COURSE 10500 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines (954) 431-4144, www.pcmgolf.com. 18 hole championship golf course with updated carts and state of the art GPS System. Spacious driving range and putting greens along with a challenging bunker area for chipping. PGA staff, fully stocked golf shop, clubhouse and affordable golf rates all year long. Group and individual lessons available. Banquet facilities are available. Call for prices and times.

MARTIAL ARTS

GRACIE BARRA JIU-JITSU PEMBROKE PINES Gracie Barra is the most trusted name in martial arts, with over 850 schools worldwide. Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense programs for kids, adults, and women-only. Finding the right martial arts program for your kids can be hard, but we make it easy here at Gracie Barra. With certified instructors, clean facilities, and affordable prices we offer a safe environment for your children to have fun while learning. Ages 4+, Classes M-F 5pm & 6pm - 12592 Pines Blvd. #103, Pembroke Pines 33027. (954) 440-8966. www.gbpembroke.com. Come in for your FREE Trial Class.

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

SOUTH FLORIDA KID’S WEIGHTLIFTING Olympic weightlifting is not about lifting heavy weights. At South Florida Kid’s Weightlifting, we focus on physical stability, coordination, balance, and work on building a good physical foundation that will prepare your child for life. Lifting weights strengthens the entire muscular -skeletal system including tendons and ligaments as well as training & building muscles, in preparation for all types of sports and physical activities. Contact us today for your child’s FREE evaluation. We look forward to training your child. Visit SFLkidsfit.com or call Paul at (954) 668-9787 for more information.

SOCCER

PEMBROKE PINES OPTIMIST CLUB SOCCER PROGRAM Located at Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines. For full details on our programs, please visit www.pembrokepinessoccer.com or email us at pposoccer@yahoo.com. • RECREATIONAL SOCCER: Boys and girls, ages 4 to 18. Season runs from mid-November to mid-March. Pricing online. • COMPETITIVE (TRAVEL) SOCCER: Boys and girls, ages 7 to 18.

Program runs year round and is tryout based. CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES SOCCER PROGRAMS Contact Renee Nunez at rnunez@ppines.com or call (954) 517-8450. Soccer Trainings are all located at the West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33029. Go to Civic Rec at the following location online to sign up. https://secure.rec1.com/FL/pembroke-pines-fl/catalog. • 2022 FALL RECREATIONAL SEASON: Season runs: August 22nd to November 12th, 2022. Ages: 3 to 18 boys & girls. Registration started online: We started on Wednesday, June 1st at 12am ongoing till July 30th. When the season starts we will continue to allow the parents to register/place their children on the site but they will be automatically placed on a waiting list in their age group, so when we need more players we will send them an invite to see if they still want to play. Cost: $ 120 per player for Pembroke Pines residents.

Out of City residents: $ 185.00 per player if you live outside the city. Practices are: Monday to Thursday starting at 6:30pm or later, depending on age group. Games are: either Friday nights starting at 6:30pm or Saturday mornings starting at 8:30am. Practices &

Games are: held at the West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th

Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33029. • 2023 SPRING RECREATIONAL SEASON: Season runs: January 23rd to May 13th, 2023. Ages: 3 to 18 boys & girls. Registration started on September 1st and is ongoing till October 31st, 2022.

Cancellation of teams: November 1st to 13th: A decision will be made if there are not enough coaches/players to make teams, so we can return your monies so you have time to find another program to sign up with. Once the season begins you will still be able to register your child in the program, where you will be placed on waiting list in their age group, so when we need more players we will send them an invite to see if they still want to play. Cost: $ 170 per player for

Pembroke Pines residents. Out of City residents: $ 195.00 per player if you live outside the city. Practices are: Monday to Thursday starting at 6:30pm or later, depending on age group. Games are: either

Friday nights starting at 6:30pm or Saturday mornings starting at 8:30am. Practices & Games are: held at the West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33029. • Coaches & Community Service Volunteers Needed: If interested, you may go online and sign up as a coach. If you are a returning coach you may sign up online. If you are a brand new coach you can sign up online but will still need to contact the soccer office to have a meeting with the soccer staff before receiving a team.

Community Service Volunteers will still need to contact Renee Nunez at rnunez@ppines.com if you are interested so we can get you signed up in the office directly.Cancellation of ages: If we do not get enough coaches or players for any age groups, we will cancel that age group by November 13th, 2022 and your monies will be refunded in full. Registration is on-line now: Register for your next Recreation and Cultural program, activity or event here: Follow these easy steps to create your account and start enjoying this great software called

CIVICREC: Log on to https://secure.rec1.com/FL/pembroke-pines-fl/ catalog Click Log In/Create Account in the upper left corner and select account preferences. Build, customize, and add all family members to your account. If you have any trouble accessing your account or have questions regarding registration, please contact our

Recreation office for assistance: recreation@ppines.com. If you have any questions please email Renee Nunez at rnunez@ppines.com.

(SOCCER CONT.) WEST PINES UNITED F.C. West Pines United FC offers a competitive soccer program for boys and girls that runs from August to May. With three times a week practices held by licensed Coaches and weekend games. Club consists of travel soccer and runs a Youth Academy program for smaller age groups between 4-10 years old. Youth Academy has two or three practices times a week, with two games per session. The annual West Pines Kickoff Classic Tournament for Boys and Girls is held every October. Tryouts are held in May for the upcoming season. For more information, you can reach at info@westpinesunited.org or visit us at WestpinesUnited.org.

SOFTBALL

WEST PINES GIRLS SOFTBALL Home of the Diamond Dusters, West Pines Girls Softball is non-profit organization focused on providing a safe environment for female athletes ages 6 and up to grow and learn to love the game of softball. Our clubhouse and fields are located at Silver Lakes South Park 17601 SW 2nd St. in Pembroke Pines. Monday through Sunday you can find female athletes of all ages being introduced, practicing, training and playing Softball. Over the last 20 years we have helped thousands of female athletes from ages 6 and up reach their full potential on and off the field. Many who have developed through our recreational softball program to become elite level players in travel ball, high school, and achieved scholarships to play in college. If you would like more information about our organization or you would like to join, volunteer, or donate please reach out to us by Phone: (305) 762-9762, Email: infodiamonddusters@gmail.com or visit our website www.diamonddustersfl.com. Please feel free to come out and visit with us sometime, our doors are always open.

SWIMMING

GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Goldfish Swim School, North America’s premier learn-to-swim facility since 2006, located in Pembroke Pines provides indoor, year-round perpetual swim instruction to children ages 4 months to 12 years-old in a state-of-the-art setting with highly trained instructors (bilingual instructors available), small class sizes (max 4:1 student to teacher ratio) and shiver-free 90-degree pools. An honored USA Swimming Foundation partner, Goldfish is proud to support the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines of starting swim lessons at age 1 to help prevent the risk of drowning. Goldfish offers family swim times and birthday party packages. Please visit www.goldfishswimschool.com or call (954) 633-9702 for more information. 9821 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 33024.

BIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL Big Blue Swim School offers an unparalleled swim lesson experience made easier and more effective by professional instructors, proprietary technology and curriculum, and family-friendly facilities. Big Blue creates and celebrates Big Moments in the pool which lead to kids learning they can achieve anything in life. We have clean, modern facilities; exceptional instructors; and a commitment to empowering kids for a lifetime of water enjoyment. Please visit https://bigblueswimschool. com/locations/florida/pembroke-pines or call (954) 833-6103 for more information. 11575 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines 33026.

SWIM LESSONS Teaches aquatics skills in a technical progression. Comprised of 6 skill levels, from Parent and Child Aquatic Classes to Adult Swim Lessons. Classes are limited to 8 students. Pre-registration required. Sessions will be held Monday - Thursday for 2 weeks. Swim Lesson Locations: TownGate Pool: Summer Lessons May – September. Summer Swim Lessons registration begins March 2023. Swim lesson registration location: TownGate Pool, 901 NW 155 Ave., Pembroke Pines. (954) 450-6895. Registration Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 4:00pm, Call for rates.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES POOLS DAILY ENTRANCE FEES: Residents: $1.50/Adults – $1.00/Children, Non-residents: $3.00/Adults – $2.00/Children. Pool Memberships Available. All Pool hours subject to change please call swimming pool for current hours of operation. • ACADEMIC VILLAGE POOL: 17198 Sheridan Street, (954) 538-3721. • ROSE PRICE PARK POOL: 901 NW 208th Avenue, (954) 435-6599. Closed November – April. May & September

Weekends 10:00am – 6:00pm. June – September Weekends only 10:00am – 6:00pm. October Weekends only 10:00am-5:00pm. • PEMBROKE LAKES POOL: 10500 Taft Street, (954) 435-6580.

Hours: October – May Weekends only 10:00am - 5:00pm. • TOWNGATE POOL: 901 NW 155th Avenue, (954) 450-6895.

Hours: Closed November – April. May & September Weekdays 2:00pm – 8:00pm & Weekends 10:00am-6:00pm. June - August

Weekdays10:00am – 8:00pm & Weekends 10:00am – 6:00pm.

October Weekdays 2:00pm-5:00pm & Weekends 10:00am – 5:00pm. • WALDEN LAKE POOL: 20460 SW 1st Street, (954) 450-6865.

Closed Until Further Notice.

TENNIS

PEMBROKE LAKES TENNIS CENTER 10500 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines. There are nine (9) hard courts and five (5) clay courts. Open Monday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm & Saturdays and Sundays 8:00am - 6:00pm. Our coaches are all USPTR/ USPTA professionals. Classes are available for all ages and skill level. For information about any of our programs call the office (954) 431-4146. • PICKLEBALL: This location also offers pickleball, 3 courts are available for singles/doubles play. Paddles & Pickleball balls are available for rent.

PAUL J. MAXWELL TENNIS CENTER 1200 SW 72nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Eight (8) Hard courts. Open to the public Sunday – Saturday 8:00am – 10:00pm. Head Tennis Professional, Carlos Casely offers a variety of adult and junior classes all year round. Call (305) 962-2633 or E-mail caselytennis.com.

ROSE PRICE PARK TENNIS CENTER 901 NW 208 Ave., Chapel Trail. Four (4) Hard Courts. Open to the public Monday – Saturday 8:30am – 11:00pm; Sunday 7:00am- 7:00pm. Head Tennis Professional, Kennedy Cancelado, offers a

High Performance Tennis Academy (all day, morning, and afternoon sessions), adult tennis program, private/semi private tennis lessons, and beginner kid classes ages 5+. Call (786) 316-3156 or Email canceladotennisacademy@gmail.com.

SILVER LAKES SOUTH TENNIS CENTER 17601 SW 2nd Street, Pembroke Pines. Six (6) hard courts. Open to the public Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 7:00pm; Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm. Head Tennis Professional: Jose Luis Penaloza, offers junior and adult beginner, intermediate and advanced programs. Call (954) 531-4124 or E-mail: joseluis@tennnisforuacademy.com.

SILVERLAKES NORTH TENNIS CENTER 2300 NW 172nd Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Four (4) hard court tennis courts. Open to the public Monday – Saturday 7:00am – 11:00pm; Sunday 8:00 – 6:00pm. Head Tennis Professional, Juan Ocampo, offers junior and adult beginner, intermediate and advanced programs. Call (954) 593-5427 or E-mail: jctennisusa@yahoo.com.

TOWNGATE TENNIS CENTER 901 NW 155th Avenue. Four (4) Hard Courts. Open to the public Monday – Saturday 7:00am – 11:00pm; Sunday 8:00am – 6:00pm. Head Tennis Professional, Gabriel Nieto, offers junior and adult beginner, intermediate and advanced programs. Call (305) 607-4199 or Email: gabriel@miamitennis.com.

ACTIVITIES

ACTING & DRAMA

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). For students interested in acting and drama, BKS has a wide range of classes for the beginner to the most experienced students in Musical Theater, Audition Preparation, Advanced Acting and more! Auditions are held throughout the year for our musicals. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

DRAMA - MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE Musical Theatre Ensemble Class for ages 9-13 beginning in January. In this ensemble class presented by Inside Out Theatre, Inc. students will work on vocal performance techniques while learning songs from Broadway favorites. The class will use a revue format to present an end of the semester performance at the Susan B. Katz Theatre of the Performing Arts. For more information, call (954) 743-1799.

ADULT & SENIOR ACTIVITIES

THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER Southwest Focal Point Community Center is open and registering now for persons 18 years and older. Call (954) 450-6888 or visit www.ppines. com, click on Departments and select Community Services. 301 NW 103rd Avenue Pembroke Pines 33026. Offering daytime classes, events and programs.

AFTERSCHOOL & DAY OFF PROGRAMS

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. Our After-School program entitles students to up to 15 classes per week and offers pickup from over 30 local schools. BKS picks up during all early release days and offers day camps during teacher workdays for an additional fee. This program is available for students ranging in age from 5 to 18 and is deeply discounted over the normal group class rate. Private lessons in singing, acting, dancing, and instruments are also available. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

NOB HILL ACADEMY Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility. We offer Developmental Programs, Free VPK, Afterschool Program (pick-up from area schools) and Summer & Winter camps available. Locations in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 791-9270 and Pembroke Pines. (954) 437-3949.

CHESS FOR KIDS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Chess classes improve your child’s academic performance, concentration, reasoning skills, logic and critical thinking. Small groups, after school classes Monday-Friday in Davie, Doral, Plantation, Parkland, Weston, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale & Coral Gables. Chess tournaments available every 45 days. If you want to practice, register on our website. www.chessforkids.us - info@chessartkids.com. (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771.

ART

ART WORKSHOPS - @CHESSARTKIDS Teaching students to express themselves through the arts. Our program offers unique art experiences that promote your child’s confidence and creativity. Drawing. Painting. Cartooning. Printmaking. Ceramics. Group and private workshops. After school programs. Portfolio development for students from 9th and 12th grade. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com. (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562.

CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES ART & CULTURAL CENTER 901 NW 129th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Weekly art and music classes for children ages 5-adult. Fee per class: $50/month for Pembroke Pines residents, $60/month for non-residents. Call (954) 986-5027 after 1:00pm or email svillegas@ppines.com@ppines.com. Visit the website for schedules and classes offered: www.ppines.com.

(ART CONT.) THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER For more information, please call (954) 450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services. 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. All drawing and painting classes offered in 6 weeks sessions ($30.00 per person materials not included). • DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS: Wednesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM. • WATER BASE OIL PAINTING: Thursdays 9:00AM-11:00AM. • FIGURE DRAWING: Tuesdays 12:30PM-2:30PM (previous drawing experience needed). • ACRYLIC BEGINNERS: Fridays 9:30AM-11:30AM. • ACRYLIC INTERMEDIATE: Mondays 9:30AM-11:30AM. • ACRYLIC ADVANCED: Fridays 12:00PM-2:00PM. • COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP: Mondays 12:30PM-2:30PM. • INTRO TO WATERCOLOR: Thursdays 12:30PM-2:30PM. • POTTERY CLASSES: 6 weeks sessions ($45.00 per person - materials not included) Tuesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM or Wednesdays 9:30AM11:30AM. • SEWING BEGINNERS: Thursdays 9:30AM-11:30AM. 6 weeks sessions ($40.00 per person - materials not included). • SEWING INTERMEDIATE: Thursdays 12:30PM-2:30PM. 6 weeks sessions ($40.00 per person - materials not included). • ARTS & CRAFTS: Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM. • CARD MAKING: 1st & 3rd Friday of Month. • JEWELRY MAKING: Once a month 10:00AM-12:00PM or 1:00PM3:00PM. • FLORAL ARRANGING: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Month ($25 per person). • EMBROIDERY: Tuesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM. • CROCHET & KNITTING: Mondays 9:30AM-11:30AM • WATER BASE OIL PAINTING: Thursdays 9:30AM-11:30AM STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines 33025. Open Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Free Admission & Parking. (954) 961-6067. General Information: amohamed@ppines.com. www.ppines.com/studio18.

CLASSES AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX: • OIL PAINTING WITH YOCHI: Mondays 11:00AM - 1:30PM and 2:00PM - 4:30PM, Saturdays 10AM - 1:30PM. Pembroke

Pines Residents: $135 and a $20 material fee (4 week class), Non-

Residents: $150 plus $20 material fee (4 week class). Please contact

Yochi Yakir-Avin (786) 586-0732 for more information. EXHIBITIONS AT STUDIO 18 ART COMPLEX For more information on Exhibitions and events email Juliana Forero, Chief Curator: jforero@ppines.com. • The Thread that Connects Us: Through November 2: an exhibition featuring women artists living in South Florida that celebrates our connections to one another and the planet. Exhibiting Artists: Alicia

Rodriguez, Ana Aguerrevere, Andrea Huffman, Autumn Kioti, Felisa

Prieto, Jill Lefkowitz, Kandy Lopez, Kristin Beck, Mary Gallagher

Stout, Michelle Drummond, Yochi Yakir-Avin • Work/Space – Studio 18 Resident Artists: November 18, 2022 – January 24, 2023: Working on different themes in their artistic practice, this exhibition provides a platform for the Resident Artists to showcase the artworks created in the recent months using a variety of artistic mediums that include photography, painting, sculpture, glasswork, mixed media and textile arts. Opening Reception Friday,

November 18 at 7:00PM.

THE FRANK C. ORTIS ART GALLERY The Frank is located at 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025. Chief Curator, Juliana Forero. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00AM TO 5:00PM. For information on free community art classes, workshops and lectures, visit www.thefrankgallery.org, call (954) 392-2120 or email: thefrank@ppines.com. Stay connected with The Frank: facebook.com/TheFrankPembrokePines/ and Instagram: @thefrankpembrokepines.

EXHIBITIONS AT THE FRANK • MORPHOGENESIS: Exhibition on view until Saturday, January 8, 2023. Science meets art in this exhibition featuring artwork by Lisa

Haque, Andy Lomas, Beatriz Chachamovits, Judith Berk King, Zoe

Alexa, and Milena Arango.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE FRANK All events are free and open to the public. Complete details on www.thefrankgallery.org/events. • EXHIBITING ARTISTS PANEL DISCUSSION: Join this discussion about the thematics of The Frank’s exhibition, Morphogenesis, and how the artworks contribute to this concept. This event hosts moderator Yi Chin Hsieh, and guest speakers Beatriz Chachamovits,

Lisa Haque, and Judith Berk King. Thursday, November 17, 2022 – 6:00PM to 8:00PM • HOLIDAY ART MARKET: This festive market hosts a variety of local artists and craft vendors for guests to shop for special gifts in the season of giving. Enjoy live music and refreshments. Thursday,

December 15, 2022 – 6:00PM to 8:00PM

ONGOING PROGRAMS AT THE FRANK STORYTIME: Join us for Storytime one Saturday a month from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Together with their caretakers, children under the age of 8 build literacy and engage in art activities! Dates: • November 12, 2022: Reading the book ‘We Are Water

Protectors.’ • December 3, 2022: Reading the book ‘The Shortest Day.’ • January 7, 2023: Reading the book ‘Squirrel’s New Year’s

Resolution.’ • FREE WORKSHOPS AT THE FRANK: Learn new art techniques while developing your own original work. All materials provided.

No prior experience required. Advanced registration is suggested, seating is limited to 20 participants. The Frank will be offering workshops at 11:00 AM, 1:00PM, and 3:00PM during the 24th annual ArtFest in the Pines on Saturday and Sunday November 5 and 6, 2022. • TEEN ART CLUB: The Frank’s new teenager program holds monthly workshops for middle and high school students to explore artistic

mediums and creative expression with artist and educator Melanie

Oliva. Seating limited to 20. Ages 13 – 18 Details and advanced registration available on www.thefrankgallery.org/events. Dates: - Friday, December 9, 2022 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. - Friday, January 20, 2023 – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. • PORTFOLIO REVIEWS: Artists at any career level can engage in meaningful dialogue and receive critical feedback from the Frank’s arts professionals. Artists and students in the South Florida area are invited to sign up for a free 30-minute meeting. Appointments are accepted on a rolling basis, based on availability. Register at www.thefrankgallery.org. Dates: - Friday, November 18, 2022 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. - Friday, December 16, 2022 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. - Friday, January 6, 2023 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

ATTRACTIONS

FLYING SQUIRREL TRAMPOLINE PARK Flying Squirrel Sports is true fun for the whole family, where the rules of gravity no longer apply! It’s a spring-loaded, urban playground like you’ve never seen before. We offer a variety of attractions that offer fun for all ages, including a huge trampoline court, dodge ball court, battle beams, dunk hoops, climbing walls, a ropes course, ninja course, toddler area, arcade, birthday party area, and more! Located at 3305 Corporate Ave, Weston 33331, (954) 314-7805 or visit www.flyingsquirrelsports.us/weston-florida/.

CHESS

CHESS CLUB - @CHESSFORKIDSUS Learning to think outside the box. Chess is a useful educational tool. Chess is a tool that improves your child’s confidence, imagination, concentration and intuition. It also develops critical and logical thinking. Improves schoolwork and grades. Ages 4 and up. Chess is fun! Community centers: Weston, Parkland, Doral, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Miramar, Boca Raton, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale. School program: Montessori Schools, Pembroke Charters, Imagine Charter School at Weston, Everglades elementary School. Evolve, Virtual Lessons. Virtual practices on Fridays (3 and 5 min games). www.chessforkids.us, 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.

WINTER BREAK CAMP

FLYING SQUIRREL TRAMPOLINE PARK Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is a Family Fun Center with plenty of activities and attractions for all ages! We have child-friendly areas, and safety is our top priority! We have a variety of attractions, including a huge trampoline court, dodge ball court, battle beams, dunk hoops, climbing walls, a ropes course, ninja course, toddler area, arcade, and more! We can accommodate large groups, and even offer facility buy-out options! We welcome spring, winter and summer camps to bring your groups in to enjoy our fun-filled facility! To learn more, visit: https://flyingsquirrelsports.us/weston-florida/ We are located at 3305 Corporate Ave., Weston 33331, (954) 314-7805.

NOB HILL ACADEMY Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility. We offer Developmental Programs, Free VPK, Afterschool Program (pick-up from area schools) and Summer & Winter camps available. Locations in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 791-9270 and Pembroke Pines. (954) 437-3949.