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2022October-AugustMid|58Issue|DirectoryActivities&SportsPlantation 4 what’s inside... Letter from the Publisher 6 AROUND TOWN ..................... 7 - 14 Letter from Mayor of Plantation Lynn Stoner 8 HOMETOWN BUSINESSES & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10 Letter from Plantation Commissioner Nick Sortal 12 Letter from Plantation’s Fire Chief Don Todd 13 PLANTATION’S CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS 14 EVENTS................................. 15 - 21 AUGUST - OCTOBER EVENTS DIRECTORY 16 - 17 BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORY 18 PLANTATION’S KIDS NEWS 20 - 21 DIRECTORY ............................ 23 - 33 SPORTS DIRECTORY 24 - 28 ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 28 - 33 THANKS COACH! 32 FAMILY HEALTH 34 - 40 Limiting Screen Time for Your Child Actually Helps Them! (Despite the Pushback) By Dr. Olivia Carelli & Dr. David Yudell 36 FAMILY HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY 38 - 40 SCHOOLS .............................. 41- 47 The Gift of Childhood Literacy at Peters Elementary 42 2022-23 Broward County Public School Calendar 42 ACADEMIC DIRECTORY 44 Huntington: What to do When Your Child Dislikes Reading 45 2022-2023 Plantation School Directory 46

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Thank you for your continued readership and patronage to our clients. We appreciate you and look forward to seeing you around town this fall! My best to you, Anina ANINA VENUTI Area Publisher: Plantation (305) AninaVenuti@outlook.com491-7709 ERIKA TerritoryDENISRepresentative: Plantation Advertising Representative: All Areas (954) coacherikaservices@gmail.com805-6974 LINDA TerritoryLOMBARDIManager: Pembroke Pines Advertising Representative: All areas (305) LindaSports1@aol.com989-9380 CAROLYN AllAdvertisingLASSRepresentative:areas (954) CarolynSports1@aol.com696-2821 KIM CoralAreaKADELPublisher:Springs& Parkland (954) KimKadel@gmail.com803-2140 ISABEL MAGETTE Area Publisher: Weston (954) IsabelMagetteSAWeston@gmail.com993-0144 MARGOT LYONS PULERI President: Top Spin Publishing, Inc. Area Publisher • Pembroke Pines • Davie/Cooper City/SW Ranches (954) MargotPuleri@gmail.com806-9714 JENNIFER GOWENS Creative Director raskugroup@aol.com SPECIAL THANKS TO Contributing Writers• Plantation Fire Chief Don Todd • Plantation Commissioner Nick Sortal Contributing Photographers• Linda Lombardi PLANTATION SPORTS DIRECTORY 398 E. Dania Beach Boulevard #265 Dania Beach, FL 33004 (305) www.sportsandactivities.com491-7709 TOP SPIN PUBLISHING, INC. Sports & Activities Directory (954) 806-9714 Office 2114 N. Flamingo Road, #1269 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 NOTE: All information supplied by organizations. Please contact the organization directly for additional information. The Sports & Activities Directory does not endorse the organizations directly. No material published herein may be reproduced in any manner, be it for print or online Web site use, whatsoever without specific prior written authorization from Sports and Activities Directory and Top Spin Publishing, Inc. © Copyright by Top Spin Publishing, Inc. All content is protected under copyright. All Rights Reserved.

There are lots of sports programs, enrichment programs and extra-curricular activities to choose from this fall so, I’m confident you will find the perfect fit.

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Welcome Back to School! We hope everyone had a great summer and is feeling refreshed and ready for a new school year. As we all settle back into a new routine, you may find that your child has discovered a new interest or developed a talent or love of a sport they’d like to try this year.

In the pages ahead, you’ll find our Event Directory includes many fun fall events that will be taking place in the months ahead. The City of Plantation has some great events lined up this fall including a fall festival and a Halloween Trick or Treat. We hope you’ll come out to socialize with your friends and neighbors and we hope to see you there, too! There’s something for everyone in our health section, we provide a great resource guide for all of your family’s health needs. Remember to check out the school section that’s filled with great happenings, sports and educational projects the students in Plantation schools are taking part in. Be sure to sign up for our monthly e-news blast at www.sportsandactivities.com and select Plantation in the drop-down menu on our homepage for reminders and up to date information about events, sports, activities, happenings, health and family-friendly recipes. We want to connect with you! Remember to let our sports & enrichment programs know you found them in Sports & Activities Directory. A big thank you to our issue sponsor Baptist Health located right here in Plantation, ready to serve all your family’s healthcare needs.

As Sports & Activities Directory celebrates its 20th anniversary this fall, we’d like to thank our advertisers, local community and readers for being the best part of what has made us successful over the years and that’s all of you! Thank you for your patronage and continued support, we couldn’t do our jobs without you.

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MayorSincerely, Lynn Stoner City of Plantation

Dear Plantation Residents, We have many wonderful things happening in our city as we get our kids ready to go back to school this fall. I’m so excited about the new beginnings a new school year has to offer including the fall weather and the many fun events our city has planned. The City of Plantation offers something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are looking for fun and safe sports programs or adventurous activities, we have programs for every member of your family thisThereseason.are numerous events coming up, so be sure to mark your calendar.

The Parks & Recreation Department will host their Virtual Madden Tournament on September 24. October is packed with activities, beginning with the Halloween and Safety Fall Festival at Volunteer Park on October 15. The annual MLK Essay Contest begins on October 17. The Plantation Plant Fair will be held at Volunteer Park on October 22 & 23. The Multi-family Garage Sale at Volunteer Park is on October 29. Be sure to bring the kids out to the Trunk or Treat Halloween event taking place at Central Park on October 31.

The Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library (temporarily located at Deicke Auditorium) offers story-time and activities for early literacy, young children, and tweens. Community service hours are available at the library through the Adopt-A-Shelf program for middle and high school students. The Plantation Fire Department, will host a special story time with a visit to the library in October (details will be available soon). Our Model Train Exhibit is available at the Plantation Historical Museum through October 1, so be sure to visit the museum while it’s still on display.

The City of Plantation offers many recreational programs and activities including art classes, piano lessons, chess, Zumba and more. All programs can be found in our Recreation Quarterly magazine as well as in the pages that lie ahead. We are very proud to provide you and your family with quality, value-driven public services, recreation and leisure programs, and first-class parks and facilities, and being able to make them available to residents and visitors at affordable prices, offering convenient hours. I hope you are able to enjoy some (if not all) of our wonderful City’s events! If you have any questions about our events, please contact our Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 452-2510. Details of all events can be found on the City’s calendar at www.plantation.org and our monthly e-newsletter the Plantation Now! Stay safe and stay well!

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RETAIL BROWARD MALL Conveniently located at the intersection at Broward Blvd. and University Drive, Broward Mall offers a convenient family shopping experience, while providing an inviting retreat for locals and tourists in a setting that embodies the casual South Florida lifestyle. The mall offers an exciting mix of popular retailers, from established national brands and favorite regional brands to local small gems. After shopping, visitors can dine al fresco at BRIO Tuscan grille or perhaps grab a beer and wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. Broward Mall has it all! Contact us at (954) 473-8100 or visit www.visitbrowardmall.com

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CHAMPS SPORTS Gear Up with Champs Sports Homefield! Whether you’re getting ready for gameday or gearing up for training, Champs Sports Homefield has what you need to up your game. We are your new ONE STOP shop for all your sporting needs for men, women & kids. We’ve got you covered for baseball, basketball, boxing, cheer, football, golf, running, soccer, softball, tennis, track, volleyball & more. Stop by our new Pembroke Pines store for all your shopping needs and check out our new basketball court plus health & wellness lounge with lots of brands to choose from. 12151 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026.

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CAREER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY We are a team of Multi-Tasking, School Volunteering, Taxi Driving, Sports Team Coaching, Detail-Oriented, Busy, Hectic parents who have created our work schedule around our lives. We are often looking for Territory Representatives for Plantation, Davie, Cooper City, Weston, Coral Springs & Parkland. Are you seeking ﬂexible, lucrative work revolving around your existing schedule? For available opportunities call (305) 491-7709.

FLANIGAN’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL Famous for our legendary Baby Back Ribs, but that’s not all. We are also known for our fresh fish selections daily. From appetizers to desserts our menu has something for everyone. Online ordering, catering and specials every day of the week! Open 7 days a week. Groups and parties welcome. Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-12:00am, Friday – Saturday 11:00am – 1:00am. 9 more locations in Broward. Check out our menu and daily specials at www.ﬂanigans.net.

LIME FRESH MEXICAN GRILL WE WERE FRESH BEFORE FRESH WAS COOL! With our on-site preparation, our engaging staff, and our high-energy atmosphere –we set the standard for Fresh-Mex. Our vibrant culture and awesome service maintain a neighborhood appeal with people who actually remember regulars and welcome newcomers alike. We’re about what’s real. That’s it. Dine in, take out, or let us bring the fiesta to you (small or large group catering). 10 locations throughout South Florida, yours is right here in Plantation at The Fountains, 801 S. University Drive. (954) 472-5550. limefreshgrill.com.

CREDIT COUNSELING CONSOLIDATED CREDIT Consolidated Credit opened its doors 28 years ago to provide personalized, non-profit, certified credit counseling services to individuals and families facing challenges with debt. Our idea is simple: Help consumers overcome their current challenges with debt and build better financial strategies to avoid debt in the future. And, that’s never been more important than it has been in the past two years as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact us today for a FREE consultation. (877) 401-1636. www.consolidatedcredit.org.

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We are your go to window coverings contractor for high quality shading & privacy solutions. Our goal is to integrate high quality window coverings into your home for a competitive price. Make your window treatments work for you by saving money in heating and cooling costs through automation. We will provide you with a free quote and design consultation, no job is too big or too small. Call today for your free quote. (561) 528-7175 or email Alex@PrivateBrandCo.com.

URBAN EYEWEAR DESIGNS We believe that everyone who wears eyeglasses wants a frame that feels comfortable, accentuates their best features, is liked by their peers and fits into their budget. We offer superior customer service, attending to every detail. Our services include comprehensive eye exams, contact lens exams, full optical services for glasses and contact lenses including e-commerce and online services, and eyeglass repairs. Schedule an appointment with our clinician today for yourself and your whole family. Serving children, adults and seniors. Located at 1860 N. Pine Island Road Suite 105, Plantation 33322. (754) 216-8333. www.urbaneyeweardesigns.com

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The fall youth sports season is upon us, and maybe it’s time to remind us parents about best practices. We spend all that time driving kids to and from practice, cobbling together whatever we can for a meal and being almost as excited as our children when the day of competition arrives. Let’s look at a few ways to make the experience as positive as possible, so your children will stay involved. First off, many parents new to youth sports might need this phrase solidified in their minds: the sports you see on TV (NBA, NFL, etc.) is entertainment. Youth sports are about education. Kids learn to encourage each other. They learn to handle situations when things don’t go their way, such as not getting to be the quarterback or the point guard. These are good conversation points to have with your child, and better to have these talks after a 24-hour cooling off period, not during that dreaded Car Ride Home. Cheer when your team makes a good play. But don’t cheer when a player on the other team makes a bad play, like striking out or missing a free throw. Again, that’s someone’s child out there. Be the first to enact reciprocal good behavior. Leave the officials alone. The lower levels of youth sports often have teen officials. It’s their first time, too. And, believe me, there is a dearth of officials all the way through the high school sports system. We need those who have an interest to stick with it. The other thought, naturally, is one of teaching responsibility. If something doesn’t go your way, pointing at an exterior party isn’t the best educational message. When I was coaching youth sports, I would pass out lollipops to the parents before the game. (Think about that one…) Don’t overpower the coach from your side of the stands. What if you yell “pass” while the coach is yelling “shoot?” Yes, your strategy possibly could be better. Again, that’s not the point here. If you do have a strategy, technique, or fundamental suggestions, don’t show up the coach in front of the children. Hey, we all have egos. And remember that 24-hour cooling off guideline. Your No. 1 job is to be encouraging. Focus on that. Get to know the other parents. When kids re-live their youth sports days, they talk about the pool party after the game, or the ice cream feast everyone enjoyed. So much of the good that comes out of being part of a team isn’t what happens on the field. Friendly talk with other parents can reveal similar interests, and you’ll set an example of civility that can become contagious. Yes, Daddyball is tricky. There are a few youth coaches out there who appear to project that their child is the star and the entire team. First, if you are one of those parents that is kind enough to volunteer your time, thank you. But realize that everyone knows who your child is. Even if he/she really is the best player, it’s a good idea to spread the love around. Let someone else pitch also. Take your child out of the game now so other kids become the focus. Nick Sortal is a member of the Plantation City Council. He wrote about recreation issues for the Sun-Sentinel newspaper during part of his career and Northeastern University in Boston named him a Sports Ethics Fellow in 2009. He also wrote the book “Basketball Tip-Ins: 100 Drills for Young Players and Coaches,” published in 2001 by McGraw-Hill.

While the thermometer may begin to drop, there are still plenty of hot days ahead of us. If you are outside, please remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, take frequent breaks from the heat by resting in shady areas, and always wear a hat. These simple tips will keep you safe and help you continue to enjoy our enviable Florida weather.

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Remember, storm season is not over just yet. The storm season runs from June through November. The month of September is actually the peak of hurricane season. So, please remember to stay on guard, keep your plans and kits ready, and watch for weather updates. If you have not put your plans together yet, I suggest visiting our website at www.plantation.org for ideas and plan starters.

Finally, I am saddened to inform our neighbors that once again the Plantation Volunteer Firefighter’s Association will not be hosting the annual barbecue this year. For the last two years we had to suspend the event due to Covid-19. We were very excited about bringing back the oldest and longest running tradition in the city. However, due to rising costs and supply chain issues, we are not able to conduct the barbecue in the same manner that meets ourWhilestandards.thebarbecue

represents one of the Volunteer Fire Association’s annual fund raisers, we are exploring other fund-raising opportunities to help support our many civic programs including Care-A-Little. I am very well aware of how much we all enjoy the annual firefighter’s barbecue and how it represents a chance for the entire community to come together. I hope we can return to this great event in the future. In the meantime, I ask you to continually support the Plantation Volunteer Fire Association in whatever efforts it chooses to bring forward.

Since the season of autumn is soon upon us, I’d like to touch on a few items. Unless you’ve lived in South Florida for a while you may not notice the subtle weather changes as we transition from summer to autumn. The average daily temperature will begin to drop. Our children will begin spending more time outside, after school and on weekends. The sun will set a little earlier and daylight changes at dusk can make driving a challenge. Please use caution and be observant of children playing in or near streets. We love to see our kids playing outside and enjoying some fresh air. Let’s make sure those experiences are both safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Established in 1985, for people interested in parliamentary law, and in learning how to preside over a meeting. They are members of the Florida State Association of Parliamentarians & National Association of Parliamentarians. Meetings are held via ZOOM on first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Email bpbp.florida@gmail.com for a ZOOM link. (954) 791-5957.

An organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide. Provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. www.plantationrotaryclub.org.

• Plantation Art Guild: Email Info@plantationartguild.org

PLANTATION Clubs Organizations&

South Florida Mothers of Multiples (a registered d/b/a of CSMOMS) is a non-profit organization committed to supporting parents of multiples in South Florida. We are a diverse group of moms who get together with our little ones for educational and social activities throughout the tri-county area. Our moms also get together to share new tips and parenting advice, swap stories and just have a good time. We offer support for our members such as educational guest speakers, coupon & clothing exchanges, product samples, discussion forums, fundraisers and more. You may contact the group online at president@csmoms.org or southfloridamoms.org or www.facebook.com/SFLMOMS/.

The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club, founded in 1960, is a non-profit club that provides community service to the city, it’s schools and was key in founding the South Florida chapter of “Make A Wish”. The club combines social and cultural interests and welcomes all women to join, you do not have to live in Plantation to become a member. The general club meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Deicke Auditorium (5701 Cypress Rd) in Plantation at 7:30pm. Call (954) 903-7725 or go to www.pjwcfl.org.

The Fraternal Order promotes enhancing the community through service. Meetings are each Wednesday at 7:00pm. The organization is for men and it is non-sectarian, fraternal order. Membership dues are $50 annually and all monies raised go 100% to charities. To become a member, donate, or contact the Knights, contact Allan Fogelman. (954) 770-3437.

The Chamber serves as a catalyst for the economic success of its members, and the dynamic City of Plantation. Providing opportunities for growth, leadership, community partnership, and a voice for the business community. Meetings: Free Networking Mornings - Leads Groups - Monthly Membership Breakfasts - Special Events. - 7401 NW 4th Street, Plantation 33317. (954) 587-1410. www.plantationchamber.org.

FRIENDS OF THE HELEN B. HOFFMAN PLANTATION LIBRARY

A support group designed just for the stay-at-home mother of today! If you want a variety of activities for you and your children, and if you are proud of your choice of stay-at-home mothering, this is the club for you. Meetings are daily, weekly, and monthly for various activities. momsclubplantation@yahoo.com.

THE PLANTATION JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB

The KIWANIS Club of Plantation has served the community for more than 60 years. The club provides scholarships to high school students, Dictionaries to 3rd graders and reading books to 1st graders, as well as various items for food banks. The club Motto is: Serving the Children of the Community. They also sponsor KIWANIS youth organizations in Elementary Schools (K-Kids), Middle Schools (Builder’s Club), High schools (Key Club) and Colleges (Circle-K Int’l). The Club meets at 12 noon Wednesdays at Duffy’s Sports Grill, 811 S. University Drive in the Fountains Shopping Center, Plantation. For more information, contact: Michael Taussig at (954) 980-6099 or kcop2012prez@gmail.com.

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A small group of friends, who shared a common interest in books, formed this club in 1970. Their mission was to: “Promote and foster the use and growth of the Plantation Library.” Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month. Coffee is served at 9:30AM and the meeting begins at 10:00AM Book Sales: 1st Saturday, 3rd Saturday, and 3rd Friday of each month. 501 N Fig Tree Ln., Plantation 33317. (954) 797-2140. www.plantation.org/Library.

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KIDS CLUB AT HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY Do you love animals? Do you want to learn more about taking care of dogs, cats and other pets? Do you want to help the homeless animals? Then join Reggie’s Kids Club at the Humane Society of Broward County. The Club meets once a month, for an hour and a half, after school. Two clubs: The Lil Pups, ages 6 to 8 years old, and The Big Dogs, ages 9-12 years old. To sign up download a registration form at www.humanebroward.com. 2070 Griffin Road, 2nd Floor, Ft. Lauderdale 33312. (954) 989-3977.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TRAIL RIDERS OF BROWARD

The South Florida Trail Riders of Broward was established in 1979 to promote equestrian activities in South Florida. The Club’s activities include trail rides, fun shows and desensitizing clinics, campouts with horses and community service projects. A newsletter is published monthly with the schedule of events and activities. Contact the club regarding membership or activities go to www.facebook.com/sftrbroward/ or email - southfloridatrailriders@hotmail.com.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money for and awareness of the Guardian Ad Litem Program, which provides an advocate for abused and neglected children. Children benefit greatly from the advocacy of a Guardian ad Litem, a trained volunteer from the community, who simply wants to make sure the best interests of the children are served. The Guardian ad Litem program recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who work one on one with these children. To join, support or learn more about volunteering as a Guardian Ad Litem, email info@voicesbroward.org or visit www.voicesbroward.org.

• City of Plantation: www.plantation.org

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA Provides informal educational programs for girls between ages 5–18. A safe and fun place for girls to discover, connect and take action. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. 6944 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth 33467. (561) 427-0177. www.gssef.org.

VOICES FOR CHILDREN OF BROWARD COUNTY

• Community Outreach (Crime Prevention Officers Assoc.): (954) 916-5602

• Plantation Orchid Society: (954) 401-3171

The Club, founded in 1949, is proud of its many contributions to residents, city parks, police and fire departments. The Club sponsors students who are Plantation residents at Florida’s public colleges and universities with financial scholarships. They donate to public schools and promote a wide variety of community improvement projects. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, location to be determined. Contact: President Bev Payne at (954) 319-7780, Membership Chair Helen Ackerman at (954) 581-4533, or visit their website at: www.gfwcplantationwomansclub.com.

• ChildNet: (954) 414-6000

PLANTATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Plantation Historical Society meets every 4th Thursday of the month, at the Plantation Historical Museum at 511 North Fig Tree Lane, behind the Plantation Library. They coordinate new exhibits, collect historical information, run tours of the museum, and conduct extensive research. Free Admission. Contact them for membership information. (954) 797-2722.

• S.P.C.A. Wildlife Care Center: (954) 524-4302

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

ROTARY CLUB OF PLANTATION

KIWANIS CLUB OF PLANTATION

KIDS IN DISTRESS AUXILIARY KIDS is a local non-profit agency, providing a full continuum of care, dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The KID Auxiliary is a warm-hearted volunteer group, which supports educational, and social events, while raising public awareness through their ongoing fundraising efforts. For further information on meetings and on how to get involved visit their website at www.kidaux.org or email kidaux@yahoo.com. (954) 252-3365.

Special focus on at-risk youth between ages 7-18 years old, with 13 facilities serving 12,000 registered members. To learn more about becoming involved with the local Boys & Girls Clubs visit their website at www.bgcbc.org - 877 NW 61st Street, Ft. Lauderdale 33309. (954) 537-1010.

MOMS CLUB OF PLANTATION

Each wish experience exceeds even the child’s expectations, transporting them from a world of doctors, and hospitals, to a world where anything is possible. The foundation grants wishes to children between the ages of 2-18 with life-threatening health conditions. 4491 South State Road 7, Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale 33314. (954) 967-9474 www.sfla.wish.org.

Help children reach their full potential, through professionally supported, and one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. To learn more about becoming a mentor, enrolling your child into the programs, or making a donation, visit their website at bbbsbroward.org info@bbbsbroward.org. 4101 Ravenswood Road, Suite 202, Fort Lauderdale 33312. (954) 584-9990. www.bbbsbroward.org.

GFWC PLANTATION WOMAN’S CLUB

THE GREATER PLANTATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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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!

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.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 PLANTATION’S ART SEARCH BEGINS A FREE Visual Arts Competition for students in grades K-12, from September 6 - October 7. Students attending Plantation schools or students who are Plantation residents are encouraged to enter this contest by creating and submitting a piece of art following the contest specifications to Plantation Central Park. Help us celebrate Plantation’s 70th Anniversary in 2023with the theme “Time Travel Through Art”. For guidelines and more information visit www.plantation.org or call (954) 452-2510.

The City of Pembroke Pines celebrates National Arts in Education Week. During this week, the field of arts education joins together in communities across the country to tell the story of the impact of the transformative power of arts in education. The City of Pembroke Pines is proud to offer a diverse collection of art programming, starting Sunday, September 11. Check in every week day for a unique art and culture related offering. For more details, visit: www.ppines.com/artsandculture.

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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 visit www.ppines.com/specialevents.

AUGUST 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.

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.

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

www.cityofparkland.org/splashbash. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH. BULLY PROOF WORSHOP 10:00AM. Premier Martial Arts is proud to support local kids by giving them invaluable safety training that could improve lives through our Bully Proof Workshop open to the public! We understand the effects that bullying can have on a child’s life. All the motivation that a child has to succeed in school, sports, or any endeavor in life, comes from a child’s confidence and self-esteem. A bully robs a child of those very important traits and leaves a negative impact on the rest of their life. Thus, our program is designed to give children the confidence, selfesteem, and knowledge needed to defend themselves against these bullies. We will cover techniques that will improve body posture and voice tone so that your child is less likely to ever be bullied and to help stand up for others too. 1375 Shotgun Rd, 33326 (954) 217-6006 www.premiermartialarts.com/weston

FRIDAY & SEPTEMBERSATURDAY,9&10 ORANGE BLOSSOM PAGEANT Mr. & Mrs. Pageant: September 9 at 11AM (Ages 55+) Miss Pageant: September 10 at 2PM (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.

10:00AM-12:00 PM. 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.

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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.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 STEM DAY CAMP 8:30AM-5:00PM. Code Ninja Cooper City 5534 S Flamingo Rd., Cooper City FL 33330. For more information Call (954)323-4555 or visit www.codeninja.com/fl-cooper-city

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 MAYOR’S CHESS CHALLENGE IN SUNRISE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH MOTHERHOOD SUPPORT GROUP – 6370 FL-7, SUITE 109, COCONUT CREEK, FL 33073 6:30PM to 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. FREE. SEPTEMBER

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 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.

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SATURDAY - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 - 27 PUMPKIN PATCH Weekends 9:00AM-5:00PM; Weekdays 5:00PM7:30PM. Need some fall decorations? Join us at the Parkland Pumpkin Patch located at the Parkland Equestrian Center. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, visit the petting zoo, get your face painted, and enjoy all the games and crafts. www.cityofparkland.org/parklandpumpkinpatch. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 TRICK OR TROT 5K AND KIDS’ DASH IN SUNRISE 7:30AM. Our annual Halloween-themed race is open to participants of all ages and abilities - and costumes are encouraged! 5K registration: $15 through September 30, $30 starting October 1. Kids’ Dash for Kids ages 10 and under: $10. Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise 33326.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 MOONLIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK 8:00PM. FREE. Weston Regional Park – Event Stage, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Featuring Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. After one experiment, Johnny turns into a monster and everyone else becomes human. Will they be able to reverse this experiment? (PG | Animated Adventure | 87 min.) Weston’s Moonlight Movie in the Parks runs from October through April annually. Enjoy a full-length feature film projected on a giant inflatable screen with family and friends. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no alcohol permitted). *Movie titles are subject to change.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL IN SUNRISE 1:00PM-4:00PM. autumn at this City of Sunrise special event, children’s rides, games & more!

ROCK THE PARK PLANTATION 6:00PM Gates Open. Concert starts at 7:00PM. Rock the Park Plantation Concerts feature outdoor live musical events and food trucks. Held on the first Friday of every month from November – April. Plantation Central Park, 600 Central Park Drive. FREE. (954) 452-2510.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 & 2 5TH ANNUAL PETE BALCUNAS BOXING TOURNAMENT WEIGH IN 10:00AM. Davie PAL hosts this boxing tournament every year. 2 days, 2 rings. Weigh in 8am, Doctor 10am, first bout 12pm. Location: 4300 SW 57th Her, Davie 33314. Boxer registration $35, General Admission $20, Ringside Seat $30. Register online at daviepal.org.

Admission: $5pp. Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44 Street, Sunrise 33351. (954) 747-4600. www.sunrisefl.gov.

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www.sunrisefl.gov/5k. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 SAVOR THE SOUNDS - JAZZ IN THE PINES 4:00PM-7:00PM. Savor the Sounds will be the City of Pembroke Pines newly revamped Jazz in the Pines Series for the Fall and Spring months! This collaboration of music and food trucks will be the perfect way to get the family together for a relaxing, feel good evening of good food and good music! This new event series will bring something fresh to the lineup of events and encourage the community to engage in family friendly activities while enjoying the fresh outdoor setting that our City Center has to offer! We will continue to have some local Artist and interactive Art elements at this event while providing some fun yard games for the kids like corn hole, connect 4 and giant chess. A “Food Truck Face off” will be incorporated to determine the crowd favorite of the night, which is a sure way to keep the crowd engaged and the food top of the line!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 MOVIES IN THE PARK IN PLANTATION 5:30PM Gates Open. Movie starts at dark. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Movie starts at dark. Catch a flick under the stars at our Movie in the Park series! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, sit together with the family and enjoy an outdoor movie event with food trucks onsite! (954) 452-2510.

Next Dates: November 20 and December 18.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 SUPER FUN LEANING CAMP 8:30AM-5:00PM. Code Ninja Cooper City 5534 S Flamingo Rd., Cooper City FL 33330. For more information Call (954)323-4555 or visit www.codeninja.com/fl-cooper-city SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 MAYORS’ CHESS CHALLENGE 10:00AM-12:00PM. FREE. Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road , Weston. Chess players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in this event that is part of a series of events hosted by Mayors throughout Broward County in support of Scholastic Chess.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 5:30PM-7:30PM Join us for a spooky good time at the Pine Trails Amphitheatre where you can take a stroll through our trunk or treat lane, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, enjoy a spectacular family friendly character show, and pick out a pumpkin to decorate at the Parkland Pumpkin Patch.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL 10:00AM-2:00PM. Located at Volunteer Park. Cost: $5/pp ages 2+. Join us to celebrate the coming of Fall with lots of fun activities! Children’s Carnival Games & Activities Inflatables Food Halloween Costume Contests • Haunted House • DJ • Arts & Crafts • Police and Fire Exhibits • Vendors • FREE Halloween bags for kids.This event is sponsored by the City of Plantation and the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce. Call for more information (954) 452-2510.

www.cityofparkland.org/halloween. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS 10:00AM-1:00PM. Annual kid friendly event takes place at the Davie Arena located at the Bergeron Rodeo Ground: 8800 SW 36th Street, Town of Davie. The event will feature a costume contest, a pumpkin patch, games, and the added special Davie touch of a Horse Costume Contest! For details call (954) 797-1181.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 FISHING DERBY AT CENTRAL PARK IN PLANTATION 8:00AM-12:00PM. For ages 7-14. Get your young one out to the lake in Central Park for our 2022 fishing derby! Pre-registration is required for all our young anglers. Three categories will be rewarded: Heaviest Catch, Longest Catch, Most Catches. 8:00AM: 7 & 8 year-olds; 9:00AM: 9 & 10 year-olds; 11:00AM: 11-14 year-olds. Cost is $10/angler.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 10TH ANNUAL BOW WOW WEEN 9:00AM-1:00PM. The City of Pembroke Pines is ready for our fur friends and their owners to have a Bark-tacular good time at the Annual Pet Halloween Event. This year’s event will take place at The K-9 Officer Craig Rupp Dog Park located at 9751 Johnson Street (just east of Palm Ave.). There will be a costume contest for all dog sizes with different categories, games, prizes, and pet related vendors. For the costume contest, walk-ins are welcome or applications can be completed in advance to participate. Categories include Best Family Costume, Funniest Costume, Scariest Costume, Cutest Costume and Most Original Costume. Miss Bow Wow Ween 2022 will also be crowned on this special day. The winner will receive a crown and sash, along with a prize basket valued at over $100. Applications to enter the contest can be obtained by contacting the Special Events office at (954) 392-2116 or visit www.ppines.com/specialevents. Vendors interested in participating are encouraged to sign up and be a part of this paws-itively exciting time.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 CODE NINJA DAY CAMP 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Join us for a Super fun and learning day camp! Code Ninja Cooper City 5534 S Flamingo Rd., Cooper City FL 33330. For more information Call (954)323-4555 or visit www.codeninja.com/fl-cooper-city SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW AND “GRANNY’S ATTIC” FLEA MARKET 2022 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Coral Springs is excited to present its 28th Annual Craft Show and Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 15h from 9AM-7:00PM and Sunday, October 16th from 8:30AM-2 PM . This year we have almost 50 new and returning vendors displaying a variety of unique crafts such as fabric arts, mosaics, children’s items, holiday decorations and ornaments, wreaths, Christian and Judaica items, country crafts and home décor, pottery and more. All our crafts are 100% handmade. Try your luck at our Raffles for a Cash Prize and Gift Baskets and enjoy Homemade Baked Goods at our Bake Shop. Our popular “Granny’s Attic” Flea Market and Rummage Sale will be open on the patio during the show. Our parishioners donate lots of household items, glassware, toys, appliances and more. Cash only accepted at Granny’s Attic and for raffle tickets and bakery items. Most vendors do accept credit cards. Free Admission. Strollers Welcome. For more information, call 954-753-3330 or email setonparishoffice@gmail.com. Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SEASCraftShow. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church is located at 1401 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33071, across from Lakeview Plaza.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 TRUNK-OR-TREAT 6:00PM-8:00PM. Visit Plantation Central Park for a fun and spooky Trunk or Treat on Halloween! Enjoy trick or treating, arts & crafts, and more! For more information call (954) 452-2510.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 & 6 24TH ANNUAL ARTFEST IN THE PINES 10:00AM-5:00PM. Get ready to embrace the Art of lIfe at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines.. This two-day arts celebration boasts food trucks, live music, pop up art on the plaza, workshops, a student art competition, kids’ art and game zone and so much more! The 24th Annual Artfest in the Pines is accepting applications until Monday, October 24. Interested artists are encouraged to apply through ZAPP by searching “Artfest in the Pines” or by visiting www.ppines.com/artfest. Ready to join the family? For sponsorship details, email: artfest@ppines.com.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17NOVEMBER 18 MLK ESSAY CONTEST BEGINS IN PLANTATION We invite all middle and high school students who attend a Plantation school or live in Plantation to participate in our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay contest where winners receive a $100 Visa Gift Card! Students must simply write an essay following the guidelines that can be found on our website: www.plantation.org/parksandrecreation and submit it by Friday, November 18th. For more information call (954) 452-2510.

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FLORIDA PANTHERS ICE DEN Celebrate your birthday party at the coolest place in town! We offer party packages during our Saturday & Sunday afternoon public skating sessions as well as Friday & Saturday nights for kids ages13 & over. Our parties can accommodate 10–30 kids, or for parties of more than 30 guests, rent one of our sheets of ice for a private party of up to 75 guests. Let us do the work for you while you sit back and enjoy the special day with friends and family members. Visit PantherIceDen.com or call (954) 341-9956 TODAY! 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs.

SUPER TUBE & SURF PARTIES

Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is your premier birthday party destination! With a variety of attractions, we appeal to all ages. Party packages are designed for 10, 20, and 30 guests, including 2 hours of jump time, and ½ hour for cake and presents. We have a dedicated party area and a dedicated party host who will decorate, clean up, and help with your party needs for a hassle-free party experience full of fun! Party packages include pizza, a special birthday announcement, a party crown for the guest of honor, and more! Come create a memorable birthday party with us Located at 3305 Corporate Ave, Weston 33331, (954) 314-7805 or visit

FAMILY HORSE ACADEMY 6311 Melaleuca Road, Southwest Ranches. Located at a beautiful ranch in Southwest Ranches, Family Horse Academy offers children and adults a variety of activities including: horse-back riding, trail riding, a petting zoo, family gatherings, birthday parties, corporate & holiday events, day camps & more! Create unforgettable memories at Family Horse Academy! (786) 413-6586. Follow us on FaceBook/FamilyHorseAcademy.

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JACARANDA COUNTRY CLUB For over 40 years Jacaranda Country Club has been the premier location in west Broward for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinces, graduations, school banquets and almost every kind of celebration imaginable! Offering unparalleled waterfront and golf course views from our glass-enclosed hillside ballrooms, contemporary décor and creative cuisine reﬂecting the diverse cultures of South Florida, Jacaranda continues to be the place to gather and celebrate! For information, call (954) 474-8998 or visit our website at jacarandacountryclub.com.

4X4 STABLES The friendly staff, the beautiful, well-trained horses, the educated coaches, and the lovely countryfield atmosphere is what makes 4x4 STABLES unique. At the Beautiful location in Southwest Ranches we are here at your service with Riding lessons, Therapeutic Riding, Couching, Boarding Services, Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Party, Season Camps, Summer Camp, Trail Rides and more! We look forward to seeing you at 4x4 STABLES where we can share our love of horses with you. Hablamos Español. 14101 Luray Road, Southwest Ranches 33330. (754) 368-3009.

Looking for something new? Want to be the coolest parents on earth? Have a super party at CB Smith Park. Ride the Chariot warbird, ﬂying saucer and banana boat. New this year is wake surfing behind our new boat that makes an endless surf wake. Peg the fun meter and hear “that was the best day of my life!” We have a covered pavilion and large play area for yard games. Water mat and music box included. Ages 3 to 84. Reserve today at (954) 292-3953, for pictures and details go to www.browardski.net. We also cater to special needs, please call to learn how we make it safe and fun for all abilities.

PETITE DESIGNERS – FASHION SHOW BIRTHDAY PARTY Come to Petite Designers for an unforgettable birthday party for your kids. Here little fashionistas will sew clothes, accessories, pillows, and so much more! They will also show their beautiful projects to their parents and friends on the runway during a real fashion show! They will learn new sewing skills and how to walk for the fashion show to surprise the guests. Our sewing and fashion design birthday parties are always an exciting experience for all kids. Visit PetiteDesigners.com or call us at (954) 465-0402.

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CITY OF PLANTATION PAVILION & GAZEBO RENTALS

Pavilion & Gazebos are available for rent for both residents and Nonresidents. Gazebos will hold up to 10 people, Standard Pavilions will hold from 25 to 75 people, and Corporate Pavilion will hold up to 100 people. Gazebos are $75/day for Residents and $125/day for Nonresidents, RCA Liberty Tree Park, 7421 NW 5th Street and Hoffman Park (Deicke Auditorium), 5701 Cypress Road. Pavilion rentals $95/day for residents and $125/day for non-residents at Central Park, Country Club Park, Deicke Park, Fig Tree Park, Jim Ward Park, Liberty Tree Park, Pine Island Park, Seminole Park, Sunset Park. Camp Everglades/Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. and Plantation Woods Park, 5555 Palm Tree Road is $95/day for all visitors. Corporate Pavilion rentals at Central Park and Volunteer Park (up to 100 people) $125/day for residents and $175/day for non-residents. (954) 452-2510.

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2022October-AugustMid|58Issue|DirectoryActivities&SportsPlantation EVENTS20 Plantation Parks & Recreation Facilities ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBERS AQUATICS COMPLEX Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street 954-452-2525 CENTRAL PARK 9151 NW 2nd 954-452-2510Street PLANTATION WOODS PARK 5555 Palm Tree 954-797-2180Road EQUESTRIAN CENTER 1451 NW 118th 954-476-4316Avenue VOLUNTEER PARK 12050 W. Sunrise 954-452-2558Blvd. VELTRI TENNIS CENTER Central Park, 9101 NW 2nd Street 954-452-2530 JIM WARD COMMUNITY CENTER 301 NW 46th 954-585-2346Avenue UPCOMING SPORTS SEASONS: • BASEBALL - RECREATIONAL Registration November, Season February – June • BASEBALL – TRAVEL Registration November, Season Year Long • BASKETBALL 10ft. – RECREATIONAL Registration November, Season February – May • LACROSSE – TRAVEL Registration November, Season Spring • SOCCER –RegistrationRECREATIONALAugust,Season November - February • GIRLS SOFTBALL – RECREATIONAL Registration November, Season February – May • GIRLS TRAVEL SOFTBALL Registration November, Season Year-Round ONGOING REGISTRATIONS: SWIMMING, DIVING, TENNIS, GOLF UPCOMINGLEAGUEPLANTATIONATHLETIC(PAL)SPORTSSEASONS For more information, visit the sports directory of this publication or visit the PAL website at www.palsports.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 MOVIES IN THE PARK 5:30PM Gates Open. Movie starts at dark. Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Movie starts at dark. Catch a flick under the stars at our Movie in the Park series! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, sit together with the family and enjoy an outdoor movie event with food trucks onsite! (954) 452-2510.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 ROCK THE PARK IN PLANTATION 6:00PM Gates Open. Concert starts at 7:00PM. Rock the Park Plantation Concerts are free, outdoor live musical events held on the first Friday of the month, November through April. Each event features live music and food trucks. Central Park, 600 Central Park Drive. FREE. (954) 452-2510.

2022October-AugustMid|58Issue|DirectoryActivities&SportsPlantation EVENTS21September TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 ART SEARCH BEGINS A FREE Visual Arts Competition for students in grades K-12, from September 6 - October 7. Students attending Plantation schools or students who are Plantation residents are encouraged to enter this contest by creating and submitting a piece of art following the contest specifications to Plantation Central Park. Help us celebrate Plantation’s 70th Anniversary (2023) with the theme “Time Travel Through Art”. For guidelines and more information visit www.plantation.org or call (954) 452-2510. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 BIOBLITZ 9:00AM-1:00PM. All Ages. 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! Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE. October SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 FISHING DERBY AT CENTRAL PARK IN PLANTATION 8:00AM-12:00PM. For ages 7-14. Get your young one out to the lake in Central Park for our 2022 fishing derby! Pre-registration is required for all our young anglers. Three categories will be rewarded: Heaviest Catch, Longest Catch, Most Catches. 8:00AM: 7 & 8 year-olds; 9:00AM: 9 & 10 year-olds; 11:00AM: 11-14 year-olds. Cost is $10/angler. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL 10:00AM-2:00PM. Located at Volunteer Park. Cost: $5/pp ages 2+. Join us to celebrate the coming of Fall with lots of fun activities! Children’s Carnival Games & Activities • Inflatables • Food • Halloween Costume Contests • Haunted House CITY OF UPCOMINGPLANTATIONEVENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (954) 452-2510 • DJ • Arts & Crafts • Police and Fire Exhibits • Vendors • FREE Halloween bags for kids. This event is sponsored by the City of Plantation and the Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce. Call for more information (954) 452-2510. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 MLK ESSAY CONTEST BEGINS Beginning Monday, October 17 thru Friday, November 18, we invite all middle and high school students who attend a Plantation school or live in Plantation to participate in our annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay contest where winners receive a $100 Visa Gift Card! Students must simply write an essay following the guidelines that can be found on our website: www.plantation.org /parksandrecreation and submit it by Friday, November 18th. For more information call (954)452-2510.

CHAMPS SPORTS Train with only the best at Champs Sports Homefield. We’re partnering with local orgs near Pembroke 954-899-8717 the Diving Team. Pool Team trains Monday - Saturday. Times TBA.

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• PAL PLANTATION STARS TRAVEL BASEBALL PROGRAM: Tryouts & Registration: November. Ages 8 – High School. Residents $175, Non-Residents $225. Season of Play: Year-Round Depending on Teams. Registration: after tryouts to see if accepted. PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) ONLINE REGISTRATION at www.palsports.org. Visit plantationbasketball.com.

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• PAL YOUTH BASKETBALL – RECREATIONAL: Residents $125, Non-Residents $175. Registration: April at all Plantation Community Centers. Season of Play: August thru November. Ages: 6 to 13. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages.

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• SWIM & DIVE: Ages 4–9. Learn proper swimming and diving skills with emphasis on safety. Classes begin the first Tuesday of the month, April – September, Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm – 3:15pm or 6:00pm – 6:45pm. Residents: $125/month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration. Non-Residents: $135/month annual AAU ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Registration at www.palsports.org. Follow on facebook.com/plantationwildcats. PLANTATION WILDCATS TACKLE FOOTBALL: AGES: 5–14 $225/Plantation Residents, $275/Non-residents. SEASON: July – November. TRYOUTS: July. Registration: April at all Plantation Community Centers. (954) 907-2442, plantationwildcats.org.

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Pines 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 www.champssports.com/Pembroke-Homefield.html.33026. (754) 270-6896. CHEERLEADING PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Online Registration at www.palsports.org. TACKLE/TRAVEL CHEER: Residents $125, Non-Residents $175. Registration: April at all Plantation Community Centers. Practice begins in July at the PAL Field. Season of Play: July thru November. Ages 5 thru 15. (954) 804-2926. Follow on Facebook.com/plantationwildcats. DIVING SPRINGBOARDCENTRAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, (954) 452-2525. • SPRINGBOARD DIVING TEAM: Ages 5 & up. The Springboard Diving Team is for divers who have been trained in competitive diving through the Swim & Dive program or through Diving Lessons. U.S. Diving Certified Coaches: Paul Breitfeller (2000 Olympic Coach) and Jennifer Floyd. Call

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• PAL RECREATIONAL BASEBALL PROGRAM: Residents $135, Non-Residents $185. Season of Play: February thru June. Registration: November, Ages 5 thru High School, Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm at all Plantation Community Centers. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. plantationlittleleague.com

• PAL FLAG FOOTBALL – RECREATIONAL: Residents $130/NonResidents $180. Season of Play: July – November. Ages: 5 – 14 (Based on Sept 1st Birth date). REGISTRATION: April at all Plantation Community Centers. Participation: Maximum of 3 times ages. plantationﬂagfootball.com. FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Registration Deadline: August 15. Ages 18+. Tuesday nights: $490 per team/10 games & playoffs, $20 late registration fee. (954) 452-2507 or visit www.plantationadultathletics.com.

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& T-BALL PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE Affiliated with Little League Baseball. Ages: 5–18. ONLINE REGISTRATION at www.palsports.org.

• PAL BASKETBALL 10ft. – RECREATIONAL: Ages 13 to 16. Residents $125, Non-Residents $175. Season of Play: February thru May. Registration: November, Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm at all Plantation Community Centers BASKETBALL LEAGUES Registration Deadline: August 15. Ages 18 +. Tuesdays: $540 per team/10 games & playoffs Ages 35+. Sundays: $540 per team/ 10 games & playoffs (954) 452-2507 or visit www.plantationadultathletics.com.

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GOLF JACARANDA GOLF CLUB Jacaranda Golf Club provides the two best golf courses South Florida has to offer. Our East and West championship courses have earned a Four-Star rating in Golf Digest and are host to many PGA, USGA, and FSGA Championship Events. Conveniently located in Plantation, Jacaranda is a semi-private club also specializing in organizing charity tournaments and corporate outings. We’ve just last year completed a multi-million dollar course renovation including new greens, bunkers & driving range, so come relax and play a few rounds. And while you’re here check out our various membership and rewards programs including our popular Jac Access card! For information, call (954) 474-8998 or visit our website at jacarandacountryclub.com.

PLANTATION EQUESTRIAN CENTER 1451 NW 118th Avenue, Plantation, (954) 476-4316. jcannon@plantation.org. Facility hours: Thursday – Monday 8:00am –Dusk, Tuesday & Wednesday closed. Two stables that house 96 stalls, each with its own wash rack, one lighted main ring and two additional show rings, two practice rings (one lighted), turn-out game, as well as the other players. Recreational teams will travel to compete against other teams in the South Florida Youth Lacrosse League. Boys and girls teams U7, U9, U11, U13 and U15 – approximately 25 kids per team. Teams will practice twice per week, with games on Saturdays. Practices and home games will be held at Pop Travers Park. Registration begins in November. FEES: $235/Residents, $285/Non-residents. Visit facebook.com/plantationpatriotslacrosse or email ph@plantationlacrosse.com.

PLANTATION PRESERVE GOLF COURSE & CLUB 7050 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, (954) 585-5020. Beginning golfers and seasoned pros will be challenged by the 18-hole championship golf course, approximately 7,000 yards in length playing to a par 72. Every hole has been constructed with 5 sets of tee boxes, allowing players to set their own level of difficulty. At this public facility, everyone will enjoy a country club atmosphere with country club service! Driving Range, Lessons, Memberships, Public Daily Golf. Pro Shop: 7 days 7:00am - 6:00pm; Driving Range: Friday-Sunday, TuesdayWednesday 7:00am – 6:00pm; Monday & Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm. Restaurant (954) 585-5020.

CHAMPS SPORTS Train with only the best at Champs Sports Homefield. We’re partnering with local orgs near Pembroke Pines 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.

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GOLF ACADEMY AT PLANTATION PRESERVE Ages 6–15 & ADULTS. PGA professionals Barry Fitzpatrick, Nick Pincket and Chris Granger are providing the finest clinics, private instruction and Junior golf programs in South Florida. They will be running camps all season long for your child to advance his or her game. They also offer adult education classes and private video instruction. Barry Fitzpatrick, PGA: (954) 914-3737; Nick Pincket, PGA: (954) 588-3417; Chris Granger, PGA: (954) 383-7932.

2022October-AugustMid|58Issue|DirectoryActivities&SportsPlantation trail riding, a petting zoo, family gatherings, birthday parties, corporate & holiday events, day camps & more! Create unforgettable memories at Family Horse Academy! (786) 413-6586. www.familyhorseacademy.com. Follow us on FaceBook/FamilyHorseAcademy. 4X4 STABLES The friendly staff, the beautiful, well-trained horses, the educated coaches, and the lovely countryfield atmosphere is what makes 4x4 STABLES unique. At the Beautiful location in Southwest Ranches we are here at your service with Riding lessons, Therapeutic Riding, Couching, Boarding Services, Parties, Corporate Events, Weddings, Birthday Party, Season Camps, Summer Camp, Trail Rides and more! We look forward to seeing you at 4x4 STABLES where we can share our love of horses with you. Hablamos español. 14101 Luray Road, Southwest Ranches 33330. (754) 368-3009.

paddock areas. KICKBALL ADULT CO-ED KICKBALL Registration Deadline: August 15. Ages 18+. Thursdays $350 per team / 8 games & playoffs. $20 late registration. (954) 452-2507 or plantationadultathletics.com. LACROSSE PLANTATION LACROSSE All levels and beginners welcomed. Focusing on giving players of all skill levels a quality learning experience and an opportunity to have fun playing lacrosse. Players work on agility, conditioning, teamwork, and the skills necessary to play lacrosse. They are taught to respect the

ENCORE DANCE STUDIO Encore Dance Theatre has been welcoming dance enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for over 30 combined years. Our students develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident & conscientious young adults who share their talents with the community. Encore offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Ballroom, Acro, Pointe, Hip-Hop, summer camps, performance teams and much more! Located in The Shoppes at Sawgrass 3461 Hiatus Road, Sunrise. (954) 746-0822, www.encoredancetheatre.com.

EQUESTRIANRIDINGHORSEBACK& FAMILY HORSE ACADEMY 6311 Melaleuca Road Southwest Ranches 33330. Located at a beautiful ranch in Southwest Ranches, Family Horse Academy offers children and adults a variety of activities including: horse-back riding,

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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.

• PAL SOCCER – RECREATIONAL: Residents $140 / NonResidents/$190. Registration: August 2022, Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm at all Plantation Community Centers. Season of Play: November thru February. Ages 6 thru 17. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages.

CITY OF SUNRISE SMART START SOCCER Age 3-5. September 7-October 12, Wednesdays, 6:00PM-7:00PM. Cost: $35 for Sunrise residents, $60 for non-residents. This introductory program prepares children for organized soccer. Families receive a Smart Start soccer ball, and parents practice skills with their child. City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department, 10610 W Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise 33351. (954) 747-4600. www.sunriseﬂ.gov.

GOJU KARATE Ages 6 & Up. Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. USA Goju is a traditional Japanese style of karate consisting of hardstyle techniques and soft style techniques. Encompasses the traditional aspects of Japanese martial art while introducing the student to a wide variety of reality self-defense and street-smart technologies. Much emphasis is put into developing our children both mentally and physically. Teaches self-discipline, self-confidence, self-control and a competitive spirit that allows the individual to become all they can be. Instructor: Michelle Ratthe, (954) 328-2747. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Residents $55/month/2 classes per week, Non-residents $65/month/2 classes per week.

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TAE KWON DO / KARATE CLASSES Ages 5 & Up. Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. Taekwondo is the art of hand and foot fighting. It is an ancient Korean martial art that has evolved into a modern international Olympic sport. Through training, one can achieve harmony of mind and body, mental and physical discipline, self-control, self-confidence, humility, reduction of stress and the art of defending oneself unarmed.

Ages 16+. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis played on a badminton - sized court with special pickleball paddles. The ball used is similar to a whifﬂe ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to be challenged. Courts Open for Organized Play: M, W, F, 7:00pm, T-Th, 8:30am – 10:00am and Sat, 8:00am – 10:00am, Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. Courts are located on the converted east roller hockey rink #4. For information, call Veltri Tennis Center at (954) 513-3540.

• PAL SOCCER CLINIC – RECREATIONAL: Ages: 4 and 5. FEES: Residents $110 / Non-Residents $160. Registration: August 2022, Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm at all Plantation Community Centers.

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RUGBY OKAPI WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Join the largest Rugby Club in Florida! From 6 years old to Adult Teams. Season runs from October 1st 2022 to May 2023. Open registration during the season. Youth, Middle School, High School and Adult Rugby. No experience necessary, all level players accepted. Try Rugby! Training and Home pitch Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. For more information visit us www.okapiwanderersrugby.com or send us an email to info@okapiwanderersrugby.com. SOCCER

PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS Our mission at Premier Martial Arts Plantation is to provide the skills needed to help our students succeed in life such as confidence, focus, self-esteem, and physical well-being. We will encourage and motivate our students to be the best they can be, but not to feel pressured to compete with others. We will strive to make our communities better and stronger. We reinforce solid character development in students of all ages and constantly strive to maintain our commitment by leading by example. We will make our communities stronger one Black Belt at a time! Located at 877 N. Nob Hill Road in Plantation. Call (954) 440-2980 or visit premiermartialarts.com/plantation.

Instructor: Dr. Steve Preddie M.Ed. Monthly. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays Thursdays. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Residents $70/month, Non-Residents $80/month. Trial class: $20.

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CITY OF SUNRISE YOUTH RECREATION SOCCER Age 4-17. Register by: September 9. Season: October-January. Cost: $75 for Sunrise residents, $110 for non-residents. Team jersey, shorts and socks provided. Have fun and be active in a non-competitive environment! City of Sunrise Leisure Services Department, 10610 W Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise 33351. (954) 747-4600. www.sunriseﬂ.gov/youthsports.

• PAL GIRLS RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL: Visit www.palsoftball.com.

Season of Play: December – February. Participation: 2 times per week, Friday night and Saturday morning

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CENTRAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, (954) 452-2525, www.Plantation.org. Two Olympic size pools, each 50 meters by 25 yards. POOL HOURS: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am-2:00pm, Holidays: 10:00am-2:00pm. Memberships Available or Daily Gate Fees Apply.

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• PAL SOCCER (EAGLES) – TRAVEL: AGES: 8–17. Residents $300 – $700, Non-Residents $350 – $750. Tryouts (boys & girls) begin in May at Central Park. Season: Year-Round. Registration: Online in June.

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• GROUP SWIM LESSONS: Plantation’s swim program follows the curriculum of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, which offers training for all ages, infant through adult. All courses are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI). Class schedule and fees are subject to change. Call the Aquatic Complex office for our class schedule.

February - May. Registration: November, Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 8:00pm and Fridays 9:00am3:00pm at all Plantation Community Centers. Register Online at parks.plantation.org. FEES: Residents $125 / Non-residents $175. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. • PAL PRESSURE GIRLS TRAVEL SOFTBALL: Visit www.plantationpressure.com. Ages 7 - 18, Year-Round. Residents $125 / Non-residents $175. Teams usually hold tryouts in January and February and again in August, or on an as-needed basis. Registration in November. ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Registration Deadline: August 15. Adults 18+. Monday (Co-ed), Tuesdays (Divisions 1, 2, 3 & 4), Sunday mornings. $528 per team/10 games & playoffs. (954) 452-2507 or www.plantationadultathletics.com.

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WOMEN’S OVER 40 RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE Games are played 8v8, on turf on Friday evenings at 7pm at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. The level of play is recreational, and beginners are welcome. Games are played with FIFA rules minus the offsides rule. Individuals only; no team sign-ups. Cost is $100 per person. For further information, please call or text Alicia Poole at (954) 554-1198.

Non-structured walks will take place in the lake area at Central Park. Distance maps will be posted so you can track your progress. Simply fill out a registration form at Central Park’s front desk. Once you are registered, your name will appear on a weekly sheet. Just post your mileage and we will keep track for you each week. FREE. (954) 452-2510. Central Park: Monday-Friday, sun-up until 9:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, sun-up until sundown. Volunteer Park, Monday-Saturday, 8:00am-sundown.

WALKING CLUB Meet new people and stay healthy at the same time. Come join your fellow walkers for this free activity at Central Park or Volunteer Park.

ENCORE DANCE THEATRE Encore Dance Theatre has been welcoming dance enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels for over 30 combined years. Our students develop important life skills, learning to be respectful, confident & conscientious young adults who share their talents with the community. Encore offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Ballroom, Acro, Pointe, Hip-Hop, summer camps, performance teams and much more! Located in The Shoppes at Sawgrass 3461 Hiatus Road, Sunrise. (954) 746-0822. www.encoredancetheatre.com.

• ADULT CLINICS: Beginner: Wednesday: 7:00pm-8:30pm | Friday: 7:00pm-8:30pm | Saturday: 10:30am-12:00pm. Intermediate/ Advanced: Monday - Thursday: 7:00pm- 8:30pm | Saturday: 9:00am-10:30am | Sunday: 9:00am-10:30am. $25/Clinic.

TENNIS VELTRI TENNIS CENTER 9101 NW 2nd St., Central Park, Plantation. (954) 513-3540. tennisfrontdesk@plantation.org. Featuring 26 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and 2 lighted hard courts. Courts are reserved on the hour and half hour basis. Daily court fees or memberships available for residents & non-residents. Winter, Spring & Summer Camps available.

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00am-9:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm. Holidays: 8:00am-5:00pm. Special Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s) 8:00am-12:00pm.

• ORANGE BALL: Ages 7 - 9. Monday - Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 10:00am-11:00am, $18/day, $64/once a week, $128/twice a week, $192/three times a week.

• GREEN BALL (Intermediate): Ages 9 - 13. Wednesday & Friday 4:30pm - 6:00pm. $30/day, $100/ once a week, $200 twice a week, $300/three times a week.

• AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES: The Plantation Aquatic Complex offers various aquatic certification courses. We offer Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers and First Aid course, the Lifeguard Review course, the Water Safety Instructor course, the Lifeguard Instructor course, and the Lifeguard Instructor/ Instructor Trainer Review Course. Courses throughout the year, to register contact aquatic front desk: (954) 452-2525.

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your performing art’s 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.

• COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM: United States Swimming competitive swim team for ages 5 & up. Swimmers must demonstrate their ability to comfortably complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke. All coaches are USA Swimming, CPR and Safety Training Certified. Practices range from 5-8 practices per week depending on group placement. All swimmers are USA Swimming Registered. Call (954) 452-2526 or visit www.swimpst.com.

• MASTERS SWIMMING: United States Masters Swimming team for competitive swimmers and triathletes 18 & Over. Practices are held Monday-Thursday 6:30-8 pm and Saturday Mornings 9:30am-11am. Coached by USA Swimming registered coaches. Call (954) 452-2526 or visit www.swimpst.com.

• RED BALL: Ages 4 - 6. Monday - Friday, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Saturday, 9:00am - 10:00am, $18/day, $64/once a week, $128/ twice a week, $192/three times a week.

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• WATER FITNESS: The water fitness class is a transitional depth/shallow water group class focusing on cardiovascular conditioning, strength and ﬂexibility training. The water instructor uses a variety of training formats including HIIT (high intensity interval training), Tabata, circuit training and formats for a complete workout. classes are geared for beginner to advanced. No swimming skills are needed. SENIORS WELCOME. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:00 am-12 Noon at the Plantation Aquatic Complex. Daily & Monthly Passes Available.

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FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Noted as “One of Twelve Great Children’s Theatres Across the U.S.” by Backstage.com, Florida Children’s Theatre offers classes, productions, and camps for ages 4-18 in creative drama, acting, musical theatre and circus arts. FLCT produces a full season of shows that are open to students in grades 2-12, by audition. See website for current shows and audition information. FLCT is currently located at Broward College Central Campus in Davie and offers select classes at the Galleria Mall. (954) 763-6882, www.FLCT.org.

• GREEN/YELLOW BALL (Intermediate): Ages 9 - 13. Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm, $30/day, $100/ once a week, $200 twice a week, $300/three times a week.

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.cominfo@chessartkids.com (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562.

• VanGoGo Art Adult Workshop: One Saturday a Month, 1:00PM-3:00PM. Students create a seasonal piece each month using a variety of materials. $39/ workshop. Call for details.

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Starting August 22. No Class September 5. Last Class October 17. Recital October 21. Residents: $60; Non-Residents: $70.

• KIDS DAY OFF CAMPS: Held at Central Park for ages 5 -11. Bring the kids for a wide variety of activities planned for non-school days. Bring a bag lunch and a drink. Extra drinks are available for purchase. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Registration is held at Plantation Central Park two weeks prior to the event. Program is 7:30 am- 6:00pm, Activities 9am-4pm. Upcoming dates: Monday, 9/26; Wednesday, 10/5; Friday, 10/21; Tuesday, 11/8; Friday, 11/11. Residents: $30/ Day Non-residents: $55/ Day. Extra fee for same day registration. (954) 452-2512.

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

CITY OF PLANTATION ART CLASSES Plantation Community Center – 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. VanGoGo Arts Painting Lessons. Register at the Plantation Community Center. (407) 227-5064, www.vangogoarts.com or email vangogoartsusa@yahoo.com. Students will explore a variety of artists, art processes and materials such as drawing & painting, screen printing, clay, paper art and more. All supplies are included. Classes offered:

YOUNG THESPIANS CLUB Ages 12-17. Location: Central Park (Last 2 Weeks and recital will take place at Volunteer Park). Time: 6:00-7:30 PM. Your teen will play fun improv games while also learning key acting skills such as character development, memorization, and teamwork. Throughout the session, teens will be working together to learn and practice scenes that they will perform for their recital at the end of the session. 8-week session.

FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATRE Noted as “One of Twelve Great Children’s Theatres Across the U.S.” by Backstage.com, Florida Children’s Theatre offers classes and camps for ages 4-18 in acting, musical theatre, circus, voice, performance, and dance as well as private coaching, including BFA audition prep. Additionally, FLCT produces a full season of shows that are open to students in grades 2-12, by audition. Upcoming: Mama Mia! FLCT is currently located at Broward College Central Campus in Davie and offers select classes at the Galleria Mall. (954) 763-6882, www.FLCT.org.

MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY & SCIENCE When school is out, Camp Discovery is in! Located at 401 SW Second Street in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale, Camp Discovery at MODS is the safe, fun way to introduce your child to STEM learning. Camp programs promise interactive, hands-on exploration that gets campers’ minds thinking and their hands tinkering. Visit mods.org/campdiscovery or email booking@mods.org for upcoming dates.

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• AGES 8 - 15: Thursdays 5:00PM-6:30PM. Children will explore the process of painting and the composition while having fun. Paint mixing, color theory, value and composition. Residents: $125/4 weeks, Non-Residents: $135/4 weeks.

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There’s always something happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) located at 401 SW Second Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale! Discover stimulating STEM activities, exciting exhibit exploration, super science shows and wild animal encounters, and mind-blowing Makerspace activities across 150,000 square feet of interactive fun. Experience a spectacular IMAX documentary film on the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. For more information, please visit mods.org/summercamp. MODS is open every day of the year excluding Thanksgiving, one day in the fall and one day in the spring for private Museum events. Hours are 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday 12pm - 5pm. Call (954) 467-6637 or visit mods.org. All are welcome at MODS!

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your needs in the performing arts. Our After-School program is an annual tuition program that offers a significant discount over the standard class rate. It is designed for students looking for a complete and well-rounded performing arts education. BKS follows the Broward County Public Schools calendar so classes are held on days public schools are in session. BKS also offers Camps, Dance Competition and holds auditions for musicals throughout the year. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

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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.usinfo@chessartkids.com (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771.

• VanGoGo Art Kids Workshop (Ages 8-12): One Saturday a Month, 1:00PM-3:00PM. Students create a seasonal piece each month using a variety of materials. $29/ workshop. Call for details.

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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! After School Programs: Montessori Academy, Imagine Charter School at Weston, Montessori Institute of Broward and Everglades Elementary School. Community Centers: Parkland, Doral, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Miramar, Boca Raton, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Stuart. Private lessons: Pembroke Isles, The Ridges, Tournaments and Challenges. We also offer Virtual Lesson. to website. www.chessforkids.us, info@chessartkids.com (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771. that instructor as 6505:45pm - 6:45pm. Central Park. Non-residents: $130/month ($50 and preschoolers, ages birth to 5 years and the grownups who love them. www.miamikidsmusic.com. Monday 5:30PM - 6:15PM; Friday 9:30 AM - 10:15AM; Friday 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Residents:t $75/4 weeks/1 child/1 parent and additional child $65; Non-Residents: $85/4 weeks/1 child/1 parent and additional child $75. Trial Class: $20. Additional $50 material fee must be paid to instructor before the first day of class. Can be paid online via www.musictogetherwithlaurie.com.

GOLISANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES Founded in 2002, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) celebrates children’s natural curiosity. CMON is a fun and playful space created for a serious reason—to enrich children’s lives through educational play and experiences. From the hands-on Art Studio to the interactive Race to Space exhibit, there is always something new for children to discover at CMON. Come visit us today! 15080 Livingston Road, Naples. (239) 514-0084. www.cmon.org.

• C.A.R.E. (Cooking, Art, Reading, Enrichment) AGES 5-8: Join us for C.A.R.E. as we explore books from various authors and create a tasty treat and a craft that relates to the story of the week. The stories will focus on phonics, ﬂuency, phonemic awareness, vocabulary and comprehension. Children will also work with various art mediums and tools in a hands-on learning environment to create projects that relate to the story. For more information call 954-7972180. Classes run September through May, the first and second Saturdays of the month. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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/.

NATUREQUEST Ages 4-8. Get out and discover your parks in a new and exciting way with your little one! Each week we will be meeting at one of our wonderful parks in Plantation. Once you are there you can join in on a mini-nature lesson, activity, or walk for 90 minutes of nature-based fun. Activities may include searching for live animals, finding hidden treasures, or discovering animal knickknacks. Bring your sense of adventure and we’ll bring the rest! We recommend packing a lunch and staying after the program to enjoy a picnic in your local parks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Residents: $7.50 parent/child pair; Non-Residents: $10 parent/child pair. Dates: 9/14 Liberty Tree Park 3:00PM - 4:30PM; 10/1 Liberty Tree Park 10:00AM - 11:30AM; 10/12 Jacaranda Lakes Park 3:00PM - 4:30PM; 10/29 Central Park 10:00AM - 11:30AM. For details call (954) 452-2510.

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• RHYTHM KIDS AGES 4 - 12: Fun-filled Rhythm Kids® classes from Music Together naturally support your big kid’s (age 4-8) rhythm development and help them prepare for formal music lessons. Classroom activities like drumming engage children as they solo, work in ensembles, play new patterns, and improvise. All of this supports your child’s social and listening skills, self-expression, and self-confidence like only music can.Resident: $75/4 Week Session and additional child: $65, Non-Resident: $85/4-Week Session and additional child: $75. Additional $50 material fee must be paid to instructor before the first day of class. Can be paid online via www. musictogetherwithlaurie.com. Students will also need to purchase their own Djembe drum to use in class and at home. Discounted drum sources available through instructor.

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annual fee). DEVELOPMENTCHILDHOOD CLASSES AT PLANTATION COMMUNITY CENTER 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. (954) 797-2180. • MUSIC TOGETHER: Plantation Community Center, Birth to 5 years. Music Together is an internationally recognized parent-child music program for infants, toddlers,

CHESS CLUB AT PLANTATION CENTRAL PARK Ages 5-13. Chess is a game

you learn techniques to help you improve. Class is designed for beginners. Monthly. For more information call (954)

CITY OF PLANTATION

www.encoredancetheatre.com.

• TIPPI TOES HIP-HOP/JAZZ: Ages 6-12. Using popular and current music the students start learning dances and choreography quickly as well as learning various dance elements. Our version of hip hop/pop dance is extremely tasteful and clean and our priority is offering age-appropriate material. *Athletic Attire Required. Wednesdays 6:00PM - 6:45PM. Residents: $180; Non-Residents:$190. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510.

DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE EN POINTE DANCEWEAR BOUTIQUE Come experience a unique dancewear boutique offering the best collection of dancewear apparel in South Florida from top brands such as Bloch, Nikolay, Suffolk, Capezio, RP and more. Our mission is to lead the dance community through innovation, education, inclusion, and sustainability. En Pointe understands and embraces the dancer within everyone, no matter their age, ethnicity, identity, shape, and ability. 13081 W. Sunrise Blvd. Sunrise, FL. 33323. (954) 707-0001. Guitar). BKS offers a wide variety of dance classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop and Contemporary. Additionally, our award winning Dance Competition team has been competing and winning awards at regional, national, and world competitions for over a decade. BKS also offers an After-School Program, Camps, and holds auditions for musicals throughout the year. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

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• TIPPI MINI BALLET, TAP & JAZZ: Ages 2.5 - 4 yrs. This class incorporates an even mix of ballet, tap & jazz during the 45-minute class time using high-energy music. Your ballerina will have a blast learning basic dance techniques while using their imagination and building confidence. *Ballet Slippers Recommended (**Tap shoes recommended only at studio location). Thursdays: 5:15PM - 6:00PM. Residents: $180; Non-Residents: $190. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510.

• TINY TOES TODDLER AND ME: Ages 18 months – 3 yrs. Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps are introduced to boys and girls in a fun, friendly and positive manner during this 30 minute class. Mom, dad or another loved one participates in the class along with the little dancer. We will enjoy watching these dancers learn and grow through the year! *Athletic Attire or Ballet Attire Recommended. Wednesdays 5:15PM - 5:45PM. Residents: $155; Non-Residents: $165. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510.

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• TIPPI JUNIOR BALLET, TAP & JAZZ: Ages 5 - 8 years. This class incorporates an even mix of ballet, tap & jazz during the 45-minute class time using high-energy music. Your ballerina will have a blast improving dance techniques while using their imagination and building confidence. *Ballet Slippers Recommended. Thursdays 6:15PM - 7:00PM. Residents: $180; Non-Residents: $190. 10-week program. (954) 452-2510.

CITY OF PLANTATION LATIN DANCE CLASS Don’t miss your chance to learn how to dance! Salsa, Bachata, ChaCha, Swing Dancing and more! Classes are led by NDT Certified Ballroom Instructor Lidia Dumenigo at Central Park’s Multipurpose Building. Fridays, August 26 – October 28 (10 Weeks). Beginner Class: 6:15 – 7:15 PM. Intermediate class: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. $140; Non$150; Trial Class Available for $15. No partner required. (954) 452-2510.

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NEEDSSPECIAL P.A.L. DYNAMITES The P.A.L. Dynamite program is a sports program for Broward County persons with special needs, both physical and mental, ages 5 – 24. Contact league director Luz M. Sementelli at (954) 270-4455.

• Saturday, Sept 17th Parents’ Night Out: Fall Festival 6:30pm - 11pm PMA is having another Parents’ Night Out! Come and bring your kids for a night of fall fun! They will play games, eat pizza, watch a fun movie and play for prizes! For only $30, your child can join in the autumn fun! They will be begging to come back! 877 N Nob Hill Rd, 33324 www.premiermartialarts.com/plantation954-440-2980

ROBOTICS

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RUTH STAPLES – MUSIC TEACHER Give your child the gift of Music! A well-rounded music education is a gift that will last a lifetime. Piano playing is a fun and an educational experience for your future. With over 28 years of teaching all ages and all levels in the Plantation area. Lessons are a ½ hour weekly and rates are affordable. By appointment only, call for more information (954) 687-6087 or (954) 424-0077.

• Saturday, August 13th Parents’ Night Out: Mad Scientist 6:30pm - 11pm Did you know that PMA provides a monthly Parents’ Night Out for the public for only $30? This August, kids will become mad scientists! They will create their own experiments as well as play games, have a pizza party, watch a movie and draw for prizes! Now tell me you have a sitter for $5 an hour that will do that! Your kids will be begging to come back! 877 N Nob Hill Rd, 33324 954-440-2980 www.premiermartialarts.com/plantation

SNAPOLOGY Ages 4–12. Children explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors with drills or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time. Instructor: Airam, (954) 8647590. Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 6:15pm. Residents $105/month. Non-Residents $115/month. Trial Class: $25. Held at Plantation Community Center.

MUSIC & VOICE BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Ridge Plaza behind The Round Up). Awarded Best After School Program & Best Kids Theater Program, look no further than Broadway Kids Studio for all your needs in the performing arts. 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 holds auditions for musicals throughout the year. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO AGES 6-13. Allow your children to experience the joy of learning to play the piano. Exposure to music may benefit your child’s IQ, reading ability, and stress relief. Available piano or keyboard is needed for daily practice. Some additional lesson materials are needed and available through the instructor, Iliana Kalish, (954) 391-3956. 30-minute lessons each, once a week. Tuesdays: 3:30PM– 6:30 PM; Wednesdays: 3:30PM– 6:30 PM. Residents: $170; Non-Residents: $180. 8-week sessions. NIGHT OUT PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT- PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS

Yes they may argue with you, but limiting screen time for your child is helping them, not harming them. The average child spends between 5-9 hours a day on screen. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends minimal to no screen time for children under the age of 18 months and less than an hour a day for children 2-5. For children 5-17, generally no more than two hours is recommended per day, except for homework. Here are some helpful tools and tips for setting limits and dealing with pushback.

4) Use the Screen Together: When you do allow your child to use screentime, use it with them! Cultivate a curiosity about your child’s online habits. Consider learning the videogames your teen plays. Why do they like Discord or TikTok? This helps you not only build connection and trust but gain awareness regarding the safety of their behavior. When working with youth in our office we often try to gauge their ability to regulate their frustration. When applying rules for your children, those who have a difficult time regulation their emotion during disappointment are often the individuals who present with the most pushback. If their behaviors have already or start to escalate please reach out to a professional for guidance. For further information and support please contact us at 954-288-9393 or email DrYudell@DrYudell.com.

2) Explain your Reasoning: Age seven is considered the average age of reasoning, when children begin to understand the reasons behind rules. Explaining the reasons behind rules and requests yields the best behavior results. Screen time use above two hours in teenagers is associated with lower scores on language and thinking tests, poor sleep, less curiosity, a lack of self-control, and emotional instability. Even more specifically, increased screen time is directly related to higher levels of depression and eating disorders.

3) Fill the Void: If you are going to take away screen time, it’s only fair to supply some replacement behaviors or activity options involving peer connection for your child, especially if they are using the screen to talk to friends. Activities which encourager peer interaction include team sports, gymnastics, drama, tennis, and piano. You might even be more lenient in allowing your child to hang out with neighbors or come with you to the gym. We need to replace the dopamine “kick” screens provide with some healthy socialization.

Dr. Olivia Carelli & Dr. David Yudell

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Limiting Screen Time for Your Child Actually Helps Them! (Despite the Pushback)

1) Make it Foolproof: Use an application on their phones and Ipads that automatically shuts down application use after two hours. This can prevent arguing and the need to physically remove their phone, which can feel like punishment or turn into arguments. Applications to consider using include unGlue, Norton Family, and Canopy.

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• CONCUSSION CLINIC: Whether it’s a sports-related or non-sportsrelated concussion or mild traumatic brain injury, count on us to deliver quality, coordinated care. We help navigate and expedite appointments with the right pediatric specialists to meet your child’s needs: Our team include physicians and therapists with specialties in Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation andPediatric Neurosurgery. Call (954) 538-5566 or visit JDCH.com/concussion. Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Wellington & Weston.

PROVIDER DIRECTORY

PLANTATION ADULT FITNESS CLASSES

• SENIOR AEROBICS: at the Central Park Multipurpose Building: Monday & Wednesdays - High/Low Aerobics with Body Sculpt (55+) 9:30am - 10:30am, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - Low Impact Aerobics (55+) 8:15am - 9:15am. Thursdays - Zumba For All (55+) - 9:30am - 10:30am. Residents: Daily/ $7; 8-Visit Pass/ $18. NonResidents: Daily/ $10; 8-Visit Pass/ $25.

FLAMINGO PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Conveniently located in Pembroke Pines, Flamingo Pediatric Dentistry is a welcoming practice for children of all ages. Dr. Godoy and her team strive to make every child’s dental visit a positive and comfortable experience! Dr. Godoy is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist originally from Venezuela, she and her team speak English and Spanish ﬂuently. Their goal is for their patients to learn the importance of oral health, to feel confident when coming to the dentist and to build long lasting relationships. Flamingo Pediatric Dentistry specializes in caring for children, adolescents and children with special health care needs. Their office offers digital X-rays and state-of-the-art equipment and they make every experience a fun one for all their patients! Call (954) 435-5900 to schedule your appointment soon! They accept most insurances as well as care credit! www.ﬂamingopediatricdentistry.

DENTISTRY ORTHODONTICS& SUPER SMILES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS Super Smiles is a family-owned practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry for children, teens and special needs patients and orthodontics for children and adults in need of braces or Invisalign. Our gentle and caring staff is parent trusted and patient approved. Our office strives to make your visit an exciting and rewarding experience as every patient deserves a super smile. Ask us about our new patient specials for pediatric dentistry and our complimentary orthodontics consultation. We offer evening hours & Saturday appointments. Offering two convenient locations in Plantation. Tower Shops 815 S. University Drive #100 & 10189 Cleary Blvd. #201. Call to schedule your appointment today! (954) 473-6901. www.supersmilesﬂ.com.

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FITNESS & WEIGHT LOSS

FACILITIES & PROGRAMS

BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER Located in Fort Lauderdale, our 716-bed facility includes a team of medical professionals and physicians who are dedicated to delivering compassionate and quality care. Broward Health Medical Center is home to virtually every medical specialty, including: a Joint Replacement Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Transplant Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cardiovascular Services and more. It also houses a 10,000 square-foot-fitness facility. Broward Health Fitness Center offers a variety of classes including spinning and yoga. (954)355-4400. BrowardHealth.org/BHMC. 1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. www.browardhealth.org/locations/browardhealth-medical-center.

EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE & SUPPORT GROUPS

• SENIOR AEROBICS: at the Jim Ward Community Center: Mondays & Saturdays: Ageless Grace* (62+) 11:00am - 12:00pm. TuesdaysThursdays: Gentle Aerobics* (62+) 9:30am - 10:30am. Fridays: Functional Fitness* (62+) 9:30am - 10:30am. *Must be a Plantation resident and 62 years old and older to participate. FREE (954) 585-2344.

• ZUMBA: Central Park & Plantation Community Center. Ages 18 & up. Instructor: Elka Ferreira (954) 270-0358. Plantation Community Center: Monday & Wednesday, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, and Saturdays healing Power of Play, creating an environment where kids can be kids and parents are partners in care. We provide a comprehensive scope of children’s services through our inpatient and outpatient programsfrom minor illnesses to some of the most complex medical conditions. Our advanced facility is staffed 24 hours a day by a major league team of pediatric specialists, and specialty-trained nurses and ancillary support staff. In addition, young patients are treated by one of the largest, diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region. For all of these reasons and more, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has earned the distinction of being the leading children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

DR. DAVID YUDELL & ASSOCIATES, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Our private practice office is available for confidential and professional help. All individual, couples, families and/or groups are welcome. We specialize in children, adults and families, offering educational testing as well as therapeutic services. Services include educational testing such as GIFTED PLACEMENT, ADD & ADHD, ACT & SAT accommodations, academic deficits, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. We also offer help for those dealing with stress, grief & loss, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, substance abuse, fears & phobias or depression. Please call our office to discuss your needs. We are conveniently located in Coral Springs, and Plantation. (954) 288-9393. www.DrYudell.com.

11:30am - 12:30pm. Trial class $10. Residents: $75/10 weeks/2 classes per week. Non-Residents: $85/10 weeks/2 classes per week. Residents: $40/10 weeks/1 class per week. Non-Residents: $50/10 weeks/1 class per week. FITNESS CLASSES AT PLANTATION COMMUNITY CENTER 5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. Silver Sneaker Aerobics Classes: Ages 55+. Free for Silver Sneakers and a nominal fee for others. Residents: Daily/ $7, 8-Visit Pass/ $18. Non-Residents: Daily/ $10, 8-Visit Pass/ $25. Contact Lola at (954) 608-3976. • Monday - Senior Circuit: 9:00am - 10:00am. • Tuesday - Dance Fit: 9:00am - 10:00am. • Wednesday - Yoga Stretch: 9:00am - 10:00am. • Thursday - Chair Exercise: 9:00am - 10:00am. HEALTH SERVICES & IMMUNIZATIONS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD COUNTY Family Public Health Services: Birth Certificates, Immunizations, Children’s Dental, KidCare, WIC, Adult Specialty Dental, Family Planning, Health Education, HIV Prevention/Testing and more. (954) 467-4705 or www.broward.ﬂoridahealth.gov. HOSPITALS & URGENT CARE FACILITIES JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood 33021. (954) 265-5324. JDCH.com. • CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: A full-service, patient- and family-centered care hospital. Inspired by those we care for, we believe in the

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HEALTH SERVICES & IMMUNIZATIONS

2022October-AugustMid|58Issue|DirectoryActivities&SportsPlantation 39FAMILYHEALTHSALAH FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL Located in Fort Lauderdale at Broward Health Medical Center and in Coral Springs at Broward Health Coral Springs. Our locations offer newborns, children, and adolescents the most advanced, familycentered care including: 24-Hour Pediatric Emergency Department & Speedy Care, Child Life & Expressive Therapy teams, Comprehensive Nutritional Health Support, Pediatric Cancer Services, Sickle Cell Program, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Acute Care & Pediatric Medical/Surgical Treatment, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Surgical Services and Pediatric Sedation. 1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale / 3000 Coral Hills Drive, Coral www.browardhealth.org/locations/salah-foundation-childrens-hospital.Springs.

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Family

Health Services:

• PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & [U18] SPORTS MEDICINE: Meeting the needs of the pediatric & adolescent population with orthopedic injuries ranging from scoliosis and spinal deformities, bone tumors, fractures, hand injuries and upper extremity conditions, limb lengthening & deformities, hip injuries & hip disorders, concussions, sports & dance injuries and much more, your child will be cared for by fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons and physicians: Dr. Michael Jofe, Dr. Randolph Cohen, Dr. Neal McNerney, Dr. Stephen Storer, Dr. Jeremy Frank, Dr. Eric Eisner, Dr. Matthew Fazekas, Dr. Michael Dressing, Dr. Andrew Gupta, Dr. Michael Aversano & Dr. Stephen Plachta who combined have over 75 years’ experience. We provide a full spectrum of care, with diagnostic imaging by pediatric radiologists and technologists, anesthesia care by board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists and rehabilitation by licensed and doctorate level physical therapists. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 South Florida’s BEST children’s hospital for Orthopedics, for the 4th year in a row. Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Wellington & Weston. JDCH.com/Ortho.

services.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD COUNTY Public Birth Certificates, Immunizations, Children’s Dental, KidCare, WIC, Adult Specialty Dental, Family Planning, Health Education, HIV Prevention/Testing and more. (954) 467- 4705 or www.broward.ﬂoridahealth.gov.

WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC CENTER Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Wellington & Weston. (954) 265-6300.

• PERFORMING ARTS & DANCE MEDICINE PROGRAM: Dance is a complex physical commitment that requires holistic treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Physicians and physical therapists from the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Center specialize in caring for youth and young adult dancers and performing artists. We apply a comprehensive evaluation from nutrition, bone health, and sports psychology in addition to management of acute injuries. Our experts specialize in the assessment and treatment of performance-related injuries. With experience caring for company dancers from the Boston Ballet and Boston Conservatory, we cater to the unique discipline of dance biomechanics, ﬂexibility, strength deficits, injury prevention and pointe readiness. Young dancers can expect full evaluation, diagnostics and treatment of all injuries. JDCH.com/Dance.

An award-winning 250-bed hospital recognized for providing a wide array of We offer 24-hour comprehensive medical, surgical and diagnostic oncology, cardiology and emergency care. offer the latest in minimally invasive spine and colorectal Westside Regional is also certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the ACHA, and the hospital has also received its Thrombectomy Capable Center certification from the Joint Commission. Our outstanding staff, includes physicians, specialists and employees, all of whom place importance in making their patients feel welcome and comfortable. (954) 473-6600, or www.westsideregional.com.

JDCH.com/Rehab. (954) 265-4000.

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County funds over one hundred programs that support one in three children and their families county wide. Programs include: helping expectant mothers deliver healthy babies, providing safe and affordable childcare services, helping to keep youth out of the juvenile justice system, assist aging foster care youth to find housing and employment, assist grandparents and relative caregivers in finding support, assisting the special needs youth population to become contributing members of the community and much more. (954) 377-1000 or www.cscbroward.org.

VETERINARY & PET SERVICES

PEDIATRICIANS

• PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy services and much more. Serving the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients – Our therapists specialize in the treatment of infants and children with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological deficits, sensory and auditory processing disorders, and developmental delay. Locations: Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines & Wellington.

Locations in Miramar, Coral Springs & Wellington. (954) 538-5500.

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL REHABILITATION CENTER

• [U18] SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES: Helping meet the unique sports injury prevention and treatment needs of children and adolescents. Every patient treated at [U18] receives one-on-one individualized sports physical therapy care provided by highly experienced orthopedic physical therapists. Our patients have our undivided attention, which can help improve outcomes. Our facilities are tailored specifically for the young athlete.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

SPEECH, PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL

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Dr. Rebecca Ohayon is a solo practitioner providing AAP-recommended pediatric care in a warm, loving environment. Dr. Rebecca Ohayon is a board-certified pediatrician and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She been practicing general pediatrics since 2006 in South Florida. She has a special interest in pediatric mental health. Dr. Ohayon is married and a mother of three. Most insurances are accepted. Must be willing to follow the AAP recommended schedule for vaccines. Nights and some weekend hours are available. Accepting New Patients for Well Visits, Sick Visits, Sports Physicals. Come visit our brand, new state-of-the-art office, conveniently located in Hollywood at 4330 Sheridan Street Suite 101. Call us today for your child’s first appointment! (954) 727- 8010 or visit www.allkidzpediatrics.com.

BAPTIST HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION Baptist Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation provides physical therapy and rehabilitation for a wide range of orthopedic and sports medicine injuries. Conveniently located in Plantation, we are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and are located at 1228 South Pine Island Road, Suite 330, inside the Baptist Health Wellness and Medical Complex just north of I-595 and Pine Island Road. For more information, call (786) 308-2000 or visit BaptistHealth.net/Plantation.

ORTHOPEDIC CARE BAPTIST HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC CARE Baptist Health Orthopedic Care is conveniently located in Plantation and offers orthopedic and sports medicine services. You’ll have access to the same level of care as South Florida’s top professional athletes. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are located at 1228 South Pine Island Road, Suite 310, inside the Baptist Health Wellness and Medical Complex just north of I-595 and Pine Island Road. Call (833) 556-6764 or visit BaptistHealth.net/OrthoPlantation to request an appointment or for more information.

THERAPY SERVICES

ALL KIDZ PEDIATRICS

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY We help care for the thousands of homeless animals received each year. Learn about how you can help the homeless animals. (954) 266-6848 or www.humanebroward.com.

NOVEMBER Tuesday, November 8: Employee Planning (no school for students) Friday, November 11: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed Monday - Friday, November 21 - 25: Schools Closed

FEBRUARY Tuesday, February 14: Early Release Day Monday, February 20: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed

The great gift of books, community support, and a school that loudly and proudly celebrates reading, was felt by the entire Peters Elementary community. The books were distributed to the children over the next few days, and our great appreciation will last for years to come. Peters Elementary would like to send enormous thanks to WPLG Local 10 and Vera CadillacBuick GMC of Pembroke Pines for their generosity. The gift of books not only encourages childhood literacy, but opens our children’s imaginations, and fuels big dreams. Peters Elementary School is located at 851 NW 68th Ave, Plantation, FL 33317 and can be reached at (754) 322-7900.

MARCH Thursday, March 16: Early Release Day, End of 3rd Quarter Friday, March 17: Employee Planning (no school for students) Monday - Friday, March 20 - 24: School Spring Break

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Under Mr. Petty’s direction, Plantation High School’s band marched in as the loud drums filled the room. Plantation Middle School cheerleaders marched down the stage stairs adding to the excitement. Peters Elementary Mascot, Pixel, made an appearance expressing our collective gratitude. The Peters PTA had decorated the auditorium with beautiful balloon bouquets and the book tables were draped in pretty red table cloths, waiting to receive the all the student’s books. The children were so excited and loudly participated in the news anchor’s countdown. Once the countdown began, the band played, the cheerleaders cheered, Pixel set off running between the tables, and the children shouted and clapped in excitement. It was a great way to kick off summer reading!

Over the last six years the Big Book drive has collected and distributed over 146,000 books! Having books to give our students two weeks before summer break would keep our Pandas reading all summer long. We encourage our students to read year- round, because we know that readers make great leaders! Being able to provide a book to every child was a great way to celebrate the summer. We quickly planned for Channel 10’s arrival and for the 700 books we were about to receive. On May 26th, the event went off without a hitch. Principal Deutsch and Assistant Principal Johnson called the classes into the Panda Café to welcome in the news team. The children were told they would be on live TV shortly after their arrival, and the buzz began to fill the air.

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Tuesday, August 16: First Day of School

MAY Monday, May 29: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed JUNE Thursday, June 8: Early Release Day, Last Day of School Friday, June 9: Employee Planning (no school for students)

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CALENDAR

AUGUST Tuesday - Monday, August 9 - 15: Employee Planning (no school for students)

OCTOBER Wednesday, October 5: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed Thursday, October 20: Early Release Day, End of 1st Quarter

Broward County Public School Calendar

Friday, October 21: Employee Planning (no school for students)

DECEMBER Monday - Friday, December 26 - 30: Schools Closed

Changes may be made. Visit www.browardschools.com

JANUARY2023 Monday - Friday, January 2 - 6: Schools Closed Thursday, January 12: Early Release Day, End of 2nd Quarter Friday, January 13: Employee Planning (no school for students) Monday, January 16: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed

APRIL Friday, April 7: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed Thursday, April 20: Early Release Day Friday, April 21: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed

O n May 19th, finishing touches were being put on another great school year, at Peters Elementary. The school’s administrators were planning 5th grade progression ceremonies and celebrating our students’ success when Principal Deutsch received an email from WPLG Local 10. The Peters Elementary students were the chosen recipients of this year’s Big Book Drive. Big Book Drive is an event that is co-sponsored by WPLG Local 10 and Vera Cadillac-Buick GMC in Pembroke Pines, the program’s sponsors since 2016.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER Monday, September 5: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed Monday, September 26: Schools and Administrative Offices Closed

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ACADEMIC TESTING DR. DAVID YUDELL & ASSOCIATES, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY private practice office is available for confidential and professional help. All individuals, couples, families and/or groups are welcome. We specialize in children, adults and families, educational testing as well therapeutic educational testing such as GIFTED PLACEMENT, ADD & ADHD, ACT & SAT accommodations, academic deficits, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. We also offer help for those dealing with stress, grief & loss, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, substance abuse, fears & phobias or depression. call our office to discuss your needs. We are conveniently located in Coral Springs and Plantation. (954) 288-9393. www.DrYudell.com.

BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROGRAMSINNOVATIVE

Broward County Public Schools provides a vast selection of unique educational opportunities through magnet and innovative programs. Students in elementary, middle, and high school may discover an enriching program that sparks their interests, talents or academic pursuits. Each thematic program offers rigorous courses and realworld experiences that prepares students for college and careers. Visit browardschools.com/innovativeprograms.

LANGUAGE CLASSES

ESOL – ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

PRIVATE SCHOOLS & PRESCHOOLS NOB HILL ACADEMY Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility. We offer Developmental Programs, Free VPK, After-school Program (pick-up from area schools) and Summer & Winter camps in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 7919270 and Pembroke Pines. (954) 437-3949. OAKS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 1.5 year-old to 5th Grade. We will be accepting registration for the 2022-2023 school year. Our academic program is one that provides an individualized, hands-on learning experience that encourages each child to realize their full potential. In our curriculum includes physical education, Spanish & Art Class.

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Please call to schedule a tour. 8250 Peters Road, Plantation. (954) 473-4400. 7:00am - 6:00pm. www.cleveroaksmontessori.com. Email: info@cleveroaksmontessori.com. Safety Measures: cleaning, sanitizing & disinfecting frequently, and limited traffic through school. TUTORING SERVICES & COACHING HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER Grades K–12. Through a thorough academic evaluation we will pinpoint your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses and tailor a program just for your child. Reading, Math, Writing, Phonics, Study Skills, FSA Prep, HS Entrance Exam Prep, Tutoring in any subject. College SAT/ACT Prep. Locations: Pembroke Pines West (954) 431-4443; Plantation (954) 474-4144. Use code PLFALL22 FOR A $100 EVALUATION. ($195 value).

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BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Jim Ward Community Center. This class is for bilingual members of our community to become proficient in English. For more information call the Plantation Community School at (754) 322-1953. Enrollment and classes are continuous. Classes: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. *Only ESOL.

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It may be hard to hear your child declare their dislike of reading, but there is a reason for it—probably several, in fact. Children who are lacking some of the reading building blocks that are essential for reading fluency and comprehension might find the entire process frustrating and avoid it altogether. What can you do? Make sure your child has the basics down, then help them rediscover reading as an enjoyable pastime. Here are several tips: Read together and pay attention. You might not be an expert in reading instruction, but if you observe your child’s reading, you will pick up what they do well and where they have difficulty. Listen for how they sound out words and word sounds (phonics) and whether they recognize sight words that don’t sound like they are spelled (for example, the). Take note of whether your child recognizes patterns and letter behaviors and decodes words to break down longer words into smaller words. Let your child choose their own reading material. Whatever type of reading material piques your child’s interest, go with it. The more your child picks their own books, the more interested in it they will be. Don’t rule out magazines, comic books, articles, riddles and other forms of reading. Go to the library often and let your child wander. Get the help of the librarian too—they are very familiar with how to engage reluctant readers with the right type of books and other material. Sometimes, it takes finding the right books to engage your child in reading. Try to make reading fun. It’s hard to do when your child has lost interest in reading, but do your best to encourage your child to read and make reading fun. For younger children, try matching words and pictures to work on vocabulary. Play word Bingo and other word games. Read fun and interesting books as a family with hot chocolate or lemonade after dinner a few nights a week. And as much as possible, let your child see you reading and talking about what you read with enthusiasm. Don’t push too hard. To the struggling student, reading feels daunting and stressful. Try to ease your child’s mind a bit by setting small goals—15 minutes a day for starters. Every day that your child reads, encourage them to try reading on their own first. If they get stuck on a word or section, they can always come to you with questions. Establish the habit, but don’t force reading. If there’s a problem, it needs to be addressed before your child will ever embrace reading by choice. When all else fails, read to your child. This might not work with older children, but if your younger child resists reading, read to them instead. Developing that listening comprehension and understanding of language is important. Plus, reading aloud will introduce your child to the joy of getting lost in a good story. Do this as much as you can while your child is still developing their own reading skills.

If your struggling reader doesn’t like reading and you’re not sure how to help, call Huntington at 1-800 CAN LEARN. We’ll do an academic evaluation of your child prior to beginning instruction so that we have a good sense of where your student is and where they should be based on their grade. Once we pinpoint any skill gaps and trouble spots, we’ll develop a personalized learning plan that will help your student succeed.

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2021 SCHOOL GRADE: A PLANTATIONSCHOOLSMIDDLEMIDDLE PRINCIPAL: Tariq D. Qaiyim WEBSITE: browardschools.com/plantationmid 6600 W Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation 33313 PH: 754-322-4100 FAX: 754-322-4185 HOURS: 9:30AM-4:00PM 2021 SCHOOL GRADE: D SEMINOLE MIDDLE PRINCIPAL: Emily A. Gonzalez WEBSITE: browardschools.com/seminole SW 16th Street, 754-323-4200 FAX: 754-323-4285 GRADE: Parinaz browardschools.com/plantationhigh 6901 NW 16th Street,

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PRINCIPAL: Judith E. Pitter WEBSITE: browardschools.com/plantationelem 651 NW 42nd Avenue, Plantation 33317 PH: 754-322-8000 FAX: 754-322-8040

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HOURS: 8:00AM-2:00PM 2021 SCHOOL GRADE: B PLANTATION PARK ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Dr. Ingrid Osgood WEBSITE: browardschools.com/plantationpark 875 SW 54th Avenue, Plantation 33317 PH: 754-323-7150 FAX: 754-323-7190

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PRINCIPAL: Lori Turner WEBSITE: N. Nob Hill Road, Plantation 33324 PH: 754-322-5700 FAX: 754-322-5740 8:00AM-2:00PM SCHOOL GRADE: A MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Marlen Veliz WEBSITE: browardschools.com/mirrorlake NW 72nd Avenue, Plantation 33313 PH: 754-322-7100 FAX: 754-322-7140

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Plantation 33313 PH: 754-322-1850 FAX: 754-322-1980 HOURS: 7:40AM-2:40PM 2021 SCHOOL GRADE: C SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH PRINCIPAL: Christine Henschel WEBSITE: browardschools.com/southplantation 1300 Paladin Way, Plantation 33317 PH: 754-323-1950 FAX: 754-323-2080 HOURS: 8:05AM-3:00PM 2021 SCHOOL GRADE: C CHARTER SCHOOLS IMAGINE SCHOOLS SOUTH CAMPUS PRINCIPAL: Ethiel Calvo-Torres WEBSITE: imagineschoolsatplantation.com 8200 Peters Road, Plantation 33324 PH: 2021HOURS:FAX:954-358-4200954-472-19948:00AM-2:30PMSCHOOLGRADE:A RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF PLANTATION PRINCIPAL: Sheriffee Humphrey WEBSITE: plantationcharter.org 6701 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation 33313 PH: 954 556-9700 FAX: HOURS:954-556-9701K:8:00AM-2:20PM; 1ST - 4TH: 8:00AM2:30PM; 5TH - 8TH: 7:45AM-2:45PM. 2021 SCHOOL GRADE: C SCHOOL INFORMATION INFORMATION CURRENT AS OF 7/20/22. VISIT WWW.BROWARDSCHOOLS.COM FOR UPDATES. FACEBOOK.COM/BROWARDSCHOOLS 2022-2023 PLANTATION PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS *PRIVATE SCHOOL INFORMATION LOCATED IN ACADEMIC DIRECTORY IN SCHOOL SECTION

HOURS: 8:00AM-2:00PM 2021 SCHOOL GRADE: A TROPICAL ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Robert Schneider WEBSITE: browardschools.com/tropical 1500 SW 66th Avenue, Plantation 33317 PH: 754-323-7750 FAX: 754-323-7790 HOURS: 7:55AM-1:55PM

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HOURS: 8:00AM-2:00PM SCHOOL GRADE: B PETERS ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL: Dr. Eric T. Miller WEBSITE: browardschools.com/peters 851 NW 68th Avenue, Plantation 33317 PH: 754-322-7900 FAX: 754-322-7940

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2022-2023 Plantation School Directory

Huntington: What to do When Your Child Dislikes Reading

ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY ........................................................28

FAMILY HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY ...................................38

ACADEMIC DIRECTORY

SPORTS DIRECTORY............................................................24

PLANTATION’S KIDS NEWS.................................................20

PLANTATION’S CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

AUGUST - OCTOBER EVENTS DIRECTORY..............................16

Letter from Mayor of Plantation Lynn Stoner

Letter from Plantation Commissioner Nick Sortal

BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORY

HOMETOWN BUSINESSES & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Letter from the Publisher

Letter from Plantation’s Fire Chief Don Todd