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CITY OF PLANTATION UPCOMING EVENTS

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (954) 452-2510

September 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 • 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.

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.

November Preview

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.

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.

BASEBALL & T-BALL

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

BASKETBALL

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) ONLINE REGISTRATION at www.palsports.org. Visit plantationbasketball.com. • 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. • 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 ADULT 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.

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. You can also sharpen your basketball skills at Homefield with Won Shot Basketball Academy’s monthly basketball competitions. Develop your basketball skills with specialized drills & shooting competitions to win prizes plus bragging rights amongst your friends every last Friday of the month. Don’t forget we have the latest in all basketball footwear, apparel, and accessories too! 12151 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, FL 33026. www.champssports.com/Pembroke-Homefield.html. (754) 270-6896.

CHEERLEADING

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 - SPRINGBOARD

CENTRAL 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 954-899-8717 for more information on how you can become part of the Diving Team. Continuous enrollment. Pool membership required. Team trains Monday - Saturday. Times TBA. • 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 plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration.

FOOTBALL

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Online Registration at www.palsports.org. Follow on facebook.com/plantationwildcats. • PLANTATION WILDCATS TACKLE FOOTBALL: AGES: 5–14 years.

FEES: $225/Plantation Residents, $275/Non-residents. SEASON:

July – November. TRYOUTS: July. Registration: April at all Plantation

Community Centers. (954) 907-2442, plantationwildcats.org. • PAL FLAG FOOTBALL – RECREATIONAL: Residents $130/Non-

Residents $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 per week for all ages. plantationflagfootball.com.

ADULT 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GYMNASTICS

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.

HORSEBACK RIDING & EQUESTRIAN

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, 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.

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 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 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.

MARTIAL ARTS

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.

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.

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. 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.

OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING

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

PICKLEBALL

PLANTATION CENTRAL PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS 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.

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

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.

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.

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Online registration at www.palsports.org. • PAL SOCCER – RECREATIONAL: Residents $140 / Non-

Residents/$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. • 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.

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

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.

SOFTBALL

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) • PAL GIRLS RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL: Visit www.palsoftball.com.

AGES: 4 - 17. SEASON: February - May. Registration: November,

Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 8:00pm and Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm 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.

SWIMMING

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. • 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.