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Dear Readers, As we welcome the New Year, it is my intention to bring hope & healing to our community, honor & remember those who were lost, and shine a light on some of the resources available as we continue to navigate this complicated path forward for our community. Please look through our extended event directory on the following pages. The Coral Springs Museum of Art has created healing through art programs and our city leaders have coordinated many community events intended to bring the community together through fun and innovative events. Our feature article spotlights 17 Service Projects created with the help of the amazing, non-profit organization, Hands on Broward. They began these projects with the help of community members and the families’ input. I am so proud to share these projects with you. Whatever you choose to do this year, I hope you find a way to get involved in our community and get out and play. Take some time to enjoy our wonderful Florida weather, head out to the parks and enjoy the many outdoor events during this time of year. I encourage you to take time for yourself to achieve your personal goals and to stay healthy. We have some great resources you should check out so you have the tools to achieve your goals. There are health and fitness classes, schools and organizations that desperately need volunteers to help them be successful, there are thousands of online class opportunities, as well as hobbies and workshops that fit every talent and personality. Our school year is in full swing and as always, our kids, teachers and staff are doing amazing things. Athletic achievements, charity projects and academic accolades are so abundant, we couldn’t possibly list them all, so please review the school news section. While it may only be February, it’s never too early to start planning for spring and summer break. Check out our Camp Directory so you can find the perfect camp for your child!

My best to you,

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what’s inside... Letter from the Publisher . ................................................................4 Letter from the Mayor of Parkland: Christine Hunschofsky . ....................8

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EVENTS.................................. 17 - 26

FEBRUARY - APRIL EVENTS DIRECTORY ................................... 18 - 20 BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORY . ................. 22 - 23 Parkand Service Projects by Robyne Friedland .......................... 24 - 25

DIRECTORY............................. 27 - 40

SPORTS DIRECTORY ................................................................. 28 - 33 ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY ............................................................. 33 - 36 SPRING BREAK/SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW ................................ 37 - 39 THANKS COACH! ......................................................................... 41

FAMILY HEALTH....................... 43 - 50 Dr. David Kirzner and Dr. David Yudell: Why Doesn’t My Child Listen to Me?.........................................46 HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY ............................................. 48 - 49

SCHOOLS.............................. 51 - 64

Westchester Elementary Winter Highlights . .....................................52 Broward County 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 School Calendar . .........52 Coral Springs Middle Revs Up for an Exciting Spring.........................53 Parkside Elementary Dives into the New Year!...................................53 Ramblewood Middle School Update .............................................54 Forest Hills Elementary Spotlight ....................................................54 Winter Review at Westglades Middle.............................................55 Coral Park Focuses on a Beautiful School from the Inside Out..............55 What is Parkland Cares?..............................................................56 Huntington Learning Center :Academic Superstars.............................57 Ramblewood Elementary Had a Busy First Semester...........................57 Heron Heights Elementary Embraces Wonderful Changes...................58 Park Springs Elementary Welcomes 2019 ......................................58 Therapy Through Art Helps Heal the Heart.......................................59 Children’s Services Council: Water Safety ......................................60 Forest Glen Middle Celebrates their Students Achievements.................61 Hunt Elementary Students and Teachers Active AfterSchool .................61 ACADEMIC DIRECTORY ...................................................... 62 - 63 Stand With Parkland....................................................................64

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Dear Readers,

ONE YEAR AGO, on February 14, 2018, our community was changed forever. We all remember where we were and what we were doing when we received word that there was some kind of shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We all remember where we were when we learned that what occurred was, in fact, a mass shooting that took the lives of Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Beigel, Martin Duque, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup and Peter Wang. One only needs to look back at texts, emails, phone messages and social media posts from that day to be reminded of the confusion, the shock, the uncertainty and the fear that consumed us and that, to this day, remains with so many. Fear continued to escalate as parents frantically searched for their children, rumors of those murdered surfaced, the media frenzy descended on our city and images of our bedroom community and people that we know were now making national and international news. For those that were not there, the worst moments were when reality hit us in the form of receiving phone calls from friends who had their loved ones taken or injured—or walking into the Marriott hotel and seeing so many people we knew who were waiting to hear about the fate of their then-missing family members. We had always heard acts of evil like this could happen anywhere, and happen all too frequently—but now it happened here… in Parkland. The vigil held at Pine Trails Park the following night showed our community the outpouring of support we had from all around the county, the state, the country and the world. Then the following day, the first of 17 funerals took place. Thousands of people from all over attended the funerals to express their condolences and show their support and love. We saw so many people we knew. We cried together, hugged one another and wondered how any of this could be happening. How could these families get through this, how could the community get through this, how long would it be before people would forget about us, just like after every other mass shooting, and move on? It took some time before the names of those that were injured were released – Ashley Baez, Anthony Borges, Isabel Chequer, Justin Colton, Alexander Dworet, Samantha Fuentes, Samantha Grady, Marian Kabachenko, Kyle Laman, Stacey Lippel, Kheshava Managapuram, Samantha Mayor, Daniele Menescal, William Olson, Genesis Valentin, Benjamin Wikander and Madeleine Wilford. And beyond the injured, we saw from talking with the families of those that were taken, the families of the injured, and everyone who was at MSD that day, there would be both incredible physical injuries and scars as well as emotional and traumatic scars that everyone would carry from February 14th forward. In the aftermath we had marches, walk outs and walk ups. We had new and reinvigorated activists of all ages on many different issues: family members, students, parents, neighbors, friends and many who had previously given up hope were participating in trying to make change. Changes were made to Florida law and to laws in other states. Investigations were underway, reports were published and elections were happening. Throughout all of the “loud” things that were going on, we also had many people just helping one another—local people, people who lived far away, friends, neighbors, loved ones and complete strangers. We were reminded of how precious and fleeting life can be. Parents hugged their children tighter and family members and friends said “I love you” more often. As we honor and remember those who were taken on February 14, we continue to work toward healing the community, looking out for one another, fixing the problems, improving the laws and making a difference in our world. We cannot do this in one day or one year and we cannot do this alone. Our families, our students, our volunteers and our community have been tested and we are rising to the occasion. We will never forget and we will never stop working to try and make things better. Continue to stand with us, continue to remember us and continue to be there for one another as we navigate this new path forward. Sincerely,

Mayor Christine Hunschofsky City of Parkland

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It is hard to believe another year has passed. As we move into 2019 and reflect on the past year, it is

Undoubtedly, 2018 was a difficult year. Tragedy struck

impossible to do so without feelings of great sadness and

again when on October 23rd we suffered a devastating

grief. The school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas,

loss with the sudden death of Mayor Skip Campbell. A

which ended the innocent lives of 14 students and three

true statesman and pillar of the Coral Springs community,

educators, and wounded countless others, shook us all to

the passing of Mayor Campbell is something we continue

the core. Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day to celebrate

to deal with emotionally and professionally on the dais.

the love and affection we have for one another, instead it

His passing has forced us to make difficult decisions going

was a shattered by hate and horror. Our intent to reflect

forward. As a Commission, and as dictated by our City’s

on this tragedy is not to relive its reverberating effects on

Charter, we must hold a Special Election to fill the Mayoral

our community, but rather shine a light on the kindness

vacancy. Working with our City Clerk and the Supervisor

and compassion of our residents, businesses and people

of Elections, we have decided to host the election on

from all over the world in the aftermath of February 14.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

From the moment tragedy struck our community,

It is important that with reflection comes foresight,

we witnessed businesses and residents coordinate food

so as we look to the future of 2019; we look forward to

deliveries to grief-stricken families, memorial scholarships

the many great things that will take place in the City

formed and fundraisers in memory of lives lost. Teens,

of Coral Springs. These include exciting events which

parents and educators took their anger and frustration

take place right on the Great Lawn of City Hall like

and turned it into action, with peaceful marches and

Jazz festivals, the Farmers’ Market, Food Truck series

demonstrations.

and family-friendly concerts. The demolition of the

The Coral Springs Museum of Art hosted art therapy

Financial Plaza and revitalization of Downtown Coral

sessions for students and teachers to serve as a safe space to

Springs is expected to start in February. The Bloomberg

heal. This therapy, led to the application and approval of a

Philanthropy art exhibit grand openings, the 4th of July

$1 million-dollar art grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies

celebration, continued sports league tournaments and

to the Cities of Parkland and Coral Springs to create several

so much more is what makes our City such a wonderful

art projects focused on - Healing after Gun Violence. The

community to call home. As we look toward the future,

temporary public art projects will address important civic

our City will welcome a newly elected Mayor, who will

issues and demonstrate an ability to generate public-private

certainly provide new leadership and vision for the City

collaborations, celebrate creativity and urban identity, and

and its residents.

strengthen local economies. The Power of Art represents the unity of our cities coming together, while promoting

our hopes for healing now and in the future.

On behalf of the City of Coral Springs, we wish you all a very safe and prosperous New Year.

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Clubs & Organizations BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC. Help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. 4101 Ravenswood Road, Suite 226, Fort Lauderdale 33312. To learn more about becoming a mentor, enrolling your child into our programs or making a donation, please visit bbbsbroward.org or email info@bbbsbroward.org. (954) 584-9990.

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Ages 7 and up. Have Fun, Make Friends, See New Things. Boy Scouts prove themselves in an environment that challenges their courage and tests their nerve. After they’ve been given the proper guidance from those with experience and know-how, they take their own lead, going places they’ve never gone, seeing things they’ve never seen, and diving into the rugged world of outdoor adventure, relying on teamwork and character to accomplish what everyone else thinks is impossible. Learn more about Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers & Sea Scouts at beascout.scouting.org.

CLUB AWESOME TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL Join us Fridays! 7:00AM – 8:30AM. Attend free as a guest. Every Friday morning before work, the members of Toastmasters Club Awesome practice public speaking and leadership. Some members come seeking to overcome a fear of public speaking. Others have jobs that require them to teach, lead, present, convince, or sell, and they want to do those things better. New location: Coral Springs Financial Plaza, 3300 North University Drive, 2nd floor, Coral Springs. Membership and information: www.clubawesome.org.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM The Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, C.E.R.T. members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. C.E.R.T. members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. Contact Assistant Fire Marshal Larry Archacki at (954) 346-1394. www.coralsprings.org/cert.

The Woman’s Club meets at Cypress Hall in Cypress Hammock Park in Coral Springs. The club organizes outreach programs for the Special Olympics, Canine Companions, Sawgrass Nature Center and many more. To join please email rcalberti@aol.com, or sncjbrealestate@bellsouth.net.

FLORIDA SINGING SONS

Come Sing With Us! Boys from 3rd Grade to High School and from all over Broward County share an all-around musical experience. The boys engage in music theory, vocal production and stage performance. Annually, the senior choirs tour nationally or internationally. For upcoming concerts, check us out on Facebook and at www.singingson.org. Interested in auditioning? Contact us at (954) 563-2697. 1229 NE 37th Street, Oakland Park, 33334.

GARDEN CLUB OF CORAL SPRINGS, INC.

We bring year round advice, ideas and inspiration. Our members encompass all levels of experience in gardening, from Master Gardeners and Nursery owners to the novice gardener. Our monthly meetings feature knowledgeable speakers on divers subjects such as orchids, roses, palms, lawn care, butterfly gardens, proper pruning, grafting and wildlife habitats. When you join our club, you will gain a wealth of gardening knowledge, become addicted to your garden, enjoy new friendships and feel good about your community. (954) 253-9189.

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. (954) 739-7660. www.gssef.org. 4701 NW 33rd Avenue, Oakland Park 33309.

KIWANIS CLUB

Join the Kiwanis Club by contacting Membership chair Vickie Walter at (954) 420-5030. The club meets the 1st and 3rd Friday at 7:45AM. Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Look at our website: www.kiwaniscoralsprings.com.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CORAL SPRINGS ARTIST GUILD

Come out and meet the members of an active group in Coral Springs helping members in the community. The Knights are a fraternal service organization dedicated to providing charitable services. Meetings vary with time and location within the city. Contact the membership chair Lou Cimaglia at (954) 752-4690.

As a community dedicated artists and volunteers, we come together to create, inspire, and learn from each other. Representing a broad spectrum of techniques, mediums, and talents, the Coral Springs Artist Guild’s presents with exceptional professionalism twice a year at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Our shows and receptions are a wonderful place to meet artists, be inspired by the expanse of talent, and learn the importance of incorporating art in your everyday lifestyle. www.coralspringsartistguild.org. For membership please contact Ezi@comcast.net.

The Newcomers Club, Inc. welcomes people from Coral Springs, Parkland and the surrounding areas to join us in our activities. We provide both charitable and social activities for our membership. We are a nonprofit organization that has been in existence since 1967. Email for more information: belindacoyner@yahoo.com.

CORAL SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Business owners interested in becoming a chamber member can join one of the largest professional networks by calling (954) 752-4242. The Coral Springs Chamber can be your link to powerful business connections and assistance. Join hundreds of other committed ‘corporate citizens’ by investing in the Chamber and your community. www.cschamber.com.

CORAL SPRINGS CRAFT GUILD The Coral Springs Craft Guild strives to improve and uphold the quality of handcrafted items sold in the area, teach crafts at the meetings and workshops, stimulate creativity in design and use of materials, provide an outlet for the exhibition and sale of our members’ unique crafts, enhance fellowship within the local crafting community, and interact with the community through scholarships and service projects. The Guild meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at Cypress Hall, Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. The programs are free to the public. www.coralspringscraftguild.com. (954) 752-8821.

CORAL SPRINGS DOWNTOWN LIONS CLUB

“We Serve” is the Lions’ motto, and we were indeed very active in meeting the needs of our community. The club meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00PM at Wings Plus on Sample Road, Coral Springs. Call (954) 336-8048 or email: coralspringsdowntownlions@gmail.com.

CORAL SPRINGS FIRE EXPLORER PROGRAM

A Fire Department sponsored program for high school youths, age 14–18, who have an interest in a career in the fire or emergency medical field. Explorers meet every other Sunday to participate in fire training. Once off probation, Explorers ride on actual fire apparatus to real life emergency calls. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA, completed the 8th grade and have no criminal record. Email Mike Moser for information at FireExplorers@coralsprings.org. (954) 344-5934.

CORAL SPRINGS MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES

CSMOMs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to supporting parents of multiples in Coral Springs & its surrounding areas. Our purpose is to provide support, education, guidance, and understanding for our members in matters unique to raising multiple birth children. We also strive to better our club and our community by participating in worthwhile fundraising events that directly benefit children, families and parents. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.csmoms.org or email: membership@csmoms.org. (561) 908-4516.

CORAL SPRINGS/PARKLAND ROTARY CLUB

CORAL SPRINGS WOMAN’S CLUB

The Rotary Club focuses on giving back to the community. The club meets Tuesdays 7:30AM at the Heron Bay Marriott. Contact (954) 753-5598 for membership information. Visit www.coralspringsparklandrotary.org.

NEWCOMERS CLUB, INC.

PARKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is an independent non-profit organization that serves the needs of Parkland businesses, its members and The City of Parkland. The Chamber’s mission is to promote businesses in the City of Parkland, while ensuring that the city’s residential integrity and quality of life are maintained, along with promoting the civic and social interests of the community. Come join Parkland’s most effective business and community advocacy group. We offer networking opportunities including monthly events such as; breakfasts, round table discussions, guest speaker presentations, holiday parties, happy hours and educational outreach opportunities. Parkland Chamber members have many opportunities to be seen, heard and to make contacts within the Parkland business community thru a full calendar of activities and functions. Please visit www.parklandchamber.org for more information.

PARKLAND’S TEEN ADVISORY GROUP

Join the City of Parkland’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and be an integral part of the community. Become a leader in your community. Create the programs and experiences that you would like to see offered in Parkland for teens. Receive community service hours for volunteering for city-sponsored special events and programs. Participants must be between the ages of 13–18 and a Parkland Resident. This program is free of charge. (954) 757-4105.

PARKLAND WOMAN’S CLUB

The Parkland Woman’s Club was founded in 1986 and was incorporated in 1987 as a 501(c)(3) Organization. We raise funds for various charities as well as volunteer and work together to identify solutions when there is a need and put our ideas into action. Our club lives the volunteer spirit with dedication and the willingness to serve. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Cypress-Head Clubhouse, Parkland. We welcome new members and you can email Vicki Tucker at Vicki_Tucker@yahoo.com for more information or contact her at (954) 861-9068.

TASK FORCE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

The Task Force holds community conversations led by former Mayor Scott Brook, exploring what solutions exist and what we can implement to prevent further suicides and save precious lives. Meetings are once a month and locations vary within the city. Please contact Arlene Longo at (954) 757-5551 for more information.

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. To contact the club regarding membership or activities go online to www.flahorse.com/sftrb or visit on Facebook. The mailing address is SFTR Broward, P.O. box 290332, Davie, FL 33329.

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Top 5 Reasons To Hire A Professional Tax Preparer “Today’s tax laws are complex, burdensome and continually changing,”

says Bruce Weinberg, Florida Managing Partner of Weinberg and Company, P.A. Tax forms can be tedious and often times very confusing. Having an accountant who is experienced in tax matters can help ensure that all of your information remains organized, the correct paperwork gets filed, and that you never fall behind. Bruce is often asked what are the benefits to hiring a professional tax preparer. His firm has provided us with five top reasons you should hire a professional tax preparer: 1. It takes the hassle out of doing it yourself. 2. You don’t have to keep up with the many tax law changes or understand complicated tax law. 3. Making mistakes can be very costly. 4. Your time is worth money. 5. A tax professional is educated on the many tax credits that are available to

businesses and individuals. You never want to miss out on any of these. In addition to doing your taxes for you, professional accountants can guide you and give advice on any financial-related matters or decisions. They become a trusted and valued part of your business and finance team. Beyond tax season, professional accountants can help you cut costs and operate more efficiently to help you save more of your money, now and in the future. For more information on hiring a professional tax preparer, feel free to contact Bruce Weinberg at (561) 487-5765 or visit www.cpaweinberg.com.

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By Broward County Commissioner Michael Udine

or many in our close-knit Northwest Broward community, Valentine’s Day will never be the same. A day of love and friendship turned into a day of senseless, tragic violence. It seems like everyone in our area knows someone who was affected in one way or another by this horrific act. While our community, unfortunately, may be known for the events of February 14, 2018, we will also be recognized as a community who, despite political differences, came together to enhance the national debate, push for safer schools, safety reforms and gun safety. We still feel the intense effects of that dreadful day in our community, but collectively we are picking up the pieces and moving forward. So many have come together to take action, both large and small. We want to be a part of a solution. Together we will make positive change. In an emergency, the right tools to respond to someone in need, is the difference between life and death. Since the MSD shooting, we have heard how the radio systems, while functional, were inadequate and overwhelmed. Broward is currently operating on a radio system built at a time when we had half the population and less physical infrastructure. It must be our top priority to upgrade to the brand new P25 radio system. This system will bring Broward County into the 21st century as quickly as possible. This will provide our first responders with a state-of-the-art system that will provide a quicker response for future emergencies. Included in the system is the installation of the “Text to 911” in Broward County. “Text to 911” will be available countywide starting this year. In an emergency, this will allow someone to send a message to law enforcement, or an individual with a disability to request help. This new technology will enhance our response capabilities in an emergency. After the MSD shooting, the legislation, while working with the County Commission

and County Administration, has made sure that Bleed Kits are installed within all county facilities alongside defibrillator equipment. We have also seen local cities adopt similar policies. The kits allow anyone to create tourniquets and provide basic first aid for an individual before responders even arrive. These kits, along with defibrillators, create an opportunity to save more lives. In response to the tragedy at MSD, the County Commission proposed an ordinance that will install tougher regulations on the sale and possession of firearms in Broward County. Together with other municipalities, Broward County is challenging state preemption laws in a court of law. We have also worked with the League of Women Voters to promote trigger locks and other educational offerings to encourage gun safety and help prevent future issues. We cannot bring back the 17 people lost on that day, but we owe it to their memory and in their honor to do everything we can to help prevent this from happening again. Our community partners and residents are doing what they can to help elevate the debate. I continue to stand with our community to advocate for all these vitally important changes, locally, statewide, and nationally. In continuing to serve District 3, we hold office hours at the following locations on the third Wednesday of every month. From 10:00-11:00 AM at the Northwest Regional Library (3151 North University Drive), 2:00-3:00 PM at the Tamarac Community Library (8701 West Commercial Blvd) and 4:00 to 5:00 PM in North Lauderdale at the Saraniero Branch Library (6901 Kimberly Blvd). Please call 954-357-7003 to schedule an appointment with a member of my staff. We encourage you to reach out to us. I am always available to discuss any questions or concerns and can be reached at MUdine@Broward.org or (954) 357-7003. Please follow me on social media, @ MichaelUdine on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, to receive important updates and see what is happening in our community.

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HEALING WITH ART

Afterschool til 5:00PM. Guided by a certified art therapist, students ages 14+ are encouraged to visit the Coral Springs Museum of Art to enjoy fun and relaxing artmaking with friends and fellow students. Refreshments are included! In partnership with the Community Foundation of Broward, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Coral Springs Museum of Art, this program is offered free of charge. Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division. This has been made possible by support from the following Community Foundation of Broward Funds: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Margaret Garrison and Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund. For more info call: (954) 340-5000, Visit: www.coralspringsmuseum.org Located at: 2855 Coral Springs Drive Suite A, Coral Springs 33065.

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY-APRIL ART FOR EDUCATORS

5:00PM – 6:00PM. Educators and administrators are invited to unwind, de-stress and relax while creating mindful artworks at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Take a few minutes to explore the beautiful works on display in the stunning galleries and settle in to express your creativity. Refreshments are included! In partnership with the Community Foundation of Broward, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Coral Springs Museum of Art, this program is offered free of charge. Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Division. This has been made possible by support from the following Community Foundation of Broward Funds: Southwest Florida Community Foundation, Margaret Garrison and Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund. For more info call: (954) 340-5000, Visit: www.coralspringsmuseum.org Located at: 2855 Coral Springs Drive Suite A, Coral Springs 33065.

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SUNSETS AND YOGA IN CORAL SPRINGS

5:30PM-6:30PM. There will be Sunset Yoga every Saturday. Yoga instructor Juliana Trejo, of Yoga 4 Life Studios West in Coral Springs, is on a mission to not only grow the yoga community in our City, but also assist and serve more people on their journey toward personal growth and well-being. The class, Hatha yoga, is for all fitness levels. Sunset Yoga is free; however, donations are accepted (and appreciated). Pre-registration is not required, but all participants must complete and sign a waiver, bring a yoga mat and water. You can download the waiver at www.coralsprings.org/craevents, print it and bring it with you. Please remember to check the Coral Springs CRA website often and follow the City on social media for potential class changes due to weather or sunset times. The ArtWalk is in Downtown Coral Springs (9405 NW 31st Court) and parking is free at the City Hall garage.

SECOND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY-APRIL ARTFULL SATURDAYS

3:00PM. Saturday is a day full of art for all families at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Spend an afternoon together, explore the museum in a guided tour and create a masterpiece! Please arrive by 2:45 p.m.; due to its instructional nature, the program will begin promptly at 3 p.m. Fee is $5 per person. The pre-sale rate is $4 per person. Payment is required for all attendees of ArtFull Saturdays, both adults and children ages 3+. For more

info call: (954) 340-5000, Visit: www.coralspringsmuseum. org Located at: 2855 Coral Springs Drive Suite A Coral Springs, FL 33065.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 MAYORS’ CHESS CHALLENGE

10:00AM -12:00PM. Join the Mayor, elected officials, and community leaders for free and friendly chess lessons in support of scholastic chess. This event takes place at the Parkland Recreation Center at 10559 Trails End, Parkland. For more information, contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/chess

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 CHESS CLUB

3:00-4:00PM. Get together and play chess! Ages 6-11. Fee: free. Located: Northwest Regional LibraryTeen Room. Located at: 3151 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

BE KIND TO ANIMALS-ALL CRITTERS MATTER

11:00AM. Each week guests will be introduced to a featured animal. Cost: Free with paid admission. Feature offering may be cancelled in inclement weather Location: Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065. For more info: Website: sawgrassnaturecenter.org, Contact Phone: (954)752-9453

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

CITY OF PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET & PET EXPO

9:00AM – 1:00PM. Gear up for THE BIG GAME at the City of Parkland’s Farmers Market presented by Northwest Medical Center. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates November through April on rotating Sundays at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road. Customers will be able to browse through over 100 vendors and find items that are locally sourced, grown, and created. Features of the market include fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, breads, pastries, jams, honey, dips, sauces, pasta, cheese, pickles, and much more. This market features additional vendors for the pet expo including treats, accessories, vet services, pet rescues, and more. Our market is dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Bring your whole family to enjoy activities such as a bounce house and DJ at every market. For more information, contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

ART INTAKE FOR “ART ATTACK”

10:00AM-12:00PM. The February Lobby Show, at the Coral Springs Museum of Arts, will run from Wednesday, February 6 – Sunday, March 3. For more info: Mailing Address: Coral Springs Artist Guild, P. O. Box 9661, Coral Springs, FL 33075. Email: webmaster@coralspringsartistguild.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. ST. LOUIS BLUES

7:00PM. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise 33323. www.thebbtcenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

HEART N SOLE 5K 12K RUN/WALK

6:00AM-9:00AM. 12K start-time: 6:00AM, 5K start time 7:30AM. Participants must be able to complete the 12K in 2 hours. Participants must be 10 years old to compete in the 12K. Don’t want to run, but want to be involved. Join a great group of people as we will be offering volunteer opportunities needed to

help in the process of making this a spectacular event. Please email heartnsoleus@gmail.com. This is great for any school groups that need service hours.For more info: WWW.ITZEVENTS.COM. Event takes place at the Tennis Center of Coral Springs which is located at 2575 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

INAUGURAL CHRIS HIXON MEMORIAL 5K

7:00AM. Please join us in celebrating the life of Chris Hixon with a Memorial 5K run/walk in his honor. Proceeds go toward the Chris Hixon Athletic Scholarship Fund. Chris Hixon was one of the 17 lives lost during the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Please visit our website for more information about Chris Hixon and the Scholarship started in his name at https://chrishixonathleticscholarship.com/ about/. Event takes place at: Charnow Park N Broadwalk and Connecticut St, Hollywood, FL US 33019.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

2ND ANNUAL MSD FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION DAY

12:00PM-7:30PM. One year ago our communities First Responders acted so heroically to save our children at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. HUGE THANK YOU Coral Springs/ Parkland, Coconut Creek, Sunrise, Tamarac, Margate, Sunrise, North Lauderdale, Pompano, Davie, and BSO.This event will take place on the corner at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School . Some will be holding Thin Blue and Thin Red Line Flags. Please make a sign or have a flag if you join us. This is a great way to show our appreciation to our Community’s First Responders who did such an amazing job saving children after the tragic event. Fire Rescue & Police Departments worked extremely well together to make sure that those injured were receiving medical attention......THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL PROTEST! This is simply showing of our appreciation for those Men and Women who stepped into Danger to make sure as many lives as possible could be saved. There will be food & drinks at this event. Located at MSD 5901 Pine Island Rd, Parkland, FL 33076.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

CITY OF PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET

9:00AM – 1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market presented by Northwest Medical Center operates November through April on rotating Sundays at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road. Customers will be able to browse through over 100 vendors and find items that are locally sourced, grown, and created. Features of the market include fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, breads, pastries, jams, honey, dips, sauces, pasta, cheese, pickles, and much more. Our market is dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Make sure to visit our dog friendly vendors. Bring your whole family to enjoy activities such as a bounce house and DJ at every market. For more information, contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. LOS ANGELES KINGS

5:00PM. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise 33323. www.thebbtcenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 2019 MSD HEROES CHALLENGE

7:30AM-10:30AM. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 6:30 AM/ RACE BEGIN AT 7:30AM/ YOGA 11:15AM.The MSD Heroes Challenge is an annual obstacle race and yoga event that provides an opportunity for the local community to “save the day” by helping raise funds for community safety programs,

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demonstrations, educational items, and displays. Learn how to get more involved or volunteer in your community. Our market is dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Make sure to visit our dog friendly vendors. Bring your whole family to enjoy activities such as a bounce house and DJ at every market. For more information, contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. OTTOWA SENATORS

5:00PM. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise 33323. www.thebbtcenter.com.

7:00AM-12:00PM. Tour de Broward 2019 will feature a variety of events for adults, kids, physically challenged athletes and wounded warriors alike. These events include a 3K Walk & 5K Timed Run; Cycling challenges - 50K and 100K; The Power of Play Kids Zone. Registration fees range from $15 to $40, depending upon the event and the day you sign up. Same-day registration is available. All registrations include: Breakfast, Lunch, Event Shirt and Goodie Bag. 100K Ride, 50K Ride and 5K Run participants will receive a finisher medal. Register today at TourdeBroward.com. Event starts at Memorial Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy, Miramar, FL 33027.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 UNPLUGGED

PARKCHELLA

5:30PM – 8:30PM. We are bringing the Coachella Valley back to Parkland! Join us at the Amphitheatre at Pine Trails Park for arts and crafts, live music by the Spazmatics, games, activities, entertainment, food trucks, photo ops, and more. For more information, contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/parkchella

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

9:00AM -1:00PM. Lots of wonderful and local food and crafts. Come join us for a fun experience at the Art Walk 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

6:00PM-10:00PM. Hang out with friends and get Unplugged on Saturday, March 2, 2019. This outdoor event will feature live music, life-size games, craft beer, as well as wine, food trucks and live art. Bands will be performing live throughout the evening. Artists will also have their work on display and create art pieces during the event. The event is open to 21+. The event is free but food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Located at: City Hall lawn, 9500 W Sample Road, Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

JACKIE EVANCHO- LIVE IN CONCERT

SATURDAY, MARCH 2

CORAL SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND GARDENFEST

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES

7:30PM. A worldwide sensation when she was only ten years old, Jackie Evancho is moving past the exuberant promise of a child prodigy vocalist, toward maturity as a singer, as a creative artist. For more information, visit www.TheCenterCS.com. Located at: Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 16 & 17

9:00AM-6:00PM. Rain or shine. Located at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Join us for the 36th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games! To fully involve the children in the Scottish Cultural experience, we invite them to participate in the children’s competitions such as tossing the caber, tossing the stone, foot races, sack races and tug-o-war. We will also feature a Celtic Rock Band, Pipe Band, Scottish Heavy Athletics, Piping and Drumming Competition, Scottish Country Dancing, Highland Dancing Demonstrations, Sheep Dog demonstrations and Scottish food, drink and merchandise. Tickets for Adults are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event, Children ages 6 – 14 are $3 and Children under 6 are Free. Includes Parking and Park entry fee. Visit www.sassf.org or call (954) 460-5000.

10:00AM -5:00PM. Come and enjoy this fantastic weekend of art, culture and entertainment! The 15th Annual Festival of The Arts will highlight some of America’s finest artisans and contemporary crafters. This fabulous two-day celebration is hosted by American Craft Endeavors, the City of Coral Springs, and the Coral Springs Art Festival Committee. This festival combines contemporary craft, fine art, theatrical performance, and outdoor live music. Visit CSFOA.com or CSFOA.org for more information. The event take place at The Walk in Coral Springs at University Drive. There is Free Trolley & Parkingat Center for the Arts, 29th Street & Coral Springs Drive.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3

CITY OF PARKLAND FARMERS’ MARKET & COMMUNITY AWARENESS

9:00AM – 1:00PM. The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market presented by Northwest Medical Center operates November through April on rotating Sundays at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road. Customers will be able to browse through over 100 vendors and find items that are locally sourced, grown, and created. Features of the market include fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, breads, pastries, jams, honey, dips, sauces, pasta, cheese, pickles, and much more. This market will feature local nonprofit organizations and emergency services with

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THURSDAY, MARCH 21 FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. ARIZONA COYOTES

7:00PM. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise 33323. www.thebbtcenter.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

LIVE & LET DIE- A TRIBUTE TO PAUL MCCARTNEY

8:00PM. Paul McCartney Tribute. A Veteran of the Broadway musical Beatlemania, Tony Kishman, has toured with the world renowned “Classical Mystery Tour”. Live and Let Die features Tony on vocals as well as playing bass, guitar, and piano. Tony is accompanied by a group of excellent musicians. You’ll hear complete in every detail hit songs from the Beatles catalog and Paul McCartney’s solo works Songs including: Hey Jude, Penny Lane, Live and Let Die, Yesterday, My Love, Uncle Albert, Let It Be, Maybe I’m Amazed. Hello Good-Bye, Long and Winding Road, Silly Love Songs, Jet, and many more…For more information, visit www.TheCenterCS.com. Location: Center of the Arts. 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 MOVIES IN THE PARK

7:30PM. Enjoy movie night with us as we transform the park into our own local movie theater, using an 18-foot inflatable movie screen, freshly popped popcorn, and more. Bring your chairs, blankets, and pillows and get comfortable under the stars. Movie selection TBA. Contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/movies.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

THE CS HALF-MARATHON AND RACE FOR WOMEN’S WELLNESS 5K WALK/RUN

Half Marathon Start Time: 6:00AM. 5K start time 7:30AM. Participants must be able to complete the Half in 4 hours which is an 18 minute mile pace. Must be 12 years old to compete in the half marathon. Both the half and 5K will be receiving Finisher medals, and Dri fit shirts. Age group awards are Gun time for overall, and Net time for age groups. Proceeds will benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund to provide free screening mammograms to women who otherwise would not be able to afford them. To register, visit Active.com. Don’t want to run, but want to be involved. Join a great group of people as we will be offering volunteer opportunities needed to help in the process of making this a spectacular event. Please email Kelle at kelleinthezone@yahoo.com. This is great for any school groups that need service hours. **No Dogs/and or pets are allowed on the race course or in the event location.Event located at the Sportsplex Athletic Complex, 2575 Sportsplex Dr. Coral Springs, Fl. 33065.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

CORAL SPRINGS FARMER’S MARKET

9:00AM -1:00PM. Lots of wonderful and local food and crafts. Come join us for a fun experience at the Art Walk 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs, Fl. 33065.

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and to fund scholarships for emerging student leaders. With more than 15 challenging obstacles, including walls and moving objects, the MSD Heroes Challenge is a family-friendly event with music, a kiddie zone, food, and giveaways. Heroes of all ages and fitness ability are welcome! Starting at 7:30am, the event will also feature 15-20 Minute full yoga class at 11:15am. The yoga class is included with the race registration and is also available as a yoga-only option. Race activities include a costume contest, children’s area, awards ceremony, and food and drinks. So don’t be shy... come dressed as your favorite superhero and get ready for a unique race and supporting cause! • T-SHIRTS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT • GREAT PRIZES FOR THE BEST COSTUMES • COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS FOR THE FIRST 250 REGISTERED. For questions or more information, please email MSDHeroesChallenge@gmail.com. Event located at Parkland Equestrian Center- 8350 Ranch Rd, Parkland, FL 33067.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. WASHINGTON CAPITALS

7:00PM. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise 33323. www.thebbtcenter.com

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MONDAY-TUESDAY, APRIL 1-2 MARLINS V. METS

7:10PM. At Marlins Park in Miami.www.ticketofficesales.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

SOUTH FLORIDA SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY SUMMIT- SAFER SCHOOLS BY DESIGN

7:00AM-5:30PM. The Summit will bring together designers, building officials, policy makers, solution providers and others who want to make our public, private and charter K-12 schools as well as higher education institutions safe without making them feel like prisons. The event will focus on physical enhancements that can be made to new and existing schools, taking into consideration the impacts of those improvements on the building occupants, Senate Bill 9026, building codes, fire safety as well as school operations and culture. There will be presentations from Designers, Building Officials, Policy Makers, and Solution Providers. Topics will include:Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Electronic Security Systems, Security Devices, Building Codes, Fire Safety Lessons Learned from Incidents on K-12 and College Campuses. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE SFS4? architects, building officials, board members, elected officials, charter schools, contractors, emergency managers, engineers, fire safety officials, law enforcement, parents, planners, private schools, public school facility managers, safety & security vendors, safety consultants, school administrators, state/local school officials, students, and teachers. Location of the summit will be: Signature Grand 6900 State Road 84, Davie, FL 33317.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. NEW JERSEY DEVILS

7:00PM. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise 33323. www.thebbtcenter.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

RELAY FOR LIFE PARKLAND/CORAL SPRINGS

5:00PM-10:00PM. Opening Ceremony-Time to get started. We kick off the event by honoring everyone who’s been affected by cancer and everyone who has contributed to the success of this year’s Relay season. Survivor/Caregiver WalkSurvivors and Caregivers are the heart and soul of Relay For Life events. We honor their strength and courage with every step they take. It doesn’t matter if you were diagnosed 10 days ago or 10 years ago, you can walk while everyone gathers together

to cheer you on. Luminaria Ceremony-During this ceremony we represent everyone touched by cancer with a Luminaria. Each light represents a life—a life taken by cancer, a survivor of cancer, or a support for a person still fighting the disease. It’s a powerful demonstration that gives people the opportunity to grieve but also offers comfort and hope. Closing Ceremony- Our closing ceremony is the time to commit to take action and help lead the fight for a world free from cancer. It’s a time to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together and a time to unify for the work that needs to be done moving forward. For more info- email: brian.scott@ cancer.org , Call: (954) 200-7532. The event takes place at the Coral Springs SportsPlex which is located at 2700 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs, FL- Next to Coral Glades High School.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL 6-7 SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER’S 3RD ANNUAL ORCHID FEST

9:30AM-4:30PM. Join us for our 3rd Annual Orchid Fest! Beautiful orchids and different plant vendors, garden art, food & beverages, and of course - our SNC Animal Ambassadors! Enjoy a fun-filled day with the family and support a great cause! Located at: Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Dr, Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

include fresh and organic fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, breads, pastries, jams, honey, dips, sauces, pasta, cheese, pickles, and much more. Our market is dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Make sure to visit our dog friendly vendors. Bring your whole family to enjoy activities such as a bounce house and DJ at every market. For more information, contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/farmersmarket

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15-17 MIAMI MARLINS V. CUBS

7:10PM. At Marlins Park in Miami.www.ticketofficesales.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 MOVIES IN THE PARK

8:00PM. Enjoy movie night with us as we transform the park into our own local movie theater, using an 18-foot inflatable movie screen, freshly popped popcorn, and more. Bring your chairs, blankets, and pillows and get comfortable under the stars. Movie selection TBA. Contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/movies.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27

SAVOR THE NOTES JAZZ BRUNCH

CORAL SPRINGS FARMER’S MARKET

9:00AM -1:00PM. Lots of wonderful and local food and crafts. Come join us for a fun experience at the Art Walk 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs.

11:00AM - 3:00PM. Enjoy live music, mimosas, delicious brunch items and local vendors. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, and the location welcomes well-behaved dogs. Plenty of free public parking will be available in the City Hall parking garage. City Hall is located at 9500 West Sample Road, just west of University Drive in Downtown Coral Springs.

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8:00AM-10:00AM. Details coming soon! Contact (954) 757-4105 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/egghunt

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

EGG HUNT

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

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CHEER FLORIDA ALL-STARS

Cheer Florida is your premier location for all things cheerleading. We offer: Competitive All-Star teams, cheer and tumbling classes, private lessons, stretch, flexibility and strength training, summer camps and birthday parties. Our 9,000 sq. ft. building is fully air-conditioned. We offer flexible camp days and times. Be sure to visit at: www.cheerfloridaallstars.com or call (954) 428-1155. Located at: 4900 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite #8, Coconut Creek.

FLORIDA PANTHERS ICE DEN

Celebrate your birthday party at the coolest place in town! We offer party packages during our Saturday & Sunday afternoon public skate sessions as well as Friday & Saturday nights for kids 13 and over. Our parties can accommodate 10–30 kids.For parties of more than 30 guests, rent one of our sheets of ice for a private party of up to 100 guests! Let us do all the work for you while you sit back and enjoy the special day with friends and family members! For more information visit: www.PanthersIceDen.com or call (954) 341-9956 TODAY! We are located at 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs.

BRIGHT & SMART – ROBOTICS, CODING, & ENGINEERING BIRTHDAY PARTIES Congratulations! Birthday parties are a great and memorable occasion for anyone, so why not make them unique! Our Robotics Birthday Parties are sensational, fun, and educational experiences that will engage your child, and all in attendance. This perfect party will bring together your child’s creativity, imagination, and satisfaction as they learn how to create a marvelous machine with their hands. All will be thrilled as their imagination is brought to life and their creation is a success. We offer 90 minute, in-home robotics birthday parties supplying all of the material and equipment needed. Our parties are designed so each child is able to take a hands-on role in building a birthday robot! (954) 816-3346, Info@BrightAndSmart.com. www.BrightAndSmart.com. www.facebook.com/BrightAndSmart, www.twitter.com/Bright_n_Smart, www.instagram.com/brightandsmart.

WILD BIRTHDAY PARTIES Celebrate your birthday at the Sawgrass Nature Center as we offer a unique opportunity to get up close to nature. Our birthday program is fun and educational and instills a message of good stewardship toward our wild animal friends. Guests also enjoy a guided tour of the SNC exhibit area. The SNC is a 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is to educate the public about South Florida’s environment and the many species it contains. We also provide excellent care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. We also want to promote healthy living and outdoor activity. SNC supports itself through educational programming, grant writing and fundraising events. SNC is not regularly funded by any city, county or state organization. Call (954) 752-9453 for available dates and more information.

POOL PARTY PACKAGES

The City of Coral Springs offers water fun for all ages. Pay for everyone in the party to attend, rent a Funbrella, or rent the entire water park after hours! Book now: (954) 345-2109. We are located at the Cypress Water Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.

ART PAPER SCISSORS HAS A PARTY JUST FOR YOU!

Are you looking for the perfect place to host your little artist’s party? If the answer is YES, you definitely need to check out Art Paper Scissors! Every party we host is as unique as your child. Before planning the special day, we have a consultation with your child to see how he/ she envisions their party. We will create and design Art projects and a host a fabulous party just for him/her. Book a party with us, it is sure to be a blast! Please check our website for additional information: www.myartpaperscissors.com and call now to book your party (754) 444-9936.

SUPER TUBE & SURF PARTIES

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 wakesurfing behind our new boat that makes an endless surf wake. Peg the fun meter and hear “that was the best day of my life!” 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.com.

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& SPECIAL EVENTS Build Team Spirit! Let us be your “GO TO” place for a great breakfast before or after your games. We are kid friendly and provide great food for everyone. Call ahead for special offers on large parties. We are open 7 Days a week. Try us for Dinner or Catering, too. Call (954) 755-7590. We are located at: 9100 Wiles Rd., Coral Springs.

ULTIMATE SPORTS PARTIES, INC. Are you ready for a party filled with action and fun? We have been serving the tri-county area since 2002. Ultimate Sports Parties, Inc. always delivers...we bring the games to you! Choose from a variety of sports and games: flag football, dodgeball, field day events, soccer, field hockey and many more! Our coaches will set up, provide all the equipment, and supervise the games! Visit our website at: www.ultimatesportsparties.com or call (954) 579-4799 to book your next birthday party or corporate event!

MONKEY JOE’S Monkey Joe’s is full of bouncing, sliding, and jumping fun for kids 12 years old and younger. With wall-to-wall inflatables, a variety of arcade games, full concession options and a dedicated party room, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the party while we do all the set-up and cleanup. Our facilities offer a variety of party packages for birthdays, sports team outings and family reunions and can accommodate small and large groups. Call or stop by for more information about our current specials. We are located at 10301-B Royal Palm Blvd, Coral Springs (954) 796-6500. www.Monkeyjoes.com/CoralSprings.

MOVIE & GAMING PARTIES AT PARAGON THEATERS! Make your next birthday party one to remember! Paragon Theaters, which now features reserved electric recliners with footrests in all auditoriums, offers private screenings, video gaming on the big screen, and more. We can help you create the ultimate, stress-free party! Visit paragontheaters.com/events to start planning today. Paragon Coral Square is located on the corner of Ramblewood and Riverside Drive at 770 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. (954) 796-4465.

YARD CARD CELEBRATIONS “Forget the card, Decorate the yard!” There’s always an occasion to make someone’s day! Custom yard greetings for birthdays, baby announcements, anniversaries and celebrations of all kinds! Visit www.yardcardcelebrations.com to view our photo gallery or call (954) 980-9033 and book your celebration today.

IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING Host the most talked about event or birthday party of the year at iFLY. We specialize in custom events for groups of any size, with exciting flight enhancements, catering options, and unique event spaces to take your next event to new heights. For more info visit: www.iflyworld.com/fort-lauderdale or call (954) 828-2110. We are located at 11690 W. State Road 84, Davie.

GECKO TRAMPOLINE PARX Give your child an unforgettable birthday in the only indoor park in Weston!! Gecko has the largest party venue in the region with 40,000 sf of amazing attraction including a massive trampoline court, a vast selection of art arcade games, two basketball courts, two dodgeball courts, a multi-attraction pit, a slackline, a challenging Ninja course, a parkour course a sky high ropes course, a timed rock wall and a custom soft play playground for young guests. We have our own in-house Ninja Julio Santiago who is featured on the TV show American Ninja Warrior. Our oversized party rooms with 180 degree water view can host parties up to 200 people and our café offers variety of food and beverages. You also will get your own dedicated host(s). On selected days we even have a DJ!! visit our website @ geckoparx.com or come in for a peek 3305 Corporate Ave., Weston 33331. Call (954) 526 -8180 for more information or to book a party.

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hen tragedy struck one year ago, The Parkland and Coral Springs communities rallied around the 17 families to help them get through the initial shock and horrific sense of loss. While the pain is no less intense, the families want to move through mourning for their loved one to honoring their memory through acts of service. The non-profit HandsOn Broward organization, in coordination with the 17 families, and a dedicated committee, has created 17 unique and wonderful projects in

honor of each Eagle. Each project aims to help a cause that was either embraced by the victim or that celebrates a hobby or interest important to them. While everyone grieves differently, all the families agree that working on these service projects is the best way to honor their loved one. To give back to the community through service and gratitude proves that love and kindness will always win over hate and evil. HandsOn Broward was the perfect organization to help with these projects. HandsOn Broward inspires,

equips and mobilizes people to effect positive change in Broward County. By using the power of people and socially responsible businesses, they transform local communities through meaningful hands-on projects that make a difference. HandsOn Broward mobilizes thousands of people each year to revive schools, parks, playgrounds, nonprofits and neighborhoods. All of their volunteers help create art in public spaces, build sustainable gardens, teach financial literacy, help respond to disasters and work to protect the

EVENTS place. There was no better way to demonstrate the amazing traits of our victims than creating a project that celebrated their passions. Since these projects are a way to help the families heal, the projects are set up as a by family invitation only. There is an opportunity for the community to help with these projects by going to the HandsOn Broward website and looking at the Parkland Hearts service project link. Your generous donation is the perfect way for you to positively contribute to the success of each service

opportunity. Some projects will be more visible than others, but all the projects are important to the families and to the communities receiving the service. An Amazon wish list has been established to purchase paint, brushes, plants, building materials, canned goods, and any other supplies needed to complete the community service projects. Each angel has given back to the community by inspiring their families; friends and community volunteers to participate in the service projects featured above.

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environment. They provide opportunities to make an impact are available year-round on a daily basis to people of all ages. However, this set of projects was a unique endeavor for HandsOn Broward. The projects were not just meant to help those in need, they were meant to honor the victims we lost. Each one of those we lost had a passion to either help people or animals that needed it the most. These were individuals who were striving each day to make the world around them a better

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SPORTS AWARDS & ENGRAVING CENTURY BADGE & ENGRAVING

Century Badge & Engraving: an incredible selection of championship trophies, league metals, sponsorship plaques, and onsite engraved special recognition awards for all occasions. All work completed inhouse. Call or visit our showroom for pricing and inspirational ideas to make your recognition one they will remember for a lifetime! Phone: (954) 340-0614. Website: www.centurybadge.com. Showroom: 9860 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs 33065.

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FLORIDA BADMINTON ASSOCIATION

We organize the promotion of the sport of Badminton including running a yearly international level Tournament. For more info: www.flabadminton.org, play@sbabadminton.org. Located at 4613 University Dr., Coral Springs.

BASEBALL & T-BALL CORAL SPRINGS AMERICAN/NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE

If your child attends any of these schools OR you live South of Wiles Rd., CSALL is YOUR Little League: Riverside Elementary, Ramblewood Elementary, Westchester Elementary, Coral Springs Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, James Hunt Elementary, Maplewood Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Coral Springs Charter, Saint Andrews, Coral Springs Christian, Coral Springs Middle, Ramblewood Middle, Forest Glen Middle, Sawgrass Middle, JP Taravella High, Coral Springs High, Coral Glades. For more information and online registration for an upcoming season , please log on to www.CSALL.com, or email us: CORALSPRINGSAMERICAN@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook!

CORAL SPRINGS NORTH SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUE Come play Little League Baseball in one of the top programs in the state. We are celebrating 24 years of providing a great environment for kids from 7 to 16 years old. You are eligible to play in this league if you live: between Wiles Road and the Sawgrass Expy. in the City of Coral Springs, or attend Coral Park Elementary, Country Hills Elementary, Eagle Ridge Elementary, Park Springs Elementary or Imagine Charter. We offer skills clinics, full game and practice schedules, and teams for all skill levels, beginners to players who are more advanced. For more information, visit our website at www.NorthSpringsLL.com.

CORAL SPRINGS T-BALL Registration is in January and the season runs from March 1 – June 15. Coral Springs residents are given first priority. Games are noncompetitive, everyone bats and plays. We are co-ed. All games are held at Mullins Park, 10000 NW 29 Street. Ages: 4 ½ to 6 ½ years old. Players must be 5 years old by May 1 of current year. (954) 345-2255.

PARKLAND LITTLE LEAGUE For more information visit www.parklandlittleleague.com or call the hotline: (954) 595-7119. • SPRING: Ages 5 to 16. New players always welcome. Registration opens November 1st and the season runs February through May. Registration fee is $180 until December 31st. (There will be a $50 late fee for any registration after December 31st and placement is not guaranteed if registered after this date). For more information visit www.parklandlittleleague.com or call the hotline: (954) 595-7119. • FALL: Ages 5 to 13. New players always welcome. No Tryouts – Practices begin late August, Games in Sept. – Playoffs begin 1st week of November – Season will end prior to Thanksgiving Break.

PARKLAND POKERS TRAVEL BASEBALL 15U/14U Our mission is to teach and cultivate a love for America’s Pastime. The Parkland Pokers 15U/14U Baseball Team has earned 6 Division Championships. The Parkland Pokers Philosophy: Play Hard…Play Right…and Love the Game. For more information or to be a part of the 15U/14U Parkland Pokers, visit www.ParklandPokerBaseball.com.

BASKETBALL CORAL SPRINGS BASKETBALL CLUB Visit us at: www.csbchoops.com. All games are played at Mullins Park and/or Coral Springs Gymnasium. • FALL BASKETBALL: Youth and Adult programs. Registration is July/August. Coral Springs residents are given first priority. Girls and boys are welcome, ages 6 and up, women/men over 18. Season runs from September to October. • SPRING BASKETBALL CLUB: Registration is January/February. Coral Springs residents are given first priority. Boys and girls, ages 6 and up are eligible to play. Season is March to May. • HIGH SCHOOL SPRING BASKETBALL: Registration is December/ January. Coral Springs residents are given first priority. Season is February – March. • WINTER BASKETBALL: Registration is September/October. Coral Springs residents are given first priority. Boys and girls are welcome ages 6 to 17. Season is November to January. • SUMMER BASKETBALL: Registration is April/May. The league is open to girls and boys ages 6 and up; High School girls/boys; and women/men 18 and over. Season runs from June to August.

KINGDOM TRAINING BASKETBALL ACADEMY Come learn the game of basketball and develop your skills in a session created to give you maximum results! Sign up today to train with real coaches and learn real skills from our highly qualified staff of current and former basketball players! P-REC is located at 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076. (954) 757-4105. www.cityofparkland.org/prec.

TRIPLE THREAT BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY At the after school basketball academy, boys and girls (ages 7–16) will learn the fundamentals of basketball. Through drills, games and team activities, your child will take their game to the next level. Contact Coach Orlando “O” McCorvey at: Triplethreatb_ball@yahoo.com or the Coral Springs Gymnasium.

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CHEERLEADING CHEER FLORIDA ALL STARS

Cheer Florida is your premier location for all things cheerleading. We offer everything from competitive All-Star teams, to cheer and tumbling classes, private lessons, stretch, flexibility and strength training, to summer camps and birthday parties. Our 9,000 sq. ft. facility is fully air-conditioned. We offer flexible camp days and times. Be sure to visit us at www.cheerfloridaallstars.com. or call (954) 428-1155. Located at: located at 4900 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite #8.

CHEERLEADING, DANCE, LEADERSHIP & MORE SUMMER CAMP

CORAL SPRINGS CHARGERS CHEERLEADING SQUADS

Cheerleaders ages 5–15 are welcome. *NEW Mighty Mite Division for ages 4 & 5. The season runs July– Mid November. Full Practices start in early July. Games are played on Saturdays starting Mid-August. Please call: Kim Valldeperas (954) 294-6747. Registration will be in May along with more info at: www.cschargers.com.

PARKLAND RANGERS CHEERLEADING

Cheerleading: The price is $250 and includes the cheer uniform and pompoms (to be returned at end of season). We don’t provide white cheer shoes, these are the responsibility of the participant. Season runs same as football and can continue into December. There is a chance of competing nationally at the Pop Warner Cheer Championships at Disney World. Times and days for practices vary at our new practice fields at Pine Trails Park. For more cheerleading information, call (954) 520-2515 or visit Cheer@ParklandRangers.com.

CHEER CHANT POM POMS

Joy Deco, Inc. teaches the latest cheers and chants, jumps and stunts along with pompom musical routines. The price is $40 every 4 weeks, and classes are held at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Pre-registration is required. Call for dates and times, (954) 345-2200 or visit www.joydecoenterprises.com. Located at: 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.

DIVING CORAL SPRINGS AQUATIC COMPLEX

CORAL SPRINGS DIVE TEAM & LESSONS: The Dive Club is a yearround competitive program for children and young adults. Registration is held at the front desk from 6:00am – 8:30pm. Please check our website at: www.coralspringsdiveclub.us. For more information call us at (954) 345-2121. The complex is located at 12441 Royal Palm Boulevard, Coral Springs.

EQUESTRIAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER AT TEMPLE PARK

The Center is located at 8350 Ranch Road, across from the Ranches in Parkland. All riders must be 18 or older and wear a helmet. Features 2 equestrian rings for riding. (954) 753-5040.

FOOTBALL MIAMI DOLPHINS

Your Miami Dolphins are a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) East division in the NFL. They play their home games at the HardRock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The stadium has undergone a major renovation including a state-of-the-art, open-air canopy: which offers dramatically increased shade and protection from the elements, four HD video boards and improved audio, all new seats and new seating experiences, improved food and enhanced concourses in the 100/300 levels, 300 level patio bars with field views beneath all four video boards. www.miamidolphins.com.

XTREME FLAG FOOTBALL OF CORAL SPRINGS

Enjoy a non-contact spring league for boys and girls, age 5–17. The season runs from March until June at Mullins Park. There are no out of city fees. Play with friends from Coral Springs, Parkland, Margate, Tamarac and more. For questions, please email: xtremeflagcs@gmail.com. Register online at www.xflcs.org.

PARKLAND RANGERS TACKLE FOOTBALL

The Parkland Rangers Tackle Football and Cheerleading program is part of the Gold Coast Pop Warner, Inc. Pop Warner’s commitment to academics is what separates our youth football program from others, awarding scholarships for higher education to deserving students in higher grade levels. This, in combination with our Mandatory Rules of Play, which states that every child must play in every game, sets us apart from all others. Registration for the 2019 season will take place at Pine Trails Park in March. Season starts August 1st, with games running through November, depending on playoffs, with an opportunity to compete in the Pop Warner Super Bowl at Disney World. Tackle Football : $300 cost includes: practice jersey/pants, game jersey/pants, helmet, chin strap, shoulder pads, and 7 piece pad set. Parents are responsible for purchasing black cleats and integrated girdle. All equipment to be returned at season’s end. Home field and games are Saturdays at Pine Trails Park. For more information call (954) 892-4244 or email info@parklandrangers.com. Visit the Rangers website at: www.ParklandRangers.com.

CORAL SPRINGS CHARGERS TACKLE FOOTBALL CLUB

The Coral Springs Chargers are a ,privately sponsored, traveling competitive tackle football club, fielding teams in seven weight divisions. We are one of 14 local cities that comprise the American Youth Football League (AYFL) in South Florida. Football Ages 7–14. *NEW Mighty Mite Division for ages 5 & 6. Season runs July – Mid November. Full Practices start in early July. Games are on Saturdays starting in Mid-August. Parents must supply cleats. For more information, call Jim Driscoll (754) 224-6470. Register online at www.cschargers.com.

CORAL SPRINGS FLAG FOOTBALL

Sign up online anytime at our brand new website www.CSffc.org. Tryouts are held at Mullins Park. Age ranges: Freshmen: 7–9 years, Junior 10–11 years, and Senior 12–14 years. Games played Aug. – Oct. The season concludes with an All-Star game, Coaches Game, Super Bowl, Cheer off, and trophy presentation. Check our website for information: www.CSffc.org. Games held at Mullins Park, 10000 NW 29 Street, Coral Springs.

PARKLAND FLAG FOOTBALL

Parkland and Coral Springs residents are welcome. Evaluations and draft is held in August. Games are played at Pine Trails in Parkland Aug. – Oct. We have co-ed and girls teams from 5–14 years old. For up to date information log on to: www.ParklandFlag.com.

GYMNASTICS CHEER FLORIDA ALL STARS

Cheer Florida is your premier location for all things cheerleading. We cheer in our Amazing 9,000 sq. ft. facility. We offer everything from: competitive All-Star teams to cheer and tumbling classes, private lessons, stretch, flexibility and strength training, to summer camps and birthday parties, and Zumba too! Be sure to visit us at: www.cheerfloridaallstars.com, (954) 428-1155. We are located at: 4900 Lyons Technology Parkway, Suite #8, Coconut Creek 33073.

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AGES 5 TO 12 presented by America’s Leaders. Since 1994, America’s Leaders has been providing outstanding, exciting, positive programs for girls in Broward County Schools. We believe that all girls should have positive role models and activities that help them to be their best, make friends and to have FUN! Our Summer Camp activities include: Cheerleading, Dance, Manners Classes, Leadership Activities, Crafts, Skit Class, Modeling, Confidence Projects, Performances, Team Building and so MUCH MORE! Camp begins on June 1oth and you can register by the week with 8 weeks available, June 10 – Aug. 2. FREE pre and post care, NO Registration Fees, $135 per week with the Early Registration Discount. We have Outstanding Staff with everyone over 18 years of age, CPR and First Aid Certified and Background Checked. For all of the details, please visit our website at www.AmericasLeaders.net. or call our office at (954) 748-5977.

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HOCKEY FLORIDA PANTHERS

Playing in the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers are part of the Atlantic Division. With a roster of promising young players and championship-level veterans, a growing excitement surrounds the Panthers heading into next season. Don’t miss all of the action at the BB&T Center this season. For tickets call (954) 835-7825 or visit www.floridapanthers.com/ticketcentral.

PANTHERS ICEDEN • Panthers IceDen is Florida’s premier facility for learning to play hockey, recreational and competitive hockey leagues and clinics! The IceDen is the official practice facility for the NHL’s Florida Panthers, & practices are open to public during the season. Top visiting teams from around the NHL have also practiced here while in town. • One of the most competitive and successful travel hockey programs in the state. The Florida JR Panthers regularly travel to tournaments in Florida and around the country. Let our team of top instructors help you raise your game to the next level! For more info call: (954) 341-9956. Located at: 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs 33065.

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PREMIUM SEATING FOR HOCKEY AND EVENTS

Experience a Panthers game or concert in style in one of our suites. BB&T Center suites offer space for 15–20 people, in-suite food and beverage options, parking passes, your very own suite attendant and more. For more information, and a tour of a suite, go to www.floridapanthers.com/premium or call (954) 835-7828.

FLORIDA PANTHERS GROUP EXPERIENCES Experience the game together! Host your next group outing or party at a Florida Panthers hockey game. Whether you are hosting a birthday party, celebrating a business milestone or another special event, the BB&T Center is the place to be! Groups start at just 10 people. For more info: www.FloridaPanthers.com/Groups, or call (954) 935-7825 (PUCK).

MUAY THAI & KICKBOXING AMERICAN TOP TEAM

American Top Team Coconut Creek is considered the mecca of Martial Arts academies. This 40,000 sq. ft. academy (largest in Florida!), offers expert instruction from our certified Black Belt and professional instructors. We specialize in helping beginning students by offering classes in: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (“BJJ”), Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”), Submission Grappling, Kickboxing / Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Fitness. Our award-winning kids program, starts at 3 years old! If you’re looking for an academy that will help you achieve your goals, give us a call at (954) 425-0705 to schedule a free tour, or stop by and visit us at our state of the art facility 5750 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek. Men, women, kids and teens all welcome!

LACROSSE PARKLAND REDHAWKS RECREATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE

Registration is now open for the 2019 Season . Boys & Girls K–8th grade. Registration is on a first come basis. Preseason begins in January and the season runs from February – May. Our volunteers is what makes our program successful. Please consider volunteering as a coach during registration. We provide coaches training , supplies and a super cool coaches shirt. For more information visit our website at www.parklandlacrosse.com or call (954) 324-1444.

STEALTH LACROSSE

Stealth Lacrosse is based in the city of Parkland, and is considered one of the premier lacrosse programs in the state of Florida, and is nationally recognized. Stealth Lacrosse provides camps, clinics, training, and travel teams to girl’s and boy’s ages (k-12). Our experienced coaching staff is ranked among the best coaches in the country. If you are new to the area, or would like to get involved in the fastest growing sport in America, please feel free to contact us. For more information regarding Stealth Lacrosse including tryout dates for Fall and Summer seasons, please visit our website at www.stealthlacrosse.com. Contact Director/ Coach Ryan Burton (315) 224-7700 or coachryanburton@hotmail.com.

GIRLS STORM LACROSSE – LEARN FOR FREE!

Ages 7 to 17. Fastest growing sport in USA, non-contact and super fun!! Get your kids outside and increase their fitness doing a sport they will LOVE!! STORM Lacrosse is entering its 11th year. We have FREE clinics to try Lacrosse. Our staff consists of experienced high school US Lacrosse certified coaches. CALL (954) 625-0120 or visit www.storm.lacrossenite.com.

MARTIAL ARTS AMERICAN TOP TEAM

American Top Team Coconut Creek is considered the mecca of Martial Arts academies. This 40,000 sq. ft. academy (largest in Florida!), offers expert instruction from our certified Black Belt and professional instructors. We specialize in helping beginning students offering classes in: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (“BJJ”), Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”), Submission Grappling, Kickboxing / Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Fitness. Our award-winning kids program, starts at 3 years old! If you’re looking for an academy that will help you achieve your goals, give us a call at (954) 425-0705 to schedule a free tour, or stop by and visit us at our state of the art facility 5750 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek. Men, women, kids and teens all welcome!

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAMS (954) 345-2200. We are located at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. • OKINAWAN KARATE: Scott Ashley will help children develop discipline, respect and self-confidence, while learning self-defense. Ages 5 to 18, classes offered Mondays and Thursdays. Beginners classes are from 7:00pm to 7:50pm, advanced classes are from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, $49. • AIKIDO: Aikido is a non-aggressive Japanese Martial Art. This is a self-defense class oriented for men, women and teenagers. These classes are held Mondays 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Classes are for kids ages 13 and up.

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JIU JITSU AMERICAN TOP TEAM – BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

American Top Team Coconut Creek is considered the mecca of Martial Arts academies. This 40,000 sq. ft. academy (largest in Florida!), offers expert instruction from our certified Black Belt and professional instructors. We specialize in helping beginning students offering classes in: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (“BJJ”), Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”), Submission Grappling, Kickboxing / Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling and Fitness. Our award-winning kids program, starts at 3 years old! If you’re looking for an academy that will help you achieve your goals, give us a call at (954) 425-0705 to schedule a free tour, or stop by and visit us at our state of the art facility 5750 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek. Men, women, kids and teens all welcome!

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RUNNING & TRACK CORAL SPRINGS BLAZERS TRACK CLUB

The club offers amateur athletics in track and field (ages 6-18 years old) and cross-country (7–14 years old) for both boys and girls. Sign-ups for cross-country are from July – September and for track and field from November – March. We offer the opportunity to participate and compete in AAU and USATF track and field and cross-country events. Our cross-country season is from September – December, and our regular track and field season begins in February and ends with the league championship in late May or early June. This is the end of competition for most athletes. The championship track season begins in June and end with the AAU Junior Olympic Games, which is held during the first week of August every year. For more information call (954) 344-9973, email: info@csblazers.org or visit www.csbazers.org.

SKATING SKATE PARK AT BETTI STRADLING PARK

Rollerbladers and skateboarders use the park to practice their skills on the various ramps, dips and bowls. Contests and professional demonstrations take place on occasion. Typical hours for the school year are Mon. – Fri. from 4pm to 9pm, Sat. from 4pm to 10pm. There are additional hours during the summer. The daily fee is $5 per session. The park is located at 10301 Wiles Rd., Coral Springs. (954) 340-4845 or (954) 345-2200.

PARKLAND SOCCER

The 2018-2019 season is underway! It begins with pre-season practice in late October and continues through the end of February. Divisions begin at age 4, and go up to age 16. Non-residents must provide the City of Parkland Sports Card number at time of registration. (Registration will not be accepted without the non-resident card number). We are always in need of coaches, assistant coaches, team sponsors and referees. Register online at www.parklandsoccer.net, or for more information call (954) 410-5172.

CORAL SPRINGS WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

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Become a well-rounded martial artist. Learn to kick, punch, throw, sweep, grapple, and successfully defend yourself against stick and knife attacks. Blended classes make this the perfect activity for the family to do together. *Uniform purchase is required. Speak with instructor for details; Registration will take place at the P-REC. 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076.

Registration is in January. The season runs February – June. Participants are women 18 and older and out of high school. Non-residents are eligible. Games will be played at Forest Hills Park, 2500 Forest Hills Blvd., Coral Springs. (954) 344-4449.

KICKSTART SOCCER

Kickstart Soccer classes develop fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and trapping. In addition, general fitness and motor skills such as running, balancing, and jumping are also emphasized. For older classes, game situations and small-sided scrimmages are introduced so that children become comfortable playing in recreational and competitive leagues. P-REC is located at 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076. (954) 757-4105. www.cityofparkland.org/prec.

APT ATHLETES PERFORMANCE TRAINING APT is a sports performance and activity training program founded by former athletes and FAU alumni. We are dedicated to the highest level of Strength, Conditioning and Health knowledge for all skill levels to achieve the best overall health. We have worked with some of the best professional athletes in creating customized training strategies that systematically improves the individual’s performance. Our Summer Soccer Camp starts June 4th and goes till August 10th. We beat the summer heat with our indoor facility. For personal training or Summer Soccer Camp Call (954) 800-5313 or go to aptspeed.com to sign up. 4811 Lyons Technology Pkwy., Suite 1, Coconut Creek 33073.

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SOCCER CORAL SPRINGS UNITED FC

At Coral Springs United F.C., our goal is to develop players to their maximum potential both individually and as a member of the larger team unit. Call (954) 821-1356 or visit www.coralspringsunited.com. Email: coralspringsunited@bellsouth.net.

CORAL SPRINGS YOUTH SOCCER

The season is underway! We have been sharing our love for soccer for over 40 years! Each season is more exciting than the last. Come watch the games at Mullins Park and/or Cypress Park all weekend long beginning in November. Approximately 2,500 Girls and Boys, ages 4 ½ - 19, of every skill level, are eligible to participate in our program. Season runs from November through the end of February. For more information, visit our website at www.csys.org, email at csysadmin@csys.org or call (954) 341-6391.

PARKLAND TRAVEL SOCCER Boys and girls ages 8–14. The season begins in September. For more information, visit www.Parklandtravelsoccer.com, or call (965) 501-4779.

PARKLAND SOFTBALL IS BACK! Ages 5 to 16. New players always welcome. Register now for spring softball 2019. The season runs from February – May. Registration is $160 until January 14th (*Placement is not guaranteed if registered after that date). For more information please call (954) 242-4613. softballinparkland@gmail.com parklandsoftball.org.

YOUTH SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION OF CORAL SPRINGS

• FALL SEASON: Season runs mid-August – November. • SPRING SEASON: runs February–May. Coral Springs residents are given first priority. Girls ages 5 to 16. Games will be played at Cypress Park. Call the YSACS Hotline (954) 344-0171. www.coralspringssoftball.com. • SPRING TRAVEL: Coral Springs Panthers travel team tryouts are held several times throughout the year for girls ages 8 to 18. One U8, two U10, two U12, one U14 and two U18 travel teams. Please visit our website for more information www.eteamz.com/ysacs.

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SWIMMING CORAL SPRINGS AQUATIC COMPLEX

(954) 345-2121, www.aquaticcomplex.com. 12441 Royal Palm Boulevard, Coral Springs. One of Broward County’s hidden jewels is the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex in the SportsPlex. This worldrenowned facility is home to national and international swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming and diving competitions. Olympic divers and swimmers from all over the world come to train at this facility, including Olympic gold medalist, Dara Torres. • SUMMER SWIMMING LESSON REGISTRATION: Register for swim lessons available at three pools. Call for locations. • SWIM CLUB: Is a year-round competitive swim program for children and young adults, consistently ranked in the top three swim clubs in the nation for teaching stroke excellence. Tryouts held Mon. – Thurs. Call for locations. • SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING: This sport combines the skills of gymnastics, dance and swimming with the strength and endurance of weight lifting. Call to register and come out and try a practice.

the area’s finest coaches, is committed to participating in ongoing professional tennis education so they may deliver the best teaching and coaching techniques to our students. For more info please visit www.CityOfParklandTennis.com, or call (954) 834-6260

VOLLEYBALL SAND TURTLES VOLLEYBALL

Join us for beginner and Intermediate Volleyball training in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek and Boca Raton. Training runs all year long. We provide several sessions a year. Beginner Session: Monday & Wednesday Nights: 6:45pm – 8:00pm at Riverside Park. Intermediate Session: Tuesday & Thursday Nights: 6:45pm – 8:00pm at Betti Stradling Park. (You must be approved by Coach in order to attend intermediate class). The cost is $100 and includes 12 classes and a t-shirt. Go online for information and fill out registration form to sign up now! www.sandturtlesvolleyball.com. Classes fill up quickly so reserve your spot. Call Mark Lewkowicz at (954) 345-0500 for more information.

SAND TURTLES VOLLEYBALL ADULT LEAGUE

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THE TENNIS CENTER OF CORAL SPRINGS

The Tennis Center offers a variety of tennis activities including group and private lessons, round robin tournaments, tennis ladders, mixed doubles, social events, league play & much more! Private & Group Instruction by USPTA Certified Professionals. We also offer Summer Tennis Camps. (954) 344-1840. Tennis Center is located at: 2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

CYPRESS PARK TENNIS CENTER

Lessons are provided in four-week sessions. We have evenings and Saturdays, $48 for children (1 hour per week), $56 for adults. All classes conducted by USPTA certified Professionals. Call (954) 344-1840 for days and times.

PARKLAND TENNIS CENTER AT QUIGLEY PARK

Under the leadership of Tennis Director Rob Nickels, with his fantastic team of teaching professionals, the official City of Parkland Junior and Adult Tennis Program is thriving and has grown into one of the largest tennis academies in Broward County. The Parkland Tennis Center at Quigley Park is the place to be. We offer group classes for ages four and older, wonderful adult clinics, one-on-one private classes, and shared two-on-one semi-private classes. Our Pro Team, consisting of

This league is a 4v4, Adult league. We are casual but competitive. Games are on Friday nights 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Riverside Park in Coral Springs. See website for session dates. Cost: 6 Fridays – $50. www.sandturtlesvolleyball.com, or call: (954) 345-0500.

WATER POLO CORAL SPRINGS AGE GROUP AND YOUTH GROUP

This year-round water polo program is open to ALL participants. This program is designed to enhance and improve basic water polo skills. Youth group ages 9–11: $25 per month, Sundays 9:00am – 10:00am. Age group 12 and older: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 7:30pm – 9:15pm, $45 per month. A swim test is required. (954) 345-2121. www.aquaticcomplex.com. 12441 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs.

WATERSKIING, WAKEBOARDING & WAKE-SURF WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING LESSONS Waterski & Wakeboard lessons and now Surfing at CB Smith Park. We have a beautiful and private fresh water lake and a New Surf boat to make endless surfing possible. We have Slalom, Kneeboard, tube rides, birthday parties, camp field trips, surfing, etc. All equipment supplied. Open year round. Call Mike for appointments & information at (954) 292-3953, www.browardski.com.

WRESTLING AMERICAN TOP TEAM

US Olympian Steve Mocco is the Head Coach of the American Top Team youth and high school wrestling programs in Coconut Creek. Our staff is committed to teaching proper, effective wrestling techniques while helping each athlete develop focus, discipline and a great work ethic. Wrestling is a base sport, meaning it helps performance in all other sports, with its focus on agility, strength and flexibility. This program is appropriate for beginning and advanced athletes, ages 5–18. For more information, please call (954) 425-0705, email at ATTwrestling@gmail.com. Stop by our 40,000 sq. ft. training facility at 5750 State Road 7, Coconut Creek.

ACTIVITIES ACTING & DRAMA CORAL SPRINGS INSTITUTE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

The after-school program aimed at children and teens allows them to feel the excitement of being on stage! Attendants are coached as they rehearse for a full-scale production or recital. 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Register today (954) 344-5991.

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AFTER SCHOOL & DAY OFF PROGRAMS AMERICAN TOP TEAM

American Top Team of Coconut Creek, offers an awesome experience for our after-school and summer camp kids. The after-school and camps are geared towards the ages of 5–12. Here they will get a taste of martial arts training, character education talks, martial arts games, activities and plenty of FUN! We also offer winter break and spring break camps. The camps fill up quickly, so call early to reserve your spot today: (954) 425-0705. You can also visit us on the web for more info: www.AmericanTopTeam.com, or stop by and visit us at our state of the art facility 5750 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek.

ART PAPER SCISSORS

School is out but we are OPEN! We will be providing a variety of projects and fun! Classes are for children ages 4–12. Spaces are limited. Cost is $65 (snacks and lunch will be provided for kids saying all day) or $20 per hour. We provide a sibling Discount. Extended hours are available. For pricing and registration info:: www.myartpaperscissors.com, (754) 444-9936. Visit us at Art Paper Scissors, 6654 Parkside Dr., Parkland 33067.

IMACS - MATH ENRICHMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & UNIVERSITY -LEVEL COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES Take your child’s logical reasoning and STEM skills to the next level! At IMACS, we’ve been combining serious academic benefits with fun and excitement for the past 25 years with our carefully crafted classes and expertly trained instructors. We give girls and boys a competitive edge by teaching them how to think critically in a fun environment. Math enrichment classes offered for grades 1-6. Computer programming and computer science classes offered for grades 5-12. Weekly AfterSchool and/or Saturday classes in Plantation, Weston, Boca, and Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 791-2333 or (561) 470-1178 or visit www.imacs.org to schedule a FREE Placement Class. Sign up today to give your child the IMACS Advantage!

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER, CORAL SPRINGS Huntington Learning Center gives your child the academic skills needed to be successful in school. We are available after school and on weekends, as well as on days that students have off from school, including most holidays. We pride ourselves on personalized attention and proven results with individualized programs taught by certified teacher. Areas of instruction include phonics, reading, writing, vocabulary, math, science, study skills, executive functioning skills, ACT, SAT, PSAT, high school entrance exams, and state and other standardized exams. Huntington Learning Center is the premier national tutoring and test prep provider for the K-12 market with locations in 38 states. It was founded in 1977 with the mission to give every student the best education possible, which is what still drives every business decision to this day. Huntington Learning Center in Coral Springs is located on the North-East corner of Royal Palm Blvd. and Coral Springs Drive, near Monkey Joe’s. 10307 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs 33065. Call today: (954) 417-4700 or learn more at huntingtonhelps.com/center/coral-springs.

KIDS DAY OFF @ P-REC

7:30AM – 6:00PM. Drop off your child for a day of fun at the P-REC. Every Kids’ Day Off we have a variety of activities from arts and crafts to group games and sports. The cost is $25/Resident, $30/Non-Resident per day. Registration required in person, and space is limited. Call the P-REC for specific dates at (954)-757-4105. P-REC located at 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076.

KINGDOM TRAINING KIDS DAY OFF

9:00AM – 3:00PM. Drop off your child to join in on basketball skills clinics when school is out. The cost is $40 – residents / $45 non-residents. Call p-rec for more information at (954) 757-4105.

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10559 Trails End Parkland 33076. (954) 757-4105. www.cityofparkland.org • Balance Training: Almost everything that we do requires balance, but it remains one of the most under-rated aspects of our well-being. Please join Florida Movement Therapy Center as we get you going with exercises designed to help improve your strength and balance. Sponsored by the National Parkinson’s Foundation. • Body Sculpting Pilates: A combination of traditional sculpting methods using free weights, resistance bands, and your own body. Designed to provide you with a total body workout in one short hour. Good for all levels. • Barre Sculpt: A workout designed to tone and sculpt the entire body, utilizing lightweights, balls, and mats. This ballet-inspired workout is low impact, but challenging - no dance experience needed and all levels welcomed. • Total Body Burn: This calorie-blasting class combines intervals of cardio and strength work, with a heavy emphasis on the core. Low and high impact options provided. • Chair Yoga: Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. • Hatha Yoga: An invigorating and accessible class designed to encourage students to strengthen their bodies and stretch their minds. This is an all levels class, appropriate for beginners and those new to yoga. • Pickleball: Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Players use soild paddles to hit a whiffle ball over a net. *Yearly fee: Residents- $45 / Non-Residents- $54 • Pilates: Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It puts emphasis on spinal and pelvic alignment, breathing, developing a strong core or center, improving coordination and balance. • Pound Fitness: Channel your inner Rockstar with this full-body cardio jam session, inspired by drumming. Using Ripstix, lightly weighted exercise drumsticks, torch calories and tone while rocking out to your favorite music. • Stretch & Relaxation: Kick off your shoes and spend the morning with Baptist Health as they take you on the most magical journey of bliss. • Tai – Chi: Discover the benefits of this ancient form of martial arts, which will improve balance, agility, strength, and coordination. This unique class will help you flow through your everyday life. • Vinyasa Yoga: Vinyasa is a unique style of yoga in which postures are linked in a continuous, challenging, and creative flow that combines strength and flexibility; while toning the body and clearing the mind. • Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga focuses and addresses tightness, toxin buildup in the joints and connective tissues through poses that are equally challenging for the mind and body. • Zumba: Zumba is a unique dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. The cardio-based dance movements are designed for participants of any fitness level, background, or age. • Zumba Gold: Easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. It is an invigorating dance-fitness class that feels fresh and, most of all, exhilarating. Classes provide modified, low impact moves for active older adults.

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AMUSEMENT PARKS & ATTRACTIONS IN THE GAME

At IN THE GAME (formerly GameRoom Sawgrass), is South Florida’s favorite place for great food and family fun! You’ll always find the biggest and best games and high tech simulator rides, virtual reality, mini-bowling and great prizes for everyone. Stop by to see all of the exciting new changes! (954) 845-8740, www.gameroomsawgrass.com. Located at Oasis at the Sawgrass Mall, 2608 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise 33323.

PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Looking for a fantastic group field trip destination or group overnight adventure? Visit the Palm Beach Zoo, just east of I-95 in West Palm Beach (exit 66 or 68). Over 500 amazing animals among 23 acres of shady tropical foliage, interactive play fountain, carousel and train rides, and more. Or, you can arrange to have our ZooMobile to come to you. Check out our summer Zoo Camp, too. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org, or call (561) 533-0887 ext. 229.

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SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is open for visitors Tuesday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm; Sat. & Sun. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Admission Donation is $5/Adult, $3/ Child (Ages 5–17), Free For Toddlers and SNC Members.

THE BB&T CENTER

The BB&T Center is the premier sports and entertainment venue in South Florida. Located in Sunrise, the BB&T Center plays host to more than 200 events annually, including Florida Panthers hockey. For further information and a schedule of events please visit: www.thebbtcenter.com. The BB&T Center is the Center of it All.

PARAGON THEATERS

RECLINE & UNWIND AT PARAGON THEATERS! Paragon Theaters on the corner of Ramblewood and Riverside Dr. in Coral Springs now features electric recliners with footrests in all auditoriums. The theater also offers movies for just $6 all day, every Tuesday. Be sure to join the Diamond Rewards Program—you’ll get a free movie ticket on your birthday and earn points quickly towards more freebies. Reserve your recliner on the Paragon Theaters app or at paragontheaters.com. Paragon Coral Square is located at 770 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. (954) 796-4465.

ART ART IN THE STUDIO AT THE CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART

Bursting with creativity and culture, the Coral Springs Museum of Art has classes for every young artist ages 6 to 16. Students will learn a variety of techniques and mediums shared by professional artists from drawing and painting to Papier Mache and sculpture to digital photography and 3D animation! Inspiration begins with fun museum tours showcasing the remarkable artworks of national and international artists. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment as they create incredible works of art. Adults will find art classes, too! Call (954) 340-5000 or visit www.CoralSpringsMuseum.org.

ART PAPER SCISSORS, THE PREMIER ART VENUE

Let your creative juices run free at Parkland’s premier art studio! Our studio’s focus is on programs for all ages, including art classes, camps, workshops, and parties. Your creative spirit will be encouraged and nurtured by professional artists. We love to dream and create. Art Paper Scissors is located at 6654 Parkside Dr., Parkland 33067, www.myartpaperscissors.com, (754) 444-9936.

ART WORKSHOPS- CHESSART

Teaching students to express themselves through the arts. Our program offers unique art experiences that promote your child’s confidence and creativity. Drawing, Painting, Cartooning, Printmaking, & Ceramics. Group and private workshops. After school programs. Portfolio development for students from 9th and 12th grade. www.chessartkids.com info@chessartkids.com (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562 or (954) 416-4802.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS STICKY FINGERS

Sticky Fingers classes begin with a short story and continue with participants completing three special art projects with instructor and parental assistance. Children will explore through hands-on activities, at various stations using paint, dough, textures, etc. Projects are not repeated – they are always new. (Bring dad or mom’s old shirt or smock). Classes are held at Sartory Hall in Mullins Park, 10000 NW 29 Street, Coral Springs. Limited space is available for each class. (954) 682-1580.

DRAWING & PAINTING CLASS

These classes are designed to discover, improve and master your own artistic abilities. Whether you are simply having fun, finding relief from a stressful day or expanding your artistic skills. Our classes are range from beginner to advanced arts. *$30 set up and supply fee due to instructor first day of class. Registration is at the P-REC, 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076.

CHESS CHESS FOR KIDS: CHESSART

Learning to think outside the box. Chess is a useful educational tool that improves your child’s confidence, imagination, concentration and intuition. It also develops critical and logical thinking and also improves schoolwork and grades. Ages 4 to 12 and teenagers. Chess is fun! After School Programs: Montessori Schools, Imagine Charter. Group Lessons: Weston Community Center, Sunset Lakes Miramar Community Center, Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center, Pembroke Isles, Doral Legacy Park, Boca Raton Community Center, Westlake Preparatory in Cooper City. Private lesson & tournaments. www.chessforkids.us. info@chessartkids.com (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771 or (954) 416-4802.

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER, CORAL SPRINGS

Help is available for students aged Pre-K-Adult. Academic skills are developed and enhanced through personalized attention with certified teachers. Areas of instruction include: phonics, reading, writing, vocabulary, math, science, study skills, executive functioning skills, ACT, SAT, PSAT, high school entrance exams, and state and other standardized exams. Huntington Learning Center is the premier national tutoring and test prep provider for the K-12 market with locations in 38 states. It was founded in 1977 with the mission to give every student the best education possible, which is what still drives every business decision to this day. Huntington Learning Center in Coral Springs is located on the North-East corner of Royal Palm Blvd. and Coral Springs Drive, near Monkey Joe’s. 10307 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs 33065. Call today: (954) 417-4700 or learn more at huntingtonhelps.com/center/coral-springs.

MOMMY & ME CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Office Complex Family Fun Center, 3100 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs. For more information call (954) 344-3344. • BABY & ME: Tuesday & Thursday • 9:30am. For infants 3 months until they begin to walk. Learn how to use play, music & song to encourage your baby’s development. • MOMMY & ME: Tuesday & Thursday • 10:30am. Structured & free play time for mothers & their toddlers ages walkers to 36 months. • MOMMY & ME YOGA (ALL AGES): Mondays • 10:30am. A fun and interactive class incorporating traditional yoga poses infused with song & story. • FITNESS FUNHOUSE: Wednesdays • 4:00pm. Active play sessions that focus on fitness & nutrition for 3-5 year olds.

LIL SLUGGERS

Program is available for ages 2–4. Lil Sluggers classes develop important baseball skills such as throwing, fielding, hitting, and base running. Developmentally appropriate equipment and games are

used to teach the game of baseball in a fun, exciting, and positive environment. P-REC is located at 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076. (954) 757-4105, www.cityofparkland.org/prec.

KIDOKINETICS JR.

Kidokinetics is inspiring even the youngest of athletes to get up, get moving and get in the game. Your child will learn and practice a different sport each week. From lacrosse to golf, your child will play it all. Classes are Thursday Mornings at 10:00AM. Registration is at the P-REC, which is located at 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076.

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“Mommy & Me” and “Daddy & Me” at Amanda’s Place. Located at Margate Elementary, Amanda’s Place is an interactive Parenting Program offered from birth to 36 months, along with special sibling classes for growing families with an infant and 2-5 year old siblings. Our 90 minute classes include stimulating age appropriate activities to encourage babies, toddlers, and two’s reach their developmental milestones through play time, arts & crafts, music & movement, story time, and parenting discussion topics. Amanda’s Place also hosts informative guest speakers and offers annual events such as a Spooktacular Halloween Party, Farm Day, Spring Picnic, Parents Night Out, and a very special 3 year old Graduation Ceremony. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are available year round. The average cost of a 9 week session for a “twice a week” Infant or Toddler class is $125.00, and $85 for a “once a week” 2 year old or evening class. Cost is per child and there is an annual $20 activity fee. For more information and class availability Call (754) 322-6931, www.DaveThomas@BrowardSchools.com. Like us on Facebook: Amanda’s Place North.

EDU1ST.PRESCHOOLS

In Edu1st.Preschools, we are in constant search, study, and integration of the best and most revolutionary approaches to education in order to construct a model that takes into account all the needs and skillsets necessary for the 21st century learner. We offer a Bilingual preschool program for children from 12 months to 5 years old. Fall VPK, Summer VPK, afterschool, spring, summer and winter camp. Bright Minds International Academy; Open from 7:00am to 6:30pm, (954) 653-1570, 7150 W. McNab Rd, Tamarac 33321. info@brightmindspreschool.com, www.brightmindspreschool.com, www.facebook.com/brightmindspreschool/

FREE BABY & ME

Every Friday: 10:00AM. Children from 3 to 12 months. Bright Minds International Academy; Open from 7:00am to 6:30pm, (954) 653-1570, 7150 W. McNab Rd, Tamarac 33321. info@brightmindspreschool.com, www.brightmindspreschool.com, www.facebook.com/brightmindspreschool/.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS

(954) 345-2200, 2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. • KIDOKINETICS: Your child will learn a new sport each week. They will be introduced to the basics of each sport in a fun and noncompetitive atmosphere. We focus on individual achievement to improve the child’s self-confidence. Visit www.kidokinetics.com. • LIL SLUGGERS: Ages 2–4. Only 6 children invited per class. Attend only one class per week. Visit www.lilsluggersbroward.com.

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DANCE BEAT STREET DANCE HIP HOP DANCE TEAM

Come out and learn the latest in Hip Hop dance. Dancers will learn choreographed routines and can also be a part of the Beat Street Hip Hop Dance Team. Classes are for ages 3 and up. Rehearsals are held at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Contact Instructor Melissa Floiro (754) 245-2674.

5678 DANCE INC. AT P-REC

P-REC is located at 10559 Trails End, Parkland 33076. (954) 757-4105. www.cityofparkland.org/prec. • ACRO: This class will be guided towards increasing flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline, and concentration. We will focus on the fundamental acrobatic techniques and incorporating them into dance styles. Dress: tan tights and a black leotard, dance or booty shorts. No shoes. • CHEER DANCE: Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading, cheers, motions, dance, jumps, kicks, voice projections, and beginning tumbling in this fun non-competitive class. Students will learn teamwork, trust, and cooperation. Dress: tank top or t-shirt, dance, booty shorts, or leggings, and white sneakers. • HIP HOP: These classes will incorporate a variety of old and new urban dance styles. Hip Hop dancing is very dynamic and helps dancers improve their flexibility; develop body balance, and coordination. Dress: tan tights and a black leotard, dance or booty shorts, and tan leather jazz shoes. • INTRO TO BALLET: This class is designed for our youngest dancers who want to express their independence without the assistance of a parent. Dancers will have fun learning moves to popular children’s music through singing and movement games. Dress: pink tights and pink or black leotard, tutu or ballet skirt, and pink leather ballet shoes. • Jazz: Students will learn turns, leaps and jumps as well as today’s “hottest” combinations in these fun and exciting Jazz classes. All of our Jazz classes are ballet-based. Dress Code: Dance tights, pink or black leotard, and tan jazz shoes. • Musical Theater: This class will help children explore storytelling through dance. Students will focus on learning proper dance techniques and facial expression. Class curriculum is based on ballet techniques layered with Broadway-style jazz movement and includes a proper warm up, stretches and isolation across the floor progressions and combinations. • Tap: Learn fundamental tap movements with a warm up of basic exercises, along with center and corner floor work. Classes progress to more intricate steps and combinations. Dress Code: Dance tights,

pink or black leotard and tan tap shoes required. • Lyrical: Designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous training in ballet. Students will explore partnering and weight-sharing exercises combined with basic techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. Students must take this class in conjunction with ballet. Dress Code: Tan tights, black leotard, fitted shorts and tan leather jazz shoes. • Combo Classes: These classes will consist of class time spent in different genres. • Adult Tap: Tap skills will be introduced to formulate a solid level of techniques (shuffles, flaps, cramp rolls, Irish, shuffle ball change etc.) Participants will also be introduced to the basic fundamental music skills. Tan tap shoes are required. • Adult Hip Hop: Each class will consist of warm up, free styling, and strength and conditioning to ensure your heart gets pounding.

PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS SPORTSPLEX AT CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL PARK

We are located between Royal Palm Blvd. and Sample Rd. on Sportsplex Blvd. in Coral Springs. We span 180.8 acres including: the world-class Aquatic Complex, Tennis Center, Panthers Den skating arena, Dr. Paul’s Pet Care Center Dog Park as well as 16 tennis courts, 3 swimming pools (including 1 diving pool), playground, jog/walk trail, tables, 2 meeting rooms, 1 maintenance building, 2 storage facilities, 3 restrooms.

CORAL SPRINGS GYMNASIUM

2501 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. Open court times at the gym are $2 per athlete and open to all ages. Open daily from 8am to 9pm, but follow the gym’s Twitter and Instagram accounts: @CoralSpringsGym for the latest Open Court dates and times. Call (954) 345-2200.

MULLINS COMMUNITY PARK

10000 NW 29th Street, Coral Springs. A second home to many local families involved in City sports, Mullins is the largest park in Coral Springs, facilities include basketball courts, tennis courts, swimming pool, volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, as well as soccer, baseball, softball, and artificial turf football fields.

CORAL SPRINGS SKATE PARK

10301 Wiles Road, Coral Springs. Rollerbladers and skateboarders use the park to practice their skills on the various ramps, dips and bowls. Open Monday–Friday 4:00pm – 9:00pm. The cost is $5 per person for all day. (954) 340-4845.

CYPRESS COMMUNITY PARK

1301 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. This park is best known for the 5 baseball fields and 4 soccer fields (2 of which are artificial grass). The basketball courts, sand volleyball court, playground, and fitness track are popular for residents of all ages.

NORTH COMMUNITY PARK

5601 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. 38.06 acres, includes baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, 2 half-basketball courts, playground, picnic pavilion, and a walking/jogging path.

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS CORAL SPRINGS

There are over 60 neighborhood parks throughout Coral Springs, please visit www.coralsprings.org/Publications/ParksBrochure for locations, features and amenities offered.

TERRAMAR PARK

6575 NW 75 Drive, Parkland. 7:00am – 10:00pm. (954) 753-5040. This 50.1-acre park is the largest in the City of Parkland. We are the home of the Terramar Park Tennis Center. Park features three playgrounds, pavilion rentals, grills, restrooms, and plenty of sports fields.

PINE TRAILS PARK

10555 Trails End, Parkland. 7:00am – 10:00pm. This is the most popular park in Parkland. This park has a fishing pier and walking trails, with multi-purpose fields for sports. It also houses the Amphitheater for monthly concert series and special events.

EQUESTRIAN CENTER AT TEMPLE PARK

This center is located at 8350 Ranch Rd., Parkland. Open sunrise to sunset. (954) 753-5040. The Equestrian Center is the only park that allows owners to bring their pets. This is also the location for the famous ‘Parkland Farmers’ Market’ held from November – April.

SPECIAL POPULATION PROGRAMS THERAPIES 4 KIDS & BRIGHT STEPS FORWARD

Therapies 4 Kids (T4K) & Bright Steps Forward provides PT/OT/SLP/ ABA to children with developmental disabilities. Services include direct treatment, patient education and specialized programs to meet the growing health needs of the community. Therapies 4 Kids has become the leader in Pediatric and Adult programs for neurological disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism & Stroke. Diagnostic testing for Autism & ADHD. Medicaid & Most Insurances accepted. OPEN SATURDAYS. Visit us at www.therapies4kids.com. Private Learning Center K–12 now taking applications: www.brightstepsforward.org. • 10261 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33025 – (954) 651-9263 • 1495 North Park Drive, Weston 33326 – (954) 651-9279 • 1750 N. University Dr., Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071 – (954) 990-0335 • 2955 Coral Way, Miami 33145 – (954) 356-2878 • 5970 S.W. 18th Street, Boca Raton 33433 – (954) 356-2878 • Wellington coming soon.

CHALLENGER LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

Challenger Baseball started in Broward County in 1990. The Challenger program is open to children with any disability. Thanks to the help of coaches, assistant coaches and “buddies”, all our players get to hit, field and get around the bases. Challenger is a non-competitive environment with the goal of all our players getting a chance to be part of a team sport and having a great time. Thanks to private sponsors our program is no cost to the families involved. We provide uniforms,

equipment, pictures, trophies, a day at a Marlin’s game, a weekend in Ft Myers playing other Challenger teams, a year end picnic for all the families and more. Again, all these activities are provided at no charge. Although our target age group is 5-22 years old, many of our players are older as they have been in our program since the early years. Therefore, we now have a junior division from 5/12 years old and a senior division of 13+.Our games are Sunday afternoons at 3:30- 5:15 from March- May. We play at fields throughout Broward County so our players have home and away games. We presently play at fields in Coral Springs, Margate, Tamarac, Sunrise, Weston and Pembroke Pines. New players are always welcome. Challenger is also always looking for new sponsors and people interested in helping to run our program. Challenger is an all-volunteer organization and 100% of donated money goes directly to the program. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! For more information please contact Randy Hibshman (954) 345-9329. Email: rhibshman@bellsouth.net.

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Many parks are available throughout Parkland for residents and non-residents to utilize. For a complete list visit: www.cityofparkland.org. Look for Park Profiles.

SENSORY FRIENDLY SCREENINGS AT PARAGON THEATERS!

Once a month, Paragon Theaters offers a showtime in which the lights are on, the volume is down, and guests are free to movie around. These showings are always at 10 am on a Saturday and are geared towards children with autism, developmental disabilities, or light and sound sensitives that otherwise might keep them from enjoying a movie. The monthly offerings (and other specialty content and promotions) can be found at paragontheaters.com/promotions. Paragon Coral Square is located on the corner of Ramblewood and Riverside Drive in Coral Springs. Reserve an electric recliner with footrests on the Paragon Theaters app or at paragontheaters.com. For more information call 954-796-4465.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (VR)

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state agency that helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, or keep a job. VR offers Transition Youth Services, which help students with disabilities train for a job, continue their education, or find a job after high school. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in career counseling, work readiness training, and work experiences in the community. Students will also learn about self-advocacy and achieving independence through employment. For more information, call the Coral Springs VR office at (954) 346-2828 or visit our website at www.rehabworks.org.

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For more information call (954) 345-2200. Learn more and register at The Coral Springs Gymnasium or online at www.coralsprings.org/recreation. • BOWLING: Join the fun at Sawgrass Lanes, 8501 North University Drive. Sessions are on Wednesdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm and 5:30pm – 7:00pm, January–May. Sessions are for ages 10 and up. • FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CLUB: Meets the 3rd Friday of the month. We go to different restaurants while under the supervision of Parks and Recreation staff members. Fee is $10 per person plus cost of food, tax and gratuity. • SATURDAY SOCIAL CLUB: We offer on-site as well as off-site activities under the supervision of Parks and Recreation staff members. Please call or visit our website for the list of current activities offered as well as costs. • BOOGIE DOWN DANCES: Dances monthly throughout the school year for Special Populations children. Each month is a different theme. Fee is $5 per person at the door. The event includes entertainment & refreshments. Direct supervision of participants is not provided.

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PARKLAND BUDDY SPORTS

This program was created to eliminate the cultural, social and emotional barriers that children and young adults with special needs face when participating in recreational activities. Through shared partnership, both players and volunteers (“Buddies”) learn patience, and tolerance and the ability of one person to change the life of another. Players and volunteers simultaneously enjoy participating in a program where there are “No Limits.” Phone No: (954) 445-0502. Email: info@parklandbuddysports.com. Website: www.parklandbuddysports.com. • FOOTBALL: September through November Games: Saturday 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Location: Pine Trails Park. • RUNNING: October through November. Games: Sunday 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Location: Terramar Park. • SOCCER: November through February. Games: Saturday 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Location: Pine Trails Park. • BASKETBALL: January through March. Games: Sunday 11:45am – 12:45pm. Location: Terramar Park. • GOLF: March through April. Clinics: Saturday 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Location: Parkland Golf & Country Club. • TENNIS: April through May. Games: Sunday 10:30am – 11:30am. Location: Terramar Park • KICKBALL: Dates TBD (throughout the year). Games: Saturdays 11:00am – Noon. Location: Pine Trails Park.

THE FRIENDSHIP INITIATIVE

Started in 2011, the mission of The Friendship Initiative (TFI) is to develop and grow programs, which enable children with special needs and typical children to learn from each other and connect as friends and to build the nation’s first, totally inclusive community park. TFI is committed to raising the funds necessary to support this mission. For more information about these programs, please contact Jeb Niewood at Jeb@thefriendshipinitiative.org or by calling Jeb at (954) 464-6078 and visit www.thefriendshipinitiative.org, and The Friendship Initiative Facebook page. We are currently providing 3 unique programs. • ROCK DREAMS: At Rock Dreams, children and young adults with special needs (whom we call Rock Stars) come to sing and dance in groups, moving between activity areas that include keyboards, guitars, percussion, and vocals. Each Rock Star is paired with his or her own student volunteer (whom we call a Roadie). The program is run in a fun and compassionate environment with the goal of each Rock Star enjoying the experience individually and within the group. • FIT FRIENDS: Fit Friends is designed for children and young adults with special needs who want to increase stamina and body tone. The program’s focus is on whole-body fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. Each participant is matched with a trained student volunteer. The programs begin with a light dynamic warm up that includes stretching. Each child then engages in aerobic circuit training and strength circuit training for each session. Exercise routines within the circuits are varied for each of the sessions, which are offered once a week for 8 weeks. • ART WORKS: At Art Works, children and young adults with special needs express themselves using a variety of art forms and techniques. Each session allows participants to explore different media including: clay, paint, pastels, markers, pencil, etc. Each Artist is paired with their own student volunteer. The program, run in coordination with Art Paper Scissors, at their studio in Parkland, is a fun-filled hour set in a compassionate environment that encourages exploration and creativity while improving fine motor skills. Through this creative process, social interaction occurs organically between the artists and the student volunteers. • READING WITH FRIENDS: Research indicates that literacy skills play a large role in language development and academic success. Oftentimes, individuals with special needs become excluded from literacy programs due to the barriers that exist such as prolonged sitting, reduced opportunities for participation and a lack of understanding from the community. Led by a speech-language pathologist, Reading With Friends strives to deliver a well-rounded experience in which children can explore books through all of their senses along with their new friends. Our mission is to provide an accepting and inclusive environment that allows individuals of all abilities to enjoy literacy while building friendships.

SPRING BREAK CAMP BRIGHT & SMART – ROBOTICS, CODING, & ENGINEERING SPRING BREAK CAMP Ages 7-12. Our STEM Engineering Program includes Hands-on Robot Assembly, Coding, 3D Printing and more! Each day has a different focus, and together with access tools like special sets of Lego bricks, 3D printers, and laptop computers, kids will learn all of the individual skills of being an Engineer! Daily sessions, 9:00 am to 4:00 PM. Spring break in March and April at the following Locations: Plantation from March 25th, 26th, 27th 28th and/or 29th, Ft. Lauderdale from April, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and/or 26th. For more details visit www.BrightAndSmart.com. www.facebook.com/BrightAndSmart, www.twitter.com/Bright_n_Smart, www.instagram.com/brightandsmart.

CAMP WILD SPRING BREAK CAMP Camp Wild is a nature, science and environmental arts camp run by the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital designed for children ages 6-12 years. Camp days run from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. (Extended hours are available for an additional fee.) “Camp Wild” campers enjoy hands-on activities with animals and plants, outdoor exploration, science experiments and environmental arts & crafts. The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is located at 3000 Sportsplex Dr. (in Sportsplex Park), Coral Springs. For registration or more information, please call the Camp Director at (954) 752-WILD (9453) or email robin@sawgrassnaturecenter.org. Camp applications are also available at www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org.

City of Coral Springs Summer Camps. Call 954-345-2200. Complete details and registration information can be found at: www.coralsprings.org/summerfun • Kamp Kool Mini Camp: June 10 – 14, for grades 1st – 6th, 7:30am – 6:00 pm. Located at Cypress Hall at Cypress Hammock Park. Cost $125.50 per child. Limit 60 campers • Kamp Kool for Teens: Summer fun with special events, tournaments, games, field trips, arts & crafts and much more. For teens entering 6th – 8th grades, located at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Six week session June 17 – July 26, or choose June 17 – July 5 or July 8 – 26, hours 7:30am – 6 pm. • Kamp Kool Elementary: Fun-filled, action packed camp with games, outdoor sports, arts & crafts, movies, entertainment, special events and much more. For all children entering grades 1st – 5th. Extended hours available. Six week session June 17 – July 26 or choose June 17 – July 5 or July 8 – 26. • Elementary Camp with Recreational Swimming: One of the most popular camps for children entering 1st through 5th grades. Field trips, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, special events and more. Six week session June 17 – July 26 or choose June 17 – July 5 or July 8 – 26. Held at Coral Glades High School, limited enrollment. • Special Populations Camp: An active camp designed for children and teens with special needs. Swimming, games, arts & crafts, sports, field trips and more. A 5:1 students to counselor ratio. All participants must be self-sufficient. Six week session June 17 – July 26 or choose June 17 – July 5 or July 8 – 26. • Music Makers!: Music Makers is an exceptional performing arts program for cool kids of all experience levels. Each themed session captivates campers with hands on training in percussion, singing, keyboard, string orchestra, woodwinds, choreography and music reading. Instruments are provided. Ages 6 to 14, 8:30am – 2:30pm, extended hours available. Location TBA. For complete information visit www.musicmakerscamp.com or Nicole Greggs, Camp Director 954-868-5515. • Beat Street Summer Dance Camp: Children will learn all the hottest Hip Hop and Street moves from music videos as seen on MTV and Dance Shows. Camp will include making a music dance video at the end of each session. Ages 5 – 10, 9am – 5 pm, June 10 – 14 and August

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5 – 9 at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Two week sessions available beginning June 17, location TBA Monday – Friday from 9am – 3 pm. • Kids In Action: Campers entering 1st – 5th grade, August 5 – 9 held at the Veteran’s Building in Mullins Park from 8am – 6 pm. Activities include sports, dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, arts & crafts and games. For more information contact Camp Director Joy Deco at 954-971-9917. • Camp Sticky Fingers: Children will explore different mediums through hands on activities with instructor assistance at various stations using paint, dough and textures. • Cod3: Explor3rs: Engineering, Technology and Computer Science Camps. For ages 6 – 13, location TBA. Weekly sessions, 9am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday. Subject areas available Raspberry Pi Engineering and Programming, Internet of Things (IOT) & Wearable Tech, Engineering & Programming, Augmented Reality (AR) Exploration and Development, Mech. Engineering and Toy Making Virtual Reality (VR) Exploration and Development, Computing and The Visual Art. • Gary Curreri’s Simply Soccer: Simply Soccer Camp stressed the four components of soccer. Full day participants receive a free t-shirt, certificates and written evaluation of their performance for the week. Located in Mullins Park, ages 6 – 14, 9 am – 3 pm, extended hours available and Tiny Tots ages 5 – 6. • Triple Threat Basketball Summer Boot Camp: Summer Basketball Boot Camp for boys and girls ages 7 – 14. Improve ballhandling skills, shooting form and technique and more. June 10 – 14 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Also weekly sessions June, July and August at location TBA. • Junior Tennis Camp: A complete tennis program including instruction drills, games, half and full court play and much more in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Conducted by USPTA City Tennis Professional Kevin McCarthy and his staff. Ages 6 – 16, at the Tennis Center of Coral Springs. Full day and half day sessions available. • Junior Tennis Academy Summer Camp: Held from 4 – 7 pm at the Tennis Center of Coral Springs. • Coral Springs Swim Club Camp: The CSSC Summer Swim Camp is a fun and unique way for swimmers to develop proper stroke technique, as well as mental preparation and race Strategies. Held Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 3 pm at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, weekly sessions. All participants must be USA Swimming Registered. • Safety Town: Celebrating 32 years in Coral Springs. Safety Town is a comprehensive early childhood, hands on safety education program designed to introduce all types of safety situations to children between the ages of 4 ½ and 6 ½ . For further information please contact 954-344-1811 or e-mail safetytowncoralsprings@gmail.com.

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(SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW CONT.) ART CAMP FOR KIDS AT THE STUDIO IN THE CORAL SPRINGS MUSEUM OF ART Children and teens get creative this summer at the Coral Springs Museum of Art’s Summer Camp for Kids. Summer in the Studio is a weekly camp for ages 6 to 16 and runs June10th – August 16th. Morning and/or afternoon sessions are available. All instructors are professional artists, and all supplies are included. Fees start at $135 for Museum members and start at $150 plus one time registration fee $15 for non-members. Camp information: (954) 340-5000 or www.CoralSpringsMuseum.org Located at: 2855 Coral Springs Drive Suite A Coral Springs, FL 33065.

AMERICAN TOP TEAM American Top Team of Coconut Creek offers an awesome experience for our after-school and summer camp kids. The after-school and camps are geared towards the ages of 5–12. Here they will get a taste of martial arts training, character education talks, martial arts games, activities and plenty of FUN! We also offer winter break and spring break camps. The camps fill up quickly so call early to reserve your spot today: (954) 425-0591. You can also visit us on the web for more info: www.AmericanTopTeamKids.com.

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SMART CAMP FOR GIRLS

“THE BEST CAMP FOR GIRLS IN SOUTH FLORIDA!” FOR ALL GIRLS 5 TO 12 presented by America’s Leaders. Since 1994, America’s Leaders has been providing outstanding, positive programs for girls in Broward County Schools. We believe that all girls should have positive role models and activities that help them be their best and to have FUN! Our Summer Camp activities include: Innovative Activities in a various classes including: Dance, Manners, Community Service, Leadership Activities, Crafts, Skits, Special Guests, Parties, In-house Entertainment and so MUCH MORE! Camp begins on June 10th and you can register by the week with 8 weeks available, June 10 – Aug. 2. FREE pre and post care, NO Registration Fees, $135 per week with the Early Registration Discount. We have Outstanding Staff with everyone over 18 years of age, CPR and First Aid Certified and Background Checked. For all of the details, please visit our website at www.AmericasLeaders.net or call our office at (954) 748-5977.

IMACS HI-TECH STEM SUMMER CAMP

Make summer count! At IMACS, we’ve been combining serious academic benefits with fun and excitement for the past 25 years with our carefully crafted classes and expertly trained instructors. Our Hi-Tech STEM Summer Camp immerses girls and boys in fun-filled academic pursuits: Computer Programming, Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. Weekly sessions run Monday through Friday. In just one week, children substantially explore and expand their intellectual world. Full Day & Partial-Day programs offered for grades 1-12. Centers in Plantation, Weston, and Boca Raton. Call: (954) 791-2333 or (561) 470-1178 or visit www.imacs.org/summercamp to RSVP for one of our Open Houses: • Saturday, April 6th 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Boca • Friday, April 12th 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Plantation • Saturday, April 27th 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Weston • Friday, May 3rd 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Boca • Saturday, May 11th 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Plantation Can’t make an Open House? Weekly Tours are also available at each of our locations. Sign up today to give your child the IMACS Advantage!

CHESS ART SUMMER CAMP REGISTER BEFORE 03/31/19 AND GET 10% OFF THE WEEKLY FEE

Three great enrichment programs get together to give your child a fun and unique summer camp. ART, CHESS and SPORTS are experiences your child must try! Both Chess and Art build your child’s self-confidence, imagination, concentration, and a love of learning and openness to new ideas. We raise confident and creative children. Chess tournaments. Board games. Sports, team competitions indoors and outdoors. Mural paintings. Cartooning. Ceramics. Water day. Ages 4 and up. (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562. www.chessartkids.com, Info@chessartkids.com.

THE BEST CAMP FOR ALL GIRLS!

FOR ALL GIRLS 5 TO 12 presented by America’s Leaders. Since 1994, America’s Leaders has been providing outstanding, exciting programs for girls in Broward County Schools. We believe that all girls should have positive role models and activities that help them be their best, make friends and to have FUN! Our innovative Summer Camp activities include: Dance, Manners, Leadership, Crafts, Skit Class, Special Guests, Parties, In-house Entertainment and so MUCH MORE! Camp begins on June 10th and you can register by the week with 8 weeks available, June 10 – Aug. 2. FREE pre and post care, NO Registration Fees, $135 per week with the Early Registration Discount. We have Outstanding Staff with everyone over 18 years of age, CPR and First Aid Certified and Background Checked. For all of the details, please visit our website at www.AmericasLeaders.net or call our office at (954) 748-5977.

JUNIOR DOLPHINS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

Junior Dolphins flag football camp gives kids the chance to work on their football skills. Each camper receives tickets to a Dolphins preseason game with the chance to come down on the field pregame and a Nike camp uniform. Camp is for boys and girls ages 8-14 and boasts special Dolphins guests and chance to win Dolphins prizes. To learn more about Junior Dolphins Football camp please visit www.dolphins.com/juniordolphins.

EDU 1ST PRESCHOOL/THE FACTORY OF FUN BILINGUAL CAMP

Our Spring Camp program is designed for children 1 to 10 years of age. They will enjoy an array of activities to stimulate both their minds and their senses. The spring’s themes will include activities in music, film-making, Artists in Action, Spanish Games, Hands-on young chefs, Fun water play, Crazy arts & crafts, Science Fun, Special Visitor, Camp Memories, Tennis Lessons, Swimming Lessons, Field Trips, Movies, Amazing Relay Races and Hollywood in action. Your child can stay per day or the whole week. Bright Minds International Academy; Open from 7:00am to 6:30pm, (954) 653-1570, 7150 W. McNab Rd, Tamarac 33321. info@brightmindspreschool.com, www.brightmindspreschool.com, www.facebook.com/brightmindspreschool/.

BRIGHT & SMART – ROBOTICS, CODING, & ENGINEERING WEEKLY CAMPS

Join us for a fun week (or more!) of camp for creative, talented and inquisitive boys and girls! Camps for ages 5-6, 7-10, 9-13. Campers are immersed in a unique, fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork, builds problem solving skills, and nurtures critical and creative thinking. New camp themes include Secret Coding Genius, Coding Mission to Mars, 3D Coding Explorer and Engineering 101, and Specialty Camps which include Apps, Drones, 3D Printing, and MicroController Robotics (Advanced) and Enchanted STEM. Summer Camp is in Boca, Davie and Ft. Lauderdale. Get in contact: (954) 816-3346, Info@BrightAndSmart.com. Visit our website: www.BrightAndSmart.com. Stay connected: www.facebook.com/BrightAndSmart, www.twitter.com/Bright_n_Smart, www.instagram.com/brightandsmart.

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Why Doesn’t My Child Listen to Me? And What Can I Do About It? By Dr. Dovid Kirzner and Dr. David Yudell

“D aniel! Daniel!! Daniel!!! Where are you?!” “Mom, I’m coming! What do you want?!”

“It’s about time! How many times do I have to call your name for you to come here? When I call you, I expect that you listen immediately!” “Mom, you’re so annoying! I was in middle of playing Fortnite with my friends! And no, I did not walk the dog, clean my room, or throw out the garbage; I’ll get to my chores later!” “Daniel! I’ve had enough with your utter disrespect and disregard for the house rules! You’re grounded from using any electronics for the next two weeks!” Does this parent-child interaction sound remotely familiar? If you find yourself engaging in similar interactions with your child, what distressing thoughts and emotions do you experience during these exchanges? When this interaction occurs prior to sending your child off to school, how do you feel about yourself while working or grocery shopping in preparation for dinner? When this interaction occurs prior to bedtime, what thoughts cross your mind when you finally manage to retire for the night? According to Dr. Russel Barkley, many ineffective, conflictual parent-child interactions are due to The Coercive Behavior Cycle in which parents and children often engage. This pattern of communication involves parents’ increased display of irritation and annoyance towards their children for their continued noncompliance. Ultimately, parents force their children to comply through physical intimidation, making threats, or raising their voice. Alternatively, parents may surrender to their children’s defiant noncompliance and complete the task themselves. When responding to our children accordingly, we inadvertently reward their negative behaviors and model the notion that defiance pays off!

In an effort to break this cycle, we first have to refrain from acquiescing to our children’s noncompliance. Therefore, when making a request to your children plan for them to either comply or experience a negative consequence. It is okay to give them an extra chance or an extra moment to respond, but avoid asking more than twice. Lastly, when you do tell them the consequence, keep it reasonable and follow through. This is a major downfall that many parents face – over punishing or empty threats. Another concept to consider involves checking in with oneself prior to asking your children to do something. Consider whether you have the energy to follow through and if you have a consequence planned. Both concepts are very important to consider so you do not walk into a situation ill prepared. Alternatively, you may want to make a smaller request that can be handled with less chance for failure. Creating appropriate consequences takes planning, experience, help or all three. (to be continued…) We invite you to reach out for future article suggestions. Please email us at DrKirzner@DrYudell.com or DrYudell@DrYudell.com.

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FAMILY HEALTH

HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY DENTISTRY & ORTHODONTICS

FITNESS & WEIGHT LOSS FACILITIES

BONS ORTHODONTICS

AMERICAN TOP TEAM OF COCONUT CREEK

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Orthodontic Excellence & Service Second to None! Utilizing the best in orthodontic treatment, including the DAMON SYSTEM for shorter treatment time, fewer office visits and less discomfort! We are a Preferred Invisalign Provider for Adults and Teens. Call today to schedule your Complimentary Consultation! Most insurance accepted. We provide services in English & Spanish. Brian K. Bons., D.D.S., is a Diplomate and a member of The American Board of Orthodontics. Office is located at 10 Fairway Drive, Suite 101, Deerfield Beach 33441. (954) 421-6400.

SOUTH FLORIDA DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN

South Florida Dentistry for Children has been specializing in preventive dental care for children in our community for 41 years. We offer pediatric dental care for toddlers to young adults. Dr. James Bennett, Dr. Melanie Rothberg, and their staffs are committed to providing quality care in a fun and nurturing environment. As a result of our commitment, many of our current patients are the children and/or grandchildren of former patients. Our goal is to make every child’s visit pleasant and educational. We are in our new state-of-the-art facility. We are now located at: 10188 NW 31 Street, Coral Springs 33065. (954) 752-7651.

AMERICAN PEDIATRIC DENTAL GROUP

We provide a “state-of-the art” dental “spa” specializing in children, teens and special needs patients. Our offices have aromatherapy, movies, and video games in the reception area. In addition, patients enjoy overhead entertainment while being treated by our friendly and caring staff! Our goal is to provide a positive experience for patients. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children during visits. In office oral sedation and hospital dentistry at Joe DiMaggio and Miami Children’s Hospital is offered. Most major insurance plans accepted including PPO, HMO, and Florida Kid Care program. We have convenient hours for busy families including Saturdays, evenings, and early mornings during the year. Hablamos Espanola. We have three convenient locations: Coral Springs – 3353 N. University Drive, Coral Springs 33065; Pembroke Pines – 10021 Pines Blvd., Suite 100, Pembroke Pines 33024; Doral – 7950 NW 53rd St., Suite 200, Doral 33166. www.americanpediatricdental.com, Toll Free: 1-844-30-4KIDS (5437).

NAIDU ORTHODONTICS

Changing lives, one smile at a time through innovation, passion, and excellence! We are an Innovative Braces and Premier Invisalign Provider for Children, Teens and Adults. At Naidu Orthodontics, we provide superior orthodontic treatment and individualized care, in a family like atmosphere, utilizing the latest in technology. Our office combines 3D Dental imaging along with SureSmile® Robotic Technology to achieve customized results and shorter treatment times. We have Saturday and evening appointments available, for your convenience. Dr. Kistama Naidu is a Board Certified Orthodontist. We have four convenient locations in Pembroke Pines, Doral, and Coral Springs. Please call (954) 438-1965 to schedule your complimentary consultation today! www.naiduortho.com

EMOTIONAL & MENTAL HEALTH CARE & SUPPORT GROUPS DR. DAVID YUDELL, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Our private practice office is available for confidential and professional help. All individual, couples, families and/or groups are welcome. We specialize in children and families, offering educational testing as well as therapeutic services. Services include educational testing such as Gifted Placement, ADD & ADHD, academic problems, learning disabilities and behavioral problems. We also offer help for those dealing with stress, grief & loss, anxiety, sleep disorders, OCD, fears & phobias or depression. Please call our office to discuss your needs. We are conveniently located in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Davie, Tamarac and Plantation. (954) 288-9393.

Train with professionals at the American Top Team Coconut Creek. ATT Fitness is an energetic, high intensity program that can help you get into your best shape. Our new, 40,000 square ft. training facility boasts a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning area, complete with Rogue weights and Lifestyle equipment. No contract required- try a week for only $10! Find out more information by calling (954) 425-0705 or visit us at 5750 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek.

CLUB PILATES CORAL SPRINGS

CLUB PILATES provides premium, Reformer-based group and private Pilates classes, true to the original Method. Our dynamic class sessions are available at a variety of levels and at convenient class times. Our instructors are all certified and able to modify classes to your medical and fitness needs and goals. Club Pilates Coral Springs is located in the Target Plaza at: 4388 N. State Road 7, Coral Springs 33073. For more info: www.clubpilates.com/coralsprings

FITWIZE4KIDS

FITWIZE4KIDS is for typical and atypical kids. We have an all-inclusive program that uses movement and balance activities to engage all kids. We offer unique programming and training, led by certified youth fitness instructors. These programs teach fun, fitness and nutrition. After school programs or one-on-one training is available. www.Fitwize4kids.com or call us at (954) 363-2349.

HOSPITALS & URGENT CARE FACILITIES BROWARD HEALTH URGENT CARE We are a pediatric and adult center providing fast, convenient care for minor injuries and illnesses • Ear aches • Flu-like Symptoms • Upper Respiratory Infections • Orthopedic & Skin Injuries • Physicals • Occupational Health • Immunizations & more. Call (954) 320-3323. Broward Health Urgent Care is located in the Magnolia Shoppes, 9663 Westview Drive, Coral Springs.

BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS

Our facility is a 200-bed hospital offering Children Services • Colorectal Program • Community Education Center • Orthopedic Care • Outpatient Pain Management • Sleep Disorders Center • Women/ Maternity • Women’s Center • Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. Call (954) 344-3000. www.BrowardHealth.org/BHCS. We are located at 3000 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs.

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood 33021. (954) 265-5324. www.jdch.com. • CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: One of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of healthcare services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. A full-service hospital, we treat minor illnesses, trauma-related accidents and some of the most complex medical conditions. The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day by world-class pediatricians, pediatric specialists, specialty-trained nurses and ancillary support staff. Today, more than 650 physicians are on the medical staff. • CONCUSSION CLINIC: Whether it’s a sports-related or non-sportsrelated concussion, 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: Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation, Pediatric Neurosurgery. Call (954) 538-5566 or visit JDCH.com.

OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY & MATERNITY OMEGA WOMEN’S CARE Omega Women’s Care is here to provide you with the finest Gynecological and Obstetrical Services. Our Board Certified Physicians are here to serve all of your needs. We have been providing quality healthcare for women of all ages in Coral Springs for over 30 years. Our gynecological services include: Routine well-woman examinations, Diagnosis and treatment of Gynecological ailments, Education and follow-up of abnormal cervical changes, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology and more. Our Obstetrical care is all-inclusive and we have 3D and 4D ultrasounds. Our physicians are all board certified and licensed and provide the highest quality care. We are located in the Heron Lakes shopping center at 5695 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs 33076. Please call for your next appointment at (954) 755-1411. HOURS: Mon. & Thu. 8:30am – 5:00pm, Tue. & Wed. 8:30am – 6:00pm, Fri. 8:30am – 12:00pm.

ORTHOPAEDICS JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Locations in Weston, Hollywood, Miramar, Boca Raton and Coral Springs. (954) 538-5500, U18sportsmedicine.com, kidbones.net. • ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & [U18] SPORTS MEDICINE: Meeting the needs of the pediatric & adolescent population with orthopedic injuries ranging from scoliosis and spinal deformities, bone tumors, fractures, limb lengthening & deformities, hip injuries & hip disorders, concussions, sports & dance injuries and much more, your child will be cared for by fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeons: Dr. Michael Jofe, Dr. Randolph Cohen, Dr. Neal McNerney, Dr. Stephen Storer, Dr. Jeremy Frank, Dr. Eric Eisner & Dr. Matthew Fazekas who combined have over 75 years’ experience. Diagnostic imaging by pediatric radiologists and technologists. Anesthesia care by boardcertified pediatric anesthesiologists. Rehabilitation by licensed and doctorate level physical therapists. We provide a full spectrum of care. • PERFORMING ARTS & DANCE MEDICINE PROGRAM: Dance is a complex physical commitment that requires holistic treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Physicians and physical therapists from our Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 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.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PROGRAM The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Program is a regional leader in treating pediatric musculoskeletal conditions. As the one of the most comprehensive pediatric orthopedic practices in Florida, the department skillfully provides state-of-the-art and compassionate care for your child’s orthopedic concerns. Specialized treatment is available in Broward County with locations in Miramar and Coconut Creek, for a variety of conditions such as scoliosis and spinal disorders, sports injuries, fracture and trauma care, hip disorders, limb deformities and more. To schedule an appointment, please email orthokids@ nicklaushealth.org or call (305) 662-8366.

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of a wide variety of gastrointestinal problems in children and adolescents. The team employs a multidisciplinary approach that brings together an array of specialists to deliver personalized care to the patient and family. For more information, please visit nicklauschildrens.org/Gastroenterology or call (800) 650-2243.

PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES PSYCH-4U

PSYCH-4U is the newest venture here at T4K. Children, adolescents and adults who experience mental illnesses and mental health disorders are likely to seek the expertise of a Psychiatrist who can help them with therapy sessions and other Psychiatric treatments. Our Board-Certified Psychiatrist Joshua Werblin, M.D. will create an individualized treatment plan perfect for you or your child. Treatment plans may include Dialectical Behavior Therapy programs that may help in treating those with mood disorders, OCD, eating disorders, destructive behaviors and self-harm behaviors. We treat children, adolescents and adults. Call us at 1-888-PSYCH-4U (1-888-779-2448) or visit www.therapies4kids.com /psychiatric-services. • 1495 North Park Drive, Weston 33326 • 1750 N. University Dr., Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071 • 5970 S.W. 18th Street, Boca Raton 33433 • Wellington coming soon.

SPEECH, PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

• [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 physical therapy care provided by highly experienced orthopaedic physical therapists. Our patients have our undivided attention, which can help improve outcomes. Our facilities are tailored specifically for the young athlete. Locations in Miramar Coral Springs. (954) 538-5500. U18sportsmedicine.com, www.memorialrehab.com. • PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy 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. Our services include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Feeding Therapy. Locations: Coral Springs (954) 575-8962, Hollywood (954) 265-5880, Miramar (954) 5384760, Pembroke Pines (954) 844-7180.

THERAPIES 4 KIDS & BRIGHT STEPS FORWARD

THERAPIES 4 ADULTS

Therapies 4 Adults is the offspring of Therapies 4 Kids. Proudly helping the community since 2005. With a team of dedicated doctors and therapists and our out-of-the-box therapies and modalities let us help you. We offer physical therapy, massage & cold laser therapies as well as craniosacral therapy, fat reduction & skin tightening treatments. We treat children at the same locations. OPEN SATURDAYS. Call us at (954) 828-0425 or visit www.therapies4adults.com. • 10261 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33025 • 1495 North Park Drive, Weston 33326 • 1750 N. University Dr., Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071 • 2955 Coral Way, Miami 33145 • 5970 S.W. 18th Street, Boca Raton 33433 • Wellington coming soon.

FAMILY HEALTH

The finest in pediatric care is now conveniently available closer to home with a new location in Coconut Creek. Board-certified pediatric physicians will provide subspecialty consultations for babies, children, teens and young adults under 21 years old at the new Nicklaus Children’s Coconut Creek Care Center. Physicians employed by Pediatric Specialists of America (PSA), part of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, provide subspecialty consultation services in endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopedics and plastic and reconstructive services. To request an appointment, please call (786) 624-2778 or visit nicklauschildrens.org/CoconutCreek.

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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S COCONUT CREEK CARE CENTER

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CALENDAR Broward County Public School Calendar*

Changes may be made. Visit www.browardschools.com for updates.

2018 - 2019 SCHOOL YEAR

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Westchester Elementary was honored to have several

classes and individual students participate in the City of Coral Springs Martin Luther King Art and Literary Projects. This year’s theme was, “MLK Had a Dream: What is Your Dream?” We are so proud of all of our students and were thrilled to see several classes/students win prizes. You are able to view the projects, now on display, in the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. The Coral Glades High School Innovation Zone will present our annual Zone Showcase which showcases our incredible programs for incoming students. This event will be held on February 7th at Sawgrass Springs Middle starting at 6 PM. This is a time when we bring all of our academic and elective/special programs together for a wonderful evening of fun performances. The Coral Glades Innovation Zone includes: Coral Glades High, Sawgrass Springs Middle, Westchester Elementary, Parkside Elementary, and Coral Springs K-8. We hope to see you all there. Please look for upcoming events on our school website, but here are a few upcoming events for the month of February. Westchester Events • Feb.—Jump Rope for Heart Month • Feb. 1st—Take Your Child to Work Day • Feb.1st—Winter Social Dance Westchester Elementary info can be found at: www.browardschools.com/westchester

Tuesday, January 8 . ..........................Start 3rd Quarter Monday, January 21 . ........................Day Off - No School Wednesday, January 30 . ...................Report Cards Issued for 2nd Quarter Tuesday, February 12 .......................Interim Reports Issued Monday, February 18 ........................Holiday - No School Thursday, February 21 . .....................Early Release Day Thursday, March 21............................Early Release Day Friday, March 22 ...............................Employee Planning - No School Monday - Friday, March 25 - 29 . .......Spring Break - No School

FOURTH QUARTER

Monday, April 1 . ...............................Start 4th Quarter Tuesday, April 16 ...............................Report Cards Issued for 3rd Quarter Friday, April 19 .................................Day Off - No School Wednesday, May 1 ............................Interim Reports Issued Thursday, May 9 . ..............................Early Release Day Monday, May 27................................Holiday - No School Tuesday, June 4 . ...............................Early Release & Last Day of School Wednesday, June 5 . ..........................Employee Planning - No School Wednesday, June 26 . ........................Report Cards Issued for 4th Quarter

2019 GRADUATION SCHEDULE

• MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY MAY 31 7:00PM At Nova Southeastern University • CORAL SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL SATURDAY JUNE 1 6:00PM At Nova Southeastern University • JP TARAVELLA HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY JUNE 3 7:00PM At Nova Southeastern University • CORAL GLADES HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY JUNE 2 7:00PM At Nova Southeastern University

2019 - 2020 SCHOOL YEAR FIRST QUARTER

Wednesday, August 14 . .....................Start 1st Quarter Monday, September 2 . ......................Holiday - No School Friday, September 13 ........................Interim Reports Issued Monday, September 30 . ....................Day Off - No School Wednesday, October 9 .......................Day Off - No School Thursday, October 17 . .......................Early Release Friday, October 18 . ...........................Employee Planning

SECOND QUARTER

Monday, October 21 ..........................Start 2nd Quarter Monday, November 11 ......................Holiday - No School Wednesday, November 13 .................Report Cards Issued for 1st Quarter Tuesday, November 19 ......................Interim Reports Issued Wednesday, November 27 .................Day Off - No School Thursday, November 28 . ...................Holiday - No School Friday, November 29 . .......................Day Off - No School Friday, December 20 .........................Early Release Monday, December 23 . .....................Winter Break Begins - No School

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Tuesday, January 7 . ..........................Start of 3rd Quarter - School Resumes

SCHOOLS the academics and enrichments offered at our school. We encourage the entire Coral Springs community to come out and explore the variety of academic and extracurricular offerings we provide. You can also take advantage of our ESE/Gifted Meet and Greet tours. Our annual tour date is April 17. Please call (754)-322-3000 to set up your appointment.

PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY DIVES INTO THE NEW YEAR!

Happy 2019! All of us at Parkside Elementary School hope that you and

your families had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Over the last few weeks, we have had several things to celebrate here at our school. In November, we had our annual school wide Thanksgiving Luncheon. We fed over 1,000 students, parents, grandparents and staff members. This was a special time for us to show our families how thankful we are for all they do for our school. A big THANK YOU goes out to our cafeteria staff for another amazing job. Throughout December we enjoyed our field days, the PTA Holiday Shop, our chorus’ Holiday performance and our annual Polar Express Day filled with a little of the Florida Snow and a visit from the South Florida Fire Truck and Marshall. All of these activities led us into the winter break. Throughout the next few months, we will be preparing for our Kindergarten

Round-Up, which will be held on Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 pm and Friday, February 8th at 8:30 am in the school media center. If you or someone you know in the area has a child who will be entering Kindergarten in the fall, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Parkside and a typical Kindergarten day. You can also see how to get involved and what you need to do in order to register. Parkside is one of the few schools in Coral Springs with space for reassignments; so if you are interested in knowing more about our school, come out and join us for one of these events. Another wonderful upcoming event is our Annual Exhibition on March 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm. This is a showcase of all the academic projects we have been working on throughout the year. We will host our free spaghetti dinner on this evening as well. We hope to see many of you at these upcoming events. Have a great 3rd quarter!

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oral Springs Middle School is heading into an exciting spring filled with activities for students, parent night events, and matriculation meetings. On January 26th, CSMS hosted the District middle school Debate Tournament which is almost certain to be an annual event. Our Debate Team, who regularly participates in monthly district tournaments, was thrilled to be the host school for this all day special event. In the month of February, our incoming 6th graders will “walk the shoes” of a middle school student when they tour their new school on a field-trip day. For our 8th grade students, Coral Glades and Stoneman Douglas high schools will visit to give students an orientation about the next part of their journey and how to choose the courses for their personalized path. On February 28th, CSMS will be holding their first ever Curriculum Night. This will highlight all

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[Project Based Learning] Contest Winner: In conjunction with our PBL initiatives, my students spent the past two weeks working hard and participated in FIU’s statewide writing competition entitled “Traditions Worth Keeping in our Culture.” Prior to winter break, they presented their work in the classroom. My L.A. student Meghan K. won 2nd place for RMS! ~Ms Devash, 8th Grade ELA LIA [Latinos In Action]: The LIA students are actively tutoring 2nd graders at Ramblewood Elementary and celebrated Family Night “Noche La Familia”. LIA students also helped with the Harvest Food Drive by packaging and sorting all of the donated canned goods.

NJHS [National Junior Honors Society]: NJHS members made cookies as a holiday treat for all the staff. Also a group of students went to the Park Summit Senior living facility and performed a holiday caroling showcase. ~Patricia Wagner Science Grant “Pizza Garden”: The Pizza garden is fully planted. We will be collaborating with culinary when herbs and vegetables are ready for harvesting. Until that time, science classes will be conducting their PBL utilizing the garden. We will be learning and applying “ The Nature of Science” strands; identifying and testing variables as well as measurement and graphing. We will be plotting and analyzing our graphs to interpret whether our data support our hypothesis.

Forest Hills Spotlight

S.T.E.M.: During the month of December students in grades

pre-K through fifth began learning the basics of computer science to how technology has made life easier and more convenient. The week of December 3rd through the 9th was the Hour of Code. Students across the nation participate by completing at least one hour of computer programming by following a series of tutorials. The students in the primary grades completed mazes using Kodable while those in the secondary grades learned about Blockly a drag and drop computer programming tool used in elementary schools. Students in grades 2nd-5th worked with Blockly to complete tasks including Angry Birds. Planeteers: Students in Planeteers worked hard in the garden during the month of December. They weeded and maintained the current garden beds. The garden includes: sunflowers, peppers, spinach, and

tomatoes. In addition, Planeteers worked hard at carving out a new bed to plant squash. We are so excited to see our plants germinate and hope to enjoy our upcoming harvest when we return from break. Robotics: The Forest Hills Elementary robotics team has been working hard to create their Flex Bot. In addition, they are in the beginning stages of putting their computer programming skills to work to prepare for their competition in February. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Project Winners: On Thursday, January 17, 2019 (5-8 p.m.) these students received awards for their projects at this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration given by the City of Coral Springs. We want to congratulate these students for being recognized by the city, and for all of their hard work.

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The second semester at Coral Park Elementary is exploding

with learning and kindness. Our outside walkways have been decorated with banners made by every classroom reminding everyone to “Start with Hello” and “Kindness Matters”. We are beginning the work to build a Peace Garden and add buddy benches throughout our campus. We will start this project by committing Thursday, February 14th to A Day of Honor in Service and Love. We will begin by having all students and staff members participate in campus beautification activities. On January 30th, we are “Powering up our Math Skills”. We have invited parents to explore the wonders of math by participating in an evening of exciting hands on learning activities and games. On this evening, we will also celebrate our second quarter academic and character trait accomplishments by recognizing our students who earned Honor Roll and Character Trait excellence. As we are full swing into this school year, we are also gearing up for the 2019-2020 schoolyear, too! On February 21st, we will be “Rounding Up” our incoming kindergarten and VPK students for an informational session. In addition, our “STEAMy Summer Camp” is returning to Coral Park. We

Our Band, Orchestra, and Choir students not only impressed us with their beautiful Winter Concerts, they wowed us as they marched in the City of Coral Springs Holiday Parade. The musical talent at Westglades is beyond amazing! We look forward to welcoming our incoming 6th Grade students and parents during Showcase Night on January 23rd, beginning at 6:30pm, in the Auditorium. As always, parents are encouraged to have an active voice at WMS by attending monthly SAC, SAF, and PTO meetings. Information regarding these meetings is always shared on our website and via PTO email blasts. Be sure to also follow us on Twitter at @WMSWolves and on Instagram at @WMS_Wolves for up-to-date information right to your mobile device. Lastly, our students and staff produced impressive work at Westglades the first half of the year. We saw so many amazing achievements by our fall athletes and our Fine Arts students. I cannot wait to see what the second half of the year has in store for us! Go Wolves!

are excited to offer a high quality summer camp program that provides students with a safe and fun filled time! For information regarding our summer camp, please contact rebeca.sanchez@browardschools.com. For information regarding our VPK program, contact Marci.maietta@browardschools.com or call the school at 754-322-5850.

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e are excited to return to school after the Winter Holidays! The start of a new semester seems to be a time for a renewal of the old and a look forward to the new. For all of us, it’s a time that we could reflect on what we did well in the previous semester and to make attempts to better ourselves for the second semester. I would like to encourage parents and students to discuss how their child is feeling. Some will feel stress, anxiety, or nervousness but it is important to know that there are resources available to help. Visit WestgladesMiddle.com for more details. In December, we invited Mike Donahue of Value Up to present at our school. Mike’s overall message is to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes before assuming the worst about them, that regardless of our circumstances, we all have intrinsic value. The feedback from both students and parents was very positive. The climate of our school has always been, and will continue to be, essential to the success in educating our children and preparing them for a life beyond its hallways. We are thankful that this initiative is adding to our positive climate.

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Our faculty has been participating in many in-house and district trainings to stay abreast of current trends. Most of these trainings are spearheaded by our Literacy Coach, Audrey Fay. We are fully dedicated to increasing student achievement and producing college and career ready students. The State of Florida recognized Ramblewood Elementary as one of the Five Star School Award winners. To earn Five Star School recognition, a school must show that it has achieved all of the benchmarks and criteria in five categories – Community/ Business Partnerships, Family Involvement, Volunteerism, Student Community Service and School Advisory Council. Schools must also earn a grade of “C” or above or a school improvement rating of “Maintaining” or “Commendable” for the year being recognized. The administration continues to practice various monthly drills with the students and staff, as we keep safety and security a priority at our school. We also conducted a successful Code Black evacuation drill in December, with the assistance of the Coral Springs Police and our Special Investigative Unit. We have many events planned for the remainder of the year and can’t wait to share them with you!

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER ACADEMIC SUPERSTARS

untington Learning Center continues its Academic Superstars program with the Sports and Activities Directory. The year is winding down and students are working harder than ever to reach their academic goals. Joe J. is one of our students who have been flying through his program, and really enjoying the perks of understanding and using the strategies he’s being taught. He’s been working incredibly hard, and loves to let us know of his achievements. For example, recently Joe brought in his take-home folder FILLED with school work marked with A’s and B’s. He was so proud of his work, and we were so happy for him. He is well on his way to academic success, both here at the Center, and at school. Abigail E. came to our center for help on her SSAT assessment to help her get into a private school. While attending our center, we focused on verbal and math skills and test-taking strategies to help her conquer the test. She took multiple practice tests, and we were able to adjust her program based on her test scores. Working one-on-one with her teachers, we were able to note gains in her ability. She recently got her test scores back, and we are proud of how she did. We expect to hear very soon about her acceptance into the school. Harley

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Abigail

When Harley starting coming to our center, we were focusing on both verbal and math skills and helping her feel more comfortable in her abilities. Recently, she also added in geometry tutoring. We are proud to report that Harley has received an “A” on her math test, and a big dose of confidence. Our main goal here at Huntington Learning Center is not only to help students reach academic success, but to also give them confidence in themselves and their abilities. All of the children who attend our center are capable, and we are proud that these families have chosen us to help them reach their full potential. TUTORING

Reading, Writing, Math, Study Skills, Vocabulary, Phonics, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculous, Calculus, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish.

TEST PREP

SAT, PSAT, ACT, State Tests, Advance Placement (AP), SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, GED, ASVAB, FSA Prep.

Call or visit the Huntington Learning Center Coral Springs location for a consultation.

Phone: 954-417-4700

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e hope everyone in the community had a wonderful and festive holiday season and we also wish you a Happy 2019. Wow! The winter season has arrived and we have concluded the 2nd quarter of the school year! Our staff and PTO kept our community and students engaged in many activities. During the month of November, our PTO scheduled a Touch the Truck event on our campus. The Coral Springs Fire Dept., Police Dept., other vendors and food trucks came out to support the event. The community and staff came out in full force to interact with the presenters. In December, the Ramblewood Middle School Band came to our school to perform holiday songs for our students and staff. We were elated to see many of our former students performing. Kudos to Mr. John Nista, the Band Director! He truly prepared the students to perform an amazing show. Our P.E. Teacher, Mr. Alvaro Picado, coordinated an exciting week of Field Day Events. The students had a great time competing! Thank you to the parent volunteers and PTO for making Field Day successful! Our Chorus performed festive holiday songs for the community. Thank you to our Music Teacher, Mrs. Theresa Morishita for preparing these student participants for the past three months.

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RAMBLEWOOD ELEMENTARY HAD A BUSY FIRST SEMESTER

CORAL SPRINGS: 10307 Royal Palm Blvd.

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appy New Year! We hope all of our families had a wonderful break and new year! We are happy to welcome Mrs. Merideth Weiss-Schnur as our new Principal. We want to wish Mr. King all the best as he becomes a Cadre Director for the district. Mrs. Weiss was the Principal of Riverside for the past 7 years. Prior to Riverside, she was the Assistant Principal at Heron Heights and Park Trails Elementary. She is excited to be back and looks forward working with our outstanding HHE faculty, staff and families. Let’s welcome her with open arms! Thank you to all of the families who donated gifts to Snowflakes for Larkdale. The students at Larkdale Elementary were so excited to see all of the presents. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. If you have a student in 5th grade, please attend Westglades Middle School’s Showcase on Jan. 23rd at 6:30 p.m. to hear about the programs being offered for your next year 6th grader. Our next SAC/SAF meeting

will be January 28th at 2:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! Take Our Daughters and Sons to School Day is Friday, February 1st. The next debate will be on Wednesday, February 6th at Everglades High School. Good luck! Please join us for our PTO meeting on February 6th at 9:00 a.m. February 6th is also the last day to apply for School Choice. If you have a sibling that attends HHE and you have an incoming kindergartener, you must still apply for a seat. If you have any questions, please call our registrar Adelle Peets at (754) 322-9150. Did you know that your child can eat breakfast everyday at Heron Heights for FREE! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. BCPS offers free breakfast for ALL students every school day. We look forward to seeing you bright and early in the cafeteria. Looking forward to a great 3rd quarter.

Park Springs Elementary Welcomes 2019

Park Springs Elementary and Principal Katie Policastro are excited to welcome

the New Year and share PSE news! As we begin the New Year, we want to thank our families for their support and participation in our Apex Fun Run!! All the funds raised will go directly towards Safety and Security enhancements at Park Springs. Come meet the PTO and the Park Springs Administration at our monthly PTO meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6th at 5:00 PM. Our Spring Carnival takes over the field on February 9th! Plan to attend an afternoon with fun and friends at Park Springs with bounce houses, games and carnival style food. Contact the PSE PTO to join the committee! PSE welcomes the “We Love Books” Book Fair February 11-15th! Our Book Fair Family Night is Wednesday, Feb. 13th from 5-7pm. Volunteers welcome to come in every day to help our students shop for books. For more information, please contact

Mrs. Jimenez, our Media Specialist, at leandra.jimenez@browardschools.com, to choose a spot on the schedule. Please join us for Wednesday Night Live in the Media Center most Wednesdays from 5-7pm. Smile for Pictures! Our Spring Picture dates with Lifetouch are February 28th and March 1st. Can you volunteer on picture day? Contact the PTO! We are excited to partner with the Florida Panthers for a family night of fun and fundraising! Join us on March 2nd at 7:00 when the team takes on the Carolina Hurricanes and celebrates Stanley C. Panther’s Birthday. The PSE PTO loves support from our families. If you can lend some time to volunteer, we welcome you. Learn more about PSE at parksprings.browardschools.com or on Twitter @PSEpanther. The PTO website is myvlink.org/parkspringspto/. Find us on Facebook @parkspringselemPTO.

SCHOOLS highly interactive and well-crafted online courses that you can access 24/7 through our BCS Online Instructor Center. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known. As with all of our other courses, our online courses are affordable, fun, convenient, and geared just for you. Whether you want to expand, enhance, or update your professional skills, explore or develop creative talents, or enrich your personal life, the BCS Online Instruction Center has something for you now. Self-Paced Tutorials If you want to quickly build industry skills or earn continuing education credits, these independent study tutorials are for you! They cover a wide variety of fields, and you can start anytime and work at your own pace. You’ll have access to all course material and assessments from day one, and many tutorials can be completed in just a few hours. You’ll enjoy content developed by industry leaders and get helpful student support whenever you need it. Upon finishing your tutorial with a passing score, you’ll receive a certificate of completion.

Instructor-Led Courses W h e t h e r y o u ’ r e l o o k i n g f o r p ro f e s s i o n a l development or personal enrichment, these sixweek online courses are the perfect way to learn a new skill or enhance your existing ones. You’ll spend roughly two to four hours each week completing two engaging lessons in an enjoyable, interactive learning environment. Expert instructors develop and lead every course, and you’ll be able to interact with them and with fellow students in lively online discussion areas. New sessions start every month, so you can sign up anytime. Upon completing a course with a passing score, you’ll get an award of completion from your learning institution. New or potential students If you have questions about course content, prerequisites, requirements, follow-ups, or instructors, you’ll find the information you need by locating the courses that interest you. Click the course title to review the course details. If you require any assistance with registration, please email: ed2go.student@cengage.com

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hile being almost always preventable, drowning is the leading cause of injury and death to children from 1 to 4 years old. Most children who drown in home pools were not expected to be in or even near the pool and entered the water without the knowledge of their parent or caregiver. That is why, children, especially toddlers, need capable, close and constant supervision in and around water. PARENTS NEED TO TALK TO THEIR CHILD ABOUT WATER SAFETY. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO START WITH: 1. “Don’t go near a pool without an adult.” This is the most important water safety conversation to have because it is so simple. 2. “If you see someone struggling in the water, don’t jump in to help. Run and get an adult. And if you fall into a pool, don’t panic, turn around, find the wall and climb out or yell for help.” 3. Practice this skill in the pool with your child. Have the child practice wearing clothing to experience the sensation. REMEMBER WATER SAFETY • It Can Happen to You. Many parents who lost a child to drowning never considered that their child could be at risk; they just didn’t realize how close the danger was. • Take ownership of your child’s safety. Never rely on responsible behavior from your child, another child or even other adults. Know who is watching your child when you can’t be there. • Don’t Multitask. Pool time means your full attention IS needed to properly supervise. Drowning happens quickly; most children who are under water for as little as 6 minutes die. • Have a response plan. If your child is missing, check the water first – whether it is the pool, lake, canal or tub. Know CPR. Remember: Children who drown do not scream, splash or struggle. They silently slip beneath the water, and usually with a parent nearby. Designate yourself or an adult supervisor to act as a Water Watcher regardless of whether the water nearby is an ocean, a lake, a water park, a pool or the bathtub. These multiple layers of protection can help prevent childhood drownings: • Install Child Proof Doors and Locks on All Interior Door Environments • Door handles should be 5 feet above ground level • Always keep doors locked • Install Alarms on Access Doors to Pools, Spas, and All Water

ENVIRONMENTS • Do not deactivate alarms • If the alarm can be temporarily deactivated for an adult to open the door, the deactivate button should be out of children’s reach • Install 4-Sided Isolation Fencing Separating the Pool and/ or Backyard Lake from the Home and from all Access Doors and Entrances • Always leave the barrier in place when the pool is not in use • Gates should be 5 feet tall, self-closing and self-latching • Install A Floating Pool Alarm • Do not deactivate alarm • Consider having the pool alarm connected into your home alarm • Learn CPR And Rescue Techniques • Anyone over age 14 in your home should have CPR training • Babysitters and caregivers should also be trained • 911 dispatchers can give CPR instruction over the phone CPR Classes Available at the Following Locations: • Broward Health (954) 759-7400 • Coral Springs Fire Academy (954) 346-1774 • American Heart Association 1(800) 242-8721 • American Red Cross 1(800) RED-CROSS COMMUNITY EDUCATION Contact the following organizations to bring life-saving education to you and your neighbors, your community organization, your workplace or place of worship: • Swim Central (954) 357-SWIM • FL Dept. of Health in Broward Drowning Prevention Task Force of • Broward County (954) 467-4700 x 5807 • Pediatric Associates Foundation www.pediatricassociatesfoundation.org • Water Smart Broward www.watersmartbroward.org • Children’s Service Council of Broward County www.cscbroward.org, (954) 377-1000 • 2-1-1 Broward: Water Smart Broward is a collaboration between Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Pediatric Associates Foundation and Florida Department of Health in Broward County. For more information on how they are working to reduce the incidence of fatal and nonfatal drowning among children ages 1-4 in Broward County Municipalities, go to www.watersmartbroward.org

honing their skills to make major

The band program is an important part of our Forest Glen curriculum. Under the guidance

changes in the environment and the

of our new band director we have had many students make the all-county band and the

Arts. We are incredibly proud of their

all-county jazz band. We are very proud of these students and hope you are able to see

accomplishments.

their concerts in January and February at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.

Several students from Forest Glen

There is also another opportunity for students who want to advance their music skills

Middle School, won an Honorable Mention

and that is auditioning for the all-state band. Making the Florida 7th and 8th grade

Award for their Film and Music submission to the 2018 Ocean Awareness Contest, which is

All-State audition band is no easy feat. Throughout the summer months, thousands

sponsored by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs (Bow Seat). The students, who entered

of students prepare throughout the state of Florida for this grueling audition process

the contest: Michael Neville, Grade 8; Ava Simon, Grade 8; Myles Thomas, Grade 8; Jared

that takes place in September. If selected, students represent their school and district

Paulovich, Grade 8; Adam Horvitz, Grade 8; Dylan Hamze, Grade 8.

at the Florida Music Educators’ Conference in Tampa, FL. Students rehearse for three

Their projects were selected from the almost 1,000 Junior Division entries from

days with the finest conductors in the country to perform a concert for over 6,000

around the world and they received a $100 total cash scholarship. In addition, Mr.

music educators, professors, parents and community members. This is the second

Mitchell Comiskey, our Marine Science teacher at Forest Glen Middle School, has won a

largest All-State music festival in the United States, second only to the one held in

Sponsor Recognition Award for his contribution to the 2018 Ocean Awareness Contest,

Texas. Not only was Dylan Friedland from Forest Glen Middle School selected for

sponsored by Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs (Bow Seat). Mr. Comiskey, who

one of the coveted six Alto Saxophone positions, he was selected as 1st chair, the

was selected based on nominations from his students, will receive a $750 cash award.

highest seat available to any All-State student in their section! We are so proud of

Our marine biologists are contributing to the awareness and the help that our oceans desperately need. We thank them for their hard work and congratulate

rs. Sandy Moise celebrates three 5th graders who keep up with their studies, and participate in sports after school and weekends: Taylor Evans, Fernando Henrice, and Dasia Johnson. Taylor is going on two years training as a gymnast. Fernando plays basketball and football, and is a key player on his teams. Dasia has been perfecting her volleyball serve for the past 6 years. Hunt Elementary, in turn, celebrates Mrs. Moise, whose dedication goes beyond the classroom. She turns out out to cheer for her students at the gym and on the court. “They are good kids who have a bright future – but we can say that about all Hunt students who grow up with us!” Dasia, Fernando and Taylor, who have been at Hunt since their primary grades, are making the most of their 5th grade year. Kudos to our students and their teacher!

him all of his hard work! Go Forest Glen Wildcats!

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them on their success.

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Our students have been very busy

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ACADEMIC D I R E C T O R Y ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

EARLY LEARNING

BRIGHT & SMART – ROBOTICS, CODING, & ENGINEERING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

BROWARD COLLEGE

Our STEM Engineering Program includes Hands-on Robot Assembly, Coding, 3D Printing and more through: • Spring, Summer, Winter and One Day Camps • On-Site Field Trips for Schools, Camp and After-School Program Providers • Electives during school hours! • Afterschool and Saturday Programs Our unique and comprehensive programs are tailored exclusively to meet the latest STEAM curriculum and Common Core objectives. Children in all our programs are immersed in a unique, fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork, builds problem-solving skills, and nurtures critical and creative thinking. All girls and boys, 7–14 years old, are eligible to attend at various locations. Register for an Introductory Trial Class today! (954) 816-3346, Info@BrightAndSmart.com, www.BrightAndSmart.com. www.facebook.com/BrightAndSmart, www.twitter.com/Bright_n_Smart, www.instagram.com/brightandsmart.

IMACS - MATH ENRICHMENT, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & UNIVERSITYLEVEL COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

Take your child’s logical reasoning and STEM skills to the next level! At IMACS, we’ve been combining serious academic benefits with fun and excitement for the past 25 years with our carefully crafted classes and expertly trained instructors. We give girls and boys a competitive edge by teaching them how to think critically in a fun environment. Math enrichment classes offered for grades 1-6. Computer programming and computer science classes offered for grades 5-12. Weekly AfterSchool and/or Saturday classes in Plantation, Weston, Boca, and Fort Lauderdale. Call (954) 791-2333 or (561) 470-1178 or visit www.imacs. org to schedule a FREE Placement Class. Sign up today to give your child the IMACS Advantage!

ART PAPER SCISSORS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

We specialize in the ART of learning. We offer after school classes, enrichment programs, field trips, workshops and camps in our studio. These opportunities are available on site for schools, preschools, neighborhoods, nursing homes, clubs, places of worship and events. We’re not your average art school. Our activities are catered and created just for YOU. Your needs and interests are our priority. We will work with your theme, needs and budget to provide the best program designed for you. We work with every age group and find the best-suited art program to suit your audience. www.myartpaperscissors.com, or call (754) 444-9936. Located at 6654 Parkside Drive, Parkland 33067.

ACADEMIC TESTING PSYCHOLOGIST DR. DAVID YUDELL Psychologist Dr. David Yudell is a private practice, licensed clinical psychologist. He can help your child with educational testing including: Gifted Placement, Attention Deficits or Hyperactivity (ADD / ADHD), Memory Problems or Learning Disorders. Offices located in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Davie, Plantation and Tamarac. Call our office to discuss your child: (954) 288-9393.

DUAL ENROLLMENT BROWARD COLLEGE The Dual Enrollment Program at Broward College is an accelerated program that allows eligible public/charter, private high school and homeschool education students to earn high school and college credits at the same time, saving both time and money! For more information visit: www.broward.edu/dual.

Children, families and society benefit from high quality early education programs that encourage advancement of intellectual, physical, emotional and social development. The Early Childhood Demonstration Laboratory School at Broward College North Campus provides a high quality, safe, affordable learning environment that ensures a hands-on, developmentally appropriate curriculum for children one to five years of age. As an approved Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) site, a participant with Early Learning Coalition of Broward County and the Children’s Services Council, our curriculum, The Creative Curriculum®, is aligned with research-based standards and expectations of the national Head Start Program and the Broward County Public School system. For more information on your child becoming a Seahawk Scholar, call (954) 201-2440.

NATURE EXPLORERS – A WEEKLY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Nature Explorers is a weekly preschool program at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital. Come and enjoy a hands-on adventure exploring our natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it through books, crafts and animal visits. The Sawgrass Nature Center welcomes Nature Explorers 3–5 years of age on Wednesdays from 1pm – 2pm. Cost: $8 ($5 for SNC members) per class. The SNC is a 501(c) (3) organization whose mission it is to educate the public about South Florida’s environment and the many species it contains. We also provide excellent care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife, and promote healthy living and outdoor activity. Please contact the Center for more information and to register. Call to register (954) 752-WILD (9453). Pre-registration is required. The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife hospital is located at 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs 33065.

HIGH SCHOOL & GRADUATION SERVICES HERFF JONES OF BROWARD COUNTY

Herff Jones of Broward County / Chuck Puleri & Associates. We specialize in High School Rings, Championship Rings, Caps, Gowns, Tassels, Cords, Graduation Announcements, Graduate Name Cards, Thank You Notes, Class Year Merchandise, and more. Call for more info at (954) 693-0006. We are conveniently located in the heart of Broward County on State Road 84 between Pines Island Rd. & University Dr. at 8230 West State Road 84, Davie 33324. If you prefer online shopping, please visit us via our website www.HJBroward.com.

HIGHER EDUCATION BROWARD COLLEGE Nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a “Top 10 College,” Broward College (BC) offers the most affordable higher education in South Florida to help you achieve your academic and career goals. A respected trailblazer, BC was the first, and remains the largest, institution of higher education in Broward County. For more information, call (954) 201-2240 or email north-admissions@broward.edu.

MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER KIANA NICOLE SURVIVORS

Jennifer Lewis, founder/owner of the Kiana Nicole Survivors, is a Motivational Speaker, Mentor and Author. She is a survivor and speaks about real life issues of child abuse, domestic violence, suicide and drug and alcohol addictions. She has partnered with the Broward County School Board and has spoken at several schools. She motivates children to find their voice and to speak up about abuse. The name of her movement is called #NoSurvivorGetsLeftBehind. Her mission is to travel the world to speak at schools, churches, rehabs, shelters, foster homes and anywhere she can share her story to help encourage other survivors to tell theirs! She is also a proud member and Ambassador of the Coral Springs Regional Chamber and is releasing her first book this fall, My Transformation! For more info or for booking: www.kiananicole.com, booking@kiananicole.com, (954) 868-2425.

At Pineview Preschools, we strive to maintain a high quality program with an age appropriate academic curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of each child, while building a strong foundation of school readiness skills. Our goal is to enrich and enhance each child’s preschool experience, by providing stimulating opportunities for children to explore, discover, play and learn. Our STEAM curriculum and sensory activities promote creativity, problem solving and a sense of wonder – resulting in cognitive, social and emotional growth and development. Our schools are licensed by the state of Florida and adhere to the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and academics. Pineview is proudly accredited by A.P.P.L.E. (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment), a nationally recognized organization. (954) 688-9398. 7505 N. State Road 7 Parkland, FL 33073. License #46774.

IMAGINE CHARTER SCHOOL AT BROWARD Rated an “A” school. Imagine offers families a choice in their child’s education. Offering grades Pre-K–8th, your child will be given the opportunity to be taught by amazing teachers, while making friends to last a lifetime. Before and After Care Available. Enrichment programs available afterschool to broaden your child’s knowledge and skills. Call today for a tour (954) 255-0020. Located at 9001 Westview Drive, Coral Springs 33067.

EDU1ST.PRESCHOOLS Edu1st.Preschools are committed in creating a community of learners on an individualized basis by using the best tools, technology, and methodologies available to not only create critical thinking skills, but build strong habits of mind in the process! We offer a Bilingual preschool program for children from 12 months to 5 years old. Fall VPK, Summer VPK, afterschool, spring, summer and winter camp. Bright Minds International Academy; Open from 7:00am to 6:30pm, (954) 653-1570, 7150 W. McNab Rd, Tamarac 33321. info@brightmindspreschool.com. www.brightmindspreschool.com, www.facebook.com/brightmindspreschool/.

READING PROGRAMS PARKLAND LIBRARY READING BUDDIES (K–5TH GRADE) Sessions held on Mondays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Would your child benefit from a Reading Buddy? When younger students read with older students, literacy skills are developed in an enjoyable manner. The Parkland Juniorettes are high school girls dedicated to making a difference. This group has partnered with the Parkland Library to help younger students with reading. Building partnerships between our high-achieving high school students and elementary-age children is an excellent way to reinforce lifelong reading success. (Note: On the Mondays that school is closed Reading Buddies will not meet.) Registration is not required; just meet at the desk in the center of the library. For more information visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

PARKLAND LIBRARY STORYTIME CLASSES Please visit www.cityofparkland.org/library for story time class schedules and registration dates. Your Parkland Library card is required in order to register. Registration is limited to one class per child. • BOOKS AND BABIES: (9–23 months with adult). This is an early literacy class that creates sound and print awareness and their relationship through the use of toys, puzzles and books. • TODDLER TALES STORYTIME: (24 months–3 ½ yrs, child must be accompanied by an adult). This early literacy class; establishes the relationship between letters and sounds, sign identification, and provides early phonemic awareness. This is accomplished through stories, music, rhymes, and games. • PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: (3–5 year olds unaccompanied by adult). In this class, preschool age children will enhance phonemics, direction, verbal and written cues, motor skills and literacy links through stories, songs, finger plays, flannel boards and crafts. New themes are presented each week. • ROOKIE READERS: (Kindergarten–2nd Grade). This class combines stories, poems and crafts to make a fun library experience. It encourages entertaining, independent reading.

3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. (954) 357-7990. Our hours of operation are: Monday–Wednesday 10:00am – 8:00pm, ThursdaySunday 10:00am – 6:00pm. Call for children reading programs and activities. STORYTIME: For ages 3–5 years – Every Wednesday 10:30am – 11:15am. Storytime meets, for ages 12–24 months – Every Tuesday 11:30am – 12:30pm. Storytime meets for ages 3–11 months – Every Tuesday 10:30am – 11:15am.

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FREE STORYTELLING Every Other Tuesday at 10:00AM. Children from 1 to 5 years. Bright Minds international Academy (954) 653-1570, 7150 W. McNab Rd, Tamarac 33321. www.facebook.com/brightmindspreschool, info@brightmindspreschool.com, www.brightmindspreschool.com,

TUTORING SERVICES HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER, CORAL SPRINGS Huntington Learning Center is the premier national tutoring and test prep provider for the K-12 market with locations in 38 states. It was founded in 1977, with the mission to give every student the best education possible. This philosophy still drives every business decision to this day. The company prides itself on personalized attention and proven results with individualized programs taught by a certified teacher. Areas of instruction include: phonics, reading, writing, vocabulary, math, science, study skills, executive functioning skills, ACT, SAT, PSAT, high school entrance exams, and state and other standardized exams. Call today (954) 417-4700 or learn more at https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/coral-springs. Located at 10307 Royal Palm Blvd., Coral Springs 33065 (northeast corner of Royal Palm Blvd. & Coral Springs Drive, near Monkey Joe’s).

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ne goal. One voice. February 14, 2018 brought together 17 families who never wanted to become members of the club, families of gun violence victims. These families have bonded together to make a difference in the lives of other children, since their children and spouses no longer have a voice. While some of the 17 families have different focuses on how to change the status quo, this advocacy group, this forum, is the one place they all agree. Stand with Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools has one mission, keep children and staff safe in school. They work towards this goal with a three pronged approach. They want practical public safety reforms to secure the campus for the students and staff at school. Next, they want improved mental health support programs. Finally, they want responsible firearms ownership. The Stand With Parkland advocacy group, a not-for-profit organization, has an elected board of seven, yet every founding member family has a voice in the organization through the advisory council. Their hope is to have the entire country standing behind them helping to achieve their goal. Stand With Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools works with all political groups, in the hopes that they can find a point of agreement and change laws and policy to make schools safer. While they understand that they have been given a platform that most gun-violence affected communities have not received, they work with many groups to combine their efforts and take their voice to wherever they can affect the most change. The group realizes that the road ahead is long, with many uphill battles. They view each change as a small victory. They lobbied for the MSDHS Public Safety Act. They received much support for many of the items they requested, including raising the age to buy firearms,

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more funding for mental health programs and funds to help secure schools. Many members of the group, united under the direction of Tony Montalto -President, Phil Schentrup - Secretary, and Tom Hoyer -Treasurer visit D.C. often. They explain their plans and need for change, they voice their concern for non-action and they listen. They truly listen. This group wants to encourage everyone to work together towards the common goal of safety in the schools. The work has been hard and sometimes frustrating, but just this week, at the direction of the President, the federal government prohibited the sale or ownership of bump stocks. While the group is united in their ultimate goal, they each work on separate portions of the plan to get as much accomplished as possible. Letters need to be written, meetings need to be attended, discussions need to be had and press releases need to be sent. This takes lots of time as well as money. The advocacy group needs help to keep up the good fight. They hope that you will donate to their cause and become a member of their group, numbers make a difference to the politicians. Stand With Parkland – The National Association of Families for Safe Schools would prefer to have each person in America donate $10 than have one person donating $1,000,000. Non-partisan, grassroots support from all over our nation would be the most effective way to help the push for change. With each new member learning about the goals of their group, that is one more person helping to achieve school safety for all. Please visit their website: Standwithparkland.org or visit their Facebook page @ standwithparkland. This group of 17 families never wanted to be the ones to start this group in memory of their loved ones, but now that they have, they want you to join their organization for the sake of your family. Simply put, America’s children should be able to attend school without fear.