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ISABEL MAGETTE
Area Publisher: Weston (954) 993-0144
Isabel@SportsAndActivitiesWeston.com
LINDA LOMBARDI
Area Publisher: Pembroke Pines (305) 989-9380
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CAROLYN LASS
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ERIKA DENIS Territory Representative: Plantation
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KIM KADEL Area Publisher: Coral Springs & Parkland (954) 803-2140
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ANINA VENUTI
Area Publisher: Central Broward (Davie, Cooper City, SW Ranches & Plantation) (305) 491-7709
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JENNIFER GOWENS Creative Director raskugroup@aol.com
SPECIAL THANKS TO Contributing Photographers
• LINDA LOMBARDI
• CITY OF WESTON
• BROWARD SCHOOLS
• WESTON WARRIORS
• WESTON MUSIC COSIETY
• EVELYN STEPHEN
• ENRY STORY
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY WESTON (954) 993-0144 Office 620 Carrington Dr. Weston, FL 33326 www.sportsandactivities.com
Dear Readers,
Welcome to Sports & Activities Directory’s first issue of 2023. Our entire team would like to wish you & your family all the best of health, happiness and success this year and beyond!
The magic of the winter season is short in Weston, FL, but are’t we enjoying these fresh, cool days? Our beautiful weather during the winter & spring is the perfect time to enjoy all the events that are happening in our city. There are a variety of city events taking place in the next few months, that you won’t want to miss such as outdoor concerts, Weston’s moonlight movies in the park, children’s performing arts programs at the community center, the city’s annual royal egg hunt and so many more. Turn to our Calendar of Events in the Around Town (green tab) for the schedule.
The Arts Council of Greater Weston is hosting The Pops concert again this year, in addition to the Foreign Film series, as well as Weston World Fest’s annual event that that takes place at Regional Park on 3/5. This year’s theme is “Animals of the Planet”, featuring arts, culture, entertainment & cuisines from around the world.
The Spring issue of Sports & Activities Directory covering February- April features a special section for Spring Break and Summer Camps. Camp registrations are happening now, so be sure to turn to the purple tabbed section of this issue where many diverse camps offering early registration discounts can be found. Be sure to let them know you found their ad in Sports & Activities Directory!
In our School Directory, we feature Eagle Point’s Elementary Mom & Son event, Gator Run’s Elementary Spanish Spelling Bee, and Falcon Cove’s Middle School Boys and Girls Cross-County Champions. These are the highlights of just some of the exciting things happening in our Weston schools, and you can read about all the details here. We appreciate you, our readers, and want to include information that is important to you. Please send us your pictures, stories, and ideas so that we can ensure our directories reflect your interests.
I wish you a wonderful Spring and look forward to seeing you at the fields, parks, events and around Weston!
My best to you, Isabel
OnSunday, March 5, 2023, the 8th annual Weston World Fest will be held in Weston Regional Park from 12:00noon-4:00pm. This annual cultural event is put on by the Arts Council of Greater Weston in partnership with the City of Weston. Last year’s event attracted over 5,000 attendees, so mark your calendars now – you won’t want to miss this one.
Carol Lema, creator and director of the festival, announced, “The theme for this year is Animals of the Planet, highlighting native wildlife of the air, land and sea around the globe. All 20 international country booths as well as the Theme Village area will feature the event theme. Due to park rules, of course, there will be no live exhibits, but rather plenty of visual displays and information.”
There will be interactive activities for children and educational displays for adults. A passport program for children elementary through middle school age who complete the journey will give them access to additional activity stations. The Arts Council asks attendees to be sure and check in at the front gate to receive the festival event program as well as kids’ passports.
New for 2023 is an expanded restaurant and dining section, following unprecedented attendance and demand in 2022. Expect to taste both sweet and savory specialties from such countries as Lebanon, Greece, Italy, Spain, Singapore and Turkey along with beverages such as bubble tea and U.S. coffee concoctions.
Onstage you can enjoy international artists bringing instrumentals, dance and drum performances throughout the day. Attendees can look forward to the return of Ronin Taiko, an acclaimed Japanese taiko drum ensemble which has wowed past audiences, as well as new acts such as the Paraguayan bottle dance.
The ACGW is excited to announce that they are taking part in a national survey at the event which helps assess the economic impact of arts and culture in our community. The survey is being completed in partnership with the Broward Cultural Division and the City of Fort Lauderdale. Surveys will be available at the Arts Council check-in booth the day of the event.
Annalisa Walker, Special Events Manager for the City of Weston, says, “We urge everyone to take a few minutes and participate in this survey. We want to ensure events like this return year after year and show the need for additional outreach to our diverse, thriving community”.
For more information, visit the arts Council of Greater Weston website at www.1westonfl.com Facebook: @westonworldfest Instagram: @1westonfl.
Dear Weston Residents,
A GLORIOUS AND ACTIVE TIME OF YEAR.
Glorious weather is bountiful in south Florida right now and with great weather comes an abundant array of sports and activities.
As a parent to two (now grown) daughters who were active in sports, I understand very well the hurdles that are traversed each day by busy parents to get their children to and from sports and activities within park systems. I believe this is one of the reasons why Weston’s parents are so appreciative of the parks within our City. The vast amount of time they spend at them, particularly at this time of year, is so pleasant. The fields are beautifully maintained, the restrooms are modern and clean, and facilities and equipment are well-kept. A park experience in Weston brings the blood pressure down, not up, providing an enjoyable experience for both parent and child. This is not by accident - this is by design; and it is the way we intend to keep it or make it better.
I want to thank everyone who participated in the surveys on the Weston Parks & Recreation Masterplan. The results of the survey are tentatively scheduled to be presented at the Weston City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 7:00PM. We encourage you to attend or watch online. For more information on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan process please visit WestonFL.org/Parks and click on the Master Plan Icon.
From February through April, Weston has a wealth of events and programs for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. The City, in conjunction with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, offers these fun-filled events for families and individuals of every age. Coming up are: monthly Moonlight Movies in the Park, magician and puppet shows at the Weston Community Center for children, free outdoor Symphony Concert in the park, a Foreign Film Series, the free WestonNights Outdoor Concert series, BSO Shred-A-Thon, BSO Meet Your Match, Community CPR Day, Weston World Fest, the Royal Egg Hunt, and Earth Day – The Weston Way. Please look for details of these and other events on our website at WestonFL.org/Events.
Lastly, I encourage you to view Weston’s “POP” tips during the month of April in recognition of Earth Day. “POP” stands for Protect Our Planet and the tips provide simple and fun ideas for conservation. Earth Day will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Weston with an event called Earth Day, The Weston Way. Come visit us in Library Park between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to support earthfriendly environmental efforts. This family-friendly event will feature educational booths, hands-on activities, arts and crafts, a live chalk artist, and a DJ with music and giveaways. Learn about the City’s Community Wildlife Habitat designation through the National Wildlife Federation, and how residents can register their own gardens or yards, too.
Subscribe to our Newsday Tuesday eNewsletter to receive the POP tips in your inbox and follow us on Twitter @CityofWeston, Instagram @CityofWestonFL, and Facebook @CityofWestonFL.
We hope that you enjoy the upcoming Passover and Easter holidays and for students looking forward to Spring Break, both here and those away at college, be safe and have fun.
Sincerely,
Margaret Brown Mayor, City of Weston
