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10 Find the Perfect Gift at the 16th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines 12 Library Offers Book Fair and Youth Chess Competition 14 14th Annual Kids Konnection Is A Success 16 Royal Court Is Crowned 16 Winner of Lady Pines Contest Is Announced 24 16th Annual Relay For Life Overnight Event Helps Fight Cancer

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Handicrafts – If you enjoy doing crafts, join the Southern Handcraft Society, which meets the second Thursday of each month, at 7pm, at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103 Avenue. For information, call 954-294-4426.

Spring Bonnet Contest – Create a one-of-a-kind spring bonnet, wear it to this event, and you may win a prize.

Event is from 10:30 – 11:30am at SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. For information, call 954-4506888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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I Don’t Have a Clue – On March 7 (8pm) and March 8 (6pm), students in the drama club at the PPCMS - West campus will present two performances of “I Don’t have a Clue,” by Craig Sodaro. Performances will be held at the Jim Davidson Theatre of Performing Arts at Walter C. Young Middle School. To purchase advanced tickets or for information, call 954-443-4847.

Relay For Life – Thousands of people who have been touched by cancer will gather on the athletic field at Walter C Young Middle School for the 16th Annual Relay For Life of Pembroke Pines. The 18-hour overnight event will last all night, because cancer never sleeps. To sign up a team, visit Relayforlife.org/pembrokepinesfl.

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Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines – On March 8 and 9, from 10am to 5pm, don’t miss the Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in its new location at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145th Terrace. Enjoy many types of arts & crafts, including jewelry, sculptures, paintings, and more. For information, send an email to rvegas@ppines.com or visit www.ppines.com.

Beginner’s Chess Tournament – Participate in a free chess tournament for beginners, ages 6 to 18, from 10am to 4pm. Pre-registration required by March 6. Players will be grouped by their self-selected levels and play five rounds. All players will receive a medal and the top three winners will receive a trophy. The Southwest Regional Library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-357-6733.

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Advanced Chess Tournament – Participate in a free chess tournament for advanced players, ages 6 to 18, from 10am to 4pm. Pre-registration required by March 13. Players will be grouped by their self-selected levels and play five rounds. All players will receive a medal and the top three winners will receive a trophy.

The Southwest Regional Library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-357-6733.

Book Fair – At the Southwest Regional Library’s Book Fair, from 10am-4pm, find a wide variety of gently used books for children and adults. There will be classics, reference books, cook books, SAT prep books, and more.

The Southwest Regional Library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-357-6580.

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Bingo Night – Play Bingo with the Knights at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, from 6-9pm. Game packs are $15pp. Must be 18 and over to play. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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28th Mayor’s Golf Tournament – The 12th Annual City of Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament will be held at Pembroke Lakes Golf & Tennis Center, 10500 Taft Street, at 10:30am. For information, call 954-431-4146 or visit www.ppines.com.

21st Pot of Gold” Dinner Dance – Enjoy a buffet dinner dance with live DJ Entertainment, at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, from 5:30-9:30pm. Wear your shamrocks & best green outfits.

Prizes will be given. Cost is $10pp. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

23rd Jazz Concert – Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the Sunday afternoon free Jazz Concert at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (N.W. 160th Avenue), from 3-5pm. Also featured are the Food Truck Round Ups. No charge. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

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17th Sham-ROCK Dance Party – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and “rock” the dance floor. Free green lemonade will be served. Party is held from 12noon to 2pm, at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. No charge. For

favorite springtime hat, bring a friend and enjoy this Victorian afternoon.

Reservations required. Cost is $18pp.

For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

Spring Tea – Enjoy a wide array of tea sandwiches, decadent desserts and an assortment of afternoon teas, from 2 – 4pm at the SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. Wear your

April 3rd Taste of Pines – Enjoy local food, fine wine and beer at the Taste of Pines event, at SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., from 6-9pm. $25 for food and wine, $20 for food Only, $5 for kids 10 and under. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Pines Fair – From April 3 to 13, don’t miss the fun at the Pines Fair, from 6-10pm at City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd. Tickets sold at the Fair. For information, visit www.ppines.com

Ongoing PAC Spring Break Camp – From March 21-28, the Pines Athletic Center is hosting a Spring Break Camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 14 at the PAC, 7900 Johnson Street. The camp is from 7am – 6pm and features daily field trips. Cost is $125/child and $100/ additional sibling. For information, call 954-986-5044 or send an email to tjoyce@ppines.com.

Special Populations Spring Break Camp – From March 24 – 28, the City of Pembroke Pines is offering a Special Population Spring Break Camp for campers, ages 12 – 17 years old, with special needs and varying disabilities, at Towngate Recreation Center, 901 NW 155 Avenue, from 9am – 5pm. $125 fee. For information, call 954-986-1582 or send an an email to mpalacios@ ppines.com.

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Find the Perfect Gift at the 16th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines

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she won for Best Sculpture at the Arts and Crafts Festival Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in the Pines, where they will have an in the Pines and Best in Show opportunity to enjoy art, entertainment, crafts and food. The free event is at the City of Pembroke Pines presented by the City of Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board and the Glass Gallery 9th Annual Art Parks and Recreation Department. It will be held on March 8 and 9, from 10am to Competition.

5pm, in a new location at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens.

“The City of Pembroke “Our juried art show attracts the best of the best,” said Rose Colombo, Chair of Pines has done a great job The Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board. “This year’s location at The of promoting the arts in the Shops at Pembroke Gardens promises to be fabulous.” community,” said Lublinski.

The show’s theme is “Art of Fashion.” Throughout the weekend, there will be “I am excited to participate a variety of entertainment, including dance groups, musicians and more. The in another show in my residents of Studio 18 in the Pines will have a tent, where they will present live art hometown.” demonstrations. There will also be a children’s tent with free art activities.

Pembroke Pines resident Over 100 artists from throughout the United States are expected to participate Joni Esser-Stuart will be sell- “I Have What I Need” is one of the many pieces in the juried show. They will be displaying and Diane Liblinski will display at the festival. ing her fused glass, which selling a variety of items, including paintincludes one-of-a-kind penings, drawings, photography, wood, sculpture, dants, bracelets, cuff links, money clips, coffee table dishes, sushi dishes, vases, glass, mixed media, plants, jewelry, fine crafts and more. Esser-Stuart will help art festival guests unleash their own creativity as and more. Guests will have an opportunity to they design one-of-a kind pendants during “Fuse for Fun,” at 11am and 2pm on purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win Saturday and Sunday. The cost is $15 and includes materials. artwork.

“It is wonderful to be able to participate in an art event in my hometown,” said Diane Lublinski is one of several Pembroke Esser-Stuart. “I am very excited about the change in venue and look forward to Pines residents that will sell artwork at the being a vendor at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens.” show. Some of her pieces include ceramic sculptures, bowls, platters and more. Last year, The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is located at 527 SW 145th Terrace, just off I-75 at Pines Boulevard in This pendant, by Joni Esser-Stuart, is similar Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.ppines.com. to the one guests can design at the festival.

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Library Offers Book Fair and Youth Chess Competition

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opportunity to play in a chess tournament and purchase some books at the same time. The Friends of Southwest Regional Library are sponsoring a Book Fair, as well as chess tournaments for beginner and advanced youth players. All of the money raised will benefit the Southwest Regional Library in Pembroke Pines.

Chris Stormont, Certified US Chess Federation Tournament Director, will be leading the free, timed tournaments for ages 6 to 18. Players will be grouped by their self-selected levels and play five rounds on regulation chess sets that are provided by the library.

A computerized program will match players throughout the tournament. Since is it is not single elimination, participants will continue to play even after they lose.

All players will receive a medal and the top three winners will receive a trophy.

“The chess tournaments bring together kids with like interests,” said Teen Services Librarian Lynn Morrison, who runs the chess program. “Chess is a wonderful game that dates back thousands of years.

It requires problem solving skills, concentration, planning, discipline, and more.”

The beginner tournament will be held on March 8, with pre-registration required by March 6. Many of the players are new to chess and participating in a tournament for the first time. The advanced tournament will be held on March 15, with pre-registration required by March 13. Many of these kids are experienced chess players and belong to chess clubs.

Approximately 70 players from throughout South Florida are expected to participate in each tournament. Players can participate in both tournaments, which begin at 10am and typically last until 4pm.

Mentors from the library’s Youth Chess Club will help run the tournaments. They will assist players with procedures, help time the events and more.

The chess club contains players of all levels, who meet on the first and third Saturday of each month, from 10:30am to noon. Approximately 25 students participate during the school year and the number increases to 100 during the summer.

On March 15, from 10am-4pm, the library will hold a Book Fair, with a wide variety of gently used books in several languages for children and adults. There will be classics, as well as books for reference, cooking, SAT preparation, and much more. The library is still collecting book donations, which can be dropped off at the circulation desk.

“There will be some great bargains,” said Wanda Stalnaker, vice president of the Friends of the Southwest Regional Library. “Most of the books are in excellent condition.”

The Southwest Regional Library is located at 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines. For information on the chess tournament, call 954-357-6733. For information on the Book Fair, call 954-357-6580.

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Kids and their families enjoyed four hours of free, interactive, hands-on fun at City Center. The event included: free crafts, food samples, rides, mascot autograph sessions, free give-a-ways, and photo opportunities with special guests. Participants met local and national mascots, touched sea urchins, sat on U.S. Border Patrol ATV’s, learned how to take a blood pressures on a teddy bear, browsed through “store fronts” without spending any money, and so much more. Dance and karate studios performed, and Rob Guerra of Superstar Productions provided entertainment.

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The winners were as follows: Young Jr. Miss Pembroke Pines - Princess Elysse Temes and Queen Inaya Hussain; Junior Miss Pembroke Pines - Queen Emma Gillian and Princess Alisa Friedman; Miss Pembroke Pines - Queen Sabrina Flores and Princess Taylor Gillis.

All of the contestants received a goody bag with surprises from Pembroke Lakes Mall, gift certificates for the GameRoom at Sawgrass Mills Mall, and a small gift from Dr. Clara Macias’ office. The

Princesses and Queens received sashes, crowns and trophies. The Queens received a $50 gift card from Pembroke Lakes Mall.

The winners will participate in the Pines Day Royal Court at Pines Day on April 5. They will also represent the City at a variety of events throughout the year.

For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz (in teal), Miss Florida and Pembroke Pines Police Department officers pose with the winners of the Miss Pembroke Pines contest: Young Jr. Miss Pembroke Pines - Princess Elysse Temes and Queen Inaya Hussain; Junior Miss Pembroke Pines - Queen Emma Gillian and Princess Alisa Friedman; Miss Pembroke Pines Queen Sabrina Flores and Princess Taylor Gillis. Photo credit: Christina Miranda Photography

Winner of Lady Pines Contest Is Announced

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The pageant, for women age 60 years Camille Lewis, 2004 Lady and older, was held at Pines, crowned Mirella the SWFP Community Marrero, 2014 Lady Pines.

Center. Each of the ten contestants received a complimentary makeover by Yolanda Mateus, from Mary Kay Cosmetics, prior to the event.

Master of Ceremonies Tom Caminiti, from Majic 102.7 FM, asked the contestants two prescreened

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If you received a million dollars, for which city project would this money be used? Describe the most significant moment in your life. Contestants were judged on their style, charisma and personality.

Eighty-four-year-old Camille Lewis, 2004 Lady Pines, had the honor of crowning Marrero as the 2014 Lady Pines. After Tom Caminiti presented Marrero with a

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bouquet of flowers, a sash and a $50 gift certificate, he escorted her on her victory walk. Marrero will make appearances at upcoming City events, including the City’s 54th Birthday Celebration, Pines Day, on April 5.

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Since most of the veterans were in the 80’s and 90’s, each one was assigned to a younger veteran to assist them on the trip. Dudas was paired with Rick Woolf, 69, of Cooper City, who served from 1967 to 1970, with two deployments on a Navy ship off the coast of Vietnam.

“Spending time with this special group of people was a fascinating and emotional experience,” said Woolf. “Bernie and the rest of the veterans talked about many of their experiences in WW II. When you hear the stories, as if they happened yesterday, you really appreciated the sacrifices they made so that we could enjoy the freedom we have today. As these WW II Veterans age, we are losing them at a rate of 800 a day. This trip is our way of honoring them.”

While Dudas and Woolf were touring the World War II Memorial, they learned about the World War II Victory Medal, which was first established as a service ribbon by Congress on July 6, 1945. By the time it was approved as a full medal in 1946, many eligible World War II veterans had already been discharged from the service and never received the medal. When Woolf realized that Dudas was one of them, he was determined to get him the medal he deserved.

For many years, Woolf and his wife have held an annual barbeque, which typically includes several veterans. This year, they added a recognition ceremony for Dudas. After Dudas’ daughter, Cindy Wolf, pinned the medal on her father, Woolf presented him with a medal case that included all the medals he earned through his World War II service.

After the ceremony, the crowd enjoyed cake topped with patriotic decorations.

Following the Marine Corps tradition, Dudas, as the World War II guest of honor, was joined by Korean War veteran Jim Feldman, 87, of Miami, the oldest veteran.

After they cut the first piece of cake using Woolf’s Navy sword, they presented it to the youngest veteran, popular local entertainer Spanky Pionegro, 65.

Since the trip, Dudas and Woolf have continued to spend time together. “We have developed a very special relationship,” said Woolf.

On May 10, the Honor Flight South Florida chapter will send another group of Veterans to Washington D.C. This time, the group has chartered an entire plane, with room for approximately 100 WW II Veterans and 100 guardians. The guardians will pay for their own expenses and there is no cost to the veterans. The chapter has been working hard to raise much needed funds.

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“I have been through a lot, but many others have been through worse,” said Arlene. “It is important to pursue your dreams. When you fall down, you just have to get back up and keep going. Set a goal and go for it!”

Arlene was always active. During the summer, she went running, mountain biking, mountain climbing, hiking, water skiing and scuba diving. During the winter, she enjoyed snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

In 2006, Arlene had a snowboarding accident that shattered the distal end of her left tibia. Over the next three years, she endured 14 surgeries for her ankle, which no longer functioned properly and left her in constant pain. In May 2009, an infection forced her to make a difficult choice - to fuse her ankle or amputate her leg.

“I immediately said amputate,” said Arlene. “I knew that with a fusion I would never work as a firefighter. I would never run, participate in adventure races, snowboard, cross country ski or snowshoe, ever again. And most importantly, they could not guarantee that I would not have pain. I did research and found that there were amputee firefighters, snowboarders and runners. I wanted my life back. I wanted to ski and run with my daughter. If that meant losing a leg, it was fine with me. I knew I would be fine.”

Arlene’s leg was amputated in September of 2009, but that did not stop her.

She was snowboarding again by March 2010 and back to full duty as a firefighter in August 2010, two months ahead of schedule. She completed two 20-mile bike rides in November 2010, as well as a Muddy Buddy Race at Miami Zoo. She continued with paddleboarding, snowboarding, TRX, Pilates, and yoga.

“Once I got back on my ‘feet,’ I wanted to reach out to others and show them that life can be lived to the fullest with an amputation,” said Arlene. “Not only can you reach the level you were at before the amputation, but also surpass it. Of course there are challenges, but able body people have challenges too.”

In May 2012, the International Paralympic Committee announced that snowboard cross would be included in the alpine skiing program for the first time at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. She wanted to be on the U.S. team. At 44, Arlene would be the oldest athlete competing.

She started an intensive training program and began competing. “I was ready to quit so many times,” said Arlene. “Each time, however, I refocused and trained smarter.”

Although she came close, she could not overcome a rib injury that she received in the Copper World Cup in February 2014. She did not quality for Sochi.

“Initially, I was very discouraged,” said Arlene. “I had worked hard. I had received so much support from friends, family, fire family and strangers and did not want to let them down. The next day, however, I realized that 2018 could be my year.”

Arlene plans to compete in the regional races in Canada and the nationals in Copper Mountain in both boarder cross and giant slalom. She also wants to begin speaking publicly to help motivate children, as well as adults.

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Take the Kids for Fun, Indoor Entertainment at The Wow Factory

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hen the heat is on in South Florida, and you want to treat the kids to a day of fun, make sure you head to The Wow Factory in Coconut Creek. With 22,000 square feet of indoor fun, The Wow Factory is a play and entertainment destination, ideal for anyone from toddlers up to preteens. Recently Tom Head, the owner of “The Wow Factory” answered some frequently asked questions about his business.

What is The Wow Factory? The Wow Factory

is a 22,000 square-foot indoor family entertainment facility located right off the Sawgrass Expressway in Coconut Creek. The inspiration behind this concept was, and still is, my kids. My wife and I have twin 10-year old boys, a nineyear old boy, and a seven-year old daughter.

My background was commercial construction, but after many years taking my kids to birthday places and other facilities on weekends, I decided to take the plunge a do something that I considered bigger and better. I realized that my family was the target market. I simply followed the vision that if we created something that my family enjoyed, then everything would work out.

I am always trying to look at the overall experience from the eyes of a parent, and it is my hope that this will always allow us to get better.

What are some of the activities and attractions offered at The Wow Factory? Our

activities include a multi-level Ballocity system, which is essentially a 3-4 level obstacle course and arena with an elaborate air compressor system, that allows kids to use blasters to shoot foam balls; an elevated “Sky-Trail” Ropes Course; a 2-level Laser Tag Arena; a 28’ Rock Wall; and over 50 video / redemption games. For the little ones we also have the “Wow Gym” which caters to the kids 3 and under.

What’s the best age to come and enjoy The Wow Factory? Our core age group is twotwelve years old.

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try to adhere to our motto; Safety, Cleanliness, and Hospitality.

packages that are attractive to all ages.

The other thing that sets us apart is our facilWe have the “Wow Gym Party” which ity. We have a very open floor plan with lots is primarily for kids one-four years of lighting and a fun, colorful décor. We have old. These are structured parties with very high ceilings and the overall atmosphere age appropriate games and relays, is what we get rave reviews about. People are and are led by one of our Wow Gym constantly telling us how clean and welcoming instructors. We have our Plus-1 and our facility is. This is great to hear because we Plus-2 party packages, which includes spent a lot of time and effort making sure this Ballocity, plus additional attractions would be a place that parents wouldn’t mind of your choice. All parties have private being while their kids played. This was always a rooms and party hosts, and offer “top-of-mind” priority when developing this conmany upgrades. For the kids that cept. Too many times my wife and I have been are 11 and up, and may want a little to places that were dark and dirty, and maintemore independence with friends, we nance of the facility was an afterthought. offer the Club Wow Party. This party is exclusively for Friday & Saturday Do you offer memberships for families? evening, and allows guests unlimited attractions, We offer memberships for the Wow Gym, which and more video game play on their cards. This provide classes for children 6 months to 4 years is an un-hosted party and is typically for smaller old.

These classes utilize gymnastics, music and party groups. fitness to enhance fine motor skills. All of these programs have been written by Pat Fucci, who has over 16 years experience developing children’s fitness programs. We see the Wow Gym as a great way to bring in moms and kids during the week, when older kids and/or siblings are in school.

Tell us about the more unique attractions at The Wow Factory. We have

two very unique attractions with Ballocity and our Sky-Trail ropes Course. The ballocity system is essentially a 3-4 level obstacle course and arena that allows kids to use blasters to shoot foam balls.

The obstacle course has all kinds of play elements and five integrated slides that will completely wear out your kids. The elevated ropes course is very unique because it has over 16 different challenging course elements, and it is elevated over our arcade area. Children 48” and over can go by themselves, and children under 48” can be accompanied by an adult or parent.

What sets The Wow Factory apart from other children’s play gyms? I think the main

thing that sets us apart, besides our attractions, is our staff. We are very diligent in our hiring process and we really try to find the employees that have the personality and passion for being around kids. Most of our staff members are either high school or college kids. First and foremost, they must have kindness in their hearts and smiles on their faces. They must know how to have a good time, but always understand that the kids and guests come first. We constantly

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What’s next for The Wow Factory? We are

adding another dimension to our business. We will be launching “Wow Bounce” which will be an inflatable rental business. With The Wow Factory, we want to be known as the best indoor party place. However, if you want to have a party at your house, we want to be able to service you as well. The same quality, courtesy and professionalism that we bring to The Wow Factory, will extend to Wow Bounce.

What days and hours are you open? During

the school year we are open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

How can residents find the Wow Factory?

You can find out more information by going to our website www.wowfactoryfun.com, or by calling 954-380-8600. The Wow Factory is located at 5891 Lyons Road in Coconut Creek.

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16th Annual Relay For Life Overnight Event Helps Fight Cancer

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Jules Meyer of PageantReady, who is one of the original founders, will co-chair have cancer.” On March 14, thousands of people who have been touched by the Relay event with WPLG Channel 10 cancer will gather on the athletic news anchor Kristi Kruger. This year, field at Walter C Young Middle School organizers have set a goal to raise over for the 16th Annual Relay For Life of $160,000. Teams have been fundraising Pembroke Pines. The 18-hour overnight for the past few months. event, for ages 3 to 93, will last all night, La Brochette Bistro in Cooper City because cancer never sleeps. recently raised over $2,000 for Relay Relay For Life is the nationwide For Life Pembroke Pines. Chef Aboud signature event of the American Cancer and Lori Kobaitri opened their doors Society. It is NOT just a race or walk. on a day that the restaurant is normally Teams of people and individuals have closed to host a special three-course fun while raising funds to fight cancer dinner for more than 50 guests. There and increase awareness of cancer prewas also a silent auction with items vention and treatment. The event gives that included a behind-the-scenes tour participants a chance to celebrate the of WPLG-TV with anchorwoman Kristi lives of people who have battled cancer, Krueger, a five-night stay at a luxurious remember loved ones lost, and fight cabin retreat in North Carolina, and a back against the disease.

La Brochette Bistro, in Cooper City, hosted a dinner to raise money bottle of wine and gift certificate to La Anyone can volunteer, form a team, for Relay For Life Pembroke Pines. Photo (l to r): Todd Templin, Kristi Krueger, Chef Aboud Kobaitri, Don Silver and Lori Kobaitri Brochette. or join a team. The overnight event will feature a variety of activities honoring and supporting those who have had cancer. Some of them include the traditional Survivor Dinner, Survivor Walk and To sign up a team, visit Relayforlife.org/pembrokepinesfl. For information on participating or sponsoring a Luminaria Ceremony. There will also be nonstop entertainment and activities team, call 954-673-6087.

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PPCHS Student Heads to Washington

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cabinet agencies, an Ambassador to the United States and top members of the national media. They will also tour many of the national monuments and several museums. They will stay at the historic Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. In addition to the all-expenses paid trip, Sofia will be receiving a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship from the Hearst Foundation with encouragement to continue coursework in government, history and public affairs.

Sofia’s list of accolades is long. She is ranked first in her class with a 5.29 weighted GPA. She is a National AP Scholar and dedicated member of her school’s Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society. She serves as the president of the Student Government Association, Head Chair of the Interstudent Councils, Service Chair for Spanish Honor Society, and as an ambassador to the Teen Corps Organization.

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PPCS – East Campus Raises Money for Autism

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East Campus is known for many things, includ“We all had a fabulous day and were able to ing excellent academics, motivated teachers support the Dan Marino Foundation, which assists and educational activities. It is also known for its children with autism,” stated Liz Mesa, East Campus community service. The East Campus team recently Administrative Assistant. raised $1,350 during the Exception Student Education The Dan Marino Foundation was established by Walk-A-Thon to benefit the Dan Marino Foundation for Dan and Claire Marino. They were motivated by autism. their experiences in raising their son, Michael, who is Students in grades kindergarten through fifth diagnosed with autism. The Foundation’s mission is grade donated $2 or more so they could participate “empowering individuals with autism and other develin the walk-a-thon on the school track during their opmental disabilities through therapies, research, “Specials” time. Although it was only 49 degrees, it education, and employment in pursuit of a greater did not stop the students, staff and Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz from walking as planned. quality of life.”

Since 1992, the Foundation has served individuals During the walk, they listened to music, bounced bal-

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This is a society in which 8 out 10 kids, 15 years old and younger, are overweight, and 3 out of the 10 are obese. Seventy-percent of all worldwide deaths are caused by heart attacks, cancer, diabetes and strokes and the same percentage is attributed to doctor visits related to a bad nutrition. Only 2% of the population has optimal health.

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Healthy food should contain more proteins, vitamins, minerals, herbs, healthy fats and fiber. We are becoming a more health conscious society. People want to feel good and prevent diabetes or heart disease due to a poor nutrition, but everything requires an effort. Sometimes it’s hard to follow a diet. Many times is hard to go to the doctor and get the advice necessary to lose the weight one more time.

Wouldn’t it be easier to learn what to eat, when to eat, and how to make better choices? If we learn the bare minimum of the amount of fruits and vegetables we need to eat a day, as well as the correct portions, we will be able to manage our weight and keep it off in a healthy way. We must also help our children to make better food choices that will lead them to healthier more active lives.

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Today, people’s teeth are whiter than they were in the past.

Back then, people just didn’t have the means to keep their teeth white like they do today.

Let’s begin our discussion on tooth whitening by starting with toothpaste. In 2000 BC, ancient Egyptians actually used toothpaste made of pumice stone and vinegar, which they brushed on with a chew stick. As gross as that toothpaste sounds, it was nothing compared to the one the Romans used. Theirs was made from human urine! First century Roman physicians maintained that brushing teeth with urine, particularly Portuguese urine, whitened teeth. In the 1300s, the most requested dental service, other than extractions, was tooth whitening. After abrading the enamel with coarse metal files, barber-surgeons would apply

“aquafortis,” a nitric acid solution, to whiten the teeth. This common practice continued into the eighteenth century.

Fortunately, today we have more advanced and conservative methods to whiten teeth, but the challenges we face are greater. Teeth have tiny pores and it’s these pores that get occupied by stain. The most common causes of stains on teeth are age, genetic, smoke and coffee, but also red wine, tea, soda, juice, and various foods and beverages. So, in effect, when we are not whitening, we’re staining.

As we age, our teeth become smoother, darker and become more highly saturated with color. Restoring teeth to a lighter shade with less color saturation gives one a more youthful look. During tooth formation, the mineralization process can be interrupted by tetracycline antibiotics and by excessive fluoride ingestion casing yellow-brown to grey-brown stains and white spots on teeth, respectively.

Trauma to teeth can cause the nerve in the tooth to die and thus the tooth takes a dark color. After root canal treatment and whitening, these teeth can be restored to brilliant luster.

Depending on the needs of the patient, whitening can be accomplished either at home, over several applications with clear trays lined with carbide peroxide gel, or in the dental office in one hour with hydrogen peroxide gel in a process known as power whitening. Power whitening is an excellent service offered for those who have a big event to go to that night and want their teeth whitened that same day. Carbamide peroxide consists of approximately one-third of hydrogen peroxide. The peroxide penetrates the porosities in the tooth and breaks down the stain.

In conclusion, today’s technology offers effective, conservative approaches to the removal of even the most severe unaesthetic discolorations, allowing people to attain the bright healthy smile they thought was beyond their reach.

To determine if you are a candidate for whitening, call Dr. Robert Perlstein, DMD for your free consultation at 954-894-2121. Dr. Robert Perlstein received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and his Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Florida. His practice, All About Teeth, is located at 2301 North University Drive, Suite #209, in Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.aatfl.com

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Juvéderm XC can be injected in the lips, nasolabial folds, and other areas of facial wrinkles where superficial injections are indicated. Juvéderm can last up to one year in these areas. The efficacy of Voluma XC injections in other areas of the face has not been assessed.

HA fillers like Voluma XC and Juvéderm XC provide immediate results filling facial lines and wrinkles. Sculptra differs from Voluma XC in that the soft tissue enhancement that results from an inflammatory reaction the product causes after it is injected. This reaction can occur over a period of days to months with results lasting up to two years. Unfortunately, these results depend on the degree of inflammation and vary from patient to patient. As a result, soft tissue enhancement can be unpredictable. In clinical studies performed with Voluma XC, patients perceived themselves to look 5 years younger 6 months after treatment, and 3 years younger 24 months after the treatment.

The aging process is complex. Optimal rejuvenation requires a proper assessment of each patient’s facial anatomy, individual appearance goals, and discussion of the treatment options available, both surgical and nonsurgical. Juvéderm Voluma XC is another excellent option available in the array of products available to refresh, rejuvenate, and restore a more youthful appearance to the face.

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foreclosure law that significantly affects the rights of homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. Under the veil of “helping Florida’s economic recovery,” Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 87 into law on June 7, 2013.

Unless this new law is overturned by the courts, it is expected to have a profound impact on the foreclosure process in favor of the banks and homeowners’ associations.

The new law permits a lender or its servicer to file a foreclosure action and, instead of being required to prove its right to foreclose, it unfairly shifts the burden on the homeowner to “prove” that the lender “does not have the right” to foreclose. This new procedure is time sensitive, and if the homeowner does not provide the necessary evidence, a final judgment of foreclosure is entered. In as quickly as 45 days, the property could be sold at a foreclosure auction. The new law also provides homeowners’ associations with same expanded rights to quickly evict non-paying homeowners through this new expedited foreclosure process.

For homeowners that are behind on their mortgage or HOA payments (but not yet in foreclosure), it is imperative that you immediately consult with a legal professional about your case. There are a number of “pre-foreclosure” steps that must be taken in order to defend yourself and your family from this new speedy foreclosure law. Remember you will only have a limited amount of time (20 days) to prove that the party suing for foreclosure does not have the legal right to do so.

This means that the evidence needs to be gathered before the foreclosure process starts, and there are critical requests for information that must be presented to lenders prior to a foreclosure to avoid losing your home.

The new speedy foreclosure law also states that if your house is foreclosed on fraudulently, you cannot get it back. You will only be entitled to file an action for damages against the lender or other party that obtained the wrongful foreclosure.

We all know that in foreclosure cases there are a disturbing number of mistakes being made by banks and their attorneys. For those homeowners currently in foreclosure, it is critically important that any mistakes in the process be identified and brought to the attention of the court BEFORE a final judgment.

In short, this new speedy foreclosure law is wrong, and it clearly violates the due process rights of the good citizens of Florida. It will force many more homeowners into bankruptcy as the only reliable means of saving their home.

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ong before coming into public office, I experienced the benefits that social service organizations and churches provide to our community. Broward County has over 300 social service organizations that assist the County with providing care to infants, children, the elderly, medically needy and homeless residents. Non-profit organizations have traditionally been looked upon as optional organizations. Unfortunately, when times are tough these agencies are hurt the most by budget cuts. However, we are in a time where the economy and social issues dictate a severe need for these organizations. In addition, we have churches that cannot obtain lending from traditional sources due to their non-profit status even though they are some of the most profitable non-profit organizations that we have.

You may be familiar with some of the larger organizations such as the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Meals on Wheels, and 211-Broward. There are many others that are unable to fully service their clients because funding is limited. To show my support for non-profits, I will be partnering with FPL this month for their Power to Care project day at Children’s Harbor, a residential foster care center in West Pembroke Pines for sibling groups & pregnant or parenting foster teens and their babies. I toured this facility recently and I and other volunteers will help with painting the entire inside of one of the sibling homes and performing minor repairs that are needed.

port is the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center (SBARC).

At the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center we allow the mother and her children to reside in our residences providing them a safe place to start again.

We are the only center in Broward County that has this unique housing situation. This prevents the children from entering or returning to the foster care system.

Families at our center benefit from comprehensive services that address complex issues affecting them. Our goals are to assist women in recovery to live an independent life, bond with their children and lead a healthy family lifestyle.

Next month I will be honored at the JM Family Enterprises African American Achievers Award. As part of that honor, JM Family Enterprises will donate $10,000 to a local charity of my choice and I have chosen SBARC to receive these funds. This organization keeps the family together and strengthens it even further with their programs. Still, there are many organizations that need our help. Many families need access to affordable childcare and assistance for providing three healthy meals a day.

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My role in public service has given me the opportunity to tour the many non-profit social services organizations that provide necessary services to those in need. We need to do a better job of showcasing the benefits of our non-profit organizations in Broward County. As Mayor, I want to advocate for dollars to fund services such as: housing assistance, education on preventative healthcare, substance abuse and recovery programs, as well as adult education to retrain those who need to re-enter the workforce. Broward County’s Office of Economic and Small Business Development Division has committed to help register, certify, and appropriately classify these businesses. I have also been fortunate enough to talk with the Governor’s office to work on programs to provide lending support for small non-profits. These initiatives will complete the holistic approach we have been looking for in Broward County and hopefully gets us even closer to ending homelessness and put the focus on non-profits that have helped the community through tough times and to give them the ability to continue to do so for years to come.

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Dissolution and Financial Disclosure

By Evan Baron

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lients who are going through a D issolution

of Marriage are often surprised to learn how much personal financial information they must reveal. The laws of this state require complete financial disclosure. Most people get overwhelmed with this requirement, since it can be very time consuming. Since Florida is a “No Fault” state, the primary area of dispute between a husband and wife is usually financial. The following is a list of the financial information required pursuant to Florida law.

All parties MUST complete a Financial Affidavit. This Affidavit list a party’s income, expenses, assets and liabilities. It is a sworn document, signed under oath by the client, swearing to its truthfulness. A financial affidavit must be filed in all dissolution proceedings, even in the most simplified uncontested matter.

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In addition to the financial affidavit, certain documentation must also be exchanged between the parties within approximately six weeks from the date of filing. If it is a simplified divorce this requirement can be waived by both parties.

The Financial Affidavits must be produced however.

The documents that are required include: ▸▸ Income tax returns ▸▸ Pay stubs for the past three months ▸▸ Statement of income ▸▸ Loan applications and financial statements prepared during the preceding 12 months ▸▸ Deeds, leases and promissory notes executed during the past 12 months ▸▸ Checking account statements for the past three months ▸▸ Bank statements (other than checking) for the past 12 months ▸▸ Brokerage account statements for the last 12 months ▸▸ The most recent statements showing value of retirement accounts, profit sharing or deferred compensation accounts ▸▸ Life insurance documentation ▸▸ Credit card statements for the past three months The above list is just a partial list of what might be required. Requests often require documents dating back three years. It is not unusual that clients often become quite anxious when assigned the task of gathering this information.

Here are a few words of advice: ▸▸ Do not wait for the last minute to gather these items. Time deadlines are extremely important and any delays could result in sanctions. ▸▸ Don’t try and do everything at once. Give yourself enough time to “pace yourself”. ▸▸ Be as accurate as possible in filling out all Financial Affidavits. Please remember that it is a sworn document and your answers (if incorrect) can be used against you. ▸▸ Do not ignore items or questions you feel are not relevant.

If you have an attorney, don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek his/her advise. It can make this task a lot less stressful for all concerned.

The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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I-75 Overpass Project Begins

By Mayor Frank C. Ortis

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urrently, Pembroke Road dead - ends east of

I-75 at Southwest 145 Ave. and starts again on the west side of I-75 at Silver Shores Blvd, continuing approximately two miles to SW 184 Ave. However, to the relief of many residents and the City Commission, that’s about to change.

After years of working with City, County, State and Federal officials, Pembroke Pines got the good news they were waiting for. The I-75 improvements and Pembroke Road bridge construction project is scheduled to start the first quarter of this year.

According to Acting City Engineer Karl Kennedy, the project will be completed under two contracts. The first contract includes the approaches to the bridge, and the second contract is construction of the bridge itself with I-75 improvements.

The first phase of the project is being managed by Broward County. It includes the western approach to the bridge from Silver Shores Blvd east to I-75 and includes a sound barrier wall. It also includes the eastern approach from SW 145 Avenue west to I-75. Construction of this phase is expected to be completed in May 2015.

The second phase is being managed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and includes the I-75 Express Lanes and the Pembroke Road overpass bridge. The express lane improvements generally consist of a barrier wall with a divided four-lane tolled roadway (two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction). This phase/contract also includes reconstruction of the Miramar Parkway Interchange. At the request of FDOT, flexibility has been incorporated into the design so that if FDOT proposes an interchange in the future, the overpass can be retrofitted to accommodate entrance and exit ramps from I-75.

Bids were received by the City for the first contract on November 13, 2013 for the approaches to the bridge. FDOT received price proposals for the I-75 bridge on January 14, 2014. The completion date for the bridge itself will be known when the second contract is awarded; however, the estimate is some time in 2016.

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Before preparing your home for sale, prepare yourself first. Learn to separate your emotions from the selling process. I admit this is very difficult to do; however, it is best if you totally disconnect. You should not look at this as your home, but as a product that you need to market and sell for the highest possible price. Do not take Realtor and prospective buyer opinions of the home personally.

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nterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures

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The athlete will often describe a loud popping sensation within the knee joint and experience severe pain, swelling and weakness combined with an inability to ambulate. Diagnosis is usually made by obtaining a proper history of injury and by performing a thorough clinical examination of the involved knee. X-rays and MRIs are extremely beneficial during this evaluation and will often help rule-out concomitant injuries to the adjacent ligaments, menisci and/or cartilage.

The goal of treatment is to return the athlete back to his or her prior level of activity, including competitive sports. Rarely, one may consider conservative/nonoperative treatment for those patients that are extremely sedentary and inactive in athletics. In this incidence, treatment may include rehabilitation, bracing and restriction to certain activities. For those individuals who are competitive athletes and participate in high-demand twisting sports, surgical ACL reconstruction is the treatment of choice.

Over the last several years, I have seen numerous patients with surgical failures from prior ACL reconstructions that have been referred to my office for further consultation and revision surgery. Having performed over 1,700 Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstructions and over 200 revision surgical procedures, I remain convinced that this procedure is extremely technical and should be treated with state-of-the-art surgical technique and attention to detail. Though re-injury may be a common cause of failure subsequent to ACL reconstruction, technique related failures are commonly seen and can often occur from improper graft selection, tunnel placement, graft tensioning, and/or methods of fixation.

Timing of surgery and proper postoperative instructions, including return to athletics, also play a significant role in prevention of re-injury. In concordance with the literature barring any anatomical or growth related considerations, I prefer to utilize bone-patella tendon-bone autograft for the young, high-demand athlete.

Treatment of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture continues to be a challenging problem for the high school, collegiate and community athletes. It is imperative that young individuals (and parents) understand the importance of pursuing treatment by an experienced surgeon, preferably with a subspecialty interest in knee ligament reconstruction. Failure to do so may predispose an athlete to additional surgery and prevent return to sports in a timely manner.

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Geri Kelleher, Owner and Program Director, answered some commonly asked questions about the program.

Why do people call you the “HCG Guru”? Seven years ago, I lost 25 lbs. on the diet and it changed my life. For the past six years, I have helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals with this program.

The best part of my job is seeing people change before my eyes and watching them get their confidence back.

Geri Kelleher, Owner and How does Slender Program Director Fit U differ from similar programs? My clients tell me that the difference is the way we treat people. We stay involved with all of our clients; they are not just a number. If they miss an appointment, we call them.

We make sure that every client gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program and achieves their weight loss goals. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest dosage for weight loss. We also give injectable prescription B12.

How much can clients expect to lose? Clients can choose a 23-day program or a 46-day program.

Women typically lose 15 lbs. in the 23-day program

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Men typically lose more - 20 to 25 lbs. in 23 days and 40 to 50 lbs. in 46 days.

What is HCG? HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin) is a complex amino-peptide protein that exists in men and women.

During pregnancy, it is produced in very high levels and almost completely controls the metabolic function. In non-pregnant individuals, research suggests HCG similarly increases the metabolism.

Does the HCG have side effects? There are no side effects reported while using HCG for weight loss. The amount of HCG used in the diet protocol is a very tiny dose.

Because it is a natural substance, this program is completely safe.

What makes the diet so effective? Unlike other “diets,” this program reshapes and re-sculpts the body by releasing abnormal fat deposits. Every pound you lose is a pound of FAT, which is very different from losing a pound of weight. You are not losing muscle mass, or water. You also lose multiple inches and dress sizes and your shape changes.

Do clients keep the weight off? Ninety percent of Slender Fit U clients keep the weight off. After completing the program successfully, they support and rebalance their metabolisms. In addition to losing unwanted abnormal fat, they modify their relationship with food and eating, resulting in easily maintained, long-term weight loss.

Are clients medically supervised? Yes. Every patient has a comprehensive physical with the medical doctor before starting the program, as well as one-on-one counseling throughout the program. This is included in the price.

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Why did you decide to lose weight? I have always been chunky. When I turned 35, my body started responding differently and I gained a lot of weight. I had difficulty breathing, walking and sleeping. I always felt swollen and tired, and spent most of my time at home on the couch. I have tried every diet out there. I was contemplating surgery, but decided April Claxton lost 40 lbs. in six weeks. to try Slender Fit U first.

What were your results? I am 5’6. I started the program at 296 lbs. and lost 40 of them in only six weeks. I am excited to lose the rest.

How do you feel now? In only six weeks, I am like a different person. I am now exercising and have gotten rid of several medications, including one for high blood pressure. I feel empowered, more confident and very sexy.

People are looking at me instead of past me. I feel pretty and alive!

Why were you more successful with Slender Fit U than other diets? I never had a real coach who supported me throughout the process. Geri answered all of my questions and helped me stay on track. She wanted me to succeed as much as I did. In addition, I saw instant results, with a 10 lb. loss in only ten days. When I saw how well my body responded, I knew I had found the right program.

Does the diet involve exercise? Exercise is not required and does not improve your end result. It is a scientific program and it is the combination of the HCG and the low calorie diet that produces the weight/fat loss. However, exercise is allowed.

Can you purchase HCG over the counter? No. Real HCG cannot be purchased over the counter.

The HCG comes in both an injectable and an oral form from the pharmacy.

Consultations are free and by appointment. For information and to see more before and after photos, visit www.SlenderFitU.com or call 954-423-1376.

Is the diet easy? To quote one of my clients, “Besides being the most effective diet I have ever gone on, this was the easiest diet I have ever been on. Almost every morning when I got on the scale, my weight would be down. No long workouts, no agonizing hunger pains. That’s how great this diet is.”

What foods are on the diet? There are no packaged meals. You are eating real food from the grocery store that includes protein, fruit and vegetables. This makes it an easy transition onto stabilization, as well as regular eating and regular life.

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For information, call 954-3998796, visit www.bullseyepowdercoat.com, or send an email to bullseyebroward@hotmail.com.

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seen on scene

Bengals

The Miami Dolphins recently concluded the 3rd Annual Miami Dolphins Championship Series Presented by Generation Nexxt and Under Armour and the Pembroke Pines Bengals came out on top.

The Pembroke Pines Bengals took home three titles and went 7-1 overall during the two-weekend event.

Retirement

After working for the Pembroke Pines Police Department since 1991, Clarence Wilson retired from the Community Affairs Unit. He has become well known among children and adults in the community for his talks on Stranger Danger, cultural awareness and more.

Drama Club

Students in the drama club at the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School West Middle School rehearse for “I Don’t Have a Clue,” which will be held on March 7 and 8.

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Day of Hope

To help raise funds, many of the Relay For Life teams recently participated in a “Day of Hope” event at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens. They sold shoppers $10 Relay For Life bracelets, which entitled them to special discounts and services from many of the restaurants and stores. All of the proceeds were donated to Relay For Life Pembroke Pines.

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Dinner and Dancing

Eighteen volunteers from the National Honor Society at Pembroke Pines Charter High School served dinner to the seniors at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center and then cleaned up. At the end of the meal, the students and seniors had a great time together, as they kicked up their heels on the dance floor.

Neal M. Bullock D.P.M., P.a.

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Saint DaviD carnival March 13-16, 2014

Pre-Carnival Ride Specials

racelets

Unlimited Ride B

$20

per day

($25 if purchased

at the Carnival)

Carnival Hours: Thursday 5pm - 10pm Friday 6pm - 11pm Saturday 1pm - 11pm Sunday 12pm - 10pm

Save $5.00

Live enTeRTAinmenT featuring:

Thursday: Wayne L: 6:30 - 10pm Musical Fun Show Friday: M and M: 7 - 11pm Saturday: Angelo Caruso: 1 - 3pm Saturday: Broadway Kids: 3:30 - 4:30pm Saturday: The Decades: 7 - 10pm Sunday: Saint David Children’s Choir: 1 - 2pm Sunday: B Sharp Quartet: 2 - 3pm Sunday: Robbie Hazen: 3 - 5pm Saturday: Pure Dynamics: 5:00pm Sunday: Fire and Ice: 7 - 10pm

4-Day Unlimited Ride Bracelets

$50

Specials available in the Church until 6pm on Thursday, March 13th.

With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 3/13/14.

Rides&Attractions for all ages • Country Store • International Food Court

Thank you to our local sponsors for your support.

3900 S. UniverSity Drive, Davie, FL

954.475.8046

www.saintdavid.org