Plantation Sports & Activities Directory

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AROUND TOWN..................... 9 – 18 Retro Fitness Flexes Footprint to Southeast Florida...............................10 AROUND PLANTATION....................................................... 11 – 16 East Coast Greenway Biking Trail........................................... 14 – 15 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY........................................16 Relay for Life Plantation 2017........................................................17 Debbie’s Dream Schools Join the Fight Against Stomach Cancer..........18

EVENTS................................. 19 – 28

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EVENTS DIRECTORY............................................................ 20 – 21 Plantation Kids’ News.......................................................... 22 – 23 21 Family Fun Runs.............................................................. 24 – 25 BIRTHDAYS & SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTORY....................................26 Local Golf Tournament Raises Money & Awareness for Scleroderma......27 Play10 Academy: Putting the PLAY in Athlete Development..................28

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DIRECTORY............................ 29 – 48 SPORTS DIRECTORY................................................................. 30 – 37 ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY............................................................. 37 – 42 Veltri Tennis Center’s Women 9.5 Win USTAFlorida Championship.......... 42 Cyclebar Davie Opens its Doors at Tower Shops................................... 44 THANKS COACH............................................................................ 46 Weston Resident Wins Food Network’s Kids BBQ Championship............ 48

FAMILY HEALTH...................... 49 – 56 Dr. Lucas: Orthodontic Check-Ups No Later Than Age 7.....................50 Hope to Cope: Dealing with a Devastating Diagnosis........................52 FAMILY HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY.................................... 54 - 55 Larry Saffer: “Doing Security” with the Upper Middle Class.................56

SCHOOLS............................. 57 – 72 Jodi Cohen: Encouraging Our Kids to Experience .............................58 Broward County School Calendar..................................................58 New Peters Elementary Principal is Already Making a Difference..........60 Seminole Middle School...............................................................61 New River Middle School Poetry Night with a Twist...........................61 Tropical Elementary Home for the Holidays Musical...........................62 Hey! Look Us Over at Plantation Park Elementary...............................62 Peters Elementary Field Day...........................................................63 ACADEMIC DIRECTORY...................................................... 64 – 65 South Plantation DECA Students ....................................................65 Pageant Winners Visit Tropical Elementary School.............................66 Huntington Learning Center: Study Skills Every Student Needs..............66

SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS................... 67 – 72 CAMP DIRECTORY.............................................................. 70 – 71

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Dear Readers,

A very Happy New Year to you AND a Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a little challenge for you, something most mothers (and fathers) rarely, if ever, do...give yourself your own Valentine’s Day gift. Love yourself first.

Sound a little hoakie to you? Let’s get real! Every minute of every day of every year, we give the gifts of love, security, confidence, support, strength and nurturing to our families.

As a parent, we never put ourselves first, or second, or third; we are always last. Yet, it is the single most important gift you can give anyone. Stop beating yourself up for not being everything to everyone all the time and for not being perfect. You are perfect, perfectly you.

Your children look to you as their role models. What does it say to them if you don’t love yourself first? If you don’t make yourself a priority and do what needs to be done so that you are happy, first and foremost, you set an impactful example. We are not perfect at everything all the time and that’s life...messy, unpredictable and flawed. Most things that go awry in our day to day are because we are constantly multi-tasking; giving nothing our full attention at any given time. Set time aside for yourself everyday to do something that makes YOU happy, and therefore, more productive in the important parts of your life.

Children need to see you that can laugh at yourself, your imperfections and errors. They need to see that life goes on and everything does not follow a script. You don’t have to be the best parent, the most fit or beautiful, or the most successful. However, you should exude confidence in that you love that about yourself.

If you need “you” time...take it! Take the time in a nap, a walk, a bath, in a friends night or class or activity that makes YOU happy. The happier you are, the better role model you become and happier and healthier the family becomes.

As an empty-nester now, I can look back without regret and know that my tennis time, girlfriend time, activities, volunteerism, and my quiet time all balanced me to be a happier and more confident person. Guess what? Sometimes I got it wrong, but we all survived, and perhaps thrived, because I screwed something up and fixed it the best I knew how. Not everything is about the family and kids; sometimes it needs to be just about you so you can be a happier, more confident person.

So this issue is about Spring (and soon to be Summer), so give yourself a rebirth and love yourself unconditionally. In that gift to yourself, you will find the love grows exponentially into your family and sets the right foundation for your children. Truly, the most beautiful thing in a person is the love of self and the confidence that goes along with that.

As we near 15 years of publishing, thank you for being a reader and/or client and user of this fun and informative publication. Please remember that the only way we can continue to publish and give to our schools, clubs & organizations is because of our advertisers. If I may ask for a gift from all of you on this Valentine’s Day, PLEASE let our business advertisers know that you saw them in the Sports & Activities Directory!

With love, laughter and imperfection, my best to you,

Margot

Special thank you to our Issue Sponsor

Lucas Orthodontics

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POPULAR NORTHEAST FITNESS CONCEPT FLEXES FOOTPRINT TO SOUTHEAST FLORIDA WITH FIRST GYM IN COOPER CITY

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etro Fitness, one of the nation’s leading low-cost, high-value fitness concepts, recently opened its newest Florida location at 9900 Griffin Road in Cooper City. The new gym joins seven other Florida Retro Fitness locations and is the first club to open in the Southeastern part of the state.

With an affordable monthly membership starting at $19.99, Retro Fitness gym members have access to a full collection of top-of-the line strength equipment and cardio machines. “We opened Retro Fitness to provide the community with a facility that will help them achieve their health and fitness goals at a fraction of the cost, but without skimping out on the necessities needed for a good workout,” said Mike Saunders, co-owner and operator of the new Retro Fitness in Cooper City. “Retro Fitness offers a clean and welcoming environment for every member to achieve success without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed – no matter their fitness level.”

The Cooper City gym is among the first Retro Fitness locations to integrate Retro Results – powered by the New Exercise Order. This multi-level personal training program provides a solution to members of any fitness level or with any desired price point. The training tiers are comprised of Team Conditioning (TEAM), Small Group Strength Training (SGST) and One on One Training (1:1). All levels of training will incorporate MYZONE technology, which displays real time heart rates, calories, and effort data on large screen TVs inside the gym. This technology will ‘gamify’ the workout experience, encouraging members to

perform to the best of their abilities and push themselves to new limits.

In addition to Retro Results, the 23,000 square-foot gym offers a variety of calorie-burning group fitness classes – such as spin, Zumba, kickboxing, yoga and more – in its three dedicated group fitness, spin and boxing rooms. The facility also includes the latest in circuit and weight training equipment, certified personal trainers and cardio machines with personal flat-screen TVs & iPod hook ups. The gym is equipped with full-service locker rooms, a supervised children’s playroom, the latest in tanning technology, a full-service pro-shop and a Retro Blends Smoothie Bar. Members can also keep track of their fitness goals with the free Retro Fitness mobile app. Plus, unlike most local gyms, the new Retro Fitness also features several pieces of Hammer Strength fitness equipment and a large turf field.

“Our goal is to provide the community with a gym experience unlike anywhere else – we’re a fun place to work out, we’re friendly, and we’re affordable,” Saunders added. “Members can change their lives for less than 75 cents a day – you can’t beat that price with our amenities.”

Retro Fitness Cooper City will be open Monday through Thursday from 5am to 11pm, Friday from 5am to 10pm, Saturday from 7am to 8pm and Sunday from 7am to 7pm. For more information please call Retro Fitness of Cooper City at (954) 590-0496 or visit http://retrofitness.com/location/coopercityfl/.

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TOURISTS AND THE EAST COAST GREENWAY As a continuous long-distance route, the Greenway is a new tourism venue, enticing domestic and foreign tourists to explore the Eastern Seaboard in a leisurely and intimate manner. The ECG offers muscle-powered users a way to see this most urbanized and historical of American corridors. Our wayfinding tools – ECG signage, maps, and guides – help tourists navigate the route. ECG tourism has an increasingly significant impact on local economies.

THE EAST COAST GREENWAY AND LOCAL USE The Greenway also has an important local role, serving as a close-to-home facility for the 45 million people who live within

the ECG’s home counties. For them, the trail functions as a kind of Central Park for the region. For many, just out their back door, the Greenway is a safe place to walk, jog, bicycle, skate, ski, horseback ride, bird watch, fish, push the baby carriage or just stroll with friends. The Greenway can provide an escape, a tranquil place for some quiet time alone. Children can use it to walk to school or get to the park, adults can commute to work, and everyone will find it a well-located spot for an hour of exercise or a weekend outing.

the communities it passes through and to the people who use it. A national recreational resource, the ECG can enhance the local economic value of local trail segments by bringing new users with their wallets to local communities.

The East Coast Greenway Alliance joins local trail to local trail, initially through on-road connections and ultimately through the construction of additional off-road trails. The Greenway serves as a spine route, linking with other long distance trails, like the coastto-coast American Discovery Trail, the Hudson River Greenway, and the C&O Canal National Park, helping to create an interlinked national trail system. It connects city to city, city to suburb, and suburb to rural area. The Greenway links together such key sites as state capitals, college campuses, local, state, and national park systems, and outstanding cultural, historical, and natural landmarks offering themed travel possibilities.

Almost a third of the Greenway is now in place as an off-road route on traffic-free trail segments (834 miles or 29%). A complete travel route composed of carefully chosen and field-checked on-road linkages is defined and mapped, allowing experienced cyclists to use the entire route today.

Maps and cue sheets for the entire route are available, and they are posting trail markers to ease the wayfinding process.

Users of all abilities experience the Greenway today on the more than 100 completed trail sections located in each of the 15 states and DC along the Greenway corridor.

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A RECREATIONAL ROUTE WITH UNIVERSAL APPEAL People of all ages and abilities enjoy ECG trails, such as the Route 9A Bike/Ped Path in NYC, for recreation, exercise, commuting, running errands, and more. The Greenway is not designed for those seeking a high-speed cycling route.

A multitude of on-road routes better serve their needs. But, as a traffic-free, relatively flat route, the Greenway is a safe facility for people of all ages and physical abilities, including children, families, and the elderly.

Being almost entirely on public right-of-way, the ECG is accessible to all. It offers a transportation alternative for those whose independence is compromised in our car-dependent culture: children, people with disabilities, the elderly, and people who do not own a car. In addition, the Greenway is easily accessible in many areas via public transportation, and a growing network of trails and bicycle routes along the coast enable easy access for much of the region.

Winding from city to city through urban centers, urban neighborhoods, suburban communities, and rural areas, users come from all of these populations. Urban dwellers in particular, distant from traditional back-country trails, value this public open space that provides a convenient place for recreation and a means to get away to the country without car dependence. The Greenway goes directly through many underserved urban neighborhoods, providing sorely needed access and recreational opportunities for people in these communities.

To find out which sections of the Greenway are currently appropriate for various types of users, visit the trip planner on the website.

The East Coast Greenway is the backbone of an emerging network of trails along the eastern seaboard that can contribute, both actually and symbolically, to priorities, including: • Improving public health by empowering active transportation and safe recreation • Lowering pollution by substituting car trips with bicycling and walking • Providing greenway construction & maintenance jobs • Increasing transportation options • Giving non-drivers, such as children, the elderly, and people without cars, more independence • Reducing roadway congestion • Enhancing local economic development • Connecting people and communities • Helping to create new and inviting public spaces for everyone to enjoy • Raising land and home values within the greenway corridor The ECG provides a way for non-motorized travelers to move safely from town to town, where they would otherwise have to use a car or travel on an unsafe road. Here, cyclists cross the Calhoun Street Bridge from Trenton, NJ to Morrisville,, PA, safely separated from road traffic.

Multi-use trail development is moving ahead fulltilt all across the United States where opportunities to restore public access to our rivers and waterfronts, to convert abandoned rail lines to new uses, and to make our communities more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly have generated strong public involvement. Citizens recognize that trails can become an integral part of local transportation systems, provide recreational outlets for all age groups, and help promote healthier lifestyles.

The East Coast Greenway, with the allure of a longdistance route, can help move local trail projects that play into its corridor ahead. Linking these discrete local trails into a continuous route reaching from Maine to Florida is a challenge of major proportions, but with enormous value to

DESIGNATED TRAIL LIST

There are over 100 trails designated as East Coast Greenway, many of which have been signed with ECG trail markers. View a list of the designated trails and signed trails on the website. The State of the Trail Report lists East Coast Greenway progress in each region.

ECG INFORMATIONAL KIOSKS

Informational kiosks such as this one in Brunswick, Maine, display information about the ECG and state Mile Sponsor inscriptions. ECG Kiosks are located in many states listed on our website. Eventually kiosks will provide maps and information in each state along the Greenway. The kiosks display the inscriptions of the state’s Mile Sponsors. Learn more about Mile Sponsor program on the website.

EAST COAST GREENWAY IN FLORIDA

The East Coast Greenway through Florida juxtaposes conquistadors and astronauts, engagement and escape. It threads it way across nearly 600 miles between worldly cities and wildflower byways.

Florida boasts the longest portion of Greenway with the most miles of completed trail. North to south, the Greenway enters the state at Fernandina Beach then continues to Key West, the United States’ southernmost mainland point. The Greenway travels largely along the coast, through seaside villages, America’s earliest historic sites, through vast nature preserves, and major cities that include Jacksonville and Miami.

The route includes 229 miles of completed traffic-free paths and the most bridges of any ECG state.

Much of the Greenway through Florida is on wide sidepath that runs along Highway A1A. It concludes with the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, which hops from island to island for 106 miles (about half of which is completed trail). The Alliance plans an additional loop route that will provide access to Florida’s Gulf Coast, the Pinellas Trail, and Lake Okeechobee.

As of early-2016, 31% of the Florida route is completed trail, 13% is in development, 38% is in public control and awaiting development, and 18% is considered “gap”where the route location has not yet been found.

The ECGA is at work with regional and county planning agencies, trail developers, developments of regional impact, and trail advocates all along the coast to advance the Greenway, and as a result, progress is steady. A Florida ECG State Committee is now forming. a Florida Committee is now forming. For information or to participate, please contact Herb Hiller at herbhiller12@gmail.com, or (386) 547-0496.

FIND OUT MORE, RECEIVE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ON THE PROGRESS, PLAN A TRIP, & GET INVOLVED: www.GREENWAY.org

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he East Coast Greenway (ECG) is a developing biking trail system, linking many of the major cities of the Eastern Seaboard between Canada and Key West. Over 30 percent of the route is already on traffic-free greenways, creating safe, accessible routes for people of all ages and abilities. The remainder is in progress with hopes of completion by 2020.

The ECG fosters healthy lifestyles, empowers sustainable transportation, and promotes tourism. The East Coast Greenway is 2900 miles long, stretching through cities, suburbs, and rural areas from Calais, Maine to Key West, Florida. The goal is for the entire Greenway to be on paths, completely separated from the road. About 30% of the route is currently on local, traffic-free, firm-surfaced trails that are safe for all abilities.

The remainder is comprised of interim on-road sections that link completed trails together, and occasional ferries and trains where there is currently no safe on- or off-road option.

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Clubs & Organizations BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY

Do you love animals? Do you want to learn more about taking care of dogs, cats and other pets? Do you want to help the homeless animals? Then join Lopster’s Kids Club at the Humane Society of Broward County. The Club meets once a month, for an hour and a half, after school.

Lopster has two clubs: The Lil Pups, ages 6 to 9 years old, and The Big Dogs, ages 10 to 13 years old. To sign up download a registration form at www.humanebroward.com. (954) 989-3977.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Special focus on at-risk youth between ages 7-18 years old, with 12 facilities serving 12,000 registered members. To learn more about becoming involved with the local Boys & Girls Clubs visit their website at www.bgcbc.org - Rick and Rita Case Unit: 7525 N.W. 33rd St., Davie, FL 33024. (954) 433-9000.

FRIENDS OF THE HELEN B. HOFFMAN PLANTATION LIBRARY

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A small group of friends, who shared a common interest in books, formed this club in 1970.

Their mission was to: “Promote and foster the use and growth of the Plantation Library.” Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month. Coffee is served at 9:30AM and the meeting begins at 10:00AM Book Sales: 1st Saturday, 3rd Saturday, and 3rd Friday of each month. 501 N Fig Tree Ln., Plantation, FL 33317. (954) 797-2140.

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LOPSTER’S KIDS CLUB

Help children reach their full potential, through professionally supported, and one-to-one relationships with measurable impact. To learn more about becoming a mentor, enrolling your child into the programs, or making a donation, visit their website at bbbsbroward.org info@bbbsbroward.org.

4101 Ravenswood Road, Suite 123, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. (954) 584-9990.

GFWC PLANTATION WOMAN’S CLUB The Club, founded in 1949, is proud of its many contributions to residents, city parks, police and fire departments. The Club sponsors students who are Plantation residents at Florida’s public colleges and universities with financial scholarships. They donate to public schools and promote a wide variety of community improvement projects. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation 33317. For more information contact: President Darlene Vlazny at (954) 295-0754, Membership Chair Pat Hinde at (954) 661-3830, or visit their website at: www.gfwcplantationwomansclub.com.

GIRL SCOUTS OF BROWARD COUNTY The Girl Scouts of Broward County provides informal educational programs, for girls between ages 5-18. It is 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. For more information visit their website at www.gssef.org - 4701 NW 33rd Avenue, Oakland Park, FL 33309. (954) 739-7660.

THE GREATER PLANTATION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber serves as a catalyst for the economic success of its members, and the dynamic City of Plantation. Providing opportunities for growth, leadership, community partnership, and a voice for the business community. Meetings: Free Networking Mornings - Leads Groups Monthly Membership Breakfasts - Special Events. For more information visit their website at www.plantationchamber.org - 7401 NW 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317. (954) 587-1410.

HEALTHY MOTHERS, HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY Dedicated to reducing infant deaths by providing resources, education to pregnant women, parents, and their families. A community leader in providing services to pregnant women, teens, and families for more than 20 years. Provides access to prenatal care, education, advocacy, and public awareness for all families in Broward County, especially for those who are unable to afford private care. For more information visit their website at www.hmhbbroward.org, (954) 765-0550.

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

KIWANIS CLUB OF PLANTATION The KIWANIS Club of Plantation has served the community for more than 58 years. The club provides scholarships to high school students and various items for food banks. They also sponsor KIWANIS youth organizations in elementary, middle and high schools and collages. The Club meets at 12 noon on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of every month at Duffy’s Sports Grill, 811 S. University Drive in the Fountains Shopping Center. On the 4th Thursday they meet at the Deicke Auditorium for dinner at 6:30PM. For more information, contact Bill Harber, club secretary, harberlights@hotmail.com or (954) 720-4755.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS The Fraternal Order promotes enhancing the community through service. Meetings are each Wednesday at 7:00pm. The organization is for men and it is non-sectarian, fraternal order.

Membership dues are $50 annually and all moneys raised go 100% to charities. To become a member, donate, or contact the Knights, contact Allan Fogelman. (954) 770-3437.

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

MOMS CLUB OF PLANTATION

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

PLANTATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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

THE PLANTATION JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB

The club focuses their efforts toward parks, and recreational facilities. Founded in 1960 to provide cultural interests and community service for the City of Plantation. A non-profit, non-political, and non-sectarian organization of women. All prospective members and their friends who reside in Plantation or nearby communities are invited to attend a New Member Orientation.

General meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more information visit their website at plantationjuniorwomansclub.org or write to info@pjwcfl.org. Membership information: membershipinfo@plantationjuniorwomansclub.org. (954) 797-9762.

PLANTATION UNIT OF PARLIAMENTARIANS

Established in 1985, for people interested in parliamentary law, and in learning how to preside over a meeting. They are members of the Florida State Association of Parliamentarians & National Association of Parliamentarians. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at the Broward Government Center. Meetings are free to the public. - Broward Government Center: 1 University Drive, Plantation, FL. (954) 791-2156.

ROTARY CLUB OF PLANTATION

An organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide. Provides humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The main objective of Rotary is service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. For more information and to learn more about membership visit their website at www.plantationrotaryclub.org, (954) 261-2113.

SOUTH FLORIDA JUBILEE CHORUS

A women’s singing organization that rehearses every Thursday night in Plantation, and performs a cappella four-part harmony around the South Florida Area whenever it gets the chance!

South Florida Jubilee Chorus is a local, award winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI) a worldwide organization of women singers dedicated to preserving the barbershop style. Singing a cappella music, ringing chords, and hearing those close harmonies is a honed skill that our members enjoy, and learn at each rehearsal and at music schools that are provided by the International organization. We are accepting new members, and also are available for bookings. Call (954) 678-4223 or go to www.southfloridajubilee.com for more information.

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

MORE ORGANIZATIONS - CITY OF PLANTATION - WWW.PLANTATION.ORG • • • • • • •

Broward on Broadway: (954) 805-2192.

ChildNet: (954) 414-6001.

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

Plantation Art Guild: (954) 475-1406.

Plantation Elks & Elkettes: (954) 742-8840.

Plantation Orchid Society: (954) 584-4796.

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

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April 21, 2017 at Plantation Central Park

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he Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to save lives from cancer. Uniting communities across the globe, we celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change.

Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community members will unite for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plantation in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.

Funds raised help the American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing the disease today, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations. During Relay For Life events, members of each team take turns walking or running around the track or path. Teams participate in fundraising in the months leading up to the event.

Relay for Life of Plantation will take place from April 21, 2017 at 4:30pm to April 22, 2017 at 9:00am at Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324.

Opening ceremony kicks off the event with survivor

and caregiver celebration immediately following.

Entertainment and activities are held throughout the night. A finalized schedule of the evening will be available two weeks prior to the event.

For more information on getting involved, donating or putting together a team, please contact Alaynah Allen at (954) 200-7518 or Alaynah.Allen@cancer.org or visit the website at relay.acsevents.org.

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Hundreds to Participate in American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plantation

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By Debby Teich

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ebbie Zelman was 40 years old in April 2008, when she learned she had stage IV stomach cancer that was inoperable and incurable, and that her chances of being alive in five years were less than 5%. The mother of three children turned her personal challenge into a positive force to create a better future for people diagnosed with stomach cancer, which she continues to do today. Her three children vowed to do the same and have carved their own paths within the organization by starting Debbie’s Dream Clubs at their schools. Their efforts caught on quickly and now there are Debbie’s Dream Clubs at seven different schools.

“Children are the future, so educating children about an issue has a tremendous impact,” said Zelman. “It has an even greater impact when children educate other children about an issue.”

Her twins, Rachel and Zachary Guttman, who are now in college, started the first DDF school club at NSU University School Middle School when they entered sixth grade. Three years later, they started another DDF school club at the High School.

Her youngest daughter, Sarah, started a DDF club in the Lower School.

“I got involved in Debbie’s Dream Foundation because my mother was diagnosed with stomach cancer when I was only three years old,” said Sarah, 11. “When I got a little older, I realized that some diseases have cures and lots of people are working on them, but that stomach cancer didn’t have a cure or many treatment options and wasn’t recognized enough. DDF is a wonderful foundation that helps people with stomach cancer have better lives.”

There are currently clubs at University Middle School, University Upper School, Western High School, Cooper City High School, Cypress Bay High School, William T. Dwyer High School, and Jupiter High School. Each club has 20 to 60 members that raise between $200 and $2,000 per year.

The school clubs hold their own activities which have included selling Santa hats, fruit, and merchandise; goldfish cracker eating contests; restaurant nights; candy cane collections; gift and toy drives; jeans days; card making; periwinkle power days; bookmark making and much more. One of the most powerful events is Be Bold Be Bald, when students decorate a cap and wear it all day in honor of someone battling or in memory of someone who lost their battle to cancer.

Although the kids are all at different schools, they are all working toward the same common

goal of helping patients, raising awareness, and raising funds for stomach cancer research. The presidents and vice presidents of each of the seven clubs are members of Debbie’s Dream Youth Leadership Council (YLC), which oversees all of the DDF school clubs and also cultivates new clubs.

The YLC meets monthly to plan upcoming events, which have included nights at restaurants and yogurt places, car washes, merchandise sales, and a 5k run.

They also utilize the meetings to discuss such issues as the best way to keep in touch with each other, the best way to communicate with the members of their school clubs, free websites for making flyers, and many more issues they all have in common.

After the meetings, these leaders then take their ideas back to their school clubs and share them.

“The meetings are full of enthusiasm, idea sharing and educating each other about what works and what doesn’t work,” said Zelman. “It is inspiring to watch these kids in action.”

Daniela Schwartz is YLC co-president and president of the Cypress Bay High School Debbie’s Dream Club. “Working together, even though we attend different schools, we are able to help one another in fundraising events, volunteering events, and most importantly to help spread awareness together,” said Daniela. “I am so lucky to be able to work and meet monthly with the YLC members to help make a difference in our community!”

Brittany Gendler is YLC co-president and president of the Western High School Debbie’s Dream Club. “I am so proud to be a part of this great group of students that are doing their part to help create awareness and raise funds to fight stomach cancer, one of the most underfunded forms of cancer that exists,” said Brittany. “Together we are making a difference!”

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. Considered a “Super Survivor,” Debbie Zelman is still receiving chemotherapy eight and a half years later and is thrilled to be able to watch her three children grow up.

The Foundation has several events in the next few months. They include: Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and Half Marathon (February 19), FREE Stomach Cancer Education Symposium (April 29) and Dream Makers Gala (April 29).

For information on joining or starting a club, send an email to comunications@DebbiesDream.org or call 954-475-1200. For information on Debbie’s Dream Foundation, visit www.DebbiesDream.org.

EVENTS

FEBRUARY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS 7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 & 4 THE WIZARD OF OZ

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TIMES VARY. Follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tinman and the Cowardly Lion as they embark on their famous adventures. You’ll be swept away by this radio-play version that’s ideal for the whole family. Student discount available. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

FREE PROFESSIONAL PUPPET SHOW – LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

1:30PM & 3:00PM. An all-new twist on an all-time favorite, featuring Bob Nathanson and his puppets. In this updated version, the Wolf and Red both learn some valuable lessons on the way to Grandma’s house. Exciting AND Educational!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11

PLANTATION PARK ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

10:00AM – 1:00PM. Come spend a day of fun visiting Camp Lingua – Activities and fun for all. Check out our summer camp specials. 1200 S. Flamingo Rd. Davie, FL 33325.

11:00AM – 3:00PM. Plantation Park Elementary is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary this year! Join us at Heritage Park for bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, music, sporting events and other exciting activities planned for the day! Everyone is welcome; former students, staff, parents and friends so bring the whole family! PTA is very excited about this event so mark your calendars now. Shows best suited for children in Pre-K through 2nd Grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Located at Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Ln., Plantation. For more information, please call (754) 323-7150.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

CAMP LINGUA FAMILY DAY OF FUN!

FREE CONCERT IN THE PARK

7:00PM – 10:00PM. Party in paradise to a mix of tropicalrock and a captivating stage show while you enjoy the music under the stars with family and friends! The dynamic party/ dance band, Island Dreaming Featuring Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways, performs all the songs you know by heart, such as Cheeseburger in Paradise, Margaritaville and Brown Eyed Girl.

Bring your own lawn chairs and come early to get good seating.

FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE ON SITE for your eating pleasure!

The event stage is close to the park’s largest playground, which is a plus for those with smaller children. Weston Regional Park, Event Stage, 20200 Saddle Club Rd., Weston.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 CYCLEBAR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CHARITY RIDE

2:00PM & 3:30PM. Cyclebar Davie is unleashing the power of cycling through an exciting collaboration with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to raise funds. Come ROCK YOUR RIDE and feel good knowing that 100% of the proceeds go to the cause. As always CycleBar will provide guests with shoes, towels, water bottles, fresh fruit and more! Ride at 2:00PM or 3:30Pm or both if you dare!

Located at the Tower Shops, 2270 S. University Drive, Davie.

For more information and to sign up visit Davie.Cyclebar.Com

BON JOVI

7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL. ticketmaster.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 TASTE OF PINES

6:00PM – 9:00PM. Join us the SW Focal Point Community Center (301 NW 103 Avenue, Pembroke Pines) for a relaxing evening of food sampling, fun and music. Featuring 35 restaurants with a wide selection of menu items to choose from. Tickets are required. (954) 392-2116.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 MUTTS GONE NUTS

11:00AM. See the most sought-after dog show in the country with a cast of crafty rescue dogs that perform tricks and stunts to thrill and amaze you. Mutts Gone Nuts unleashes havoc and hilarity as this talented pack of rescue dogs perform never-beforeseen canine capers. Watch in wonder as dogs walk on tight-wires, jump through hoops, balance on barrels, act mischievous, and drumroll—even talk! This a family-friendly performance leaves audiences howling for more. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

ORANGE BLOSSOM KICK OFF CONCERT

6:00PM – 9:00PM. Join us at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. The Classic Rock band Rema Dee will be performing live starting at 6:30pm. Admission is FREE and there will be Arts & Crafts vendors, bounce house, petting farm and food trucks. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. So bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening of music.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

CAMP LINGUA FAMILY DAY OF FUN!

10:00AM – 1:00PM. Come spend a day of fun visiting Camp Lingua – Activities and fun for all. Check out our summer camp specials. 1200 S. Flamingo Rd. Davie, FL 33325.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST

7:00AM. Located at the Davie Moose Lodge, 4483 Davie Rd., Davie; hosted by the Kiwanis. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Davie Town Hall, Special Events & Cultural Arts office for $5.00.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

8TH ANNUAL ANF GROUP TOUR DE BROWARD 2017

7:00AM – 1:00PM. Be one of the thousands that come together to support the services that help children and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. This community fundraiser, held at Miramar Regional Park, consists of 50 and 100K bicycle rides, a 5K timed run, 3K walk, and the “Power of Play Kid Zone,” a sports-themed, fun area for children 13 or younger. Participants can register in advance at tourdebroward.com for a discounted fee or visit a registration pavilion the day of. For runners and riders there is an additional fundraising commitment, however, some exceptions apply. Due to construction at the park, all participant and volunteer parking will be held on the grounds of Memorial Hospital Miramar, 1901 SW 172nd Ave. Shuttles will be provided. For those unable to attend on the 26th, a virtual participation donation can be made online at tourdebroward.com.

MARCH SATURDAY, MARCH 4

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

WIRK RIB ROUND UP

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. LOS ANGELES KINGS

3:00PM – 5:00PM. Join the City Pembroke Pines and Memorial West for a relaxing afternoon at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (NW 160 Avenue). Don’t forget a comfortable chair or blanket. For additional information, contact the Special Events Office at (954) 392-2116.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 SUNDAY, MARCH 5

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9

7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

MATHEMAGIC!®

10:00AM. Teaching the secrets behind some startling math tricks, MatheMagic!® features world-class magic illusions and comedy by internationally renowned magician Bradley Fields.

The exciting show explores ancient civilizations and introduces Imhotep, Pythagoras and the first magicians—whose secret was really math! Audience members gain a new fascination for the history, power and beauty of the language of math.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

JAZZ CONCERT

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

SHOWTIMES VARY. In a magical kingdom fathoms below, we meet Ariel, the little mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea and the handsome and human Prince Eric. Based on the Disney animated film, this beloved family classic is now on stage with all the songs you love. So dive on in! Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

12:00PM. Randy Houser, Chris Janson, Jon Pardi in concert.

Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre at South FLorida Fairgrounds, West Palm Beach, FL. livenation.com.

SCOTTISH FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES

9:00AM – 6:00PM. Located at Plantation Heritage Park, 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation. Join us for the 34th 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 Massed Pipe Bands, 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 $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, Children ages 6 – 14 are $3 and Children under 6 are Free. Includes Parking and Park entry fee. For more information, visit www.sassf.org or call (954) 460-5000.

EVENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 11 GAME OF THRONES LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE

8:00PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL. ticketmaster.com.

19TH ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

10:00AM – 5:00PM. The festival will be held at our NEW Pembroke Pines City Center, 601 City Center Way. The festival will showcase fine art and crafts, music and live entertainment, a hands-on children’s art area, demonstrations by local artists, tours of our brand new City Center, great food and much more!

For more information or an application to be part of this juried show, please call (954) 986-5027.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE

7:00AM – 12:00PM. Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Anyone interested in participating can register at Volunteer Park. The fee for each 8’ x 16’ space is $30. Tables are not supplied. Space is limited. (954) 452-2558.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

AUDITIONS FOR PLANTATION’S GOT TALENT

9:00AM – 2:00PM. Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. Formerly called the Tinsel Town Cabaret, this exciting new talent show welcomes singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comedians and other performers to compete for prizes. All ages, groups and individuals are welcome. Participants must come completely prepared with props, costumes, etc. Acts should not exceed 3 minutes.

A CD player with an auxiliary input jack for connecting an MP3 player and a piano are available, but no accompanist.

Please have all music cued. There is no charge for auditions.

Selected contestants will perform on Friday, May 5th, 7:30pm at Volunteer Park. Call (954) 452-2506 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 – SUNDAY, APRIL 2 BIG RIVER – THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

SHOWTIMES VARY. Winner of 7 Tony Awards Including Best Musical, Twain’s timeless classic sweeps us down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Huck Finn helps his friend Jim, a slave, escape to freedom at the mouth of the Ohio River.

Their adventures on the way are hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming, bringing to life your favorite characters from the novel. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 – SUNDAY, APRIL 2

SOMETHING ROTTEN – THE MUSICAL!

SHOWTIMES VARY. Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. ARIZONA COYOTES

7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

7:00PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 JAZZ CONCERT

3:00PM – 5:00PM. FREE! Join the City of Pembroke Pines and Memorial West for a relaxing afternoon at William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (NW 160 Avenue).

Don’t forget a comfortable chair or blanket. (954) 392-2116.

MONDAY, MARCH 27 – SATURDAY, APRIL 8

LOUDER THAN A BOMB FLORIDA

For the third year, the Jason Taylor Foundation is giving the South Florida community the chance to witness the top youth poets in the state compete during a cutting edge event – the Louder Than a Bomb Florida Poetry Festival presented by Nova Southeastern University and UPS. This highly anticipated event takes place from March 27 – April 8, 2017. (954) 424-0799 or visit www.JasonTaylorFoundation.org.

APRIL

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER

11:00AM & 1:00PM SHOWS. Whether young and wide-eyed or wise to the ways of the world, it’s a real treat return to the House at Pooh Corner to spend some tender time with faithful friends. Piglet, Tigger, Christopher Robin and that lovable bear called Winnie-the-Pooh lift our spirits and warm our hearts in this charming production, faithfully based on the A. A. Milne classic of the same name. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16 EASTER BUFFET

10:00AM – 2:30PM. Located at Plantation Preserve Golf Course, 7050 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation. Reservations accepted. For more information, call (954) 585-5031.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 – SUNDAY, MAY 7 AIDA

SHOWTIMES VARY. Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida is a musical bursting with contemporary energy chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, with an exhilarating Tony and Grammy Award-winning score by Elton John and Tim Rice. Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale. www.browardcenter.org.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 21 & 22

RELAY FOR LIFE OF PLANTATION

FRIDAY: 4:30PM – SATURDAY: 9:00AM. Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community members will unite for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Plantation in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer. Plantation Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation, FL 33324. For more information on getting involved, donating or putting together a team, please contact Alaynah Allen at (954) 200-7518 or Alaynah.Allen@cancer.org or visit the website at relay.acsevents.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

PINES DAY – 57TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

FREE EVENT. Location to be determined. Little Miss Sweetheart Pageant, Miss Pembroke Pines Pageant, Kids Konnection, Stroller Parade and a 10-ft. Birthday Cake. For further details and sponsorship information, please contact the Special Events Office at (954) 392-2116.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

FESTIVAL OF THE AMERICAS – BULL RIDING EVENT & CONCERT

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

12:30PM –11:30PM. This one-day event will include traditional food and international vendors from countries around North, South, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as fun activities for kids, live music and an exciting Bull Riding Event!

The Festival of the Americas will begin at 12:30PM and finish at 6:30PM. The Bull Riding Event and Concert will start at 6:00PM and conclude at 11:30PM. The evening events will include live musical performances, lots of food and a full night of entertaining activities. To Top the evening off, there will be Professional Bull Riding, featuring top international athletes competing together and representing their countries. Following the Bull Riding Event, there will be a concert featuring a Brazilian country western band. (954) 797-1181.

1:00PM. Cyclebar Davie is unleashing the power of cycling through an exciting collaboration with The Kadima chapter of WIZO to raise funds. Come ROCK YOUR RIDE and feel good knowing that 100% of the proceeds go to the cause. As always CycleBar will provide guests with shoes, towels, water bottles, fresh fruit and more! Located at the Tower Shops, 2270 S. University Drive, Davie. For more information and to sign up visit Davie.Cyclebar.Com

7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

8:00PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL. ticketmaster.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 18 & 19 GARDEN FEST ARBOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

SATURDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM. SUNDAY 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Join the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club and the City of Plantation at Volunteer Park (12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation) for Nature Seminars, great food & music! FREE entry and parking. For more information call (954) 530-0076 or visit gfwcplantationwomansclub.com.

CYCLEBAR CHARITY RIDE

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES

7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 3

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS

7:30PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. Ticketmaster.com.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. ST. LOUIS BLUES FLORIDA PANTHERS VS. BUFFALO SABRES 7:00PM. BB&T Center, Sunrise. ticketmaster.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 ROYAL EASTER EGG HUNT

10:00AM SHARP! Pop Travers Field, 6250 SW 16th Street, Plantation. FREE. Bring a basket or bag and join us for our fun-filled Roya Easter Egg Hunt. Kids 3–10 years old will be grouped by age to find and pick up hidden eggs. Prizes and candies will be given to all participants. For more information call (954) 452-2510.

NEIL DIAMOND 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

3RD ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR ROUND-UP

10:00AM – 4:00PM. Located at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road. Join us for this great time. FREE family classic car event expected to draw hundreds of visitors to Downtown Davie. This is the best covered classic car show in Florida! 100 cars will be under the covered grounds. The event will include live entertainment, free kids fun zone, free petting farm, great food and vendors and arts & crafts! This is a rain or shine event. (954) 797-1181 or visit www.davieclassiccarroundup.com.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 11 & 12

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Ages 5–11. This fun-filled 5-day program is held at Central Park. Planned activities include a field trip, a special guest, arts & crafts, supervised games and much more! Space is limited and preregistration is required.

Bring a bag lunch and drink. Extra drinks are available for purchase.

For more information, call (954) 452-2510. REGISTRATION: Begins March 27th at Central Park. Hours are 7:30am – 6:00pm.

Structured Activities from 9:00am – 4:00pm. $110/Residents, $160/ Non-Residents, *plus a $10 non-refundable registration fee.

SPRING BREAK TENNIS CAMP – VELTRI TENNIS CENTER

Ages 6–16. Tennis camp includes lessons, match play and tennis games. Bring your lunch, drinks and tennis racquet. Call (954) 452-2530 for more information. Registration is available online at PlantationTennis.org. April 10 – 14, 10:00am – 3:30pm. Early drop-off: 7:00am – 10:00am. $160/5 days, $42/daily, $32/half day.

Early drop-off an additional $5/day, $15/week. No aftercare – Pick up child by 3:45pm.

SHARE-A-PONY SPRING CAMP – PLANTATION EQUESTRIAN CENTER

Ages 4–12. No lunch provided. Bring your lunch, drink & snack.

1st Session: April 10 – 14. Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm and Friday, 9:00am – 12:00 noon. Residents: $250/week, plus tax, plus a $5 registration fee. Non-Residents, $260/week, plus tax, plus a $5 registration fee.

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL)

UPCOMING SPORTS REGISTRATIONS For more information, visit the sports directory of this publication or the PAL website at www.palsports.org.

APRIL:

CHEERLEADING (TACKLE & FLAG), Ages 5–15 FOOTBALL (TACKLE & FLAG), Ages 5–15

MAY:

TRAVEL SOCCER, Ages 8–17, Boys & Girls

ONGOING:

SWIMMING, DIVING, WATER POLO, TENNIS, GOLF, HORSEBACK RIDING

ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBERS

AQUATICS COMPLEX Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street 954-452-2525 CENTRAL PARK 9151 NW 2nd Street 954-452-2510 PLANTATION WOODS PARK 5555 Palm Tree Road 954-452-2510 EQUESTRIAN CENTER 1451 NW 118th Avenue 954-476-4316 VOLUNTEER PARK 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd.

954-452-2558 VELTRI TENNIS CENTER Central Park, 9101 NW 2nd Street 954-452-2530 JIM WARD COMMUNITY CENTER 301 NW 46th Avenue 954-585-2346

UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 11 CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE

7:00AM – 12:00PM. Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. Anyone interested in participating can register at Volunteer Park. The fee for each 8’ x 16’ space is $30. Tables are not supplied. Space is limited. For more information call (954) 452-2558.

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

AUDITIONS FOR PLANTATION’S GOT TALENT

9:00AM – 2:00PM. Volunteer Park Community Center, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd. Formerly called the Tinsel Town Cabaret, this exciting new talent show welcomes singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, comedians and other performers to compete for prizes. All ages, groups and individuals are welcome. Participants must come completely prepared with props, costumes, etc. Acts should not exceed 3 minutes. A CD player with an auxiliary input jack for connecting an MP3 player and a piano are available, but no accompanist. Please have all music cued.

There is no charge for auditions. Selected contestants will perform on Friday, May 5th, 7:30pm at Volunteer Park. Call (954) 452-2506 for more information.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 18 & 19 GARDEN FEST ARBOR DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

SATURDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM. SUNDAY 9:00AM – 4:00PM. Join the GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club and the City of Plantation at Volunteer Park (12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation) for Nature Seminars, great food & music! FREE entry and parking. For more information call (954) 530-0076 or visit gfwcplantationwomansclub.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 ROYAL EASTER EGG HUNT

10:00AM SHARP! Pop Travers Field, 6250 SW 16th Street, Plantation. FREE. Bring a basket or bag and join us for our fun-filled Roya Easter Egg Hunt. Kids 3–10 years old will be grouped by age to find and pick up hidden eggs. Prizes and candies will be given to all participants. For more information call (954) 452-2510.

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FEBRUARY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH

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Last year, more than 1,600 participants combined fun and fitness at the 8th Annual Walk For Wishes® 5K Walk/Run at Markham Park in Sunrise. Wish child Daniel addressed the crowd and several other wish children and their families were present.

Afterward, participants were treated to Family Fun Day activities.

This exciting event raised enough funds to grant the heartfelt wishes of 46 children facing life-threatening medical conditions in our local community! Parking is available at Markham Park. The park entry fee (per person) will be waived for Walk participants.

Location: Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise | Time: 8:30am | Cost: Adult Walker: $25–$30, Child Walker: $10–$15, Adult Runner: $30–$35, Child Runner: $15–$20 | Website: site.wish.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH RUN FOR THE LOVE OF LOVE

The Lucas Ryan Foundation is hosting the 1st Annual Run for the Love of Love 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The race will begin at Charnow Park and continue north along the Broadwalk in Hollywood. Lucas Ryan is an 11-year old who was diagnosed with High Risk T-cell Lymphoma in 2013. He has battled through chemotherapy and experimental treatments to fight cancer and has been in remission for a year and a half now. He is a book author, motivational speaker and supporter of kids fighting cancer.

All funds raised through sponsors and race registrations will be donated to his foundation, which was created to provide emergency grants for families that can’t afford copayments for medications as well as rent or food money. There will be lots of food and refreshments as well as some swag to be had! A fun time for the whole family on Sunday Funday! Location: Charnow Park, 1500 N. Broadwalk, Hollywood | Time: 7:30am | Cost: Adults $24, Kids Fun Run $10 | Website: active.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

COCONUT CREEK 5K BUTTERFLY RUN

The City of Coconut Creek is proud to partner with Broward County Parks and Recreation to host the 15th Annual Coconut Creek 5K Butterfly Run at Tradewinds Park. No pets allowed on race course. Registration includes race T-shirt, awards, chance drawing prizes, post-race refreshments and activities. Top 3 runners from each age group division will receive a medal.

Location: Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek | Time: 7:00am | Cost: Adults $30, Under 18 $15 | Website: coconutcreek.net/parks/butterfly-fun

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH COOPER CITY RICHARDSON’S 5K & 1-MILE RUN/WALK

The Annual Cooper City Richardson 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Run/Walk will be taking off at the Cooper City Sports Complex with a beautiful run/walk though Embassy Lakes and

finishing back at the sports complex. Registration applications are available online or you can register at the Community Center or the Pool and Tennis Center. Entry fee includes Chronotrack Timing System. Location: Cooper City Sports Complex, 10500 Stirling Road, Cooper City | Time: 8:00am | Cost: 5K Adult $20–$25, 5K Kids (age 14 & Under) $10–$15, 1-Mile Run/ Walk $10 | Website: splitsecondtiming.com

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH I CARE I CURE 5K WALK/RUN

I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation will be hosting the 10th Anniversary I Care I Cure…I Run 5K & Family Fun Day, Mile Run of Color Fun and the student and adult team Childhood Cancer Challenge at Nova Southeastern University to raise awareness and funds for cutting-edge research for better cures for childhood cancer. Boastful trophies will be awarded to the student and adult challenge winners. Y-100 will be on site to provide great music. Location: 3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale | Time: 8:00am | Cost: Children $20, Adults $25 ($10 additional for race day registration) | Website: icareicure.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 12TH ANNUAL RUN THROUGH CENTRAL PARK

Enjoy this flat, out-and-back course around the lake in Central Park and finishing on the track. Long-sleeve tech tees to the first 600 to register. Finisher Medals! Trophies! Police Awards!

Proceeds from this race benefit C.O.P.S. – Concerns of Police Survivors. Location: Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation | Time: 7:00am | Cost: $30 | Website: active.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH FORT LAUDERDALE A1A 5K

The Fort Lauderdale 5K will take place in picturesque downtown Fort Lauderdale. The area offers a safe, accessible venue for the event with ample parking. The flat course will offer our runners the scenery of the downtown business and government areas, while achieving your ideal race time. This event is also walker friendly! Post Race food party and Awards Ceremony.

Location: Huizenga Plaza, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | Time: 7:30am | Cost: 5K $30 | Website: a1amarathon.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

WOMEN IN DISTRESS SAFEWALK–RUN 5K

Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. SAFEWALK-RUN 5K, now in its 18th year, has raised almost $1,000,000 towards ending domestic violence. Each walker and runner is asked to raise a minimum of $200 in donations (suggested goal, not mandatory).

By asking friends, colleagues, family members and neighbors to sponsor you in the event, you will be making a difference in the life of a victim of domestic violence. Teams are groups of five or more people interested in participating. Location: Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie | Time: 8:30am | Cost: Donations Only | Website: widbc.convio.net

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH TOUR DE BROWARD

For the past seven years on a Sunday morning in February, thousands have gathered at Miramar Regional Park, united by one common cause – to support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at its annual Tour de Broward event. This year will feature a variety of events for adults, kids, physically challenged athletes and wounded warriors alike, including a 3K Walk & 5K Timed Run; Cycling challenges – 50K and 100K; The Power of Play Kids Zone. Registration fees range from $10 to $40, depending upon the event and the day you sign up. Location: Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar | Time: 8:00am | Cost: Varies by age and event | Website: support.mhsfoundation.org

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH MARCH FOR CANCER

The 7th Annual March for Cancer will generate funds that will assist with cancer-targeted initiatives throughout the state of Florida.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, a cancer survivor, a friend or family member who has been affected by the disease, or someone who loves to walk or run for a cause, we welcome you to join us in our efforts to fight back against cancer. Location: DC Alexander Park, 501 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | Time: 7:00am | Cost: $25 | Website: marchforcancer.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 11TH SHAMROCK RUN

Hello all you Shamrockers! Join us for the 4th annual Fort Lauderdale Shamrock Run, where everyone is Irish for a day! Wear your best green for this festive Run + Party event! The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival will immediately follow the Shamrock Run, so plan on sticking around to enjoy the festivities! There will be activities for adults and kids alike! All finishers will receive a medal! Location: Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale | Time: 4-Miler 7:30am, Little Lucky Leprechaun Dash 9:00am | Cost: | 4-Miler: $25, Leprechaun Dash: $15 | Website: www.shamrock-run.com

SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH

CITY BIKES LAS OLAS TRIATHLON

Las Olas is the heart & soul of Fort Lauderdale. With its cafélined streets, fashion boutiques & art galleries, Las Olas has been a symbol of old Florida charm & now, the Las Olas Triathlon.

The race begins with a beautiful sunrise and a running start over the sandy beaches of Fort Lauderdale. Spectators can enjoy watching the start of this race along the beach. Swimmers typically enjoy a wetsuit legal swim in the cool salt waters off the Atlantic coean. After conquering the spring (500 meters) or international (1000 meters) swim distance, athletes will transition to their bikes.

This race experience usually sells out so don’t miss your chance to be part of this captivating Florida race event. Location: DC Alexander Park, 500 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | Time: 7:25am | Cost: Individual $105 – $155, Relay $179 – $230 | Website: lasolastri.com

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Course USA Track and Field certified. Free Nike DRI-FIT Race shirt to the first 200 registrants. Medals to the winners in each age group and overall. Door prizes. Breakfast after the race. Quick and easy packet pick-up morning of race. Early Bird Registration by midnight March 5th. Please be sure to sign the online waiver. Location: Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise | Cost: $20 – $25 | Website: active.com

SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH RACE FOR WOMEN’S WELLNESS

The Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund was founded in 2003

by Vincent and Terry Boccard in support of Vincent’s sister, Lisa and her fight with breast cancer. The purpose of the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund is to provide funding for care that may otherwise be unattainable for women in the community to obtain screening mammograms and breast treatments if necessary.

Awards will be given for top 3 overall in age category, top 3 overall M/F top overall registered team, most money raised team and best team theme. Location: Coral Springs Tennis Center, 2575 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs| Time: 5K 9:00am, Half Marathon 9:30am | Cost: Half Marathon $85, 5K $40 | Website: itzevents.com/raceforwomenswellness

APRIL SATURDAY, APRIL 1ST

JUNIOR LEAGUE RIVERWALK RUN

Join the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale as we run or walk along the New River and the historic neighborhood of Rio Vista during the 17th Annual Riverwalk Run! This year’s theme will be “80’s for 80” encouraging runners and walkers to dress in 80’s dress to celebrate the Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 80th anniversary. There will be prizes for best-dressed runner, team and pet! Join us afterwards for a light brunch and kids activities. This amazing race experience supports the Junior League’s efforts to raise funds for important community causes such as Human Trafficking Awareness, Transiting Independent Living for Foster Care Adolescents, Childhood Fitness and Nutrition and more! All proceeds benefit the Junior league of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s current projects. Location: Huizenga Plaza, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | Time: 8:00am | Cost: 5 mile & 5k $35–$45, Kids’ Fun Run $10–$20 | Website: juniorleagueftl.org

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SATURDAY, APRIL 29TH

Be one of the first 400 to register online. And receive a Flamingo Strut 5K shirt. Breakfast and awards program after the race. Prizes awarded to the top three male and female in the ‘Overall and Masters Categories.’ Additional awards will be presented to the top three male and females in age group categories from 12 and under to 75 and over. The 5K course is measured and certified to USATF specifications and the 5K is being timed by Split Second Timing. Please do not bring pets. Location: Flamingo Park, 1900 NW 122nd Terrace, Pembroke Pines | Time: 7:30am | Cost: Adults $25–$35, Fun Run (ages 5–9) $10 | Website: active.com

Father Gabriel O’Reilly, much beloved Pastor and founder of St. David Catholic Church in 1974 and St. David Catholic School in 1983, passed away unexpectedly in June of 2013. The Saint David Catholic School and its Choir is hosting the 3rd Annual Father O’Reilly 5K Run & Fitness Walk in his memory. The proceeds from this annual event will be used to raise funds for the Performing Arts and Technology. Help support the school and the Saint David community that Father O’Reilly so dearly loved. Location: Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Avenue, Davie | Time: 7:00am | Cost: Adults $25, Kids (age 10 & under) $15 | Website: active.com

7TH ANNUAL PILL BOX PHARMACY FLAMINGO STRUT 5K & KIDS FUN RUN

3RD ANNUAL FATHER O’REILLY MEMORIAL 5K

SATURDAY, APRIL 15TH

SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH

MultiRace is proud to present the 8th Annual Egg Hunt spring triathlon & duathlon at C.B. Smith Park. This is a perfect course for a newcomer to triathlon providing our athletes with a calm lake swim, safe bike course, void of cars and traffic lanes and a 2-loop course through the park. Finishers will receive a unique medal to recognize their accomplishments. Spectators can take part in a multitude of activities during and after the race, including our Easter egg hunt for children making this race not just a morning event, but an all day affair. Location: C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines | Time: Race 7:00am | Cost: Individuals $89, Relay $149 + $1.50 for parking | Website: multirace.com

We walk to end drunk driving. Will you take up the fight by joining us at Walk Like MADD? Walk Like MADD is your chance to do something about drunk driving in our community.

This year, thousands of people in over 60 cities around the nation will participate in 5K events to eliminate drunk driving from our roadways. You can help by signing up as a walker, team captain or volunteer. You can even be involved without attending the event by signing up as a virtual walker or making a donation to another walker or team. Location: Huizenga Plaza, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale | Time: 7:30am – 12:00pm | Cost: Adult $30, Youth (ages 5–18) $25 | Website: walklikemadd.org

EGG HUNT TRIATHLON | DUATHLON

SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND RUN FOR THE ANIMALS 5K

Join us for the Walk and Run for the Animals 5K race and help make a difference in the lives of some very needy pets! This family-friendly race is USATF ratified and chip-timed, but is open to all levels of fitness, from Olympian to couch potato. Run or walk as an individual or get a team of friends, co-workers or family members get together and make it a day out to remember!

The route is pleasantly flat and loops part of the attractive Nova campus before finishing back when you started and enjoying our post-event celebration. This year we’ve added the Mutt Miler to the day – bring your dog and run or walk with them in our mile dash – because dogs love medals too! All participants receive a medal and t-shirt. Location: Nova South University, University Drive, Davie | Time: 8:00am | Cost: Individual $30, Team $25, Mutt Mile $20 | Website: active.com

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5TH ANNUAL HEARS AT WORK 5K

MADD DASH FORT LAUDERDALE 5K

SUNDAY, APRIL 30TH PAWS FOR A CAUSE 5K

Paws for a cause 5K and 1 Mile Walk for Dogs is an event to benefit Doberman Rescue League In., a 501C-3 non-profit corporation founded in 1975 that serves the state of Florida in rescuing, rehoming, fostering and caring for Dobermans in need.

This event offers something for everyone! It has a competitive 5K course with accurate timing provided by Split Second Timing and a 1-Mile noncompetitive walk for dogs. Please join us after the race for the awards ceremony, food, music, and fun! Wellbehaved and socialized dogs are welcome! Please no retractable leashes or leashes longer than 6 feet. Dogs must be on leash at all times and have rabies tags on their collars the day of the event.

Location: Markham Park, 16001 West State Road 84, Sunrise | Time: 7:00am | Cost: 5K Adult $30, 5K Children (age 10 & Under) $15, 1-Mile Walk Adult $20, 1-Mile Walk for Dogs & Kids (ages 4–10) $10 | Website: active.com

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES & SPECIAL EVENTS TAG USA GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE & CHEER Epic private TWO-HOUR parties with a very large spectacular 1000 sq. feet party rooms and glass viewing areas. TAG’s LARGEST Gym has the most equipment, inflatables, rope swing, tumble floors, foam pits and trampolines. No extra charges for bounce houses, slide inflatables, indoor basketball / soccer court. Your choice of Mommy & Me, Trampolines & Gymnastics, or Boys Sports parties with structured stations or open gym style. Visit our facility & Compare at www.TagGymnastics.com... You gotta see it to believe it!

1951 North Commerce Parkway, Weston. Call (954) 384-9393 to reserve your party.

FLORIDA TRIPLE THREAT ALL-STARS

Competitive Cheer and Dance Facility. Come build a Pyramid for your next Birthday Party! A Human Pyramid, that is. Enjoy a 2-hour private party on a Sunday with all your friends. You can tumble on the spring floor and tumble trak, and bounce on the trampoline. Prices are only $15 per child. (954) 514-7250. www.Fla3threat.com.

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Book your baseball or softball themed party with Broward Baseball Academy (BBA), a year-round baseball and softball training facility, with two lighted fields and 3 covered batting cages and pitching machines. Our birthday party package can include batting cage time; field time and games can also be arranged. Food can be catered or bring your own. Located on the David Posnack JCC Campus, 5850 S. Pine Island Rd. Davie. Director – Wayne Stofsky, Wayne@BrowardBaseballAcademy.com. (954) 683-7747.

DANCE FX PARTY

Bring your party to our studio. Dance, fun, music and more. Currently in its 17th year, Dance FX has more than 50 dancers on its award winning competition team that travels all over the country, AND we are the home to the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ runner up, Tiffany Maher 2012 & Alexis Juliano Top 14 2013! Bring your party to our studio.

Call for available dates: (954) 742-3114.

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.

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 activity will bring together your child’s creativity, imagination, and satisfaction as they learn how to creating a marvelous machine with their hands. All will be thrilled as their imagination is brought to life and their creation is a true, unique, success. We offer 90 minute, in-home robotics birthday parties supplying all of the material and equipment needed so each child is able to take a hands-on role in building a birthday robot!

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

BROWARD TABLE TENNIS CLUB Parties for all ages from table height to infinity! We host Birthday Parties, Olympic Day Team Building Events, Corporate Tournaments, Networking Events, Fundraising events, friend clinics and more. Let us put together a unique event that is your Pong Dream, guaranteed you’ll remember it forever! 3371 N. University Drive, Davie.

(954) 695-3218, Terese@2extremepong.com.

FLORIDA PANTHERS 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!

Specially priced tickets and party spaces are available for groups of 10 or more. Call (954) 835-7825 for more information.

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, or 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 PanthersIceDen.com or call (954) 341-9956 TODAY! 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY Party like an Animal and have your next birthday party at the Humane Society of Broward County. What better way to celebrate your child’s birthday! Not only will your child have fun, but they will also learn about how they can help the homeless animals. Plus, your birthday fee will go directly to the Humane Society of Broward County to help care for the thousands of homeless animals received each year.

(954) 266-6848 or www.humanebroward.com.

4KIDSINNEED.ORG “BE A HERO & HIRE A HERO” Movie grade costume characters come to life! Available for your next birthday party, Sweet Sixteen, Quince, Corporate event etc. Offering characters such as Batman, Batgirl, Darth Vader, Obi wan, and even a life size remote control R2D2 robot with lights & sounds. Kids both big and small love R2. It’s more than an appearance, we offer a hero training with a message along with an autograph session with your hero. Working to help “Change the world one child at a time!” Contact us: 4KidsInNeed.Org, (954) 439-1878. Heroes with a mission.

PROMOTIONAL ITEMS CUSTOM RHINESTONES Designed by Michael. Let your next special event shine with customized apparel. Perfect for Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Bridal Showers, Weddings, Cheer/Dance Groups, Gymnastic Teams, Schools, Sports Teams and even Business Logos. This unique way to express yourself is elegant and affordable. Want to create your own design or need a little help? Michael offers FREE artwork and a FREE sample. We also carry a full line of tops and bottoms ready to embellish with your unique design. If Bling is your Thing, contact Michael at (954) 270-7474, www.DesignedbyMichael.com.

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or over 18 years, Alex Othon has been running winter, spring and summer baseball camps in the City of Pembroke Pines. He recently took a brief hiatus from the sport to focus his efforts on golf. He organized the first annual golf tournament to benefit the Sara Othon Foundation. Proceeds will be donated to the South Florida Chapter of Scleroderma Foundation.

Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Although the disease varies from patient to patient, one of the most visible manifestations of the disease is hardening of the skin. It is not contagious, infectious, cancerous or malignant. The South Florida Chapter of Scleroderma Foundation is dedicated to helping patients and their families cope with scleroderma; promoting public awareness and education; and stimulating and supporting research to help find a cure.

Alex’s wife was diagnosed with Scleroderma at the age of 35 and has been battling the disease for over nine years.

She worked as a teacher, but had to resign last year as a result of the disease.

“Most people have never heard of Scleroderma,” said Sara. “With every passing day, I try to educate more and more people about Scleroderma. The devastating disease affects anything you can think of. It changes your physical appearance, limits your movement, deforms your hands and affects your organs. In my case, it has affected my lungs and caused pulmonary hypertension, which overworks your heart.”

Sara says, however, that she tries to stay focused on the

positive. “Knowing things can change from one moment to the next, I choose to live my life positively and full of happiness,” said Sara. “So many people overlook all the blessings they have, but I have learned what is truly important in life. I thank God every day for my beautiful family – my three girls and incredible husband. People tell me that I am a strong person. Little do they know that my family is my source of strength!”

In August 2016, Alex formed the Sara Othon Foundation to help raise funds for the South Florida Chapter of Scleroderma Foundation on behalf of his wife. Held at Grand Palms Resort in Pembroke Pines, the inaugural tournament was a huge success and raised over $10,000.

The tournament included 103 golfers, as well as approximately 50 people who attended to help organize the event or just show support. There was a silent auction, raffles, food, drink and more. Team Deno won the tournament. Alex has already started planning for next year’s tournament.

“There is currently no cure for Scleroderma, so we live one day at a time,” said Alex. “The disease has changed our outlook in life.

We stick to the simple things and don’t worry about what we don’t have. The disease has progressed throughout the years, but we keep on fighting. We have three girls and Sara fights every day to see them grow up.”

For information on next year’s golf tournament, call Alex Othon at 305-467-6850.

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Play10 Academy:

PUTTING THE PLAY IN ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

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lay10 Academy is a youth sports organization that targets the initial stages of long-term athlete development. Our philosophy revolves around fun, empowerment, experimentation, and positive reinforcement. In one word, PLAY! We believe that the root of PASSION lies within PLAY! The PLAY10 philosophy is built around 3 elements. The first element is “PLAY.” Play is defined as “kids being in control.” In our current youth sports environment, there is very little PLAY. The adults are the ones that are in control. They set up the drills, activities, exercises, and do all the screaming. If a player shows the slightest deviance from the structure, that player usually ends up doing laps for punishment. If you listen to interviews from many of the top athletes in the world, they will tell you about their experience with “PLAY” and how it helped mold them into the person and athlete they are today. A successful athlete cannot develop from a “PLAY” or “Structure” environment alone. The player must have a balance of both in order to reach the highest levels. We want to fill the “PLAY” void we see in the early stages of youth development.

The second element we focus on is “Movement.” Through research, we have learned that the organization of the brain in young children is a result of movement. When our children are very young and crawling, we seem to be in a rush to get them to walk. Through research we know that crawling allows the child to gain control of cognitive processes such as comprehension, concentration, and memory, all very important for future learning.

Therefore, no need to rush the process. At Play10 we introduce the young players to agility, balance, and coordination through age appropriate activities. We put them through a variety of movements to help organize the brain. For example, performing cross-lateral movements such as patting your head and rubbing your belly. These types movements improve the communication between both sides of the brain.

The last element we consider a growing problem in youth sports is early specialization. A large percentage of injuries seen at the older youth stages are a result of overuse. Players are using the same movements over a long period of time. Eventually, the knee or the shoulder, or the arm gives. At Play10, we believe the

players should be introduced to a variety of movements that will create a foundation for future athlete success. Although we are geared more toward the sport of soccer, we introduce movement you would use in a variety of sports. Our objective is to expose the players to the movement and through play and repetition, their bodies become multi lateral and well balanced.

At Play10, we believe in long-term athlete development and our objective is to establish the foundation of that process through Play and through youth development research and initiatives. We take pride in educating our coaching staff and building working relationships with the top youth development academies around the world in order to provide a safe and positive learning experience for the players in our program. If we can plant the seed of PASSION, with a little side of patience and education, our players will go a long way in life and on the field.

To learn more about Play10 Academy, visit Play10Academy.com, email us at play10inc@gmail.com, or call (407) 917-PLAY (7529). Mention Sports & Activities Directory for special rates.

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SPORTS AWARDS & TROPHIES AMPROS TROPHIES & AWARDS

Ampros offers a wide selection of Crystal, Glass or Acrylic Awards, Trophies, Plaques, Medals, Name Badges, Door Signs, Ribbons and Certificates, Personalized gifts and many other awards for practically any occasion. Since 1977, Ampros has earned an excellent reputation in the area of satisfying the needs of leagues, schools, clubs and other business organizations, as well as individuals, looking to provide trophies or recognition awards. Enjoy our friendly customer service, quality workmanship, customized products and very competitive pricing.

Let us quote your next order, you will not be disappointed! View a sample selection of products on www.ampros.com or visit us for a full selection at 3005 W. Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312.

(954) 791-4020. Ask for special Sports & Activities Directory pricing!

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NOW REGISTERING FOR WINTER LESSONS AND CLASSES! BBA, a year-round baseball training facility, specializes in private instruction, small group lessons and team sessions for hitting, fielding & pitching.

BBA also runs camps throughout the year, including camp days when schools are closed. We offer facility rentals including two lighted fields and Hal’s Power Alley, our COVERED BATTING CAGES with pitching machines and bullpen mounds. Located on the David Posnack JCC Campus, 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie. Director – Wayne Stofsky, Wayne@BrowardBaseballAcademy.com. (954) 683-7747.

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE

Affiliated with Little League Baseball. Ages: 5–18. www.palsports.org • PAL RECREATIONAL BASEBALL PROGRAM: Resident $115, Non-Resident $165. Season of Play: February thru June.

Registration: November, Ages 5 thru High School, Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages.

• PAL PLANTATION STARS TRAVEL BASEBALL PROGRAM: Registration and tryouts: 8th Grade – High School. Resident $175, Non-Resident $225. Season of Play: Year Round Depending on Teams. Registration: after tryouts to see if accepted.

BASKETBALL PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Visit www.palsports.org.

• PAL YOUTH BASKETBALL – RECREATIONAL: Resident $110, Non-Resident $160. Registration: April at Plantation Central Park Gym. Season of Play: August thru November. Ages: 6 to 13.

Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages.

• PAL BASKETBALL 10ft. – RECREATIONAL: Ages 13 to 16.

Resident $110, Non-Resident $160. Season of Play: February thru May. Registration: November, Saturdays 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym.

ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUES

Ages 18 +. Tuesdays: $520 per team/10 games & playoffs, $20 late registration fee. Call (954) 452-2508 or visit www. plantationadultathletics.com.

MVP–MENTORING VALUABLE PROTÉGÉS BASKETBALL

Learn and develop dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense and strategies. For more information call (305) 749-6090. Ages 5–8: Boys & Girls Skills Academy, Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Ages 9–12: Boys & Girls Skills Academy, Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Resident $125/10 weeks, plus $5 registration fee. Non-Resident $135/10 weeks, plus $5 registration fee.

• ADVANCED GROUP TRAINING: Ages 13 & up. Enhanced Basketball IQ with drills for skills training. For more information, call (305) 749-6090. Thursdays 8:00pm – 9:00pm. Residents $200/10 weeks, plus $5 registration fee. Non-resident $210/10 weeks, plus $5 registration fee.

BOXING HIT FIT BOXING ACADEMY

Hit Fit Boxing Academy is a certified, licensed and insured USA Boxing affiliated Club. Instructed by coaches that meet all the requirements set

by The USA Boxing organization. Hit Fit is dedicated to the positive development of young athletes and their performance in and out of the ring. Our purpose is for young people, through the dedication and discipline acquired through the sport, be able to set goals and have the confidence needed in accomplishing them. 1269 S. Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324 or call (954) 947-6823.

CHEERLEADING FLORIDA TRIPLE THREAT ALL-STARS

Come be a part of the back-to-back National Champions in competitive all star cheerleading! Fully air conditioned building featuring two spring floors, tumble trak, rod floor and trampoline. All Ages, All Skill Levels!

Everyone makes a team! Tumbling Classes (all levels): Everyday at 5pm.

Special Needs Team: Saturdays 10am. Parkour: Fridays 7pm - 9pm.

Tumbling & Stunting Classes for School Teams! 2290 SW 71st Terrace, Davie 33317. (954) 514-7250. www.Fla3threat.com.

FLORIDA SUPERSTARS

Florida Super Stars offer a high-energy combination class with instruction in dance, cheerleading & baton twirling. Over 10 locations, $55 per month for unlimited classes. Year round performances are optional.

Feature performances include: Miami Heat, Dolphins, Hurricanes, Disney World, Super Bowl, and Orange Bowl! Summer Dance Jam Camp also offered. (954) 438-2075 or www.floridasuperstars.com.

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TAG USA GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE & CHEER

ALL NEW CHEERLEADING PROGRAM! Recreational & Team Programs.

Walk in evaluations for Team levels. Daily classes for beginners to advanced in cheer & performance, stunts, stretch & strength, flying and tumbling. Take advantage of our Introductory Rates! Program prices include uniforms and warmups. Schedule a visit & compare at www.TagGymnastics.com…You gotta see it to believe it! 1951 North Commerce Pkwy, Weston. Call (954) 384-9393.

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Visit plantationwildcats.org.

• PAL CHEERLEADING TACKLE/TRAVEL: Residents $125, NonResidents $175. Registration: April at Plantation Central Park Gym. Practice begins July at the PAL Field. Season of Play: July thru November. Ages 5 thru 15. (954) 804-2926.

DAVIE CYCLEBAR

We will Rock Your Ride at CycleBar Davie! Premium indoor cycling in a state of the art, part sanctuary, part rock concert atmosphere.

Our audio, video, and lighting technology envelops you to create a multisensory experience every single ride. CycleBar offers a rocking array of classes each and every week, so that no matter how you want to Rock Your Ride, we’ve got a workout for you. New to indoor cycling?

First time at CycleBar? We’ll tell you what to expect on your first visit, and help you get ready with over 30 ammenities to Rock Your Ride.

Davie.Cyclebar.com

TEAM MEMORIAL ROAD BIKING

Team Memorial is a bicycle club founded by Memorial Healthcare System, a non-profit healthcare organization based in Hollywood, Florida, and created to serve the community by promoting the many health benefits of bicycling. Team Memorial’s mission is to encourage everyone to participate in bicycling - whether for recreation, transportation, fitness or competition. Team Memorial hosts rides regularly throughout the South Florida area for participants of intermediate and advanced levels. Ride listings can be viewed on our ride schedule. www.teammemorial.com.

• SPRINGBOARD DIVING TEAM: Ages 5 & up. The Springboard Diving Team is for divers who have been trained in competitive diving through the Swim & Dive program or through Diving Lessons. Call for more information on how you can become part of the Diving Team.

Continuous enrollment. Pool membership required. Team trains Monday – Saturday. Times TBA. • SWIM & DIVE: Ages 4–9. Learn proper swimming and diving skills with emphasis on safety. Classes begin first Tuesday of the month, April – September. 2:30pm – 3:15pm or 6:00pm – 6:45pm. $125/ month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration.

FOOTBALL TACKLE AND FLAG NATIONAL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

DISC GOLF

Join the Nation’s #1 NFL Flag Football Program for Boys & Girls Ages 4–14! The safer alternative to tackle football! Multiple Broward County locations with one near you! Practices held one hour before games on weekends only. Teams formed by school and grade. No tryouts or drafts. Eight-week session. Coaches screened and trained. Registration includes NFL Team Jersey & Flag Belts for all players to keep. SPRING SEASON begins in April 8th/9th. REGISTRATION DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 24, 2017. Register online at www.NationalFlagFootball.com or call us at (954) 248-2090 for questions.

DISC GOLF

MIAMI DOLPHINS

What do you get when you cross good old-fashioned golf with the sort of flying disc most commonly known as a Frisbee? You get disc golf.

Four of disc golf courses are located in Broward County parks. Gamers attempt to traverse an 18-hole course from beginning to end using the fewest disc tosses. The courses are open free to the public, and you have to bring your own gear, although the park offices provide course maps and scorecards.

• EASTERLIN PARK: 1000 NW 38th Street, Oakland Park.

(954) 357-5190.

• MARKHAM PARK: 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise.

(954) 357-8868.

• PLANTATION HERITAGE PARK: 1100 S. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation.

(954) 357-5135.

• TRADEWINDS PARK: 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek.

(954) 357-8870.

DIVING & SPRINGBOARD CENTRAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX

9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, (954) 452-2525.

• SPRINGBOARD DIVING LESSONS: Ages 5 & up. Learn springboard diving techniques. Must be water safe. Classes begin first Tuesday of any month April through September. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm. $125/month plus tax (8 classes) plus a $20 annual AAU Diving registration.

Your Miami Dolphins are a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) East division in the NFL. They play their home games at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The stadium has undergone a major renovation for the 2015 season to include a state-of-the-art, open-air canopy to offer 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. Reserve your spot to be a part of the action for the 2016 season! www.miamidolphins.com.

DOLPHINS ACADEMY

Dolphins Academy is a six week instructive course that features position specific training. Your child will have a tailored plan created by former pros that will help them improve their fundamentals and techniques for the respective positions that he/she will like to learn. Classes are one hour long and will be held every Monday and Wednesday for six weeks. Class times are 6-7pm, 7-8pm and 8-9pm. The six-week course cost $120.00, which equates to $20.00 a session. Register now at Dolphinsacademy.com or call (305) 943-7272 for more information.

MIAMI DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CAMP

Dolphins Academy summer camps are returning this summer at the Miami Dolphins training facility in Davie. Boys and girls, ages 5-15, can participate in an interactive, week long flag football experience featuring appearances by current and former Miami Dolphins players. The camp focuses on football training as well as the importance of education, physical fitness, and positive choices. For more information please call (305) 943-7272 or visit dolphinsacademy.com and mention the Sports & Activities Directory.

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(FOOTBALL CONT.) PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Visit www.palsports.org.

• PLANTATION WILDCATS TACKLE FOOTBALL: AGES: 5–14 years.

FEES: $200/Plantation Residents, $250/Non-residents. SEASON: July – November. TRYOUTS: July. Registration: April at Plantation Central Park Gym. (954) 895-6549, catayala@aol.com, www.plantationwildcats.org.

• PAL FLAG FOOTBALL – RECREATIONAL: Residents/$110, Non-Residents/$160. Season of Play: July – November.

Ages: 5 – 14 (Based on Sept 1st Birth date). REGISTRATION: April at Plantation Central Park Gym. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages. www.leaguelineup.com/palflagfootball

ADULT FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Ages 18+. Tuesday nights: $470 per team/10 games & playoffs, $20 late registration fee. Call (954) 452-2508 or visit www.plantationadultathletics.com.

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7050 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, (954) 585-5020. Beginning golfers and seasoned pros will be challenged by the 18-hole championship golf course, approximately 7,000 yards in length playing to a par 72. Every hole has been constructed with 5 sets of tee boxes, allowing players to set their own level of difficulty. At this public facility, everyone will enjoy a country club atmosphere with country club service!

Driving Range, Lessons, Memberships, Public Daily Golf. HOURS: Pro Shop Hours - 7 days: 7:00am – 6:00pm; Driving range - 7 days: 7:00am – 5:30pm; Restaurant (breakfast) - M – F: 8:00am – 11:00am: Sat: 7:00am – 11:00am; Restaurant (lunch) - M – Sun: 11:00am – 3:30pm; Limited Menu: M – Sun 3:30pm – closing; Friday Brunch Buffet: 11:00am – 1:30pm; Sunday Brunch Buffet: 9:00am – 1:30pm.

GOLF ACADEMY AT PLANTATION PRESERVE Ages 6–15 & ADULTS. PGA professionals Barry Fitzpatrick, Nick Pincket and Chris Granger are providing the finest clinics, private instruction and Junior golf programs in South Florida. They will be running camps all season long for your child to advance his or her game. We also offer adult education classes and private video instruction. Call (954) 914-3731 for details.

GYMNASTICS TAG USA GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE & CHEER Nationally known “progressive” gymnastics programs for boys and girls.

TAG’s difference: Largest facility, most equipment, class lesson plans, Class Managers, full cleaning staff, fingerprinted coaches. Awarded Programs for: Lil Tumblers (age 6 weeks), Preschool (age 3+), Beginners (age 5+) to Advanced Classes with State – Regional – NATIONAL CHAMPION Competitive teams for Girls & Boys gymnastics and Coed Trampoline. Also: Two-Hour BIRTHDAY PARTIES / Popular Saturday Night OPEN GYM / Gym & Sports DAY CAMPS / SPRING & SUMMER CAMPS. Schedule a visit & compare prices at www.TagGymnastics.com…

You gotta see it to believe it! Monthly discounts for New Members or Transfers. 1951 North Commerce Pkwy, Weston.

Call (954) 384-9393.

GYMNASTICS Ages 3–11. Classes held at Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. Children are introduced to vaulting, balance beam, mini trampoline, round mats, incline mats and bars. Everything is modified for beginner to intermediate gymnastics. The cost of a 45-minute class is Residents $92/10 weeks, Non-residents $102/10 weeks, plus $5 insurance fee and $5 registration fee. The cost of a 55-minute class is Residents, $100/10 week, plus $5 insurance and $5 registration fee and Non-Residents, $110/10 weeks, plus $5 insurance fee and $5 registration fee. Classes are offered Tuesdays or Thursdays.

(954) 255-7508.

HOCKEY FLORIDA PANTHERS Playing in the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers are a 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 • 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. F or more information and a tour of a suite, go to 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. Visit FloridaPanthers.com/Groups or call (954) 935-7825 (PUCK) for more information.

PANTHERS ICEDEN 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33065. (954) 341-9956 • Panthers IceDen is Florida’s premier facility for learning to play hockey, recreational and competitive hockey leagues and clinics! 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!

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HORSEBACK RIDING & EQUESTRIAN PLANTATION EQUESTRIAN CENTER

LACROSSE PLANTATION LACROSSE

All levels and beginners welcome. Focusing on giving players of all skill levels a quality learning experience and an opportunity to have fun playing lacrosse. Players work on agility, conditioning, teamwork, and the skills necessary to play lacrosse. They are taught to respect the game, as well as the other players. Recreational teams will travel to compete against other teams in the South Florida Youth Lacrosse League.

Boys and girls teams U7, U9, U11, U13 and U15 – approximately 25 kids per team. Teams will practice twice per week, with games on Saturdays. Practices and home games will be held at Pop Travers Park.

Registration begins September 1st. For information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=plantationlacrosse; www.facebook.com/plantationpatriotslacrosse or email ph@plantationlacrosse.com.

MARTIAL ARTS KUMITE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Classes for Ages 4 to Adult. Catering from beginner to advanced and teaching a variety of styles of martial arts including kickboxing, wrestling and jiu jitsu. Our skilled instructors are dedicated in teaching our students the fundamentals of self-defense in a fun and safe environment while getting a full body workout. Free trial class. 4150 Peters Road, Plantation 33317. www.kumitemartialarts.com. (954) 321-0029.

RETRO FITNESS Our spacious workout environment and state-of-the-art facilities offer 23,000 sq ft of fitness. Whether you’re looking to reach your ideal weight or tone your muscles, our highly trained and experienced staff members can help you create a program that suits your goals and fitness level. Memberships include access to Personal Training, Group X Classes, MMA Classes, Boxing, Spinning, Yoga, Tanning and more! We offer a $70 gym experience for as low as $19.99 per month. No other facility gives you more for your money! Come by our location today to get started with your FREE guest pass trial! 9900 Griffin Rd. Cooper City. (954) 590-0496. WWW.retrofitness.com.

KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS

Jim Ward Community Center, 301 NW 46th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale.

Ages 5 & up. Designed to introduce children to physical fitness and basic principles of self-defense. Karate as self-defense works well for all ages and both genders and teaches development of mind, body and spirit with emphasis on respect and exercising discipline at all times.

Advanced students attend classes twice weekly. Sensei Keith Lester – Senior Instructor, Sensei Gutemberg (Ken) Demond and Sensei Shona Eiland. Kids Karate (954) 258-2957. Continuous. Beginners Ages 5 & up, Saturday 10:00am – 1:00pm. Beginners Advanced, Saturday 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Resident $35/month* Non-Resident $45/month plus $5 registration fee and $20 paid to instructor at first class for uniform.

GOJU KARATE

Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. Ages 6 & up. USA Goju is a traditional Japanese style of karate consisting of hardstyle techniques and soft style techniques. USA Goju encompasses the traditional aspects of Japanese martial art while introducing the student to a wide variety of reality self-defense and street-smart technologies.

Much emphasis is put into developing our children both mentally and physically. Goju Karate teaches self-discipline, self-confidence, selfcontrol and a competitive spirit that allows the individual to become all they can be. Instructors: Michelle Ratthe, Chantalle Jwied, Sarunas Rackauskas, Laura Frank, (954) 244-8890. Ages 6–12, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:00pm & Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm.

Ages 13 & up, Mondays 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Residents $40/month/2 classes per week, plus $5 registration fee, Non-residents $50/month/2 classes per week, plus $5 registration fee.

MULTI-SPORT TRAINING CLUBS FORT LAUDERDALE TRIATHLETES (FLT)

Ready to join a club, but not sure where to begin? Florida, with its ideal weather, is a mecca for triathletes and FLT is one of the newly formed training clubs to meet growing demand. FLT was formed to perpetuate a healthy lifestyle, through the collaboration of Multi-Sport athletes. It is based on a culture of inclusion, support, and fellowship, through training, racing, and social interaction. In only one season, it has grown to 75 athletes strong thanks to support of the membership and its generous sponsors. Fort Lauderdale Triathletes is an official USAT (USA Triathlon) and IRONMANTM TriClub team. Members enjoy regular clinics/socials and “voluncheering” for each other and the tri-community at large. All members receive discounts from the sponsors and on select endurance races. Find out more at www.fltri.com or on Facebook (Fort Lauderdale Triathletes).

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1451 NW 118th Avenue, Plantation, (954) 476-4316. pec@plantation.org. Facility hours: Thursday – Monday, 8:00am – Dusk, Tuesday & Wednesday, closed. Two stables that house 96 stalls, each with its own wash rack, one lighted main ring and two additional show rings, two practice rings (one lighted), turn-out paddock areas.

• SUNDAY SHARE-A-PONY: Plantation Equestrian Center (954) 476-4316. Ages 4–12. A small group of beginner riders learning the art of horsemanship in a fun confidence-building atmosphere. Children will learn basic skills that will enable them to control a horse in a safe and trusting manner. Sundays, 9:30am – 11:30am. $35/per class, plus $5 registration fee, Non-residents $45/per class, plus $5 registration fee. Package of 4 sessions you may use at anytime, $125/Residents, $135/Non-residents, plus tax and $5 registration fee.

• CHILDREN’S GROUP RIDING LESSONS: Plantation Equestrian Center (954) 476-4316. Ages 6–16. A small group of beginner riders learning the art of horsemanship in a fun confidence-building atmosphere. Children will learn basic skills that will enable them to control a horse in a safe and trusting manner. Hourly sessions Thursdays, 4:00pm & 5:00pm.

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(MULTI-SPORT TRAINING CLUBS CONT.) WOMEN FOR TRI (FLT LADIES) Women For Tri embodies the heart and soul of what makes the sport so rewarding: testing your ability, overcoming challenges, and realizing the full depth of your potential in the most widely recognized test of endurance – triathlon. The FLT Women For Tri Program is designed to bring more women into the exciting sport of Triathlon, in the warm, supportive, and encouraging environment of FLT. Find out more at fltri. com or on Facebook (FLT Ladies – Women for Tri).

PICKLEBALL PLANTATION CENTRAL PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS Courts now open! Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm & 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Pick up games on Mondays Wednesdays, Fridays 7:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am, and Saturdays 8:00am. Plantation Central Park 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. Courts are located on the converted east roller hockey rink #4. For more information, call Veltri Tennis Center at (954) 513-3540.

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We have the most experienced staff and safest program and we were the FIRST in Broward County! Beginner to advanced Parkour, Free Running, Tricking now available at Florida Triple Threat. Ages 8 and up. Friday nights 7:00pm – 9:00pm there is a structured class teaching the skills and the art of Parkour. Newly added obstacles to simulate the outdoors. Fully air conditioned building featuring two spring floors, tumble trak, rod floor and trampoline. All Ages, All Skill Levels!

(954) 514-7250. 2290 SW 71st Terrace, Davie 33317. www.fla3threat.com.

RUGBY OKAPI WANDERERS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Ages 6 to high school. We also have a Men division and Old Boys division. Season begins in October. Competitive Youth, Middle School and Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. No experience necessary.

Tequesta Trace Park. For more information and for registration go to www.okapiwanderersrugby.com or email info@okapiwanderersrugby.com.

FORT LAUDERDALE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RUGBY No experience necessary. All play is at Mills Pond Park.

Call (954) 543-6287 (men’s division) or (201) 787-6503 (women’s division) or visit www.ftlrugby.com.

SCUBA DIVING SCUBA DIVING LESSONS Ages 12 & Up. Become a PADI certified SCUBA diver. Class is comprised of home study (text, video and self-tests), classroom instruction, 3 sessions at Plantation Central Park Aquatic Complex to learn use of equipment and underwater skills and 4 ocean dives at coral reefs with instructors over 2 days, leading to certification. Includes instruction, student kit, use of rental gear and video, pool use, boat fees and PADI certification card. Student provides mask, fins, snorkel and weights. For more information or to register for class, call or visit Diver’s Cove, 2335 S. University Drive, Davie, (954) 473-1220. $399 and up.

SOCCER FUTSOC Competitive and Elite Developmental tournament soccer program.

Participation in local, state and regional Premier and national Premier Elite tournaments. All level players accepted for progressive development program. Accepting players all year long. Season runs from September to June, each year. Location: Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326. (954) 812-7991. www.futsocusa.net & www.futsoc.club.

• Youth Academy and Amateur Academy: Competitive and Elite Developmental Soccer Club: U11-U23 Boys. Email: director@futsocusa.net & futsocusaenigma@aol.com. Contact: Jose Tamayo - Executive Director / Director of Coaching.

• Bambinos Academy: U7-U10 Boys & Girls. Email: Bambinos@futsocusa.net. Contact: Francisco Tamayo - Bambinos Academy Director.

• Spring, Summer and Winter Soccer Camp Programs: U6-U16 Boys & Girls. Email: Camps@futsocusa.net. Contact: Jose Tamayo Executive Director / Program Director.

ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE Ages 18+. 6 x 6. Sunday mornings, Friday & Sunday nights. $450 per team/10 games & playoffs, $20 late fee. The City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department – Athletic Division: (954) 452-2508 or visit www.plantationadultathletics.com.

WOMEN’S OVER 30 RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE $150 Registration Fee for the entire year includes team shirt and socks.

Sunday afternoon games. Seasons: September – December and January – May. Beginners are welcome, individuals only. For more information, call (954) 445-8367, send an email to browardrecsoccer@comcast.net or visit browardrecsoccer.com.

WOMEN’S OVER 40 RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE Games are played on Friday evenings at 6:45pm and 8:00pm at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. The level of play is recreational, and beginners are welcome. Games are played with FIFA rules minus the offsides rule. Individuals only; no team sign-ups. Cost is $70 per person. For further information, please call Patsy Gibbs at (954) 494-9633.

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PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) Visit www.palsports.org.

• PAL SOCCER – RECREATIONAL: Residents/$110, NonResidents/$160. Registration: August 2017, Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Season of Play: November thru February. Ages 6 thru 17. Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages.

• PAL SOCCER CLINIC – RECREATIONAL: Ages: 4 and 5. FEES: Residents/$75, Non-Residents/$125. Registration: August 2017, Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Season of Play: December – February. Participation: 2 times per week, Friday night and Saturday morning.

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

BROWARD BASEBALL ACADEMY (BBA)/HAL’S POWER ALLEY NOW REGISTERING FOR WINTER CLASSES! BBA, a year-round softball training facility, specializes in private instruction, small group lessons and team sessions for hitting, fielding & pitching. BBA also runs camps throughout the year, including camp days when schools are closed. We offer facility rentals including two lighted fields and Hal’s Power Alley, our COVERED BATTING CAGES with pitching machines and bullpen mounds. Located on the David Posnack JCC Campus, 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie. Director – Wayne Stofsky, Wayne@BrowardBaseballAcademy.com. (954) 683-7747.

ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES Adults 18+. $480 per team/10 games & playoffs. $20 late registration fee. Monday (Co-Ed), Tuesdays (Divisions 1, 2 & 3), Thursdays (Open), Sunday mornings. Call (954) 452-2508 or visit www.plantationadultathletics.com.

PLANTATION ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) • PAL GIRLS RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL: Visit www.palsoftball. com. AGES: 4–17. SEASON: February – May. Registration: November, Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 8:00pm and Fridays 9:00am – 3:00pm at Plantation Central Park Gym. Register Online at parks.plantation.org. FEES: Residents/$115, Non-residents/ $165.

Participation: Maximum of 3 times per week for all ages.

• PAL PRESSURE GIRLS TRAVEL SOFTBALL: Visit www. plantationpressure.com. Ages 7–18, Year Round. FEES: Vary by team. Teams usually hold tryouts in January and February and again in August, or on as-needed basis.

WOMEN’S OVER 25 RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE Games are played on Sunday mornings at 9:00am and 10:15am at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. The level of play is recreational, and beginners are welcome. Individuals only; no team sign-ups. Cost is $70 per person. For further information, please call Patsy Gibbs at (954) 494-9633.

SWIMMING CENTRAL PARK AQUATIC COMPLEX 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, (954) 452-2525. www.Plantation. org. Two Olympic size pools, each 50 meters by 25 yards, and a 500 square foot water playground for toddlers.

• POOL HOURS MARCH 1 – SEPTEMBER 30: Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 8:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Holidays 9:00am – 4:00pm. FEES: Memberships Available or Daily Gate Fees Apply. Members may swim as early as 7:30am, Monday – Friday from April 1 – September 30.

• POOL HOURS OCTOBER 1 – FEBRUARY 28: Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 8:30pm, Friday 11:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Sunday 10:00am – 2:00pm, Holidays: 9:00am – 4:00pm.

• PLANTATION SWIM TEAM: Known as the Piranhas, the Plantation Swim Team (PST) is a City-sponsored, year-round U.S. Swimming team

offering instruction, fitness and endurance training and competition for all ages and abilities (Age-Group through Masters Swimming).

TRYOUTS: Monday – Thursday, 3:30pm & 4:45pm. Child’s swim skills are evaluated for placement in the appropriate group. Child needs bathing suit and towel. Call for fees. (954) 452-2526. www.swimpst.com.

• U.S. MASTERS/TRIATHLON SWIM TEAM: Designed for health, fitness, mental and physical well being, along with swim stroke improvement. Must be able to swim 25 yards. Training for competitive swim meets and training for triathletes, if so desired.

Nationally accredited USS Certified Staff Coach. Call (954) 452-2526 for fees and times.

• SWIM BABIES SWIM: Ages 6 months – 6 years. Babies learn to surface and float on their backs, should they accidentally fall into the water. Young children learn to surface and swim to the edge and to breathe by positioning themselves onto their backs, then swimming until they reach safety. For more information or to make reservations, call voicemail (954) 663-6518. Please leave a message and your call will be returned. Resident $175 and Non-resident $185.

• WATER AEROBICS: Water exercise classes offer a total body workout to improve muscle strength, flexibility and provide an efficient cardiovascular workout. Deep Water Aerobics is held in the diving well so that you do not come in contact with the bottom of the pool.

A buoyancy belt is provided to allow arms and legs to perform large movements against the resistance of the water. Both classes are geared for beginner to advanced. No swimming skills are needed.

Seniors Welcome. One FREE introductory class. Ongoing. USWFA Certified Instructor. Water Aerobics: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11:00am – 11:50am. Deep Water Aerobics: Tuesday 7:00pm – 7:50pm & Saturday 11:00am – 11:50am. Residents: $14/1 class, $48/4 classes, $67/8 classes or $76/12 classes, Non-residents: $15/1 class, $51/4 classes, $74/8 classes or $86/12 classes.

Prices include $5 Registration Fee. • AMERICAN RED CROSS-LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM: Swim lesson sessions consist of 6 lessons. Makeup lessons are scheduled only when the facility has cancelled a lesson. All courses are taught

by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI).

Call for class schedules.

• LEVEL I – WATER EXPLORATION: (Age 6 & up) $62/$72 • LEVEL II – PRIMARY SKILLS: (Ages 6 & up) $62/$72 • LEVEL III – STROKE READINESS: (Ages 6 & up) $62/$72 • ADULT BEGINNER SWIM LESSONS: (Adults 17 & up). Designed for adults who want to conquer a fear of water and learn to swim.

A total of 6 classes. Class is taught Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

Seniors welcome. $62/$72 • PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS: All Ages. One-on-one swim lessons taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors (WSIs). Package consists of (6) lessons. For more information, call (954) 663-6518. $175/$185 • SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS: (6 Months – 6 Years Old) Instructor to student ratio of 2 to 1. Package of six lessons, taught by American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI). For more information, call (954) 663-6518. Price includes $5 registration fee.

Residents: $300, Non-Residents: $310.

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TABLE TENNIS

VOLLEYBALL

BROWARD TABLE TENNIS CLUB

SOFLO VOLLEYBALL

Parties for all ages from table height to infinity! We host Birthday Parties, Olympic Day Team Building Events, Corporate Tournaments, Networking Events, Fundraising events, friend clinics and more. Let us put together a unique event that is your Pong Dream, guaranteed you’ll remember it forever! 3371 N. University Drive, Davie. (954) 695-3218 Terese@2extremepong.com.

TENNIS

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9101 NW 2nd St., Central Park, Plantation. (954) 452-2530.

Featuring 26 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and 2 lighted hard courts.

Courts are reserved on the hour and half hour basis. Winter, Spring & Summer Camps available. HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Call for holiday schedule and for fees/availability.

• WOMEN’S BEGINNER TEAM CLINIC: Thursdays 9:00am – 10:30am, $185/10 classes, $330/20 classes, $20/class.

• 10 UNDER RED: Ages 4–6. Tuesday – Friday, 4:00pm – 5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am – 10:00am, $110/10 classes, $200/20 classes, $13/class.

• 10 UNDER ORANGE: Ages 7–9. Tuesday – Friday 5:00pm – 6:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am, $110/10 classes, $200/20 classes, $13/class.

• ROOKIE GROUP: Ages 9–14. Tuesday & Thursday 4:30pm – 6:00pm and Saturday 11:00am – 12:30pm. $185/10 classes, $330/20 classes, $20/daily.

• ADULT CLINICS: Ages 17 & up. Monday – Thursday, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Sunday 8:30am – 10:00am. $185/10 classes, $330/20 classes, $20/class.

• WHEELCHAIR TENNIS: Visit pctc.plantationtennis.org for calendar updates. All ages. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, Youth, 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Adults, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. FREE. • PICKLEBALL: Ages 16 & up. Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm and 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Pick-up games – MWF, 7:00pm, T & TH 8:30am and Saturday, 8:00am.

PLANTATION WOODS TENNIS

5555 Palm Tree Road, Plantation. Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 9:00pm, Friday – Sunday, 8:00am – Dusk.

Gold Medal Squared Certified Club with USAV Safe Sport Certified Coaches, offers experienced coaching from High School Varsity, Collegiate Division I players and Professional Beach players. Volleyball Camps, Small Group Clinics, Youth Development, Year Round Sand & Beach Training PLUS Local & Travel Club Teams. SoFLO Volleyball also is host to AAU local tournaments and participates in USAV & AAU Regional and National tournaments. Learn more at soflovolleyball.org or call (954) 600-9810.

• CLUB TEAMS: Regional and National teams. Club Season is November – April with National Season continuing thru June. Beach Season runs through August. Fall Season runs August – October.

Athlete ages are 7–18.

• DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: Ages 5–15. Beginners who want to learn the fundamental skills with technical training in small group setting. Each session focuses on and builds upon specific skills: passing, serving, ball control, spiking, and court positions. Fridays 4:00pm – 6:00pm. Ongoing August – May. • BEACH SAND VOLLEYBALL: Year round training in the sand for beginning to advanced level players. Practice drilling, movement, team strategy and even competing with the professionals! Practice twice a week at local Parks or at a local Beach.

MVP–MENTORING VALUABLE PROTÉGÉS VOLLEYBALL

Boys and Girls, Ages 8–17. Strength and conditioning, plus agility and footwork. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced in groups together.

Skill development in proper skill level groups. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Thursdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Resident $205/8 weeks, plus $5 registration fee. Non-Resident $215/8 weeks, plus $5 registration fee. For more information, call (305) 749-6090.

WALKING WALKING CLUB

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

Non-structured walks will take place in the lake area at Central Park.

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

WATER POLO PLANTATION PIRANHAS WATER POLO CLUB Ages 10 & Up Male & Female. Plantation Aquatic Complex, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. Come enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in South Florida! Get in shape and meet new friends in a safe and fun environment. For more information or questions, contact (954) 452-2526. $40 annual team registration fee, $70 USA Water Polo registration and monthly fees as shown below.

• WATER POLO INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM: No experience necessary! Learn all the rules, skills and strategies to become a successful water polo player. Youth Team. Monday – Thursday 6:30pm – 8:30pm. $70/month plus $50 team registration fee and annual USA Water Polo registration.

• WATER POLO COMPETITIVE TEAM: Faster, stronger, better!

Improve skills, knowledge and gamesmanship. Train and compete in local, national and international camps and tournaments. Monday – Thursday Dryland Water Polo 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Non-Game day Saturdays, 10:00am – 12 noon. $70/month plus $50 team registration fee and annual USA Water Polo registration.

WATERSKIING, WAKEBOARDING & WAKE-SURF WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING LESSONS Waterski & Wakeboard lessons and now Surfing at CB Smith Park.

Beautiful, private, fresh water lake, New Surf boat to make endless surfing possible. Slalom, Kneeboard, tube rides, birthday parties, camp field trips, surfing, etc. All equipment supplied. Open year round. Call Mike for appt. & information at (954) 292-3953, www.browardski.com.

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YOGA RETRO FITNESS Our spacious workout environment and state-of-the-art facilities offer 23,000 sq ft of fitness. Whether you’re looking to reach your ideal weight or tone your muscles, our highly trained and experienced staff members can help you create a program that suits your goals and fitness level. Memberships include access to Personal Training, Group X Classes, MMA Classes, Boxing, Spinning, Yoga, Tanning and more! We offer a $70 gym experience for as low as $19.99 per month. No other facility gives you more for your money! Come by our location today to get started with your FREE guest pass trial! 9900 Griffin Rd. Cooper City. (954) 590-0496. WWW.retrofitness.com.

ACTIVITIES BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Same Plaza as Kabooms and RoundUp). BKS offers group and private lessons in Acting, Singing, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, & Guitar). Additionally, we have an After-School Program, Camps, Dance Competition and performance opportunities (Plays and Musicals). Look out for opportunities to audition for one of our many productions, dance competition team or Star Performers. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

CURTAIN CALL PLAYHOUSE THEATER – CENTRAL PARK Children will be enrolled in a series of introductory, exciting, progressive classes. Each workshop series offers new opportunities to experience the joy of performing. No experience necessary. Classes will focus on developing the child’s talent through improvisation, pantomime, theater exercises, games, monologues, audition techniques, voice movement, the rehearsal process and more. At the end of the third 10 week session, a short musical play will be performed for parents and family members of the participants. Call (954) 784-0768. Classes are held September – April, Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Residents $150/10 weeks,*Non-Residents $160/10 weeks, **plus $5 registration fee.

ADULT PROGRAMS SOFLO VOLLEYBALL Play coed indoor volleyball pick-up games with adult players of different ages and skill levels. Everybody plays. Wednesdays 8:00pm – 10:30pm at David Posnack JCC, 5850 S. Pine Island Rd, Davie 33328.

For more information on different locations call or text (954) 600-9810.

JCC Members $5 / Community $7. Open to the public, men and women.

SoFLOVolleyball.org.

BROWARD TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Parties for all ages from table height to infinity! We host Birthday Parties, Olympic Day Team Building Events, Corporate Tournaments, Networking Events, Fundraising events, friend clinics and more. Let us put together a unique event that is your Pong Dream, guaranteed you’ll remember it forever! 3371 N. University Drive, Davie. (954) 695-3218 Terese@2extremepong.com.

AFTERSCHOOL & DAY OFF CAMPS TAG USA GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE & CHEER www.TagGymnastics.com. 1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston.

Register by phone, (954) 384-9191.

• AFTERCARE SCHOOL PICK UP & PARENT DROP OFF: Pick up from all Weston and Cooper City Public and Charter Schools, directly to our gym or parent drop off. Starting at $210/month includes: 5 day pickup, two classes per day and snack. On site teacher for homework help. Drivers are Background checked, Licensed, & Certified. Register by phone.

• DAYS OFF SPORTS CAMP: Action packed camp days for kids!

For BOYS: The largest, most popular day off camp for boys includes Indoor Basketball & Soccer, Trampoline, and Flips & Pit. For Girls: Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampoline & Cheer. Only $45 per day! Half Day Preschool Camp available!

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Same Plaza as Kabooms and RoundUp). Broadway Kids Studio After-School program has two options. The first includes transportation from select local schools for $285/month or a drop off option for $260/month. The program entitles students to up to 15 classes per week in all aspects of the performing arts. Classes are from 3pm-6pm daily (ages 5–11) or 4pm – 7pm (ages 12+). The program allows for homework time and is deeply discounted over the normal group class rate. Private lessons in singing, acting, dancing, and instruments are also available for additional fees.

Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

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(AFTERSCHOOL & DAY OFF CAMPS CONT.) BROWARD BASEBALL ACADEMY (BBA)/HAL’S POWER ALLEY

BBA offers an after-school class on Tuesdays from 3:30pm – 4:30pm at its facility on the campus of the David Posnack JCC, located on the corner of Stirling and Pine Island Roads. This program is for beginners between the ages of 5 and 11 years old and will teach the fundamentals of hitting, fielding and throwing. BBA is a year-round baseball and softball training facility, with two lighted fields and Hal’s Power Alley, 3 covered batting cages with pitching machines. Please call (954) 683-7747 for more information and pricing or you can email Wayne@browardbaseballacademy.com. BBA is Located on the David Posnack JCC Campus, 5850 S. Pine Island Rd., Davie, FL 33328. The Director is Wayne Stofsky.

KUMITE MARTIAL ARTS

Our one of a kind After School program caters to Ages K–12. Students are transported directly from school to our state of the art facility where they will also participate in a daily martial arts class (for an additional fee) where they will not only get fit, they will learn valuable self-defense techniques. Our school has a strong emphasis on building important life skills such as focus, respect, discipline, confidence and teamwork.

From $185/Month. 4150 Peters Road, Plantation 33317. www.kumitemartialarts.com. (954) 321-0029.

IMACS – MATH, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & LOGICAL REASONING ENRICHMENT

Take your child’s logical reasoning skills to the next level! IMACS gives students a competitive edge by teaching them how to think critically in a fun environment. Call (954) 791-2333 or visit www.imacs.org to schedule a FREE Placement Class. Weekly After-School/Saturday classes. Grades 1–12. Weston, Plantation, Boca, Fort Lauderdale, and Delray.

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

BRIGHT & SMART – ROBOTICS, CODING, & ENGINEERING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Be a part of the best adventure in Robotics and Engineering that amazes kids and parents alike! We offer various After-School Enrichment programs for all girls and boys, 7 to 14 years old. 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. Classes are held after school in 8-week sessions.

Tuition includes 90 minutes per week of instruction, materials, and lab fees. Register for an Introductory Trial Class today!

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

PLAY10 ACADEMY

Movement Education & Sports Development Program. Movement Education Program for Girls & Boys, Ages 3-6. Coordination, Suppleness, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills. Brain Centered Learning and Guided Discovery. Fun activities that encourage problem solving, ownership, and experimentation. Long Term Athlete Development Philosophy (LTAD). “PLAY” – Children in control of the environment. ONGOING 6 week sessions, 5:15 - 6:00pm evening programs available at Pine Island Park & Plantation Central Park.

NEW Academy Program for Girls & Boys, Ages 5-6: 2 days/week plus 2 additional match days/month. Also offering Afterschool / Day Off / Camp Programs and Coaching Clinics. Play10Academy.com, play10inc@gmail.com. Call for Sports & Activities Directory Special Rates: (407) 917-PLAY (7529).

HIT FIT BOXING ACADEMY

Hit Fit Boxing Academy After School Amateur Boxing (ASAB) only $40 a week. School pick-up with a healthy snack is an additional $40 a week and home drop-off service is offered locally for an additional $40 a week. Classes are from 3pm – 5pm or 5pm – 7pm. We also offer parents the opportunity to watch their child perform live through our HD video feed. Here at Hit Fit, our Certified USA boxing coaches will teach boxing fundamentals consisting of theory and practice, youth calisthenics and cardiovascular workouts. 1269 S. Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324. For more information contact Coach Warren at (954) 947-6823 or visit us @ hitfit.us.

CITY OF PLANTATION DAY OFF CAMPS

• KIDS’ DAY OFF AT CENTRAL PARK: AGES 5–11. A wide variety of activities planned at Central Park for non-school days. Bring a bag lunch and drink. Extra drinks are available for purchase. Call (954) 452-2510 for more information. Pre-registration is required.

Registration is held at Plantation Central Park, two weeks prior to actual Kids’ Day Off. Program Hours: 7:00am – 6:00pm. Structured Activities: 9:00am – 4:00pm. Residents $25, Non-residents $38, plus $5 non-refundable registration fee. Kids’ Day Off Dates: Friday, March 24.

• SHARE-A-PONY KIDS’ DAY OFF: AGES 4–12. Plantation Equestrian Center, 1451 N.W. 118th Avenue, Plantation.

(954) 476-4316, pec@plantation.org. Bring a snack, lunch & drink. Residents, $65 per day, plus tax, plus a $5 registration fee.

Non-residents, $75 per day, plus tax, plus a $5 registration fee.

Equestrian Kids’ Day Off Dates: Monday, February 20, Friday, March 24, Friday, June 9.

ART 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.

PRIVATE ART LESSONS

After school art lessons for kids and teens! Lessons are tailored to kids just starting out learning a variety of mediums to teens building portfolios for specialized art schools. In a Private Lesson we focus on challenging an artist’s existing skills and taking them to a more advanced level, while introducing them to new techniques, materials and styles in fine art. Your little artist will see results, build confidence and have a fun experience, too! Over 15 years of experience helping kids realize their artistic potential! $45/hr. for 1 student or $35/hr. (per student) for small group instruction (2–5 students). Lessons are located in Plantation.

(954) 445-7272 Jennifer Brittingham, angelmaker1@bellsouth.net.

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ATTRACTIONS & THEME PARKS 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.

SPLASH ADVENTURE WATER PARK AT QUIET WATERS PARK

This interactive children’s water playground features slides, tunnels, turn valves, wheels and levers, water curtains, crawl tunnels, and a huge bucket that fills and empties onto the playground below at regular intervals. The depth of the pool ranges from zero at its edges to 12 inches at its deepest. Lifeguards are on duty whenever the water park is open. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. $5/person per session when sessions are in effect, $5/person per day when sessions are not in effect. Children under 1 year of age are admitted free. The park’s regular gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) is also in effect on weekends and holidays. Applicable Florida sales tax will be added to all fees except gate fee. Call for entry fees and hours. (954) 357-5100.

Paradise Cove is the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division’s largest aquatics facility, offering family fun for everyone. Call for entry fees and hours. 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028.

(954) 357-5161.

• Paradise Pipeline: features four five-story-tall waterslides, enabling riders to experience corkscrew rides exiting into the four-foot-deep plunge pool. The 32-inch wide-open body slides vary in length from 395–430 feet. The 400 gallons of water per minutes move riders down the slides for an incomparable experience. Riders must be 42 inches tall, weigh less than 250 pounds, and be able to swim.

• Sharky’s Lagoon: is the water playground for all ages, featuring an 18-inch-deep pool that includes many interactive play elements, as well as three waterslides that vary in length from 83–125 feet.

• Parrot’s Point: is the water playground for ages 5 and under, featuring a 12-inch-deep pool with two small water slides and many interactive play elements.

• Crazy Creek: is the 410-foot-long meandering tube ride with interactive elements along the route.

CHESS CHESS FOR KIDS: CHESSART

Learning to think outside the box. Chess is a useful educational tool.

Chess is a tool that improves your child’s confidence, imagination, concentration and intuition. Chess also develops critical and logical thinking. Chess improves schoolwork and grades. Ages 4 and up.

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, The Ridges. Private lessons, tournaments. www.chessartkids.com, info@chessartkids.com. (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771 or (954) 416-4802.

OPEN CHESS

Adults & children, novices & experts. Get in the game! Come with a partner or play with who is here. No formal instruction offered. Fridays 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Helen B. Hoffman Library, 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation (954) 797-2140.

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAY10 ACADEMY

Movement Education & Sports Development Program. Movement Education Program for Girls & Boys, Ages 3-4 & 5-6. Coordination, Suppleness, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills. Brain Centered Learning and Guided Discovery. Fun activities that encourage problem solving, ownership, and experimentation. Long Term Athlete Development Philosophy (LTAD).

“PLAY” – Children in control of the environment. ONGOING 6 week sessions, 5:30 - 6:15pm evening programs available at Pine Island Park & Plantation Central Park. NEW Academy Program for Girls & Boys, Ages 5-6: 2 days/week plus 2 additional match days/month. Also offering Afterschool / Day Off / Camp Programs and Coaching Clinics.

Play10Academy.com, play10inc@gmail.com. Call for Sports & Activities Directory Special Rates: (407) 917-PLAY (7529).

KIDOKINETICS Central Park. Ages 3–10 years. The “Fun Way to Fitness.” Your child will learn a new sport each week and be introduced to the basics of each sport in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Activities include soccer, hockey, tennis, basketball, volleyball, football, golf, hula-hoops, obstacle courses, T-ball and more. Led by experienced coaches who provide a fun and safe environment for learning. Kidokinetics focuses on individual achievement to improve the child’s self-confidence. (T-shirt can be purchased for an additional $8) Ages 3–5: Wednesdays, 4:15pm – 5:00pm. Ages 18 months–3 years: Wednesdays, 5:00pm – 5:45pm. $40/month, plus $5 registration fee, Non-residents $50/month, plus $5 registration fee.

BABY & ME CLASSES AT TEMPLE DOR DORIM Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center offers baby & me classes for ages 3 months - 3 years. Complimentary 8 weeks of classes for your new arrival! Open to the Community. 2360 Glades Circle, Weston 33327. (954) 389-1232, www.dordorim.org or find us on Facebook @ Temple Dor Dorim • EYES WIDE OPEN (3–9 MONTHS): Fridays 10:30am – 11:30am.

Give your child the experiences that are necessary for development during those early years of life through touching, feeling, smelling and tasting. Our Baby & Me teacher will provide these opportunities through circle time fun, finger plays, sensory experiences, and motor development activities. (One 8 week session is complimentary to newcomers) • SENSORY EXPLOSION (12-28 MONTHS): Tuesdays, 9:00am10:30am. Through touching, tasting, seeing and hearing, explore different sensory experiences with your child. We will be cooking, making playdough, finger painting, playing instruments, and making “Ooey Gooey” creations. Time to get messy!

• CHALLAH CLUB (All Ages): Fridays, 9:00-10:30. The Challah Club-Come join us for a morning of motor, sensory and Judaic art experiences, and yes…Shabbat! Siblings welcome…songs, art, circle time fun and a challah snack!

• MUNCHKIN & MOMMY (BIRTH - 3 YEARS): Wednesdays, 9:15am -10:15am Sing, Sign, Simcha, Jewish Music, Themes, Holidays, Shabbat, Language Acquisition, Baby Time, Storytime, Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Live Guitar, Instruments, Puppets and Fun!

DANCE DANCE FX Currently in its 20th year, Dance FX has more than 50 dancers on its award winning competition team that travels all over the country, AND we are the home to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ runner up, Tiffany Maher 2012 & Alexis Juliano Top 14 2013! Classes are for ages 18 months–advanced level in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and acrobatics. And NEW Barre Body and Hip Hop classes for adults. Visit our studio – and get a FREE TRIAL WEEK of classes! We host birthday parties and silk classes.

Boys’ scholarships available. No recital fees. Rolling back the Summer Camp rates in honor of our 20th Anniversary: SPECIAL $99 PER WEEK WHEN YOU PAY FOR 5 WEEKS IN ADVANCE BY MAY 1ST. Camp dates: June 12 - August 18. Joan Bartoletti (954) 742-3114. 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise 33323. www.DanceFXSunrise.com.

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(DANCE CONT.) BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Same Plaza as Kabooms and RoundUp). BKS offers group and private lessons in Acting, Singing, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, & Guitar). Additionally, we have an After-School Program, Camps, Dance Competition and performance opportunities (Plays and Musicals). Look out for opportunities to audition for one of our many productions, dance competition team or Star Performers. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

FLORIDA SUPERSTARS

Florida Super Stars offer a high-energy combination class with instruction in dance, cheerleading & baton twirling for ages 5–12.

Over 10 locations, $55 per month for unlimited classes. Year round performances are optional. Feature performances include: Miami Heat, Dolphins, Hurricanes, Disney World, Super Bowl, and Orange Bowl!

Summer Dance Jam Camp also offered. (954) 438-2075 or www.floridasuperstars.com.

CANDY JAZZ DANCE ACADEMY

At Candy Jazz Dance Academy you can find the warm and familiar atmosphere where your children can develop the passion for dance with the purpose of self fulfillment. As an institution, with more than 35 years of experience, we insist in cultivating values of responsibility, respect, discipline and above all, good manners. A non-competition academy for kids, teenagers and youth that offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Street Jazz and Creative Dance. We accept children from 4 years old and up.

Contact us at (954) 696-0763 or visit www.candyjazzfl.com.

11850 W. State Road 84, Suite A12, Davie, FL 33325.

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Ages 3 & up. Central Park. Classes build strength, flexibility, memory, and confidence. Beginning Dance and Beginning Dance I are for beginners.

Level II classes require a minimum of one year in dance in that subject.

Tap-Jazz-Ballet & Hip-Hop classes. Class times run late afternoon and early evening. 30 & 45 minute classes, Residents, $75/10 weeks, Non-Residents, $85/10 weeks, Residents, 60 min. classes $85/10 weeks, Non-Residents, $95/10 weeks, plus a $5 registration fee and a $5 insurance fee. Joan Bartoletti (954) 742-3114 or (954) 444-1298.

DOG PARKS DOG PARKS IN BROWARD COUNTY

Usage fees may apply. Please contact the dog park of your choice prior to arriving for more information.

• Barkham Park At Markham Park: (Broward County Parks), 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise 33326. (954) 357-8868. Dog Park pass required. Proof of current vaccinations must be provided. www.broward.org/parks.

• Dog Beach at Hollywood Beach: (City of Hollywood), between Pershing St. and Custer St., Hollywood 33019. (954) 921-3404.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. 3:00pm – 7:00pm. Daily and 6 month passes for purchase. dboh.org.

• Happy Tails Dog Park: (City of Plantation): 6500 S.W. 16th St., Plantation 33317. (954) 452-2510. 7:00am – dusk daily.

Wednesdays noon – dusk. www.plantation.org/parks-recreation • Pembroke Pines Dog Park: (City of Pembroke Pines): 9751 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines. (954) 435-6520. 8:00am – dusk.

Ppines.org.

• Steven L. Josias Dog & Equestrian Park (City of Pembroke Pines):5836 SW 193rd Way, Pembroke Pines. Monday – Saturday 8:00am – dusk, Sunday 8:00am – 6:00pm. Ppines.org.

FISHING & BOATING BOAT RENTALS: BROWARD COUNTY PARKS

Visit broward.org/parks for details on types of boats available, addresses & costs.

• Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium: Paddleboats • Everglades Holiday Park: Johnboats • Plantation Heritage Park: Paddleboats • Tree Tops Park: Paddleboats • T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park: Paddleboats, johnboats, kayaks, and canoes. Stand-up paddleboard classes available.

• Quiet Waters Park: Paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes • West Lake Park: Kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards

MOVIE THEATERS & MOVIES AUTONATION® IMAX 3D THEATER

401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. (954) 467-6637 or (954) 463-IMAX (4629), www.imax.com/movies. The IMAX Experience in 70MM 2D Film Format. SHOWS DAILY.

MUSIC & VOICE BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Same Plaza as Kabooms and RoundUp). BKS offers group and private lessons in Acting, Singing, Dancing, & Musical Instruments (Piano, Drums, & Guitar).

Additionally, we have an After-School Program, Camps, Dance Competition and performance opportunities (Plays and Musicals). Look out for opportunities to audition for one of our many productions, dance competition team or Star Performers. Contact us at (954) 693-7500 or www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com.

MUSIC’S COOL DAY CAMP 2017

Students are part of a band playing music they love, learning to read and write music, performing and recording. Professional instruction in Bass, Piano, Brass, Drums and Drumline, Vocals, Guitars, Keyboard, Ukulele and Woodwinds. Swimming & Pool Activities, Arts & Crafts, Games & More! Ages 6-16, Beginners through Advanced, Individuals or your whole band may join. Every student performs on stage and camp ends with a concert performance! Two 3-week Sessions: June 12 June 30 & July 3 - July 21. Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm (before & after care available, 8am - 5pm). No Registration Fee! Camp held at Plantation Imagine Charter School, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation. (954) 232-3174 or www.coolmusicschool.net.

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Volunteer Park. Ages 6–13. Allow your children to experience the joy of learning to play the piano! Exposure to music may benefit your child’s IQ, reading ability and stress relief. Availability of a piano or keyboard needed for daily practice. Some additional lesson materials are needed and are available through the Instructor, Iliana Kalish, (954) 391-3956. Lessons are 30 minutes each, once a week. Resident $160/8 weeks, Non-resident $170/8 weeks, plus a $5 registration fee.

Tuesdays: 3:30pm – 6:00pm, Wednesdays: 3:30pm – 6:00pm.

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? 1229 NE 37th Street, Oakland Park, 33334. Contact us at (954) 563-2697.

MARKHAM SKEET & TRAP CLUB

Markham Skeet & Trap Club sponsors a Youth Program offering free trapshooting instruction and gun safety training every Monday night from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at the Markham Park Gun Range (Markham Park is located at the intersection of Weston Road and State Road 84).

Ages 10–17 are welcome to join at no cost. The program provides shotguns to those who do not have them. This six-year-old program is the largest in the state of Florida with over 500 youth shooters having passed through the program. We start with the basics of gun safety and how to shoot all the way up to competing on a state and national level.

All of our instructors are certified NRA Safety Officers and many are also certified at higher levels by the ATA, NSSA, and NSCA. For more information contact: Steve Norris at (754) 264-9584.

SPECIAL POPULATION PROGRAMS: SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES THERAPIES 4 KIDS [T4K] & 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. 4 Locations: 10261 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33025, (954) 651-9285. 1495 North Park Drive. Weston 33326, (954) 651-9302.

1750 N. University Drive, Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071, (954) 7034223 & 218 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables 33134, (954) 356-2878. www.therapies4kids.com. Private Learning Center K–12 now taking applications: www.brightstepsforward.org. – NO WAITING LIST.

PAL DYNAMITES

PAL Dynamites is a sports program for Broward County persons with special needs, both physical and mental, ages 5–24. For more information, contact league director Luz M. Sementelli at (954) 270-4455.

CITY OF PLANTATION AQUATICS SPECIAL NEEDS

For information about Aquatic classes for children and adults with special needs, including those with physical disabilities, please call (954) 663-6518.

• SPECIAL NEEDS RECREATIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM: SENIORS WELCOME. This exercise program accommodates individuals unable to be independent in the water and is designed to increase strength, balance, flexibility and movement for disabled children/adults. Pre-registration is required. By appointment only.

For more information and appointments, call (954) 663-6518.

NOTE: This is not a physical therapy program. Each session consists of six, 30-minute lessons. Residents, $175/session – Non-Residents, $185/session.

• SPECIAL NEEDS PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS: SENIORS WELCOME. Swim lessons accommodate individuals unable to be independent in the water. The lessons are designed to increase swimming skills.

Pre-registration is required. By appointment only. Class schedules are set with the instructor. NOTE: This is not a physical therapy program.

For more information and appointments, call (954) 663-6518.

Residents, $175/session – Non-Resident, $185/session.

TEEN PROGRAMS BROWARD TABLE TENNIS CLUB

Table Tennis has been proven to empower the mind and body while molding the lives of our future leaders. Teaching them discipline and focus through the sport of table tennis. To teach respect of people and property, to mold character through fair play and to teach the meaning of giving back, while creating a sense of belonging. Open play, tournaments, coaching and more. 3371 N. University Drive, Davie.

(954) 695-3218, Terese@2extremepong.com.

CIVIL AIR PATROL UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY

The CAP Cadet Program is a year-round program where Cadets ages 13–18 fly, learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape and push themselves to new limits. Cadets meet 2.5 hours per week and one Saturday per month, on average, and also have opportunities to attend leadership encampments, career academies, and other activities during the summer.

If you’re dreaming about a career in aviation, space, or the military, CAP’s Cadet Program is for you. Visit http://FL011.flwg.us or call (954) 594-9185 for more information.

TEENAGE POLICE ACADEMY

The Plantation Police Department is now offering its Teenage Police Academy. 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation. This 8-week course is free of charge and open to all young adults, ages 13–18 who live, work or attend school in Plantation. The course includes K-9 demonstrations, firearms instruction, Explorer program info, crime scene investigation, participating in a D.U.I. scenario, viewing a robbery scenario, gang awareness, and much more.

Teens who are interested in a career in law enforcement will benefit greatly.

The purpose of this course is to create a partnership between teens and the Police department and its operations. (954) 916-5601.

BABYSITTING BASICS

Teaches youth ages 11 through 15 skills for preparation to care for infants and children. Class includes CPR demonstration and hands on practice. Creating and managing a babysitting business is discussed.

Parent must sign a permission form for the youth to participate and an adult must bring child to class. Class leads to certification as a certified babysitter. Fee: $20 per student. To register for a class parents can email Child’s Name, Child’s Date of Birth, Address, Phone Number & Parent’s Name to family@mhs.net or call (954) 265-4484 to register.

Class location: Esther Grossman Women Center: 4320 Sheridan St., Hollywood, FL 33021. Call for dates.

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team who brought home the championship title at the USTA Florida Combo 18 & Over 9.5 League Sectionals, held January 13-15, 2017 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.

Frank Veltri’s season roster included: Veronica Wank (captain), Beverly Norona, Jill Rickey, Meg Jackson, Casilda Diaz, Sharon Runk, Laura Di Lauro, Winnie Schuetz, Gedvile Norkute, Jacqueline Pichardo, and Kumiko Currie.

The Veltri team tied in round robin play and the champions were determined by win-loss or sets-won tiebreakers. Frank Veltri Tennis Center finished ahead of Miami-Dade County-South (Salvadore Park, Coral Gables) 1-1 with Veltri winning the tiebreaker in round robin play.

The Veltri team championship matches vs. South MiamiDade finished as follows: #1 Kumiko Currie/Laura Di Lauro (Broward) def. Alaina Fotiu- Wojtowicz/Natalia Moll (S. Miami-Dade) 6-4, 6-2 #2 Sharon Runk/Jill Rickey (Broward) def. Doris Montero/Catterina Cuneo (S. Miami-Dade) 6-3, 7-5

#3 Nastasha Rodriguez/Meg Jackson ( S. Miami-Dade) def. Veronica Wank/Bev Norona (Broward) 6-2, 6-2 With a phenomenal showing, the Broward County teams league standing put them number one for 2016 earning 6 titles overall: 55&Over Mens 4.5, 18&Over Mens 3.5/X7.0/X8.0, Combo 18&Over Mens 6.5, and Combo 18&Over Womens 9.5.

Plantation’s Frank Veltri Tennis Center is located within Plantation Central Park at 9101 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL 33324. (954) 513-3540. The Veltri Tennis Center features 26 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts & 2 lighted hard courts. More information on the facility, leagues, lessons and camps may be found at www. plantation.org.

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To learn more about USTA leagues for children and adults, visit their website at www.ustaflorida.com.

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YCLEBAR is a Premium indoor cycling studio that provides a state of the art experience in the most enjoyable, free spirited and judgment free environment. Everything, and we mean everything, is taken care of; the only thing you need to do is ‘show up!’ CYCLEBAR provides our riders with professional spin shoes at NO CHARGE, a complimentary water bottle, fresh fruit, lockers, towels, hair ties and more! With over 32 amenities you will feel right at home, or better yet, like you’re at a 5-star spa.

CYCLEBAR will Rock Your Ride in several different ways. Whether it is a Classic, Connect, Performance or Theme ride you will always enjoy this rigorous cardio experience at your own pace, reaching and eventually exceeding your personal best. By using the latest technology available, our customers have the ability to track their performance for each and every ride. In addition to receiving a detailed stat email after each ride, all class performances will be saved and available for future reference via our proprietary CYCLESTAT system.

And yet, at the heart of CYCLEBAR is our passion for giving back to our community. Engraved in our DNA is a philanthropic movement which partners with local organizations and charities to help raise funds for whatever their cause.

CYCLEGIVING, a pass-through corporation, was created with the sole purpose: to ‘facilitate the process of promoting health and wellness with a one of a kind fitness experience to create successful fundraising events at CYCLEBAR.’ During our Pre-Grand opening in November 2016, we successfully engaged with a number of local charities as our first classes were offered at CYCLEBAR Davie.

Over $4,800 was raised for the following organizations: Special Compass, Women in Distress, Sienna Steps, I Care I Cure and MADD. In addition, we are currently working with those organizations as well as with Zoo of Miami, Special Olympics,

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Goodman JFS, Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce and many other local charities as our calendar of events is starting to fill out.

On a national level, CYCLEBAR through CYCLEGIVING is working very closely with organizations like Make a Wish Foundation and American Heart Association for which events across all of our studios will be held during the coming months, enhancing the awareness for these causes on a larger, national level.

Overall, CYCLEBAR feels very honored and fortunate for the amazing welcoming we have received at our new location in Davie. The community, as a whole, has been very helpful, supportive and welcoming. We believe that by providing ‘Fun Energetic Communal Experiences’ along with the responsibility of supporting and helping our local community, CYCLEBAR is making and will continue to successfully make a positive impact.

To ROCK YOUR RIDE go to Davie.Cyclebar.com. We’ll see you at the bar!

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By Debby Teich

welve-year-old Tyler Zager is already considered one of the best chefs in the country and the Weston resident has not even graduated from middle school.

He recently appeared on Food Network’s Kids BBQ Championship, where he battled seven other contestants to determine the best kid grill master. He won the $20,000 grand prize and a feature in Food Network Magazine. The young chef hopes to be the next Bobby Flay and have his own cooking show one day.

Tyler applied online to earn a spot on the Kids BBQ Championship. After he had several interviews to talk about himself and discuss his cooking, he was selected to compete on the show. To prepare, he tested all of his recipes multiple times until he knew them well.

“I never expected to win,” said Tyler. “I just wanted to have a good time.”

During the six episodes, which had nine rounds, Tyler participated in a series of timed challenges that included themes like Hawaiian luau and cowboy campfire. He was judged by some of the biggest names in barbeque, such as Tim Love and Graham Elliot.

Tyler’s dishes included the following: • Episode 1 – Mustard Herb Chicken, Spicy Carolina Chicken Wings, Mac & Cheese • Episode 2 – Miami “HOT” Dog, Stuffed Bison Burger, Potato Slices, Herb Buttered Corn • Episode 3 – Pork Slider, Mahi Mahi Tacos, Grilled Starfruit and Pineapple • Episode 4 – Shrimp Po’ Boy, Dessert Pizza • Episode 5 – Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast, Porterhouse Steak, Chili, Fresh Cornbread • Episode 6 – Chicken, Ribs, Brisket, Grilled Watermelon “The Hawaiian episode was the hardest for me, because I didn’t know what was normal for them and how to really cook that style,” said Tyler. “I was so nervous in the last round, considering I knew how good my fellow competitor’s food was.”

Tyler says it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. He plans to use the $20,000 prize to go to culinary school.

“The highlight was the entire experience and learning how the entertainment industry works,” said Tyler. “It was so exciting to meet all of these great chefs.

Graham Elliot was my favorite, because I know him the best and I know that he really knows his food.”

Tyler has been passionate about cooking since he started baking with his grandmother on the weekends at age seven. Then he started helping his mom cook dinner and took over in the kitchen. He creates many of his recipes by experimenting with different ingredients. He also edits recipes from the Internet or gets them from other family members. He always prefers to cook with fresh ingredients.

“Fresh ingredients add lots of flavor to your dish compared to non-fresh ingredients,” said Tyler. “They also add great color.”

Although he cooks different styles and uses a variety of techniques, he loves to grill. His favorite food to make is garlic butter steak, because it is easy to make and has a lot of flavor.

“I love how in grilling you get to actually see the food cook unlike most cooking ways,” said Tyler. “Also, I like to hear the food sizzle and see the flame cook it. The secret to cooking/grilling well is to always cook your meat to the right temperature.”

Tyler was recently on SOFLO Taste with Michelle Bernstein on local Channel 10, where he made his grandmother’s famous sugar cookies. He was featured in Family Circle Magazine’s December 2015 issue. He was also on an episode of the Beat Bobby Flay Show, as part of the Kids Take Over episodes, where he served as a host with Sunny Anderson of The Kitchen. This was especially exciting for Tyler, since Bobby Flay is the chef he admires most.

When Tyler is not cooking, attending NSU University School, or with his friends, he often spends his time volunteering. He sells baked goods and cookie kits at local farmer’s markets to help raise money for No Kid Hungry. He was one of the top five individual donors in 2016. Over the last eight months alone, he raised over $3,000 for the organization. He was named a bake sale hero and will be featured on some of their promotional material in 2017.

“The proceeds go to kids in the U.S. who can’t afford food,” said Tyler. “This is important, because I know how I would feel without food. It feels amazing to be a bake sale hero knowing that I am doing a lot to help end childhood hunger in the U.S.” To learn more about Tyler, visit www.tylerzager.com.

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many people associate orthodontic treatment with adolescence, Dr. Albert Lucas, says that orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth or with the teeth much earlier, while the primary or “baby” teeth are present.

Parents may incorrectly assume they must wait until a child has all of his or her permanent teeth. However, Dr. Lucas and the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommend that every child get check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7.

“I can’t emphasize how important it is that parents understand the value of an orthodontic check-up,” says Dr. Lucas. “By age 7, enough permanent teeth have arrived for an orthodontist to evaluate the “bite” – the manner in which teeth and jaws meet and work, and how that relationship affects a child’s ability to bite, chew and speak effectively.

Orthodontists can determine what, if anything, is awry.

“A visit to the orthodontist can ease a parent’s mind, too,” notes Dr. Lucas. “Our recommendation may simply be ‘let’s wait and see’ while the face and jaws continue to grow.”

Some of the more readily apparent conditions that indicate the need for an examination include: • Early or late loss of baby teeth • Difficulty in chewing or biting • Mouth breathing • Thumb sucking • C r o w d i n g , m i s p l a c e d o r blocked-out teeth • Jaws that shift or make sounds • Speech difficulties • Biting the cheek or the roof of the mouth • Teeth that meet abnormally, or don’t meet at all • Facial imbalance • Jaws that are too far forward or back • Grinding or clenching of the teeth D r. L u c a s n o t e s t h a t protrusive front teeth can be prone to injury.

For more information, v i s i t D r. L u c a s w e b s i t e , www.lucasorthodontics.com, or call (954) 432-7223 or (954) 475-1177. Find Dr. Lucas on Facebook at www.facebook. com/dralbertlucas.

Dr. Lucas has been an orthodontist for 24 years, and has practiced in Pembroke Pines and Plantation area since 1994. Dr. Lucas graduated from University of Florida School of Dentistry and completed an additional two year, advanced educational program in orthodontics at New York University Residency Program.

Dr. Lucas is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), which has 18,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad. Orthodontists are uniquely qualified specialists who correct improperly aligned teeth and jaws (bad bites). They receive an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Only those with this formal education may call themselves “orthodontists,” and only orthodontists are eligible for membership in the AAO.

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became a special needs mom at the same time I became a mom. It hit me hard, fast, and unforgivingly.

My daughter, Sienna, was only four weeks old and coming off of the ventilator following open heart surgery when the geneticist delivered the news to her bedside.

Hearing the words, “Smith-Magenis Syndrome” for the first time and then looking at my daughter lying there on the hospital bed, still so tiny, fragile, and new to the world, I could not begin to wrap my brain around how quickly our lives had just changed.

Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a microdeletion on the 17th chromosome that results in many complex, lifelong issues. As I began to research this rare disorder, I found websites and chat rooms describing, in grave detail, who she would become in the years ahead. Not a shred of it sounded hopeful. Horrific genetic character traits were bullet-pointed as casually as a grocery store list: Self-Injury, Aggression, Prolonged Meltdowns, Significant Sleep Disturbance, Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay. It was a nightmare rapidly becoming my new reality.

I was devastated and deeply depressed for several months following her diagnosis.

But, as she grew, her personality emerged. She was sweet and magnetic. Her eye contact was intense, like she could see straight through to your soul. She was loving and happy. She began to hit her milestones and show progress in her development. Sienna showed us that she has a gift for drawing people in and disarming everyone she meets.

Nothing brings her more joy than connecting with people.

So, with time, we became less fearful of her diagnosis, and more determined to help her and other individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome. We were fortunate enough to meet another family, the Iannuzzi’s from Connecticut, who also have a daughter with SMS the same age as Sienna.

Together, with this family, we started the SMS Research Foundation in 2010. We wanted to be a beacon of light for other families who got this diagnosis and felt as afraid

and alone as we did. It has been our mission to bring hope through research – research that is focused on finding answers that will one day lead us to therapeutic interventions that will improve the lives of individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome and their families.

To date, we have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in a team at the Baylor College of Medicine researching Smith-Magenis Syndrome and the critical genes involved.

Our latest endeavor is a $600,000 two-year gene therapy project and partnership with Sanofi, a major pharmaceutical company. This is a very promising direction for the research we support that could potentially replace or mimic the missing critical gene, thanks to the donors who believe in our cause.

We have no doubt that, with time and funding, we will make a significant impact on the prognosis of SMS. Smith-Magenis Syndrome is an extremely difficult disorder. Sienna is ten now, and while she has made amazing progress in so many areas, we do still have to battle and manage many of the behaviors we had read about. She requires constant supervision and the unpredictability of the meltdowns can make even the most mundane of daily tasks a challenge. It is not an easy life, but we are thankful for the families with whom we have connected in both the SMS and special needs communities. Connecting with others who are in similar situations as us really helps to normalize our experience.

These communities have become our lifelines when we need to vent or problem-solve. Also, knowing that we are making a huge contribution with regards to SMS research has given this syndrome meaning and purpose in our lives.

Our involvement in the SMS Research Foundation has helped bring hope to so many families, including our own.

If you are interested in learning more about Smith-Magenis Syndrome and the SMS Research Foundation or you would like to help us advance research of SMS, please visit www.smsresearchfoundation.org. For more inspirational stories, visit Missy’s blog at www.rarelyperfect.com.

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BRACES and INVISALIGN treatment for children, teens and adults.

We are moms ourselves, and we emphasize making each patient’s experience a pleasant one. We pride ourselves in treating each patient as if they were our own children. We offer COMPETITIVE PRICING and FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS. More importantly, we are very DETAILORIENTED. Our EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE and beautiful state-of-the-art facility sets us apart from other offices. INTEREST-FREE inhouse FINANCING available. Most INSURANCES accepted. We now accept Medicaid. Evening appointments available. Visit us at www.

SawgrassOrtho.com. Call now for your FREE CONSULTATION with mention of this ad. (954) 514-2111. Located in front of IKEA at 175 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise 33325. Se habla Espanol.

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LUCAS ORTHODONTICS Dr. Albert Lucas and his talented orthodontic teamwork hard to create beautiful, healthy smiles that last a lifetime. Offering the latest in orthodontic treatment options available today including: Leading edge metal braces that reduce treatment time and discomfort; Clear ceramic braces to improve aesthetics during treatment; Invisalign and Invisalign Teen for teens and adults. Dr. Lucas has designed over 15,000 spectacular Lucas smiles designed since 1994! All patients are treated in semi-private suites and take comfort in the Lucas Smile Satisfaction Guarantee. Call for your complimentary Lucas Smile Analysis. Two convenient locations: Plantation (954) 475-1177 and Pembroke Pines (954) 432-7223. www.lucasorthodontics.com.

FITNESS & WEIGHT LOSS FACILITIES & PROGRAMS HIT FIT BOXING ACADEMY

For a healthy mind & body based on proper nutrition, exercise and coach Warren’s boxing philosophy that “one is required to pay for each pound of flesh brought to the ring.” Visit us @ Hit Fit Boxing Academy, 1269 S. Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324 or call (954) 947-6823.

For hours and directions log on to hitfit.us.

CANDY JAZZ DANCE ACADEMY We offer an intimate environment and small groups to offer you personalized assistance. From Cardio Strength Training, developing strength, through all the energy of Zumba and its rhythm to the peace and calm of Yoga. Specialized instructors that will help you achieve your goals. Morning and afternoon schedules. For more information call at (954) 696-0763 or visit www.candyjazzfl.com. 11850 W. State Road 84, Suite A12, Davie, FL 33325.

PLANTATION ADULT FITNESS CLASSES • YOGA: Adults, seniors welcome. Classes held at Central Park and Volunteer Park, morning and evening classes. Call for schedule.

Instructor: Beth Budnick (954) 255-7508. Resident $72/8 weeks/ Non-Resident $82/8 weeks. Resident $82/10 weeks / Non-Resident $92/10 weeks. Plus $5 registration fee and $5 insurance fee.

• SENIOR AEROBICS BREAKFAST CLUB: Central Park. (954) 4522510. Continuous. Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 9:00am. Daily fee: Resident $6.50, Non-Resident $8. Senior (8 Visits): Resident $17, Non-Resident $29.

• SENIOR FUNCTIONAL FITNESS: Jim Ward Community Center.

Ages 62 & up. A more advanced program to tone and strengthen your entire body. (954) 585-2344. Continuous. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am – 10:00am. FREE for Plantation residents only. Proof of residency is required.

• SENIOR GENTLE AEROBICS: Jim Ward Community Center. Ages 62 & up. A complete overall gentle aerobics class using both steps and light weights. (954) 585-2344. Continuous. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am – 10:00am. FREE for Plantation residents only.

Proof of residency is required.

• ZUMBA: Ages 18 & up. Easy to follow Latin dance moves combined with aerobic movements, creates a fun cardio workout that will make you burn off tons of calories while having a blast. Space is limited. Instructor: Mayra Villalona (954) 512-3237. Tuesday & Thursday, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Central Park. Friday, 9:45am – 10:45am, Central Park. Resident $60/10 weeks/2 classes per week. Non-Resident $70/10 weeks/2 classes per week. Resident $30/10 weeks/1 class per week. Non-Residents $40/10 weeks/1 class per week, plus $5 registration fee.

RETRO FITNESS

Our spacious workout environment and state-of-the-art facilities offer 23,000 sq ft of fitness. Whether you’re looking to reach your ideal weight or tone your muscles, our highly trained and experienced staff members can help you create a program that suits your goals and fitness level. Memberships include access to Personal Training, Group X Classes, MMA Classes, Boxing, Spinning, Yoga, Tanning and more! We offer a $70 gym experience for as low as $19.99 per month. No other facility gives you more for your money! Come by our location today to get started with your FREE guest pass trial! 9900 Griffin Rd. Cooper City. (954) 590-0496. WWW.retrofitness.com.

DAVIE CYCLEBAR

Premium indoor cycling in a state of the art, part sanctuary, part rock concert atmosphere. CycleBar offers a rocking array of classes each and every week, so that no matter how you want to Rock Your Ride, we’ve got a workout for you. Our CycleStats technology will track your daily and historical performance, and email you the results after each ride to help you follow the progress of your fitness journey. New to indoor cycling? First time at CycleBar? We’ll tell you what to expect on your first visit, and help you get ready with over 30 amenities to Rock Your Ride. Davie.Cyclebar.com

HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATION TRAINING LIFEGUARD TRAINING Plantation Central Park Aquatics Complex, 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation. (954) 452-2525. AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE: Ages 15 & up. Learn to master water safety skills that can be useful in recreational swimming and employment in the Lifeguarding field. Course includes Automated External Defibrillation (AED) training, certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid skills also necessary for employment. Must be able to swim 300 yards to enter class. Minimum enrollment is 6. Certification is valid for 2 years. Registration at pool office. This class meets 3 days a week. Taught by Certified Lifeguard Training staff instructor. Classes begin March 7th, Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm – 9:00pm & Saturdays 9:00am – 12:00pm. Residents $221, Non-residents $226.

FAMILY HEALTH HOSPITALS & URGENT CARE FACILITIES PLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITAL

WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Founded in 1974, Westside Regional Medical Center has evolved into a 224-bed medical center and healthcare complex continuously expanding and bringing on the latest technology that enables us to provide leading edge services to the population we serve. Our medical services, combined with programs in specialties varying from oncology to cardiology, from surgery to emergency care, illustrate why we are one of the leading healthcare facilities in South Florida. Our kid-friendly ER and experienced emergency care team are here for your family 24/7.

Visit www.westsideregional.com to find your local ER. You can even text ER to 32222 to obtain our current average wait times!

WESTSIDE EMERGENCY SERVICES IN DAVIE Westside Regional Medical Center’s off-site emergency room on Nova Southeastern University campus is located in the University Park Plaza shopping center. Westside Emergency Services in Davie provides the same level of care as Westside Regional Medical Center’s main campus emergency room located in Plantation, FL. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the 12,700 square foot facility offers kid-friendly care and a commitment to minimal wait times. Visit www.westsideregional.com to find your local ER. You can even text ER to 32222 to obtain our current average wait times!

OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY - MATERNITY SIMON WEISS, MD – SPECIALTY OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Our group of physicians treats patients as individuals. Every patient is impacted by her medical problem in a unique way. To treat our patients correctly, we have to understand not only the medical condition, but also her perspective on the problem, her obligations and concerns about her family and work, and her goals for life. Only at this time are we ready to offer her the options that best suit her. Communicating all this and helping the patient make the best decision is the true art of medicine.

Locations in Miramar (954) 538-1300 & Hollywood (954) 518-4100. www.obgdoctor.com.

SPEECH, PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THERAPIES 4 KIDS [T4K] & 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. 4 Locations: 10261 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33025, (954) 651-9285. 1495 North Park Drive,Weston 33326, (954) 651-9302.

1750 N. University Drive, Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071, (954) 7034223 & 218 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables 33134, (954) 356-2878. www.therapies4kids.com. Private Learning Center K–12 now taking applications: www.brightstepsforward.org.

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NUTRITION TOTAL NUTRITION Weston’s Hometown Vitamin Store for 12 years! Guaranteed lowest prices in Weston! Featuring a large selection of the finest quality vitamins, minerals and herbs. Health snacks, energy drinks, supplements and protein smoothies. Knowledgeable, experienced service! Visit your sports nutrition specialists at 15948 West State Road 84 in Weston at Weston Road and State Rd 84. (954) 349-2633.

TotalNutritionWeston.net.

DISCOUNT HEALTH FOODS, VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS Your one stop shop for all of your vitamin & supplement needs. This family owned & operated business features a large selection of the finest quality vitamin, minerals, herbs & sports nutrition products at unbeatable prices. Discount Health Foods prides itself on providing personalized service, spending time with every customer to provide them with the best suited product to enhance their well being and performance. Stop in and find out how you can achieve optimal health at Discount Health Foods. 8222 Griffin Road, Davie. (954) 434-8975.

SUPPORT GROUPS CAMP ERIN Camp Erin is a weekend bereavement camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. The Camp is free of charge and provides children a safe place to tell their story, express their feelings and learn healthy coping strategies for their grief journey. Camp Erin provides a safe setting to assist children dealing with their grief through activities such as music therapy, pet therapy, art therapy, sports and memorial service including a bonfire and s’mores. All activities are designed and facilitated by a staff of professional clinicians. For more information, contact Ann Mclemore at (305) 351-7026 or email Amclemore@catholichospice.org.

CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS Do you wish for a more balanced, loving and healthy relationship with yourself and others? If so, please join us on Fridays 11:00am – 12:15pm. Come share or just listen. Dunkin Donuts meeting room (9170 W. SR 84 in Davie). For other meetings and to learn more about codependency, please see www.coda.org.

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Named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures in 2015 by The Joint Commission, Plantation General Hospital is a 264bed, acute care hospital. Our facility provides easy access to the vast resources of the HCA Hospital Network, which includes surgeons who excel in minimally invasive surgery with an intense focus in Women and Children’s Services. Within minutes of the Florida Turnpike, I-595 and I-95, Plantation General Hospital offers emergency rooms and intensive care units designated for children, pregnant women and adults. Visit www.browardhospitals.com to find your local ER. You can even text ER to 32222 to obtain our current average wait times!

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n her 2014 book, Cut Adrift: Families in Insecure Times, Marianne Cooper, a Stanford sociologist, uses the phrase “doing security.” In what originally began as a study on how the changing economy and recent recession have magnified the divide between the haves and have-nots, Cooper discovered the turmoil has affected all economic levels. Everyone is stressed, just not about the same things.

From this finding, Cooper set about learning how households at different economic levels “do security,” i.e. how they attempt to either establish or regain some financial stability.

Cooper found an interesting divide. The lower end of the economic demographic primarily does security by “downscaling.” They lower their expectations, make light of their difficulties, and in some cases, simply stop dealing with things they can’t handle.

In contrast, Cooper’s upper class subjects tended to do security by obsessing over it.

Couples increase their accumulation goals, upgrade their children’s education, and put more into their careers.

Straddling the fence between resignation and obsession is the middle class, particularly the upper middle class. These households waver between lowering expectations and ramping up efforts to earn more, save more, and push/support their children toward a higher, more secure rung on the economic ladder.

Carter Ruml, a Kentucky attorney specializing in estate planning, wrote in June 2015 about Cooper’s thesis, and what, based on his experience, he saw as the primary “doing security” concerns of the upper middle class. In short, he feels doing security for the middle class consists of managing risk. Most significant are the risks of: An unplanned early retirement, A long-term care event, and Unexpected longevity.

Ruml expands on this conclusion, saying this class of Americans is “Still building wealth, but doesn’t yet have a capital base larger than what they might realistically need for themselves. Nonetheless, as life expectancy increases, children and grandchildren need to be launched in life while parents are still living…if any one of these risk events occurs, it can dramatically transform a family’s balance sheet.”

The attorney then provides some mathematical modeling of each of these events impacting the finances of a fictitious character named “Upper Middle Class Henry.” Most of these scenarios involve hard choices, like deciding between conserving assets for a long life and gifting to his adult children. Ruml’s observations and calculations indicate many upper middle class Americans are at a financial threshold. If everything goes according to plan, they may achieve financial security. But it wouldn’t take much for one risk event to force them to “downscale” their future.

What’s striking is the ongoing desirability, if not need, for life insurance. In order to maintain a level of financial security, Ruml’s models call for lifestyle reductions from 24 percent for longevity risk, to 49 percent because of an early unplanned retirement. As a permission slip to spend other assets, a source of supplementary funds for long-term care, or tax-free inheritance, it’s possible to see that properly positioned life insurance could greatly ease Henry’s security issues.

For several decades, conventional wisdom held life insurance was something the upper middle class wouldn’t need in retirement. The uncertainty of changing times is altering that belief.

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ENCOURAGING OUR KIDS TO EXPERIENCE

By Jodi Cohen, MS.Ed, Director of Early Childhood Education at Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center

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school my parents announced they were going to be sending me for eight weeks to Israel on a teen tour. “Eight weeks?!”

I whined. “I can’t leave my friends for eight weeks! All my friends are staying home, why can’t I?” I was so consumed with worry that I would “miss” something while I was away, that I even contemplated a scheme in which my friend would somehow stage an accident where I’d break my leg and would therefore be unable to go on the trip. I guess the fear of pain stopped me and my parents ignored my ranting and raving and sent me to Israel that summer against my will. It ended up being one of my most memorable experiences and the best summer of my teenage life.

Why am I sharing this story? I was a typical teenager, so I did my best to not listen to any advice (or act like I was listening to any advice).

Despite my teenage dramatics, my parents stood strong on sending me “against my will.” While my father shook his head and said things like “opportunity of a lifetime” and “you’re insane” my mother calmly told me she would not allow me to sit home for a summer and do nothing.

“Kids with too much time on their hands are kids who get into trouble.”

And that was it. Plain and simple. End of discussion.

I was fortunate in that my parents held strong against my complaining and whining. Often times as parents we cave in these moments, not wanting our children to be disappointed or upset with us, so we choose not to “push” the experience. When that happens, we might be saving our children and ourselves from “short term pain”, but there’s a lot lost in long term gain. If we don’t allow our children to work through their hesitations and experience the uncomfortable feeling of something new, we might be setting a pattern for the rest of their life that keeps them from reaching beyond their comfort zone and living a life of missed opportunities.

Whether its swimming lessons, day camp, Travel Camp, sleep away camp, sports camp or a teen tour, keeping our kids busy with productive experiences helps lay the foundation for building character and developing life skills.

That summer opened the door to a new world for me. When that summer was over, from that point forward, instead of looking at what I might miss, I looked at every future opportunity as a possibility and most often as a willing and eager participant.

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CALENDAR Broward County Public School Calendar*

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

2016 - 2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR THIRD QUARTER

Monday, January 16.................................Day Off Tuesday, January 17.................................Start 3rd Quarter Thursday, February 2................................Report Cards Issued Thursday, February 16..............................Interim Reports Issued Monday, February 20...............................Holiday - No School Thursday, February 23..............................Early Release Thursday, March 23..................................Early Release Friday, March 24......................................Employee Planning - No School

FOURTH QUARTER

Monday, March 27....................................Start 4th Quarter Monday - Friday, April 10 - 14..................Spring Break - No School Thursday, April 20....................................Report Cards Issued Thursday, May 4.......................................Interim Reports Issued Monday, May 29......................................Holiday - No School Thursday, June 8......................................Early Release & Last Day of School Friday, June 9..........................................Employee Planning - No School Wednesday, June 28.................................Report Cards Issued for Fourth Quarter

2017 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR FIRST QUARTER

Monday, August 21...................................First Day of School Monday, September 4 . ............................Holiday – No School Thursday, September 14...........................Early Release Tuesday, September 19 ............................Interim Reports Issued Thursday, September 21 ..........................Day Off Thursday, October 19 . .............................Early Release Friday, October 20....................................Employee Planning - No School

SECOND QUARTER

Friday, November 10 . .............................Holiday – No School Thursday, November 16 . .........................Report Cards Issued for 1st Quarter Wednesday, November 22........................Day Off Thursday, November 23............................Holiday – No School Friday, November 24................................Day Off – No School Monday, November 20 ............................Interim Reports Issued Friday, December 22................................Early Release Monday, December 25 -– Friday, January 5 .....Winter Break – No School Monday, January 8 . ................................Employee Planning – No School

THIRD QUARTER

Monday, January 15.................................Day Off Thursday, January 25 ..............................Report Cards Issued for 2nd Quarter Tuesday, February 13................................Interim Reports Issued Monday, February 19...............................Holiday – No School Thursday, February 22..............................Early Release Thursday, March 22..................................Early Release Friday, March 23 .....................................Employee Planning – No School Monday, March 26 - Friday, March 30.......Spring Break – No School

FOURTH QUARTER

Thursday, April 12 ...................................Report Cards Issued for Third Quarter Wednesday, May 2 ..................................Interim Reports Issued Friday, May 25 . ......................................Employee Planning - No School Monday, May 28 .....................................Holiday – No School Wednesday, June 6 . ................................Early Release & Last Day of School Wednesday, June 27.................................Report Cards Issued for 4th Quarter * Year-Round Schools Follow Different Calendars

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fter serving as assistant principal of Tropical Elementary for seven years, Joyce Krzemienski was appointed principal of Peters Elementary in June 2016.

She has already started making a difference in the lives of many of the students at the school by helping them to accomplish their very best.

“Peters is an amazing school and I am so grateful to be a part of this family,” said Krzemienski. “The students, teachers and parents are so wonderful. I am excited to provide support, guidance, and share my expertise while working with staff and students to achieve academic excellence.”

Krzemienski graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education with a special certification in Early Childhood Education and a Speech Communication minor. She has been working in education for the past 28 years. Some of her experiences have included: Head Start teacher, kindergarten teacher, first grade teacher, fourth grade intervention teacher, Reading Specialist, Curriculum Specialist, and PK-2 District Department Supervisor. She also earned a doctorate degree from FAU in Educational Leadership and works as an adjunct professor at FAU teaching leadership courses to aspiring leaders.

“I love working with educators, students, parents, community members and district personnel,” said Krzemienski. “I am so blessed to be in a position where I am able to influence and shape lives for the positive. It is something I do not take lightly and cherish the opportunity to impact lives in a professional and positive way.”

Built in 1958, Peters Elementary School is the oldest school in the city of Plantation. The school is part of the rich history of the Plantation area and once was the site of the first library in the city. The Title 1 School has 655 students and 67% of them qualify for free and reduced lunch. Peters has one of the largest preschool populations in the district with approximately 100 students below the age of five. Krzemienski says she is impressed by the teachers, parents, students and staff at the school. She received a very warm welcome when she arrived at the school and is proud to be Peters’ new principal.

“I received the most amazing welcome from teachers, parents, and students,” said Krzemienski. “I felt instantly connected with everyone and I was very impressed with how friendly, kind, and generous everyone was – and still are.

The teachers are an amazing group of professionals. They are incredibly dedicated to the students and the Peters’ community. They deeply care for the children and are devoted to the profession. The parents are supportive, caring, and involved in the school. The students are also equally amazing. They are respectful, kind, and extremely thoughtful. They welcomed me as their new administrator with smiles, hugs, and lots of encouragement. I couldn’t be in a better place.”

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Krzemienski has already established some short term and long-term goals. “In the short term, I want to get fully acclimated and acquainted with the school. I want to really know the students, teachers, parents and surrounding community.

I want to understand who they are; what’s important to them; how they operate within the school; what is working and what needs improvement; what they wish Peters to be; and what they are proud of at the school. I want to understand what the current culture/climate is like, so I can embrace the excellence that has been in place for several years. My long-term goals are to make Peters the very best school it can be. I want to work with teachers to ensure effective and efficient systems are in place to deliver high quality instruction on a daily basis to all of our students, challenging students to reach their fullest potential, both academically and socially, ensuring high levels of student engagement in the classrooms, and involving parents, partners, and community members to actively participate in the students’ learning.”

Krzemienski plans to continue many of the events at the school, such as Panda Pride assemblies, Kindness awards, field days, concerts, family nights, academic nights, fundraisers, holiday traditions and many others. She recently implemented the Share-A-Pet program at the school, where therapy dogs visit and go into classrooms to work with the teachers and their students with reading, writing, and math activities. She is also considering some additional academic programs to enhance student learning.

Her style is very hands-on and collaborative. She is very much a “people person,” who truly enjoys working with others, providing support, empowering others, and utilizing shared decision making to allow everyone in the organization to feel a part of the process.

“I believe it takes a village to raise a child, and it certainly takes a village to run a school and allow all stakeholders to have a voice in the decision making in order to be successful,” said Krzemienski. “Students need to be supported, loved, challenged, engaged, and instructed at a high level. They need to feel a part of the school and they need to be provided with the best education possible while they are here.”

Krzemienski recently moved to the Plantation area, so she could be closer to school. “I love the city of Plantation – the people, the businesses, and the location,” said Krzemienski. “It is an amazing city and I am looking forward to not only being a part of the community professionally because of my job, but personally because of where I live.”

Peters Elementary is located at 851 NW 68th Avenue in Plantation. For more information, please call 754-322-7900.

Seminole Middle School for all our students. Drama, Dance, Sports, Clubs and Educational Trips are ongoing!

• Our award winning Junior Thespians will be competing at the State competition in Orlando.

• Our 7th graders will be going to Epcot.

• We have our annual winter dance for all students coming up in February.

• Sixty-eight students will be visiting Washington D.C. for four days in March.

• This year for the first time we will be participating in the Great Replay – a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.

• Our annual Tech Trek will take place in April.

the school that earned the most money in Broward County for this great cause!

• Our drama department is organizing a talent show and will also be performing our annual Spring musical.

• Also deserving of honorable mention is our annual 8th grade field trip to Islands of Adventure.

There’s so much more going on at Seminole Middle School. Call (754) 323-4200 for an appointment to take a tour and learn more about the great programs at our school. You will learn that at Seminole Middle School, your child will get a private school experience at a public school price!

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his past December, New River Middle School teacher Ms. Youngblood, a science teacher who has a passion for poetry, hosted their annual Poetry Night, Poetry with a Twist. Ms. Youngblood heads the poetry club at the middle school and encourages students to let their emotions flow through the spoken word. Poetry with a Twist allows students to perform on stage in front of family, friends, parents, and faculty members, and allows their true feelings, emotions, and hard work to shine.

Students were not the only ones performing however, brave teachers also took the stage, as well as a few high school students and former Sharks who returned for the special night. New River grads from Stranahan and South Plantation, and another high school student from Miami Norland High School took the stage to show the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders that their love for poetry can continue, even after they leave New River, into high school, college, and beyond. Snaps and claps were heard throughout the auditorium throughout the night while performers spoke from the heart. New River Middle School definitely has a strong support group, filled with proud teachers, administration, parents, and like-minded students.

Of course, this night wouldn’t be complete without sweets and treats for the attendees to enjoy. Plenty of cookies, cakes, fruit and cheese boards, chips, and

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crackers were provided for munching before being seated for the performances.

The NRMS band was a part of the night, playing pleasant tunes before the start of the event while people were mingling and snacking. They were nothing short of extraordinary and surely set the mood for the performances to come later on.

Once the snacking took place it was time for the real fun to begin. Ms. Youngblood started the night out and presented each student before they entered the spotlight.

Each student had such passion in the hearts while reading their poetry; it was a sight to see! Some students read poetry aloud by themselves, while some went in pairs of two, each one just as exciting as the previous.

The audience learned that poetry is not just limited to speaking, but can also be enjoyed through singing. A special student took the stage to play a guitar while singing a cover of a song. The crowd loved this one! The chorus also showed off their talent and delivered an astounding act, lead by Mrs. Prospere. Each poet displayed how words can change lives, and it was clear that many hearts were touched that night.

Ms. Youngblood and the poetry club did an astounding job at showing off what poetry is really about. The students, teachers, and everyone involved in this night portray what confidence, bravery, leadership, and authenticity look like.

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Seminole Middle School A Private School Experience at a Public School Price There is always something new and exciting at • National Junior Honor Society will participate in Relay for Life and has the bragging rights for being

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his past December, Tropical Elementary Chorus and Drama Club organized their inaugural holiday play, Home for the Holidays, a Musical for Young Voices. Parents, families, teachers, and staff gathered in the Tropical Cafeteria, where beautiful young voices filled the room with happiness and joy. Mr. Myers, the chorus and drama teacher at Tropical Elementary, conducted the musical for the first time before the students and staff took off for Winter Break.

The chorus stood on the rafters to the side of the stage, gracefully singing cheery tunes that coordinated with the play going on simultaneously. A family of 4, plus one including their beloved cat that they packed with them, wants to travel for the holidays but can’t seem to catch a flight! What’s the next best option besides a plane, they ask. A train! But the trains are completely sold out as well. To the family’s dismay, they were out of luck and were not going to be able to travel to Grandma’s house for Christmas.

Just as they were about to head home, they tried one last-ditch effort to make it to grandmother’s house by sleigh. The confident cat that cared so much about his family asked if there was any way they could ride the sleigh. Come to find out, Santa’s sleigh had been waiting for their specific family the whole time! It was a Christmas miracle, and Santa was looking out for them all along.

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alling all parents of 2017–2018 students! This spring will be a time for prospective new families to look at our wonderful school at our annual “Hey Look Us Over” event for students within our boundaries.

• Learn about our amazing school • Meet the students, staff, and parents • Tour our beautiful facility • Hear our award winning chorus • Register early Plantation Park Elementary is truly a school that excels due to the dedication of the teachers and staff, student body, parents, and the great City of Plantation.

Plantation Park Elementary provides a strong curriculum within a safe, supportive environment. Our emphasis on student achievement and positive student interactions make PPE a school where learning and fun go hand in hand.

In addition to the enriched curriculum provided, we have many special programs at the school such as our award-winning chorus, FREE after school enrichment clubs, AAA tutorial camps, wireless computer labs, digital classrooms, and a beautiful butterfly garden outdoor classroom.

Plantation Park Elementary is a thirty-two time recipient of the Golden School Award for volunteer hours. These honors exemplify the commitment

family finally made it to grandmother’s house. To make the evening whole, the father went out to buy a faux Christmas tree, but not to the families liking; they needed a real Christmas tree! They took the sleigh to a tree farm, where there was only one Christmas tree left, another Christmas miracle! Grateful for what they were able to find, they headed straight to grandmother’s to decorate as a family and exchange gifts.

This musical surely brought Christmas cheer to the hearts of the audience and a memory they could hold on to all through winter break. With a total of 7 songs from the chorus and plenty of laughs from the actors and actresses, this holiday musical was a huge success. The whole cast entered the stage one last time after the curtain was closed for a bow and a much deserved applause from the crowd. Mr. Anderson, the Principal at Tropical Elementary, closed the night by thanking Mr. Myers for his hard work and holiday spirit and wished the families a happy and safe winter break.

However, the students were not ready for the show to be over quite yet. One brave young man hopped off the stage to request Mr. Anderson to share the jokes that the students made up during rehearsal. Here are just a few: “Why is Frosty the Snowman so popular?

Because he is cool!” and “What type of cereal do Snowmen eat? Frosted Flakes!” The audience sure got a kick out of these. The evening ended with laughter, friendship, and happy souls; the perfect combination to enter the holiday season.

to excellence in education through strong parent involvement, community support, and faculty dedication.

With some 550 students, we are small enough to combine a very personal understanding of every child’s unique gifts, and yet enjoy the extensive resources of a much larger school. When visiting, it will give you a sense of warmth and a better understanding of our professionalism and commitment to our students. Stop by and take a look!

Plantation Park Elementary is located at 875 Southwest 54th Avenue, Plantation, FL. For more information, please call 754-323-7150.

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n your marks, get set, no more school for the holidays! But not until Peters Elementary’s annual field day, of course! All December the students wait for this day of fun to roll around before they take off for the holidays, and Mr. McGovern ensures it is nothing short of F-U-N. Mr. McGovern is a kindergarten teacher at Peter’s and has recently been appointed to take field day by the horns and run with it. This is like a whole day of recess for the students, talk about a Christmas wish come true!

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the last week of school, all classes were able to take a break from the books to get outside and enjoy some friendly competition. Kindergarten and first grade played the day away on Monday, starting the week off with a burst of energy. Third grade got the day going on Tuesday morning, traveling through the courses from 8:30am – 11:30am, while second grade took on the latter part of the day from 11:30am – 1:30pm.

Wednesday was for the upper classmen, with 4th graders getting down and dirty in the morning and 5th graders closing out the day in the afternoon. Students were not the only participants, however, teachers were joining in on the games

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too, and being scorekeepers from the sidelines. Even Dr. K couldn’t help herself from joining in on the madness. Parents and volunteers kept the day rolling, providing water for students and staff, keeping the moral up, and providing tents for shade when the players needed a quick break.

The field was set up in stations with different games at each corner and classes were able to rotate around the field, taking turns playing each game. Each class wore a different color tie-dye team jersey so that they could differentiate which class was at which station, and who was on their team. There was a rainbow parachute, dodge-bowl, a “Clean Your Room” game that involved throwing hacky sacks into hula-hoops, a water balloon hand-off contest, and so much more!

There was even a special corner for Jump Rope for Heart, where students could raise money for a cause while having fun and being active. And you didn’t think Mr. McGovern would leave out tug-of war, did you? A special tug-of war contest took place at 10:30am back on the school campus, which was nothing short of super strong girls and boys tugging and pulling as hard as they could!

It is not a field day without a good tug-of-war match!

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ACADEMIC DIRECTORY ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

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

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Bright Steps Forward is a private learning center (K–12) for special needs children focusing on Spectrum Disorders & children with Cerebral Palsy. We are enrolling students for the 2017/2018 year & accepting McKay and Step Up Scholarships. Our program focuses on developing motivation and an ability to share experiences with others, flexible creative thinking, problem solving, communicating feelings and meaning. Instructional and related services are provided based upon goals and objectives written in IEPs. In addition to regular progress reports, our staff logs progress daily, and weekly to record goal progress, demeanor, behavior, and social interactions. 10261 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33025, (954) 651-9285. 1495 N. Park Drive, Weston 33326, (954) 651-9302. 1750 N. University Drive, Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071, (954) 703-4223 & 218 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables 33134. (954) 356-2878.

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IMACS – MATH, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & LOGICAL REASONING ENRICHMENT Take your child’s logical reasoning skills to the next level! IMACS gives students a competitive edge by teaching them how to think critically in a fun environment. Call (954) 791-2333 or visit www.imacs.org to schedule a FREE Placement Class. Weekly After-School/Saturday classes. Grades 1–12. Weston, Plantation, Boca, Fort Lauderdale, and Delray.

PLAY10 ACADEMY Attention Preschool Directors! We bring our Movement Education & Sports Development Program to your school! Movement Education Program for Girls & Boys, Ages 3-12. Coordination, Suppleness, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills. Brain Centered Learning and Guided Discovery. Fun activities that encourage problem solving, ownership, and experimentation. Long Term Athlete Development Philosophy (LTAD).

“PLAY” – Children in control of the environment. Play10Academy.com, play10inc@gmail.com. (407) 917-PLAY (7529). Introductory session FREE, call us to schedule today!

HIGH SCHOOL & GRADUATION SERVICES HERFF JONES BROWARD COUNTY / CHUCK PULERI & ASSOCIATES (954) 693-0006. 8230 West State Road 84, Davie 33324. High School Rings, Championship Rings, Caps, Gowns, Tassels, Cords, Graduation Announcements, Graduate Name Cards, Thank You Notes, Class Year Merchandise, Diploma Plaques and more. Conveniently located in the heart of Broward County on State Road 84 between Pines Island Rd. & University Dr. Online shopping available via our website www.HJBroward.com.

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS ESOL – ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES This class is for bilingual members of our community to become proficient in English. Enrollment and classes are continuous. Held at Jim Ward Community Center, Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Call the Plantation Community School for more information (754) 322-1953.

Beginning Your Child’s Journey through Excellence in Education. A NATIONAL AWARD WINNING EARLY CHILDHOOD Center, the only NAEYC Accredited program in Weston and VPK program provider with scores among the highest in the state. Ages 3 months – 5 years.

Now offering full time Infant Care. Mommy & Me and Transition Classes Available. Before & Aftercare and Enrichment classes to age 8. Summer Camp, travel and nontravel camp program for 3 months through 5th grade. Complimentary Temple Membership for ECC Families. Discounts for new families! Hablamos Espanol.

Open to the Community. 2360 Glades Circle, Weston 33327.

(954) 389-1232, www.dordorim.org or find us on Facebook@Temple Dor Dorim.

SUMMIT-QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL 5451 SW 64th Avenue, Davie 33314. (954) 584-3466, www.summitquesta.com, info@summitquesta.com. Judy Dempsey, Head of School, Recipient of the 2016– 17 AISF Distinguished Educator of the Year Award and author of Turning Education Inside-Out. High quality Montessori education with nationally certified gymnasium and pools, strong leadership program. American Montessori Society Full Member; Accredited Montessori Teacher Training Center; Accredited by AISF, AdvancED/SACS, MSA, Ai, NCPSA and Recipient of the Gold Seal Award of Excellence.

WESTLAKE PREPARATORY SCHOOL & ACADEMY K–12th Grade. Now accepting applications for 2017-2018 school year. Offering academic excellence for over 20 years, Westlake Prep has relocated to a 10-acre campus in the heart of Cooper City.

Highly qualified, certified teachers and administrators welcome all students seeking smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, college preparatory curriculum and a selection of three distinct academic pathways. Serving high achievers, average students and special needs.

Full athletic program. Chapel and religious studies available.

No bullying zone policy. Accredited by SACS & FCIS. Members of the FHSAA. Title 1 approved. MCKAY and SUFS accepted.

Speech and OT therapy are offered on campus.

Call us today to schedule a tour. See for yourself if Westlake is the right school for your student. 8950 Stirling Road, Cooper City.

(954) 236-2300.

BRIGHT STEPS FORWARD Bright Steps Forward is a private learning center (K-12) for special needs children focusing on Spectrum Disorders & children with Cerebral Palsy. We are enrolling students for the 2016/2017 school year & accepting McKay and Step Up Scholarships. Our program focuses on developing motivation and an ability to share experiences with others, Flexible creative thinking, problem solving, communicating feelings and meaning. Instructional and related services are provided based upon goals and objectives written in IEPs. In addition to regular progress reports, our staff logs progress daily, and weekly to record goal progress, demeanor, behavior, and social interactions.

10261 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 33025, (954) 651-9285.

2233 N. Commerce Parkway #1, Weston 33326, (954) 651-9302.

1750 N. University Drive, Suite 105, Coral Springs 33071, (954) 703-4223, 218 Almeria Avenue, Coral Gables 33134.

(954) 356-2878.

SCHOOLS Recognized as one of the top schools in the state, now offering classes for students ages 1, 2, 3 and 4 years. The school offers an accelerated learning program for all student and has received A+ rating from the state for more than 13 years for Academic Excellence in Early Learning.

Certified, Degreed Teachers, Low Ratios and Accelerated learning curriculum is offered. Our VPK students READ in less than 4 months.

Now accepting VPK vouchers. Rated #1 choice by parents teachers and educators in the community! CAMP WOK offers a fun, academic and interactive summer camp including Field Trips. Contact us for more information. (954) 430-7707, 750 NW 180 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, 33029. Or (954) 533-2844, 6700 Griffin Rd. Davie 33314. www.worldofknowledgekids.com

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NOB HILL ACADEMY

Grades K–12. Huntington will pinpoint your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses and tailor a program just for your child.

Reading, Math, Writing, Phonics, Study Skills, Florida Statewide Assessment, HS Entrance Exam Prep, Tutoring in any subject. College SAT/ACT Prep. Locations: Pembroke Pines East (954) 436-3330; Pembroke Pines West (954) 431-4443; Plantation (954) 474-4144.

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

STORY TIME AT HELEN B. HOFFMAN LIBRARY 501 N Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317, (954) 797-2140, mknapp@plantation.org. Wednesdays: 10:00am for ages 3 months–11 months, 10:00am for ages 2–4, and Thursdays: 10:00am for Toddlers 1–2 years, 10:30am for ages 2–4, 4:00pm for all ages Read Aloud with a Therapy Dog by appointment.

Call (954) 797-2145 to schedule.

TUTORING SERVICES HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER

By Andrew Scanlon, Student

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harity is a familiar face in the South Plantation High School DECA program, with the club donating time, money and supplies to a wide variety of charities every year. DECA is an international club that teaches high school and college students how to be effective leaders and entrepreneurs while serving as the first step in obtaining a career in the fields of business, marketing, finance and management. The South Plantation High School DECA club has over two hundred members that are taught by advisors Mr. Jerry Holt and Mr. Ricardo Marino, and led by Florida State DECA president Justin Degen.

The first charity event this year at South Plantation High was Helping Hands Humane Society. Students brought in items such as collars and dog beds that were donated to the local animal shelter for animals in need. Over three hundred dollars worth of supplies were collected and delivered to the animal shelter by the students of SPHS DECA.

Each year the club chooses a different organization to assist; last year the club donated money and supplies to the local Women in Distress home. Every year during the holiday season the DECA club also participates in the annual Angel Tree Charity. Angel Tree is a program established with the help of the Salvation Army that provides gifts for the children of families in financial and medical need and other unfortunate circumstances that would hinder them from celebrating Christmas or other holidays. Five fortunate children were assigned to SPHS’s club where students donated money that allowed them to purchase much needed clothing: a shirt, a pair of pants and shoes for each child, along with several toys that were delivered to the families on Christmas.

With several charity events every year, South Plantation DECA has created a lasting impression on our community and positively influenced not only the people who they donate to, but also the members of the club.

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By Jenna Shinn

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Miss Central Florida USA, 2018 Gabriella Carozza, paid a visit to Tropical Elementary School on Wednesday, December 21st. These young ladies were fortunate to be able to watch Tropical Elementary’s “Poetry Theatre” Holiday Show, which was lead by 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Gail Hall. The girls enjoyed watching the show, which featured several classes performing holiday poems and/ or songs, all of which promoted fluency in reading. The girls then visited various classrooms around the campus to speak on the topic of perseverance and following your dreams, since helping and inspiring others is a dream that both of these women share. Make sure to watch out for Linette this upcoming summer as she competes for Miss USA, and Gabriella, as she competes for Miss Florida at Parker Playhouse this July. Good luck girls!

STUDY SKILLS EVERY STUDENT NEEDS

By Dr. Raymond J. Huntington

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or most students, study skills are not inherent.

These aptitudes take time to learn and consistent practice to be most effective. Whether your child is a successful student or struggling with one or more subjects, there are certain essential skills that will build a foundation for his or her success in school and life. Here are some of the most critical study skills that children need to learn, all of which Huntington teaches in its advanced study skills tutoring program: Executive functioning – Executive functions are neurologically based skills that require self-regulation or mental processing. Put simply, they help children focus, prioritize tasks, set goals and work toward them, and stay attentive when studying.

These “building block” skills allow children to learn successfully because they are better able to control, organize and monitor their time. Executive functioning is an umbrella term for a group of skills that children need to learn effectively, including: • Organization – The ability to keep workspaces tidy and put supplies in places where they can be found easily at any time combined with the ability to stay on top of homework and supplies needed in class and at home.

• Time management – The ability to organize one’s time with the aid of a planner/ calendar in order to maximize work time and deter procrastination.

• Planning – The ability to manage short-term and long-term to-dos.

• Retention – The ability to retain information and retrieve it later when completing a task.

• Note taking – As children move from middle to high school, assigned reading increases significantly for multiple subjects. Students need to develop a reliable method of taking notes and make sure their notes record key points covered both

in the textbook and in class. When done correctly, note taking does not take the place of careful listening or reading. Rather, good notes will supplement what children read and hear by summarizing a large amount of information into the essentials and by triggering the brain to recall important facts when needed.

• Test taking – A solid study plan is the core of a good test-taking strategy. Children who embrace reliable learning methods and stick to a study schedule are best equipped to perform well on exams, but most need guidance to fine tune their test-taking skills. Huntington’s advanced study skills program emphasizes the development of proven test-taking strategies and methodologies so that children are well equipped to prove what they know when the time comes.

The expectations of today’s students are high, yet the daily agenda of most classrooms leaves little time to focus on the development of study skills. And while some children are inherently more organized and studious than others, none are born with the fundamentals to make the very most of study and homework time.

Huntington’s advanced study skills program gives children the tools they need to successfully acquire, retrieve, analyze and communicate information. Our program is individualized for children based on their abilities and needs. If you have a child in eighth grade or higher who could use help developing his or her study skills, call us at 1-800-CAN LEARN. We’ll work together to help your child become a more efficient, effective and confident student.

About Huntington: Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington’s mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www. huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities, please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.

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SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS TAG USA GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE & CHEER

Preschool - 8th Grade. SPRING BREAK CAMP: April 10 - 14. SUMMER CAMP: Begins June 12. Pay by the day or week. Action packed camp days for kids! For BOYS: The largest, most popular day off camp for boys includes Indoor Basketball & Soccer, Parkour, Trampoline, and Flips & Pit. For Girls: Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampoline & Cheer. Summer Camp includes themed weeks including visit from Olympians! Only $45 per day!

Half Day Preschool Camp available! www.TagGymnastics.com. 1951 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston. Register by phone, (954) 384-9191.

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BOYS & GIRLS. June 12th - August 18th Campers enjoy dancing, painting, make-up classes and so much more! Join our dance family this summer and see how much fun our campers have! We are the home to the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ runner up, Tiffany Maher 2012 & Alexis Juliano Top 14 2013! Celebrating our 20th year, we are rolling back the rates for Summer Camp: SPECIAL $99/week when you pay for 5 weeks in advance BY MAY1ST! Call today! (954) 742-3114. 10057D Sunset Strip, Sunrise 33323. www.DanceFXSunrise.com.

CAMP TDD: SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS

Open to the Community. 2360 Glades Circle, Weston 33327.

(954) 389-1232, www.dordorim.org.

• SPRING BREAK CAMP: Spring Break Mini Camp April 12–14 “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” For ages 12 months – First Grade. 8:30am – 4:00pm, Early and Extended Care available. Call for information to register.

• SUMMER CAMP: Don’t miss the fun this summer, join Temple Dor Dorim’s Camp TDD! NAEYC Accredited Staff. Summer Camp for ages 3 months – 10 Years. Infant Program (3 months & up). Non travel camp available for Pre-K and K. Travel camp for ages 4–10 years includes field trips and swimming. Full and half day programs.

Special programming includes water slides, wildlife show, coached sports, music, hip hop and more! The Camp TDD campus includes, air conditioned camp rooms, fully shaded and fenced playground, water park, campus security, computer lab, garden center, art room, theater room and seat-belted transportation for travel campers.

Organic and/or Natural Lunches included. Call today to reserve your child’s spot. Hablamos Espanol.

BROADWAY KIDS STUDIO – PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

9042 West State Road 84, Davie 33324 (Same Plaza as Kabooms and RoundUp). Summer Camp at Broadway Kids Studio is unique time of year. Our focus is learning, allowing everyone an equal opportunity to perform, and having fun. Sessions and Weekly options are available for ages 5 to 13 in our Creative Camp. For more experience performers or those wanting to take the next step, our Broadway Performance Camp is available for ages 8 to 18. Visit www.BroadwayKidsStudio.com or call (954) 693-7500 for more information.

FLORIDA TRIPLE THREAT DRAMA & CHEER SUMMER CAMP

This summer our campers will learn the cheer & dance routines, songs and acting parts for a Broadway Musical. The camp will conclude with a live performance to show case everything they learned. Ages 5–15.

9am – 3pm. Extended care available (extra fee) from 8am – 5pm.

Call for dates. 2290 SW 71st Terrace, Davie 33317. (954) 5147250. www.Fla3threat.com.

CAMP SUMMIT-QUESTA 5451 SW 64th Avenue, Davie 33314. (954) 584-3466, www.summitquesta.com, info@summitquesta.com. New Gymnasium, pools and extended care available. Elementary Sports/Art Camp (ages 6–10) – basketball, swimming, soccer, karate, volleyball, flag football, wiffle ball, field trips, arts & crafts. Early Childhood Camp (PK3–5) – Montessori enrichment lessons, water play, gardening, arts & crafts and sports. (VPK accepted.) SPECIALTY CAMPS/CLASSES available as following: Sports Training Camp; Academic Enrichment Program (Grades 1 to 4); and Swim Lessons (all ages).

MUSIC’S COOL DAY CAMP 2017 Students are part of a band playing music they love, learning to read and write music, performing and recording. Professional instruction in Bass, Piano, Brass, Drums and Drumline, Vocals, Guitars, Keyboard, Ukulele and Woodwinds. Swimming & Pool Activities, Arts & Crafts, Games & More! Ages 6–16, Beginners through Advanced, Individuals or your whole band may join. Every student performs on stage and camp ends with a concert performance! Two 3-week Sessions: June 12 – June 30 & July 3 – July 21. Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm (before & after care available, 8am – 5pm). No Registration Fee! Camp held at Plantation Imagine Charter School, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation. (954) 232-3174 or www.coolmusicschool.net.

SOFLO VOLLEYBALL CAMPS Gold Medal Squared Certified Club with USAV Safe Sport Certified Coaches, offers experienced coaching from High School Varsity, Collegiate Division I players and Professional Beach players. Call for Summer Volleyball Camp information and early registration discounts!

Learn more at soflovolleyball.org or call (954) 600-9810.

PLAY10 ACADEMY Movement Education & Sports Development Program. Movement Education Program for Girls & Boys, Ages 3-4 & 5-6. Coordination, Suppleness, Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills. Brain Centered Learning and Guided Discovery. Fun activities that encourage problem solving, ownership, and experimentation. Long Term Athlete Development Philosophy (LTAD). “PLAY” – Children in control of the environment. Afterschool / Day Off / Summer Camp Programs and Coaching Clinics. Play10Academy.com, play10inc@gmail.com. Call for Sports & Activities Directory Special Rates: (407) 917-PLAY (7529).

FUTSOC Spring, Summer and Winter Soccer Camp Programs: U6-U16 Boys & Girls. www.futsoc.club & www.futsocusa.net. (954) 812-7991. Email: Camps@futsocusa.net. Contact: Jose Tamayo - Executive Director / Program Director. Location: Tequesta Trace Park, 600 Indian Trace, Weston 33326.

IMACS HI-TECH SUMMER CAMP At the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp, students are immersed in fun-filled academic pursuits: Computer Programming, Virtual Robotics, Electronics, and Logic Puzzles. In just one week, children substantially explore and expand their intellectual world. Full Day & Partial-Day programs.

Centers in Plantation, Weston, and Boca Raton. Call (954) 791-2333 or (561) 470-1178 or visit www.imacs.org/summercamp.

SUMMER CAMP Join us for a fun week (or more!) of camp for creative, talented and inquisitive boys and girls! Ages 7–14. Campers are immersed in a unique, fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork, builds problem solving skills, and nurtures critical and creative thinking. Summer camp themes are Lego Robotics, Master Builder, Minecraft & 3D Design/ Printing, App Design with Advanced Robotics and Girl’s Power. Please note each theme has age requirements. Summer Camp is in Boca, Davie, Pembroke Pines and Ft. Lauderdale. Spring Camp is in Plantation 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

KUMITE MARTIAL ARTS SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMP. Get up get moving!! Come join our camp filled with fun games and activities, also includes daily field trips. Your child will learn fitness training and technique drills. Monday – Friday. Our professional staff & instructors will ensure your child will have a positive and rewarding experience with us. Our camp has something for everyone and caters to all skill levels – we are proud to have the BEST camp at the best price! Daily & weekly rates available.

Call for camp dates. 4150 Peters Rd., Plantation 33317. www.kumitemartialarts.com. (954) 321-0029.

CANDY JAZZ DANCE ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP Give your children the fun-filled and special summer with our “Thematic summer theater and dance camp.” Two weeks where your children will prepare their final performance which will include ballet, jazz and tap numbers, singing, make-up, hairstyle, scenography and costume made by themselves. Every day they will be taking dance lessons and crafting to make the scenography and costumes, also practicing different scenic makeup and hair styles. Ages from 7 years to 13. From July 3rd to august 11th, 9am to 5pm. For more information call (954) 696-0763 or visit www.candyjazzfl.com. 11850 W. State Road 84, Suite A12, Davie, FL 33325.

MIAMI DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CAMP Dolphins Academy summer camps are returning this summer at the Miami Dolphins training facility in Davie. Boys and girls, ages 5-15, can participate in an interactive, week long flag football experience featuring appearances by current and former Miami Dolphins players. The camp focuses on football training as well as the importance of education, physical fitness, and positive choices. For more information please call (305) 943-7272 or visit dolphinsacademy.com and mention the Sports & Activities Directory!

ART – CHESS – SPORTS SUMMER CAMP 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 selfconfidence, 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 inside and outside. Mural paintings. Cartooning. Ceramics. Water day. Ages 4 and up. www.chessartkids.com, Info@chessartkids.com. Open House March 31st & April 28th. Call for details. (954) 534-3771 or (954) 650-2562 or (954) 416- 4802.

NOB HILL ACADEMY – ADVENTURE CAMP Nob Hill Academy is a modern and bright state-of-the-art facility.

Adventure Camp Jr. for ages 1–5. Adventure Camp for ages 7–12.

Field trips include: skating, movies, arcade, museum and more. Other activities include: arts & crafts, science, cooking, talent show and more.

Locations in Sunrise (2 locations), (954) 748-2489, Davie (954) 791-9270 and Pembroke Pines. (954) 437-3949

CAMP LINGUA LANGUAGE IMMERSION SUMMER CAMP SPANISH – FRENCH – ENGLISH A unique language program where children enjoy an enriching, FUNtastic summer experience while developing language and critical thinking skills. Our natural, open-ended multi-sensory approach consists of visual, auditory and physical practice in a language immersion environment which stimulates language acquisition. Our Language Camps is the perfect way to help your child explore a second language while making new friends, exploring a new language and experiencing new adventures in a safe environment. They will learn easily by seeing, hearing and putting a language in action through our daily language classes, labs and electives. Children will also engage language learning through FUN CAMP ACTIVITIES including, outdoors activities, sports, arts, crafts, culture, field trips, water days, dance, music, and much more. (CIT program for teens & Spring Camp also available) For those who would like to have a FUNtastic summer camp experience composed of our exciting activities in their native English language we offer a NEW program, LINGUA NATIVES English Summer Camp.

EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW THROUGH MARCH! VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSES ON 02/25, 3/18 & 05/29 CALL: (954) 642-CAMP (2267) – VISIT: CampLingua.com CONTACT: info@camplingua.com

SPRING BREAK CAMP – CENTRAL PARK

Ages 5–11. This fun-filled 5-day program is held at Central Park.

Planned activities include a field trip, a special guest, arts & crafts, supervised games and much more! Space is limited and preregistration is required. Bring a bag lunch and drink. Extra drinks are available for purchase. For more information, call (954) 452-2510. REGISTRATION: Begins March 27th at Central Park. Hours are 7:30am – 6:00pm.

Structured Activities from 9:00am – 4:00pm. $110/Residents, $160/ Non-Residents, *plus a $10 non-refundable registration fee.

SPRING BREAK TENNIS CAMP – VELTRI TENNIS CENTER Ages 6–16. Tennis camp includes lessons, match play and tennis games. Bring your lunch, drinks and tennis racquet. Call (954) 452-2530 for more information. Registration is available online at PlantationTennis.org. April 10 – 14, 10:00am – 3:30pm. Early dropoff: 7:00am – 10:00am. $160/5 days, $42/daily, $32/half day.

Early drop-off an additional $5/day, $15/week. No aftercare – Pick up child by 3:45pm.

SHARE-A-PONY SPRING CAMP – PLANTATION EQUESTRIAN CENTER Ages 4–12. No lunch provided. Bring your lunch, drink & snack. 1st Session: April 10 – 14. Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 4:00pm and Friday, 9:00am – 12:00 noon. Residents: $250/week, plus tax, plus a $5 registration fee. Non-Residents, $260/week, plus tax, plus a $5 registration fee.

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