News and events from Coral Springs

September 11 Memorial
The City is again hosting a memorial to honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Every year since the attacks, the City has hosted some kind of tribute to the victims and heroes of that day. This year, the ceremony will take place at 8 a.m. on Friday, September 11 at the memorial outside the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive. The event, originally during the evening hours, was moved to the morning to be closer to the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center. Current military members and veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Gina Orlando at 954-344-1147 or e-mail gorlando@coralsprings.org.
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4th Annual “Golfing for the King” on September 11
The Coral Springs Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee presents the Fourth Annual “Golfing for the King” Golf Classic, to be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the beautiful Heron Bay Golf Club, located at 11801 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and Shotgun begins at 10:30 a.m. Registration fee includes breakfast, one hour on the range, an awards luncheon, and beverages on the course.

This event will benefit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund for needy Coral Springs high school students regardless of ethnicity. Although preference is given to students with financial need, attention is also given to the quality of community service performed by the applicants. In past years through the Committee’s efforts, more than 100 high school seniors have received scholarships in varying amounts based primarily on financial need. The students will apply the scholarship money towards their tuition costs at a university or other educational institution of their choice.

Since the scholarship program is entirely dependent upon the generous contributions of individuals and corporations, your donation to this cause is very important. All donations are tax-deductible as well. The fee to participate is $100.00 per person or $400.00 per foursome. There is a rain date of Friday, September 18, 2009. To register for golf, or for sponsorship opportunities, download the brochure here or contact Carey Suissa at (954) 649-3839 or Joyce Campos at (954) 344-1005 or jcampos@coralsprings.org.
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Free Self-Defense Classes begin September 15
The Coral Springs Police Department is offering a self-defense program for women over the age of 13. RAD classes are free and are offered at the Northwest Regional Library. Upcoming classes will be held for four consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting September 15.

RAD, Rape Aggression Defense, is a nationally recognized program designed to teach realistic self-defense techniques to women. The classes build educational and physical skills, which can be used in the practice of self- defense, through emphasis on simple strikes, kicks, blocks, and defensive posture. Space is limited to 20 participants per course. To register, please call 954- 346-1227 or e-mail pdjl@coralsprings.org. The Northwest Regional Library is located at 3151 N. University Drive.
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City hosts free Health Fair Extravaganza on September 16
The City is hosting a free Health Fair Extravaganza on Wednesday, September 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. featuring a variety of health screenings and wellness advice. Participants include health care agencies, Hospice, senior housing services, and other providers offering senior care.

Organizers are seeking more vendors for this event. Local vendors providing care services to seniors, caretakers or families should call Jacqueline Holloway at 954-345-2203 for more information.

Also at the Health Fair will be raffles, giveaways and refreshments. The event is open to all seniors, family members, residents or business owners who offer services to seniors. The Health Fair will be at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, call 954-345-2203.
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Businesses invited to second CSBizAssist Financial Solutions Forum on September 16
Business owners looking to protect their business and learn about current lending realities should not miss the upcoming CSBizAssist Financial Solutions Forum on Wednesday, September 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. This is the City’s second free Financial Solutions Forum offering businesses the opportunity to meet lenders directly and hear what it takes to secure a loan in today’s tight lending environment. As a result of the first Forum, a number of businesses that attended were able to process loans and/or other related banking transactions with the participating lending institutions. Attendees of the second Forum will hear exactly the steps to take to ensure their business can survive and thrive in this recession, as well as have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with lenders. Other topics covered will include loan requirements, alternative financing sources, managing credit, creating effective business plans and ensuring business practices are working efficiently in lean economic times. Any business owners interested in attending this free event should register in advance by calling Robyn O’Donnell at 954-796-9922 or by e-mailing robynedf@bellsouth.net. The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive.
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City, One Planet United host Weekend of Peace celebration starting Friday September 18
The City of Coral Springs’ Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee and One Planet United are teaming up to celebrate the International Day of Peace with a full Weekend of Peace series starting Friday, September 18 until Sunday, September 20. International Day of Peace is a United Nations global holiday on September 21 to promote peace and end worldwide conflict.

The weekend kicks off Friday, September 18 at 7:45 a.m. with the traditional International Peace Garden Celebration, an informal community gathering where children from local schools will plant handmade Pinwheels for Peace. This event will be in the International Peace Garden, located outside the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

On Saturday, September 19 starting at 7 a.m., there will be a silent walk for peace inside the International Peace Garden. This 20-minute walk at daybreak gives people a chance to meditate, in silence, on the beauty of peace and the world.

A Drum Circle for Peace is scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. also at the International Peace Garden. The drum circle will bring together people of all ages to bang drums, tambourines, shakers, cowbells or anything else that make noise – all in the name of peace.

The next event is A Dialogue in Diversity: Pathways to Peace, which is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 20 at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive. The Dialogue is a relaxed conversation about peace in a talk show format.

The weekend concludes with Praying for Peace, a non-denominational gathering to pray in silence for peace. Praying for Peace will take place Sunday, September 20 at 7 p.m. at Royal Palm Christian Church, 9600 Royal Palm Blvd.

Admission to all events is free. For more information, call 954-344-1063, visit www.CoralSprings.org/events, or visit www.OPUnited.org.
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Teens invited to join City’s Car Club on September 23
If you are a student at a high school in Coral Springs (or at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas), you are invited to join the Teen Car Club. Project CS was created in 2007 and since then, students have revamped two vehicles and hosted annual car shows. If this sounds like something you might be into, then the kick-off meeting at the Coral Springs Gymnasium is definitely where you should be on Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m. The club is all about whatever the members want, from choosing out of about seven cars to remodel, the new paint design of the vehicle, how you want it hooked up inside, all the way to what you want to do with it when it’s finished. With the help of some local mechanics and businesses, the finished products are entirely your decision. This club needs more than just car enthusiasts, we need people interested in business, mechanics, art, and advertising. Joining the club is free. The Coral Springs Gymnasium is located at 2501 Coral Springs Drive, near the intersection of Royal Palm Boulevard and Coral Springs Drive. For more information and preregistration, call 954-345-2204.
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Experience a European Rendezvous at annual International Dinner Dance on September 26
Enjoy the sophistication of Paris, the grandeur of Greece and the beauty of Barcelona without leaving Coral Springs. The Coral Springs Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee is once again hosting its popular International Dinner Dance on Saturday, September 26 starting at 7 p.m. at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd..

This year’s theme is European Rendezvous, and cultural dress is encouraged. The event features dinner, dancing and entertainment – all with a multi-cultural flair. Tickets are $50 per person. Cocktails and a cash bar start at 7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by dinner, live entertainment, and Silent Auction. Dinner is served with complimentary wine.

Tickets can be purchased at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road, or City Hall in the Mall, 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd. For more information, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, call Lydia Cutz at 954-344-1063 or Gladys Castro at 954-802-3125.
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Mobile licensing comes to City Hall on September 28
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is bringing its services to residents right in Coral Springs when the Mini-FLOW comes to City Hall on August 31. Mini-FLOW is the Department’s Florida Licensing on Wheels mobile unit that comes complete with technology to help customers renew a driver licenses, obtain a replacement license, change personal information on a license, or get an identification card. Cash, check, American Express, MasterCard or Discover Card are acceptable forms of payment for services.

Mini-FLOW services will be set up in the Commission Chambers inside City Hall on Monday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customers who want to get either a license or identification card must bring an original or certified copy of their birth certificate and proof of their Social Security number. For more information on documentation or Mini-FLOW, visit www.flhsmv.gov.

The following dates are set for Mini-FLOW to return to Coral Springs. Services on these days also will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall:

• Monday, September 28
• Monday, October 26
• Monday, November 30
• Monday, December 28

City Hall is located at 9551 W. Sample Road. For more information, call 954-344-1000.
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City’s annual Community Garage Sale set for October 3
Vendor Spaces are now available for the Trash to Treasure Garage Sale, to be held at Mullins Park on Saturday, October 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. This popular event offers a great opportunity to buy or sell household and other items. Vendor spaces are $25 each on or before September 6, $35 by September 20 and $45 thereafter. Also needed is a separate $30 deposit check that will be returned after the event if the space is clean. No refunds will be given for vendor cancellations. Registration deadline is Sunday, September 27. Mullins Park is located at 10000 N.W. 29th Street. For more information, call 954-345-2204 or register at the Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral Springs Drive from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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Mayor and Commissioner Office Hours
The Mayor and City Commissioners have office hours scheduled in August to discuss City issues with residents or business owners. Office hours are set as follows, but check CoralSprings.org/events regularly for changes.

Mayor Scott Brook has three sets of office hours scheduled for September. To schedule an appointment, call 954-344-5906.

• Monday, September 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Crème Brulee, located at 1263 University Drive.
• Thursday, September 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at The Breakfast Joint, located at 5781 Coral Ridge Drive.
• Friday, September 25 from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. at Whole Foods, 810 University Drive

Vice Mayor Vince Boccard has two office hours for September. To schedule an appointment, call 954-344-5906.

• Tuesday, September 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Commission Conference Room inside City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road.
• Tuesday, September 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Wings Plus, 9880 Sample Road.

Commissioner Claudette Bruck will have office hours Monday, September 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Kilwins, 2758 University Drive on The Walk. Enjoy an ice cream while talking with the commissioner. To make an appointment, call 954-344-5906.

Commissioner Roy Gold will have office hours Thursday, September 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road. To schedule an appointment, call 954-971-4040.

Commissioner Tom Powers has two hours set aside this month. To schedule an appointment, call 954-344-5906.

• Tuesday, September 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Breakfast Joint, 5781 Coral Ridge Drive.
• Tuesday, September 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Larry’s Ice Cream, located at 749 University Drive.

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