Parkland briefs
Martin Luther King Art & Essay Contest
Art & Essay Contest in honor of Martin Luther King Holiday is open to children in grades K-12. Deadline has been extended to December 23rd. Please click here for more details http://www.cityofparkland.org/news/mlk_contest.pdf
Library News
Color printing is here. The Library’s computers can now print in color ($0.50 per page) as well as black and white ($0.15 per page). We are pleased to bring you this new service.
Parks and Recreation News
Adult Croquet Class: WED DEC 16
This class meets the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00AM -11:30AM at Pine Trails Park. This class is free of charge. Advance registration is required with the Parks and Recreation Department. Click here for more details Adult Open Lawn Croquet
Holiday Gift Wrap-A-Thon: DEC 16, 22 & 23 The Teen Advisory Group will be hosting a Holiday Gift Wrap-A-Thon on December 16, 22 & 23. To be held in the Parkland Library Meeting Room 12PM-5PM on each date. The students will be wrapping gifts for the winter holidays for a reasonable fee. All proceeds collected will go towards a college scholarship for two graduating high school students. Click here for more details Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group Meeting: THUR DEC 17 Join the City of Parkland Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and become a leader in your community and create programs and experiences you would like to see offered in Parkland for teens. This program is for students 13-18 years of age. Click here for more details Teen Advisory Group
Hayride and Bonfire: FRI, DEC 18
Hayride and Bonfire, Friday, December 18th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Equestrian Center. Open to Parkland Residents. Space is limited and pre-Registration is required. Click here for more details Upcoming Special Events
Parent Night Out: FRI DEC 18
Enjoy a night out on the town while your kids enjoy a fun-filled evening full of games, arts & crafts, movie, and much more from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This program is for children ages 4-12. Advance registration is required. Click here for more details. Parent Night Out Kids Night In
City of Parkland & JM Lexus Comedy Showcase: SAT DEC 19
The City of Parkland and JM Lexus present comedian, Dean Napolitano. This free performance open to Parkland residents will take place on Saturday, December 19th at 7:00 pm at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater. Click here for more details Parkland Comedy Showcase at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater
Parkland Farmer’s Market, SUN, DEC 20 The City of Parkland’s Farmer’s Market, presented by Mercentil Commercebank at the Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road. Takes place from 9:00am till 1:00pm. Click here for more details Farmer’s Market at the Equestrian Center
Winter Tennis Camp
The United States Tennis Federation (USTF) will be holding the 2009 Winter Tennis Camp at the Terramar Park Tennis Center on December 21st – January 1st.
Winter Camp 9am – 12pm
Week I (Dec 21-24) – $175/wk or $50/day
Week II (Dec 28-Jan 1) – $200/wk or $50/day
Tournament Squad Camp 4pm – 7pm (Advanced Players Only)
Week I (Dec 21-24) – $200/wk or $60/day
Week II (Dec 28-Jan 1) – $250wk or $60/day
The United States Tennis Federation Winter Camp is for all junior players of all levels of ability. The camp is designed to help students improve their tennis skills while having fun. Each day the teaching staff will emphasize tennis fundamentals, strategy and sportsmanship. Participants will be carefully grouped by staff on the basis of skill and age. For more information call or email .
AARP Driver Safety Course: JAN 6 & JAN 8The AARP Driver Safety Course is a 6 hour course presented in 2 days (3 hours each day). For participants 50 and older. The cost to attend the class is $12.00 for members and $14.00 for non-members. Advance Registration is required. This class will be held at the Parkland City Hall Click here for more details Communities For A Lifetime Initiative
City of Parkland & JM Lexus Concert Series & 3RD Annual Chili Cook-off: JAN 9th
Bring your Boots & Cowboy Hats!!! The City of Parkland and JM Lexus present Sweetwater Junction Band, along with our annual Chili Cook-off on Saturday, January 9th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This is a free performance at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater. Come out and join your neighbors for this spectacular family event. Click here for more details Monthly Concert Series Presented by JM Lexus at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater
Senior Overnight Trip to Key West, Florida: FEB 8 & FEB 9
This is an ALL-Inclusive trip – some destinations include the Hemingway House, Wrecker’s Museum, Mallory Square, Key West Lighthouse. Cost: $290.00 per person/advanced registration Payment is required. Limited to 50 participants, ages 50 and older. Click here for more details Senior Programs
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