News from Coral Springs
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Family Funday: “Bunnies & Birds” on Saturday, January 9
Come join us at the Coral Springs Museum of Art on the second Saturday of every month with your whole family to enjoy Family Funday art activities. Children ages 3 & up with a parent will enjoy creating artwork using the current Museum exhibition as their inspiration. Family Funday activities start at 3:30 p.m. and the fee is $4 per person. Please call for reservations: 954-340-5000.
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Free Self-Defense Classes begin Tuesday, January 12
Women ages 13 and older interested in developing the strength, mental focus, and physical skills to help them survive a criminal attack should attend the Rape Aggression Defense classes. The Coral Springs Police Department is now offering free advanced self defense classes. The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a national program that teaches women empowering skills to avoid becoming a target and to fend off an attacker. Through repetition and practice, this course promotes muscle memory, and helps women to train in a realistic environment so they learn to survive a struggle. The RAD System is taught in four classes, which will be held over the course of one month on either a weeknight or a Saturday. Each class is three hours, and the final class includes a physically active, hands-on scenario and graduation ceremony. The next session will meet for 4 consecutive Tuesdays. Class sessions are held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northwest Regional Library, located on the SE corner of University Drive & Sample Road, 3151 North University Drive. While the course will be physically involved, no prior self defense training is necessary. Women must register in advance, and be able to attend each of the four sessions. A release form must also be filled out and submitted prior to taking the first class. To download the course forms, visit coralsprings.org/police/rad.cfm. For more information or to sign up, call 954-346-1227 or e-mail pdjil@coralsprings.org.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Friday, January 15
The City’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration events will be held on Friday, January 15, sponsored by the Coral Springs Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee and Citibank, as the Title Sponsor. This year’s keynote speaker is U.S. Congressman John Lewis from Georgia.
Business Luncheon – Friday, January 15, noon – A business luncheon featuring U.S. Congressman Lewis will take place at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay. Tickets are priced at $40, with tables of ten available for $400.
Community Celebration – Friday, January 15, 7 p.m. – The evening celebration will feature music, song, dance and drama; as well as art and literary work submitted by local students. This is an uplifting event that is sure to please all ages, with a keynote address by U.S. Congressman Lewis. The Community Celebration will be held at Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children 17 and younger.
VIP Reception – Friday, January 15, 9 p.m. – A reception will follow the Community Celebration at the Center for the Arts. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and talk with Lewis in person. Reception tickets are $20.
Tickets for all of these events will be available at City Hall in the Mall at the Coral Square Mall and City Hall, located at 9551 West Sample Road. For more information on any of the events, please call 954-344-1005.
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Family Movie at the Park on Saturday, January 16
The City’s Movies in the Park is a perfect time to grab family and friends for an evening of entertainment under the stars. On Saturday, January 16 at 7 p.m. at Betti Stradling Park, the City will feature “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”. The film is rated PG. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome, and refreshments will be available for purchase. Please refrain from bringing glass containers, alcohol and pets. For more information, call 954-345-2200. The park is located at 10301 Wiles Road.
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Students invited to Youth Empowerment and Diversity Summit on Jan. 18
The City is inviting middle and high school students to a dialogue about youth issues at a Youth Empowerment and Diversity Summit. The Summit will be held as part of the City’s traditional Martin L. King, Jr. Monday workshop on January 18. In addition to the day’s focus on diversity, non-violence and mutual respect, activities will also cover aspects of empowerment, leadership and community to enable participants to become responsible and informed citizens.
Middle school students will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon, while high school students will gather from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Both groups will meet at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, located at 2501 Coral Springs Drive. There will be a special keynote speaker and students will have the opportunity to have round table discussions with the Coral Springs City Commission. Students must pre-register. Participants will receive free t-shirts and earn a total of eight service hours. For more information or to register, please call 954-345-2204.
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Teen Political Forum on Thursday, January 28
The Third Annual Teen Political Forum, for local high school students, will be held on Thursday, January 28. This educational event will be held at Coral Springs High School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The purpose of this Forum is to have city, county and state elected officials enlighten students with their personal experiences as elected officials and address teen issues of interest, concluding with a Q & A from the student audience. The Coral Springs Police Chief and Fire Chief will also be part of the panel. The event is open to all high school students who live in Coral Springs or who attend our local high schools: Coral Springs High, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, Coral Glades High, Coral Springs Charter, J. P. Taravella High and Coral Springs Christian Academy. Students will receive service hours for attending the Forum. Students who are home-schooled or attend private schools and live in Coral Springs are also welcome. Students do not need to pre-register. Coral Springs High is located at 7201 W. Sample Road, just east of Rock Island Road. For more information, please call 954-344-1005.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off on Sunday, January 31
The City of Coral Springs and Broward County are partnering to host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Sunday, January 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the parking lot at City Hall South, 9530 West Sample Road. City and County residents are encouraged to bring their old paint, used motor oil, batteries, household cleaning supplies and other hazardous wastes to the collection site for proper disposal. Disposing of harsh chemicals and household wastes by professionals helps protect the environment. Other items accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Collection include: solvents, pesticides, lawn and pool chemicals, propane tanks, compact fluorescent light bulbs, tires (a maximum of four per person), fire extinguishers, car batteries, flares, mercury thermometers, televisions, computers, monitors, keyboards, mouses, printers, fax machines, cell phones, and rechargeable batteries. Business generated waste is not accepted at this event. For more information, call Broward County Waste and Recycling Services at 954-765-4999. A permanent drop-off location is available at 2780 N. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach (north of Copans Road), every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepts household hazardous waste and used electronics.
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Mayor and Commissioner Office Hours
The Mayor and City Commissioners have office hours scheduled 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 four sets of office hours scheduled for the dates below. To schedule an appointment, call 954-344-5906.
- Friday, January 8 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Whole Foods Market, located at 810 N. University Drive.
- Friday, January 15 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Dunkin Donuts, located at 12432 W. Atlantic Blvd.
- Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall in the Mall, located at 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.
- Monday, January 25 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Starbucks, 2800 N. University Drive.
Vice Mayor Claudette Bruck will have office hours Monday, January 4 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 Vince Boccard has two office hours for January. To schedule an appointment, call 954-344-5906.
- Tuesday, January 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Commission Conference Room inside City Hall, 9551 W. Sample Road.
- Tuesday, January 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Wings Plus, 9880 Sample Road.
Commissioner Roy Gold will have office hours Thursday, January 14 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, January 12 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at The Breakfast Joint, 5781 Coral Ridge Drive.
- Tuesday, January 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Larry’s Ice Cream, located at 749 University Drive.
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