FARMER'S MARKET

Market Specifics The City of Parkland is proud to announce the return of our annual Farmer's Market sponsored by Mercantil Commercebank. Customers will be able to purchase items such as fresh and organic vegetables, fruits and herbs, beautiful flowers, delicious breads, pastries and other baked goods as well as a variety of gourmet foods such as jams, honey, dips, sauces, fresh pasta, cheese and pickles. Our market is also dog friendly so don't forget to visit our pet vendors as well.  Be sure to pick up your free shopping bag at the Mercantil Commercebank booth and sign up for their hourly cash raffle. Other activities will include a free bounce house for the kids, face painting and kids' zone. Parking will be off Ranch Road. If you have questions or need information, please call 954-757-4120 or email farmersmarket@cityofparkland.org. Market Address: 8350 Ranch Road Parkland, FL 33067 Market Operating Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Directions   From the North: Take the Turnpike to the Sawgrass Expressway. Take the Sawgrass West to University Drive. Take a right (North) on University Drive and then make a right on Holmberg Road. When on Holmberg Road the Farmer's Market will be on the left hand side. From the South: Take 441 North to Holmberg Road. Make a left at Holmberg Road and head west about 2 miles. The Farmer's Market will be on the right hand side after the 2nd turnaround. From your location: Enter your address for detailed directions and a map. Vendors To become a vendor at the Parkland Farmer's Market please click on the link below to print out the vendor application.  Once the form has been completed it must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department with the appropriate payment.  For any questions and/or comments please call 954-757-4120 or email farmersmarket@cityofparkland.org.                Vendor Application        Market Map         2013-2014 Market Dates November 3 & 17*  (*Bake Off) Bake Off Flyer   Bake Off Entry Form December 1 & 15*  (*Art & Craft Show) January 5* & 19      (*Health Fair)  February 2* & 16    (*Craft Show) March 2* & 16         (*Kid Safety Day)      April 6* & 13            (*Environmental Expo)  *All dates are subject to change.

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

Just passing along some information on the Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest in Parkland, Forida:

The City of Parkland announces its annual Home Decorating Contest for Parkland Residents. On December 12, 2013 judging will take place by City Employees from 7:30pm-9:30pm. Think your home has the best seasonal decorations? Be sure to fill out the official entry form on our website at www.cityofparkland.org to enter your home for a chance to win dinner for four at a local Parkland Restaurant. All applications must be turned in by December 9th and online voting will take place on our website as well. 

For more information, contact Caitlin Crossin, Program Specialist at 954-757-4113 or ccrossin@cityofparkland.org.

CORAL SPRINGS HOLIDAY PARADE

Even though, it's in the city of Coral Springs, PARKLAND POP wanted to share with you that the Annual Coral Springs Holiday Parade will be held on Wednesday, December 11^th, 2013 from 7-10pm.   

Please note the following roads closings from 5pm until approximately 10pm on the day of the parade: Sample Road, west of University Drive to 110 Avenue; and Coral Springs Drive, north of NW 29^th Avenue and South of NW 37^th Street.

 Wednesday, December 11, 2013 

7p.m. Along Sample Road

View from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall
Rain Date: Thursday, December 12

The City’s 50th Anniversary celebrations will come to an end at this year’s Holiday Parade. This year’s parade theme will celebrate the future of Coral Springs. 

 

SUMMER CAMPS

Summer camps in Parkland

-Art Camp
-Camp Renegade at Riverglades Elementary
-City of Parkland Summer Recreation Program
-Leaders in Training
-MHOC Camp Sun-sation
-Parkland YMCA Family Center
-Phylis J. Green Early Childhood Center\'s Camp Yeladim (at Kol Tikvah)
-Playball at Heron Bay
-Wellness Express Camp
-Y World of Sports
-YMCA Flag Football Camp
-YMCA Lacrosse Camp

MEETING ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "Z" HELD AT PARKLAND

This morning, April 1st, at the Parkland Library, the first meeting was held by the Park Trails PTA as well as new parents coming into elementary School Z. It was a very pleasant and productive meeting. The meeting started off with Stacey Udine, as she introduced the incoming principal of School Z, Mr.Kenneth "Ken" King.

Mr. King was very friendly and he answered every one's concerns and questions. He introduced himself by telling everyone a little about his personal life and academic life as well. Mr. King has been married for 13 years and has two small children,a six-year old and a ten-year old, both in elementary school. He was previously the assistant principal at Park Trails Elementary when it started, was the Principal for Banyan Elementary and was also a Science teacher in the past. He has been in education for 18 years. He expressed to all the parents, his love of learning, teaching and most of all, his love for children.

During this meeting, a new P.T.A. (Parent Teacher Association) was formed, along with the PTA members from Park Trails. Some committees were also established. For the most part, parents raised questions and Mr. King effectively answered them all.

School Z, which has yet to be officially named, expects to have about 588 students. The maximum capacity for the school is about 960. School Z will be home to all elementary school-age children that live in Heron Bay and plan on attending public school. Most students currently in Park Trails that live in Heron Bay, will be transferring to School Z.

By May 1st, registration packets for the new school will go home in children's backpacks, for those kids already attending Park Trails. For those children coming from different schools, parents must pick up packets at the Park Trails school office.

As most people have already heard, School Z will be the first "green school" in the county. Mr. King said there is going to be a lot of new technology implemented in the school (ie: interactive boards, plenty of digital gadgets and even the use of iPod's on some occasions.)School Z will be environmentally friendly and have plenty of energy efficient facilities. The new school will feature new parking areas for faculty and visitors, covered drop-off areas for parents and buses and development of sports/recreation fields.


Some of the points that were addressed were:

*There will be no outside busing.

*You must live exactly 2 miles away from the school, in order for your child be able to have bus service. (Measured from your driveway to the school.)

*It has not yet been determined if it will be a uniform school or not (there must be a 66 2/3 % vote in favor - this has yet to be voted upon.)

*There will be about 20 teachers taken from Park Trails, the remainder from Riverglades and if need be Mr. King will recruit from the outside, depending if there is a need or not.

*By around May 1st, it will become public who the teachers will be.

*There will be no Pre-K at this time.

*There will be no complex programs for now.

*The maximum number of children per class should average to 18 for K-3rd and
22 students for 4th & 5th grades.

*There will be a Kindergarten round-up on or around May 6th.

*There will not be any new Science or Math books purchased this year for the new school, as the District will be buying new ones next year. Books will be taken from Park Trails.

APRIL 13, 2009: the next meeting regarding Elementary School Z will be held at the auditorium at Stoneman Douglas High School at 6:30p.m. At this meeting there will be a brainstorming session regarding the naming of the school. Students are welcome to participate in this meeting, if so desired.

In summary, it was very positive meeting and everyone is very excited about the new school and all the great things that our children will be a part of!

Here is the link to School Z - you can cut & paste:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolz/site/home.html

SCHOOL Z

Parkland's new elementary school, School Z, is scheduled for completion in August 2009. This Tuesday, March 31, 2009, the new principal, Ken King, will be introduced at the Parkland Library during a Education Advisory Board meeting and April 1st at the Parkland Library wit the local Parent teacher Association.

FRIENDS OF MUSIC

Friends of Music Final Concert - Tuesday, April 28th: Fireworks Ensemble's classically trained musicians perform on piano, percussion, strings, saxophone, flute and guitar in an exciting program of classical and popular music. Coral Springs and Parkland public school music students will have the opportunity to play in a side by side concert. This event will be held at 7:30 PM at Coral Springs Center for the Arts (2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs). For information and tickets call Linda Hanson at (954) 752-5620. Tickets available at Coral Springs Center for the Arts (954) 344-5990. Cost $25 adults, $15 teachers, and $5 students. [Flyer]
Contact Information:

Linda Hanson
10026 NW 19 Street
Coral Springs, FL 33071.
(954) 752-5620