News Briefs

Published May 8th, 2008

Dove Chocolate at Home hosts Informational Session

Dove Chocolate at Home hosts an information and chocolate tasting session to discover more on how you can live the sweet life. The session will be held May 12 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Marriott Heron Bay. For more information, call Tammy Krichmar at 954-856-4624.

Massages at Coral Springs Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is currently offering massages from Massage Kneaded from 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The cost of the massages is $1 per minute; dates and times are subject to change. Whole Foods Market is located at 810 University Dr. For more information, call 954-753-8000.

After Hours Networking Event in Coral Springs

The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold an after-hours networking event at Crown Wine & Spirits from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13; hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served. The cost is $10 for members with a RSVP, $15 for members without a RSVP and $20 for non-members. Crown Wine & Spirits is located at 1300 University Dr. For more information, or to RSVP, call 954-752-4242 or e-mail info@cschamber.com.

Kindergarten Round Up Event at Coral Springs Elementary School

Ramblewood Elementary School will hold a Kindergarten Round Up event from 9-10 a.m. Friday, May 16. The event will acclimate parents and next year’s kindergarteners to the school. Ramblewood Elementary School is located at 8950 Shadowwood Blvd. For more information, call 754-322-8150.

Concert at Coral Springs Temple

Temple Beth Orr will hold a free concert featuring Sheldon Low at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The event will feature pizza, snacks, CDs and T-shirts for sale, and proceeds will benefit the temple’s young members; raffles and prizes will also be included, and audience members will have the chance to win a guitar autographed by Low. Temple Beth Orr is located at 2151 Riverside Dr. For more information, call Megan LaGala at 954-753-3232, ext. 211.

Wake-Up Breakfast Event in Coral Springs

The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold a Wake-Up Breakfast event at Marriott Heron Bay from 7:15-9 a.m. Tuesday, May 20. The cost is $18 for members with a RSVP, $25 for members without a RSVP and $30 for non-members. Marriott Heron Bay is located at 11775 Heron Bay Blvd. For more information, or to RSVP, call 954-752-4242 or e-mail info@cschamber.com.

Toast to Our Troops Event in Coral Springs

The Republican Business Network will hold a Toast to Our Troops event at the Coral Springs Museum of Art from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21; the event will feature music, wine, cuisine, chocolate tasting and special guests. The entrance fee is $20; proceeds will go toward Fisher House, an organization that enables military family members to be close to a loved one during a hospitalization for an illness or injury. The Coral Springs Museum of Art is located at 2855 Coral Springs Dr. For more information, call Chuck Wenzel at 954-340-1208.

Education Committee Meeting in Coral Springs

The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Education Committee meeting at Java D’ Lites at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 28. The chair will be Kimberly Knox. Java D’ Lites is located at 2528 University Dr. For more information, call 954-752-4242 or e-mail info@cschamber.com.

Summer Soccer Camp in Coral Springs

A Simply Soccer summer soccer camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 and ages 5-7 will take place at Mullins Park from Monday, June 9 through Friday, Aug. 15; full-day regular campers will receive their own soccer ball, swimsuit, shin guards, water bottle and lunch. The regular camp will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the extended hours will be from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and the ages 5-7 camp will run from 9 a.m.-noon; the cost is $135 per regular session, $150 for the extended-hours session and $75 for the ages 5-7 session. Mullins Park is located at 10000 N.W. 29th St. For more information, call 954-345-2200.

Red-Hot Robots Camp in Coral Springs

A Red-Hot Robots camp for children ages 7-12 will take place at Sawgrass Springs Middle School from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22 to Friday, June 25. Participants will experiment with different robot designs, explore differences between humans and robots and create their own robot to take home; The registration fee is $240, plus a $30 supply fee. Sawgrass Springs Middle School is located at 12500 W. Sample Rd. For more information, call 954-345-2200 or Mad Science South Florida at 954-344-4403.

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Set to Perform in Parkland

The tribute band Fleetwood Max will perform at Pine Trails Park Amphitheater at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets; tents, pets or alcoholic beverages are not allowed within the park. Pine Trails Park Amphitheater is located at 10561 Trails End. For more information, call Colleen O’Dea at 954-757-4120 or e-mail codea@cityofparkland.org.

Mom’s Night Out Event at Parkland Temple

Chabad of Parkland will hold a Mom’s Night Out event Wednesday, May 14. The event will enable mothers who attend Chabad to get together and socialize. Chabad of Parkland is located at 7170 Loxahatchee Rd. For more information, including times, call 954-773-4740 or e-mail floridafriendshipcircle@gmail.com.
Zoo Day Event in Parkland
A free Zoo Day event will take place at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheater from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, June 7. The event will feature an educational program from McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary about Florida’s native animals, as well as the opportunity for participants to get close to these animals. Participants may bring lawn chairs to the event. For more information, call Colleen O’Dea at 954-757-4120 or e-mail codea@cityofparkland.org.

Parkland Kids Camp

Parkland Kids Camp, a summer recreation program for children ages 5-11, will take place at Park Trails Elementary School and Riverglades Elementary School from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 16 through Friday, Aug. 8. The program will consist of sports, arts and crafts, games, special on-site activities, and field trips. Applications are currently available at Parkland City Hall, the Parkland Library and at www.cityofparkland.org. For more information, including program rates and schedules, call GerriAnn Dougherty at 954-757-4129 or email gdougherty@cityofparkland.org, or call Jill Stricker at 954-757-4142 or email jstricker@cityofparkland.org.

Parkland Flag Football in Parkland

A Football Buddies flag football program will take place at Terramar Park from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturdays, beginning Sept. 8 and ending Nov. 8; the program will pair special needs children with volunteers called Buddies. Each player is matched with his/her own Buddy for the entire season; residents who live outside of Parkland are allowed to participate or volunteer and knowledge of flag football is not a requirement. Terramar Park is located at 6575 N.W. 76th Dr. For more information, call 954-536-6364 or e-mail tsjt@comcast.net.

“Road to the White House” Class in Parkland

Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons is currently holding a free class entitled “The Road to the White House,” aimed towards senior citizens, at 2:30 p.m. twice monthly through Friday, Oct. 17. Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons is located at 5999 University Place. For more information, or to register, call 954-255-0906.