Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

4

whatrsquos insideLETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 6

AROUND FT LAUDERDALE 7 - 14LETTER FROM MAYOR JOHN P ldquoJACKrdquo SEILER 8

Itrsquos for the Birds 10

Miami Dolphins Season Schedule 11

FT LAUDERDALE CLUBS amp ORGANIZATIONS 12

Oyster Obsessions 14

EVENTS 15 - 20AUGUST-OCTOBER 2014 EVENTS DIRECTORY 16 - 17

Summer in Seattle 18

DIRECTORY 21 - 38SPORTS DIRECTORY 22 - 28

ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY 28 - 33

THANKS COACH 34

MMA Helps Unlock Autism 35

Raising Parental Awareness in Youth Sports 36

FAMILY HEALTH 39 - 46HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY 40 - 42

Broward Childrenrsquos Center Brings Hope and Smiles 43

Divorceacutes Emotional Triggers 44

When is the Best Time for your Child to See an Orthodontist 45

SCHOOLS 47 - 562013 - 2014 Broward County Public School Calendar 48

McNab Elementary 49

Fort Lauderdale Schoolsrsquo Information amp FCAT Scores 50 - 52

Stranahan High School-Get Magnetized 52

Broward County School Board Commissioner Donna Korn 53

ACADEMIC DIRECTORY 54 - 55

Fort Lauderdale High School 56

Broward County School Board Commissioner Patricia Good 56

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

6

DEBRALEN CULAArea PublisherFt Lauderdale(954) 372-5131DebralenSports1aolcom

ShELLEY JUkANOVIChAssistant Area PublisherFt Lauderdale(425) 350-4882ShelleySports1aolcom

kELLY WILSONTerritory Representative(305) 332-7325KellyWSports1aolcom

JULIE kASPERArea PublisherCoral Springs amp Parkland(954) 818-1549JulieSports1aolcom

NIkkI READINGArea PublisherDavieCooper CitySW Ranches(954) 296-3285NikkiSports1aolcom

JENNIFER GOWENSCreative DirectorRaskuGroupaolcom

MARGOT LYONS PULERIOwnerPublisherTop Spin Publishing Inc(954) 806-9714MargotLSaolcom

NICOLE ChRISTIANOwnerAdvertising PublisherTop Spin Publishing Inc(954) 649-4441NicoleSports10aolcom

MELISSA hARLESSManaging Director of PublishingTop Spin Publishing Inc(423) 304-8051MelissaSports1aolcom

SPECIAL ThANkS TObull Angela DiPietro - City of Ft Lauderdalebull Chaz Adams - City of Ft Lauderdalebull Tierra ValdezCONTRIBUTING WRITERSbull Shelley Jukanovichbull Melissa Harlessbull Julie KasperCONTRIBUTING PhOTOGRAPhERSbull Shelley Jukanovich

FTL SPORTS amp ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY INCLicensee of Top Spin Publishing Inc6278 N Federal Highway Suite 395Ft Lauderdale FL 33308(954) 372-5131

TOP SPIN PUBLIShING INCCorporate Licensor2114 N Flamingo Road 1269Pembroke Pines FL 33028(954) 806-9714

wwwSportsAndActivitiescomDownload our Free Smartphone App

Our Team hello Fort Lauderdaleas we say goodbye to summer and look forward to some cooler

weather i refl ect upon the many positive aspects of living in Fort Lauderdale a city that recently received the all-american City award

our cityrsquos emphasis on education health amp wellness contributed to earning this prestigious award i love that our community cares about the things that are

most important to me and that embody what the sports amp activities Directory is all about The health and education of individuals and families in Fort Lauderdale is

what we do-it is who we are i loved seeing all of the families out and about this summer enjoying our many Parks

amp recreations facilities beaches summer camps festivals concerts and other local activities summer is a time for students to relax and take time off from their studies it is always with mixed feelings that fall approaches and schools prepare for another year of education The long relaxing days of summer are replaced with busy and sometimes stressful days of school and sports schedules as parents we look forward to school being out for the summer but we equally look forward to school starting in the fall The break in routine is always a welcome change and the break in the summer heat is also something to look forward to

some children are about to enter preschool or kindergarten and other students have graduated and are heading off to college Many are entering the workforce after years spent in the classroom Whatever stage our children are in i hope that we have cultivated kids who are well-rounded and passionate about health and wellness We are blessed to live in a city with unlimited opportunities for sports and activities with weather that allows us to be outside year-round i encourage you to peruse our events Directory to fi nd out what is going on in Fort Lauderdale this fall if you need help locating the perfect sport or activity for your child i recommend you read our sports Directory where you will fi nd detailed contact information on a variety of local sporting facilities Perhaps you need help locating a doctor or dentist i know you will fi nd our health Directory very helpful Whatever your needs we are here to serve you and to help make it easy for you to navigate the numerous benefi ts available to you as a Fort Lauderdale resident

i want to thank you for your continued support and positive feedback as we present to you our third quarter sports amp activities Directory We distributed fi fteen thousand directories this last quarter to schools businesses and Parks amp recreation facilities throughout the city Please be sure to share our publication with your friends and neighbors We are still in the process of introducing ourselves to the community and my hope is that every individual and household in Fort Lauderdale would look forward to our quarterly publication as much as we do

sincerelyDebralen Cula

NOTE All information supplied by organizations Please contact the organization directly for additional information The Sports amp Activities Directory does not endorse the organizations directly No material published herein may be reproduced in any manner be it for print or online Web site use whatsoever without specific prior written authorization from Sports and Activities Directory and Top Spin Publishing Inc copy Copyright by Top Spin Publishing Inc All content is protected under copyright All Rights Reserved

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

8

Dear NeighborsThe National Civic League has confirmed what millions of neighbors

visitors and community builders have known for years Fort Lauderdale is an all-america City established in 1949 the all-america City award recognizes cities counties

towns neighborhoods and metropolitan areas across the country for exemplary community-based problem solving and civic engagement efforts that involve

public private and non-profit entities one of the areas cited by the National Civic League during the evaluation

process was our outstanding Parks and recreation Department The League recognized us for an array of initiatives focusing on education health and wellness Parks and recreation programs that were specifically commended for their success in promoting active healthy lifestyles in youths and adults included Wise Kids the Presidential Challenge on Physical Fitness First Lady Michelle obamarsquos Letrsquos Move Campaign and the Fit Kidz Club in addition the Cityrsquos afterschool programs and youth camps were lauded for providing homework help tutoring life skills mentoring and healthy food and nutrition education along with games sports and activities to thousands of youngsters during the school year and throughout the summer

our Parks and recreation Department was also recognized for establishing a wheelchair basketball program at Carter Park a wheelchair tennis program at george english Park a walking club at Carter Park that attracts more than 1000 participants a month as well as hundreds of sports recreational and community activities hosted during the past year at the Cityrsquos newly renovated $3 million state-of-the-art orange bowl Field at Carter Park

all of these programs embody the priorities encompassed in our Citywide Vision and strategic Plan to be a healthy community that offers fun and stimulating recreational activities for our neighbors

Capturing the prestigious all-america City award is a tremendous honor for us and a reflection of the teamwork dedication and commitment exemplified by our staff our neighbors and our community builders all of whom are working together to make Fort Lauderdale an outstanding place to live work play visit and raise a family

Congratulations to everyone on this tremendous accomplishment

Very truly yours John P ldquoJackrdquo seilerMayor

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

10

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

April 15th was a big day in the City of Fort Lauderdale but not because

taxes were due On this momentous day City Hall became a National Wildlife

Federation Certified Wildlife Habitattrade and officially launched the ldquoWe Are

Wildrdquo program to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat In an effort to

encourage sustainability the City of Fort Lauderdale is moving forward with an

effort to establish a goal of 639 properties as Certified Wildlife Habitatstrade (CWH)

according to the guidelines set forth by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

According to the Cityrsquos CWH certification presentation the ldquonational

recognition program for neighborhoods towns cities and counties recognizes

and celebrates community-wide efforts to green landscapes and buildings

improves air and water quality restores vital wildlife habitat and improves

the health and well-being of inhabitantsrdquo Adrienne Ehle with the Cityrsquos Public

Works Department stated ldquoFor example developing and maintaining a consistent

network of CWHrsquos helps migratory birds in the Atlantic Flyway a kind of aerial

highway During migration a CWH give the birds a place to stop and eat along

the way on their journeyrdquo Additionally Fort Lauderdale is a subtropical urban

epicenter It is a place where our wildlife neighbors live and thrive Habitats

interwoven throughout our urban landscape provide many benefits For

example dragonflies frogs lizards and owls naturally serve as pest control

while butterflies honeybees and hummingbirds are productive pollinators

Becoming a CWH property can be as simple as providing the basics

According to NWF anyone can maintain their own CWH Whether a person

has an apartment balcony or acres of property they can create an area or

garden that attracts wildlife and helps restore habitats Very little is needed

to create a wildlife garden such as three (3) food sources one (1) water

source and three (3) covered areas to help wildlife raise their young

Habitats can be established for less than $20

Homeowners are encouraged to incorporate Florida-friendly Landscapingtrade

as part of the wildlife habitats Janet Townsend with the Cityrsquos Parks and

Recreation Department encourages residents to check with their neighborhood

association to see if they are involved in the citywide effort Cost for registration

is only $20 and supports the National Wildlife Federation Once certified

participants receive a 1-year subscription to the NWF National Wildlife Magazine

According to Townsend working towards earning a Community Wildlife

Habitat certification for the City of Fort Lauderdale was a natural transition

since Broward County currently holds a community certification and many

Fort Lauderdale residents have been fulfilling most of the requirements for

years on their own Currently the City has had over 220 certified residences

A total of 600 residences are needed for Community certification along with

an additional 39 other properties throughout the city The second piece of

the requirements centers on community outreach and education a goal that

has already been met by the City

The Community Wildlife Habitat program is integrated with other Parks and

Recreation programs Recently various City summer camp children participated

in educational modules to learn about animals the environment and climate

As part of their studies instructors trained by Gene Dempsey the Cityrsquos Urban

Forester walked the campers through creating a balcony-sized habitat In each

camp one child took the habitat home and their property became a CWH The

Parks and Recreation Department also helped the children install whatever

components the park was lacking to bring it up to CWH status so the properties

can become certified as well

Over time the City of Fort Lauderdalersquos Parks and Recreation and Public

Works Departments hope to weave sustainability and resiliency into more City

projects with the support of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and City leaders

The Certified Community Wildlife Habitat program is in alignment with the Cityrsquos

Vision Plan ldquoFast Forward Fort Lauderdale Our City Our Vision 2035rdquo and ldquoPress

Play Fort Lauderdale Our City Our Strategic Plan 2018rdquo In advance of 2018

the City of Fort Lauderdale will be a well-established Certified Community Wildlife

Habitat that will have strengthened the quality of our ecosystem

For more information on how to certify your business or residence as a

Certified Wildlife Habitat please wwwfortlauderdalegovgyr or wwwnwforg

and look under ldquoGarden For Wildliferdquo

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

8

Dear NeighborsThe National Civic League has confirmed what millions of neighbors

visitors and community builders have known for years Fort Lauderdale is an all-america City established in 1949 the all-america City award recognizes cities counties

towns neighborhoods and metropolitan areas across the country for exemplary community-based problem solving and civic engagement efforts that involve

public private and non-profit entities one of the areas cited by the National Civic League during the evaluation

process was our outstanding Parks and recreation Department The League recognized us for an array of initiatives focusing on education health and wellness Parks and recreation programs that were specifically commended for their success in promoting active healthy lifestyles in youths and adults included Wise Kids the Presidential Challenge on Physical Fitness First Lady Michelle obamarsquos Letrsquos Move Campaign and the Fit Kidz Club in addition the Cityrsquos afterschool programs and youth camps were lauded for providing homework help tutoring life skills mentoring and healthy food and nutrition education along with games sports and activities to thousands of youngsters during the school year and throughout the summer

our Parks and recreation Department was also recognized for establishing a wheelchair basketball program at Carter Park a wheelchair tennis program at george english Park a walking club at Carter Park that attracts more than 1000 participants a month as well as hundreds of sports recreational and community activities hosted during the past year at the Cityrsquos newly renovated $3 million state-of-the-art orange bowl Field at Carter Park

all of these programs embody the priorities encompassed in our Citywide Vision and strategic Plan to be a healthy community that offers fun and stimulating recreational activities for our neighbors

Capturing the prestigious all-america City award is a tremendous honor for us and a reflection of the teamwork dedication and commitment exemplified by our staff our neighbors and our community builders all of whom are working together to make Fort Lauderdale an outstanding place to live work play visit and raise a family

Congratulations to everyone on this tremendous accomplishment

Very truly yours John P ldquoJackrdquo seilerMayor

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

10

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

April 15th was a big day in the City of Fort Lauderdale but not because

taxes were due On this momentous day City Hall became a National Wildlife

Federation Certified Wildlife Habitattrade and officially launched the ldquoWe Are

Wildrdquo program to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat In an effort to

encourage sustainability the City of Fort Lauderdale is moving forward with an

effort to establish a goal of 639 properties as Certified Wildlife Habitatstrade (CWH)

according to the guidelines set forth by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

According to the Cityrsquos CWH certification presentation the ldquonational

recognition program for neighborhoods towns cities and counties recognizes

and celebrates community-wide efforts to green landscapes and buildings

improves air and water quality restores vital wildlife habitat and improves

the health and well-being of inhabitantsrdquo Adrienne Ehle with the Cityrsquos Public

Works Department stated ldquoFor example developing and maintaining a consistent

network of CWHrsquos helps migratory birds in the Atlantic Flyway a kind of aerial

highway During migration a CWH give the birds a place to stop and eat along

the way on their journeyrdquo Additionally Fort Lauderdale is a subtropical urban

epicenter It is a place where our wildlife neighbors live and thrive Habitats

interwoven throughout our urban landscape provide many benefits For

example dragonflies frogs lizards and owls naturally serve as pest control

while butterflies honeybees and hummingbirds are productive pollinators

Becoming a CWH property can be as simple as providing the basics

According to NWF anyone can maintain their own CWH Whether a person

has an apartment balcony or acres of property they can create an area or

garden that attracts wildlife and helps restore habitats Very little is needed

to create a wildlife garden such as three (3) food sources one (1) water

source and three (3) covered areas to help wildlife raise their young

Habitats can be established for less than $20

Homeowners are encouraged to incorporate Florida-friendly Landscapingtrade

as part of the wildlife habitats Janet Townsend with the Cityrsquos Parks and

Recreation Department encourages residents to check with their neighborhood

association to see if they are involved in the citywide effort Cost for registration

is only $20 and supports the National Wildlife Federation Once certified

participants receive a 1-year subscription to the NWF National Wildlife Magazine

According to Townsend working towards earning a Community Wildlife

Habitat certification for the City of Fort Lauderdale was a natural transition

since Broward County currently holds a community certification and many

Fort Lauderdale residents have been fulfilling most of the requirements for

years on their own Currently the City has had over 220 certified residences

A total of 600 residences are needed for Community certification along with

an additional 39 other properties throughout the city The second piece of

the requirements centers on community outreach and education a goal that

has already been met by the City

The Community Wildlife Habitat program is integrated with other Parks and

Recreation programs Recently various City summer camp children participated

in educational modules to learn about animals the environment and climate

As part of their studies instructors trained by Gene Dempsey the Cityrsquos Urban

Forester walked the campers through creating a balcony-sized habitat In each

camp one child took the habitat home and their property became a CWH The

Parks and Recreation Department also helped the children install whatever

components the park was lacking to bring it up to CWH status so the properties

can become certified as well

Over time the City of Fort Lauderdalersquos Parks and Recreation and Public

Works Departments hope to weave sustainability and resiliency into more City

projects with the support of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and City leaders

The Certified Community Wildlife Habitat program is in alignment with the Cityrsquos

Vision Plan ldquoFast Forward Fort Lauderdale Our City Our Vision 2035rdquo and ldquoPress

Play Fort Lauderdale Our City Our Strategic Plan 2018rdquo In advance of 2018

the City of Fort Lauderdale will be a well-established Certified Community Wildlife

Habitat that will have strengthened the quality of our ecosystem

For more information on how to certify your business or residence as a

Certified Wildlife Habitat please wwwfortlauderdalegovgyr or wwwnwforg

and look under ldquoGarden For Wildliferdquo

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

10

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

April 15th was a big day in the City of Fort Lauderdale but not because

taxes were due On this momentous day City Hall became a National Wildlife

Federation Certified Wildlife Habitattrade and officially launched the ldquoWe Are

Wildrdquo program to become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat In an effort to

encourage sustainability the City of Fort Lauderdale is moving forward with an

effort to establish a goal of 639 properties as Certified Wildlife Habitatstrade (CWH)

according to the guidelines set forth by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

According to the Cityrsquos CWH certification presentation the ldquonational

recognition program for neighborhoods towns cities and counties recognizes

and celebrates community-wide efforts to green landscapes and buildings

improves air and water quality restores vital wildlife habitat and improves

the health and well-being of inhabitantsrdquo Adrienne Ehle with the Cityrsquos Public

Works Department stated ldquoFor example developing and maintaining a consistent

network of CWHrsquos helps migratory birds in the Atlantic Flyway a kind of aerial

highway During migration a CWH give the birds a place to stop and eat along

the way on their journeyrdquo Additionally Fort Lauderdale is a subtropical urban

epicenter It is a place where our wildlife neighbors live and thrive Habitats

interwoven throughout our urban landscape provide many benefits For

example dragonflies frogs lizards and owls naturally serve as pest control

while butterflies honeybees and hummingbirds are productive pollinators

Becoming a CWH property can be as simple as providing the basics

According to NWF anyone can maintain their own CWH Whether a person

has an apartment balcony or acres of property they can create an area or

garden that attracts wildlife and helps restore habitats Very little is needed

to create a wildlife garden such as three (3) food sources one (1) water

source and three (3) covered areas to help wildlife raise their young

Habitats can be established for less than $20

Homeowners are encouraged to incorporate Florida-friendly Landscapingtrade

as part of the wildlife habitats Janet Townsend with the Cityrsquos Parks and

Recreation Department encourages residents to check with their neighborhood

association to see if they are involved in the citywide effort Cost for registration

is only $20 and supports the National Wildlife Federation Once certified

participants receive a 1-year subscription to the NWF National Wildlife Magazine

According to Townsend working towards earning a Community Wildlife

Habitat certification for the City of Fort Lauderdale was a natural transition

since Broward County currently holds a community certification and many

Fort Lauderdale residents have been fulfilling most of the requirements for

years on their own Currently the City has had over 220 certified residences

A total of 600 residences are needed for Community certification along with

an additional 39 other properties throughout the city The second piece of

the requirements centers on community outreach and education a goal that

has already been met by the City

The Community Wildlife Habitat program is integrated with other Parks and

Recreation programs Recently various City summer camp children participated

in educational modules to learn about animals the environment and climate

As part of their studies instructors trained by Gene Dempsey the Cityrsquos Urban

Forester walked the campers through creating a balcony-sized habitat In each

camp one child took the habitat home and their property became a CWH The

Parks and Recreation Department also helped the children install whatever

components the park was lacking to bring it up to CWH status so the properties

can become certified as well

Over time the City of Fort Lauderdalersquos Parks and Recreation and Public

Works Departments hope to weave sustainability and resiliency into more City

projects with the support of the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and City leaders

The Certified Community Wildlife Habitat program is in alignment with the Cityrsquos

Vision Plan ldquoFast Forward Fort Lauderdale Our City Our Vision 2035rdquo and ldquoPress

Play Fort Lauderdale Our City Our Strategic Plan 2018rdquo In advance of 2018

the City of Fort Lauderdale will be a well-established Certified Community Wildlife

Habitat that will have strengthened the quality of our ecosystem

For more information on how to certify your business or residence as a

Certified Wildlife Habitat please wwwfortlauderdalegovgyr or wwwnwforg

and look under ldquoGarden For Wildliferdquo

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

11

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

12

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

F O R T L A U D E R D A L E

Clubs amp Organizations4KIDSThrough Godrsquos favor 4KIDS has cared for over 17000 children in crisis the last 15 years and our vision continues to expand across South Florida throughout the state and across the nation The vision requires a strong team of advocatesmdashindividuals businesses churches and government leaders committed to solving the foster care crisis in our community For information about the many ways to directly serve the children contact us at wwwInfo4KIDSofsfl org (954) 979-7911

100+ ABANDONED DOGS OF EVERGLADES FLORIDAFind out how you can help save a dogrsquos life by emailing 100PlusAbandonedDogsgmailcom joining facebookcomAbandonedDogsEverglades or by calling (877) 506-8100

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY INCHelping children reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with measurable impact To learn more about becoming a mentor enrolling your child into the programs or making a donation please visit wwwbbbsbrowardorg or send an email to infobbbsbrowardorg 4101 Ravenswood Road Suite 226 Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 (954) 584-9990

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAHave fun make friends see and learn new things After boys have been given the proper guidance they take their own lead going places theyrsquove never gone seeing things theyrsquove never seen and diving into the rugged world of outdoor adventure relying on teamwork Open to boys 11 - 17 years old To join a Boy Scout troop near you or for more information visit wwwscoutingorg

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTYThe Boys amp Girls Clubs of America was founded in 1860 to give local boys a positive alternative to the streets Over the years that Club turned into a national movement reaching a membership of over four million boys and girls making it one of the largest youth serving agencies in the United States The Boys amp Girls Clubs of Broward County joined the national organization in 1965 They now have 13 facilities with a membership of over 13000 youths For more information visit wwwbgcbcorg 1401 NE 26th Street Wilton Manors FL 33305 (954) 537-1010

BROWARD MEALS ON WHEELSBroward Meals On Wheels is proud to offer quality nutrition services to the seniors of Broward County Florida Our seniors enjoy a variety of services matched to their specifi c needs and situations It is a private non-profi t organization providing nutrition services to the seniors through meal delivery and senior meals at local dining rooms They provide essential services that improve health reduce isolation and promote independent living for seniors in our community Helping seniors live with dignity and happiness is at the heart of what they do For more information visit wwwBMOWorg or call (954) 731-8770

BROWARD YOUNG DEMOCRATSThe BYDrsquos is the offi cial youth arm of the Democratic Party in Broward County We are open to all Democrats Our membership includes high school amp college students young professionals state and local leaders and veteran activists We work to affect the democratic process through our participation in the campaign and elections process grassroots organization fundraising and by encouraging youth involvement in the democratic process Many elected offi cials and party leaders have gotten their start with the BYDrsquos We meet on the second Monday of each month at Maguirersquos Hill 16 in Ft Lauderdale 535 N Andrews Ave Our meetings begin with a social hour starting at 630 PM followed by a formal program at 730 PM wwwbrowardyoungdemocratsorg

CHILDRENrsquoS BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF MIAMIFind peer support groups for those dealing with the loss of a loved one Visit wwwchildbereavementorg or contact the Bereavement Center at infochildbereavementorg or call (305) 668-4902

FIRE SERVICE EXPLORERSExploring is part of Learning for Lifersquos career education program for young men and women who are 14 through 21 years old The purpose of the program is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults Exploring is based on a unique relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests grow and develop Exploring programs are based on fi ve areas of emphasis career opportunities life skills service learning character education and leadership experience (954) 828-3673

FLORIDA FEDERATION OF YOUNG REPUBLICANSFlorida Young Republicans are registered Republicans who are 40 years old or younger and are interested in taking an active role in Republican Party politics They are organized as a special group because as young people their different opportunities and situations deserve special attention for incorporation into political activity Young Republicans take part in GOP activities in their communities doing everything from registering voters and phone-banking to managing campaigns and running for offi ce They provide crucial support to the Republican Party and work to ensure the future of the party in their communities and nationwide httpwwwffyrorgcontact-us

FORT LAUDERDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEFounded in 1910 The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and largest business organization in Broward County and it is apparent that throughout our history we have transitioned to better serve the business community Growing businesses and building our community has been a long time passion of the GFLCC and as always the Chamber has been able to depend on its numerous volunteers to help implement our plans and defi ne our future 512 NE 3rd Avenue Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 (954) 462-6000

FORT LAUDERDALE CERTWith FREE training you will be prepared to join Fort Lauderdalersquos Community Emergency Response Team-CERT You can make a difference in your neighborhood Day and night Fort Lauderdalersquos highly trained emergency personnel respond to calls within minutes During a major disaster fi rst responders may need your assistance Fort Lauderdalersquos CERT program will train you to respond to emergencies in your neighborhood Following a disaster itrsquos natural for citizen volunteers to offer help Without training volunteers can be ineffective or even worse they risk causing injury or death With CERT training you will learn to safely assist yourself your family and neighbors using basic emergency response and organizational skills These skills will help save and sustain lives until professional rescue personnel arrive wwwfortlauderdalegovfi re-rescuecerthtmGOLD COAST DERBY GIRLSTo learn more about the GCDGrsquos look them up on infogoldcoastderbygirlscom fi nd them on Facebook or call (561) 644-8504

GIRL SCOUTS OF BROWARD COUNTY INCThe Girl Scouts provides informal educational programs for girls between ages 5-18 A safe and fun place for girls to discover connect and take action Girl Scouting builds girls of courage confi dence and character who make the world a better place For more information visit wwwgsseforg 4701 NW 33rd Avenue Oakland Park FL 33309 (954) 739-7660

HANDS ON BROWARDHands on Broward inspires equips and mobilizes people to take action to positively affect change in Broward County We connect individuals and groups to meaningful hands-on service opportunities at over 600 nonprofi t organizations in Broward County Florida For more information visit wwwhandsonbrowardorg (954)233-1300

HEALTHY MOTHERS HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF BROWARD COUNTY INCDedicated to reducing infant deaths by providing resources and education to pregnant women parents and their families They have been a community leader in providing services to pregnant women teens and families for more than 20 years They provide access to prenatal care education advocacy and public awareness for all families in Broward County but especially for those who are unable to afford private care For more information visit wwwhmhbbrowardorg (954) 765-0550

KIDS IN DISTRESS AUXILIARYGeneral Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month Kids in Distress is a local non-profi t agency providing a full continuum of care dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse The Kids in Distress Auxiliary is a warm hearted volunteer group which supports educational and social events while raising public awareness through their ongoing fundraising efforts For further information on meetings and getting involved visit wwwkidauxorg or send an email to kidauxyahoocom (954) 252-3365

LOPSTERrsquoS KIDS CLUBDo you love animals Do you want to learn more about taking care of dogs cats and other pets Do you want to help the homeless animals Then join Lopsterrsquos Kids Club at the Humane Society of Broward County The Club meets once a month for an hour and a half after school Lopster has two clubs The Lil Pups ages 6 to 9 years old and The Big Dogs ages 10 to 13 years old To sign up download a registration form at wwwhumanebrowardcom (954) 989-3977

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA Each wish experience exceeds even the childrsquos expectations transporting them from a world of doctors and hospitals to a world where anything is possible The foundation grants wishes to children between the ages of 2-18 with life-threatening health conditions 4491 South State Road 7 Suite 201 Davie FL 33314 wwwsfl awishorg (954) 967-9474

PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS-BROWARDPACE Center for Girls Broward is a free voluntary program providing academics counseling life skills training career and college preparation and community service projects for adolescent girls To be considered for enrollment girls must be between the ages of 11 to 17 (grades 6th - 12th) reside in Broward County and present 3 or more risk factors A girl can be referred to PACE by parents school counselors social services professionals doctors juvenile judges or themselves (self-referral) Our program hours of operation are 800 AM to 300 PM Monday through Friday with extended care available until 430 PM wwwpacecenterorg (954) 561-6939

POWER SPEAKERS OF FORT LAUDERDALEWe are a local chapter of Toastmasters International a nonprofi t educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs Our club motto is ldquoPacing each other on the Road to Excellencerdquo We meet every Tuesday at 7 PM Our meetings are held at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale wwwpowerspeakerstoastmastersclubsorg

THE ROTARTY CLUB OF FORT LAUDERDALERotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale PO Box 266495 Fort Lauderdale FL 33326

VOICES FOR CHILDREN OF BROWARD COUNTYNonprofi t organization dedicated to raising money for and awareness of the Guardian Ad Litem Program which provides an advocate for abused and neglected children Children benefi t greatly from the advocacy of a Guardian ad Litem a trained volunteer from the community who simply wants to make sure the best interests of the children are served The Guardian ad Litem program recruits trains and supervises volunteers who work one on one with these children To join and support Voices for Children or to learn more about volunteering as a Guardian Ad Litem visit their website at wwwvoicesbrowardorg or email infovoicesbrowardorg

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

13

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

13

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

14

ARO

UN

D F

T LA

UDERDA

LE

Oyster ObsessionsBy Shelley Jukanovich

My fascination with oysters began as a sixth grader while on vacation with my family in Long Beach Washington where I stumbled across an oyster with a prized pearl inside We had stopped to have lunch in a bayside town and when I saw a pile of discarded oysters I found myself sifting through them in hopes of finding a pearl I never really expected it to happen but when I picked up one particular oyster shell-there it was-a tiny iridescent pearl stuck to the inside wall of the oyster I could not wait to bring it to Mr McBridersquos class for show and tell Unfortunately my prized pearl disappeared from that classroom never to be seen again Apparently one of my classmates found it as fascinating as I did

My fascination with oysters ended with the missing pearl My first experience with a live oyster was not one of my fondest memories My dad was shucking oysters on the stern of our boat and bet my siblings and me a two dollar bill that we could not swallow it raw I had no intentions of even trying My brother and his friend Kevin on the other hand tilted their heads back and let the slimy thing slide down their throats Kevin immediately ran to the side of the boat where that raw oyster was forcefully released into the sea where it belonged No thank you I would happily give up two dollars to keep my queasy stomach at bay

It wasnrsquot until I was an adult that I tried a cooked oyster for the first time I chose a small oyster dredged in butter and closed my eyes to the unappealing mollusk Surprisingly the oyster was full of flavor If I could just get past my need for my food to be aesthetically pleasing I decided I might actually enjoy them

Oysters have gained popularity around the world becoming an obsession to some Annually approximately two billion pounds of oysters are enjoyed worldwide Oysters can be eaten raw fried or cooked in a half shell Casanova the 18th Century Italian Lover was said to have eaten over 50 oysters every day Oysters are a well-known aphrodisiac are nutrient rich and high in healthy amino acids and have been known to have a positive impact on reproductive success

Oysters are rich in calcium zinc and omega 3 fatty acids Not only are they good for human consumption they are good for gardens as their calcium-rich shells can be used to balance a soilrsquos pH Oysters are filter feeders that can be found living

in large colonies in shallow waters They remove bacteria oil spills and sediments from the worldrsquos oceans Each oyster is known to filter fifty gallons of water per day

There are thousands of different oysters falling under five main species Crassostrea Virginica (Eastern American) Crassostrea Gigas (Pacific Oyster) Cassostrea Sikamea (Kumamoto) Ostrea Edulis (European Flats) Ostrea LuridaOstrea Conchapila (Olympic Oyster) Each species has a distinct taste and popularity varies from country to country Richard Yordan Head Chef at the GampB Oyster Bar in Fort Lauderdale shares the following ldquoOysters are such a beautiful natural sustainable product Oysters are so elegant in their simplicity yet they can have so many different flavors They are awesome Oysters are one of the only types of seafood that have books written about them French poet Leon-Paul Fargue said it best lsquoEating oysters is like kissing the sea on the lipsrsquordquo

I was impressed by Richardrsquos passion and knowledge about oysters and also by the Oyster Barrsquos comfortable atmosphere and exceptional customer service Blocking my past vision of raw oysters from my mind I finally agreed to try one Texture aside the oyster was bursting with flavor It was true-I could taste the ocean It was like taking a mouthful of salty sea water with a hint of seaweed and the scent of ocean air combined I will stick to cooked oysters but at least now I can say I tried the raw version and survived

GampBrsquos employees along with its sister restaurant Coconutrsquos employees appropriately wear shirts embroidered with the words ldquoBe Nicerdquo The friendly staff takes those words seriously and your dining experience will be such that I am confident you will become a regular GampBrsquos will be hosting an OysterFest October 1st ndash 3rd The event will feature various activities including An oyster and seafood dinner luncheon with live music and oyster shucking General Manager Tim Lane invites you to join the staff and patrons of GampBrsquos as they celebrate their oyster obsessions Call (954) 525-2421 for additional information

Only one in every ten-thousand oysters contains a pearl The chances that I will ever find another pearl are highly unlikely however I can join the thousands of oyster-obsessed people who enjoy the rich flavorful taste of this delicacy from the sea at homes and restaurants throughout the world

Getting ready for OysterFest October 1ndash3 at G amp Brsquos

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

16

Ev

En

ts

AUGUSTFRIDAY AUGUST 1BANK OF AMERICA STARLIGHT MUSICALS700PM - 1000PM Join us for the Bank of America Starlight Musicals a free concert Football field at Holiday Park 1300 E Sunrise Boulevard Performers include Brass Evolution Sponsored by City of Fort Lauderdale and Bank of America (954) 828-5363 wwwfortlauderdalegovstarlight

SATURDAY AUGUST 25K HERO RUN amp WALK700 AM - NOON The KID Hero 5K is a USATF-certified run walk course beginning at Huizenga Plaza and weaving through scenic and historic sections of downtown Fort Lauderdale Participants are encouraged to release their inner superhero by dressing up in their best costume Participants can sign up in teams or individually and are encouraged to raise funds on behalf of the children and families at KID Registered runners will receive a chip to monitor their time and will receive awards for placement within age groups KID will provide water sports drinks and healthy snacks Post-race activities include a celebratory breakfast party with delicious food great music and plenty of laughs Pre-Registration (by August 1) $35 for adults $15 for children under 17 years Huizenga Plaza 32 East Las Olas Blvd (954) 390-7620

SATURDAY amp SUNDAY AUGUST 2 amp 3SOUTH FLORIDA BIKE EXPOSaturday 900AM - 700 PM amp Sunday 900 AM- 600 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 Free Admission (954) 828-5380

SUNDAY AUGUST 3SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH1100AM - 200PM Relax and enjoy a free concert put on by local jazz artists the first Sunday of every month Everyone is welcome including well-behaved leashed pets Bring your chairs blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy Fort Lauderdalersquos Riverwalk Esplandade Park 400 SW 2nd Street

MONDAY-FRIDAY AUGUST 4-15FAT VILLAGE 900 AM - 400 PM The Fat Village Center for the Arts is a community of professional artists and students with diverse visions styles and disciplines designed to enhance creativity and inspire artistic achievement Beginning with art and academics integrated into all aspects of learning The uniqueness of our Center of the Arts is the breadth and depth of our faculty our commitment to a high-caliber education in the fundamentals of studio art as well as our diverse range of classes and thought in every artistic discipline open to all levels of interest and skill Grades 1-12 and adult Trans disciplinary thought is applied to every discipline of choice painting drawing mixed media fantasy drawing textiles and photography Admission $400 Members $475 Non-members 519 NW 1st Ave 33301 (954) 716-7611

SATURDAY AUGUST 9GOLD COAST DERBY GRRLS CAT 5rsquoS VS SINTRAL FLORIDA DERBY DEMONS600 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 Advance Prices $15 General Admission $20 Suicide Area$25 Reserved Prices increase $5 day of show (954) 828-5380

SATURDAY AUGUST 9A DAY IN THE PARK FOR CMN700AM Join us for a ReMax Hot Air Balloon tethered ride (weather permitting) Petting ZooPony Rides MusicGames Raffles Pancake Breakfast then a BBQ This is a Celebration Fundraiser for Childrenrsquos Miracle Network at Vista View Park Pavilion 8 Vista View Park Shelter 8 4001 SW 142nd Ave 33330 (954) 370-3792

MONDAY-FRIDAY AUGUST 11-15OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP- GRADES 7 amp 8900 AM - 500 PM Wersquoll spend two days at the Museum and three days at FAUrsquos SeaTech in Dania Beach Explore coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems Conduct estuary and barrier island field work See FAUrsquos ocean engineering and electronics labs submarine and flow tunnel Learn about sea turtles and marine science careers Design build and race a solar-powered boat Fee $300 Includes all workshop materials Space is limited Museum of Discovery amp Science amp AutoNation IMAX 401 SW 2 St 33312 (954) 713-0930

SATURDAY AUGUST 23RONIN PRO WRESTLING800 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 $17 $27 $37 $52 Reserved (954) 828-5380

SATURDAY amp SUNDAY AUGUST 23 amp 24SOUNDS OF SUMMERNOON - 400 PM Celebrate the Sounds of Summer End your summer season on the perfect note Enjoy a symphony of delights as we bask in the ldquoscience of musicrdquo Listen to the unique orchestra of sounds made by species from around the world Special Activity Construct your own instruments to play a part in this exciting event A Wild Animal Symphony The Sounds of Nature Bass Elephant Drums Woodpecker The Duet Mosquito Brass Elk Museum of Discovery amp Science amp AutoNation IMAX 401 SW 2 St 33312 Admission $14 adult $13 senior $12 child (2-12) (954) 713-0930

SUNDAY AUGUST 24PET ADOPTION FAIR1000 AM - 600 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 Free Admission (954) 828-5380

FRIDAY AUGUST 29FIGHT TIME PROMOTIONS MMA FIGHT TIME 20800 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 $39 General Admission $49 $59 $79 $89 Reserved Behind the Scenes VIP Experience $10000 additional per person (954) 828-5380

SATURDAY AUGUST 30SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY AT JOE PICASSOrsquoSALL DAY An all ages artistic experience Joe Picassorsquos is an interactive studio where you are the artist Enjoy 10 off your piece of pottery to paint when you wear your school colors today 1495 N Federal Highway (US1) Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 wwwjoepicassoscom (954) 462-2551

SUNDAY AUGUST 31SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 1100AM - 200PM Free An ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdalersquos scenic Riverwalk This free live outdoor concert series brings the arearsquos best local jazz artists Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages Everyone is welcome to attend including well-behaved leashed pets There is plenty of room to set up chairs blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is sponsored by SunTrust and is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdalersquos Parks and Recreation Department

SUNDAY-SATURDAY AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 27GATEWAY THEATER CLASSIC FILM FESTIVALSHOWTIMES VARY The historic Gateway Theater is hosting a month-long Classic Film Festival If you love old movies like ldquoSome Like it Hotrdquo ldquoNorth by Northwestrdquo ldquoAnnie Hallrdquo ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo ldquoTo Kill a Mockingbirdrdquo and more this event is for you A portion of the ticket prices will benefit the Sun-Sentinel Childrenrsquos Fund Tickets $8-$10 The Gateway Theater 1820 East Sunrise Boulevard (954) 763-7994

EVERY 4TH SUNDAY IN AUGUST SEPTEMBER amp OCTOBERRIVERWALK SUNDAY ARTS1100AM - 200PM FREE Riverwalk Sunday Arts featuring our AampE partners and coordinated with ArtServe Features area local artists performers photographers and others as they perform present their wares and sell to the public Vendors will demonstrate their crafts and products including performances dance drawing photography sculpting and others Come and support your local arts and entertainment and enjoy a beautiful day on the New River Esplanade Park 33312 (954) 468-1541

EVERY FRIDAY amp SATURDAY IN AUGUST SEPTEMBER amp OCTOBERLIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATION100PM Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd Ft Lauderdale Free Presentation Parking Fees Regular park entry fees apply $2 per pedestrian $4 single person in a vehicle $6 two or more persons in a vehicle A Live Animal Presentation will be held at the Beach Gate Entrance - Park Rangers will offer a Live Animal Presentation with our parkrsquos very own resident critters including the highly Threatened Eastern Indigo Snake a variation of Florida Rat Snakes as well as variations between Florida-native Corn Snakes Occasionally the presentation will include native turtle species as well Rangers will explain the intrinsic value of these wonderful creatures describe their preferred behaviors and habitats and allow for direct interaction with guests

SEPTEMBERMONDAY-TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1-30SHARK EXHIBIT1000AM - 500PM This traveling exhibit showcases paintings photographs statues and videos of sharks Therersquos even a section dedicated to the movie ldquoJawsrdquo Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art 1 East Las Olas Boulevard Admission $5-$10 children 5 and under free Optional Shark audio tour $4 per person (954) 525-5500

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6BAN CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT530PM Prostate cancer concert benefits the Richard J Fox Foundation Music features jazz and RampB bands - Roberto Perera Terry Wollman Melanie Taylor the Blue Fire Band and Unusual Suspects First come-first served seating Beer wine and food available from local food trucks Huizenga Plaza on the Riverwalk at East Las Olas Boulevard and S Andrews Avenue General Admission $40

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

16

Ev

En

ts

AUGUSTFRIDAY AUGUST 1BANK OF AMERICA STARLIGHT MUSICALS700PM - 1000PM Join us for the Bank of America Starlight Musicals a free concert Football field at Holiday Park 1300 E Sunrise Boulevard Performers include Brass Evolution Sponsored by City of Fort Lauderdale and Bank of America (954) 828-5363 wwwfortlauderdalegovstarlight

SATURDAY AUGUST 25K HERO RUN amp WALK700 AM - NOON The KID Hero 5K is a USATF-certified run walk course beginning at Huizenga Plaza and weaving through scenic and historic sections of downtown Fort Lauderdale Participants are encouraged to release their inner superhero by dressing up in their best costume Participants can sign up in teams or individually and are encouraged to raise funds on behalf of the children and families at KID Registered runners will receive a chip to monitor their time and will receive awards for placement within age groups KID will provide water sports drinks and healthy snacks Post-race activities include a celebratory breakfast party with delicious food great music and plenty of laughs Pre-Registration (by August 1) $35 for adults $15 for children under 17 years Huizenga Plaza 32 East Las Olas Blvd (954) 390-7620

SATURDAY amp SUNDAY AUGUST 2 amp 3SOUTH FLORIDA BIKE EXPOSaturday 900AM - 700 PM amp Sunday 900 AM- 600 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 Free Admission (954) 828-5380

SUNDAY AUGUST 3SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH1100AM - 200PM Relax and enjoy a free concert put on by local jazz artists the first Sunday of every month Everyone is welcome including well-behaved leashed pets Bring your chairs blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy Fort Lauderdalersquos Riverwalk Esplandade Park 400 SW 2nd Street

MONDAY-FRIDAY AUGUST 4-15FAT VILLAGE 900 AM - 400 PM The Fat Village Center for the Arts is a community of professional artists and students with diverse visions styles and disciplines designed to enhance creativity and inspire artistic achievement Beginning with art and academics integrated into all aspects of learning The uniqueness of our Center of the Arts is the breadth and depth of our faculty our commitment to a high-caliber education in the fundamentals of studio art as well as our diverse range of classes and thought in every artistic discipline open to all levels of interest and skill Grades 1-12 and adult Trans disciplinary thought is applied to every discipline of choice painting drawing mixed media fantasy drawing textiles and photography Admission $400 Members $475 Non-members 519 NW 1st Ave 33301 (954) 716-7611

SATURDAY AUGUST 9GOLD COAST DERBY GRRLS CAT 5rsquoS VS SINTRAL FLORIDA DERBY DEMONS600 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 Advance Prices $15 General Admission $20 Suicide Area$25 Reserved Prices increase $5 day of show (954) 828-5380

SATURDAY AUGUST 9A DAY IN THE PARK FOR CMN700AM Join us for a ReMax Hot Air Balloon tethered ride (weather permitting) Petting ZooPony Rides MusicGames Raffles Pancake Breakfast then a BBQ This is a Celebration Fundraiser for Childrenrsquos Miracle Network at Vista View Park Pavilion 8 Vista View Park Shelter 8 4001 SW 142nd Ave 33330 (954) 370-3792

MONDAY-FRIDAY AUGUST 11-15OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP- GRADES 7 amp 8900 AM - 500 PM Wersquoll spend two days at the Museum and three days at FAUrsquos SeaTech in Dania Beach Explore coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems Conduct estuary and barrier island field work See FAUrsquos ocean engineering and electronics labs submarine and flow tunnel Learn about sea turtles and marine science careers Design build and race a solar-powered boat Fee $300 Includes all workshop materials Space is limited Museum of Discovery amp Science amp AutoNation IMAX 401 SW 2 St 33312 (954) 713-0930

SATURDAY AUGUST 23RONIN PRO WRESTLING800 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 $17 $27 $37 $52 Reserved (954) 828-5380

SATURDAY amp SUNDAY AUGUST 23 amp 24SOUNDS OF SUMMERNOON - 400 PM Celebrate the Sounds of Summer End your summer season on the perfect note Enjoy a symphony of delights as we bask in the ldquoscience of musicrdquo Listen to the unique orchestra of sounds made by species from around the world Special Activity Construct your own instruments to play a part in this exciting event A Wild Animal Symphony The Sounds of Nature Bass Elephant Drums Woodpecker The Duet Mosquito Brass Elk Museum of Discovery amp Science amp AutoNation IMAX 401 SW 2 St 33312 Admission $14 adult $13 senior $12 child (2-12) (954) 713-0930

SUNDAY AUGUST 24PET ADOPTION FAIR1000 AM - 600 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 Free Admission (954) 828-5380

FRIDAY AUGUST 29FIGHT TIME PROMOTIONS MMA FIGHT TIME 20800 PM War Memorial Auditorium 800 NE 8th Street 33304 $39 General Admission $49 $59 $79 $89 Reserved Behind the Scenes VIP Experience $10000 additional per person (954) 828-5380

SATURDAY AUGUST 30SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY AT JOE PICASSOrsquoSALL DAY An all ages artistic experience Joe Picassorsquos is an interactive studio where you are the artist Enjoy 10 off your piece of pottery to paint when you wear your school colors today 1495 N Federal Highway (US1) Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 wwwjoepicassoscom (954) 462-2551

SUNDAY AUGUST 31SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 1100AM - 200PM Free An ideal way to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdalersquos scenic Riverwalk This free live outdoor concert series brings the arearsquos best local jazz artists Listen to the soulful sounds on four different stages Everyone is welcome to attend including well-behaved leashed pets There is plenty of room to set up chairs blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants The SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch is sponsored by SunTrust and is produced by the City of Fort Lauderdalersquos Parks and Recreation Department

SUNDAY-SATURDAY AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 27GATEWAY THEATER CLASSIC FILM FESTIVALSHOWTIMES VARY The historic Gateway Theater is hosting a month-long Classic Film Festival If you love old movies like ldquoSome Like it Hotrdquo ldquoNorth by Northwestrdquo ldquoAnnie Hallrdquo ldquoWest Side Storyrdquo ldquoTo Kill a Mockingbirdrdquo and more this event is for you A portion of the ticket prices will benefit the Sun-Sentinel Childrenrsquos Fund Tickets $8-$10 The Gateway Theater 1820 East Sunrise Boulevard (954) 763-7994

EVERY 4TH SUNDAY IN AUGUST SEPTEMBER amp OCTOBERRIVERWALK SUNDAY ARTS1100AM - 200PM FREE Riverwalk Sunday Arts featuring our AampE partners and coordinated with ArtServe Features area local artists performers photographers and others as they perform present their wares and sell to the public Vendors will demonstrate their crafts and products including performances dance drawing photography sculpting and others Come and support your local arts and entertainment and enjoy a beautiful day on the New River Esplanade Park 33312 (954) 468-1541

EVERY FRIDAY amp SATURDAY IN AUGUST SEPTEMBER amp OCTOBERLIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATION100PM Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 3109 E Sunrise Blvd Ft Lauderdale Free Presentation Parking Fees Regular park entry fees apply $2 per pedestrian $4 single person in a vehicle $6 two or more persons in a vehicle A Live Animal Presentation will be held at the Beach Gate Entrance - Park Rangers will offer a Live Animal Presentation with our parkrsquos very own resident critters including the highly Threatened Eastern Indigo Snake a variation of Florida Rat Snakes as well as variations between Florida-native Corn Snakes Occasionally the presentation will include native turtle species as well Rangers will explain the intrinsic value of these wonderful creatures describe their preferred behaviors and habitats and allow for direct interaction with guests

SEPTEMBERMONDAY-TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1-30SHARK EXHIBIT1000AM - 500PM This traveling exhibit showcases paintings photographs statues and videos of sharks Therersquos even a section dedicated to the movie ldquoJawsrdquo Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art 1 East Las Olas Boulevard Admission $5-$10 children 5 and under free Optional Shark audio tour $4 per person (954) 525-5500

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6BAN CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT530PM Prostate cancer concert benefits the Richard J Fox Foundation Music features jazz and RampB bands - Roberto Perera Terry Wollman Melanie Taylor the Blue Fire Band and Unusual Suspects First come-first served seating Beer wine and food available from local food trucks Huizenga Plaza on the Riverwalk at East Las Olas Boulevard and S Andrews Avenue General Admission $40

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

17

Ev

En

ts

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7DWAYNE WADE BOOK SIGNING700PM - 900PM Dwyane Wade of the NBA World Champion Miami Heat signs his new book ldquoA Father First How My Life Became Bigger than Basketballrdquo Books will be signed by Dwyane Wade and distributed on a pre-purchased voucher system only Books are limited so act now Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art 1 East Las Olas Boulevard Book Vouchers priced at $2861 (954) 962-0255

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH1100AM - 200PM Relax and enjoy a free concert put on by local jazz artists the first Sunday of every month Everyone is welcome including well-behaved leashed pets Bring your chairs blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy Fort Lauderdalersquos Riverwalk Esplandade Park 400 SW 2nd Street

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 132014 TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN amp WALK730 - 1030 AM The Tunnel to Towers Run amp Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty Florida Huizenga Park 32 Las Olas Blvd 33301 For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit wwwtunnel2towersorg

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22SHARK TALES1000AM - 100PM Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale and Broward County Library present Shark Tales The museum hosts this event with family- friendly activities including storytelling (1000 am 1100 am and 1200pm) and screenings of the Shark Riddle film (1030 am and 1230pm) face painting and other fun activities On-site sign-up for library cards and Museum memberships will be available Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art 1 East Las Olas Boulevard Museum Admission $5-$10 children free with a Broward County library card (954) 525-5500

THURSDAY-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11-14ROCKSTAR WWA WAKEBOARD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP800AM - 700PM The prestigious annual event attracts athletes from all corners of the globe including the US Canada Japan Mexico and Australia Competitors ranging from seven to 55 years old earn an invitation to the prestigious event by qualifying at their respective countriesrsquo national championships The 2014 event is expected to feature some the sportrsquos biggest names including Supra Team riders Austin Hair Taylor McCullough Trevor Hansen Reed Hansen Brad Teunissen Cory Teunissen and Bec Gange Online adult tickets are available for $7 (46 off the gate price) Gate prices are $13 (adult) $5 (ages 6-12) free (ages 5 and under) Mills Pond Park 2201 NW 9th Avenue Chris Bischoff (407) 375-7187

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27 amp OCTOBER 25SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY AT JOE PICASSOrsquoSALL DAY An all ages artistic experience Joe Picassorsquos is an interactive studio where you are the artist Enjoy 10 off your piece of pottery to paint when you wear your school colors today 1495 N Federal Highway (US1) Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 wwwjoepicassoscom (954) 462-2551

EVERY SUNDAY LAS OLAS SUNDAY MARKET 900AM - 200PM Vendors and Arts amp Crafts 333 East Las Olas Blvd ndash 111 East Las Olas Blvd Rachel OrsquoNeill (954) 214-9933

OCTOBERFRIDAY OCTOBER 3BACON BASH600PM - 1000PM Bacon inspired dishes bacon music bacon with activities for all ageshellipand did we mention BACON All proceeds benefit Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale amp Covenant House Florida Join the fun Esplandade Park 400 SW 2nd Street Contact Cristina at CristinaGoRiverwalkcom or (954) 468-1541

SATURDAY OCTOBER 4FALL FESTIVAL1000AM - 200PM Come out and celebrate fall with costume contests a not-so-scary trail childrenrsquos games and more Snyder Park 3299 SW 4th Avenue 33315 $5 per person (6 years and older) (954) 828-4341

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5SUNTRUST SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH1100AM - 200PM Relax and enjoy a free concert put on by local jazz artists the first Sunday of every month Everyone is welcome including well-behaved leashed pets Bring your chairs blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy Fort Lauderdalersquos Riverwalk Esplandade Park 400 SW 2nd Street

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5JUNIOR CARNIVAL1200PM - 800PM Join the thousands of attendees at this marquee parade along the inner circle of the Central Broward Stadium Student masqueraders showcase colorful masks and costumes Enjoy the many food vendors and arts amp crafts booths while watching this popular form of street art Central Broward Regional Park 3700 NW 11th Place Lauderhill

SATURDAYrsquoS OCTOBER 6-17MUSIC-BY-THE-SEA700PM - 1100PM Enjoy free live ocean-side music every Saturday at Lauderdale By-the-Sea A1A and Commercial Blvd For more information contact (954) 776-1000

TUESDAY-SUNDAY OCTOBER 7-19BROADWAY MUSICAL-ANNIE800 PM DAILY WITH OTHER SHOW TIMES AVAILABLE ON CERTAIN DAYS Purchase tickets for the Broadway Musical starring Little Orphan Annie Broward Center Au-Rene Theatre Fort Lauderdale Order tickets online at wwwfortlauderdaleeventguidecom or call (954) 462-0222

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8AN EVENING UNDER THE MOON500PM - 1000PM AT Ocean2000 Enjoy a romantic dining experience while watching a natural full moon 2000 N Ocean Blvd Call (954) 556-7667 for reservations

FRIDAY OCTOBER 10KING AND QUEEN COMPETITION400PM - 1100PM Kings and Queens of the bands along with individual musicians battle in this outdoor competition followed by the panorama steel band competition Central Broward Cricket Stadium 3700 NW 11th Place Lauderhill

SATURDAY OCTOBER 11SMOKE ON THE WATER BBQ1100AM - 400PM Mark your calendars Get ready for some BBQ along the New River Sponsored by Gold Coast Beverage Distributors amp BBampT Partners Big 1059 amp Eye on South Florida Contact Cristina at CristinaGoRiverwalkcom (954) 468-1541

SATURDAY amp SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 amp 12XTREME TOP BOX THROWDOWN900AM - 500PM Cross fit team challenge Fort Lauderdale Beach Park 1100 Seabreeze Blvd Contact Robert Morgalo at (786) 587-6878

MONDAY OCTOBER 13FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE1000AM - 500PM Join other chocolate lovers for one of the top 10 Chocolate Events Nationwide Vendors demonstrations competitions classes and kidsrsquo events are just a part of this spectacular event Nova Southeastern University Arena 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale Visit wwwftlauderdaleaboutcom or call (954) 262-5551 to purchase tickets

SATURDAY amp SUNDAY OCTOBER 18 amp 1927TH ANNUAL LAS OLAS ART FAIR1000AM - 500PM Join thousands of art enthusiasts at the 27th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Preview 150 featured artists while enjoying local food and live entertainment Las Olas Boulevard and SE 6th Avenue For more information on this free event contact (561) 746-6615

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TRICK-OR-TREAT ON SECOND STREET100PM - 500PM A free spooktacular event for the whole family with bounce houses carnival games face painting yummy Halloween treats and more Parade starts at 400PM Esplanade Park 400 SW 2nd Street 33312 Free (954) 828-5363

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25CROISSANT PARK NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN PARTY400PM - 600PM Family fun activities contests prizes and food will bring mask-popping smiles to everyonersquos faces Croissant Park 245 W Park Drive 33315 Free (954) 828-6154

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION STEP OUT WALK730AM - 1100AM Huizenga Plaza 32 East Las Olas Blvd Contact Chrissy Cohen at (954) 772-8040

THURSDAY OCTOBER 30BASS PARK SPOOKY HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY630PM - 830PM Join us at the spookiest party in town for a chilling night of haunted fun Children ages 5-11 (grades K-5) will enjoy this free event with spooky games craft projects scrumptious food great music and much more Bass Park 2750 NW 19th Street 33311 Free (954) 828-8498

THURSDAY- MONDAY OCTOBER 30 ndash NOVEMBER 3FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW1000AM - 700PM (Prime Time Preview) Thursday October 301000AM - 700PM Friday-Sunday1000AM - 500PM Monday November 3Multiple Locations Transportation between locations available Purchase tickets online at wwwshowmanagementcom or at various box offices on day of event (cash only)

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

18

Ev

En

ts

By Shelley Jukanovich

Bad weather reputation aside the truth about Seattle is that it is one of the most beautiful cities in the Nation-especially in the summer months when precipitation is low When people think of Seattle they tend to think of rain but what they donrsquot realize is that when the clouds have lifted and the rain has subsided a jewel of a city erupts out of the gloom a city that has drawn travelers from afar and that has captured the hearts of its residents

Established in 1851 Seattle was first called New York then New York-Alki finally settling on Seattle-named after a Duwamish Indian Leader named Sealth Nestled between two bodies of water the Puget Sound and Lake Washington and surrounded by two breathtaking mountain ranges the Olympics and the North Cascades Seattlersquos beauty is incomparable Opportunities abound for both the outdoor enthusiast and the more culturally minded

Downtown Seattle offers a wide variety of entertainment including museums art and cultural institutions sporting arenas and a variety of restaurants to please any palette Home to the original Starbucks Coffee Seattle is a coffee-lovers paradise With either a Starbucks or other coffee stand on every corner Seattleites are proudly addicted to the strong rich beverage with its intoxicating aroma Located in the heart of the famous Pike Place Market the first Starbucks can be spotted by the long line of patrons waiting patiently on the sidewalk

Also found at Pike Place is the world-famous fish market where the catch of the day is literally thrown back and forth across the fish stand from employee to employee before landing in its final resting place of brown packaging Just down from the entertaining fish throwing are the most incredible bouquets of flowers at such a reasonable price that shoppers often leave with multiple bouquets in hand

To the South of Pike Place one can view the Seattle Great Wheel located behind the Seattle Aquarium This Ferris wheel was the dream of businessman Hal Griffith and was opened to the public in 2012 Standing 175 feet tall the Great Wheel extends beyond the end of the pier where its gondolas hang over Elliott Bay With a seating capacity of 300 the Seattle Great Wheel is the largest observation wheel on the west coast Also visible from Pike Place is Mount Rainier whose snow-capped peaks awe visitors and Seattleites alike

Just a few short blocks away is Pioneer Square Seattlersquos original downtown This attractive square boasts brick and stone sidewalks and buildings dating

back to the late nineteenth century Pioneer Square is home to the popular Seattle Underground Tour that takes tourists through the original store fronts of Pioneer Square that were destroyed in the great fire of 1889 During the day Pioneer Square is a popular location for internet businesses art galleries book stores restaurants and coffee shops In the evening Pioneer Square comes alive with nightlife and often entertains not only locals but tourists and residents from neighboring cities as well

You canrsquot travel to Seattle without visiting the world-famous Space Needle-built as an eye-catching landmark for the world fair of 1962 Located at the Seattle Center about a mile northwest of Pike Place Market the Space Needle resembles a UFO The 605 foot Space Needle boasts an observation deck that is not for the faint-hearted With inclining windows circling the Space Needle the 360 degree view of the Emerald City is stunning to those who revel in heights For those with a fear of heights the experience can leave you grasping the back wall in a useless effort to avoid the panic of peering over the edge of the observation deck- take it from someone with a severe case of Acrophobia

Seattle Center is also home to the Monorail Center House the Pacific Science Center The Childrenrsquos Museum Experience Music Project the Science Fiction Museum Intiman Playhouse KeyArena McCaw Hall SIFF Cinema the Seattle Repertory Theatre and the International Fountain Year-round Cultural Festivals as well as Live Concerts and Productions keep the Seattle Center filled with life and activity With so many attractions and so much to do it is shocking that Seattle is best known for its rainy weather Seattleites donrsquot mind too much- they would rather keep their Emerald City to themselves

When asked why she loves Seattle local resident Kristin Dorn shares the following ldquoI love Seattle because you can get an amazingly rich and bold cup of coffee in the morning drive an hour or so to a pristine and green mountain for a hike be back for dinner at one of the cities amazing restaurants and still have time to catch a unique performance or show (or get the worldrsquos best coconut pie at one of Tom Douglasrsquo restaurants)rdquo

Along with the best that the water and the mountains have to offer and a diverse cultural experience that will keep you entertained for days Seattle is a destination City However for those of you with Ombrophobia (Fear of Rain) your best bet is to arrange your vacation to include lsquoSummer in Seattlersquo

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

20

Ev

En

ts

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

22

Dir

ecto

ry

SPORTSBASEBALL BASES LOADED14000 square foot state of the art indoor batting and Pitching Facility birthday parties ndash Private parties Full Pro shop Parents lounge ndash Free Wi-Fi 6 baseball amp softball Tunnels all ages and levels Camps Clinic amp instructions 4151 Pine island rd sunrise 33351 Located inside the Pine Plaza just North of oakland Park blvd (954) 616-5408 wwwgobasesloadedcom teamgobasesloadedcom

BASKETBALLWHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL OPEN GYMThe City of Fort Lauderdale in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale sharks wheel chair basketball team is offering ldquoopen gymrdquo for all individuals with disabilities This is a program that gives individuals with disabilities an opportunity to play basketball for free with their peers in a safe and fun environment This program is year round and takes place in Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos gymnasium every Friday from 600-900pm and every sunday from 200-400pm Call Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos administration office at (954) 828-5411 for more information

MVP BASKETBALL ACADEMYages 5-12 and one-on-one training for 13-18 MVP will provide intensive training with your child to help develop and improve their basketball skills This is a 10-week program

FORT LAUDERDALE BASKETBALL COURTSbull BASS PARK 2750 NW 19th street 800am ndash 900pm

(954) 828-8498bull BAYVIEW PARK 4401 bayview Drive 800am ndash 900pm

(954) 828-7275bull CHARLES B BENNESON PARK 1330 sW 33rd Terrace

800am ndash 900pm (954) 828-7275bull FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH PARK 1100 seabreeze blvd

500am ndash 1200am (954) 828-7275bull HOLIDAY PARK 1150 g harold Martin Drive 500am ndash

1100pm Courts are lit from 600pm-1100pm (954) 828-5385 bull JOSEPH C CARTER PARK 1450 W sunrise blvd 500am ndash

1100pm (954) 828-5411 recreation Center (954) 828-5407 bull OSSWALD PARK 2220 NW 21st avenue 600am ndash 900pm

(954) 828-6455 bull RIVERLAND PARK 950 sW 27th ave 830am ndash 800pm

(954) 828 ndash 5320 bull SNYDER PARK 3299 sW 4th avenue 700am ndash 700pm

Parking Weekends and holidays only $1 per hour $5 maximum (954) 828-4341

bull WARFIELD PARK 1000 N andrews avenue 800am ndash 900pm (954) 828-6120

CHEERLEADINGFLORIDA TRIPLE THREAT ALL-STARSCome be a part of the back-to-back National Champions in competitive all-star cheerleading Fully air conditioned building featuring two spring floors tumble track rod floor and trampoline all ages all skill Levels Mention this ad and receive a $5 discount on your first tumbling class (954) 514-7250 wwwFla3threatcom

DIVINGFORT LAUDERDALE DIVE TEAMThe Fort Lauderdale Diving Team is the premiere springboard and platform diving team in Florida We also have a competitive dive team private lessons beginning lessons and visiting divers can come train with us if you are looking for anything to do with diving Fort Lauderdale Dive Team is the right place Director amp head Coach Dave burgering 501 seabreeze boulevard (954) 467-8179 wwwftldiveteamcom

PUBLIC DIVINGsaturday amp sunday 1230pm-200pm Children under the age of 12 permitted with a parent or guardian age 18 or older one-meter and 3-meter springboards only Fort Lauderdale aquatics Complex 501 seabreeze boulevard (954) 828-4580

FENCINGHOLIDAY PARK FENCINGages 8+ sabre and foil fencing are two fast athletic and safe forms of swordsmanship Fencing increases aerobic endurance agility concentration and motor skills The holiday Park fencing program provides a unique experience that carries students from novice to competitive levels Classes are conducted by trained instructors in a controlled friendly and supportive family-oriented atmosphere all equipment included holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 Days saturday amp sunday 1030am ndash Noon Tuesday amp Wednesday 630 ndash 800pm $120month for 2+ classes per week $65month for 1 class per week $20 per single visit (954) 828-5383

FOOTBALLYOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUEThis youth flag football league is designed for boys and girls in grades 2ndash8 who want to play in a flag football league where teamwork and sportsmanship are the key components each participant will receive a uniform and trophy report cards are required Practices begin august 18 with games beginning on september 27 all games will be played on saturdays at Joseph C Carter Park 1450 W sunrise blvd 33311 Fee resident $60 Non-resident $90 Yes $15 Call Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos administration office at (954) 828-5411 for more information

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

23

Dir

ecto

ry

KAIZEN MARTIAL ARTSKaizen MMa instills a never ending improvement mind-set in each student and is dedicated to encouraging students to develop positive behaviors in a fun exciting and challenging environment We promote non-violent conflict resolution while facilitating development of skills and abilities needed to defend themselves Kaizen MMa students develop a greater confidence and self-discipline as they learn how to act and react to the world around them all students children and adult are treated with respect through positive reinforcement and are taught to return the same Call for our current specials (954) 990-8025 1356 se 17th street Ft Lauderdale wwwkaizenmmaftlcom

AIKIDO MARTIAL ARTSwwwholidayparkmartialartscom (954) 562-1093

PARKOURFLORIDA TRIPLE THREAT ALL-STARS PARKOUR TRAININGWe have the most experienced staff and safest program and we were the FirsT in broward County beginner to advanced Parkour Free running Tricking now available at Florida Triple Threat ages 8 and up Friday nights 700-900pm there is a structured class teaching the skills and the art of Parkour Newly added obstacles to simulate the outdoors (954) 514-7250 wwwfla3threatcom

PICKLEBALL PICKLEBALL all ages Free open play on Monday Wednesday and Friday 530-830pm rent the nets and equipment with your driverrsquos license Monday-Friday 1000am - 530pm activity is played on roller hockey rinks holiday Park 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 (954)828-5383

RAQUETBALLFORT LAUDERDALE RAQUETBALL COURTSbull HOLIDAY PARK 1200 g harold Martin Drive 300pm ndash

1100pm Located behind the gym (954) 828-5385 bull JOSEPH C CARTER PARK 1450 W sunrise blvd 500am ndash

1100pm (954) 828-5411 recreation Center (954) 828-5407 bull OSSWALD PARK 2220 NW 21st avenue 600am ndash 900pm (954) 828-6455

SHUFFLEBOARDHOLIDAY PARK1150 g harold Martin Dr 500am ndash 1100pm (954) 828-5385 ossWaLD ParK 2220 NW 21st avenue 600am ndash 900pm (954) 828-6455

FLAG FOOTBALL TODDLER amp KINDERGARTEN GAMESLet the toddlers and kindergarteners play Come out and register your toddlers or kindergarteners for Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos inaugural Flag Football Toddler and Kindergarten games These 5- week sessions are geared toward introducing the game of football to young children ages 3-6 Clinics will be held every Monday and Wednesday The first session starts september 8 and the second session will begin october 20 Fee resident $40 Non-resident $60 Yes $10 Call Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos administration office at (954) 828-5411 for more information

HOLIDAY PARK YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALLages 6-14 Co-ed The purpose is to teach teamwork and sportsmanship while learning the sport of flag football This will be a 9-week program with games on saturdays and practices once a week Monday-Friday registration 623ndash725 Dates 823 - 1018 Practice times are one hour (530 630 and 730pm) games will be between 830am - 430pm on saturday holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 resident Fees early 526-815 $90 Late 816-822 $125 Non-resident early 526-815 $135 Late 816-822 $160 (954) 828-5383

PEE WEE FLAG FOOTBALLour program is designed as an instructional course to flag football for boys and girls ages 4-5 year old The purpose is teaching children the fundamental skills of flag football This is designed to spark the childrsquos interest in flag football while teaching teamwork and sportsmanship This is a 6-week program on Thursday nights each child receives a shirt and trophy registration 714 ndash until filled Dates 821 ndash 109 Thursday 600 - 700pm holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 Fee residents $60 Non-residents $90 (954) 828-5383

GOLFOSSWALD PARK2220 NW 21st avenue 600am ndash 900pm (954) 828-6455

GYMNASTICSCORAL REEF GYMNASTICS amp CHEERCoral reef gymnastics amp Cheer is the premier facility all of our instructors are Usag amp safety Certified Your first class is always Free wwwcoralreefgymnasticscom (954) 430-1530

HOCKEYROLLER HOCKEY RINKSholiday Park 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 500am ndash 1100pm (954) 828-5385

MARTIAL ARTSAMERICAN TOP TEAMDowntown Fort Lauderdale is The 1 Mixed Martial arts Team in the world our 7000 sq ft academy offers classes for the entire Family brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submission grappling Wrestling Muay Thai boxing Womenrsquos Cardio Kickboxing and Fitness classes Teach children ages 3 and up discipline confidence amp bully Prevention beginners to advanced classes Come find the balance in both your physical and mental strengths 582 sW Flagler avenue Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 Call for directions or to schedule a 1 week free trial (954) 638-0860 or (954) 463-0994

KIMLINGrsquoS ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS our 15000 square foot academy offers classes for the entire Family ages 3 and up offering an extensive selection of World Class programs including Karate Kids Teen amp adult Fitness MMa boxing bully Prevention after school Camps Cheerleading amp Much More age specific programs help students of all skill levels reach their full potential through motivational inspiring and action packed classes lead by our professional highly trained staff Classes provide complete martial arts training in a practical tactical and logical self-defense system We enrich peoplersquos lives by teaching life skills through Martial arts and helping each individual grow physically and mentally aDD aDhD amp autistic Children are Welcome Come in and visit our Team at 3550 N andrews avenue oakland Park Fl or call us at (954) 564-3833 to schedule your free trial class

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

24

Dir

ecto

ry SOCCER

CROISSANT PARK YOUTH SOCCER PROGRAMCroissant Parkrsquos youth soccer coed program is based on teaching the fundamentals of soccer while developing motor skills teamwork and sportsmanship it also provides social interaction and exercise Program registration dates 91514-112814 Practices Monday-Friday 6-8pm beginning in December Fees resident $85 Non-resident $12750 Yes $2125 There are eight games that are played on saturdays 9am-noon beginning in January 245 W Park Drive 33315 Volunteer coaches needed For more information please call (954) 828-6154

HOLIDAY PARK YOUTH SOCCERages 4-5 coed amp 6-14 boys and girls divisions The purpose is to teach teamwork and sportsmanship while learning the sport of soccer This will be a 9-week program with games on saturdays and practices once a week Monday-Friday registration will start in september Practice times are one hour (530 630 and 730 pm) games will be between 830 am - 430 pm on saturday holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 (954) 828-5383

SOFTBALLBASES LOADED14000 square foot state of the art indoor batting and Pitching Facility birthday parties ndash Private parties Full Pro shop Parents lounge ndash Free Wi-Fi 6 baseball amp softball Tunnels all ages and levels Camps Clinic amp instructions 4151 Pine island rd sunrise 33351 Located inside the Pine Plaza just North of oakland Park blvd (954) 616-5408 wwwgobasesloadedcom teamgobasesloadedcom

HOLIDAY PARK SOFTBALLBASEBALLages 4-15 season March-May wwwhpsoftballcom

ADULT SOFTBALL SPRING SEASONPlay adult softball at ldquoThe PLaCe To PLaYrdquo - Mills Pond Park Levels offered are recreational intermediate and competitive for men coed (5F5M) and corporate coed (3F7M) teams Mills Pond Park 2201 NW 9th avenue We offer softball sunday through Friday nights with start times at 645 745 845 or 945 pm Fee per team $500 and includes 10 weeks of play with the top 4 teams in each division playing in the playoffs (954) 828-8943

SPORTS BANNERS amp SIGNSGRAPHIC BANNER amp SIGNSNeed a banner or sign for your team or organization With a state of the art ldquogrand Formatrdquo Printing graphic banner amp signs can create Full Color Digital Printing up to 10 Ft Wide graphic banner amp signs can meet a variety of graphic needs in business since 2003 we serve all types of businesses and organizations receive 30 off banners when you mention this ad through December 31 2014 Located at 1330 e Commercial blvd Fort Lauderdale FL 33334 call us at (954) 491-9441 visit our web site wwwgraphicbannercom

SWIMMINGNSU SWIM CLUBThe Nova southeastern University swim Club is a Usa swimming certified program that is now accepting new swimmers ages 18 and under for its competitive swim team swim lessons and summer camp programs available as a cutting-edge club we incorporate the most up-to-date technology to make swimming fun while significantly improving skills and performance (954) 262-7369 wwwnovaedunsuaquaticslthttpwwwnovaedunsuaquaticsgt

BASS PARK POOL2750 NW 19 st (954) 828-8498 wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticsbassbull AQUA ANGELS SWIM TEAM ages 5-18 years recreational

swim Team that will develop stroke technique of advanced swimmer forming of freestyle backstroke breaststroke and butterfly Children must be able to swim 25 yards to join the team Monday-Friday 500pm-700pm aug 18th 2014 - June 3th 2015 No Practice 1126-28 1222-12 323-27 residents $60 Non residents $90 Yes $15

bull RECREATIONAL SWIM go for a swim or lounge poolside our pools are heated and offer a great way to spend time with family and friends an adult must directly accompany children under the age of eight Friday 330 ndash 630 pm saturday 100 - 400pm No school days 100 ndash 400pm 91 1024 320 323-27 65 outside groups Camps must have a reservation prior to visit Please contact pool manager at (954) 828-8498

bull AQUA FITNESS ages 16+ Low intensity water aerobics class focusing on increasing flexibility and range of motion Monday-Thursday 715 - 815am resident $2010 visits $6030 visits Non resident $3010 visits $9030 visits senMil resident $1510 visits $4530 visits sen Mil Non res $2510 visits $7530 visits

CARTER PARK POOLCarter Park Pool 1450 W sunrise blvd (954) 828-5407 wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticscarterbull LAP SWIM ages 16+ great way to stay in shape swimming

increases cardio strengthens muscles increases flexibility and helps with weight loss Tuesday Wednesday amp Thursday 700 ndash 900am resident $3010 visits $7530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits senMil resident $1510 visits $4530 visits sen Mil Non res $2510 visits $7530 visits

bull SWIM FIT ages 16+ Learn to swim while getting fit Class focuses on range of motion flexibility and strengthening muscles and will work on building swimming skills Monday 645 ndash 745pm resident $3010 visits $7530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits senMil resident $1510 visits $4530 visits senMil Non res $2510 visits $7530 visits

bull RECREATIONAL SWIM go for a swim or lounge poolside our pools are heated and offer a great way to spend time with family and friends an adult must directly accompany children under the

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

25

Dir

ecto

ry

and technique instruction for all ages and abilities from novice to world ranked swim Fort Lauderdale is a leading competitive age group senior and Masters swimming program with professional coaches who design careful and rigorous training programs to ensure athletes are able to pursue their competitive swimming dreams Usa swimming Club Team amp Us Masters swimming Club Team

wwwswimfortlauderdalecom (954) 463-0627bull STARFISH 5 - 8 yrs a pre-competitive group designed to introduce

the basics of competitive swimming in a fun learning environment Children should be able to independently swim 25 yds of freestyle and backstroke and have a basic knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly option of 2 or 3 practices weekly Practice options option 1 Monday amp Wednesday 415-500pm saturday 10-11am option 2 Monday amp Wednesday 515-600pm saturday 1000-1100am option 3 Tuesday amp Thursday 415-500pm saturday 1000-1100am option 4 Tuesday amp Thursday 515-600pm saturday 1000-1100am includes introduction to Dry-land Training Monthly Dues $75 annual Usa-s Fee $60 per swimmer annual Team Fee $75 per household

bull RISING STARS 6 - 10 yrs This group is structured to prepare children for competition participation and will continue to develop skills in all four competitive swim strokes swimmers must be able to legally swim at least 25 yds of all four competitive strokes and perform a 100 iM recommend 3 practices per week Practice Times Monday 415-515pm amp 515-615pm Tuesday amp Thursday 415-545pm amp 515-645pm Wednesday 530-630pm saturday 1000-1100am includes Dry-land Training Monthly Dues $85 annual Usa-s Fee $60 per swimmer annual Team Fee $75 per household

bull AGE GROUP YELLOW 9-12 yrs The focus for the swimmers will be to develop amp build increased endurance in training with a continued equal focus on proper stroke work and technique swimmers must be able to legally swim a 200 iM recommend 4 - 5 practices per week Practice Times Monday 415-545pm amp 545-715pm Tuesday amp Thursday 415-600pm amp 530-715pm Wednesday 530-700pm Friday 415-530pm saturday 830-1000am includes Dry-land Training Monthly Dues $100 annual Usa-s Fee $60 per swimmer annual Team Fee $75 per household

bull AGE GROUP WHITE 9 - 12 Years The focus for the swimmers will be to develop amp build increased endurance in training with a continued equal focus on proper stroke work and technique swimmers must be able to legally swim a 200 iM recommend 4 practices per week Practice Times Monday 415-530pm amp 545-700pm Tuesday amp Thursday 415-600pm amp 530-715pm Wednesday 530-645pm Friday 415-530pm saturday 1000-1100am includes Dry-land Training Monthly Dues $100 annual Usa-s Fee $60 per swimmer annual Team Fee $75 per household

bull AGE GROUP BLUE 11 - 14 yrs entrance into age group blue requires a higher level of year-round commitment Continued focus on the aerobic side of workouts with increased intensity and a continuation of developing technique and race skills group goals would be FgC Jo qualifying recommend 5-6 practices per week Practice Times Monday amp Wednesday 430-630pm Tuesday amp Thursday 430-700pm Friday 400-600pm saturday 830 -1100am includes Dry-land Training Monthly Dues $115 annual Usa-s Fee $60 per swimmer annual Team Fee $75 per household

bull SENIOR BRONZE SILVER AND GOLD 14 amp older bronze is the first step to senior level swimming excellent for high school focused swimmers silver requires a higher level commitment in attendance

age of eight saturday amp sunday 100 ndash 400pm No school days 100 ndash 400pm 91 1024 320 323-27 65 resident Fees 8yrs+ $5 per session Non resident Fees 8yrs+ $750 per session session 1 9114-53115 session 2 6115-83115

bull SWIM LESSONS registration begins July 15th american red Cross Certified instructors conduct swim lessons for all ages and abilities session 1 96 ndash 1027 residents $5 session Non-resident $750 session

bull PARENT TODDLER A 6 months - 3 years saturday 945-1015am Monday 430- 500pm Parent accompanies child in water emphasis is placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills

bull LEVEL 1 3-12 years saturdays 900- 930am 1030-1100am Mondays 400- 430pm basic skills include breath control kicking floating and simple stroke techniques are emphasized

bull LEVEL 2 3-12 years saturday 1115-1145am Monday 445-515pm swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull LEVEL 3 4-12 years 30 minute class Monday 530pm swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

CROISSANT PARK POOL245 West Park Drive (954) 828-6156 wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticscroissantbull SWIM LESSONS registration opens July 15th Classes held

Monday ndash Thursday american red Cross Certified instructors conduct swim lessons for all ages and abilities session 1 92 ndash 1026 residents $64 session Non-resident $96 session Yes $16 45 Minute Classes $80 session Non residents $120 session Yes $20

bull PARENT TODDLER A ages 6 months - 3 years 30-minute class sunday 900 ndash 930am Tuesday 600 ndash 630pm Parent accompanies child in water emphasis is placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills

bull LEVEL 1 30 minute class sunday 945 ndash 1015am Tuesday 515 ndash 545pm ages 3-12 years basic skills include breath control kicking floating and simple stroke techniques are emphasized

bull LEVEL 2 30 minute class ages 3-12 years sunday 1030 ndash 1100am Tuesday 645 ndash 715pm swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull LEVEL 3 ages 4-12 years 45 minute class sunday 1115 ndash 1200pm swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull WATER AEROBICS age 16+ high intensity water aerobics class focusing on range of motion flexibility and strengthening muscles Monday Wednesday amp Friday 830-930am saturdays 1000-1100am resident $3010 visits $7530 visits senMil $1510 visits $4530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits sen Mil $2510 visits $7530 visits

bull RECREATIONAL SWIM go for a swim or lounge poolside Croissant Park Pool is heated and offers a great way to spend time with family and friends an adult must directly accompany children under the age of eight saturday amp sunday 100- 400pm No school days 100- 400pm 91 1024 320 323-27 65 resident Fees 8yrs+ $5 per session Non resident Fees 8yrs+ $750 per session session 1 9114-53115 session 2 6115-83115 outside groups Camps must have a reservation prior to visit Please contact pool manager at (954) 828 ndash 6156

bull LAP SWIM ages 16+ great way to stay in shape swimming increases cardio strengthens muscles increases flexibility and helps with weight loss Monday Wednesday and Friday 600-800am saturday amp sunday 730 - 930am resident $3010 visits $7530 visits senMil $1510 visits $4530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits sen Mil $2510 visits $7530 visits

bull HYDRO FITNESS ages 16+ This low impact class focuses on improving flexibility and range of motion it also assists with managing joint and muscle pain Monday Wednesday Friday 1000-1100am resident $3010 visits $7530 visits senMil $1510 visits $4530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits sen Mil $2510 visits $7530 visits

FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATIC COMPLEX501 seabreeze boulevard (954) 828-4580 wwwfortlauderdalegovflacbull SWIM FORT LAUDERDALE (SFTL) swim Fort Lauderdale is a

registered Usa swimming club team (youth) as well as a registered Us Masters swimming club team (adult) providing year round competitive swim programs and is currently accepting new members swim Fort Lauderdale offers high quality professional coaching

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

26

Dir

ecto

ry work ethic amp performance with minimum requirement of FgC state

qualifying times gold requires a special commitment aimed at success on the sectional National amp international level Minimum of (2) sectional times with the goal of making Junior National time standards Practice Times Monday Wednesday amp Friday 415-615pm Tuesday Thursday amp Friday (Thursday gold only) 515-645am Tuesday amp Thursday 345-630pm saturday 700-1000am includes Dry-land Training Monthly Dues bronze ( up to 6x week) $115 silver $125 gold $140 annual Usa-s Fee $60 per swimmer annual Team Fee $75 per household

bull SWIM FORT LAUDERDALE MASTERS ages 18 - 80+ Us Masters swimming club team Program focuses on training amp stroke improvement for competitive swimmers and tri-athletes as well as adults who would like to utilize this type of training for general health and fitness every workout is structured to train swimmers from the novice level to the elite level of competition recommended Minimum skill Level Capable of swimming 200 yards freestyle (front crawl) no speed requirement while exhibiting the basics of the stroke required gear swimsuit amp goggles Practice Times Monday - Friday 600 - 700am Monday - Friday 700 - 800am Monday - Friday 1200 - 100pm Monday - Friday 615 - 715pm saturday 700 - 800am saturday 900 - 1000am Monthly Dues 3 practices per week $75 Unlimited practices $85 saturdays oNLY $25 annual UsMs Fee $42 annual Team Fee $75

bull SWIM LESSONS american red Cross Certified instructors conduct swim lessons for all ages and abilities Monday- Thursday session 4 728 ndash 87 Weekly Classes 68 ndash 731session 1 92 ndash 1027

bull PARENT TODDLER A 6 months - 3 years 30-minute class Monday-Thursday 900am sunday 915am Tuesday 415pm Wednesday 1000am Thursday 415pm saturday 915am Parent accompanies child in water emphasis is placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills

bull PARENT TODDLER B 18 months-3 years 30-minute classes Monday - Thursday 1100am sunday 1045am Monday 500pm Wednesday 1045am Wednesday 330pm saturday 1045am Parent accompanies child in water emphasis on advanced aquatic and safety skills for toddlers introduction to Level i skills

bull LEVEL 1 3-12 years 30 minute class Monday - Thursday 1015am or 1145am sunday 1000am or 1130am Monday 330pm Tuesday 500pm Wednesday 415pm Thursday 330pm saturday 1000am basic skills include breath control kicking

floating and simple stroke techniques are emphasized bull LEVEL 2 3- 12 years 30 minute class Monday - Thursday 900am

or 1045am sunday 930am Monday 415pm Tuesday 330pm Wednesday 500pm Thursday 600pm saturday 930am or 1130am swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull LEVEL 3 4-12 years 45 minute class Monday - Thursday 945am sunday 1015am Tuesday 545pm Thursday 500pm saturday 1015am swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull LEVEL 4 4 years+ 45 minute classes Monday - Thursday 1130am sunday 1015am Monday 500pm Wednesday 545pm saturday 1115am swim test required for registration skills include butterfly and breast stroke and swimming endurance

bull LEVEL 5 5 years+ 45 minute classes saturday 915am swim test required for registration skills include diving open turns breaststroke butterfly and swimming endurance

bull ADULT LEVEL 1 13 years+ 45 minute classes saturday amp sunday 1115am basic swimming skills for adults learning to swim holding breath floating and basic stroke techniques are emphasized

bull ADULT LEVEL 2 13 years+ 45 minute classes sunday 1115am stroke and rotary breathing refinement for intermediate to advanced swimmers

bull ADULT LEVEL 3 13 years+ sunday 915am advanced stroke development and rotary breathing refinement for advanced swimmers

bull ADAPTED LESSONS a specialized program for children and adults with physical andor cognitive challenges Classes are scheduled upon request (954) 828-4581

bull PRIVATE amp SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS individualized swim lesson instruction

bull SUNDAY SHARK CLUB 6 months-6years explore and refine your childrsquos swimming skills in a shaded and heated instructional pool Parent must accompany child in the water Play at your own pace sunday 1200 pm-200pm $5 per class $35 for 10 classes

bull LAP SWIMMING Children under the age of 12 permitted with a parent or guardian age 18 or older Monday-Friday 800am- 400pm amp 615-745pm saturday amp sunday 800am-200pm residents Daily admission adults $4 studentseniorMilitary $3 Non-residents Daily admission adults $5 studentseniorMilitary $4 Discounts available for multi-visit passes

LAUDERDALE MANORS POOL1340 Chateau Park Drive (954) 828- 5412 wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticslauderdale_manorsbull SWIM LESSONS registration opens May 12th american red

Cross Certified instructors conduct swim lessons for all ages and abilities saturday 614 ndash 89 30 Minute Classes residents $64 session Non-resident $96 session Yes $16 45 Minute Classes $80 session Non residents $120 session Yes $20

bull PARENT TODDLER A 6 months - 3 years 30 minute class saturday 1000am Parent accompanies child in water emphasis is placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills

bull LEVEL 1 ages 3-12 years 30 minute class saturday 915pm or 1045 pm basic skills include breath control kicking floating and simple stroke techniques are emphasized

bull LEVEL 2 ages 3-12 years 30-minute class saturday 1000am swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull LEVEL 3 ages 4-12 years 45 minute class saturday 1130am swim test required for registration skills include diving dolphin kick reversing direction and safety skills Continued skill development of freestyle and backstroke

bull ADULT LEVEL 1 ages 13 years + 45 minute class saturday 1130am basic swimming skills for adults learning to swim breath control floating and basic stroke techniques are emphasized

bull SHARKS SWIM TEAM ages 5-18 years recreational swim Team that will develop stroke technique of advanced swimmer forming of freestyle backstroke breaststroke and butterfly Children must be able to swim 25 yards to join the team 616-88 Monday - Thursday Noon-100pm residents $64 Non residents $96 Yes $16

bull RECREATIONAL SWIM go for a swim or lounge poolside Lauderdale Manors Pool is heated and offers a great way to spend time with family and friends an adult must directly accompany children under the age of eight Monday-Friday 200-400pm Friday 330-630pm saturday amp sunday 100 - 400pm No school days 100pm ndash 400pm 91 1024 320 323-27 65 outside groups Camps must have a reservation prior to visit Please contact pool manager at (954) 828-6156

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

27

Dir

ecto

ry

CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE TENNIS FACILITIESbass ParK 2750 NW 19th street hard Courts (1) open to the Public 800am ndash 900pm (954) 828-8498bull BAYVIEW PARK 4400 bayview Drive Lighted hard Courts (2)

open to the Public 800am ndash 900pm (954) 828-7275 bull BENNESON PARK 1400 sW 33 Terrace hard Courts (3) open

to the Public 800am ndash 900pm (954) 828-7275bull GEORGE ENGLISH TENNIS CENTER 1101 bayview Drive

33304 (954) 828-6420 open to the public from 800am ndash 900pm 7 Lighted hard Courts individual junior and family memberships Private and group lessons ball machine rental Fall-Winter Program sessions i) 98-101814 ii) 1027-121314 iii) 15-21415 iV) 223-41115 V) 420-51615

- Toddler Quick Start Tennis ages 3-5 saturday 830-900am refines basic motor skills and develops handeye coordination in a playful social environment

- Junior Clinic Tuesdays amp Thursdays beginners 245-345pm have fun learning basic strokes footwork and sportsmanship intermediate and advanced 400-500pm improve proper technique and footwork through drills and games

- Junior Match Play saturdays 1100am - 1230pm emphasis on combining strokes tactics and strategy in informal match play

- Adult Intermediate Clinic Sessions Fridays 930-1030am increase confidence while improving basic skills stroke techniques and eye-hand coordination through drills and games

- Early Bird Doubles Mondays Wednesdays Fridays amp saturdays 730-900am Join players and meet new people in an informal setting

- Junior Holiday amp Summer Camps a great fun way to spend vacations

- Tennis Birthday Parties serve up a fun time with one hour of professional tennis instruction and an hour use of our Community recreation room

- HARDY PARK 25 sW 9th street hard Courts (4) Pickle ball lines on (1) court open to the Public 800am ndash 900pm (954) 828-7275

bull JIMMY EVERT TENNIS CENTER 701 Ne 12th avenue 33304 (954) 828-5378 The Cityrsquos premier tennis facility with 18 lighted clay courts and three hard courts open to the public Monday-Friday 745am - 900pm saturday amp sunday 745 am - 600 pm Call for holidays Player lounge pro shop private and group lessons ball machine rental and racquet stringing individual junior and family memberships Fall-Winter Program sessions i) 98-101814 ii) 1027-121314 iii) 15-21415 iV) 223-41115 V) 420-51615

- Junior Clinic Mondays amp Wednesdays beginners 330-430 pm Fun learning basic strokes footwork and sportsmanship intermediate 430-530 pm improve proper technique and footwork through drills and games

- Adult Cardio Clinic intermediate Mondays 600-700 pm a fun way to get your heart pumping and improve stamina

- NewAdvanced Beginner Adult Clinic Mondays amp Wednesdays 700-800 pm Learn and practice basic positioning

RIVERLAND PARK POOL950 sW 27th avenue (954) 828-5322 wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticsriverlandbull SWIM LESSONS american red Cross Certified instructors conduct

swim lessons for all ages and abilities Monday ndash Thursday session 4 728 ndash 87 saturday 614 ndash 89 session 1 94 ndash 1025 30 Minute Classes residents $64 session Non-resident $96 session Yes $16 45 Minute Classes $80 session Non residents $120 session Yes $20

bull PARENT TODDLER A 6 months - 3 years 30 minute class Monday- Thursday 515pm saturday or sunday 1000am Parent accompanies child in water emphasis is placed on teaching both child and parent basic aquatic and safety skills

bull LEVEL 1 ages 3-12 years 30 minute class Monday - Thursday 515pm or 645pm saturday 915am or 1045am Wednesday 500pm sunday 1045 am basic skills include breath control kicking floating and simple stroke techniques are emphasized

bull LEVEL 2 ages 3-12 years 30-min class Monday - Thursday 430pm or 600pm saturday or sunday 1000am Wednesday 545pm swim test required for registration skills include orientation to deep water arm strokes with kicking on front and back turning over and basic safety skills

bull LEVEL 3 ages 4-12 years 45 minute class Monday - Thursday 600pm saturday or sunday 1130am Wednesday 400pm swim test required for registration skills include diving dolphin kick reversing direction and safety skills Continued skill development of freestyle and backstroke

bull ADULT LEVEL 1 ages 13 years + 45 minute class Monday - Thursday 645pm saturday or sunday 1130am Wednesday 630pm basic swimming skills for adults learning to swim breath control floating and basic stroke techniques are emphasized

bull BARRACUDAS SWIM TEAM 5-18 years recreational swim Team that will develop stroke technique of advanced swimmer forming of freestyle backstroke breaststroke and butterfly Children must be able to swim 25 yards to join the team 616-88 Monday - Thursday 400 - 500pm residents $64 Non residents $96 Yes $16

bull LAP SWIM 16+ great way to stay in shape swimming increases cardio strengthens muscles increases flexibility and helps with weight loss Tuesday Thursday amp saturday 900 - 1000am resident $3010 visits $7530 visits senMil $1510 visits $4530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits sen Mil $2510 visits $7530 visits

bull RECREATIONAL SWIM go for a swim or lounge poolside riverland Park pool is heated and offers a great way to spend time with family and friends an adult must directly accompany children under the age of eight Monday - Friday 200-400pm 330 - 630pm saturday amp sunday 100 - 400pm No school days 100 - 400pm 91 1024 320 323-27 65 outside groups Camps must have a reservation prior to visit Please contact pool manager at (954) 828 - 6156 resident Fees 8yrs+ $5 per session Non resident Fees 8yrs+ $750 per session session 1 9114-53115 session 2 6115-83115 session 2 12113-53114 session 3 6114-83114

bull WATER AEROBICS 16 + high intensity water aerobics class focusing on range of motion flexibility and strengthening muscles Tuesday Thursday amp saturday 1000-1100am Monday amp Thursday 645-745pm resident $3010 visits $7530 visits senMil $1510 visits $4530 visits Non resident $4510 visits $1125030 visits sen Mil $2510 visits $7530 visits

SUNRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL POOL1750 Ne 14th st Fort Lauderdale (954) 588-6371bull LAP SWIM Monday - Friday 500 - 700pm Fees 14 and under

$2 15 and older $3 1 month $35 1 month family pass $55 20 visit pass $45

bull MASTERS SWIM TEAM $60 per month additional fees applybull PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Five (5) 30-minute swim lessons $250

TENNISPOMPANO BEACH TENNIS CENTER Join the Pompano beach Tennis Center for their after school Tennis and study hall Program for boys and girls ages 4-13 Monday through Thursday 3-6pm Pick up locations are McNab elementary saint Colemanrsquos Cypress elementary Christ Church school Westminster academy The Pink Church somerset and more to come Price is $75WeeK and includes homework help tennis instruction and snacks and drinks You can also drop off your kids if we donrsquot pick up at your school Location is 920 Ne 18 ave Pompano beach FL 33060 Misposacomcastnet or call (954) 786-4115

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

28

Dir

ecto

ry and grips proper fundamental strokes and footwork

- Adult Intermediate Clinic Wednesdays 600-700 pm increase confidence while improving basic skills stroke techniques and eye-hand coordination through drills and games

- Adult Drop-In Round Robin Fridays 700-900 pm amp sundays 200-400 pm a fun informal way to play and meet new people

bull JOSEPH C CARTER PARK 1450 W sunrise blvd hard Courts (4) Pickle ball lines on (2) Courts open to the Public 7am - 9pm (954) 828-5411 recreation Center (954) 828-5407

bull OSSWALD PARK 2220 NW 21st avenue hard Courts (2) open to the Public 6am - 8pm (954) 828-6455

bull RIVERSIDE PARK 555 sW 11th avenue hard Courts (2) open to the Public 8am - 9pm (954) 468-1553

VOLLEYBALLHOLIDAY PARK CO-ED YOUTH VOLLEY BALLages 9-15 This program is designed for 9-15 year old boys and girls The purpose is to teach teamwork and sportsmanship while learning the sport of volleyball This will be an 8-week program with games on saturdays and practices once a week registration 616-82 Dates 823-1011 saturday 9 am ndash 12 pm holiday Park gymnasium 1200 g harold Martin Dr 33304 residents early registration prior to 721 $90 after 721 $125 Non-residents early registration prior to 721 $135 after 721 $160 (954)828-5383

FORT LAUDERDALE VOLLEYBALL COURTSbull FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH PARK 1100 seabreeze blvd

5am ndashMidnight (954) 828-7275bull HOLIDAY PARK 1150 g harold Martin Drive 5am - 11pm

(954) 828-5385 bull OSSWALD PARK 2220 NW 21st avenue 6am - 9pm (954) 828-6455 bull RIVERLAND PARK 950 sW 27th avenue 830am-8pm (954) 828-5320bull SNYDER PARK 3299 sW 4th avenue 7am - 7pm Parking

Weekends and holidays only $1 per hour $5 maximum (954) 828-4341

WATERSKIING amp WAKEBOARDINGWATER-SKIING amp WAKEBOARDING LESSONSWaterski amp Wakeboard lessons and rides at Cb smith Park beautiful private fresh water lake Malibu ski boat with tower amp training boom slalom Kneeboard tube rides birthday parties camp field tips surfing etc all equipment supplied open year round Call Mike for appt amp information at (954) 292-3953 wwwbrowardskicom

YOGATHE ART OF YOGA BY MARK ROBERTS YOGAages 14+ Unique blend of Yoga styles amp instituted Mark roberts with over 30 years of experience beginners amp intermediate Levels Monday-Thursday 1045am-1215pm Wednesday amp Friday 830-10pm $16 per class for 14-55 $14 per class 55+ (954) 776-3740

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVE ADULTS amp SENIOR ACTIVITIESAMERICAN TOP TEAMDowntown Fort Lauderdale is The 1 Mixed Martial arts Team in the world our 7000 sq ft academy offers classes for the entire Family brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submission grappling Wrestling Muay Thai boxing Womenrsquos Cardio Kickboxing and Fitness classes Teach children ages 3 and up discipline confidence amp bully Prevention beginners to advanced classes Come find the balance in both your physical and mental strengths Located at 582 sW Flagler avenue Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 Call for directions or to schedule a 1 week free trial (954) 638-0860 or (954)463-0994

ASTRID AUDET ACADEMY OF BALLET amp MORE The academy offers a wide range of classes from toddler through adult Classes include ballet pointe tap jazz hip hop contemporary lyrical acrotumbling boys break dance modern dance musical theatre creative movementpre-ballet ballroom booty barre and zumba our mission statement is to provide quality dance training for the recreational as well as serious student in a positive caring and constructive environment We strive to do all we do with integrity excellence passion and compassion Please visit our website at wwwaaaballetcom email us at aaacademyofballetgmailcom or call (954) 491-8418 for more information about Fall registration

JOE PICASSOSrsquo ARTISTIC EXPERIENCEDo something different tonight Joe Picassorsquos is an interactive studio where you are the artist bring in your favorite adult beverage and call your friends to enjoy pottery painting clay hand-building creating your own mosaic masterpiece or take a class throwing on the wheel glass fusing or painting a canvas Joe Picassorsquos makes a unique date night or girlsrsquo night out 1495 N Federal highway (Us1) Ft Lauderdale 33304 wwwjoepicassoscom (954) 462-2551

ADULT FITNESSall about the Core Fitness class is on Tuesday amp Thursday mornings 81814ndash52815 at the Croissant Park Community Center 245 W Park Drive 33315 This fitness program uses a stability ball for core conditioning to get that hard to tone mid-section weights for strengthening and classic exercises to create a class full of benefits which include flexibility and muscle tone This is a low impact class with vitalizing body sculpting results Fees resident $70 for a 10-punch pass Non-resident $100 for a 10-punch pass For more information please call (954) 828-6154

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

29

Dir

ecto

ry

PILATESThis is a complete physical fitness discipline centered on total body conditioning Pilates allows one to build a lean strong balanced body strengthen abdominals lengthen the spine enhance mental focus develop flexibility improve posture and create better balance beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year round program registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$ 90 non-residents Tuesday amp Thursday 1000 - 1130am (954) 828-4610

PING PONGDid you ever think that you could have so much fun get a great workout and improve your ldquobrain powerrdquo too Ping Pong can do all this and more it is among the most popular recreational sports around This activity works to improve your hand-eye coordination uses the upper and lower body enhances speed and strengthens your legs arms and shoulders it also causes you to use many areas of your brain while playing Ping Pong encourages you to focus while providing a great social outlet Lightweight sneakers are require adults beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year round program Dates september ndash June Monday amp Wednesday 830am - 11am Thursday 1230pm - 3pm June ndash august Monday 1230 ndash 300pm Tuesday 530 - 730pm amp Wednesday 830 - 11am Free (954) 828-4610

STRENGTH amp FLEXIBILITY strength amp Flexibility improves your flexibility balance and coordination while you strengthen your abdominals back hips and thighs Monday Wednesday Friday 900-1000am Year round program $7 res$8 non-residents 10 visit pass $60 res$70 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 ndash 4610

SENIOR STRENGTHENING This class uses safe and effective easy to follow movements that are designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular movement hand-held weights and elastic tubing are used to improve muscular strength and increase range of movement and flexibility all with the support of a chair Friday 1215pm ndash 115pm Year round program $7 res$8 non-residents 10 visit pass $60 res$70 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 ndash 4610

TAI CHIUses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress and improve health beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year round Program Fees $9 res$10 non-res 10 visit pass $80 res$90 non-res Mondays 600-700pm (954) 828-4610

TAI- CHI FOR SENIORSadults exercise your body and mind Learn the relaxing and cleansing techniques that have been practiced in the orient for thousands of years Tai-Chi is a great low impact workout Thursdays 900-1030am holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 Fees residents $5 per visit or $25 for a 5-visit pass Non- residents $750 per visit or $3750 for a 5-visit pass (954) 828-5383

BALLROOM DANCEages 50+ Come learn all the timeless dances styles including the Fox Trot swing Tango rumba Waltz and many more registration is ongoing Monday amp Thursday 630-800pm holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 Fees residents $750 per visit or $60 for a 10-visit pass Non- residents $1125 per visit or $9000 for a 10-visit pass (954) 828-5383

BINGO AT THE BEACHa wonderful way for friends to engage in a great social atmosphere beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd avenue $2 per game Year round program Fridays 1100am- 200pm (954) 828-4610

BOCCIA Looking for a new adaptive sport boccia is an adaptive version of bocce ball suitable for adults with mobility impairments Tuesdays 1100am - 130pm 107-1028 114-122 $20 residents per session amp $30 Non-residents per session beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828- 4610

BODY SCULPTING This is a fun exercise combing cardiovascular conditioning with strength training using weights and music Monday Wednesday Friday 900 -1000am Year round program $7 res$8 non-residents 10 visit pass $60 res$70 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 - 4610

CHAIR YOGAChair Yoga includes gentle stretching strengthening and relaxing the body Chair Yoga has the benefits of a regular hatha Yoga class from the comfort of a chair This class is perfect for those with mobility limitations or time constraints beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year round program $7 res$8 non-residents 10 visit pass $60 res$70 non-residents Mondays amp Wednesdays 1215 - 115pm (954) 828-4610

FEATURE FILMFree every Tuesday you have the opportunity to view the film of the week beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave september - May Tuesdays 10am-12pm (954) 828-4610

KEENAGERSThis Lively group of retirees meet weekly for trips games parties and just good old-fashioned fun Donrsquot spend your golden years at home alone bass Park 2750 NW 19th street 33311 Fees resident $25 Non-resident $45 (954)828-8498

LIVE FOR LINE DANCING have you gone to parties or wedding receptions and felt like you couldnrsquot dance because you didnrsquot know the steps Well this is your chance to learn This class will teach you classic line dances like the ldquoelectric sliderdquo and new ones like the ldquoWobblerdquo 10 week sessions year round Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays Classes held at Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos social Center 1450 W sunrise blvd Fort Lauderdale 33311

MAH JONGG PLAYa Chinese tiles game will enhance your skills of strategy intelligence and calculations beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Fees $2 res$3 non-res 10 play pass- $20 resident$ 30 non-resident september - May Wednesdays 100 ndash 400pm (954) 828-4610

PARTY BRIDGEour Party bridge play will help you stay sharp make friends and have fun our experienced volunteer will organize this non-competitive popular card game No partner is needed just sign in at the front desk each week beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd avenue Fees $200 res$300 non res 10 play pass- $20 resident$ 30 non-resident Thursdays 1230-330pm (954) 828-4610

PICKLEBALL all ages Free open play on Monday Wednesday and Friday rent the nets and equipment with your driverrsquos license Monday-Friday 1000am - 530pm Monday Wednesday Friday 530-830 pm activity is played roller hockey rinks holiday Park 1150 g harold Martin Dr (954)828-5383

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

30

Dir

ecto

ry YIN YOGA

it is the balancing practice for the other styles of yoga in this style of yoga the focus is more on the deep layers of connective tissues Most poses focus on the hips pelvis and lower spine This is a very restorative way to stretch without involving so much of the muscle so we relax instead of contracting or extending deeply and just allow the stretch to happen by holding the yin pose everybody can benefit immensely from this practice no matter what level of practice age or physical condition The evening is the ideal time of the day for this practice as after class you leave with a sense of calmness and relaxation that allows you to have a deep soothing peaceful night sleep Tuesdays 630-800pm registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$ 90 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 ndash 4610

YMCA SENIOR FITNESSFor active older adults interested in increasing their heart health muscle strength flexibility and balance Classes are taught by nationally certified fitness instructors who have additional training in working with older adults Classes begin september 3rd and run throughout the year Monday 1000am Zumba gold Wednesday 1000am senior strength Friday 1000am senior strength Fee $6 a class or $40 for 10-class pass (Participants can pay the YMCa instructor directly prior to each class) holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Drive Fort Lauderdale ages 55 amp up

YOGAsystematically works through the entire body to strengthen and increase flexibility while bringing harmony and balance to mind body and spirit This class consists of seated lying down and standing postures that include techniques in ldquocontrol of breathrdquo meditation and visualizations beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year round program registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$ 90 non-residents open registration Monday Wednesday Friday amp saturday 1030am - 12pm Wednesdays 630 ndash 800pm (954) 828-4610

ZUMBA HOLIDAY PARKZumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and intense combinations that are fun and easy way to get in shape Zumba is not only great for the body but it is also great for the mind The Latin infused up-tempo music is the key to Zumba training saturdays 900 ndash 1000am open registration holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 Fees $7 per visit or $35 for a 5-visit pass (954) 828-5383

ZUMBA TONING When it comes to body sculpting Zumba Toning raises the bar Learn how to use lightweight maraca-like toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone in all target zones including arms abs and thighs Zumba Toning is the perfect way to sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast Tuesday 1215 ndash 115pm Year round program registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$90 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 ndash 4610

AFTERSCHOOL amp DAY OFF PROGRAMSIGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME amp MUSEUMKids have the day off of school and want to go fishing No problem we offer day camps over broward County school Closure Days including summer Camp Campers will catch largemouth bass peacock bass gar and mayan cichlids in our front ponds try their luck at virtual fishing and take part in different fishing and marine science activities We also offer 10 weeks of summer fishing camp with field trips free fishing rod and reel and t-shirt included with weekly registrations available for children ages 7-13 For more information please visit wwwigfaorg or call (954) 924-4309

POMPANO BEACH TENNIS CENTER Join the Pompano beach Tennis Center for their after school Tennis and study hall Program for boys and girls ages 4-13 Monday through Thursday 3-6pm Pick up locations are McNab elementary saint Colemanrsquos Cypress elementary Christ Church school Westminster academy The Pink Church somerset and more to come Price is $75WeeK and includes homework help tennis instruction and snacks and drinks You can also drop off your kids if we donrsquot pick up at your school Location is 920 Ne 18 ave Pompano beach FL 33060 Misposacomcastnet or call (954) 786-4115

KIMLINGrsquoS AFTER SCHOOL CARE amp ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Looking for an aWesoMe after school Program boTh you and your kids will benefit from enroll your child at Kimlingrsquos academy afterschool program and watch them develop the Life skills of confidence respect and discipline while physically growing stronger and healthier with improved motor skills and coordination give them the Kimlingrsquos academy edge We provide an aFForDabLe program that is FUN For KiDs while keeping them saFe We pick up our students from school making this the most convenient and best after school program in town We also offer camp from 730 aM to 630 PM without a late pick up charge on most days when there is no school aDD aDhD amp autistic Children are Welcome Come in and visit our Team at 3550 N andrews avenue oakland Park Fl or call us at (954) 564-3833 to schedule a tour

KAIZEN MMAKaizen MMa offers a pick up after Care program that will strengthen your childrsquos scholastic as well as their mental and physical skills our program is centered on the basic philosophy of Kaizen Constant and Never ending improvement in our after school program your child will explore the principles of Perseverance Discipline integrity respect honor Control gratitude and Confidence Let us guide your child through the life skills that will help them excel in both their academic and personal pursuits 1356 se 17th street Ft Lauderdale wwwKaizenmmaftlcom (954) 990-8025

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

30

Dir

ecto

ry YIN YOGA

it is the balancing practice for the other styles of yoga in this style of yoga the focus is more on the deep layers of connective tissues Most poses focus on the hips pelvis and lower spine This is a very restorative way to stretch without involving so much of the muscle so we relax instead of contracting or extending deeply and just allow the stretch to happen by holding the yin pose everybody can benefit immensely from this practice no matter what level of practice age or physical condition The evening is the ideal time of the day for this practice as after class you leave with a sense of calmness and relaxation that allows you to have a deep soothing peaceful night sleep Tuesdays 630-800pm registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$ 90 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 ndash 4610

YMCA SENIOR FITNESSFor active older adults interested in increasing their heart health muscle strength flexibility and balance Classes are taught by nationally certified fitness instructors who have additional training in working with older adults Classes begin september 3rd and run throughout the year Monday 1000am Zumba gold Wednesday 1000am senior strength Friday 1000am senior strength Fee $6 a class or $40 for 10-class pass (Participants can pay the YMCa instructor directly prior to each class) holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Drive Fort Lauderdale ages 55 amp up

YOGAsystematically works through the entire body to strengthen and increase flexibility while bringing harmony and balance to mind body and spirit This class consists of seated lying down and standing postures that include techniques in ldquocontrol of breathrdquo meditation and visualizations beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year round program registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$ 90 non-residents open registration Monday Wednesday Friday amp saturday 1030am - 12pm Wednesdays 630 ndash 800pm (954) 828-4610

ZUMBA HOLIDAY PARKZumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and intense combinations that are fun and easy way to get in shape Zumba is not only great for the body but it is also great for the mind The Latin infused up-tempo music is the key to Zumba training saturdays 900 ndash 1000am open registration holiday Park social Center 1150 g harold Martin Dr 33304 Fees $7 per visit or $35 for a 5-visit pass (954) 828-5383

ZUMBA TONING When it comes to body sculpting Zumba Toning raises the bar Learn how to use lightweight maraca-like toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone in all target zones including arms abs and thighs Zumba Toning is the perfect way to sculpt your body naturally while having a total blast Tuesday 1215 ndash 115pm Year round program registration fees $9 res$10 non-residents 10 visit pass $80 res$90 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828 ndash 4610

AFTERSCHOOL amp DAY OFF PROGRAMSIGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME amp MUSEUMKids have the day off of school and want to go fishing No problem we offer day camps over broward County school Closure Days including summer Camp Campers will catch largemouth bass peacock bass gar and mayan cichlids in our front ponds try their luck at virtual fishing and take part in different fishing and marine science activities We also offer 10 weeks of summer fishing camp with field trips free fishing rod and reel and t-shirt included with weekly registrations available for children ages 7-13 For more information please visit wwwigfaorg or call (954) 924-4309

POMPANO BEACH TENNIS CENTER Join the Pompano beach Tennis Center for their after school Tennis and study hall Program for boys and girls ages 4-13 Monday through Thursday 3-6pm Pick up locations are McNab elementary saint Colemanrsquos Cypress elementary Christ Church school Westminster academy The Pink Church somerset and more to come Price is $75WeeK and includes homework help tennis instruction and snacks and drinks You can also drop off your kids if we donrsquot pick up at your school Location is 920 Ne 18 ave Pompano beach FL 33060 Misposacomcastnet or call (954) 786-4115

KIMLINGrsquoS AFTER SCHOOL CARE amp ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Looking for an aWesoMe after school Program boTh you and your kids will benefit from enroll your child at Kimlingrsquos academy afterschool program and watch them develop the Life skills of confidence respect and discipline while physically growing stronger and healthier with improved motor skills and coordination give them the Kimlingrsquos academy edge We provide an aFForDabLe program that is FUN For KiDs while keeping them saFe We pick up our students from school making this the most convenient and best after school program in town We also offer camp from 730 aM to 630 PM without a late pick up charge on most days when there is no school aDD aDhD amp autistic Children are Welcome Come in and visit our Team at 3550 N andrews avenue oakland Park Fl or call us at (954) 564-3833 to schedule a tour

KAIZEN MMAKaizen MMa offers a pick up after Care program that will strengthen your childrsquos scholastic as well as their mental and physical skills our program is centered on the basic philosophy of Kaizen Constant and Never ending improvement in our after school program your child will explore the principles of Perseverance Discipline integrity respect honor Control gratitude and Confidence Let us guide your child through the life skills that will help them excel in both their academic and personal pursuits 1356 se 17th street Ft Lauderdale wwwKaizenmmaftlcom (954) 990-8025

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

31

Dir

ecto

ry

A1A BEACH ACTIVITY CENTERCome to beach Place for all your rental and tour needs near Fort Lauderdale beach Jet ski Parasail snorkel Tours banana boat rides Deep sea Fishing boat rentals sunset Dinner Cruises splash-sail-snorkel 17 s Fort Lauderdale beach blvd (954) 440-4562

R-C SPEEDWAYCome join the fun at our on- and off-road tracks radio-controlled racing every saturday night starting at 7pm $10member $15non-member Practice on Wednesday nights starting at 5pm $5 for everyone roar sanctioned wwwbcrcsorg

AFRICAN-AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY amp CULTURAL CENTER 60000 sq ft jewel only third of its kind in the Us a main library and a unique childrenrsquos library with more black history books and books written by blacks than any other facility in the country The auditorium and exhibit areas provide opportunities to exchange ideas and cultural values as well as promote an understanding and appreciation of the contributions of persons of african descent Monday amp Wednesday 12pm-8pm all other days including sunday are 10am to 6pm 2650 NW 6th st 33311 (954) 357-6262

BIRTHDAYSBASES LOADED bases Loaded birthday Parties include 2 hour use of party room 3 pizzas drinks amp each child receives a t-shirt Many different options available Call for details Mention this ad for specials teamgobasesloadedcom (954) 616-5408

AMERICAN TOP TEAMmdashDOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE The 1 Mixed Martial arts Team in the world have a fun filled Martial arts themed birthday party in one of our spacious party rooms our staff of Martial arts experts will take the kids through the paces introducing them to a world of exciting tricks and tumbling exercises Kids will train alongside nationally and internationally recognized Mixed Martial arts champions Call today to schedule a tour or reserve your party space (954) 638-0860 or (954) 463-0994

FLORIDA TRIPLE THREAT ALL-STARS Competitive Cheer and Dance Facility Come build a Pyramid for your next birthday Party a human Pyramid that is enjoy a 2-hour private party on a sunday with all your friends ages 4 and up You can tumble on the spring floor and tumble trak and bounce on the trampoline Prices are only $15 per child (954) 514-7250 wwwFla3threatcom

ROCKSTAR RECORDING STUDIO PARTIESroCKsTar is south Floridarsquos CooLesT ParTY eVer record a CD with friends and family in a reaL recording studio Jam on drums electric guitars and keyboards Party includes a 3-song recording session fun photo shoot black light dance party and more every guest will take home a CD of the session Limousines are also available Call for details (954)776-2276 548 Ne 42nd st Ft Lauderdale FL 33334 wwwrecordingstudiopartiescom

FIT KIDZ CLUBages 5 ndash 11 grades K ndash 5 The Fit Kidz Club is a licensed after-school program that provides children the opportunity to exercise play and build their self-esteem in a safe fun and nurturing environment Monday - Friday from 200-600pm session i august 18 ndash December 19 2014 session ii January 15 ndash June 16 2015 Fee per session residents $200 Non residents $800 Yes $50 six convenient locations bass Park (954) 828-8498 Carter Park (954) 828-5411 Lauderdale Manors Park (954) 828-5412 osswald Park (954) 828-6455 riverland Park (954) 828-5320 Warfield (954) 828-6120

ARTCREATIVE FUN AT JOE PICASSOrsquoSan all ages artistic experience Joe Picassorsquos is an interactive studio where you are the artist You can enjoy pottery painting clay hand-building throwing on the wheel glass fusing and creating your own mosaic masterpiece Joersquos also has a special room for art workshops and your own private parties 495 N Federal highway (Us1) 33304 wwwjoepicassoscom (954) 462-2551

ATTRACTIONS amp THEME PARKSNSU MUSEUM OF ART FORT LAUDERDALEone east Las olas boulevard The Museum is a premier destination for exciting exhibitions and programs that encompass all facets of civilizationrsquos rich history open 1100am ndash 500pm Thursday until 800pm sunday noon ndash 500pm Closed Mondays Free docent tours Thursday at 200pm and saturday at 330pm Delightful Museum cafeacute offers daily specials information at wwwmoaflorg or 954-525-5500

FORT LAUDERDALE DUCK TOURSamphibious duck tours the eye opening tour lasts 1frac12 hours and is narrated by entertaining tour guides Cruise both land and sea including the landmark Fort Lauderdale strip 17 s Fort Lauderdale beach blvd 33316 (954) 761-4002

EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK AIRBOAT TOURS21940 griffin rd Fort Lauderdale FL 33332 (954) 434-8111

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERISTYrsquoS MUSEUM OF ART FORT LAUDERDALELocated at one east Las olas boulevard at the corner of andrews avenue in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale wwwmoaflorg (954) 525-5500

BONNET HOUSE MUSEUM amp GARDENSiMages aND iMPressioNs oF The boNNeT hoUseNovice or experienced art students will find inspiration at bonnet house Museum The creativity of the bartlett family makes this home truly unique Throughout the main house you will see murals on the ceilings faux marble on the walls and floors on the estate grounds students will become acquainted with the ecology history design and preservation of this unique thirty-five acres in conclusion students will have the opportunity of creating their own artwork with the help of one of bonnet house Fine art Teachers Follow up sessions can be provided Cost $800 per student ($100 for follow-up visits) Program Length 2 hours 900 N birch road Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 wwwbonnethouseorg (954) 563-5393 X 137

FORT LAUDERDALE ANTIQUE CAR MUSEUMThe Ft Lauderdale antique Car Museum inc was established as a non-profit foundation for education (501C3) to ensure the preservation of the history of the Packard Motor Co and to show the progress and development of skills in american engineering 1527 Packard avenue (sW 1st avenue) Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 wwwantiquecarmuseumorg (954) 779-7300

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

32

Dir

ecto

ry (BIRTHDAYS CONT)

BRIGHT amp SMART - ROBOTICS amp CODING BIRTHDAY PARTIESrobotics birthday Parties are sensational They are fun educational memorable and unique experience that will engage your child and hisher friends This perfect party activity will bring the excitement of creating something with their hands the thrill of seeing their imagination come to life and the satisfaction of being successful with their creation We offer 90 minute in-home robotics birthday parties supplying all of the material and equipment needed so each child is able to take a hands-on role in building a birthday robot (954) 816-3346 infobrightandsmartcomwwwbrightandsmartcom Facebook wwwfacebookcombrightandsmart

JOE PICASSOrsquoSa unique and creative atmosphere Joersquos Picassorsquos offers a variety of artistic party packages for kids Ceramics canvas painting clay sculpting and mosaics and more at Joe Picassorsquos kids are the artists and each party guest gets to keep their work of art when itrsquos finished 1495 N Federal highway (Us1) Ft Lauderdale 33304 wwwjoepicassoscom (954) 462-2551

CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE BIRTHDAY POOL PARTIESCelebrate you next bash at one of our many pools in Fort Lauderdale Children and guests can swim under the supervision of a lifeguard to monitor pool safety bull CARTER PARK POOL 1450 W sunrise blvd (954)828-5407

wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticscarter bull CROISSANT PARK POOL 245 West Park Drive (954) 828-6156

wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticscroissant bull FORT LAUDERDALE AQUATIC COMPLEX 501 seabreeze

boulevard (954)828-4580 wwwfortlauderdalegovflac bull RIVERLAND PARK POOL 950 sW 27th avenue (954) 828-5322

wwwfortlauderdalegovaquaticsriverland

CHESSBROWARD CHESS CLUB909 N Federal hwy Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 (954) 530-6674

CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTNOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITYrsquoS MAILMAN SEGAL CENTERLocated in the Jim amp Jan Moran Family Center Village 3301 College ave Davie programs include the Family Center infant amp Toddler Program and Family Center Preschool also The baudhuin Preschool and The academy for children dealing with autism and related disorders For more information please call (954) 262-6918 or visit wwwnovaeduhumandevelopment

DANCEASTRID AUDET ACADEMY OF BALLET amp MORE The academy offers a wide range of classes from toddler through adult Classes include ballet pointe tap jazz hip hop contemporary lyrical acrotumbling boys break dance modern dance musical theatre creative movementpre-ballet ballroom booty barre and zumba our mission statement is to provide quality dance training for the recreational as well as serious student in a positive caring and constructive environment We strive to do all we do with integrity excellence passion and compassion Please visit our website at wwwaaaballetcom email us at aaacademyofballetgmailcom or call (954) 491-8418 for more information about Fall registration 6135 N Federal hwy 33308

CORAL REEF GYMNASTICS amp CHEERour rates start at $237 per month which includes your classes pick up and care from 2-6pm extended care is available for an additional fee We offer camp when schools are closed wwwcoralreefgymnasticscom (954) 430-1530

FISHING amp BOATINGIGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME amp MUSEAUMThe igFa Fishing hall of Fame amp Museum is the place to bring the whole family for a day of fishing fun instructional clinics and fishing fun days are now available to the public throughout the year great for novice anglers of all ages For more information please visit wwwigfaorg or call (954) 924-4309

SOUTH FLORIDA CAREFREE BOAT CLUBboating without owninghellipitrsquos about time The south Florida Carefree boat Club members enjoy the fun and the lifestyle of boating without the hassles of owning a boat owner maintains cleans repairs and invests hours of time into up-keeping his or her boat Club members have access to a variety of boats unlimited use and a concierge service to go along with it own the water not the boat This company created a model that makes it stress-free to get out on the water and membership is a fraction of the cost of owning just one boat With convenient locations in Ft Lauderdale Pompano beach Miami and 22 other locations Carefree boat club members enjoy the best availability and the best variety of boats at a fraction of the cost of boat ownership Visit their website at wwwcarefreeboatscom

SNYDER PARK3299 sW 4th avenue 7am - 7pm Parking Weekends and holidays only $1 per hour $5 maximum (954) 828-4341

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

33

Dir

ecto

ry

SAILINGYOUTH SUMMER SAILING CLASSESages 7-14 The program is designed to teach sailing terminology knot tying parts and rigging of optimist sailboats launching and docking points of sail and self-confidence in sailing an opti by themselves Classes will be taught by a Us sailing certified instructor emphasis will be on safety fun and learning For more information on upcoming classes please e-mail ethomas2fortlauderdalegov or call (954) 828-5383

TEEN PROGRAMSTEEN HOT TOPICSThis program is designed to equip young men amp women with social skills etiquette self-esteem and health awareness in a social context Wednesday 600- 800pm residents only Warfield Park 1000 N andrews ave (954) 759-6896

TEEN SCENEbass Park Teen scene provides teens and tweens the opportunity to make new friends garner new experiences in a safe environment activities include sports board games cultural arts trips and much more ages 11-18 bass Park 2750 NW 19th street Fort Lauderdale 33311 Free (954) 828-8498

TEEN SCENE DROP-INThe Teen scene offers many recreational opportunities for teens to get active or just hang out with friends in a safe supervised environment Teens are given many choices every day that may include organized sports games homework help playing video games going on excursions to local theme parks participating in special events and learning about educational opportunities for their future ages 11ndash18 grades 6 ndash 12 august 18 ndash June 5 Monday ndash Friday 300-700pm early release school days 100-700pm Non-school days 1100am ndash 700pm Joseph C Carter Park social Center 1450 W sunrise blvd Fort Lauderdale 33311 Call Joseph C Carter Parkrsquos administration office at (954) 828-5411 for more information

TEENS OPEN GYMWarfield Park provides an opportunity where teen ages can engage in basketball in a non-competitive and competitive game while increasing their basic fundamentals and building community interaction ages 14 - 21 years Friday amp saturday 600 ndash 900pm amp 1000am ndash 200pm 1000 N andrews ave Free for residents (954) 759-6896

RIVERLAND TEEN CLUBThe riverland Teen Club provides a safe environment for teens to develop social skills improve gaming skills and play basketball for students ages 13 - 18 years riverland Park Community Center Monday Wednesday amp Friday from 600 ndash 800pm 16 - 64 Free

FUNKY FISH KIDrsquoS DAYDrop your children off at this award winning ocean adventure camp on the beach voted as a ldquoTop Childrenrsquos Program in the Worldrdquo running daily year-round from 10am-3pm Learn how to snorkel in the pool and dive for shells in the shallow ocean catch a wave on a boogie board slide along the shoreline on a skim board make a tie-dye t-shirt and create cool ocean art Located at bahia Mar beach resort on Fort Lauderdale beach residence inn by Marriott in Pompano beach and embassy suites Deerfield beach resort outside guests are welcome Check out wwwfunkyfishkidsdaycom to view video Price $59child Call 954 712-9900 to book today Fort Lauderdale beach Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 For more information call (954) 712-9900

HORSESHOESNYDER PARK 3299 sW 4th avenue 7am - 7pm Parking Weekends and holidays only $1 per hour $5 maximum (954) 828-4341

MOVIE THEATERSCINEMA PARADISOLocated in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale Cinema Paradiso Theater features 220 plush fabric covered stadium seats (additional seating can be added to comfortably seat 250) a full proscenium stage and a complete lighting and sound system soft drinks coffee plus popcorn and candy are on sale in lobby and courtyard The theater is 100 wheelchair accessible with free parking for their events located at the county courthouse parking garage (just to the west of building) Typical movie times are Mon-Fri 6pm and 8pm sat-sun 1pm 3pm 5pm 7pm and 9pm 503 se sixth st 33301 wwwfliffcom (954) 525-3456

MUSICROCKSTAR RECORDING STUDIOSroCKsTar recording studios offer affordable sessions for groups and individual singers whether itrsquos for professional demos and recordings or just for fun and by popular demand roCKsTar now offers Vocal Coaching 548 Ne 42nd st Ft Lauderdale 33334 wwwrecordingstudiopartiescom Call for details (954)776-2276

MAKING SWEET MUSIC IN THE PARKDo you love the sound of strong beats impassioned percussionists or do you just like to make music Then join a drum circle at Joseph C Carter Park and enjoy making music with your neighbors family and friends Joseph C Carter Park 1450 W sunrise blvd Fort Lauderdale 33311 every saturday 100- 400PM Free (954) 828-5411

NATUREORCHID GREENHOUSE TOURS2ND Tuesday of each month from 1100aM-NooN $20 per person our greenhouses and display house hold approximately 1200 plants in various stages of development our bonnet house orchid Curator will show you around our greenhouses and discuss how our orchids are bred and cultivated (including our impressive seedling program) a treat for orchid enthusiasts and novices orchid seedlings will be available for purchase This tour is offered in groups of 15 to allow for questions and discussion Limited reservations available pre-registration is required (954) 703-2606

NATURE TRAILS sNYDer ParK 3299 sW 4th avenue 7am - 7pm Parking Weekends and holidays only $1 per hour $5 maximum (954) 828-4341

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

34

Dir

ecto

ry

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

35

Dir

ecto

ry

MMA Helps Unlock AutismOut on the mats at American Top Team Ft Lauderdale is a group

of 4 and 5 year olds ldquoworking outrdquo in the best way they know how They run crawl skip wrestle and even drag each other across the mats Throughout these rather intense activities smiles and laughter abound from all of the children all of them including Silas a 4 year old amazing little boy with Autism who lights up the room

Before class starts the children arrive and proceed to the toy area in the back of the gym where there are cars games and other things to keep them occupied They interact with each other except for Silas who prefers to play quietly by himself His mother Rachel Salgado joins me to tell me about their journey and calls Silas over to meet me Begrudgingly he obliges but as is typical in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder he does not really speak to me nor does he make eye contact

According to his mother Silas was diagnosed at 18 months After a year and a half of intense Occupational Physical and Speech therapy he was still almost completely non-verbal was unbalanced favoring one side and was only somewhat compliant At age 3 Rachel decided to try something different Mixed Martial Arts After 2 months of MMA Rachel took him out of therapy and had him solely in MMA classes Rachel stated it was an easy transition In therapy Silas worked on mats doing obstacle courses in MMA he did the same

At first Silas spent quite a bit of time facing consequences for his behavior Non-compliance is not acceptable in this class even for a child with special needs Silas is in a class with ldquotypicalrdquo kids and the expectation placed on him is that he does what everyone else does Today a year later just before class begins I hear a confident little voice declare ldquoClass is about to startrdquo It was Silas who was is the first one to line up

While I observe Silas in class I see he makes eye contact with his classmates and instructors something his therapist worked on with little success He gives respect to his instructors communicates and even jokes and smiles when appropriate He looks to his instructor Luis Medina consistently for approval and affirmation Rachel tells me ldquoHe is a different kid on the matrdquo but she did not need to it was clear by watching him Since starting MMA classes at American Top Team with Mr Medina and Master Junior he has made progress some would find unbelievable

When class which is about an hour is completed all of the children line up and shake hands Afterwards Silas gladly poses for some pictures for me with his instructors Itrsquos been a long day and Silas is ready to go now but before he leaves as he does every day he is sure to look Master Junior in the eye shake his hand and say ldquoThank yourdquo

By Kelly Wilson

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

35

Dir

ecto

ry

MMA Helps Unlock AutismOut on the mats at American Top Team Ft Lauderdale is a group

of 4 and 5 year olds ldquoworking outrdquo in the best way they know how They run crawl skip wrestle and even drag each other across the mats Throughout these rather intense activities smiles and laughter abound from all of the children all of them including Silas a 4 year old amazing little boy with Autism who lights up the room

Before class starts the children arrive and proceed to the toy area in the back of the gym where there are cars games and other things to keep them occupied They interact with each other except for Silas who prefers to play quietly by himself His mother Rachel Salgado joins me to tell me about their journey and calls Silas over to meet me Begrudgingly he obliges but as is typical in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder he does not really speak to me nor does he make eye contact

According to his mother Silas was diagnosed at 18 months After a year and a half of intense Occupational Physical and Speech therapy he was still almost completely non-verbal was unbalanced favoring one side and was only somewhat compliant At age 3 Rachel decided to try something different Mixed Martial Arts After 2 months of MMA Rachel took him out of therapy and had him solely in MMA classes Rachel stated it was an easy transition In therapy Silas worked on mats doing obstacle courses in MMA he did the same

At first Silas spent quite a bit of time facing consequences for his behavior Non-compliance is not acceptable in this class even for a child with special needs Silas is in a class with ldquotypicalrdquo kids and the expectation placed on him is that he does what everyone else does Today a year later just before class begins I hear a confident little voice declare ldquoClass is about to startrdquo It was Silas who was is the first one to line up

While I observe Silas in class I see he makes eye contact with his classmates and instructors something his therapist worked on with little success He gives respect to his instructors communicates and even jokes and smiles when appropriate He looks to his instructor Luis Medina consistently for approval and affirmation Rachel tells me ldquoHe is a different kid on the matrdquo but she did not need to it was clear by watching him Since starting MMA classes at American Top Team with Mr Medina and Master Junior he has made progress some would find unbelievable

When class which is about an hour is completed all of the children line up and shake hands Afterwards Silas gladly poses for some pictures for me with his instructors Itrsquos been a long day and Silas is ready to go now but before he leaves as he does every day he is sure to look Master Junior in the eye shake his hand and say ldquoThank yourdquo

By Kelly Wilson

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

36

DIR

ECTO

RY

The sports landscape has changed dramatically since I grew up in the 1960s

In some ways itrsquos been for the better with roughly 40 million children playing some form of organized sports each year In some ways itrsquos been for the worse as studies consistently show that 70 of children drop out by the age of 13

Some of this attrition is understandable when accounting for developmental factors especially as a young athlete entering puberty Interests change with different sports or hobbies becoming more appealing Peer infl uences play a part with a natural gravitation toward what their closest friends are doing

Yet the overwhelming reason is even simpler than that Fun hasnrsquot been put fi rst

That became clear to me over the course of my 20 years as a psychologist specializing in youth sports and parenting issues I have encountered countless children who speak of feeling pressure to perform Sometimes that pressure comes from within but often it comes from coaches parents and other adults who lack the proper perspective and live vicariously through the young athlete placing their own desires fi rst As so many of these unfortunate situations came to my attention I felt a need to reach a wider audience

After years of research and presentations I connected with Ethan J Skolnick a long-time South Florida sportswriter now working for Turner Sports During a four-year period we interviewed more than 100 professional and Olympic athletes then interspersed their youth sports anecdotes with time-tested psychoanalytic and developmental theory It was important to us to include a wide-ranging list of athletes from both genders from a dozen different sports and from all sorts of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds We asked them what worked what didnrsquot and what they are doing with their own kids What we produced was ldquoRaising Your Game 100 Accomplished Athletes Guide Your Girls and Boys Through Sportsrdquo aimed at teaching parents coaches and mentors how to be more attuned to the inner world of a child and how to help create the most enriching and enjoyable youth sports experience

Our conclusion Environment needed to be one in which sports matter because they provide a forum for self-discovery physical health sportsmanship discipline commitment teamwork and resilience It doesnrsquot matter so much that children should be pushed into playing or beyond their physical and emotional limits Where children are given the best possible opportunity to succeed but are supported and instructed during those times they fall short and helped to understand they can always come back better Where children are encouraged to make the most of their own particular abilities in order to fi t into a team but are also empowered to dream about what through dedication and perseverance they can

someday become Where adults show up show interest but also show restraint

remembering what it was like to be a child and the fun was all that mattered

Thatrsquos often the easiest thing to forget especially as a child gets older and the competition seems to be getting more serious trophies tournaments travel scholarships

At one point every adult was a little more like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Not the James and Wade we know now as international icons but back when they were kids growing up in Akron and Chicago respectively Their anecdotes became our bookrsquos introduction as they spoke ndash while still Miami Heat teammates in 2012 ndash about fi nding freedom creativity escape and joy in uncomplicated unsupervised improvised innocent play

James loved kickball because ldquoYou didnrsquot need much All you need is a dirt fi eld and you can fi nd anything to make as bases and you just go for itrdquo Wade loved something called VBB because it incorporated volleyball baseball and basketball and because of course he got good at it

ldquoI was the one they always tried to fi nd to shoot the shotrdquo he said ldquoSo somebody would say lsquoone tworsquo and then throw it to me for three and I would shoot it I was nice in the fi eld Yeah Oh I used to drain people One two three Wow It was so funrdquo

The children you raise or coach probably will not become professional athletes of any kind let alone of their caliber Nor should that be the goal Rather help them feel how those superstars did way back when when they were young before they knew what they would become Those feelings never went away

Neither will the challenges of youth sports We hope this can be the start of an interactive dialogue about how to approach and overcome them Check out our website (wwwRaisingYourGameBookcom) or contact Dr Corn at (954) 942-3344 amp PsydDrAndreaCorncom

raisiNg PareNTaL aWareNess iN YoUTh sPorTs - What Really Matters

by Dr Andrea Corn

T

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

37

Dir

ecto

ry

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

37

Dir

ecto

ry

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

40

Fam

ily H

ea

ltH

HEALTH PROVIDER DIRECTORY

DENTISTRY ORAL SURGERY amp ORTHODONTICS

FLORIDA SMILES DENTALFlorida smiles Dental is a state of the art dental practice that specializes in general Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry orthodontics root Canal Therapy and implant surgery invisalign Certified Flexible hours saturday appointments emergencyWalk-in appointments Multilingual office staff offer $59 New Patients special with mention of this ad Call now to schedule your appointment (954) 523-6525

EASTSIDE ORTHODONTICSeastside orthodontics offers the latest in technology to shorten your time in treatment Dr Deborah Ferrer is from Ft Lauderdale and loves working with children her office offers the latest in orthodontic technology to give you a beautiful smile in less time she is the only Dr in Ft Lauderdale to offer suresmile which adults and children love because their time in treatment is reduced by up to 40 if you donrsquot want your braces to show Dr Ferrer is a premiere provider of both invisalign and incognito hidden lingual braces Call to schedule a complimentary consultation because every child should see an orthodontist by age 7 500 east broward blvd Ft Lauderdale amp 6223 Miramar Parkway Miramar wwweastsideorthodonticscom (954) 463-4653

JOURNEY KIDS DENTALif yoursquore looking for a dentist in Fort Lauderdale yoursquove come to the right place Journey Kids Dental is an established dental practice with a modern gentle approach to oral care our goal is to provide quality care to every patient who walks through our doors through attentiveness open communication and patient education We believe a visit to the dentist should be as pleasant and stress-free as possible Whether you need to general checkup or require more extensive dental work wersquoll discuss your concerns prior to treatment in a relaxed pressure-free setting 4800 Ne 20th Terrace suite 301 south Fort Lauderdale 33308 wwwpediatricdentistftlauderdalecom (954) 727-9865

GENTAL DENTALFounded in 1997 and having treated over 450000 patients gentle Dental is the leading provider of dental health services in south Florida gentle Dental provides cosmetic dentistry services preventive dental treatments general reconstructive and specialty dentistry With the motto ldquoall Dentistryhellipone Placerdquo the gentle Dental team is equipped to serve all of your dental needs ndash under one roof Whether yoursquore looking for a general dentist or a cosmetic dentistry specialist such as an orthodontist oral surgeon endodontist periodontist or a pediatric dentist we do it all We have 26 convenient locations in south Florida and the Treasure Coast including gentle Dental of Fort Lauderdale 6171 N Federal highway Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 (855) 375-1926

EMOTIONAL amp MENTAL HEALTH CARE

DR ANDREA CORN LICENSED PSYCHOLGISTPrivate practitioner with two convenient offices one in Ft Lauderdale and boca raton helping children adolescents adults and families for over 20 years specializing in issues relating to anxiety depression anger and stress management relationship marital or divorce related stressors as well as sports psychology consulting Co-author of the youth sportparenting book raising Your game - over 100 accomplished athletes help you guide Your girls and boys through sports wwwDrandreaCorncom and wwwraisingyourgamebookcom Contact Dr Corn at (954) 942-3344

DR SCOTT CHRISTIAN LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST Professional comfortable confidential Private practice psychology office offering experienced psychological assessment therapy and life enrichment services in a down-to-earth and practical manner Treating individuals Couples and Families specializing in Chronic illness Depression anxiety Panic attacks and stress Management Coping with illness Pregnancy and Postpartum issues relationship enrichment executive stress Management Treatment-resistant emotional issues Free consultations 2685 executive Park Dr suite 4 Weston 33331 (954) 649-7050

FITNESS amp WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS amp FACILITIES WATER FITNESSriVerLaND ParK PooL ages 16+ high intensity water aerobics class focusing on range of motion flexibility and strengthening muscles 950 sW 27th avenue (954)828-5322bull CROISSANT PARK POOL ages 16+ high intensity water

aerobics class focusing on range of motion flexibility and strengthening muscles (954)828-6156

bull BASS PARK POOL ages 16+ Low intensity water aerobics class focusing on increasing flexibility and range of motion 2750 NW 19 street (954) 828-8498 wwwfortlauderdalegovaquatics

bull CARTER PARK POOL ages 16+ Learn to swim while getting fit Class focuses on range of motion flexibility and strengthening muscles and will work on building swimming skills 1450 W sunrise blvd (954) 828-5411

bull CROISSANT PARK POOL ages 16+ This low impact class focuses on improving flexibility and range of motion it also assists with managing joint and muscle pain 245 West Park Drive (954)828-6156

ADULT BOOT CAMPages 18+ Looking for fitness Need help Join Carter Park as we present adult boot Camp with personal trainer extraordinaire Tony sands enjoy group workouts as you get in shape reach your goals and see results 1450 W sunrise blvd Monday amp Thursday 600-730pm saturday 1100am-1230pm $40 for 20 sessions (954) 828-5411

LIVING HEALTHYDo you have arthritis heart disease asthma diabetes or another chronic condition Learn self-management skills in this 6-week course instructed by the aDrC (aging and Disability resource Center) Please call (954) 828-5320 to register for this free class

BODY SCULPTINGbody sculpting is a fun exercise combining cardiovascular conditioning with strength training using weights and music beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33rd ave Year-round Program Monday Wednesday amp Friday 900-1000am annual Pass $400 res $450 non ndashres ten visit pass $60 res$ 70 non-res (954) 828-4610

MATTER OF BALANCEManage concerns about falls by making changes to reduce your risk of falling setting goals for increasing activity increasing strength and balance through exercise and increasing overall confidence in this 8-week class Please call (954) 828-5320 to register for this free class

STRENGTH amp FLEXIBILITY strength amp Flexibility improves your flexibility balance and coordination while you strengthen your abdominals back hips and thighs Monday Wednesday Friday 900-1000am $7 residents $8 non-residents beach Community Center 3351 Ne 33 avenue (954) 828-4610

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

41

Fam

ily H

ea

ltH(HEALTH DIRECTORY CONT)

HOSPITALS amp MEDICAL FACILITIESTHE CHILDRENrsquoS CENTER AT PLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITALThe Childrenrsquos Center at Plantation general hospital offers specialized hospital care for children of all ages Within minutes of the Florida Turnpike i-595 and i-95 the hospital is staffed by pediatricians who provide emergency and intensive care for newborns children and teenagers Visit wwwplantationgeneralcompediatrics or call 1(888) 256-7724 for more information

OBSTETRICS - GYNECOLOGY amp MATERNITYPLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITAL MATERNITY FACILITIESMaTerNiTY ToUrs at Plantation general hospital we understand that for a newborn baby first impressions are everything Thatrsquos why we are dedicated to providing the most caring and comfortable childbirth experience possible Take a free tour and see for yourself Call 1 (888) 256-7724 or visit wwwplantationgeneralcommaternity to register or for more information

SIMON WEISS MD sPeCiaLTY obsTeTriCs amp gYNeCoLogYour group of physicians treat patients as individuals every patient is impacted by her medical problem in a unique way To treat our patients correctly we have to understand not only the medical condition but also her perspective on the problem her obligations and concerns about her family and work and her goals for life only at this time are we ready to offer her the options that best suit her Communicating all of this and helping the patient make the best decision is the true art of medicine Locations in Miramar (954) 538-1300 amp hollywood (954) 518-4100 wwwobgdoctorcom

PEDIATRIC SERVICES

CONSULT-A-NURSEreg Plantation general hospital and Consult-a-Nursereg are here for you and your child Just a phone call away our registered nurses provide free information and prompt answers to your health-related questions any time of day our nurses provide health information and can refer you to the most appropriate physician Call 1 (888) 256-7724 any time you have a health question or are looking for a doctor

SPEECH amp OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

EPD OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYePD occupational Therapy inc offers comprehensive pediatric therapy services to identify and correct developmental motor sensory processing and speech and language delays impacting children and adolescence Therapeutic Listening interactive Metronomes and handwriting without Tears are examples of some of our effective treatments our team of experts provide skilled treatment that is engaging motivating and appropriate for your child We offer convenient professional services within schools daycares as well as appointments at our private local Fort Lauderdale clinic 915 Middle river Drive suite 318D Fort Lauderdale Florida 33304 Free Consultations Provided (954) 440-3712

SUPPORT GROUPS

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP AT PLANTATION GENERAL HOSPITALJoin our Diabetes support group facilitated by a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Plantation general hospital Call (888) 256-7724 to enroll

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

42

FAM

ILY H

EA

LTH

Founded in 1971 by CEO Marjorie Evans the Broward Childrenrsquos Center (BCC) is the only free standing acute skilled pediatric nursing facility of its kind in the South East Region of the United States They house 36 of the most medically fragile children ages newborn to 21 in the US some having traveled cross county via medical helicopter to be there

The facility started in a single classroom managed by volunteers and has blossomed to an 11-building campus including a staff of over 400 employees and 15 different programs serving hundreds of children and families annually

Children come to BCC for a variety of reasons Approximately 45 of the patients at BCC were ldquotypicalrdquo children at one time The have come to need the services of BCC either through a trauma car accident lightning strike or abuse Some have become wards to the state as they have lost families in accidents or due to abuse The facilities psychologist Dr Michael Carifi o along with a case management team provides counseling to all children to help them cope

Whatever the reason for a child being at BCC there is a school and a program to help them BCC offers Speech Occupational and Physical therapies to all residents Residents live two children per room and regardless of their challenges go to either public school or an in-house private school if they are not stable to travel All the while students build measurable goals to encourage success

In addition to attending school regularly residents enjoy recreational activities outings and onsite activities with volunteers from the community There is also a fully accessible playground donated by Ronald McDonald Charities with a sandbox adaptive bicycles and a wheelchair swing Despite their abilities all children get to go through the motion of swinging and riding a bike

Residents in preschool and preschoolers from the community with and without special needs can also attend class in one of BCCrsquos 3 preschools The Preschool North campus has a population of about 60 children all with special needs Children receive all therapies in school throughout the day allowing them to spend their time at home enjoying their families The Building Bridges and Preschool South (Dania Beach) campuses are integrated schools with typical and special needs children In all the schools children follow a mainstream preschool format with circle time and educational curricula

BCC is a state of the art facility In the classroom

s t u d e n t s who are non-verbal are able to communicate with the teachers through head and hand switches These devices allow children to communicate through a gentle touch even when the most limited mobility is used to answer simple questions such as ldquoyesrdquo or ldquonordquo Eye gazing devices such as the Dynavox and Eagle Eyes technology are used for other residents These devices are used by either focusing on a panel of words with the eye or by the device using any part of the face the child can control and allows the computer to speak for them

In January 2013 an old storage facility was transformed into a multi-sensory and multipurpose recreationclass room The technology in the room was donated by several community partners and includes color changing glass desks sensory toys books and more The Broward Childrenrsquos Center Rec room also has a private separate space for Snoezlelen Therapy one in only a handful of organizations in Florida that offers this type of service This room is used to either calm or stimulate an individual with special health care needs It is completely interactive and boasts a sensory board and aroma therapy

Currently in the Center of Innovative Technology the BCC is working with cutting edge technology to help adult Spinal Cord injury survivors breathe without a ventilator The technology utilizes a small device called the DPS about the size of a cell phone which is implanted into the phrenic nerve The DPS then sends signals which trigger the diaphragm to pace enabling the individual to breathe This device offers a greater quality of life by restoring taste and smell to the patient as well as the fact that they no longer have to be attached to a bulky ventilator

As previously mentioned BCC does care for children who are wards of the state Over the last four years they have adopted out seven children BCC hopes to help other children in their care fi nd their forever families

The facility is able to move forward in their research and care through State and County funding fundraisers such as their upcoming Annual Miles for Smiles Charity Walk in November 2014 as well as grants in-kind donations and volunteers For information on how you can help or work with the Broward Childrenrsquos Center please contact Melissa Lane Development amp Corporate Relations Manager at (954) 943-2253 Ext 104

BROWARD CHILDRENrsquoS CENTER Brings Hope amp SmilesBy Kelly Wilson

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

44

FAM

ILY H

EA

LTH

Tina was a blond haired blue eyed slender woman in her thirties who worked for the US Postal Service just like her mother and her father She was not as fortunate as her parents though because the stress in her job was much greater than in years past In addition to the ldquogoing postalrdquo workplace stressors Tina had the audacity (or some might say the guts) to leave her highly dysfunctional relationship with her husband with two kids hoping for a better future for them all

Tina realized that one of the tragedies of our time is the all too common phenomenon of family strife and broken families She also came from a generation where her own parents did not take time to communicate with her or with one another They modeled a kind of stoic and long suffering partnership They just stuck it out no matter if the relationship had already died a slow death years ago In her family there was an undercurrent of emotional pain and struggle consistently running beneath the surface The silence between family members felt more like a silent scream experienced in a nightmare where you want to let go but nothing comes out Mouths open but no sound emitting just the hollow pain of disconnection from self and others

Tina was an optimist despite the divorce and her own family dysfunction she decided to take time to repair the emotional damage from her past and prepare herself or a better relationship with her kids now 8 and 12 years old Now more than ever they needed her as they approached their teen years She hoped it was not too late

She went to training in an attempt to fi rst learn about emotional triggers Sometimes there was tension between her and the kids Eventually it ended up with somebody pushing some onersquos buttons and getting the emotional triggers going in everyone She wanted to learn about pushing each otherrsquos buttons One of the things she learned about triggers is everyone has them they are just not aware of them until it is too late

Tina also learned she had to work on her own emotional triggers before she could start pointing out the triggers in others Tina laughed to herself it was easier to see the emotional triggers in others and not so easy to see them in herself She learned in the training that one of her triggers was work related She had been working too much and playing too little She was using it as a type of escape

Tina realized she had kept saying this would change but she was fi nding herself more isolated and less social Now she could see where her 12 year old son was getting this behavior ouch They were both spending more time with their computers than with people She began by staying off the computer and taking more time to check-in with the kids She also brought all the computers in the family room so that she was with them while they were online

Each night 30 minutes before bedtime there were no more electronics At fi rst the kids protested but she softened the blow with some homemade snacks and asked them to give her a chance to re-connect with them Tina confessed she had missed them with all the stress of the divorce She also spoke to them about her own struggle in a ldquokid friendlyrdquo way so they could hear her without putting the emotional baggage or guilt trip on them

Tina told them about discovering her own emotional triggers She confessed she had been isolating too much on her own computer her son looked at her with shock holding back tears and confessed he was doing the same thing They laughed at the confessions and with some relief began the slow process of healing themselves before it was too late Tina found a great family counselor and instead of pushing each otherrsquos buttons they all began focusing on common interests instead of differences and working on listening to one another more effectively

For more methods and advice on handling family strife and conflict visit the website for wwwTrigger-Proofcom

DIVORCEacuteS EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS by Gay Lynn Grigas MA PsyAuthor of 12 Tools To Keep Your Cool and Confi dence-Trigger-Proof

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

45

Fam

ily H

ea

ltH

WheN shoULD MY ChiLD begiN orThoDoNTiC TreaTMeNT

although an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age there is an optimal time to begin orthodontic treatment which depends on the problem they have The american association of orthodontist recommends all children see an orthodontist by 7 years old some problems are best treated early and some are best treated later depending on the problem Dr Ferrer is conservative and only recommends early treatment when it is necessary and cannot wait a complimentary consultation will let you know what your childrsquos orthodontic needs are at this time

TOP 10 ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRE EARLY INTERCEPTIVE TREATMENT1 early or late loss of baby teeth2 Thumb sucking 3 inadequate space for erupting teeth4 Crossbite

5 Underbite6 open bite7 Missing teeth8 excessive spacing or crowding9 Tongue thrust10 Facial asymmetry

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF EARLY INTERCEPTIVE TREATMENTbull Correcting Crossbite which prevents

future growth problemsbull reducing the risk of trauma to

protruded front teethbull reducing the need to remove

permanent teethbull reducing the risk of impaction of

permanent teethbull reducing the risk of jaw surgerybull improving self esteem

Ultimately orthodontics will not only create a beautiful smile but it will create a healthy smile that will last a lifetime

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

45

Fam

ily H

ea

ltH

WheN shoULD MY ChiLD begiN orThoDoNTiC TreaTMeNT

although an orthodontist can enhance a smile at any age there is an optimal time to begin orthodontic treatment which depends on the problem they have The american association of orthodontist recommends all children see an orthodontist by 7 years old some problems are best treated early and some are best treated later depending on the problem Dr Ferrer is conservative and only recommends early treatment when it is necessary and cannot wait a complimentary consultation will let you know what your childrsquos orthodontic needs are at this time

TOP 10 ORTHODONTIC PROBLEMS THAT REQUIRE EARLY INTERCEPTIVE TREATMENT1 early or late loss of baby teeth2 Thumb sucking 3 inadequate space for erupting teeth4 Crossbite

5 Underbite6 open bite7 Missing teeth8 excessive spacing or crowding9 Tongue thrust10 Facial asymmetry

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF EARLY INTERCEPTIVE TREATMENTbull Correcting Crossbite which prevents

future growth problemsbull reducing the risk of trauma to

protruded front teethbull reducing the need to remove

permanent teethbull reducing the risk of impaction of

permanent teethbull reducing the risk of jaw surgerybull improving self esteem

Ultimately orthodontics will not only create a beautiful smile but it will create a healthy smile that will last a lifetime

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

46

Fam

ily H

ea

ltH

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

48

Sch

oo

lS

Public School calendar

Broward County

2014 - 2015 School calendar FIrSt QuartErMonday August 18 Students First Day of SchoolMonday September 1 Holiday - No SchoolThursday September 25 Day Off - No SchoolThursday October 23 Early Release amp End of 1st QuarterFriday October 24 Teacher Planning - No School

SECond QuartErMonday October 27 Beginning of 2nd QuarterTuesday November 4 Teacher Planning - No SchoolTuesday November 11 Holiday - No SchoolWednesday November 26 Day Off - No SchoolThursday November 27 Holiday - No SchoolFriday November 28 Day Off - No SchoolThursday December 18 Early Release amp End of 2nd QuarterFriday December 19 Teacher Planning - No SchoolMonday December 23 - Friday January 2 Holiday Break - No School

tHIrd QuartErMonday January 5 Beginning of 3rd QuarterMonday January 19 Holiday - No SchoolWednesday January 21 Report Cards IssuedTuesday February 10 Interim Reports IssuedMonday February 16 Holiday - No SchoolThursday February 26 Early Release DayThursday March 19 Early Release Day amp End of 3nd QuarterFriday March 20 Teacher Planning - No School

FourtH QuartErMonday March 23 Beginning of 4th Quarter Monday - Friday March 23 - 27 Spring Break - No SchoolFriday April 3 Holiday - No SchoolWednesday April 15 Report Cards IssuedThursday April 30 Interim Reports IssuedMonday May 25 Holiday - No SchoolThursday June 4 Early Release amp Last Day of SchoolWednesday June 24 Report Cards Issued

Hurricane Make-Up days in order of preference 102314 22615 31915 6415

Changes may be made Visit wwwbrowardschoolscom for updates

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

49

Sch

oo

lS

McNab Elementary School is a school rich in tradition that prides itself on providing a high-quality educational experience centered around its students Located at 1350 SE Ninth Avenue in Pompano Beach you will find a welcoming campus that is freshly painted well maintained and safe The entire faculty and staff along with PTA and school volunteers create the perfect blend to provide 692 Kindergarten through 5th grade students a top-notch educational experience

McNab Elementary provides a learning experience that is driven by a vision to motivate students to become collaborative problem solvers These students will learn to apply resources in a digital learning environment leading to being college and career ready All classrooms are equipped with digital equipment including SMART boards and some student laptop stations The school employees are always looking for ways to identify funds in order to add to the current technology

McNab students are provided extracurricular opportunities that tap into interests and help shape a well-rounded elementary student During our school day (800am ndash 200pm) students rotate through Physical Education Art Music and Spanish The McNab Chorus consists of 4th and 5th grade students and they participate in two shows each school year We also have a ldquogreenrdquo team that is devoted to keeping the campus green initiatives newscast team safety patrols etc Additionally for the 2013-14 school year McNab opened and now operates its own afterschool program entitled MASK McNabrsquos Academy of Successful Kids provides afterschool activities (for a monthly fee) focused on academics and educational experiences Contact the MASK Supervisor for more information

The McNab experience also includes many activities that are organized and ran by our amazing parent groups that bring us together as a community Events include Reading Under the Stars Breakfast with Santa Family Fun Day Book Fairs Dolfit Day and Literacy Nights We always welcome other members of the Pompano Beach and Broward community to join us at our events For the 2014-15 school year look for future information about

Breakfast with Santa (December 6 2014) ndash Breakfast Silent Auction Chorus Performance Games Vendors Prizes

Family Fun Day (May 30 2015) ndash Food Waterslides Bounce Houses Stage Shows Chorus Performance Professional Athletes Face Painting Vendors Raffles Prizes Carnival Games

We are always looking for school volunteers to help support and enhance the learning experience at McNab Elementary To become an approved volunteer please visit wwwgetinvolvedineducationcom Complete the online application and once approved contact our Front Office at (754) 322-7050 Our Volunteer Coordinator will discuss opportunities to get you involved in the McNab educational experience

Information about McNab Elementary is updated consistently on our website httpmcnabbrowardschoolscom Additionally you can follow us on Twitter McNabElementary

We welcome you to contact our Principal Mr Russ Schwartz for more information or with questions We can be reached at (754) 322-7050 or by visiting our office between 730am ndash 300pm during the school year Thank you and GO MUSTANGS

McNab Elementary School

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

50

Sch

oo

lS

BAYVIEW ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL JoEllen Scott WEBSITE wwwbayviewbrowardschoolscom 1175 Middle River Drive Fort Lauderdale 33304PH 754-322-5400 FAX 754-322-5440HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 213 213 NA NA 4 230 233 NA 42 5 235 235 213 NA

BENNETT ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Chris W CarneyWEBSITE wwwbennettbrowardschoolscom1755 NE 14th Street Fort Lauderdale 33304PH 754-322-5450 FAX 754-322-5490HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 197 194 NA NA 4 209 211 NA 31 5 217 209 195 NA

BROWARD ESTATES ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Cyntheria Hunt WEBSITE wwwbrowardestatesbrowardschoolscom441 NW 35th Avenue Lauderhill 33311PH 754-322-5550 FAX 754-322-5590HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 188 193 NA NA 4 200 203 NA 35 5 205 202 184 NA

CROISSANT PARK ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Jamie MaradiagaWEBSITE wwwcroissantparkbrowardschoolscom1800 SW 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33315PH 754-323-5300 FAX 754-323-5340HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 191 197 NA NA 4 206 211 NA 34 5 217 218 198 NA

DILLARD ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Angela BrownWEBSITE wwwdillardelembrowardschoolscom2330 NW 12 CT Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-6200 FAX 754-322-6240HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 191 199 NA NA 4 203 209 NA 32 5 207 200 187 NA

FLORANADA ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL John VetterWEBSITE wwwfloranadabrowardschoolscom5251 NE 14th Way Fort Lauderdale 33334PH 754-322-6350 FAX 754-322-6390HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 205 203 NA NA 4 218 220 NA 38 5 223 223 208 NA

HARBORDALE ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Theresa BucollWEBSITE wwwharbordalebrowardschoolscom900 SE 15th Street Fort Lauderdale 33316PH 754-323-6050 FAX 754-323-6090HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 209 208 NA NA 4 217 221 NA 34 5 224 220 201 NA

MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Cheryl A Proctor EdSWEBSITE wwwmlkingbrowardschoolscom591 NW 31 Avenue Lauderhill 33311PH 754-322-6550 FAX 754-322-6590HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 181 181 NA NA 4 202 202 NA 31 5 207 200 185 NA

MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Matthew S WhaleyWEBSITE wwwmeadowbrookbrowardschoolscom2300 SW 46th Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33317PH 754-323-6500 FAX 754-323-6540HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 192 199 NA NA 4 204 217 NA 33 5 207 211 189 NA

FORT LAUDERDALE PUBLIC amp PRIVATE SCHOOLS

SchoolInformatIoniNForMaTioN CUrreNT as oF 61514 VisiT WWWbroWarDsChooLsCoM For UPDaTes

2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 STATE OF FLORIDA 2014 MEAN SCORES

GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING

3 200 201 NA NA 4 213 216 NA 33

5 221 221 201 NA

6 227 226 NA NA

7 231 235 NA NA

8 238 239 201 34

9 240 NA NA NA

10 246 NA NA 35

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

51

Sch

oo

lS

NORTH FORK ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Rendolyn AmakerWEBSITE wwwbrowardk12flusnorthforkelem101 NW 15th Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-7350 FAX 754-322-7390HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 182 183 NA NA 4 193 197 NA 33 5 203 199 189 NA

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Camille LaChanceWEBSITE wwwnorthsidebrowardschoolscom120 NE 11th Street Fort Lauderdale 33304PH 754-322-7450 FAX 754-322-7490HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 189 192 NA NA 4 193 201 NA 30 5 210 216 191 NA

RIVERLAND ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Oslay GilWEBSITE wwwriverlandbrowardschoolscom2600 SW 11th Ct Fort Lauderdale 33312PH 754-323-7200 FAX 754-323-7240HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 188 190 NA NA 4 206 208 NA 34 5 214 213 192 NA

ROCK ISLAND ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Tina MenendezWEBSITE wwwrockislandbrowardschoolscom2350 NW 19th Street Fort Lauderdale 33311 PH 754-322-8300 FAX 754-322-8340HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 185 184 NA NA 4 201 203 NA 27 5 205 197 182 NA

STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Ricky GrimaldoWEBSITE wwwstephenfosterbrowardschoolscom3471 SW 22nd Street Fort Lauderdale 33312PH 754-323-5750 FAX 754-323-5790HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 192 197 NA NA 4 204 206 NA 31 5 211 213 196 NA

SUNLAND PARK ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Sharonda Bailey WEBSITE wwwsunlandparkbrowardschoolscom919 NW 13th Terrace Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-8550 FAX 754-322-8590HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 188 193 NA NA 4 NA NA NA NA 5 NA NA NA NA

THURGOOD MARSHALL ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Michael V BillinsWEBSITE wwwthurgoodmarshallcom800 NW 13th Street Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-7000 FAX 754-322-7040HOURS 800am - 230pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 181 179 NA NA 4 199 212 NA 29 5 205 201 185 NA

VIRGINIA SHUMAN YOUNG ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Danielle SmithWEBSITE wwwbrowardk12flusvirginiayoung101 NE 11th Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33301PH 754-322-9050 FAX 754-322-9090HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 209 207 NA NA 4 227 226 NA 35 5 237 236 216 NA

WALKER ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Lisa C MaysWEBSITE wwwwalkerbrowardschoolscom1001 NW 4th Street Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-8800 FAX 754-322-8840HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 186 185 NA NA 4 201 206 NA 29 5 206 208 187 NA

WESTWOOD HEIGHTS ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Donald CottrellWEBSITE wwwwestwoodheightsbrowardschoolscom2861 SW 9th Street Fort Lauderdale 33312PH 754-323-7900 FAX 754-323-7940HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 180 176 NA NA 4 198 191 NA 29 5 202 196 179 NA

WILTON MANORS ELEMENTARYPRINCIPAL Melissa HoltzWEBSITE wwwwiltonmanorselementarycom2401 NE 3rd Avenue Wilton Manors 33305PH 754-322-8950 FAX 754-322-8990HOURS 800am - 200pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 3 199 196 NA NA 4 211 211 NA 35 5 212 214 191 NA

NEW RIVER MIDDLEPRINCIPAL Melinda WessingerWEBSITE wwwnewriverbrowardschoolscom3100 Riverland Road Fort Lauderdale 33312PH 754-323-3600 FAX 754-323-3685HOURS 935am - 405pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 6 222 221 NA NA 7 223 226 NA NA 8 232 228 196 33

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

52

Sch

oo

lS

PARKWAY MIDDLEPRINCIPAL Bradford MattairWEBSITE wwwparkwaymiddlesotacom3600 NW 5th CT Lauderhill 33311PH 754-322-4000 FAX 754-322-4085HOURS 935am - 405pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 6 218 222 NA NA 7 223 225 NA NA 8 231 221 193 33

SUNRISE MIDDLEPRINCIPAL Michael WalkerWEBSITE wwwsunrisebrowardschoolscom1750 NE 14th Street Fort Lauderdale 33304PH 754-322-4700 FAX 754-322-4785HOURS 935am - 405pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 6 227 226 NA NA 7 232 233 NA NA 8 237 231 197 35

WILLIAM DANDY MIDDLEPRINCIPAL Shernette GrantWEBSITE wwwwilliamdandybrowardschoolscom2400 NW 26th Street Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-3200 FAX 754-322-3285HOURS 905am - 335pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 6 219 220 NA NA 7 226 228 NA NA 8 234 234 194 35

DILLARD HIGHPRINCIPAL Casandra D RobinsonWEBSITE wwwdillardhighcom2501 NW 11th Street Fort Lauderdale 33311PH 754-322-0800 FAX 754-322-0930HOURS 700am - 400pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 9 231 NA NA NA 10 237 NA NA 35

FORT LAUDERDALE HIGHPRINCIPAL Priscilla B Ribeiro MBA Ed S WEBSITE wwwfortlauderdalebrowardschoolscom1600 NE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale 33305PH 754-322-1100 FAX 754-322-1230HOURS 700am ndash 400pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 9 244 NA NA NA 10 248 NA NA 36

STRANAHAN HIGHPRINCIPAL Deborah J Owens WEBSITE wwwstranahanbrowardschoolscom1800 SW 5th Place Fort Lauderdale 33312PH 754-323-2100 FAX 754-323-2230HOURS 700am ndash 400pm

2014 FCAT 20 MEAN SCORES GRADE READING MATH SCIENCE WRITING 9 232 NA NA NA 10 238 NA NA 34

PRIVATE SCHOOL INFORMATION LOCATED IN ACADEMIC DIRECTORY IN SCHOOL SECTION

Stranahan High School hosts 3 Magnet Programs that can launch students into their future career The Engineer Preparatory Medical Science and Urban Teacher Academy Programs expose students to the skills necessary to pursue their College and Career interests while completing High School Diploma requirements Project based learning Field Trips Dual Enrollment Advanced Placement Courses and Partnerships with Community Businesses and Colleges are just a few of the opportunities that make these learning experiences unique Contact Stranahan High Magnet Coordinators today (754) 323-2100 to see if your student has an ldquoattractionrdquo to these programs so they can ldquoget magnetizedrdquo

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

53

SCH

OO

LS

EVERY CHILD REACHING THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL

That is the mission which every Broward County Public School is focused on achieving As

the parent of three children in elementary and middle school with different strengths and interests I understand how important it is that we provide our students with diverse opportunities which help them to be motivated to apply themselves and reach their individual highest potential

This year Broward County Public Schools is offering opportunities that we havenrsquot seen before For the very fi rst time over 90 of our elementary schools will be offering the First Move Chess program to our 2nd and 3rd grade classes Each student will receive lessons in how to play chess receive a free chess set and be given the opportunity to participate in chess competitions

Additionally schools will be continuing to implement the Digital 5 program in which approximately 3200 fi fth grade students from 27 elementary schools across the District receive personalized learning utilizing laptops digital resources and online instructional materials Codeorg which selected Broward as the only school district in Florida to participate in their unique program was fi rst instituted in our elementary through high schools in the 2013-2014 school year Continuing our partnership with Codeorg provides expanded computer science programming instruction throughout studentsrsquo educational experience allowing them to garner a competitive edge among their peers for high-demand and high-salary computing professions This is critical as in the year 2020 it is estimated that there will be one million more computer

science jobs than computer science students On the heels of Broward County Public Schools being awarded the national

District Sustainability Award and 48 of our schools being honored with Green Ribbons from the US Department of Education students are being awarded an ever-expanding opportunity to increase Eco-Awareness through expanded recycling programs community gardens and energy conversation initiatives The School Board is making a considerable investment in the Arts throughout the 2014-2015 school year The District is currently purchasing new and repairing existing musical instruments while also supporting its drama programs through the purchase of staging equipment lighting and sound equipment and other capital improvements which will allow our students to flourish in their personal development through exposure to the Arts Expanded sporting programs at the middle school level further allows us to reach each child by tapping into the activities which they are passionate about and motivate them which will result in their further engagement in success in-and-out of the classroom

I hope you will join us for the upcoming Broward County Public Schoolrsquos 3rd Annual Ed Talk discussions that are focused on shaping the Districtrsquos priorities which allow us to continue to strive for the highest-quality school system for our Broward County children Visit wwwbrowardschoolscom to fi nd the location and time for the Ed Talk event that will occur this Fall Our entire community must be engaged to ensure that we attain our goal of allowing every child to reach their highest potential

Donna Korn Broward County School Board Commissioner Vice-Chair CountywideAt-Large

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

54

Sch

oo

lS

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT amp CONTINUING EDUCATIONIGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME amp MUSEAUMif yoursquore looking for a ldquoreelyrdquo cool place for a field trip tell your teacher about our educational lab and afterschool programs These programs cover a variety of marine education topics from pollution and fish dissections to touch tank and wetlands exploration We can even bring the programs to your classroom For more information and a full list of labs please visit wwwigfaorg or call (954) 924-4309

BRIGHT amp SMART - ROBOTICS amp CODING PROGRAMSNoW oFFeriNg iN-siTe FieLD TriPs To sChooLs aFTersChooL amp CaMP ProViDers Tailored to meet the sTeM curriculum and Common Core objectives children will learn hands-on robot assembly and coding in a fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills robotics afterschool amp saturday Programs and springWintersummer Camps also offered for girls and boys 7 - 14 years old at various locations afterschool Programs are held in 8-week sessions Tuition includes 90 minutes per week of instruction materials and lab fees register for an introductory Trial Class today (954) 816-3346 infobrightandsmartcom wwwbrightandsmartcom or visit our page at wwwfacebookcombrightandsmart

EPD ePD occupational Therapy provides skilled evaluation and treatment to identify and correct underlining processing problems that may impacting your childrsquos academic performance such as communication social interaction literacy reading writing and overall ability to listen focus attend and learn seasoned and experienced clinicians utilize advanced evidence based practice methods such as interactive metronomes Therapeutic Listening and handwriting without tears to enhance traditional treatment and accelerate performance rates We offer free phone consultations screenings evaluations and flexible fee schedules to provide you tailored treatment that is unique fun and appropriate for your child Treatment is conveniently offered within our private Fort Lauderdale or Light house Point clinic your childrsquos school or home 915 Middle river Drive suite 318D Fort Lauderdale Florida 33304 Free Consultations Provided (954) 440-3712

COLLEGE PLANNINGNATIONAL COLLEGE FUNDING SERVICESNational College Funding services is a national college planning organization that provides a comprehensive range of educational services to college-bound students (grades 9-12) our companyrsquos goal is to ensure that every child in america wishing to acquire a college education will not be turned down due to lack of information or proper funding We give students and parents a one stop college planning resource to help them to realize the dream of a college education for their children Call for a Free one hour in home interview with your high school student Located at 10211 West sample rd suite 110 Coral spring 33065 (954)575-4707 wwwncfs-inccom

COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALISTS INCCFs has time-tested strategies to help your child find the college of their choice for a price you can afford College Funding specialists offers free educational seminars discussing many topics including researching college choices for your child and how to reduce your out-of-pocket college costs CFs is located at 1825 Main street Weston Florida 33326 Visit wwwcollegefundingspecialistsnet or email us at infocollegeplanningadvicecom

JLP EDUCATION SERVICESJLP assists students in preparing for and maximizing standardized tests scores and achieving their college goals Test prep includes PsaT saT aCT gre and geD For younger students JLP offers help with the ssaT and isee exams JLP offers personalized in-home tutoring or semi-private classes in the office They are experts in college admissions essay writing For more information visit wwwjlpeducationservicescom or call (305) 894-6024

HIGH SCHOOL amp GRADUATION SERVICESHERFF JONES BROWARD COUNTYCHUCK PULERI+ASSOCIATESorder high school rings Championship rings Caps gowns Tassels Cards graduation announcements graduate Name Tags Thank You Notes Class Year Merchandise etchellipCome in person or shop online at wwwhJbrowardcom business location is 8230 West state road 84 Davie Florida 33324 Please call (954) 693-0006 for more information

LANGUAGE SCHOOLSINLINGUAJoin our thousands of happy students as they learn a variety of languages including english Chinese spanish Portuguese French italian etchellipLocated at 110 N Federal hwy suite C-4 Fort Lauderdale Contact (954) 989-4305 for more information

THE LANGUAGE ACADEMYimprove your english or study one of the following foreign languages French german spanish Portuguese or italian at TLa The Language academy offers both ToeFL and ToeiC The campus is located at 200 south andrews avenue Fort Lauderdale Visit wwwlanguageacademycom or call (954) 462-8373 for more information

PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLSSUMMIT-QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOLConsider enrolling your children in summit-Questa Montessori school The school head Judy Dempsey offers Nationally Certified Montessori Teachers Preschool ndash grade 8 enjoy our beautiful 10-acre campus butterfly and organic gardens gymnasium pools and a strong Leadership Program summit is an american Montessori society Full Member accredited Montessori Teacher Training Center accredited by aisF advancedsaCs Msa ai NCPsa and recipient of gold seal award of excellence We are located at 5451 sW 64 avenue Davie 33314 Visit wwwsummit-questacom infosummitquestacom or call (954) 584-3466 for more information

WWJD YOUTH OUTREACH MINISTRIESWWJDrsquos mission is to provide the highest quality educational services empowering students in a nurturing and supportive environment Motivational activities include Daily snacks monthly reward activities community participation self-esteem building activities goal attainment and reward of choice Now enrolling for aftercare and VPK The WWJD Technology Center is located at 1120 NW 6th street Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 For more information call (954) 652-9575 or (954) 527-8772

ACADEMIC DIRECTORY

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

54

Sch

oo

lS

ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT amp CONTINUING EDUCATIONIGFA FISHING HALL OF FAME amp MUSEAUMif yoursquore looking for a ldquoreelyrdquo cool place for a field trip tell your teacher about our educational lab and afterschool programs These programs cover a variety of marine education topics from pollution and fish dissections to touch tank and wetlands exploration We can even bring the programs to your classroom For more information and a full list of labs please visit wwwigfaorg or call (954) 924-4309

BRIGHT amp SMART - ROBOTICS amp CODING PROGRAMSNoW oFFeriNg iN-siTe FieLD TriPs To sChooLs aFTersChooL amp CaMP ProViDers Tailored to meet the sTeM curriculum and Common Core objectives children will learn hands-on robot assembly and coding in a fun-filled experience that fosters teamwork critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills robotics afterschool amp saturday Programs and springWintersummer Camps also offered for girls and boys 7 - 14 years old at various locations afterschool Programs are held in 8-week sessions Tuition includes 90 minutes per week of instruction materials and lab fees register for an introductory Trial Class today (954) 816-3346 infobrightandsmartcom wwwbrightandsmartcom or visit our page at wwwfacebookcombrightandsmart

EPD ePD occupational Therapy provides skilled evaluation and treatment to identify and correct underlining processing problems that may impacting your childrsquos academic performance such as communication social interaction literacy reading writing and overall ability to listen focus attend and learn seasoned and experienced clinicians utilize advanced evidence based practice methods such as interactive metronomes Therapeutic Listening and handwriting without tears to enhance traditional treatment and accelerate performance rates We offer free phone consultations screenings evaluations and flexible fee schedules to provide you tailored treatment that is unique fun and appropriate for your child Treatment is conveniently offered within our private Fort Lauderdale or Light house Point clinic your childrsquos school or home 915 Middle river Drive suite 318D Fort Lauderdale Florida 33304 Free Consultations Provided (954) 440-3712

COLLEGE PLANNINGNATIONAL COLLEGE FUNDING SERVICESNational College Funding services is a national college planning organization that provides a comprehensive range of educational services to college-bound students (grades 9-12) our companyrsquos goal is to ensure that every child in america wishing to acquire a college education will not be turned down due to lack of information or proper funding We give students and parents a one stop college planning resource to help them to realize the dream of a college education for their children Call for a Free one hour in home interview with your high school student Located at 10211 West sample rd suite 110 Coral spring 33065 (954)575-4707 wwwncfs-inccom

COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALISTS INCCFs has time-tested strategies to help your child find the college of their choice for a price you can afford College Funding specialists offers free educational seminars discussing many topics including researching college choices for your child and how to reduce your out-of-pocket college costs CFs is located at 1825 Main street Weston Florida 33326 Visit wwwcollegefundingspecialistsnet or email us at infocollegeplanningadvicecom

JLP EDUCATION SERVICESJLP assists students in preparing for and maximizing standardized tests scores and achieving their college goals Test prep includes PsaT saT aCT gre and geD For younger students JLP offers help with the ssaT and isee exams JLP offers personalized in-home tutoring or semi-private classes in the office They are experts in college admissions essay writing For more information visit wwwjlpeducationservicescom or call (305) 894-6024

HIGH SCHOOL amp GRADUATION SERVICESHERFF JONES BROWARD COUNTYCHUCK PULERI+ASSOCIATESorder high school rings Championship rings Caps gowns Tassels Cards graduation announcements graduate Name Tags Thank You Notes Class Year Merchandise etchellipCome in person or shop online at wwwhJbrowardcom business location is 8230 West state road 84 Davie Florida 33324 Please call (954) 693-0006 for more information

LANGUAGE SCHOOLSINLINGUAJoin our thousands of happy students as they learn a variety of languages including english Chinese spanish Portuguese French italian etchellipLocated at 110 N Federal hwy suite C-4 Fort Lauderdale Contact (954) 989-4305 for more information

THE LANGUAGE ACADEMYimprove your english or study one of the following foreign languages French german spanish Portuguese or italian at TLa The Language academy offers both ToeFL and ToeiC The campus is located at 200 south andrews avenue Fort Lauderdale Visit wwwlanguageacademycom or call (954) 462-8373 for more information

PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLSSUMMIT-QUESTA MONTESSORI SCHOOLConsider enrolling your children in summit-Questa Montessori school The school head Judy Dempsey offers Nationally Certified Montessori Teachers Preschool ndash grade 8 enjoy our beautiful 10-acre campus butterfly and organic gardens gymnasium pools and a strong Leadership Program summit is an american Montessori society Full Member accredited Montessori Teacher Training Center accredited by aisF advancedsaCs Msa ai NCPsa and recipient of gold seal award of excellence We are located at 5451 sW 64 avenue Davie 33314 Visit wwwsummit-questacom infosummitquestacom or call (954) 584-3466 for more information

WWJD YOUTH OUTREACH MINISTRIESWWJDrsquos mission is to provide the highest quality educational services empowering students in a nurturing and supportive environment Motivational activities include Daily snacks monthly reward activities community participation self-esteem building activities goal attainment and reward of choice Now enrolling for aftercare and VPK The WWJD Technology Center is located at 1120 NW 6th street Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 For more information call (954) 652-9575 or (954) 527-8772

ACADEMIC DIRECTORY

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

55

Sch

oo

lSCALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

CCa is a K3-12th grade school committed to excellence in academics athletics arts technology leadership and ministry CCa presents godrsquos view of the world through each of its academic courses CCa is accredited by saCs and aCsi The CCa campus is located at 2401 West Cypress Creek road Fort Lauderdale Florida 33309 Please visit wwwccaeaglesorg or call (954) 905-5100 for more information

DEL MAR MULTI-CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMYDel Mar arts academy offers preschool amp after-school care programs focused on a studentrsquos senses and abilities a focus on the arts helps to build self-confidence in the student The preschool program is a high scope Program designed to help students succeed in elementary school The afterschool program offers classes in the visual arts yoga and instruments Del Mar is located at 1400 N Federal highway Fort Lauderdale Florida 33305 For more information visit wwwdelmarartsacademycom or call (954) 537-9278

HIGHLANDS CHRISTIAN ACADEMYhCa is a fully accredited Christian school for Pre-K through 12th grade highlands Christian academy believes that god has uniquely gifted each child with individual skills abilities and interests which leads hCa to educate the whole person (mind body and spirit) with a broad-spectrum education hCa is located at 501 Ne 48 street Pompano beach Florida 33064 Please visit wwwhighlandschristianorg or call (954) 421-1747 for more information

HI-TECH KIDZ KOLLEGEThe hi-TeCh KiDZ KoLLege is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families This preschool is open for kids 6 weeks-12years of age for half day full day and after school care The school is dedicated to young children and their families it is their mission to establish and operate a quality childcare center that provides young children with challenging and rewarding early childhood experiences hi-TeCh KiDZ KoLLege is located at 560 e McNab road Pompano beach Florida 33060 Please contact (954) 782-1234 for additional information

LITTLE LEARNERS LEARNING ACADEMYThis newly open facility offers infant through school age care in a Christian environment including VPK Pre-K and preschool Little Learners also offers technology math and science learning summer camps transportation and a free lunch school facility is located at 1107 NW 6th street Fort Lauderdale Florida 33311 hours of operation are 630am-600pm Please contact owners hazel Young or renae ellis at (954) 549-6800

MOUNT BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMYLooking for a quality Christian education for your child Contact Mount bethel Christian academy at MbCa the academic and spiritual standards are high Mount bethel is located at 901 Northwest 11 avenue Fort Lauderdale Florida 33311 Visit wwwmymbcaorg or call (954) 462-0255 for more information

PINE CREST SCHOOLPine Crestrsquos mission statement is To offer a challenging academic experience complemented by excellence in the arts and athletics to develop the character independence and leadership of each student and to provide a nurturing learning community that prepares students to meet the global challenges of our future Pine Crest is located in both boca raton and Fort Lauderdale For more information visit wwwpinecrestedu or call (954) 492-4100 (Fort Lauderdale) or (561) 852-2800 (boca raton)

SHEPHERD OF THE COAST LUTHERAN SCHOOLshepherd of the Coast offers a K-8 Christian education as well as early learning for infants through age 4 Located at 1901 Commercial boulevard in Fort Lauderdale Florida 33308 soTC is enrolling new students Please visit wwwshepherdofthecoastorg or call (954) 772-5468 for more information

WESTMINISTER ACADEMYThis Christ-honoring bible-based college preparatory school has educated Pre-K through 12th grade students for 43 years Westminister is dedicated to equipping covenant students to excel by using their gifts and talents for godrsquos glory Westminister is located at 5601 North Federal highway Fort Lauderdale 33308 For more information please visit wwwwacadedu or call (954) 771-4600

TUTORING SERVICESWWJD YOUTH OUTREACH MINISTRIESWWJDrsquos mission is to provide the highest quality educational services empowering students in a nurturing and supportive environment Motivational activities include Daily snacks monthly reward activities community participation self-esteem building activities goal attainment and reward of choice Now enrolling for aftercare and VPK The WWJD Technology Center is located at 1120 NW 6th street Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 For more information call (954) 652-9575 or (954) 527-8772

KUMONThe Kumon Math and reading Center has been offering children after-school academic enrichment programs for over 50 years The Kumon program helps students who are struggling with math or reading or those who want to get ahead Kumon is located at 2056 east oakland boulevard Fort Lauderdale Florida 33306 Visit wwwkumoncom or call (954) 564-3625 for more information

MATHNASIUMMathnasium has been lsquomaking math make sensersquo for thousands of students nationwide in Coral springs Mathnasium Director Marc Thorner is committed to helping your child catch up keep up and get ahead in math his Mathnasium team of highly skilled instructors is as passionate about math as he is They use the time-tested Mathnasium Method to determine -with great accuracy - what a student knows and does not know Then they customize a learning plan based on the needs and goals of each individual Number sense does not develop by accident it is the result of a process of encounter and interaction with a specific set of concepts and skills presented in a way that makes sense to the learner Teaching children grades 1-12 11540 Wiles road 4 Coral springs wwwmathnasiumcomcsprings (954) 757-1882

SAT amp ACT PREP CLASSESBROWARD TUTORIAL SERVICES Prepare ahead of time for the saT aCT PsaT aP TesT PreP Learn how to manage the test eliminate mistakes and use process of elimination Maximize what you know and recognize and avoid traps Understand the questions set target scores and learn how to pace yourself Your student will learn with the best Mike elDeiry has over 20 years of successful test prep experience scoring in the top 2 on the saT aCT gre gMaT LsaT amp MCaT so he could learn how to analyze crack and teach Call today to raise your studentrsquos saT score and aCT scores Classes are located at 2883 executive Park Drive suite 104 Weston Florida Visit wwwbrowardtutorialcom or call (954) 667-6500 for more information

READINGSTORY TIME FOR KIDSstory Time for kids is being offered at the Tyrone bryant branch Library in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesdayrsquos and Wednesdayrsquos at 1030am No registration required The library is located at 2230 NW 21st avenue Please call (954) 497-1675 for more information

STORY TIME FOR KIDSCome to the LauderhillMall branch Childrenrsquos Library for story Time 4-5 year olds meet on Tuesdayrsquos at1030am and 6-11 year olds meet on Mondayrsquos at 500pm The Library is located at 4257 NW 12th street in Lauderhill Please call (954) 791-1000 for more information

STORYTELLINGThe oakland Park City Library offers story time for all ages on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1000am Toddler story Time is on Fridayrsquos at 1000am and Family story Time is on Tuesdayrsquos at 630pm are you unable to get out of the house due to sickness Call Dial a story at (954) 561-6151 Library location is 1298 Ne 37th street oakland Park Florida Call (954) 561-6289 for more information

Fort

Lau

derd

ale

Sp

ort

s amp

Act

ivit

ies

Dir

ect

ory

|

Iss

ue

3

| A

ugus

t - O

ctob

er 2

014

56

Sch

oo

lS

It is my hope that you are enjoying a relaxing summer Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to educating all students to reach their highest potential As

the Chair of the School Board of Broward County and the Board Member representing District 2 I have had

the pleasure of visiting many schools - witnessing first-hand our students enjoying much success

Over 15000 high school students and 8300 middle school students participate in organized school system sports It is exciting to report that fifty percent of our athletes are female With the recent addition of girls flag football and competitive cheerleading the school system is a recognized national leader in gender equity ensuring equal opportunities for our female athletes

Many of our students volunteered countless hours giving back to their schools

Fort Lauderdale High School is a very special place but this year marks an extraordinary time for the school The 100th Class of students will be graduating from Fort Lauderdale High this spring Principal Ribeiro shared ldquothe students are looking forward to celebrating this milestone and meeting many of the alumni that are so proud of being part of the rich tradition and history of Fort Lauderdale High Schoolrdquo

Back in 1915 the graduating class consisted of five boys The school was located three blocks east of Andrews Avenue adjacent to Stranahan Park The school was also referred to as Central High School because of the large area it served

Ten decades later the school is set to graduate close to 500 students this year and is finishing up a massive renovation project that will modernize the beautiful campus located in downtown Fort Lauderdale The new renovations include STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) and Administrative Resources buildings These buildings include a modern Emergency Responder classroom and a state-of-the-art Culinary Arts laboratory

The school has been a leader in academic excellence and has received an ldquoA+rdquo rating from the Florida Department of Education for the past three years FLHS boasts a 92 graduation rate compared to a

and their communities demonstrating a true commitment to the betterment of others This was truly evident by the numerous events held at our schools Relay for Life events raised funds for cancer research the DiaBEAT This event allowed students to have fun and raise funds for diabetes research and a food-packing event provided 15000 meals for orphanedhomeless children in the USA

We celebrated many successes in the 2013-14 school year and I would like to thank our dedicated teachers support staff school administrators parents and community partners for making that possible

It is the goal of BCPS to ensure that every student receives the very best instruction in pursuit of becoming a well-rounded individual As the 2014-2015 school year begins I look forward to another amazing year as we continue to strive to achieve that goal

Enjoy these last days of summer I look forward to seeing you in the upcoming school year

state graduation rate of 75 Students are drawn to Fort Lauderdale High from

all over the county for the rigorous Cambridge and Pre-Law Magnet programs These programs continue to enhance the curriculum and challenge students to reach their fullest potential

Students in the Law program participate in Mock Trials at Nova Law School where they provide feedback to recertifying lawyers Students in the Cambridge AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) Programme can earn the Cambridge Diploma which is accepted in 167 countries In addition to earning up to two years of college credit these students are eligible for the highest level of Bright Futures Scholarship

All of the students at Fort Lauderdale are enthusiastic about the celebratory year that will be highlighted by many events that allow them to interact with alumni and community members There is a Homecoming Gala planned for alumni a dedication of the new buildings and special events for the students that will be capped off at the 100th Graduation Ceremony in June

The school is looking for any community members alumni or parents who are looking to be involved in the celebration during the year Please e-mail Sean Curran at seancurranbrowardschoolscom if you are interested in joining the celebration

WELCOME BACk TO SChOOL

Patricia Good Chair Broward County School Board District 2

Stude

nts i

n fro

nt of

the a

uthe

ntic

First

Resp

onde

r mod

el cla

ssroo

m

Fort Lauderdale High Schoolrsquos Class of 2014 (the 99th class) at the Commencement Ceremony