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ND THE BEST WAY TO START ENJOYING IT SHOULD BE WITH THE 17th Annual Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament, on Friday, March 23, 2018. This Tournament will be held at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club, located at 10500 Taft Street, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every year Mayor Ortiz and The City of Pembroke participate in helping the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation. Since Spring is here, what about some cleaning tips from our annual home Spring Cleaning article on page 18. Also, on April 13th we invite you to enjoy SONS OF SERENDIP “SONGS IN THE KEY OF WONDER: 50 YEARS OF STEVIE WONDER.” Giving a tribute to Stevie Wonder’s album “Songs in the Key of Life”. This group is really fantastic!! They will be delighting us with music at the Miramar Cultural Center at 8 pm. Peter Rabbit is visiting us on March 31 for the annual easter egg hunt at Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Ave Gates open at 9:30AM. Flowers, pretty dresses and happiness!!! What a wonderful time of the year!!

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ANNUAL MAYOR'S GOLF TOURNAMENT Mayor Frank C. Ortis proudly presents the Annual Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament, March 23rd, benefiting the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation. This exciting event includes an 18-hole tournament, contests, lunch, dinner, prizes, awards and more. For information please call 954-392-2116. Pembroke Lakes Golf & Tennis Center; ppines.com

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You are invited to join us in an exploration of the innovative medium of Digital Artwork. By the Numbers is a celebration of the pioneering spirit of those who have embraced computer technology as a new artistic tool Studio 18 in the Pines; 7-9pm, ppines.com

Prestigious HMA 's will be a night of elegance and glamour, where showcasing a number of our communities’ prominent voices will be the focus, while delivering an unforgettable show for the world to see. Red Carpet at 5 PM, Show Starts at 7 PM Miramar Cultural Center Theater; miramarculturalcenter.org

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JAZZ IN THE PINES The City of Pembroke Pines free Jazz in the Pines Concert Series features 9 Jazz Concerts on Sunday afternoons once a month. Join for a relaxing afternoon of Jazz. William B. Armstrong Park, 1700 Dykes Road, 3-5pm; ppines.com

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Gluck’s masterpiece is most famous for its immortal aria, “Che farò senza Euridice.” But it’s also a compelling and deeply personal story of how far one man will go to prove his devotion to his wife. The grief-stricken musician and poet Orfeo risks the terrifying depths of the Underworld to bring back his beloved Euridice alive. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts; browardcenter.org

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for a star-studded talent extravaganza as Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars. Unleash the magic with royal sisters Anna and Elsa and the hilarious snowman, Olaf. Sebastian strikes up his hot crustacean band and allong with Ariel in an ‘80s pop montage. Rapunzel takes on a journey to see the floating lights. Relive a tale as old as time when Belle opens her heart to new adventures with the Beast. BB&T Center; bbtcenter.com

Hop, skip and jump over to our annual egg hunt with over 50,000 eggs! First 500 children receive a free pair of bunny ears. Event is held on March 31, 2018 Free Admission. Prizes and children's arts and crafts plus a special visit with Peter Rabbit and more! Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Ave. Gates open at 9:30AM Sharp! Don't be late to get your spot in line. Hunt begins at 10:00AM. ppines.com

A perfect course for a newcomer to triathlon, C.B. Smith Park provides athletes with a calm lake swim, safe bike course, void of cars and traffic lanes and a 2-loop run course through the park. The Egg Hunt duathlon and sprint triathlon is a family affair at C.B. Smith Park. Spectators can take part in a multitude of activities during and after the race, including an Easter egg hunt for children. CB Smith Park, 900 N Flamingo Rd.

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There’s nothing like seeing Stars on Ice in the Olympic season! The best of the U.S. will be coming to you direct from the 2018 Winter Games to skate together in all-new Stars on Ice show! See America's top medal contenders including 2017 U.S. Champion Nathan Chen, World Silver Medalist Ashley Wagner, three-time World Medalists Maia & Alex Shibutani, 2017 U.S. Champion Karen Chen, and U.S. Champion Jason Brown, plus Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis & Charlie White. BB&T Center. starsonice.com

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts; browardcenter.org

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Giving a nod to Stevie Wonder’s album “Songs in the Key of Life,” America’s Got Talent favorites Sons of Serendip honor the legendary singersongwriter with this exciting new show. Their soulful pop sound blends beautiful vocals with guitar, piano, harp and cello, creating musical moments that touch the heart and lift the spirit.” Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 8pm; miramarculturalcenter.org

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CITY OF MIRAMAR SPRING CAMP The City of Miramar Spring Camps for ages 6-12 years old will be running from March 26th through March 30th, 2018 from 7AM-6PM. Cost for Residents is $65 and Non-Residents is $80. Programs will include: Co-ed Sports, Field Trips, Field Day, Computer Access, Arts & Crafts, Indoor/Outdoor Game. Campers must bring a water bottle, packed lunch and snacks daily. Registration is now open, Spaces are limited, please register early. Please call the respective locations for more information.

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MCUSA PARTNERS WITH BROWARD SCHOOLS Motivational Coaches of America (MCUSA), announced that additional counselors will be stationed at Florida schools throughout the State to provide in-person behavioral health and emotional support to children and their families. Expansion will focus primarily on Broward, Miami Dade and Palm Beach counties. All services will be free of charge and offered to all children, regardless of their health coverage status. Motivational coaches will work with school principals to identify youth who may have been displaced or have suffered extensive trauma due to the impact of the Stoneman Douglas shooting. Many of the counselors will serve schools with which they work on a daily basis. MCUSA is currently available in 78 schools in Broward, Miami Dade and Palm Beach. “We launched our partnership with Broward County School District last summer and will work with them in the aftermath of this tragedy to ensure all students have the proper resources they need to cope with these events,” said MCUSA Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Julio Avael.

MEMORIAL CONGENITAL HEART PROGRAM RECOGNIZED In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease, The Adult Congenital Heart Program, part of the Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, at Memorial Regional Hospital is now nationally accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association. Memorial Regional Hospital’s program is the only one accredited in Florida and one of 17 in the U.S. The Adult Congenital Heart Association is a nationwide organization focused on connecting patients, family members and healthcare providers to form a community of support and network of experts with knowledge of congenital heart disease. “There are now more adults than children in the U.S. with CHD,” said Mark Roeder, President and CEO of ACHA. “Accreditation will elevate the standard of care and have a positive impact on the futures of those living with this disease. Coordination of care is key, and this accreditation program will make care more streamlined for ACHD patients, improving their quality of life.”

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INES MIDDLE SCHOOL,HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A “GREEN APPLE” School by the Florida Green School Designation Program. The school has been busy creating a sustainable environment, beginning with the building of homes for the owls on campus, and, most recently, through its Butterfly Garden, which was created on November 15, 2017. The tranquil sanctuary on the school’s campus helped bring Pines Middle School the distinction and was established by a group of students (as well as chaperoned by of teacher Perl Searle). Brothers Nursery donated all of the plants and mulch. Students began planting a vegetable garden last month and have joined the “How Low Can You Go?” challenge to reduce energy usage at the school, as well as working on improving Air Quality around the school’s campus. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recognizes schools that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources through the Green School Designation Program. The program’s environmental guidelines help Florida primary and secondary schools evaluate operations, set goals and take specific actions to improve environmental performance. T To become designated, schools must conduct a thorough property assessment and implement a specified number of environmental practices in five areas of sustainable operations: Communication and Education (Students, Staff, Public); Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling; Water Conservation; Energy Efficiency; and Air Quality. Schools have an opportunity to obtain different “Apple” levels based on the requirements of each tier. Pines Middle School has 940 students enrolled in grades 6 through 8.

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Dear Readers… BY MAYOR FRANK C. ORTIS, CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES

NCE AGAIN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES WAS named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day foundation in honor of our commitment to effective urban forest management. Our city has achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a treecare ordinance, an annual community forestry budget and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. We are very proud of our city’s commitment to these goals. Our community benefits greatly when trees are properly planted and maintained. Trees not only bring shade to our homes and beauty to our neighborhoods, they also provide cleaner air, improve stormwater management and increase property values. I’d also like to share with everyone a meeting that was held last month with 40 clergy from throughout the city. We met for breakfast to learn what we can do to unite as a community, and address concerns shared by all. This breakfast meeting was scheduled weeks before Parkland’s horrific mass school shooting, however, it could not have come at a more needed and appropriate time. The honesty and passion of these community leaders regarding issues we’re facing today was awe-inspiring. We openly discussed the myriad of critical issues changing our world for the worse. I look forward to scheduling more such meetings in an effort to help us strengthen our foundation as a community in these very troubling times. On a more celebratory note, I’d like to invite everyone to come out and participate in our 58th Birthday on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. This year’s Pines Day event is bigger and better than ever with children's rides, live music, entertainment, pageants, food, games and, of course, our 10 foot birthday cake. Please visit pinesday.com for all event information or call our Special Events office at 954-392-2116. I encourage everyone to check our website at ppines.com for more events and special programs offered throughout the city. If you haven’t yet already, please “like” us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – just click on their icons on the website homepage and you’ll be instantly connected to what’s happening in Pembroke Pines. You can also register to get notifications via “Notify Me” and CodeRed. Effective, accurate and timely information is critical, and we are doing our very best to ensure our residents and businesses are always up to-date. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-450-1020, or by email at fortis@ppines.com. From your Mayor,

Frank C. Ortis Frank C. Ortis Mayor of Pembroke Pimes

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HOME & GARDEN

Landscaping Tips for Homeowners BY MICHELE LERNER, YOURHOME1SOURCE.COM

HETHER YOU OWN A NEWLY BUILT home with minimal landscaping, or you’re ready to improve the area around your current home with new landscaping ideas, it can be a daunting task to design your outdoor space. You can hire a landscape designer or work with a local nursery, but you should always start with an assessment of what you want or need and seek solutions from those with landscape design experience.

PLANNING YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE

»» Start by assessing where you’ll spend the most time: in the front of your house, the side or the back yard. »» Think about what’s there now, that you’d like to keep, and what areas need some enhancing. »» You may desire to increase privacy or reduce noise by adding a privacy fence, planting shrubs or tall plants, or perhaps add a water feature that provides a tranquil sound within your outdoor space.

TAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACES TO NEW LEVELS

»» Consider a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, maybe an outdoor kitchen, or add covered areas that allow you to be outside more often. »» Some items can be costly, so start with a simple fire pit and upgrade to something more elaborate in the future. »» Expand your home by transitioning indoor spaces to your natural surroundings. Open your home to woods, conservation areas, water areas or to your landscaped yard. »» Add a patio or deck – which may be covered – and access outdoor areas from central interior living areas such as a family room, kitchen or living area. These transition areas will make your home feel larger, more open and bright.

»» Do some research to identify the best sun-loving or shade-loving plants and flowers, whatever works best for your climate and natural setting, and begin to transform your landscape with beautiful designs and colors. »» Plan to purchase an umbrella or awning to provide shade for you and your guests, and shelter from rain. Providing overhead cover will allow you to be outdoors more often, on hot summer days, or during a light rain.

PLANTING WITH MAINTENANCE IN MIND

EXPANDING YOUR WISH LIST

»» Your outdoor space could include lighting. Enhance walkways and patios, or showcase trees and colorful plants around your home at night. Consider solarpowered lights, they’re affordable and easy to install.

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»» Before you head to the nursery and spend a fortune on plants, think about how much you really like gardening. If it’s not your passion, be sure to ask about low-maintenance plants and about other solutions such as ground covers, decorative stones and even mulch to provide a clean look without

daily weeding. Nurseries often suggest purchasing native plants for your area since they’re easier to grow and care for.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE AND COMFORT

»» Part of your landscape planning should include outdoor furniture. Consider lounge chairs, a loveseat, a dining table or several smaller tables, or possibly a hammock. Adding outdoor heaters is ideal for cooler months.

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SEEN ON SCENE

Pines Light Up the Night 5K Run a Success!

EGINNERS TO TRUE RUNNERS PARTICIPATED IN THE PINES LIGHT UP the Night 5K Run, sponsored by the City of Pembroke Pines and Davis Electric, on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. The night was aglow with neon lights and LED bracelets that changed with each mile the runners completed. There were 650 runners participating in the event which benefited the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation. Each runner received the LED light changing bracelet and a free T-shirt or razor tank. Festivities, which included a DJ, food trucks, free dessert samples and giveaways, were enjoyed after the run. "We are so happy that more than $17,000 was raised from the event," said Pembroke Pines Golf and Tennis Supervisor Traci Richards. "We're already starting to work on next year's event, opening up the registration to more runners and organizing even more fun activities." The Pembroke Pines Charter School System, created and built by the City of Pembroke Pines, is home to four elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school housed on five educational campuses through the City.

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Sudoku

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