June UPDATE

By State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky

It is hard to believe that another school year is already ending. We are grateful to all the teachers, administrators, staff, and volunteers for everything you do throughout the school year for our students. We are thankful to the teachers who made every effort to connect, educate, inspire, and support their students. Finally, to our students, we are extremely proud of you and wish you the best of luck whether you are moving on to work, gap years, internships, college, high school, middle school or beginning elementary school, or moving on to your next grade. Continue to do your best, follow your interests, and learn from your experiences.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18. Thank you so much to all the Dads out there for all you do for your families and for our community. We are very fortunate to have so many Dads in our community who are always willing to lend a helping hand. We appreciate you and all you do to make a difference! Father’s Day can also be a difficult day for those who have lost their fathers and for those fathers who are missing their children. Please be mindful of one another and check in on your friends who may be hurting.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery by recognizing June 19, 1865, the day that Union Army Major General Gordon Granger told the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas of their emancipation. This occurred more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The City of Coral Springs is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 5:30-9:30pm on the Coral Springs City Hall Lawn.

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, 2023. Now is the perfect time to make your household preparedness plan and to stock up on supplies. This year, the State Legislature approved a two-week Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday from May 27 through June 9. Please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase hurricane supplies, such as batteries and flashlights, tax free. For more information on what items are eligible for tax free status, visit www.floridarevenue.com/disasterprep. For more information on preparing for a hurricane, visit www.floridadisaster. org/planprepare.

I wish everyone a safe and wonderful summer and hope you have an opportunity to spend quality time with your family and to reconnect. Time moves by so quickly and life can change in a minute so please take the time to appreciate the moments and look for the beauty around you. As always, feel free to reach out to me at any time at HD095@myfloridahouse.gov or 954-956-5600 with your questions or comments. We will be hosting legislative updates this month. For information on specific dated, times, and locations, please sign up for our email updates by emailing Linda.Beauport@myfloridahouse,gov. Also you can follow me on Facebook @RepChristineHunschofsky or Twitter @RepHunschofsky for regular updates. I look forward to connecting!

Coral Springs Commission June Message

June marks the return of one of our most popular events, Bites-N-Sips! The fun-filled, food event takes place

Friday, June 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn of City Hall (9500 W Sample Rd.) This year event guests will be invited to view the Art of Data, an exhibit that showcases original artwork from local artists who have taken city data and translated it into unique pieces of art. The Art of Data will be on display in the City Hall Lobby through June.

In partnership with the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, the city welcomes the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Sportsplex Park (2575 Sportsplex Dr.) from Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7. The city and the coalition will also host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, June 29 to honor the brave men and women of our military who have given their lives in service to our nation. The event will take place at Veterans Park (8601 Royal Palm Blvd.) at 9 a.m.

This month, the Coral Springs Multi-Cultural Committee will host a National Day of Prayer on Thursday, June 4. Participants of all faiths are invited to join this candlelight ceremony. The popular Shred-A-Thon, organized by our police department to prevent identity theft, will take place Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Sportsplex Park (2575 Sportsplex Dr.) This event is for Coral Springs residents only.

Many of our young residents have been sharpening their chess skills to take part in the Mayor’s Chess Challenge on Saturday, June 6. This free event is open to all ages and skill levels. Additionally, the King of Coral Springs Chess Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 20. Participants must register in advance. Visit CoralSprings.gov/ events for more details.

June is Mental Health Awareness Month. As we enter the spring and summer months, we remind our community that mental health resources exist to help tackle whatever challenges life June bring. Dial 2-1-1 Broward or text 898211 to be connected with help.

The next Commission meetings will take place on Wednesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.7, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99. Meetings are also live streamed at CoralSprings.gov/CityTV.

▸ If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of your City Officials, please call 954-344-5911. Make sure to follow Coral Springs on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Mayor Scott Brook @CSCommissioner1, Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra @CSCommissioner2, Commissioner Nancy Metayer Bowen @CSCommissioner3, Commissioner Joshua Simmons @CSCommissioner4, and Commissioner Joy Carter @CSCommissioner5 hen it comes to school-age children, the month of June is all about next chapters. Kindergartners will take on new challenges as they prepare for first grade this fall, and students who are the oldest at their elementary school level, whether they are fifth- or sixth-graders, are preparing to take their first steps into middle school. Middle schoolers are preparing for their last few years of grade school, as they move up to high school, and high school graduates are feeling the excitement of being on the cusp of adulthood. Across the board, there is a feeling of significant achievement that represents years of hard work and dedication.

As our students prepare to embark on the next phases of their journeys, I encourage them to take a moment to think about lessons learned and how to apply them to the next chapter. One of the most important things that you have learned is