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CALENDAR 16 March, 2019

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COMMUNITY NEWS 18 The Frank Art Gallery to Host

20 City of Pembroke Pines Opens Registration for Swim Lessons 22 Find the Perfect Gift at the 21st Annual ArtFest in the Pines 24 Enjoy Some Coffee and Get Creative 25 SWFP Community Center Celebrates Spring 28 Studio in the Pines Offers free Interactive Poetry Workshop 28 PPTOPA Presents “Addams Family” on Stage 30 Tee Off with the Mayor at the 18th Annual PPCS Golf Tournament

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Golf – Enter the 18th Annual Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament at Pembroke Lakes Country Club. It includes an 18-hole tournament, contests, lunch, dinner, prizes, awards and more. All funds raised will benefit the Pembroke Pines Charter School System. For information, send an email to trichards@ppines.com or visit www.ppines.com.

Frank Contemporaries – From 6pm 8pm, The Frank will showcase the fiber artworks of Jamaican artist Michelle S. Drummond, resident artist at The Arts Warehouse arts incubator, and the ‘Girl Noticed’ arts initiative by Lori Pratico. This event will include an interpretive dance performance by the multidisciplinary artists of FLUXUS HAUS, as well as a presentation by the representatives of Girl Power, a Miamibased non-profit that enables young girls to build confidence, competence and personal pride through workshops and programs. This event is free to the public. Complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

24th Pinwheels for Peace! –From 10am to 3pm, The Frank will host a kids’ workshop that explores diversity and harmony through color and crafts. Led by art educator Debi London, together with their caretakers, kids will decorate “peace rocks,” create pinwheels for peace and learn to paint posters dedicated to peace. This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Children must be supervised. Ages 6 years and older. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

14th St. David Carnival – St. David Catholic Church welcomes everyone to the annual spring carnival. The 4-day event is at 3900 S. University Drive in Davie. Rides, live entertainment, shopping, freshly prepared food, and more. Discount tickets are now on sale. For times and more information, please call 954-475-8046 or visit www. saintdavid.org.

10th Celebrating the Spectrum – From 10am to 11:30am, and 11:30am to 1pm, The Frank will host an abstract painting workshop led by artist Christian Fenneck. Participants will learn abstract painting techniques that create the perception of movement, space and depth and create a unique work of art that showcases a variety of color interactions through paint. This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Ages 12 years and older. For information, visit www.ppines.com. Threaded Together Felting Workshop – From 1pm to 2:30pm, and 2:30pm to 4pm, The Frank will host a unique felting workshop led by textile artist and curator Lucinda Linderman. Participants will create vibrantly colored artwork in a fun, unique way through felting. This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Ages 12

Prism – Through May 4, visit the “Prism” exhibit at The Frank Jazz Concert – Enjoy a relaxing Art Gallery. “Prism” presents an afternoon at William B. Armstrong interdisciplinary view of LGBTQIA Dream Park, 1700 Dykes Road (NW 160 identity and diversity by using Avenue), from 3pm to 5pm. Weather permitting. Bring a chair or blanket. For the arts as a catalyst for dialogue. The aim of Prism is to expand the information, call 954-435-6525 or visit community’s progressive attitude www.ppines.com. beyond the mainstream population by celebrating the collective diversity and fostering an inclusive space that is able to effect social change through art. For information, call 954-392Spring Bonnet Contest – Let your 2120 or visit thefrankgallery.org. creativity soar and create a one-of-akind bonnet that will turn heads. Wear PPTOPA– From March 15 to April 7, your creation to this event and you may “Addams Family” will be on stage for several performances at Pembroke win a prize. Event is held at the Carl Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts. Shechter SWFP Community Center, Show times are Friday and Saturday 301 NW 103rd Avenue, at 10:30am. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit nights at 8pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2pm, at the www.ppines.com. Susan B. Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park. For information, call 954-437-4884, visit www.pptopa.com or send an email to info@pptopa.org. Tea Time – Enjoy an array of tea PPCS Enrollment – Through March 10, sandwiches, decadent desserts & students can apply to re-enroll and assorted afternoon teas, from 2pm-4pm, fill open slots in the Pembroke Pines at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Charter School System for the 2019Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. Cost is 2020 school year. For information, $18pp. Reservations required prior to visit www.pinescharterapply.net. March 14. For information, call 954450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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27th 21st Poetry Contest – If you like poetry, don’t miss “Get with the Prose,” a free interactive Poetry Workshop that includes DIY Poetry, interactive workshop, networking and live poetry from local poet Shannon Adams. It will be held from 6:30pm -9pm, at Studio 18 in the Pines. For information, call Studio 18 in the Pines at 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.

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his month, The Frank Art Gallery will offer the community a variety of events and workshops as part of the 21st Annual ArtFest in the Pines, a free two-day festival full of art, food and music. The events are held at The Frank, located at 601 City Center Way. All of them are free! • Free@The Frank Workshop: PinWheels for Peace! – On March 9, from 10am to 3pm, The Frank will host a kids’ workshop that explores diversity and harmony through color and crafts. Led by art educator Debi London, together with their caretakers, kids will decorate “peace rocks,” create pin wheels for peace and learn to paint posters dedicated to peace. This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Children must be supervised. Ages 6 years and older. • Free@TheFrank Workshop: Celebrating the Spectrum – On March 10, from 10am to 11:30am, and 11:30am to 1pm, The Frank will host an abstract painting workshop led by artist Christian Fenneck. Participants will learn abstract painting techniques that create the perception of move ment, space and depth and create a unique work of art that showcases a variety of color interactions through paint. This event is free to the public. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Ages 12 years and older.

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ore than 5,000 people are expected to attend the 21st Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines, on March 9 and 10, from 10am to 5pm, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. In addition to fine arts and fine handcrafts, there will be fun-filled entertainment, food trucks, live hands-on art demonstrations, Pop up art on the plaza, a student art competition, a farmers market, kids’ art and game zone, children and adult workshops at The Frank Art Gallery and in the lobby of City Center, and so much more!

“This is truly a spectacular event that grows with each new year,” said Holly Bonkowski, Division Director of Cultural Arts for the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. “We continue to encourage artists to be a part of our 21st Annual Artfest by applying online. We hope to see everyone come out for this signature event!” Over 70 artists from around the country are expected to participate in the festival, which is presented by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation & Cultural Arts Department and Artserve. They will be displaying and selling a variety of items, includ-

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lat feet are caused by loose ligaments in the arch as well as trauma or weakening of tendons (Posterior Tibial) and ligaments (Spring) in the foot. Flatfooted children usually become flatfooted adults. Tight calf muscles can severely aggravate the condition as can tight hip and ITB muscles. Rheumatoid or Psoriatic arthritis can also cause the foot to flatten. Flat feet can cause you to have pain in the heel, arch, ankles, legs, knees and back. This is aggravated by standing and walking. Cramping in the legs, especially at night, premature fatigue during any type of activity, or a general lack of interest in participating in sports or even walking activities generally follow. Signs of flat feet include flattening of the arch when standing and the foot pointing excessively to the outside during gait. Flat feet are often associated with knock-knees and abnormal shoe wear. Bulging of the bones on the inside of the ankle and foot are usually seen and there could be swelling on the inside of the foot and arch as the problem progresses. Problems related to flat feet include hammertoes, heel spurs and bunions. Lower back and knee problems can also be seen. Also, inactivity causing weight gain and poor cardiovascular fitness may result, as well as arthritis in the foot, ankle, knees, hips and back. Adults that are flatfooted generally are in poor physical shape and will almost always worsen over time. Their lack of activity because of pain or fatigue is the problem.

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ach month,Studio 18 in the Pines presents Studio 18 in the Pines, who came up with “Coffee & Create.” The event offers the idea for the class. participants a way to make new friends, Mohamed wanted to give parents and enjoy unlimited cups of coffee and create a work grandparents an opportunity to create of art. The next Coffee & Create will be held on and meet people in an art space, and March 13, from 10am to noon, at Studio 18 in the also see some of the artwork at Studio Pines, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke 18 in the Pines. The first workshop was Pines. The registration deadline is March 8. offered in November 2018. The idea was “This is a workshop in a casual atmosphere to to offer “Coffee and Create” once or twice create artwork that will leave you feeling like a true a year. The workshop has been so popular, artist,” said Amelia Mohamed, facility manager for however, that is offered monthly. Each month features a new project. The class is limited to 15 students. The fee is $10 per student, which includes materials, as well as unlimited cups of coffee and cookies. The instructor gives direction and instructions for the project. Students have designed and painted mugs. They created flowers made of coffee filters and painted with watercolor. They also sliced pine cones (which look like different types of flowers) and then painted and mounted them on wood for a rustic look. Coffee and Create is one of many classes offered at Studio 18 in the Pines. Several of the resident

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SWFP Community Center Celebrates Spring BY DEBBY TEICH

his month, Pembroke Pines residents can celebrate the arrival of spring at the City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, located at 301 NW 103rdAvenue in Pembroke Pines (off Johnson Street, one block west of Palm Avenue). They can participate in the Annual Spring Bonnet Contest or the Annual Spring Tea Party. Both events are great ways to spend quality time with friends and met some new ones. Annual Spring Bonnet Contest Let your creativity soar and create a one-of-a-kind bonnet that will turn heads! Wear your creation to the Annual Spring Bonnet Contest and you may even win a prize. Some of the awards include Most Beautiful, Most Original and more. The event will be held on March 26, at 10:30am in the Main Hall. 2018 winners Annual Spring Tea Party Break out spring outfits, dresses, hats, bonnets and polo shirts for the Annual Spring Tea Party. Participants are encouraged to dress in spring colors, such as yellow, blue, pink and green. The event will be held on March 27, from 2pm to 4pm. Advanced reservations and payment must be made no later than March 14 to reserve seating. The cost to attend is $18 per person. The Spring Tea Party is the first of four tea parties held throughout the year. Participants will enjoy a wide array of finger foods, tea sandwiches, tasty goodies and a large assortment of afternoon teas that will be served to celebrate the spring season. For reservations, contact the Activities Desk for reservations.

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Studio in the Pines Offers free Interactive Poetry Workshop BY DEBBY TEICH

f you like poetry, don’t miss “Get with the Prose,” a free interactive Poetry Workshop that includes DIY Poetry, an interactive workshop, networking and live poetry from local poet Shannon Adams. It will be held oon March 21, from 6:30pm -9pm, at Studio 18 in the Pines. This is the first time the poetry workshop is being offered. The event begins with guests sipping on wine and enjoying light refreshments, as they view the artwork in the gallery. Next, Shannon Adams will recite poetry and then give a question and answer

session. She will provide basics on how to write spoken word poetry. Adams will select a topic and provide some tips. The audience will have an opportunity to share what they have written. “The guests will be able to recite poetry in an art gallery setting with guidance from a poet,” said Amelia Mohamed, facility manager for Studio 18 in the Pines. “This new community event is one more way that art lovers can enjoy another aspect of art in a creative atmosphere in the City of Pembroke Pines.” Through April 4, The Broward Art Guild will be showcasing some of their work at Studio 18 in the Pines during “Art Unlimited.” The exhibition features the work of the Broward Art Guild, which is the largest non-profit organization of working artists and supporters in Broward County. The Broward Art Guild offers the community a variety of gallery exhibitions and professionally juried competitions, collaborates in community “artreach” programs, and works to promote visual arts and artists in the South Florida area. Membership is open to all

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PPTOPA Presents “Addams Family” on Stage BY DEBBY TEICH

f you have always dreamed of seeing a Broadway show, the Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts (PPTOPA) can give you a taste of what it is like. It offers top-notch community theatre at an affordable price. From March 15 to April 7, “Addams Family” will be on stage for several performances. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2pm, at the Susan B. Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park. “This macabre comedy, featuring catchy songs and a host of one-liners, is fun for the whole family,” said Wendy Marrero, vice president. Based on the popular television show, in the eccentric, kooky, upside down world of the Addams family, sad is happy and pain is joy. While celebrating their yearly ritual of summoning their ancestors from the dead, Wednesday Addams has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Everything will change for the family when they host a dinner for her boyfriend and his parents. The production team includes Michael Biggs (Director), Anthony Campisi (Musical Director) and Del Marrero (Choreographer). Principle roles are played by Steven Fuentes (Gomez), Myria Jean

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Tee Off with the Mayor at the 18th Annual PPCS Golf Tournament BY DEBBY TEICH

n March 22, Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis and Waste Pro will present the 18th Annual Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament at Pembroke Lakes Country Club, located at 10500 Taft Street. It features contests, lunch, dinner, prizes, awards and more. Held from 10:30am to 6pm, the popular event usually sells out quickly. All funds raised will benefit the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation and will be used to enhance each student’s educational experience. Last year’s tournament raised $80,000. The Pembroke Pines Charter School System was created and built by the City of Pembroke Pines. It is the largest municipally run charter school system in the country and has been recognized for its innovation and academic excellence. It is home to four elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school housed on five educational campuses throughout the City. Since Mayor Ortis established the tournament, it has raised over $1 million dollars for the school system. Registration for the golf tournament begins at 10:30am at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club. Following registration, golfers can participate in a putting contest and enjoy some lunch. The shot-gun tee off is at 12:30pm. The driving range and practice tee will also be open. This year organizers are adding a ball launcher, allowing players to shoot a ball

approximately 300 yards. The fun continues at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception that includes open bar, followed by a deluxe buffet, prize presentations and a live auction. To raise additional funds, PPCSS recently held the Pines “Light UP the Night” 5K, which began and ended at the City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center. This year’s theme was “Peace, Love & Sole.” Each participant got “lit up” as they completed the course. They were given a RUN/LED bracelet, which changed colors and light up at each mile marker. As runners finished the race, their bracelets showed a variety colors when they passed under lighted arches and disco balls on the plaza of the City Center. After the run, there were plenty of festivities, including a DJ, free food samples from local restaurants, raffles and much more. Last month, area residents attended the ten-year celebration of the City of Pembroke Pines’ premier tasting event - Taste of Pines. Food lovers enjoyed selections of wine and sampled cuisine and desserts from more than 30 local restaurants and vendors. Tickets also included a concert and live musical entertainment. All of the proceeds benefited the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation. n Pembroke Lakes Country Club is located at 10500 Taft Street. For information on sponsorship levels and golf registration, send an email to trichards@ ppines.com or call 954-435-6759. For information on the Pembroke Pines Charter School System, visit www.pinescharter.net.

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he City of Pembroke Pines Police Department mended them for the actions that led to their nominarecently honored 18 Pembroke Pines elementions. Each of the honorees was presented a certificate, tary school students at Pembroke Pines Police posed for a photo and received a goodie bag. They Department Headquarters during its “Student of the also walked the “Honor Walk,” shaking hands with Month” ceremony. This is the fourth year that students have been nominated by their respective teachers based on criteria set forth by the Pembroke Pines Police Department that included exemplary behavior, good citizenship, and being a good role model. Caption: Elementary school students from throughout the City of Pembroke Pines pose with their “It is so important for certificates and (back row, l to r): Crime Dog McGruff, Officer Curbelo, Commissioner Schwartz,Chief students to be recognized Shimpeno, Mayor Ortis, Captain Cerino, Commissioner Castillo, and Commissioner Siple. for their accomplishChief Shimpeno, Captain Tony Cerino, Mayor Ortis, ments and be acknowledged for what makes them Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Commissioner Angelo stand out,” said Prenes Chevelon, CAU Coordinator. Castillo, Commissioner Iris Siple, Officer Curbelo and “The Pembroke Pines Police Department wants to give Crime Dog McGruff. students the opportunity to shine and be honored The honorees for January were as follows: during the school year.” ▸▸ Atlantic Montessori - Nicholas Palacio After Pembroke Pines Police Chief Shimpeno ▸▸ Chapel Trail - Samuel Baker welcomed the students and introduced the commis▸▸ Franklin Academy - Audrey Duenas sioners, Pembroke Pines Police Chief Shimpeno com▸▸ Kidz Choice Charter - Justin Johnson

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