“NICO”
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Pembroke Pines
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Pet of the Month
Meet Nico! He is just a baby Chihuanhua. This puppy is only nine months old and feels most happy when he is with his mom. He loves playing with his brother and sister, looking out the window and taking naps. He would much rather go out with a family member than stay home alone, though. Don’ tlook now, but Nico is probably sound asleep on the couch.
Your Pet Could Be Our PET OF THE MONTH! ENTER YOUR PET TODAY! Every month Our City Pembroke Pines randomly picks a pet of the month winner. Email to: anna@ourcitymedia.com MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TO RECEIVE YOUR PRIZE: Owner Name, Email, Phone Number. Please send a high-resolution photo. TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR PET: Name & Breed / Age & Gender / City of Residence Favorite Person / Favorite Toy / Likes & Dislikes Favorite thing to do / Last Seen Doing/City
By Frank C. Ortis
ear Readers: Typically, we would be looking forward to Art Fest in the Pines this month, however, due to the pandemic, the city has changed the date of this wonderful event. We will be celebrating Art Fest in the Pines later in the year, November 6-7, 2021 at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. Please mark your calendars so you don’t miss this fun cultural experience that will include music, food trucks, workshops, and a Student Art Competition in addition to the unique and fine arts that will be featured. We’ll provide more information as the date nears so please be sure to check out the city website and social media. This year we’re helping to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Wyland National Mayor’s challenge for water conservation by participating in the 2021 Challenge. Presented by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, the Challenge not only brings people and communities together both virtually and physically for a fun and educational competition to see which cities can be the most “water wise” and win more than $50,000 in eco-friendly prizes, but it also reminds us that simple individual actions can add up to huge change in protecting our environment. I encourage everyone to sign up and participate. Residents can participate two ways – by making on-line conservation pledges at www.mywaterpledge.com; and with physical hands-on projects or actions at www.wylandfoundation.org/mywaterproject. The mission of the Wyland Foundation is to inspire lifelong stewardship of oceans, lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands. Just a reminder that March 14, 2021, is daylight savings time, so it’s time to “spring” forward. This is also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month and the batteries should be replaced at least once or twice a year. Smoke alarms have become such a common feature in our homes that it is easy to take them for granted and forget about them. Let’s keep our smoke alarms working properly and stay safe. I wish everyone the luck of the Irish this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. There may not be the parades and large gatherings of day’s past, but on this day we are all a wee bit Irish and can wear green proudly and celebrate safely. Also, keep an eye out for the city’s new digital signs going up in key areas. As part of the Citywide Streetscape Guidelines created in 2012, they will display important alerts, event news, and helpful information. You’ll be seeing them in seven locations: West Pines Soccer Park; Fire Station 99; Fire Station 69; Fire Station 89; the Charles F. Dodge City Center; Howard C. Foreman Human Services Campus; and the Pembroke Lakes Golf Course. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-450-1020 or by e-mail at fortis@ppines.com
Mayor Frank C. Ort i s City of Pembroke Pines
