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Communty News PAL Latin Night Offers Dancing, Good Food and Fun . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Local Family Receives Appliance Donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mayor’s Kids’ Day Is a Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pembroke Pines Residents Celebrate Independence Day . . . . . . . . . 28 Find a Bargain at the Flea Market and Bazaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Soma Intimates Is Making a Difference – One Bra at a Time . . . . . . .

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11th Summer Film Festival - The City of Pembroke Pines Parks and Recreation Department presents Gnomeo & Juliet, rated G, as part of the 2012 Free Children’s Summer Film Festival, at the River of Grass ArtsPark, in the Susan B. Katz Theater, 17189 Sheridan Street. Movie begins at 10am. For information, call 954-986-5027 or visit www.ppines.com.

25th Flea Market – On August 25, from 8am to 3pm, and August 26, from 9am to 3pm., thousands of bargain hunters from near and far are expected to meet for the Flea Market and Bazaar, held at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, in Pembroke Pines. They will have an opportunity to search through tables of treasures from over 100 venders in an indoor, air conditioned room. Admission and parking are free. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

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Sept. 11th 9-11 - Never Forget 9-11. Honor those who lost their lives during the attacks on our country, at 8:30am, at the City Center, 10300 Pines Boulevard. Event is free. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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At the end of the school year, most students throw out their old supplies to make room for new things. When the members of Girl Scout Troop 11031 realized that much of it was still usable, they decided to take action. They started D.E.C.O. (Desk/Educational Cleanout Opportunity) and began collecting gently used school supplies to distribute to

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those who are less fortunate. This was the second year that they set up collection boxes at Saint Mark Catholic School, where all of the girls will be entering third grade in the fall. The students donated composition books, binders, crayons, markers and much more. As the teachers cleaned out their rooms, they donated borders from their bulletin boards and other items they would not be using for the following year. At the end of the collection, the girls met for the annual “Deco Drive Sorting Party.” They tested the magic markers to make sure they still worked, arranged crayons in boxes, and tore out used pages from composition books. The girls celebrated their efforts with a pool party. The girls delivered all of the items to the Haitian Community Center, where they will be distributed locally or sent to Haiti. The troop is planning to visit the Community Center to help with the effort before school starts. “The girls are learning that they have the ability to give back and help those in need,” said troop leader Linda DeVarona. “It is important to learn this lesson at a young age.”

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(PAL) is hosting its first “Latin Night” and it promises to be an evening filled with dancing, traditional Latin food and lots of fun. And it is all for a good cause. Proceeds will benefit the Pembroke Pines PAL, which is funded through donations, grants and fundraisers. More than 150 people are expected to attend the event, which will be held on August 10, from 6:30 to 9pm, at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center. “It is a great opportunity to sample some Latin culture and cuisine,” said Joe Williams, PAL Executive Director There will be a variety of traditional Latin dishes representing the countries of Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia and Ecuador. Some of the items include roasted pork, chicken, plantains, rice and beans, picadillo, tacos and more. For an additional fee, guests can purchase margaritas, beer and espresso. The entertainment includes mariachi music, dance demonstrations and a salsa contest, with a cash prize of $100 for the winning couple. Pembroke Pines PAL is recreational and educational oriented juvenile crime prevention program that relies on athletics and educational activities to create better relations between police officers and the youth in the community.

There are currently 190 kids enrolled who participate in leadership training, boxing, tae kwon do, basketball and computer learning, as well as summer and spring camps. “We need to keep our doors open so the youth in the community have a place to go,” said Williams. “Without PAL, many of these kids would be on the street.” PAL has several other fundraisers planned for 2012, including Italian Night (Oct. 19) and a Ghouls and Goblins 5K at Pembroke Gardens (Oct. 28). In early 2012, there will also be an International Foods Night, Valentine’s Day Breakfast and another 5K. Tickets for the Latin Night are $8 for adults and $6 for Seniors/children under 12 years. The Southwest Focal Point Senior Center is located at 301 NW103 Ave., in Pembroke Pines. For tickets, call the PAL office at 954-986-5044 after 4pm or throughout the day at 954-437-8864. The Pembroke Pines PAL is located at 7900 Johnson St. in Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.ppines.com/police/pal or call 954-986-5044.

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Pamella Smith of Pembroke Pines is used to helping others. Last month, the struggling parent of three was on the receiving end. Cross Country Home Services, Inc. and United Way of Broward County recently joined together in a local initiative to donate new appliances to veterans and military families in need throughout Broward County. Pamella was the first recipient. “Many of the Veterans who return from deployment are facing higher debt, unemployment, divorce rates, and suicide rates than civilians,” said Kathleen Cannon, CEO of United Way. “They have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom and they need our help.” The United Way of Broward County established a Military Families Advisory Committee in order to bring the community together in Staff Sergeant Pamella Smith, along with her twins Joshua and Christian, show off their new appliances.

support of veterans and military families. The committee has been working with Cross Country Home Services to help them find recipients for Operation Appliance Aid. Over the next year, CCHS plans to donate $30,000 in new appliances. Pamella has been a member of the United States Army since 1991. She injured her back in the line of duty and is now getting help from the Wounded Warrior Project. She Pamella Smith was the recipient of new appliances. Photo (l to r): Stephen Moss, Sandra has a 15-year-old daughter and Finn, Pamella Smith, Joshua and Christian twin 5-year-old boys, one of Smith, Kathleen Cannon and David Tripp whom is autistic. Pamella was excited when she thought she was receiving a refrigerator. When she learned that she would also get a range, stove, washer and dryer, she was elated. “None of my appliances were working,” said Pamella. “It is still so hard to believe that I have new ones. I am so grateful to the United Way and Cross Country Home Services for taking the time to give back to our soldiers.” For information on United Way, visit www.unitedwaybroward.org. For information on Cross Country Home Services, visit www.cchs.com.

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Pines, so do the children. On June 22, more than 1,000 children joined in the fun at the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Kids’ Day. They had an opportunity to eat lunch with Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis and attend a variety of free events throughout the city. “Our Mayor wanted to make June 22nd the best day of the summer for our young residents,” said Francie Novo, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “The event was even bigger than last year and the kids had a great day jammed with free treats and fun!” Green Bay, Wisconsin Mayor Jim Schmit came up with the idea for Mayor’s Kids’ Day and it was adopted as policy by The United Conference of Mayors in 2009. When Mayor Ortis heard about it at a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, he decided to implement the special day in Pembroke Pines. “Children work hard all school year and deserve plenty of summer activities,” said Mayor Ortis. The Third Annual Mayor’s Kids’ Day was sponsored by Baptist Health Plaza. During the event, the kids visited over 80 locations to get free items. Some of them included: free samples at Starbucks, free swimming at the YMCA, free toothbrush and toothpaste at Salgra Dental Group, free bowling at AMF, free golf clinics at Pembroke Lakes Golf, free samples at Menchie’s west and east locations, free popcorn at Wal-mart (West), free tokens at Chuck E. Cheese, free samples and prizes at Whole Foods, free skate rentals at Pines Ice Arena, free pancakes at IHOP and much more. For many of the kids, the highlight of the day was eating lunch with Mayor Ortis at the Pembroke Pines Charter High School. They enjoyed hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, watermelon, chips, cookies, cake and drinks, as well as two bounce houses, a DJ, and mascots from Publix, BrightStar, Chick-Fil-A and Monkey Joes. There was also a BrightStar money machine, which was filled with valuable prizes. “Mayor’s Kids’ Day is a win-win for everyone,” said Novo. “The kids have fun all day and get to meet the Mayor. The parents don’t have to pay anything. The businesses increase foot traffic and get some great exposure.”

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AG USA Gymnastics had a stellar season, with championship trophies stacked up taller than most of its gymnasts. In the three short years since Marissa and Michael Zoldan became owners, they have built the gym into the most successful gymnastics program in Broward County. The couple shared TAG USA’s season highlights and the secrets to their success.

TAG USA Gymnastics had an incredible season. What were your greatest accomplishments? Marissa: It has been another great year

for TAG USA Gymnastics. This past season, our Level 3, Level 4 and Prep-Optional Girls teams all earned State Championships and many of our gymnasts were individual event State Champions. Five TAG USA gymnasts earned coveted spots on the Florida State Team. To qualify, the girls had to be the top scoring gymnasts in the State Meet in their age divisions. Our Boys Gymnastics team had a phenomenal year as well with nine individual State Champions, two Regional Champions and our Elite athlete won seven gold medals at the Mexican Nationals. Our Trampoline team won at each meet, finished first at the State Championships and qualified 26 athletes for the National Championships. Even our new Cheer team won their competitions to become State Champions. Michael: In the three short years that we have owned the gym, TAG USA has definitely become the premier gymnastics program in Fort Lauderdale. We have transformed and can compare ourselves to the top state gymnastics programs.

What are people saying about TAG USA Gymnastics? Michael: What the community hears most about TAG USA is that we are very different from the other local gyms. Our state-of-the-art facility and the amount of new equipment is amazing. Our classes are very structured with lesson plans and our coaches are fingerprinted and certified. All of our classes and team levels train by USAG standards and it makes a big difference. Mostly, parents hear about our gym’s growth and many championships and want their children to experience TAG USA’s unique gymnastics and trampoline programs. What is the secret to your program’s success? Marissa: The TAG

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TAG’s image. We immediately upgraded the coaching staff and created a serious gymnastics program, but we also made a commitment to customer service. One major difference between TAG USA and other gyms is the individual attention that every family receives from Michael and I. Our staff will get to know your family and make every effort to satisfy your child’s needs. Michael: At TAG USA, a parent can actually speak with an owner who will address their questions or concerns.

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USA program pushes technique and trains for higher skills. As a former Elite gymnast, I know that in order to build a rock solid program you need to have an unparalleled coaching staff dedicated to teaching new skills and encouraging gymnasts to progress at their own pace. Other gyms hold back their gymnasts to repeat classes over and over or repeat team levels. Our gym encourages 2011 Level 4 Girls Gymnastics Champions athletes to progress. Here, a gymnast who masters skills can move up in levels at any point in the session. Before we bought TAG USA, our daughter Maia was a Level 5 gymnast at another gym, but after three years of training with our program, she is now on Level 10. We train at a very high level which is one of the reasons our athletes out-perform other gyms.

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years ago, we determined that our gym needed to be completely different than other established gymnastic centers. Our children were members at another local gym and we knew that we wanted the “new” TAG to run differently in program content and customer service. Marissa: What’s most unique about TAG USA is the amount of training space within the gym. Neither

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Find a Bargain at the Flea Market and Bazaar By Debby Teich

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