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Project CS hosts
annual car show
There will be something for the entire family to enjoy at
the City’s Car Show on Saturday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. The show, sponsored by Project CS Teen Car Club and
co-sponsored by Auto Works Collision and Paint, Inc., will be
at the Sportsplex, across from the Tennis Center. Admission is
$2 for adults and $1 for children.
The show will feature cars of all types and models.
There will be vendors, bounce houses and entertainment
throughout the day, including a DJ the entire time.
Anyone who thinks his or her car has what it takes and
would like to enter it in the show should call 954-345-2204.
Cost to enter is $20. Trophies will be awarded to winners in
multiple categories.
Any business interested in setting up a 10’ x 10’ booth for
$40 should also call 954-345-2204.
All proceeds from the event will go toward Project CS and
the group’s efforts toward customizing confiscated vehicles.
954-345-2204
2575 Sportsplex Drive
Fireworks and fun
for the Fourth
Watch fireworks fill the night sky
as the City hosts its annual Fourth of July
celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4 at Sportsplex.
There is a nominal parking fee, but admission is free.
Attendees can enjoy family friendly activities and events, as
well as purchase refreshments. The dazzling fireworks display
begins promptly at 9 p.m.
Personal fireworks are prohibited. The City reminds
residents to practice fireworks safety during the holiday
season. Fireworks injuries send thousands of people to
emergency rooms each year, and half of those victims are
children. The Coral Springs Police Department would like
to remind people that any device that explodes is generally
considered illegal and may be confiscated.
WorldFest brings
international flair to City
A festival of nations will take place in Coral Springs,
offering families a chance to experience global
entertainment, cuisine, crafts and more without ever
leaving the City.
WorldFest 2010, hosted by the Coral Springs Multi-
Cultural Advisory Committee, will take place Sunday,
April 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Sportsplex. Admission
to this outdoor festival is free, but there is a $3 parking
fee. Attendees can sample delicious cultural food, take
in international entertainment, and salute the diverse
population in Coral Springs. Amusements and games will
be a, including a children’s activity tent with a puppet
show and international arts and crafts.
“You will not want to miss this amazing event filled
with culture, outstanding live performances, a variety
of foods from many lands and native dress,” Vice Mayor
Claudette Bruck said.
This year, as a new attraction,
WorldFest is looking for
talented amateurs to
compete in “Coral Springs
has Talent.” The competition
is open to Coral Springs residents only, and talents of
all kinds are welcome. Those applicants who qualify
in March will perform at Worldfest at 2 p.m. at the
Sportsplex. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and
third place winners. First place winner has a chance of
receiving a VIP pass to a taping of “America’s Got Talent.”
“We are especially excited this year about a new facet
to the Worldfest entertainment program called ‘Coral
Springs Has Talent,’” said former City Commissioner and
Worldfest Committee chair Ted Mena. “This will be the
first year that we are showcasing local residents’ abilities
to play an instrument, sing, dance, etc. Bring your family
for a day of fun, fresh air, and forget your problems for at
least a few hours!”
2575 Sportsplex Drive
954-344-1005
CoralSprings.org/worldfest
recreation
954-345-2204
2575 Sportsplex Drive
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