June 2006 - The Parklander Magazine

Parkland Woman’s Club Awards ScholarshipsCalling All Crafters to the CountryWith the generosity and support of the community, PWCmembers and the general public, the Parkland Woman’s Club wasable to provide $4,000 in scholarships to four deserving graduatingseniors and to donate over $5,500 to various charitableorganizations.In May, PWC Education Chair, Maryam Nateghi-Braun, awardedfour scholarships to graduating seniors Seth Halperin and JohnAsha from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Tara Schimpffrom Pinecrest High School and Christina Brower from CoralSprings High School. PWC President, Candy Hickman, presentedcontributions to charitable organizations within Parkland includingthe Girl Scouts for Camp Telogia, The Parkland Library and theMulti Use Safe Trails (MUST) organization.In addition, the Parkland Woman’s Club donated funds to localcharities including Women in Distress, Kids in Distress, Hospice ByThe Sea and Florida’s Children First.The Parkland Woman's Club is dedicated to communityimprovement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteerservice. For more information, please visit its website atwww.parklandwc.com.The Parkland Woman’s Club is preparing for its 15th AnnualCrafts in the Country show to be held Saturday, October 7, 2006,from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HighSchool in Parkland.Spaces are offered at $50 (Bronze), $60 (Silver), $70 (Gold) and$80 (Platinum) each, including sales tax. Pricing is based primarilyon location and whether or not the space is covered. Spaces areapproximately 10’ x 10’ and will be assigned on a “first come, firstserved” basis.The Parkland Woman’s Club reminds interested crafters that allitems for sale must be handmade by participating crafters. There willbe no re-selling of handcrafted items purchased elsewhere. This is ashow for crafters to exhibit and sell their handmade wares, so nocommercial businesses will be allowed to participate.For more information and an application, please leave yourname, address, and phone number with Pat Mirabello at(954) 662-5770. Proceeds will benefit charitable organizationssupported by the Parkland Woman’s Club.34the PARKLANDER