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2015<br />
DECEMBER<br />
ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
The Mayor’s Top Teen nominations are open for teenagers<br />
who are Parkland residents completing 9 th , 10 th , or 11 th<br />
grades at school or being homeschooled in the Broward<br />
County Public School region. Nominations can be made<br />
by teachers, counselors, friends, clergy, or family members<br />
and are due by December 18 th . This is an annual program<br />
that celebrates a Parkland teenager who overcame<br />
a significant obstacle, performed community service,<br />
demonstrated scholastic achievement, set a good example,<br />
or was a positive role model among other successes. For<br />
more information and for nomination forms visit: www.-<br />
cityofparkland.org/topteen.<br />
Community Garden Day is the first Thursday of each month<br />
from 8:30-9:30am at the Parkland YMCA. Everyone is<br />
invited to get dirty and dig in. If weed picking, watering, and<br />
watching your veggies grow is your interest, join us and give<br />
back to the community. For more information call (954) 384-<br />
9622 or email bendlich@ymcasouthflorida.org<br />
PARKLAND CHAMBER’S HOLIDAY EVENT<br />
Wednesday, December 16, 5:30 to 7:00pm<br />
The Whale Raw Bar and Fish House, Parkland<br />
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual<br />
Holiday networking event at The Whale Raw Bar and Fish<br />
House, 7619 State Road 7, Parkland. Admission fee is $15<br />
for members, $20 for non-members. In lieu of the admission<br />
fee, one may bring an unopened, unwrapped toy of similar or<br />
greater value to be given to needy children.<br />
THE GREATER POMPANO<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL<br />
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE<br />
Sunday, December 13 th at 6:00pm<br />
Intracoastal Waterway, Pompano<br />
This annual favorite of the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber<br />
of Commerce is a free, fun event that brings out the creative<br />
side of boat captains as they cruise down the Intracoastal<br />
Waterway. The event is free for captains and spectators. A<br />
panel will judge boat decorations and many prizes will be<br />
awarded at the Captain’s Party at a later date, including the<br />
People’s Choice Award.<br />
HOLIDAY FANTASY OF LIGHTS<br />
December 1 st to 31 st , 6:00 to 10:00pm<br />
Tradewinds Park & Stables, Coconut Creek<br />
Fun for All Ages. Fees: $15/car<br />
(up to 16 occupants); $40/vehicle<br />
(more than 16 occupants). Value<br />
Nights, $11/car, are available on<br />
Mondays and Tuesdays, ending<br />
Tuesday, December 30 (excluding<br />
December 22nd and 23rd). The<br />
park’s regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of<br />
$1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.<br />
Drive-through light show produced by Brandano Displays<br />
Inc. For further information about the light show visit www.-<br />
holidaylightsdrivethru.com.<br />
12<br />
DECEMBER 2015
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