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| Fairchild Tropical Gardens Chihuly Exhibition |
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Monday, May 1, 2006 (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) |
| Parkland Library |
Field Trip | Adult Program |
| The buzz is out about Chihuly at Fairchild, and everyone can experience Dale Chihuly’s glass sculptures and Fairchild’s world-renowned plant collections. Admission is 20.00 and includes the bus fare, the Chihuly at Fairchild exhibition, a narrated tram tour offered hourly (subject to availability), plus admission to all garden exhibits. Registration Required. Call (954) 757-4200. |
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| Bracelet Making |
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May 2 (6:30 PM) | May 8 (10 AM)
| May 9 (6:30 PM) |
| Parkland Library |
Adult Program |
| Registration Begins Monday April 17th - Learn how to make a silver and crystal bead bracelet. Parkland Library will provide free instruction by jewelry designer, Jane
Weidenbenner. Materials will have to be purchased in the class by the participants. Registration required and space is limited. Parkland Library card holders only. (954) 757-4200. |
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| Chinese Acrobat & Comedy Family Show |
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Saturday, May 6 (11 AM - 12 PM) or (1:30 - 2:30 PM) |
| Parkland Library |
Children's Program |
| Come join Liang, America’s most famous Chinese acrobat, in her amazing one woman show. Experience the acrobatics, music and culture of China with a touch of comedy. You may even get a chance to try some of her tricks for
yourself. Space is limited and Registration Required. Parkland Library card holders only. (954) 757-4200. |
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Taste of Parkland
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Sunday, May 7th (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
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Parkland
Town Center | Parkland Chamber of Commerce
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The Parkland Chamber of Commerce and the Parkland Town Center are proud to present the very first Taste of Parkland! Come and enjoy the fine cuisine from our local restaurants and caterers. Admission is free. For more information please contact Dana Josephson
(954) 340-0005 or email djosephson@parklandchamber.com
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| Morikami Origami |
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Tuesday, May 16 (4:00 - 5:00 PM) |
| Parkland Library |
Children's Program |
| Learn about Japanese culture through this creative craft! The Morikami Japanese Museum will teach children ages 8 and up how to turn flat pieces of paper into three dimensional works of art called origami. Registration required. Call (954) 757-4200. |
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Parkland Recreational Lacrosse League Picnic
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Friday, May 19 (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
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Pine Trails Park |
Family Event
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This event will include presentation of trophies, food by Peter Torocsik, a dunk tank and music by Box of Rocks. Admission is free. Over 770 persons are expected at this event. For additional information, please contact Barbara Crowley at (954) 227-2733.
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| Fahrenheit 451 |
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Saturday, May 20th (1:00 PM
- 3:30 PM) |
| Parkland Library | Film
Viewing & Discussion |
| Synopsis: In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury's classic, frightening vision of the future, firemen don't put out fires--they start them in order to burn books. Bradbury's vividly painted society holds up the appearance of happiness as the highest goal--a place where trivial information is good, and knowledge and ideas are bad. |
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| Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah |
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Monday, May 22nd (10:30 AM) |
| Parkland
Library | Adult Book Discussion |
| Synopsis: Julia never wanted to go back to their small logging town, where she was the scrawny bookworm and Ellie was the homecoming queen, but now, even though they refuse to admit it, the sisters need each other as they try to save a young girl found in a forest in the company of a wolf. She behaves like an animal and doesn't speak. Through helping this girl, Julia and Ellie learn a lot about themselves. Refreshments served. Please register at (954) 757-4200. |
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| Parkland Little League Baseball Picnic |
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Thursday, May 25th (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) |
| Terramar Park
| Family Event |
| This event will include food and presentation of trophies. Admission is free and over 600 persons are expected to attend. For additional information please contact Debbie Perovich at (954) 796-9844. |
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