The Kumon Math and Reading Center of Davie has a new home. After 10 years at 4851 SW 148th Ave., the center has relocated to 4705 SW 148th Ave.

Local resident and business owner Theresa Sung will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce on May 13, with the ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to enjoy food, giveaways and learn about the program.

For more information or schedule a free placement test, call 954-252-7211 or visit www.kumon.com

-- Scott Fishman

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Cooper City families can take a bike ride at the upcoming "Tour de Cooper."

The bike ride will take place at 7:30 a.m. May 17 at the Cooper City Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Road. Participating bicyclists can choose a 3-mile, 6-mile or 12-mile course. Refreshments will be served after the ride. Riders age 16 and under are required to wear helmets.

Registration for the bike ride is free, but participants are asked to bring a canned food donation. Participants can download the online registration form or pick one up from the Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place.

Call 954-434-4300 ext. 233.

-- Chris Guanche

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Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, in partnership with the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation, will be hosting a free conference, “Embracing the Future Through the Creative Arts,” May 2-6, at NSU’s Don Taft University Center and other locations.

The conference will focus on youth development, education, and artist development. The conference will unite educators, artists, music and film executives, and actors/actresses from across the country for three days of seminars, workshops, panel discussions and television tapings.

Activities include:

* Singer CeCe Winans’ debut of her national tour of the “Always Sisters/Forever Brothers” teen conference, open to students in grades 9-12 on Saturday, May 2.

* A concert on Saturday, May 2 with CeCe Winans, Smokie Norful and A-7 will start at 6:45 p.m. at the Don Taft University Center.

* During the conference, Dr. Bobby Jones, of BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel and a visiting professor at NSU, will tape three segments of his new artist showcase Bobby Jones Presents, which will be aired on The Word Network.

For more information about the conference or its related activities, call 954-494-7596 or visit www.gospelcomplex.org.

-- Scott Fishman

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Paramedic-firefighters throughout Broward County are invited to attend the first international PEPP Course Summit at Nova Southeastern University that will teach them valuable skills to save children’s lives.

Organized by NSU’s Institute for Child Health Policy, the International Child Health Forum: Masters of Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals will take place May 6 and 7.

The forum will teach paramedics and firefighters how to handle situations such as cardiovascular emergencies, toxic emergencies, child maltreatment, respiratory emergencies, emergency deliveries, spinal stabilization, as well as other situations.

Register online at www.nova.edu/ichf

For more information, call 954-262-1942

-- Scott Fishman

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When sports heroes and rock stars gathered for a Nova Southeastern University celebrity golf tournament last year, they raised $70,000 to support the International Child Health Forum.

This year, celebrities hope to do the same at NSU’s fifth annual Fore the Kids: Saving Lives Celebrity Golf Charity. The tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 8 at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club, 415 E. Country Club Drive in Plantation.

Proceeds raised during this event will also support lifesaver education, training and research.

Organized by NSU’s Institute for Child Health Policy, the charity golf tournament has previously attracted Olympic gold medalists, rock stars, PGA tour champions, Major League Baseball players, NFL players, Hollywood stars, as well as elected officials and health care professionals, and those from NSU.

There will be prizes and raffle items ranging from high-end automobiles to fully inclusive golf resort vacation packages.

For more information, call 954-262-1942 or visit www.nova.edu/forekids

-- Scott Fishman

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Nova Southeastern University's University School Middle School presents "Big: The Musical" on Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 at the Miniaci Theatre on NSU’s main campus, 3301 College Ave. in Davie.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The musical is based on the 1988 blockbuster movie "Big," starring Tom Hanks.

The musical tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who wishes to be "big" and suddenly has his wish granted. One morning, shortly before his 13th birthday, Josh Baskin wakes up a full-grown man and runs away to New York City, where he lands a job at the MacMillan Toy Company, bringing his genuine sense of childish wonder to the jaded adult world.

Tickets range from $7-$17 and can be purchased at http://www.browardcenter.org/bigthemusical.

-- Scott Fishman

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The UM-NSU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities will host its 11th Annual Issues in Autism Conference 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 in the Health Professions Division, 3200 S. University Drive in Davie.

The workshop, “Social Skills and Behavior Interventions for Individuals With High Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome,” will focus on social skills supports for students with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and Asperger Syndrome.

This session provides an in-depth application of the Ziggurat Model to address rages, meltdowns and difficult behaviors. Attendees will learn to recognize precursors of meltdowns and address behaviors.

The conference is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. For more information, contact Lezonne Codner at 954-262-7111 or lezonne@nova.edu.

-- Scott Fishman

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Next time someone asks you "Who do you think you are?," make sure you have a great answer by beginning your quest to uncover your roots.

Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library will host its second annual Genealogy Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 on NSU’s main campus, 3301 College Ave. in Davie.

The fair is free and open to the public and will include genealogy research database demonstrations, breakout sessions, and a variety of exhibitors offering individual consultations throughout the day.

A live DNA results reveal segment called “Exposed Librarian” will also unveil the test results for volunteer Rich Ackerman, who believes he may have ancestry from the Mayflower.

Resources available for both genealogical beginners and experts include:
* A free genealogy workbook to help begin or continue your family's history.
* Free access to and lessons on using genealogical databases such as Ancestry Library, Heritage Quest and Family Search.
* A free demonstration of DNA testing, and the opportunity to explore the Genealogy Room and browse the library's specialized books, journals and how-to manuals.

-- Scott FIshman

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Davie is hosting a Police and Fire Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Police-Fire Complex, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road.

The expo will include stage entertainment, police and fire demonstrations, vendor booths and activities. You can visit local and state agency booths and displays. McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog will be on hand, along with Eloise the Musical Fire Truck.

Enjoy free food and refreshments while supplies last. Everyone is asked to bring a canned good for Hope Outreach and/or bring puppy or kitten food for the Humane Society of Broward County.

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-- Scott Fishman

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The first Davie Broncos Rodeo Roundup fast-pitch softball tournament took place Sunday at the Bamford Sports Complex at Pine Island Park.

The tournament featured 42 of the best local 12-and-under fast-pitch softball teams. The tournament was sponsored by the town and Limousines of South Florida.

Mayor Judy Paul threw out the first pitch at the first elimination game.

For more information, visit the Bronco Web site at www.daviefastpitch.com.

-- Scott Fishman

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Young At Art Children's Museum in Davie has created its own “Night At the Museum,” where children become honorary members of Whoville as they explore the museum and enjoy games, art activities, a movie and pizza -- all while their parents enjoy a night on the town!

The event is open to children 5-11 and takes place 6-11 p.m. Friday, May 15 at the museum, 11584 W. State Road 84 in Davie.

Cost is $35 per child.

For more information, call 954-424-0085 or visit www.YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

-- Scott Fishman

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Cooper City parents can enjoy a night out while their children play games and other activities.

The Kid's Night Out will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 May 15 at the Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place. The event is open to children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration is $15 and does not include a meal. Parents should register five days in advance.

Call 954-434-4300 ext. 233.

-- Chris Guanche

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American Top Team, a mixed martial arts organization, is having a grand opening event and martial arts demonstration at noon Sunday, April 26 at its new facility, 5929 S. University Drive.

Davie Mayor Judy Paul will be in attendance for the ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a Chinese Lion & Dragon performance, demonstration of 12 different styles of martial arts and meet/greet with professional fighters from American Top Team.

Tickets for a raffle will be on sale, with proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Florida.

-- Scott Fishman

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Cooper City will be hosting a "Movie Under the Stars" event as part of the countdown to the city's 50th anniversary.

The screening will take place at 8 p.m. May 2 at the Cooper City Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Road. The event is free, but residents and guests are asked to bring a canned food donation for a food drive. Outside coolers aren't permitted.

The city will be showing the 2008 animated comedy "Kung Fu Panda," rated PG.

Call 954-434-4300, ext. 233

-- Chris Guanche

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A University School student recently received a prestigious national award for her outstanding artwork through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

The 86 year-old national program recognizes outstanding creative teenagers and offers scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors.

Grace Chiang, 17, received a gold medal for her sculpture, “Szechuan Province." Melanie Cohen is her art teacher at the Davie school.

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the national nonprofit organization that presents the awards, will honor her at a gala celebration at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Chiang will have her artwork recognized with top honors for individual works and portfolios in Manhattan at the World Monuments Fund Gallery.

Previous award winners have included Robert Redford, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, John Lithgow, Bernard Malamud, Joyce Carol Oates, Tom Otterness, Philip Pearlstein, Zac Posen, Sylvia Plath, Richard Avedon and Robert Indiana.

The first level of recognition for her work took place through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in Broward County. A total of 84 students received Gold Key awards on Feb. 8.

After receiving awards locally, the work of these students was evaluated by an esteemed panel of jurors in New York City, alongside thousands of entries from other regional affiliate programs across the country.

-- Scott Fishman

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Natalia Rodriguez from St. Mark Catholic School and her People’s Choice Award artwork titled “River of Grass Wildlife” in center.

The third annual Everglades Eyes Children’s Art competition, hosted by the Old Davie School Historical Museum, began on April 17 in the museum’s gallery.

More than 100 children and their parents attended the opening night reception. This collaborative effort between the Old Davie School and Central Broward Water Control District features artwork created by area school children.

After learning about the Everglades through the district’s outreach program, the students are invited to submit an artistic interpretation of the significance of the Everglades.

The artwork included colorful images in pastel, watercolor, crayon, colored pencil and photography. After a selection process of the 150 pieces submitted, 33 were chosen to be juried by a panel of distinguished judges, including Davie and Cooper City officials, and community leaders.

The winners are: first place, Lexi Abrahamoff from Griffin Elementary, second place, Katie Diaz from St. Mark Catholic School, and third place, Kirsten Powell from Griffin Elementary.

Two merit awards were given as well to Jared Saifman and Jordan Izenwasser, both from Embassy Creek Elementary.

The overall People’s Choice Award went to Natalia Rodriguez from St. Mark Catholic School.

Davie Mayor Judy Paul was on hand to congratulate the students and award them with ribbons and savings bonds.

The exhibit will hang in the gallery through May 28.

For more information, call Patti Koch at 954-797-1044.

-- Scott Fishman

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A number of town council meeting date changes were made at the April 15 Davie Town Council meeting.

The following is the list of Town Council meetings for May, June, July, August and September.

May 6, 7 p.m.
May 20, 7 p.m.
June 3, 7 p.m.
June 17, 6:30 p.m.
July 29, 7 p.m.
Aug. 5, 7 p.m.
Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 8, 7 p.m.
Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

These and other public meetings are listed on the town’s Web site at www.davie-fl.gov. For more information, call 954-797-1000.

-- Scott Fishman

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Filmmaker Lubomir Mihailo Kocka, a 17-year-old native of Slovakia, will be showing the world premiere of his latest film, The Lunch Box, at Nova Southeastern University's Health Profession Division Chancellor's dining room 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 25. The room is on the fifth floor of the Terry Building.

The free screening, which is open to the public, is the story of an elderly couple in Slovakia who go through the aging process.

Kocka, who now lives in Savannah, Ga., wrote, directed and produced the 35-minute independent film.

Shot entirely in Slovakia, the film is about a married couple in their 60s. The husband, who is a factory worker, begins taking care of his wife full-time after she suffers a debilitating stroke that leaves her paralyzed. It’s a reversal of roles before she used to take care of him.

The Lunch Box is Kocka’s second independent film. His first, The Honest Shepherd, earned him the Best Young Filmmaker award at the 2008 Tupelo Film Festival in Mississippi for his original production. Kocka will be attending the free screening of The Lunch Box at NSU.

For more information, call 954-262-1078.

The movie is a part of the second annual Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Symposium, which will take place at the Terry Building’s Steele Auditorium on April 25 and 26.

-- Scott Fishman

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Hundreds of volunteers turned out from schools, nonprofit organizations and other residents for the Davie and Central Broward Water Control District's waterway cleanup.

For the past 22 years, the city put on the event to clean the stretch of the C-11 canal that flows from State Road 7 to Flamingo Road.

-- Scott Fishman

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After this night at the races, everyone went home a winner.

At University School of Nova Southeastern University’s “A Night at the Races” fundraiser, participants were able to make a lasting contribution to the students’ educational futures.

More than $70,000 was raised, with all of the proceeds to benefit the University School and its students.

The 18th annual fundraiser was held at Gulfstream Park’s Christine Lee’s Restaurant, overlooking the racetrack.

The evening included dinner, an open bar, silent and live auctions and dueling piano entertainment throughout the night.

For more information, visit www.uschool.nova.edu or call 954-262-4452.

-- Scott Fishman

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Starting Monday, April 20, Orange Drive will be closed between Southwest 36th Street and 142nd Avenue.

This is being done to reconstruct Orange Drive at the new bridge. This portion of the road will remain closed until May 15.

Please follow the detour signs through Griffin Road to return to Orange Drive.

For more information, call 954-252-5757.

-- Scott Fishman

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Fans of all ages can meet noted pop-up book creator Chuck Fischer and children’s book illustrator Henry Cole during “The Art of Illustration” at Nova Southeastern University on Saturday, April 25.

Children ages 7-12 will also have the chance to craft paper-art projects by registering for a free, limited-size class with them.

The free fun is open to the public and will take place at NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library, 3301 College Ave. in Davie.

Activities include:
· Paper-art creation from 1 to 3 p.m.
Fischer and Cole will lead a paper-art creation project for ages 7-12, with an additional arts-based activity for younger children, provided by the Youth Services Librarians. The event is free and open to the public. Class size is limited, so register early by calling 954-262-5477.

· Meet the Artists book signing from 3 to 4 p.m.
After the craft session, there will be a book signing, with work by Fischer and Cole available for purchase.

Fischer is best known for his imaginative collectible books, including In the Beginning, Christmas Around the World, Christmas in New York, Great American Houses and Gardens, and The White House. Cole is the noted author and illustrator of Jack’s Garden, I Took a Walk and On the Way to the Beach and is also the illustrator of more than 25 children’s books.

-- Scott Fishman

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The Amnesty International Club at University School in Davie recently hosted a rally and awareness walk to generate understanding about the military dictatorship in Burma and what the United States Campaign for Burma is trying to do about it. The USCB is dedicated to raising awareness about the human rights violations committed by Burma's military regime.

The club raised $600 from donations and sales of T-shirts and pins.

Mike Haack, campaign coordinator at the USCB in Washington DC, was the guest speaker. He recently visited the Burmese border and relayed his personal experiences.

The University School's chapter of the Amnesty International Club was established to invite a healthy sense of activism in the school.

Last year, the club had a Human Rights Rally and Walk to raise awareness of the genocide in Darfur. The club raised hundreds of dollars and decided to make the walk an annual event.

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The above is a campaign montage featuring a number of celebrities supporting the cause.

-- Scott Fishman

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Thousands of walkers – including individuals with autism, their families and friends – will join together this weekend at Autism Speaks’ 9th Annual Broward County Walk Now for Autism on Saturday, April 18 at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave. in Davie.

Here's the schedule:
* 8:30 a.m. – Registration and Resource Fair
* 9:15 a.m. – Open ceremonies
* 10 a.m. – Walk begins

All proceeds from the event benefit Autism Speaks, the nation’s leading autism advocacy organization. Last year’s event raised more than $490,000 with 5,000 participants and 231 teams. This year’s goal is to break $525,000.

The day includes a half-mile walk and community resource fair with educational sources, therapists, schools, recreational organizations, and creative child-friendly activities.

To register, visit www.walknowforautism.org/broward

-- Scott Fishman

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With the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season less than two months away, South Florida residents can find relevant information at an upcoming seminar.

The free seminar will take place at 7 p.m. April 27 at Cooper City High School, 9501 Stirling Road. The event is hosted by WTVJ-Ch. 6. Hurricane season will begin June 1 and end Nov. 30.

-- Chris Guanche

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More than 1,000 people will have access to free health care at a Nova Southeastern University health fair on Sunday, April 26.

Targeting age 35 and up, the event will be held at NSU’s Health Professions Division at 3200 University Drive in Davie. It will run between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Titled “Boomers and Beyond, A Day For Health And Wellness,” the event will provide free health screenings and services for diabetes, eye problems, fall risk and balance, mental health, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index), bone density, sonography, podiatry, physical therapy and more.

There will be three attorneys who specialize in elderly law to provide the public with a free financial seminar. The attorneys will answer legal and financial questions.

NSU faculty experts will be providing information on how to live healthier lives and engage in wellness activities. There will also be cooking demonstrations to teach participants how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals. Free food and raffle prizes will be available, along with free parking.

There will be a screening of the WPBT2 program, "Do Not Go Gently," narrated by Walter Cronkite. The show explores the power of imagination in aging. Following the program, there will be a session consisting of singing and dancing.

For more information, call 954-678-2273 or visit www.nova.edu and look for the health fair information in the news and events section.

-- Scott Fishman

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Nova Southeastern University’s Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies will host its 10th Annual Evening Under the Stars cocktail reception and silent auction fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Proceeds will benefit the institute's early learning programs’ scholarship funds, which provide financial assistance to families in need who otherwise would be unable to participate in the institute’s preschool, infant/toddler, and parent/child programs.

Evening Under the Stars is the only major fundraising event benefiting MSI’s scholarship funds, and this year organizers hope to raise more than $50,000.

Tickets are $75 per person or $125 per couple and include cocktails, hors d’oeurves and dessert. RSVP is required.

To RSVP or to make an online donation, visit https://www.nova.edu/webforms/msi/evening/.

-- Scott Fishman

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The Old Davie School, in partnership with the Central Broward Water Control District, will celebrate and honor Earth Day 2009 by bringing awareness to the canals and waterways of Broward County and to the abundant wildlife in the Everglades.

Original artwork submitted by Broward elementary school students that capture images of county waterways and the Everglades will be considered in the "Everglades Eyes: What Children See" art competition.

Mediums will include oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, photography and collage.

The Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, will host an exhibit opening 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 17, with an awards ceremony at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will show through May 29 in the museum gallery.

A panel of judges will select first-, second- and third-place winners, two merit awards, and a best of show.

The winners will receive savings bonds, and participants will receive certificates.

For more information, call Constance Ruppender at 954-432-5110 or Patti Koch at 954-797-1044.

-- Scott Fishman

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Summer reading programs are common enough, but the one at Schott Communities in Cooper City stands out for one reason: the teacher and the students are deaf.

Now in its sixth year, the Schott Center Literacy Camp will kick off June 8 and run for three weeks. The literacy camp is helpful for deaf students because it can be problematic to stay on the same level as their non-hearing-impaired counterparts, said Nancy Vidaurre, Schott’s director of grants and planning.

“Literacy affects all of their schooling,” Vidaurre said.

Six years ago, the center began its literacy camp as an experimental one-week program. The next year it was doubled to two weeks, and by 2005 it went to three weeks. Further expansion is possible in the future, but Vidaurre said that depends on what resources are available. The program is funded in part by grants from the Community Foundation of Broward and the Sun Sentinel Children’s Fund.

In tackling the issue of teaching reading to deaf students, Schott uses what teacher Darlene Watson calls "total communication" involving speaking and signing, rather than just one or the other. Watson, who was born deaf, also works as a counselor with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Watson, who uses hearing aides, said many deaf students are behind in learning because their condition isn’t identified early enough.

“You have to provide the information visually as much as possible, whether they’re using sign language or not,” Watson said.

Although space is limited, registration is $125 and is still open for students from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Schott Communities is at 6591 S. Flamingo Road.

Call 954-434-3306, ext. 101.

For more on this, see this Sunday's (April 19) Community News inside the Sun Sentinel.

-- Chris Guanche

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Davie Town Hall has recently been experiencing a high volume of calls pertaining to removal of bees.

However, the town does not provide a service to private property. A homeowner or business owner can contact a bee relocation service or an exterminator for assistance. If the hive is on town property, call the Public Works Department at 954-797-1240.

Officials also recommend residents use Davie’s Citizen Support Center on the town's Web site by clicking on "Talk to Us" (http://www.mygovhelp.org/daviefl/_cs/supporthome.aspx?sSessionID=).

-- Scott Fishman

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The Davie Parks & Recreation Department and the Florida Marlins team up each year for the Town of Davie Night with the Florida Marlins.

All youths who were registered in a Davie sport program during 2008 (please see sports listed below) and those registered in 2009 are offered a complimentary ticket to a Florida Marlins game.

This year, the Davie group will attend 7:10 p.m. Friday, April 24, when the Marlins take on the Philadelphia Phillies. There will be a parade before the game for all coaches and sports program participants. Please be at Gate B by 6 p.m. if you want to be in the parade.

Ticket purchases must be made in cash to either your team coach or in person at the Davie Parks & Recreation Department office at the Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road.

The deadline to order tickets is April 9. Tickets will be distributed at the Multipurpose Center April 20-22.

Coaches are asked to deliver any ticket request forms and money to the Parks & Recreation office by April 9. Coaches will need to pick up team tickets on or before April 22.

Outfield Seating:
Advance Purchase Tickets: $9
Game Day: $23

Participants registered in a town youth sport in the following seasons are eligible for a complimentary youth ticket:
2009: Baseball, softball, or 5-on-5 soccer
2008: Basketball, tackle football, flag football, cheerleading, soccer or hockey

For more information, contact Jeanette Reddy at 954-797-1145 or jeanette_reddy@davie-fl.gov

-- Scott Fishman

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Photo taken March 2009 from http://www.sfcbsa.org.

The South Florida Council of Boy Scouts of America broke ground a few weeks ago on a $12 million restoration project of Camp Seminole in Davie.

While group members are excited about the potential of returning to the popular campsite next year for the first time since 2005, a number of residents have been less than enthusiastic about the ongoing construction.

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Photo taken February 2009 from http://www.sfcbsa.org.

Dennis Griffis lives in Carlton Ranches and voiced his concern following the story that ran on Camp Seminole this past Sunday and online at http://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/news/davie/sfl-flseminole0405cwapr05,0,2917274.story .

He wrote:

While I am think this is a wonderful project, it has caused a lot of hardship to the owners of homes in the surrounding developments. Especially the ones directly across from this construction.

It would be appreciated that they follow the guidelines and standards when they are moving dirt, piling sand, and digging in this area. When the piles are as high as you see in the pictures, we are constantly fighting the sand and dirt.

-- Scott Fishman

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A new exhibit, "Soul of the People: Writing Florida’s Story," is on display through May 10 at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library in the Second Floor Gallery.

As part of the exhibit, the library is sponsoring a series of programs in conjunction with “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story,” a new television documentary about the Federal Writers’ Project to be broadcast on the Smithsonian Channel HD.

Many writers from the project later became famous, including Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, Studs Terkel and Eudora Welty.

Programming at the Alvin Sherman Library includes:

* “South Florida and the WPA Oral History Project” – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 9
A presentation by David Kilroy, Ph.D., humanities professor at NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, and NSU students.

* Exhibit Tour – 2 p.m. Monday, April 13
Led by Nora Quinlan, the library’s director of reference.

* “The People’s Art and 1930’s Florida” – 4 p.m. Thursday, April 16
A lecture by Gary R. Mormino, Ph.D., professor of history at the University of South Florida.

* “Zora Neale Hurston: The WPA and the Blues” – 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21
A musical presentation by Christine Jackson, humanities professor at NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.

* “Zelda Fitzgerald: A Literary Dramatization” – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22
A portrayal by Debra Conner of Parkersburg, W.Va. This program is in conjunction with the National Education Association’s initiative of the Broward County “Big Read” of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby.

* “Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story” – 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7
View excerpts from the forthcoming Smithsonian Channel HD documentary program. Discussion will follow led by David Kilroy, Ph.D., humanities professor of NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences.

All events are free and open to the public. The library is at 3301 College Ave. in Davie.

The exhibit features Depression-era glass and quilts from the 1930s. It also includes works from the Florida Writers' Project on loan from the collection of the Broward County Library’s Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, a gift of Jean Fitzgerald. Programming for this exhibit is funded with a grant from the American Library Association and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For more information, call 954-262-4613 or visit http://www.nova.edu/library/soul/

-- Scott Fishman

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The Alvin Sherman Library, on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie, will provide extra academic and wellness services to the community during the “crunch time” leading up to college finals and the “transition time” for high schoolers preparing to head back to class after Spring Break.

These extra services include roving librarians, a “Zen Zone” space to unwind in, massages, hypnosis to deal with stress, snacks and more. The thinking is a relaxed student will absorb more while studying.

The services, while geared toward students, are free and open to the entire community.

The library is at 3301 College Ave.

For more information, visit www.nova.edu/library/crunchtime or call 954-262-4613.

-- Scott Fishman

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Davie residents can register children ages 6-12 (5-year-olds accepted with proof of kindergarten participation) in the town's summer camp programs that are operated by Sunshine Child Programs from April 13 to May 3.

Registration forms and brochures will be sent home with students who attend Davie schools on April 13.

Camp information will also be available after April 13 at Sunshine Child Programs' parent sign-out desk at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

A public lottery drawing to determine placement in the camp programs will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 at the Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. You do not need to be present for the drawing.

Summer camp runs from June 8-Aug. 14, with an extended one-week program at Pine Island Park Aug. 17-21.

For more information, call 954-236-8850, or see Summer Camp information at www.davie-fl.gov.

-- Scott Fishman

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The Davie Utilities Department will temporarily return to the method of using free chlorine as part of an annual preventive maintenance program April 6-26.

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The Davie Police Department is hosting a landlord-tenant training seminar from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23 at the department, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road.

Registration deadline is April 20. To register or for more information, call Patti Dobson at 954-693-8265.

-- Scott Fishman

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Cooper City Founder's Day is an annual event, and this time it will be marking the 50th anniversary of the city's founding.

The anniversary will be celebrated with a series of events on April 25. Festivities kick off at 7:30 a.m. at the Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place. Events will include a pancake breakfast, parade and a one-mile run that is open only to Cooper City residents.

The celebration will move at 1 p.m. to Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St. Events include a car show, games organized by the Cooper City Optimist Club and evening fireworks. The park's entrance fee is $1.50.

Call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

-- Chris Guanche

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Bonnie Glover, accomplished local author, will be at Nova Southeastern University's Alvin Sherman Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.

Glover will speak about the writing process and her book, Going Down South, which was recently nominated for the 2009 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Award for outstanding literary work of fiction.

Set in the 1960s, Going Down South is a story of second chances and the unparalleled love between mothers and daughters.

Going Down South along with her first novel, The Middle Sister, will be available for purchase at the event.

Glover is a resident of Davie, where she resides with her husband and two children. When not writing, she serves as a mediator for employment disputes.

Glover’s lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.nova.edu/library/main or call 954-262-5477.

-- Scott Fishman

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Two dozen acclaimed authors were spotlighted during LitLIVE! at Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library in Davie.

The event was part of a host of festivities surrounding the Broward Public Library Foundation's 21st Literary Feast held March 20-21.

Literary Feast also featured Novel Day for Students, where authors visited 29 schools to meet with students in classrooms, auditoriums or media centers to talk about their books and answer questions.

-- Scott Fishman

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Young At Art Children’s Museum is calling all students past and present who have participated and created artwork in classes held at the facility over the past two decades to take part in an art show commemorating its 20th anniversary.

The exhibit opens on Saturday, May 9 and will be on display through Sunday, July 12.

“It is so rewarding to know that as we celebrate 20 years of creative excellence, Young At Art Children's Museum has touched the lives of more than one million children and their families,” said Mindy Shrago, executive director.

“What better way to mark our 20th anniversary than with a community celebration of the amazing artwork that has been created here.”

Artwork can be dropped off at the museum, 11584 W. State Road 84 in Davie, April 1-26. Please submit one piece of art per student.

The artwork must be marked with:
- artist’s name
- age at the time the work was completed
- contact information

A separate form must accompany each piece of art that identifies:
- the artist
- the class in which it was completed
- the medium used
- title of the piece (if applicable)
- date it was made
- age at the time it was made
- full contact information

A photo of the artist at the time the artwork was made, a quote and a brief, current bio (100 words or less) must also accompany the entry form.

A full, downloadable entry form with instructions is available at www.youngatartmuseum.org . For more information, call 954-424-0085.

-- Scott Fishman

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Davie and Central Broward Water Control District’s 13th annual Waterway Cleanup is set for 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18 along the C-11 Canal, between State Road 7 and Flamingo Road.

Visit http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_SpclPrjcts/pdfs/WaterwayWebApp2009.pdf to register.

Participants will receive a free Waterway cap and a ticket to attend the Trash Splash pool party. This year's Trash Splash will be at Pine Island Park Pool, 3800 SW 92nd Ave.

There will be free hot dogs and other refreshments, and a DJ spinning tunes all afternoon. The party will start at 11:30 a.m. Everyone who cleans is invited to attend.

Sought are groups, families, or individual residents to help clean and pick up trash from the canal banks. They are also looking for residents with small boats to clean the canal waters.

Participants can receive community service credit for time spent cleaning.

All groups will check in at Town Hall, 6591 Orange Drive, beginning at 8 a.m. Be sure to review the clean-up rules with your family or group before arriving.

For more details, visit http://www.davie-fl.gov/Gen/DavieFL_SpecialCal/S01466163-01466184?formid=161

-- Scott Fishman

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Davie’s 29th annual Spring Egg Hunt takes place 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 11 at Robbins Lodge, 4005 Hiatus Road.

The egg hunt and most activities a free. Refreshments, international foods, sand art and pictures with Peter Cottontail will be available at a cost.

Parking is $2 per car.

Free activities include an animal farm, family hayride, bounce house, giant slide, 30-foot climbing wall, wildlife sanctuary display and entertainment.

Mr. Cottontail will arrive by fire engine at 10 a.m. Hunt starts at 10:05 a.m. for children ages 3 and younger, 4-5 and 6-8.

Prizes will be awarded to special eggs found. There will be free candy for all kids who participate (while supplies last).

-- Scott Fishman

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