ITEM #4A
11/14/11
CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 31, 2011
TO: Mark Antonio, City Manager
FROM: Rebecca Munden-Correa, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Events for November 14, 2011-December 16, 2011
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The following are special events/activities for November 14, 2011-December 16, 2011:
*Monday, November 14
Geography Awareness Week Trivia Contest
O.B. Johnson Park, 4:00pm
Test your geography and world history skills in a fun afternoon of trivia questions.
*Tuesday, November 15
Cooking Class
Peter Bluesten Park, 4:00pm
The children will be learning how to make tasty pilgrim hats. A dessert they can make with their family to enjoy on the Thanksgiving holiday.
*Wednesday, November 16
Kids Krafts
Peter Bluesten Park, 4:00pm
Continuing the Thanksgiving tradition, the kids will be creating crafts with a Thanksgiving theme today.
*Thursday, November 17
Annual Turkey Shoot
O.B. Johnson Park and Peter Bluesten Park, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Come shoot baskets for your chance to win a free Thanksgiving turkey at Peter Bluesten Park and O.B. Johnson Parks.
*Friday, November 18
Annual Thanksgiving Spread
O.B. Johnson Park, 7:00pm
Bring a dish to pass and share a special evening together.
*Monday, November 21-Wednesday, November 23
Fall Camp
Peter Bluesten Park, 7:30am-6:00pm, Fee Charged
O.B. Johnson Park, 7:30am-5:00pm, Free for Hallandale Beach Residents
The kids (ages 6-12 are welcome) have the week off from school, so bring them by the parks for a great couple days of fun, while you prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday.
No camp on Thursday, November 24 or Friday, November 25
Register at the Cultural Community Center.
*Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25
Thanksgiving Holiday
Parks Open. Community Centers and Pool Closed.
*Friday, November 25
Annual Turkey Trot
Ingalls Park, 9:00am-11:00am
If you need an opportunity to burn-off those calories from your Thanksgiving holiday dinner bring your family for a peaceful walk, trot or run at Ingalls Park this morning.
*Monday, November 28
Teen Game and Puzzle Day Challenge
Teen Center, 5:30pm
The teens will engage in a friendly competition tonight playing a variety of games. R U up for the challenge?
*Tuesday, November 29
Movie Matinee
Cultural Community Center, 1:00pm
This month’s movie matinee is Up the River featuring Humphrey Bogart, Claire Luce and Spencer Tracy.
*Wednesday, November 30
Holiday Traditions
Peter Bluesten Park, 4:00pm
Learn about the upcoming holidays and traditions associated with each of them including Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanza.
*Thursday, December 1
Special Kids Day
O.B. Johnson Park, 5:00pm
Today is all about pampering with fun facials for the kids.
*Friday, December 2
Holiday Celebration
Village of Gulfstream Park, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Bring your family and friends out for an evening of holiday fun! There will be visits with Santa, community performances, a children’s craft table, amusement rides and refreshments available for sale.
*Saturday, December 3
Curci House Tours
Curci House, 11:00am-4:00pm
The City of Hallandale Beach Historical Preservation Board will be offering tours of the Curci House to the public, so stop by and see this beautifully renovated home.
*Sunday, December 4
Curci House Tours
Curci House, 11:00am-4:00pm
The City of Hallandale Beach Historical Preservation Board will be offering tours of the Curci House to the public, so stop by and see this beautifully renovated home.
*Tuesday, December 6
Teen Community Service Event
Teen Center, 5:00pm
The teens will be making a visit to a senior center to bring some holiday cheer to the residents.
*Wednesday, December 7
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Cultural Community Center, 1:00pm
Viewing of Tora, Tora, Tora. “December 7, 1941 was a day that will live in infamy.” (Roosevelt)
*Thursday, December 8
Holiday Time Once Upon a Bedtime
Cultural Community Center, 6:30pm
Calling all pre-schoolers to come dressed in you pajamas, bring a pillow and blanket and be ready for some fun before a bedtime snack and story.
*Friday, December 9
Parent’s Night Out
Peter Bluesten Park, 5:00pm-10:00pm
Parents, this is a great opportunity to get some holiday preparations complete without the little ones around and they will be guaranteed to have a great time. Ages 6-12. Cost is only $5.00 per child and includes dinner and activities. Pre-registration required by December 7th.
*Monday, December 12
Cooking Class
Peter Bluesten & O.B. Johnson Parks, 4:00pm
Kids will be baking and decorating holiday cookies this afternoon.
*Tuesday, December 13
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Cultural Community Center, 10:00am
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board’s Monthly Meeting.
*Wednesday, December 14
A Caroling We Will Go
O.B. Johnson Park, 6:00pm
We will go caroling in the community and then return for some holiday refreshments.
*Thursday, December 15
Holiday Craft Ornament Extravaganza
Peter Bluesten & O.B. Johnson Parks, 4:00pm
The children will be making some ornaments that they can hang on their tree at home.
*Friday, December 16
Teen Winter Fest Party
O.B. Johnson Park, 7:00pm
Teens only for the Winter Fest Party to include music and refreshments.
If you have any questions or need additional information I am available at your convenience.
Reviewed:
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Mark Antonio, City Manager Date
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