The Tam-A-Gram is the City of Tamarac's quarterly newsletter highlighting all the latest news and happenings in the City! Includes the Discovery section which features the latest events and programs offered through the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA April / May / June 2009 BSO’S CITIZEN OBSERVER PATROL Residents pitch in to fight crime and help their community BEWARE OF UNLICENSED CONTRACTORS They aren't worth the cost and aggravation GIVING BACK Tamarac surpasses expectations for 2008 United Way Campaign TWEET, TWEET! We're on Twitter, you should be too! GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Tamarac Fire Rescue EARTHDAY 2009 From recycling to low-flow water device rebates, Tamarac continues our green initiatives 2009 TAMARAC CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST: “What is it?” Guess correctly and you could be a winner!
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T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E C I T Y O F T A M A R A C , F L O R I D A
April / May / June 2009
BSO’SCITIZEN
OBSERVERPATROL
Residents pitch in tofight crime and help
their community
BEWARE OFUNLICENSED CONTRACTORSThey aren't worth thecost and aggravation
GIVING BACKTamarac surpasses expectations for 2008 United Way Campaign
TWEET, TWEET!We're on Twitter, you should be too!
GET TO KNOWYOUR CITY
Tamarac Fire Rescue
EARTHDAY 2009From recycling to low-flow water device rebates, Tamarac continues our green initiatives
2009 TAMARAC CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST: “What is it?” Guess correctly and you could be a winner!
The Tam-A-Gram is the official publication of the City of Tamarac, Florida. The magazine is published quarterly and mailed to residents and businesses within the City, under the direction of the Public Information Committee and the Pub-lic Information Office.
Reader questions and comments are welcome. Please send your comments to:
Public Information OfficeAttn.: Tam-A-Gram
7525 N.W. 88th AvenueTamarac, Florida 33321
You may also email your comments, or ques-tions, to Chad Quinn, Public Information Spe-cialist, at: [email protected]. Please include “Tam-A-Gram” in the subject line of your email.
CITY COMMISSION: Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor Patricia Atkins-Grad, Vice-Mayor, District 2 Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner, District 1 Diane Glasser, Commissioner, District 3 Harry Dressler, Commissioner, District 4
CITY MANAGER: Jeffrey L. Miller
PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Ben Chicofsky, Chair Paul Dick Max Marcus Carole Anne Paladino Maryann Zicchinolfi Jon Breslav, Alternate Claudia Krysiak, Alternate Miriam Marin, Alternate Maurice Weinreb, Alternate
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE: Managing Editor: Andy Berns, Public and Economic Affairs Officer
Editor/Creative Director: Chad J. Quinn, Public Information Specialist
PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE: Anthony Campbell, Management Analyst II
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Financial Services (954) 597-3550 Customer Service (954) 597-3590 Purchasing (954) 597-3570Fire Rescue (Non-Emergency) (954) 597-3800Human Resources (954) 597-3600 Job Line (954) 597-3615 Risk Management (954) 597-3613Mayor and Commission (954) 597-3460Parks & Recreation (954) 597-3620 Community Center (954) 597-3620 Caporella Aquatic Center (954) 597-3660 Caporella Fitness Center (954) 597-3661 Social Services (954) 597-3642 Transit/Shuttle Bus (954) 597-3649
Police/BSO Tamarac District (Non-Emergency) (954) 720-2225Public Works (954) 597-3700 Engineering (954) 597-3712 Recycling & Trash Hotline (954) 597-3740Utilities (954) 597-3750 Customer Service (954) 597-3590 Utilities (leaks, breaks, etc.) (954) 597-3750 Water Treatment Plant (954) 597-3775 (Also used for 24-hour Utilities emergencies.)Service Providers:All Service Refuse (954) 583-1830Comcast Cable (954) 252-1937Library (Tamarac Branch) (954) 720-2282Post Office (Tamarac Branch) (954) 722-3152Tamarac Theater (954) 724-1110Waste Management (954) 974-7500
MAIN NUMBER (954) 597-3500Citizen Hotline (954) 718-1800 (Activated During Emergencies)Building Services (954) 597-3420 Building Inspections (954) 597-3430 Building Permitting and Inspection Results (954) 597-3435City Clerk’s Office (954) 597-3505City Commission (954) 597-3460City Manager’s Office (954) 597-3510 PIO (Media) (954) 597-3523Community Development (954) 597-3530 Code Compliance (954) 597-3425 Business Revenue (954) 597-3536
I M P O R T A N T N U M B E R S
Citizens on PatrolBSO Corner
Getting to Know UsTamarac Fire Rescue
Unlicensed ContractorsThey aren't worth the cost and aggravation.
Earth DayEnvironmentally responsible year round.
1 ....First Things Get ready for Relay for Life and the Health and Hurricane Expo. Fire
Rescue names their Firefighter of the Year, and "We're Popular."
4 ....Lighting: Dim, Bright, Broken? Questions about street lighting? We have answers.
5 ....S.O.S.: Save our swales. They really aren't for extra parking... help us keep them working.
5 ....Follow Tamarac on Twitter! This great FREE service will keep you in the know!
10 ....Honoring our Heroes Veterans Assembly April 29 will honor those who served.
10 ....Updated Red Bus Route 11 ....2009 United Way Campaign Tamarac surpasses expectations for 2008 Campaign.
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EVENT: The American Cancer Society’s up-coming Tamarac Relay for Life event will be held at Tephford Park, located at the west end of Southgate Boulevard. This overnight event will begin on Friday, April 17, and will con-clude at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2009. For more information, please contact the American Cancer Society at (954) 564-0880.
EVENT: Mark your calendars for this year’s Tamarac Health Fair and Hurricane Expo, Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is the first time that these two annu-al events have been combined, so be sure to stop by! Included will be: FREE health screen-ings, educational speakers, raffles and give-aways, activities for the kids, and much much more! For more information, contact Tamarac Parks and Recreation at: (954) 597-3620, or visit the City’s website at: tamarac.org.
CONGRATULATIONS: Tamarac Fire Rescue Lieutenant Steven Taylor, a 29 year veteran of the department, was chosen by his peers as “Firefighter of the Year 2008”. Lt. Taylor received a proclamation from the Mayor and Commission at the January 28, 2009 City Commission Meeting and was commended for his outstanding service and his most re-cent accomplishment – the complete revision of the City’s fire hydrant program, an improve-ment that will have an impact on the safety of the City well into the future.
CONGRATULATIONS: Tamarac’s very own City Manager, Jeffrey L. Miller, and Assis-tant City Manager, Diane Phillips have been re-elected to the Broward City County Man-agement Association (BCCMA) as President and Secretary/Treasurer respectively — this marks their third year in a row to be elected! BCCMA is an organization whose goal is to promote intergovernmental relationships, fa-cilitate the sharing of ideas, and to stimulate the highest standards of public service.
INTERNET: Don’t forget to take advantage of the City of Tamarac’s RSS Feeds. An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feed allows you to sign up for updates about subjects that in-terest you. You have probably noticed a small
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Tamarac’s 2008 Annual Report/2009 Calendar was mailed at the end of De-cember and included a photo contest… We’ve extended the deadline to allow for more entries… so have you guessed, What is it? If you think you have the cor-rect answers, email your entries by May 15, 2009, to: [email protected], or mail to: Tamarac Calendar Contest, Attn: Pub-lic Information Office, 7525 NW 88 Ave-nue, Tamarac, FL 33321. You could win a Tamarac Tote/Shopping Bag and a T-Shirt with the new City Logo!
Look closely at the photos above — Here are a few clues to get you started: Jan-uary: these greet visitors at eight strate-gic locations throughout the City; March: probably the toughest, this image is part of a piece of art that honors service; May: this photo shows a detail of a life saving piece of equipment; July: this should be easy… you can see a word!; September: a tranquil and beautiful park setting… but where? Hint: look East!; November: a detail of a new structure between where we go to play and where we go to learn.
Photo Contest
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orange square, next to the letters “RSS”, on various websites… and on the City of Tama-rac’s homepage (tamarac.org). Simply click on the RSS link in the top right-hand corner of the webpage and subscribe to the topics that interest you such as: News (all the lat-est news and events relating to the City); Em-ployment; Events, and more! You’ll receive an email letting you know when updates have been posted.
VOLUNTEERS: Congratulations to Alice and Tom Tucker who have been selected as Vol-unteers of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2009. Alice and Tom have been dedicated City volunteers since 2003 and can often be found helping out around the Tamarac Com-munity Center and at special events such as the Tamarac Twilight Concert Series, vari-ous facility grand openings, the City’s Health and Fitness Fair, senior events, and the Hur-ricane Expo. Special thanks to Alice and Tom for their service. If you would like to become a volunteer with the City contact Rose Cure-Persad, Social Services Supervisor, at: (954) 597-3642, or via email at: [email protected].
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Judging by the amount of reader feed-back we received, the January/February/March 2009 issue of the Tam-A-Gram ap-pears to have been one of our most pop-ular issues ever. In honor of that, we've decided to detour slightly from our usu-al policy of choosing only one read-er submitted photo per issue to share several with you in this edition. Thank you to everyone who sent in your pho-tos and comments. If you enjoy reading the Tam-A-Gram as much as your neigh-bors, we'd love to here from you. Take a photo of yourself, or a friend, reading the Tam-A-Gram and send it it!
We're popular.
So... where do you read the Tam-A-Gram? Perhaps, like your neighbors above, you read it while relaxing at home or you take it with you on exotic vacations. We want to know... and better still we would love for you to send us a picture of you reading the Tam-A-Gram. To
Michelle TschuppMichelle reads while relaxing and unwinding on her swing.
Edward ChurchEd reads us at the airport wait-ing to board a plane for vacation.
Lucy JamieLucy's daughter catches her reading us in her living room.
CONGRATULATIONS FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR: #1: Fire Rescue Chief Jim Budzinski, Commissioner Harry Dressler, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Vice Mayor Patricia Atkins-Grad, Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Firefighter of the Year Lieutenant Steven Taylor, and Commissioner Diane Glasser. #2: Lieutenant Taylor pos-es with his award and proclamation.
In the City's continued efforts to provide Cus-tomer Service... Second to None!, Tamarac's primary Customer Service operations will be moving from City Hall (7525 NW 88 Avenue) to the Tamarac Community Center (8601 N Commercial Boulevard). This move allows us to consolidate our customer service in a central and convenient "one-stop" location. Among the services that will be available at the new location will be: pay utility bills, open/close utility accounts, register for Parks and Recreation activities and programs, receive
assistance from Social Services, and more. In addition, the hours of operation will be ex-tended to better serve the community, the new hours will be: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 8:00 pm, and Saturday from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm. Please note that new water ac-counts can be opened from 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Monday through Friday only. The move is expected to take place by mid-April, be sure to check tamarac.org for updates, or call the Customer Service Division at (954) 597-3590 for more information.
...Second to None!R E S I D E N T S E R V I C E S
Tamarac's Customer Service is moving to serve you better.
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submit your photos, and to possibly win a FREE T-SHIRT, send them to: Tam-A-Gram Photos, 7525 N.W. 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida 33321; or via email: [email protected]. (Please note: Photos submitted electronically should be high-resolution to be eligible for printing.) Be sure to include your full name, address, telephone number and a brief description of the photo as well as your preferred shirt size (L or XL).
Lucy JamieLucy's daughter catches her reading us in her living room.
Nicholas NorcottNicholas, recuperating from hav-ing stiches, reads us on his porch.
Casey Munck &Betty Boop MoyanoCasey and Betty read us after a run.
Wilbert SantosWilbert reads us at work (don't worry, we won't tell).
Jackson DuffyJackson, an avid reader, reads us while relaxing in his crib.
BROWARD Sheriff’s Of-fice Citizen
Observer Patrol, or COP, Program is a vol-unteer group sponsored by the Sheriff's Office that uses a simple approach to safe-guarding neighborhoods through residents' involvement. COP volunteers are local resi-dents who help BSO fight crime by patrolling their community looking out for suspicious activity, potential hazards and offering as-sistance to local residents. Typical assignments, in addition to pa-trol activities, include performing checks on unoccupied residences (at the owner's re-quest), checking on elderly or homebound residents (as requested) and reporting po-tential problems and neighborhood hazards
to BSO. COP volunteers wear uniforms and drive specially marked vehicles, adding to BSO's crime-fighting presence in our com-munity. There are currently over 700 regis-tered COP members in Tamarac. Recently, members from the Faircrest 14 sub-division were provided with a new COP patrol vehi-cle, sporting BSO’s new COP logo scheme. Anyone wishing to join the BSO-Tamarac COP should contact Deputy Brad Miller or Deputy Carl Fitzgerald (954) 720-2239.
Citizens on patrol
ON PATROL: Pictured from left to right are: Dep-uty Carl Fitzgerald, Deputy Brad Miller, Lt. Frank Ballante, Lt. Fred Wood, COP Member Pete Lozier, COP Member Joseph Cinque and BSO Tamarac District Chief Marc Duguay.
CERT, Tamarac's Community Emergency Response
Team, is an opportunity for residents to offer assistance in times of need, such as minor emergencies and natural di-sasters. This past February two one and half day classes were held to train new CERT recruits about the program. Training included topics such as: intro-duction to disaster, fire suppression, ba-sic search and rescue, emergency first aid (TRIAGE), disaster psychology, team building exercises and more. If you would like to be part of Tamarac Fire Rescue's CERT program, contact the Program Manager, Van Shoen, at (954) 597-3805.
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A W A R E N E S S
uring surveys of our residents, the adequacy of street lights has been identi-fied as a concern. Currently, there are 3,908 street lights located in the City of Tamarac —most of which are owned by other entities such as Florida Power
and Light (FP&L), AT&T, and Broward County. Only 239 of the close to 4,000 lights in Tamarac are actually owned by the City, however all the lights are checked by City staff monthly. If a problem is found, it is reported to the appropriate pole owner so that the necessary repairs can be made. If you notice a street light in your communi-ty that is not functioning correctly, please locate the pole number, and report it to the Public Works Streets Division at (954) 597-3733. Another question residents often have regarding lights, relates to the amount of illumination provided by a street light, specifically, how much light is enough? If a resident reports that they feel their street might not be properly lit, a survey will be done of the area by Public Works staff. Lighting standards for Tamarac are set by or-dinance and are based on IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North Ameri-ca) Lighting Handbook. Should you feel your neighborhood is insufficiently lighted, please contact the Streets Division at the number above to request a survey.
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Hopefully this topic seems familiar, we've run similar ar-ticles in the past to educate our residents on the pitfalls of using unlicensed contractors. Doing so will only cost you money, and frustration. You should know, not all contractors are licensed, and too many home and business owners have learned this lesson the hard way. Avoid costly problems by knowing how to recognize the warning signs. Warning Signs: An unlicensed contractor is often un-insured and lacks the experience to do the job right. They are unable to obtain building permits and may ask you
pect your homeowner’s insurance to protect you from a lawsuit filed by a supplier that wasn’t paid, or an uninsured worker that may have been injured on the job. If an unlicensed contractor fails to pay a supplier, a lien can be placed on your property! Contact Us: The City of Tamarac’s Building Department can help you in locating and hiring a qualified contractor. If you have a contractor in mind, the Building Department staff will be able to determine if the contractor’s required license and in-surance coverage is current. Remember, using an unlicensed contractor is not worth the risk or aggravation. For assistance, and more information, con-tact Tamarac's Building Department at (954) 597-3420. Other Resources: For additional information, contact: the Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Talla-hassee (850) 450-1395 or on the web at: www.myflorida.com/dbpr/consumers.html; or the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, at (954) 765-4500; .
to do so under the pretense that it will “save you mon-ey.” They often use high-pressure tactics and special “bo-nus” offers as a lure to potential victims. They may also ask you to pay in cash or with checks made out directly to them instead of in the name of a company. Don’t be misled by any of these tactics and don’t ex-
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Did you know swales are the grassy areas between the sidewalk, and the street and that they serve a vital function? Swales are designed to convey stormwater run-off away from homes and roads to inlets and piped drainage systems. The ponding, or accumulation of water, that sometimes occurs is evidence of the swale’s function as a storage mechanism and filtration sys-tem. This temporary ponding allows water to seep into the groundwater or evaporate back into the atmosphere, part of the nat-ural cleansing process that removes con-
taminants and pollutants prior to the water entering our drainage systems. In order for swales to perform the functions for which they were designed, maintenance is essential. When swales are filled, blocked or overgrown, the ef-fect during rain storms can be devastat-ing. Always keep the following guidelines in mind:
• Do not park vehicles in the swale ar-eas or over drainage inlets.
• Maintain swale areas; do not change the shape of the swale; or obstruct the
path of stormwater flow. • When water ponds in your swale,
the swale is doing its job. Do not be alarmed if the swale is soggy and wa-ter stays up to 24-36 hours; mosqui-toes do not breed until water ponds for 72 hours or more.
Remember… swales are important for the well-being of our water and our land-scaping as well as our environment and the appearance of our neighborhoods. For more information, please call Pub-lic Works at (954) 597-3700.
SWALE ETIQUETTE: Never park on a swale — the grassy area between the sidewalk and the street — doing so will impede drainage and interfere with their proper function.
the most popular social networking sites on the internet… but different. Twitter is micro-blogging – simple messages com-posed of 140 characters or less. These short messages, or “tweets” as they’re called in the “twitterverse,” allow individuals, com-panies, or organizations to communicate in real-time with their audience. Tweets can be received in a variety of ways including: on-line through the Twitter.com website; through any num-ber of free desktop applications available through the Twitter website: on your cell phone in the form of text messages (stan-dard rates apply); or on your cell phone using one of the free applications avail-able from the Twitter website. Best of all, Twitter is a FREE service. Our goal with Twitter is to build a community of users in Tamarac, and be-yond, that will follow our tweets — brief, quick, up-to-date, and important informa-tion about events, road closures, emergen-cies, and more! So, won't you follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CityofTamarac?
ou may have heard by now that the City of Tamarac is on Twitter...
and, like a lot of people, you may be ask-ing yourself, "What is Twitter?" Twitter is basically a social-networking site — like Facebook and MySpace, two of
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y now, we’re all aware of the eco-nomic conditions around us. Wheth-er you’re retired, still working, or
even searching for a new career, you might be asking “what can I do to help?” Do you live here in Tamarac? Do you work and play here? If so, then shop here too! Although we're all watch-ing our spending right now, there are many purchases that we still make every day. By spending your money here in Tamarac, you’re able to ob-tain goods and services closer to home... and help build our local economy. Your support helps keep Tamarac's business community vital, our shopping centers occupied, and our City looking good. When you make your dai-ly purchasing decisions, consider our lo-cal community vendors. Did you know that Tamarac is home to over 70 restaurants of all varieties? How about 35 hair salons and barber shops? Eleven dry cleaners? Several drug stores... dentist, doctors, walk-in clinics, nurseries, and so much more! Another way to show your support,
and save money as well, is through our local chamber of commerce, the Greater Tamarac Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber offers a program to promote local businesses called "Shop Chamber."
This program is available to all Tamarac residents, and of-fers savings on a multitude of items. It's simple to obtain your "Shop Chamber" card, simply call the Chamber at (954) 722-1520, or stop by the office lo-cated inside Tamarac City Hall (7525 NW 88 Avenue). If you own, or manage, a business in Tamarac and aren’t a member of the Chamber yet, please contact to see about join-ing and also to see if the "Shop Chamber" program is right for you and your business. We can all do our part in
keeping our community looking great and prospering — shopping locally is one of the best ways to do just that! Supporting local businesses helps protect and grow our local economy, and it helps to make certain that we maintain a variety of lo-cal retail and service vendors. Your busi-ness might make the difference for their business' success.
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Fire Rescue Divisions: Tamarac Fire Rescue is comprised of four Divisions, each with a specific func-tion within the Department, that ser-vice the needs of our community.
Operations: Is responsible for the overall administration of Fire Res-cue, including such aspects as per-sonnel and equipment.
EMS: Ensures that the community receives superior and timely Emer-gency Medical Services (EMS). Of-fering advanced life support (ALS) service, which are skills ranging from trauma treatment to cardiac defibrillation.
Fire Prevention and Emergency Management: Through the use of inspections, investigations, and public education; this division proac-tively reduces the community’s vul-nerability to fires. The Emergency Operations Center is managed by the Fire Chief who, with the Emer-gency Management Coordinator, ensures the successful mitigation of disasters such as hurricanes; pre, during, and post event.
Training: Coordinates, assesses, and plans all the training necessary to ensure Tamarac continues to have highly-skilled firefighter para-medics. This division is also respon-sible for Logistics, an endeavor that covers everything from bandages to multi-million dollar equipment.
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Some might say it is the group of men and women who keep us safe in good times, and put their lives at great risk during bad times. Others see the Fire Rescue Depart-ment as the group, who in collaboration with other departments, create a plan that insulates the community from chaos in the aftermath of a disaster. Still others think of Tamarac Fire Rescue and picture an out-stretched hand that is teaching them how to be safe, how to provide CPR, or how to be a contributing community member. All of these perspectives and many more are exactly right. The men and women of Tamarac Fire Rescue, from the Fire Chief all the way down to the first-year Cadet, are dedicat-ed to ensuring the highest quality of life is afforded to every resident of Tamarac. Tamarac Fire Rescue began in 1975, consist-ing of a few eager, young firefighters and their 1974
Plymouth Valiant. Originally headquar-tered at a small picnic table outside of the old Rock Island Road City Hall, Tamarac’s finest have made great strides over the past 34 years. Today, Tamarac Fire Rescue has three stations, state of the art equipment, and recognition throughout the state and community as a leader in the provision of high quality fire and emergency medical services. If you have ever had the opportunity to meet a member of Tamarac Fire Rescue, you know that they embody the spirit of public service in Tamarac — Committed to Excellence… Always. Many people are of the impression that firefighters only put out fires; when it comes to our firefighters, nothing could be further from the truth. In addition to fighting, and more importantly preventing fires, the ninety-four men and women of Tamarac Fire Rescue also deliv-er emergency medical care, educate mem-bers of the community on health and safety issues, and provide fire safety inspections for all structures. Tamarac Fire Rescue of-fers our community a wide array of servic-es — some you hopefully may never need and others that might make you want to pick up your phone to get involved.
How Can I Get Involved?In addition to the robust staff of highly skilled and trained firefighters, Tamarac Fire Rescue benefits greatly from the con-tributions of people just like you. Through the use of programs such as Hurricane Preparedness, Slip and Fall Prevention, Home Oxygen Use, and Fire Prevention Safety Programs for both kids and adults, the Department believes strongly in the statement “an informed community is a safe community.” Despite an assortment of successful public education initiatives, the two most popular programs are CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and the Fire Rescue Cadet Program. CERT is a four-day (24 hour) program whereby participants learn how to best serve their community in the critical days immedi-ately following a disaster (see “Involved Community” on page 3). The Fire Rescue Cadet program exists for the sole purpose of recruiting and training the next genera-tion of firefighter-paramedics, and is open to teenagers between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. If you are interested in any of these programs, or to have a firefighter come to your next HOA meeting, please contact Van Schoen at (954) 597-3805.
C O N T I N U I N G S E R I E S : G E T T O K N O W Y O U R C I T Y
What exactly is Fire Rescue...OUR MISSION: Dedicat-
n planet reduce clean hybrid protect reuse responsibility
Recycle Cell PhonesWhen people think of recycling, they don’t necessarily think of cell phones, yet these are items we tend to upgrade and change on a
regular basis. When the time comes to trade in an old cell phone for the latest and greatest models, do you ever
wonder, “What can I do with my old phone?” Many times they are just tossed in a box and forgotten. But, there is an environmental-ly sound solution that will also assist our Tam-arac-area seniors. Tamarac’s Social Services Division of-fers free cell phones to seniors ages 60 and up. This popular program is known as “Proj-
Earth Day
C O V E R S T O R YE N V I R O N M E N T
Earth Day. What is it and how did it begin? Earth Day began as the vision of Senator Gaylord Nelson (WI) in the
1960's. The first official Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 and has occurred every year since on that day. It was, and is, envisioned as a way to bring awareness to the issues that af-fect our environment. However, we all know that what's best for the environment is to be conscious of our actions and their impact ev-eryday. Here are a few of the ways the City of Tamarac helps our community be environ-mentally responsible... and the best thing is that they are all FREE to our residents!
A FEW GREEN FOCUSED RESOURCES: www.epa.gov | www.audubon.org | www.energystar.gov | www.sierraclub.org | www.coopamerica.org | www.lowimpactl iving.com | www.treehugger.com | www.builditgreen.org | www.localharvest.org
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ber/regist.action to have your name added to their do-not-mail list. A simple tip is to add the words “please do not rent, sell, or trade my name or address” whenever you submit information via a form such as a subscrip-tion, raffle, or membership application. Do not expect to fully eliminate all of your junk mail; unfortunately some com-panies ignore people’s requests. For more tips on how to reduce your junk mail, visit www.ecocycle.org/junkmail.
Low-Flow Toilet RebatesThe City of Tamarac Utilities Department is offering rebates to residents who pur-chase low-flow (1.6 or 1.28 gallon /flush) toilets. The rebates are offered for single family homes only. Additional eligibility re-quirements are on the application which are
available on the Utilities Depart-ment page of the City’s website,
www.tamarac.org, or by call-ing the City's Water Conser-vation Specialist, Bill Franqui, at (954) 597-3792.
Remember, funds for this program are limited, to assure re-
bates are available, please submit your application prior to purchasing a new low-flow toilet. For more information, and for an appli-cation, please call (954) 597-3792 or email [email protected].
Free PaintDid you know that the City of Tamarac of-fers free paint to residents the first Friday of every month? Colors are limited at this time to turquoise and terra-cotta, but it’s a great way to recycle paint that would oth-erwise go unused. Paint is available at Tam-arac’s Public Works Department (6011 Nob
Hill Road), simply pull up to the gate, press the button
and drive through. There is a maximum of three five-gallon buck-
ets of paint per household and the only requirement
is that you show proof of your Tamarac residency.
computers, etc. In addition to the Hazardous Waste Dis-posal day in Tamarac on May 3, Broward County offers year-round permanent drop-off locations for their Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling program. Drop-offs can be made on Friday's and Sat-urday’s from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, in Pom-pano Beach, West Park, and Davie. For locations, and more information, please con-tact Broward County Waste and Recycling Services at: (954) 765-4999. Please note, proof of Broward Coun-ty residency is required to take part in the Household Hazardous Waste and Electron-ics Recycling program. For additional information regarding Tamarac’s hazardous waste disposal date, please contact Tamarac Public Works at: (954) 597-3700.
Reduce [and Recycle] Junk MailReducing junk mail gets clutter out of your mailbox, frees up your time, and helps protect the environ-ment. The average adult American
receives 41 pounds of junk mail every year, of which
approximately 44% ar-rives in landfills un-opened. Furthermore, the production and distribution of junk
mail uses more than 28 billion gallons of clean wa-
ter, costs our planet 100 million trees, and produces more CO2 than nine million cars. However, there are some very easy steps you can take to curb the amount of junk mail arriving in your mailbox. Most junk mail distributors use mail-ing lists to reach the largest audience; there-fore, removing your name from these lists is an important step. To stop pre-approved credit cards, you can visit www.optout-prescreen.com or call (888) 567-8688. The whole process takes less than four minutes and you will have the option of a five-year or permanent removal. For other types of junk mail, visit the Direct Marketing Agency (DMA) at www.dmachoice.org/dma/mem-
ect S.A.F.E.” (Senior Access for Emergen-cies) and provides cell phones and chargers to seniors so they can use them to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Did you know that any charged, work-ing cell phone can dial 9-1-1 without the owner having to pay for any cell phone ser-vice charges? It’s true, so put your old cell phone to good use! The free cell phones are distributed from the Tamarac Community Center (8601 W. Commercial Boulevard), on the second Monday of each month from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. No appointment is necessary. For those who would like to donate old cell phones, please drop them off at the Tamarac Community Center any time dur-ing regular business hours. We ask that you place the cell phone and charger in a zip lock bag so that the phone and its charger remain together. Please note that we cannot accept cell phones without a matching charger. For additional information on this ex-citing program, please call (954) 597-3642.
Hazardous Waste DisposalMark your calendars for Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm — on that day the City of Tamarac, in partnership with Broward County, will offer residents and the surrounding communities the oppor-tunity to dispose of household hazard-ous waste. The event will take place at
the City’s Public Works Com-plex (6011 Nob Hill Road).
Hazardous waste refers to items that contain chemi-cals with one or more of the following character-istics (as defined by the
EPA): toxic, ignitable, cor-rosive, or reactive. Such items
include: used or leftover paint, sol-vents, pesticides, household cleaners, lawn and pool chemicals, batteries (recharge-able, auto, marine, etc.), motor oil, propane tanks, tires, printers, computers, monitors, keyboards, and more. Basically, we're collecting everything you hold onto because you are unsure of how to dispose of it... like motor oil, paint,
Earth Day
A FEW GREEN FOCUSED RESOURCES: www.epa.gov | www.audubon.org | www.energystar.gov | www.sierraclub.org | www.coopamerica.org | www.lowimpactl iving.com | www.treehugger.com | www.builditgreen.org | www.localharvest.org
The above Red Bus Route information/changes are in effect as of March 1, 2009. Please Note: the fee to ride the bus is .50 cents per ride. For more information contact Tamarac Parks and Recreation at (954) 597-3620.
ince the dawn of this great nation, everyone who has called the United States “home” has benefitted from the sacrifice and dedication of the men and women of the armed servic-
es. As a nation, we have a rich tradition of honoring those who have given time, effort, and their lives for what we believe in as a country. Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in military service to their country. This day of remembrance officially became a federal holiday in 1967; however, the roots of ob-serving our men and women in uniform can be traced back to the mid-nineteenth century. Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day began in 1919 as a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson to honor military veterans. Through these two holidays, Memorial and Veterans Days, and other such celebrations and ceremonies, we honor those whose sacrifice we all have benefitted from. You may not know that some of the very first residents of Tamarac were veterans of WWI and WWII, and their influence on our com-
munity is still very evident today. The City of Tamarac has a long tradition of recog-nizing and thanking those men and wom-en who made the choice to put their lives at risk in order to protect and preserve all that makes America great. The City and the Tamarac Veterans Af-fairs Committee will be having another won-derful celebration for veterans, both past and present, during the 10th Annual Tamarac Veterans Assembly. This event, the only one of its kind in Broward County, will be held at the Tamarac Community Center on Wednesday, April 29th at 6:30 pm.
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Did you know? The earliest reference to Flag Day in the United States was made in 1861. 55 years later, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation naming June 14 Flag Day — the day we honor our flag and what it stands for.
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Discovery includes the information you need to
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offered by TamaracParks and Recreation.
TAMARAC THEATEROF PERFORMING ARTS
New show..."Love. What a Concept"
May 2 - May 24, 2009SHOW TIMES:
Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 pmand Sundays at 2:00 pmTICKETS: $20 per show
New show..."Meshuggah-Nuns"June 6 - June 28, 2009
SHOW TIMES:Saturday at 2:00 and 8:00 pm
and Sundays at 2:00 pmTICKETS: $20 per show
THECity’s 2008 United Way Campaign was by any measure a huge suc-
cess, raising over $15,000. It was through the car-ing employees and elected officials that the City was able to raise significant dollars and provide critical funding to the United Way and the agen-cies they serve. This is the fourteenth year the City has con-ducted an active United Way Campaign. The fo-cus of the campaign was on education about what the United Way is and how donations are used. In 2008, United Way of Broward County invested over $8.5 million in 150 agencies that provide ser-vices locally. Over 82 cents of every dollar goes directly to those agencies. The 2008 campaign raised the second most money all time — $15,072.74. Games and com-petitions were held that were designed to get em-ployees to interact with their co-workers in fun and friendly ways. However, the single largest source of donations come from payroll deductions em-ployees elect to participate in. The highlight of the campaign comes at the Halloween Haunt when every City Department creates a themed-basket from employee dona-
tions that gets raffled off. The generosity of local businesses provided for an equally successful and exciting event at this year’s Holiday Lun-cheon when employees had the opportunity to buy raffle tickets for many wonderful prizes. Local businesses that donated to the campaign include: Alice Reiter Feld Law Of-fices, Amazing Butterflies, Blossom Street Flo-rist, Colony West Country Club, Culligan Water, EDCO Awards & Specialties, Einstein Bagels, Eli’s Fitness Studio, The Family Bakery, Hema’s Hallmark Shop, Krispy Kreme Donuts, Milano’s Italian Grill, SpareZ Bowling (formerly Don Cart-er’s), TD Bank, University Hospital, Walgreen’s, and the Woodlands Country Club. Thanks to employee, elected official, and lo-cal business participation, the 2008 United Way Campaign was an incredible success.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: (954) 726-7898 / www.ttopa.org
PRESENTING A BIG CHECK: Pictured from left to right are: Andy Berns, Public and Economic Affairs Officer/2008 United Way Campaign Chair; Jeffrey Miller, City Manager; Commissioner Harry Dressler; Richard Sutherland of the United Way; Commissioner Pamela Bushnell; Vice Mayor Patricia Atkins-Grad; Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco; and Commissioner Diane Glasser.
Discover the Benefits of Tamarac Parks and Recreation
Peter Cottontail’s “Wet & Wild Egg Hunt”Children ages 2 – 5 years old will enjoy an egg hunt, music, games, candy, a chance to win a gift basket, and a picture tak-en with Peter Cottontail. Remember to wear your bathing suit as you will be getting wet. Pre-registration is required. Where: Caporella Aquatic Center Sprayground and PavilionWhen: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 9:00 – 11:00 am Fee: Residents: $5.00, Non-residents: $7.00
SpringfestEvent features face painting, bounce houses, games, and an egg hunt for ages 10 & under. Find the golden egg and win a prize. Egg hunt starts promptly at 10:00 am. Don’t be late and miss the action!!Where: Tamarac Sports ComplexWhen: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Classical ConcertJoin us at the Tamarac Community Center and enjoy the sounds of classical music by pianist Adolfo Vidal. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets can be purchased at the Community Cen-ter front desk.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Friday, April 17, 2009, 7:00 pmFee: $5.00 per person
Veteran’s AssemblyPlease join us for invaluable information on organizations and services that are available to assist you. There will be a special guest speaker, refreshments, and live entertainment.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Mother’s Day DanceMothers and children, join Tamarac Parks and Recreation for a wonderful evening of dancing, food, prizes, a souvenir pho-to, and tons of fun!!! Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 pmFee: Residents: $10.00 per couple; Non-residents: $15.00 per couple; Each additional child: $5.00
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Slight Change to Discovery: You may notice that the mailing label portion of the Discovery is now at the top of the page — this is due to new postal regulations that went into effect March 29, 2009.
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Annual Health Fair & Hurricane Preparedness ExpoJoin us for a free community wide event with health screenings, health information, fitness demonstrations, transportation ven-dors, refreshments and much more. The Hurricane Preparedness Expo is designed to provide useful resources and information to the public on how to prepare for a hurricane. Speakers and various vendors will be on site to answer and assist you in pre-paring for the 2009 season and beyond. Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Memorial Day CeremonyJoin us in remembering our Veterans. The City of Tamarac Vet-erans Affairs Committee, along with our Mayor and City Com-mission, invite you to join them on this special holiday, as the City pays tribute to those who gave their lives to protect our free-dom. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony. Winners of the “What Memorial Day Means to Me” essay con-test will be recognized. Where: Veterans’ Park (Located on the corner of Southgate Blvd. & University Dr.)When: Monday, May 25, 2009, 10:00 am
Father’s Day Fishing TournamentKids, bring your Dad out to celebrate with a “Day on the Lake”. Participants must use their own fishing equipment and bait. Priz-es will be awarded for “Largest Fish” & “Most Fish Caught”. Fee includes lunch and a special gift for all fathers.Who: Children ages 5-17 years oldWhere: Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Rd.When: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 9:00 am – 12:00 pmFee: $10.00 per family
Artist of the Month ExhibitVisit the Tamarac Community Center to view:April: Earth Day ExhibitMay: Joseph Crisafi “Art of Photography” (Photography)June: Allyssa McDoon “Heart of an Artist” (Mixed Media)
Show Your Talent!Calling all local artists! Show off your creativity and share your love of art with the residents of Tamarac. If you are interested in displaying your artwork, applications are available at the Tamarac Community Center or call (954) 597-3635.
A D U LT T R I P SRegister for all trips at the Tamarac Community Center locat-ed at 8601 W Commercial Boulevard from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. All bus trips will leave from this location. For information, call (954) 597-3620. Trips are subject to cancellation. No refunds one month prior to trip date (no exceptions).
Mardi Gras Gaming & CasinoCome along and bring your friends to the Mardi Gas. A free lunch with a salad or sandwich and a drink will be provided and $10.00 in free slot play will be credited on your players card. The casino offers a large selection of slot machines and a High Roll-er Room which is complete with a VIP Lounge, Texas Hold’em & 7 Card Stud. Bus leaves 10:00 am and returns at 5:00 pm.When: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Fee: Residents: $5.00, Non-residents: $15.00
Broward Center: “Jersey Boys”The 2006 Tony Award winning "Best Musical” is about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, The Four Seasons; Frankie Valli, Bob Gau-dio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop mu-sic history. They wrote the songs, invented the sounds, and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30 with Hit songs like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Rag Doll”, “Oh What A Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Tickets are limited. Bus leaves at 6:15 pm and returns at 11:30 pm. When: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Fee: Residents: $92.00, Non-residents: $102.00
Imax Theater/Islandmorada Fish Company Prepare for a grand adventure into the extraordinary world of IMAX viewing. The movie is to be announced. Enjoy a meal (on your own) at the Islandmorada Fish Company located in the Bass Pro Shop in Fort Lauderdale. Bus leaves at 4:45 pm and returns at 10:00 pm. When: Wednesday, May 13, 2009Fee: Residents: $21.00, Non-residents: $31.00 Fairchild Tropical Botanical GardenEnjoy viewing Mark di Suvero's sculptures in the most roman-tic setting- “The Moonlight Garden at Night!” Guests can expe-rience these stunning sculptures and the garden under starry skies. Live entertainment will be featured and food and bever-ages will be available for purchase. The Veranda Restaurant will also be open, offering fine dining with a tropical flair. Tram tours at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Bus leaves at 4:45 pm and re-turns at 10:30 pm.When: Thursday, May 21, 2009Fee: Residents: $28.00, Non-residents: $38.00 Laffing Matterz The Laffing Matterz Theater is recognized as one of the top res-taurants in South Florida offering gourmet dining and live enter-tainment. It’s the musical experience that will leave you wiping tears of laughter from your eyes and begging for more. It’s a musical satire to expose the folly and vice we see every day in politics, TV, courtrooms, sports and Hollywood. Bus leaves at 6:30 pm and returns at 11:00 pm.When: Thursday, June 11, 2009 Fee: Residents: $60.00, Non-residents: $70.00 Hollywood Hard Rock CasinoJoin us for a fun night at the Hollywood Hard Rock with $10.00 in “Free Play” and a $5.00 food voucher to use at the Hard Rock Café, Blue Plate, Beach Club, Food Court, or the Renegade. Try your luck in the casino, stroll through the shops, or dance to the music playing in the Atrium. Bus leaves at 3:45 pm and returns at 10:00 pm. When: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Fee: Residents: $15.00, Non-residents: $25.00
S E N I O R P R O G R A M SBe part of the fun and become a member of the award winning Tamarac Community Center Senior Program! Enjoy a variety of classes that pertain to arts and crafts, fitness, computers, card playing and much more. Join today! Fee: Residents: $12.50/ Non-residents: $22.50 (Expires September 30, 2009). Be sure to stop by the Tamarac Community Center to pick up a com-plete calendar of monthly events.
All classes held at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Com-mercial Boulevard. (954) 597-3620.
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Arts & CraftsWhen: Thursday at 1:00 pm
Battle of the Sexes TriviaWhen: Friday at 2:00 pm
BingoWhen: Monday at 12:30 pm
Brain GameWhen: Thursday at 10:00 am
Chicken Soup for the Senior Soul™When: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 10:00 am
Computer ClubWhen: 1st Friday of each month at 9:30 am
Cranium Quiz GameWhen: Thursday at 10:30 am
Creative Writing Group When: Tuesday at 10:00 am
Daily Card PlayingWhen: Monday through Friday at 12:30 pm
Duplicate BridgeWhen: Wednesday and Friday at 12:45 pmFee: Residents: $3.00, Non-residents: $4.00
Happy Hookers Knitting ClubWhen: Monday at 1:30 pm
Mah Jong LessonsWhen: Thursday at 10:00 am
Meet and Greet DanceWhen: Thursday at 1:00 pm, Fee: Members: Free, Non-members: $1.00
Movie MatineeWhen: Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm (free popcorn)
Morning Movers Outdoor Walking Club(Free ride to Tephford Park)When: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am
Painting ClassWhen: Tuesday 1:00 pm
Scrabble Club When: Monday at 10:00 am
Walking Club (Indoor)When: Thursday at 9:00 am
Wii™ When: Tuesday at 1:00 pm
HEALTH & FITNESS
Arthritis Water Fitness ClassWhen: Wednesday at 12:30 pm
BadmintonWhen: Tuesday at 11:30 am
Body Basics ExerciseWhen: Tuesday at 1:00 pm / Thursday at 10:00 am
JazzerciseWhen: Monday at 9:00 am / Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 10:00 am
Line Dancing When: Wednesday at 12:00 pm
MeditationWhen: Monday at 12:30 pm
Senior Zumba When: Monday at 11:15 am
Stretch & ToneWhen: Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 am
Tai ChiWhen: Monday at 1:00 pm
VolleyballWhen: Monday at 11:45 am / Wednesday at 10:30 am / Thursday at 11:30 am
YogaWhen: Monday at 10:30 am
Chair YogaWhen: Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 am
Yogalites (Combination of Yoga and Pilates)When: Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 pm
A D U LT A C T I V I T I E SAll classes held at Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Com-mercial Boulevard. (954) 597-3620.
DANCE CLASSES
Adult Salsa and Ballroom DanceInterested in dance? This beginner class is just the thing.When: Thursday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm (4 week sessions)Fee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45 (Walk-in fee: Residents: $10, Non-residents: $15)
Line Dancing (Intermediate)Stella Cabeca “Dance Guru” will teach students of all ages pop, cha-cha, waltz, and more...When: Tuesday, 7:15 – 8:45 pm Fee: Residents: $5, Non-residents: $6
Line Dancing (Beginner/Intermediate)Stella Cabeca “Dance Guru” will teach students of all ages pop, cha-cha, waltz, and more...When: Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (Beginner) / 8:00 – 9:30 pm (Intermediate)Fee: Residents: $7, Non-residents: $8
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Middle Eastern DanceCombines costuming and movement from the middle east.When: Tuesday, 7:00 – 8:30 pmFee: Residents: $45, Non-residents: $55
QigongA Chinese energy exercise applies gentle movements and med-itative practices.When: Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:30 pmFee: Residents: $30, Non-residents: $40 (per month)
Tai ChiA series of gentle movements and simple postures designed to improve coordination, relieve stress, promote overall well being, and strengthen the immune system.When: Tuesday, 5:30 – 6:30 pmFee: Residents: $30, Non-residents: $40 (per month)
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Clay WorkshopLearn to create, mold, and shape your own pieces of art. Price includes some clay and use of kiln.When: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm (8-week sessions)Fee: Residents: $55, Non-residents: $65
COMPUTER CLASSES
Learn the basics of navigating the internet and computer ap-plications.
Windows ComputerWhen: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (four classes)Fee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45
Note: The Beginner Internet and Windows Computer classes alternate monthly. Call for schedule.
Y O U T H A C T I V I T I E SDANCE CLASSES
BabyDanceA new and innovative creative movement program that encour-ages physical activity in toddlers & preschoolers. Ages: 16 months - 4 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 10:45 amFee: Residents: $48, Non-residents: $58 (per month), Pre-registration is required
Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Beginner and advanced.Ages: 3 - 5 years old Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 10:00 - 10:45 amFee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)
CheerleadingAges: 5 -10 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 12:00 - 12:45 pm Fee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)
Hip Hop DanceAges: 6 -11 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 11:00 - 11:45 am Fee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)
Stepping into Hip HopAges: 13 – 17 (girls)Where: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:15 – 8:15 pmFee: Free
Actors Workshop of South FloridaStudents will be able to tap into their creative side, overcome shyness, and possibly pursue a career. Program includes impro-visation, scene and monologue study, and vocal work.Ages: 13 – 18 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00 pm (March 7 — April 11)Fee: Residents: $100.00, Non-residents: $110.00
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Art Around the WorldStudents create art by learning Monet, Picasso and more. Ages: 4 – 11 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 12:00 – 12:45 pmFee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45 (4-week sessions)
Guitar LessonsStudents will learn how to read music, learn basic guitar tech-nique, and learn the fundamentals of music so the student can perform songs. Students will need an acoustic guitar and guitar picks. Books may be purchased through instructor.Ages: 8 – 12 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturdays, 5:15 - 6:15 pmFee: Residents: $50.00, Non-Residents: $60.00 (4 week sessions)
MindLabsInnovative learning through games. Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: TuesdaysTime: 5:30 – 6:15 pm (Pre-K and Kindergarten students), 6:15 – 7:15 pm (1st – 4th Grade students)Fee: Residents: $60, Non-residents: $70, Pre-registration is required
Princess Tea TimeChildren learn proper etiquette and more.Ages: 4 – 11 years oldWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 11:20 am – 12:00 pmFee: Residents: $35, Non-residents: $45 (4-week sessions)
Teen CouncilDesigned to assist teens in developing and maintaining high standards of health, education, and character to grow into re-sponsible, productive adults. Teens will enjoy interactive meet-ings, field trips, volunteer work, and much more.Ages: 12 – 17 years oldWhere: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 pmFee: Residents: $15, Non-residents: $25/year
Tumble Bear GymnasticsAges: 4 – 7Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 11:15 am – 12:00 pmFee: Residents: $45.00, Non-residents: $50.00 (4-week sessions) Note: $10.00 discount for children enrolled in Ballet class.
Tutorial ProgramAn after-school tutorial program in reading and math. Ages: 7-14 years old Where: Tamarac Multi-Purpose CenterWhen: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 pmFee: Residents: $69, Non-residents: $79 (4-week sessions)
S O C I A L S E RV I C E SAll services are provided at the Tamarac Community Cen-ter (TCC) unless noted otherwise. Call the Information and Referral line at (954) 597-3642 for more information on so-cial service programs that may be available in Broward Coun-ty. For transportation issues, to register for our Transportation Program or to inquire about transit, please call (954) 597-3649. Schedules for the Red and Yellow Transit Routes are available at www.tamarac.org and at City facilities.
Free 911 Cell Phones for SeniorsFree cell phones that dial 911 for seniors 60 and older who qual-ify. Call (954) 597-3642 for information, no appointment neces-sary. Donations of cell phones are accepted.When: 2nd Monday of each month, 9:30 am
Free Eyeglass Repair ProgramGet free help repairing your eyeglasses; screw and nose pad replacements, minor frame and nose pad adjustments. No ap-pointment necessary.When: Tuesday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Guiding Good ChoicesGuiding Good Choices is a five session curriculum to educate adults about the challenges and difficulties faced by youths. Sponsored by the Broward County Substance Abuse Commis-sion and facilitated by Tamarac Broward Sheriff’s Office. Please call Dwight at (954) 661-9365 for more information.When: Monday, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
League for the Hard of HearingProvides amplified phones and TDDs free of charge to resi-dents of the State of Florida who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Please call Social Services at (954) 597-3642 for any questions.When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Mobile Department of Motor Vehicles Driver License Renewals and duplicates, ID cards, address changes and tag renewals. First come, first serve. Call (954) 597-3642 for more information.When: April 3rd, May 21st & June 18th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Women’s Depression & Bipolar Peer Support GroupMeet with other women who share their personal experiences dealing with their mood disorders. For more information, call De-pression and Bipolar Alliance at (954) 588-3272. or on the web at www.sfdbsa.com.When: Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
SERVICES/ GROUPS
All services and groups held at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Boulevard / (954) 597-3620.
Alzheimer’s Support GroupWhen: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 10:30 am
Bereavement Support GroupWhen: Every Monday, 10:00 – 11:30 am
Blood Pressure ScreeningsWhen: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Eye ScreeningsPlease call (954) 597-3642 to schedule an appointment.
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TAMARAC ATHLETICSThe following sports leagues are offered in the City of Tamarac. Please contact the sports league at the phone number provided for more information.
Youth Sports Leagues .....................................Phone Number Flag Football .................................................. (954) 721-5131 Girl’s Softball (www.tamaracgirlssoftballinc.com) Little League .................................................. (954) 720-0301 (www.tamaraclittleleague.com) T-Ball/Coach Pitch ......................................... (954) 720-0301 Youth Basketball ............................................ (954) 722-1166 Youth Football/Cheerleading .......................... (954) 721-5131 Youth Soccer .................................................. (954) 804-5022 (www.tamaracsoccer.com)
Hearing ScreeningsWhen: 1st Wednesday of each month, 9:00 - 10:30 am
LUNCH: Meals on WheelsServed at 11:30 am for seniors 60 and older. Suggested do-nation is $2. Provided by Broward Meals on Wheels. Must re-serve a meal no later than noon the day prior by calling Patrick Massaquoi at (954) 724-2544 between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm.
MammovanMobile Mammography Screening provided by North Broward Hospital District. Most insurance is accepted. If insurance is un-available, there will be a $58 fee to cover the cost. A referral is recommended. No HMO taken. Call (954) 597-3642 to sched-ule your appointment.
Osteoporosis ScreeningsCall 1-800-257-0944 to schedule an appointment.
Senior Coping Skills GroupWhen: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free Individual Senior Counseling: Please contact Sharon Roseman, LCSW at (954) 895-6031 to make an appointment. Short term, Tamarac residents only.
Senior Social Join us for bagels and coffee and an educational lecture spon-sored by the Health Medical Professional. When: Every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:00 am
SHINE CounselorServing Health Insurance Needs for the Elderly. Questions re-garding your Medicare/Medicaid Insurance? Call the Area Agen-cy on Aging and Disability resource Center to speak to a SHINE counselor: (954) 745-9779.
Veterans AdvisorWhen: Every Friday, 8:00 – 11:00 am, no appointment necessary
H E A LT H & F I T N E S SBadmintonCome play with the best in Florida. Four courts available for com-petitive singles and doubles games. You must bring your own racquets and shuttle cocks to play.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 5:00 – 9:00 pm; Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 pmFee: Residents: $3/person, Non-residents: $5/person Punch Card: Residents: $27 (10 visits), Non-residents: $46 (10 visits) (Annual memberships available.)
Open GymWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Adults: Sundays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Youth: Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 5:30 pmFee: Resident: $10; Youth Non-resident: $20 (Annually)
Road Runners ClassAttention middle distance runners... do you want to improve your 5k racing time? Workouts will be held two days a week and will include advice and tips for the other five days of the week.Where: Tephford ParkWhen: Tuesday, 6:00 pm / Saturday, 8:00 amFee: Residents: $20/person, Non-residents: $30/person
Tennis: Adult CardioLearn instruction in serve, forehand, backhand and volley, for beginner or intermediate level.Where: Tamarac Sports ComplexWhen: Saturday at 9:00 – 10:00 am (ages 16 & over)Fee: Residents: $40, Non-residents: $50 (4-week sessions)
Table TennisWhere: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Saturday, 2:00 – 9:00 pm, and Sunday at 12:00 – 4:00 pmFee: Residents: $1, Non-residents: $2
ZUMBA!Zumba! is a dynamic and exciting class full of Latin and ex-otic music flavors. The routines feature aerobic interval train-ing with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.Where: Tamarac Community CenterWhen: Wednesday, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm / Friday, 7:00 – 8:00 pmFee: 4-week sessions: Resident: $25, Non-resident: $35; 6-week sessions: Resident: $32, Non-resident: $42; 8-week sessions: Resident: $35, Non-resident: $45
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F I T N E S S S C H E D U L EWhere: Tamarac Community Center.Fee: Resident: $5, Non-resident: $6 (per class); or Resident: $45, Non-resident: $54 (10 classes); or Resident: $99.38, Non-resident: $198.75 (annual membership)
Body Sculpting/KickboxingWhen: Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Friday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Sunday, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Get in shape by joining the Tamarac Wellness Center located at the Caporella Aquatic Center located at 9300 NW 58 Street. The wellness center offers free weights, machines, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, recumbent lifecycles, and more. Visit the Tamarac Wellness Center for information on membership fees and packages or call (954) 597-3661.
Individual Membership (Fees are pro-rated and memberships expire September 30, 2009) Wellness Center Fees:Annual Fees: Residents Non-residentsJanuary 1, 2009: $79.50 $132.50One time visit: $7.95 $9.01Seniors: $71.55 $119.25
C A P O R E L L AA Q U AT I C C E N T E R
Visit the Caporella Aquatic Center located at 9300 NW 58 Street. Enjoy its many amenities including a 25 meter swimming pool with zero depth entry and slide, children’s water playground, 3,000 sq.ft. fitness room, locker rooms, picnic tables, and more.
Early Lap Swimming:Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00 – 10:00 am
Pool Hours:(April & May 2009)Weekdays: Pool: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Slide and Sprayground: 2:30 – 6:00 pmWeekends: Pool, Slide, and Sprayground: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm(Summer 2009):Daily: Pool, Slide, and Sprayground: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Pool Fees:Daily Fees: Resident Non-residentAdult $3.00 $3.50 Senior/Student/Military $2.00 $2.25(All must show ID)Child (12 and under) $1.75 $2.00
(Groups of 15 or more people receive a 10%discount — must book in advance)
Splash Card: (10 Visits) Resident Non-residentAdult $27.00 $31.50Senior/Student/Military $18.00 $20.25(All must show ID)Child (12 and under) $15.75 $18.00
Pro-active Arthritis Water Exercise ClassWork on balance and coordination while increasing range of mo-tion, joint flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular fitness without causing strain.When: Wednesday, 12:30 – 1:30 pmFee: Senior Program Members: Free, Non-Senior Program Members: $2.00
Swim LessonsSwim Lessons are offered for beginner level swimmers. Swim-mers will learn front float, back float, and general arm and leg motions for swimming freestyle and backstroke. Parent—Tot: Ages 3 - 5; Level 1: Ages 6 - 16; Level 2: Intermediate: Ages 6 - 16; Adult: Level 1: Ages 17 & Over.When: Saturday, 9:00 – 9:45 am Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00 – 6:45 pmFee: Residents: $40.00, Non-residents: $50.00
Water AerobicsGet a total body workout to improve motor skills, balance, strength, and posture. Moderate to high level of cardio will be achieved.When: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 – 6:45 pmFee: Residents: $45, Non-residents: $55
For Aquatic Center rental information and fees,please call (954) 597-3660
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