City of Pembroke Pines
Post Hurricane Irma Updates

Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts, plus Parks and Facilities:
All cultural arts, recreation and athletic programing have resumed, buildings are open and parks re-open nearly every day. Questions? Please call the Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 954-392-2130.

Free Jazz in the Pines The September 24, 2017 concert is cancelled. The free October 22, 2017 concert will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. possibly at a different location as park repairs continue. The October Jazz in the Pines concert features Cachi and his Salsa Band. Bands for the November 19, 2017 and December 17, 2017 held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. will be announced at a future date. Please visit www.ppines.com/specialevents to confirm the concert location.  Questions please all the Special Events Office at 954.392.2116.

Parks

Soccer Registration 
Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Registration will be held at the West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029.  Questions please call 954-538-3696 for information.
 
Re-Opened:   Donnith H. Fletcher ballfields, Paul Maxwell Park, Silver Lakes North-Tennis Only, Chapel Trail Park, Chapel Trail Nature Preserve, Flamingo Park, Silverlakes South Park,  Steven L. Josias Dog Park, Johnson Street Dog Park, YMCA Pembroke Falls Aquatic Center, YMCA Family Center, Spring Valley Park (Hockey), Walter C. Young, West Pines Soccer Park, Jack McCluskey Rainbow Park, 108th Avenue Kiddie Park, Academic Village Pool, Memorial Park, Towngate Park, Rose G. Price Park, Pembroke Lakes Golf Club, Pembroke Lakes Tennis and Aquatics Center, Club Nineteen Restaurant, Soccertown, Studio 18 in the Pines, Donnith H. Fletcher Art & Cultural Center, The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery, River of Grass ArtsPark and Storage Lots.
 
Closed Parks:  William B. Armstrong Dream Park, Silver Lakes North Ball Fields, Pasadena Park and Walnut Creek Park. 

Cultural Arts

The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery and Exhibition Hall located at The Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL  33025. The community is invited tour and attend the free events below. For additional information, please call 954-392-2120 or visit TheFrankGallery.org .

• #FeedYourSoul Workshop - September 26, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Feed Your Soul performances! Participate in a one-time drum circle with Just Add Rhythm and experience a collaboration of professional theatre artists as they present a performance entitle “Hunger”.  

Visual Therapy Art Exhibition – September 28 through December 1, 2017. Opening Reception to be held on September 28, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. This exhibit will present how the artist manifests their vision, creating a physical object... a representation of an inner reality. The work of 14 artists will be showcased that look at the impact of art on both the artist and the viewer. Curated by Stacy Conde.

Studio 18 in the Pines Art Gallery located at 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL  33025. The community is invited to tour and attend free events below. Questions? For additional information, please call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com/studio18 . 

• Thirteenth Annual Art Competition: Opening Reception:  October 6, 2017, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Show Dates:  October 6, 2017 through November 9, 2017.

• Studio 18 Artist’s Show / Holiday Art Sale:  Unique Artwork and Gifts created by Studio 18 artists, plus holiday drawing for prizes. Opening Reception:  November 17, 2017, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Show Dates:  November 17, 2017 to January 4, 2018.

Community Services
The Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus is located at 301 NW 103 Avenue, Pembroke Pines, FL  33026.                                 Questions? Please call 954-450-6888.

Eleventh Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show
Takes place as planned this Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Over 70 indoor artists. FREE admission and parking.

The Third Annual Veterans Employment Expo 
October 3, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 
United States Military Veterans are invited to attend the Employment Expo at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus located at 301 NW 103 Ave.  Over forty employers will provide information about positions available within their companies. Questions please contact Silvia A. Aguilar, Community Services Administrator at 954-450-6888 or via email at saguilar@ppines.com.

The Sixth Annual Senior Spanish Spelling BEE
Rescheduled to October 10, 2017at 12:30 p.m. Prizes are awarded to the First Place, Second Place and Third Place winners!  All participants must be a registered member of The Center!  Those interested in participating in the BEE please sign up at the Activities Desk by Friday, October 6, 2017.  Not a member? Sign up; membership is free!  

Hurricane Debris

Ongoing Removal 
The City of Pembroke Pines began the removal process of all household garbage, recycling, bulk and hurricane debris the week of September 11, 2017 and it continues throughout the City.  Please do not block storm debris with vehicles, or place it within three feet of any mailbox, basketball goal, fence, general landscaping, etc.  As usual regular household trash and recyclables should be placed in their respective green and blue bins.
 
Insure your debris is removed:  Residents interested in a prompt and thorough Hurricane Debris removal should place their debris curbside and per FEMA* regulation separate debris into specific piles:  Vegetative Hurricane Debris:  logs, plants, tree branches and/or Non-Vegetative Hurricane Debris: fences, roof material, screening, etc. 
 
*FEMA requires residents to separate storm hurricane debris from vegetative storm debris (trees, branches etc.), placing them in separate piles, because the debris is taken to different disposal sites.


 

Second Annual Fur Ball Gala

Reschedule to January 27, 2018. For information regarding tickets, sponsorships, ad placement or to make a donation to the Pooches in Pines Fur Ball Gala, please email poochesinpines@gmail.com or call Angela Goodwin 954-445-2991 or Stacy Jurgens at 954-658-4084. Please make checks payable to Pooches in Pines and mail to Pooches in Pines at 9500 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines FL  33024. 

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Media Only:
City of Pembroke Pines
Valerie L. Moran,
Publicist Pembroke Pines Media
Office: 954.392.9494 / E: VLMoran@ppines.com  Mobile: 954.801.7700