Coral Springs Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Events – Oct 1 -31 In honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broward Health Coral Springs will host events throughout the month with proceeds to benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, a fund that helps women in need obtain free mammograms. See page 17 for details.
Holiday Craft Show – Fri. & Sat., October 5 & 6 The Coral Springs Craft Guild Presents The 35th Annual Coral Springs Craft Guild Fall/Holiday Craft Show on Friday from 5:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturday from 9:00am-4:00pm at La Quinta Inn and Suites, 3701 University Drive in Coral Springs. New artists, exciting hand crafted items and special events are planned, making this the show to attend. Friday night admission is $1 or two canned goods donation to our food drive. Do you have a budding artist in elementary school? Click on the Student Spotlight at our website for special Art Competition information on Friday night. For more info, email events@CoralSpringsCraftGuild.com or visit www.coralspringscraftguild.com
Not My Daughter’s 3rd Annual Shopping Boutique & Luncheon – Monday, October 8th Emmy Award winning NBC6 South Florida news anchor Trina Robinson emcees the 3rd Annual Not My Daughter… find a cure now! Shopping Boutique and Luncheon from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Marriott Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs. Enjoy a performance by popular country music duo Jenny and Ashley, world class shopping boutique, auctions, raffles, and the company of friends. One great day for one important cause – to make a difference in the battle to end breast cancer! Tickets are on sale for $60 per person. All proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate. For tickets and information www.notmydaughterfindacurenow.com
2012 Parkland Dash – Sunday, October 14th 7:00AM at Pine Trails Park. Following the success of last year’s inaugural race, this year’s has been expanded by adding a 10K race in addition to the 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. The Tri County Humane Society is the benefactor and additional donations can also be given directly at the event. The 5K and 10K races will take place on flat and fast certified courses with individual timing done by Accuchip. Awards will be given for overall winners, masters and age categories with runners as young as 5 up to 80 years old. For more information and to register please visit www.cityofparkland.org. Please see the ad and article on page 19 for additional details.
Chiefs Lacrosse FREE?CLINIC – October 14 The Coral Springs Chiefs will be hosting free fall clinics for all players, interested in learning the game or picking up additional skills. Clinics are open to boys and girls in all age group (U7 – U15) and skill levels. Held at North Community Park in Coral Springs from 10am to Noon, for more info, call (954) 226-0458 or email laxmom19@yahoo.com. See the ad on page 18 for more details.
7th Annual “Golfing for the King” – Fri., Oct. 19 Registrations begins at 7:30am and includes breakfast, time on the Range, beverages on the course and an Awards Luncheon. The shotgun start is at 8:30, with proceeds directly benefiting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Coral Springs high school students. This scholarship is offered regardless of ethnicity and to date, more than 160 high school seniors have received scholarships. The purpose of the scholarship program is “to provide funds to needy, local students who, through their words and actions, embody the spirit of Dr. King’s teachings.” Gifts for the Silent Auction held at the Golf Tournament are also being accepted at this time. All donations are tax-deductible. To register for golf ($100 per golfer) or to make a donation, contact Joyce Campos at 954-344-1005 or jcampos@coralsprings.org
Halloween Haunted House – Friday, October 26 Pretty Princesses and ghoulish ghosts are welcome at this year’s family friendly Halloween Haunted House at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Children will wander through a non-scary haunted house that weaves through decorated classrooms and then have a chance to play in a bounce house. Cost is $5 per child and $2 per adult. For more info, call 954-345-2200
Bowlathon – Sunday, October 28th The Rotary Club of Coral Springs/Parkland dares you to come in costume to their 2012 Bowlathon benefiting the scholarship funds for Coral Glades, Coral Springs, Douglas & Taravella High Schools. The fun is at the Sawgrass Lanes, 8501 N. University Dr, Tamarac and includes a live DJ, lights and music show. Everyone is welcome! Cost is $25 per person and includes 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, chips and soda. The games begin at Noon and end at 3pm. Candy “treats” and prizes for best costume. For more info, contact Bruce@MooreGoodman.com or call (954) 464-8446.
Farmer’s Market – Sundays, Nov. 4 & 18th* The City of Parkland is inviting all Parkland Families out to Pine Trails Park Fishing Pier from 8:00-10:00am. Remember to bring your fishing poles, buckets, and bait! Each fish caught will be weighed and prizes will be awarded. This is a FREE event! For more information visit the City of Parkland at www.cityofparkland.org or call 954-757-4105.
Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival – Nov. 9 -11 Please your palate, step into your stride and enjoy the largest outdoor Culinary Affair in South Florida during the 3rd Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival on Friday, November 9th, Saturday, November 10th, and Sunday, November 11th, 2012. This year promises to be a party no one will ever forget with five very special events over the “course” of three days. To purchase tickets or for more information go to www.bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com or call 561-338-7594. Please see the ad on the facing page.