October 4, 2023

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Bow Wow Ween is Almost HERE!

The City of Pembroke Pines 11th Annual Bow Wow Ween is on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pembroke Pines K-9 Officer Craig Rupp Dog Park located at 9751 Johnson Street (just east of Palm Avenue). This annual pet Halloween event is fun for all ages, free to attend and a great opportunity to have fun with your fur friend.

There will be various dog costume contests for all sizes of dogs with different categories, games, prizes, promotional items from pet related vendors, activities for families, and raffles. The contest times are as follows: Mr. and Miss Bow Wow Ween contest at 10 a.m., Funniest Costume Contest at 10:30 a.m., Cutest Costume at 11 a.m., Most Original Costume at 11:30 am and Best Family Costume at 12:00 p.m. All awards will be done following each category. Pre-registration by e-mail or up to 30 minutes before each category is required to participate. Applications for the costume contest can be found online at www.ppines.com, on site, or brought to the event 30 minutes before the scheduled category. For more information, please call 954-392-2116.

2023 Annual Veterans Employment Expo

The Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center is hosting its annual Veterans Employment Expo on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 10 am to 2 pm. Veterans are encouraged to attend all day, however, doors will open to the general public beginning at noon. The employment expo will be held at the Center, located at 301 NW 103 Avenue.

Job seekers in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and talk with more than 30 different employers that are looking to hire, and learn about various veteran resources now available which assist veterans financially, medically, and more.

For more information, please contact Silvia Aguilar at: saguilar@ppines.com or call 954-450-6888.

Communicating with Your Child 

As part of the City of Pembroke Pines award winning series Raising Positive Children, parents, grandparents/guardians, educators and youth advocates are invited to experience a very special forum "Communicating with your Children - Take home Techniques" on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. No tickets are required and admission/parking is free. The special guest speaker is Dr. Laura Cruz, Psychologist and Director of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) for the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Schools. She will specifically focus on how to handle difficult conversations at home, foster healthy media usage and support children working through their concerns or fears. Live presentations will help demonstrate the application of these skills. For more info, please call 954-450-1030.

Studio 18 Art Complex: New Art Exhibition 

The City of Pembroke Pines’ Studio 18 Art Complex is presenting a new exhibition called “Praxis: Time Passing” from October 6 through December 30, 2023. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Studio 18 Art Complex, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive, and will feature a jazz performance by Nikki Kid, complimentary refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres. This exhibition revisits the passing of time from the lens of the Studio 18 Art Complex's resident artists, and provides a platform to showcase the artworks created in recent months. All ages are welcome. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call 954-961-6067.

It's a Skelebration!

A fun favorite each year, the City of Pembroke Pines invites Pembroke Pines residents to a “Skelebration” at Boo-ville, where everyone has a frightfully good time. It will be held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 6 pm to 9 pm.

There will be Trick or Treating and free activities for the entire family. The first 1,000 children will be treated to pre-made Goody Bags. Roaming Monsters (judges) will be out and about judging costumes and dance moves for prizes. Many not too spooky surprises are also planned between the hours of 6 pm and 9 pm as the entire family will enjoy many different activities all of which will be Halloween themed.

The event is free but open for Pembroke Pines residents only and tickets are required. Tickets need to be picked up in person with proof of residency prior to the event. Ticket availability is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Everyone attending must have a ticket. The tickets can be picked up after October 9, 2023 at Pembroke Lakes Tennis, located at 10500 Taft Street (954-431-4146) Monday through Friday 8:30 am- 8 pm and Saturday- Sunday 9 am-5 pm or at Towngate Park, located at 901 NW 155 Ave. (954-450-6895) Monday through Friday 9:30 am – 8 pm and Saturday- Sunday 10 am-5 pm. For more information, please visit www.ppines.com/specialevents. 

Fire Prevention Week



Every year the Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department, along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, join forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week. This year Fire Prevention Week runs from October 8-14, 2023. The theme, “Cooking safety starts with you. Pay attention to fire prevention,” aims to remind people of the importance of taking the right actions to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. For tips on staying safe and more information about Fire Prevention Week, please visit www.firepreventionweek.org.

In promoting this year’s theme, the Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department has invited all students attending schools in the City, K through 5th grade, to participate in an Annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. This activity provides students with the opportunity to learn about the importance of fire safety and cooking safety, while showing their creativity. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Every October, throughout the world, people show their support for those affected by breast cancer and help call awareness to prevent breast cancer. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month dates back to October 1985 when the first organized movement to bring attention to the dangers of breast cancer occurred in the United States.



The City of Pembroke Pines urges residents to please support breast cancer awareness through learning more about breast cancer and how to prevent it, donating to research, encouraging loved ones to get mammograms or to make an appointment today to get a mammogram. In an effort to keep Breast Cancer Awareness top of mind, many city buildings will be lit up in pink.

For more information, please visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org , www.breastcancer.org or www.komen.org.  

SAVE THE DATE:

25th Annual Art and Music Fest in the Pines

The City of Pembroke Pines invites everyone to the 25th Annual Art & Music Fest in the Pines being held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 12 p.m. (noon) to 5 p.m. Previously known as Artfest, this iconic event has been rebranded to celebrate its 25th anniversary and the diversity in the local community. For more info, visit www.ppines.com/artmusicfest.

Registration Now Open

Registration is now open for Pembroke Pines residents. Registration for non-residents begins on October 9. The Tiny Tops Tennis Class begins October 28. Sessions are 9 am and 10 am at the Pembroke Lakes Tennis Facility, located at 10500 Taft Street. A 4-week, fun-filled class for 4-6 year olds, it teaches the basics of tennis with a focus on continued development of motor skills such as hand-eye coordination, balance, agility and racquet skills with parental interaction. For more info, please call 954-743-1270 or email mblack@ppines.com.

Looking Ahead -- be sure to check out the calendar on the City's website at www.ppines.com.

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