August 2, 2023

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Many City activities and programs are offered throughout the City of Pembroke Pines. This is a brief highlight of a few. For more information please visit our website at www. ppines.com and our social media. A reminder that a City of Pembroke Pines Commission Meeting will be held tonight, August 2, at 6:30 pm in Commission Chambers, located at 601 City Center Way. Please feel free to watch live on the Pembroke Pines Media YouTube Channel, on www.ppines.com under City Clerk, and on Pines Media TV on Channel 99 for U-verse and 78 for Comcast.

Free Summer Movie 

The City of Pembroke Pines has been hosting an annual Summer Family Film Fest and there is one movie left for this summer season. Luca (PG) will be shown on Saturday, August 5, 2023  at 10 a.m. at the Susan B. Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Artspark, located at 17195 Sheridan Street.

This is a free showing of the Disney and Pixar film set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, where three friends share adventures and a special secret. Please note there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. No tickets are required. For additional information, please call 954-743-1799. 

Free Summer Symphony Series

Only two more concerts left! All ages are welcome to join the City of Pembroke Pines this summer for the popular Summer Symphony Series. This celebration of music features diverse presentations from the South Florida Symphony and the Symphony of The Americas Chamber Orchestra. All presentations and parking are free to the public. Seating is limited. The remaining concerts in the series include:

Thursday, August 10, 7-9 p.m.-The Symphony of The Americas presents their Chamber Orchestra at The Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan Street.

Sunday, August 13, 4-6 p.m. –This presentation, held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, features the South Florida Symphony Woodwind Quintet performing light classical and popular songs.  For more information, please call 954- 392-2122.

Bargains Galore at Flea Market & Bazaar  

With over 100 vendors selling their wares, the Flea Market and Bazaar being held Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 8 am to 3 pm and Sunday, August 20 from 9 am to 3 pm, is the best place to find treasures at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center, located at 301 NW 103 Ave.

Shoppers will find an array of one-of-a-kind items, clothes, toys, jewelry, tools, radios and an eclectic mix of treasures. Admission and parking are free. Come early, come more than once. For more information, please call the Center at 954-450-6888. 

Pembroke Pines Prepared

The Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue Department would like to remind residents of important fire safety tips to help keep everyone safe during this Hurricane season. While all Pembroke Pines fire stations will have personnel readily available to respond in the case of an emergency it is important to remember that sustained high winds or significant gusts can cause emergency vehicles to be pushed off roadways and personnel will be unable to respond to any incident until it is safe to do so. Here are just a few tips:

·        Store combustible liquids in a safe and ventilated area. Inspect gas containers and keep them away from heat sources as these can easily ignite and cause deadly fires.

·        If there are fallen wires after a storm, assume that all wires on the ground are electrically charged. Stay away from them and report them.

·        Make sure to inspect all wires on electrical cords, and appliance cords. Look for loose prongs, frays and cracks and make sure to replace them as these can cause an electrical fire.

·        If there is a power outage and a portable generator is being used, make sure to always use them outside of the home and at least 5-10 feet away from open windows, doors, vents, and crawl spaces. Generators can produce high levels of CO fumes within minutes. CO fumes are odorless and can be dangerous or even fatal if inhaled.  Know the signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning which include dizziness, headaches, nausea, and fatigue. If someone becomes unconscious or you suspect CO poisoning, call 911 immediately.

·        Generators can become very hot while running even if used just for a short period of time and can remain hot for a long time. Generator fuels such as gasoline can ignite when spilled on hot engine parts. Always turn off the generator and wait until it is cooled down to refuel and always use a funnel to avoid spillage.

·        We encourage the use of flameless candles for lights. Have a fire extinguisher on hand in case of small fires and make sure that it is fully charged, and you know how to use it. Never attempt to fight large fires with a fire extinguisher. Should there be a small fire, call 911 immediately or direct someone to do so before attempting to extinguish it.

·        When using a fire extinguisher remember the acronym P.A.S.S. : PULL the pin; AIM at the base of the fire; SQUEEZE the nozzle; SWEEP from side to side aiming at the base of the fire until extinguished.

2023 Fall Soccer Registration

Registration continues until full for the City of Pembroke Pines 2023 Fall Soccer Season which runs late August until November for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. For more information, please visit www.ppines.com/soccer or call 954-743-1810.

Studio 18 Art Complex 

Now through September 23, 2023, Studio 18 Art Complex is presenting its newest exhibition entitled “Chance Encounters” in collaboration with IS Projects. Chance Encounters explores the idea of the portfolio exchange by displaying portfolio exchanges from IS Projects’ collection, Studio 18 artists, and featured portfolios from artists around the country. A portfolio exchange is an opportunity for artists to make work and then exchange it with other participating artists, taking a snapshot of the community while growing collections and disseminating ideas.

Studio 18 Art Complex, located at 1101 Poinciana Drive, is free and open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

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

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