While I am writing this in early March, I have no doubt that when
you read this that The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts will have
been a huge success. It is truly a signature event in our community and
I hope you took advantage of it. My family and I enjoyed Our Town
America and I saw a lot of children having a blast! I’m already looking
forward to next year’s events. Thank you again to all of the
volunteers, businesses, dancers and artists that took part in these
events.
In March we kicked off the City’s first ever Government Academy,
which spun off from my Government Leadership Program that I helped to
develop with Mark Anoff and my intern, Chelsea Nolan, last year. I am
so excited about this in-depth look that 40 citizens will have into the
fine working details of our City and the great employees that get the
job done! I want to particularly thank Mike Levinson, the City
Commission and everyone involved in putting together this Academy.
The Coral Springs Police Department is once again offering free
advanced self-defense classes for women ages 13 and older. The Rape
Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a national program that teaches
women empowering skills to avoid becoming a target and to fend off an
attacker. Through repetition and practice, this course promotes muscle
memory, and helps women to train in a realistic environment so they
learn to survive a struggle.
This month, the class starts Tuesday, April 22, and it will be held
in four consecutive classes. Each class is three hours, and the final
class includes a physically active, hands-on scenario and graduation
ceremony. Classes are held at the Northwest Regional Library, located
at 3151 University Drive, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Participants must
register in advance, and be able to attend each of the four sessions.
For more information, call 954-346-1227.
In celebration of Earth and Arbor Day, the City is hosting EarthFest
2008 on Saturday, April 19 at Sandy Ridge Sanctuary from 9 am to 1 pm.
EarthFest features wildlife exhibits, guided tours, plant giveaways and
refreshments. Sandy Ridge Sanctuary is located east of University Drive
between Sample and Wiles Roads at 8501 N.W. 40 Street. For more
information, call 954-344-1117. Later in the day is Brieanna’s Birthday
Bash at the Sportsplex. I hope that you will come support our
community’s efforts to help this beautiful 13-year old girl have
success in her quest to battle Cystic Fibrosis. If you are interested
in learning more information, please email me at Scottbrook@scottjbrookpa.com.
Thank you Gene Robinson and Julie Corona for all of your help. Thanks
to all the Taravella students in leadership for your efforts in the
Team Up to Clean Up on April 19, too!
Have you heard about the Customer-Involved Government Committee’s
Study Circles or Speakers Bureau? Our Committee is hosting a series of
discussions on the issue of illegal fireworks and also leading
discussions about the meaning of our receipt of the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award. If you are interested in learning more, please
call me at 954-757-5551 and/or check our website, www.coralsprings.org.
I want to thank Commissioner Bruck for her participation and
leadership with Unitown, as well as all of the participants and
volunteers. While I have yet to attend this special event, I have seen
so many smiling faces on the teens who have participated and learned so
much about themselves and others, I am so proud that our City and the
MultiCultural Committee support this program. As a truly diverse
community, we have so much to be thankful for in Coral Springs. It is
great to be your Mayor and quite an honor to serve you and the rest of
our 130,000 plus residents for these last six years! Have a great day!
Mayor Scott J. Brook