CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES NEWSLETTER MARCH 2024

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March 20, 2024

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An "Egg-Citing" Event -- Our Annual Egg Hunt

Hop over to the City of Pembroke Pines Annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 10 am. With over 55,000 eggs in total, it is held in two locations: Pines Recreation Center at 7400 Pines Blvd. and Pembroke Shores Park at 501 SW 172 Ave. Admission is free. Gates open at 9:30 am. There will be bounce houses, games and prizes, and visits with the Bunny. The first 500 children will receive a free pair of bunny ears. For more information, visit www.ppines.com/specialevents .

All ages are welcome to enjoy the free Savor the Sounds concert being held on Sunday, March 24 from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Plaza of the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. The music will be by the Triplite Band (Rock and Roll) with a live artist demonstration by Artist Sona Food trucks will include Moops, JJ Gelato and The Pretzel Truck. For seating, please bring lawn chairs or spread a blanket. No pets are allowed, and all concerts are subject to change.

The City of Pembroke Pines will be performing a chlorination preventive maintenance procedure on our Water Distribution System. The procedure will run for two (2) weeks from March 25, 2024 until April 7, 2024. During this period, the City’s Drinking Water Distribution System will continue to meet ALL Federal and State water quality standards. Some residents may notice a slight chlorine taste and/or chlorine odor in the water. Residents on kidney dialysis or those who have other medical conditions should contact their health care providers for more information about increased chlorine levels in their drinking water during this time frame. Fish owners should also take necessary precautions during this procedure.

Additionally, you may see water being flushed from fire hydrants in your neighborhood. This is a part of the normal maintenance process. If you have questions, please call the Utilities Customer Service Department at 954-518-9000 or visit Utilities at www.ppines.com for information and updates. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this maintenance activity.

Commission Meeting

A City of Pembroke Pines Commission Meeting will be held tonight, March 20, 2024 beginning at 6:30 pm in City Chambers. The meeting can be viewed in person, via Channel 78 on Comcast, the city website at www.ppines.com or the city's YouTube channel .

Coffee with a Cop -- Join your neighbors and members of the Pembroke Pines Police Department for coffee and Conversation on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at the Dunkin Donuts at 11970 Pines Blvd. All coffee has been graciously donated by Dunkin Donuts for this event. See you there!

Summer Camps -- It’s time to begin thinking about and registering for the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Summer Camps. Registration for Pembroke Pines residents begins April 1, and on April 15 registration is open to all residents. Summer Camp Dates are June 17, 2024 – August 9, 2024. The City’s Summer Camps offer the perfect blend of skill-building, teamwork, and fun under the sun. Soccer Camp at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196 Avenue, welcomes ages 6-16. All soccer registrations are online. Please email the soccer office at coppsoccer@ppines.com or rnune z@ppines.com for directions on how to sign up and pay online, or visit www.ppines.com/soccer . For questions, please call the office at 954-743-1810. The Tennis Camp, at the Pembroke Lakes Tennis Center, located at 10500 Taft Street is for ages 6-14. There will be full and half day sessions. For cost and more information about registering for Tennis Camp, please call the Camp Office at 954-431-4146.

FULL CITY CONNECT VERSION -- A full version of the newspaper City Connect is digitally available in both English and Spanish in a more interactive format. To read the February/March issue and visit our bookshelf of issues, as well as have access to archived issues please click here . As you turn the pages, click on various dots, arrows and other interactive symbols to bring the stories to life -- as we continue to progress, we will add various effects to enhance your reading experience.

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

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