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Parkland Library Storytime Registration
August 30 – September 1

During this three day period you may register your child’s name on our numbered storytime class lottery list.  There will be a separate list for each class.  You may register each child’s name only once per class.  Numbers will be drawn and all selected participants will be notified by September 7th. You must be a Parkland Library cardholder to register. Please bring your Parkland library card or provide us with your card number.  Register in person or call the Parkland library at (954) 757-4200.

Visit the Townhomes at Parkland Reserve after the Library.

Hurricane season is in full swing.  Just turn on the news and you will see we have several named storms in the Atlantic right now.  Although it appears as of today Florida isn't in the projected path now is a great time for you to think about some of these following hurricane action items.

1. Review your storm plan.  You should already have a plan laid out for you and your family.  If not you should prepare one now and make sure at least 1 person outside the storm area knows your plan.
   1. Are you in an evacuation zone or mobile home?
   2. Know your evacuation routes
   3. Know what to pack (Food, Money, Clothes, HBC, Sleeping Items)
   4. Make sure you have shutters or plywood ready for installation.  Hire a professional if needed.
   5. If you have a Pet make sure you make plans for them since many shelters will not allow animals.
2. When a Hurricane is approaching DO NOT Trim Your Trees and Shrubs.  Waste Management will not be able to handle the overload and the lose debris is extremely dangerous.
3. Take video or photos of your property (Inside and Out). This will help later on with any insurance claims for damage that may need to be filed.
4. Make Sure Your Gas Tanks in Your Autos are Full.  As we have experienced in the past without power pumps don't work.
5. Stock Up on Nonperishable's.  Make sure you have bottled water, non-perishable foods like canned goods, snack bars, cereal and crackers. Don't forget a can opener!
6. Have enough cash to last at least a week.  History has shown us that we may not have power for over a week.  ATM's and Credit Card Machines may not be available.
7. A Hard Copy of Contact Information.  If you live in an evacuation zone (or plan on leaving town) have a couple hotels preselected or know which family members well out of the affected area you're heading to.
8. Get Plenty of Batteries, at least 2 Flashlights, and a battery operated radio.  Keep in mind if you have one of those small analog TV's it may not work since the digital conversion!
9. Fill a few containers for storing water.  History has shown you may lose water for days if the water plants lose power.  You will need enough water for cooking, cleaning, and bathing.  Another Tip is to keep a big bucket of water for your bathroom.  You can flush the toilet occasionally by pouring water into the bowl.  You can also fill your Tub for an extra supply.
10. Make sure you have extra medications if required.  Many pharmacies may not be open for days following a storm.  Keep a larger supply handy if possible.

See http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml for more info.

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Sebastian River High School is the Vero Lago assigned High School
 
Sebastian River High School first opened its doors to a “New Tradition” in August 1994. The school, costing over $27 million to build, occupies 173,043 square feet. Sebastian River High school was known as the 'Taj Mahal' of schools in Indian River County.

SRHS boasts a 3,000 seat sports stadium, 1,060 seat auditorium, 1,680 seat gymnasium, a state-of-the-art TV studio, a 6-½ acre land and aqua lab, and high tech vocational labs. In addition, a well maintained football field, 3 practice fields with lights, a baseball diamond and a softball field, 5 tennis courts, basketball hard courts, a cross country course, and an 8-lane synthetic surface track with Olympic steeplechase complete Sebastian's eighty-acre campus.

The main attraction of Sebastian River High School is the central court yard area, littered with palm trees, whose branches extend a gentle shade over the area. Many gaslight lampposts adorn the courtyard, with a small stone shrine located near the main entrance that holds a time capsule from the first graduating class of 1996. The clock tower holds a time capsule from the first graduating IB class of 1998, holding their treasures for a future class to unearth.

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Parkland YMCA Family Center - Phone: (954) 384-9622 10559 Trails End Parkland, FL 33076 Parkland YMCA Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 6:00 am – 8:30 pm Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Parkland, FL YMCA Family Center is located in Pine Trails Park, Parkland. The Parkland Y is a 24,000 square foot family center dedicated to enhancing healthy lifestyles through programs that build mind, body and spirit. This beautiful location features a patio area, a full-court gymnasium, a wellness center, aerobic studio, family and teen activity center, and Child Watch. The staff and volunteers are committed to helping children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn. The Parkland YMCA designs programs to help families build stronger bonds, spend more time together and become more engaged in a community place to be.

The Parkland YMCA is located directly accross the street from the Townhomes at Parkland Reserve.

To Learn more about the YMCA or other Parkland Florida Area Information visit Parkland Reserve.

Parkland Florida Demographics and Schools

Parkland is a city in Broward County, Florida where zoning laws are designed to protect the "parklike" character of the city. Initially, there were no stores or traffic lights in Parkland, though this changed in the early 2000s. As of 2008, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 24,017 It is part of the South Florida metropolitan area, which is home to 5,463,857 people.

Parkland, FL Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,835 people, 4,349 households, and 3,805 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,356.7/mi² (523.7/km²). There were 4,522 housing units at an average density of 443.4/mi² (171.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.42% White (84.1% were Non-Hispanic Whites,).[7] 3.07% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.33% of the population.

Parkland is the best educated city in Florida, proportionately, with 60.7% of adult residents (25 and older) holding an associate degree or higher, and 52.8% of adults possessing a baccalaureate degree or higher (2000 Census).

There were 4,349 households out of which 57.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 9.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the city the population was spread out with 35.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

According to a 2008 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $111,951, and the median income for a family was $116,805. Males had a median income of $73,942 versus $41,425 for females. The per capita income for the city was $41,896. About 2.0% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

As of 2000, speakers of English as a first language was 82.79%, Spanish was at 11.48%, Italian at 2.03%, and German made up 1.20% of the population.

As of 2000, Parkland was the 127th most Cuban-populated area in the US, which was tied with Dania Beach and Fort Lauderdale at 1.69% of the population.

Parkland Geography
Parkland is located at 26°18?55?N 80°14?26?W? / ?26.315357°N 80.240444°W? / 26.315357; -80.240444. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.78 square miles (28 km2). 10.20 square miles (26 km2) of it is land and 0.58 square miles (2 km2) of it (5.38%) is water.

Schools and Education in Parkland, FL
Broward County Public Schools serves Parkland.

Parkland, FL Public high school

• Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Parkland, FL Public middle school

• Westglades Middle School

Parkland Florida Public elementary schools

• Riverglades Elementary School
• Park Trails Elementary School
• Heron Heights Elementary School

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