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OFFICE OE THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 090-009 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~.7~ ~o~
DATE: April 2; 2009
SUBJECT: Recreation News and Upcoming Events
Youth Golf Clinic -The Parks & Recreation Department, Professional Course Management
Corporation (PCM) and United States Golf Association is hosting the Normandy Shores Golf
Club Youth Clinic. Twenty North Shore Park and Youth Center participants are having the
opportunity to learn the game of golf. Each child will have access to play at the Normandy
Shores Golf Club courtesy of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Biggest Losers -Inspired by the "Biggest Loser" TV show; Parks and Recreation employees
were encouraged to live a healthier lifestyle and to participate in a weight loss competition. Of
the 38 participants who vowed to lose weight, Dagoberto Rodriguez was our grand prize
winner. receiving a 3-night cruise sponsored by the PAL. Angela Brown our second place
winner receiving a 2-night stay from the Eden Roc Resort; and our third place winner Isabel
Ferrer who received lunch for two at the Miami Beach Golf Club. Congrats to all!
St Patrick's Dance -The Scott Rakow Youth Center hosted a St. Patrick's Day Dance for
youth in grades 4`"-12'" on March 11 "'. Participants enjoyed an afternoon of fun & dancing.
Spring Duathlon -Parks & Recreation once again challenged runners & swimmers of all ages
in the 5`" Spring Duathlon. The event was held at Flamingo Park on Saturday, March 28'".
Nineteen (19) people competed. The course included aone-mile track run, followed by a 500
yard pool swim; followed by another one-mile track run to the finish.
COMING UP...
Spring Eggstravaganza -Parks and Recreation invites you to kick off the spring season with a day
filled with food, fun, music, rides, and of course...eggs. The event will be held on Saturday, April
11 "', at the North Shore Park and Youth Center's lawn from 10:OOam -12:30 pm. Children 10 years
& younger will participate in the egg hunt at 11:OOam. In addition, the City's Arbor Day Celebration
will be incorporated at this year's event. There will be a tree planting ceremony along with a reading
of the Arbor Day proclamation, informational pamphlets, coloring books, etc.
Spring Dance -The Scott Rakow Youth Center will be hosting a Spring Dance for children in
grades 4`" - 8`". Participants will enjoy a night of fun & dancing. The dance will be on April 17'"
from 7 to 9 pm. Entrance fee is $3; beverages, snacks and pizza will be sold during the event.
Should you have additional questions, please contact Julio Magrisso at 305) 673-7000 ext.
6960.
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c: Hilda M. Fernandez; Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director