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City Manager’s 4/18/2019

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

It happened again! This

week, the Palm Coast Utility

Department’s “Water Buoys”

team won the Top Ops State

Championship; their 13th to

date! With this win, the

team has earned a trip to the

National conference and

competition where they’ll

compete in the National

Championship again.

Congratulations to the team!

For more information, see

the attached news release.

Water Buoys Win Again!

Water Buoys: Tom Martens, Fred Greiner, Robert Nelson

and Coach Peter Roussell

Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation: Join Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland in the Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Take the pledge to manage our water resources more wisely to “Stop the Drops”. Your entry is a chance to win several giveaways, so take the pledge now thru April at www.mywaterpledge.com. State of the City Video NOW Available: A video of the City’s second annual State of the City address is now available online at http://www.palmcoastgov.com/council/state-of-the-city. For more information, see the attached news release.

Highlights

City Offices CLOSED Friday, April 19 In Observance of Good Friday

NOW through July 6 https://www.palmcoastgov.com/photocontest

Rain Date, April 20th following Egg’Stravaganza Central Park at Town Center

Saturday, April 20, 10am – 1pm Central Park at Town Center

Announcements

Next Week:

Tuesday, April 23, NO City Council Workshop or Business Mtg

Thursday, April 25, Beautification and Environmental Advisory Committee Mtg, 5pm, City Hall –

Community Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Administrative Services & Economic Development Department Update

BAC Update

Public Works Department Update

Community Development Department Update

Fire Department Update

Parks & Recreation Department Update

Utility Department Update

Engineering & Stormwater Department Update

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Palm Coast Utility Top Ops team wins 13th State Championship

State of the City video is now available online

Public invited to Housing Fair (April 27 event)

May calendar of events

Spring Art Exhibition and Show.

News Releases

Attachments

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 8 Consulting Sessions, 20 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 26 Consulting Sessions, 84 Consulting Hours

NEW PALM COAST COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

Chaves Café & Bakery LLC – 10 Cypress Pt Pkwy - Restaurant

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Zameran Modern Home Improvement LLC – Carpentry Contractor

James Pizzuto – Landscape Service

BlueFlex Pools LLC – Pool Cleaner/No Repair

New You Beauty Bar – Unclassified Personal Service

Hanna Imtiaz Inc – Group Home

Troy Allen Handyman Service LLC – Handyman Service

Urban Force Painting LLC – Painting/ Wall Covering Service

Beast Mowed Inc – Landscape Service

Luccicare Luce LLC – Retail Sales

Safari Catering – Unclassified Personal Service

P Myles Transportation LLC – Trucking Company

Events 356 LLC – Unclassified Personal Service

RCS Tree & Landscaping Service LLC – Tree Surgeon

RCS Tree & Landscaping Service LLC – Landscaping Service

RCS Tree & Landscaping Service LLC – Handyman Service

Abreu Services & More LLC – Handyman Service

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Stormwater Division

Graded residential swale maint - LF Repaired outfalls Ditch maint LF Inspect ditch drainage problems

PUBLIC WORKS

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PARKS & HIKING TRAILS INSPECTIONS # MILES

PARKS & TRAILS SIGN INSPECTIONS

ATHLETIC FIELDS PAINTED

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

Parks & Medians Division

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - RD CALLS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - PM'S

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Facility & Fleet Service

City Fleet Fire

Mowing around retention ponds

Palm Harbor Parkway

Spraying for weed control – Central Park

Setting up soccer goals - ITSC

Baseball field maintenance

ITSC

Irrigation maintenance

Community Center

Aerating sports fields - ITSC

Repairing Fire Apparatus

A/C repairs

Landscape detail

Long Creek

Trimming along fence line

Ralph Carter Park

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

19,008

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Streets Division

Site distance trimming LF Curb & gutter swept # of milesEdge of roadway repair Screen & recycle dirt for City projects - Cubic yardsPot holes repaired Street Radii repairedTraffic signal work Traffic control for special eventsRepair signs After hours callHazardous tree removal Special Projects

Mowing right-of-way – Pine Lakes

Repairing washout – Palm Harbor Golf Course Trimming hedges

Fire Station 25

Repairing tiles on Palm Coast sign – I95/SR100

Installing traffic cameras

Clubhouse Dr/ Palm Coast Pkwy

Pouring bench area – Sesame Blvd

Commercial Permits Applied

160 Cypress Point Parkway D101

Interior Renovations - Adettes Bistro & Bakery

Phillips Coastal Construction $1,950

Occupancy Permits Issued

1 Florida Park Drive S # 201 La Luna Spa - microblading/microshading

Amanda Athanasiou

1 Florida Park Drive #106 & 107 On Point Chiropractic Jessica Cogo

29 Old Kings road N 11B Lyfted Auto Sales LLC Thomas Dieetz Jr.

Certificate of Occupancy Issued

10 Cypress Point Parkway #101 Amaral Bakery Amaral Homes &

Pools $2,300

Construction value improvements from October 1, 2018 to date $164,622,646

Residential Single Family / Duplex Residences 14

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

New Dollar General Site

Proposed

Dollar General has applied for a

Technical Site Plan to construct a new

10,640 square feet retail building

located on a vacant 2-acre lot, zoned

Neighborhood Commercial (COM-1) at

the southwest corner of Matanzas

Woods Parkway and Old Belle Terre

Parkway.

Spotlight Projects

Dollar General Building Elevations

FIRE– Jerry Forte, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Basic First Aid & CPR: June 29th 9 openings August 10th 12 openings Healthcare Provider: July 27th 8 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Flagler Palm Coast High School students and Volunteer Firefighter Intern applicants have a total of 43 “Ride-Along” hours this week.

The Fire Department had a busy Saturday with community outreach. There were many community events in which the department participated including: the Sheriffs Safety Expo, Spring Fling at the United Methodist Church & Community Picnic at Palm Coast Bible Church.

The Palm Coast Fire Department launched its official Facebook Page. You can visit the page at www.facebook.com/palmcoastfire for more photos and updates on the department’s activities.

Tip of the Month:

Wildfire Safety – April is Wildfire

Awareness Month. Wildfire season is

getting longer, scarier and more

dangerous. To provide extra protection,

create a defensible space by clearing any

brush away from your home or items

that could catch fire, such as patio

furniture, woodpiles, swing etc.

PSA – "IAFF – Don’t fight Wildfire

on your own.”

https://youtu.be/F52uycmEpvo

Volunteer Intern

“Become a Volunteer”

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/volunteer

Register for Basic First Aid & CPR

or Healthcare Provider:

http://www.palmcoastgov.com/govern

ment/fire/cpr

GUIDANCE

Honor Guard presenting the Colors at the State of the City

Instead of a bite out of crime, McGruff is doing hands only CPR!

Sheriff Safety Expo

The Palm Coast Fire Department enjoyed

participating in the Flagler County

Sheriff's Office Safety Expo at European

Village - Palm Coast. We show cased our

Confined Space Rescue Team & Hands

Only CPR! Even Flagler Sheriff Police

Athletic League McGruff learned how easy

it is for CPR!

Heart Saver CPR Class

We had an excited class for this month’s

American Heart Association Heart Saver

First Aid & CPR class! Did you know you

could sign up for a CPR class on our

website by clicking the link below?

http://bit.ly/PCFD-CPR

Saturday Events

The Palm Coast Fire Department had a

busy Saturday with plenty of community

events to perform public outreach. The

volunteers were at the Palm Coast Bible

Church for their Community Picnic &

Easter Egg Hunt, while Engine 21 went to

the United Methodist Church Spring Fling!

HIGHLIGHTS

Our students were excited about CPR!

Captain Riccio, Mr. Lee & Mr. Sarubbi at the Safety Trailer

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

We hosted our second Movies in the Park of the season featuring Peter Rabbit. Flagler Schools debuted the

new and improved movie screen for the feature. We were able to hold our first Food Truck Tuesday of the

season after last month’s was rained out. The weather was beautiful and we had great attendance. We even

introduced a few new food trucks!

We are very excited to be hosting our egg hunt events this week! We are hoping the weather holds out for our

Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt on Friday, April 19 from 7-9pm. If not we will host a teen egg hunt at the end of our

Egg’Stravaganza event. Check our Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/palmcoastrec. Our

Egg’Stravaganza event is this Saturday, April 20 from 10am-1pm at Central Park. The hunt is on for 10,000+

candy and toy filled eggs. Enjoy a fun-filled morning with exciting activities, such as the Easter egg hunts for

children up to 11 years old, balloon art, hay maze, face painting, food, refreshments and pictures with the

Easter Bunny for $2 each. Visit www.palmcoastgov.com/events for the schedule and more details. The event is

free and no registration is required.

Summer 2019 Activity Guide http://www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation

Online Registration & Activities List http://www.parksandrec.fun

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Daily Activity Attendance (April 11-17)

Adult/Senior Weekly Senior Social Activities Dance with Me Ballroom Dancing Line Dancing West Coast Swing Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Improv Classes Women’s Self-Defense Lunch N’ Lecture Health & Wellness Yoga for All & Gentle Yoga Better Balance through Tai Chi Indoor Rowing REFIT Revolution Family Fitness Zumba Gold Family Kickball Chair Zumba Aquatics Palm Coast Masters Swim Aqua Zumba Water Aerobics Fitness on the Water Kid’s Kayaking Class Swim Lessons Athletics Open & Beginner’s Pickleball Adult Open Gym Volleyball & Basketball Tennis - Adults Beginners, Cardio, Morning Blast, Doubles Skills, & Round Robins Tennis - Youth Tennis Tots Rallies (Rookie, Red, Orange, & Green) Junior Development Toddler/Youth/Teen Munchkin Soccer Musical Munchkins Beginning Ballet Awesome Alphabet Outing Teen Mountain Biking Palm Coast Master Builders Palm Coast Apprentice Builders Cooking is Fun Monday Funday Teddy Bear Picnic Our Neck of the Woods Special Events Movies in the Park Food Truck Tuesday

Activities Offered this Week

COMING UP

April 20 – Egg’Stravaganza April 26 – Art Exhibition and Show April 27 – Annual Ladies Day Tennis May 4 – Arbor Day May 10 – Movies in the Park May 21 – Food Truck Tuesday May 27 – Memorial Day

Fitness on the Water

Water Aerobics

Food Truck Tuesdays

Movies in the Park

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4-18-2019

The average water demand for the week was 7.998 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 6.369 million gallons per day.

The unidirectional flushing operation will continue on April 29th and crews will be working in Sections 1, 2 and 6 which includes Florida Park Drive and Fleetwood Drive and surrounding streets.

Water Distribution crews installed 13 new water meters.

There are 157 new meter installations pending with 47 lots cleared and an average installation time of 3 weeks.

Wastewater Operations installed 9 new PEP tanks.

There are 29 new PEP tanks pending. Currently all new tanks are being installed within 5 days of site ready.

There were 49 calls after hours.

Water Distribution crews completed 12 meter pit adjustments/replacements, repaired 2 service lines, 3 manifolds and tested and repaired 181 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews replaced 6 PEP pumps, 1 back lid, 4 ball valves and boxes, 12 floats, 158 cleanout caps and repaired 1 service lateral. Crews also installed 6 PEP pump assemblies and 11 electric assemblies, inspected via CCTV 4,813 feet of gravity sewer and inspected 26 manholes.

On April 16th, Wastewater Operations repaired a sewer lateral located on Francis Lane. Florida Power & Light assisted in the operation by using their equipment to hold the power pole in place while staff from Wastewater excavated the sewer line for repair.

As part of pump station improvements, new concrete driveways were installed at pump stations 35-3, 35-4 and 57-3.

On April 13th, Staff from Compliance/Environmental and Customer Service attended the Spring Festival and Plant Sale at the Flagler Palm Coast High School. Information was exhibited on various topics including water conservation, stormwater and other City related activities.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average wastewater flow was

6.369 million gallons per day

The average water demand for the week was

7.998 million gallons per day.

Palm Coast Utility Department’s

national-champion “Water Buoys”

team won its 13th Top Ops State

Championship on Tuesday, April

15th winning the title after a hard-

fought contest.

Peter Roussell, Fred Greiner,

Tom Martens and Robert Nelson

attended the Florida Water

Resource Conference in Tampa.

This conference hosted the

annual Top Ops state competition

where staff competed for state

championship and entrance to

the National event.

HIGHLIGHTS WATER BOUYS WIN!

Team members: Tom Martens, Fred Greiner,

Robert Nelson and coach, Peter Roussell

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National GuardArmory (pump

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Matanzas LakeEstates

Sawmill Estates- West Palm

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Palm CoastReadiness

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Developer Projects Under Construction

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Wastewater Treatment Plant #1Clarifier Equipment

Replacement

Ravenwood Pre-TreatmentEffluent Pumping System

Improvements

Colocation Facility #1 RoofReplacement & Interior Repairs

City Capital Projects Under Construction

3,625

2,678

44,630

Stormwater Division

Graded residential swale maint - LF

Culvert pipe cleaning - LF

Ditch maintenance - LF

STORMWATER & ENGINEERING – Carl Cote, Director

Commercial Permits Applied

160 Cypress Point Parkway D101 Interior Renovations - Adettes Bistro & Bakery Phillips Coastal Construction $1,950

Occupancy Permits Issued

1 Florida Park Drive S # 201 La Luna Spa - microblading/microshading Amanda Athanasiou

1 Florida Park Drive #106 & 107 On Point Chiropractic Jessica Cogo

29 Old Kings road N 11B Lyfted Auto Sales LLC Thomas Dieetz Jr.

Certificate of Occupancy Issued

10 Cypress Point Parkway #101 Amaral Bakery Amaral Homes & Pools $2,300

Construction value improvements from October 1, 2018 to date $164,622,646

Residential Single Family / Duplex Residences 14

Boat Ramp Construction for Canal

Access

Ditch Maintenance -Imroving Access Flow

Ditch Maintenance -Swale Grading at Round

Thorn Dr

Wastewater Treatment Plant # 1

Clarifier Mechanical Equipment

Replacement:

Clarifiers 5 & 6 at the Wastewater

Treatment Plant # 1 needed

replacement. The Stormwater &

Engineering Department,

Engineering Division, is managing

the removal and replacement of

both clarifiers. Clarifier 5 is in

service and running smoothly after

installation of the new mechanical

equipment. Clarifier 6 is under

construction, the new center pier

column has been placed and the

contractor is installing stainless

steel panels.

Spotlight Projects

Contractor’s crew installing stainless steel panels on the center pier column of clarifier 6

Fun Fact – What is a clarifier?

Clarifiers are settling tanks built with mechanical

means for continuous removal of solids being

deposited by sedimentation. A clarifier is generally

used to remove solid particulates or suspended solids

from liquid for clarification and (or) thickening.

Photo caption: The Top Ops State Championship team is, from left, Tom Martens, Fred Greiner, Robert Nelson and Peter Roussell, all of the Palm Coast Utility Department.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 April 19, 2019

City of Palm Coast Utility team wins 13th Top Ops State Championship

Palm Coast – Palm Coast Utility Department’s national-champion “Water Buoys” team won its 13th Top Ops State Championship on Tuesday, winning the title after a hard-fought contest against two other water treatment teams from around Florida. Team members Fred Greiner, Tom Martens, Robert Nelson and Peter Roussell (coach) correctly answered more questions than any other team competing at the annual Florida Water Resource Conference (FWRC) in Tampa. FWRC is a joint conference of the American Water Works Association, The Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA), and the Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA). Questions in this competition covered a broad range of operational topics including basic science, chemistry, hydrology, water distribution, public health and sanitation, plant maintenance, safety and process control. The annual contest recognizes and promotes excellence in all aspects of water operations, giving operators the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and talents. The Palm Coast team has won the state championship for 13 of the past 15 years. “The water buoys Top Ops team made me believe once again that hard work and coordination can accomplish anything. I’m really proud to be part of the team,” said Roussell, Palm Coast Utility Systems Manager of Water Operation. “The competition covers all technical aspects of water treatment. The purpose of the competition is to recognize and promote excellence and professionalism in all aspects of water operations. The team is dedicated and driven. This type of dedication benefits the citizens of Palm Coast by having a better, more-motivated and highly trained operating staff for the City’s water treatment plants.” The Top Ops Team will compete for the top national honors at the American Water Works Association Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE) to be held in Denver in June. Since 2005, the Water Buoys have won the national competition seven times. The Florida Section of the AWWA awards expense-paid trips to the winners of the state competition, so no City funds will be used toward the national competition. Team members pay for the competition out of their own pockets and then receive financial reimbursement from the Florida Section.

The opportunity to attend the conference, and even practice for the competition, has a major pay-off for the Palm Coast community, Roussell said. “The educational aspects of Top Ops cannot be understated,” Roussell said. “The Water Buoys study relevant technical manuals and practice for the competition all year long. The team members then try and impart their knowledge to the rest of the operations staff. I feel like our operators are among the best educated in our field.” For more information, please contact Peter Roussell, City of Palm Coast Utility Systems Manager of Water Operations, at 386-986-2374.

PHOTO: Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland presents the 2019 Mayor’s Citizen of the Year Award to Laura Gilvary, a member of AdventHealth Palm Coast’s DiaBEATes Alliance.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 April 15, 2019

Video of Palm Coast State of the City address now available on City website Palm Coast – A video of the City of Palm Coast’s second annual State of the City address, held last week in partnership with the Palm Coast Observer, is now available on the City website at www.palmcoastgov.com/council/state-of-the-city. The State of the City webpage also includes the text of the State of the City address and a link to the Annual Progress Report for 2018. Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland gave the State of the City address, highlighting the successes and achievements of the City over the past year and announcing plans for the coming year and beyond. This year’s theme is “One Palm Coast,” and Mayor Holland shared the importance of connections – the people, organizations, businesses, schools and universities, government agencies and hospital that come together in the unified purpose to advance our community for a bright future. The event provided a first look at Palm Coast Connect, the City’s new citizen engagement platform, which will go live in May. The Mayor also shared the vision for the new Innovation District in Town Center – a mix of high-tech companies, housing, Central Park, cultural arts, coffee shops and restaurants, entrepreneurs and retail in a walkable neighborhood. “We are attracting new investment through an Opportunity Zone designation, and this year we launched an Innovation District and kick-started a development incentive program that provides qualified projects a reduction in their Utility impact fees,” Mayor Holland said. “We already have our first two projects approved to bring upscale but affordable housing for teachers, nurses, firefighters and future employees in Town Center.” Also at the program, the Mayor presented three special awards:

Mayor's Citizen of the Year – Laura Gilvary, a bank executive who serves on the AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation’s DiaBEATes Alliance. Gilvary was honored for her leadership with the DiaBEATes Alliance in raising awareness for the prevention and treatment of diabetes and to expand education, support and resources within the community.

Mayor's Public Service Award – Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. The Mayor selected Staly for this honor to recognize the innovations he’s brought to the Sheriff’s Office that have significantly reduced crime and increased safety in Flagler County. In accepting the award, Staly gave the credit for the public safety improvements to the men and women of the FCSO.

Mayor's Next Generation Award – Palm Coast resident Reilly Opelka, a professional tennis player who’s ranked 56th in the world. The award was accepted by Opelka’s father, George. Reilly Opelka won the Junior Wimbledon tournament in 2015 at the age of 17 and recently won his first major tournament, the New York Open.

In addition to seeing the State of the City video and reading the address, residents can review the 2018 Annual Progress Report on the website. The City produces the annual report to provide citizens an overview of accomplishments, achievements and progress based on the goals set by the Palm Coast City Council. For more information or to request a print copy of the 2018 Annual Progress Report, please contact Cindi Lane, Palm Coast Communications & Marketing Manager, at 386-986-3708 or [email protected].

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Tyler Jarnagin, Digital Media Associate Office 386-986-3738 April 15, 2019

Free Housing Fair and Financial Wellness Clinic open to the public on April 27 The public is invited to attend a free Housing Fair and Financial Wellness Clinic at the Flagler County Association of Realtors office building, located at 4101 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, on Saturday, April 27. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In observance of Fair Housing Month, home buyers are invited to learn about the Flagler County SHIP Down Payment Assistance Program, the home buying process and evaluating mortgage readiness. Homeowners are invited to learn about refinance opportunities, foreclosure intervention techniques and owner-occupied rehab programs. New mortgage and housing programs will be showcased, as well. Attendees can learn information on a variety of topics at the fair housing mini-workshops or from the free walk-in legal clinic. Credit counseling will also be available and provided by Department of Housing and Urban Development housing counselors. Budget and credit classes will be offered from the Empower U series, hosted by Fifth Third Bank. Free credit reports will be made available to everyone with the assistance of Fifth Third Bank financial services specialists. Representatives from the City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, the Flagler County Association of Realtors, area mortgage lenders, other housing professionals and HUD housing counselors will be there to provide information and answer questions. Complimentary lunch will be available courtesy of SunTrust Bank. This event is sponsored by: Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc., City of Palm Coast, Flagler County, Flagler County Association of Realtors, Fifth Third Bank and Home Bridge Financial Services. For further information, please contact Lydia Gregg at 386-274-4441, extension 304, or [email protected].

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Brittany McDermott, Parks & Recreation Supervisor-Marketing 386-986-2321 April 17, 2019

City of Palm Coast announces events, activities for May 2019 Palm Coast – The City of Palm Coast has a variety of upcoming events and recreational and sports activities that are open to the public. See a list of programs at www.parksandrec.fun. Many of our activities require advance registration. Space may be limited, so please register early. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation can be reached at 386-986-2323.

Special Events for May: May 1 through 15 – Cooking Matters for Chefs and Kids – Wednesdays, May 1-15, 11:15-11:45 a.m. (grades K-3) and 12-12:30 p.m. (grades 4-12) at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Held by Margaret Cruz, Program Assistant for the University of Florida IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program, this program will have an activity, a recipe and focus on four key messages: eating a variety of food groups, eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking less sugary beverages, and eating more whole grain. Free, but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. May 1 through 15 – REFIT Revolution Family Fitness – Mondays and/or Wednesdays, May 1-15, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. REFIT is a judgment-free fitness experience that uses powerful movements and positive music combined with resistance-training elements to give you and your family a total body workout! FREE but please register due to space at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. May 2 through 9 – Family Kickball – Thursdays, May 2-9, 5-6 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Families will be grouped into teams for recreational games of kickball. Rules will be adapted to allow everyone in the family to play and make it competitive for all levels of ability. $1/person/week. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. May 2 through 30 – Munchkin Soccer (toddler) – Thursdays, May 2-30, 4:15-5 p.m. at Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. This 5-week, child-with-parent, program teaches an organized sport that highlights sequential directions and gross motor skills necessary to play soccer. This program is designed for parents to assist children (ages 3-5) during the lesson. $35 for the entire session with registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323.

May 3 – Coffee Series – Friday, May 3, 9-10 a.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. This month’s topic: “Travel Tips for Seniors” with Josephine L’Heureux of Travel Leaders. The event is free, but pre-registration is required (while space available) by 9 a.m. May 1: www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. May 4 – Arbor Day – Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave, Palm Coast. Help celebrate Palm Coast’s love of trees with tree give-away (in exchange for food/pet food donation), butterfly release and tent, free paper shredding service, entertainment, drone demonstration, “green” vendors, petting zoo, free bird walks, Birds of Prey show and fun activities for all ages. Free and registration not required. More info: www.palmcoastgov.com/arborday. May 6 – Stroller Buddies – Monday, May 6, 10-11 a.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. This program is designed for adults and little ones to get a breath of fresh air while incorporating story time, cardio, muscle toning and building community. Child must sit in stroller for duration of class. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. May 6 through June 3 (no class on May 27) – Aqua Zumba – Mondays and Wednesdays, May 6-June 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Aqua Zumba blends the Zumba philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba class, so you can really let loose. For ages 13 and up. $40/session or $8/drop-in. Registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/aquatics. More info: 386-986-4741. May 7 through 28 – Palm Coast Shredders: Teen Mountain Biking Program – Tuesdays, May 7-28, 6-7 p.m. at Linear Park, 31 Greenway Court, Palm Coast. Participants ages 12-18 will learn basic off-road skills, explore trails, improve fitness, and understand teamwork and goal-setting. Please bring your own mountain bike and helmet. $5 for the four-week session. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. May 7 through 30 – Aqua Zumba – Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 7-30, 9-10 a.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Aqua Zumba blends the Zumba philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! There is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba class, so you can really let loose. For ages 13 and up. $40/session or $8/drop-in. Registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/aquatics. More info: 386-986-4741. May 8 – Creepy Crawlies Series – Wednesday, May 8, 4:30-5 p.m. at Long Creek Nature Preserve, 1050 Palm Harbor Pkwy., Palm Coast. This educational child-with-parent program is all about local insects, such as worms, ants, caterpillars and other creepy crawlies in our area. Children will learn about these insects through observation and possible hands-on opportunities. For ages 3-8 years. FREE but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/toddlers. More info: 386-986-2323. May 8 through 31 – Water Aerobics – Wednesdays and Fridays, May 8-31, 9-10 a.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Combine aerobics with strength training in our Water Aerobics class! Moving your body through water creates a resistance that will activate muscle groups without impact on the joints. $40/session or $8/drop-in. Registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/aquatics. More info: 386-986-4741.

May 9 – Discover Trip to Athen’s Theatre – Thursday, May 9, 5-10:30 p.m. to and from Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE to Athen’s Theatre in DeLand. Cost is $68. Dinner at the Urban Brick is NOT included in the ticket price. Registration is required by May 2 at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. May 10 – Oldies but Goodies Evening Social (Senior Special Event) – Friday, May 10, 5-9 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Get your dancing shoes, dust off your records and get ready to mix and mingle! Join us for dancing, dinner and a good time. A sit down dinner will be provided along with a live band, games and door prizes. Ticket required for entry. $15/person with registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. May 10 – Movies in the Park – Friday, May 10, 8:20 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast. Families will enjoy a family-friendly movie on the park’s giant outdoor movie screen. Bring your blanket, lawn chairs and snacks and invite your friends and neighbors to join you at this free, monthly family activity offered by Palm Coast Parks & Recreation and Flagler Schools. This month features Coco (PG). More info: 386-986-2323 and www.palmcoastgov.com/movies May 11 – Palm Coast Historical Society Lecture Series – Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. This is the last of the Palm Coast Historical Society’s spring lecture series. Writer and retired public radio journalist Janie Gould will talk about “Global Events that Touched Florida: Great Depression through Cold War.” Free, with light refreshments served. Advance registration is not required. More info: www.palmcoasthistory.org or call 386-986-3708. May 15 – Palm Coast Master Builders: Mindstorm EV3 Robots – Wednesday, May 15, 3-4 p.m. at Linear Park, 31 Greenway Court, Palm Coast. Build, program and command robots that can drive, shoot, slither, walk, slam, and spin! This hands-on program using the Lego Mindstorm EV3 Robots is designed to introduce youth to coding and computational thinking while also encouraging collaboration. Join us for this special open-ended play session. For participants ages 12-15. $5/day. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. May 15 – Ladies Paint Night – Wednesday, May 15, 6-7 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Even if you have never painted before, these artistic-based socials will give you the confidence to release your creative side. Led by certified art instructor Kristy Craigle, these step-by-step classes will be a lively, comprehensive, artistic infusion. Each class will feature a different object to be painted on. May 15 features a painted flower pot. $35/class. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. May 17 – The Chill Zone – Friday, May 17, 5:30-10 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Hey teens, tired of sitting around bored on a Friday night? Then grab your friends and get down to the Community Center to hang out, eat pizza, listen to music, watch movies, play video games and otherwise chill in a fun and safe environment. For ages 13-17. Free, but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. May 17 – Parents’ Night Out – Friday, May 17, 5:30-10 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Parents, are you in need of a date night or just wish for peace and quiet around the house on a Friday night? Let us watch your kids while you have the night to yourselves. Kids will eat pizza, play games, watch movies, and have fun. For ages 5-12.

$15/first child and $5/additional siblings. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. May 20 – Stroller Buddies – Monday, May 20, 10-11 a.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. This program is designed for adults and little ones to get a breath of fresh air while incorporating story time, cardio, muscle toning and building community. Child must sit in stroller for duration of class. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. May 21 – Food Truck Tuesday – Tuesday, May 21, 5-8 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast. Purchase and enjoy delicious cuisine available from food trucks situated along Park Street next to Central Park. Free entertainment is also provided. Proceeds from each Food Truck Tuesday benefit a local organization whose work supports children and families. More info: www.palmcoast.gov.com/foodtruck or call 386-986-2323. May 25 – Pool Safety Day – Saturday, May 25, 1-4 p.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive. Our certified pool staff will lead activities to teach safety in and around the pool. Activities will include pool games, mini Learn-to-Swim classes, water safety information, and basic first aid. Participants will also watch our life safety staff demonstrate water rescues. $1/youth and seniors and $2/adults. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/aquatics. More info: 386-986-4741. May 27 – Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 8 a.m. start time at Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy. The City of Palm Coast welcomes the community to share a meaningful Memorial Day tribute to those who have lost their lives while serving their country. Rain Location: Fire Station 21 at 9 Corporate Drive Free and no registration required. More info: 386-986-2300. May 27 – Tribute to the Troops – Monday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive. In honor of current and retired military personnel, show your military ID for FREE admission to Palm Coast Aquatics Center. More info: www.palmcoastgov.com/pool and 386-986-4741. May 31 and June 1, 2, 8 – American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class – May 31-June 2 and June 8, Friday 5-6:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sunday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive. The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. For ages 15 and up. Cost is $200 (includes CPR mask and certification fee). Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/aquatics. More info: 386-986-4741.

Ongoing Weekly Programs: Mondays – Color Me Happy – Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Think you're too old to color? Well, think again! Seniors coloring is a great, fun way to combat stress, promote mindfulness, allow creativity and activate different areas of the brain. Bring your favorite coloring book or pages and colored pencils or use the supplies we have available. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323.

Mondays – Sit, Stitch ‘N Give – Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Does life have you all tied up in knots? Join us for a chance to unwind. Come chat, knit, crochet, embroider, etc., and laugh with those who understand your desire to take a long piece of thread fiber and create a beloved "work of heart.” All levels of experience are welcomed. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Mondays – Line Dancing from the Ground Up (Intermediate) – Mondays, 6-8 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Now that you have learned the steps, let’s learn some dances! Enjoy this line dancing program made for the intermediate level. Admission is $3/pre-registered class or $5/drop-in. Registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. Mondays and Wednesdays (through May 22) – Green Rallies (youth tennis program) – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For students in grades 7-10, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities, students develop match skills and make tennis friends. $12/day. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Mondays and Thursdays (through May 23) – Cardio Tennis (tennis for adults) – Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. Get your heart rate up with tennis drills and games. $10/day for pre-registration or $12/day for same-day registration. More info: 386-986-2550 or www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays – Palm Coast Masters Swim – Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m.; Saturdays 8-9:30 a.m. at Palm Coast Aquatics Center, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Led by a certified US Masters Coach, this program is designed for triathletes or swimmers who like to compete or are looking for a good workout. $30/month or $4/drop-in. Registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/aquatics. More info: 386-986-4741. Tuesdays (through May 21) – Beginner’s Clinic (tennis for adults) – Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Holland Park tennis courts, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. A social clinic that teaches the fundamentals of tennis. $9/day for pre-registration or $12/day for same-day registration. More info: www.parksandrec.fun/tennis and 386-986-2550. Tuesdays – Wood Carvers – Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. The art of wood carving has a history that spans centuries. At its core, wood carving transforms a piece of wood into a masterfully crafted work of art. This program is open to men and women of all levels and abilities. Participants must bring their own materials. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Tuesdays – Pinochle – Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Pinochle is a trick-taking card game typically for two to four players and played with a 48-card deck. Derived from the card game bezique, players score points by trick-taking and also by forming combinations of cards into melds. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Tuesdays – Dance with Me! Ballroom Dance Classes – Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Don’t just sit and watch Dancing with the Stars this year, be part of the action! Instructors Tom and Jo Sanders will teach you the Waltz,

Foxtrot, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, and East Coast Swing dance styles. Beginners welcome and partners not required. $10/class. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays – Pickleball Open Court – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays; 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays; and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. Try out the paddle sport that combines tennis, badminton and ping-pong! This adult program is offered free at Belle Terre Park tennis courts, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. Equipment is provided during Open Court. More info: 386-986-2323. Tuesdays and Thursdays (through May 23) – Red Rallies (youth tennis program) – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For students in grades 2-3, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities, players develop match skills and make tennis friends. $12/day. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Tuesdays and Thursdays (through May 23) – Orange Rallies (youth tennis program) –Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For students in grades 4-6, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities, players develop match skills and make tennis friends. $12/day. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Tuesdays and Sundays – Tennis Round Robins – Round Robins are Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. $5/day; free for Pass Holders. More info: 386-986-2550. Wednesdays – Crafts for Veterans – Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Help Heal Veterans provides free therapeutic craft kits to veterans. These kits include a wide variety of crafts and materials such as leatherwork, models, woodwork, jewelry, painting, needlecrafts, poster art, scrapbooks and many more. Free (must present veteran ID car) but registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Wednesdays – Open Art Studio – Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Need a space to create your next work of art? Stop by the Community Center for some creative time. Please bring your own materials. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Wednesdays (through May 22) – Doubles Skills Clinic (tennis for adults) – Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. Situational drills and games for doubles. $15/day for pre-registration or $17/day for same-day registration. More info: 386-986-2550 or www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. Wednesdays – Mah Jongg – Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Mah Jongg is a game that originated in China. Join in on this game of skill, strategy, and calculation and make new friends. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Wednesdays (through May 22) – Rookie Rallies (youth tennis program) – Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For students in grades K-1, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities, students develop match skills and

make tennis friends. $12/day registration. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Thursdays – Senior Social Corner – Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Looking to get out of the house and mingle? Join our Senior Social Corner and make new friends! Sit and relax in the comfort of our Community Center and chat about whatever is on your mind that day. This is also a great opportunity for seniors who are looking for a meeting space to come and discuss specific topics. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Thursdays – Game Day Social – Thursdays, 12:30-4 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Game Day Social is comprised of a lively, spirited group of individuals who enjoy the camaraderie and competition of dominos, a variety of card games or board games. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite game or play one provided by the Parks & Recreation Department. Light refreshments are served. Free but please register at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. Thursdays – Indoor Rowing – Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. We have teamed up with the Flagler Rowing Club to offer Indoor Rowing! Experienced rowing members will instruct on proper technique while using the erg with a focus on both mechanics and breathing. All fitness levels are welcome. Participants should bring a towel, water and a mat for floor exercises. $7/class with registration required at www.parksandrec.fun.wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. Thursdays – West Coast Swing – Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Come learn one of the coolest partner dances around: West Coast Swing. Beginner class is 5:30-6:15 p.m; Freestyle class is 6:30-8 p.m. $5/class. Registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. Fridays (through May 24) – Morning Blast – Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Palm Coast Pkwy. For players ages 18 and up, enjoy a fun and energetic start to your day that combines tennis drills with point play. $10/day for pre-registration or $12/day for same-day registration. Pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Fridays – Line Dancing from the Ground Up (Beginners) – Fridays, 2-3 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Enjoy this line dancing program made for the beginner level. Admission is $3/pre-registered class or $5/drop-in. Registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – FootGolf – Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 5-8 p.m. at Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Pkwy., Palm Coast. Soccer+golf=FootGolf! The cost is $8 per person, with the cart included. Official rules require a No. 5 size soccer ball; players can bring their own, or rent one for $3. FootGolfers will need to make a tee time by calling the Pro Shop at 386-986-GOLF (4653) or online at www.palmharborgolfclub.com. See the Winter/Spring 2018-19 and Summer 2019 Activity Guides at www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation. Most programs require registration and can be found at www.parksandrec.fun. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation can be reached at 386-986-2323.

PHOTO 1: Lyra Minhall’s abstract hobby art. PHOTO 2: Wood carving art featuring lighthouses.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Kimberly Norman, Public Relations Associate 386-986-3717 April 18, 2019 Multi-generational, local art to be showcased at spring Art Exhibition and Show Palm Coast – From wood carvings to paper creations, there will be about 100 pieces of locally-created art on display at the spring Art Exhibition and Show on Friday, April 26 at the Palm Coast Community Center. The art was created by local children, adults and seniors who have participated in A.R.T programs at the Palm Coast Community Center or by students within the Flagler County School District. Among some of the artists, is 8-year-old Lyra Minhall. She has created several pieces of art as part of the Home School Enrichment Block, a program offered this April for the first time ever. Each Tuesday, children create artwork inspired by the greats, participate in physical recreation, and delve into the fun world of STEM, assisted by Lego Education WeDo 2.0 Robots. “From toddlers to seniors, we offer art programs that provide a safe space for therapeutic and creative expression,” said Parks & Recreation Leader 2 and certified art instructor Kristy Craigle. “Art is so important to our community and we are excited to host an event that showcases the talent of our residents.” The wood carvers group will be displaying their art and holding a contest. Public participants can vote on their favorite piece and then the wood carvers will announce the “Viewer’s Choice” towards the end of the event. In addition to the show, there will be other forms of art celebrated at the event including performances featuring comedy, singing and dancing. A recital from the Beginning Ballet toddler program will kick-off the event at 5:30 p.m. on the patio. There will also be an improv performance from a local comedian. And, the Flagler Schools Elementary Honor Choir will perform several songs on the patio at about 6:45 p.m. There will also be a community art project where attendees of the event will contribute pieces to a mosaic that will be on display at the Palm Coast Community Center. The event is being held from 5-7 p.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center. It is free and for all ages. For more information, please call Parks and Rec at 986-386-2323.