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City Manager’s 2/22/2019

WEEK-IN-REVIEW

This week Bunnell

Elementary School 6th

Graders visited and toured

City Hall as part of the

City’s program C.H.I.R.P.,

Children Helping in

Resource Protection. More

than 150 students

participated in the event

over a two day period.

Students learned from staff

in various departments, all

about the many career

opportunities at the City.

C.H.I.R.P. Participants visit City Hall

Friday, March 8, 7:45pm Central Park in Town Center

Palm Coast Historical Society ~ Lecture Series Patrick Smith’s Florida is a Land Remembered

Saturday, March 9, 10am Community Center

Next Week:

Tuesday, February 26, City Council Special Mtg – City Manager Search, 9am, City Hall – Community

Wing, 160 Lake Avenue

Tuesday, February 26, City Council Workshop, 9:05am, City Hall – Community Wing, 160 Lake

Avenue

Thursday, February 28, 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

Humane Society Update

Announcements

Attachments

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2/26/19 Special Council Meeting – City Manager Search

New Season of Movies in the Park

the Calendar of Events for March

the Check Presentation for this year’s Pink Army 5K proceeds

Road Closure on President and Pritchard.

Road Closure on Sesame Blvd

News Releases

ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-Beau Falgout, Interim City Manager

Processed 6 public records requests.

Processed 3 litigation documents.

Prepared and processed 18 documents for recording.

Prepared and posted 2 agendas and 2 sets of approved meeting minutes to the Web.

Processed 4 resolutions.

Processed 1 ordinance.

Completed 1 Proof of Life documents for citizens.

City Clerk

Communications & Marketing The Brand Plus Team met this week to review the ongoing development of a new mobile-first website to promote City

amenities, special events and recreational programming. The team also started work on design for interpretive signage at

Holland Park and Ralph Carter Park, and brainstormed ideas for celebrating the City’s 20th anniversary.

Division staff participated in the CHIRP Career Day, hosting about 200 Bunnell Elementary sixth-graders over two days,

and in the Citizen’s Academy session at Water Treatment Plant 3.

Division staff worked both Council meetings this week and also sent a news release announcing a special Council meeting

related to the City Manager search on Feb. 26. Other releases that went out this week included a New Season of Movies in

the Park, the Calendar of Events for March, the Check Presentation for this year’s Pink Army 5K proceeds and a Road

Closure on President and Pritchard.

This week graphic design included a design for the cover of the PAFR, design of a certificate of appreciation, and an update

to the BAC Logo. Video production this week included the 2019 Arbor Day promo video and live streaming of both the City

Council Business Meeting and Special Meeting.

This week, the News-Journal ran a story about the pinning ceremony for Deputy Fire Chief Bradd Clark and the promotions

of several fire officers and firefighters. Read it here: https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20190220/pcfd-pins-new-

deputy-chief-fire-officers-firefighters.

Palm Coast was in the news across the nation this week as resident and tennis great Reilly Opelka won the New York Open!

He mentioned Palm Coast several times in his championship interview. We celebrated on Facebook by posting the Tennis

Channel’s coverage –#PalmCoastProud.

Our social media followers were also excited about a photo of the beautiful tree canopy on Palm Coast Parkway east. The

post highlights our Rooted in Nature brand and promotes one reason our residents love Palm Coast.

Social Media

POST OF THE WEEK

Central Services Division

Purchasing

Status Ref. # Project

Pending ITB-CD-19-22 Stormwater Utility Site Maintenance

Pending RFSQ-CD-19-43 / ITB-CD-19-43 Water Treatment Plant No. 1 (WTP1) Electrical Upgrades

Pending RFSQ-CD-19-40 Belle Terre Parkway Right Turn Lane at Eastwood Drive

Open LOI-CD-19-38 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Central Park Master Plan Update and Design Services

Open RFQ-PW-19-39 Debris Disposal Services

Open RFP-ADM-19-30 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Hearing Officer Services

Open RFP-ADM-19-31 Request for Proposal (RFP) for Real Estate Acquisition Services

Open LOI-CD-19-41 Request for Letter of Interest for Professional Services for SWCS K-6/Smith Trail Replacement Design Services

Evaluating RFSQ-CD-18-49 / ITB-CD-18-49 Palm Coast City Hall Emergency Generator

Evaluating RFP-IT-19-21 City Wide VoIP Phone System

Evaluating ITB-PW-19-14 Sign Shop Materials

Evaluating ITB-UT-19-20 Water and Wastewater Emergency Construction Services

Reopened RFSQ-CD-19-10 / ITB-CD-19-10 Whiteview Parkway Force Main Crossing

Completed ITB-CD-19-04 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-27-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-05 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-31-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-06 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-33-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-07 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-34-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-08 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-35-R

Completed ITB-CD-19-09 Backup Power to Five (5) Pump Stations FEMA Contract #4283-36-R

Completed RFQ-UT-19-24 SCADA Support Software (Rockwell Factory Talk) and PLC Maintenance

Completed LOI-CD-19-28 Request for Letter of Interest (LOI) for Water Treatment Plants Nos. 1 & 2 Lime Sludge Handling, Removal & Disposal Study Engineering Services

Contracts Processed:

WPC Industrial Contractors, LLC – Construction Contract for Pump Station “D” Improvement - ITB-CD-19-02 – 2/16/2019

Staples Advantage – Piggyback Contract for Office Supplies and Services – RFP 010615 – 2/15/2019 – 8/01/2019 Ring Power Corp. / Caterpillar Inc. – Piggyback Contract for Heavy Construction Equipment and Supplies –

Contract 161534 – 2/15/2019 – 4/20/2019 Miller Pipeline, LLC – Construction Contract for 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining – ITB-UT-19-18 – 2/16/2019 –

10/14/2019 Harris Culvert, Inc. – MPA for Culvert Pipes – ITB-PW-19-17 – 2/15/2019 – 2/14/2020 Guidepost Solutions LLC – MSA for City Wide Security Assessment & Master Plan – RFS-IT-18-65 – 2/15/2019 –

2/14/2022 Environmental Land Services of Flagler County, Inc. – MPA for Road Materials – ITB-PW-19-15 –

2/15/2019 – 2/14/2020 Concrete Conservation, LLC – MSA for Rehab of Wastewater Structures – ITB-UT-19-16 – 2/16/2019 – 2/15/2020

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER

BUSINESS CONSULTING

This Week – 7 Consulting Sessions, 24.5 Consulting Hours

Total for Month – 59 Consulting Sessions, 198.5 Consulting Hours

NEW PALM COAST COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES

18TH S Champpa LLC – 25 Old Kings Rd N – Retail Sales

Clean Eats Kitchen LLC – 160 Cypress Pt Pkwy – Other Eating Establishment

NEW PALM COAST HOME BASED BUSINESSES

Senior Massage Specialists LLC – Massage Therapist

Virtue Home Restoration LLC – Carpentry Contractor

Virtue Home Restoration LLC – Drywall Contractor

H&O Liquidation LLC – Retail Sales

Daniel Gruslin – Arts & Crafts

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

PUBLIC WORKS – Nestor Abreu, Director

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PARKS & TRAILS SIGN INSPECTIONS

ATHLETIC FIELDS PAINTED

INSPECT PKS & ATHLETIC FIELD IRRIGATION ZONES

PARKWAY MEDIAN MAINTENANCE

INSPECT MEDIAN IRRIGATION ZONES

Parks & Medians Division

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Graded residential swalemaint - LF

Culvert pipe cleaning - LF

Ditch maintenance - LF

Ditch herbicide spraying-LF

Stormwater demonstrations

Citizen’s Academy

Removing Spanish moss on trees

Central Park

Irrigation Repair

Belle Terre Parkway

Improving ditch capacity &

flow - W section

Power washing pool deck

Frieda Zamba

Redefining beds

Old Kings Road North

Adding fresh mulch

Belle Terre Parkway

Fertilizing turf – Central Park

Improving access for ditch maintenance

W section

Removing silt & debris from ditch

W section

Culvert pipe cleaning

P section

Blacktop trail repair

Intracoastal Trails

Repairing bridge

Graham Swamp Trail

Swale projects crew

R section

Erosion control- F section

Hazard tree removal

Prichard Drive

Fire mitigation- Prichard Drive

FPL path

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Streets Division

Site distance trimming LF Curb & gutter swept # of miles Sidewalk Repair- Linear Feet

Pot holes repaired Repair signs After hours call

Hazardous tree removal Special Projects

FIRE FLEET TRANSPORT

CITYWIDE FACILITY REQUESTS

ROAD CALLS

VEHICLES - REPAIR

VEHICLES - INSPECTIONS

VEHICLES - PM'S

SMALL EQUIP - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - RD CALLS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - REPAIRS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - INSPECTIONS

HAND EQUIP & MOWERS - PM'S

FIRE PUMP RECERTIFICATION

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City Fleet Fire

Painting over graffiti

Holland Park

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Grading right-of-way for new path

Sesame Boulevard Installing new kiosk – Waterfront Park

Pouring concrete for new path

Sesame Boulevard Sight distance trimming – Farmsworth Drive

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Wastewater TreatmentPlant #1 Odor Control

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WAWA

Developer Projects Under Construction

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Stephen Flanagan, Director

Commercial Permits Issued

5 Utility Drive Unit 1 & 2 Interior Renovations - Woodland Commons Machin Construction $4,000

260 Cypress Edge Drive Suite 600 Interior Renovations - Anytime Fitness BTD Contracting $150,000

1000 Palm Coast Pkwy SW #105 Interior Renovations - County Road & Co. East Corp Bldg Corp. $7,000

Commercial Permits Applied

4 Corporate Drive Interior Renovations Maintenx $20,000

121 Pine Lakes Pkwy N bldg. 10 # 806 (Pine Lakes Apartments) Fire repairs

All Weather Contractors Inc. $9,600

400 Old Kings Road (Fairfield Inn) Interior Renovations Denali Contracting Inc $2,500

Occupancy Permits Issued

160 Cypress Point Pkwy C212 1st Global Realty LLC Zhanesta Pereverova

25 Old Kings Road N 4B 18th & Champa - CBD Sales Tom Lorber

Development Applications

Technical Site Plan Texas Roadhouse - 1298 Palm Coast Pkwy, S.W. John Eveland

Construction value improvements from October 1, 2018 to date $115,382,263

Residential Single Family / Duplex Residences 11

Building

Development Order Issued for Mr. Rooter The Planning Land Development Regulation Board approved a Special Exception on February 20, 2019, for an office headquarters for Mr. Rooter Plumbing. The proposed building at 4560 N. US HWY 1, which is approximately 8000 sq. ft., will also include a 2500 sq. ft. warehouse component The warehousing component, which required the Special Exception review, will be located at the rear of the building. The proposed building will enable Mr. Rooter Plumbing to expand and have a permanent home in Palm Coast. It is estimated that Mr. Rooter Plumbing will have approximately 20 employees at this location. The design of the building itself reflects a significant commitment by the property owner and will likely spur additional development in the area. Development Order Issued for The Azure On February 20th, the Planning and Land Development Regulation Board (PLDRB) approved a Technical Site Plan Tier 2 for The Azure Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. It is proposed for 111 units and 116 beds on a 5+/- acre site and is located directly west of City Market Place, at 144 Cypress Point Parkway. The contracted purchaser, NXC Palm Coast Owner, LLC of Denver, Colorado plans to commence construction in early summer.

Spotlight Projects

Proposed The Azure Building

Proposed Mr. Rooter Building

FIRE– Jerry Forte, Fire Chief

COMMUNITY OUTREACH Basic First Aid & CPR: March 23rd 9 openings April 13th 12 openings

Healthcare Provider: March 22nd 2 openings

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES Flagler Palm Coast High School students and Volunteer Firefighter Intern applicants have a total of 50.5 “Ride-Along” hours this week.

During the week, staff took part in Search & Rescue training at the Fire Tower. Firefighters also had many public education opportunities to reach out to students at Belle Terre Elementary & Buddy Taylor Middle School.

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:

Burn Awareness Week – Burn

Awareness Week, observed the first full

week in February, is a window of

opportunity for organizations to

mobilize burn, fire and life safety

educators to unite in sharing a common

burn awareness and prevention message

in our communities.

PSA –National Burn Awareness

Week -

http://bit.ly/Burn-awareness

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

Driver Engineer Patrick Juliano speaks to Ms. Mittlemans class at Buddy Taylor Middle School about future education &

occupational opportunities into the fire service

CISM Team Members: DE Patrick Shakes, Lt. Jeff Poeira, DE Eric Robinson, DE Daniel Hackney, Lt. Dan Driscoll, Lt. Joey Paci III, DE Nikolay Kulev, FF Brandon Davis & Department Chaplain DE Chris Cottle

UCF Restores Peer Training

The Critical Incident Stress Management

(CISM) Team met with the University of

Central Florida Psychology department to do

peer support training. The training was

organized by the UCF RESTORES-Trauma

Therapy Program Clinician Staff & Retired

Maitland Fire Rescue Department Chief Kim

Neisler.

UCF RESTORES is a treatment clinic that

provides clinical services to veterans, active

duty military, first responders, survivors of

trauma, and community members experiencing

post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-

related concerns.

African American History Month

Driver Engineer Patrick Shakes and Firefighter

Masun Nemec joined Mayor Milissa Holland at

Belle Terre Elementary School to read to

students. Readers celebrated African

American History Month by reading books

written by African American Authors to the

students.

Search & Rescue Training

This week our Firefighters are doing Search &

Rescue training. The objectives include

knowing the proper techniques for a primary

search/victim removal of a multi-story

structure. They had to utilize the equipment on

their trucks to complete the search.

HIGHLIGHTS

Driver Engineer Patrick Shakes and Firefighter Masun Nemec read to the students

Lt. Robert Ballou & Firefighter Angelo D’Souza perform a left-handed search & find a victim

Parks & Recreation – Alex Boyer, Director

We hosted our first-ever Ladies Paint Night this week. Our certified art instructor led participants step-by-step in

painting a sunset canvas. Classes will continue once a month through May and feature a new object to be

painted each time. Next month’s class on March 20 will feature a wooden décor sign.

Andrew Schorr with Wealth Advisor gave an enthusiastic lecture to our seniors on Six Mistakes Retirees Make

with their Finances. He also gave tips on how to avoid these mistakes. This Lunch N’ Lecture was geared

towards investors over age 55 who are planning to retire or who have already retired and wanted to learn ways

to manage their retirement assets.

Our Community Recreation Supervisor helped present the check to AdventHealth Palm Coast for the money

raised with the Pink Army 5K. The total was an impressive $16,694 that goes towards breast cancer research,

screenings, and education to qualified Flagler County residents.

Winter/Spring 2018-19 Activity Guide http://www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation

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

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Adult/Senior Weekly Senior Social Programs Dance with Me Ballroom Dancing Line Dancing West Coast Swing A Matter of Balance Women’s Self-Defense Lunch N’ Lecture Ladies Paint Night Health & Wellness Yoga for All & Gentle Yoga Better Balance through Tai Chi Mayor’s 90/90 Challenge Indoor Rowing REFIT Revolution Family Fitness Zumba Gold Athletics Open Pickleball Beginner’s Pickleball Adult Flag Football League Adult Open Gym Volleyball Adult Open Gym 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 Beginning Ballet Imagination Builders Lil Sensory Explorers Awesome Alphabet Outing Awesome Art for Young Minds Palm Coast Apprentice Builders Cooking is Fun Physical Recreation

Programs Offered this Week

COMING UP

Feb. 23 – Doubles Cornhole Tournament March 8 – Movies in the Park March 19 – Food Truck Tuesday March 23 – NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic April 12 – Movies in the Park April 16 – Food Truck Tuesday April 19 – Teen Flashlight Egg Hunt April 20 – Egg’Stravaganza April 26 – Art Exhibition and Show April 27 – Annual Ladies Day Tennis

Ladies Paint Night

Palm Coast Apprentice Builders: WeDo 2.0 Robots

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2-21-2019

The average water demand for this week was 7.693 million gallons per day.

The average wastewater flow for the week was 7.244 million gallons per day.

The unidirectional flushing operation that originally was scheduled for February 25th in Section 59 has been postponed due to the need to conduct conventional flushing during the day to mitigate other concerns related to water quality.

Water Distribution crews installed 22 new water meters.

There are 174 new meter installations pending with 32 lots cleared and an average installation time of 3 weeks.

Wastewater Operations installed 16 new PEP tanks.

There are 30 new PEP tanks pending and 1 PEP tank replacement pending.

Currently all new tanks are being installed within 8 days of site ready.

There were 61 calls after hours.

Water Distribution crews replaced 8 water service lines, repaired 10 service lines and 4 manifolds, completed 5 meter pit adjustments/replacements and tested and repaired 183 backflow preventers.

Wastewater crews replaced 22 PEP pumps, 1 PEP chamber, 2 PEP panels, 1 ball valve and box, 27 floats, 6 cleanout caps and 4 back lids. Crews installed 16 new PEP pump assemblies, 16 PEP pump electric assemblies and 5 risers. Repaired 3 service laterals and 1 PEP main. Inspected via CCTV 6,065 feet of gravity sewer and 21 manholes.

On February 15th, staff from Water Treatment Plant #2 installed a new 75 hp motor on high service pump #3.

On February 18th, Air Centers of Florida (ACF) replaced the pressure regulator on the Ultra-filtration system with a new controller located at Water Treatment Plant #2.

Wastewater Operations staff repaired Biorem Odor Control units at pump station 57-4 and 23-1, and replaced pump located at pump station 39-1.

Guardian Equipment repaired the fueling system on the underground fuel tank at Wastewater Treatment Plant #1.

PBM Constructors continues work on the Clarifier #5 rehabilitation project. The center tube has been set and outer walls have been cleaned and painted. The contractor is currently working on the installation of the mechanical upgrades for the clarifier.

Utility – Richard Adams, Director

The average wastewater flow was

7.244 million gallons per day

The average water demand for the week was

7.693 million gallons per day.

On February 20th, staff from Wastewater Operations started the process of wellpoint dewatering the ground water located on Clubhouse Drive in preparation of a sewer gravity lateral repair scheduled for February 25th. Repairs that require digging deep into the ground are checked to make sure the water table is low enough before proceeding. The dewatering system had to be implemented for this project due to the water table being too high. The wellpoints are connected via a flexible hose and header vacuum dewatering pump that decreases the water table. Residents were notified of the upcoming repair on the 25th.

On February 19th, staff from Wastewater Operations tapped into an existing sewer lateral pipe and extended it out to a new home under construction located on Colechester Lane. The pipe had to be extended for the installation of the plumbing connections to the new home. The staff had to dig approximately 5 ½ feet to uncover the pipe and a portion of a sidewalk had to be removed in the process.

HIGHLIGHTS WASTEWATER OPERATIONS

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Feb. 21, 2019

Palm Coast City Council to hold special meeting related to City Manager search Palm Coast – The Palm Coast City Council will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, to reconsider the Council’s action taken at a Feb. 19 special meeting to the select the finalists for City Manager. Tuesday’s special meeting will be followed immediately by the regular Council Workshop. The City Council on Feb. 19 selected six finalists to be interviewed in early March. But after the meeting, it was determined the City’s consultant had made an error in the tally. One of the finalists, Ken Kelly, did not get as many votes as Council Members had initially thought. The tentative schedule moving forward is for a public reception with the finalists from 6-8 p.m. March 7, at Palm Coast City Hall, and Council interviews with the candidates at public meetings March 8 and 9. That schedule is tentative and might change depending on the action this coming Tuesday. For more information, contact Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager, at [email protected] and 386-986-3708.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Kimberly Norman, Public Relations Associate 386-986-3717 Feb. 21, 2019

New season of ‘Movies in the Park’ kicks off March 8 at Central Park Palm Coast – Palm Coast’s Parks & Recreation and Flagler Schools proudly present a new season of free Movies in the Park, held on the second Friday of each month from March through October. Closed captioning will be provided with the monthly movies. The season opens Friday, March 8, with the movie “Despicable Me 3” starting at 7:45 p.m. The family-friendly movie on the big screen by the lake is free! Central Park is located at 975 Central Ave. in the Town Center area of Palm Coast (off of State Road 100 behind Flagler Palm Coast High School). The ‘Despicable Me 3” (rated PG) synopsis is as follows: Illumination, who brought audiences Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, continues the adventures of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. Joining Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig in Despicable Me 3 is Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Trey Parker, co-creator of Comedy Central’s global phenomenon South Park and the Broadway smash The Book of Mormon. Parker voices the role of villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the ‘80s, and proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date. Bring snacks, blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray – and your family, neighbors and friends! What could be better than watching a fun family movie outdoors, under the stars? Other upcoming Movies in the Park include:

Friday, April 12, at 8 p.m. - Peter Rabbit Friday, May 10, at 8:20 p.m. - Coco

For more information and to see upcoming movies and movie start times (usually around dusk), go to www.palmcoastgov.com/movies or call 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Feb. 17, 2019

City of Palm Coast announces events, activities for March 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. For activities that 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 March: March 1 – Coffee Series – Friday, March 1, 9-10 a.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. This month’s topic: “Alzheimer’s Stages, Process, and Understanding” with Nicole Cella of Amedisys Home Health. The event is free, but pre-registration is required (while space available) by 9 a.m. Feb. 27: www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. March 1 through April 26 – Pickleball Mixed Doubles Ladder League – Fridays, March 1-April 26, 10 a.m.-noon at Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. Each week, players will be placed in groups of 4 in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play. Ranking will be determined after results of each round of play. $5 for the entire session with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/athletics. More info: 386-986-2323. March 4 through May 15 – REFIT Revolution Family Fitness – Mondays and/or Wednesdays, March 4-May 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 pre-register due to space at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. March 6 – Palm Coast Apprentice Builders: WeDo 2.0 Robots – Wednesday, March 6, 4:15-5:15 p.m. at Linear Park, 31 Greenway Court, Palm Coast. Youth ages 8-11, build your science skills! This hands-on course using Lego WeDo 2.0 construction sets is designed for participants to be an active part of the learning process, collaborate to solve problems, and develop critical thinking skills. Join us for this special open-ended play session. $5 with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. March 8 – Movies in the Park – Friday, March 8, 7:45 p.m. in Central Park at 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’s feature: Despicable Me 3. More info: 386-986-2323 and www.palmcoastgov.com/movies. March 9 – Palm Coast Historical Society Lecture Series – Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. at the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. The Palm Coast Historical Society will offer free monthly lectures through May. This month: Rick Smith Jr., son of “A Land Remembered” author Patrick Smith will offer a visual storytelling of his father’s work and share thoughts about the “real Florida.” Free, with light refreshments served. Advance registration is not required. More info: 386-986-3708 or www.palmcoasthistory.org. March 11 through 14 – American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class – Monday-Thursday, March 11-14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the 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. $200 with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/athletics. More info: 386-986-4741. March 11 through 14 – American Red Cross Basic Swim Instructor Course– Monday-Thursday, March 11-14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. This program trains instructor candidates to teach the fundamental Learn-to-Swim courses and water safety presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program. For ages 16 and up. $200 with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/athletics. More info: 386-986-4741. March 11 through 15 – Spring Break Camp – Monday through Friday, March 11-15, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Your child’s day will be filled with a variety of age appropriate, fun-filled, themed activities such as arts and crafts, stories, recreational games and nature hikes. Campers must bring their own lunch and snack each day. For students in grades K-5. $80/person ($10 for extended care 4:30-6 p.m.). Registration required 48 hours in advance at www.parksandrec.fun/camps. More info: 386-986-2323. March 11 through 15 – Spring Break Middle School Camp – Monday through Friday, March 11-15, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Join us in the Linear Park classroom! We’ll explore the trails by going on hikes and bike rides. Camp activities will also include art projects, recreational games, and other fun adventures. Campers must bring their own lunch, water bottle, and snack each day. For students in grades 6-8. $80/person ($10 for extended care 4:30-6 p.m.). Registration required 48 hours in advance at www.parksandrec.fun/camps. More info: 386-986-2323. March 11 through 15 – Spring Break Tennis Camp – Monday through Friday, March 11-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Belle Terre Park, 339 Parkview Drive, Palm Coast. These camps use team games and activities to introduce campers to tennis and develop athletic skills while fostering a love for the sport. Campers should come with athletic clothes and shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, lunch, snacks and drinks. Sibling discount is available in the same transaction. For ages 6-13 years. $175/week or $40/day. Registration required 48 hours in advance at www.parksandrec.fun/camps. More info: 386-986-2550.

March 12 through April 2 – Palm Coast Shredder: Teen Mountain Biking Program – Tuesdays, March 12-April 2, 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. March 15 – Lunch N’ Lecture Series – Friday, March 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. This month’s topic: “Addressing Safety and Self Care as We Age” with Sandra Young & Holly Luther of Sabal Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care. The lecture and lunch are free, but pre-registration is required (while space available) by 11 a.m. March 13: www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. March 15 – Move to Groove (Adaptive Recreation) – Friday, March 15, 5-6:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. For third- through eighth-graders, let’s get up and dance. March to the rhythm and dance to some of our favorite songs. This class will feature a Zumba lesson followed by an open dance party. Come show off your best moves! Free with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. March 15 – Parents’ Night Out – Friday, March 15, 5:30-10 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. 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 years. Cost is $15/first child and $5/additional sibling in the same transaction. Pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323 March 15 – The Chill Zone for Teens – Friday, March 15, 5:30-10 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. 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 teens ages 13-17 years. Free but please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. March 16 through April 13 – Munchkin Soccer (toddler) – Saturdays, March 16-April 13, 10-10:45 a.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 pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. March 18 through April 8 – Cooking is Fun for Teens! – Mondays, March 18-April 8, 3-4:15 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Learn the science behind cooking! Participants will use empirical observation techniques to learn how variables affect the final product.Due to the risk of cross-contamination, participation by those with food allergies is not advised. For participants ages 12-15. $35 for the four-week session. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. March 18 through April 22 – Improv Classes – Mondays, March 18-April 22, 5:30-7 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Have you ever seen “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and wanted to try it for yourself? Come learn the basics of short-form improv! No experience is necessary, just a willing attitude. Class will be taught by Mike Smith, a member/instructor of Jacksonville’s Mad Cowford and St. Augustine’s The Adventure Project

improv groups. $80 for the entire session with pre-registration required at least 48 hours prior to start date and time at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. March 19 – Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (pre-K and kindergarten) – Tuesday, March 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to provide the official Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. No actual firearms will be used. Free but please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. March 19 – Food Truck Tuesday – Tuesday, March 19, 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. March 19 through April 9 – Palm Coast Master Builders: Mindstorm EV3 Robots – Tuesdays, March 19-April 9, 3-4 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. 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. For participants ages 12-15. $35 for the four-week session. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. March 19 through May 9 – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program – Tuesday and Thursdays, March 19-May 9, noon-2 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. A fun-filled course that uses joint-safe exercises specifically for people with arthritis to help relieve stiffness, decrease arthritis pain, and improve balance. Led by certified instructors with the Arthritis Foundation, these low-impact exercises can be adapted for various fitness levels and performed sitting or standing. Lunch is included. $80 for the entire session with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. March 19 through May 21 – Yoga for All – Tuesdays, March 19 through May 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Relax and restore before enjoying your day. Through stretching, yoga poses, breathing, and relaxation. All levels welcomes. Please bring your own mat, towel and water bottle. $65/person for the session. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. March 19 through May 21 – Gentle Yoga - Tuesdays, March 19 through May 21, 10-11 a.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Start experiencing the many benefits of yoga. This instructor-led chair yoga exercise is safe and gentle and includes low impact stretching, strengthening, and breathing routines. No floor work. Work in a chair and standing. $55/person for the session. Register at www.parksandrec.fun/wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. March 20 – Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (first- and second-graders) – Wednesday, March 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to provide the official Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. No actual firearms will be used. Free but please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323.

March 20 – Ladies Paint Night – Wednesday, March 20, 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. Bring a friend or come make new ones. Each class will feature a different object to be painted on. March 20 features a wooden décor sign. $35/class. Pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. March 21 – Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (third- and fourth-graders) – Thursday, March 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation is partnering with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to provide the official Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program. No actual firearms will be used. Free but please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. March 21 through April 18 – Munchkin Soccer (toddlers) – Thursdays, March 21-April 18, 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 pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. March 21 through April 18 – Munchkin Soccer (youth) – Thursdays, March 21-April 18, 5:15-6 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 5-6) during the lesson. $35 for the entire session with pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/youth. More info: 386-986-2323. March 22 – Teen Adventure Trip to The Edge Rock Climbing Gym – Friday, March 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to and from the Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. to The Edge Rock Climbing Gym in Jacksonville. When school is out, the fun is in! We’ll take advantage of school being out for the day to go on an excellent adventure. Registration fee includes round-trip bus transportation and admission fees for the attraction. Cost is $50. Pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/teens. More info: 386-986-2323. March 22 – Discover Trip to Forever Florida – Friday, March, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to and from Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. to Forever Florida in St. Cloud. Cost is $74. BBQ lunch is included in ticket price. Pre-registration is required by March 15 at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. March 23 – NCCAA Youth Sports Clinic – Saturday, March 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Indian Trails Sports Complex, 5445 Belle Terre Pkwy., and Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Golf Club. Youth ages 6-16 will enjoy free soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball and golf instruction offered by professional coaches and collegiate athletes representing the National Christian College Athletic Association. Free but pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/events. More info: 386-986-2323. March 23 - First Aid & CPR/AED - Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Palm Coast Fire Station 25, 1250 Belle Terre Pkwy. This class is a seven-hour course (one hour for lunch) designed to meet OSHA regulations and teach administering CPR to children and adults, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), using a mask or barrier device, assisting with

bleeding, broken bones. $50/person with pre-registration required by 9 a.m. March 21. Sign up at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: [email protected] or 386-986-2300. March 27 – Creepy Crawlies – Wednesday, March 27, 4:30-5 p.m. at Linear Park, 31 Greenway Court, 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. Ongoing Weekly Programs 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 – 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 – 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. Pre-registration is required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. Mondays or Wednesdays – Adult Open Gym Volleyball – Mondays or Wednesdays through May 6, 7-9:30 p.m. at Indian Trails Middle School 5505 Belle Terre Pkwy., Palm Coast. Bring your friends or meet new ones in this co-ed volleyball program. New “teams” are created weekly. We use two nets, with teams rotating in and out of play. One net is for competitive-style play and the second net is for recreational-style play. $20/session (Mondays or Wednesdays). Pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/athletics. More info: 386-986-2323. Mondays and Wednesdays (no class on March 11 and 13) – Junior Development (youth tennis program) – Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For players ages 11 to 18 years, with focus on refining techniques and tactics for doubles and singles. $252/session or $18/day. Pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Mondays and Wednesdays (no class on March 11 and 13) – 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. $162/session or $12/day registration. Pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550.

Mondays and Thursdays – 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. Tuesdays – 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: 386-986-2550 or www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. 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 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: Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323. Tuesdays and Thursdays (no class on March 12 and 14) – Red Rallies (youth tennis program) –Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For players in second and third grades, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities, players develop match skills and make tennis friends. $162/session or $12/day. Pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-986-2550. Tuesdays and Thursdays (no class on March 12 and 14) – Orange Rallies (youth tennis program) –Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For players in fourth through sixth grades, with cooperative and competitive partner and team activities, players develop match skills and make tennis friends. $162/session or $12/day. Pre-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 – 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 – 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 – 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 pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/seniors. More info: 386-986-2323. 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 (no class on March 13) – Tennis Tots – Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. at Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. This clinic engages students and their parents with explorative activities that develop fundamental athletics and movement skills necessary for success in any sport! $81/session or $12/day. Pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/tennis. More info: 386-864-2550. Wednesdays (no class on March 13) – Rookie Rallies (youth tennis program) –Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. at the Palm Coast Tennis Center, 1290 Belle Terre Pkwy. For players in kindergarten and first grades, with focus on the Athletic ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination). $81/session or $12/day. Pre-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 pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun.wellness. More info: 386-986-2323. Thursdays – West Coast Swing – Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. for beginners at Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE. Come learn one of the coolest partner dances around: West Coast Swing. $5/class. Pre-registration required at www.parksandrec.fun/adults. More info: 386-986-2323. Fridays – Beginner’s Pickleball – Fridays, 8-10 a.m. at Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast. Are you new to the game of Pickleball? You need to give this class a try! Free but please pre-register at www.parksandrec.fun/athletics. More info: 386-986-2323. Fridays – 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. Pre-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. Saturdays – Junior Golf Clinics – Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. at Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Pkwy., Palm Coast. Get out on the course with an instructor to learn the game of golf! Kids ages 8-16 will learn basic golf skills in this weekly clinic. $15/week with pre-registration required. Space is limited, so sign up early by calling 386-986-4653 (GOLF). See the Winter/Spring 2018-19 Activity Guide at www.palmcoastgov.com/recreation. All programs that require registration can be found at www.parksandrec.fun. Palm Coast Parks & Recreation can be reached at 386-986-2323.

PHOTO: Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland recognizes Palm Coast Data President and CEO Rory Burke for “Best Team Participation” for Palm Coast Data’s 56 participants in the 2018 Pink Army 5K. ALSO, I will send you a separate email with a photo of members of the Palm Coast Data team during the Pink Army 5K last October.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Cindi Lane, Communications & Marketing Manager 386-986-3708; cell 386-214-4729 Feb. 20, 2019

Pink Army 5K raises $16,694 for mammograms, diagnostic tests for local women Palm Coast – Last fall’s Pink Army 5K run/walk was one of the most successful ever – raising $16,694 for AdventHealth Palm Coast’s breast cancer fund, which provides screening mammograms, diagnostic studies and education to qualified local people. Representatives of the AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation, Palm Coast Data and Palm Coast Parks & Recreation, along with Palm Coast City Council members, celebrated Tuesday with the presentation of an oversized check at the City Council meeting. Palm Coast Data was recognized for “Best Team Participation” for 2018, with 56 registered participants. “The City of Palm Coast is proud to partner with the AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation on the Pink Army 5K every October,” said Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland. “I run/walk the 5K with my Coastal Cloud team, and it’s an honor to be a part of such an important cause. The money raised stays in our community, to help our friends and neighbors with early detection and treatment that has been shown to save lives. I ask all Palm Coast residents to get involved this year.” About 800 people walked or ran in the 5K, the One-Mile “Pink Out Your Pup” Fun Walk or the Kids Fun Run. The race started at the hospital and followed a route through Town Center last Oct. 14. Tony Papandrea, Chairman of the AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation Board, thanked the City for its support. “The check for 16,694, that’s the largest amount that we have had ever,” Papandrea said. “It’s a 15-percent increase over 2017 and it tells me one thing – we are growing in awareness and effectiveness. People are listening and people are doing what we’re asking them to do - which is early detection, go get a screening.” “We have distributed over the years over $150,000 to our underserved people, men and women, in our community with breast cancer problems and breast cancer issues,” he said. “We

have helped over 300 people perform over 700 breast cancer procedures and that goes for mammograms to surgeries.” “As I was walking through your hallway over here, if you look at the pictures here, this describes how ‘feeling whole’ is all about in our community,” AdventHealth Palm Coast Chief Operating Officer Wally De Aquino said. “Kids playing, people fishing, people playing golf, riding their bike, and that’s what we believe. So I think we have a synergy.” Mark your calendars now for the 2019 Pink Army 5K – on Sunday morning, Oct. 13. For more information, contact Palm Coast Parks & Recreation at 386-986-2323.

NEWS RELEASE – City of Palm Coast Contact: Jason Giraulo, Digital Communications Coordinator 386-986-2484; cell 386-864-5892 Feb 20, 2019

Temporary road closures for Feb. 26: President Lane and Pritchard Drive Palm Coast – A section of President Lane and a section of Pritchard Drive will be closed temporarily on Tuesday, Feb. 26 to allow Florida Power & Light to install two concrete power poles (see attached map). President Lane will be closed from 8 a.m. to noon and Pritchard Drive will be closed from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Detours will be in place. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during this important project. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

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

Feb. 21, 2019 Section of Sesame Boulevard to be closed Feb. 28 for pipe replacement Palm Coast – A section of Sesame Boulevard – from the western-most Selma Trail to the eastern-most Smith Trail – will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, as Palm Coast Public Works replaces a stormwater drainage pipe. No through traffic will be allowed, and residents and other motorists will need to choose an alternate route. Residents living on streets west of Smith Trail will have access from Sesame Boulevard. Residents living east of Smith Trail will have to access their homes from Citation Parkway. Message boards will be in place starting Monday, Feb. 25, to notify residents in that area. The City of Palm Coast appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists during this important stormwater drainage project. For more information, call Customer Service at 386-986-2360.

Leather ones. Nylon ones. They come in all sizes and colors. They hold your pet’s identification tags. Yes, we are talking about collars. Collars are a legal requirement in most cities and counties. Dogs that are out in the public should be wearing a collar with an identification or rabies tag attached to it. The importance of a pet wearing their collar cannot be stressed enough. A collar is not just a fashion statement, as it is a way to get your pet home if they are lost. Collars should be comfortable and properly fitted. You should be able to attach a leash and keep the pet under control when being walked. The Flagler Humane Society offers an array of collars, harnesses, leashes, and tags that can be engraved as you wait. They recommend that all pets wear a collar. Many of the stray pets that come into the shelter are not wearing a collar. When pet owners are asked why the pet was not wearing a collar, they are told that the collar was only taken off because they just gave the dog a bath or that the dog ate it off and they never replaced it. If the pet had been wearing a collar with proper identification tags, the pet could have been returned back to its home and never brought in to the shelter. Donation Opportunities: The Flagler Humane Society Thrift Store always accepts donations. They cannot take in any computers/printers or large appliances. Call for our new store location where we collect donations. “General Donations” can be dropped off anytime at your convenience. FHS appreciates all donations, especially those from our Wish List (available at flaglerhumanesociety.org/wish-list). You can also purchase items via the Amazon.com link on the FHS website and ship them directly to the shelter. Outreach Adoption Events: Don’t forget that FHS have volunteers and adoptable pets at Petco, PetSmart, PetSupermarket and Tractor Supply in Palm Coast. Stop by and see our adoptable pets! Want to be a volunteer? Attend an orientation! Orientations are held at noon in the Humane Society education room every second Saturday of the month. Applications can be found on the FHS website. Interested in fostering? Contact our adoption specialist at [email protected]. Adoption Specials: Check out our Facebook for any upcoming specials. Upcoming Fundraisers/Events: See the FHS Website for information on any upcoming events. Offered Services: The Flagler Humane Society has a variety of Subsidized Spay & Neuter Programs for members of the community that need to have their pets or community pets sterilized. Please call FHS at 386-445-1814, email [email protected] for questions. FHS has a Wellness Clinic for minor veterinary issues. Call 386-445-1814 for Appointments. Low Cost Vaccination Clinics are held every Saturday from 1pm-3pm. FHS also offers a “Furry Friend Food Pantry” for those that are in need of assistance. Please call for more information. To keep up with Flagler Humane Society happenings – visit us on the FHS Facebook/Instagram/Website at www.flaglerhumanesociety.org, or via email at [email protected].

Animals ready for homes

Adoption specialist: Katrina Geigley [email protected] Outreach Manager: Katie Share [email protected]

BUDDY

Buddy is a 7 year old bulldog. He is already neutered, up to date on vaccines, and ready to go! Buddy is good with most other dogs and would love a family! Stop by and

meet him today!

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