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COCONUT CREEK LIFESTYLE • MARCH 2018 LMGFL.COM • 1
P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T
MAR 2018
HOMEGROWN FAMILY BIKE NIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK INDOOR PICKLEBALL
CONCERT SERIES TOURNAMENT
• Friday, March 16th, from • Friday, March 16th, 7:30
• Friday, March 9th, at 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM PM after the Family Bike • Tuesday, April 17th,
7:00 PM • Bring your bikes for a Night games start at 9:00 AM
• Free admission. No pets family fun filled night • Free admission. No pets • $10 for Coconut Creek
allowed of bike riding, bike allowed residents; $15 for non-
• Community Center, activities, and bike safety • Watch and enjoy “Beauty residents
1100 Lyons Road, • Free admission. No pets and the Beast” on a 15’ x • For men and women ages
Coconut Creek, FL allowed 20’ movie screen 18 and older
• Bring blankets or lawn • Sabal Pines Park, 5005 • Sabal Pines Park, 5005 • Held at the Community
chairs NW 39th Ave, Coconut NW 39th Ave, Coconut Center, 1100 Lyons Road
• Food available for Creek, FL Creek, FL • Lunch is provided
purchase and coolers • Food trucks with food • Bring blankets or lawn • Call 954-545-6670 for
welcome available for purchase chairs more information
The City of Coconut Creek Parks & Recreation Department offers Fitness Classes,
Athletic Leagues, Activities and Programs for all ages at the Recreation Complex
and the Community Center. To get a complete listing of programs, including times,
dates, ages and descriptions, visit our website at www.CoconutCreek.net/Events
Recreation Complex -- 4455 Sol Press Blvd -- 954-956-1580 -
Community Center -- 1100 Lyons Road -- 954-545-6670
Special Events Hotline -- 954-545-6620
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P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T
MAR 2018
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• Friday, March 16th, from • Friday, March 16th, 7:30
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• Free admission. No pets family fun filled night • Free admission. No pets • $10 for Coconut Creek
allowed of bike riding, bike allowed residents; $15 for non-
• Community Center, activities, and bike safety • Watch and enjoy “Beauty residents
1100 Lyons Road, • Free admission. No pets and the Beast” on a 15’ x • For men and women ages
Coconut Creek, FL allowed 20’ movie screen 18 and older
• Bring blankets or lawn • Sabal Pines Park, 5005 • Sabal Pines Park, 5005 • Held at the Community
chairs NW 39th Ave, Coconut NW 39th Ave, Coconut Center, 1100 Lyons Road
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The City of Coconut Creek Parks & Recreation Department offers Fitness Classes,
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Greetings
contents Lifestyle
March 2018 • Volume 18, Issue 3 • lmgfl.com
FEATURES
24 FAMILY
GUY
JUST SAYING
“SNL” alum Jim Breuer shares why
he changed his comedy focus.
26 STORIES IN HIS
HERITAGE THANKS
Creek resident Bared Maronian
creates documentaries inspired by his
Armenian heritage.
30 EYES WIDE sually, in this space, I talk about what’s in the issue and impart some
OPEN encouraging words. Occasionally, I try to add a lighthearted touch, and every
U
other month or so, I check in with my copy editor to make sure I’m not being
Ahead of a local appearance, Leigh too cheesy.
Anne Tuohy opens up about life But this issue, I want to thank some of the people who make this magazine possible.
after “Th e Blind Side.” While you see my photo each month, others pitch in to bring the magazine from ideas
to printed pages. Foremost of these is Yvonne Lopez, the city’s community relations
DEPARTMENTS
director, who is in constant communication with me about ideas and the contributed
columns, such as Green Excellence and City Voice. Her patience for my multiple emails
5 LIFESTYLE GREETINGS
and commitment to helping make the magazine—and the city—the best it can be makes
9 AROUND TOWN
my job so much fun. Not to be forgotten is Mary Blasi, the city manager whose local
14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
knowledge has imbued these pages with community spirit.
Th e winner of 2018 Creek Idol Each month, I also keep in touch with special events assistant Heather Hughes and
16 BUSINESS
special events planner Leo Moleiro, who keep me informed of all the city happenings you
VanishTh atTat.com see in our Around Town and Calendar departments. Th ey’ve also helped me connect with
18 HEALTH & BEAUTY
residents for stories and are patient when I have to fact-check.
Plasma-based healing treatment As we’ve reshaped the magazine over the past year, the Coconut Creek commissioners
19 BREAK INTO SPRING
have lent consistent support, especially Sandra Welch, who keeps me informed on city
Spring break camps and activities happenings and always has kind things to say about our issues. Th en there are all the other
20 EDUCATION
city staff members I’ve emailed or called about questions, photoshoots and more, including
Dave Th omas Education Center’s new assistant to the city manager Bernadette Hughes, Sgt. Brandi DelVecchio, Wayne Tobey,
music program
Karen Hameed, Josh Salter and Danielle DeBarros with the Parks and Recreation
22 DINING
Department, John Hartzell with the Community Relations Division and others.
Sette Mezzo
And, fi nally, thanks to all our readers. Th anks for reading, of course, but thanks also for
28 GET THE LOOK
your words. Hearing your kind comments about the magazine makes me love my job even
Our beauty product recommendations
more than I already do.
32 CITY VOICE
Enjoy the March issue.
City Clerk Department
34 #MYCOCONUTCREEK
Best regards,
Stay connected with the city
36 GREEN EXCELLENCE
Th e benefi ts of trees
38 CALENDAR
40 SNAPSHOTS On the Cover: Comic and KEREN MOROS, MANAGING EDITOR
“SNL” alum Jim Breuer
Photos from Jazz Under the Stars and [email protected]
Creek Idol Photographer: Tracy Ketcher
44 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
This page: Sette Mezzo’s Sette
An Atlantic Technical College instructor
Chicken with Italian ham, fonti-
surprises a fellow employee.
na cheese and spinach. Read
more in our Dining department.
4 • LMGFL.COM COCONUT CREEK LIFESTYLE • MARCH 2018
Greetings
contents Lifestyle
March 2018 • Volume 18, Issue 3 • lmgfl.com
FEATURES
24 FAMILY
GUY
JUST SAYING
“SNL” alum Jim Breuer shares why
he changed his comedy focus.
26 STORIES IN HIS
HERITAGE THANKS
Creek resident Bared Maronian
creates documentaries inspired by his
Armenian heritage.
30 EYES WIDE sually, in this space, I talk about what’s in the issue and impart some
OPEN encouraging words. Occasionally, I try to add a lighthearted touch, and every
U
other month or so, I check in with my copy editor to make sure I’m not being
Ahead of a local appearance, Leigh too cheesy.
Anne Tuohy opens up about life But this issue, I want to thank some of the people who make this magazine possible.
after “Th e Blind Side.” While you see my photo each month, others pitch in to bring the magazine from ideas
to printed pages. Foremost of these is Yvonne Lopez, the city’s community relations
DEPARTMENTS
director, who is in constant communication with me about ideas and the contributed
columns, such as Green Excellence and City Voice. Her patience for my multiple emails
5 LIFESTYLE GREETINGS
and commitment to helping make the magazine—and the city—the best it can be makes
9 AROUND TOWN
my job so much fun. Not to be forgotten is Mary Blasi, the city manager whose local
14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
knowledge has imbued these pages with community spirit.
Th e winner of 2018 Creek Idol Each month, I also keep in touch with special events assistant Heather Hughes and
16 BUSINESS
special events planner Leo Moleiro, who keep me informed of all the city happenings you
VanishTh atTat.com see in our Around Town and Calendar departments. Th ey’ve also helped me connect with
18 HEALTH & BEAUTY
residents for stories and are patient when I have to fact-check.
Plasma-based healing treatment As we’ve reshaped the magazine over the past year, the Coconut Creek commissioners
19 BREAK INTO SPRING
have lent consistent support, especially Sandra Welch, who keeps me informed on city
Spring break camps and activities happenings and always has kind things to say about our issues. Th en there are all the other
20 EDUCATION
city staff members I’ve emailed or called about questions, photoshoots and more, including
Dave Th omas Education Center’s new assistant to the city manager Bernadette Hughes, Sgt. Brandi DelVecchio, Wayne Tobey,
music program
Karen Hameed, Josh Salter and Danielle DeBarros with the Parks and Recreation
22 DINING
Department, John Hartzell with the Community Relations Division and others.
Sette Mezzo
And, fi nally, thanks to all our readers. Th anks for reading, of course, but thanks also for
28 GET THE LOOK
your words. Hearing your kind comments about the magazine makes me love my job even
Our beauty product recommendations
more than I already do.
32 CITY VOICE
Enjoy the March issue.
City Clerk Department
34 #MYCOCONUTCREEK
Best regards,
Stay connected with the city
36 GREEN EXCELLENCE
Th e benefi ts of trees
38 CALENDAR
40 SNAPSHOTS On the Cover: Comic and KEREN MOROS, MANAGING EDITOR
“SNL” alum Jim Breuer
Photos from Jazz Under the Stars and [email protected]
Creek Idol Photographer: Tracy Ketcher
44 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
This page: Sette Mezzo’s Sette
An Atlantic Technical College instructor
Chicken with Italian ham, fonti-
surprises a fellow employee.
na cheese and spinach. Read
more in our Dining department.
COCONUT CREEK LIFESTYLE • MARCH 2018 LMGFL.COM • 5
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around town
Green With
Pride
Celebrate the heritage and luck of the Irish during
the Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade and
Festival on March 10. Events start at 7 a.m. with
the 4-mile Shamrock Run and the Lucky Little
Leprechaun Dashes for children. Entertainment
holds you over until noon, when the parade moves
west on Las Olas Boulevard from Southeast Fifth
Avenue. Afterward, the festival runs until 7 p.m.
at Huizenga Plaza and along the Riverwalk, with
Irish dancers, a kids zone with bounce houses and
a petting zoo, and performances from Irish dance
schools and the American Legion Symphonic Band.
Visit stpatsftl.com or call 954.314.8699.
For kids, Coconut Creek hosts the Pot of Gold
Treasure Hunt on March 16, 5:15-6 p.m. at the
Community Center (1100 Lyons Road). Children A
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ages 3 to 6 may wear green to search for gold coins. O
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Price is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. QUI
Walk-in registration accepted. Call 954.545.6670. GE
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For a good time with friends, local tavern World O
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of Beer (4437 Lyons Road) off ers green beer, live Y G
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music, Irish food—a corned beef entrée is available O
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the week before the holiday—and special beers O
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such as Bell’s Hopslam Ale and Dogfi sh Head’s 120 P
Minute IPA. Call 954.984.0300.
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aroundtown
ALL WORKED OUT ON THE HUNT
Keep up your fi tness resolutions at North Coconut Creek hosts its Spring Egg Hunt on
Creek Presbyterian Church. The church hosts April 3, 6:15-7 p.m. at the Community Center
free group workouts for women in the commu-
(1100 Lyons Road). Children 3-8 can bring
nity on Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. Classes include
their own baskets to hunt for eggs and do
yoga, high intensity and total body. The church
other activities. Fee is $10 for residents and
is located at 4601 NW 71st Street, Coconut
$15 for nonresidents. Call 954.545.6670.
Creek. Visit northcreektoday.org/outreach.
IT’S MAGIC
FUN IN THE PARK
South Florida Magic School hosts a free magic
show and lesson March 17, at 1 p.m. at the Commu-
Creek continues to offer family fun at city
nity Center (1100 Lyons Road). Magician and Creek
parks. The Movie in the Park series contin-
resident Alan Kratish dazzles with magic and teaches
ues with a showing of “Beauty and the Beast,”
basic tricks to children ages 7-12.
Disney’s live-action retelling of its animated
Reservations are required and one adult must ac-
classic. Showing is March 16, 7:30 p.m., at
company every two children. RSVP at 954.290.4746.
Sabal Pines Park (5005 NW 39th Ave.).
Before the fi lm, enjoy Family Fun Bike Night with
bike riding and bike safety activities at 6:30 p.m. ONE MAN’S TREASURE
The Home Grown Concert Series pres-
ents a performance by local country music The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek hosts its
singer Kristen Spencer. The free concert is annual garage sale to raise scholarship funds for
March 9, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Community Cen- local students on March 17, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the
ter (1100 Lyons Road). Blankets, chairs and Recreation Complex (4455 Sol Press Blvd.). Selling
coolers are allowed. Call 954.545.6698. booths are available for $25. To donate items,
visit the complex on March 16, noon-6:30 p.m.
Email [email protected].
BOWLING FOR GOOD
The Rotary Club of Coconut Creek hosts a fund-
raiser on March 8, 5:30-9 p.m. at Wow Alley
(5891 Lyons Road). The event benefi ts Abi’s
Place, which offers outpatient services to chil-
dren with disabilities, and Rotary International.
Tickets are $50 and include bowling shoes,
food and drinks. Event also features door prizes
and silent auctions. Sponsorships are available.
Tickets at paypal.me/rotarycoconutcreek.
MORE PARK FUN
Tradewinds Park (3600 W. Sample Road) hosts a
variety of events for families this month. Start with
the Bicycle Scavenger Hunt on March 10 and 25, 10
a.m.-2 p.m. The adventure starts with a clue sheet at
the welcome center. One prize is given per participant.
The park also hosts a fi shing tournament with
divisions for children ages 10-under and 11-17 on
March 17, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Children must bring their own
poles and tackle and be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting place is the parking lot next to Butterfl y World.
Prizes available. Finally, end the month with Food Truck
Invasion on March 29, 5-9:30 p.m. Call 954.357.8870
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