Education

PARKLAND, FLA - Children ages 3 through 7 are invited to the Parkland Library on Wednesday, October 24 at 4 p.m. for Halloween Spooktacular.  Attendees should wear costumes and will enjoy story-telling, magic and treats.

Registration is required at www.cityofparkland.org/library or 954-757-4207

PARKLAND, FLA - Make Our Schools Safe, a non-profit organization started by Lori Alhadeff who lost her daughter, Alyssa, in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy, has partnered with the Westglades Middle School PTO to raise money to improve school security.  The organization has agreed to match all donations raised by the PTO, up to $60,000.  The funds will be used for fencing ...

PARKLAND, FLA - The Westglades Middle School PTO has launched a fundraiser to improve school security by installing fencing and ballistic glass.  Make Our Schools Safe, a non-profit organization, has agreed to match the funds raised up to $60,000.  Make Our Schools Safe has also commissioned an artist to paint a large canvas for the school.

Donations can be made by visting ...

PARKLAND, FLA - On October 15 and 22, the Parkland Library will be holding two classes from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to teach people of all ages how to use the library.

The first class will focus on details on how to find items, how items are arranged, and how to be an effective searcher.

The second class will focus on the virtual library with instruction on how to use electronic ...