TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Douglas E. Smith, City Manager
DATE: February 17, 2016
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RECOGNITION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. / TOGETHER WE MAKE IT GREAT DAY OF SERVICE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
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BACKGROUND: On January 18, 2016, the City of Margate hosted the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. / Together We Make It Great Day of Service. The City's service project was the creation of a butterfly garden at Southgate Park. In addition to the City's project, community members had the opportunity to lead their own projects. Below is a list of community projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
* Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School: Created and delivered Valentine's Day cards to nursing home residents. In addition, students continue to dedicate time to tutor at Margate Elementary School.
* Atlantic West Elementary School: Students created a "Peace Garden" by painting and planting wooden flower signs with the word "peace" written on each in different languages. The garden was then set up outside for all to enjoy.
* Coconut Creek High School: The School hosted a "Campus Service Day" which included a campus clean-up, painting, and planting.
* Green Earth Community Garden, Inc. (Cokesbury United Methodist Church): Volunteers planted a mango tree at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. In time, the fruit from this tree will be donated to families in need.
* Margate Elementary School: During the week leading up to Dr. King's birthday, students discussed the contributions that Dr. King made to our country. Before making the "I have a dream" catchers, students learned about traditional Native American dream catchers (used to protect against bad dreams) and compared that idea to what their "I have a dream" catchers would represent - a beautiful piece of artwork in which they could express their good dreams for the school and community. Each student made an "I have a dream" catcher (colorful chenille ste...
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