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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th, 2012

SIX FINALISTS VIE FOR MIAMI-DADE'S
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will host the 2013 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year luncheon to name the most outstanding teacher throughout the District on Friday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Doral Golf Resort & Spa’s Legends Ballroom.  The resort is located at 4400 N.W. 87th Ave., Doral. 

The six finalists, the regions they represent and their schools are listed as follows:

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CITY THROUGH THE CITIZENS ACADEMY. ENROLL NOW!

On January 26th, 2012, the City of Miami Gardens will host the City of Miami Gardens 2012 Citizen’s Academy in the City Council Chambers, 1515 NW 167th Street. The 10-week educational program consists of interactive presentations by the various City departments and culminates into increased citizen awareness and involvement on boards, committees, and other community-wide initiatives. The graduates of the first class receive recognition for their time and participation on this new venture with a ceremony and reception.

Commissioner Jean Monestime Invites Public to Celebrate the 208^th Anniversary of the Independence of Haiti

MIAMI, Fl – Residents of Miami-Dade County are invited to join Miami-Dade County District 2 Commissioner Jean Monestime at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Stephen P. Clark Center to commemorate the 208th anniversary of the independence of Haiti.  Commissioner Jean Monestime will also take this opportunity to recognize leaders from various sectors in the community.    

"Two hundred and eight years ago, our forefathers rebelled against their colonial masters to form the first independent black republic in the western hemisphere," said Commissioner Monestime. "Today we remember Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Toussaint L’Ouverture, Alexandre Pétion, Henri Christophe, Capois La Mort and all the other heroes who broke the chains of slavery. We also use this occasion to recognize a few community leaders who are carrying the torch of freedom while paving the way for future generations”. 

Commissioner Monestime is the first Haitian-American to serve on the Miami-Dade County Commission.  

For more information, please contact Commissioner Monestime’s office at 305-694-2779.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2012

JOIN MAYOR SHIRLEY GIBSON FOR HER 5K RUN/WALK

CIVIL AIR PATROL OPA LOCKA CADET SQUADRON TO RECEIVE OFFICIAL CHARTER AT FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY CEREMONY 

Miami, FL [December 20, 2011] – At a time when school districts are cutting extra-curricular programs, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and Florida Memorial University (FMU) have partnered to launch a new unit, the Opa Locka Cadet Squadron to service youth living in neighborhoods in and around the City of Miami Gardens.  

On Saturday, January 21, 2012, commencing at 2:00 pm, the unit will host a ceremony during which the official charter document will be presented by the Vice Commander of CAP Florida Wing/CAP, Lt. Col. Phillip Zedonek, and FMU President, Dr. Henry Lewis, will be invited to accept an award recognizing the university’s contribution to the success of the program.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THE JANUARY 31, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION  

(MIAMI, January 3, 2012) – Voting is the best and most impactful way to have a say in important issues that affect you and your community. The Presidential Preference Primary Election on January 31, 2012 is an opportunity for Republican voters to choose their presidential nominee, and also provides all Miami-Dade voters the ability to give their input on two proposed charter amendments. “Voters are asked to keep in mind that they must be a registered voter, and the deadline for this election is today,” stated Penelope Townsley, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections.  

To register to vote, residents must:    
 

WIN OVER $2500 IN GIFT CARDS, EXHIBIT YOUR TALENTS, AND COME TO THE 8TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONTESTS!

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Come and be captivated by Jamaica's beauty, rich culture and diverse people as captured through the lens of Jamaican photographer, David I. Muir, in the "Pieces of Jamaica" fine art exhibition which opens this week, on Friday at 6:15pm:

NEW YEARS MESSAGE – 2012

TO THE JAMAICAN DIASPORA – SOUTHERN USA
DR. SUSAN LYCETT DAVIS
ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTATIVE 

Fellow Jamaicans 

My team and I – Pamela M. Gordon, Esq. and George S. Pedlar, P.A. – would like to wish you a blessed and prosperous new year. 

It is going to be an exciting year and we are prepared to meet and tackle the challenges that no doubt will be encountered.  As a team we pledge that:

“Before God and all mankind, we pledge the love and loyalty of our hearts, the wisdom and courage of our minds, the strength and vigour of our bodies in the service of our fellow citizens; We promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to think generously and honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race”.

GET ECO-ACTIVE AT CRANDON PARK: jANUARY – MARCH 2012 Programs & tours 

(MIAMI, December 27, 2011) – Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures offers a variety of tours and programs at Crandon Park such as the Sunset & Moonlight Canoe Adventures, Bayside Canoe Adventures, Key Biscayne Bike Adventures, and Kayak Adventures!  

The Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center is your gateway to the Bear Cut Preserve, a 264-acre natural barrier island habitat located on the northern tip of Key Biscayne. Guided tours and educational programs are offered year round for all ages - from low tide marine beach and wading tours, to bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling and bicycling. Visit the center’s exhibit room and aquariums with different recreated underwater habitats.  Bear Cut Preserve Nature Walks are available upon request and self-guided nature trails are available with trail brochures at the Nature Center. 

VMBS Receives Independence Proclamation from the City of Miami

Mrs Sandra Grant Griffiths, Consul General of Jamaica (C) takes pleasure in presenting Proclamation to Ms. Suzette Rochester, Manager, Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) - Florida Representative Office, as part of the celebration of Jamaica's 50th Independence Celebrations on behalf of the City of Miami. The special visit by the Consul General at the Representative Office came on the heels of the recently held Launch of Jamaica's 50th Independence Anniversary Celebration Activities, where VMBS was the title sponsor. The Independence Celebration is being spearheaded by the Office of the Consul General and one item of note is a Grand Gala slated in August 2012 for the Jamaican Diaspora and friends of the Diaspora. According to Rochester, the involvement of VMBS in the Independence Celebration is very timely as the Society has been assisting many Jamaican's at home and abroad in achieving their financial independence by providing saving and mortgage opportunities in Jamaica since 1878. Also sharing in the momentous occasion is Ms. Sherene Lingo, Customer Service Associate, VMBS (R).

Get the Facts on Towing

For several consecutive years, towing disputes have topped the list of consumer complaints in Miami-Dade County.  At Consumer Services, we strongly feel that a smart consumer is an educated consumer, and therefore, we want to provide you with the details of regulations pertaining to the towing industry.

Did you know that the towing industry in Miami-Dade County is licensed and regulated by the Consumer Services Department (CSD)?

South Florida Celebrates the Life of
Renowned Poet and Spoken Word Artist
Will Bell (Will Da Real One)

(Miami, FL) June 2^nd, 2011-The South Florida Community will celebrate the life and pay tribute to Will Bell ("Will Da Real One"), one of the foremost spoken word artists of the poetry industry in America. He was killed in the early morning on Sunday, May 29th after closing his cafe (The Literary Cafe in North Miami).

Mayor Gibson Emphasizes Job-Creating
 Impact of World-Class Events

Miami Gardens, FL – As state legislators finalize their preparations for the beginning of the 2011 session, the City of Miami Gardens has unanimously passed a resolution in support of two bills that would reform the manner in which counties can impose and administer a one-cent tax paid by tourists. Among other things, the proposed legislation would allow the bed tax proceeds to be expended on critical tourism-enhancing projects, such as the renovation and expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center and the modernization of Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. 

House Appropriators Would Slash More than
$65 billion in the Next Seven Months;
 Vulnerable People Hit Hard

Below are some of the cuts in the House package being voted on this week. Urge your Senators to protect programs for low-income people and others still struggling with the recession.

Here are some comparisons to FY 2010 levels:

Head Start ($1 billion – 15 percent cut)

Job training – various programs ($1.4 billion cut)

Community Health Centers ($1 billion – 46 percent of regular appropriation cut)

Substance abuse treatment (more than $200 million cut)

Community Services Block Grant ($341 million – 44 percent cut)

Little River Historical Cultural & EDC-RAM/NOLA
Miami Talent Network Program
In partnership with

Miami Gardens Observer,
 The SEE Network, OGL and UCA32MKTG
Presents our end of the year Holiday

“Professional Network
& Talent Showcase Event”
Every Wednesday, from 8PM until you want to…
1906 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020 / 954-874-7979 

Come out and enjoy the best of best of south Florida’s
Visual and Professional Performance Artist

Jazz, Blues, R/B, Reggae, Gospel and Latin Musicians, Comedians & Poets

Free!  Body Mass Index Check
For Obese Children  

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL) Is your child overweight? Has obesity changed your child’s behavior? Are they picked on more? Do they resist going to school because they are ashamed of how they look? Abundant Life Health and Fitness Center offers Saturday Pride Building Program For Kids, targeting obese children and their parents. 

The effects of obesity spills over onto parents through shame, frustration and sometimes the helplessness of trying to modify a child’s eating habits both at home and school. There is no doubt, unless the parent steps up to take control, the child will go on wallowing in this world, trapped in the fat of their body leading to more health problems. 

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