AMERICA DEVELOPING SMILES ANUNCIA SU 16VA ‘SEEDS OF HOPE EXTRAVAGANZA’

AMERICA DEVELOPING SMILES ANUNCIA SU 16VA ‘SEEDS OF HOPE EXTRAVAGANZA’

Bajo una noche fresca y con una concurrencia de prensa, celebridades y amigos, la asociación America Developing Smiles celebró el lanzamiento de su campaña “Seeds of Hope Extravaganza”, un evento de recaudación de fondos que ayuda a niños en centros educativos del Sur de la Florida y de América Latina.

El escenario fue el acogedor Casabe 305 Bistro en Coral Way, y contó con la presencia del cantante venezolano Yordano, el presentador Nelson Bustamante, y un grupo de amigos que colaboran con esta bella la causa, y que se reunieron para anunciar el tan esperado evento “Seeds of Hope Extravaganza” que se llevará a cabo el próximo 21 de noviembre en el Rusty Pelican. Para obtener tickets  y más información, las personas pueden ir a la página https://seedsofhope2013.eventbrite.com owww.americadevelopingsmiles.org

 

MIAMI BEACH THIS WEEK

October 18, 2013

ADVISORY: Isolated Temporary Flooding due to Lunar Spring High Tides this Weekend High lunar tides (above three feet) expected through Monday. Temporary isolated flooding may occur in low-lying areas. Please use caution and seek alternates during the high tide periods.  Tide level predictions & times. Miami Herald Editorial on Combating Rising Seas Miami Beach Climate Change and Sea Level Rise    Drainage Improvements Florida Department of Transportation expects to begin drainage improvements to Fifth Street and Alton Road in November. More information, contact Ivette Ruiz-Paz at 305.640.7462, ivette.ruiz.paz@dot.state.fl.us    The current Alton Road project also includes drainage improvements. Contact Heather Leslie atheather@hmlpublicoutreach.com or 305.905.5876. Miami Beach FDOT Projects

Miami Beach General & Special Election 2013 Vote for Candidates and Ballot Questions: November 5, 2013 Early Voting: October 21 - November 3, 2013 Miami Beach Elections including information on general voting, candidates and six ballot questions. There is also a county question on Jackson Health System on the ballot. Candidate presentations will air on MBTV from October 12 through November 4, 2013. Miami Beach Voters Guide on the Miami Beach Ballot Questions.

Miami Beach Named One of America's Best Places to Live  City Ranks #5 Out of 100 Liveable Cities in U.S. by Liveability     Learn more on why Miami Beach was selected and in what areas scored higher than others. http://livability.com//top-100-best-places-to-live#/miami-beach/fl    Miami Beach is also an international finalist for LivCom Awards (International Awards for Liveable Communities), which focuses on honoring communities that have best practices, innovation and leadership through environmentally sustainable communities.

Halloween Happenings   October 26 Halloween Half Marathon, 7 - 11:30 a.m. These runners are in costume. Traffic may temporarily be impacted on MacArthur Causeway. South Pointe Park, Lummus Park and Boardwalk. Map. More info. October 31, 2013 Free Family Friendly Events Safe Night of Fright, 6 - 8 p.m. at North Shore Bandshell, Collins Avenue & 72 Street Halloween Happenings, 6 - 8:30 p.m. at Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Avenue www.miamibeachparks.com No Tricks, Just Treats Miami Beach Fire Stations, 6 - 8 p.m. Station No 1: 1051 Jefferson Avenue Station No 2: 2300 Pine Tree Drive Station No 3: 5303 Collins Avenue Station No 4: 6880 Indian Creek Drive Lincoln Road Traffic Alert For pedestrian safety, streets between Alton Road and Washington Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic due to events along Lincoln Road.

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony /Picnic Monday, November 11, 9AM Show your appreciation to our troops as they march along Washington Avenue to 11 Street with marching bands and other colorful groups. The parade ends at Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium where a ceremony, military parachute deomonstration, and picnic will be held. If you are interested in joining the parade, contact MarciaMonserrat@miamibeachfl.gov Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov

Charter Review & Revision Board Wants to Hear from You Next meeting: October 21, 4:30 p.m. Public is encouraged to participate in this process that happens every 10 years. Upcoming pending items include, term limits for mayor, election vs appointment when Commission vacancies occur; Commission salar/compensation; compensation of the city attorney, city manager and city clerk; Citizen's Bill of Rights; Article XV to include traffic issues and the preservation of beaches.    Email your comments to CharterReview@miamibeachfl.gov Visit the Charter Review webpage

Free Miami Beach Apps Find Parking; Ask and Receive Answers, Report Problems, Request Services and More   Check out our new online app webpage where you can learn more about new Miami Beach apps: Miami Beach ParkMe, Miami Beach Report It, BeachView, Miami Beach ParksnReview, and Miami Beach FloodApp  Miami Beach Report It. |  Report It Online  Miami Beach ParkMe

Hazardous Waste Collection Sunday, November 17, 40 Street & Chase AV Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be "household hazardous waste." Don't place them in your regular garbage or recycling bins. Take them to the bi-annual hazardous waste collection. More information on Facebook > Website >

It's WasteFULL Weekends Keep It Clean the First Weekend of Every Month | November 2 & 3  | 8AM - 8PM During WasteFull Weekends, take your bulk trash to the two dumpster locations:  75 St + Dickens Avenue (North Beach) < RECYCLE HERE 541 Jefferson Avenue (South Beach)   Remember to recycle, it's the law!

State Attorney's Office Offers Services in Miami Beach Monthly Beginning October 30, a representative from the State Attorney's Office will be present every Wednesday from 10 am-12:30 pm at the Answer Center, located at 1700 Convention Center Drive on the first floor. Have a question or need information regarding: Child Support Enforcement Domestic Violence Services ID Theft Prevention Sealing or Expunging an Arrest Record Bad Check Restitution Victim Services For more information, contact the State Attorney's Office Community Outreach Division at 305.547.0724.

Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest  Fourth Wednesday of the Month* 5PM - 10PM, North Shore Bandshell, 73 St & Collins Av October 30: TBA November 27: Johnny Conga and the Tropical JazzFood Trucks: 5PM - 10PM Live music: 6PM - 9PM Share the event with your Facebook friends & family More >  * Except when it falls on a major holiday.

Enter to Win a Cultural Weekend Stay in Miami Beach Before November 30, Text "Plugged In" to 91011 to Enter The goal of the campaign is to introduce Miami Beach's cultural arts scene to new audiences and double the number of subscribers to the Cultural Arts Calendar weekly email.    Current subscribers* are automatically entered into the drawing.    For information on prizes and *restrictions, visit www.mbculture.com.

Free Pediatric Mobile Clinic By Appointment University of Miami Pediatric Mobile Clinic & the City of Miami Beach FREE health care services to youth with no access or limited access to health care / medical insurance. October 25, November 8 & 22, and December 13. More info: www.miamibeachfl.gov, click on the Education tab. To make an appointment, please call 305.243.6407.

Need Help with Your Home Improvement? Building Department Opens a Miami Beach Homeowners' Desk   If you are a Miami Beach homeowner, you get special assistance with your building permits.    Learn more >

It's Hurricane Season! Plan, Prepare and Register    Miami Beach residents are reminded that Miami Beach is an evacuation zone and there are important preparations and procedures before and after a hurricane that you need to know. Hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30.    New Flood Relief Parking Program If your address has been identified as one that is located within a potential flood area, you qualify for temporary parking accommodation voucher during a flood activation. Notices sent to those affected areas. Click here for more info.    More information about how to prepare for hurricane season, including early registrations such as condo managers' re-entry passes, special needs, and pet evacuation): visit http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/oem/

Public Invited to our Peace Pole Dedication Sunday, October 27, 3 p.m. at Miami Beach Botanical Garden Join the Community Relations Board for this ceremony and planting of peace meditiation tree.

Caring for Animals Keep Public Areas Clean & Follow the Code Animal Resource Officer Know of crimes against animals or other unlawful issues with animals in your neighborhood? Contact the Police Department's new animal resource officer, Mariana Jomarron at 305.673.7000, ext 3705. Spay & Neuter / Need Volunteers The Meow Mobile comes to Miami Beach twice a month to spay and neuter community cats at North Shore Open Space Park. This program is made possible by a grant from PetSmart Charities, Inc. Upcoming date: October 26, November 9 & 23, and December 7 & 28. For an appointment, 305.233.9958 or meowmobile@thecatnetwork.organd/or to volunteer: projectcatnsniphelp@gmail.com. Feed Them, Don't Litter Be aware of littering laws. If you are feeding stray animals, food cannot be placed directly on the ground including plants or leaves and sand dunes. Also when using plates, cans or other containers, these objects must be removed immediately. Do not trespass in sand dunes. Report Contact Code Compliance at 305.673.7555 if you see any dogs off leash; any dogs owners failing to clean after the animal; littering; or any trespassing in sand dunes.

Miami Beach Gets Tough on Bullying, It's No Place for Hate ADL Designates Miami Beach a Community of Respect Bullying is the most common form of violence young people in this country experience. In an effort to create a safe, peaceful and respectful community for all, the City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and Miami-Dade Public School (M-DCPS), launch a Community of Respect & No Place for Hate (anti-bullying) initiative.

Recycle, It's Easy & It's the Law  www.miamibeachfl.gov/recycle    All residential buildings and businesses must have recycling programs. It is required by City Code. Contact your waste hauler or other recycling company to initiate a recycling program for your building or business.   Single-bin Recycling: Residents living in multi-family buildings that do not currently offer recycling can take their recyclable trash (no sorting necessary) to 75 ST + Dickens Ave (which also recycles electronics) and 210 Second Street.

Traffic Alert: Road Construction Projects Alton Road Improvements Contact for Alton Rd project info: Heather Leslie, 305.905.5876 or heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com   For real-time traffic reports, call 511 or go to www.fl511.com. Check out the city's online GIS Traffic report. Call 511 for up-to-the-minute traffic reports throughout South Florida. Also listen to MB Radio 1670AM for weekly updates in Miami Beach. Miami Beach Weekly Radio Traffic Reports > Miami Beach Traffic Map > Construction Alerts > Subscribe to Receive Traffic Advisory via E-mail > Also, subscribe to weekly Traffic Advisories via email. Click update profile on the bottom of this email and then add yourself to the list. Construction information & updates>

Julia Tuttle Causeway  & Alton Road FDOT Work Bike & Pedestrian Lanes and Ramp Work Began August 26 August 26 through Fall 2013 One lane may be closed daily from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. eastbound or westbound on the Julia Tuttle for bike and pedestrian project. Ramp work on Alton Road and Biscayne Bay exits will occur at night. Construction Public Information Specialist Heather Leslie: 305.905.5876 | Heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com    More info >

Alton Road & Collins Avenue Construction: Detour Up Ahead Northbound at 17 Street will be Detoured to Meridian Avenue for Several Months Bookmark the FDOT Alton Rd project page: http://www.fdotmiamidade.com/current-projects/north-miami-dade/sr-907alton-rd-from-5-st-to-michigan-ave-1.html    More information on both projects: 305.905.5876 or Heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com

Stop Government Corruption  Report Suspected Wrongdoing to FBI Your cooperation is needed to root out corruption. If you suspect any wrongdoing of a government employee, please report it anonymously to the FBI hotline at 305.944.9101.

SoundScape Cinema Series  Fall 2013 Movie Schedule   The popular free outdoor movie series will run every Wednesday night through December. Other movies include "Hello Dolly" and "Man of Steel."  Cinema Series Schedule: www.mbculture.com

No Text is Worth Dying for. #PutItDown Don't Text and Drive.

MIAMI BEACH EVENTS

SHOWING TONIGHT Soundscape Cinema Series FREE at Soundscape Park Les Miserables (2012) Wednesday, October 16, 2013| 8:00pm             Sign up, and you'll automatically be entered for your chance to get PLUGGED IN to: a Deluxe Suite at the Sagamore, "The Art Hotel" tickets to Nicole Henry live in concert at the Colony Theatre  movie tickets at the newly renovated and intimate Miami Beach Cinematheque admission to the Bass Museum of Art, Wolfsonian-FIU, Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU    exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Frank Gehry's most recent architectural masterpiece, the New World Symphony concert tickets to New World Symphony's Tristan and Isolde: An Orchestral Adventure delicious food and drink at some of Miami Beach's finest establishments  and perhaps most coveted of all, free parking! Enter by 11:59 p.m. November 30, 2013. Must be 21 or over to enter. One entry per person        Click here for more info      ECOMB'S Second Annual Environmental Miami & the Beaches Film Festival October 16-20, 2013 The Colony Theater New World Center/Exostage @ Soundscape Miami Beach Cinematheque ECOMB, an environmental not-for-profit organization founded in 1994, is dedicated to the promotion an environmental sustainability and the preservation of our community's ecology. This will be a five-day event and will once again bring the most cutting edge environmental films and documentaries to a wide audience at various signature venues in Miami Beach. Click here for more info

Miami Beach Convention Center 4Life International Convention October 16-19, 2013 Click here for more info XXV The Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach October 16-19 For schedule and to RSVP please see below Click here for more info Austin Mahone The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Thursday, October 17 7:30 pm Click here for more info Hispanic Heritage Art Expo FREE Friday, September 27- October 31| 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Miami Beach City Hall Gallery    Click here for more info The Colony Theater 3rd Annual Miami & The Beaches                    Environmental Film Festival Wednesday, October 16| 6:45 pm    The Vampire Circus October 17-20| 8:30 pm    Click here for more info South Beach Seafood Festival 9th & Ocean, Lummus Park Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 7p.m.    Seafood and Entertainment festival featuring restaurants around Miami and Miami Beach as well as entertainment, demonstrations, and additional festival fun.    Click here for more info Stage Door Theater at The Byron Carlyle Theatre MOON OVER BUFFALO - Oct 11th, 2013 - Nov 3rd, 2013 "Moon Over Buffalo" is the laugh out loud comedy about a down-on-their luck theatrical family led by a drunken womanizer who is married to a wacky fading beauty. This madcap farce got the New York Times to rave, "The Funniest Show in Town! The audience is literally rolling in the aisles."The New York Post called it "Hilarious". "Wildly Funny!" ABC News. Click here for more info   Fridays at the Wolf*  Fridays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave    FREE gallery admission with the support of The Miami Herald. Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. with innovative programming at 7:00 p.m. Click here for more info FREE Gallery Admission to: The Wolfsonian 1001 Washington Avenue  Passes to go out and enjoy a FREE gallery admission for one adult each are available now in our office location provided below. City of Miami Beach Tourism and Cultural Development Office 1755 Meridian Avenue, Suite 500 Miami Beach, FL 33139    Please reply to this email if you are interested!   For additional listing of cultural events going on in Miami Beach this season visit: www.mbculture.com Coming Soon   Soundscape Cinema Series FREE at Soundscape Park Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) Wednesday, October 23, 2013| 8:00pm     Click here for more info      Food Truck & Music Festival FREE Wednesday, October 30, 2013| 5:00pm Miami Beach's North Shore Park Band Shell & Ocean Terrace will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the typical characteristic Latin flavor of the North Beach area welcoming the Miami Beach Food Truck and Music Fest. Click here for more info Christian Castro The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Friday, October 25 8:00 pm Click here for more info DRACO ROSA - TOUR VIDA The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Saturday, October 26 8:00 pm Click here for more info  Ongoing Events & Attractions Lincoln Road Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Market Every other Sunday, Free 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Click for more>  Lincoln Road Farmers' Market Every Sunday, Free 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Click for more>  Normandy Village Marketplace 7802 Rue Vendome, at the Normandy Isle Fountain  Every Saturday, Free 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Click for more> The Market at St. John's on the Lake 4760 Pinetree Drive, Miami Beach, 33140 Every Thursday(Seasonal), Free 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Jewish Museum of Florida 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 33139, Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Mondays For information: 305-672-5044  For Current Exhibitions and more info Click for more> World Erotic Art Museum  For Current Exhibitions Click for more>  Wolfsonian-FIU For Current Exhibitions Click for more>  Bass Museum  For Current Exhibitions Click for more>  The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theater For Calendar of Events Click for more>   Colony Theater For Calendar of Events Click for more>   Byron Carlyle Theater For Calendar of Events Click for more>