City of Miami Beach Storm Water Drainage Upgrade February 10, 2017

Construction Update What's New: On Monday, February 13, 2017, the west side of the intersection of Washington Avenue and 17 Street will be continuously closed for approximately ten (10) days. All traffic will be detoured throughout the area to use 16 Street (See map below). This work is part of the Public Works Department storm water drainage upgrades along Washington Avenue from 17 Street to 18 Street and on 17 Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Washington Avenue. Click here to download the project advisory. Text "Lanzo17" to 555888 for more info on the 17th street project.

This Weeks News! | Black History Kick-Off

About      Advisory Boards     Goodwill Ambassadors     Kids Aspire     Volunteer     Calendar     Contact Us        Dr. Cornel West: "The Crisis In Black Education" Dr. Cornel West spoke to a group of students at North Miami High School for "The Crisis in Black Education" event, themed after the National Black History Month theme.      Photography By: Adrian Freeman  Question of the Week: Do you believe there is disparity between wages and housing in Miami-Dade County? YES | NO   State Weekly Reports Jan. 30 - Feb. 3   The House Careers & Competition Subcommittee filed PCB CCS 17-01 Wednesday which would dispatch Florida's tourism and economic development agencies. Less than 36 hours after Gov. Rick Scott chastised legislators for threatening to pull back funding for Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida, the House leadership has rolled out the bill that would kill both agencies. Read More>>> Social Inequality Graph Results Thank you for taking out time to participate in our survey. Click here to review results! No More Excuses - Start Writing Now Do you yearn to write and know you have much to say, but somehow never get to it? This four-session workshop for aspiring and beginning writers will help you get started and keep at it. Bring writing tools of your choice - paper, notebook, pen, pencil, iPad, laptop or even a stone tablet! This workshop is led by editor and writing coach Noelle Stern, PhD, a widely published author of fiction, essays, columns, and writing how-to help. Thursdays, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.   Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch The Office of Community Advocacy Advisory Board Meetings  *All Advisory Board Meetings Are Open To The Public.   Asian American Advisory Board Program Director: Mr. Joshua Ho Chairperson: Mr. Mehmet Ulutas   Next Advisory Board Meeting    Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 6 PM Location: 111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL  10th floor   The Chinese New Year Festival   Enjoy exotic food, festive music,  & mind-boggling entertainment as we celebrate the Chinese New Year  | Sunday, February 19, 2017 |  | 11 am - 6 pm | Read More>>  Black Affairs Advisory Board Program Board: Ms. Retha Boone-Fye Chairperson: Mr. Stephen Johnson Next Advisory Board Meeting:March 1, 2017 at 10 AM  Location: 111 NW 1st Street  18-1 Conference Room "This Week's Black History Month Highlight is Thelma Gibson, A Miami Native African-American Woman born in the 1920's." Read more>>> This Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 Triumphant Spirits: A photographic Illumination of African American Men     Join us as the Black Affairs Advisory Board kicks off Black History Month with the unveiling of the "Triumphant Spirits" exhibit curated by MUCE and the photographer artistry of Adrian Freeman.  | Stephen P. Clark Government Center |111 NW 1st Street Miami, Fl 33128 | | 11:30 AM | For More Info>>>  Commission For Women  Program Director: Ms. Laura C. Morilla Chairperson: Ms. Marie Woodson Next Advisory Board Meeting Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 5:30 PM Location: 111 NW 1st Street Miami, Florida 33128 6th Floor Conference Room      20th Annual In The Company of  Women Award Ceremony   | Celebrate International Women's Day |  | Mar. 8, 2017 | Coral Gables Country Club |  | Read More | #12amazingwomen |    Buy Tickets Now!   Community Relations Board Program Board: Ms. Shirley Plantin Chairperson: Mr. Edward Shohat Next Advisory Board Meeting Next Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 2pm Location: Masjid Miami Gardens 4305 NW 183rd Street Miami, Fl 33055  In Partnership with COSMOS Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Program Director: Ms. Natalie Milian Chairperson: Ms. Abbie B. Cuellar Next Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6 PM Location: The Survivor's Pathway Office  1801 Coral Way, Suite 200 Military Affairs Board Program Board: Mr. Gustavo Cruz Chairperson: The Honorable Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz Next Board Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM Location: TBA Gables Chili Fest 2017 Enjoy Live Music, Great Food, & Festive Fun!  A Chili Cook Off & Music Festival | 11 AM - 6 PM | Feb. 12, 2017 | | Coral Gables, Florida |   Brought to You By: Knights of Columbus Sponsored By:  Military Affairs Board & United Way Independent Review Panel Working Group  Chairperson: Mr. Ruban Roberts Next Advisory Board Meeting   TBA Location: 111 NW 1st Street Miami, Florida 33128   Community Advocacy Services Every Third Tuesday FedAssist - Representatives from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be available to answer questions and general information to the public on a walk-in basis. Resource materials to help you study for the citizenship test will also be available.   Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) - will be providing services for low-income veteran families: Short Term Case Management, Rental Assistance, Utility Deposit/Rental Assistance, Security Deposit Assistance, Patriot Pass Assistance, Emergency Supplies, and Childcare Assistance.    DCF/ACCESS -  The Department of Children and Families (DCF) will be offering their ACCESS program - which provides the following services: Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Refugee Assistance Every Third Thursday MDX-SunPa

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