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Good morning, Palmetto Bay. Once again, this week's issue of "Your Village at Work" is dedicated to news and positive things going on in our community.
Here's something to smile about: We always love celebrating Earth Week in Palmetto Bay, and this year, we're
still
loving it! Our a amazing Parks & Recreation Department has coordinated an entire week of fun stay-at-home activities that help children learn responsible environmental stewardship. Capping off Earth week, it's time to get out of the house and into your car for our annual free shade tree giveaway. Yes, it WILL take place this year at Ludovici Park!
One week from today, 4/25, from 9-11 am, we will be holding a
drive-thru shade tree pick up
. In order to reduce contact at point of pick-up, all interested residents must preregister.
You may do so by clicking here
,
or scroll down where all Earth Day/Earth Week activities are noted. Palmetto Bay residents only, and please wear your masks.
While you're picking up your shade tree, let's have some fun and let the "drive-thru" double as a congratulatory parade for this year's Earth Day Art Contest winner, Sophia Pichirilo, and the Mayor's Environmentalist of the Year, Mr. Henry Clifford. They both will be there at 10:30 am. Be sure to honk and wave to them both. Please see all Earth Week activities listed in detail below.
Please continue to read our daily Coronavirus COVID-19 updates for the latest orders, closures and other important information. Thank you.
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Sunshine Meeting Between Vice Mayor John DuBois and Councilmember Marsha Matson
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Date:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Time:
6:00 pm
T
opic:
Discussion of the Franjo Road Project
How to Access:
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Dial into the conference call by calling:
1-904-900-2303
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Enter the meeting access code when prompted to do so:
621-713-069
Public Comments
: the general public is welcomed to participate and provide public comments during the meeting when public comments are open by the participating Councilmembers. Please note that this conference call will be recorded for public records purposes.
Regarding Public Conference Calls
: An
Executive Order
issued by Governor DeSantis allows for public meetings by local governments to be held
via telephonic conferencing in an effort to limit public exposure to Covid-19.
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Driver's License Extensions:
Pursuant to Florida Executive Order 20-52, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has extended the effective period of all driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, and identification cards which expire between March 16, 2020, and April 30, 2020.
Under this Order, driver’s licenses and identification cards which expired between March 16, 2020, and April 15, 2020, have been extended 60 days from their expiration date. Driver’s licenses and identification cards which expire between April 16, 2020, and April 30, 2020, have been extended 30 days from their expiration date. Commercial driver’s licenses and commercial driver instructional permits with expiration dates on or after March 16, 2020, have been extended until June 30, 2020.
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CENSUS 2020:
Have you already filled yours out? If so, you are the reason Palmetto Bay is being recognized as having one of the highest response rates in Miami-Dade County, at close to 60 percent. Haven't done yours yet? There's still time, so while you're at home, please take just a few moments to complete by mail, phone or online. Remember to count everyone who resides in your home. Let's get an accurate read so we receive the dollars and representation we are entitled to. Thank you!
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Cycling Map:
Our own bicycling enthusiast, Palmetto Bay resident Mr. Eric Tullberg took the time to assemble a map for fellow riders that points out nearby bike paths and shared pathways. With our temperate weather, why not get outside and go for a bike ride? As long as we all remember to keep our social distancing guidelines in mind, it's a great way to get some fresh air! Click on the map to take a look. Thanks again, Mr. Tullberg!
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Jeopardy Contestant Extraordinaire:
Wow! Did ya catch Wednesday night's Jeopardy College Championship? Palmetto Bay's own 19-year old Nathaniel Miller, who made it into the Semi-finals did our Village proud! Earlier this week, we interviewed the Yale University sophomore, and he gave us an insider's look behind-the-scenes.
Click here to read the Q and A's.
Click here to view the video interview c
onducted with Jeopardy staff (this link will take you to a Facebook page) . Congrats once again, Nathaniel.
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Earth Day is April 22nd.
Let's Celebrate.
A winner is named for our Student Earth Day Art Contest
Mayor's Environmentalist of the Year is Named
Free Shade Tree Giveaway and Congratulatory Parade
Rec-at Home Activities for the Week
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The winner of this year's "Earth Day Art Contest" is Sophia Pichirilo, a sixth grader at Southwood Middle School. Way to go, Sophia!
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Congratulations to Henry Clifford of Palmetto Bay who has been named this year's recipient of the Mayor's Environmentalist of the Year! Mr. Clifford is the Chair of our Tree Advisory Board, and knows more about horticulture than you can shake a tree limb at! We are so grateful that Mr. Clifford dedicates his wealth of talent to help ensure our Village procures sustainable, lush trees that enhance our aesthetic landscape and, more importantly, provide essential balance to our environment. A well deserved honor!
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Tap on the above flyer which will take you to a "clickable" version where you can access all links to next week's Earth Day activities, or see links below.
Remember, contest entries must be posted by April 26th at 5 pm. Have fun and get busy. Here are details:
Join us for a week filled with fun #PBRecathome Earth Day activities.
Take the opportunity this week to connect with nature and participate in the following activities:
1. Watch an earth-themed movie (indoors or outdoors) with your family.
2. Plant a seed, tree or make a small garden. You don't need a yard for this...you can even plant them inside your home using containers and place them on a window with sunlight access. Check out the link below for gardening ideas.
3. Wake up early and bring out your binoculars and cameras.You just may be lucky to capture a beautiful Florida bird right in your backyard or even around your neighborhood. Post your pic on instagram with hashtag #pbrecathome.
4. Connect with Nature and take a Baptist Zoom Exercise class outdoors. Click link below to access the classes.
5. Free Shade Tree Giveaway at Ludovici Park. On Saturday, 4/25, pick up your free shade tree from 9 am - 11 am. You must be a Palmetto Bay resident, and to help avoid contact at point of pick-up, you must preregister (see link below). At 10:30, let's form a congratulatory car parade through the park for our Earth Week Art Contest winner, Sophia Pichirilo, and the recipient of this year's Mayor's Environmentalist of the year, Mr. Henry Clifford. Please wear a mask. Click below to sign up for your shade tree:
It’s Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd-Happy Earth Day!
Today marks the 50th Year Anniversary celebrating Earth Day so, let’s make it a BIG deal in our Palmetto Bay community!
1. Take part in keeping “Palmetto Bay Beautiful”. As you go out for your early morning or late afternoon walk in your neighborhood, pick up litter around your street. Make sure you wear gloves and follow CDC guidelines with social distancing. VERY IMPORTANT:
PLEASE DO NOT CONGREGATE IN GROUPS FOR THIS ACTIVITY. Don't forget to snap your photos with all the trash you picked up.
2. Join us with our friends from Nature Postings on Earth Day starting at 7pm for a LIVE Zoom session to learn about Earth Day and you just may get the chance to see some cool animals! This session is open to the public. Click below to access the Zoom session.
3. Want to see some more cool animals and learn more about them? Join Nature Postings’ YouTube Channel and view their FUN FACT Friday videos. Click below to access the YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HlVXwrM9eXwE4zZVnIIhQ
. A new video will be posted for viewing on Friday, April 24th
Don’t forget to share your videos/photos participating in the activities above using your Instagram. Deadline: Upload pictures/videos to Instagram using #PBRecathome by Sunday, April 26th 5 PM. The most “likes” for each activity wins a
#PBRecathome
Earth Day commemorative medal.
All activities above are for Palmetto Bay residents only, EXCEPT the Earth Day LIVE Zoom Session with Nature Postings which is open to the public.
If you have any questions regarding these activities, please email events@palmettobay-fl.gov.
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