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FEBRUARY 15, 2020
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Presidents Day - Monday, February 17th: Village offices and services will be closed, including IBUS Metrorail Shuttle service. All Miami-Dade County public schools are closed to students and teachers. Village parks will be open during regularly scheduled hours.
Corona Virus Update - Miami Dade County School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has issued a guide regarding the known signs and symptoms for corona virus. He urges parents to remind students of proper hygiene to avoid flu-like illnesses.
County Takes First Steps Toward Left-turn Arrows for Busy Intersection at Howard Drive Elementary School
Traffic engineers with Miami-Dade County have determined that left-turn arrows added to existing traffic signals are warranted at the intersection of SW 136th Street and SW 77th Avenue. In a letter to County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava's office, officials with the County's Department of Transportation and Public Works said that recently conducted traffic studies, which measured turning movements, delays of traffic and accidents at that intersection warrant the installation of left-turn arrows for all directions. The next steps include funding acquisition and design, according to DTPW officials.
South Dade Mayors from Pinecrest to Homestead, including Mayor Cunningham joined Miami Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and other county staff this week to discuss the South Dade Traffic Study.
1 4th Annual Best Practices Conference: Mayor Cunningham has been selected as a panelist to appear at the American Society for Public Administration's Best Practices Conference to be held at the Miramar Cultural Center on Friday, February 28th. The Mayor will be participating in a session entitled, "Innovative Strategies and Lessons Learned Through Leadership."
Palmetto Bay Student to Appear in Jeopardy's "College Challenge": Village resident Nathaniel Miller will be representing Yale during the upcoming "College Challenge" on Jeopardy scheduled to air April 6th-17th. Now a sophomore, Nathaniel attended Coral Reef High School's International Baccalaureate program.
Freebee: You've seen 'em all over town, why not hop aboard a Freebee this weekend? Yup, we run 'em on Saturdays, too.
Simply download "Ride Freebee" in your app store, and have Freebee pick you up and deliver you to any point in the Village. You can also call 305-397-5002. Here's the schedule:
Monday - Friday: 6:30 am-10 am and 3 pm-7 pm
Saturday: 1 pm-10 pm
Sunday: Closed
EVENTS
TONIGHT: ArtSouth and Palmetto Bay present our monthly exhibit at Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay. This month, our featured artist is Palmetto Bay resident Helen Sandow. Come and enjoy her beautiful watercolors, "The Best of Nature." Tonight, February 15th at 6:30 pm. 900 SW 97th Ave.
Open Mic Night and Indie Flicks: Got something to sing, say or voice? February 21st at 7:30 pm, the Village teams with the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, to let your inner performer shine. On the same date SMDCAC presents the indie flick, "Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts." Performers need to register by February 20th. Access the online form here.
Discounted Tickets: Catapult is the creative dance and movement act that had "America's Got Talent" judges raving. Through a special arrangement with the South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center, discounted tickets are available for Palmetto Bay residents. Sunday, February 23rd at 4pm.
Kick CF With Bryan McKinnie & Friends: Come and join the fun on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Pal metto Bay Park for a celebrity kickball tournament to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Youth, family, adult and corporate teams welcome. For more information, contact Jerry@CureCFMiami.org, 786-255-0363.
COMING IN MARCH
Many Big Village Events Ahead in Early March: Samantha's Purpose 2K - Run, Walk and Stroll, the 18th Annual Anniversary Picnic, and Bike 305's Bike-to-Work Day. Click on any flyer to read details. Come on! Join us.
SAVE THE DATES
Samantha's Purpose, Run, Walk & Stroll - Sunday, March 1st, 10 am Coral Reef Park
Yoga by the Bay - March 1st and 2nd, 9:30 Thalatta Estate
Senior Game Day - March 5th, 11 am Perrine Community House
Bike 305, Bike to Work Day - March 6th, 6:45 am Village Hall
Annual Picnic Celebration - March 7th, 11 am Coral Reef Park
Relay for Life of South Dade - March 14th, 2 pm Coral Reef Park
Fast Pitch Softball Invitational - March 19th-21st, Palmetto Bay Park
ArtSouth/Palmetto Bay Art Exhibit - March 21st, 6:30 pm Perrine Community House
Stand-up Paddle Boarding - March 28th, 9:30 am and 11:30 am Coral Reef Park
CALENDAR
NEXT WEEK
  • 8:30 am Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park
  • Presidents Day, Village Hall Closed. There will be no IBUS to Metrorail Service.
  • 10:45 am Senior Programming: Tai Chi Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay
COMING SOON
  • 8:30 am Farmer's Market Coral Reef Park
  • 4 pm "Catapult" South Dade Cultural Arts Center
NEXT MONTH
  • 8:30 Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park
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