There is a Vigil for Bella in Peacock Park starting at 6:30 pm, tonight, May 30.
Please wear red, bring a candle.
Bella passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Vigil for Bella
There is a Vigil for Bella in Peacock Park starting at 6:30 pm, tonight, May 30.
Please wear red, bring a candle.
Bella passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
Friday is Nametag Day
Did you see this event that's happening in New York tomorrow, May 31. It's "Nametag Day."
People that feel like it will walk around the city wearing name tags, this sort of reminds me of that Seinfeld episode which didn't turn out too well for Jerry. You know, where all of Jerry's neighbors put their photos up in the lobby with names attached? It got a little too friendly for Jerry.
Nametag Day is an idea we can use here. While many of us know each other in Coconut Grove, many don't. To tell you the truth, I never wear a name tag at events because I want to remain anonymous (something to be said for anonymous commenters?). So maybe it's not a great idea.
Nametag Day is sort of like a Tweet-up. And I remember in the early days of AOL, there were meetups where people would wear their AOL handles on nametags and meet at parties or bars or something like that.
Wish I was in New York to see how it goes, and maybe here, I guess if you feel like it, you can wear a name tag in the Grove or anywhere in Miami tomorrow. If you do, send us a picture, let us know how it went!
People that feel like it will walk around the city wearing name tags, this sort of reminds me of that Seinfeld episode which didn't turn out too well for Jerry. You know, where all of Jerry's neighbors put their photos up in the lobby with names attached? It got a little too friendly for Jerry.
Nametag Day is an idea we can use here. While many of us know each other in Coconut Grove, many don't. To tell you the truth, I never wear a name tag at events because I want to remain anonymous (something to be said for anonymous commenters?). So maybe it's not a great idea.
Nametag Day is sort of like a Tweet-up. And I remember in the early days of AOL, there were meetups where people would wear their AOL handles on nametags and meet at parties or bars or something like that.
Wish I was in New York to see how it goes, and maybe here, I guess if you feel like it, you can wear a name tag in the Grove or anywhere in Miami tomorrow. If you do, send us a picture, let us know how it went!
Annual Royal Poinciana Fiesta
Saturday, June 1 - 8:30 am - Tree planting
Meet at 24th Avenue on the west side of US 1 in Coconut Grove. Park on the street on 27th Avenue. Bring hat, gloves, and a shovel if you have one. The group will plant additional flowering trees and shrubs along the Metrorail right-of-way. Volunteers must be 18 or over. Sponsored by Tropical Flowering Tree Society and TREEmendous Miami. For information, contact Steve Pearson at 305-259-8006.
Sunday, June 2 - Gate opens at 11:30 am
Bring a picnic lunch and explore the Kampong, former home of David Fairchild, located at 4013 Douglas Road, Coconut Grove.
On Sunday, June 2, The Kampong will be open from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm as part of the Poinciana Fiesta activities.
Special admission at The Kampong for that day: $8 Adults and $5 Children
Kampong Fellows and Contributor Members are free
You may purchase tickets online at http://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong-tours.php
Or by calling our office at 305.442.7169.
1:00 pm
Boarding for a narrated, air-conditioned bus tour of the area’s most dazzling royal poincianas and other exceptional trees. Reservations are required - limited seating! For reservations call Carol Vannoorbeeck at 305-258-1086. The fee is $25 per person.
Tours will be narrated by Larry Schokman, Director Emeritus of the Kampong; and Steve Pearson, Director of the Gifford Arboretum at UM. Both men are founders and former presidents of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society. Refreshments will be served after the tour at the Kampong.
Monday, June 3 - 6:30 pm
Reception in the garden house at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. Use the south entrance.
7:00 pm
First of two tram tours of the Garden. Inside, enjoy the jazz music of Joe Donato, and take the opportunity to purchase works from talented artists. The 76th Poinciana Queen and her Court will be announced and presented with scholarship funds. Learn the winner of the Larry Schokman book award, presented to a community member exemplifying the Tropical Flowering Tree Society’s goal to “Color the Horizon.” Join in for wine and cheese, the famous royal poinciana punch, and cake.
Admission to this evening event is free for TFTS members. A $5.00 fee will be charged to non-members.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Fishing for a Cause
The Monica Burguera Foundation is holding their 4th annual Fishing For a Cause on Saturday, June 15.
Shake-A-Leg, here in Coconut Grove, is the venue.
Fishing, weighing and awards and ceremony will all take place on the one day.
Besides getting a day of fishing and family fun, guests will support The Monica Burguera Foundation, a great local cause that works hard to educate our community of water-lovers on how to stay safe while navigating our beautiful waterways.
Registration for per boat is $300 ($250 before May 31), extra anglers on boat $50.00.
Registration fee includes: Captains Reception, Boat goodie bag, Tournament t-shirt, Sea Tow membership for boat registered, Day of fun for your family and friends, Post Tournament Cocktail Party, Award Ceremony and Supporting Boating Safety.
Individuals that don’t want to fish but want to support and attend $20.00.
To register and get more information, please contact Mari Novo at mm@monicaburguerafoundation.org or 305-398-4609.
Shake-A-Leg, here in Coconut Grove, is the venue.
Fishing, weighing and awards and ceremony will all take place on the one day.
Besides getting a day of fishing and family fun, guests will support The Monica Burguera Foundation, a great local cause that works hard to educate our community of water-lovers on how to stay safe while navigating our beautiful waterways.
Registration for per boat is $300 ($250 before May 31), extra anglers on boat $50.00.
Registration fee includes: Captains Reception, Boat goodie bag, Tournament t-shirt, Sea Tow membership for boat registered, Day of fun for your family and friends, Post Tournament Cocktail Party, Award Ceremony and Supporting Boating Safety.
Individuals that don’t want to fish but want to support and attend $20.00.
To register and get more information, please contact Mari Novo at mm@monicaburguerafoundation.org or 305-398-4609.
Gran Fondo coming back to Miami in November
More than a thousand participants are expected to participate in the California event, which will offer a fairly urban experience and a great opportunity to ride the distance, while experiencing the full flavor of a Giro d'Italia event.
“The Giro has a significant role in the sport, culture and social life of Italy,” said Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles Giuseppe Perrone. “It tells about our tradition and more than a century of history of our Country. The concept of making this experience available to an international audience, represents a great way to promote Italy. Pasadena, featuring tens of miles of bike routes, is definitely a perfect location to stage a cycling event, which is enjoying a growing success on the West Coast of the U.S.”
The East Coasts is getting ready as well for the second edition of the Gran Fondo Giro d’Italia Miami-Coral Gables, to be held on November 10. Registration for this event just opened and riders are pouring from all over the United States, Europe and South America. After the successful edition of 2012, the exotic appeal of the Magic City is expected to attract this year more than 2,000 cyclists, completing a rich season sweeping from Coast to Coast.
To register and to get lodging information click here.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
66 finalists named in Miami Knight Arts Challenge
The Bakehouse Art Complex is one of the finalists for the 2013 Knight Arts Challenge. One of 66 finalists, their project proposal is to strengthen their facility by updating the Bakehouse's workshops and adding a foundry for casting metals.
The current shared workshop areas include a print making workshop, clay/kiln room, darkroom, woodworking and welding areas. The number of workshop areas and their sheer size make the Bakehouse unique among South Florida art studio spaces. BAC Resident Artists are free to work in these spaces 24/7 and Associate Artists have access during business hours.
Their proposal will allow BAC to upgrade and repair equipment, install safety equipment/ call boxes, and offer public education programs taught by our Resident Artists specializing in the specific workshop area. Additionally, BAC has the opportunity to add a metal foundry for artists who work in various casting media including bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, and resin. This will be the only foundry open to the public, and one of the only foundry facilities in Miami-Dade County.
Another finalist is the Stiltsville Trust which would offer a place for artists-in-residence to work. The plan would be to shuttle artists back and forth to the seven Stiltsville houses out in Biscayne Bay, where they could create surrounded by the vast blue bay. Talk about artistic inspiration!
All finalists may be seen here.
The current shared workshop areas include a print making workshop, clay/kiln room, darkroom, woodworking and welding areas. The number of workshop areas and their sheer size make the Bakehouse unique among South Florida art studio spaces. BAC Resident Artists are free to work in these spaces 24/7 and Associate Artists have access during business hours.
Their proposal will allow BAC to upgrade and repair equipment, install safety equipment/ call boxes, and offer public education programs taught by our Resident Artists specializing in the specific workshop area. Additionally, BAC has the opportunity to add a metal foundry for artists who work in various casting media including bronze, stainless steel, aluminum, and resin. This will be the only foundry open to the public, and one of the only foundry facilities in Miami-Dade County.
Another finalist is the Stiltsville Trust which would offer a place for artists-in-residence to work. The plan would be to shuttle artists back and forth to the seven Stiltsville houses out in Biscayne Bay, where they could create surrounded by the vast blue bay. Talk about artistic inspiration!
All finalists may be seen here.
A case of "double dipping"
Mayor Tomas Regalado vetoed a "double dipping" incident last week at City Hall.
The City Commission voted 3-2 to allow four retired employees to come back to work for the City, which would of course allow them to receive a salary and also keep their City pension.
This sounds crazy when you think about it. At first glance I agree with the Mayor, especially since it was only available for four high paying jobs. But what's the difference if the people went elsewhere to work. While it is a case of double dipping, it's a legal case. Isn't it?
District Commissioner Marc Sarnoff proffered the bill and Commissioners Michelle Spence-Jones and Willy Gort voted in favor, Commissioners Francis Suarez and Frank Carollo voted against it.
From the Miami Herald report, "Some critics speculated the bill was crafted for a pair of outgoing senior assistant city attorneys who are set to retire at the same time as City Attorney Julie Bru at the end of September. Under the new law, if either Assistant City Attorney Maria Chiaro or Warren Bittner got Bru’s job, their yearly compensation would exceed $350,000."
The report went on to say, "Sarnoff denied the bill was crafted for any one individual. He said it was necessary because the city needs experienced personnel in the four positions at issue.Several residents and the city’s fire and police unions spoke out against the change."
I can understand that the city needs experienced personnel, but why not reach out for some fresh blood? But then again, if the four people got jobs in another municipality, how is that different? They did their time here and now they want to work again.
I am torn on this issue, I don't know what the answer is. Both sides make good points. While I usually agree with the police and fire unions, how many careers does a cop or fireman have? So many work 20 years then go on to other careers, isn't this similar to double dipping?
What do you think?
The City Commission voted 3-2 to allow four retired employees to come back to work for the City, which would of course allow them to receive a salary and also keep their City pension.
This sounds crazy when you think about it. At first glance I agree with the Mayor, especially since it was only available for four high paying jobs. But what's the difference if the people went elsewhere to work. While it is a case of double dipping, it's a legal case. Isn't it?
District Commissioner Marc Sarnoff proffered the bill and Commissioners Michelle Spence-Jones and Willy Gort voted in favor, Commissioners Francis Suarez and Frank Carollo voted against it.
From the Miami Herald report, "Some critics speculated the bill was crafted for a pair of outgoing senior assistant city attorneys who are set to retire at the same time as City Attorney Julie Bru at the end of September. Under the new law, if either Assistant City Attorney Maria Chiaro or Warren Bittner got Bru’s job, their yearly compensation would exceed $350,000."
The report went on to say, "Sarnoff denied the bill was crafted for any one individual. He said it was necessary because the city needs experienced personnel in the four positions at issue.Several residents and the city’s fire and police unions spoke out against the change."
I can understand that the city needs experienced personnel, but why not reach out for some fresh blood? But then again, if the four people got jobs in another municipality, how is that different? They did their time here and now they want to work again.
I am torn on this issue, I don't know what the answer is. Both sides make good points. While I usually agree with the police and fire unions, how many careers does a cop or fireman have? So many work 20 years then go on to other careers, isn't this similar to double dipping?
What do you think?
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