LTC 269-2009 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festivities at North Shore Park
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TO: r att' Herrera Bower and Me ers of the City Commission
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FROM: J rge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 12, 2009
SUBJECT: 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festivities at North Shore Park
You are cordially invited to attend the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department's
fourth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. This event will be held at North Shore Park and Youth
Center on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. The festival will focus on the
celebration, achievements and contributions of Hispanics from past to present. In addition to the
educational experience, children, adults and seniors will be able to enjoy a variety of activities,
such as Empanada contest, children's dance performances, music, rides and our annual awards
ceremony.
The City of Miami Beach's Hispanic Affairs Committee will be honoring the following individuals
in various categories for their support and contributions throughout the year: Pedro Martinez
(Social Services Category); Ines Flax (Business Category); Howard Kaufman (Education
Category); Gabriel J. Paez (Public Safety Category); and Armando Hernandez (General
Category).
Children from the City of Miami Beach's after school programs from North Shore Park, Scott
Rakow Youth Center, Flamingo and Muss Park will present a variety of dance performances to
music sung by popular Hispanic artists and groups. In addition to the entertainment, there will be
a variety of authentic Latin dishes to enjoy along with the Latin music!
Should you have additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
JMG/HMF/KS/JM/jh
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c: Hilda M. Fernandez, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
MIAMIBEACH Parks & Recreation Department
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North Shore Park & Youth Center - 501 72~d Street
Friday, October 16, 2009 / 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Traditional Latin Food • Music • Performances
• Skits • Empanada Contest • Annual Awards Ceremony
Carnival ride tickets and concessions sold.
For more information, please call 305-861-3616.
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