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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 287-2009 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: October 22, 2009
SUBJECT: Recreation News and Upcoming Events
Hispanic Hertage Festival -The North Shore Park and Youth Center hosted its 4`" Annual
Hispanic Heritage Festival on Friday, October 16'". Approximately 1,400 residents celebrated the
festivities and enjoyed a variety of activities, such as children's performances, rides and the annual
awards ceremony.
Fall Athletic Programs -The Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce another
successful Athletic Program registration. Approximately 400 participants are currently enrolled in
various athletic leagues, to include Intramural Soccer, Boys Traveling Soccer, Traveling Baseball
and Intramural Flag Football.
COMING UP...
Movie in the Park -Normandy Isle Park and Pool will be hosting our "Movie in the Park" on Friday,
October 23r° from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. You and your family and friends are invited to sit back, relax
and enjoy a free film on our 15' x 20' inflatable big screen on the park lawn. The movie that will be
showing is "Coraline" (rated PG). Food will be available for purchase and free popcorn will be given
to those who attend (while supplies last).
Fall Youth Duathlon - Parks ~ Recreation is once again challenging runners & swimmers. Children
17 and underwill be com~eting in the "Fall Youth Duathlon".The event will be held at Flamingo Park
on Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 a.m. The course is comprised of a half-mile track run, a 300-yard
pool swim and followed by another half-mile track run.
Seniors' Halloween Party -The City of Miami Beach, in conjunction with the Opium Group, will be
hosting a "Halloween Party" for seniors on Thursday, October 29, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Mansion, 1235 Washington Avenue. Seniors will enjoy an evening of food, fun and a live Latin band.
Halloween Safe Night of Fright -Children and adults of all ages are welcomed to join the fun as
the Parks and Recreation Department presents its Annual Halloween - "Safe Night of Fright" being
held on Saturday, October 31$` from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the North Shore Bandshell. The free
event will allow ghouls and goblins to enjoy a safe night of trick-or-treating, entertainment,
refreshments and much more. Come join us for what is sure to be a "Spooktacular" event!
Should you have additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730
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c: Hilda M. Fernandez, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
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Satutrdcty, octoher. 31 2009
6 p.m. - 8 p.n~.
Ghouls and Goblins of all ages are
invited to a safe night of "Trick or Treating",
games, music and more!
Free Admission. Call 305-861-361 b
M'AMIBEACH Parks & Recreation Department
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Normandy Isle Park 8~ Pool - 7030 Trouville Esplanade
Friday, October 23, 2009 / 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Free Admission! Food available for purchase.
No outside food or beverage permitted. No pets allowed.
For more information, please call 305-993-2021.
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