LTC 092-2018 Upcoming Parks and Recreation March 2018 EventsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF TI
NO. LTC # 092-2018
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and members of t
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 21, 2018
SUBJECT: Upcoming Parks and Recreation
LETTE'' TO COMMISSION
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Spring is the air and the Parks and Recreation
enjoy a month full of fun for the whole family.
arch 2018 Events
Department invites you to come out and
Event: Anti -Bullying Presentation
Date: March 1, 2018
Time: 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Shore Park Youth Center (501 72nd Street)
The City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Department has teamed up with our
MB Police Department to host an anti -bullying presentation at North Shore Park.
Staff from all Parks programming facilities will be part of this presentation so that
they can continue developing and learning effective methods on anti -bullying.
Event: Free Infant & Toddler Water Safety Program
Date: Begins March 6, 2018 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
Location: Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool (2700 Sheridan Ave)
The Free Infant & Toddler Water Safety class is offered to Miami Beach residents
ages 6 months - 5 years, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning March 6th through
May 31St. Swim diapers for all non -potty trained children is mandatory, adults are
required in the pool with child. For more information you may contact Gladys
Dixon 305-673-7000 ext 2531.
Event: Free March Challenge (Tennis Tournament)
Date: March 11, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Location: North Shore Park Tennis Center (501 72nd Street)
The City of Miami Beach and Miami Beach Tennis Academy invite you to a
Men's Singles and Open Doubles tournament at North Shore Park Tennis
Center. Men's Singles will consist of an 8 player draw level 4.0 and above on the
hard courts, the Open Doubles will be for players level 3.0 or below and 3.0 and
above. $20 refundable deposit required at the tennis office.
Event: Common Threads Cooking Program — Cooking Skills & World Cuisine
Date: Begins the Week of March 12, 2018 (10 -week sessions)
Time: 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
Locations: Mondays (Scott Rakow Youth Center — 2700 Sheridan Ave.) Fridays
(Normandy Isle Park — 7030 Trouville Esplanade)
Young chefs in grades 6 - 12 from our after school Teen Club program will learn
how to follow a recipe and prepare and cook ingredients.
Event: Art Galley Night
Date: March 14, 2018
Time: 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Location: T -Mobile Lincoln Road Store (738 Lincoln Road)
The City of Miami Beach in partnership with T -Mobile will host an Art Gallery
Night where our Parks and Recreation adult program participants will display
their artwork. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Event: The Big Serve Miami
Date: March 16, 2018
Time: 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
Location: Flamingo Tennis Center (1200 Meridian Ave.)
Miami Beach Tennis Management will be hosting The Big Serve event at the
Flamingo Park Tennis Center. Participants receive a t -shirt, a racket and a group
lesson with one of the Tennis Pros.
Event: 2nd Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival
Date: March 17, 2018
Time: 5:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Location: North Shore Band Shell (7275 Collins Ave)
The City of Miami Beach in partnership with The Rhythm Foundation will host the
2nd Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival. This music festival presents
young Miami Beach -based artists a special opportunity to perform live for a large
audience on a professional stage.
Get your rock on! Live performances, local musicians, pop-up skate park,
interactive street art demonstrations, food and more! A suggested donation of $5
with all proceeds benefiting Miami Beach Senior High Rock Ensemble, Nautilus
Middle School Music Academy, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Rock Ensemble and Young
Musicians Unite.
Event: Spring Eggstravaganza
Date: March 24, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Location: North Shore Park (501 72nd Street)
Free admission, arts and crafts and photograph with the Bunny. Carnival rides
and refreshments for sale. Egg hunt for children 10 & younger. Egg Hunt 11:00
a.m.
Event: Spring Break Sports Camp
Date: March 26-30, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: Flamingo Park (Field House —12th Street and Michigan)
Grades: 2nd — 8th
Fees: $150 (MB Residents) $275 (Non -Residents)
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department is offering for the first
time a one week Spring Break Sports Camp that will encompass a variety of
sports such as basketball, football, baseball, soccer and tennis. Register online
at https://register.capturepoint.com/MiamiBeach
Event: Spring Break Dance Camp
Date: March 26-30, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Location: North Shore Park Youth Center (501 72nd Street)
Ages: 3-12
Fees: $150 (MB Residents) $275 (Non -Residents)
Learn the basics of jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary and hip hop for beginners.
Register online at https://register.capturepoint.com/MiamiBeach
Event: Surf Camp for Children with ASD
Date: March 26-30, 2018 (Meet and Greet Sunday, March 25 @ Normandy Pool 11
a.m. 1:00 p.m.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Location: South Pointe Park (1 Washington Avenue)
The University of Miami — Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and
Related Disabilities (UM -NSU CARD) is teaming up with the City of Miami Beach
Parks and Recreation Department to host the 10th annual spring break surf camp
for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Monday, March 26th through
Friday, March 30th. Participating children will spend the week focusing on
swimming skills, basic oceanography, meteorology, open water surfing and most
importantly, their own abilities. The educational component of camp will be held
at South Pointe Park, 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, and the actual surfing
component will be held on the beach adjacent to the park. In recognition of our
10 year anniversary, all former alumni of the Surf Camp will be invited to come
on Friday, March 30, 2018 to surf and celebrate!
Should you have ad•itional questions, please contact Cindy Casanova at (305) 673-7730.
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