LTC 039-2005 Parks & Recreation - Spsorts Expo/Valentine's/Town Meeting Update
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No. 039-2005
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To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~"- /'
City Manager () Õ
Subject: Parks & Recreation - Sports ExpoNalentine'slTown Meetina Update
· The Youth Sports Expo scored huge success Sunday, February 6, 2005 at North
Shore Park. More than 250 children, twice as many children as ever before
registered for upcoming programs. Conservative estimates put total attendance at
1,500. The first 200 registrants received free food for themselves and theirfamilies.
There were seven free rides, free popcorn for all, a Fire Department demonstration
where kids handled fire hoses, and presentations of yoga, karate and flamenco
dancing. Renowned Latin singer/dancer Chayanne, who starred in the movie
Dance With Me, will be registering his child in our program.
Date: February 8, 2005
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· Parks & Recreation will celebrate Valentine's Day with several events. Valentine's
Day Dances will be held February 11,2005 for 2nd & 3rd graders at the 21st. Street
Recreation Center from 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; and for 4th - 6th graders at the North
Shore Park & Youth Center from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. On February 12, 2005, the
North Shore Margaret M. Swett Social Club's Valentine's Day Dance will be held
from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the 21st Street Recreation Center.
· The first "Kids Come First" Town Meeting will be held at the North Shore Park Youth
Center, 501 72nd Street Wednesday February 17, 2005 from 11 :00 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. The City has invited leaders of public and private schools, civic and religious
organizations, and fraternal groups to this community outreach event. We will
discuss current and future programming needs for our youth as part of our
continuing focus on building partnerships with community leaders and
organizations.
You are cordially invited to visit our facilities and experience firsthand the recreational
programs that offer something for every member of the family.
Should y ha'?î~dditional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
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c: Robert C. Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director