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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 044-2008 LETTER T~ COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~
~ATE: February 5~", 2008
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SUB~ECT: Parks and Recreation News - January 2008
New Year's Dance - On January 4, 2008, the North Shore Park and Youth Center held a
dance for 300 juniors and teens in 4t" through 12th grade to welcome in the New Year. The
dance lasted 3 hours and was held in the gymnasium of the Youth Center.
Teen Club Camping Trip - On January 5, 2008, teens from the North Shore Park and
Youth Center's Teen Club ventured on their annual camping trip to Peace River in Arcadia
Florida. Days before the trip, the teens had the opportunity to practice what the "wild life"
would be like by setting up tents and kayaking in the bay all in preparation for their 16 mile
canoeing adventure. The trip was a reward to those teens that participated and volunteered
in recent special events, and who continued to demonstrate the importance of community
service.
Dysfunctional - On January 11, 2008, the North Shore Park Drama Club put on yet another
phenomenal performance, their first ever comedy. "Dysfunctional" premiered at the Byron
Carlyle Theatre in front of an audience of 250 residents. The play was based on the
television hit series "The Office".
Broadway Ice Skating Exhibifion - On January 13, 2008, the Scott Rakow Youth Center's
figure skating team celebrated Miami Beach's warmest winter yet by inviting their friends and
families to join them for a Broadway ice skating exhibition, "Broadway & Blades, Baby". Over
thirty skaters ranging from age 2 to their mid-twenties starred in the exhibition.
Recreation Expo - On January 19, 2008, from 1-4 pm, approximately 1,000 people
registered for youth and adult athletic programs and to enjoy the fun and food at Flamingo
Park, which included hot dogs, a bounce house, a spider-climb wall, and a Fun Slide. A
record of 400 registrations was recei~ed for sports such as Intramural Baseball and
Basketball, Soccer Clinics, Girl's Softball, and Volleyball.
Around the world - On January 25, 2008, nearly 400 people took part in an exciting
"Around the World" event that was held at the Scott Rakow Youth Center. The extraordinary
evening featured exhibits, decorated to portray different places "Around the World". Using a
uniquely designed passport, all guests were granted access to journey through the jungles
of Madagascar, visit the pyramids of Egypt, watch a Broadway Show in New York, see the
mystical dragons of Japan, learn about Argentina's most popular sport, attend a classic
Italian dinner, and take part in a Mexican fiesta.
Special Olympics - On Saturday, January 26, 2008, the City of Miami Beach Parks and
Recreation Department proudly hosted the Miami-Dade County Special Olympics Local
Games Basketball Competition at the North Shore Park and Youth Center. O~er 120 Special
Olympians competed and received metals from all over Miami-Dade County, including The
City of Hialeah, City of Miami and Miami-Dade Leisure Access Group. Athletes competed in
individually skill challenges or in a 3 on 3 team competition. The athlete's scores that were
accumulated at the local games will be tallied with high scorers being invited to compete at
the Special Olympics State Games.
Upcoming Events:
Cupid's Carnival - On Friday, February 8, 2008, Flamingo Park will host their 2"d Annual
Cupid's Carnival from 6 pm - 9 pm. Last year over 1,000 members of the community
attended the event. Enjoy carnival rides, DJ entertainment, arts and crafts and more.
Promote a Healfhy Heart - On Wednesday, February 13, 2008, after school members at
the Scott Rakow Youth Center will have the opportunity to participate in many activities that
"Promote a Healthy Heart" such as physical fitness and healthy snack tasting.
Sweet Heart's Dance - On Friday, February 15, 2008, North Shore Park Youth Center
invites juniors and teens in 4th through 12th grade to dance and celebrate Valentine's Day
with the hot sounds of their DJ/Hip Hop Club from 6 pm - 9 pm.
Movie in the Park - On Friday, February 22, 2008, Normandy Isle is hosting Movie in the
Park and will be featuring "Transformers" at 7 pm.
Should you hav dditional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at (305) 673-7730.
JMG/RCM / /rm
c: Robert C. Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director
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MIAMIBEACH Parks & Recreation Department
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Normandy Isle Park & Pool - 7034 Trouville Esplanade
Friday, February 22, 2QQ$ / 7 p.rn.
No outside food or beverage permitted. No pets allowed.
Food and Ride Tickets available for purchase.
For more information, please call 305-993-2021.
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