Village News - Miami Shores Village

Miami Shores
Village News
Vol. 60 No. 11 The Village Beautiful November 2012
Mayor's Community Benefit
GALA
November 10, 2012
Miami Shores Country Club
6:30 to Midnight
Dinner, Dancing and Silent Auction
The Miami Shores Community Alliance is an all volunteer
organization working to develop special programs
and events that enrich the lives of our residents.
In the recent past, The Alliance has awarded grants
to Shores’ schools, organizations and Village departments,
providing those “special extras” enhancing their
existing programs.
Our residents enjoy the annual Winterfest, Unity
Day, Marshmallow Drop and Memorial Day events as
well as Fine Arts Concerts in the Park, all funded by
The Alliance.
Come join us
at the Miami Shores
Community Alliance
WINTERFEST
WINTERFEST
FRI., DEC. 7 TH AT 6:30 PM
WRISTBANDS REQUIRED
FOR ACTIVITIES
Purchase Wristbands at the
Community Center prior
to the event
Res. $5./Nonres. $8.
At the event add $2.
The Miami Shores Community Alliance relies on the
funds raised at the Mayor’s Benefit Gala for all its
activities.
This year, Mayor Jim McCoy is encouraging all
Miami Shores friends and residents to attend the
Fall 2012 Gala.
Miami Shores
HOLIDAY
CLOSINGS
Village Hall and Village offices will be
closed on Monday, November 12 th , in observance
of Veterans Day and Thursday and Friday November
22 nd & 23 rd in observance of Thanksgiving.
Regular garbage and recycling pick-up schedules
will be followed.
Come join us for lots of fun with
friends and neighbors at WINTER-
FEST. Kids can write their wish lists
to Santa and it will be express mailed
to the North Pole. (Don't forget your
return address!) There will be inflatables,
a land train, craft stations, face
tattoos and of course, your child can
visit with Santa Claus!

VILLAGE COUNCIL
MAKES ANNUAL
APPOINTMENTS
DO THE
RIGHT THING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
10050 N.E. 2nd Ave.
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Tel: 305-795-2207 Fax: 305-756-8972
http://miamishoresvillage.com
Hunt Davis
Jesse Walters
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Jim McCoy, Mayor
Stephen Loffredo
Al Davis
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Thomas J. Benton Village Manager
Barbara A. Estep Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan Village Attorney
Kevin Lystad Chief of Police
Scott Davis
Public Works Director
Jerry Estep
Recreation Director
David Dacquisto Planning & Zoning
Norman Bruhn Building Director
Elizabeth Esper Library Director
COUNCIL UPDATE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS
The November Council meetings will be
held on the 6th and 20th of the month at
7:00 PM at Village Hall. The meetings
will air on Channel 77 at 7:00 PM on
the following Thursday, Saturday and
Thursday.
RECENT COUNCIL ACTION
• Made appointments to the various
Boards and Committees (see
separate story)
• Appointed Councilman Steve
Loffredo as the Village representative
on the PACE Green
Corridor Board of Directors.
• Authorized waiving the bid procedure
and awarding computer
software and hardware equipment
purchases for the Village Hall and
the Police Department to Advantage
Networking. A portion
of the purchase contract will be
funded through the Police Forfeiture
Fund.
• Adopted a Resolution regarding
the BYRNE/JAG grant for
the purpose of creating a records
improvement program in the Police
Department.
The Miami Shores Village Council
made the following appointments during
the October 2nd Council Meeting:
John D’Alessandro, Marty Mennes, and Michael
Schultz were appointed to the Country
Club Advisory Board. Appointed to the
Recreation Advisory Board were Christia
Alou White, Kendra Borja, Ken Whittaker
Jr., Amy Wiborg and Bill Wolk. Appointed
to the Historic Preservation Board
were Alain Gonzalez and David Hunter.
In addition, Marty Mennes was appointed
to a one year term (to serve the remainder
of Victor Bruce’s term) for the Historic
Preservation Board. Rosemarie Banich,
Maria Echeverri and Michael Stock were
appointed to the Fine Arts Commission
and Victor Bruce and Sid Reese were appointed
to the Planning & Zoning Board.
Robert Vickers and John Patnik were appointed
to three year terms and Barry Perl
and Bob Smith were appointed to one year
terms on the Code Enforcement Board .
2012
NOTABLE DATES
November 10 Mayor’s Community Ball Country Club
November 16 Open Gym Night Comm. Ctr.
Sec. 5-25. - Leash or other
control of dogs required.
No dog shall be allowed upon
property other than that of its
owner, unless it shall be fastened
to a suitable leash of
dependable strength, not to
exceed eight feet in length,
or unless the animal is under
control of the owner or other
responsible person.
December 7 Winterfest Athletic Fields
December 14 Open Gym Night Comm. Ctr.
December 18
2013
Caroling
January 18 Gallery Night Library + Village Hall Lobby
March 2 Unity Day Athletic Fields
March 29 Egg Dive Aquatic Ctr
March 30 Marshmallow Drop Athletic Fields
May 27 Memorial Day Memorial Park
July 4 Independence Day Country Club
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Caroling Hayride
&
Light Up
The Village
Tues., Dec. 18 th
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Luminaries
Purchase your luminary bags from the Community Center
and light up your front lawn. Hayride carolers will visit
your home between 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fees to be determined
Carolers
Call (305) 758-8103 or stop by the Community Center
by Dec. 16 to sign-up for Hayride Caroling. Sign-up
early . Space is limited. Bring a flashlight. Music books
provided. Fun for the whole family. FREE
Jumpin' Jellybeans
Holiday Camp
December 26-28 and
January 2-4
8:30 am - 1 pm
Res.:/Nonres.: $75./$93.75
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Res.:/Nonres.:$110./$137.50/week
Join us for a fun filled week of nonstop action. Campers will
have fun doing gymnastics, creative movement and arts
and crafts. C. C. 305-758-8103
Ages 3 - 5 yrs
Americans With Disabilities Act
Miami Shores Village complies with the provisions of the
Americans With Disabilities Act. If you are a disabled person
requiring accommodations or assistance in conjunction with
Village functions, facilities, or programs, please notify the
Village Clerk’s office at 305-795-2207 of such a need at least
72 hours (3 days) in advance. You may also call this number
to request printed material in accessible format, sign language
interpreter (5 days advance notice required) or information
on available access to individuals with disabilities.
Brockway
Bulletin
305-758-8107
For a Complete list of activities
please call the library
Children’s Programs:
Wed. Nov. 7, 3:30: Puppet Theater presents
“How Bear Lost His Tail” and other
Native American stories.
Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, and 27, 11 – 11:45
AM: Story Time Fun for Preschoolers.
This month’s themes are Fall Fun and
Thanksgiving.
Wed. Nov. 21, 3:30 – 5 PM: American
Girls will discuss “Kit Kittredge, 1934.”
Please read one of Kit’s books prior to the
meeting. We will do a gourd craft and have
a treat.
Friday, Nov. 9, 3:30: Play chess!
Wed. Nov. 14, 3:30: “After School Stories.”
Thurs. Nov. 15, 3:30 – 4:30: “Knitting
with Abbey.” Please bring your own knitting
needles and yarn.
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:30: Play Scrabble!
Adult Events:
Library Garden Club: Saturday, November
3, at 9:30am . Members only.
Brockway Recipe and Travel Club
Thurs., Nov. 29, at 6pm. Book of the
month: Gloria Naylor’s Mama Day.
Needle Arts Club
Tues. at 1:30 pm. Knitting, Embroidery,
Crochet…Bring your own project.
Special Program:
Memoir Writing Workshop with author,
Norma Watkins
3-day workshop - November 26th, 27th,
and 29th from 6-8pm at the library.
Class fee: $30.00 to be paid at sign-up.
Register today! All are welcome.
305-758-8107
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Field House
VILLAGE
GYM JAM CAMP -- Winter Break
Do you have an energetic child that likes to jump flip and tumble?...
Then come join us for a fun filled week! Participants will develop their gymnastics
skills, do arts & craft activities, and play fun games.
Ages 6 – 14 8:30AM – 5:30PM
Session I : Dec 26 th –Dec 28 th Fees:Res./Nonres.:$90./$112.50
Session II : Jan. 2 nd –Jan 4 th Fees: Res./Nonres.:$90./$112.50
Winter Gymnastics Workout
We highly recommend these practices for our competitive team gymnasts.
Ages 6 – 14 2:30PM – 5:00PM
Session I : Dec 26 th –Dec 28 th Session II : Jan 2 nd –Jan 4 th
Resident/Nonresident:$60./$75. per week
Late Registration Fee of $10 beginning 1st day of Camp.
PROGRAMS
Open Gym Night Ages 5+
Drop your gymnast off on November 16th, and let them have a great time practicing
their latest tricks. Dinner and snack included. Program runs from 6:30 pm to 10:30
pm. Cost is $25. per child and $17. for siblings. At the door add $5.
Aquatic Center
Closed on November 12, 22, 23 & 24 305-758-6701
305-795-2241
Intramural Basketball
Resident registration Sat. Nov. 3 rd through Nov. 9 th . Nonresidents may
register Saturday, Nov. 10 th - November 16 th.
Program is offered to boys and girls ages 5-14. Practices and games will be held at
the basketball courts at the Community Center. Program is designed to teach the fundamentals
of the sport and promote discipline and teamwork. Resident/Nonresident
fee is $135./185. for the season.
Winter Break Camp
Dec. 26 - Dec. 28
Jan. 2 - Jan. 4
Winter break camp is filled with fun activiities and field trips for
ages 5 -12 years.
Resident/Nonresident fees: $32./$37. per day per child.
Fees include daily field trip.
Their will be a $5. late fee if not registered one week before.
Space is limited, register early!
Registration for residents begins Nov. 3 from 9am - 12 noon.
Registration for nonresidents begins Nov. 10 from 9am -12 noon.
Community Center
Closed on November 12, 22, 23, 24
305-758-8103
The Aquatic Center will be closed
Nov. 12, 23, 24, 25
November Hours
COMPETITION POOL
Sunday Closed
Monday 6:15 am - 9 am
5 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday 9 am – 11 am
3 pm – 7 pm
Wednesday 6:15 am - 9 am
10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am – 11 am
3 pm – 7 pm
Friday 6:15 am - 9 am
10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am – 5 pm
90 Day Lap Swim/Competition Pool Pass:
(Use of Competition Pool Only)
$125./resident
$160./resident Couple
90 Day Non-resident Lap Swim Pass
$178./non-resident
For Lap Swim Only - Not available
for Open Swim
Shipwreck Cove
Closed until Spring 2013
The Aquatic Center is on
Facebook. BECOME a fan
of the Aquatic Center.
Tennis Center
MEN’S TENNIS
ROUND ROBIN
SINGLES
Please sign up at the Tennis
Pro Shop in advance or call Ben
Hanks at 758-8122. Round
Robin Format.
When: Saturday, November 10 th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $10.00/person
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