The Village Police want you…to shop! Get ready for the Nov. 20 Rummage Sale to benefit the local D.A.R.E program, sponsored by the Palmetto Bay Police Department. Booths are just $15 each (reserve before Nov. 18). The event is at St. Richard’s Church, located at 7500 SW 152 Street, diagonally across from Coral Reef Park. For more info contact Officer Glasko of the Village of Palmetto Bay/ D.A.R.E. unit at 305-259-1270.
Putting Palmetto Bay on the map…or is it vice versa? We see on the village’s official website that anyone who did not get one of the nice new village maps that were mailed out to residents can get it online by visiting this address: http://www.miamimaps.com/palmetto.php It’s pretty neat, with little pop-up information panels and everything. And if you access it on a smart phone it will even fit in your pocket!
We missed acknowledging the birthday of former District 3 Councilman and businessman John Breder on November 4. Sorry about that, John. We send you best belated birthday wishes and hope that only good things will come your way in the year ahead.
Amidst all the post-election news, recalls and what-have-you, here come the Miami Dolphins to Kendall, hoping to warm up folks for redevelopment of the Sun Life (Joe Robbie) Stadium, even though it will partially involve some type of public funding, according to current planning.
Owner Steve Ross is already committed to build a new water park on adjoining grounds to create additional use and try to popularize the notion that great economic benefits will result eventually, including a chance to host the World Cup soccer matches when Miami gets a chance to bid for the sport once again.
We wish the Dolphins all the luck they can muster in a still-down economic cycle for such grandiose planning, including the latest redevelopment to eliminate private clubhouse suites to build a night club for its beautiful people-owners to enjoy.
If you’re a long-distance two-wheeler, the Dolphins’ “Cycling Challenge” tackling cancer “one mile at a time” over a 170-mile course in Broward and Palm Beach Counties hopes to attract stout-limbed bikers Saturday and Sunday, November 20-21. You’ll even have a chance to ride with Zach Thomas, alltime linebacker for the Fish. Proceeds benefit the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center with routes mapped out for all ages and skill levels. For details, go to www.RideDCC.com or call 305-943-6799.
Worthwhile cause: sponsors being sought for a private screening of “Harry Potter Deathly Hollows, Part 1” Saturday and Sunday, November 20- 21 at the new Paragon 13 Theater in Coconut Grove. Tickets can sponsor a child’s attendance (including a small popcorn) at $25 each. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Bereavement Center that provides education, resources and support groups. For details, call 306-668-4902.
