Dear District 11 Residents,
It is hard to believe the holiday season is upon us, as this has been an especially exciting and busy year. I had the honor to celebrate my one year anniversary when the people of District 11 elected me to be their Commissioner on November 22nd. We made it through hurricane season as it came to an end on November 30th. It feels like such a short time but it has been a privilege to participate, host, sponsor and celebrate many worthy causes and events as well as honor admirable people who have done great things in our community.
As this special year draws to a close, I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2018! I look forward to serving you in the years to come!
Thank you for subscribing to the District 11 e-Newsletter. I am honored to serve as your County Commissioner and invite you to read the monthly newsletter for updates on important County government matters as well as information regarding community events. I hope you find it useful and encourage you to share it with your family and friends.
Should you have any comments, ideas, or concerns, scroll down to the end of this newsletter for my office contact information.
DISTRICT UPDATES
INAUGURATION DAY
On November 22, 2016 the people of District 11 elected me to be their Commissioner. It has been an honor for me to serve them. The year has gone by so quickly and it has been honor for me to serve them. I look forward to continuing to move our district forward by working with the people who have given me this great opportunity.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
It was a spectacular night with many fun family activities at the Kendale Lakes Library. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus came to visit the children. Can’t wait to do it again next year!
AcadeMir Charter School West Proclamation
It was a privilege to present AcadeMir Charter School West with a Proclamation proclaiming November 28, 2017 as “AcadeMir Charter School West Day” for ranking amongst one of the top High Performing Charter Schools in Florida and becoming a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Congratulations to AcadeMir Charter School West!
❄️ Virtual Reality Games ❄️ Shopping at the Mistletoe Market
❄️ Mouthwatering Food ❄️ Holiday music and Karaoke
❄️ Line Dancing at Country Saloon ❄️ Camel Rides
❄️ Ice Skating ❄️ Petting Zoo ❄️ Photos with Santa
❄️ Little Elves Craft Zone ❄️ Family Snow Globe Portraits ❄️ Adult Spirits
Celebrate Art Basel with Breakfast in the Park at the Frost
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum will host Breakfast in the Park Sunday, Dec. 10, as part of Art Basel Week. At the museum’s annual signature event, more than 600 guests are treated to a complimentary breakfast, guided tours of FIU’s Sculpture Park and exhibitions as well as a lecture by a noted sculptor. This year’s guest speaker is Los Angeles-based artist Daniel Joseph Martinez. Breakfast in the Park is free and open to the public, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. RSVP for the breakfast.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY NEWS
Lights, Camera, Action: Video Contest open to all high school students
High school students from Miami-Dade County are encouraged get creative and produce a 20 to 30 second Public Service Announcement that demonstrates the “Value of Water” and how essential it is to daily life. The winning video will air in local theaters during the Summer of 2018 and will be promoted in the department’s website and social channels. The videos are to be sent to wasdpio@miamidade.gov by Friday, December 8, 2017. A media release form must be included during the submission. The release form, guidelines and contest details can be found at the department’s website.
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 “All Kids Included” student art competition.
Deadline to submit is February 5, 2018
Do you know a young artist? Submissions are now being accepted for the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ 2018 All Kids Included (AKI) district-wide student visual art competition open to all Miami-Dade students in grades Pre-K through 12. Celebrating inclusion, empathy and choosing kind, the contest is held every year in conjunction with the AKI Family Arts Festival, an annual interdisciplinary community arts festival for children and families with or without disabilities. The AKI art contest winners and awards will be announced at the 12th Annual All Kids Included Family Arts Festival held at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center on May 5, 2018.
The 2018 contest theme is “Celebrating Inclusion, Empathy and Choosing Kind,” which is inspired by the book “We’re All Wonders” – written and illustrated by R.J. Palacio. The book is an inspirational story that taps into every child’s longing to belong and to be seen for who they truly are.
Student artists are invited to submit original artwork depicting the contest theme and are asked to draw on “We’re All Wonders” for inspiration. Semi-finalists’ artwork will be exhibited at the Miami-Dade County Main Library on April 14, 2018 and finalists’ artwork will be exhibited during the AKI Family Arts Festival. Submissions are being accepted now through Miami-Dade County Public School art teachers, or individual students can submit their artwork directly to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs or at any Miami-Dade County Public Library Branch. For a list of Miami-Dade County Public Libraries, go to: http://www.mdpls.org/locator/map.html.
Contest information, guidelines and required forms are available from the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs AKI webpage at www.AllKidsIncludedMiami.org.
WELLNESS CORNER
The holidays are around the corner.
Here are some tips that could benefit your health and wellness:
Good to Be Flexible
Are You Stretching the Wrong Way? Try the Right Way
Multivitamin Supplements to the Rescue
Keep Breast Cancer From Returning
Achieving Fitness Goals
Money Motivates (Especially When You Risk Losing It)
Pediatric Corner
Does Bottle-Feeding Your Children Too Long Make Them Fat?
Office of Commissioner Joe A. Martinez
District 11 Office
4081 SW 152 Avenue, Unit 21, Miami, FL 33185
305-552-1155 or 305-375-5511
email: district11@miamidade.gov
