Santa Visits Annual Holiday by the Bay

Invitations are now in the mail for residents to attend the "Holiday by the Bay," Dec. 3 (4-9pm), at Ludovici Park. This bayside library park, home to the Edward & Arlene Feller Amphitheater, will be transformed into a winter wonderland, replete with musical performances, midway rides, arts & crafts booths, and food vendors. There will also be a special appearance by Santa Claus -- so be sure to take time to get your photo with the big guy this year. Families will also have an opportunity to make their own holiday ornaments, write letters to Santa, and shop around at the Holiday Bazaar -- all right on the grounds of Ludovici Park. For information, contact Mary Fernandez or call 305-721-0033. Be sure to visit the Village website for additional information and links to our community sponsors.

EVENT DETAILS:

When:  Saturday, Dec. 3, 4pm-9pm

Where:  Ludovici Park, 17641 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay

Sponsors:  TotalBank, South Motors Honda, County Commissioner-District 8 Lynda  Bell, and C3TS Engineering/Architecture.

Channel 77 is Now on Menu of Govt' Access

The window of access to local government is now wide open with the addition of Comcast Channel 77 -- Palmetto Bay's new government access channel. The Regular Council Meeting of Nov. 7 was the first public meeting to be broadcast within our local coverage area (defined by the Village borders). This exciting new feature complements several other tools of transparency recently put in place by the Village, including live-streaming video, video on-demand, and a Village website-based check register of administrative transactions -- all for public viewing. "The evolution of our young Village continues," said Manager Ron Williams. "The wide range of communications programs we now offer serves to enhance public understanding of the daily workings of our local government, and encourages public participation in the process. It is truly a win-win for our community." These new communications channels join the standard fare on our menu of government access: Gov-QA, duty phone, Village website, electronic newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Public Workshops, and if nothing else call us or just drop by!

D.A.R.E. Fundraiser Set for Saturday

Every year, hundreds of school children around the Village benefit from DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the highly acclaimed program that gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence. DARE is a Village Police-led series of classroom lessons that teach children (K-12) how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. Please support this amazing program by joining us at Saturday's fundraiser in support of the DARE Program. The event is receiving widespread radio publicity by in-kind-sponsor Majic 102.7, and will feature more than 50 arts & crafts vendors. Proceeds from vendor registration fees go toward the purchase of student workbooks and diplomas.

When:  Saturday, Nov. 19, 9am - 5pm

Where:  Coral Reef Park, 7895 SW 152 St., Palmetto Bay

Sponsors:  Miami-Dade County Police, Majic 102.7