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Tropical Flowering Tree Society Sale
This Saturday, May 10th-Sunday, May 11th at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road , Phone 305-667-1651 for details.
Mother's Day Brunch At Fairchild
May 11, 10:30am-3pm. Celebrate Mother's Day at Fairchild Garden with brunch at the Garden House. Adults, $49; children, $24.50; 4 and younger, free. This does not include admission to Fairchild. To make reservations or get more information, visit. Fairchild Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, in Coral Gables.
Mother's Day Dolphin Encounter and Brunch
Sunday, May 11th at the Miami Seaquarium. This special day will allow families to wade into the pool for a face-to-face encounter with a dolphin. Families can choose a 9:30am, 10:15am, 11:30am or 12:15pm session. Each session is followed by a champagne buffet brunch overlooking the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor. Adults, $159; children, $199. Brunch only: adults, $70; children, $65. The Seaquarium is located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway. For more information, visit, or phone 305-365-2501.
Mother's Day the Gold Coast Railroad Museum
May 11, 11am-4pm. Bring Mon to Gold Coast Railroad Museum where she will receive free admission and Link Train ride with the purchase of an admission and Link Train ride. The museum is located at 12450 SW 152nd St. Call 305-253-0063 for details.
South Dade Regional Library Events
The Singing Miamians At The South Dade Regional Library
On Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:30am, at the South Dade Regional Library. Enjoy the sounds of the Singing Miamians, a local barbershop harmony group.
Redland International Orchid Show
May 16th, 17th and 18th, from 9am-5pm. Visit the Fruit and Spice Park for the largest annual orchid show in the country, featuring over 50 booths of educational exhibits and vendors. There will be lectures by experts, raffles, and international food. Admission is $5. The park is located at 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead. Phone 305-247-5727 for additional information.
Rain Barrel Workshop at Deering
Saturday, May 17th from 10am till noon. Help the environment and save money on your water bills by using a rain barrel. The cost is $45 for the rain barrel and workshop. Additional barrels are $40 each. Workshop registration is $10 without barrel. You must register by May 9th to participate. Phone 305-248-3311 ext. 242 for additional information. The Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave. For more information visit, http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/environment/documents/RB_May08_001.pdf.
Registration Open for Free Pre-K
Now is the time to register for a chance to enroll your child in the state's free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarden (VKP) program. For information visit www.VPKhelp.org or phone the Child Development Services office at 305-372-3521. Cutler Bay parents may register their eligible children and obtain certificates of eligibility by visiting the office at the South Dade Government Center, 10710 SW 211 St. Phone 305-258-5471. The hours of operation are 8am to 5pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8am to 6pm on Wednesdays. Children must be 4 years old by September 1st to register.
Free Internet Access Undergoing Evaluation at Cutler Ridge Park
Go to Cutler Ridge Park between now and May 18th, turn on your laptop computer or WI-FI device, and connect to the internet...for free. The Town of Cutler Bay is currently conducting an evaluation of a WI-FI system at the park. Send an email to Council Member Ernie Sochin and give him your feedback
City Furniture Planning LEED-Certified Showroom in Cutler Bay
According to this article on furnituretoday.com, City Furniture is planning to build in Cutler Bay what is believed to be the country's first LEED-certified showroom. The company has purchased land to build the 57,000 square foot building next to the current City Furniture Store in Cutler Bay. The plans, which are in the early stages, call for the existing store to be converted into an Ashley Furniture HomeStore. This information was verified on April 21st, at the Cutler Bay Green Conference, by Cutler Bay Mayor Paul Vrooman and City Furniture President Keith Koenig.
LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five human and environmental health areas. They include sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Thalatta Park Now Open on Weekends
Thalatta Park in Palmetto Bay is now open to the public on weekends from 10am to 4pm. The 4 acre park, located at 17301 Old Cutler Road, has a unobstructed view of Biscayne bay, and is home to numerous native birds and plants.
Cutler Bay Government Information
For more information about the town's charter, agendas, ordinances, how to contact town officials, the town's website, and more, visit our Cutler Bay Government page.
Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting - May 21st, South Dade Regional Library
The next Cutler Bay Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday, May 21st, at the South Dade Regional Library, 2nd floor. The Library is located at 10750 SW 211th St. Read the agenda for the last meeting on April 28th.
South Florida Moves To 2-Day-A-Week Watering Restrictions Beginning April 18th
Beginning April 18th, The South Florida Water Management District will implement two-day-a-week residential emergency watering resrictions for South Florida.
For more information, visit this SFWMD news release.
ICE Your Cell Phone
Just a reminder that everyone who carries a cell phone should program in an "In Case of Emergency" (ICE) phone number into their contact list. By programing one or more numbers under the code ICE, medical personnel know who to contact for life saving information. Make sure your children's cell phones are also programmed.
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