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Keeping Kids Safe In Miami

February 25th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment, Southwest Dade

The “Be A Street Smart Family Event” will be taking place at the Miami Metro Zoo on March 1st between 10:00AM - 2:00PM.

The program is sponsored by Ana Rivas Logan of School Board District 7 and is geared to teach children how to be street and school smart as well as internet smart.

Some of the things you can find at the event:

• Fingerprinting
• Basic Self Defense Classes
• Stranger Danger
• Safety Classes for Parents
• Anti-Bullying Classes
• Internet Safety Classes
• Abuse Prevention Classes

Keeping our children safe is a top priority. Stop by on March 1st and get a helping hand. The event is free but does not include admission to the zoo. Make it a fun day at the zoo and take advantage of this child safety event.

Miami Metro Zoo - SW 152 St & 124 Ave. - 305-251-0400

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Schnebly Redland Winery Carambola Stomp

February 14th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment, The Redland

For those of you old enough to remember I Love Lucy and the episode where she went a-grape-stompin’ in Italy…

Schnebly is having their Carambola Stomp this weekend, bare feet and all. If you’re due for a mani-pedi stop by Schnebly’s first, stomp some fruit, then go get your feet done.

Surprisingly, I couldn’t find this on Schnebly’s website, but you can visit their site for address, phone number and all that good stuff.

Carambola Stomp at Schnebly Redland Winery, Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 16 & 17.

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Redland Riot Road Rallye Tomorrow

January 11th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment, The Redland

You’re going to be angry with me for bringing this to you so late. But you’ll be even more angry if I don’t tell you about it. I am rescheduling my Saturday activities so I can make it to the Redland Riot Road Rallye tomorrow. I’ll hit the Redland Festival on Sunday instead!

The Road Rallye is not a race. It’s a leisurely drive through Miami’s lovely countryside (better known as the Redland). It will be highlighted with a sort of scavenger hunt at the stops along the way. Whoever answers the most questions correctly wins at the end of the day. Prizes - goody!

I don’t have a classic or unusual car so it’s a good thing all legal vehicles are welcome (I stress legal because you’re not supposed to be riding your ATV’s on paved roads so don’t show up to the Rallye in your ATV!)

It starts at 11 AM (MUST arrive before noon) at Cauley Square (West side of US1 & 224 Street) and ends at 5Pm at the Redland Hotel in Homestead. In between there will be scheduled stops at some of the Redland’s better known attractions such as Robert Is Here, Schnebly Redland’s Winery, Fruit & Spice Park, Knaus Berry Farm and more!

To print a map of the route click here.

There is no fee to participate but bring some change for the stops along the way. There’s always something yummy calling out to you!

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Redland Festival This Weekend

January 11th, 2008 Categories: Entertainment, The Redland

Sorry for the short notice, but I’ve been super busy selling houses these last two weeks!

Please try to get on over to the Fruit and Spice Park this weekend for the 33rd annual Redland Festival. It’s sure to please.

In addition to the usual fare of fruit, vendors, rich foods, exhibits and activities, this year they’ve been able to lure Dominic Gaudious to the festival. Gaudious is an instrumentalist who performed at the 1996 Olympics and has opened for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

According to Karen Esty, the event coordinator, Gaudious plays a mean guitar.

This picture is from last year’s festival. I kept my distance! Ha ha.

The Fruit and Spice Park is located at the corner of SW 248th Street & 187th Avenue in the Redland.

Admission is $6 for anyone 12 and older. Under 12 get in free.

The Festival is tomorrow and Sunday from 10AM - 5PM

Come on over and join the fun!

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Punchy Friday’s Back!

November 24th, 2007 Categories: Entertainment, Punchy Fridays, South Florida Living

Due to the holiday I almost forgot my entry. Here’s my latest Punchy Friday submission a day late. I post this with a little trepidation, lest I be perceived as one who can afford to buy such toys with her commission check. Just for the record, I can’t. I saw this beauty on the Florida Turnpike and snapped a picture. And the fact that I was on the Turnpike should dispel any rumors that I never leave the Redland. I do. =)

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Ruth Vander Zee Book Signing

November 23rd, 2007 Categories: Entertainment, South Florida Living

One of the many benefits I’ve gained by living in the Redland are the friends I’ve made. One such dear friend is Ruth Vander Zee.

Ruth is the author of critically acclaimed books, Erika’s Story, Mississippi Morning, Eli Remembers & Always With You.

Ruth will be having a book signing for Eli Remembers at Books and Books in Coral Gables this Sunday at 4:00 PM.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet this talented writer and exceptional person. Speaking to Ruth is like sitting down to tea with an old friend from the very first time you speak with her.

• Ruth Vander Zee
• Eli Remembers
• Sunday, 11/25/07 4:00PM
• Books & Books
• 265 Aragon Avenue
• Coral Gables, FL
• 305.442.4408

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Knaus Berry Farm Reopened

November 21st, 2007 Categories: Entertainment, South Florida Living, The Redland

Knaus Berry Farm opened up for the season in the Redland last week. I stopped there over the weekend (which, of course, means Saturday since they are closed on Sundays) and it was like they never closed.

The place was packed with cars. The line to get a milkshake was enough to make the Dairy Queen down the road green with envy.

I have to admit that I didn’t bother buying anything. The line was too long and their baked goods are good but I can stop in during the week when it’s less busy.

Knaus Berry Farm is often, and erroneously, referred to as “the Amish Farm.” They’re not Amish, they’ll point out if you ask. They’re German Brethren. They’ve been here for years and are quite the attraction. They sell homebaked goods as well as produce and their milkshakes are thick enough to stand a spoon up in (and you may want to use a spoon to get them going and save your facial muscles the workout).

They are open for business mid November to right before Easter and then leave us until the next year (notice a trend? They like to miss hurricane season. lol) They are closed on Sundays.

• Knaus Berry Farm
• SW 160th Ave & 248th Street
• 305-247-0668

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